The Irish standard., 1899-08-05

THE IRISH
marking that he was delighted to preside
at a meeting at which the old town of
Birr was voted its proper title, for the
FIRST time.
KERRY.
Up to latest mail advices nothing has
been discovered to show how the unfor-
tunate man, John Lynch, met his death,
on the 4th OF July, whose body was found
at the Dinagh bridge, about half a
mile from Killarney. John Walsh, who
accompanied the deceased on the fatal
night, has since been confined in the
Killarney workhouse hospital suffering
from the effects of the ill-treatment
which he alleged he received at the same
time deceased met his doom. His in
juries consist principally of dislocated
shoulder and two broken ribs, and un-
der the skillful treatment of DR.. Bros
nan he is progressing favorably. He is
kept under police surveillance.
KILKENNY.
At the last Kilkenny pig fair, on July
ID, farmer from Tullaroan had for
sale remarkable litter of "bonhams"
There were seven in the litter, and all
were coal black in color, each having
a perfect white star on the forehead.
This peculiar family OF porkers were
purchased by buyer for Messrs. Mat
terson, Of Limerick. As this firm is
noted as one Of the most extensive in
the bacon manufacturing line, it is to
be feared that they will hardly devote
themselves to the business Of perpetual
ing this white Star" line of black
porkers.
LOUTH.
On July 6, in Rathkenny, an accident
which was attended with fatal results,
occurred to man named Bernard DAILY,
Of Mary street, Drogheda, bread-van
driver in the employment of Mr.. C.
Tighe. While the deceased was off the
box, the horse suddenly started off,
DAILY at once ran and overlook the ami
NAL, but was struck by the shaft of the
van and knocked down. A number OF
people came running up, and finding
that the man had been seriously injured,
sent for a priest and doctor; but the
unfortunate man expired before the ar
rival OF either, and just IS minutes after
the accident. The deceased had been
formerly in the employ of Messrs Nc
Cam, West street, Drogheda, and en-
tered the service Of Mr.. Tighe when the
latter gentleman took over that extern
sive bakery establishment He leaves
widow and six children to mourn his
loss.
LIMERICK.
On July s, the Assize Commission for
the city of Limerick was opened by
Justice Murphy. The high sheriff (Mr.
7. H. Cleeve) presented the judge with
white gloves, there being no criminal
business for trial. The high sheriff, in
making the presentation, said that was
the second time, within his year of Of
fee, that he had had the pleasure OF
presenting white gloves to the going
Judge OF assize.
MAYO.
On July I, at Gong petty sessions,
Peter Kane, an emergency man in the
employment OF MIR. McKeown, was
charged before Mr.. Bell, r. NJ, and
James G. Browne, ]. P, with assaulting
T. F. Kirwan, solicitor, on the excursion
steamer St. Patrick, on the nth of June.
He was also charged with attempting
to murder Mr.. Kirwan. Evidence hav-
ing been given, the chairman said the
bench must refuse to return the defend
ant for trial, but they fined him los.
for the assault, and bound him over to
keep the peace for six months, himself
in flo and two sureties OF Is each. The
decision was received with amazement
i'll court. Mr.. Browne left the court
Immediately after the trial, and was re-
ceived with Kisses outside.
ROSCOMMON.
A few weeks ago, near the village of
Lognashlere, Through, an eviction was
carried out on the estate OF Mr.. C. L.
Fitzgerald, J. p, the victims being
man named John Walsh, his wife, and
family, who are in destitute condition.
They are so very poor that for nearly
twelve months they have been living a
good deal on relief and on the charity
Of their neighbors. The unfortunate
tenant was utterly unable to put seed
into the ground last spring until aided
to do so by some friends. The people
of the surrounding districts held pub
lie meeting on the holding, and in the
strongest manner condemned the action
of those who were instrumental in turn
ing Walsh out on the roadside. Mr..
Lohan, R. D. c., and Mr.. Joseph Con-
roy were among the speakers.
SLIGO.
On June 80, Messrs. James ]. O'Kelly,
M. p, and Vim. O'Bricn visited Mi
chacl MacEgan, now confined in Sligo
prison, in default of giving bail Mr..
MacEgan was charged with intimidation
in connection with an alleged landgrab-
bling case at Drummin, near Elphin,
County Roscommon. He was tried at