| Show scientists on trail of fire secrets of indians one of the oldest scientific mysteries the reputed ability of savage priests and medicine men to make themselves immune to firc Is to bo be investigated tills this summer by bv agents abenti of the smithsonian institution dr truman michelson of that institution has been studying the sacred beliefs and folklore folk lore of the fox tribe of indians in iowa among this lore he be found the habit of medicine men conducting certain ceremonies to plunge their bare arms into boiling water or to take up and handle burning firebrands fire brands educated members of the fox tribe ascribe this 13 trick to the previous bathing of the tha hands and arms in the juice of an unnamed weed which grows profusely ly in the prairie country the juice it Is believed protects the skin temporarily pora rily against heat pathfinder magazine |
