THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.
London, December 23. Edison is reported to have overcome the" difficulties in connection with the general use of the electric lighting*. There is consequently a heavy fall in g*as shares. London, December 25. Later Cape news states that Secoconi voluntarily surrendered. London, December, 28. . /in attempt was made by the Afghans to storm General Roberts position at pur. lioberts was forewarned, and occupied Balhissar. He repulsed the attack and pursued «nd dispersed the enemy. he B itishi casualties wer<j forty. The tribes wore dispersed. Their leader fieri. Victory was gained . before Goagh's arrival. ' Difficulties have arisen between 'norland and Turkey, in consequence of the arrest of a priest for translating the English" Bible into the Turkish language The British Ambassador made strong i representations unsuccessfully. Mr ayaid threatens a rupture of exißfcing relation* between England and Turkey, unless the prisoner is released.
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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1171, 30 December 1879, Page 2
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145THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1171, 30 December 1879, Page 2
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