The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-01-09

on the following terms: First term
tenants, 70 in the e.; second term, Is
in the 6. On the tenants paying
three-quarter years annuity, all ar
rears are to be wiped out up to LIST
November, 1908.
Galway.
4 meeting Of the United Irish
League was held in Loughrea on Dec.
Is, for the purpose of hearing an
explanation from John O'Donnell, M.
r., who had been called upon to vim
6icate his action in Parliament, as
slso his statements made in the Con
racht Champion" Of which he is the
proprietor. The meeting was held in
the League Rooms, and there were
about $50 persons present. Mr.. O'Don-
nell said he would stand by the state
nents made in the paper.
Kerry.
Patrick Creamy, found guilty of
shooting at with intent to kill at Ard
fest, near TraIee, has been sentenced
10 five years. penal servitude at the
Munster Assizes.
The Estate Commissioners reserv-
ed their decision ON an appeal under
the Evicted Tenants Act, 1907, in the
ratter of the estate Of William Blen-
rerhassett, Co. Kerry, from a deci-
sion Of the inspector who had valued
the lands at s1,222. The landlord
objected to the proposed compulsory
acquisition Of the lands on the ground
thar the price was not sufficient.
Kilkenny.
The late Rev. James Conway, OF
Tullahein (Kilkenny), left estate VAL
ued at R1.202. He left s10O to his
niece, Mary Conway; R1oo to his sis
ter. Mary Walsh; e 100 to his BROTH
or, Peter Conway: $500 for Masses.
and ESQ for the poor Of Tullahein,
and the residue Of his estate to his
brother Nicholas.
Kildare.
John Rooney, a native Of Mas, has
Heen returned for trial by the Curragh
magistrates, charged with obtaining
money by false pretences. It was
, alleged that he represented himself
as collector in connection with
the establishment Of Hurting Club
in Newbridse. and received 2s from
Mr.. Coffey, Faircross, and Ell each
from Mayor Loder and Capt. Greer.
leuth.
On Dec. 10, His Eminence Cardin-
al Logue was present at the Church
Il the immaculate Conception, re-
Gently erected at Monasterboice. A
Figh Mass was celebrated and the
rev High Altar given by Thos. Bran
rigan, Of Blaclsrock, Co. Louth. The
now church is built Just at the Juno.
tion Of hve roads, not far from the
fun Gus Round Tower and Crosses Of
Mcnasterboice.
| leitrim.
| In connection with the dispute ir
Carrick- on Shannon between the
town tenants and landlords in con-
sequence Of which the tenants have
lodged the rents in bank to the cred
1t Of trustees. and proceedings are
bAing taken by the landlords. Mr.
Br.sooe suggested at the meeting OF
the Town Tenants Executive in Dub.
lin that the question should be sub.
nlitted to arbitration, and it was de.
c!,led, If necessary, to summon a gen.
eral meeting Of the Executive to deal
with the matter.
Limerick.
The North Munster Archaeological
Society, which met at Limerick, has
elected Lord Dunraven as first Presi.
I; Cent, and Rev. ]. Begley, st. Nun.
ohin's, and Mrs. J. N. Wallace, Hon
Secretaries. On Dec. 18th, the Linn
!, creek Corporation presented the Ear
with the freedom Of the city, In rec.
osnition Of his gift to the city In
furtherance Of technical education
The function took place in the City
Hall. and was attended by the Mayo,
ard full attendance of Aldermen
and Councillors, the Bishop of LINER.
lex (the Right Rev. Dr. O'Dwyer)
: the High Sheriff, and many prominen,
citizens.
Monaghan.
BY majority Of 81 to S, the South
Monaghan Executive Of the U.I.L
has rejected a resolution call.
ing on the National Directory "tc
amend the present system Of Con.
ventions SO that no Society which
does not pay an amliation fee b.
allowed representation"
Mayo.
at a meeting Of the Westpor