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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-07-13
VALBDIGF0RY.


When the death Of the late lamentsd edi-
Tor and proprietor of the sP1R1r OF JEFrER-
soy devoived upon the undersigned the duty
ofcOnducting the paper it was with extreme
hesitation aud dfffdsnce that We undertook go
grave responsibility. Atthat time ne could
not avoid the charge however much We might
have desired to decline it. We now, when
about to sever our connection with the SPIRIT
OF JEEgESsoN, beg to return to the friends of
ths late proprietor, and of the paper, our cor
dial thanks for the kindness and sympathetic
support extended to US, by means of which
ne are enabled to transfer the paper into bet
ter hands. with an increased patronage, and
more extended circulation than when We
took charge of it.
Throughout our short editorial career, We
have maintained with consistency those great
Democratic principles in the interest of which
The psper was established. We think we may
safely say. also, that our efforts have, in an
humble degree, contributed to the best in
tsrests Of the county, by resisting the en-
eroaehments of monopoly, and advocating at
all times liberal policy towards our institu-
tons of education, and public Improvements,
whenever such policy did not over>burden
the prosperity of Or main pursuit of Agri-
culture. As to the farmers; We have been
mainly indebted for the supper. of our paper,
SO to them, We have been always ready to ex-
tend our columns, reserying to ourselves tho
privilege Of discussing and maintainipg the
best interests of the whole community.
Oar successor, Mr.. GEoneE W. HA1sEs,
has long been connected with the paper, and
needs no introduction to our patrons. stim-
ulatsd by the responsibility of sole proprietor.
ship. We confidently predict that he will give
tho paper new and forward impulse in the
direction of utility and general improvement.
We most heartily recommend him to the
friends of the paper, and the public generally,
and ask at their hands continued patronage,
in his behalf
We may add. in conclusion, that the change
viii render necessary a speedy settlement of
all open accounts, which up to the 1st of
July, 1875, are by contract of sale, to be paid
TO the undersigned, except such as 1t is me-
eessary to apportion. We will retain desk
in the old Office, and may be there found with
our books.
Jnlv IL 1873
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DIED.

At the residence of her husband. James n.
Grove. ESQ.,. in this county, suddenly, Mrs.
SARAH ID. GROVE daughter of Mrs. Mary r.
Berry, and grand daughter of the late Dr.
Schuebly of Ragerstown.
At Keyser, Mineral. county. on the 9Th inst,
of his age.
Near Edeewood on the and instant, ANNIE L.,
beloved wife of Robert osbourn, aged about Is
years
On the 2sth ult.. in Martinsburg, Mrs. SUSAN
LANTZ. after q lingering illness. aged 10 years, 3
months aud 9 days
In Clay county. III !, June 18th, after n n illness
of several weeks duration, NANCY o., daughter
of John w. Satterfeld. formerly of this county.
In Martinsburg, ON the 4th inst, after brief
illness of typhoid pneumonia Dir. THOMAS p.
HOLLIS, 1u the 6lst year of his age.
In Charlestown, on the Sch instant, MAGGIE
MEDoRAH, infant daughter of John aud Aman-
da McGoldr1ck. aged months and 81 DAYS.
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MAR RIED.

On the 9th of May, by Rev. G. Stevenson, at
The %e ef tie Gde 4theS at
E., daughter of MIR. John Folk, all of Clarke
county, Va.
At the residence of the brides parents in Ham
nibaI, Mo-. June II. 1875. by Rev. d. L. Leonard,
Mr.. WILMER w. VAN SAINT, formerly of this
county, and Miss Aida HALL.
At Warfordsbnrg. tGretna Green,) Pa. June
Nst, 1875, Mr. W. n WEBSTER formerly of
Martinsburg. and Miss TEN1E MICHAEL, of
Berkeley Springs.
At q. B. Parsonage. Martinsburg. on the 18th,
OF June, BIZ the Rev. A NJ Evers, WIN. NJ. J Ohm
son and MARY E. BUsER. all of Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-07-13

Eg- The Iowa Republican State Couyen,
ton assembled at Des Moines Wednesday
week. The platform adopted declares the
unity of the Republic, and in favor of gold
and silver as the only reliable legal tender, a
tariff to encourage home industry, against
land grants to railroads or other corporations,
approves arbitration in the settlement of ma
tional disputes, opposes third term, demands
that railroads be subjected to the law making
power, endorsing free education aud the pres
emit school system, approving the National and
State Administration, and inviting all who
oppose the restoration of the Democratic party
to power to unite with the Republican party.
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WHAT II COSTS 10 KEEP GRANT.

81
In spite of allthe exposures of extravagant
apprcpriatieas for the Presidents personal
benefit. after Congress had doubled his pay,
Republican leaders and journals audaciously
assert thatsthe has been NO increase in the
emoluments. The New York Sun has taken
the pains, therefore, to go over the supply
bills for the last twenty-five years. and pre-
sents detailed account of the sums voted for
each President during that time.
This exhibit, besides showing the strides Of
expenditure, also presents to view the ssan-
dalOus misappliea,ion of the peoples money
for President who had been already favored
beyond all his predecessors. but who persis-
teusly demanded ''more," NO matter how great
or how mistaken had been the generosity of
Congress.
From the Suns general recapitulntiOn we
copy the following:
Annual average under Taylor>Fil-
more (Whig), S 81, 066
Annual average under Pierce (Dem-
ecraD, 41,996
Annual average under Buchanan
(DemocraD, Dc, SIS
Annual average under Licoln (Rep) SO, 1876
Annual average first term of Grant
(Republican), 104, 726
Annual average second term of
Grant (Republican), 119, 289
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-07-13

A Masonic REL1o.-A number of indi-
viduals in this city had the privilege yesterday
of seeing an ancient Master Mason's apron,
originally made for the Revolutionary Gen.
eral Daniel Morgan, out of part of his wife's
satin wedding gown, and worn by him in the
Winchester, Va, Lodge. in 1865. The apron
belongs to descendant of Gen. Morgan. a
kentuekian.-Richmond Hhin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-07-13

NEW MARKET POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
The Catalogue of the above institution for
1s74-5-PrOf. Ben, Hyde Benton, President
has been sent us. The names of sixty
three students appear in tho Catalogue, among
them that of james Gibson. of CharIestown.
The school is represented to be in flourish
ing condition.
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A LECTURE TO YOUNG MEN.

ADsRz Just Published, in a Sealed Env.1on..
AEH Price six cents. Lecture on the
9Salkk4alI Nature, Treatment. and Radical cure
ofSemlnal Wea kness, or Spermatorrhoea induced
by self-Abuse, Involuntary Emissions, Impoteney,
Nervous Debility, and lmpediments 10 Marriage
generally Consumption. Epilepsy. and Fits: Men
tai and Physical IncaPacity, &e.-By ROBERT j.
CULVERWELL, nj. D., author Of the ssGreen
The world renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own experiences
that the awful consequences of Seif-Abuse NAV be
ettectually removed without medicine, and without
dangerous surgical operations, bougies, instru-
ments. rings, or cordials; pointing out a mode of
euro at once certain and efectunI. by which eyery
sufferer. matter what his ition m Az be nav
cure himself cheaply, privately and radically.
o. This Lecture will prove a boon to thousands
and thousands.
Sent under seal. in plain envelope, to .nv .d-
dress receipt of six or two posta ee
Address the Publishers,
CHAs J. c. KLINE & CO..
1877 Bowery, New York; Post Office BOZ. 1856
July ID. lS75-odAnl3IH 80
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WILLIAM N. SNYDER, and
F"udrose Irwin aud Elizabeth
Irwin h1R wi Fo nnf,an1out,

WILLIAM N. SNYDER, and :
F"udrose Irwin aud Elizabeth
Irwin his wife, Defendants.
THE object of tlis suit Is to set aside con-
i vevance of his property made by WIlliam
NJ Snyder to Elizabeth IRWIN the filth day of
March. 1875, as fraudulent. and to attach the
property of said William NJ. Snyder.
1t appearing on affidavit flied IN tits suit that
tho Defendants, Fondrose Irwin and Elizabeth
Vest Virginia. they hereby required to an
Dear hin four weeks after the date of the first
publication of this Orner, and do what is ne
cessary to protect their interests in this matter
Ana 1t is ordered that this order be published
once week. for four successive weeks in the
esprit of Jefferson, ;" a newspaper published in
this county. aud also posted at the front door of
tho ourt-House of the SAID county, at least
twcnty days before Dccree is rendered
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
july IL, l575-4t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-07-13

GRAND TOURNAMENT AT WINCHESTER.
-Atthe Agricultural Fair to be held at Win
chester next Fall, there will be grand tourna-
nens, which will come off on Friday, the last
day of the Fair. Fifty dollars will be awarded
to the successful knight; the second will re-
oeive twenty-five, and the third ten dollars.
COL R. Preston Chew, of Jefferson, and Mai.
Beverly Randolph, of Clarke, viii act ss two
of tho Judges
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EPISCOPAL FEMALE INSTITUTI

Rev. ]. g. Wheat, A. M, Principal,
formerly of Stanton, Ya)
Assisted by Competent Teachers 10 the various
Departments.
T1HE exercises of this Institute will be re-
i sumed September Sth, 1875. The number of
Boarding Pupils being limited, an early appli-
cation for the present-vacanciess should be made.
For Circulars stating course of study. terms,
&C., address &C. WHEAT.
Winchester, Va.
REFERENCES: The Bishops aud Clergy of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of
Virginia; MessIs. White & Trapnell, Charles
Aglionby. Chnrlestown, WA.
July 49, 1875 2m.&
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CO. Gen Fraucis P. Blair died at ST. Louis. Mo-,
night.
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THE NEW CAPITAL QUESTION.

We notice IN the Wheeling papers beau
tiful picture of the proposed State House.. 1t
does not look like it can be utilized for a
School or COurt>House. 1t is very pretty and
very expensive.
Of course our friends in Wheeling know
their own business best, but we think we see
indicstions that as soon as the Legislature
meets some more central point will be dis
cussed. We have often seen men build
houses and fail to live in them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-07-13

T having become necessary for mo to settle up
my affairs. have this day retired from the
indebted to me. (and come who seem to have for
gotten it,) wplease forv ard and settle their
accounts, now ready and in the hands of Shirley
Smith. return my sincere thanks to many of INV
friends and customers for their liberal patronar
and prompt payment. The business will be here
after conducted at the old stand by J. O. Murray
July IL, 1875. JNO. w LOCKE
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UPHOI4STERING.

UPHoI4STICRING.
TINE undersigned would give notice to the cit
liens of Charlestown and surrounding coun-
tcs, that he will do all kinds OF Uph 0lstering such
as Repairing old Mattresses and old Sofas, new
Springs put in If needed. all kinds Of other
FURNITURE FIXED UP,
at the shortest notice-wnrk done lower than else
where in the county. He may be found at all hours
through the day at the corner of Main and Samuel
streets, few doors above the Court.House. / will
also Cane Chairs T. q. RUST.
June 90, lS75-ly,
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THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

Jefferson County, to,wit:
At rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County. July
TN. 1875:
BENNO LANDAUER e. Adolphl
Iaudauer, partners, under the
style of Landauer & Bros, for
themselves and other cred
itors, Plaintiffs,
Against
JOHN s. YESTERDAY. Moritz
and Juseph Lowenbach, part
pers under the firm narns of SIS CuAScERY
NJ. Loweu bach 81 Bro; L. r.
Coward, Bank of Charlestown
Jeremiah Nicodemus andC has
s G Helm, partners under firm
name of Hlcodenus 81 Helm,
and Roger 4. Dawson and Nor
timer Osbourn partners under - .
firm name of Dawson. & o.
bourn, Defendants
NIHE object of this suit is to subject the realty
of John s. Easterday to tho payment of his
debts. - 49, "1:f y 1t'
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit. that
the Defendants, MoIltz and Joseph Lowenbach,
partners under the firm name of NJ. Iowenbach
Bro, Il: X. Coward, ami jeremiah Nicodemus
and Charles G. Helm partners under he firm
name of NIcodemus s Helm. aud Roger Il. paw
son and Mortimer OsbouTn, partners under firm
name of Dawson Osbourn, are not residents of
the state of West Virginia, they are hereby re-
quired to appear within four weeks after tile da te
OF the first publication of this order. and do
what is necessary to protect their interests IN
this matter. "
And IT ,s further ordered that a copy of, this
order shall be published once a week. for four
successive weeks, in the esprit of Jefferson"-a
newspaper published in this county and also
posted at the front door of the Court House of
cree is rendered. ~
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
ID b. Lucas. p. q.
2.
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PEABopY INsURANcE coMPANY.

OFFICE PRlBoDY INSURANCE. CO..
WHETIIStS, W. VA. April 2, 1870.
The Charter of the Fire and Marine Insurance.
Company of Wheeling expired April 1st 1870,
and its unexpired hire business has been rein.
snred by tie Peabody Insurance Company of
Wheeling. WA. as shown by the. Resolution
and Certlhcaue annexed hereto. All claims for
loss or damage that may occur after 10 O'clock
NJ, April 1st 1873. under any ire policy issued
by the Fire and Marine Insurance Company, and
IN force, will be adjusted ndsetlled by tho Pen
w. L. RODGERS.
Se0rataFy
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pUcKwHEAT Flour for s.Io by
AZ Nov3, 1874. g. w. T. KEARSLEY
CENTENNIAL Celery Salt for soups. Gr.vies
~ Meats, &C., fer salsby C.E. BELLER.
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

First National Bank of Jefferson, at charIestown,
july 1, 1875.
ITHE President and Directors of this Bank have
L this dar declared dividend of -Four per
cent: on the Capital Stock of this Bank clearing
all Taxes. state, County and Municipal, PAYABLE
to Stockholders on or after the 10Th inst.
July IS, 1875 Casn;sr
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SHEPHERD COILEGE.

ShepAerdstopn, Vest IIrginiu
TTNHE next annual session of this School Will
i begin SEPTEMBER 6ru, 1915, under tull
cIrrs of Instructors.
The Trustees most fully recommend it to the
public as an institution IN which both sexes are
etfceently taught ard thoroughly instructed in
EnGlsh Branches, Mathematics. Ancient anil
Modern Languages. Tue most improved text
books and met '0ds of instruction :tle adopted,
and tile students trained to MAXI use of and
put into practice the knowledge they acquiIc as
they advance in their cnnrse.
The students are divided IN to claSs"s and every
facility Afforded for obtaining a good education.
The State Nor1nal part ment will he coutin-
ucd rs heretofore
TERMS-Vcry moderate.
All enquiries and communications should pc
addressed to Prof Joseph McMurlar. Principal.
G NJ BELTZlIOOVER,
Secretary Board of Trustees
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THE undersigned will hencstorv.rd conduct ,h.
Il GROCERY BUSINESS in all its branches, at
the old stand of Jno. W. Locke and furnish the best
Goods in the Market, at prices suit the times for
CASH. J.oGDEN MURRAY.
InIH 10. 1873
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. Clara wildnan has gone TO Europe.
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Come and examines; we will show Won our
goods, even if YOU do not wIsht buy. No goods
are marked below their value to bait or deceive
you. but prices uniform. ReSDectfullv.
July 6, 1875 w G.. CARROLL
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THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

Jefferson County, to>wi.:
At rules held an the Clerks Office of the
Circn" Court Of Jc6srso" County, Jp!y 7th,
1875:
JAMES A. HURST and Jacob s..
Melvin, Plant
Against
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NEW ADYERTfsEMENTs.
= p =. ? n = :, = N 4 -.
DASH CAPITAL, SEQ, 600.
Surplus, $4,000.
PEABODY INSURANCE
COMPANY Y.
OF WHEELING WEST VA.

WHEEEIINe. june 81. 1875.
TTNRELIABLE and irresponsible persons IN
= " Jefferson County, W. Va. having circulated
reports prejndicial to the sOlyency Of the Pea.
certificate of the President and three Direotors
of the late Fire and Marine Insurance Company
OF Wheeing. whose RISKS We're reinsfred bV The.
peabody Insurance Company after r1gfd ex-
animation of its Assets and Liabilities and lIv
that Commltteep pronounced entirely solvent and
responsible.
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CHANGE OF BUSINESS,

1877 Bowery. New York; Post once Box- ASS
July Is. 1s75-odApI31y.
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WALL PAPER.-1Oo different style. of wan
w Paper, for sale by.
G. W.T.. KEARsLEY.
TNRY HAISEs' Five Cent Havana Cigars. If Jou
wish n good smoke.
June %, 1874.
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A LII accounts due Davis q Locke. a. wen ma ne1
"A due J. W. Locke, will, unIess paid Be Joie tiIs
lst day OF April, 1875, be plaeed In the bands Of
officer for collection by law.
Manch 8. 1875. J. W. LOCKE
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CORN WANTED!
HJSTTCD.

FOR Cash Trade-On the Ear or sbellsd-by
Dec. 8. 1874. WASHINGTON LIPPfTT.
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GARDEN SEED!

GALL and select your SEED, from the largest
March l6, 1875 JAS. Law. HOOFF CO
Connecticut western news., 1875-08-27
Suits fOr. Girls.

A suit which is being made up in the furnishing houses for fall wear will serve as model for mothers who are pre- pairing their daughters outfits for school. This is made of camel s-hair serge, merino, or empress cloth of the shades that are now in fashion for young girls. It is designed for girls from four to fourteen years of age, and is made of two shades of brown. The handsomest suits are of camel's-hair, trimmed with rows of soutache and gros grain ribbon bows. The kilt skirt shows both shades of the color the plain front is light brown, and on each side of it are foul dark plaits, then four light ones, and SC on all around tho skirt dark brown bows are down the middle of the front. The basque is fastened behind the middle of the back and vest are light the side bodies are dark the sleeves are dark, with light cuffs. The trimmings are three rows of dark soutache braid and binding of silk braid. A long loose sack of simple and graceful shape is to be added for the street. This is made entirely of the dark shade, is mere ly corded on the edge, has pockets be- hind, and is fastened by three long looped bows in front.
Connecticut western news., 1875-08-27
A President Not Generally Known.

A Michigan paper tells the following story: A Front street saloon keeper is a great historical scholar, and will argue for hours on issues, events and men of past celebrity. Old Preston was aware of this, and he dropped into the place one warm day and said: s'By cracky, Jim, but this is warm L 2 I haven't been so warm since old Gen. Cass was Presi- dent of the United States" What I" said Jim, "Gen. Cass never was Presi- dent of the United States" "Why, yes he was, " replied Preston, with we'll feigned astonishment. "I'l bet you the drinks for the house he wasn't," said the excited proprietor. .- "Done," an ! swered the old man, and he drew forth his pocketbook, unfolded page of the Congressional Globe of 1848-9, and pro- ceeded to read that President Taylor, having died on Saturday, and Vice. President Fillmore not being at Wash ington, the president of the Senate, General Class, became President of the United States until the following Mon day, pending Fillmore's inauguration. When the old man had finished reading, he looked around and said: 'Come up, boys. Must excuse ignorance, you know" Then he rambled out, while Jim rammed the bottles back on the shelf, soused the tumblers in the rinse, and, as he wiped up the counter, re- marked: II have seen 8 good many mean men in my time, but for a first cl 'ss fraud old Preston can take the money."
Connecticut western news., 1875-08-27
John Morrissey and His Career.

John Morrissey, who is creating some thing of sensation in New York on &C., count of his difficulty with Taninany, was born in Tipperary, Ireland. His first battle in the prize ring was fought with George Thompson, in 1852. Thompson struck foul blow and lost the fight.
 Morrissey's next fight was with Yankee Sullivan for $1 ,0O0 side at Boston Cor ners, on the line between New York and Massachusetts, October 12, 1853. The fight was given to Morrissey. His next contest was with John c. Heenan, the "Benicia Boy," October 20, 1858, for 2,500 a side, at Long Point, Canada. Morrissey's natural weight was 2O5 pounds, but he had been trained down to 168 pounds. His height is five feet, eleven and three quarter inches. He won this fight, and it was his last appear ance in the prize ring. He was sent to Congress twice from New York city, and has always been engaged largely in politics. He now keeps a noted faro bank in Saratoga, and one in New York city, and is supposed to be wealthy. During the Black Friday excitement Morrissey lost $67, ,OOO, but he wont tc Col. Fisk, who was also in the gold ring of that disastrous time, and under threats of violence if he did not, Fisk paid over to Morrissey the money he had lost.
Connecticut western news., 1875-08-27
Stone Cannon Balls.

The Moeiteur de pA1naee says: Some workmen occupied at the chateau of Conda, in Normandy, have just found some cannon balls of granite, probably thrown by the English when that castle was taken by them, in 1417. Those spheres were found, as might be sup posed, very defective projectiles, as they were made on the spot or in, quarries, and the exact weight could not be cor rectly judged; the center of gravity was, besides, not always in the middle. Con- sequently neither the range nor the ann could be always calculated with precision. They were for that reason fired from 8 great elevation. In 1428 stone cannon ball, discharged from the tower of Notre Dame, at Orleans, killed the Earl of Salisbury on the opposite side of the Loire. Some of these projectiles used during one memorable occasion are still preserved in the same city; two of them measure over thirteen inches in diane ter, and their weight exceeds two hun dred pounds. The journal of the siege of that battle relates, in fact, that on the first of December, 1428, the English batteries threw against the town balls weighing nearly two hundred pounds. On the 29th of January, 1429, Lancelot de Lille, who commanded the English, had his hand carried off by stone shot from the walls. .z*