The Irish standard., 1902-01-25

kins, reported that even with the Sec
ond addition they had made to the
Great Industrial Hall, the space was
already filled and they had to refuse
several late applicants. A further
extension of the building plan, 1t is
thought, will be necessary.
CLARE
The 'Castle" authorities having
drafted a large force Of "extra police"
into Clare,-at the expense of the cess
payers,-Wm. Redmond, as one of the
Representatives of the county, has sent
a spirited protest against the measure
to the Chief Secretary, pointing out
that there is absolutely no crime in
Clare But, the United Irish League
is there; and that is what Wyndham
and his police are after
CAVAN.
On January 1, after long series Of
remands. Edward and Patrick Sher-
idan, belonging to Kilcogy. were again
brought up before Mr.. William Sulli-
van, II. NJ, ut the courthouse, Virginia,
charged with the wilful murder Of
John Sheridan at Fighter, on or about
November 10, 1901. The prisoners
having answered to their names, Mr..
II. r. Kennedy, Crown Solicitor, said
he had no evidence to produce; and Mr..
M'Brecn at once asked. for the dis
charge of the accused. The prisoners
We're then discharged, and on leaving
the courthouse were received with
loud cheers, it being all along the gen
eral opinion that they We're innocent Of
the crime alleged against them.
DUBLIN.
On January 1, in the Northern Police
Court, Dublin, Leonard Honcer, pri-
vate of the 10th Lancers, was charged
with having maliciously smashed a
pane of glass in Mr.. Eakins drapery
shop, 10 Talbot street, by throwing a
stone through it. He was also charged
with having stolen from the shop a
silk handkerchief, value Is. Cd. He
had reported at the police station, and
said that he broke the glass and stole
the handkerchief. The prisoner plead
cd guilty, and was sent to Jail for
three months.
DOWN.
The Lord Chancellor of England, to
whom the case was submitted, has
decided that the acceptance of judge
ship of the London Borough Court, by
DR.. Rentoul, has vacated his seat as
member Of parliament for East Down;
but he is not disqualified from seeking
reelection. 1t is rumored in Tory
quarters that DR.. Rentoul, having got
his judgeship, is disposed to rest ON his
laurels, and is not anxious to incur the
expense of again contesting East
Down.
GALWAY.
On December %, intelligence reached
Loughrea that brutal murder had
been committed near Tynagh, on the
previous Thursday. The unfortunate
victim was young man named John
Goode, about % years of age, and a
carpenter by trade, who was found on
the road, unconscious, and with his
skull fractured. Goode recovered cons
ciousness sufficiently to be able to state
that, while on his way home, he had
been assaulted and robbed by labor
er named Campbell. Goode died of
his injuries some hours later, and
Campbell was placed in arrest.
KERRY.
Near Castleisland, ON December q,
three men, horse and side-car, were
swept by the current into a deep hole,
while crossing the river Flesk, on their
way to the Gilsarcron graveyard. One
of the men, named Koran, was going
down for the last time when he was
saved by rope thrown from the bank.
Hussey, another one of the passengers,
was sinking and exhausted when he
was saved. The horse and car disap-
peared, and all attempts to get them
out had to be abandoned till the fol-
lowing day, when they were brought
out with long iron crooks. Mr.. Perry
of Cork, and others, were carried into
deep water a few years ago i'm this
same spot. *
LOUTH.
On New Years Day the Mayor of
Droghe'la John Downey, Esq, and
members of the corporation attended,
wearing their robes of state, at Solem
High Mass in st. Peters, West street.
Solemn High Mass commenced at -
o'clock, the celebrant being Rev. owen
Breagy, G. c.; deacon, Rev. John
Clarke, G. c.; sub-deacon, Rev. ]. P.
Mcguire, G. G. The Right Rev. Mon
signor segrave, P. p, V. G., presided
as master Of ceremonies. The men,
bers Of the municipal council occupied
the seats reserved for them near the
altar rails, and the Mace and Sword
We're deposited on a table in front of
the High Altar. As the Mayor and
corporation left the church, the bells
pealed out some inspiriting National
airs, among them being "Let Erin Re-
member" There was an overlooking
congregation present at the ceremonial.
I LIMERICK.