The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1894-07-10
ACTION OF THE HOUSE.
Resolutions Of Respect Adopted
by the House and by
Kentucky Members.

The death of Congressman March,
G. Lisle was not unexpected, as h
had been in precarious condition TO
some weeks. 1t can be said to hi
credit that he never gave up until for
ced TO do so by tired nature: Mr.
Lisle was one of the most popular
members of the House, and had ht
lived there is no doubt but that b,
would have made his mark in fhe leg.
islat ION of the country, as he possessed
a peculiar fitness for the position tc
which his people elected him.
AS Gov. McCreary received the
dispatch from the deceased Congress.
mans brother, announcing the death,
he felt it a duty to inform the mem
bers of the delegation and to call a
meeting for the purpose of taking APP
propriate action. This was done with
out delay. Gov, McCreary was cleo
ted as chairman, and instructed to
prepare suitable resolutions to present
to the House.
While the Kentucky members were
thus engaged, the House was proceed
ing to non-concur in the Senate
amendments and to agree to the con-
ference asked for by the Senate. 1t
took nearly two hours to do this.
When this had been done, the Govern
or arose and addressed the Chair.
He said:
"Mr. Speaker, it is my sad duty to
announce to the House of Representa-
tives the death of Hon. Marcus c.
Lisle, late Representative in Con-
gress from the State of Kentucky.
He died early this morning at his
home, near Winchester, Ky. He was
born September %, 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 Coun-
ty Judge of the county in which he
was born and reared. In 1892 he was
elected Representative in Congress,
and was therefore, serving his ffrs
term at the time of his death. He
was true friend, 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 l
will not indulge in any extended re-
marks on the life, character and pub
lie services of our deceased colleague
and friend, but in the future l will
ask the House of Representative to
set apart day for the commemora-
alton of his virtues and public servi-
Ces and for appropriate action in re-
gard to his death. Inow ask the ad-
option of these resolutions which !
send to the desk"
Resolved. That the members of
the House of Representatives have
heard with deep regret and profound
sorrow of the death of the Hon Mar
Gus G. Lisle, late Representative from
the State of Kentucky.
Resolved. That a committee of
seven members of the House be APP
pointed by the Speaker to act with
such Senators as may be selected to |
attend the funeral of the deceased,
and that the Sergeant-at-Arns of the
House shall take proper action for SUI
perintending the funeral and for at
tending the remains of the deceased |
at the place of burial, and the necess-
airy expense incurred by the execution
of this order shall be paid cut of the
fund of the House.
Resolved, That the clerk be directed
to communicate to the Senate a copy
of these resolutions.
Resolved, That as further mark Of
respect the House do now adjourn.
The resolutions were unanimously |
agreed to. Before announcing the
result of the vote the Speaker appoint
ed the following committee in pur-
suance of the resolutions: Messrs.
Berry, Taylor,of Kentucky
Paynter, Draper, Lucas and Martin,
Of Indiana. Mr.. Pence was appointed
in the place of Mr., Martin, but owing
to some House engagements could not
serve.
The Vice President appointed the !