New-York tribune., 1898-10-02
HOWE BEATEN BY FISCHER.
CONGRESS CONVENTIONS HELD IN THE
BROOKLYN DISTRICTS.

HURLEY. ISRAEL +. FISCHER AND BENNETT RE
NoMINArEp-HENRY C. FISCHER WINS
IN THE WITH
CONGRESSMAN Dennis ". Hurley was renomnated
without opposition in the Id Congress District.
EinSs County by an enthusiastic convention held
In the Criterion Theatre last evening. Inc con-
vention was by turns 4 rathcauon meeting LOT
President Mckinley, Colonel Roosevelt ana CON
rressman Hurley Alexander Robb of the Twentieth
Ward. was permanent chairman, and Shaf'es
Blatchford ard John Patterson were the secre-
taries. Congressman Hurley was placed in nomi-
naticn ~ Jackson Wallace. Mr. Wallace referred
10 Culoci Roosevelt while speaking and the oe'e-
gates cheercd heartily. The nomination was sec
onded by ex-Alderman Webster r. Walkley. lmmi-
grafton Commissioner Thomas Fhchie, 5 H. emit
tenden william J. Buttling and several others.
Each ward cast Its vote unanimously TOT MI
Hurley 4 resolution carried, with little op-
position. urging the retention by this Nation OIL
every inch OF territory for which 1t became resPo"
sible in the Spanish
The convention IN the lid District was oatue
from start 10 finish Jesse Frost chairman and
the meeting held in the Johnston Building AT
Nevins-st and Flatbush-ave. There was lot OF
caucussing and the first ballot showed '3 votes ior
George B. Forester. 1ss for William A. Prender-
CAST and the remainder scattering. 1t required 22l
votes 10 nominate The second ballot showed lS
for Forester and III for Prendergast. Before the
third ballot was taken NJ. J. Dady swung the votes
of the Third Ward delegation TO Walter b. After
bury and this angered the Tenth Ward men VINO
in revenge deserted Forester and threw forty-esht
votes for Prendergast. This practically assured
the nomination and on the next ballot Dady ca
pituated and the nomination was made unanimous
The convention stormy affair and a large
body OF police on hand 10 keep order as nsht
had been expected. Their services were not neeueo
except in isolated instances, however and at the
close of the meeting there few signs OF l-fee
ing. .
In the WITH District Israel F. Fischer Of the
Twe1ty-sxth Ward. renominated. receiving
as6 votes against 80 cast for Henry A foWeiL
Of the Twenty fourth Ward. The convention was
held in Schielleins Hall in Atlanc-ave.. ana
Harry A. Hanoury presided. Congressman Fischer
nomination was made by Marcus b. Campbell
Great enthusiasm greeted the first mention OF MI
Fischer's name When Adolph kiendl arose 10
nominate Mr.. Powell some of the delegates tried
to hoot him down. but Mr.. Kiend insisted on
speaking Nest Of the votes against Fischer were
cast by delegates from hts own ward. Resolutions
were passed with a rush ndorsng the nomination
OF Colonel Roosevelt. other resolutions congrat-
uated President Mckinley upon his admirable Ad,
ministrati2n reaftirmed the National platform OF
lSso. and the SARATOGA platform.
Congressman Charles Benreit was renomnat,
II oh ASn % d1a H 52hn G & RsS S % 9d 9e were
present On motion Of Frank sperry, the roll call
by delegates was tegun from the Twenty-eishth
delegates from the Twenty first Ward. who
shouting for the nomination Of James Surpless.
Magistrate Lemon placed the name OF Congress
mal Bennett before the convention. and the only
other name mentioned that of SurpleSs. When
the vote counted Bennett received 322. against
10 for Surpless. 4 follower Of the latter shouted
about gag law. and for time IL looked II there
would be open rupture. but peace finally pre-
vailed
The With Congress District Convention held
in Turn Hall. in serole-st. Albert Hobey pre-
si1ed. and after considering the names of Con-
gressnan Howe and Henry G. Fischer. the latter
was made the choice Of the convention after muCn
wrangng. There were 296 delegates present and
the first name was that Of Mr.. Fischer. who was
placed in nomination by Benjamin Raphael OF the
Seventeenth Ward Alexander Let's. of the Thir-
teenth Ward. presented the name of Congressman
Howe. The delegates from the Seventeenth Wal
went to Fischer at the last moment. and
afterward the nomination made unanimous
Mr.. Fischer born In Kingston, this Stat,
forty-one years ago. For thrty-seven years ne
has lived in Brooklyn. He is director OF the Sew
enteenth Ward Bank, vice president Of the Seven
teenth Ward Board of Trade. member of the
Manufacturers Association. and is engaged in the
iron business He has never held a public office.