The language of the two tribes is very different, but the Indians have a sign language which they all understand, and Chief Joseph and his hosts sat on the mats outside the tepee, and had a long session together, communicating by means of signs. The chief rode in the Grant parade, taking his place beside Colonel Cody. * * * * * King Humbert of Italy had a narrow escape the other day. He was driving, when a man made a rush at the royal carriage, sprang on the step, and tried to stab the King. His Majesty happily saw the blow coming, and, rising, struck the man's wrist. The dagger turned, and buried itself in the cushions of the carriage. There was great confusion for a moment. The crowds which lined the streets rushed forward to the royal carriage; but the King's escort charged them, and drove them back. The King was very little alarmed, and ordered his coachman to drive on. The would-be assassin was caught by the soldiers, and proved to be a blacksmith, who is thought to be insane. The news of the affair reached the palace before the King. When he reached there he was greeted with shouts of welcome, and had to bow again and again to show the people that he was safe and sound. He appears to have treated the matter very lightly, and is reported to have said to those who congratulated him on his escape: "Oh, it was only one of the little accidents which happen to people of my profession." There was the greatest excitement throughout the city of Rome. A large number of workingmen made their way to the palace, and asked to be permitted to congratulate their sovereign. Special thanksgiving services were held in the churches, and the entire city gave itself up to rejoicing. The excitement and enthusiasm must have been very great. Crowds stood around the royal palace, and both King and Queen were obliged to come out on the balcony to bow to the people, who cheered frantically, and then joined in singing the royal hymn. A friend of ours witnessed just such a scene as this in England many years ago. It was just after Queen Victoria had come to the throne. One day, when she was out driving, a crazy man tried to shoot her. The people of London were so excited about the matter that they could not be made to believe that the Queen had escaped unhurt. After her Majesty had bowed from her balcony and shown herself smiling and unhurt, there was still a rumor that she had been wounded; and, fearing some demonstration from the people, the young Queen's advisers thought it best for her to appear in some public place and convince the people of her safety. It was during the opera season, and it was decided that her Majesty should occupy her box there for a part of the performance. The house was very crowded; and the opera was half over when Victoria reached her box.