The Irish standard., 1903-02-14

VI Oeumafh. 1ue captain, VINO was
the only married man of the crew,
was drowned; the other members of
the crew managed to reach portion
Of the reef, which afforded protection
from the sea, and having remained
here for some hours, they eventually
succeeded in ascending the cliff, and
were brought to Cork. and put up ut
the Cork Sailors Home.
DUBLIN.
The death is announced, during the
third week in January, at Bray, or
Mrs. Eleanor Frances Robertson, wife
of Lieutenant Colonel Robertson. who
served for many years in the Gordon
Highlanders. Mrs. Robertson was the
daughter of the late Joseph Sheridan
Lefanu, the well-llnown Irish novelist
and author of the brilliant ballad.
"Shemus O'Brien," and the story of
1.-The Heir of Glindarragh'' Mow be-
ing published in the Irish-American)
Mr.. Lefanu was for years editor of
the dublin University Magazine" of
which he was, in conjunction with the
late Isaac Butt, founder. In later
years he entrusted to Mrs. Robertson,
then a young girl of nineteen, the
editorial management of the maga-
zine, which she discharged with sue
cess, till her marriage and departure
with her husband from the country,
for India. 1t was in these early years
of the last century that the novels of
Lever, such as "Charles O'Malley"
and others, first saw the light, in the
pages of the university Magazine"
DONEGAL.
On January 10, sad boating fatal
ity occurred near the village of Gran
ford, on the shores of Mulroy bay.
Two young men, in well-to-do circum-
stances, went out in a boat for wild
fowl shooting, and were last seen
about a mile from the shore. Subse-
quently the boat capsized, and it's two
occupants were drowned. The bodies
had not been recovered, at last rac-
count.
FERMANAGH.
In Ennislzillen, on January 21,
solemn Office and requiem high mass
was celebrated in st. Michael's
church, for the repose of the soul of
the Rev. Peter Connolly, G. c., a
native of the parish of Clones, who
died in Hay, Australia, last Decem-
ber. The Right Rev. Monsignor Smol-
len, P. P, Ennislzillen, presided, and
there was large body of clergymen
present. Right Rev. Monsignor Smol
len was celebrant of the mass; Rev.
Thomas Duffy officiated as deacon,
and Rev. Matthew Mcguire as sub
deacon; Rev. P. Mcdonnell was mas
ter of ceremonies. Afterwards a
touching address was delivered by
Monsignor Smollen.
GALWAY.
In Galway, on January S, Patrick
King, of Merchants Road, seaman,
lately returned from South Africa,
was prosecuted at the local Petty
Sessions, on seven charges, the prin,
cipals being for assaults on policemen.
The court decided to send him to Jail
for various terms, amounting in all
to six months, with hard labor.
KILKENNY.
The annual election to fill cavancies
caused by the retirement by rotation
in each ward in the city of Kilkenny
resulted as follows: In st. Canice's
ward, Messrs. John Mccarthy (outgo-
ing), J. F. Hackett and T. McSweeney
were elected; there were nine candi-
dates. In st. Johns ward, 3. Nc
Sweeney (outgoing), M. Brennan (out-
going), and John lyman were elected.
KINGS COUNTY.
On January 20, news was received
in Tullamore Of sad fatality which
had occurred at place called Anna
barney, some distance from there, on
the previous Friday night, involving
the death of gentleman named
James Scally, aged 81, of Newtown,
Geashill. The deceased had been in
Tullamore at the cattle fair on Friday,
and had left for home about half-past
four o'clock in the afternoon. On
the following morning man named
HOctor fo,nd his horse with tho carr
overturned, on by-road, some dis
tance from where Mr.. Scally lived.
A portion of the overcoat of deceased
was found attached to the cart, and
footsteps were observed leading along
narrow boreen, in the direction of
the open bog. A search party being
formed; the body was discovered, ly-
ing partly on the left side, in bog
hole some yards away, the head and
face being completely clear of the
water. 1t was evident that death was
due to exposure and cold. The de-
ceased was widely known and re-
spected.
KERRY.
The polling in connection with the
Listowel Urban council elections took
place on January Is. and the result
was declared on the next afternoon.
when the following candidates were
declared elected: e. Moran. 3G1 votes;
NJ. Harmon, 331: NJ. O'Connor (outgo-