The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-01-06

this contract on merits and price com.
bined, and he had all the Dublin
houses to contend with. The same
energetic contractor recently COM
pleted similar works at Monaghan
Asylum, and the county courthouse of
Tyrore.
Meath.
Mr.. James Collins died few days
ago at his residence, Moyrath Castle
Trim. Deceased, who was about IS
years of age, was very extensive
LANDOWNER and uncle of the Rev John
Leonard, c. c., Kilbeggan. He took
an effective part in politics and was
always a strong Nationalist.
On Dec. 10th meeting under the
auspices Of the United Irish League
was held at Ardcath, Mr.. Thomai
M1vor presiding. The meeting was
addressed by Mr.. David Sheehy, NJ. p.
and resolutions in support of the OBJ
jects of the League We're adopted.
Mayo.
At the Dublin City Sessions on Dec
9Th Patrick Byrne and Stephen Reid
were convicted of stealing a box con-
tanning clothes belonging to a harvest
man named Quinn, who had fallen
Into their hands, at the North Wall
on Nov. 10th. The box with the
clothes was recovered, but Quinn was
also robbed of e3, which has not since
been found. Byrne was sentenced to
twelve months and Reid to nine
months Imprisonment.
Roscommon.
On Dec. 18th a meeting of the South
Roscommon Executive was held, a.
which a resolution of thanks WAS
passed to Mr.. John Fitzgibbon and Mr.
Patrick Conrey, Castlerea, for the able
manner in which they brought about
the sale of the late De Freyne es-
tate.
Tyrone.
Rev. j. j. M'Glade, P. p, ST.
Eugene's Newtonstewart, has forward
ed subscription of los to the Fon-
tenoy Memorial Fund.
On Dec. 9th, as Mr.. Michael Con-
molly, of Carrick, Drumquin, was driv-
ing home from Omagh the trap was
upset, and he was thrown out on the
road and badly injured. Accompanied
by Mr.. Francis Nugent, of Gillygooley
he returned to town and had his in
juries dressed by DR.. Todd, J. p, who
then sent Mr.. Connolly to the County
Infirmary for further treatment.
lanes Cotton, cashier of Messrs. S
r. Weir & Co., diapers, Cookstown
was returned for trial, on Dec. IL, o.
a charge of embezzlement. The tota
defalcations are stated to amount
over $1,000.
Tipperary.
On the night of Dec. 9Th a fire
broke out in the store adjoining the
licensed premises of Miss A. Hanley
Main street, Cashel, and when the FIRE
was first discovered it seemed as i
there would be serious contlagra
ton, which would involve the safety
Of several houses adjoining. The
store, which is situate in John street
was used for the purpose of storing
paraffin oil and numerous other ar
ticles, and the fire ragged for fully tire
hours, windows being smashed so I
to remove the furniture. At one tim
it was feared it would be impossible
to prevent the flames from spreading
to the stores belonging TO Mr.. William
Mullins, merchant, which were al
Joining, and in which oils, powder ane
other infammable articles We're stored
Wexford.
On the morning of Dec. 18th. the
police at Wexford were appraised o
an extensive burglary, which cause:
sensation in the town. From tn
facts CLEANED it seems that the hous.
of Mr.. John Barr, fowl merchan,
Faythe. was burglariously entered, ant
that there was stolen from it the SUI
of $500 in cash, which Mr.. Barr h1t
taken from the bank on the previou
day and placed in his cash-box. Tn.
police are making inquiries, but up te
last accounts no arrests have bee
made.
Wicklow.
A government grant Of $4,000 ha
been passed for the improvement Of
Wicklow Harbor and the protection Of
the town from the encroachments Of
the sea. OF the $4,000, $4,000 t.
to be expended in constructing a mort.
pier about five hundred feet in lengt,
and the balance in protecting the
shore by the construction of wooden
groynes and piling. The grant is
given on the condition that $4,000 is
raised locally.
Waterford.
Mr.. John A. Tobin, of Bellevue Ter
race, Waterford, died on Nov. 20. Tne
deceased gentleman was widely know
and universally respected Throughout
the city and county of Waterford. Fo
several years past he had held the pc.
sition of Master of the County and
City Infirmary.
Once more the copper mines of