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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
%" IN COAL QUIZ,
Evidence Against Burlington
Ready to Place Before
Grand Jury.
OFFICIALS ARE INTERESTED
Said to Hold Stock in Western Con
Germs Which Patronize the
Company's Lines.

New York, Feb. 4.-Ever since Sec
der disseminating the issue of patents
to public lands. the government has
been at work here trying to find out
just how far the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy railroad has been interested
in the acquisition of coal bearing lands
i'll the Rocky mountain states by NOM
inaily Independent individuals and cor
porations. Enough progress has been
made in the inquiry to warrant the
laying of testimony before the federal
grand jury, now in session here
Two Instances known.
Although it could not be learned
whether James J. Hill or any other Of
ficials of the Burlington were among
the 40 or more witnesses who showed
up under subpoenas in the postofiice
| building TO tell what they knew about
| the acquisition of coal lands. it Is
known that among those summoned
were the directors and officials of At
| least TWO coal mining companies which
are dependent on the Burlington for
moving their output.
These two companies are the North
western Coal Mining company and th-
Owl Greek company. The first men
! toned is Il New Jersey corporation cap
italized at 100000 which during the
| last year or TWO has taken title tC
about 5000 acres of land in the cen
trail part of Wyoming in region said
to abound in coal deposits.
SGmc Dummies. Also.
| Il is said that not only the stock
| holders of these TWO companies, bu
individuals who were used as dunn
mics for the entrance of other corpOr
ations, will be called as Witnesses.
Although the BurlingtOns interest q!
coal lands is to be the subject of a spc
cial inquiry, the investigation may eN
tend to the Union Pacific railroad anG
the roads controlled by the Gould in
terests. The Union Pacific. Rio Grand'
& Western. and other roads now are
under indictment in Salt Lake City fo
fraudulent acquisition of coal lands il
Utah.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
Mrs. Loneworth Improves

Washington. Feb. 4.-Considerable
improvement was shown today in the
condition of Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Long
worth. who has been confined to her
home for several days with an attaca
of the grip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
OLD SOLDIER is JAILED
Quincy Inmate Arrested for Rfiing a
Comrades Mail.

Springfield. H., Feb 4-Tsiah Wells.
of the soldiers home at Quincy. plead
ed guilty in the federal court to open
ing the mail of Isaac B"-r.- at Niota.
given him by the postmaster by mis-
take and cashing a pension order He
was fined 5000 and costs and went 10
Jail in default. He was arrested in
New London, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
PROBE FOR COTTON
Lower House of Congress Fa-
VorS Inquiry by Depart
ment of Commerce
FOR CAUSE OF FLUCTUATI0n
Effect of Exchanges Dealing in Futures
to be Weighed Among
Other Things.

Washington. Feb. 1.-The house to
day passed a resolution calling upon
the secretary of commerce and labor
to investigate causes of the huctua-
tiCns in the price of cotton and the
difference in the market price OF vari-
Gus classes of cotton.
Scent u Combinntior.
The investigation is to be conducted
with the particular object of ascertain
ing whether or not fluctuations in pric-
es have resulted in whole or in part
from the character of contracts and
deliveries thereon made on cotton eX-
changes dealing in future, or is a re-
suit of any combination among several
states and territories or with foreign
countries.
Service Pension Bill Passed.
Washington. Feb. 1.-The house to-
day passed the McCumber service pen
sion bill. which has already passed the
senate increasing the pensions of sol
diers and sailors of the civil war and
war with Mexico.
Postal BiII Ready.
Washington D. c.. Feb. 1.-THE pos.
office appropriation bill which the house
committee will complete today will
carry S2O9.1S0.561. This is the largest
amount ever carried for annual eXpen
ditures of the postal service. The TO
tai recommended is more than $4,000,
| O00 in excess of the amount estimated
| for by the department and is an in
crease of $17.509,562 over the current
appropriations.
The salaries of postal clerks and O
both city and rural carriers are in
creased to total of S7.000,000 Pro
vision is inserted in the bill for classi
fication of postal clerks and the posi-
tons of clerks and carriers are made
Interchangeable.
Less Money for Railroads.
| There are various provisions intende;
10 reduce the pay of the railroads TO
carrying the mails. II is estimated thi
reduction will amount to something
like $12,0O0.OO0.
The rate for hauling daily from 800
to 10000 pounds is reduced per cent
from, As, 900 to 10000 pounds is reduC
ed 10 per cent. and the present rate o
S21.37 per ton for amounts above 81
900 pounds is reduced to s19. Thes
reductions. it is estimated. will amour
to $S.000.000 year.
A saving of s1.000,000 more is est
mated as a result of reductions proviC
ed in railway postoffice pay. The bi
cuts off all pay TO roads for haulin
empty mail sacks. which it is estimate
will save S3,00O.OOO and s4,000.OOO
Iyear
| Weigh Seven Days of Week.
. There is a requirement that mail
, shall be weighed seven days a wee
5 and the amount divided by seven il
r stead of six, as heretofore, provisio
= placed in the bill at the suggestion ,
Representative Murdoch of Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
CLOSES A DAKOTA BANK
Examiner Reports Action, But Gives
No Reason Therefor

Washington. Feb. National Bank
Examiner Silsby has advised the con-
troller of the currency he has closed
the First National bank of Scotland.
S. D. 10 reason is given for the clos
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
DAMAGED BY AVALANCHE
French Town of Bareges Struck and
Several People Buried.

Tarbes, Feb. 4.-I;eIiet parties have
been sent To the village of Bareges.
near Lourdes. France. where the Ca
sino ana 20 houses were destroyed Feb.
by an avalanche OF snow. Several
persons were buried by the avalanche
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
BEGINS HEARING
Senate Committee on Military
Taking Brownsville
Testimony.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Investigation
by the senate committee on military
affairs of the Brownsville affray was
of the 25th infantry. discharged from
the army without honor because of
their alleged participation in the shoot
ing affair were in attendance when the
committee began it's first sitting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
SChRlEEENER Is
UNDER CONTROL
Epidemic at Chicago Declared to Be
on Decline - 1876 New
Gases.

Chicago. Feb. 4.-Thc epidemic of
scarlet fever was today declared by
the health department to be under con
troll and rapidly diminishing. Cases
reported since Saturday morning num-
bered only 1856.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
Skates Into Airhole: Drowned.

Peoria, ILL.,. Feb. Frank Keshener.
II years old. was drowned in the I1li-
nois river while skating yesterday af-
ternoOn. He skated into an air hole.
His body has not been recovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
Does Revolution Now 0nin
Central Part of
Country.
TROOPS POWERlESS
InsurrectiOnistS Found to Have
Been Importing
Arms.

Victoria. B. G.. Feb. 4.-The steamer
Tartar brings advises that the reyolu-
tion i'll central China is becoming a Sc
riUus menace 10 China Rebels hold
all the mountain Businesses on the Dor
ders of Human and Kiangsi and all al
tempts OF the imperial troops 10 dis
lodge them have failed
Stop importation of Arms.
The Chinese authorities at Shanghai
are adopting vigorous measures 70
check the importation Of arms and am
munition. Agents of the revolUtionists
nave sent To the United States and
Europe to purchase war like material.
a coilusion being found 10 exist be
tween agents OF the rebels and traders
10 import arms under the guise OF
trade goods. To daJe 10000 imperial
troops with cavalry and artillery have
been sent against the rebels, but failed
to achieve anything.
Whole Army Needed.
Advices from foreigners who visited
the district say il is doubtful whether
the revolution can be suppressed should
all the troops at disposition of the gov
ernment be sent The leader of the
revolutionists is Kuns Chuntai. and
placards issued by him state the re-
| bellion is aimed at the overthrow o.
the Manchurian dynasty. Signs Of UNI
rest are reported from many places in
| China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
BURIED UNDER FIRE RUINS
Three Volunteer Firemer Killed at
White Plains, NJ. Y.

White Plains. y Y. Feb. 4.-Three
volunteer firemen were killed and four
injured. one probably fatally, early to-
day while working on the ruins nf the
Mead building. which was destroyed
by fire last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
LONDON Is Lit UP
WITH FLAMES GLARE

London. Feb 4.-Fire broke out this
evening in a block of buildings near
the general postoffice The whole city
is lit up with the glare of flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
Gasoline Going Up.

Cleveland. Feb. A. Gasoline and
naptha were again advanced one cent
gallon by the Standard Oil company
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
FARMERS BECOME SOCIALISTS

Kansas AgricuIturists FIocking Into
New Union.
Emporia. Kan. Feb. Farmers in
this vicinity are joining the Farmers
union. a socialist organization. in great
numbers. The movement is gaining
the momentum of the old farmers al
lance of lS90-91 Theerin Fisk, ma
tional organizer, says the object of the
new union is 10 market farm products
at fair prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
COMEDIES DEFEAT
Senator Dryden Gives Up Fight
for Reelection in New
Jersey.
He WITHDRAWS HIS NAME
III Health Given as Cause-Marks End
of Domination of Politics
Of His State.

Trenton. y. J.. Feb. John p. Dry
den, Junior United States senator from
New Jersey and president of the Pru-
Dental Insurance company of Ameri-
ca, has withdrawn his name as a can
didate for reelection to the senate
The announcement was made by
Senator Dryden himself in Washington
last night. 1t ends the bitter fight
against his reelection that has been
waged in the state legislature since
his nomination to succeed himself on
Jan. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04

Senator Dryden's decision. which is
accepted here as an admission of de
feat and the beginning of the end of
his domination OF New Jersey politics
and industry, was made known to re
publican leaders here in the following
telegram from the senator's physi-
clans:
The condition of Senator John F.
Dryden's health is such. on account of
the long and severe strain under which
he has been. that We. his physicians
have advised him that it is Of impera-
tive Importance that he should not at
tend the proposed conference at Tren-
Ton on Monday"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
THREATENS To INVOLVE
WHOLE CHINESE EMPIRE

is estimated that this will save an
nually $5,000000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
II fers to "Incidcnt."

Gleason asserted Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
when first asked by Thaw TO be hi
wife. refused because of an experience
in her life in connection with White.
When GleasOn> concluded, court ad
iourned until tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
Defense Outlined.

Gleason began by saying the defense
would be based upon the constitution
and law of the imperial state of New
York" He said Thaw was suffering
from insanity, hereditary in nature
when he shot White He stated the
defense would be one of insanity. He
declared Thaw believed he acted upor
the word of Providence when ne kill
ed White. and that he acted without
malice and did not know the nature o.
quality of his act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04

AS Garven took his seat Jerome
sprung surprise by asking the court
to exclude all witnesses in the case
except the experts. By doing this Jer-
ONE at one blow disclosed the fact
that Mrs William Thaw and Mrs. Har-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04
Scent u Combination.


Washington. Feb. 1.-THE house to,
day passed the McCumber service pen.
sion bill. which has already passed the
senate increasing the pensions of sol
diers and sailors of the civil war and
war with Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-04

There is a requirement that mails
shall be weighed seven days weei
and the amount divided by seven in
stead of six, as heretofore, a provision
placed in the bill at the suggestion o
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27
TO TEACH IN TEXAS.

Miss Gretta McGavOck. who
is now teacher of History and
Latin IN our High School, has
been elected TO teach the same
branches in st. Mary's Hall, a
school for girls. IN San Antonio.
Tex. Miss McGavOck has done
good work in the Big Stone
Gap High School and we are
sorry to lose her, but as her
salary in the new position is
double what she receives here,
our loss will be her gain. Miss
McGavock is an a. b. graduate
of Randolph Macon wOman's
college, and a lady of culture
and refinement. Our best wishes
go with her to her new field
of labor, and our congratula-
tions TO the school that has Sc
cured her services
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27
Conservatory of Music
for Big Stone Gap.

After considerable contem-
plation, il has been decided TO
establish in Big Stone Gap a
Conservatory of Music. The
advisability of such an institu-
tion Is self evident. There are
IN the immediate vicinity a con-
siderable number of young peo-
pie DESTROYS of a musical educa-
ton. In order for them to get
one in complete a manner as
possible, 10 Is more or less neces-
sary for them today 20 20 70
the different musical institutions
further north; therefore, a mu-
steal institution in the imme-
date vicinity is something TO
be desired. II is our intention
of establishing such an institu-
tiOn with all branches Of music
IN the courses Of study. Ca
pablo teachers from all over the
country viii be employed. if so
desired, TO teach any specific
branch of music. thus enabling
the people here to have all the
advantages possible along the
lines of a musical education.
To begin with. classes will be
established for an stringed in
struments, also piano. organ
and voice culture, and for those
wishing 20 take lessons upon
IS "a C d minor instruments as
mandolin, guitar and banjo.
classes viii be provided for.
This Conservatory is 90 20 into
effect from the first of next
month. AN those wishing Co
make application for member
ship, or wishing TO be informed
as 90 the terms of instruction
may do $50 by addressing either
Mrs Rogers, of Big Stone Gap.
or Mr. Merten. of Big Stone
Gap
For out Of town pupils specia'
/ days viii Doe set aside for their
instruction
Hoping This will receive care
f ful consideration from an lover.
of music. we beg to remain.
Respectfully.
Mrs ROGERS.
Mr. MERTEN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27
EASTER SUNDAY.

The day of resurrec ton will
be remembered at the Southern
Methodist Church by appro-
pirate services. I'm the absence
of Rev Mr. Shuler, Dir. Larry
viii speak morning and eve
ming, giving mp his four O'Clock
service for the purpose. The
young people of the church viii
attend 90 the decorations and
the choir, reinforced by friends.
VIII prepare "a program of
Easter music. Rain or shine.
let every body honor the risen
Lord Toy attending the morning
service Easteris prominently
a children's day and parents
need not fear that the little re-
sponses of the babies win
trouble the preacher any more
than thc encouraging Amens
OF tho saints.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27
ANNOUNCEMENT.


,te rofers,of H'sse County:
hereby announce myself esne'1S e
Co.ntv Treasurer OF wise County ior
term % Office commencing on 'ne "'s'
. orI.nuary. 1898, subject, however TO
IN ,f the Republican party, TO he
mined by Primary Election to be
ia i,y the Republican County Com nit
,... .cquaintcd myself with the du-
!. and responsibilities ofsaid office, ha'-
I. serred as Deputy Treasurer during the
III, term. promise, IL elected TO
n ..s.a.. 10 faithfully discharge the dc-
..,,e 20 the very best Of my ability
80. earnestly solicit your votes and
~ influence in said primary.
Yours very truly.
r. p. HAMILTON.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27


the Wise County Bank, at Wise,
spent a couple of days in town /
last week on business.
Charles Coleman, of Bristol,
spent last Thursday night in 1
town on business.
J. S. Wassum, of Norton. |
spent q few days in town last |
weeh on business.
Mrs. J. w. Womack, of Keys
Vile, Va, was registered at
Hotel Eugene last Saturday.
Attorney John W. Chalkley
returned last week from a bust
ness trip TO Kentucky.
L. p. Summers, of Abingdon.
internal revenue collector. was
in town last Saturday on bust
ness.
j. II. Jennings, superinten-
dent of the coal mines at Dante,
Va, was registered at Hotel
Eugene last Saturday.
w. r. Morris, a prominent
travelling man of Lexington.
Ky, spent few days in town
last week.
Capt IL. G.. Joslyn and N. q.
Ely, of Jonesville. spent Thurs
day in the Gap, en- route to
Bristol on business.
Rev. Robert McInturfT. of
Gate City, preached in the
Christian church at this place
last Sunday.
Mrs III. ID. Ramsey has open
ed "a first class dressmaking es-
Enlistment i'm the brick bull
ding on East Fifth Street. for.
merry occupied by j. H. Skeen-
and invites the ladies % call and
see her when in need of any
thing i'm her line If
w. b. stockton, superinten-
dent of the ore mines al Oret0n.
was in town the past week
Mr. Sfoci-ton rocsnti,- rot,,r,o5
from the east, and is now
making preparations 90 open
up his mines.
,r-. ID r-s...l.
, y, = ', I. ...'' ~ %. ,.. y 4
i...- .-''. go .''. ''a ''.' s
Mrs. Slemp.
w. M n icAe.ls spent a Few
o"9 , las, week DID LouisNi'ie ODD
business.
Messrs. g.. j.. Perrin and y.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27

A box supper Will bee given
by the Rebecca Lodge, /. %. %.
f.. al odd Fellows Hall, Big
Stone Gap. Saturday night.
March 3Oth Other entertain
ments viii be given and a good
time is assured. The public as
we'll as the order is cordially in
vited Come and help the la
dies as they want To raise q
fund for the Orphans Home. a
good cause.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27
BOWLING MATCH.

Following is the score in the
Bowling match at this place on
last Saturday afternoon be-
tween the Stonega and Big
Stone Gap players:
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27

FOR SALE-3S acres. one
and one half miles from Big
Stone Gap, on the y. & $, w.
Railroad. VIII make an iderl
truck and poultry farm Good
limestone land. Owner viii sell
cheap For further information
apply to the editor of this paper.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-27

W J. Smith, a travelling
.alesman of Knoxville, spent
Sunday in town
Robert NJ. Friend, of Rich
,,ond was registered at Hotel
i lrene last Thursday.
Jacob Stableton, Of Harlan,
~. was in town last week.
Nat Waldrou, Of Toms Greek,
~ in town Friday.
r. Hilton was down from
horton last Thursday.
q NJ. Tucker, of Danville,
Ms a guest at Hotel Eugene
iast saturday.
H 81 White, of Bristol, was
\ clustered at Hotel Eugene last
Friday.
cumberland chocolates al
vavs fresh-ask Kelly Man.
H. r. Ritter. of Knoxville,
WAS guest at Hotel Eugene
last Thursday
Attorney n. a. Groseclosc, Of
bristol. was in town last Thurs
fay ON business.
D. G.. Anderson. of Philadel
rhia spent a few days IN town
las week on business.
Alakuma-ask Kelly Mann.
B. D.. Osborne was down from
C0cburn last Thursday.
S. ID. Hassard. of Philadel-
phia. was registered ar Hotel
Eugene last Thursday
O.. a. Mason, of Toms Greek
,yas in town last week.
D.. *. Emory. of Johnson
City, Tenn, was in town Satur-
day
Six cakes best Laundry soap
for 2lc. a. A. Cornett Is Son.
W q Burks, was down from
Doms Greek last Saturday.
D.. e. Kent. of Bristol, was in
t0wn last week.
Best chop Si.40delivered. give
us d trial a. Cornett a. Son.
O.. ~. Wilson. of Bristol. was
y guest at Hotel Eugene last
Saturday.
H. q Cummings. of Balti-
more. was registered at Hotel
Eugene last Saturday
Attorney A. p. Crockett. of
Coeburn. was i'm the Gap last
Saturday
Cumberland chocolates-ask
Kelly Mann.
O. r.. Taylor, of Baltimore,
Nyas registered at Hotel Eugene
Past Thursday.
John A. Esser, general mana
ger of the Colonial Coal and
Coke Company, at Dorchester,
was ina town last Friday on
business.
Ballard's Oblisk flour So per
BARREL delivered.
A. y. COrnett 81 Son.
u Blackley, of Bristol was
registered at Hotel Eugene, last
.Ihurday
+. @. Dunkin, of Lynchburg.
was "a visitor TO the Gap lasl
Friday.
r. G. Moore, Of Knoxville
was registered at Hotel Eugene
last Friday.
f. ID. Kits, a prominent in.
surance man of Tazewell, was
.ln town last week.
3. :. Brooks was down from
Preacher last Friday.
Guy Darst, of Bristol, was in
town last week.
j r. Wiley, of Bristol, wa:
ID town last week.
Dr. d. f. Orr spent Saturday
az Dryden, Va.
Lewiston evening teller., 1907-12-27
DIVIDED HOUSE
is REUNITED
WIFE F0RGIvEs RECREANT HUs-
BAND AND SPREADS CHRIST
MAS DINNER FOR HIM AND
HER FALSE FRIEND

Mrs. E. S. Booth and child will
not return to Lewiston from Tacoma,
where she found her husband living
under the name of Franklin, with
her former housekeeper, but will
make her home in Tacoma, recon
ciliation having been effected be-
tween the couple.
The following from the Seattle
Times tells the story of the recon-
ciliation, which was celebrated by a
Christmas dinner to which Miss
Jessie Stewart, who is travelling un-
der the name of Marie Thomas, was
the invited guest.
Deserted by her faithless nus
band at Lewiston, Idaho, two weeks
ago, the man running away with the
wife's dearest girl friend and taking
with him their S-year-old child,
Mrs. Lillian I. Booth followed her
husband to Tacoma, located him and
the woman in a lodging house and
Yesterday stole her child from her
husbands rooms while he was at
work, leaving Immediately afterward
for Lewiston. ~-tsA4- @a4lAna r.-
| r'Mrs. Booth gave proofs to Chief
/ of Police Maloney that the two had
played her false. Chief Maloney lo-
Gated the runaway husband, but de-
clined to interfere in attempting to
get possession of the child.
'Mrs. Booth went to the hotel at
which her husband and Miss Thomas
were living and found them regis
tered as Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin.
When she entered their room she
found Miss Thomas alone, and a
scene followed Overcome by remorse
at the sight of the friend she had
wronged, Miss Thomas cried bitterly
She readily gave consent to the re-
noval Of the child,
"While at the depot awaiting the
departure of train for the East
Mrs Booth decided to see her hus
band before leaving, upon the ad
vice OF Miss Thomas. Booth was tel
ephoned and he left his work at
local mill to see his wife. After al
lmpassioned scene between repent
ssant husband and forgiving wife,
was decided that Mr., and Mrs. Boot
will remain in Tacoma. Miss Thorn
as is the guest today at novel bu
nevertheless merry Christmas din
ner, given by her former paramouI
and Monday she will leave for he
home in the East" Z