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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-08-21
DEDHAM.

Orlando Grindle aud wife visited friends
in Bucksport Sunday.
Elmer Gray, of Beverly, Mass, is visit
ing his parents, George Gray and wife.
Basil Thompson, of orrington, is visit
ing his uncle, Gerald Thompson.
Miss Ethel Fogg is spending two weeks
in Bar Harbor, visiting relatives.
Misses Marion and Helen Burton, of
Bangor, are visiting their grandmother,
Mrs. Otis Giles.
j. T. Black and wife are ia Bangor for a
few days, guests of their sons, W. b. and
Everett Black.
Mrs. II. S. Burrill is spending the week
with her parents, Capt. E. A. Dorr and
wife, at Bucksport.
Mrs. Alphonso Davis, of Wellington,
Mass, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cliff
ford Burrill.
Mrs. Lizzie Burrill, who was operated
on for appendicitis in a hospital at Brewer
last week, is doing as well as can be ex-
pected.
cambridge Burrill, of Brockton, Mass,
former resident, with his daughter
Lizzie, and Bert Venadestine and wife, of
Orono, are guests Of w. W. Black and
wife.
The Gray family reunion was held at
the grange hall Aug. II. The day was
perfect as to weather, and many of the
family line availed themselves OF the
pleasure of days outing and meeting
with relatives and friends. Not the least
enjoyable event of the day was the boun-
tiful dinner, of which about seventy par
took. A short musical program was en-
loved in the afternoon and games and
dancing by the young people. Supper
was served to about fifty and the evening
spent in dancing. Among those present
from out OF town were Adelbert Gray and
son, of Bar Harbor, Mrs. Fannie Hopkins,
her son George and daughter, Mrs. Vennie
Gross, OF Isle au Haut; Mrs. Winifred
Spencer, OF Old Town; Elmer Gray, OF
Beverly, Mass; Philip Parsons, of Ban
gor; Alfred Gray, of Kingfield; Miss Jes-
tie Gray, of Eddington; A. Fl. Gray, OF
West Ellsworth Mrs. Caroline Gray, her
son Vert and family, and Fred Gray and
wife, of Oriand.
Aug. 10. b.
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COUNTY NEWS.
HANCOCK.
srRArToN REUNION.


The stormy weather OF the past few
weeks came to an end after a brisk
thunderstorm Thursday night, and gave
place for perfect day for the fifteenth
| annual reunion OF the Strstton family.
The picturesque grounds OF the summer
home OF A. B. Crabtree were the scene OF
the gathering. Tables, chairs, hammocks
and swings had been placed by the host in
readiness TO accommodate the guests of the
day, who began to assemble just before
noon. About fifty members OF the family
were present.
The Oldest living members of the family
were present, namely: Mrs. Henriette
Stratton Abbott and Mrs. Eliza J. STRAIT
ton Foss, as was also the youngest, the
eight months old daughter OF Bessie STRAIT
ton Walker.
The cordial greetings were subdued, for
this has been sad year for those who
were present, and several familiar faces
we're missed with that sinking OF the
heart that has but one cause. Death has
entered three of the homes of members of
the association, and in the past few
| khohtho bdc IClHONcu thICC VI tnc "ohASA
whose presence at the reunion each year
has promoted the sociability OF these oc-
casions.
The closing hours Of the past year wit
messed the outgoing of Bessie Stratton
Walker, former secretary for the family.
Her keen interest in the association had,
in large measure, been one OF the main
factors in the continuance OF the yearly
meetings. The presence Of Mrs. Walkers
small daughter was a constant reminder
Of the mothers sbsence, the interest
| shown in the daughter manifesting in
some small degree the affection felt for the
departed mother.
The early days of the present summer
closed the earthly career of two other
members Of the family-Mrs. Susan STRAIT
ton and Mrs. Linnie Abbott Page. Their
| cheerful greeting and warm handclasp
were recalled with sorrow.
At noon a picnic dinner was partaken
| Of at the various tables. Early in the af-
ternoon meeting took place in the open
air, where the election of officers took
place. The president, treasurer and secre-
tary were reelected. These officers were :
President. A. B. Crabtree; treasurer, John
Nelson Stratton; secretary, Edna L. STRAIT
ton. Mrs. Clara johnson was elected vice.
| president.
| 1t was decided to hold the reunion at
Hardison's grove, Franklin, next year.
Mrs. Amanda Tracey, Mrs. Imogene Pet
tingill, of Sullivan, and Mrs. Fred Abbott,
OF Franklin, were chosen as a committee
OF arrangement for the occasion.
Aug. 10. SPEC.
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ness Of his mother, Miss Annette Bird, ar
rived Saturday.
Miss Annie B. Conner is home from Q
visit to friends at Sandy Point and Sears
port.
Norman X. Sawyer, Of Jacksonville, Fla,
is the guest of c. +. Wardwell and family
Mrs. Ada Joyce, who has been occupy
ing her cottage at Verona park, came
home last week. She was accompanied by
Mrs. Lizzie Swallow and Master Carl Dun
bar.
Aug. 10. l.,
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STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF HANCOCK IS.
To the the honorable justice of the supreme
judicial court next to be held at Ells-
worth, within and for said county of Han
cock, on he second Tuesday of October, a. d.
1912.
MILDRED G. GATCHELL, of Eden, in
wi said county eff Hancock, wife OF Walter
f. Gstchell, respectfully represents: IhaS
tin; that she was lawfully married to the said
Walter F. Gatchell at Bar Harbor, in said
town of Eden, August 8, 1910, by Rev.
harles f. McKoy, minister OF the gospel;
that they lived together as husband and wife
at Bar Harbor until about the first day OF
September, a. d. 1910; that your ii bellant has
always conducted herself toward s her said
husband a faithful, true and anectionate
wife; that on the said first day of September,
$780, the said Walter F. Gatchell left your Ii
bellant without cause, since which time,
though being of sufficient ability to provide
for her, he has grossly and wanto My refused
and neglected to provide for her, your libel
liant; that his residence is unknown to your
libellant and cannot be ascertain ed by rea-
sonable diligence; that for q long time here
tofore to wit, ever since their said marriage,
the said Walter f. Gatchel has been guilty OF
extreme cruelty and of cruel and abu slve
treatment to her your ibellant and has been
guilty of gross and confirmed habits of int oNl-
cation; that there is COLLISION betw cen
your libellant and her said husband to obt ain
a divorce; wherefore she prays that dive rec
may be decreed between her and the sa Id
Walter T. Gatchell for the causes above set
custody OF her minor child, aged one year and
named Donald A. Gatchell.
Dated March IA, 1912.
Subscribed and sworn to by the said Mildred
G. Gatchell this l4th day OF March, a. d. 1912.
Before me.
Stephen L. Kingsley,
IL. S. Notary Public.
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AMHERST.

Mrs. w. II. Silsby has returned from
visit to Eddington and Holden.
Lafayette Hanscom has gone to North
east Harbor to work.
Mrs. Edmond Giles and daughter Flor
ence are on a visit in Ellsworth and Bar
Harbor.
Miss Hildah Burke, OF Athol, Mass, left
for her home this morning, after two
weeks visit with her uncle, Silsby Good
win.
Floyd, Hiidred and Verna Sumner LETT
this morning for South Paris. Floyd
and Hildred will work there, while Verna
will go to school and live with her aunt
Mrs. Fletcher.
Aug 10. ".
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NORTH BLUEHiLL.

Ethel Wescott is visiting her parents, t.
]. Wescott and wife.
Miss Maria Macomber, of Waterville, is
visiting at A. It. ellis.
Mrs. Arthur wescott returned Saturday
from a weeks visit in Kingman.
A. Fl. Parsons and family, OF Camden,
are snending few days at sEdgewood".
Mrs. A. T. ellis spent last week at
Northport, the guest OF her aunt, Mrs.
Macomber.
Aug. 10.
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NORTH BROOKLYN.

w. C. Redman lost good COW recently.
Eugene Hamilton, OF Boston, is at his
bungalow at his fathers shore.
Mrs. Cordelia Grindle and Mrs. Mary
Hill, of Providence, visited c. L. Parker
and wife at Flye's Point last week.
Capt. Leroy R. Flye, in the schooner
Nellie Grant, is on the way to Cutler to
load slaves for Staten Island, N. Y.
Aug. II. BUD
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Charles Lawson is working at Deer Isle
for Adams & Austin.
Miss Eva Grant, OF North Haven, is the
guest OF her cousin, Mrs. E. P. Bridges.
Mrs. Abbie Wooster, of East Warren, is
visiting her niece, Mrs. E. P. Bridges.
Ray Bridges, who is employed on the
steamer Boothbay, is at home for two
weeks.
Jesse Eaton and wife, of Stonington,
are visiting his mother, Mrs. Martha
Eaton.
Aug. 10. b.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter OF
Bankrupt,
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the Dis
trict of Maine.
r HARVEY HAMMOND, OF Gonldsboro,
81 10 in the county of Hancock and State of
Maine, in said district, respectfully repre-
sents, that on the second day of September,
last past, he was duly adjudged bankrupt
under the Acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all his
property and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements of said
acts and Of the orders of court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be de-
creed by the court to have full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankruptcy acts, except such debts
as are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of August a. d. 1912.
j. HARVEY HAMMOND,
Bankrupt.
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WEST BROOKLYN.

Mrs. Rufus Bridges, who has been en-
ployed at the West-end dining-room, is at
home.
Benjamin Fogg, who has been visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Saunders, at
Deer Isle, is at home.
Frank Bridges and wife have gone to
Bangor, where Mrs. Bridges will enter
the hospital to be operated upon.
Aug. IL. b.
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STATE OF MAINE.

WALDO COUNTY IS.
Personally appeared the above named Eta
oath to the foregoing libel, that it is true and
that the residence Of the said Edward James
Owens is unknown to her and cannot be ascer-
tanned by reasonable diligence.
Before me,
IL. 81 Lincoln N. Gilkey,
Notary Public.
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Aug. Isl.

ANY skin itching is temper-tester. The
more Won scratch the worse it itches. Doan's
Ointment cures piles, eczema-any skin itch-
ing. At all drug stores.--Adrt.
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STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK SIS. - supreme Judicial Court. In
vacation. Ellsworth. Aug. 6, a. d. 1912 4
Upon the foregoing libel, Ordered; That
the libellant give notice 10 the said nbellee
to appear before the justice of our supreme
judicial court, to be holden at Ellsworth,
within and for the county of Hancock. on the
second Tuesday OF October, a. d. 1912, by pub
fishing an attested copy of said libel and this
order thereon, three weeks successfully IN the
Ellsworth American, newspaper printed IN
Ellsworth in our county of Hancock, the nrst
publication to be thirty days at least prior TO
the second Tuesday of October next, that ne
may there and then in our said court appear
and answer to said libel ARNo w. KING,
Justice Sup. Jud. Court.
A true copy OF the libel and order of court
thereon.
Attest:-JoHN E. BUNKER, Clerk.
THE subscribers, George L. Perkins and
i Fred A. Perkins, hereby give notice that
they have been duly appointed executors OF
the last will and testament of
JOSEPH L. PERKINS, late of DEDHAM,
in the county of Hancock. State OF Maine, de-
ceased, and given bonds as the law directs
Not being residents of the State of Maine, we
have appointed Hadley P. Burrill, OF Dedham,
in said State OF Maine, as our agent in said
State of Maine, as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands against the es-
tate of said deceased are desired to
present the same for settlement, and all in
debted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. GEORGE L. PERKINS.
FRED A. PERKINS.
Jan,y 8, 1912.
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Who makes the best liver pills? The
]. G. Aver Company, of Lowell, Mass.
They have been making Ayers Pills for
over sixty years. If you have the slightest
doubt about using these pills, ask your
doctor. Ask him first, that's best.
Made by the j. c. AVER CO.. Lowell. Mass.
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Mrs. Ellen Henderson is visiting friends
in Bucksport.
Gancelo Herrick and wife are camping
for few days at Bar island.
Miss Emma Bradford, of Lewiston, is
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. b. Z. Sylves-
ter, sr.
Mr.. Wadsworth, Of Hyde Park, Mass,
is spending few weeks with his family
at the Henderson house.
Mrs. Eunice Carter, Mrs. Frank Day and
two children, of Brockton, Mass, and Guy
Day, OF Dorchester, Mass, who have been
visiting at Charles Ferren's, have returned
home.
Aug. Is. c.
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Order of Notice Thereon.
DISTRICT OF MAINE So.
On this 18th day of August, a. d. 1912, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the court that hearing be
had upon the same on the 9th day of
September. a. d. 1912. before said court
at Portland, in said district, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published in the Ellsworth
trict, and that all known creditors, and other
persons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, il any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this or
der addressed to them at their places OF resi-
dence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court, and the seal thereof.
at Portland. in said district, on the 18th day OF
August, a. d. 1872
l.. 81 JAMES E. HEwEY, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest:-JAMEs E. HEwEY. Clerk.
TNHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
l. he has been duly appointed admin
istrator OF the estate of
LEONICE H. SOMES, late of MOUNT
DESERT,
in the county OF Hancock, deceased and
given bonds as the law directs. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for
settlement, and all indebted thereto are re-
quested to make payment Immediately.
JOHN j. SoMEs.
Mount Desert, Aug. 6, 1912.
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SOUTH BLUEHILL.

Miss Susie Cole, of Sedwick, is working
for Mrs. L. II. Sibley.
Guy Day, OF Boston, is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Charles Ferrin.
Mrs. Eunice Carter, of Brockton, Mass,
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Ferrin.
Mrs. Nettie Day and daughter Viola,
Gray and wife, have returned to their home
in Chicago.
Auu 10 ~
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SECRET SOCIETIES.

FAA. ~
N sp~rtai communicates ~ -.
~ Gambia Lodge No f6. " a A NJ
NY Eriday, Nev. sth; st tso D, "a
ttinm hr0thnrn frnturmalfy invited
r r Tunn,
W y HIoos W. ~
Secretary.
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Subscribe for The Journal.

RriWadier General George Tornev.
surgeon general q the United States
army. vas elected president ~ the
National Association Cor PreventinE
the Pollution ~ Rivers and Water
ways. 81 Sc recent convention IN
Cleveland Foremost health experts
and sanitAry suklneers of the unlted
states we're ID attendance a. the
meet
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MUSICAL

PROF GrLFfT.TIAN SCOTT, Piano
Specialist Trains teacherH Cor ne pro-
frssinns Iearhsfiskv method go West
Garden. Pensacola. phune 100 Fnnvin'
THEORY LESSONS 49, Via. WarnouY
ffnunfarmafHf Euale. ore HESITATION
ard Humuu8ificu. also FiNnn Voice anf
orEan Tor serious stufents william
Packham. Mua BAG. Phone rs.
ftoctims
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ne Wou3FN M@rNeN NAmN
(With Qua respect % The high cost Of
livinKl.
Ons-tweifth dozen lemons
one ounce bacon.
one Kiii maple syrup.
One-HiKth doEen eEEs
Ons-haf dozen potatoes
one pennyweight butter.
one buKhel turnipa.
one hundred pounds oornmeal
one Pinch rranuiatfd sugar
one SOUP bone
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NORTHERN prYFRs want Southern
farms direct deai'ng 9Th owners. ~
commission Wat have ruu " ssfiT
write Southern Wermrnaekerm' nursam.
Box tNA Atlanta. Ca tnnv
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Live Stock and Poultry.

cONkEV-s NON-f-CfDE distnfects and
kInf Eerraa Nikrs wifs water. lei cheap
nmsf effective Use u noe and prevent
disease auarauteed ~ E "a HOFFMAN
a san. also y. s Melicn A COMPANY
tnovets
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PERSONAL.

LADIES uho appreciate beaufifui hair
ahnuid know that So Foam Hair
Wash cleans ire hair. gives a Hfs and
vtEor. removes dRndrlns u,4kss ne haAf
Ia cents For rale ~ al druEgists-
ancvi ~
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YOUNG NAN r2. new managing medium
ainrd enc ir NFe Wnrk. 5000 stennE
rapher and HVHtsmntiner, knuw hnw -
act nee business and eliminate wastsful
expenses O. locate permanently tn
or near Pensacola Wnuif Hka - hear
frmFn parties who n@~f a huHflinH un=tn-
their pFofmrts References exchanged
um net expect anyone a. pav my fare
from View Nnrk Arr not ouf - q Sob.
huf want one on Pensacola where I BE-
Mnve nuurrtumltinH are bigger. Address
Permanent" Care Journal anovi -
WANTE n-FuHitom AZ once ~ young
lady HfrnnNra pier Accurate and strict
ID attentive o. duties Very reasonable
salary Address v. o. Box ~. CITY ect7t
rOETTT0N-A eumneffut arrruntant
capable a. hanHina anV hnnhkeeutnN
proposition. a. nuen for engagement
Reasouahis salary Address SIS. Care
Journal ttnet
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WANTED-To Buy Or
Exchange.

WhNTNn-Omu uana aE-nounh relay
rmn delivered Pensacola ~ good ronHf-
to- Quote lowest price duieN WIN uaY
eanh f7aactawhatrhes Lumber cu Frees
sort "a Rsngv
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MONEY loansd on r~ai estate e. personal
prunsTfy Oh TIE CITY ~ pensacoia 81 the
lsEai rate ~ Interest HALL a CO Isl
r. GuTernHn ent street. Phone tfe1 asep
M0NEv lsansd ~ aRunnds ana hiwh.
class fewsirY AZ the feNai rate - inter.
81 HALL a co. teE y Government
street Prone 1aFH Hnau
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'fmrea~
N az parts ~ ths city 81 reasonable
rents Several on pHfsfoN in new
keTHer Building See Plan
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rnR sALE-Ons srnnr turr~nfins riars
wei locat@d Fr~twrf frnm sttn -
fFn barrels ~ spirits IRIS v@ar; wiu 30
iHrrwr neHt year FnnuEh timber IN
rearh - cut - cup fee crops. healthy
an SOD rlara - handle inhur Reamgn
pr selling warf - set out - business
Anyone DESIRING srhsduis. write BOYD
Tfhhnra 0lustee. F-a hn~ff ~
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FOUND.


NwpT.EN a WEDNESDAY unrrwfmn. nom
nnrrh alf West chase hiark sik ~
xsr handed rararol Initial p Thieasn
enrruveH on handle Reward ~ returned
- 1fo North Barcelona No questions
aaked n1yl
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HOTELS.

HoTWf. COMFORT. Florsdatown. on Ia
Gambia nay. Good hshinn. boatinm.
clean people EverFfhing new and nanh
tmrv Rates a. q day weekly special
rate $3.50. Adde'S A. r Hard~a, lace
Pa haum
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FoR sAIF-Fshfns skfr. rs feet ianG
aNlurh fr~ehoara 81 ~. beam. : p 2.
" a NJ H~rfna Efur aan hnat amf bans
rev as fnEaa H afHresH p IA
Stevens prrsfiHa Reach. Ala. frrVew-
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/ FOR RAf.F'-ovsrstocksa rust sell IS
4 o. 20 hsah - & r. Il Refs. ptiiefs
Il anH hpma 81 - Each CnrkerelH hrf
| roosters 81 20 ara 400 each W
i Ahhotf. Century. "a 1eortirus
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N0n HATF-On@ rev Naft0ual cash reM
tater vita f@saf str anf total atder.
rrrfsf~rw frnFr e. - ~ 90 rharwe received
Arpiv ~ south raiafow street pNune re
roR aATF-Tnrwsf TnEEsi TRErsi
Orange. Krnnefruit ~ pecan- pearh.
nnf ornamental tres write for larNe
-atal0wue Alvin japanese Nurrsrv Co
Mobile IA fra@pGrn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
CONGRESSIONAL PROBE

Washington, Dec. 2G-An indictm ent of the New York, New Haven & Hart foard Railroad as a"graspfng monop- oIy'' which thought more of its stran- gulation of real and threatened com petition than of, human Iife," was the basis for an eloquent plea by Repre- sentative O'Shaunessy. of Rhode Is- land, today, demanding that Congress authorize a special probe of the New York, New Haven & Hartford-Grand Trunk alleged traffic agreement plan O'Shaunessy and scores Of public of dcials, representatives of the State, Government and prominent people from all New England States urged the House Rules committee to report the O'Shaunessy resolution authoriz- ing the probe.
 "The whole story of the New Ha- ven road,'' the Rhode Island membe CT declared, "is a story of graft and mo- nopoly in New England. That terri tory, and especially Rhode Island, is absolutely in the grasp of the corpor- ation. The highest American civiliza- ton is to be found between New York and Boston and it is left to the mercy of a corporation which thinks more of it's stranguIatio of real and threatened competition than it does of human life.
 .iLives were endangered through rotten equipment maintained on the line in order to carry out retrench- ment policies.''
 William c. Bliss, chairman of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commits sion, also bitterly assailed the New Haven road.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
Charges Against
 Judge Peck Heard
 By Bar Committee
Well Known StratfOrd Jurisf Vigorously Contested
 Complaint

What appeared but a few weeks ago to be mere rumors connecting the name of Judge Charles Fl. Peck, Of the Stratford Town Court, with aI- legged overcharges in connection with the settlement of the Susan M B. Perry estate, has taken a more serious turn.
 The matter, placed into the hands of the Grievance Committee of the the County Court House recently when Nelson Perry and Susan Beach of Stratford appeared before the com mittee consisting of Attorney John C. Chamberlain, Attorney John E. Keel CT of Stamford, and General Russell Frost of South Norwalk. An afffda- vit from Frank Perry, residing in Florida, one of the heirs of the Perry estate, was also submitted for ccn- sideration.
 Judge Peck. waiving his right to counsel, appeared in his own behalf and vigorously contested the aIlega- tions of unprofessional conduct charged against him. In view of the fact that the law firm of Garfield, Judson & Pullman had been spoken to by some of the complaining parties against Judge Peck, it is understood that Attorney Charles s. Canheld. chairman of the Grievance Commit tee declined~ to sit sin- this case and that the presiding judge appointed Attorney John c. Chamberlain to take his place.
 When seen by a reporter for The Farmer today a member of the com mittee while refusing to deny abso- lutely any of the facts ascertafned said: t'It is the policy of the Griev- ance Committee not to give out for publication any information regard ing charges of alleged unprofessiona1 conduct until final action thereon had been taken by the committed"
 It is believed that full consid eration of the evidence submitted by both sides to the controversy will be com pleted by Friday and that the report will be filed at the short calendar seg- sion of the Superior Court this week