The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-07-11
3NEWS FROM IRH ANOX

| Joined with the Unionists and with
their aid this group of Nationalist
secured the election to the chair of
their candidate, Mr.. James ODon-
nell, against the nominee Of the Of
fetal Nationalist. They also coop
ted two of their own selection, and
Unionist. Mr.. Bryson. Unionist,
was proposed for the chair of the
Board of Guardians by Nationalist,
who said it was "to show there was
no tolerance at the Board" but Mr..
Bryson declined. Mr.. O'Donnell was
elected Chairman of the Guardians,
also Mr.. Kirkpatrick (Unionist) was
elected to the vice-chair. and Mr..
Molloy (N.) to the deputy-vice-chair.
Galway.
Speaking at a concert in Tuam in
aid of the st. Jarlath's Cathedral ba-
Ear. Most Rev. DR.. Howley. Arch
bishop of Newfoundland, who had
been enthusiastically welcomed. said
that. although not Irish born. his
father was a native of Cashel. His
Grace rejoiced at the prospect of self
government in Ireland, and expressed
his heartfelt wishes for the country's
prosperity.
| Kildare.
The visit of the Most Rev. DR.. DON
nelly, Bishop of Canea, to Athy to
administer the sacrament of confir-
nation to the children was signalized
by popular rejoicings, the local bands
coming out to welcome him on his
arrival. accompanied by the esteemed
parish priest, the Very Rev. Canon
Mackey. v. F., who acknowledged the
reception given. Most Rev. DR.. Don
nelly expressed pleasure at the splen-
did spirit of Catholicity displayed.
Kilkenny.
The Kilkenny Corporation has
passed resolution expressing I'M
bounded delight at the elevation of
the Very Rev. Father Spence was,
said Alderman Purcell, beloved by
the people. The Mayor, in putting
the resolution, said there was reason
for congratulation in the fact that
Father Spence was going as an assist
ant to very distinguished Kilkenny
man, the Very Rev. DR.. O'Reilly.
At the local government elections
for the Castlecomer Division, County
Kilkenny, Mrs. Annie M. Larasy
(whose late husband, Capt. j. ].
Larasy. fought with the Beers in the
South African war; was returned at
the head of the poll for the District
Council.
| Dublin.
The action brought by Mr.. J. ].
Reeney. SO Arran quay. Dublin. and
Mr.. j. Murphy. Annmoe, County
Wicklow, to establish the will of Mrs
Elizabeth Cogan. Laragh, and in
which the defendant is Mr.. D. j
Cogan, ex-M. p. husband of the tes.
tatrix, who resists probate, was put
back for week on the application
Of Mr.. Powell, X. G. with whom
were Mr.. Carrigan. X. c., and Mr..
Alden Cox, who intimated that by
that time settlement would prob
ably be arrived at.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed
Mr.. Jeremiah Geo. Perry, Ruby Hall,
YOUNGSTOWN, County Dublin, solicitor.
to be assistant registrar in lunacy
Mr.. Perry. who has enjoyed an ex-
tensive practice in the Chancery and
Land Commission Courts, is son OF
the late Mr.. George Perry. we'll
known member of the Irish bar.
Kings.
On Wednesday. June 18th, Mr..
Thomas Conway held an inquiry in
the Court House, Tullamore, touch
ing the death of Patrick Raleigh, who
died as result of shooting at Cap
pincur, in the vicinity of the town on
Monday, June 18th. The deceased's
son, John Raleigh, was arrested by
District Inspector Fitzgerald on the
charge of numbering his Father, Pat
rick Raleigh. Mr.. Callan, r. NJ,
took dispositions in the case. and the
accused was remanded for eight days.
Limerick.
Rev. Father Hurley, P. P, and
Rev. Father Magrath. G. c., Caher-
conlish, attended the meeting of the
Limerick County Council to protest
against the erection of sanatorium
near Caherconlish. Father Hurley
said all the people in the district pro-
tested against the proposal owing to
the proximity of the site to the vii
lage. Mr.. Mitchell. owner the site,
said Sir Acheson McCullagh's report
showed there was no danger.
A decree for s12, with expenses,
was given by Judge Law-Smith at
Limerick Quarter Sessions. in an &C.
ton by Mr.. G. p. Armitage. Kilcum-
in, Belmont. Kings County, against
the Committee Of the Herbertstown
Race Co.. in respect Of the value OF
q race won by plaintiffs horse. Sun.