The Irish standard., 1900-09-01


then turned fresh cartridge into the
pistol, and, wheeling round, fired at
Ryan, the bullet entering the left foot
and shattering the bones of the ankle
badly. Ryan was conveyed to Bar
rington's hospital, where DR.. McGrath
extracted the bullet. His assailant,
whose name is Patrick Donoghue, ac-
companied the wounded man and his
companion into Egan's, and subse-
Quently went to his home in Castle
street, where he was afterwards ar
rested, and remanded to prison. Ry-
ans condition is serious. Donoghue
was employed in Mr.. O'Donnelrs leath
er store, and is well connected. No
motive is assigned for his act.
MAYO.
On the morning of Aug. young
man named John McGovern, about %
years of age, Il National teacher, was
accidentally drowned while bathing at
the strand at Enniscrone. The de-
ceased went to bathe at about 8
o'clock Il. M, and was soon afterwards
followed by two companions, who, us
soon as they arrived, saw their friends
clothes on the beach, and looking to-
wards the sea saw a hand raised at a
short distance from the shore. Not
daring to venture so far into the sea,
they ran for assistance, and raised the
the course Of two hours the body was
recovered.
MEATH.
The intelligence of the death of Mr.
John McGrath, which took place ut
his residence, Kilmainham, Kells, on
Aug. 5, at the age Of 80, was received
with regret, not only by the people of
all classes in that and the surrounding
parishes, but by wide circle of
friends all over the country. The de-
ceased gentleman had held for many
years a leading position amongst the
Irish cattle export trade, and in the
course Of his business visited the chief
centers of that trade in Ireland, every
where earning the good will of those
with whom he came in contact. His
funeral took place on the 5th and was
attended by all the principal inhabi-
tants of the town and district. The
interment was in the family burial
ground, Martry.
QUEENS COUNTY.
On Sunday, Aug. 5, an enthusiastic
public meeting was held in field ad-
joining Derrykearn Crossroads for the
purpose of establishing a branch Of
the United Irish League in the parish
of Raheen. There was large attend
ance, and contingents arrived from
various surrounding districts although
the meeting was called merely for the
parish. The Roskilton, Ballyroan, and
Mountrath brass bands and the Ballin-
kill '9S fife and drum band were in
attendance. On the motion of MIR.
WIN. Parkinson, r. D. c., seconded by
Mr.. Hugh Drury, the chair was taken
by Mr.. p. A. Meehan, chairman Of the
county council, who delivered a STIR
ring speech. Addresses were also de-
livered by Mr.. Denis Kilbride, M. P;
Mr.. Eugene Cream, NJ. p, and others;
and the proceedings were most enthus-
iastic throughout. A strong branch of
the League was established.
TIPPERARY.
On Aug. 4, Mr.. Denis McKenna, of
Toomevara, met his death at Pat
rickswell, under very sad circumstan-
ces. He was returning from Charlie
vile, where he had been on a visit to
his sister, and stopped at Mr.. Mullins
public house, Patrickswell, to get a
feed of oats for his horse. The ami
NAL bolted as he was being led aside.
and Mr.. McKenna was knocked down,
the wheel of tue car passing over his
abdomen. DR.. O'Brien and Father
Kirby were promptly in attendance,
but the injured man died in half an
hour. No inquest was held, and the
remains were removed to Toomevara.
WATERFORD.
On Aug. Z the election of master Of
Kilmacthomas workhouse took place.
The only applicant was Mr.. p. Power,
Kilrossenty, who was formerly vice
chairman Of the board. On the propo-
sition Of Mr.. L. Power, seconded by
Mr.. J. Walsh, Mr.. Power was elected
unanimously. The position is worth
ESQ a year, with rations.
wEsTMEATH.
On Sunday, Aug. s, North West
meath, at a great demonstration held
at Delvin, participated in by large
number of the elected representatives
of the people, and by 2 splendid ga
thering of the rank and file, gave in its
adhesion to the United Irish League,
and to the United Irish party. An arch
stretched across the road near Lord
Greenville's property bore the signifi-
cant motto discipline" and it was the
general opinion that the meeting was
entitled to speak for North West
meath, and did so most, ,effectually and
unmistakably. The platform was
erected in front of the market house,
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