The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-12-08

We're rescued with difficulty, owing to
the strong wind and heavy sea. The
lost fishermen are: Michael ;Doherty,
owner; Jas. Doherty. son; Philip Do
herty, nephew, and Edward Kelly. The
three Dohertys leave widows and FAM
lilies, and Kelly, who was . widower,
leaves several children.
Kildare.
A fire broke out on Nov. IL in the
Catholic chapel at the Curragh camp,
and considerable damage was done to
the roof. One of the masses was cele-
brated in the open sir. -
Limerick.
A. fire occurred in Limerick on Nov.
6, in the hay-pressing establishment
Of Mr.. Peter Mcguire, Carr street.
The fire brigade succeeded in confin-
ing the conflagration to Mr.. Maguire's
premises, which wore Quilted. As the
district is thickly populated, much
alarm prevailed, and horses were re-
moved from an adjoining stable which
caught fire. The hay-pressing plant
was rendered useless and 100 tons of
hay destroyed. The damage is esti-
mated at G1,50o, which is partly COW
cred by insurance. 81.
Cardinal Logues writes to the Right
Rev. Monsignor Mailman. P. F., New
noc Ia NJ HoIlin0 of
tention to the possible evils of free
libraries under prevalent conditions.
and especially in small towns. He said
that nearly 80 per cent of the books
borrowed from free libraries are of the
class of fiction which demoralixes and
unfixes the intellect.
louth.
The triennial election for the office
of prior took place in the Dominican
Order on Nov. z, and the new prior
to succeed Fl. Kenny is Very Rev.
Father Houlahan, who for some time
has boon sub prior in Galway. Father
Boyd will continue sub-prior in Drog-
heda.
The council Of the County Louth
Archaeological Soci,ty arranged for a
lecture in the Whitworth Hall, Drog-
heda, on Nov. Fl. Lord Walter Fitz-
gerald was to read a paper on Irish
mythology and folklore. 49,.
Meath.
The news of the death Of the late
Mrs. Sclater, wife o; F. Sclater, J. p,
Navan, caused profound regret among
all classes in that town. She had
identified herself with many charitable
and philanthropic works. AS a COVER
ness of the Navan Infirmary her .serv-
ices to the sick and poor were greatly
appreciated.
J. Duff died at the Mountfortescue
House, Slane, on Nov. 5. For over
thirty years he was associated with
the Ardee board Of guardians.
Mayo.
Mr.. Patrick Fallon, eldest son of the
late Mr.. Peter Fallon, Culleen, Lecar-
row, died on Nov. 10, in the e3rd year
of his age. Deceased, who belonged to
the farming class, was brother to
Mr.. E. Fallon, merchant, Roscommon.
| Rosoommen.
Excitement on the Tongalee farm
Roscommon, still continues. Since the
farm was stocked under police proteo-
ton crowds have assembled at the
place each night, accompanied by
bands, and the police guarding the
cattle have been sroaned and hooted
An unusually excited crowd assembled
on Nov. 10, but they were dispersed
by the police. The owner Of the cattle
stampsded has served malicious in:
jury claim for 9100 for injuries to cat.
tie received on the occasion. ..
Tippe~ary.
At Clonmel, on Nov. II, Lord Ash.
towns head ganlekeeper. Jas. Graham
and the assistant gamekeeper, Thomas
Sands. were sent to prison for an as.
sault on a farmers son. tho former
for month and tho latter for IA days
The Rev. John O'Brien, Of Hough.
ton-le- Spring, died on Nov. 6, at ivy.
ford, Abbey, Ealing, Middlesex, wher,
he had been staying for the pas
two or three months owing to ILL.,
health. The deceased, who was So year
of age, had been ailing for a consider,
able time. Father O'Brien was bor1
at Tipperary and was educated a
Mount Melleray, Co. Waterford.
Tyrone.
William Elliott died at his residence
High street, Omagh. on Nov. 9, at tn,
age Of "a years. He was native o
the town, and spent his lifetime in ii
/ The family for many years carried OF
, an extensive wholesale and retail trad
in the china and earthenware bust
ness.
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