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CINCINNSATURDAY MORNING, J U J At**-■* fj *HARVEY MYERS ACCUSED.*i:«P -!Eminent Covington Democrats atLoggerheads.The Alderman Claims He Was Dishon-estly Approached by-the Attorney.Y' :Sf rrHe Makes a Sensational Scene t theCouncil Meeting.* * i ll* i v ■ / I ■ ' ^Myers Indignantly Denies the Criminal Allegations.He States That Droege Offered to Paaathe Ordinance for $2,000.iCovington has a sensation of great magnitude and one that will give the citizens, and particu larly the Democratic politicians, food for reflection and thought. if -years, I can not state whether my homjsty has ever been questioned, but I do say now: that today is the first time I have ever been approached by bribe to pass or vote for or against ^nything that has ever come before our Hoard. lt;.“The South Covington and Ciucinna|‘ Street Railway Company, through their agent, HarveyMyers, has attempted to bribe me to j ass the ordinance for thfe above company. In r4 nuncra-tion therefor I am to receive cash ^ith theinancoordinance submitted, $750 when the opasses the Board, and ?1,000 when said ordinanceIs approved by His Honor, the Mayor, Miking a•total of $2,0d0, for which this oorporal [on ex-poets me to damn nay soul eternally, vioate myoath of office, disgrace all my sisters uni' brothers for life, and oriring my parents to th graveby this action of a disgraced sow. and b« j barredleading an lKuwrtftde life, ifforever from“Think of it, gentlemen! tflal theseu sharks will stoop so low os to bribe out* of yowl* members to promote their own interests. |“In conclusion, 1 must say that my term of office will expire this year, and I hope that myexperience in this transaction will eve. be awarning for you while holding a position) of public trust, and always remember that hbefesty is not only the best policy, but also the be$t principle. •* . tfThere was silence for a tew seeonc|i after Mr. Droege, excited and flushed, resumed his6eat. - * * y*/1 *v- cAlilerman Hickey was the first to speak up.Taking Mr. Droege’a hand, he* said: |“I Congratulate you, Mr. Pntekteut, oh your exposure of the damqable methods of this octo-?us, and 1 now* name you ‘Honest John Droege.’ou deserve it. -“Mr. Hoyt, the silver-tongued orator came here from Cleveland, and promised taeiidty of Covington all dhi. gs for their benefit. Ti»y 'cow star: to do dirty work, and .try bribe ou retell ow-member.” (Applause.) ’“When John Droege ran tot the Leefis’atureOSb.iikt1892-SORDERRemarkableBenefiOutstandingrIAssets orTTthey said he was not fitted for the offbte, and bulD now we can see -the t the differenceChat between heaven and bell.’* * •Mr. Iiickey soundly denounced the Street Car Company, and said something should he done *0 punish the a-t-tempt at corruption. Mr. Hickey corroborated whait Mr. Droege had said regarding the luteawie w between hi inc.elf, Droege a|jd Mr. Suudtenl. Alderman Jeff Snittk ehook ! bands with Droege, sayifig: • . •T;.; * JjI, too, congratulate you, John, on jam honesty and firmness of character. I vqtif-d for that ordinance, but was for it honestly as Ithought on its merits, but i can be couis ed forIt no longer.”J. T. Hatfield, the other member of tlie^Joard. who favored the ordinance, heartily cotfgvatu-lulod Mr. Droege. ■ *-' 'You are an honest man,” he said, *and IGrave ChiHeaHe Is Frelt;44DrawingisThe announcfor the Don
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Sat, Jul 30, 1892
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