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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02

home, 43S Forty-fourth street. While
it had been generally known for some
time that his recovery could scarcely
be hoped for, yet the sad news when
spread abroad this morning caused
many expressions of surprise mingled
with those of deepest sorrow.
Deceased was born Dec. p, 1886, at
Milestone, Delaware county, Ohio.
and he became Il resident of this city
when but IL years of age. his parents
removing here at that time. After
obtaining common school education
he took his place among the worlds
workers. Showing from the first an
aptitude for mechanics he followed
his bent and became steam engin-
Ger. In this capacity he was employ
ed successfully at the Buford Plow
works, the Weyerhaeuser q Denk-
mann mills, the Davenport water
works, and engineer at the Rock ISL
and waterworks. Thirteen years ago
he took the position of chief engineer
at Rock Island arsenal. which he held
up to last August. when failing health
compelled his retirement.
Author of The Steam Boiler"
In addition to his work in his clros
.en field he was a thorough student
and found time in his leisure moments
to obtain a broad education. In 1850
he published a work entitled The
Steam Boiler" which contained the
most advanced ideas in steam engin-
eering at that date and which was
widely read.
Mr. Lawhead served two terms in
IL - 1. 4
the administration of Bailey Daven-
port during the year 1924, and the
second under the second administra-
ton of T. j. Medill, 1S97-99. In his
career as a public official he accom-
plished much good. Always a staunch
democrat, he was one of the few
members of the party elected to office
from the Seventh ward, an evidence
of his popularity among those who
knew him best. During his term of
service in the council he was known
as Honest john" title that he
thoroughly merited, and was often
spoken of as the SOL Smith Russell
of the council His ready grasp of
public matters. combined with his
quaint originality in expression. won
for him the favor of his fellow alder
men and led to n recognition of the
measures he championed. He was Il
man loved and esteemed by all who
knew him.
Mr.. Lawhead was married Oct. ,,
1866, at Warsaw, to Miss Sarah
Waugh. who survives, together with
four children: Waldo, of st. Paul;
Edmund, of Denver, and Della and
Earl, at home. There are also two
brothers living, David Lawhead, of
Colorado, and Leroy Lawhead, of
Quincy, this state. The funeral ar
engagements will not be made until
word is received from some of the alb
sent members of the family.
Otto Hagedorn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Hagedorn
mourn the loss of their 5-year-old son,
Otto, who died last evening of diph-
iberia. The funeral was privately
conducted this afternoon, .interment
taking place at Chippiannock GENE
terry.
Thomas KerwIn.
The remains of Thomas Kerwin.
who died at Geneseo yesterday, were
inferred today at Calvary cemetery
here. He was GO years of age. Mem
.bers of his family formerly resided in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02

The Music Students club met with
Miss Huber last evening. The meet
ing was held at S o'clock instead of
in the afternoon as usual. y recital
was giyen-a song cycle, the Chain of
Daisies, by Leymann, author of The
Persian Garden. Four people took
part in the program, Mrs. Reynolds,
of Rock Island, Miss Chopper, of Rock
Island, Mr.. Taylor, of Rock Island,
and Mr.. Downer, of Davenport. Miss
Brannigan, of Davenport, was accom-
PIANIST. The guests were all the mem
bers of the Music Students club and
all honorary members. In addition to
these each member invited one guest.
The entertainment proved a most en-
joyable event. The music was of rare
excellence, a perfect delight to music
lovers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
At CSC a Yard.

1925 56-in. WOrsted cheviots.
$1.75 52-in Black and white suitings,
$3.50 52-in Choice colored suitings,
$1.75 52-in Basket weave Zebelines,
$3.50 4S-in Black silk and wool novel
ties.
All at Csc per yard and there are
many more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Extra ordinary S ale of
Black and Colored Dress
Goods.

Odd Pieces and Remnants of 15c to So. 25
Goods at CSC. 75c and 39c yard.
In point of value the greatest sale
of dress goods ever held in this vicinity
1000 yards of the most desirable fab
RIGS shown this season. All useful
lengths, priced at one-fourth value.
Here are some of thu values and
Qualities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
SOCIAL DOINGS.

Members of Fay Halves camp. II. n.
A.. yesterday afternoon pleasantly
surprised Mrs. George Simpson. SOY
Third avenue. in honor of her goth
wedding anniversary and presented
her a set of handsome dining chairs.
The afternoon was devoted to cards
and a collation. vas served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
At 75c,

$1.00 50-in Black cheviot serge,
$1.25 4S-in Navy pebble cheFiot,
S1.25 54-in Chalk stripe suitings,
$1.00 50-in Black and colored cheviots,
$1.25 5O-in Zibelines.
S1.25 50-in Heavy snowflake suitings,
$1.00 Black and white mohairs,
All at 75c 7E
yard ...............E w
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Licensed to Wed.

.................... Clinton, Iowa
William II. Conrad. South Rock Island
Miss Amelia b. Carl ....... .Geneseo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
ELECTIONS IN LODGES
Workmen and Sons of Veter-
ans Choose Officers
for Year.
SAM RYERsoN CAPTAIN OF LATTER
Branch of FraternaI Aid Associa
ton Instituted in
City.

At the regular meeting last even
ing Noble lodge, y. o. L. W., elected
the following officers:
p. w. Nj. Russell, Jr.
NJ. WI. b. Brown
Foreman-C. w. Herbert.
Overseer-William Robb.
Guide--J. NJ. Pardon.
Recorder-H. \. Johnston.
Financier-J, Russell, Sr. >,
Receiver-.I. l.. Freeman. -
l. w. w. Herbert. -ss !
o. WI. r. Stephens.
Medical EXaminers-Drs. c. c. Car
ter and c. Bernhard. =
Trustees-sJ;PF. Stephens. j. w. Herr
bert.
Sons of Veterans.
The annual election of officers of
II. c. Cleaveland camp, Sons of Vet
Grams, was held last evening and re-
suited in the choice of the following
officers. who will be installed at the
meeting one month hence, Jan. 5:
aptain-SamueI Ryerson.
First Lieutenant--WillisC c. Mitchell.
Second Lieutenant-B. Frank David
Camp Comcil-Thomas b. Cralle.
Guy V. Petit, w. \. Norris.
Delegates to State Camp f. w.
Schoede, Willis Mitchell, 7. Il. Cralle
Alternates Edward Robb. F. L.
Tubbs, Frank Skinner.
FraternaI Aid Association.
\ branch of the Fraternal Aid As
ISOLATION was installed at Krell &
Maths hall last Thursday evening.
The fraternity was organized here by
Ida Blankenburg some time ago and
the ceremony of formal installation
was conducted at the second meeting.
There were 80 new candidates initia-
ted, the Muscatine degree team as
sisting in the work. \ sumptuous re-
past prepared by the ladies was serv-
ed after the lodge work was complet-
ed and dancing followed. \ class of
- is to be initiated at the next meet
ing of the council. which takes place
at the above hall Dec. II.
Dewey Camp r.. y A.
Dewey camp, Il. y. A., last evening
elected the following officers to serve
during the ensuing term:
Oracle-Mrs. Rhoda Els.
Vice Oracle-Mrs. Ida VI. Barker
Past Oracle-Mrs. Sallie Hathaway.
Chancellor-Mrs.M Myrtle Dorman.
Recorder-Miss Hilda {. Bronner.
Receiver-Mrs. Amelia Andrews.
Marshall-Miss Marie Sullivan
Inner Sentinel-Miss Anna Quinlan.
Outer Sentinel-Miss Elizabeth Ran
son.
Managers-Iames Larlin. Mrs. Eva
Hoover, Mrs. Ida Gohe.
Physicians-Drs. j. II. Hollowbush,
c. T. Foster.
Delegate to State Camp-Miss Hill
da c. Browner; alternate, Mrs. Ida NJ.
Barker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Thomas KerwIn.

The remains of Thomas Kerwin,
who died at Geneseo yesterday, were
inferred today at Calvary cemetery
here. He was GO years of age. Mem
bers of his family formerly resided in
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
Otto HagedOrn.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Hagedorn
mourn the loss of their 5-year-old son,
Otto, who died last evening of diph-
iberia. The funeral was privately
conducted this afternoon, interment
taking place at Chippiannock Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
At soc.

Csc Snowflake suitings, heavy.
Csc 44-in Black all wool figures,
Csc 54-in Heavy plaid suitings
75c 42-in All wool stripes,
Use Heavy oxford skirtings,
Csc Shepherd checks.
All at
39c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02
77E55c.
Bed Quilt Material.

While they last. twilled com
forter creations. per yard. W
Tomorrow at 3 o'clock large figured
comforter prints OIL
per yard. O2C
Each day this week 1T o'clock D.
good cotton oats W
Others at 12c. 10 and Sc.
Extra fine white bats. zoe 1Q1
quality. all week. IE2O
Roman Seats.
20-in seats upholstered in vel no.
our, this sale while they last .OOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-02

H. b. Hamilton, who has been dis
patcher for the Rock Island at the
local Office, has been transferred tt
the offices at Trenton, Mo.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23

Pierre yesterday. The captain reports
that the town is now mere heap of
smoking ruins. under which the victims
of the catastrophe are buried. The
Suchet was able to convey some Of the
Inhabitants Of LePrecheur to Fort-de-
France, but could rot reach the north
ermost part Of the island on account
Of the dense rain Of ashes. The captain
further reported that the Mont Pelee.
volcano still had q threatening aspect.
Subterranean rumblings were still
heard, flashes Of flame frequently
belched from the volcano and stones
were thrown out with immense force.
Corpses Frightfuny Mutilated.
Paris. May 1.-THE Temps, referring
to the destruction Of St. Pierre, says:
We believe, from the informat ton re-
ceived kere from the island Of Martini
.iaue (meaning doubtless the Official dis
patches) that the disaster surpasses all
that imagination can conceive. The
whole northeastern portion Of the IL.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23

all about it reelcs with a horrible ,odor
of burned flesh. I'm one instance an en-
tire family OF nine persons were found
all tightly locked in each others :arms
and the bodies i'm a horrible state of de-
composition. Almost the first thing
done was to make preparations for the
cremation of the dead. Fatigue parties
OF soldiers built enormous pyres of
wood and branches Of trees upon which
they heaped the dead bodies by scores
and burned them as rapidly as possible.
To facilitate the combustion and to de-
stroy the odor of burning flesh which
came from them the impromptu .crema-
tories were heavily coaked with coal
tar and petroleum.
Heap of Smoking Rims.
Paris, May 12.-The minister of ma
rine, NJ. De Lanessan, yesterday re-
ceived cable dispatch from the COM
1alander of the French cruiser Suchet,
dated Fort-de-France. Martinique, say
ing that he conducted a search at St.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23

London, May 10.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Point-a-Pitre, Island
of Guadoloupe, F. w. l., dated yester-
day, says
THE Mont Pelee (St. Pierre) crater
elected yesterday morning molten rock
and ashes during three minutes, and
completely destroyed ST. Pierre and the
districts within a radius Of four miles.
All the inhabitants were burned. Eight
passengers from the Roraima, of the
Quebec Steamship line, were saved by
the French cruiser Suchet. The inhab-
itants of the southern district of the
island, who were dependent upon St.
Pierre for provisions, are menaced by
famine
San Juan, P. r., May 10. The cable
officials here have received advices
from Dominica that schooner which
has arrived there from the island of
Martinique reports that over 10000 peo-
pie are supposed to have persisted dur
ing the volcanic disturbance in Martini
ioue. The cable repair steamer Crap
pier, belonging to the West India &
Panama Telegraph company of London,
was lost with all hands during the erup-
ton of Mount Pelee at st. Pierre, Mar
Unique. The Graopler was one of the
fist ships to disappear.
Forty Thousand Lives Lost.
st. Thomas, D. w. l., May 10.-lt is
now estimated that 10000 persons per-
ished as a result Of the volcanic erup-
ton in the Island Of Martinique. The
British schooner Ocean Traveller, Of s..
John. n. B., arrived at the Island of
Dominica, B. w. l., at p. III. yester-
day. She was obliged to flee from the
Island Of st. Vincent, B. w. l., during
the afternoon Of Wednesday, May I, in
consequence Of a heavvy fall of sand
from a volcano which
Was EruptinE There.
She tried to reach the Island Of St. LG-
cia, r. w. l.. but adverse currents pre-
vented her so doing. The schooner ar
rived opposite ST. Pierre, Martinique,
Thursday morning. While about mile
off Mount Pelee exploded. and fire from
it swept the whole town of st. Pierre,
destroying the town and the shipping
there, including he cable repair ship
Grappler, which was engaged in re-
pairing the cable near the Guerin fac
tory The Ocean Traveller. while on her
way to Dominica, ncountered a guam
| tity of wreckage.
Only Twenty ESCAPED.
| Washington, May 10.-.-The follow
| Ing cablegram has just been received at
| the state department, dated Pointe-a-
! Pitre
"At a. m, on the sth inst. a storm
of steam, mud and fire enveloped the
city and community. Not more than
| twenty persons escaped with their lives.
| Eighteen vessels We're burned and sunk
with all on board. including four Amer
lean vessels and a steamer from Quebec
| named Roraima. The United States
consul and >anily are reported among
! the victims. A war vessel has gone to
| Guadaloupe for provisions, and will
| 1!aye at tomorrow.
"-Ayme, Consul
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23

all of whom were horribly burned and
mutillated. st. Pierre at that time was
an absolute smoking waste,
COncealing 30, 600 Corpses.
whose rapid decomposition necessitated
In some cases instantly completing
their cremation, which was only par
TALLY accomplished by the lava.
The inhabitant. Of Fort-de-France
were panic stricken the morning Of the
disaster, when the sky suddenly black
ened until 1t was as dark as midnight.
The sea shrank beck thirty yards, and
hot rain began to fall while gravel the
size Of walnuts poured down on the
town. This lasted about fifteen min
utes. 3 n N Il
The $50 survivors who were brought
here yesterday from the vicinity Of St.
Pierre by the French cable repair ship
Pouyers Guertier, came from the town
OF lie Prechaur, where, surrounded on
all sides by flowing lava. they were
nearly roasted to death and expected
momentarily to bs engulfed. q.
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land IL laid waste. Three large CONF
munities, exclusive Of st. Pierre, have
been destroyed" 5
"A dispatch received here from Fort
de-France, says: s5s Nm &
"All the hills surrounding lie Carbet
and LIE Preceur (near st. Pierrey are
covered with refugees to the number of
about 5000, who are being taken away
gradually. In the meanwhile provis-
ions are being conveyed to them. OF
the thirty persons who were originally
rescued by the French cruiser Suchet,
the majority were fearfully burned and
nine died while IN their way to the hos
pjtal. The ccrpses which were heaped
In the ruins OF ST. Pierre are not only
completely naked, but are frightfuily
mutilated." "
Details of the Disaster.
Fort-de-France Martinique, May 1a
-Advices received here from the vicin-
ity of st. Pierre (ten miles from here)
contain further details Of the terrible
volcanic upheaval which resulted in the
utter destruction Of that town and the
death of nearly all its inhabitants.
The crater Of Mont Pelee had been
wearing it's Smoke cap since May 3,
but there was nothing until last Mon
day to indicate TT there was the
slightest danger. On that day a stream
of boiling lava burst through the top
Of the crater ana plunged into the val
ley of the River Blanche, overwhelming
the Guerin sugar works and killing
twenty-three work people and the son
of the proprietor.
A commission was appointed by the
governor to investigate the outbreak
and it returned 1eassuring report on
Wednesday evening. About o'clock
on Thursday morning
Shower of Fire
rushed down on st. Pierre, and the
coast from LIE Carbet, which has a
population of 5000, to LIE Precheur
which had a population Of 1000, burn
ing up everything in it's patch.
Throughout Thursday the heat in the
vicinity of ST. Pierre was so intense
and the stream Of flowing lava was SO
unremitting that it was Impossible to
approach the town during the early
part of the day. AS evening approached
the French cruiser Suchet, after a he
roic battle with the neat, suffocation
and sulphur fumes, succeeded in maxi
ing a dash toward the shore, nearing
the land close enough to enable her to
take off thirty survivors of the disaster,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23
ISLAND IS NOW BURNING.
Northern Portion of Martinique
| NauEht bat Burning Wilderness.

Northern Portion of Martinique
NauEht bat Burning Wilderness.
London, May ia dispatch to the
Times from St. Thomas, D. w. l., says
that ST. Pierre. was destroyed in the
twinklng of an eye and that not forty
Of the inhabitants Of the city escaped.
Some Of the outlying parishes of the
Island of Martinique have been mum
dated. The whole northern portion of
the island is burning; it has been de-
nuded of vegetation ana is rocky
wilderness. 1t is reported that Fort
de-France is threatened, concludes the
correspondent, md there is frightful
tension everywhere.
Worst Anticipations Realized.
Fort-de-France, Martinique, May 10.
"A landing has at last been made at
st. Pierre and the work of exploring the
ruins of the .annihilated city has begun.
While it will be many days before the
magnitude Of the havoc wrought can
be ascertained, enough is already re-
vcaled to indicate that the very worst
anticipatiorrs are more than realized.
1t is estimated that there are 10000
dead in the city. Theose who have
come back here from the city report
that the streets and all the neighbour
hood around, what a few days ago was
the largest and most prosperous city in
Martinique. are now encountered with
heaps upon heaps Of bodies in all d.
rections. All the DEAD Thus far seen
Were Stark Naked ..
their, clothing apparently having been
burned from tn cir bodies like SO much
finder, while they themselves were
roasted to death. In the vast majority
Of instances fires seem to have been the
sole cause Of death. Great numbers Of
The bodies have been burst asunder by
the terrific heat and lie disemboweled.
Ia many instances the faces of the vic
Tins are quite calm. and though they.
were stricken down instantly where
they. stood without moments warning,
or with hardly time to appreciate for
an instsnt the deadly peril they were
In. Others have stamped on their faces
an expression Of indescribable terror.
Oder Of Burned FLESH.
h The entire city and the nsighborhood
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23
ESCAPE WAS CUT OFT,
Governor Surrounded St. Pierre
With Soldiers and Police.

Governor Surrounded St. Pierre
With Soldiers and Police.
London, May 16-The correspondent Of
the Daily Mail at Barbados, s. W. L.,
VINO visited st. Pierre on board the royal
mail steamer Solent, has learned from a
DR.. Artier, who miraculously escaped the
disaster, that when the governor Of Mar
Unique M. Moutet, and the insular Of
iciais had declared that all danger from
an eruption of Mount Pelee was past a
Gordon of armed soldiers and policemen
was placed around the town to prevent
the people from leaving. DR.. Artier. how
ever, went to the suburb of Morne Rouge.
He was riding back to St. Pierre when
the explosion occurred. He turned and
fled precipitately across the mountains to
Fort-de-France.
With the exception of the prisoner who
was confined in dungeon at the time Of
the explosion DR.. Artier is really the sole
survivor Of ST. Pierre.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23
WELL WORTH THE FINE.

Woman Assessed 425 for WhippinaS1
5xq q Man. III
Chicago, May 1s. Attircd In 9, fasA
ionable tailor-made gown. Mrs. Edit
Bpwersock yesterday appeared In JuSR
tice George II. Woods court to answ6
q charge Of assault 18th ihtent to -
bodily harm. When the court found hek
guilty Of the charge and placed the find
at $25s DfrE Bowersock smiled. After
court had adjolir aad she said 1t was
worth S25 I'd whip man who she de-
clarcd had sworn away her reputation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23
WARE SUCCEEDS EVANS.

New Pension Commissioner Takes
Oath Of Once. VI
Washington, May 15. Eugene +.
Ware OF Kansas yestefday took the
oath Of office as commissioners OF PEN
stons and Tomorrow morning will as
sumo active charge Of his rev duties.
Mr.. Ware has determined for the pres.
ent at least to make no announcement
OF the policy Of his administration OF
the office. Mr.. Evans will leave for his
post as consul general to London n Z
few weeks. s is ss H III 81 4;
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23
HEAVILY LADEN SHIP SINKS.
Six Hundred and Fifty Native Pas
scngers From Madras and Crew

London. May 16. - A dispatch from
Rangocn. British Burmah, says a life
boat belonging to the British steamer
Campcrta, overdue at that point from
Madras, has been picked up in the Bay
Of Bengal. A 1ifeboat and boom be-
longing to the Camorta has also been
picked up near Krishna lightship on the
Mecras coast by a vessel searching for
the missing steamer. It is believed
that the Camorta foundcred on May 6.
Besides the $50 passengers, who were
natives, the Camorta had crew of 50.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-05-23
WORST DISASTER
SINCE POMPEU
OVER FORTY THOUSAND LIVES LOST BY VOL
CANlC ERUPTION IN MARTINIQUE.

City of st. Pierre, Capital of the Island, Is Wiped
Out in the Twinkling of an Eye-Three Other
Towns Also Destroyed Molten Lava Turns the
Northern Part of the Island Into Rocky Will
derness - Island of St. Vincent Visited by a
Similar Catastrophe
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
DIED


DERRY In this city. on April %, 1902
Melissa j.. only daughter Of George ID
and Wilmina Derry aged 2 years.
Relatives and friends of the family arr
Invited to attend the funeral services, a
the residence of the parents. No. 222 Tat
nall street. on Saturday afternoon, Apri
%. at O'Clock. lntermont I'm Silverbrool
Cemetery.
HALEY.-On the 23d instant. Josephine
daughter OF Sylvester and Mary Haley
aged 3 months.
Relatives and friends are respectful.
Invited TO attend the funeral. from tn
residence of her parents, Lancaster pix
and fords road. on Friday at O'Clock
lnierment az Cathedral Cemetery.
OLfINGSWORTH.-N Wooddale
April 90 1902, Hannah NJ. widow o
John Holhngsworth, i'm the nth year o
her age
Funeral at her late residence, neai
Wooddale, on Friday, April 35. Leave th'
house az 130 O'Clock. Service at Rec
Clay Creek Church, at 2 p. m. Intermen
in cemetery adjoining. Carriages vii
meet the car that arrives at Brandywin,
Springs az II a. m.
VAN TRUMP.-On April %. 1902, William
Earle son OF James &. and Annie ID
Van Trump, aged years.
Funeral services at the residence ol
his parents, No 1915 Washington street
on Friday afternoon. April 25, At 20
o clock lnterment private.
WlER-At Shellpot. on April .. 1902
John Wier. aged s. years.
Funeral services from his late resi-
dence. at Sheilpot. on Saturday morning
April 26, az II o'clock. Interment River
vie Cemetery.