The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-10-16

/ Dispatches from Cork say that the
news Of the death Of Mr.. ParneIl has
caused panic in that city. So abso-
| lutely unexpected was the announce
ment that at first it was received as
canard, but the confirmation OF its
truth came quickly crowding upon its
heels The personal and political
friends Of the dead man are over
whelmcd with grief. and those who
loudly and holly opposed him in life
today maintain dignified and re-
spectful silence.
Another account says that II was on
Thursday after returning to brighton
from Ireland that Mr.. Parnell found
himself compelled to take To his bed.
and that on the Friday following a
medical consultation was held. On
Sunday the physicians again came to.
gcther in consultation. and it was then
agreed that the distinguished patient
had been attacked by acute rhcuma-
tism. At that time Mr.. Parnell was
suffering great pain and was growing
perceptibly weaker Several hours be-
fore his death he became unconscious
and 50 remained until the end.
Mrs Parnell and the physicians were
the only ones at the bedside when the
dying man passed away. Mrs. Parncll
believed up TO the moment when death
came to thoroughly disabuse her. that
her husband would recover
London, in common With the rest OF
Great britain and ireland, was this
morning shocked by the news Of Mr..
Parnells death at Brighton last night.
No one appears to have known that the
Irish leader was even slightly i'll.
In an interview this morning Mr..
Justin Mccarthy expresses himself as
deeply affected by the death Of Par
nell. When he last saw him. Septem-
Der II and talked over registration mat.
tiers he looked tired but seemed in rood
spirits and hopeful Mccarthy hoped
that those who had followed the dead
leader would return to the party and
50 end dissension. The speakers tone
and manner were expressive OF sincere
sorrow.
fCharles Stewart Parneli was born 4,
Avondaie.in County wickslow ireland, In tho
year 1876 He was descendant Of the poet
ParnelI. and his family have been associated
with Irish parliamentary life for upwards of
century. His great grandfather. sir John
ParnelI. was chancellor OF the excheQuer at
the time Of Grattan's parliament. Sir Z enry
ParnelI. grand uncle 81 Mr.. PArneil. was
prominent member OF the English pariia.
rnens In the time Of Lord Grey ana Lord Mel
bourne. and was made Lord CongIe-
ton. Mr.. Parnell. whose mother IL a
daughter Of Admiral Charles stewart.
celebrated American naval onlccr, was edu.
stated at Cambridge. but did not take any
degree. After tour Of America no settled
down on his property In Avondnlc. ON tho
death 81 John Martin. In 1875. Mr.. ParnclI
stood for county Meath and was elected. /
Mr.. Parncil FIRST took an active part III par.
liamsntary affairs In 1916, when. In assocla.
lion with Mr.. Blggar. he Initiated what was
known by the various names OF the lob.
.tructlve" and the "active" policy. lie |
20 ned In the foundation Of the land league.
and Ia october. 1879. he was elected ts first |
president
At the general election Of 1850 he was
elected for the city Of Cork. lie was elected |
IN May. 1850, leader Of the new party by u 10 |
- votes for Mr.. shaw. He took an active
part In the land league agitation. After tho
and act was passed. Mr.. Parncli was mr..
rested ~ October. 1851, on 4 charge OF IN.
Eimidation ami obstructIng the working of |
nat act. He was released In May, 1857. AZ
The general election OF 1s8, he Wns -.
elected for Cork. Mr.. Parnell formed an
alliance with the liberals. and overthrow tho
government o. Lord Salisbury (January ia
$3.50. Mr.. Parneirs name has since been
before tho public In connection
With the home rule proposals OF NJ. clad.
'tone. The proceedings OF the parliamen.
ary con- mission. which resulted ia = victory
or Mr.. Parurn against the Times. ana the
Exposure Of the Pigott forgeries: the U'shca
iivorcc procecdings and Mr.. Parneils mar. 4
riage, are matters flesh In tho minds Of all