The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-17
Impressional rransnigration.

AmpreoSton0I kranSmiErattOn. lOpie P. Read, in New York Mercury.l
 A German scientist declares that there is such thing-though thing hardly ex- presses it-as transmigration of impres- sion. People, he thinks, unconsciously transmit to their clothing, or anything with which they are intimately associated, certain conditions of their own tempera- ment He gives the following as an ex- ample: A student at Heidelberg was suddenly prostrated by severe attack of gout, accompanied by strong belief that he had been sufferer for many years His friends thought that he was Q sing his mind, for every one knew that he had not been a sufferer. One day, throwing of an old robe which he had worn for some time, he experienced im- mediate relief. This startled him. He put on the robe again and the gout re- turned, took it of and again was free from pain. This caused an investigation, which led to the discovery that the robe was once the property of . gouty old pro lessor. Here is another instance which l think will strengthen the argument A young lady while examining collection of relics put on richly braided cap, and with start exclaimed "Oh, shall be shot within an hour 1" The cap had been worn by Maximilian just one hour before his death in Mexico.
 cite these facts to inspire public con- fidence in statement which shall m ake with great hesitation. That part of the public with which am acquainted has several times fancied that truth was not safe in my keeping, SO no one can blame me for the great precaution which have taken. Several days ago, after eating dinner at hotel, walked out to enjoy the bracing atmosphere. felt a sensa- ton of quiet joy. stopped and cor dially shook hands with a man from whom had few weeks before borrowed ten dollars. "Come round to my office" said I, |" and you shall have your money {; and, by the way" added with a gener- osity which surprised myself, If you should want to borrow twenty-five or a hundred dollars, can accommodate you. Good morning"
 had gone but short distance, after leaving my friend, when saw a horse that impressed me with his noble appear ance.
 "What1i you take for that horse?" asked of the man who was riding the an imal.
 1.-Two hundred and fifty"
 "Get down; want him."
 The man dismounted, and after lock ing in the horses mouth, gathering up the skin on his shoulders and lifting up one of his hoofs, decided to buy him. Here," said 1, feeling for my check book, "you can go right down and get your money"
 couldn't find the check. book. be. came confused. "That's s:range," said l, searching my pockets.
 "What are you looking for?"
 "Check-book."
 The fellow smiled malicieusly. "Prob- ably it's in your safe" said he.
 No, am certain that put it in this pocket"
 Probably you mistook it for book of cigarette paper, and"
 Look here," said angrily, "don't talk to me that way. l understand my business. must have left it in my of- 6ce."
 "Say," said a red-headed fellow, who stood on the sidewalk, is he talking about buyin' that hoss2"
 "Yes," replied the owner of the animal, but he has lost his check-book."
 Reckon he left it at my butcher shop. He ought to, fur he's been gittin' meat thar for some time, an ain't left nethin' yet. Don't fool with him. Talk about a check-book. Why that fellow tried to beat his way into a minstrel show the other night an then borrowed enough money to take him up in the gallery"
 Naturally felt indignant. In a rage, l turned from my insulters and walked back to the hotel.
 "Here," exclaimed man whom l met at the door.
 stopped.
 "Give me my hat. When you came out from dinner you put on the wrong tile."
 Hastily uncovering my head, saw that the hat wore was wound around with crape.
 Mourning for my uncle," said the man. "Died the other day and left me seventy-6ve thousand. Oh, know you didn't do it intentionally. Wonder is your hat lying on the floor." When put on my own hat and walked out did not enjoy the bracing atmos- phere. When my friend comes up to collect the money owe him, and to bor-