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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04
STuRGlS FARMERS LUCK.
Mineral of COnStilc rnblc Value
Found in Good Quantities.

Found in Good Quantiticx.
Sturgis. S. D., March 29.-B. c. Bur-
ris, who owns Il large tract of land two
miles south of this city, recently dis
covered a ledge of rock containing
minerals. He secured samples and as
says show the rock contains 23S kilo-
grams wolfram ian equivalent Of 50
per pound which, reduced to tungstic
acid, is used by steeiworkers to tougher
steel. If there is a large quantity Of
the rock, ana it is thought to be there
in abundant quantities, Mr.. Burris
will have property Of high value.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04

Statistics disclose that bigamy is
much less frequent than it used to ne.
Divorce is so easy that few care to-
risk Imprisonment for bigamy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04

Instead of building ships to fit the
harbors Germany will be obliged, if it
Keeps on, to build harbors to At the
ships.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04

Some of those governments that are
20 solicitous about China's Integrity"
will do we'll to keep their eye on their
own.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04
BLOCKED BY FLOODS.
Trains in N1ississippI Are Compelled
55ts tn Lny OF.

to Lay on.
Vicksburg, Miss. March %. All
trains on the Yazoo & Mississippi VAL
ley road south Of here and all those
east on the Queen & Crescent were
stopped yesterday on account Of the
floods from q heavy rainstorm which
began Wednesday, night. The weather
bureau announced a fail Of 2 1-2 inches
for twelve hours. Washouts are re-
ported all along the Valley railroad
south, but the north end Is open. NJ &
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04

Santos-Dumont is being troubled
with chills. He should be glad, how
ever, that ne can still have them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04

The trouble with the peace society
seems to be that they want peace. but
are not willing to fight for it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04
Colombia can't capture any mission.
aries, but there are other ways of rails.
ing money.

Why not coax that Mexican earth
quake down to the isthmus and let 1t
dig the canal?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-04-04
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS.

President Advises Congress to Pre-.
pare for Diplomatic Representa-
tive in Cuba.
Washington. March 20. - The presi-
dent yesterday sent a special message
to congress commencing the timely
consideration Of inca sures for MAIN
tanning. diplomatic consular representa-
tives in Cuba and for carrying out the
provisions of the act making an appro-
prfation for the support of the army for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1902, ap-
proved March g. 1901.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
MATTERS OF CURRENT MOMENT
TO GUARDSMEN OF DISTRICT
Colonel May Expected to
Try Conclusions With
General HarrleS.
MAY ASK AN INVESTIGATION

Teams Preparing for Shooting Contests
at Sea Girt - Twenty Candidates
Practicing to Compete for Hilton
Trophy-Naval Brigade May Cruise
on Panther.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
President Wanted in Texas.

J. ". Wright. of Houston. Tex. who
is here TO look after some matters be-
fore the Postonlce Department. said in
the lobby of the Ebbitt last night that
The people in the Lone Star State were
eagerly looking forward to the prom
ised visit OF the President next oc-
tober
IF the President will only come
among us We will show him the grand
est State and the greatest people in the
country" said Mr.. Wright. And the
President will want to pay us another
visit before 1904.
I've can raise anything in Texas. for
the State is an empire within itself.
In other words, our Industries are so
diversified and our climate so varied
that we could build a wall around us
and be Independent: of the rest OF the
world. And you can't say that of any
other State. We have a great admira-
tion for the President, and we want to
see him and tell him to his face how
much We admire him. He will make a
mistake II he doesn't come. And be-
licvc be will come"
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Dor Canal Commissioner.

Representative Conolly F. Trige.
OF Virginia, enc of the best-known
Democrats in the Old Dominion. said
at The Metropolitan last evening It was
" nc means sure the; Senator Jones of
Arkansas would be appointed one OF tho
Panama canal commissioners.
In the first place" said Colonel Trigg.
neither Senator Jones OF Arkansas nor
Representative De Graffenrcid of Texas.
who have been strongly indorsed for
one Of these canal commissionerships is
eligible for appointment, because the
law creating the office of canal com
missioner was passed while they were
members Of Congress. They would be
eligible for appointment after the 4th
Of next March. but | doubt very much
II Pre- sident Roosevelt will wal. until
then before selecting the canal com
mission.
Senator Jones and Representative
De Graifenreid are most estimable and
worthy gentlemen. are well qualified for
the position, and their appointment
vcuid give general satisfaction. bur
there is a constitutional opposition to
this appointment at this time. as they
are members Of Congress. After the i:h
OF next March the objection would not
hold, and the President could appoint
then. as they will be private citizens
then"
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
DEED TO M'L.EkN MANSION.
Document Filed and Title Given to Gen
W. T. Draper.

The deed for the Mclean mansion.
which was purchased some time ago by
Cen. William F. Draper, was placed on
file yesterday in the office of the Re-
corder of Deeds. The purchase price
stated is $127.5C0 for the building and
81, 500 for the contents.
Since General Draper became the
owner of the property fe has been max
ing extensive Improvements about the
, q and enlarging the original home
stead by the addition of a ballroom.
This will also, II Is said. be used as an
art gallery. General Draper is at pres
en-, out OF the city, ana It is expected
that the improvements will be COM
pleted before his return.
The deed to the property is signed by
the American Security and Trust Gem
pary. trustees. appointed by the court,
John r. Mclean. Mary MsLean Ludlow
and Mildren Mclean Dewey, all children
OF Mary l.. Mclean. TIE property is de-
scribod in the deed as let in Alexander
Sheuherd's subdivision - square 164 1t
has frontage CT i3 feet inches on X
street and 1U9 feet en- Connecticut Ave-
rue.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
Exciting Contest in Kentucky.

THE most exciting contest for Cen
gressional nomination that has ever
taken place anywhere is now on in the
Eleventh Congressional district of Ken
tucky." said Gel. ". w. White. OF Man
chester, Ky. at the Raleigh, last even
ing.
Colonel White is one of the best
lnowa Republicans in the Blue Grass
State. and has always taken lively
interest in politics.
THE contest for the nomination be-
gan as far back as May" said Colone!
White, "and there has been no let-up
in the excitement since. Tic candidates
are Representative Borelng. who Is now
serving his second term: Representa-
tive David G. Colson. and State Senator
Ed Parker. The campaign between these
gentlemen has grown hotter aad hotter
each day. They have INDUCED in some
very warm personalities, caricatures,
and recriminetions. The case VIII be
submitted 10 the Republican voters at a
primary election. to be held on Mon
day. August 4.
What the outcome will Do ] would
not like to gay rs each candidate has
q decided following. The district has
tcen canvasscd from one end 20 the
cher. and take it a very hcavy vote
will be po.lcd. The nomination is as
good as the election. as the district IS
RcpablicaD. The feel
ing is % .Stense that should Aot be
surprised ii trouble is experienced in
scme OF the voting precincts. There
have been MANY warm political fights in
the Eleventh. or mountain. district. but
| can't recall one to equal ;he intensity
OF the present one
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

adopted for the United States Army. The
District National Guard will be uni
formed the same as the regulars. The
enlisted men, OF course, are to be fitted
out at the expense of the Government.
while the officers will be compelled to
purchase their own uniforms.
II is provided that the service uni
form shall be of an olive drab color.
similar to the khaki, but containing a
tinge CT green, similar TO the new light
leggins. The present fatigue uniform
will be the dress uniform and will be
worn on parade and the like.
The blue military oyercoat Is done
away with entirely. and in its stead an
olive drab frock coat will be substitut-
ed. There will be no frogs on 1t. but it
will be double breasted ulster, with
bone buttons of the same color as the
cloth. and on the arm a piece OF braid
will show the rank and branch of serv-
ice
Full dress uniforms are also provided
for. but it is understood the District
National Guard will not require these.
The outfit for tine officers will cost a
snug sum.
The members OF the Naval Battalion
are wondering whether or not they are
to have a practice cruise this year. Ar
rangements were about consummated
for making the trip On the United States
steamer Fern when that vessel was con-
demned. Since that time efforts have
been made 20 secure the monitor Mian-
tonomoh. which is now located ct Phil
adelphia.
1t is understood the Nary Depai tment
is ready 20 loan the boat TO the Ma
tional Guard OF the District. but there
is question as 70 whether or not it
will be received (, time 10 take the
boys down the river
Lieut.. Gem. s. G.. Hopkins. the com
manding officer OF the battalion. has
been cut of the city for two weeks or
more. and it rests with Lieutenant
Brummett 20 say whether the battalion
will go on cruise or not. The United
States steamer Panther is at the dis
posal Of the Battalion of Naval Re
serves here 10 take them en- cruise of
a week o. ten days.
Commander Hopkins left 10 irstruc-
ticns regarding the cruise. and IT is
probable. If one is taken this year. the
Panther will carry the boys. The Naval
Reserves Of number OF the States viii
cruise on the Panther.
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thon" trophy, will be held on September
1. In the Hilton match last year the
record-breaking score Of ,09S was made
by the District team in winning the
trophy. but this record has been beaten
any number of times during practice 1t
has been no unusual thing to make
lilo. and on enc day the score of the
twelve highest men reached LA.
The Regiment Teams.
From present indications the team
representing he First Regiment will ex
eel that of the Second Regiment which
in past years has been superior with the
rife. This is because humber of the
best shots have been transferred TO the
First Regiment. and this year such men
as Cook. Young. Dickey, Wetherald.
Reichelderfer. Colloday. Fink and Lang
ley will be on the team.
Col Henry May had intended sending
the team to Canada 20 compete with the
foreign teams there but II is likely that
this trip will be given up owing TO the
difficulty between the commanding Of
ficer Of the regiment and General Har-
ries
Both regiments ill shoot in the regi-
mental matches, while the Sixth Bat
talon and the Third Battalion will prob
ably also make try for prizes.
Several of the companies are making
efforts to send teams. but up to the
present only Company A, Third Bat
talicn, and Company \, Sixth Battalion,
have definitely decided to do so. There
will, however. be more individual shots
from the District than ever before, and
they have great expectations.
1t has been suggested hat the local
riflemen be given course of training
in the National Guard gymnasium. This
has met with the approval of Major Bell,
the team captain. II mas been found that
those who take outdoor exercise and
have their muscles in condition, are
Enabled 20 make better scores than their
.ess fortunate rivals of sedontary habits.
In case il is decided that the meD
shall TAX, a course Of exercise there
should be no delay in the matter. The
date for the opening Of the meet is only
about three weeks OF. n
New Uniform Regulations
National Guard officers are interested
in the recent order from the War De-
partment relative TO the new uaifo-m
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
Return of Mr.. Griggs.

Representative Griggs Of Georgia.
chairman OF the Democratic Congress
sional committee, returned from New
York yesterday. To 4 party of friends
in the Riggs House he said last night
that he was very much pleased with the
situation in New York
The Empire State Democrats. he said.
were pulling together n harmony, and
they assured him they would roll up an
old-time Democratic majority in No
vember. The party. Chairman Griggs
said, Is In excellent shape. and reports
be had received from the several States
were most satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
An Artificial Paradise.


It has beer very appropriately called
an artificial paradise" for its effect
is to exalt the senses and mentally
transport the partaker of 1t TO sense
of Elysian beauty and enjoyment
The scientific gentleman gave Mr.
Howard three mescal buttons he had
with him; asking him to eat them dur
ing the following afternoon This he
did. and awaited the result with no lit
tie eagerness Mr. Howard gives the
following description OF what followed:
About an hour after taking the last
button I became aware of an increase
Of mental energy. My mind seemed to
he peculiarly alert. and unusually scnsi-
tive to every sound and sight. Then
gradually came upon me q curious, al
most Uncanny. consciousness that my
mind. through its exalted state was
about to produce for me a revelation OF
some sort ! felt as though something
was about to happen; something won
derful. startling. unheard of
II became so engrossed in this i'm
pending revelation that l failed for a
time to notice the change In my physi-
cal condition. Then l became aware
of the fact that was faint and un
stcady. | was standing NJ. looking ah-
srntlv cut of the window, and had quite
forgotten that / was In this attitude
until | felt myself tottering.
"I at once sought divdn and laid
down. In this position all ply steal in
convenience vanished. lay iacing the
omen fireplace. and as | gaZei at the
burning logs I became lost in amaze
ment and delight at the visions which |
appeared before me.
The fire was a mass OF wondrous
color. Every fame every spark, scintil- |
lated with varied and changing hres Of
the most exquisite shades. seemed |
suddenly 60 realize that they were !
levels: radiant jewels-diamords. ru |
bies. sapphires. emeralds; glistening |
solitaire clusters. strings. festoons. |
masses Of them. myriads of them, dane |
ing, dancing before my eyes or rising |
and falling as the waters of a fountain |
in dazzling profusion.
Delicate Colo.s and TraceIies.
And as looked they grouped them
selves into forms of fiery lacework, WOW
en- CT the tenderest and most delicate
coIors that mortal has ever beheld Then
wondrous mosaics and arabesQues: then
fruits and foliage OF the strangest a1G
mcst marvellous kind then flowers
everywhere. and as / feasted my eyes
upon them l saw that they were In the
midst of a garden garden hedged with
and myrtle, on which a NY
riad OF dewdrops glistened and sparklod.
Then the scene Northumberland
ed Beyond the garden were fields and
woods with shimmering streams, and in
the distance towering mountains rose tc
meet TIE sunset glories of n wondrous
5hy. A spirit OF heavenly peace rested
upon the scene. 1t was more than the
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

local tailor several weeks ago. The
tailor notified the police and sharp
lockout was kept for Chambeau. but he
managed to evade arrest and left the
Cit.
Several days ago Captain Boardman
received information that Chambeau
was in Atlantic City. Thursday night
Detective sergeants Flather and Par
ham were sent to the city by the sea
and yesterday morning arrested Cham
beau.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
An Agreeable Experiment.

Trust me for that" was the reply
"rll furnish you with a conveyance.
and you will have no trouble in getting
there. BIT, 10 talk seriously he con-
tinued. taking from his pocket three
small brown objects and laying them on
the table before him, .'the paradise to
which l refer is a paradise that you
will yourself create. and there will be
no necessity for your leaving the earth.
vacy of your own room.' VIII it be
agreeable for you to undertake tho
experiment tomorrow evening""
Mr.. Howard replied that it would.
Then. let me explain the scientist
went on. and forthwith he made Mr..
Howard acquainted with the following
facts:
Some time ago Mr.. James Mooney, of
the Bureau of American Ethnology, call
ed the r'tention OF a scientific society
in W. shin, 'on to peculiar religious
rite Observes by the Kiowa Indians Of
New Mckee. in which the eating of a
certain species of cactus formed an I'm
portant element.
The substance eaten is known as
"mescal." II is cut out OF the top Of
the plant. and the objects which the
scientist took from his pocket were
three OF thess tops. or mescal buttons,
as they are familiarly known
A mescal button is brown and brittle
substance. bitter to the taste. and con-
si3ts of the dried leaves of the plant.
Its effect on the system is that OF a
drug When eaten It produces most re-
markable results; results that are not
cnly extraordinary but extremely pleas
ureable: and its fascination for the In
lians is so great that they regard the
plant with holy veneratiOn.
The Kiowa Indians were the first tol
discover the peculiar properties of mes
,al. and though they have been using
il in their religious ceremonies for many
years. II remained for Mr.. Mooney 70
introduced it to civilized men and thus
place within their reach drug of won |
lrous potency. and which may prove OF
value to students OF psy-
l.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
TO BRING CHAMBEAU BACK.
Detective Father Expected to Arrive
With Prisoner This Morning.

Detective Sergeant Father is ex-
pected to arrive this morning from At
lantic City. bringing with him George
Chambeau, young man well known in
Washington, who is wanted by the local
authorities on G charge of grand larceny.
Chambeau, il is alleged, stole two new
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

twilight peacefulness of earth. 1t was a
strange delicious restfulness. combined
with an exquisite enjoyment OF it.
Then out of this peace and beauty
came mGrmur. a whisper, BREATH
breath of music, so sweet, SO entrancing
that | shut my eyes in ecstasy. And as
listened II drew nearer and nearer
And as i: increased in sound its melody
grew ever more beautiful. mcrc wonder
full. II was q marvellous commingling
of voices. a harmony OF sound such as
earth has never produced.
"As 1t grew in volume. its character
gradually changed from tender pas
toral to an inspiring. tumultuous dithy-
lamb. 1t became louder and more tur-
bulent-srand. awe inspiring. The whole
air seemed to vibrate with it's trnul-
tuous harmony. The heavens shook
with the violence. the power, of the
mighty chorus. Crash followed crash
A storm, a hurricane of on-rushing
music burst over me. The winds and
the sea, and the thunders of heaven
roared about me in a frenzy fsublime,
overwhelming music.
II opened my eyes. Before me was
the fire. burning mcrrily. and up from
the street came the dangerous sound
U. street piano. FROM tHeSc Two
earthly sources had come my first
glimpses OF the mescal paradise.
Succession CT Delights.
''It would require ;co lcag recita
TO detail my further experience CT the
evening. The effect CT the mcscai re-
msined for several hours. dIriag which
time ! passed from one scene to an
cthcr-aIl delightful; all filled with won
Ger and with straRgeness.
No two persons are affected Pike by
the drug. Their visions. their sensa-
tions differ very materially. depending
much upon iDdiviGual temperament. and
very much upon the persons surround
inss. the enyironing, sights and sounds
arc the inspiring source OF the mes: al
rhenomena. as is evidenced by the ex-
3ericnce | have just related. Whatever
attracts the attention OF the mind be-
Genes at once invested glorifed. With
the eSaiting power of thu drug"
The partaker of mescal never loses
consciousness urder lis influence. His
faculties remain perfectly clear. His
brain is aJnCrn2iiy c5servant and re-
tentive. He is not bewildered or con-
fused; he knows what is going on about
aim; he can take part in conversation
with perfect fueGcy and Intelligence.
and go about the performance If his
dpties, II SO inclined. without the least
so far as his ability is coz
cerned
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

Entire Building. Phone ''Onc-ffty."
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
TO PARADISE VIA
Tue MESCAL ROUTE
Curious EXaltation Produced
by the Drug.
A RITE OF KI0WA INDIANS
Experience of a Well-Known Writer
Who INDUCED in the Brown Button
Beautiful Music, Color-A Succession
of Delights.

How would you like to spend an
evening in Paradise?''
This quest. IN was addressed a few
evenings ago to Mr.. Clifford Howard.
a historical and fiction writer Of re-
pute, by a scis ,-ist connected with the
Smithsonian In titution. as they sat
together in the library of the Cosmos
Club, in this city
Il don't know that | am ready to go
to Paradise" Ar. Howard replied, some
what at loss to understand his qucs-
toners meaning. Neither am sure
that l am worthy Ct such 4 distinction. -
The scientist laughed.
You will not have to stay there
You will go merely as visitor, for an
hour or two. At the same time, should
want you TO make some notes of your
experiences for the benefit of man.
kind
Il am always ready to accommodate
you in the matter of scientific investi-
gation.'' the writer replied But can't
you be a little more definite? Going
to Paradise is no everyday occurrence.
Besides, | am sure I do rot know the
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
"if they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten-one T. Cor. 10th

Ien-one f. Cor. 10th.
Entire Building. Phone 'one.ffty"
'Cncle Sam makes Us 'all
ne;gh5ors.
Buying footwear Eere
. through the mails is perfectly
satisfactory. II you are care
full to send us a Transcription
Of the numbers in your shoe
and also send us the de!inea-
tion of your foot on a piecn of
paper. we can i'll nearly every
instance send you footwear
which fits you exactly. The
foot should be laid fat IN
piece of paper and It's outline
sketched with a percil, The
numbers in the shoes you are
wearing may lock Ike Greek ,
to you." but their significance
is understood by us even :
though they arc not Rich's
shoes.
Describe we'll what is desired
and write address plainly, and ,
thus will your purchase he as
satisfactory as Though you
came here and bought i'll per-
son.
For summer comfort and
convenience the new barefoot !
sandal was especially designed. 1
You find them here in any size =,
-foE men, women. and little
folks. J
All the footwear necessary !
for wclr while ppIaying all :,
sorts ofsports are here and in !
great variety, as well as special J
linen, canvas. and bucEskin :
footwear for seashore wear. !
which are net affected by the :
''salt air" and salt sea sands. J
In accordance with our usual :
policy we announce Il reduction :
of ten per centNon all summer J
footwear, and we desire to call :
attention to the deep redrc- :
tions we've made on lines Of :
footwear which have become J
broken in sizes and i'll assort- .
ment and lines which we intend ;
to discontinue. In many in :
stances W. are selling srch :
footwear at half original :
prices. You will not need :
second hint. =
B. MCH'S SONS, I
Hicl-grade Footwear.
Ten-onc T Street Cor. 10th. !
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
New Uniform Regulations.

National Guard officers are interested
in the recent order from the War De-
paTtment relative TO the new uniform