Show Nelsons Signal Man It was In tho winter of 184G that Nelsons signalman tho man who hoisted tho famous England expects etcwas discovered by one who had served as surgeon on board tho Ton nant at Trafalgar The signalman John Boone was selling watercress and red herrings In Blackfrlars Ho had deserted from the navy after the battle and this had disqualified him for a pension but representations were mado to Capt Pasco signal lieutenant on the Victory at Trafalgar who used his Influence In the old mans behalf Cnpt Pasco was at first unsuccessful he was informed by tho authorities that there were many mote deserving candidates for Greenwich Shortly afterward however room was found at Greenwich hospital for old John Had ho lived In our time he probably would hare received a s princely salary for repenting tho signal nightly at music halls London Chronicle |