The Irish standard., 1900-10-20

Leamy. On the same date another
meeting was held in Claddagh in sup
port of Mr.. Martin Morris, and was
addressed by the Tory candidate, and
by Lord Morris, his father. 10 the
surprise of every one Galway elected
the Tory candidate.
KERRY.
The death is announced on the Oath
ult., of one of the oldest and most re-
spected inhabitants of Listowel, in the
person of Mr.. Michael O'Sullivan, of
Upper William street. The deceased
gentleman for number Of years had
carried on high-class tailoring estab-
lishment, and at one time practically
enjoyed the exclusive trade of the
town and district. His funeral took
place on the Goth, and was Of very
large dimensions, and we'll testified to
the high place which the deceased gen
tleman held in the hearts of the pub
lie generally.
LOUTH.
On the Oath ult., the celebration of
the anniversary Of the death of Colo
mel Leonard took place at Drogheda
and Monknewtown. A depuuation
from the Robert Emmett Costume AS
ISOLATION and the Old Guard Union
Travelled down from Dublin by the
morning train and were accompanied
by the St. Kevin's band. A process
sion was formed an proceeded to
Monknewtown, where a wreath was
placed on Colonel Leonards grave by
the members the Old Guard Union.
A melting was subsequently held, pre-
sided over by Mr.. J. P. O'Brien, who
with Mr.. J. p Dunno and other gen.
tlemen delivered addresses.
MAYO.
The auction of the effects of the
late Father Cullen, of Mullenabreeda,
which was conducted by Mr.. M. J.
Aellet, auctioneer, Swinford, was
most successful. Notwithstanding the
inclemency Of the weather, and the
absence of very many friends of the
lamented priest, at the East Mayo
Convention, the attendance was good
and the bidding was spiritedly main-
tanned. The representatives of the de-
ceased We're profuse in their thanks
to Mr.. Mellet for the manner in which
he conducted the sale. Although
there We're 400 lots, everything was
disposed of in one day.
MONAGHAN.
On the Goth ult., John Gillespie,
headshunter at Clones Station, was
coupling wagons, preparatory to the
despatch of a train, when his hand
was caught by the coupling. and the
engine moved, with the result that lie
was thrown violently against the wag
on, his back striking it. The injured
man was conveyed to his residence,
where he was attended to by DR.. Tier
ney, who had to amputate two of his
fingers. His back was also seriously
injured.
SLIGO.
On September Goth, there passed
away at the comparatively early age
Of IS years woman we'll known and
deservedly loved and respected
throughout the whole County of Sligo
in the person of Mrs. Moran, wife of
Mr.. Dennis Moran, Collooney. In her
home she was an ideal wife, and an
excellent mother; to the outside world
she was woman Of more than aver
age intelligence and charm of manner,
and was universally popular. During
the last stages of her illness she had
the consolation of having at her bed
side her two sons-one of whom had
arrived from America on the day be-
fore her death, while the other, from
the North of Scotland, had been with
her in most of the acute stages Of her
illness. The funeral took place on the
22d ult., to Kilcross, and the mourn
ing cortege was large and very repre-
sentative-all the districts in the coun-
ty being represented.
WEXFORD.
| In Wexford, on the evening of the
Oath ult., an extraordinary scene was
witnessed at meeting of the Corpora
ton, the Mayor (Nr. Benjamin
Hughes) presiding. A question as to
making some new footpaths arose,
and dispute as to the terms of a
fgormer order arose between the Town
Clerk (NIr. VIM. A. Browne) and AL
derman Walter Walsh, during which
Alderman Walsh forgot himself so far
as to call Mr.. Browne liar; where
upon, the indignant Town Clerk at
once rose from his seat and gave AL
derman Walsh a sounding blow in the
face. An indescribable scene of con-
fusion followed. Alderman Walsh
never raised his hand, but remained
quiet. Several members called on AL
derman Walsh to withdraw, but he
declined. Peace having been restored,
the business was proceeded with.
WESTMEATH.
The executrix and executor of the