New-York tribune., 1892-10-18
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS
REPUBLICANS NAMED IN CITY DISTRICTS.
SKETCHES OF THE CANDIDATEs-DETAILs OF
THE CONVENTIONS.

SKETCHES Of lHb thNpiDHAAS -
THE CONVENTIONS.
The Republican convention in the XlI1th Con-
gressioral District met at No. 100 East Fity-mh'h
ST. last night and did good work ty nominating Milam
C. Roberts james Ovens presided and Eben Demorest
wos secretary Charles A. Adams placed Mr. Roberts
in nomination. describing him one who had long
been An active and most enthusiastic worker for the
Republican party, talented lawyer ana mshiy sue
cessful business man. John Proctor Clarke seconded
the nomination In an earnest speech, In which ne
plaised Mr. Roberts In the highest terms. Inc chocc
was made by accauntiOn, and Mr. Roberts, VINO WAS
present. accepted the honor. lie made ringing
srceoh thanking the convention for the compliment
paid him, and promising to work hard for the party
He declared that he indOrsed the Republican platform
In every particular, but especially on Protection
and Reciprocity. (Cheefs.)
The nominee was born near Watkins Glen, ~ Y,
n 1853. by earning some money out OF school hours
he won an education at Harvard. After studying
law and being admitted to the bar, he practlsed his
profession with great success, first In Syracuse and
after 1873 I'm this city. lie has made close study
Of American politics. and has written two works on
the subject, Leading orators Of Twenty-Five cam
palcns7 and History OF Political Parties In the
United states Mr. Roberts has achieved special
reputation as the orZanzcn and promcer OF the New
York standard Watch Company. He Is devoted TO
the principle Of Protection. and Is an aggressive and
eloquent detater. lie Is Leading meulocr OF 'he
Republican Club
The With Congress District Convention WIS called
to order at O'Clock last night at No 90 Clinton
Place BY DR.. Brown, chairman. Francis McGrane
was the secretary. Austin F. Ford, a nephew OF Pat
rick Ford OF The Irish World tho only candl-
date and on motion his nomination was made unan-
nous. There hearty applause for the nominee
The following committee was appointed TO Inform Mr.
Ford Of his nomination Martin Cavonagh, David cIoe'
Herman Hole Daniel Brown. Frederick f. Kingsley
and Herman G. Carter. The committee was empowered
20 III any vacancy that might occur and will meet to
day at u o'clock They will 20 10 Mr.. Fords Office
aud inform him.
Tho Republican Convention met at No. IS Avenue
4 last night 10 nominate a candidate for Congess in
the XIth District. u. +. Murphy secretary. The
namc Of Abraham H. sarasohn was placed In nomina-
don by Henry G. Botty and seconded By George
Hlllard Mr.. samsohn then nominated by
unanimous vote. The candidate Is attorney, thirty
years old and has been actively identified with various
political social and benevolent associations in the dis
trict for several years.
The committee II three appointed 10 make Re
publican nomination for Congress IN tho XlIth Dis
trict did not announce the name Of the candidate
YESTERDAY Tho commlttee will make known It's selec
ton at Rose Illi Hall. No. 427 Second ave. this
evening.
Tn, deccntr, to the XIyth Congress conference
m, last evening AT the headquarters Of the Charles
f. Brudcr Club. No. 1.773 broadway Chaics O.
Mott Of the XXI,t Assembly District elected
chairman. ard william W. Graham OF the NJXth As
.rmby District. secretary After short, Informal
discussion Of the situation and the available candl
dates a committee of two from each Of the seven
Assembly districts composing the district was ap-
pointed fo make the nomination. THIS committee
viii meet th, afternoon. O'Clock NJ 40. 1913 Broad
way to select tuc candidate for the district. which
now how. q marked Republican tendency.
Albany. oct. II >p"cial.-John g. Ward was nom.
mated for Congrcs, today by the K'publcans of
Nbauy County tthe XVIII Congrt~, District. Mr..
Ward is a manufacturer Of COcyman's Junction, ana
,rothcr Of Assembly man Walter 6. Ward.