The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-12-22

the worst was anticipated. Mr.. FL
lard was Liberal, and acted as agent
for several candidates in Limerick.
He was town clerk up to 1882, when
he was appointed clerk of the Crown
and Peace by Lord Spencer. He was
well versed in the history of Limerick,
and was a genial, well-nformed and
kindly specimen Of the gentleman Of
the old school.
LOUTH.
The respected pastor of Monster
boice, Rev. II. Cassidy, who accompa-
MED Canon Rogers to America to col
lect funds for the National Cathedral
BAZAAR is OH his way home to Ireland,
after an absence of about twelve,
months. His parishioners look for
ward to his arrival With joyful feel
ings, and are making arrangements to
give him a hearty and cordial rccep-
ton. An address of welcome has
been prepared, and is being beautiful
ly illuminated by Mr.. Mcconnell, o.
Cornell street, Dublin.
MAYO.
The death is announced of Lord
Oranmorc and Browne, of Castle Mac
garritt Clarcmorris, at the advanced
age Of 81. He was the second holder
of the title, and had been a representa-
tive peer for Ireland for the last thirty
years. Deceased is succeeded by his
son, the Hon. Godfrey Browne, who
was born in 1861. The new peer is
stated to be engaged to be married to
the Hon. Olwen penSonby, daughter
Of Viscount Duncannon, and grand
daughter of the Earl of Bessborough.
ROSCONIMON.
On Nov. %, splendid demonstra-
ton in support Of the United Irish
League was held at Frenchpark. Con-
tingents We're present from Dallon,
Brecdogue, Fairymount, Ballinamcen,
and other places. The splendid fife aud
drum band from Killarnaght was also
present. AT two o'clock Mcssrs.
Ntzhugh,, NJ. F., and O'Donncll, NJ. P,
and Mr.. John FitZgibbon, Castlerea
arrived, and all three received most
hearty greeting from the assembled
multitude. About half an hour after
wards they started from >Cullens
Hotel for the Square. and in a few
minutes the spacious area was almost
literally filled With people. On the
motion Of MI. Michael Neary, sec
onded by Mr.. Patrick j. Clark, the
chair was taken by Mr.. Bernard
Hart Mr.. Thomas Lavan, Hon. Sec
North Roscommon executive, pro-
posed. and Mr.. p. J. Clarke seconded
Il series of resolutions in accordance
with the object of tho meeting.
SLIGO.
On Nov. 2G. the Dublin court of
Queens Bench division. in the case of
the Queen V. Ntzhugh,, in which the
defendant is being prosecuted for an
alleged libel Oh Il judge and the admin
istration of justice held that as the al
legged libel was seditious the defendant
could only go on trial on his plea Ct
not guilty, and ordered his pleas of JUS
LITIGATION and publication for the bene-
fit of the public to be struck out
TIPPERARY.
On Nov. 2S, a tragedy occurred in
Clonmel Lunatic Asylum. 1t appears
that two patients-one young man
named Flynn, the other an elderly
man named Keough--werc working in
one of the rooms of the asylum, clean
ing the floor, in charge of an attendant
During brief absence of the latter
something occurred btwccn the two
men. and Flynn struck the other on the
head with a heavy scrubb brush. kill
ing him. When the attendant arrived
he found the unfortunate man lying
dead. Flynn was at once placed I'M
der restraint
WATERFORD.
In the court of appeals. Dublin, on
Nov. 2S, the case came up of Clcry e.
Co. against Redmond. This was a
motion, on behalf Of the plaintiffs
who carry on business as diapers, etc,
in Sacllville street, Dublin, against
Gabriel and Helen Redmond, of Cap
poquin, county Waterford, to recover
a sum of 900 0s lid for goods sold and
delivered. and for money due on foot
Of a joint and several promissory note
The only dispute in the matter was rs
to an item Of fourteen pence, interest
on the original bill. which would deter
mine the costs Of the suit at-law. The
defendant pleaded the Marriage Acf,
to which the plaintiff lemurrcd. The
court allowed the objection, and re-
fused the motion, with costs.
WESTMEATH
On Nov. 26. the court of queens
bench. Dublin. the case was called Of
Murphy V. Murphy. This was an ac-
ton to recover 600 for salary. 100 mo-
ncy lent. and some other items. The
plaintiff was assistant to his brother,
who was Il shop-kcepcr in Moatc: and
the defendant is the the widow of that
brother. The defendant had Il coun-
terc]aim for 100, the value of shop
goods supplied to the Plaintiff. Mr.