The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-02-08

have borne with him until patience
has ceased to be virtue. From being
talented young lawyer, with bright
professional prospects and an ambi-
tious politician in the junior wing Of
the Democracy, he has degenerated.
John B. Cough never described a more
total wreck than this unfortunate
man. Eve- since tie session opered
he has lived off the generosity Of men,
bers. If he was given a quarter he
would spend twenty cents in whisky.
He has been coming to the House
every day, just because he had no
where else to go. With blood-shot
eyes, fetid breath, swollen features,
dirty clothes, and battered hat, he
would lounge around. His political
friends of yore Stunned him as dis
grace to their party. His offensive
personal habits caused his corner to be
avoided like that of dirty dog. He
knew he was an outcast. Even his
wife, said to be very beautiful and
accomplished lady, has had to leave
him to his fate. At first he was per-
ceptibly sensitive, but at last he set
tied down to morose defiance Of the
opinion anybody had Of him. All he
wanted was money to satisfy his ac-
cursed oppetite. He mortgaged his
salary until he could not get cent
more. He has, day after day, pleaded
with Speaker Hodge to advance him
some Of the $3.50 due him tomorrow.
The Speaker has steadily refused,
knowing the use he would put it to.
Then Miller made savage demands for
it. To-day he was particularly inn
Fortunate. When the Speaker said
"no," Miller said he would resort to a
measure that would force the Speaker
to pay him his salary.
During the morning session Mr.
Miller dropped into his seat, elevated
his dirty feet on top Of his desk, and
pufed away at vile cigar. The
Speaker raped his gavel and said the
member from Mercer must desist from
smoking. II obey orders" said Mr.
Miller, and he walked back to the lob
by, When recess came the Speaker
J tried to reason with Mr..Miller. Th'
victim of strong drink showed unmis
takeable signs Of insanity. He dark
ly limited at bombshells and dynamite
to blow up the State. House, and h
declared that somebody would have tt
be bayoneted if his salary were no
paid.
Soon after the reassembling Of tn
House, Speaker Hodge brought tn
, matter formally before the House. I
| was not necessary, he said, for him t.
: describe the condition of the membe
, from Mercer County. He had acte'
on the advice Of friends in not payinl
him his salary, but unless some actio1
were taken he would be compelled t.
: pay it to him tomorrow. The Chic
, of Police Of Columbus had been to Sc
him (the Speaker). but he hesitated t
arrest Miller, unless some forma
charge were made.
DR.. Scott moved that the matter b
1 referred to the Judiciary COMMITTEES
5 with power to act.
! Mr.. Warren, of Hamilton County
= made an eloquent little appeal to tn
l house to. postpone action for day, a
he said Mr.. Miller's brother had take
: steps to have. the unfortunate ma
taken care of. The motion prevailed
! however.
, This miserable man is still in pris
, on. His brother came to Columbus
but he could not do anything wit
. him. It does seem that such case
! land there are more of them,) anon
! members of the Legislature, shoul
= shame them into being careful abor
= legislating for the increase Of the lie
nor curse.