The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-02

ing walls. They are about three miles
from the Brighton piers and at the
extreme west end of Kings road,
standing about fifty yards back from
the sea, from which they are sep
arated by an open green space No.
9, which was originally the only house
Mrs. O'Shea had, was taken by her on a
long lease about three years ago, and No.
10, which is the last house in Brighton.
was taken year ago and afteryard occu-
pied by Mr.. Parnell. There is nothing to
interfere with the view for several miles
from the west side of the house, and the
Southdown hills make very pretty view
from the back window. Each house con-
tains about eighteen rooms, making three
dozen rooms in the residence. Several of
Mrs. 0'Shea's children resided here pre-
vious to the recent marriage, and continue
to do so now.
Mr.. Parnell is passionately fond of dogs.
You meet them in every part of the house
At the time of the reporters visit there
were three in the hall and two more in the
front room. Mrs. Parnell is as fond of
birds as her husband is of dogs. n her
boudoir | saw three breeding cages for
small birds. chiefly canaries.
In the same room there hangs beauti-
full portrait of Katherine O'Shea in q
bridesmaids dress, painted when she was
Is years of age, and near it is picture of
her brother. Sir Evelyn Wood, a brave
soldier and clever man. Books relating to
birds abound in Mrs. Parnell's rooms.
The reporter was taken through No. 9
into No. 10, which is devoted entirely to
Mr.. Parnell. His studio is q lofty, large
and handsome apartment, commanding
magnificent land and sea views. As ! en-
tered some commotion was caused by
Grouse. Mr.. Parnell's favorite dog, a grand
red setter, who is jealous of his masters
visitors and resents their intrusion.
Grouse looked savage, barked and howled
for several minutes. and then retired be-
meath sofa at the furthermost end of the
room, whence he kept watchful, fiery
eye upon the intruder. Grouse would rem
der good account of an aggressor
Mr.. Parnell had Just lunched and was
able change in the appearance since the
reporter saw him last. The anxious look
which has made his face look drawn and
melancholy during recent months has
quite disappeared. He is cheerful and
happy, and looked more like prosperous
private gentleman contented with himself
and the world than the much-badgered
political leader.
When the reporter last saw Mr.. Parnell
he was addressing an audience of London
Irishmen, some of whom were at first dis
posed to jeer at him, but the depth of his
passion and the fervor of his eloquence dis
armed opposition and caused profound
emotion. People who say that Parnell
cannot be eloquent, that he is cold and
repellant, do not know the man.
In his own home he is gracious and fas-
cinating in manner and gentle in speech.
and considerate to the humblest domestic.
Mr.. Parnell is happy with his wife and
completely in love with her. That was
shown in his many references to my
wife" as he invariably spoke Of her, and
the pride with which he showed many
photographs of her. Those that have been
published have not done anything like
justice to the lady. She is a handsome
brunette of wonderfully animated and
pleasing countenance, and she bears her
forty years of age very lightly.
Mr.. Parnells study clearly indicates his
tastes. Everywhere are books on science
and scientific appliances constantly, used
by this lighting politician for research and
amusement. Very few political works are
to be seen. Metallurgy, geology and as
tronomy are his chief delights, and scores
of books dealing with these and kindred
subjects are ready to his hand.
In another part of the house are work
shops and laboratories, where Mr.. Parnel
makes his own assays Of the ore found on
his own property in Ireland, from which
he gets iron and not an inconsiderable
quantity of gold and silver. His studies,
experiments, and work are not conducted
solely for his own personal qualification or
profit.
He has said that he intends in the future
to devote himself chiefly to the develop
ment of the industrial resources OF Ire
land, and he examines ore from all parts
of the country in order to ascertain where
minerals can be probably worked. He
believes there is still some gold, but not
great quantity, to be found in county
WICKLOW.
The walls of the study are covered with
engravings of Avondale, Mr.. Parneils
beautiful seat in Ireland, inherited from
his grandfather, and for which he has an
abiding love.
~ am always very happy when at Avon
dale" said Mr.. Parnell, but do not ex-
pect to see much of the old place until the
next general election. There VIII be no
rest for me until after the general cleo
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