New-York tribune., 1894-10-31

Democrat which seems exceedingly likely to elect
a Republican this fall is the Vth. This is natu-
rally Republican part OF the city. and compari-
of the two candidates is all in favor OF the
Republican, Charles G. Bennett
Mr.. Bennett made the in 1892, but, owing to
untoward circumstances. defeated by plu-
rality Of 81. Now everything is In his favor.
He commands the confidence and respect Of the
members OF all parties. He is a lawyer OF fine
practice and Is a business well, being an
officer in two large corporations. That he Is a
man whose knowledge Of affairs is valued Is
shown by the fact that he is chairman Of the
Finance COMMITTEES OF the Peoples Bank OF Brook
lyn He Is also president OF the Evergreens Gene
terry Corporation.
Mr. BENEFITS father. George c. Bennett, was the
founder Of THE Brooklyn Times" The son has
always lived at No. 1890 Gates-ave, where he was
born He is thirty years old. He is graduate
of Public School No "a and Of the Brooklyn High
School and has considerable acquaintance with
the German language. acquired by private tuition.
He got hts degree Of bachelor of laws from the
State Board of Regents after being graduated
from the New-York Law School. He belongs to
the Union League. Hanover and Crescent Athletic
clubs OF Brooklyn
The Shepard Democrats nominated John H.
Nostrand in this district but withdrew him. He
was a much better candidate than the regular
machine man. Anton Nigeus, who apparently mas
neither experience I'm public affairs nor other quail
ncatlon for a seat In Congress. Mr.. Bennett Is
making many speeches throughout his district
lie gains friends everywhere. for his frankness
and manliness apparent. The district is made
UP OF the Eighteenth. Nineteenth, Twenty-rst
Twenty y-seventh and Twenty-eghth wards. ,
The Brooklyn Eagle" Democratic as II Is, had
this remarkably favorable article about Mr.. Ben
nett:
I'm the Vth District Charles C. Bennett. the son
OF the late George c. Bennett and the nominee Tor
Congress years ago, was named again with uh-
mistakabe enthusiasm The district in which he
runs is naturally Republican He was defeated
by Mr. Graham in 1892 because there was a po-
tlcal landslide. His prospects Of success in 1874
Democrats will have to run a man or exceptional
fitness and popularity or Mr.. Bennett Will be the
next Congressman from that district. III the fe-
publlcans the other districts already considered
had shown that respect for the office OF Repre-
sentative In Congress which the nomination or Mr.
Bennett exhibits. their chances Of success would
be- greater than they are. and would deserve 10 be
greater -,
The Republican nominee is man of unblem-
ished character Of marked mo1esty, OF studious
ncllnations and Of excellent business abilities:
His denomination shows that he has maintained
the respect and affection of his party and the de-
votlon OF his friends right along, and IL any Re
publican Is 10 go Washington from brooklyn
as the result of this years election, Mr.. Bennett
could be that Republican without serious objection
from either party and with the best wishes Of all
can be nominated against him and may succeed.
but we confess that We are not so certain as We
wish we could be that such Will be the case
IL need only be added that Nigelus, VINO was
nominated since this was written, falls far short
in every respect OF equality TO Mr.. Bennett