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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

onous tone some Spanish words that we
could not understand Aside from the
masks the penitents wore nothing but
pair of the thinnest kind of knit drawers.
Each one Of the group, penitents and at
PENDANTS, carried an "azote," or scourge,
made from the leaf of the soap-weed. It
is very tough and fibrous, and was braid
ed into clubs about four inches wide. and
perhaps three feet long. The line of
march was from one cross to the other,
and at each cross halt was made of about
five minutes.
At every step they dashed themselves
with these "azotes," until the blood fair
ly spirited from every pore. They took
sharp pieces of flint, and lacerated the
fieshy parts of the body until they were
literally mass of bleeding flesh.
Whenever one fell down from exhaustion
and loss Of blood, which occurred every
moment or two, one of the attendants took
his scourge and beat him until he got up
again.
In one group heavy log chain was
fastened to each ankle Of the penitent,
and the attendants took hold and dragged
MIN 1eet foremost over beds OF cactus or
prickly pear plants, which abound in this
country. Occasionally they would all
give sudden jerk together, and fairly
lift him from the ground. This dragging
would continue perhaps ten minutes each
time. Another penitent had a cowhide
cut up into strips, and would wind it as
tightly as possible around his arms and
legs until the circulation was completely
stopped, and the flesh seemed to be burst
ing and black. He remained, or was to
remain, in this condition twenty -four
hours. Every time they reached cabin
that stood near the upper cross, an at
tendant came out, and, with a large
sponge, washed them with vinegar. o.
casionally the monotony was varied by
penitent taking on his back huge cross,
and bearing it until he fell PROSTATE under
its weight. The cross was about foot
thick either way, about eighteen feet long,
and the arm about nine feet. On this
cross was actually painted in letters of
blood: " La Passion en- Credo," Spanish,
and signifying I" Suffering by faith
Two penitents had died the night be-
fore we got there from this treatment, and
one had been actually crucifed. We
were not permitted to go to the spot where
the crucifixion took place, as, being total
strangers, they feared our mission on the
grounds. The only American gentleman
who saw the body on the cross was
ranchman living in the immediate neigh
borhood Nails had been driven through
each foot, just above the ankle, and
through the hands. A gentleman who
was on the ground on Saturday says that
three more will not recover
Last year, on this same spot, man
was crucified also, and these same afro
cities perpetrated. No one dare say a
word, and the whites in the vicinity are
powerless to interfere, as their stock,
barns and houses are at the mercy of
these people.
These penitents believe that if they die
undergoing this self-imposed torture they
and all their relatives go straight to
heaven. If they survive, their sins are
pardoned for the remainder of their lives.
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Terrible Self-TOrture Committed by
Fanatics In Colorado.

A CORRESPONDENT of the st. Louis
Globe Democrat writes from Sagauche, Col,
describing the peculiar observances of the
Penitents: Early in the week here it was
reported in town that a man was to be
crucifed or the Friday following. To
the south Of Sagauche, about fifteen miles,
there is a large settlement of Mexicans,
called Carneros. 1t sits close to the foot
OF the mountain range, and its inhabitants
are engaged in stock herding and agri-
culture. In company with ex-Mayor
Barker, of Denver, your correspondent
left SagauChe at ten a. m. to witness this
strange performance. We arrived at Mr.
Royals ranch at about one p. M, and
after hasty lunch, repaired to the scene
Which was taking place about mile up
the creek from his house, and immediately
back of his ranch We were informed by
MIR. Royal that the fun had just COM
menced, and were in time.
Four heavy, wooden crosses, about fif-
teen feet high, had been erected at inter
walls of about 800 feet, each, with one ex-
ception, bearing Latin inscription.
On the first cross was this legend, MI
Hts5 Cruel" naught but the cross. On the
next, "N5si Domj1eus ,frUstra," LEST
God be with you, toll is vain," and on the
third, "ODlniG Gd Del gJoriam," All
things to the glory of God" The fourth
your correspondent has forgotten. There
were eighteen penitents-divided up into
groups of four, and six attendants to each
group. Each penitent, with two excep-
Gons, wore a black mask or sack drawn
completely over the head, and fastened
about the neck. The other two wore red
masks. Whether the difference of color
in the masks represented different de
Gree of crime or not we failed to ascertain.
The leader of each band carried some
ling resembling watchman's rattle.
He was followed by another attendant
playing small reed flute. The other
4our attendants chanted in a low, monot-
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Her Cake Was All Dough.

FIFTY years old if Gay, and her name
was Eliza Fox. She lives on National
avenue, and she made trip to the eastern
portion Of the city to get a recipe for max
ing cake. She got the recipe, got some
beer, and got in the station, and she
wasn't half as anxious about her case as
some Of the audience. She slowly fol-
lowed Bijah out, musing:
"Use about a pint of flour, put in a
chunk of butter about as large as wal
nut, and break in"
" Now, them" interrupted his Honor,
"This looks bad to see a woman of your
age here
"Weu, I had some beer" she softly re-
piled, . and break in four eggs, CRATE in
your lemon-peel, stir well, and bake in a
hot oyen.'
What have you to say about this
?" asked the Court.
Nothing. You can do all the talking
quart Of iour-four eggs-lemon-peel-
nutmeg-hot oven"
You were never here before?''
| don't remember that [ was. Will
you tax a recipe down for me before for
get it?'
I've got a recipe for ending drunken
ness" replied his Honor
q don't want it; and after the cake has
baked for fifteen minutes remove from
the oven and put on your frosting.'
do you want to go to the House of
Correction ?" queried the Court.
No, sir, l don't. What do l want to
90 tramping way up there for?"
But you were so sadly intoxicated
that the officer had to hire an express
wagon to bring you down here
g Is that 50? Then I came here by ex-
press, did |? Was Ipacked in boxes
You must be very careful in future.
It's bad thing for woman to get drunk 4"
No worse than it's for the man, and
after the frosting is on set the cake back
in the oven for three or four minutes"
Viii you promise me?'' asked the
Court
Yes, I'll promiser' she angrily ex-
claimed; = but l wish you wouldn't talk
so much-you put me all out"
She stood off and glared at His Honor,
and then, tapping her finger on the rail-
ing continued:
You take a quart of 1our-about a
quart. You put in hunk of butter about
as big as walnut, AID you break in three
or FOUR
You may break out" said the Court
We'll, | will. l want to get some
where where | can write down that recipe
before forget it,
She pushed her way through the crowd
to the door, and as she stepped out size
was heard muttering:
Quart Of fiour-four eggs-ive min
es!"-Detr0at Free Press.
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Thanks ''FrOm the Depths of the
Heart.,,
WELLINGTON, Lorain Co., o., Aug.
z. Z. V PIERCE Buffalo n Y.

WELLINGTON, Loraln Co., o., Aug. "a, 1874.
DR.. r. Y. PIERCE. Buffalo, n. Y:
Dear Sjr-Your medicines, Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy,
have proved of the greatest service to me.
Six months ago no one thought that / could
possibly live long. / had a complication of
diseases-scrOfula, manifesting itself in
eruptiOns and great blOtches on my head that
made such sores that could not have my hair
eOmbed without causing me much suffering;
also causing swollen glands, tOnsils enlarged,
enlarged, or & thick neck and large and
numerous bOils. / also suffered from q ter
rible Chronic Catarrh, and in fact was so
diseased that life was burden to me. l
had tried many doctors with no benefit. /
finally procured one-haf dozen bottles of
your Golden Medical Discovery and one
dozen Sage's Catarrh Remedy and COM
menced their use. At first l was badly dis
couraged, but after taking four bottles Of
The Discovery | began to improve and when
had taken the remaining I was peU. In
addition to the use of Discovery I applied
solution of Iodine to the GOitre or thick
neck, as you advise in pamphlet wrapping,
and 1t entirely disappeared. Your Discov-
medicine ever invented. l thank God and
you, from the depths of my heart, for the
great good it has done me.
Very gratefully, Mrs L. CHAFFEE
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DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, ON
the oth:r hand, being composed Of the Huid
extracts of native plants, barks and roots,
win in no case produce injury, its effects
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.IIsed o. 36l members, as fOIIOWs
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1865

eTnE curious fact has recently been
pointed out by Dr. B. w. Richardson that
the changes Of the seasons have a potent
physical influence upon the body. Some
years ago, in convict establishment in
England number of men were confined
amid surroundings (of clothing, room,
food, etc. practically the same for each
individual. The medical superintendent
of the Jail undertook Investigations, ex-
tended over some nine years, and during
which over 4 900 individuals were weighed
1t was found that during the months of
winter the body wastes, the loss of weight
varying in increasing ratio: that during
summer the body gains, the gain varying
IN an increasing ratio; and that the
changes from gain to loss and from loss
10 gain are abrupt, and take place, the
first at the beginning Of September, and
FLhe second at the beginning Of April.
This is shown in the following figures, in
dicating the ratio of loss or gain: Loss
January IA, February O24, March OBS.
Gatn-April 003, May O.O1 June O.52,
July 0.05, August 0.1O. Loss-September
0.21, October 0.10, November exception
q slight gain, December 0.03.
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SO long as he was safe and well himself.
One day, as he went through field, he
heard sad cry, and, looking round, saw
sheep in a stream. "Help me, oh, helpt
or shall be drowned" she cried
The dog could have pulled her out, for
he was strong, and could swim we'll But
to her cry he said, "What is that to me?r
and went on.
The sheep was not drowned; for the
stream took her down to place where the
bank was low, and she could get out; but
she owed the dog no thanks for that
He went on till he thought he must find
some food, and just then re caught sight
OF cat in the yard of house near by.
The cat had pan of milk, which she
seemed to like; for the purred as she
Tapped it.
Hi there!'' cried the dog: 81 want
that milk"
The cat arched her back, and growled,
but said not a word. She thought the dog
would not come in; but he did, and with
a snarl, showing his great teeth, drove her
from the pan.
Oh, do not take it all, pray!' cried
the cat; cit is all shall have. do not
have milk more than once day"
What is that to me: l don't care,
said the dog. And he drank it all I'D, and
went on, well pleased.
Day after day, he was the same. He
would not help poor cow that had got
shut out of her field, though he knew of a
gap in the hedge by which she could have
| got back. He would not take the pains
to point out the way to the old oak in the
wood, when a young bird who had
| straved too far from her nest asked him.
To each and all he would say, ''What is
that to me? [ don't care"
| AT last he came to a great wood. He
was tired, and soon went to sleep. In his
| sleep he dreamed, that all at once, great
wolf came out of the wood, and seized
hold OF him. "Save me! save me!' he
cried.
Why should / save you?" said the
wolf, with fierce CLEAN in his eve. "Is
there one who would say good word for
you?''
At this speech, the sheep who had once
! asked the dog to help her came out OF the
wood.
/ have word to say" she said; Z" but
it is not good word. This dog would
not help me when | was in trouble. If
you tell me you must kill him, say, as
he once said: What is that to me?'"
"Ohm groaned the poor dog. els
there no one who will say kind word?"
Then came the cat. q DO not care if
you kill him." said she: "what is that to
me? He did not care for me in my WANT
The COW came next. Do as you like"
said she: eff he comes to grief what is
that to me? There was never any pity in
his heart for those he saw suffer-"
And then came whole crowd of beasts
and birds; and they stood around and
cried, with one voice: "Do as you will
with him. Kill him, if you like. What
is that to us?''
The dogs fear in his dream was so great
that he woke. How great was his Joy to
find that no wolf was near!
"But it might have been truer' he
thought. 81 will not go through life as I
have done; and [ will not say of those
who live in the same world with me, that
their joy or grief is nought to me. find
it ought to be good deal to me-
Nursery.
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gor nun,W Readers.
THE ANGELS LADDER.

If there were q ladder, mother,
Between the earth and sky,
As in the days of the Bible.
would bid you all goodbye,
And go through every country,
And search from town to town.
Till | had found the ladder,
With angels coming down.
Then would wait, quite softly,
Beside the lowest round,
Till the sweetest-looking angel
Had stepped upon the ground;
would pull his dazzling garment,
And speak out very plain:
VIII you take me, please, to heaven,
When you go back again."
" All, darling" said the mother,
You need not wander so
To find the golden ladder
Where angels come and 60.
Wherever gentle kindness,
Or plying love abounds,
There is the wondrous ladder
With angels on the rounds"
FRS. II. T. Butts.
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" What Is That to Ne? 2"

A DOG once set out to go through the
world, and see all that was to be seen. He
had been spoiled in his young days; so
that he did not care for the pains Of others,
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or $500, 600. 900 to construct a line of such
value to all the civilized world-Sc5enttfc
american.
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AID M!NISTRATOR'S
SALE
Of
Personal Property.

NJ Office IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
~ in pursuance Of an order Of the District
Court of the Fourth Judicial District state of
Nevada, made on the first day If April, 1876.
in the matter Of the estate Of JoHs Bosco
deceased, the under signed. the Administra-
tor of the Estate Of said deceased. will sell at
private sale, for cash, IN U. ). gold coin, and
subject to confirmation by said District
Court on 18th day Of April, 1876, at tore Of
n. Levy K 60, in Winnemucca, Nevada. the
following personal property belonging to said
Estate, to-wit;
One-half interest in lot dairy implements;
half interest in three horses wagon and har
ness; half interest in four pigs; 500 posts
cut sOn ranch; one old spring-wagon; one
large wagon; one other wagon: two old mules;
two h, rses; one lot Of old harness: As sacks
barley; crop raised on ranch last year; two
head cattle; three single piows; one lot Of
wood; household furniture; cellar near rail-
road; stables near John Jurgens. in Winnie
mscca; blacksmith TOOLS and one lot Of
butter,
II said property is not seld on said day
the sale will be continued from day to day
till all Of the property Is disposed Of.
NJ. SEIGEL,
Administrator Of Estate
.. of JoHN Bosco, deceased.
winnemucca, April 8, 1876,
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Co-PARTNERsHlP NOTICE.

J. A. RLossoM & G. l.. PRgEISs
WYE, THE CNDERsIGN. HAVE THIS
w day iDrmed Partnership, under the
firm name Of Blossom Il Perkins. and will
c. ntinne the bnsint ~ of General Merchandise
and Mining supplies, paying all liabilities
and collecting all debts due this old firm Of
ruser x Perkins.
With greatly increased capital. facilities
for buying goods, We trust. by the closest
prices and attention to the wants Of the
country. to meet u liberal patroDnge.
j. A. BLOSSOM.
q. l.. PkRklAS. @s
Battle Mountain. March IL, 1876.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

c. W. FRASER X g. l., PERKpss.
Yn4HE CO-PARTNERSHIP, HERETOFORE
4 existing between &. ". Fraser aud &. l..
Perkins, under the Arm name ~ raser &
Perkins. at Battle Mountain. Lander caunty.
Nevada. and Jersey city. Humboldt county.
Nevada, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. G. W. Fraser having sold
his eDtirn interest in Heal tsta.e, stocks
OF Merchandise and Book accounts to J. A.
BlossOm, OF Battle Mountain. lac new firm
viii pay all liabilities and collect all debts
due the old firm of Fraser X Perkins.
G. ". FRASER,
G. l.. PERKINS.
Battle Mountain, March II 1876.
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sHERlFF'S SALE.

WY WRITE OF AN EXECUTE N,
{ bissued out II the District Court of the
Fourth judicial District, in and for the
County Of humboldt, state Of Nevada, on the
l4th day OF March. a ID. 1876, and to mr.
directed and delivered, for q Judgment re-
covered in said Ccuit, on the LIST day of
March. A. ID 1876, in favor of James A. Hill,
nlxintiff, and against the Luna Mining Com
uany defen dant, for the sum Of eighteen hun
Dire and twenty-six dollars and thirty cents
ISL s2G 3O1 u. =. gold coin with interest ut
tn per cent per annum until paid tog Their
with costs and disbursements, amounting to
the sum OF Sy2 45 gold coin, and accruing
cost, have on this, the 18th day of March,
A. ID 1876 levied ON and taken la execution
the following described real property. TO wit:
All the right title and interest Of defendant.
the Luna Mining Company in OF and to that
certain lead, lode or mine situate In Buena
Vista Mining District, Humboldt County,
Nevada. in u southerly dire elton from Union.
Vile and known as the Millionaire mine,
said mine consisting Of fifteen hundred Il 500
feet on said lead or vein running northerly
and s.rtherly, and including three hundred
900, feet ON each side Of said ledge toge her
with all sppurtenances and fixtures ON said
ground or belonging tn said mine.
VOICE II HEREBY GIVEN that ON Mon
DAY. the TENTH day Of April, A. ID. 1916, be-
tween the hours OF clock In the morning
and O'Clock in the after noon, viz at o'clock
r. NJ, IN 'front.' ol the 'ourt hcnse. III the town
Of Winnemucca. Humboldt county. Nevada,
will sell, at public auction. all the right.
title and int rest OF said defendant, the Luna
Mining Company, Of, in and to tho above
described prof. eriy. to the highest bidder for
cash, y. s. gold coin to satisfy said execution.
costs and accruing costs, or sufficient thereof
to satisfy said execution, costs aud accruing
costs.
r. NASH, Sheriff
Of Humboldt County, Nevada.
...-.. By NJ. b. HAYEss Deputy.
Winnemucca, March IS, A. d, 1876.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE OF JoHx Bosco. DECEASED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
IN undersigned, NJ. Seigle, Administrator Of
the Estate OF John Bosco, deceased, to the
creditors Of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased. to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers. within ten
months after the first publication of this
notice, to the said M. Seigel at the store of N.
Levy Co., at Winnemucca, Humboldt
county, Nevada, or the same will be barred.
M. SEIGEL,
Administrator of Estate OF
fs .. on .JoBS Bosco, deceased.
Dated 22d day Of March. 1870.
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Seminal Weakness.

Seminal emissions. the consequence ST self
abuse. This solitary vice, or depraSed sexual
indulgence Is practi sed by the youth of both
sexes 10 ali almost unlimited extent, producing
with unerring certainty tie following train -
morbid symptoms. unless combated by seien-
fife medical measures. viz, Sallow coGnte-
nance. dark spots under the eyes, pain in the
head, ringing in the ears. noise like the rust
ling Of leaves and the rattling OK chariots,
uneasiness about the loins, weakness Of the
limbs. confused vision. blunted intellect, loss
of confidence. diifidence in approaching
strangers a dislike TO form new acquaintance,
disposition 10 shHn society. loss OF memory,
hectic fushes. pimDles and various eruptions
about the face. furrrd tongue. fetid breath,
coughs, consumption, night sweats, mono
mania, and frequent insanity. II relief be
not obtained. should apply Immediately.
either In person or ~ letter, and have cure
effected by his new and scientific mode Of
treating this disease which never fails OF
enecting quick and radical cure.
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To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood &c., will send
q receive that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
bv missionary i'll south America. Sena a
self-addre ssed envelope to the REV. JosfPH
T. INaAN, Station u, Bible House. New
York City. ma3 6m
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CtFND csc. q p. HOWELL 4 co, New
eSYork, for Pamphlet Of ln0 pages, contain
ing lists OF 5000 newspapers, and estimates
showing cost of advertising.
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Persons at distance may be CURED AT
HOME hy addressing letter TO DIR. GlBbON,
stating case, symptoms. length OF time the
disease has continued. and have medicines
promptly forwarded. free from damage and
curiosity. with fail and plain directions
rheumatism. Fever and Ague, flles' anu
Fistula. permanently cured. OF no charge.
Persons writing to the Doctor viii please
state the name Of the paper they see this ad
yertiseraent in.
inclosiDg ten dollars coin, in registered
letter, through tire Post-otfice, or through
Wells Fargo and Co., package OF medicine
will be forwarded 10 any part Of the Union.
All communications strictly confidential.
Address DR.. j. +. GlBBON, G23. kearney
street. corner Of Commercial, san Francisco.
Post-ofice box 1857. Remember to put BOX
1857 ON the letter ocl ~
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PREPARE
FOR
S E p T l. e M Il N T.

a IL PERSONS KNOWING THEM
~ selves 10 be indebted to the undersigned
are hereby notified that will be In WinSe-
mucca about the 18th OF March. and want
everybody in debt to me to pay by the LIST ~
April. or they will BE subjected 10 costs
THOMAS THOMPSON.
San Francisco March 3. 1876. m6-td