The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-04-03

R0Scommons
On March II, at Petty Sessions at
Frenchparas, Co. Roscommon, IL men.
who were charged with having intt.
Undated another men named Conner
by taking part in noisy demonstra-
tons nea. his dwelling house, gave
an undertaking to desist from acting
in a similar manner in future, and
the cases were adjourned for two
months.
Sligo.
We regret to announce the death
of the Very Rev. Canon Casey, late
Parish Pg1esy of Athleague, Co. Sligo,
which occurred q few days ago at
Rossesspo:nt, Co. Sligo. The deceased
clergyman. who had reached the age
of 81 years, had spent so years in the
ministry, ard he retired from active
work some years ago. He was we'll
known as Il litterateur. Among his
published works are several volumes
of poetry and some prose writings in
defense Of Catholic doctrine.
Tipperary.
On March Dcrnot O'Brien, II. I. L.,
organizer. was arrested in Templemore,
and brought before a Resident Magis-
tratc, in connection with speech de-
livcred by Him on the previous Sun
day. lie declined to give bail, and
was sent 20 prison for three months.
Mr.. O'i3rie1 was only recently released
from Limerick Jail. where he had UNI
dergonc Il term of Imprisonment in
connection with the anti branching agi-
tation in I,,sdoonvarna district. Mr..
O'Rrien denied that he made an in
tmidatory speech. He said lie was
merely trying to clio what the Gov
eminent would like to do-.o have
the grazing ranches divided amongst
the people.
Tyrone.
At their meeting on March 6, the
Omagh District Council received a
report from DIR. Love, condemning az
unfit for human habitation the cot"
tage occupied by the Doran family.
of Carns.vara. It will be remembered
that this was the house in Which tie
corpse of Mary Doran, an old age pen.
posed condition by the police. the alIe-
cation. being that the remains had lain
there for two or three weeks without
burial. The Council made tie usual
order.
Waterford.
i. ]. Power, the popular member for
East Waterford who has been ill at
his home for the past four weeks, is
now convalescing and hopes to be alsSe
to resume his duties shortly.
Wexford.
Anastasia Byrne, six years of age.
of Maudlintown, died on March s, from
burns received while lighting papers
during the absence of her mother. TI~
Childrens' Act, imposing fine of 10
pounds or in default imprisonment. ON
any person over the age of is years
having char ge Of a child under the
age of seven years who leaves such
child in :, place where there is an
open fire unprotected by a fireguard
or screen, comes into effect April 1.
Wicklow.
It is reported that Earl F'itzwilliam's
town property in Wicklow, which
comprises about half the town, is to
be sold, and preference will DC given
to the tenants to become purchasers. In
addition to the house property, there
arc a large number of town parks,
which will he sold. 1t is estimated
that the purchase money of the town
estate will realize over 100000 pounl3.
Westmeath.
Addressing the Grand Jury at the
opening of the Westmeath Assizes,
Justice Holmes said that though the
police reports were carefully prepared.
he thought a stranger, only there far
a few hours was not in a position to
form an cririon as to the state Of the
county.
We roget to announce the death
of John Virgins, of Clonmellon, co.
Westmeatl, which occurred few days
ago. Mr.. Virgins was So years Of
age, and widely known and respected
throughout Meath. and Westmeath
and for nearly 20 years, during stir
ring times, he ably filled the position
of Chairman of the Delvin eco. West
neatly Board of Guardians.
Sweet Is Tipperary.
All, sweet is Tipperary in the spring
time of the year.
When the hawthorn's whittier than
the SHOW,