| Show scientists on trail of fire secrets of indians one of 0 the oldest scientific mysteries the reputed ability 0 of savage priests and medicine men to make themselves immune to fire Is to be investigated this summer by agents of the smithsonian institution dr truman Ml All chelson ot of that institution has hag been studying the sacred beliefs and folklore folk lore of 0 the fox fot tribe of indians in iowa among this lore he found the habit of medicine men conducting certain ceremonies to plunge their bare arms into bollin boiling water or to take up and handle burning firebrands fire brands educated members or of the fox tribe ascribe this trick to the previous bathing of the hands bands and arms in the juice of an unnamed weed which grows profusely in the prairie irle country the juice it la Is believed protects the skin temporarily pora rily against heat path pathfinder finder magazine |
