New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-09
GEORGE 81. FORSTER DEAD.

NtEOhtE II. EOTtO UAS L'A1A'
TwoDAYs AFTER HIS RED1ECTIoN.
n xprcu or HIS cAREER-rxPHorD FEVER THE
CAusr-AcrroN OF THE BOARD OF AIDEH'
MrN-pYscuss1Ne THE SUCCESSION TO
HIS OFFICIAL POSITION.
Tia star,lne intelligence was circulated yesterday
tAst George H. Forster president Of tho Boafu OF Adoc
men, who had Just been reelected 30 tnat po"aon' w"
diving of typhoid fever at his homo IN havcrus0 ~
was known that Mr.. Forster had been III muon OF inc
time since his denomination, ana ma" doom un"o'o "
take part IN the political struggle just endcd, Dus IL
had been reported and IL was beloved that ne mad
o.ssed the crisis of his disease and ives on tho road
TO recovery. To the people OF lower broaa~as ~'o
those who frequent tho courts and the MUNICIPAL
buildings his robust form and rudy features wofe
familiar objects, and few accustomed 70 noe the nel
vous. elastic step with which no moved between ms
Office in wal-st and the places at which his public
duties required his presence, imagined that his SEEM
fnely strong constitution would be unable 10 wth-
stand the nroads Of the malady which had attacked
him.
The rumor Of his fatal illness was soon followed by
the report of his death. 1t brought to the CITY
Hall at 1 80 D. m while the Aldermen wero In ses-
sion. and created deep sensation among his fellow
members OF the Board and all VINO were present.
Vice President Bowling, who was occupying Mr.
Forsters seat the presiding ofccr, made the an
nOuncemcnt
ness be suspended and that messengers be sent
out to discover II the sad news was true. The sug-
resson was unanimously concurTed in On the report
being confirmed recess was taken until p m ana
kilograms sent TO all absent members. Al tne
Board Of Estimate, Of which Mr.. Forster was mem
Der ox-ofaco, Controller Myers offered preamble ana
resolutions expressing heartfelt regret at the death OF
Mr. Forster and rendering the warm sympathy OF his
associates upon the Board to his STRICKEN family AS
token of respect II resolved to suspend all bust
ness and Immediately adjourn.
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR.
Aesp m the Board of Aldermen rcconvened, when
Ne following message from Mayor Hewitt was received
and read:
II q. NV psinful duty 10 announce your honorable
bodv that the Hon George H. Forster president Of the
Board Of Aldermen suddenly died at his residences this
morning about hapast 10 O'clock after illness from
which It was supposed that he in fair way OF re-
coyery This intelligence win cause great shock
in the community which, BY his reelection has just re-
corded the popular approval Of the manner In which he
mas duties Of his high once during the past
year His loss will be severely felt by the people In
whose service died. and by honorable body over
which presided with dignity and courtesy. 1t Will
proper mark of respect to the memory OF
the distinguished dead, and therefore recommend your
honorable body such shall seem appro
pirate in view distressing nature Of the event and
the high esteem which your late president was held
by his felow-czens.
Mr. Fitzsimons moved that . committee, OF wnicn
able resolutions and have charge Of the funeral ar
rangements. The motion was adopted by rising
vote, and Acting President Bowling named with him.
self Aldermen Fitzslmons, Mooney Walker and Corrae
AFTER which the Board adjourned until p m to-day.
BY direction of Mayor Hewitt the City Hall flags
were placed at half-mast They will remain so dis
played until after the funeral on Saturday
SKETCH OF Mr. FORsTERS LIFE.
George H. Forster born In Charlestown, now
part of Boston, IN 1888, and was therefore nifty
years old. He graduated from Harvard In 1897,
and came TO this city In 1860, entering at once upon
the practice Of his profession, the law For h'any
years he a member Of the firm of Weeks d.
Forster No SIS Wallst, and had lucrative practice
He last appeared professionally October 90. when
as counsel for Manager j. NJ. HILL OF the Union Square
Theatre, he endeavored TO have continued the In
Junction against Margaret Mathcr
Politically Mr.. Forster was up to 1888, Repue
3can, when he became member of the Tammany
Hall Democracy. In 1875 he elected to tho
Assembly from the st District of Westchcster County,
and was reelected, both times as Republican. In
1879 he defeated Senator T. c. E. Eccesine, County
Domoe rat, and John L. Haskin, Tammany Democrat,
for state Senator in the XIth District, for the term
Iseo-e1 In the Senate he served upon the Com
nittee on Manufactures, and chairman Of tho
Committees on Literature and Poor Laws. In 1881
Mr. Forster ran for DistrictAttomey upon the Re
publican ticket and defeated by John Mckeon,
United Democrat.
He again ran for DistrictAttorney in 1884, upon
the Tammany ticket but was defeated by Randolph
y. MARITIME, County Democrat Last year Mr. Forster
ran for President of the Board of Aldermen on the
Union Democratic ticket, and elected He was
rcnominated BY Tammany Hall on October s, and was
on Tuesday reelected. Mr. Forster was recognized
as the Tammany leader of the Twenty fourth Ward.
lie was man of versatile ability and liberal views.
lie had already attained envabe reputation in
his profession as jealous advocate and candid and
faithful counsellor. His genial and sunny tempera-
ment and many generous qualities had endeared him
10 many with whom business, politics or social life
brought him into familiar relations.
ALDERMEN WITHOUT PRESIDENT
Corporation Counsel Beekman said that neither
the Act of the Legislature creating the Office OF Pres-
dent OF the Board of Aldermen Chapter "a Of the
laws of 1854 passed March 20) nor the act amenda-
tory thereto which extended the term of that office
10 TWO years Chapter 273. laws of 1888, passed May
1O made any provisions for new election in case OF
naeanc acre was an INN na dh as s0 vet been
;.uo find 1t. The vice president OF the Board, Mr.
president until January J. after which the pres
o. the newly elected Board VIII become the
acting president. lie will also take his place as IN,
DER OF The Board of Estimate MIR. Beekman thought
hat the Legislature Which meets In January mgh
maize provision for new election, otherwise The
vicc-prsdent of the Board woad act during The
va years for which Mr.. Forster was elected Oh
Tho Tammany leaders and LAWYERS take issue witt
Mr.. Deekman regarding the filling OF the vacancy
kLTh conclusion ruuccS thcr majority IN the ne"
Board 10 one TO which they object Thomas T. Gilroy
tad Yesterday that It Was the decided opinion OF e0u
the power elect citizen OF New-YOrk City. who
Is eligible. 10 become president of the Board of Alder
men, To sustain Ills view he referred 10 Chapter 40a
Of tho Laws Of 1852. which is as follows
Any vacancy existing, which hereafter
occur Board OF Aldermen, by OF death
resignation. any other Of member Of said Board
fhai be fcllci by by said Board by vote Of
majority Of all the members elected said Board and the
person shall until the first day Of jan
uay. noon, succeeding the rst general election
occurring thsn thirty days after the happening
VI the vacancy.
MS PACkENHAM INSANE?