The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-11-25

piolilise OF marriage. lhe Plaintiff is
dressmaker residing at No. 200 Upper
Meadow street, Belfast, and the defend
ant is constable in the Royal Irish
Constabulary, stationed in the same
city. The jury assessed the damages at
f1o5.
ARMAGH.
On Oct. 20 solemn TIE Deum in
thanksgiving for this years bountiful
harvest was sung in the National Catlle-
dral, which was tllronged to the doors
with an immense congregation. The
prayer peculiar to the October devo-
tons having been recited by Rev.
Michael Quinn, C. c., the TIE Deum
was rendered by the Cathedral choir,
under the supervision OF Mr. N. Hes
sion, organist. The devotions con-
Guided with Benediction of the Most
Blessed Sacrament given by Rev. Peter
Sheerin, c. c., assisted by Rev. Michael
Quinn, C. C.
CORK.
On the morning of Nov. 3 and during
the ensuing day wind and rain storm
OF considerable violence broke over
Cork city and district, and continued
with unabated vigor up to an advanced
hour. Considerable damage was done
to house and farm property; but no loss
of life was reported.
CLARE.
In Ennis, on Nov 2, the four men,
Peter Minogue and Michael, Pat and
James Mcnamara, all OF Cloondoorna,
WHO had been arrested in connection
with the recent firing into the houses
OF Simon Minogue and David Rockford,
were brought UP on remand, at the
county courthouse, before Mr.. A. New
ton Brady, R. M. Miss Anne Rockford
gave evidence as to party OF moon
lighters having attacked her house OH
the above right, and fired eight or ten
shots, She found three bullets on the
floor. A son OF Minogue was called,
but said that statements he had previ-
ously made to the police were not true,
and he was treated as hostile witness
by Mr.. Mahony, D. I. Other evidence
was heard. and the prisoners were sent
ior trial TO the Winter Asszes, bail be-
ing refused.
DONEGAL.
When the news OF the British defeat
at Ladysnith and the capture of the
Royal Irish Fusileers. No. 10 Mountain
Battery, and the Gloucester regiment,
by the Beers, was made known at
Mouttchanles, the townsreople had a
tar barrel lit on the 'Mount" Ga very
high cminence overlooking the town..
and a large crowd assembled. Cheers
were given again and again Tor Presi-
dent Kruger, General Toubcrt, and the
gallant Beers. and the Irish Brigade in
the service OF the Transvaal. The great
est enthusiasm prevailed throughout.
DOWN.
On Oct 80, in the new Town Hall,
Ncwry, a lecture on "Tlc Irish Lam
%uaEc and Bilineual Education in Ire
land was delivered by Rev. DR.. Hick-
cy, professor OF Irish at Aaynoo:l. The
hall was crowded with people from
Ncwry and all the surrounding districts.
The platform was handsomely decorated
and several bands were in attendance
Very Rev. Hugh O'Rcilly, president OF
the local branch, occupied the chair.
and referred to the good work that had
been done by the Gaelic League since
it's inception.
DUBLIN.
A return oil the number Of animals cx-
ported from ireland to Great Britain
during the week ended Oct IS, 1899,
shows total OF: Cattle, 1850; sheep,
1853; swine, i6,oo5; goats. 5; horses.
$50; asses, 3. Total animals, 55,oo7.
Total for week ended Oct FL, 1899:
Cattle, 10000; sheep, 1854; swine,
1880: horses, $50: asses, 3. Total ami
mails, o2,z33. Total for corresponding
week in 1893: Cattle, 2o,o47; sheep,
1881: swine, 1880; goats, I: horses,
COT asses. 3. Tosa! animals, 54 o16.
GALWAY.
At the last meeting OF the Loughrea
Board OF Guardians, Mr. T. G. Griffin
presiding. and subsequently Mr.. Martin
Farrell, V. c., the following resolution
was unanimously adopted on the motion
OF Mr. Griffin: "Resolvcd, That we. the
Board OF Guardians OF the Loughrea
Union. call upon the Board OF Manage
ment OF Galway Hospital, to insist Oil
tho appointment OF Sister Mary Bernard
Ryan as matron ithc hospital. That
we consider it ,nkind OF tkc Local Gov
eit1ment Board to refuse to sanction the
appointment OF nun, whom we con
slider to be most fully qualified. and
whose kind attention and charitablencss
are indispensable to the consolation OF
the poor patients i'll the hospital
KERRY.
ut the last meeting OF the Tralec
Board oil Guardians, the resolution OF
the Listowel Board, recommending the
hosting oil the national flag over tlc
county courthouse, Tralec, where the
county courcil hold their deliberations,
came on Tor consideration. The great
majority were in favor OF adopting the
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