The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-03-24

distance hurried stones through the
windows, completely wrecking them.
During the afternoon, and the succeed
ing night, the Orange rowdies held TIN
disputed possession OF the upper parts
OF the town. The local police were too
few to cope with the crowd, which
numbered some thousands. Those re-
sponsible for the peace of the town
made no effort to have sufficient force
OF police to protect inoffensive Catho-
lies from the tyranny of mob law.
Taking advantage OF the paucity OF po-
lice, the mob deliberately and mali
ciously wrecked Catholic houses as
they passed The rufians, becoming
more and more iniuriated as the work
OF destruction went on proceeded with
yclls to the residence of the Catholic
clergy, to which they gave their atten-
ton with increased vigor. The gang
made several attempts to enter the Tun-
nel-a purely Catholic quarter-but
their attempts were frustrated. =.
ANTRIM.
The rotous demonstrations INDUCED
in by the so-called ''Loyalists" in Bet
last. on the announcement OF the par
tial success OF the English arms in
South Africa, attendant on the capture
OF the Boer General Cronje, and the
relief OF Ladys1nith, continued during
the week ending March 3. On the after
noon and evening of March the large
numbers OF people on the streets
| showed that a considerable number OF
| the workers in the various nanuiac-
turing establishments had taken nol-
day. There was procession through
the center Of the city in the afternoon,
principally composed of students OF the
| Queens College: and. the same night,
immense crowds paraded through Roy
al avenue and other thoroughfares. AT
the junction OF York street and Done
gall street number OF charges were
made by the police. In Nortllumber-
land street two rival crowds assembled,
one waving union jacks; and here only
single policeman was visible. During
the day there were large ASSERTIONS OF
employees from various public works,
and crowds OF men, women and youths
promenadcd the principal thorough
fares wearing red white and blue ia
vors. Shortly before four o'clock in
the afternoon, an exciting scene was
witnessed in Clifton street. A band OF
boys, carrying union jacks, marched,
and there were symptoms OF conflict
The police interviewed in time, however,
and the parties were separated without
serious results.
CLARE.
The asszcs ior Clare were opened on
March in Ennis by the Lord Chief
Baron. From the police returns the
county was reported i'll satisfactory
condition. A number OF disputes about
schools had led to local troubles; but
| there were no serious cases Of crime.
CORK.
The flags which were hoistcd, on
March I, at Preston, in England, in
jubilation at the relief of LadystnitE,
were, on the next day, flying llali-mast
in mournful tribute to the memory OF
Colonel Mccarthy OLeary, who was
killed in the fighting that preceded the
relief Of Ladysmitll. Colonel O'Leary
had commanded the South Lancashire
regiment since November 1896, and
was popular with everyone. He had
completed thirty years OF service in the
army last April, and his term would
I have expired next November; yet this
was his first experience OF active SER
vice He was justice OF the peace for
the county of Cork and one of the I'M
der shcrihfs OF the city. Colonel O'Leary
leaves widow and several children.
!: CARLOW.
| On Wednesday, Feb Fl. sad event
took place at Dunleckney, Bagna1stown,
in pretty cottage skirting the roadside
the house OF Mrs Cullcton-wllerc
preparations were being completed for
the marriage OF her only daughter.
which was to take place on the follow
ing morning. The intended bridegroom
was sergeant Of the constabulary, sta
toned in the Corey district The brides
maid and guests had taken up their
residence in the house. and all were full
OF 10Y and anticipation When Miss
Culleton retired for the night, she was
looking cheerful and we'll; but at mid
night her friends were startled by the
announcement OF her sudden illness;
and, in a few hoursAnotwthstandi
the medical skill OF DR.. Delaney, who
had been hastily summoned,-tl cx-
pectcd bride passed away,-having pre-
viously received the sacramcnts Of Holy
Church. and resigned herself to the will
OF God
DUBLIN.
The official return of the number OF
animals exported from Ireland to Great
Britain during the week ended Feb. "a,
1000, shows total OF cattle, 9,453;
sheep, 1855; swine, 21,7S5; horses, 400;
mules or jcnnets, 1; asses, II; total ami
mails, $4,000. Total for week ended Feb.
II: Cattle, 8,Io6; sheep, 2,So1; swine,
1868; goats, 2; horses, 37o; asses, I;
total animals 21O22 Total for corro-