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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

could by the imposition Of penance relieve De-
lever from purgatorial pains
After reading what Mr.. Lea has to say ABOUT
ST. Thomas Aquinas nobody Will need 10 De toid
that he thinks all the questions as mucn mat
ter OF anxiety for the future as OF curiosity IN the
history Of the past. II the Summa Is sun ,he
philosophy Of the Church then unsoived prop
lens Of mediaevalsm are merely the solved PROD
lens of modern Catholicism Ihey must De
viewed IN the light OF modern political conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
CONFESSION.
rs EVOLUTION AS TRACED IN MR.. LEAFS
NEW BOOK.

1INs1p1tLGEN cEs IL THE LATIN CHURCH
BY Henry Charles Lea. IL. D. VOLUME DID, l. Con- on
pha: Lea Brothers e 90: -. ~,
Aside from all the other purposes which it may
serve. this book Is an elaborate study in evou-
ion, in the growth If complicated systems OF law
and custom from germs the most unlikely HUI
man nature il here shown working on the most
artificial lines, creating something out OF nothing
There Is OF course moral aspect OF the subject
which makes 1t an endless theme of the bitterest
controversy An indefinite number OF anecdotes
arc on record illustrating the perils OF the con-
fessional and the abuses Of absoluton nowhere
are there more Of them than in the writings OF
those to whom confession and dissolution are
cacred matters. II there is anything IN Mr. Lca's
book to offend Latin Churchmanehip. 1t Is douot-
less to be found In the pages which he devotes 70
the immoralities Of the system OF aurcular con-
fession. especially in the times when the con-
lessor and the penitent were not hidden from
each other as they now are. Such things are not
pleasant reading. But they are surely no more
unpleasant in the English OF Mr.. Lea than IN
the Latin OF the authors whom he consults.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
THE TRIUMPH OF AoUINAs.

THE TRIUMPH OF A0UlNAs.
Looking back httle Mr.. Lea shows now IN
the dissolution OF Charlemasnes Smpie' ."s
Church ernancipated itself from the state ana
finally achieved formal triumph over the secu-
lar rulers Now this conquest was to be made
complete, II possible. christendom was to be
united under the ecclesiastical system Men were
not arguing toward this as a result. They took
Il for granted and werc working 1t out IN the most
trivial az well the greatest affairs OF hfe Inc
Unsuitable curiosity" Of the schoolmcn "pene-
trated into every corner ci the known and the un-
movable, framing system Of dislectics through
which their crudest and widest speculat'ons as
sumed the form Of incontrovert!ole logical DEM
onstration" st. Thomas was the very flower OF
this new growth IN thought. 1.-The most perfect
product OF scholasticisr." All opposition in the
end gave way to him. Mr.. Lea may dislike the
system. but he cannot restrain his admiration for
thp man. scarce more than thirty years after his
Death" says -. 'DAuts had already introducsd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
LITERARY NOTES.

The concluding chapters Of the Personal Recol.
,ectons of Joan of Arc are printed In the April
Harper" The work will be published In book form
early next month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

Mr.. Pater might have done what Mr.. Hewlett
has done II he had gone about It In the right
way. He was not committed too definitely to
scheme. lie had a certain philosophy OF the
Renaissance. but this. with which there could
never be any quarrel when secured as his was
secured. seems just the natural outcome OF his
Impressions. Share in the latter and you are
aware of Pico, of Botticelii. of Leonardo. as
veritable figures. as part Of an actual expert
ence. Yet there IL a distinction here upon which
the whole value of Paters Interpretation hinges.
1t IL true that he brings the reader into the en-
vironment Of the italians named above. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

Tho forty-second volume In the STORY OF the
Nations SERIES published BY the Putnaps. 10 70 -
on THE wsst indies sad the Spanish Nain." ~:
Jamss 1edway u ~ WITT r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22

the grain and blood Of the time into his being, ana
his book shows the result. 1t Is no exaggeration
TO say that 1t succeeds where Its most eminent
predecessors have failed. The author Of this
work kno VS. his authorities. as Mr.. Pater knew
them, as Vernon Lee knows them. He has read
tie same books. seen the same pictures and
landscapes lived over again the same golden
epoch In which they have preferred to travel. the
epoch of Bottcelli and La Bella Simonetta, the
time Of all times In the south. Yet they
have been foreigners In this enchanted land
Pater naturalized allen, but an plien still. Mr.
Hewlett is an Englishman with On Italian soul.
and he interpr.ts his spiritual country with a
fidelity that extends even to somewhat rocco
style OF dclon. He has his little affectations of
language, his little pedantries Of spelling and
the illusions with which his pages are strewn
could only have come from wide reading. But
how buoyant Ia the feeling everywhere how
green the hillsdes how sweet and stirring
are the breezes. Here. In this collection OF I'M
assuming essays and improvisatiors. Is the book
on the Renaissance for which place has been
kept waiting. Here In the frank delight In ma
terial beauty IL the neo-pagan temper Of the born
Tuscan of Lorenzos age. Here In the quaint
narrative, entitled "QuattrocentsteriA," is the
clue to Botticel at last the key to his strange
witchery. the soul of his immortal Venus.
How did Mr. Hewlett do 1t? How did he con-
trive to outstrIp at a bound all the writer's who
had gone before him with twice his erudition and
Ave times his experience? 1t Is not a dflcult
question to answer. He would appear to have
brought the Renaissance into his book from
having fingered on the slopes Of Fesole in the
dewy radiance Of a summer morning. unaware
Of the present. forgetful OF the fact that the past
IL the past. For him 1t has been the present with
all the actually Of vivid throbbing life. He has
the craft Of a skilled writer, but 1t 10 never the
literary man who speaks from his pages. The
little drama which ne unfolds in his brief chap
ter called THE Soul Of a City" really lays the
soul of Sienna bare. and the sinister politics Of
the Renaissance are suggested with positively
brilliant power In the two Florentine sketches.
"Servus Servorum" and Friends In Council"
Mr. Hewlett observes artificial order in his
fifteen chapters, with their proem and envoy.
He offers not history. but impressions. the result
being that the reader Is put In possession Of BOTH
Projecting himself into the time whereof he
writes establishing through some rare gift Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

which society, or that portion OF II
which was conventional, voluntarily
abstained from social pleasure, it was
relief TO once more attend balls and 9TH
er affairs. and few devotees were there
who did not avail themselves Of the ex-
cepuOnal opportunities which were Of
fered during the past six days. There
are certain conditions which make the
Easter Monday ball one Of the most
pleasing entertainment of the winter
season. and IL was a recognition Of this
fact which was In a measure response
bic for the unusually large attendance
az the various elaborate entertainments
which marked the opening of the post
Lenten season. There have been a num-
Der of delightful large affairs during
the week. witch innumerable soirees, and
not a few weddings. Invitations con-
cnue u reach the dsvOJee through the
maiE, /and an Indications point 70
period of uninterrupted gayety until
the advent of warm weather.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

flege which is accorded them very rare
lv. and they were especially desiriOus
of showing their appreciation Of the
many courteous attentions which they
have received during the winter from
their gentlemen friends. The AFFAIR
was managed exclusively by the young
ladies. and 20 was marked by that at
-ention 90 detail which is Characteristic
of femininity. Many of the young lad
les sent punches of viOlets 10 the gen
-tereu whom they checked. and not
few boutOnniers were worn. The dec
orations I'm the various apartments in
the club house while no, lavish. were
tasteful and pleasing. and the general
effect was charming There was q very
nice display of flowers. and conserva-
TORY plants. which made an excellent
background for the beaUtcous scene
which was presented when the feS-ivi-
ties were at their height. The Opera
House orchestra made the music for
dancing. and the programme of fifteen
numbers was very pleasantly discuss
81 rr was followed by an elaborate
and tempting spread In The dining hall
Zieeenfelder was the caterer. and the
-,s-rons of the ball were Nessrs Ran
Stalnaker Gibson Lamb. ]. C.. Rihel-
daffer. r. c. Mofat. n. E. Whitaker, ]
Rice. Al Glass. n. B. Scott. and j. To-.
Culbertson The committee OF young
ladies IN charge was composed of Miss
- Elsie whitaker. Todd Baird. Blanche
nose Jessie Berger. Sue Caldwell and
Mary Nonat Those present were:
1risses Florence OFT. Hulda Delaplain
So5ie Meade. Lou Riuehar-. Kate Haz-
1e.t Mamie Grub. Lily Vance. Bessie
77orelav Henrietta Rinehart Martha
~ Sue Caldwell. Dorothy Patterson.
1v5i, Good. Martha List. Martha
clarke. Fannie Stanton. Laura Caid-
,,-s1r Helen Caldwell Elsie Whitaker.
Mary Nonat. Jessie Berger. Blanche
11Coo Todd Baird. Flora Wilson Nancy
Tfsber. Elizabeth List Miss BabcOck OF
0lsvel7nd Miss Hearne of Cadiz Miss
T,u peau OF Wellsburg. Bessie Rice
49-ho1 Bailey. Virginia Harrison, Besse
T4Cfvoan of Buffalo. y. Y. Besse Dana
md Annie Lewis OF Charleston. Elinor
provn of SteubenviNe, Ohio. Sara
p~ocl,pnier Mr. and Mrs. C.. II.
siwnson air. and Mrs c. w.
Tfst Mr.. and Mrs John Riheldaher.
1I~ and Mrs. A. r. Hus,ead. Mr.. and
-1rs walter Rinehar,. ar. and Mrs.
1obn 7. Rice. Mr. and Mrs. y. b. Scott.
STr and Mrs PEBBLES Tatum. Mr.
aD5 Mrs J.. s. Gibbs. Mrs Mary Del
pDIaine. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wheat. Mrs.
80 X Wheat. Mrs. Jos. Speidel.
Mrs. L. Hoge. Mrs. Geo B. Caldwell
7Tsssrs Guy Scott Harry Stallman.
1Is~rv or Charles or. Morgan Hart.
win wilson. John Wilson. Hal Speidel,
P-ios whitaker. Harry Whitaker, La
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Cart. Gertrude and Nellie Fullerton,
Maud and Minnie McFann, and Masters
Walter Wilkinson. Joseph Parker,
James Mitchell, Neil Reynolds, Edgar
Waterhouse, Howell Carver
Cards of invitation have been issued
for the wedding OF Mr. Robert F. Hill.
the we'll known undertaken at G. Men
del & Co.'S establishment, and MISS
Lillian Sergeant, charming young
lady of GeneseO, III. The ceremony
will be performed at nine O'Clock, on
the evening Of the 22d inst at the home
of the bride, and after a short wedding
trip. the newly welded pair Will make
Wheeling their home.
The following marriages have
been announced TO take place at the ST.
Alphonsus church in the near future:
Michael Christ to Miss Louisa S.ahl,
on April 14th.
Mr.. William Staubach 10 Miss Vic
toria Miller on April 14th.
Mr.. Anton Jaeger to Miss Eva Burk-
hart on April 23d.
Mr.. John Kunz to Miss Rose Singer
on April DIST.
Mr.. William Foose TO Miss Maria
Flanagan on April 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Pracht. of the
National road, celebrated their fifth an
niveTsary or wooden wedding on Thurs
day evening. The evening was spent
in various social diversions, only 10 be
interrupted by a tempting supper, 70
which all did justice Mr. and Mrs.
Pracht were l5he recipients of a number
Of appropriate presents.
Mr. Jesse Eberling and Miss Minnie
Nolte will be married during the next
week.
George thinner. the Sixth ward bar
Der, will marry Miss Laura Kronjaeger
in few days
On Monday evening Miss Lanora
Schrebe, The charming daughter of H.
w. Schrebe. of the Eighth ward, was
the hOs,es TO merry party Of her most
intimate friends who gathered TO eX-
tend their heartieSt congratulations in
honor CT her tWan-ie birthday. The
evening was spent in various social di-
versions, which was intersper5ed by
tempting banquet Miss Schrebe was
the recipien. Of number OF very ap-
propria,e presents.
Mrs. c. L. Richards was agreeably
surprised by her many friends on last
Monday evening at her home on Main
street on account Of the fifJieth ami
yersary Of her birch. A pleasant even
ing was spent. and Mrs Richards re-
ceived many handsome presents.
Friday evening, April 1C.h. a crowd
of young people Of the Island had a
very pleasant time al the home of Bert
and Job Jones on Ohio street The
evening was spen, in games and other
amusements. Mr. ALI. Mark rendered
a solo. which was enjoyed by all pres
emit, and al a seasOnable hour refresh
ments were served.
The "Auf Wledersehen Club" com
posed Of a number of young ladies OF
this CITY. wa entertained Friday even
ing by the Misses Sophia and Lulu
Scharf, of North Main street. The even
ing was spent in various social diver
sions incerspersed with refreshments.
NEARBY TOWNS.
Man wants but little here below,
He is ROT hard % please.
But woman tries his patience sore
With her logo mutton s.6eVts.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Miss Mary Graham The parlors were
tastefullv embellished with flowers and
nlants. During the early hours OF th5
evening a short season was spent IN
whist. and the contests were very m
teresting. Then the guests danced 10
the mnefnl strains evoked from the pl-
ano under the skillful manipulation oI
Prof. Charles Killmyer. ne duaIi
throughout was very enjoyable.
Mr.. J. II. Reynolds, the popular book
keeper at Goodhue & Co. 5 stock yards,
on Tenth street. Wheeling, was quietly
married on Easter Sunday TO Miss Dora
L. Kocher. in Monroe county. The cere-
mony was performed a, the home OF the
brides parents. and was witnessed by
an ass mblage of friends Of The prinoi-
pals. The Rev J. B. Mauley, OF Car
ington. was the officiating minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds came TO Wheel
ing on Monday, and have taken rooms
in the Hawley block, corner Tenth and
Main streets
Miss Eva Coss entertained about
twenty of her young friends in a very
hospitable manner. at her home IN
Bridgeport, Monday evening. The sol
rec was complimentary TO her guest,
Miss Clyde Bell. of Steubelville.
A grand Easter social viii be held by
the ladies of ST. Vincent De Paul
Church. in Kimmins' Hall. Elm Grove,
Tuesday evening. April 14th Refresh
re.1f -i b q I'd
ing of the musical programme.
Thursday evening, Miss Mary Hull
of Martins Ferry. entertained four cOU-
pies of her friends at cards in honor OF
her sister Mrs. Hattiz Cunning, Of
Steubenyille.
The vested choir of ST. Luke's P. E.
Church of Wheeling gave very sue
cessful concert Friday evening at the
First ". Z. Church in Beliaire.
Misses Lulu and Kate Brat-on en-
tert8ined q party of their friends in a
charming manner at their home in
Bridgeport, Friday evening.
The Chau-auqua social and literary
club. of Bellaire. nat Friday evening at
the home of Nh and Mrs. Morrison. Of
Gravel Hill.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the N0undsyille Presbyterian Church
will give an entertainment at the Opera
House on The 1S-h CT the month
Miss Grace Lesu7 very pleasantly
entertained a party of friends Wodn 80
day evening ar her home ON South
Third s,rest. Martins Ferry.
The marriage Of Mr.. B. o. LargenL
one eff Gr3ft0ns mCa, highly esteemed
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

re play was some old fable
NJ rouglt w-o Qu8ir- romance
Nth. would The gods had blessed mo with
sweet words -o paint her glanced
-e heroine was fearful
l 1e Villain fIr % guile
N-.- heroine Chat pleased me best
sal lue- across the ais.-l
= Pc scenes We're ibid n axes
hen knights We're bad and bold
"a eono OF tortoise nestled l-
her hair OF slken go,tD
Know not how &C. ended.
OR when the curtain fau-
N--r- was -o SIT aud dream
Beneath that maiden spcuD
40e play was some quaint fable.
a s'ury ola and rare
toQt -1e only fable there for me
vas ..e tortoise and The hairD
George " Hobart
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

HE past week was
only surpassed in
gayety by the holt
day season, when
the entertainments
were more num-
erous perhaps bu,
not more enjoya-
ble or more sue
cessful in a n y
sense After the
long period Of for
ty days. during
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

j asked ner i'r DRY -
p,,t .,- 49,, ~.
T5e hand Wgr. -r.
Mrs Amelia Beck All. -
Nav Kurnar have r-r-r.
snandine a few DAYS n..
Pit-sburq
Mrs. Charles Daily. vt-ass t-
guest of her sister Mrs Dr. rrr
ers of Sorfh Whraiirr -........
homo o. ca,dis Ohio
~ 1T;r-ie p.,,l, .-.t. s...
70 ,-isi.i,g f,-isr4s .r Van r.
MISS BESSIE LIST OF "
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

HE event of the
week in exclusive
sOciety circles in
Bridgeport, was
the reception Civ
en- Tuesday even
ing at the hospit-
aOle home Of
Judge J. B.
briggs, at Brook
side. The affair
was managed by
his daughter,
Miss Gussie, and
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

entertained a num5-r o. a-f.
honor Of her birthday ar
afternoon was spent 20
of social amusement acf
supper was served by die hostess
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

long the convent
ional leap year en-
tertainments OF the
winter. the ball at
the Mercantile club
rooms Thursday eve
min s easily takes
front rank. T h o
Young ladies' availed
themselves Of a priv
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

And not content with this new fad,
Win another sac boldly hirts,
And keeps man guessing all winter iona
How she'll look ia divided skirts.
The Wheel
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

exquisite instruments, and musical te't Is
ranable nerfcrners produce .
POPULAR PEASE PIANO
surpassed in harmony with the violin Thar
quality whc violin is famous, harmOnlzes perle
with this PIANO. which sweet and clear
Of wel-selsoned material and perfect mechanism A be
had a any price.
We sell them on reasonable terms.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

NEARBY TOWNS.
Man wants but little here below,
He is ROT hard 90 please.
But woman tries his patience sore
With her logo mutton s.6aV5s.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Cart. Gertrude and Nellie Fullerton,
Maud and Minnie McFann and Masters
Walter Wilkinson. Joseph Parker,
James Mitchell, Neil Reynolds, Edgar
Warehouse Howell Carver.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Mrs. Jenness Miller gave TWO lectures
during the week al the United Presby-
terrain church. and both were well az
tended. She presented the subject OF
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Friday evening little Miss Marguerite
Virginia Hall gave a charming recep-
ton in honor of her eleventh birthday.
The hours were from seven to nine. and
quite a number of her little friends
We're present. and spent the evening in
games. music and Rotations. Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
Among those present were Misses Ger
trude Menkemeller, Virginia Parker.
Grace Hall. Stella Taylor. Anna De-
Cant Mary Blatchley, Mae Belle Hail.
Mary Carver, Anna Yaeger, Stella De-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Tuesday evening Miss Lou Rinehart
very pleasantly entertained a number OF
her friends with a bowling party on the
basement alleys at the Musee. The az
fair was complimentary TO her charm
ing guest Miss Hoffman, Of New York
CITY. The contests were very spirited
and interesting. and were followed by
an excellent luncheon at bursts par
lOrs
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Ex-Governor and Mrs A. B. Fleming
have issued invitations for the marriage
of their daughter, Ida Watson. to
Mr.. Walter Miller. The ceremony will
be performed at nine o'clock, on the
evening Of the 23d inst. in Christ Epis-
cOpal Church Fairmont.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-12

Thursday evening a very pleasant
birthday party was given at the home
of Mr.. Hoffman on South Chaplne
street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-07

document in the Superior Court yesterday,
setting forth an inventory of his estate,
and the liabilities under which it is
weighted. Mr.. Clarke is generally known
as "Nobby" Clarke.
His secured liabilities he sets forth as
follows:
by deed of trust of the Douglass-street prop
erty, where he lives; Collateral Bank, $1,000,
secured by land; First National Bank, $4,000,
secured by land; Hbernia Savings and Loan
Society on judgment, $11 800; Vallejo COM
mercial Bank claim, 1000; Gray Brothers,
judgment, $l100; Jacob BertZ, $15 ,161 20;
William Ryan, note and mortgage, $4,000.
There are also pending against him a
suit of Max Gumpel for S119 %, and one
by John f. Bixbee for 1889.
Among the actions in favor of Clarke
are several suits against ]. f. Turner ag-
gregating $140,0 600: a suit against +. Witt
ram for possession OF 1850 acres of land
valued at $l00, 900, and two suits for dam
ages-one against a. Baird and Others for
false imprisonm eat, and the other against
the Board of Health.
His unsecured debts he says include
ninety-six notes in favor of ]. F. Turner,
aggre ating 1926, PSI, the dates of the notes
running from November IL, 1891, to July 2,
1892. The consideration for the making of
the notes was that Turner should discount
IueH anu luIi lue pIoCceuS ONeI W Hill,
but instead Turner took the notes to secure
debts due to him. Jacob Bertz holds
$3.50, 900 worth of this paper These notes,
the petition states, were given and made
without thought of fraud and in the course
of legitimate business transactions.
Kennedy and Shaw hold now notes for
$1,000. Annie F. Geggus holds notes for
$4,000, Emma Clarke for $500 and Nellie L.
Whean for $500.
In his assets Clarke includes all his prop
erty mentioned in a certain deed dated
April q, 1891, conveying the same to J. F.
Clarke, and also that mentioned in an
other deed to the same J. +. Clarke, dated
August II, 1891. He surrenders the lands.
he says, provided he has any rights in
them. These lands include piats in the
outlying districts ana some desirable lots
in the City. His total assets he estimates
at $3.50 COO. His debts amount to $3.50, 600
Clarke has been struggling along under
insolvency proceedings for some time, but
his creditors have been forcing him to it.
This time, he says, he has turned the
tables and has petitioned for insolvency
himself.