DEATH OF REPRESENTATIVE LISLE. PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE. JULY 7, 1894. The following prayer was made by the Chaplain, Rev. E. B. Bagby: O Lord, Thou great dispenser of all human events, we come to Thee this morning with hearts bowed with profound sorrow at the loss of our gifted brother, who has been cut off in the prime of his young manhood. O Lord, wilt Thou be gracious to the members of his family; save and comfort them in the hour of their affliction; sustain them by Thy Holy Spirit; and may they submit with patient resignation to Thy divine commands. Impress on all hearts the lesson of the hour. May we hear Thy warning voice-be ye also ready. Prepare us for living, prepare us for dying, and save us by Thy grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. * Amen. Mr. MCCREARY of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, it is my sad duty to announce to the House of Representatives the death of MARCUS CLAIBORNE LISLE, late a Representative in Congress from the State of Kentucky. He died early this morning at his home near Winchester, Ky. 5 He was born September 23, 1862, in Clark County, Ky. Though young in years, he had become very prominent as a lawyer, legislator, and business man. In the year 1890 he was elected county judge of the county in which he was born and reared. In 1892 he was elected a Representative in Congress, and was therefore serving his first term at the time of his death. He was a true friend, a pure patriot, and an accomplished gentleman, and he was loved and respected by all who knew him. In all the positions of honor and trust held by him he was conspicuous for his ability, integrity, and fidelity to duty. At this time I will not indulge in any extended remarks on the life, character, and public services of our deceased colleague and friend, but in the future I will ask the House of Representatives to set apart a day for the commemoration of his virtues and public services, and for appropriate action in regard to his death. I now ask the adoption of the resolutions which I send to the desk. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved, That the members of the House of Representatives have heard with deep regret and profound sorrow of the death of the Hon. MARCUS C. LISLE, late a Representative from the State of Kentucky. Resolved, That a committee of seven members of the House be appointed by the Speaker, to act with such Senators as may be selected, to attend the funeral of the deceased, and that the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House shall take proper action for superintending the funeral and for attending the remains of the deceased at the place of burial; and the necessary expense incurred by the execution of this order shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House. Resolved, That the Clerk be directed to communicate to the Senate a copy of these resolutions. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect the House do now adjourn The resolutions were unanimously agreed to. The SPEAKER. The Chair will name the following committee in pursuance of the resolution just adopted: Mr. McCreary of Kentucky, Mr. Berry, Mr. Taylor of Indiana, Mr. Paynter, Mr. Draper, Mr. Lucas, and Mr. Pence. DECEMBER 10, 1894. Mr. MCCREARY of Kentucky. I ask unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of a resolution fixing a time for the delivery of eulogies on the life and public services of Hon. MARCUS C. LISLE, late a Representative from the Tenth district of Kentucky. The resolution was read, as follows: Resolved, That the third Saturday in January, 1895, beginning at 2 o'clock p. m., be set apart for eulogies on the life and services of Hon. MARCUS C. LISLE, late a Representative from the Tenth district of Kentucky. There being no objection, the resolution was considered, and agreed to. MEMORIAL ADDRESSES. JANUARY 19, 1895. The SPEAKER. There is a special order for 2 o'clock, if gentlemen are ready to proceed with it. The Clerk will report the special order. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved, That the third Saturday in January, 1895, beginning at 2 o'clock p. m., be set apart for eulogies on the life and services of Hon. MARCUS C. LISLE, late a Representative from the Tenth district of Kentucky. Mr. MCCREARY of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the present consideration of the resolutions which I send to the Clerk's desk. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of Hon. MARCUS C. LISLE, late a Representative from the State of Kentucky. Resolved, That as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased the business of the House be now suspended, that his associates may be able to pay proper tribute to his high character and distinguished service. Resolved, That as an additional mark of respect the House shall at the conclusion of these ceremonies adjourn. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate. The resolutions were unanimously agreed to. 9 |