on a mission to help Indians.
From wire services, dateline, St. Louis-
A man dressed like an old-time pioneer and parked along Intertate 70 puzzled deputies with his claim that he was headed to South Dakota with Bibles and "supplies" for American Indian children.
Authorities say the deputies noticed a smell of marijuana as the man argued with them, and thay searched his vehicle and found an arsenal, including loaded pistols and an assualt-style rifle with a 30-round clip [sic] and a bullet [sic] in the chamber.
A doulble-edged knife with an 8-inch blade was found in the sun visor above the man's head, and a loaded two-shot Colt Derringer pistol was in his pocket, authorities say. Searchers also siezed about 400 rounds of ammunition.
"He said it was all self-protection and that it's dangerous out West," St Charles Sheriff's Lt. Craig McGuire said of the traffic stop that authorities said also uncovered an array of drugs.
The man was shirtless with military style boots, cargo pants and an American Indian vest.
John W. Hill, 46, of High View, W. Va., was charged with possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated, plus two counts of drug possession alleging he had meth amphetamines and cocaine.
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