The sun., 1891-06-28
PARNELL AND HIS BRIDE.
SPENDING THEIR HONEYMOON IN A
S6-ROOM OUTAGE RI THE SEA.

SPENDING THEIR HONEYMOON IN a
56-ROOM COTTAGE BY THE SEA.
noes spd Canary Dirds Asouud-rarnen
Very Proud or his Beautirui wife-His
worhshop, witch - Doc on Gusrd--Jcien-
tiAo xecrestions OF the Irish Leader.
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LONDON. June 27..-A Sun reporter who spent
q pleasant afternoon at Brighton yesterday as
the guest Of Mr.. Parnell has arrived Mt the
conclusion that that gentleman 10 very happy
man, and that few peoble really know much
about him apart from his political leader
ship. Whatever the world may think OF
his marriage to Mrs. o'shea and his present
position. Mr.. PANEL is content with the pres.
snt conditions bf his lifo.
The houses . and 10 walsingham Terrace,
Brighton. are among the most beautifully sit-
Usted residences In that famous watering
place. mo. TO-" said Mr.. Parnsll was loaned
TO mo before our marriage by Mrs. Parnell
for me to put my things in." Tho houses
adjoin one another, and arc connected
within BY doorwavs which have been
made In the dividing walls. They are
I bout threo miles from the Brighton
piers and at tho extreme west end Of Kings
road. standing about fity yards back from tho
sea, from whlch they are separated BY an open
green space. No. 9. which was originally the
only house Mrs. OShea had. was taken by
her on long lease about three years
ago, and No. 10. which Is the last
house In Brighton. was taken year
ago and afterward occupied by Mr.. Parnell.
There Is nothing 10 interfere with the view for
several miles from tho west aide Of the house.
and tho Southdown hills make very pretty
view from tho back window. Each house con-
tains about eighteen rooms. making three
N ~
o'shes's children resided here previous to the
recent marriage. and continue to do so now
Dir. Parnell is passionately fond Of dogs. You
meet hem 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.
Pasnsil In as fond OF birds a. her husband 10 Of
dogs. In her boudoir saw three breeding
eages for small birds chiefly canaries.
In the same RI m there hangs . beautiful
portrait Of Katherine O'Shea in q bridesmaids
dress. painted when she was 18 years Of aRe.
and near It Is a iicture Of her brother. Sir
Evelyn Wood. brave soldier and clover man.
Books relating to birds abound In Mrs. Par
nsll's rooms.
Tho reporter was taken through No. 0 into
No 10. which Is devoted entirely to Mr.. Par
nell. His studio Is a lofty. large. and hand
some apartment. commanding magnificent
land and sea views. As entered some COM
uxs
iavorite dog. grand red setter. who Is jealous
OF his masters visitors and resents their in
trusion.
Grouse looked savage. barked and howled for
several minutes. and then retired beneath a
sofa at the furthermost end Of the room.
whence he kept wa chful. fiery eye upon the in
trnder. Grouse wonlj render good account
OF an aRgressor
MIR. Psrne!l had Just lunched and was smok-
ing . cigar Ihere is really a remarkable
change In his appearance since tho reporter
saw him last Tho anxious look which has
made his face look drawn and melancholy dur
ing recent months has quito disappeared. He
10 cheerful aud happy. and looked more like q
prosperous private gentlemen contented with
himself and the world than tho muc b. bsdRered
Political leader.
When the reporter last saw Mr.. Parnell. he
was addressing an audience OF London Irish
mon. some Of whom were at first disposed to
jeer At him, but the depth OF his passion and
the fervor OF bis eloHuence disarmed opposi-
tion and caused profound emotion. People
Who say that Pnrnell cannot be eloquent. thai
hs 10 cold and fsbeirant: do not know tho man.
In his own home he ia gracious and fasclpat-
ing 10 manner and gentle OF speech. and con-
siderats to the humbest domestic. Mr.. Par.
nell Is happy with his wife and completely
in love with her. That was shown
In his many references 10 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 10 . handsome brunette of
wonderfully animated and pleasing counte-
nance. and she bears her forty years OF age
very lightly.
Mr.. ParnelIs study clearly Indicates his
tastes. Everywhere ars books ON science and
scientific appliances constantly used by this
fighting politician for research and amuse-
nrent. Very few political works are TO be seen.
Metallurgy. geology. and astronomy are his
chief deligh s. and scores OF books dealing
with these and kindred subjects are ready to
his hand.
In another mart OF the house are workshops
AMI lator"t"' les. where MIR. Parnel makes his
own assays Of th- ore found on his own prop
erty In Ireland. { ON which he gets iron and
not an ircon itlr, nbls quantity OF gold and sill
Yer. Is Studies. exrerimcnts. and work are
not con ur'ed sol ly for his own personal
xrnt'fl alton or rront.
He iias ssiL that lie intends in future to de-
vote himse! chiefly 10 tn" development Of the
Industrial resources II ireland. and he exam.
Ines orr from all parts of the country In order
to ascertain whore minerals can be- proltably
worked. He believes there is still some gold.
but not Il great quantity. to be found In county
Wicklow
The walls OF the study are covered with en-.
cravings OF Avondae Mr.. Parnell's beautiful
scat in Ireland Inherited from his grand.
father. and fer which he has m abiding love.
Il am always We happy when at Avon
dale" said Mr.. Parnel." but lido not expect TO
sre much OF the I'D pla,e until the next gen.
erai election. There will Ia no res for me uu-
Ill after tie general election"
Connect!cur~ IIcuten"nt-Governorsh
HAkTruRD. June 27.-The Democratic Ren-
ators ut their caucus on Monday will consider
II plan of continuing the quo warranto suits
against The Republican hold-over Lieutenant
Governor. terminated by the sudden death OF
pr. j. ". Alsop. II is proposed that tho, Presi-
iion the courts tn be made n party tn the suits.
l. will he ella med that. II Dr.. Alsop was tho
Tishtiml liru,snani.Goyernori i.1S senator Read