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an industry by the local farmers. En-
niskillen Rural Council has also passed
a similar resolution. adding request
that the Department of Agriculture
should render help to the project.
Galway.
An old man named Martin Broder-
lex, residing at Limehill, near Lough-
rea, committed suicide Nov. u, while
insane, by cutting his throat with
razor from ear to ear, causing instan-
|aneous death. The body was found
soon afterwards by his son on the
floor of his bedroom in a pool of blood.
Kerry.
1t is proposed to establish bacon
curing factory on cooperative lines in
Listowel, and the clerk of that Union
has issued a circular inviting support
for the project from the people Of the
district.
1t was we'll known in Killarney that
the lease of the Royal Victoria hotel
was to expire on Nov. l. The hotel
is a large and well-appointed one, and
is known to tourists as one Of the first
class hotels of Ireland. There was con-
siderable speculation as to whether the
lease would be renewed. but now, ow-
ing to the good offices and kind inter-
vention of the Bishop of Kerry, a re-
newal for long period has been
granted by the Earl of Kenmare.
Kildare.
An interesting eptome of the years
work was read at the meeting Of the
Kildare Joint Technical Committee on
Nov. II when the inspectors report was
before the committee. One excellent
and practical piece of work done by the
committee is shown by the statement
in the report THE committee contin-
ued their assistance to the managers
of the Mas Rug making Factory by
making a grant of 6 so towards the
salary of a qualified teacher in rug
making and by holding in the Tech
meal School a special class in drawing
and carpet design for the workers."
Kilkenny.
At meeting of the Kilkenny Board
of Guardians Nov. II, resolutions were
adopted expressing confidence in the
leadership of Mr.. John Redmond, M. p,
and protesting against the action of a
section of the Corporation in refusing
to confer the Freedom of the City on
him.
Kings.
Miss Cecilia Bailey, second daughter
of Mr.. Stephen Bailey, Cork, recon-
mended by Father Finlay, University
College, Dublin, has been selected by
the Tullamore Technical Committee for
the vacant position of Domestic Econ
omy Instructress.
Leitrim.
The death took place on Nov. 10 Of
Mrs Ellen Dunno. Carrick- on Shann-
on, at the great age of 104 years.
A terrible tragedy. involving the loss
of three lives and the serious wound
ing Of two policemen, occurred in Linn
erick on Nov. 3. A coachbuilder nam
ed John Carroll, who was discharged
from the asylum in 1898, and who it is
stated had recently been drinking hea-
Willy. shot two men named William
Whitehead and Michael Reidy. who
died as the result of the injuries they
received. He then entrenched himself
in his house, and when the police, at
ter a prolonged period, effected an en-
trance, he shot two of them, Sergeant
Mcguire and Constable John Walsh,
who are in critical condition. Car
roll subsequently surrendered, but had
inflicted such serious injuries on him.
self that he died few hours later
Louth,
Mr.. John Parkes, TO- a farmer from
Tullyesker, on Nov. 9 went into Drog-
heda to pay his rent to the agents Of
the Smith-Barry Estate, and suddenly
dropped dead In West street.
Lonsford.
Sister Mary Patrick Ryan died at
the Convent Of Mercy. Granard, on
Nov. IA to the grief of the community
and wide circle of friends.
Mayo.
Lord Kilmaine, whose suicide at Par
Is was recorded on Nov. IL, was the
fourth Baron Of the title, and was In
his sixty-fifth year. The family has
been associated with County Mayo
since the time of Queen Elizabeth.
when John Browne, an Englishman
settled there and rendered valuable
service in obtaining acceptance of that
sovereign's laws and edicts in his
neighborhood.
Meath.
A professional five miles running
contest was decided at Navan between
I. Hynes. Galway, and P. White, Dom
ahate Tho rea,l1f xvoo tho v}ctor,y 70,