THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18. 1896. The Weekly Ghponiele. THK DALLES, - - . OKKGON OFFICIAL PAPER OF WASCO COUNTY. Published in two parts, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. SUBSCRIPTION SATES. BT HAIL, FOSTAGB PEKPAID, IN ADVANCX. One year , . H 50 Six months 7o Three months............ 60 Advertising rates reasonable.'and made known on application. - Address all communications to "THEICHEON ICLE," The Dalles, Oregon. Thn Daily and Weekly Chronicle may be found on sale at I. C. Nickelsen's store. Telephone No. 1. LOCAL BREVITIES. Saturday's Daily. Tti8 work on the free bridge road is completed to what ia known as the wood grade. B. R. Tucker's store and box factory on Hood river was burned to the ground lust week. ' . Rev. Roland D. Grant of Tortland will lecture at the Methodist ehurch Friday evening, March 20th, at 8 o'clock. Sub ject, "Romanism." Hood River has caught the mining in fection. The Glacier tells of a quartz vein on the east fork of Hood river, which assays $900 to the ton in gold. Mr. and Mrs Jud Fish entertained the whist club last night. The fire prize was won by Mrs. J. A. Crossen, the second and third by Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Senfert. Mr. F. H. Bowe, the sawmill man, will soon have bis mill in operation. The mill has been lying idle for two vears. waiting for Iocs. He now has them in quantity. The timber is first- class, and some of the Iocs will produce 2,500 feet of lumber. The most severe sand storm of the season occurred yesterday between Wallula and Grants. For a distance of several miles the sand formed along the track fora depth of from six inches to three feet. All trains were delayed, but the company were in a better condi tion to remedy the difficulty than before, because- of the new fences. White Salmon river is ruined for a driving stream. A boom gave way dur ing the winter, floating a short distance below the narrows, where there is a large waterfall, and lodging. This boom is composed of logs firmly bolted to gether, and has formed the foundation for gathering and holding drift of all kinds. Logs and huge trees have float ed in and so interlaced together that it is estimated it would take ten carloads of dynamite to remove the obstruction. Albert Buhrer is the name of a de mented individual who was taken to the asylum today by Sheriff Driver. He is a laborer who has worked at the Cas- .,. cade Locks and is a native of Switzer land. His hallucinations are delusions in reference to spirits. He was diacov ered laet evening by Constable Urqu hart, at the Columbia hotel, who soon after had him arrested. Dr. Logan made the examination this morning and he was at once committed by the county court. Monday's Daily. Rev. A. BronBgeest will hold services next Sunday at Kingsley." The Elks will hold a meeting tonight, at which two or three young men of the city will have horns adjusted to their heads. Remember the entertainment at St. Mary's Academy Tuesday evening. A" fine program, including a dramatic pro duction, with proper stage setting and all accessories. The Cheosiclk will commence a serial story in its weekly issue of Satur day next, entitled "A Question of Cour age." It is of thrilling interest and should be widely read. Watch for it. ' Rev. Roland D. Grant, who will ad dress the citizens of The Dalles on the subject of "Romanism" next Friday evening, announces that he will have something to say regarding the late 1 1 -1 L ' 1 I, l .1 1 .rortiana in particular. ' Several sheepmen of the Antelope section have pledged themselves to ay not more than five cents a head for shearing sheep, exclusive of board. At the meeting they also discouraged the rise of poison in killing coyotes, by with drawing the bounty, on account of sheep dogs being killed by strychnine. Workmen in tearing down the ware . house next to Williams & Co.'s s'ore ob served that the foundation was charred, and had been through fire. Inquiry de veloped the fact that it was the last - building attacked by fire in the big con flagration of 1888, which- destroyed the old Baptist church, the Congregational church and several business and resi dence blocks.. "The firemen succeeded in putting out the blaze at this old ware house, saving the foundation only; and this was used in erecting a new building. Tuesday's. Dally. ..." i Prof. Ferguson gave an interesting musical exhibition Saturday at Da f ar. ' I. C. Nickelsen is moving his stationery store today a few doors above his old location. . V Apricot trees are in bloom in the city. The late cold snap did little damage in thia section. V . A year ago today some inmates of the pest house sent down town for "a quart of whisky and four yards of green ribbon."; "- . : Maier & Benton propose to move both their "grocery and. tinware . establish ments to the building vacated by Mr. I. C. ickeleen. . ' The funeral of CoU Fulton took place yesterday afternoon in Wasco. WT. H. Biggs and Rev. I. H. Flazel of this city were present, the latter conducting the funeral ceremonies. A report is current that a new morn ing paper will De started on April j.st. a A PECULIAfl FAITH. Eihortxr Who Would Be Disap pointed if Be Gained Converts. If the enterprise is a go it will be morning daily, republican in politics and entitled the "Dispatch." The city council and water commis sion meet in joint session this evening. The council have been busy several day appraieing the city's lots, and the dis posal of a part or all of them will be argued at the meeting. P. Swanson, living on Pleasant Ridge, suffered a severe accident to his eye few days ago, by being shot with a pop gun, loaded with a "toy" charge, piece of wire was discharged into the eyeball. Dr. Hollistcr is attending to his injuries. Twelve members of the Salvation Army, under Captain Potter, went to Portland this morning on the Regulator. They will attend the divisional council comprising Oregon, Washington and Idaho, which begins a two davs' session at 2 o'clock tomorrow in Portland. Pierce Mays is slowly but surely climbing the ladder of political fame. He has just been elected president of the Multorpor Club, which is the lead ing Republican club of the state. His partner, Judge Carey, was a short time ago elected president of thetate Young Men's Republican Club. Fossil Journal R. W. Crandall, a pioneer resident of The Dalles, Or., whom - the Yakima Times mentioned the other day as tarry ing in that city on his return home from an extended visit in California, is lying quite seriously ill at the Hotel Yakima. He complained of indisposition when he first arrived there, but on Sunday he was compelled to remain in his room and summoned a physician. San the Wrong Show. A small boy of The Dalles worked hard all day and got together 15 cents to see the ourang outang, which has been on exhibition at the opera house for sev eral days. He was in a perfect fever of anticipation, and when he entered the door was so intent upon' being delighted that he looked neither to the right or left, but supposing the show was in the opera house proper, passed through the room where it really was, opened a door which communicates with the main hall, and went in through the wings of the stage and dressing rooms where the "Spanish Students" were preparing to give their entertainment, down the stage stairs, and took a. front parquet seat where he could get a good view. He listened through the two hours of mu sical entertainment, ever looking for the introduction of the ourang outang, but the nearest to any gymnastic antics he observed was the dancing of the Taylor sisters, and he -was disappointed. He went away puzzled and outdone. When he went home his parents asked him how he liked the ourang outang, "Weil," says the boy, "1 got it wrong some way. I seen the whole show, and if there was any ourang outang about it I don't know where it came in. 'Peared to me like it was just a drama of some kind." St. Patrick's Day. , C. A. Curtisa is the name of a relig ions zealot who has been expounding 8 peculiar doctrine on our streets for some nights past. He makes some very startling announcements from a religious point of view, and are given publication because, of' tneir extreme oddity. For instance, he said last night Jesua was not Christ until he was baptised in the river Jordan ; that He was purely hu man until the epirit descended upon him like a dove, when he became divine. There is an nnconventionality with all established forms of religion in the above statement that is eimply auda cious. Again he preaches universal sal vation for all souls and spirits. He cl.'iims that this belief may be obtained by the simply reading of the word of God, as ia the fact with all of his tenets. Regarding universal salvation his theory is that all who die go first to hell (the grave); the spirit then comes to the grave, takes up the soul ana goes to heaven. Everlasting damnation or for ever, as used in the mole, means a limited time. lie finds there are living 144.000 sons of God who will not die, therefore will not go to hell. He ex pects to be one of these 144,000 if he keeps the faith. Asked if he gained many converts, he said no: he did not expect only about one in every 3,000, He would therefore expect one in The Dalles, one in Pendleton, and about ten in fceattle. This proportion, it contin ued, would just about make the 144,000 sons ot tiod. lie does not expect any immediate results in The Dalles, and therefore cannot be discouraged. If the public.does not volunteer enough finan cial support to carry him and his little boy, who is traveling with him, the leaders of the eociety, or church, or whatever it may be, carry them alone until they go broke. He claims that he is fulfilling the 22d chapter of Matthew by bis nightly talks on the street cor ners of The Dalles. The name of the church is the New and Latter House of Israel, which has had an autonomy since 1830. Its headquarters in the United States is Grand Rapids, and in the world London, England. There is a novelty about this Curtiss and his teachings which attracts atten tion. He said among other things, 'Anyone can know God by reading the first chapter of John," and that the 15th chapter of Acts contains the only laws for the Gentile world between the lids of 4he Bibie. It seems that he writes and dedicates a poem to every city in' which he works. The Chbom- cle todav gives publication to the ones intended for Pendleton and The Dalles, the first time they have ever appeared in print: PENDLETON. Oh friends will you now give heed to the call That the father has sent unto thee. Its the promise to all thtt believe on thQ Son 1 ney irom all pain and death shall D tree, large, all who attended were well repaid for bo doing. The members of the troupe are, without exception, masters in their rule. The first number was by the full orchestra, a very brilliant selec tion rendered with the most facile ex pression, the music changing at a touch from rapid and bold to soothing or plaintive. The first violin and cello would make a beautiful duet in them selves. However the addition of the guitar and mandolin served to complete and accentuate the melody. Jack Myers has a very full and rich baritone voice, and last night he was in prime condition. D. C. Rosebrook is a leading cornetist and his difficult solo provoked much favorable comment. The Taylor sisters executed some very neat dances. The elder sister is a very pretty sonbrette and her abilities as an actress were also shown in the farce which followed the musical program. vRay Youngman proved himself to be a master of the banjo, as well as the possessor of a fine I tenor voice. Altogether the "Spanish acuaents" are a weii-Daianced company and deserves the success it will un doubtedly achieve. The entertainment will be repeated tonight with an entire change of program. Mr. Bradley's Defense. Many citizens of The Dalles wore the green today, in memory of Ireland's patron saint, Patrick. A. M. Williams & Co. gave away 250 emblems of the day before 12 o'clock to those who responded to the advertisement in The Chronicle, and they. Were called for and worn by representatives of nearly all shades of belief. The day has been celebrated in a quiet manner, much like the celebra tion of an ordinary American holiday. The only entertainment for thia evening which may be said to be in observance of the event ia the excellent entertain ment which will be presented at St. Mary's Academy, where the following program'will be given: ' . Chorus "A Garland Gay We Twine" Piano, Mandolins, Uuitars Sc. Patrick's Day Eiiu's Flax Chorus Medley of Irish Airs . "A float on the Waves' Dlaltigue ''A Lawyer Outwitted" Piano Bolo "Le Keveil" Straebbog Kilo nndCtiorus The Dear Little Shamrock Drama (Ave acts) Thro' Clouds to bunlight . Piano and Mandolin Pagain Waltz... Fernandez "A Precious Pickle" ; Mano Duet "Le Cbasse au Lion" Kolling Polo and Chorus "The Irish Exile" Piano Sulo "Come Back to Erin' Tableau : Oh friends, do come now to the fountain of life That is ottered so freelv to thee. Come friends, yes, and live; in its purity thrive. ine Diessea spine mac maJtetn thee tree. Oh its glory nntold such great love to behold As expressed in his love for mankind. He came in their . ins his Inst stieep to bring in; uave tiis me lor ma lost ones tQ nna. Oh now, my dear friends, we come to the end, ue reaay to nonor mi love. It is offered so free by the Son unto thee Freely sent by the Father above. The one intended for The Dallea ia to the tune of "After the Ball." THE DALLES. Friends, there are troubles soon to appear; There will be weeping; also great fear. Soon Revelations, chapter 13, Will be f ullilled, friends, plainly 'tis seen. In great affliction, with all their might, Will all the nations make war and fight. Great tribulations, sorrow and strife; Son against daughter; man against wife; CHORDS. After the plagues are over; After the strife is past, Israel then will be joyful, Reigning with Christ at last,. Come and join their number, Come and be one that's blest. Take on the yoke of Jesus; njoy His rest. Curtiss wears his hair long hecanae he believes the Scriptures forbid him to change it. He ia very voluble, but un lettered, and it doesn't disconcert him in the least to be interrupted. He sells what he calls "God's Last Message to Man," believing' that we are now in the last moments of the eleventh hour of the third day spoken of in Rev. x.iii as the end of the world. Jacobsen'e Sfflclency. For Sale or Trade. A full bred, imported Frence Perche ron stallion for sale cheap; or will ex change for other property. A sure foal getter. Kerb & Bcckxey, 17-Uuis daw Grass Valley, Or. When Baby was sick, we gav her Castorfju When she was a Child, she cried for Castorla, When she became Miss, she clung to Castorla. When she had Children, she gave them Castorla, Piles of peoples have piles, but De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve will cure them. When promptly applied it cures scalds burns without the - eiLjhtaet pain. Snipes- Kinerely Drug Co. The Oregonian of yesterday contains the following neat endorsement of Dallea Oity's school clerk, Mr. E. Jacobsen : Among the novel arguments the vari ous school campaigns throughout the state have brought out, none is more unique than one furnished by The Dalles. Within three years 380 names have been added to the list of those who draw school money in The Dalles school district. This would indicate an increase in the population of the district of about 1500, but there has been no ench increase in the population, hence the additional names added to. the list must be attributed to the efficiency of the clerk who made the last three enumer ations. The per capita apportionment of state and county school money is about $5 per year, so the addition of 3S0 names means an addition of $1,900 to the school funds. of the district. The man who did all this, pro bono publico, it was argued, should be vindicated at the polls. It is gratifying to learn, therefore, that the school clerk of The Dalles district was re-elected by a hand some majority. "Spanish Students." Though the house which greeted the "Spanish Students" last night was not Mr. Darwin Bradley, mention of whose marriage to Mrs. Minnie Angel was made in JThe Cbbo.nicle a few days ago, called at the effice on Saturday, and de eires a few words said in palliation or explanation of his late matrimonial venture. While denying none of the essential facts aa stated in the issue of March 10th, he deplores the coloring in which they are given, as leading to a wrongful interpretation, when not taken in connection with other points of the brief family history which led to the marriage last week. Mr. Bradley says the divorce did not arise from any suspicion on the part of Mr. Angel of unfaithfulness; thqt there bad been domestic trouble for years be tween Mr. and Mrs. Angel, and the di vorce would havd resulted if she had never known Bradley.. The latter says that Mr. Angel and himself were always the best of friends, and are to this day. The Bradley1 family had lived in another house, on the farm, for which be regu larly paid rent, and in that house Mrs. Bradley died. - He eays it is true he has been in bard circumstances, but that it was bis intention to pay his obliga tions to the last dollar. He says, also, that there has been a great deal of un founded talk, or gossip, concerning bis relations with Mrs. Angel. He brands it all as falsehood, and resolved by mar rying Mrs. Angel and taking np bis resi dence in The Dalles, to live down the bad name so gratuitously given him, in stead of running off to other fields, He did not become engaged to Mrs. Bradley nntil after the divorce was granted January 15th. The engagement was by letter, both agreeing that the best course to pursue in the matter was to become married and settle down in the comma nity where they had been defamed and live it down by a life of unimpeachable integrity. The marriage so soon, Mr, Bradley says, ia by force of chance. When Mrs. Angel arrived from Silver- ton her coming was in the interest of getting two of her children, which the court allowed her the custody of. She did not appear in defense ol the divorce euit, and Angel was granted the .divorce by default. But after arriving, Bradley sought her, telling her of the scandalous talk going around concerning them, and, acting upon the advice of friends who recommended him to become married at once, he urged her to do so. She agreed The tale ia tord. Mr. Bradley toped Farm Implements and Carriages at Hard-time Prices Timea arc- too hard to pay a profit to both jobber and dealer. We buy our Implements and Carrfagea direct from the manufacturers, ship them out to the Coast in carloads, and in this way get th lwnefit of the lowest freight rates and buy our goods at the lowest prices. Jo this way we are enabled to make yon prices that cannot be beat by any other eealer. We give you below a few of oar ynces, from which you cun judge for yourself whether or not it will pay vou to come and see us before bnyiri. ' t" . We e" the-wlebrated ttradley Plows; they are strictlv first-claw, new and tresh from the -factory, and of the latest patterns. Bradley Chilled D10, 10-inch :h.W,70;J.D29'12,","CS ?'ow,$8.73; D40, 14-inch Plow. $9.50; all with extra f?'",', ?'udl2?'-?uli!fh,n teel P,ow" 10-inch. $10; 12 inch, $11.50; 14 inch, . lo-11"' lo&0'" 7a -"-! Garden Plows (steel), with extra share, $5.50; 8 inch, $o.o0. - - . . . '-Three-section Wood Harrow?, $11; 2 section Scotch narrows, $8.50. Two section Wood Harrows with lever, $15. Disc Harrows, 8-foot cut, 20-inch diet. $4o; smaller ones in proportion. fm-.-t-s"Jine,? BuifS''S. medium grade, $75; best grade, $100. Racine nack a irom $5 to $120 for the best Hack made. We also carry a full line of Buckboards, Road Wagons, Carts, Bicycles, etc. and can save you money if yov will write us. ou 8010 a!ent9 for tne Celebrated OLD HICKORY Farm Wagona for Wasco, Sherman, Crook and Klickitat counties. Our Bradiev 12-irjnh Ganv wn nfrr n-iih r .1i;r,r. ..nil... :.i: i t and four-horse eveners. all complete for $65. In addition to above we carry the largest line of Shelf Hardware, Tinware, fcloves, Barbed Wire. Iron. Steel. H.rsa Khraa rv.il nr, , i ' in Eastern Oregon, and we are out for the trade in these lines, and propose to nave it if prices will get it. Come and see us. Terms are Btrictlv cash. We are selling too close to give long time. A VICIOUS COYOTE. He Opens Battle on Trapper Campbell and Bites Him Severely. that he vwouId be able to remain in The Dalles and make a living; but be is afraid- the community haa become so prejudiced they will not assist him by giving him employment in his profes sion, and thus possibly compelling him to go elsewhere to make a living. Republican Club's Good Work, t A large number of Republicans met in the council chambers Saturday evening to be present at the McKinley club meeting. This club bids fair to bean active element in the coming campaign, and its membership is increasing very fast. A spirit of good will and fellow ship ia apparent among Republicans thia year that will make them a mighty engine of reform. Prominent in the work are the Republican clubs of the country under the various names they adopt of promimect American Republi cans. And prominent in The .Dalles is the McKinley club. At the Saturday night meeting many good speeches were made.- It was decided by a vote of 9 to 7 that a rally be held tho night before the county convention, at which the country delegates are invited. A motion was also carried that hereafter no in itiation fee w ill be charged for member ship in the club. . - - Precipitation fur Past Six Months. . The following information of rainfall for the months indicated will be of in terest to farmers and others, furnished by Mr. S. L. Brooks, volunteer weather observer at The Dallea for twenty years : September, 1.14, October, none; No vember, 1.20 ; December, 4.15 ; January, 2.90; February, .72; March, .66 so far. - For-Rent. A good, responsible tenant can rent a fine farm of 160 acres, situated ten miles from The Dalles. Apply to W. . E. Campbell.-Endersby. ill-dw2w W. A. Burt Campbell is a hunter and trapper of many years' experience in Wasco county. Many trophies of the chase adorn residences and business houses of The Dalles which are from wild, animals killed by Mr. Campbell He invariably receives county scrip for bounties at every session of the county court, and prizes every fall from the fair association. Yesterday be had a most unusual experience, and one which has probably never before been duplicated While making the rounds of his traps be came npon one about 3 o'clock in the afternoon which held a coyote. The ani mal watched Mr. Campbell's approach without fear, and indeed tugged at its chain in the effort to reach Lira. When within about fifty feet, the coyote suc ceeded in extricating his foot, and in stead of fleeing, made for the trapper, determined npon giving him battle. Campbell was so thoroughly surprised he stood motionless waiting its approach. No one ever' before heard of a coyote that would attack a man under any cir cumstances, and Campbell supposed it would surely turn and run before reach ing him. But not so. The coyote soon reached Mr. Campbell and fiercely at tacked him. As it jumped for him be threw an arm around its neck and tried to strangle it. The animal proved too strong for these tactics and Campbell loosed bis hold with one hand in order to get a knife from his pocket. While doing this the coyote bit him on the leg, through a pair of chap para'jos (shaps), If it had not been for the leather garment the wound-would have been much more severe. But Campbell had now got his knifd out and quickly cloeed the battle by plunging it repeatedly in his ribs, and cutting his throat. He at once came to town and had the wound drebsed. Mr. Campbell will probably save that pelt as memorable of the only coyote fight ever recorded it trappers history. Trial at Oufor. collation was served, and old army aonga were sung. A goodly sum was taken at the door, which will be used for the bene fit of the needy. Another Old Pluneer Oone. The town of Dufur was considerably astir yesterday, because of a trial taking place within its precincts. On the night of February 15th, while some resi dents of school district No. 20 were con ducting the meeting of a literary society at the Liberty school house, the build ing received a sudden shock aa if it were struck by a large object from the out side. Investigation- proved thia to be the case and a large oak lying upon the ground showed what had been used. The directors of the district made efforts to discover who had done the deed and finally complaints were sworn out against Frank" Coculine and John Mason, charging them with being the perpetrators. The trial occurred yester day and its progress caused considerable interest, as all parties were well known in the community.' Deputy Diet. Atty Phelp3 conducted the prosecution, while M. J. Anderson of Dufur pleaded the cause of the defendants. At the con clusion of the evidence and arguments, the jury, after due deliberation, re turned a verdict of gnilty. Justice Brigham imposed a $10 fine npon each Qf the defendants, taxing them also with the cost. Woman's Relief Corps. A most enj jvable event of past week was the entertainment given Satnrdav evening by the .Woman's Relief Corps. At an early hour the hall was filled with young and old. . The prorame was not only carried out as published to the sat isfaction ot all, but additions were made to it that ronndea out a delightful even ing. Mrs. Alice Vamey presided. Miss Georgia Sampson rendered a de lightful piano solo. The Misses Edna Van Dyke and Pearl Jones gave a duet, while Nellie and Lora McHaley contrib uted with sweet childish voices a war song. The recitation by Miss Jennie Russell : was N warmly applauded. "Asleep at the Switch" by Wm. Ras mus emphasized his ability to depict tragedy, pathos and humor, for the reci tation abounded in all these. The read ing by Mrs. Phillips and recitation by Masters Webb Varney and ' Walter Reevia waa well received. A beautiful News was received in this city today of the death of Cdl. James Fulton at hi home at Des Chutes. He died at 3 o'clock Sunday morning. -Col. Fulton would have been SO1 years old had he lived until tomorrow. ' Ha waa one of the very oldest of Oregon, pioneer?, having come to the state in 1845, settling in Yamhill county. In 1S49 he went to California during the gold excitement, returning to Oregon with considerable wealth, gained by bis succees in the gold fields. He removed to Wasco county in 1838, and haa lived here ever eince. He laid out Fulton's addition to The Dalles, and the old house where he used to reside yet stands, but a little back from its former position. For many years it waa the only house npon the bluff. He also laid out the town of Fultonville, in Wasco county, and the orchards which lie planted are vigorous and flourishing. Col. Fulton was an old Indian war vet eran and commanded a company at Yakima, which did valiant service in the early struggles with savage toes. Her was also prominent in political life, hav ing been a member of the Oregon leg;-, islature in earlier yearj. His children are James Fulton, David Fulton and Frank Fulton of Sherman county, one of whom is county judge -and the others prominent stockraisers of the county. Miss Anna Fulton and Mrs. Isaac Scholl are daughters, also Mrs. II. P. Isaacs, late of Isaacs' mills, in Walla Wallu, a largo flouring es tablishment. The latter was also a. proprietor of the Umatilla House before the days of Handley & Sinriott. Col. Fulton has served hie country . faithfully for over two generations, and now full of years and honors, willingly surrenders his life to Him who gave it. His usefulness has been accomplished, bis life work done. He departs this life with few regrets, for the past, and now enters into that rest earned by a life of toil and hardships and duty performed to himself and fellow-man. All of Our Readers Are Sure to be Interested in Our New Serial, A QUESTION m OF COURAGE, BY FRANCIS LYNDE. The scene of the story (in the moun- tainous district of East Tennessee) af fords an opportunity- which the author has improved, in relating a tale of love spiced with enough adventure to make -it highly interestingiJ jSjiJtJtJ J JJ COPYRIGHTED AND SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED . Notice. Fine seed wheat for sale at the Dufur roller mill. Terms cash. mll-w2w Mas. E. Dufur. ' Subscribe get the news. tor Tbb Chboxicxz and