And the grandeur that was Rome.
Lo! in yon brilliant window-niche
How statue-like I see thee stand!
The agate lamp within thy hand,
Ah! Psyche, from the regions which
Are Holy Land!
QUEER WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
For Many Centuries Native Tribes of Africa Have Had Systems of Communication Which Have Mystified White Travelers—Effective Use of Tom-Toms, Gourds, and Ivory Horns Keeps Villages in Touch With Each Other.
There is nothing new under the sun, not even the wireless telegraph. To be sure, the system which has been in use for centuries among the savage tribes in the heart of Africa bears no resemblance to our latest wonder, but it is practical and effective, and its value has been proved many times.
A French explorer seems to have been the first to describe it.