The Irish standard., 1901-02-02

81 dHSc occurrence IoOk pace. MT.
James Giltrap found four of his cattle
drowned, and thirteen other head bad
~ injured in an apparent attempt to
force them to share the same fate.
He claims f119.
LIMERICK.
On the morning of January 9th,
about nine o'clock, a serious fire broke
out in Limerick. At that hour a work
man in the employ of Mr.. P. Mcguire,
who has an extensive hay-pressing
business in New street, noticed that
sparks from the engine driving the
machinery had set fire to the hay, of
which there was close on two hundred
tons on the premises. The alarm was
at once given, and after a time the
firemen came on the scene, but it was
found that there was no pressure of
water. In a short time the hay and
valuable machinery were wrapped in
flames, which spread rapidly to Mr.
Maguire's dwelling house alongside
which, with the most of the furniture,
was destroyed. There were six well
built two-story houses in the row, and
the two next to Mr.. Maguire's those
occupied by Mr.. Casey and Mr.. Ryan
were also destroyed. By the efforts
of the citizens, with the aid of the mil
itary fire-engine, the fire was prevent
ed from spreading further. Mr.. Ma
guire estimates his loss at $4,000. The
houses We're insured, but the hay was
not.
LONGFORD.
On the morning of New Years Day,
Midnight Mass was celebrated in st.
Mel's Cathedral, Longford, by Most
Rev. DR.. Hoare, and was attended by
an exceedingly large and fervent con-
gregaton. The Cathedral choir of
twenty-one members, under the con-
ductorship of their organist, Alphonse
Ham, sang the music of the Mass
most effectively. The leading quartet
Miss Louth, Miss Katie Louth, Mr..
Dunn, and Mr.. M'Kenna-werc ably
assisted by the other members of the
choir
MAYO.
In Balllinrobc, on New Years Eve,
Mr.. Peter Regain Organizer of tho
United Irish League) was arrested for
non-payment of the fine of f55, which
was imposed upon him by the local
Removable" magistrates some time
ago, with the alternative of twenty
two months Imprisonment. With hard
labor, for sitting as chairman of the
Balllinrobe District Council. after be-
ing declared disqualified. The news of
his arrest created a great sensation,
and the authorities found difficulty in
procuring 4 car to convey him to Cas-
tlcbar Jail, though tempting offers
were made to the local car-owners.
Despite the fact that the evening was
desperately cold, the police refused to
allow Mr.. Regain to Wear an ovcrcoat
or rug. This barbarous conluct-con-
sidcring the fact that Mr.. Regain is in
delicate health and had only left the
hospital on the previous Saturday
evcning-created great deal of indig-
nation among all classes. 1t was mar
ket day in Ballinrobe, and the distin-
guished prisoner was cheered, again
and again, as he passed through the
town.
QUEENS COUNTY.
With sincere regret we have to an
nounce the death of Very Rev. Mgr
Phelan, T. p, V. f., Maryboro, which
took place on the morning of January
6. Mgr. Phclan was member of an
old family, was born near Ballyroan,
and received his early education at the
Preston School. Afterwards he went
to Carlow College. After the conclu-
sion of a distinguished course at May
nooth, he was appointed Professor in
the College of Carlow, from whence he
volunteered on the Australian Mission,
on which he served for some years.
Being recalled by Most Rev. DIR.
Walsh, he returned to Carlow and un-
dertoOll the position of administrator
of the Catheral parish. In the spring
of 1877 he was appointed z. L. of
Pbillipstown, whence he passed to
Mountrath, and OH the death of Very
Rev. John Doyle, in the year 1884, he
was translated to the parish of Mary
borO'. He was an ecclesiastic of great
learning and ability, and is universal
ly regretted by those who knew him.
ROSCONMON.
The nomination for town commits
sioncrs took place on January 5, in
Roscommon. The three gentlemen
who retired by rotation were Mcssrs.
o. ]. Donnnellan (chairman); ]. c.
Doorly, v. c., and John M'Namara
They were again nominated, and, there
being no opposition, were declared re-
elected for the coming three years.
SLIGO.
The death is announced, OH January
10, of Mrs. Bridget Henry, of Belragh,
which took place ut her residence, at
the early age of 25 years. The de-
ceased, who was only ten months mar
riel, had endeared herself to all who