The Irish standard., 1891-09-12

The secretary read the report, which
recommends dividend at a rate OF
three per cent. per annum.
GALWAY.
The Tuam and ClaremOrrIs line OF
railway has been commenced and a
great many men would be employed
were it not that Lord Oranmore has
acted the part of an obstructionlst by
refusing to give the land required on
his estate for the line, which, therefore,
can only be acquired by condemnation
in the courts.
KERRY.
The reports of the harvest from
Kerry mp to August 18th, state shat the
potato yield is excellent, the tubers be-
ing of good size and quality, whether
the product of imported or native seed.
During the months Of June and July
favorable weather prevailed, but SYM
toms OF the blight have recently ap-
peared, and are attributed to recent
heavy rainfalls. Potatoes are now be-
ing sold in the marked at prices varying
from sd to I'd per weight of q lbs. The
oat crop is a very good one, and cab
bagec, t,zrnips and manigolds arc IN
good condition. The hay crop is stunt
ed, but it is expected to improve before
cutting.
KILDARE.
AT Athy Petty Sessions, on August
10Th, young man named Pat Brennan,
from Churchtown, was charged with
having, on the 10th of August, taken
away a young girl under Is years Of age,
contrary to law, and against the will of
her guardian. Evidence was given by
Mary Donnelly, the girls sister and
guardian, and also by an aunt OF hers,
regarding the abduction. The young
pail were overtaken at the railway sta
ton when about TO leave Athy, and
were detained by the police. They
were not married, but Brennan said be
would take the girl ia spite OF anyone
and marry her. Tim defendant was re-
turned for trial to the Quarter Sessions.
KINGS.
Mr.. w. A. Gowing, the senior coro-
ner in Kings County, has been serious
IL indisposed for some months, and his
falling health has caused much regret
among large circle OF acquaintances.
by whom he is greatly esteemed. Not
the least notable and praiseworthy
achievement of his career was the in
PRODUCTION of nuns into the workhouse
to take charge Of the sick and the
young. some twenty-five years ago.
The experiment originated bv Mr..
Gowing has proved highly successful,
and is now almost in general adoption,
with the best results. When first at
tempted in Tullamore it was regarded
as utopiap, If not impossible or i'm
practicable.
LEITR1M.
On the night of Sunday, August 9th,
4 large quantity Of bottled porter WAS
stolen from the premises OF MIR. Edward
Moran, Hotel, Dromahair. About II
o'clock MIR. Moran was aroused by a
noise outside his house, whereupon he
at once got up to the window and dis
tinctIy saw two or three persons max
ing good their escape over the low wall
outside. He came down stairs, gave
an alarm and shouted for the police,
but the officers Of the peace were not to
be found, and the depredators escaped.
LIMERICK.
A few days ago Head constable Soden
and couple of police searched the
louse of a man named Ryan, of Gar
ranmore, near Newpallas, whom they !
Of carrying on an Illicit sale
If drink. They found % BOTTLES of por-
Ter in box outside the house, also
jar containing quantity Of whisky
and some empty bottles. Ryan is to be
MONAGHAN.
The magnificent new Cathedral Of st.
Macartan, Monaghan, will soon be dedi-
Gated. The work is rapidly approach
ng completion, and choic is already
n training for the opening ce1e monial,
aauratty, late organist OF st. Joseph's
Catholic Church, Berkeley street, Dub
in, has been appointed by she Most
Rev. DR.. Donnely, to control and in
,trucC the choir.
RObCOMMON.
With feelings of deep regret we have
.eceiyed the news of the demise of Mrs.