The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
ATTY. E. B. PICKS
 DEATH PLUNCES
 MANY INTO GRIEF
Prominent Lawyer Failed to RaI- Iy from Effects of Severe
 Operation


 Weakened by the inroads of a pro- tracted ailnent affecting his kidneys, Attorney Eugene Benjamin Peck. one of the best known lawyers of the city, for many years a leading figure in the public life of Bridgeport, succum bed to the after-effects of an operation for appendicitis at the Bridgeport hospital, early yesterday. Attorney Peck 8 death was not unexpected His con dftfon on Saturday became critical and his attending physicians would not hold out much hope to the family for his recovery.
 Though in failing health for about six years, MT Peck retained the genial personality that had won him a le- zion of friends. A week ago Friday he was taken seriously ill, and his con- dition became worse so rapidly that an operation was deemed. imperative ruptured kidney were the disclosures of the operation. For a. time his rug ged constitution promised to pull him through the crisis, but years of patient suffering had made such inroads that he was unable to rally sufficient latter part of the week, and for some time before his: demise realized that death was inevitable.
 MT. Peck was the eldest of five sons of the late David Curtis and Mary Tremple Peck, a. native of Woodbury, where he was born May 4, 1854 His family moved here when he was six years of age, and Bridgeport had been his nome practically ever since
 Graduated from the Yale Law School in 1876, he practiced for a year in New Haven, the next year entering a law partnership with the late Charles A. Doten, who was afterwards, for many years, coroner Of Fairfield county. Like other members of his family, he took a keen interest in politics. His late father, D. c. Peck, was one of the pioneer crockery merchants of Fairfield county. Many years the D. c. & F1 M. Peck Co.'S store, first in Main street and then in Broad street was among the city's best known bus mess houses. D. c. Peck was an ac- tive Democrat, and his first born was likewise active in politics.
 He served as Democratic Town chairman for four years, in the sos.
 While engaged in law practice here. MT. Peck received an inviting offer to go into commercial life from the In- ternationaI Paper Co, and for 15 years was New England representative, building up a wide acquaintance in business circles.
 In 1902 he resumed law practice here. entering into partnership with Attor- ney Spottswood D. Bowers. Mir. Peck became a Police Commissioner durin g the term of Mayor Denis Mulvihil1, and was president of the Police Board for two years. He was the candidate of his party for State Comptroller on the ticket headed by Charles F. Thayer, in 1906. Shortly afterwards he was ap- pointed United States Commissioner for Connecticut, which position he filled until two years ago.
 MT. Peck married in 1877 the only daughter of the late Carlos Curtis, once Mayor of Bridgeport, one of its foremost citizens, and one of the States best known merchants a member of the firm of Hubbell & Cur tis, furniture dealers Surviving him are his widow and twin sons, Carlos Curtis Peck, with the Nelson Valve Go, Chestnut Hill, Pa, and Richard Eugene Peck, who conducts a large garage in State street.
 Three brothers also survive, Senator Lester O. Peck, of Bedding, one of the leading Democratic members of the General Assembly; Arthur T. Peck, of Chicago, several years ago the Bridge port Democratitc Town chairman, and Carl Peck of New Rochelle.
 The deceased was a member of the Algonquin and Brooizlawn Clubs, also the '54 club. He was a. 32d degree Mason, a, member of Lafayette Consis- tory, A. A. S. R.; of Arcanum lodge. I. O. O. F.; of Bridgeport Lodge, No. 3b, B. F. 'O. E, ana or Joseph DOWda1I lodge, K of P. He took a keen inter est in the affairs Of the 0Consistory, devoting much time to the instruction of candidates.
 MT. Peck was a book lover. Few men had read more than he. He was an excellent reader, and those. who were fortunate enough to enjoy his histrionic accomplishments were eIo- quent in their praise of his ability. He frequently penned poetry.
 He kept in close touch with public affairs, national, State and local, and frequently lent illuminating aid in the discussion of current events and muni- cipa1 problems.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow from the bereaved home in Clinton avenue. The Knights Terplar will conduct the obsequies. Rev. W. H. Lewis will officiate.
 Bar to Take Action.
 There will be a meeting of the Fair field County Bar association next Fri day morning at 9:30 to take action on the death of Attorney Eugene B. Peck Attorney Peck was admitted to the bar September "A, 1875 and was one of the most highly esteemed lawyers in the state. He died yesterday.