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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
ELECTRIC LIGHT WONDERS.
Edison Makes Five-Hundred-
Candle Power In the Area OF
HaIf-Dime.

Mr.. Edison has Just completed and
Transmitted TO Professor T. g. Fairfield,
of the New York College of Veterinary
Surgeons, an electric lamp which has
the novelty of being probably the most
minute ever constructed. The electrodes.
or carbon points, are only One-tenth of
an inch in diameter, the object being to
obtain the highest attainable intensity
within the smallest possible space. 1t
REQUIRES a battery of about forty cells.
The flame will not exceed the dimensions
of 8 silver five cent piece. but will con
centrate within this limited area the
mower of five bundled candles. The
conductors are scarcely larger than a
hair, and the electrodes are adjusted
by m. ans of delicate screw movement,
capable Of altering the distance of their
points from each other one ten-thou-
sand h of an inch, if necessary. The in
sfrument was made to illuminate micro
scopic objective constructed upon the
newly discovered law of hOmOlOgOus
sections. This lens renders il possible
to obtain power of 10000 diameters.
At such a power only a section of a col
ored cOrpuscle of human blood can be
ID at time. Computing the mole
.i'ia - i,v;:-9 matter 10 be about a
IUen,v millionth OF a6 inch in diameter,
professor Fairfield believes j possible
to project the image OF 1t upon a screen
with the help OF the lamp anu 10 taAe
photographs showing the molecular con
stitution of such complex bodies ss slOu-
men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
HANGED AT JONESBORO,
EXECUTION OF TOM BELTS.
The Murderer of Judge Moore Pays
the Penalty of ais CrIme-Dytng
RepenGant-A Speedy End TO Suf-
fering-A Vast ThrOng Present
Perfect order Maintained.

JoNEsBoRo, GA, November 4 Tom Belts,
who murdered Judge Moore on the 2Sth
of October, 1880, was brought down from
Atlanta yesterday afternoon on the three
O'Clock train.
Last night he ate a hearty supper, and
spent the time in religious conversation.
singing and prayer until three o'clock this
morning. He then slept about two hours,
after which he engaged in conversation
with the prisoners until breakfast. He said
that he had obtained forgiveness of his sins
and was prepared to die.
He was taken from the jail here at noon
and rode on his coffin to the gallows. He
mounted the scaffold with firm step and
was not excited. The rope was adjusted
by the Sheriff, aud the condemned had a
short conversation with Rev. Berry Austin,
cnlored, after which he addressed the vast
crowds.
He was little hoarse, but his voice was
otherwise strong and STEADY. He said that
he was al the end of bis life; that his fate
was Just; that he would tell the truth; that
he followed up Judge Moore and murdered
him, and that he wished his life be warn
ing to others
nc ePohe WI IL mHcu leellDR VI LIS re-
peDtarce and forgiveness of his sins The
two colored men then offered pray er, after
which he prayed aloud himself.
The black cap and gown we're adjusted at
1855. He bade farewell to the cOlOred peO-
pie aud Sheriff, and the drop fell at one
He WAS pronounced dead in ten minutes,
and was cut down in seventeen minutes
The Sheriff had him buried IN the GENE
terv at the expense of the county. Perfect
order prevailed The crowd was estimated
at from three to seven thousand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
LIEUTENANT FLIPPER.
HIS Arraignment at Fort Davis.

GALVESTON, November A dispatch
from Fort d wis says: "Before proceeding
to arraign Lieutenant Flipper on the origi-
nal charges yesterday, the Judge Advocate
stated that 1t would not be proper to present
the additional charges, which have been pre-
ferred against the accused ,ilce the original
sets were formulated, unless the prisoner
agrees voluntarily that the two sets might
be combined and tried at the same time by
he original court, as now constituted.
Captain Barbrr counsel for the defendant,
asked If the Judge Advocate would agree
that the court, as now constituted, should
try both charges in case the defendant pre-
ferred 10 be tried on the charges
separately, to which he replied be was not
authorized to make any such agreement,
but that, il a secOud trial were held at this
time, those detailed for the first would be
called upon to act so far as he was concern
ed. The court then adjourned until to-day
to enable the accused to decide upon the
course he would pursue.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05

LONDON, November 4-The Dublin cor
respondent of the Daily NesOs, at Armagh,
discussing the suoj ct of the fears enter
tanned in some quarters In regard to
block in the working of the land
sct, says 1t is obviously absurd to
suppose that, because 80 many thousands
of notices have been served, they WILL or
even a decent proportion Of them, ever come
to trial As soon as a few decisions have
been given, and as soon as the tendency OF
the decisions begins to be grasped by land
lord and tenant, an smicable arrangement
will take place In an overwhelming proper
tiOn OF the cases.
Archbishop Croke, of Csshel, replying TO
the %ddress of the branch of the Land
League, advised the tenants to tender fair
rent II refused the fault would not be
theirs Il would show that the Irish can
for their country's sake endure insults ard
injuries. He declared that the government
had declared a reign of terror.
The LONDON correspondent of the Man
chester Guardian denies the statement OF
the Central Nelcs that It is contemplated to
summon Parliament tn meet on the 10Th OF
January next. A Cabinet council will
probably be held on Tuesday.
There is some reason to believe that the
Irish Government has had information of
serious designs Of section Of the exrem-
lists to provoke risiDgs through the country,
and but for the progress of the land act they
would have bad time TO create bitter feel
ing among the people. The government,
however, wss well provided
The subcommittee Of the Land Court,
sitting st'Belfast. gave four additional deci
sions to-dav, reducing the rent rate in each
case about 28 per cent. The dav being mar
ket dav, there WAS a large attendance of
farmers, who received the announcement Of
the decisions with great delight.
Lord WaterfOrd's tenantrY have paid full
rent, and promised not to prevent hunting
This snort was commenced to-day, and
the G was q large muster.
The police of Blackburn threatened the
lessee Of a hall with the loss of his license
II he permit ed Land League meeting at
which Mas Anna ParDell was announced 10
speak
Mr. Forster. Chief Secretary for Ireland,
comes 70 London for the approaching
Cabinet council.
BELFAST, November 4-The sub-com
mis- ion OF the Land Court has given judg-
ment In the cases of fifteen tenants on the
estate of Archdescnn Crawford. in all ex
cept one case reducing rent. Thus a rent
~ Rl22 WAS reduced to $50 Another Of
Ell to e48, and another OF 269 to Esq.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
mand-Thanksgiving Day Selected
An OmeIaI SnaTl In Alabama
The Treasury and the BOnds-Min.
lister Foster Resigned.

WASHINGTON, November 4-Col. Dudley,
Commissioner Of Pensions, has submitted
to the Secretary of the Interior recommen-
dation that Congress be asked to sppro-
pirate 500 900, 600 for disbursement by his
Office during the next fiscal year, ending
June 30. 1888, in payment Of annual and
accrued pensions, and also that an imme-
diate deficiency appropriation Of $50, ,000, 900
be requested for the purpose of paying all
arrears OF pensions TO claimants, whose
claims have been or may be favorably adju-
dicated during the current or fiscal vesr.
The Commissioner estimates that SAC, 900
for pension claims will be allowed this year,
and that with further increase In the cl-ri-
cal force OF The bureau, as many as 10000
may be disposed of next year.
sNARL OVER AN ALABAMA OFFICE.
The nomination of George NJ. Duskin to
be District Attorney of the q tied States
for the Southern District of Alabama, was
not acted on by the Senate during the last
session, and Il is now claimed by many
Lawyers that the Office must remain in
abeyance until the next session of the
Senate. 1t is generally admitted that the
President, by virtue of the tenure OF
office act, has not the power to
make the appointment, and It is still an
open question whether the Associate Justice
assigned to this circuit has power to do so.
The Office, however. will only be In abey-
ance until the meeting OF Congress in De-
cember, when Mr. Duskin's name will again
be sent to the Senate.
MINISTER FOSTER RESIGNED.
The resignation OF Hon John W. Foster,
Minister of the United s ates TO Russia, W as
to-day accepted by Secretary Blaine,
IN the name OF the President In
accepting the resignation Secretary
Blaine expresses In highly complimentary
terms the natural reluctance of the depart
ment to sever it's relations with valued
officer, whose zeal and usefulness have been
signally shown in high stations, and whose
official actions have ALWAYS received unvary
ing appreciation. The President has not
yet decided upon Mr.. Fosters successor.
The Legation will remain for the present in
charge OF Secretary FL ffnan.
THE TREASURY AND THE BONDS.
Acting Secretary French issued circular
to day that on Wednesday next, and on
each Wednesday thereafter throughout the
present month aud until otherwise ordered,
the Treasury Department will redeem With
par and accrued interest an uncaled for
United States bonds continued to bear in
terest at 81 per cent to an amount not ex
ceedlng $2,0OO,0OO on each day mentioned.
THANKSGIVING DAY SELECTED.
President Arthur has decided to designate
Thursday. November oath, as a day of ma
tionsl thanksgiving and prayer. His
proclamation is now being prepared at the
State Department and will be sent to New
York to morrow for the Presidents sigma
ture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
Wenther IndIealions.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGToN, D. c., November 4.-Indications 4.
for Saturday:
In the South Atlantic States, slightly
warmer, fair weather, winds mostly from
west to south, slight rise followed by fall
ling barometeT.
In the Middle States, fair weather,
northwest winds backing to west and
south, 8 slight rise In temperature, ana
a slight rise followed by falling barome-
ter.
In the East Gulf States and the Ohio
valley, slightly warmer, fair weather, south
to sect winds, stationary or falling oa-
rOmeter.
10 the West 61lf states, partly cloudy
weather, followed by local rains; slleht
rise IN temperature, sOutherly Winds shit
ing to nOrtheFiy In the western portion, and
falling followed by rising barometer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
The New York S,ock raarket.

NEW YORK, November 4.-The stock mar
ket was generally firm at the opening, the
only important changes being In Indianapo
lis, Bloomington and Western, which was
per cent, and Indiana Central, which was
~ per cent. up from yesterdays closing
figures Pacific Mail fell off "a per cent ,
but the entire market soon took an upward
turn, and an advance of d to ~ per cent.
took place, in which Pacific Mail, Northern
Pacific preferred, Northwestern and Wa
bash preferred were most prominent. This
was followed by decline Of "A to 1% per
cent, Denver and Rio GrsUde, Indianapolis,
Bloomington and Western, Metropolitan
Elevated and Colorado Coal leading therein.
and later by an advance OF u to ~
per cent, which was most marked
in Chicago, Louisville and New Orleans,
and Cincinnati, SanduskY and Cleveland
About mid day speculation again became
heavy, and prices Teceded to per cent,
the latter for Pacific Mail. During the
afternoon speculation was extremely dull,
but the dealings were characterized by a
strong tone, and during the rest of the day
prices tended upward, the general list
closing at an advance of d to 216 per cent.
from the lowest point OF the day, Pacific
Mail, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
Indianapolis, Oregon Navigation, Paducah,
Decatur and Evansville, Erie, Cincinnati
Soui hern and Hannibal and st. 10 preferred
being most conspicuous in the improve
ment. Cincinnati, Sandusky and Cleveland
sod up 5H per cent, but reacted 2
per cent Metropolitan Elevated was press
ed for sale in the final transactions aud de-
cliDed % per cent. The other Elevated
stock sold off fraction. Sales aggregated
BAG 249 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
BritIsh Breads,uns.

LIVERPOOL, November "A leading grain
circular says: "Financially the markets
have been frmer, though generally quiet
Cargoes eff coast have been in better request
at an advance OF about Cd. for red winter.
A fair business has been done for
shipment, chiefly in California
wheat. Transactions on The spot
since Tuesday have been moderate at the
currencies of that day Corn was strong at
an advance Of IA. There was an av. rage
attendance 81 to days market. Prices
were firm, and there was a moderately good
consumptive demand. Tuesdays prices
were generally repeated for wheat.
All kinds OF flour were slow Of sale, but
without Notable change. Corn, with rather
less Offering and with fair request, was
more buoyant."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
THE GARFIELD HOSPITAL.
How Mrs. GARFIELD Views the
Project.

WASHINGTON, November "A. s. Solo
mons, Of this city. Chairman of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means of the National
Garfield Memorial H 'spital, to day received
the following letter from Mrs. Garfield:
"MENToR. O., October 81, 1881.
"Mr A s SolOmOns:
"DEAR SIR-Your letter of October 221,
giving an account of the action of the
Memorial Hospital Committee. WAS duly
received regard the project as grand
tribute TO the memory Of General Garfield,
and one which would be to him most graft
flying. The high character of those engaged
in it Is the best assurance of its accomplish
ment in most worthy manner. II will be
my pleasure to contribute to this object.
Very truly yours,
"LUCRETIA r. GARFIELD"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
The Week In Mtnctng Lane.

LONDON. November In the Mineing
Lane markets business in imported produce
co tinues unsettled. For coffee the demand
has improved. Brazil sold at the current
low rates, but Ceylon showed shilling OF
two recovery. NV crop was also firmer.
East India and Costa Rca were dearer.
Sugar was steady. There were in
creased transactions in low brown
grades. Beef was offered more freely.
Refined was rather lower. Ia tea the de
liveries were large. India was steady.
China was inactive. The lower grades of
Congou sold at easter rates. There were
some speculative operations in new Bur-
NAB rice for shipment early In 1882. Car
goes s6ost are more difficult TO sell. Pep
per was quiet. GLOVES we're firmer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05

The St. Louis Republican says: "There
are many farms in Missouri now on
which the crop is worth more than the
land. Twenty dollars per acre is above
the average price OF good land. and yet
the crop on every acre which has pro
duced fifty bushels of corn is worth
more than twenty dollars We have
heard of several instances where farmers
who have purchased land this year have
raised crops on it which they could sell
for more than the land cost"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05

cular of The Liverpool Cotton Brokers' As
ISOLATION saws: "Cotton was in good de-
msnd on Friday aid Saturday OF last week,
and there has been a fair amount OF bust
ness since, but, with some pressure to sell,
prices have partially declined. American
was in good demand, but was
very freely offered Upland and Mobile
low middling to good middliDg
declined 1-l6. In sea island there was a
fsir business at unchanged rates. Futures,
after declining 8 1891 10 the middle of
the week, closed firm at Thursdays rates" I"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
ANOTHER sTALwART.

THE STAR RpVTE CAsEs.-It is re-
ported, says Washington dispatch, that
the President has given distinct iutima-
ton to those concerned that he desires
the prosecution Of the star route cases to
be proceeded with without any further
delay. The President realizes that the
dilatoriness of the counsel EMPLOYED
by the government does not look
well, to say the least of it, and
he is determined that none of the
responsibility for delay shall rest on his
shoulders. 1t is said on the authority of
a prominent ex-official of the Post Office
Department that the late President Gar
field expressed only few days before
the I'd of July his belief that the star
route prosecutions would amount to
nothing. The ex-official says General
Garfield made the remark to him per
sonally.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
Bismarck ana ,he Jews.

BERLIN, November 4-The National
ZeitlIag states that Prince Bismarck recently
entertained a prominent Jewish manufac-
turer ut Vargin, when the Prince declared
that be would never entertain the proposal
to curtail the constitutional rights Of the
Jews. He was, he said, naturally iUclined
to criticism Of the opposition, but he made
no distinction between his Christian and
Jewish oppouents
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05

The people of the Sixth Congresslonal
District of Texas have discovered 8
pbeDix. a representative OF the people
who refuses to accept gifts. Some OF
the citizens OF that district were so
pleased with his course in Congress, es-
pecially on the Indian question tnse
theg seDt their representative, Hon. Co
lumbus UpsOn, Q service of silver. In
stead of accepting this tribute, Mr.. up
son promptly returned the handsome
present, expressing his thanks 1or ihe
appreciation thus shown, but stailng
that he could not accept any reward Tor
doing the duty which he owed 70 his
constituents. Mr.. UpsOn has a virtue
rare in this gift taking age.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
Mr.. Michael Mccsnn, a we'll known and

Mr. Michael McCsnn, g well known and
popular manufacturer, of Syracuse, n. IT,
writes: ''I felt generally debilitated and my
health falling me. 1 longed and prayed for
al iron constitution, that l might be rid OF
the many aon0yapees OF Ill heaitn; bue
dvspensIs aud urinary troubles, attended by
nervous pTostraiioB, had gotten hold ef as,
and | felt my time had come. Nothing
seemed TO give me any permanent relief.
Finally happened to see an advertisement
~ Rrown,s Iron Bitters. Bless me- says
I. that's just he medicine for me precise
H., And so it was. By the powers OF old
ireland, It has cured me OF all my troubles
and given me q constitution OF iron."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
CRUSHED TO PIECES.
A Steamer Demolished at KeOkuk.

KEoKUK, Iowa, November A terrible
accident occurred here this evening about
seven O'Clock. The steamer War Eagle.
going south, ran against a span OF the
Keokuk and Hamilton bridge, breaking
into fragments. The boat was completely
demolished. Eight persons are known to
be drowned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
A New OsbIe CompanY.

OTTAWA, ONT, November "A private
telegram has been received here stating
that the American, Canadian, European and
Asistic Cable Company, which was char
tered during the last session of Parliament
has completed its organization. l. is said
that the company will lay two cables next
year, and during the present winter will
make arrangements for the construction Of
land lines from Halifax to Victoria.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
The Cap,ured French NIhu,st..

LONDON, November 4.-The Paris cores
pendent of the Daily Telegraph says;
"Frsnce has asked explanation Of the ar
rest in Russia Of the three Frenehmen upon
whom compromising documents are said to
have been found"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
FROM THE ISTHMUS.
Trouble with Striking LabOrers.

PANAMA, October 90 The government
has determined TO increase 25 per cent. the
taxes levied upon merchants, known as
commercial contributions" collected
monthly. The business community is In
high ferment over this action.
A report reached here this morning that a
strike had occurred among the canal labo
ers at Georgetown, and another at the he s.
ptal, which is building near the city.
At the latter place the police
OF the brigade from insult and violence.
The complaint here was that the chief of
the brigade had i'll treated the men while
in Georgetown. The occasion of the trouble
was a reduction OF twenty cents per day IN
the wages Of common laborers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05

Hot SPRINGS, ARK November 4-Col.
6. NJ. Murphy shot aud mortslly wounded
Geo. Savage yesterday. Murphy was law
yer engaged in the recent prosecution of Saw
age for murder. Savage was understood to
have threatened Murphy's life, which led
the latter to shoot him Savage said in bis
dying statement that he had never threat
ened to kill Murphy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
The CampaIgnin TunIs.

TUNIs, November 4-General Etienne
has been appointed Provisional Governor Of
Suss and Ksirwan. Large bodies of insur-
gents are reported to be in the vicinity of
the latter place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
Manchester Market.

LONDON, November 4-The Manchester
GuardtGn, IN its commercial article this
morning. says: "The market is quiet, with
a small business. Where sellers are slightly
easier to deal with considerable sales are
occasionally effected, especially of some
description of export yarns, chiefly for
China and the Levant. The cloth market is
at eadY.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05

GALVESTON, November A dispatch
from Henrietta says; "The body Of an un4
known man was found IN gulch with three
bullet holes In him, and his pockets turned
inside out.u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
LouIsInoe,e New capitol.

NEW ORLEANS, November "A dispatch
to rhe Democrat from Baton Rouge says:
"The S1ste House Commission met to-day
ana decided that the new capitol will not
be ready for occupation by the first Monday
In December. g vernon McEuery has, In
consequence, decided to call sn extra SEES
sion OF the Legislature to meet in New Or
leans on that date,n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05

eAE FRANCISCO, November "A dispatch
from Tucson, Arizona, says: "The Apaches
are reported to be committing depredations
Ia the Sahuy yaripa district in Sonora, Mexico.
Five men, two women and one child have
been killed by them, ~ VI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
the TrIaI OF Ar,hur LEROY Begun.

MAIDSTONE, November 4.-The trial Of
Arthur LEROY for the murder Of f. J.
Gold on the Brighton Railway express
train in June, has begun. The prisoner ap-
pears calm and collected. The Attorney
General opened the case on behalf of the
Crown. The prisoner pleaded not guilty.
The court room is densely crowded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
Burned with JaiI.

SAN FRANCISCO, November "A dispatch
from Portland, Oregon, says: "The Doug
lass county jail at ROseburg was burned this
morning, and with It Charles Williams, who
It is surprised he undertook to burn his way
out and the IRE became unmsnageable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
Italian DIstUrber. Rebukea.

/ LONDON, November "A dispatch from
Rome says that the government prohibited
a meeting Of the Republicans and the Anti
Clericals to commemorate the anniversary
Of the battle Of Montana, which was to have
been held on the 3 instant,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
Rough Experience of a Steamer
from savannah.

LONDON, November 4 The steamer scio.
from Savapnah for Reval, has put into Ply
mouth. She reports having experienced
heavy weather. Her chart house was wash
ed away. Der bridge damaged, her boats
stove, and her stanehions started.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-05
TweIYe Abeve Zero.

AAUcH CHUNK, Pa N vember 4.-There
Is an inch of snow in the mountains. This
morning the thermometer was down, to
twelve degrees above zero.