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Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
RAMIE CULTURE.

MR. S: II. SIAUGuT few days since ir conversation with representative of, California newspaper, gave the follow. ing useful information concprnin, Ramie culture: He says that Rami' leing perennial and an evergreen, car be planted throughout the summer months, when it grows the best. l. takes at least 250J roots to the acre. and it is not out of the way to plan, three times that many if one can spar, the money.
 IL should he planted in rows six feel araIt, aid from one to three feet apart in the rows. The ground must b. thoroughly cultivated and moisteneo while growing to about two or ,hre, feet high when the stalks can be layrred ont each way from the rows two feet. maxi l., bed four feet wide; then blow oui the space of two feet between and th, rnots cut off of the edges which spread out can he sold or replanted and th beds can be gradually changed by plow- ing of the edge of one and spreading the other, which will keep the grOund and roots constantly renewed. I'm. roots can be furnished at S2U per 1OOO The iirst roots brought from China t, New Orleans cost s each.
 Tna averl Se amount of green stalks to ea"h cutting will not be less than fiv, ton-, prn idring at least lOOo pounds oi cru,le dry fiber to the acre at each cut ting. Three or four cuts can be mad, in Southern California according to late and early frost, richness of ground and amo mt of moisture to push the growth. IL will. however. grow and flourish OH pretty dry ground, as has been demon strat, d at rulare on diy wash land this summer.
 Asro the bill passed by the legisls- tnre and pronounced void by comp-t- ept judges, Mir. Siaught thinks it is well the law is of no avail, as it was nothing but steal and did more harm than good. No benefit would have come io the farmer from it. Mr. SIahght did not approve or ask any. thing of ihe kind. He looked to first interesting capitalists to organize com petent companies, and contracting with the farmers for five years to induce them to raise rame, and then when enough is growing to induce large output, the b)dn.y might stimulate it. With men manipulating it to their own selfish benefit-selling dried up roots, and not knowing thing abou. farming, nursery business, manufacturing, ma chinery or anything else, the industry cam 't be expected to prosper.
 Mr. Slaught believes that ramie is capable of such extensive, varied and valuable productions that it seems iha, We should not hesitate to embark in il, and pay Z ,oi wages for labor, as we'll as what we have to pay for fuel; and still leave a margin to reduce the price of g,, Is to the sople. ..r -r
 He claims that more than three thou. sand dollars of goods can be made with the proper machinery out of the product of one acre year. At 6 cents a pound in the rough it will at least pay the farmer S1S0 to $280.
 The manufactured products shown by him embrace plain cloths, striped rib bons. curtain fringes, etc., all looking ana feeling like silk. Much of the good. sold for -ilk MT. Slsught considers to be of ralnie manufacture.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
A NEW DISCOVERY


 1t is always hard to, make people be- lieve that you have the best, especially when the article is newly invented ,u-. They will look upon all proposi- ,ous made with a suspicious eye; but we trust they will give careful considera- tion of the proposition we are about to make. We intend to show the people of this Territory the only road to prosper iiy. We do not wish to show that State acod will alone develop the resources nf his glorious country. but we contend, ,ui do SD not because we are now person- all interested in this question, for we be- came interested becaise We saw the ad- vantases and necessity of going into this buslness, but because we honestly believe that the future prosperity of this Territory depends upon the reclamation of the desert lands by windmills. We snow whaI we Say because we practice | what Vt pscach. California today is what she IS on account of windmills .lying her "lhe start in life." The .ErmotCr is the latest improved mill and shows an increase of thirty-tive per cent ,n power over any mill manufactured. it Is simply \ wonderful machine and performs wonders. For instance, q It. i"ot .Ern,o'or is equal-and Is guaran- ,eed tu be ,u-tu any 24-foot wheel made, and at an elevation of say thirty feet Ani work two good elgh'-inch punips. which will throw S0O gallons Oi water ger hnnr. This means l92, ,OtW gallons 1 per day, and Ii you have large reser- voir you can let the mill run night and day. One hundred and ninety-two thousand gallons uf water would irrigatr ten acrcs of fruit trees per zach tariff. | Think oii It. U,not doubt this statement, LOT we will sell our mills with this guar antee. We Know the ErmotOr will do it, and ii iI don't you are under no Obliga- ,ion 10 take the same. Wealso guarantee ghat Il l6-iuot Erniotor wIll work four lnch pump 5OO feet deep. Cattlemen this deserves your careful consideration, for You can save immensely by putting in an 4Ernotor, and use your steam pum,s in cases of emergency. The .Ermoror will pump l0OJ feet. All steel and will last Il life time. Send for cir culars and further information.
 | HoFF BROTHERS,
 Successors to CHAs. F. HofF,)
 Territorial Agents, Tucson.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

DROP0'AL3 FOR FORAGE E.--H,aiguarter,
 U department of Arizona, 0 lice cf the Chiei c Isrternaster. Los Angeles, Cal. Jnlv 2. 1891 sealed proposals w m be received at this office, and at the offices of the Quariermasrrrs at each of the stations below ramrd. nniil II D'c!'ck, m., on Tuesday, August [, 1891, and opened im- mediAteiy thereafter in the presence of hiddrrs, tn the furnishing and delivery of Forage nr military stations In the lbeIartmento of Arizona, ss follows:-Fnrts Apache, Bo .'ie, (rant. Hun chuca an l Tho mas an San Carlos and Whinpl' Barracks, A IT.. los Angeles and ssh Dh.g' Barracks. Gal. aud Forts Bavard and wing,ur N. N. Preference given to articles of domestic production and manufacture. co'ptitions ,o' price and quality b.ing equal. and sach prefer ancs given to articles of American pr,,du ti"i and msnu ufacinre produce on the P.lihc C"as to the extent Of the consumption regnirei h the public service there. Pn'posil> for eithe class of the supplies mentioned or for qua,it ties less than the whole required. ar ur del liver of the suUpl'es at paints other thar those sn,c' named will be entertained. Sp.clhca ion. general instructions L., bidders and hlauk form of proppsais will he furnished nn application t this office, or to the c iartsrmastrrs ~ any a. the stations marcel above, A. S EINBAi' Qpsrtermaster, U. s. Army, Chief Quarter master.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
M Nrttrsl.

James O. Hall and Miss Annie Mccormick were united in marriage on the evening of the 4th by the Rev. F. Iourencoon at the parsonage of ihe Catholic church. MT. Hall Is an old resident of Phoenix ami a gentleman ol superior business qualifications and q nan of energy and integrity. Mrs. .IalI, the bride, is Il lady oi intellirenc, md retir enIent.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

w. S. PARKERsoN of Louisiana did not make mistake when he said in his speech at Bloomington, Ill.,, on the fourth of James G. Blaine: '!No greater man lives today" Parkerson must he remembered Is a Den.ocra, Ji the strictest sect.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
TARIFF PICTURES.

N. !. Prrss: The "rttormer" sad b. toTs election that ihe McKiniey tarif. 0. increasing the cost of tinTare. would chokt ot our export trads m canned goods. L May, ISyJ, under the old iaw, pe exported only
 Ls1 96J 'bs
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
Notice to Contractors.

CEALrD PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED S for building an addition to the NOrmsi school building al Tempe. according to tns ,rchi,ect. Rids viii he received byH R. Leon 'rd. architect. in PhNnfx. or bs \ 'j. HslhenI 'ecretsry of the Board. Tempe, until l2 h Q, he 29th instant. Plans ard specthcetions can "empe. or at the office of H, R. Leonard. PhG rix.
 Bidders will bid for the whole work or for the sr'ck work .epar te.
 Ire Board reserves the right to ~ iect any of .ll lids for the best interesfs of the 1enttory June IS, 1891. A. J, HALBEkI, A
 Secretary Normal Sukool BoAfd
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
aiO.OO REw ARD.

so many complaint. nave been made by sub scriners oi having thrir paper stolen that THi REPUBLICAN will give reward of 5000 for in formation leading to the arrest and conviction Of any person caught stealing this paper iron { he yaris or siepsof subscribers.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
AGENCIES.
NOTICE.

THE REPUBLICAN IS pleased to contribut, in public matters, but all notices of fes tivals, tsirs, meetings of sooieties, suppers, rn tertainments and mentions of marriages. birth' and deaths heyond the regular Anasuncemen' will t+ charged torst regular rates.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
NOTICE TO BUSINESS MEN.

From this date THE REPUBLICAN will not b, responsible for any bills unless contracted on ' written order oi the management
 W. l. VAIL, Manager.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
4,452,S6I bs

of canned bSef, rhiLe in May, IS.i, a"dst ths ns| farit, our exports ef canned bee. ,cers nsq'ly hcice as large, amounting to
 7,575,SJ7 lbs.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
For Health, Rest or Pleasure,

The Hotel iel Coronado hss no rival on earth IL is the most charming of places. This iteal ,ummer resort is well W 'rthy .i H vislt. Out. loor slIIts and m loor ise meats uf all Sin'ir iachting, hsnins anu huutlng are aiways guuI here. For terms for the season, roO.n pLius oI .Iamphlets, nidress.
 E $. BABCOCK, Manager, G"r1n tdn.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

TdE REPUBLICAN is inclined to look upon the special telegram from Salton
 and lndio in this mornings issue, re- garding the marine monster as rather
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

TIE evening contrumph is reminded that it is better frr a publication to be ,dited by paste-pot and shears than by ! - burro.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

THE REPuBLicAS Is the only newspaper be- tween Galveston. Texas, and Los Angeles, Call frruin. which publishes the full teegraphtc re p"rI "i the Associated Press-the largest news gaihering agency in the world. ...
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
NOTICE.

'INo WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-I HAVE this day drawn out from the firm known ss the Great Eastern Mercantile sni Trading Com. pary have no further connection whatsoever wIih that concern. I further give notice that ncrea iter no one has any right to sign my name under any pre- ious power of attorney.
 II. ELLIS. REDLASDs, Cal June p, 1891.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

THE NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA I. Phoenix, Arizona. N. W. KALEs, President.
 SOL. LEWIS, Vice PreMdent.
 GEO. W. AOADLEY. Cashier Capital, Paid Up, o1OO,OOO Surplus, oOgOOO
 DIRECTORs. N. W. KALks, J.Y T. SMITH, soL. LEVI, CHARLES GOLDMAN, GEO. W. HOADLkY.
 CORRESPONDENTS. The Bank of California ;.....san FranciscS The Farmers and Merchants Bank Los Angeles. The National Bank of Com merce -. St. L0uit Consolidated National Bsni. Tucson nenk 0f An1One ..........'..-..''.... IosyUtt V. M. ROthschiIdt q Sons .........-.. London
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

BaNks AND RANKING. THE CoNsoLIpATED SOL n} A1I;I. NATIONAL D. HENDERSON, President.
 H. K. LACY, vice-PresidenI
 H. B. PENNEY, Cashier Capital, Paid Up, SSO'OOo Undivided Profits, a,OOO
 DIRECTORS.
 Q. HENDERSON. H. F. LACY, II. B. TESsE, DANIEL MEYER, FRANZ H. HEREFORD.
 CORRESPONDENTS. Anglo Californian Bank, Limited,
 London and San Francisco Chemical & Western National Bank, New York First National Bans, ChicAg' Fourth National Bank, St. ioui' Farmers q Merchants Bank, Los Angele' First National Bank, El PaS National Bank of Arizona, Phenix Bank of Tombstone, Tombstone first National Bank. Deming, N. M.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
CAUTION.

NFFICE OF THE CirKUs WATER COM. U pany. San Berntr i'm ., CalIfnruia.-Ail per. are cantIuue.i against purcna~ ing any cialul H ". J. Morgan against the GIlrds nat'T C. al, pany, the Ueihg in an un s-ltle.i condition
 JAME5 k. MACK. secretary.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

, b. FERGUSON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAw. lls fracuces m sil c0urtk of the TerriUory 'iit,e 4Uz Pennington stnsst, Tucson, A. T.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

AZ NJ. N. WEED, SHORTHAND REPORTER w fhIrd Ja,iiciai Dssiricr Court oi Anzons
 erritory. 1ypewritist. Verbatim reporting; 70 ears experience a shorthand Reporter 6S.,i
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

AIM. fl. BAkNks, JOHN H. MARTIN, WI, w C. hubson. Law Ofhces, Tucson, A rizuns onn $. Tnnnss, Pacific Building. Msshinstun, 'istrirt of Columbia.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

b. WOODWARD. L. H, CAALkEks kNOoDwARD & CHALMERS, ATToKKkYs W .t-l.w, Room. : and 7, rhibodO building, ''sr'iiN. ArIZ,,na
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

' A. k. yUhN W. OWEN POST, No s2 VI. Meets sesond and fourth Thursdays of each ,onln in MonIhon building. 5. C. Symonds, ouainair,ier. C. H. Knapp, Adjutsnt
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

Entered ai me postotice si Ph,sniK, ArizonS As natl matter of the second class
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

= nR. J. HARDY, DENTIST. U All work Euara
 VvYO ioung building, opposite Com. uxxl1AO tuercisi Motel, Ph9nix, Ari1ons.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

I Nk. ]. W. MlLLkk, PHYSICIAN AND SUR U seoii. ofhce and residence, Windsor House entfr street. above Adams street, PhRnix
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

NR II. JEssUP, DENTIST ALL WORK U suaraiiteed anu prices reasonable. Rooms and l6 Porter Building
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

HARDEN VALLEY LODGE NO. l,L. o. G. T., N mvets every Monday evening in O. c. nall, Lewis UuisdIng. J. A. Marshall, C. T., lxziehaAwell. secretary.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

~l E EARLY ATTORNEY YANDCOUNsELo O. al law, wIii practice in Territorial and Iuiteu slates Courts. Office, rooms i2 ana li
 oiten bkTk. phRnix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

\ klLoNA LODGk NO. 2, F. AND A. N. -A otated meetings on the first Tuesday of acn month. Dayton A. Reed, W. M, C. H. hH ID. Secrptary
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
SECRET SOCIETIES.

:. LUkAL kNCAAPMEAT, NO. <, l. O. 0. ?. | Meets secvna and fourth Tuesday evening each month. Geo. A. Mintz, c. F., John ray. Scribe.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

~ W. .BARSAkD-JCsTlCEOF OF THE PEACE Ns Opp sile inrtord bsnk, Washington .Itt, iu nl&.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

PRICE, $3o PER TOM. Orders of ten tons or over receive srecial '-tes, All orders F. O. B. at Pomona or North tomUnH.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

A bhAM hUMfhkiEs, COUNSELOR AT. "A Law. = .-s -l t'o
 'mce: Room 5, ThibodV Building Rsferences; uaeleue Bank, st. Louis: H. C. Power, President aarsIaIi, Cashier Woodstock Iron Compaly, .nIIIslUil. Ala. ...-.H "
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

0. U. VI. PHENIX LODGE NO. B. sAs Regular meeting every W ednesdsy even. ,g m Masonic Hall J. W. Blankenship, N. W. II. kOthp,ck, hecorder.
 A'NDYMl0N LEGION, A. 0. U. W. MEETS C second and fourth Wednesday oi each ,onth. r. NJ. CZsrnowski, Commander, G. II. sotnr,ck. Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07

iNk. CARROLL Nj. RAWLINGS, OFFICE u heAt to the reading rvvius over 1rssks s.oie
Arizona republican., 1891-07-07
BOARD AND ROOMS.

k1 Uk hkNT.-COL. SlAMs' "HOMk PLACE" U viie.haii iniis noftn ot Phurnix; l4O scres III alialis, orchard and vineyard. Com. .nvuious eisnirvvin residence ana out. ,uiluings, stables, corrils, etc. Apply to J. V. ckANs. l2,-tt
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12

II is now regarded at the department
OF state as certain that the German mar
ket for American pork, bacon and hams
will shortly be open without restriction.
It has now been nearly ten years since
Germany practically closed her markets
TO these American products and her
example was speedily followed by Aus
tria and other smaller European powers
thus shutting out American hog growers
from markets il which the trade would
probably average from 100000 to Sl0,-
100000 per year. From the day that
the present administration came into
power, every energy has been strained
30 get these markets back again, and
now that success is In sight, the men,
bsrs Of the administration very naturally
feel pleased and proud. 1t is specially
a great thing for the farmers of Iowa,
Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas
Nebraska and Wisconsin, who produce
in round figures more than one-half of
the hogs-in vslue-in the United
States, and who furnish a much larger
proportion OF the hog products for ex-
port. And this comes at good time,
Cor the enormous corn crop Of the pres
.ent year means that the farmers will
have big surplusof meat products for
export
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12
An artist Fooled.

Irving Iontaga writes in Wander
int5s Oh :. W&r Artist: One evening
met two very fascinating Spanish giris
II Il qUiec quarter Of irun, one of whors.
being q blonde, was eaveloped in white
maatilla. 1t being; customary on meet
in.s i white rlantilla 10 extend her some
what similar homage to that paid to
royalty. RAISED my hat, and stepped Oh
cIo sl,ie u allow t,;e couple 10 pass.
when. IL doing -. saw % nv horror.
Jy the l@n5 q the moon. That gher were
Followed closely b: 4 .yrila AMI grotesaua
se.Jtne, i..f EZ1r,i. half tr1g. which
with series OF spasmo;,ic bonu,!s. WIS
maxim. directly for their uee.s. On. ne
hoTrid beast. the il.lescribahie mon
strosjty! 10 rush forward AMI tra.npIe
on jhc uncaL2y ching was the woris OF q
moment.
II WIS dulrfouajesi; lay explicit Of
heroiSln, Ear from iniacing the gratitude
Respected. WAS Immediately fl::oE-l o.
roa-s OF laughter. the u..lTy riag OF
which reverberIt-,i o. the still right
air 'ClcJaa,:;.I.abie foci' dos Rot ex-
press the Et,lel.ess felt Is was sub
iectei to tie rijicCie Of thea WHY EaIn.
sells, aai il i .ii..I l.; capsule % chat u
coming pee. .iaT..'- iLa-t i..sT- t.,is,ic!
scarlet. had t.-.jc@I a. Il d-..D-a
piece Of cio,h eat iat0 tie ae1n5Ianca Of
some inoGs:rods !.zirl. all attached bg
a threat - the SKIRT % tAe .-.aidc-I. so
that, Is CeEs-js;l CsXrcrC1S utJVeLn,-..ts
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12

Although country editors are nearly
always poor there are plenty of persons
who believe that half the paragraphs in
country newspaper are paid for with
enormous brides. There are always two
sides to every question, and whichever
side an editor falls on the partisans OF
the other accuse him of being thought"
1t is little wonder, therefore, that the
editor is seldom a popular man; l never
knew one who was, and I never knew
one who was not often accused unjust
ly. Every citizen of a county town
wants his locality doomed" to the end
that he may sell his $50 lot for $500. He
can appreciate how a really good paper
might aid him in this, and because his
lot does not advance in value as be
thinks it should he has a grievance
against the editor. lie longs for an ed
ditor with some snap" in him. don't
know what snap" means, but | know
this is the quality usually thought to be
lacking. There are more great men in
every country town than really exist il
the entire nation, and if they are not
recognized the local papers are Of TO
account-Century Magazine.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12

A MAGNIFICENT microscope has Just
been completed by the Munic Poeller
Optical and Physical Institute for the
great Chicago exposition, at a cost of
$3.50. 1t possesses a magnifying power
OF ii 900 diameters. As might be ex-
pected, electricity plays an important
part in the working of this gigantic
instrument, which, after inspection by
American citizens, 10 expected to give
an Smpetus to the Munich mart for
scientific apparatus. The electricity
furnishes and regulates the source of
light, which, placed in the focns of
parsdolic aluminium reflector, reaches
an intensity of 1000 candle power.
The electricity also proxides the means
of an ingenious automatic mechanism for
the centuring of the quadruple con-
densers and Illuminating the lenses
There is an arrangement for the exact
control of the distance of the carbon
point The most important novel
feature is the cooling machine, which is
indispensable On account of the extreme
heat, LAB cslorics per second, generated
by the intense illuminating arrangement.
A machine regulated by a Helmhotz
electric centrifugal regulator provides
the sever microscopic and poiariscopic
systems of the apparatus with a fine
sprsv Of carbonic scid, which i'm mediate
ly after its release troro the copper vessel
in which it is held u2de< pressure of
q atmospheres, becomes Converted INTO
gaseous matter. so intensely cold that
only .oOOO7 gramme of carbonic s.cld per
second t. required to give the .'esuit
The magnifying power of the appara,t Cs
with ordinary obiectives, as has been
stated, is about 1000 d.ameters. but
with the oil immersion it can be lncreas-
ID 10 5000.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12
ARIZONA has never in all her existence

ARIZONA has never in all her existence
been in a more prosperous way. both in
her government and in her industries,
than she is today. True she has con-
siderable of debt to pay off but it
must be remembered that she is mere
ly on the eve Of her development and
We do not exaggerate nor speak wide of
the mark when we say that Maricopa
county alone could assume that entire
Indebtedness and be amply able TO pay
it off within the next fifteen years.
With a continuance of the present wise
administration of our territorial affairs
and the development OF our resources
Arizona Will be the most prosperous
and observable section of the United
States in q very short tIme.-Phenix
Herald.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12

If the proper pumping machinery be
put il the Tombstone mines that town
viii enjoy an era OF permanent pros
perity never before known to Cochise
county. Millions have been taken out
but millions yet remain III the deeper
workings and will be unearthed, We
hope, in the near future. In no country
under the sun outside OF Arizona, would
such known richness be allowed to lie
year IN and year out, without an effort
being made for its extraction. We
sincerely trust that the new movement
in that direction will speedily material
ize.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12

We think it grave and serious ques-
ton as TO whether an officer under cover
of the law is entitled to take the life Of
an unarmed and fleeing man, and as yet
unconvicted by the courts of any crime.
however guilty he may be. If such kill
ing is warranted By the law the sooner
such a barbarous edict is on the statute
books Of the territory the better for her
good name. a convicted horse thief,
though he stole half the herds in the
territory, cannot be executed under color
OF the law. Neither do we think that
this power is delegated to irresponsible
individuals. IL is time to call halt on
this class of executions.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-09-12

UNDER the present game laws of New
York the English sparrow is not pro-
tected, and it is made 4 misdemeanor
10 give food or shelter to that bird.
THERE are now 1888 newspapers
printed in the United States and Canada,
Il gain Of 1,G13 over last years record.
New York is in the lead of the states,
having LOSS papers.
WATERCRESS is said to contain very
sanitary qualities. \ curious charac-
teristic of it is that if grown in a fer
ruginous stream it absorbs five times
the amount of iron that any other plant
does.
n PHILADELPHIA surgeon says that by
three strokes of the lancet he could par
alyze the nerves acted on TO make a
man get mad, and thereafter anyone
could pull his nose, cuff his ears and
spit on his boots and he would simply
smile soft, bland smile.