The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-02

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we'll known at all the Western race
meetings. The latest accounts state that
he is progressing favorably.
SLIGO.
At the meeting OF the Sligo County
Council, On Nov. s, Mr.. John O'Dowd,
chairman, presiding, it was unanimous
" decided to refuse to pay the bills
which were submitted for courthouse en-
penditure, inasmuch as the high sheriff,
Mr. A. Jackson, refused to acknowledge
the right of the council to the control
OF the courthouse, or their right OF veto
to the use of it, by certain parties, or for
certain purposes. At the same meeting
OF the council, resolution expressing
the fullest sympathy with the South
African Beers, in their struggle for lib
erty, was unanimously passed.
TYRONE.
An Omagh correspondent writes: The
decision OF the War Office, in reference
to Corporal White, OF the artillery, has
just been made known. White was re-
Gently tried by court martial at the
Omagh Depot, on twelve charges OF for
gerry and embczzlement. He was de-
tended by Mr.. ]. K. Mcconnell, solicit
tor, Omagh, the prosecutor being Cap
tain Wilding, OF the Innisllilling Fusi-
lecrs. After a heightened trial, several
points were raised by the prisoner
solicitor, which were submitted to the
advocate general. He has now been re-
duced from the rank OF corporal to that
Of private, and, in addition, he has al
ready been imprisoned for considera-
Bile period.
TIPPERARY.
Another terrific storm was expert
enced in Nenagh on Nov. II. Traffic
had to be suspended in town i'll the
earlier hours, the wind being OF such
force as to render it impossible for
persons to move in the streets, while
there was the attendant danger OF fall
ing states, ETC., to be avoided. Consld-
cradle destruction to house property is
reported to have been done, while the
mountain torrents, swollen TO great
extent by the deluge OF rain, did much
damage throughout the country dis
trcts.
WEXFORD.
Up to last recci>e ed accounts (Nov.
11), there was no en!ightening of the
mystery which enshouds the where
abouts OF Mr.. James Furlong, late Ma
tional sclloolteacller, Ratllgarogue. who
disappeared from New Ross fortnight
previously. Mr. Greene, teacher in the
New Ross Workhorse school. has been
appointed teacher at Rathgarogue.
WATERFORD.
At the meeting OF the Waterford
Corporation, on Nov. 7, before notice
on the ageada paper OF the inquitous
and inglorious Boer war, which stood i'll
Councillor Michael Wyse's name could
be brought UP, some so-called National
lists and Conservatives LETT the Council
Chamber, and, when Councillor Wyse,
who recently received such an ovation
from the Old Guard a1 Dublin. rose to
speak there was not quorum present.
Mayor Strange s1niliagly remarked that
the reason for the want OF quorum
was the notice OF Councillor Wyse's mo-
ton: and he declared the meeting adj
journed. Councillor Wyse declared his
intention to bring tip the matter again,
lin spite OF rats and cowards.'
WICKLOW.
During the recent severe gales off the
Irish coast the captain OF the steam
ship Lord Lansdowne, on arrival at
North Wall, reported that he had
missed the South .Arklow Liglltship
Comet from her nloorings, and thar
she had been subsequently encountered
adriit about three miles from her sta
ton. The gale had parted the vessel
from her moorings, and had sent her
adrit Shortly after midnight the
steamer Tcaraght Captain McCombie),
OF the Irish Lights fleet, lett the l1arbor
in search OF the lightship, and work
men are now employed preparing the
lghtship Cannot, to replace the DRIFT
ing Comet, which was encountered and
recovered Oh the following night, off
Kihgtown harbor.
WESTMEATH.
On Nov. 3 all influential meeting in
behalf OF the United Irish League was
held at Delvin, som ten miles from
Mullingar. Immediately after the bust
ness OF the Dclvin Board OF Guardians
was disposed Of, the chairman. Mr..
Mark Murray, introduced Mr.. John
O'DonneL, head organizer, who elo-
quently addressed the meeting. after
which branch OF the league was estab-
lished, and all organizing committee
formed for that Union to cooperate
with the Mullingar committee in the
work of establishing branches through
out the county Westmeath. Mr.. Joseph
O'Kecfc, c: D. c., was elected presi-
dent; Mr. Mark Murray, chairman,
Board OF Guardians, treasurer; Mr..
James Cooke, secretary, and Mr.. John