The Washington times., 1902-08-25

Western reception by large contin-
gent OF the Presidents s former regiment
OF Rough Riders. It is to the plans re-
garding their arrival that especial in
terest is being directed, for a mad race
of over COO miles on horseback is to
precede the arrival OF this contingent
and It's reception of the President
Contestants Are Gathering.
Members Of Roosevelt's Rough Riders
are now in. the country north and west
of here, gathering up list of contest
ants for one of the most startling races
OF modern times. wild. daredevil
struggle Of horsehesh and human powers
Of endurance, with honor Of first touch
ing the hand OF the President, as a first
consideration. and a rich purse, with
subsidiary prizes. as other incentives 10
undertaking a ride over hill and noun
tain, prairie and plain.
While dozens of Roosevelt's Rough
Riders have siRnified their intention of
entering the race the affair will be open
to all comers. and in consequence q body
Of men several hundred strong is ex
pected 10 make the start from Dead
wood, >. u, iOr Oina ma.
The first prize. 50 $50 gold pieces. is
sufficient TO attract many Of the native
rough riders OF The West. and 10. =
string of Indians has become attached
to the lists. which are already well pro
gressed. The only condition imposed =
that the rider shall use the same horse
from start 10 finish. and the endurance
Of the animal is therefore to be put TO
the most severe test. The ordinary
broncho is good for an average OF 80
miles a day. carrying a man or ordi-
nary weight. but as high as l1S. and
even 100 miles have been made in a sin
gle day on one of these sturdy little
animaIs-although in such cases the life
Of the bronco has been forfeited.
Start From Deadwood.
The race is to have its start in front
Of the city hall at Deadwood. Tom
Hatzel. who was city marshal Of Chad
ron. Neb.. when that town was the
toughest and toughest on the borders o,
civilization. viii supervise the start. as
sisted by Capt. Seth Bullock. the FIRST
sheriff OF the Black Hills. when a man
slept with his boots on in order to hold
the Office. and who was also captain
in the Rough Riders.
Among the most famous Western
characters who rave already entered the
lists for the race are Doc" Middleton,
famous the world over as one OF Jesse
James lieutenants, James Hartzell. the
crack rife shot OF the West; william
Charwick: "Cayuse" BIZ. the most skill
ful hroncho buster OF the West; Scar
Face" Thompson, ''seyen-up Kid
Mexican Pete" 'Lariate Pete" and
"Rattlesnake Pete" the former terror
OF evildoers when he was deputy United
States marshal for northwestern Ne
braska.
Aside from these. three "cowgirls"
from slim Buttes. Wyo. have already
entered. and more Of the feminine gen
der are expected. Several Of the novi-
t;ates at Buffalo Bills riding academy
at Cody. Wyo.. have signiied their in
tention 20 exhibit their prowess In this
fashion before an admiring world. En-
tries are still open. and the lists are
being daily increased, SO that warrant
seems TO exist for the statement that
several hundred rough riders will start
upon this novel exciting. dangerous and
body-wearing tear across country TO
greet the President Of The United States