The Street Commissioner's Bribe

Henry Brown has gotten himself into a mess by making an affidavit charging City Commissioner George D. Hesse with soliciting a bribe. As soon as Mr. Hesse heard of the charge, he swore out a warrant from Judge Allen’s court, accusing Brown of a vile and malicious libel. The matter came to a stand and the parties were brought before the justice. Brown testified that he met Hesse in front of Edmund & Warner’s store, at the corner of Main and Sixth streets. Brown claimed Hesse asked him if he wanted a job, and when Brown asked what kind, Hesse replied, 'I will get you a job for two dollars a day, but I want ten dollars for it.' Brown said he refused to pay the money and went home. Hesse denied the conversation in toto. Brown was placed on an $800 bond and ordered to appear in superior court.