Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-03-26
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DENVER (Col), March 24.h.-The Hev-
manos PenItentes fanaticaI religious sec.
numbering about two thousand members. IN
the Territory OF New Mexico, who believe IN
periodical atorement for sin by intiictIng on
their bodies sganizing fortunes, were origin.
ally within the Roman Catholic Church, but
Archbishop Lslny, shocked By their bartar-
Gus cruslties, promulgated o decree banishing
them f.om communion. In numbers they
have been greatly thinned since, and they are
now inhabitants principally Of but four coun.
ties in the Territory. Great care is taken 70
prevent discovery ot their identity by spec
ta.ors. and all are masked while conducting
thsir aunual pensnce. Deyotees often travel
! u dreds Of miles to undergo the proscribed
torture. Los GIisgos, g small Mexican vii
lage nesr Albuquerque, boasts body OF the
psnitents, the fact being known only by the
brutal ceremonies taking place theIe every
year. This morning the ceremonies were IN
augura'ed by aa introductory procession,
contaiuiug about thirty men aud womsn.
The process of publication By torture began
at 10 o'clock. Five mep, naked TO the waist,
barefoosed and wearing black ropes and Goods,
30 as 10 completely conceal their Identity,
were ssen to issue from the adobe lodge-house
of the eect, led by the master OF ceremonies,
carving Yeritabie cato -niHe-tails. Two
huge wooden crosseE, weighing $50 pounds
each. were PLACED upon the naked shoulders
Ct two OF iha self-tortprers. The sharp edge
cutting into the naked fash csused the blood
to squirt cut and drop to the ground. One
penitent produced sharp gosd, which he
thrust into the hssh of his feIlow-suferers
from time TO time while the procession moved
up the street to q wild gibberish chant in
Spanish. Hating they applisd rawhide whips
mercilessly, eaen blow taking off pieces OF
skin and bits of fash.
The procession took its way to the goal,
half mile away. During the march not
groan was heard nor word spoken, but Just
before reaching the goal, small adobe hut,
sn ordeal was encountered to try the nerves
of the boldess. Fer some distance before
the door leaves of the cacti plant had
been strewn tbickly on the ground, and es
the barefeoted panitents approached is one
hesitated. Instantly half dozen whips de-
scended on his bare shoulders, and with
bound he sprsng into the cgcti, his every step
and those Of his followers marked with blood.
As the torture grew more terrible the chant
grew louder and the thongs fell with more
vigor Reaching the door of the housa they
were lost sight of; sentinels gusrdiag the
entrance and only b.oksn whips and pools Of
blood bore witness TO what had transpised
within. Issning from the house the pro-
csssion reformed aad rsturned 70 the houss OF
= 3
tinued, one batch OF psniteHts sueceeding
another until night, when 6 grand procession
and chant wound up the exercises for the
day. During these marches to. and from the
house Of refuge the scene at times was too
sickeping fer description. Powerful men
submitted their bodies to the most merciless
fagellasiop, until, in some instances, bare
musce could be seen quivering at every blow.
The whole proceedings were a savage attempt
to honor the Easter season. Hitherto the law
has made no attempt TO check these wild ex-
ercises, although once a penitenf, who threw
another bearing cross into the river near
San Juan and drowned him, was lynched by
the infatuated witnesses.
COnkling Admitted TO Bail.
NEW YORK, March .24sh.-Judge Donahue
this morning decided that Conkling, who
killed Haverstick, was entitled to bail in q
reasonable amount, and directed that he be
taken before q police magistrate. where he
was admitted to bail in the sum of S., COO.
During the proceedings before Judge Dona-
hue, District Attorney O'Beirne opposed his
admission TO bail It was evident, he stated,
that the accused hsd gone to Haverstick' s
residence with the intention of doing seine
harm.
rant any such assertion" interrupted Howe,
jumping from his seat.
O'Beirne responded that he took little stock
in the stopping gusa about being led astrsy,
and all that sort of thing.
With flashing eyes Howe turned upon him,
dramatically IF this slopping gush had
been applied to my sister, should have shot
that man, or you (hs fairly roared, shaking
his finger at his adversary. or any other per-
son who might have stood in Haverstiek's
place"
This was the signal for an outburss of loud
applause from the audience.
Judge Donshue, becoming sugered at the
breach of decorum, furiously pounded his
desk with the gavel, while attendants of the
Court beat an accompany tattoo until order
was restored.
Joseph P. Hsverstick to day applied for
letters Of administration upon the estate OF
his brother, Wilbur II. He values the estate
at not over 81, 200.
Secretary FoIger's Health.
WASHINGTON, March 24th.-The Critic
gives currency to the report that Secretary
Folger's sickness has assumed the shape Of
erysipelas of the face and head, and his con.
dition is considered dangerous. While it can.
not be denied that the condition of the Secre
tary is much worss than his friends would
have the public believe. the above mentioned
report cannot be verified tonight. Officials
in the Treasury Department say they have
no information which would warrant the
statement. They do not deny, however, that
the Secretary is much Frustrated and his sys.
tenn generally disorgsnizsd
The Deficit I'm the Arkansas Treasury
LITTLE Rock ark March 24th.-A Sen.
ate committee nearly two years ago began an
investigation of the accounts of ex-State
Treasurer Churchill, then Governor, who had
served as Treasurer six years, or three terms.
The committee spent year on the accounts,
and report deficit of Sl14, 600. In January
last the House refused to accept the report,
saying the law required an investigation by 3
joint committee. Finally joint committee
was appointed and work was begua anew.
To-day final report was made, which charges
deficit, according Go the face OF the books,
of S233, 600.
Terms OF Compromise with Polk.
NASHVILLE (Fonn J, March oath. Tho
Senate has adopted resolution authorizing q
settlement with ex-Treasurer Polk on the
basis Of 500, 000 bonds Of the Bank of Ten.
nessee within ten days; S75. 900 internal
improvement bonds, with S3S $50 accuncu.
lated interest, which bonds, with interest,
shall be received as SIS. 600; S75, 900 genuine
notes issued by the Bank of Tennessee, TO be
paid within ninety days. The same, when
peid, shall relieve the sureties Of Polk, and
ASSETS AttEC1eQ III the HauOS OF -. w.
Childess The balance to be paid in current
money Of genuine issue Of the Bank OF Ten
nesses providing nothing IN the Act shall
prevent the prosecution of Polk.
California Wines.
New YoRK, March 24sh.-The Post says
Some of the wines raised la California sre
really very coed If they continue TO be
sold under foreign labels they will never
make 3 reputation OF their OWL. They will
always he looked upon as cheats snd conater-
feits whicl ought not TO appear on a gentle
msu's table. Only whsn they assert their
worth in their own names viii they be reeog.
nized as the equals Of foreign products
Whenever they deserve it they will com-
mand correspondingly good prices.
Trouble wish the Cowboys.
FoRT WORTH (Tex.l, March 24th.-AIuch
trouble is anticipated between the stock
raisers and the cowboys in the panhandle Of
Texas. The latter struck for raise of salary
to $50 per month thsy now receive $50 20
$40. The strike assumes serious phase, for
they are armed with Winchester rifles and
six shooters The lives Of sli who attempt 20
work for less than the amount demanded are
in great danger. The strikers number about
200. and are located at Pasco county, near
the New Mexican line, where meeting will
be held ths first of April. They threaten to
cut tie fences and burn the ranches il their
demands are not acceded TO.
The MIX Dealers Compromise
Nrw YoRK. March 24sh,-Wheu the coz