The Irish standard., 1906-02-03

T. c., proposed and Mr.. Michael Cog
gins, T. c., seconded the following res
olution, which was unanimously
passed: THAT on and after this date,
Jan. End, 1906, we, the Tuam Town
Commissioners, other things being
equal, insist on practical knowledge
of Irish being shown by candidates
for all positions in our gift"
Kerry.
We deeply regret to announce the
death of Mrs. Eugene O'Sullivan.
father of Messrs. John A. O'Sullivan.
Tralee; Robert O'Sullivan, London
and Thomas F. O'Sullivan, Listowel
journalists, which sad event occurred
on Jan. 7th, in Tralee, as a result of
heart disease The deceased had been
throughout his career consistent Ma
tionalist, and in his early manhood
was identified with the 81 movement.
Weekly pig markets have been es-
tablished in Listowel. The second
market held on Jan. 3rd. was we'll sup
piled. Steps have been taken to erect
new weighbridge in the market
place, so that in future pigs may be
sold either by live weight or other
wise.
Mr.. R. Latchford, j. P, Oak Villa,
Tralee, has been appointed high sheriff
of Kerry for the year 1906.
Kilkenny.
Information has been received in
Kilkenny, that Mr.. Fintan F. O'Phelan,
journalist of Derry, who belongs to
Kilkenny, intends to contest the city
with Mr.. Pat O'Brien, as a supporter
of the "Sinn Fem" policy.
The tenants second term on the
Ballynooney estate, in the county Kill
kenny, have concluded terms with the
landlord, Mr.. P. r. Stephenson, of
Kingwood House, in that county. The
terms of purchase are twenty and a
half years.
Kildare.
The tenants on Major Eustace's es-
tate In North Kildare have signed
agreements for the purchase of their
pound reduction. on first term rents,
or % years purchase. Sporting and
turbary rights are vested in the ten
ants, who number forty.
A tenant on the Steele estate. which
comprises New Ross and Rathcoole
townlands, in Kildare, have signed
agreements for the purchase of their
holdings. The rental is some G 1000,
and includes in its list the well-known
The majority Of the tenantry are first
term, and they receive an abatement
Of IS In the e, 20 years purchase, a
half-year's rent being added to the
purchase money.
Leitrim.
For South Leitrim, which has been
the seat of Mr.. Jasper Tully, Mr..
Thomas Smith, of Carrigallen, has
been unanimously selected at the Ma
'ioralist convention, presided over by
DR.. Mulcahy, County Coroner. Mr.. J..
p. Hayden represented the Nationalist
Dir Glory. While the convention was
being held, some supporters of DR..
O'Ne:ll. of Glasgow, ca ling themselves
representatives Of the Ancient Order
Of Iiibernians, held a counter meeting
out3ide. DR.. O'Neill does not intend
to contest the election.
Limerick.
A lockout in the building trade at
Limerick is reported. Some time as
a conference took place between the
masters and masons, on matters at
fectlng the trade. at which the masters
urged employment at a wage hour, ia
stead of per 1ay as heretofore. ''he
men declined to accept this latter con-
dition, with the result that some sew
enty masons were locked out.
On JAM 9Th Judge Adams, at Lilne;-
lex Quarter Sessions, awarded e15
damages against the Great Southern
and Western Railway Co., for loss sus
tanned by John Connery, through the
death of his father, who was a points
man for the railway company.
Louth.
The National convention for North
Louth was held on Jan. Sth, In TIE
Town Hall Dundalk. Mr.. Joseph Dew
lin. who represented the National Di-
rectory. read letter from Mr.. John Il.
Redmond. stating that in Difference to
the wish of His Eninence Cardinal
Logue, he had decided to advise the
supporters OF the Irish Party in North
Lout.l not to nominate any candidate
in opposition to Mr.. Healy. He had
adopted this course with much reluc-
lance, and after consultation with col
leaguers on whose Judgment he re-
lied. A resolution was unanimously
passed by the convention. deciding, IL
Difference to the opinion and advice .: