Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-10-02

the late summer or early fall they
will return. they say. to observe the startling re-
suits OF a secret demonstration now under way.
To locate rich deposits OF coal and iron deep
down In the earth by walking about on the sur
face holding In ones hands bit of wire or a
twig OF birch seems Ht material for an old wives
tale. Yet that Is what the Landrat Won Ulsar,
q friend OF Kaiser Wilhelm. announces he has
accomplished In the far-reaching wilderness ~
northern Michigan and Wisconsin. And more.
In region In this country where the presence OF
petroleum had never before been known even
suspected ne hsA OWNED by the use Of h,s little
metal rod the existence in vast quantities OF tho
wealth bringing crude oil
These lands are owned by hard headed bunco-
proof American capitalists. who now proceed
Ing TO verify the findings OF the Landrat Mean
while he has sailed back to his duties chief
government official for the district OF Apenrade.
Schlcswis. Holstein. with him has gone the
friend who accompanied him on this trip Herr
Fokmar Franzius. nephew OF the harbor direc-
tor OF Bremen. who wldened and deepened the
Rivor weser to admit ships OF the greatest draft.
They Will return borings have been
completed at the points Indicated by Won Uslar,
when they expect the mine owners to acknowl-
edge that the dyining rod has been corroborated.
Herr Won Usar does not boast OF his power or
attempt to explain 1t. He exercises II for the
benefit OF those seriously interested Their pur-
pose may be to profit directly by the location of
subterraneau water mineral deposits. 10
discover answer TO the riddle lie places him
self at the disposal of both and is content TO rest
ON the facts
He has located many deposits OF water and
minerals In Germany. where the subject has Gre
etcd IA profound stir in recent years. Societies
whose membership includes many OF the fore
most scientists OF the empire have been formed
to collect all the valuable data on dvining rods,
and to carry on exhaustive search for the true
explanation OF the phenomenon.
II was through the interest OF Herr Bue
low. who In 1895 became an enthusiastic convert
TO the art OF locating minerals water. etc, by
the aid OF the rods. that Herr Won Uslars natural
Gift was brought to the attention OF Emperor
William. Then followed an imperial expedition.
headed by Won Uslar to the German desert col
onies OF southwest Africa. which lasted two years
and half and demonstrated so conclusively the
reality OF the Landrat's mysterious power that
'he emperor was thoroughly convinced
The writer called Herr Won Uslar and Herr
Fransius at the Hotel Astor. In New York before
ana after their recent trip to Wisconsin and
michigan AT the first visit they spoke vaguely
OF planning tour to the Yosemite Valley. At
the second the Yosemite was not mentioned In
stead thoy described the difficulties OF climbing
over aileh trees In the trackless forests Of north
ern wisconsin and Of the delightful qualities OF
easy friendship found among the men In charge
oi certain mines In the same region.
. herr Won uslar would NJ we'll into a story
oook as an austere country squire. lie is tall
ana slender and straight as an arrow
Inc tndrat Is "A stranger to English but the
ue"cieh was supplied by Herr Franzius. who
speaks u huently. Their visit hero had not been
"thout humorous interest, for It appears that
70" os'ar takes boyish delight In exhibiting
MS power for the entertainment as well as profit
OF his friends. One evening Franyius and Won
us'ar were being entertained at the club house
=, prominent German society In 59th street
conversation turned to the Wunschelrute, or d.
v'ning rods, and tho Landrat was asked IL he had
h"' roo with him 30 that he could exhibit his
power He did not have one but offered IN sec
what be might find II they would furnish him
with piece Of ordinary wire
long hunt at last unsarthed tho desired
wire and with this In his hand Won Usiar wan
asred from room to room about the clubhouse
Nothirg occurred until he reached the billiard
room. when the rod began 10 turn rsplAly.
Well. WELT" exclaimed ths 0ssuaa. = donN