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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-05-12
|SMITH KILLED
NEAR NEW ERA
Taken UnawareS While Walking On
Railroad Track.
Gap He Had Stolen at Candy Proved
His Undoing - Fugitive Had Dou-
bled ON Ills Track and Was Head
ing Toward Portland When Shot
by Posse.

New Era, Ore, May Frank Smitl
is dead. The desperate was shot am
killed at 11;10 O'Clock by Harry Drap
err, who was in charge OF the blood
hounds that he had brought from Spo
kane to help in hunting the fugitiv'
down.
| After being surrounded in the woods
between the Willamette river and the
railroad tracks at this place this morn
ing, posses began dynamiting the un
dcrbrush to bring him out. Draper, &C
companied by the dogs, went into the
timber and Smith was discovered be-
hind log. He made desperate at.
tempt to shoot, but Draper anticipated
him, shooting him through the neck
and killing him instantly.
Smith bore no wounds, showing con-
clusively that he had not been wound
cd by any of the previous shots fred at
him.
Crouching in the underbrush between
the railroad tracks and the Willamette
river, about half mile from this place,
surrounded by posses of armed men
who were dynamiting the woods to drive
the fugitive out, Frank Smith, the des-
perado, who made sensational escape
from the city Jail at Portland, and since
his flight last week has killed three off.
GERS, made his last stand.
After numbering Policeman Hanlon
at Oregon City, Smith was next located
near Woodburn by Sheriff Shaver of
Clackamas and Captain o. d. Hender-
son OF WOODBURY., whom he mortally
wounded, both dying at Salem few
hours later.
The bandit then disappeared as com
oletely as if the earth had opened up
md embodied him. Many rumors were
PREVALENT of the murderer being seen
Turing the last few days in various
'arts OF the district where he was be-
ng hunted, but nothing definite could
70 found until this morning, when.
weary and worn with his long flight,
o was driven into the brush.
The gray cap, slightly torn in one
cam, which was stolen from the Candy |
ostoflice, and which Smith wore, proved |
Is undoing. The stolen cap belonged
Willie Stuniger, who lives near New
Willie was pumping water for the
'ws this morning when he saw man
ass along the road wearing his own
Up. Willie recognized the cap at once
i'd gave the alarm.
TINS positive Identification brought
II the posses in force, and 200 armed
en- with dogs were presently hunting
'wn the fugitive.
smith stopped to talk to Fqagman
rcnlbald on the Southern Pacific
acks. While they were in conversa- ,
- one OF the numerous armed parties :
a. mas Deen securing the country ap-
AIRED down the road.
= Well, | must take to the woods },
ID Smith. With that he dashed into :
} brush. ' INV Q
he was surrounded between the rail. :,
y tracks and the Willamette river. },
II mile below New Era. y
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-05-12

Lewiston.--With the building of the
Northern Pacific extension from Guide
sac to GrangeviIle no fewer than Ave
new towns viii spring up along the
line. -Four of these will soon be nut
ON the market by John p. Vollmer. of
Lewiston. -
The first win be Reubens. located
near kippen. This town is named
AFTER James Reuben, the famous Indian
orator of tho Nez Perez tribe.
The next will be vollmer. located
near lilo, The town is named after
John 7. Vollmer, the Lewiston pioneer
ana banker and the wealthiest resi-
dent of north Idaho.
The third will be Steunenbero Ii.
Gated near Ferdinand, and named after
Ex-Governor Frank Steunenberg.
The fourth win be Fem. near Den-
yer, named after S. S. Fem, one of
idaho's first congressman. and also IN
honor OF his son, +. A. Fem. one of
'ne seventeen volunteers who made the
gallant fight against the Neg Perez
Indians ON Cottonwood butte.
In addition to these four. tbe town
pr Canyon City is also being platted
rms TOWNSHIP is owned by c. w. Ken |
iaii, OF Spokane, and Culdesac resi-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-05-12

WashIngton-The secretary Of the in
terror has awarded the following con
tracts for construction Of the main
canal OF the Payette-Boise irrigation
project Idaho: Schedule /, for por-
ton OF the main south-side canal, in
volvlng the excavation of 100000 yards
or material and $500 yards of riprap.
to William II. Thompson, Boise, 500. 1876:
schedules 2 and 3, for the rest of the
main south.side canal, to Page & Brin-
ton, Salt Lake City, at $69,75o and
roo, 100, respectively. These contracts
call for the excavation of 5s3, 900 yards
OF material.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-05-12

Wallace.-Several weeks ago the Sill.
YER Gin Mining Company shipped ten
tons of copper ore--its initial ship
ment-to Butte smelter. from which
u has just received definite returns.
The entire shipment assayed 30 per
cent copper, seventeen Ounces In silver.
and $40 in gold to the ton. The NET
proceeds were 81 900, or 800 a ton.
The Silver Cliff is almost on the sum-
mt OF the Bitter Root range, which
aivides this state from Montana, and is
ABOUT twenty miles, by rail, from Wal.
ace, ana a quarter of mile from the
Northern Pacific tracks. lust This aide
IF the summit. The ore was taken
rom the upper tunnel, about $50 feet
INTO the mountain. The company has
resumed work on the lower tunnel
which is to tap the oreshoot at h YER,
zeal depth of 500 feet.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-05-12

Teacher
you know
Shaggy
disease ths
BY fatal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

bbe ea VINO Is always popular. Women have
tI SetCns enthusiastic over players who pre-
OeIueu 10 De strong and invincibIe. here thew see
d man who is 1S-karat genuine i'm his notes
S!O4s II he engaged in a duel or anv kind og
,I AZ, no one would suspect that his victory
49,, HCuIIOuS- Everybody likes TO see power as
vel as grace IN man. and IL is a mistaken
Io oe that women are fond OF mere exquisite
mss ana elegance. Their own natures tend ~
soItness they like the strong manly character
AS SAID before, however CasheI also appeals
ny ms even boyish temper. his everlasting bal
- - anu repoSe, 1t IS the nature OF the man.
Durlng rehearsals. unlike all former experienCa
lheTe was not a loud angry word spoken
actors tors? ?" ''' W . "'S % wen aS
Well 1t might seem logical that the stage
"o S DC saner and more wholesome il every
oouy connected with il We're athletic The staga
to-day sets before the public types or models M
n ~ anu women as did the Olympic games and
Sladlatorial exhibitions OF classic tiries ,t,icb
aHected so largely the development of the peo-
PIE. There is action and reaction II Dicti,res
% me GlDson girl have increased, as il is said
Ito SEIZURE OF American women, why should nor
Ine OFTEN seen stage types affect tba TaCaS
NerVous hdgety little actors and petty CofS
80. P'"S > cannot promote large wholesome
LIL'SS III an audience. Yet the human ma
chine Is so constructed that Won fnd sfr,D-,
contrasts hou might put a dramatist I'm n
gymnasium ana have his muscles 6avaI,r, an,
mensely without obtaining much irnpr,,vssv,,.,r,+
IN brain product Stevenson and Other tC,-.liS
~ ndNe written In a manly. wholesome
nay II Is perhaps only in the greatest geniuses
Ike Goethe and Tolstoy that tha 5,r,,7,-tri- n,
Ne! .Id or sound mind in a sound body
stage?' ~ 81 ''ti'''es on the
- remember at least one who plave5 =, q
tS,GtauW'y theatre. She was a Mexican and as
TIlisheu every body by her broadsword VOL,
IneIe Is troupe Of women gymuasts who an
- - III evening gowns and suddenly begin 10
80 80 n soinerSaults and build pyramids ON ION ~
TIStI IL Is very pleasing and exhfarotip,+
1ieallh ana strength are ALWAYS good r., ,,-it,,s'
nbtsJSG believe. are, I'm general I'm very ,,ool
az 60 ,Conultlon. They Withstand tho rIsors
- o11e-nlght stands. rehearsals and y,6ot $50
rasts keeping their spirit and temper vybfcG
NJ 90 ~ q physical foundation. BY thu ~.
OoIbett has been In tho Legitimate s wy
I'm "a V V he acted the part OF tho v,restio
fassio1. i1 ~, Like It with Ada Rehan ~,
sT' IS generally engaged for that mar,
profession?' ~ ~ '"'' WI" return to hts
and an, 10. lie Is entirely set on the actor, 80.
no y 1,.o,.S 10 Keep advancing in It, He IL ~,
ability" OF IacAlns IN studiOus
r,,,st1 H VIII the Lady Lydia turn again n ,bs
~ uouot' In her thoughts with apprecIottor
ol .aI hlversal. deep view OF life; but for tbe
present she Is entertaining a project for a ~
eTn, realistic drama ' hou-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

$500 NTavz-YorI women becoming ike the
- cot Of Roman matrons who used TO dote on
,,,,,oasts boxers and gladiatorsF Is II
3, Tor actors TO become pugtists or pusi
actors? How does it feel for an actress u y -,
bouc Motto drama to play Opposite Oh
,,,,-,,rion heavyweight boxer? What ABOUT d'i--
Ietic authors? .-,..,., ..ca,,,as
Mo- 7Tarearet Wycherly, who nightly receives
O. io,n+ decision with James j. OoIO0'T -
"rasbeI Bvron's Profession at the MaJesu'
7,beatre did not expect such deep quesIoiAs u
ta NIT 10 her when Tribune reporter calico aO
-, G. >-,cbolas-ave apartments the other
morning. clad in a seal brown velvet plouse'
lawn and lace half-sleeves round full WIllIe
,-aol, rising from lace sheathed shoulders-play-
goers know the big, brown, mystic eyes ana
thar classic features-Aiiss Wycherly sank
,,roy, q sofa and looked like the paintings by
.srly, Venetian artists But. perceiving instant
i, that the interview would be stern. practlcaI
ordeal she relinquished the pose and led the
,1av into the breakfast room. Here there was
angular mission furniture, fortfying eggs ana
toast and realistic strong coffee. The hour was
II o.clocL and the referee had announced a
matinee at 2 o'clock.
ives neople have asked me how can do IT,
said the actress, munching toast and giving an
"y,veryrnan" glance at the ceiling. women
write letters It is quite amusing Feople see4-
IN forget that an artist is capable or mas Ilsnt
IN essay different parts. In my own case am
,dentiaed with the poetic playlets of Yeats and
the medieval mysticism Of Ben Greets Every
man, That one should jump from these 10 inc
brilliant cvnicism Of Shaw and be fascinated Dy
a gentleman OF the prize ring. even IN make-oe-
Iiave seems fncomprehenslble. II is ALL how
ever easv 10 understand. one may be fond Of
mysticism and yet like modern Wit Tor chahse'
as for taking up with an ex-champion circuIh-
sts,oes alter cases. Lady Lydia herself gives all
the reasons why she preferred Cashel. the nat
ural man to the artificial folk Of her acquaint-
anCe"
Put the different technique Of acting re-
quired?"
1T is true there is a large difference between
the ancient poetic and the modern realistic. In
the former ones tones, gestures ana movements
are on a reposeful grand scale: all Is solemn and
statuesaue 10 comport with the manner OF the
subject II is like Wagner's opera, where a
character stands IN one position for many Minis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28
Actress Talks About Her Appearance with the ex
Champion Heavyweight BrUiser Corbett.

utes, looking out over the sea. With the Yeats
plays it was stipulated that there should be
practically no acting just an Evolutionary read
ing Of the lines. 'Everyman.' in addition to
general simplicity on the stage. had 10 avoid
extremes Of facial makeup since the character
walks through the audience and is seen closely.
A thousand activities of the eyes, face, tones
and gestures. quick steps. mods smiles and tears
are required in the modern play. Perhaps II
would have been difficult to have acquired these
suddenly. I merely had to revive previous
knowledge Of the modern style gained in stock
company work all over the country. It is a mis-
take, you see, that was always 'Everyman.'
"GibbOn says that the Roman matrons'-be-
gan the interviewer. That Is the women are
especially taken with this play?"
ooh. It is wonderful to see them. At uatinees
they pack the house lean forward in their seats
and look like this" and Miss Wycherly length
ened her Venetian neck over the coffee cups,
showed OF white teeth and focused her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28
PLAYS THAT CONTINUE

HUDSON-"Alan and Superman"; last two
weeks. w.
BIJOC-Wartield. in The Music Master"
LHCEUM -'Ihe Lion and the Mouse"
WALLACK S-'The Squaw Man"
EMPIRE-Miss Adams in Peter Pan"
BELASCO-"The Girl Of the Golden West -
with Miss Bates 100
ChITEkION-Mfss barrymore. IN "AHce-Sit-
by-the-F1re."
ALAN1ATTAN-"B Before and After"
FIELDS'S THEATRE-"JuHa Bonbon." With
louis Mann ana Clara Lipman
MADISON SQUARE-"A Case Of Arson %
with Henri de Vries. last week
LIBERTY-"The Clansman"
PRINCESS-Henry Miller. in "Gr5erson,s
Way
IRVING PLACE-"Der Knometerfresser."
DAL1,S-aIhe Fascinating Mr.. Vanderveldt"
SANOY-''The House Of Silence"
GARRICK-"The Little Gray LADY"
GARDEN-Hitchcock in THE Gallopar"
Eashel Byron
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

large brown eyes in a rapt stare. Some Of
them come over and over again to the perform
ance. Perhaps the first thing that brings them
Is curiosity then they are rather amused and
finally enthralled. You must remember that
MI Corbett as Cashel. strikes no blows. only
appears in running costume briefly in the first
act, and his sole exhibition Of strength is when
he lifts Lady Lydia by her elbows. He does
that in a boyishly polite manner in the desire to
assist her. Why shouldn't women be taken with
MI CorDetrs physical charms and projections?
Why shouldn't they admire his easy repose. sim
plicity and honesty Of view2 1t is considered
correct for men to admire beautiful women on
and off the stage But # is not only the physical
beauty that attracts; the inner man, with his in
fectious cheer and gayety. lack Of nerves and
posings, delights the audiences Of women"
Would you call Mr.. Corbett the quintessence
Of matinee idOls?"
Perhaps. in a sense. One might say he was
the real thing compared with the imitation actor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

FIfty-eighth Street Theatre this week. Mr. Rob
erts will be seen in a dramatic sketch forming
an incident IN the life Of the famous English
highwayman, Dick Turpin. Mr.. Roberts I'M
personates all the characters In this sketch
which is from his own pen. JEWELS manikins,
which need no introduction. viii be another
feature in the show This clever act has been
enlarged and improved upon since last seen
here And in addition to the miniature theatre
with its almost lifelike actors, has been added
a grand finish in which are employed gorgeous
scenery. an electrical fountain and other spec
tacuIar effects. Other acts IN this same show
will be HoIcomb, Curtis and Webb. in new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28
SIZE OF BRAIN MEANS NOTHING.

Two OF the most eminent anthropologists OF
Germany, Professors LOewenfeld and Eyerich
have been examining into the prevailing belief that
a large skull and a heavy brain indications OF
superior intellectual power. and find absolutely
nothing IN support OF this tradition They have
based their Investigations on careful studies OF
Az soldiers OF the Ordinary class, 800 one year
Volunteers gentlemen's sons OF superior education
$40 pupils OF national schools, and 207 examina-
lions of brains Of the dead. There were weakly
other hand some OF the brightest OF the one-year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

new playlet will be performed for the first time
at one Of the Keith houses.
Grand Opera forms part of the offering at
Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre this week.
Nine Mantelli, who was a mezzo soprano at the
Metropolitan Opera House. viii sing at each
performance selections from the grand operas.
There is much comedy on the bill prepared by
Mr. Proctor Felix, Barry and Felix, in The
Boy Next Door heading the list Of comedians.
Ward and Curran. in the Terrible Judge" will
fight for hOnors with these people and George
w. Day. the comedy monologist. will be in the
running
r. A. Roberts will head the bill at Proctors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28
VAUDEVILLE.

Keith's bill for the last week in January is
headed by Houdni nicknamed King of Hand
cuffs" and with a worldwide reputation the
champion Jail breaker. Since his return from
Europe, where he escaped from sixty-three
prisons. including a Siberian transport cell in
Moscow, Houdini has had the police Of Wash
ington, Baltimore and Philadelphia sitting up
nights trying to devise some means Of combining
him. But all in vain. for like the little God Of
Love- Houdini laughs at locksmiths." and is
sues a general challenge to the penal officials
Of New-York 10 bring their best handouts and
manacles to the Union Square Theatre to test his
power. Rose Wentworth, the star equestrienne
Of Barnum &, Baileys circus, introduces her
bareback riding and clever riding speciality.
which becomes doubly wonderful in the limited
space before the fOotlights; while Nine. Sle-
pohsh. English prima donna soprano returns
for a limited engagement. Another return date
is that of Emil Hoch, Jane Elton and company,
in their condensed farce comedy. Mile. Ricci';
while the Orpheus Comedy -Four furnish fifteen
minutes Of riotous fun and vocalism.
In addition TO the extra attractions, which in
clude Harry Braham in Masks and Faces"
the japanese Karabanza Troupe and other feat
ures. there are this week several very fine
cinematograph views just received from Europe
at the Eden Musee. Among them are the
beautiful Fails on the Rhine" Launching q
LifebOat at Brighton. England Tourists
Climbing the Alps" and others. The solos on
the violin by Professor Seredy are q feature Of
the Hungarian band concerts.
Arthur Prince, the English ventriloquist who
comes from the Palace Theatre and London
Pavilion will head the bill at Hammerstein's
Clayton White and Marie Stuart viii present
their comedy sketch; Clarice Vance will play
return engagement by popular request, and
other headlners are Idalene Cotton and Nick
Long, in q comedy skit; Ned Nye and his Rol-
licking Girls, the Glinserettis. European gym
nasts; NJ. Ferraris and his trained dog must
clan, new European novelty; Augusta Close
In representations; Pierce and Mazio in a sing
ing and dancing speciality. and new vitagraph
views
Captain Swift" Will be revived at Proctor,s
Harlem house this week.
The Joan Of Arc craze that seems to pervade
the drama just now has finally broken out in
vaudeville. Miss Maud White. last seen IN
Broadway as the leading woman in The Prince
Chap" Is having prepared a condensed version
Of Joan Of Arc" No less than eighteen persons
are 10 appear in the act, which will be in two
scenes running fifteen minutes each. The burn-
Ing OF Joan at the stake will be made the excuse
for elaborate electrical effects Miss White MIL
appear In the title role. She is at present NAV
ing the sketch Locked Out at 8 A. M" The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

culinary artists OF important achievement are
N'e 9l'sses Katherine Florence. Kenyon Bishop
- NeoIsle Lawrence, principals in Before and
AIter at the Manhattan Theatre, and such ia
their rivalry in the cookery line thai = con-
peutlVe test Of their skill has been arranged for
to-day at the home Of Leo Ditrchstein. author
OF the farce, in Stamford. Conn. Miss Florence
Is 70 prepare breakfast at which will be pres
SlI me enllre company, including Mr. Ditricb-
stein FEtz Williams, George G. Boniface ir
John ROOD, Charles W. Butler, John Dalv Muir
phy, Misses Jean NewcOmbe and Mabel Findlav
a midday dinner by Miss Bishop and an old
fashioned country supper by Miss Lawrence will
complete the schedule. A committee couDosed
OF Messrs- .DitTichstein. Williams and Boniface
VIII pass upon the merits Of the several CULINARY
performances and present 10 the winner a hand
some cutslass punch bowl The company homes
70 be able 20 appear Monday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

volunteers had heads rather less than re normal
size No matter what way they went to work -
80 results IN taVOr Of their earlier Impressions
tAey were confronted with defeat No such rlIs
can os sald % exist u IS Irregular and as m
man Is intellectual as 10 say that he is tai or
sAoTt or addicted % any particular habit-(e+F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28
MUSICAL PIECES THAT CONTTN1rE

CASINO-"The Earl and the Girl"
KNICkERBOCKER-Fr FRITZ Schen, IN Mile
acdiste"
wEBBR1s MUSIC "TwIddle-Twad-
GJCI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

HIPPODROME-"A Society Circus"
HERALD SQUARE-"Coming Thro the Rye
BROADWAY-"The Vanderbilt Cup"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

a week from Tuesday there will be a profess
Y S5l matinee Of Before and After at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

Inc American Academy Of Dramatic Arts. on
-Aursday afternoon, at the Empire Theatre will
Rroduce for the first time The Measure of a
49, ,f oy ora Maynard, play Of modern bust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

'o7 "eDer continues to smile with prosneritv
a MS music hail. which is filled to the doors
E .5,, Iwiddle-TwaddIe" is a much be++e-
eAo" 1lah IL was on the opening night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28

sketch. entitled "a Winter Session and the
Five MOwatts. IN their sensational Juggling act-
The Colonial Vaudeville Theatre. beginning
with Mondays matinee, presents as the chief
attraction Sarah French and ]. Jaron Miller,
son Of the actor Henry Miller in the new one
act play, Between Two Fires which recently
had it's first night IN one Of the dramatic houses
and claims Mrs. Schuyler Crowninshield as It's
author For the extra feature IL will have Bert
Leslie and Robert Daley, in a farce. Other en-
gagements include Carter DeHaVen and Flora
Parker paul Sander and his performing dogs.
I'm the Sunny South" an elaborate singing and
dancing melange. Matthews and Ashley, Gilroy,
Hayes and Montgomery, Mazuz and Mazett'
Captain Bloom and the vitagraph.
aThe Mascot Moth" a novelty IN the shape
Of an Illusion. comes to the AIhambra Theatre
this week as OF the prominent attractions.
The Moth" had a successful run in both Lon
don and Paris. and was more recently seen at
the Colonial for the first time In this country.
AS the extra feature Carleton Macy and AIaude
Edna Hall will put their new one act comedy
sketch from the pen OF Clay Clement, entitled
"a Timely Awakening" Two other features OF
the programme will be Howard and Bland, the
comedy stars, and the Five Romanos. a Euro
pean novelty dancing act which viii be seen
for the first time in Harlem
This week at Pastors Theatre the popular
comedy sketch artists and Oldtime favorites
Dolph and Susie Levine VIII De the uners' III
their singing and crayon drawing sketch.
Charles B. LawlOr and daughters have improved
their singing act 10 such degree that they viii
be among the best liked acts on the BILL Irene
Franklin, the singing cOmedienne. Will return
with the latest popular songs. which she viii
render IN her own captivating manner.
Mile I.eris whose euuestrianism has been
sensation abroad, comes to the HippOdrOme this
week, completing what Thompson & Dundy de-
clare is the greatest list OF circus and speciality
performers ever congregated in one playhouse.
The Bonhair-G Gregory company Of acrObats have
duplicated here their triumphant record abroad,
and Ralph JOhnstones exploits on the bicycle
are the limit of reckless daring. Claire HeliOt
remains the exponent OF feminine courage. She
adds each week TO the tricks displayed by her
lions. Slivers and Marcelne, clowns have in
1ected new lines of comedy into the per-
Torrance. "A Society Circus" seems TO grow in
popularity. Its great ballet, beautiful ensem-
bles. wondrous scenic spectacles and catchy
music amaze and delight