The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-06-06

Wn1lSC undergoing term OF SIX mOnLne
imprisonment. the jury commented So
verely on the apparent neglect of the
prison officials In not having the Cath
Ollie chaplain present, King being pro-
nounced speechless at nine O'clock. but
surviving until twelve.
LEITRIM..
On Sunday, May 8, an imposing meet.
ing of the Nationalist of South Leitrim
was held in the town Of Mohill, which
10 situated about ten miles beyond Car
rick g. n.Shannon. Rev. Francis Dom
oghue, p. T.. Mohill, occupied the
chair. Among those present on the
platform were most OF the clergy Of the
surrounding districts. A strong branch
of the National Federation exists in
Carrick. on Shannon, and a few days
ago sum of el00 was transmitted by
the treasurer to the Central Executive.
LIMERICK.
The Limerick Corporation have unan.
imously passed a motion calling upon
the government to confer on the Christ
ian Brothers share of the State en-
dowments for education, without re-
curing them to surrender any OF their
long maintained principles as denomi-
national teachers. "a
LOUTH.
Among the many visitors to the Null
lacurry course, on May 9Th, was Mr..
Philip Callan. ex-M. p. for Louth. to
whom is due the credit of selecting the
course and establishing the always pop
ular Louth Hunt and Ardee Steeple-
chase races, so far back as 1859, and of
reyiying them in 1881. Mr.. Callen. who
was accompanied by Mrs. Callan and
by his eldest son, Mr.. q. MacDonnell
Callan, was the recipient of an unmis-
takably cordial reception on all sides.
MAYO.
Oyster culture and industry in Clew
Bay have long been neglected; but now
that the firm of Austin. of Canterbury.
are re stocking the Murrick oyster beds
in Clew Bay, and have laid as first in
stallment a million of young oysters.
It is hoped these tasty bivalves will
once more become approachable to the
epicurean taste. Captain Geoffrey
Austin succeeded to the extensive fish
cry within the past three months, On
the death Of his brother, George Aus.
tin, and he has money to back the en-
terprise.
MEATH.
We regret exceedingly to have to
include in our obituary notices the
death Of Mr.. George Jones, of .Navan.
The announcement Of his death came
upon his host of friends with a sense Of
deep regret, Mr.. Jones was one of the
foremost citizens of Navan, both by
ability and in commercial standing. He
was long identified with National poll
tics, and a sterling earnest worker in
his country's cause. Thoroughly man.
" and outspoken, he had many gener.
Gus and warm traits that endeared him
to very wide circle of friends. His
interment, which took place on May 6.
in the old burial ground Of AthlumnY,
in which his lamented brothers were
laid to rest, was a multitudinous trib-
ute Of respect to his memory. De-
ceased was an extensive flour merchant
and gave large amount Of employ
ment.
SLIGO.
The Inman IS. City of Chester arrived
at Queenstown from New York on
Nav 9Th. On the voyage q young man
named Anthony Doolan. q second cabin
passenger, committed suicide by Jump
ing overheard. He was 3 native of
Sligo, 80 wears Of age, and had spent the
last four wears in the United States.
Nothing unusual had been noticed in
his manner, and his act Of jumping
overheard caused the greatest conster-
nation among the passengers.
WATERFORD. III
With mucn regret we have to an:
nounce the death Of Mr.. p. j. Sullivan,
I. G.. Waterford, which took place at
his residence, MAY 18th, after q long and
painful illness. For many years Mr..
Sullivan occupied q seat at the Civic
Board, and was ALWAYS to be found
supporting eyerY movement for the
general good. He was 3 sincere and.
ardent N tionalist- 9 man Of advanced
views. who was always ready to act
when his country claimed the services
Of her sons. On the 9th, Office and Be
QUEEN HIGH Mass were celebrated in