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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

property mans trunks are ransacked for
wardrobes. The chorus, always Of very
miscellaneous character and seldom distin-
guished for the grace and dignity OF its
males or the beauty of its females, is made
to do double or treble duty, now coming
on as gay and careless peasants,
now as grim warriors and again as
brigands and their picturesque wives
and daughters To change "supe" from q
peasant to soldier needs only long red
coat, cap with feather in it and an old
musket- To take away his good charac-
ter and degrade him into bloodthirsty
brigand requires simply circular brown
cloak slouching brown hat pair of turn
over boots, brace Of pistols, long knife
and fierce stage mustache. In o recent
opera peasant lover in the first scene was
transformed into corporal of the guard in
the second, and in the third became re-
morseless mountain robber. Through all
the changes he was easily recognized by
his remarkably thin legs and his painfully
weak eyes. In the opera III Ballo in Mas
chera," as recently presented at the Academy
recognize the old fishermen and sailors OF
Boston in the gentlemen who appear to have
been just turned out by some dealer in the
cast-off clothes ola band of Italian brigands
Because the story of Lucia di Lammer-
moor" is laid in Scotland the inevitable
fates that frown on the stage destinies of
operate performances always provide warm
Italian scenery, and the stout Scottish peas
ants invariably present the appearance OF
Bohemian gypsies. The scenery in "Trova-
tore, on the other hand, is generally such
as might be used in parts of "Der Freis-
chutz, while the troops might pass for Jersey
militiamen on training. Who ever saw
the sailors in the "Flying Dutchman'
look like anything but cross be-
tween an Italian brigand and on
English marine? On one occasion when
"Norma" was produced in this city some of
the Druids astonished the parquet by dis
playing Oxford ties under their long white
robes, and we remember to have seen
Norma wearing handsome pair of solitaire
earrings and o profusion of diamonds on her
fingers and wrists. A famous Gennaro in
"Lucretia Borgia" once pulled out and re-
ferred to handsome double cased gold Jur-
gensen during the poisoning scene, appar-
emily for the purpose OF ascertaining how
long he had to live. The carelessness Of dis
tinguished singers as to their acting and
dressing is often subject Of remark. Is it
not greatly due to the indifference of the
manacement ms to the manner in which an
opera is put on the stage?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

VATICAN MovEMENIs.-In Rome tits noted that
the Pope walks less than formerly and is carried
more-an evident cndeavor to economic the
easily exhausted vital forces of extreme age, to
stretch the little remaining strength over as
many days as possible. And the presage of
approaching change is the purpose observed
mt the Vatican to clear and have ready apart
ments fit and proper for the sessions Of the
conclave that must choose His Holiness success
sor. 1t is possible that the necessity Of making
this choice may be- long deferred, but the per
sons Immediately about the Pope are not of that
opinion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07
who KILLED orviIle d. Jewett !.

No doubt exists as to the cause Of George
w. Jewett's death-the horrible laceration Of
his leg by the fragments of the exploded
grenade gives all the evidence necessary on
that point. But another life has been sacri-
feed in this dark tragedy, and investigation
is cropping for facts that will show who killed
Orville d. Jewett. The wounds on his body
are seven in number. Two of these were
caused by the explosion, the other five are
perforating wounds in the epigastric region
from pistol Shots The bullets have been
traced in their downward and backward
course into the intestines. The pistols
by which they were evidently made lay
on the floor beside the bodies. One of
these weapons was four-barrelled pis-
tol of small coiibre, corresponding to the
size of four bullets found in the body;
another was large navy revolver, the heavy
ball from which made the large wound over
the stomach. Who fred these pistols?
Were both discharged by Orville d. Jewett
with suicidal intent? Or did he only
fire the larger one into his body and
Dean the other in the act OF self
QeIcuCes zdsGlys 10 ~ poSoiOiC tHd1 u
struggle took place after the explosion
between young Iewett and his uncle, and
that the latter fired the small pistol, which
he may have wrenched from the murderer's
hand at the moment or previously held?
These theories invite investigation. Any OF
them may be the true one. One OF them
must be. The facts gathered yesterday by
our reporters and published this morning do
not change the general features of this mys-
ferrous affair from those ofmurder and suicide
which it assumed from the start. There
are indications, however, of an effort to
cloak it from the public curiosity which
must not be permitted to succeed. No fam
ily considerations should stand between the
law and tho facts. If Mr.. Dean had no hand
in Orville ID. Jewett's death he owes it to
himself and to the public to give the fullest
explanation he can offer as to its immediate
cause.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07
How Operas Are Put on tho stage.

Can any Of our operate managers, whose
taste and judgment are SO admirable in the
selection Of contraltos, sopranos, tenors,
bassos and the rest, and who cad nose a
successful prima donna across the Atlantic,
give us any satisfactory reason why, in pro-
ducing an opera, the music of the composer,
the skill of the musicians and the voices of
the singers should be left to gain popular
favor unaided by any of the customary
accessories Of well-directed stage? AS a
rule, which, indeed, has but very few excep-
tons, to put an opera on the American stage
means to procure one or two stars whose light
happens to be bright in the musical frma-
ment at the moment, few good second
class singers, rs large a chorus as the treas
ury will permit, and of course good
orchestra, which can generally be found in
New York. For the rest the lumber of
the stage is overhauled for scenery and the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

Roundsman Lester Lewis is fine speci-
men of 'the best police in the world"
Some weeks ago he was on Fourth avenue
car in citizens dress, with nothing of the
policeman about him except his natural ruff
fanism and innate blackguardism to desig-
nate his profession. An old and highly re-
spectacle citizen who was riding on the
same car and conversing with some friends
happened to express the opinion that, among
other desirable municipal economies, the
pay Of the police might properly be re-
duced. Roundsman Lester Lewis thereupon
interfered in the conversation and COM
menced to shower foul abuse on the gentle
man who had ventured to advocate such
policy. II Roundsman Lester Lewis had
been armed with his club at the time he
would, no doubt, have knocked the offender
ure for the purpose of admitting into it
more liberal views. AS the only police
weapon he had about him at the time was
his foul tongue he used that freely on the
astonished citizen.
But Roundsman Lester Lewis had his OPP
portunity in reserve. A few days subse-
quent to this cor renconire Lewis met and
recognized the gentleman who had favored
reducing the policeman's pay on Broadway
Lewis was then a full fedged bully and
rufian, for he had his we'll stuffed police
coat on his back and his skull-cracking club
in his fist. SO he walked up to the citizen,
addressed him in an insulting, staggering
style, followed him along the sidewalk with
abusive language for the purpose Of provok-
ing breach Of the peace, but, finding that
impossible, at last made up his mind to ar
rest him anyway, and 50 dragged him along
Broadway from Blocker street to the Tombs
There the trumped-up complaint he made
was instantly dismissed by the magis-
trate and the police ruffian was Sc
verely rebuked. Roundsman Lester Lewis
has now been tried before the Police Com
missioners on these charges and they have
been fully proven against him. The Board
has directed that the rufian shall be pun
ished but how? He is to be ''reprimanded
by Commissioner Smith r Now a repri-
mand by Commissioner Badly Smith may
be q very terrible infliction, but will
Roundsman Lester Lewis care o snap Of his
fingers for it Will he not laugh in his
sleeve at Baldy's rebuke, however severe it
may be? The whole proceeding is an out
rage on the public, and the Police Commits
sioners who dare to leave SO unmitigated q
ruffian and loafer as Roundsman Lester
Lewis on the police to be terror to peace
full, law-abiding citizens, prove that they
are as unfit to manage the force as that
worthy is to be intrusted with club.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

GOVERNOR ROBINSON has at least one very
clear idea on civil service retorm-he believes
that incompetence is sufficient cause for removal
from Office. His recommendation Of the re-
moval of Bank Superintendent Ellis seems justi-
fed by the charges, and necessary so that men
may learn that bank examiners are appointed to
work. not merely to draw salaries.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

ANOTHER SPAsM OF REFoRM-The Corpora
ton Counsel complains that the Court
House Commissioners have contracted for more
work than the appropriation will cover. Think
of such an act being considered out OF the way
in New York, and in connection with the Court
House too!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was quiet and, as a rule, steady. AS COM
pared with the last few days there was not much
business done, the trunk and coal road stocks
receiving the most attention. Gold was very
steady at los. Government stocks were firm
and railroad bonds were generally higher.
Money loaned at per cent, rose to and de-
clined to pig per cent ON call.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

From, ourrvports Ais morning The probabilities are
that the sceathcr in Ne,c York today sciH be cooler
and clear partly cloudy, tolo'ced By rising tenn
pcyaturc and increasing clo,tdincss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

WHY CAN Nor COMPLAINING SAILORS organize
cooperative shipping Office" The expenses
would be small and there arc masters of vessels
who would be shrcwd enough to look for their
men at place where such unusual sense was
displayed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

The SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE asks for the
names Of men who wish to join the Athletic
Club. Is not the police ''club" already active
enough!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

THE CANADIAN PREMIER advises the unenl-
ploycd to Ego West" Thousands of unemployed
men have given themselves the same advice and
found money in it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

To SEE AN OWNER OF GAS STOCKS contemplate
ing the new gasoline street lamps the east side
up town, is to realize that man may be rich and
vet not be happy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED at the Louisiana
mass meeting yesterday are remarkable for
their good temper and moderation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

A LARGE NUMBER OF HOSTILE INDIANS have
signited their intention to surrender to General
Miles, which means that the General is too lively
on the warpath to suit the savages.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

A JUpIcIoUs USE of few quarts of water has
heretofore made up the losses inflicted upon dis
honest milkmen in court but he who was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary yesterday will find
water powerlcss to assuage his VICE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07
NOTICE TO COUNTRY DEALERS.

Tho Adams Express Company . special Newspaper
train the Pennsylvanx Railroad and its connections,
leaving Jersey City quarter past four N daily and
West Harrisburg and South to Washington. reaching
Philadelphia quarter pas: six A. NJ aud Washington
one p
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07

As PATHETIC STORY "A Joyless Honey.
moon" is matchless.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PARK THEATRE-OrR BoAKDiSc HOUSE,
wALLACK's THEATRE-Mv AwvuL DAD.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE-TnE DAScHErvs
FIFTH AVENUE ThEATRE-THE PRixcxss ROYAL
BOOTHS THEATRE-vIRcISIus.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-TRovAron.
NIBLO's GARDEN-ASrHoSv AND CLEOPATRA
GERMANIA rHgArRE-DuKon virz JAuauxDsnA
EAGLE THEATRE-cRowS or TnoRSx
sTEINwAY HALL-TnoMAs' TELEPHONE AAruu.
ACADEMY OF DEsIGS-PAIsrscs
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-MIss MUTTON
BROADWAY rHEATRE-NAscr srxxS
BOwERy ruEATRE-Tx1As JAck
PARTISAN VARIETIES
COLUMBIA OPERA HOcsE-vAslsrx.
OLYMPIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THEATRE CoMIQUE--vARrxrY.
HELLER's Observation-Disclosures
TONY PASTORS THEATKE-vAnrErY.
NEW AMERICAN observation-disclosures
TIvOLI THEATRE-vARKrv.
SAN FRANCISCO NINsTRELs.
EGYPTIAN BALL-vARIxrY
NEW YORK AQUARIUM.
WITH SUPPLEM E Mt.
- -
NEW YORK SATURDAY APRIL 1877
Omaha daily bee., 1877-01-23
The Soil Of the NiObrara Valley.
The soil in this valley is general

me SOIL In thlS valley is general
ly q mixture OF clay &nd sand, bul
clay soil can also be easily found in
sufiiciency for those that might de.
sire 1t. The proportions Of clay and
sand are about equal, making
it specially adapted to the
following: ri 81, ease of break
ing ana bringing into cultiva.
ton; secondly, great ease of cult
walton after breaking; thirdly, re-
tanning its moisture aud GOODNESS ;
fourthiy, not liable TO take in q
drOuth; and filthy, no liability to
be affected by heavy rains. Wheat
has as yet not been properly tested,
but as far as it has been tried il has
been very remunerative; barley oats
and corn have yielded beyond ex-
pectations, aud cane (moIasses or
sorghum) yields at an average OF
$50 gallens to the acre, and made
with a wooden mill at that. Cereals
and roots also produce excellently,
while tobacco is but fair. Flax and
other hbres have not been introduce
ed into the country yet. Hay av-
erages about five ton 20 the acre,
and is twenty-five per cent better
than the average quail y Of the hay
IN the north west for the simple res
sou that it is not coarse and The
stock eats il clean; there is 10 waste
in it.
Omaha daily bee., 1877-01-23
You a DollarT
The Weekly World
ONE YEAR.

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rast seven days, collected by the agents and
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WORLD, and in ~fulness. accuracy, and enter
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3. Its GRANGE NEWS, to which atten-
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1T HAS
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REACHING A.
POPULATION Of OVER 36,I45.
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TO CONSIDER.

Business men who advertise Will do we'll
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Merchants advertise in newspapers to reach
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It's constantly increasing subscription list
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dailies. D weeklies; Lancaster, 60 dailies.
Sc weeklies; Lincoln county. 4S dailies. 25
weeklies; Merrick. 20 dailies. "a weeklies;
Nemaha. II dailies, 81 weeklies; 0toe. 25
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TOTAL IN THE TATEs M TERRITORIES.
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THROUGH TICKETS

70 al eastern cities via f.-.s ire can 90 pro.
cured, snd any Information ob.siaed. concern
ing Routes, Rates, etc.,. the Ticket Cficf
IN the Union Pacific Ds7ot Orshs, and also OF
the principal Ilckst 0iices on tina line Of tbs
q. 7. {. K.
All Inforns'!on regzrdin6 p-.sssasers and
berths for xsi. 1t the Compass ehcc, ass
Fsrnesm st. ttrrand Central Z -ail, oloshs.
~ Baggage checked through Iron omaha -
". 4. STEM EFT, MARTIE NJGHITT,
GenlPses.3so'r Ag /. Gen. Sup'L.
D, E. KIABALi, HAS. ATKINS,
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Keep up In Condition OF your
stock Through the Winter.

otoS
Remember that every shock of
corn foduer, every ton of hay or
straw fed to q steer or other growing
animal that is allowed TO run down
in the winter, IL a dead loss; while,
if you addau equal amount in value
Of more nutritious food, the growth
of the animal VIII pay a fair price
for the whole.
A pig weighing, say fifty pounds
In the fall, ted five or six bushels OF
corn 10 keep it through the winter,
will be as light In the spring as
when the winter feeding began +; and
so the corn consumed Is a clear 10 :
and worse, because the pig has per-
hsps got into an unthrifty habit
that renders ii absolutely of less
value at the end of the winters
feeding than it was when we began.
But double the feed would have
tFebied its weight, and given us a
thrifty pig to put Oh our clover, or
perhaps a fat one for the spring
market, making a satisfactory profit
for the feed and care. So with q
steer, or other young cattle. AID
as to sheep-as the bad sheep give
diminished quantities aud inferior
quality of wolff ia, under circum
stances, the worst possible economy
TO let them get thin IN winter. In
deed, this rule holds good as to all
sorts end ali ages of stock. The
colts should be kept growing
throughout the year. Then, aged
horsee; if allowed to lose flesh now,
vii not be in proper condition Tor
work in spring; and it Is much
cheaper TO keep on the flesh they
now carry than to put it on anew
when the work begins.
The breeding cowe especially should
be kept in good, strong stock cOndI-
ton as well on account of the milk
she will give next season, as to pre-
serve the strength and vi or as the
cali she is to breed. Indeed, there
Is not among all the various animals
used on a farm, n that can be
named that will make q better re-
turn for ample and generous feed
ing than the mich COW and yet
there is none, we are sorry to say,
that is generally overlooked,
neglected, and cut short in her
rations. = National Live Stock
Journal FOR January.
Omaha daily bee., 1877-01-23
MONEY And COMMERCE.


CMAHa Ma, Jsa. %, 1877.
Gold, at Omaha-Buylng, 81 U5 {
l 05a selling, 81 81 a l OH.
CoMMIssION-PRovIsToN, PRODUCE
FRUITS, ETC.
Bntter-Fresh roll o. prints il
muslin wrappings, lss25a, as to
quality.
fresh Eggs-23 and % per dozen.
Poultry-Good dry packed turkeys
are worth 10s12c per pound; chick
ems, Ease; geese, wanted at l2c;
ducks, l0al1c.
FRUITS.
Apples-A tribe firmer al 2 75a
3 90 per bb,.
Cranberries-In light stock snd
firmer at 10 90 per barrel for Cape
Cod, and 4 so per Jersey bushel box.
California Pears and Quinces-In
good order, at 8 50 per box of forty
polnds.
Oranges and Lemons-Messina
jobbing at b 90 per box.
New Dates-In small mats, 1Oc
per pound.
New Figs-In boxes, drums, bags
and baskets, 1OaI2c per pound.
California white comb honey, In
sectional frames, Bic per pound.
Booths Oysters SELECTS, 47c;
standards, SIC; anchors, 303.
Omaha daily bee., 1877-01-23
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Wheat-No !, l 06S; Mo-, l 06s;
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Corn-Western mixed, 26c.
Casino l, 2Sc; Nc 2, Csc; re-
jected, zoe.
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Rye--50c.