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Show Nelson's Signal Man. It was In llio wlntct of 1S4G that Nelson's signal-man tlio man who hoisted tlio famous "England expecu," 3te. was discovered by 'one who had icrvcd as surgeon on bonid tlio Ton-nant Ton-nant at Trafalgar. The 'signal-man, John Hoome, was selling watercress and red herrings In Blackfrlars, Ho had deserted from the navy after the battle, and this had disannulled him for a pension, but representations woro mado to Capt. Pasco, signal lieutenant on the Victory at Trafalgar, who used his Influence In the old man's behalf. Capt. Paf-co was at first unsuccessful; ho was Informed by the authorities that thoro were many more deserving candidates for Greenwich. Shortly utterward, however, room was found at Greenwich hospital for old John. Had he lived In our tlmo he probably would have received a princely salary for repeating tlio signal nightly at music halls. London Chronicle. |