The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-05-02

Bangor, MIR. William John Moore was
unanimously selected to fill the position
of Deputy vice chairman.
DUBLIN.
During the past ten years the popula-
ton of Ireland has decreased more
rapidly than during any decade since
that of 1851-61: Ten years ago. Ireland
could boast of having population of
5,144 9s3. Now it is estimated from the
official returns that the number has been
reduced to 1861, 291. 1t has been calcu-
lated that, at the middle OF last year,
Ireland's population was 4,68s,318
FERMANAGH.
Mr.. e. Archdale has declined to con-
test North Fermanagh IN the Tory IN
terest, and it is stated that the Tory
Unionist candidate will be Mr.. r. M.
Dane, B. L., of the Northwest Bor.
GALWAY.
The Sisters of the Presentation Con-
vent, OranmOre, have begun to prepare
for their annual bazaar, but have no
funds to procure the necessary prizes.
1t is to be hoped the friends. every
where, of the pious Sisters-who have
done so much good in that district-Wlll
come promptly to their assistance.
KERRY.
In Tralee, on April Sd, James Rior-
dan and Patrick Hackett, the former
charged with the wilful murder Of Cor
neilus Hickie at CrlnnY, near Castle
island, in June, 1882, and the latter
charged with completely in the murder
of Patrick Flahive at Glenlea, BallV-
heigue, in August 1885, were again
brought up in custody. and, on the ap
plication of the constabulary, were fur
Their remanded for week.
KILDARE.
Dominick Moore O'Ferrall, Esq, of
Kildangan Castle. Monasterevan,
through his agent, E. Moore OFerrell.
ESQ, of of Lissard, has given his Mayo
tenants seed potatoes, representing 10
per cent, in addition to 80 per cent.
abatement given last November on the
years rent.
LEITRIM.
On April Sd, in Carrick- on~S Shannon,
the prosecutions, which had been ad-
lourned, arising out Of the riots at the
meeting at Carrick- on-ShannOn, in Feb
ruary last, came On for hearing. Sew
eral witnesses were examined. War
rants were signed for the arrest at some
witnesses for the prosecution, who
failed to attend, including three clergy
men. The court again adjourned.
LIMERICK.
The Rev. Jeremiah Ambrose, e. G.,
Fedamore, died at the residence of DIR.
John nj. Ambrose, Newcastle West, On
Saturday evening, March 28th. The
deceased clergyman was only thirty
years of age. High Mass OF Requiem
was celebrated at the Catholic Church
Oh the following Monday. There were
about twenty priests present. The fun
erai cortege started Immediately after
wards for Knockpatrick. and the large
attendance of the general public testl
fed to the general esteem in which the
deceased was held.
LOUTH.
We regret TO announce the death, at
a ripe old age, of Mr.. David McCartan,
Seatown, Dundalk, and formerly of
Ravensdale. Deceased had been in
failing health for considerable time,
and his death was not unexpected
Fortified by the rites Of the Holy Catho
lie Church. Of which, during his life, he
was faithful member. he breathed his
last on Sunday, March 22i. An honest,
straightforward, and upright man in
business and in politics, he earned for
himself che friendship and esteem of all
who knew him, and his death is sim
cerelY regretted bv all.
MEATH.
Slane fair was held on Thursday,
April I'd. There was a good attendance
and a moderate supply of stock. Prime
beef sold at 58s to COO. per cWt.; second
class. SIS. to 81; springers and dairy
COWS of good quality, Els to eA per
head; second class, ETA to G16; strip
pers. ell to e14; three years old, 213 to
Ella 1Os., two years old, SO to IL; year.
ings, e5 to 99. Sheep, e3 to &3 80. for
Wethers and e2 to 81 So. to 40s. per cwt;
porkers at same rate, stores, 38s. to 4ss.;
Heanlings, los. to 18s.
MAYO.
The formation of the poor law boards
n Mayo has undergone little change bY
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