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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
a PERSIAN TRAGEDY.
Sublime Courage by Which Princess
Ss1ome Escaped Her Master.

Sublime Courage by Which Princess
Sa1ome Escaped Her Master.
James Baker. well known traveller
and writer, tells curious story OF a
war 100 years ago. The Persian shah
was besieging Tifis, and the husband
OF the Princess Salome had been slain
In the siege. When the Persians en-
tered and sacked the town Salome
tried to save her young son, but he
was torn from her arms and hacked
in pieces before her eyes. Her own
life was spared and she was borne
to the camp outside the walls OF Tiflis
to the shah. He sold her to Djafar
part OF which still remains-near
where now is the lovely tropical Boz
tanical garden of Tifiis. Charmed by
her beauty, he asked her to become his
wife. She refused and begged her pur
chaser to slay her. The Persian gave
her a night to reconsider the matter
and on the next day he lay reclining
on a great cushion under a tree on that
hot, sunny hillside and awaited her
answer. Presently she appeared before
him, yelled in long, pure white robe
calm and stately, her face deathly
pale. She advanced, her armed jailers
following her. The Persian waved his
followers aside and asked the princess,
you consent to be my wife? YES"
was the solemn answer. 81 consent to
love you. for after the death of my
husband aud son II is my destiny
there is no ether fate for me.
I'm Georgia." said the princess,
there are certain families that pos
sess strange powers and dark secrets.
My mother foretold I should be the
wife Of Djafar, and from my mother
l, too, receive these powers to read
the future" The Persian was i'm.
pressed by her manner and her pres.
ence. She saw her power. "Give me
your hand" she said. Let me read
there II 1 shall have long years of hap
piness with you" He held forth hi.
hand. She held 1t until 1t slightly
trembled in her fingers. Then she
burst forth with a cry of horror, "Oh
my master, knowest thou that death
awaits thee, perchance this very
nightT Djafar Bek trembled now
Thou wilt die by the hand OF mar
thou hast this day offended" as 4
by ASA Dhoulla BekT" he asked. wv,
quarreled to-day and about you. HI
would have bought you" "Oh, my
MASTER" exclaimed Salome, Ito saw,
thee l must have some object upoI
which he has looked to-day then l cal
avert this evil and make his arms use
less against thee"
What! You can do this" exclaim
ed Djafar incredulously. Most Ger
tainly. Give me your dagger" H
| drew 1t and handed 1t to her. Sh
{ held 1t up and, looking up to the blu
, heavens above, murmured a prayer
then, handing 1t back to him said
: NOW 1t is useless. 1t can Stay n
, one" He looked at her unbelievingly
= Try It," she exclaimed. Strike here!
He struck the blow where her fnge
rested full upon her heart. The kee
blade went swiftly home, and she fe
at his feet, exclaiming, 20, God, II
ceive my soulr' Then she lay dead.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
Discretion a Failure

81 was at the husklng bee one day.
Great fun"
Find a red carr"
"Yes."
kiss the prettiest girl?"
"Nope. Didn't dare All the pref
ty girls were engaged to husky farm
ers."
what did you doT
kissed the homeliest girl"
did that give satisfaction
mot bit OF 1t. Each of the husky
farmers felt that l had personally
snubbed his best girl."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

AS matter of fact, there has not
Russia since Peter the Great and none
Of the second class unless Nesselrode
and the first Emperor Nicholas are to
be excepted. To consider Prince Gort-
chakoff a great chancellor on account
Of his elaborate dispatches is absurd.
TO call him a great statesman, in the
time of Cavour, Bismarck, Lincoln and
Seward, is preposterous. Whatever
growth Russia has made in the last
forty years has been mainly in spite
of the men who have posed before the
world as her statesmen: the atmos-
phere of Russian autocracy is fatal to
greatness in her public men.--Century.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
She Let Him on

Wife-My dear, need little more Of
this stuff, and some trimming to match.
| wish you would drop into Bigg, Sale &
Co.'S and get it.
Husband "a smart fellow)-Let me see.
Oh, l know. That's the store where
they have so many pretty girls, isn't iti
yes"
Yes, 1 remember. That blond girl
at the trimming counter knows your
tastes and will doubtless select just the
sort of trimming you want mean the
girl with the golden hair, alabaster skin,
blue eyes and sweet little"
There are number of things | want
downtown. Never mind, dear. I'll go
and get them myself"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

= a strong point with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. A
bottle lasts longer and does
more good than any other.
+ IS the only medicine of
which can truly be said
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR
HER FRIENDS.
HACK Nanny Wouldn't Have Her Dogs
Sent to the Pound.

Rack Nanny Wou1dn't Have Her Dogs
Sent to the Pound.
Among the prisoners taken into
Southern police court the other day
VAS an old colored woman who had
f,esn arrested for failure to provide
tags for her two dogs. When ques-
doned by the court she answered that
abe was old and poor, and had not
been able to get money for the license
tax
"But you know that 1t Is against tho
law for dogs to go without tags" the
Judge reminded her, land l shall have
to sentence you"
II know it," she interrupted, hum
bly,. Il couldn't help it."
"Unless," the judge continued, "the
dogs are sent to the pound. In that
case you will be dismissed"
But the old woman looked at him,
her wrinkled face full of distress. II
cahn't do that, l cahn'tp' she cried.
And then she told her story. Her
dogs were her only friends, her only
protection. They were such beautiful
dogs, and one was named for her hils-
band, and the other one was so know
ing and could stand on his hind legs,
Just like a mani She could not let
anything happen to her dogs. She
would go to prison herself instead.
There was nothing to do but accept
her decision. The judge reluctantly
Pronounced sentence-six dollars fine
or nine days in the workhouse, and
when the session was over she
marched quietly with the other pris-
oners out to the van. Nobody had the
heart to tell her that before she came
out of the workhouse. her dogs would
probably be dead; or if not, that she
would undoubtedly be arrested again
After all, something might happen. Ii
I police court even more than in Other
places, sufficient unto the day is tht
evil thereof.
Something did happen. A newspaper
reporter got hold of the story, and 4
came out in that nights paper. 1t was
told very badly, not worked up" a
all; but the American public is quicl
~ ltd0 DClO Ctn tic AAhCof DtAOA'
the next morning the money for thu
old ''aunty's" release and the tax 70
her dogs had been offered man,
Hines over. She who had thought he
dogs her only friends suddenly foun'
a score of warm hearts at the service
OF her need.
1t is a pretty story and a not un
common one. 1t is safe to say tina
no case of need is ever made know
to the public that help is not imme
diately and eagerly offered. But re
porters are not always at hand, AM
sometimes the friendless ones come t
our very door. Are we as quick t
see them then, or do we wait for 9th
ers to point the way to us?-Youth'
companion.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Miss Violet had made rapid tour
Of the European continent and found
little to impress her. either favorably
or otherwise.
"You say you saw all you wanted to
of Italy," said a friend, on Miss Vic
let's return TO her native heath in Kan
sas. what did you think OF the laz-
zaroniT'
Don't talk to me about it." said
Miss Violet, briskly. "I'd rather have
a good dish of plain American maca.
roni baked with cheese any timer
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
wiIIowware Industry.

In ten years Maryland has jumped
from fifth to third place in the willow
ware industry Of the United States,
ranking now next to New York and
Pennsylvania. Baltimore is one Of the
three willow-ware centers which only
have shown any actual growth in the
business. In Maryland the center OF
the willow district lies in Howard
County. In the neighborhood of Elk
ridge alone the output of willow ex-
ceeds $1,000 per annum, while Anne
Arundel County contributes $500.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

A great deal of sympathy is given a
preacher because he doesn't always get
his salary. Transfer il TO his wife, who
works twice as hard. and is not suppos-
ed to get anything but board and clothes.
and a chance to praise the Lord.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
sign or the Three Balls.

The three balls used by pawnbrokers
are the symbol of st. Nicholas. There is
a legend to the effect that the saint once
offered three purses of gold to three
women to enable them to marry. The
purses of those days were small bags,
which when tied at the top to keep in the
coins somewhat resembled balls.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
Rim Van WiukIe LibeIIed.

Rip Van Wrinkle had just been TAX
ing a nap. Placing a hand upon his
beard, he murmured drowsily, How
this grows on me-" After which he
fell into a second doze, that he might
sleep out the remaining ten years
Yale Record.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
Are Visiting Lists Too Long?

Mrs. De Fashion average society lady
making her round of calls owing to av-
erage society friends)-Is Mrs. Virgins
Van Mortlande at home?
Servant-No, madam, she's
Mrs. De Fashion-Please hand her my
card when she returns.
Servant-She won't return, madam.
She was buried a month ago.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

About $50 b. @. there was a water
clock in use in Italy, Greece and Egypt.
The, water escaped from a jar and fell
into receptacle beneath. in which float
ed a small oar. which, by It's rising on
the water, pointed out the hours.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Crack Boat Builder-Ahl How de do,
Mr.. Richman? How did that rowboat
made you last summer suit?
Mr.. Richman-Perfectlyl
"Ahl I'm glad to hear it. always
like to give satisfaction. Suited perfect
ly, eh?"
Eyes. l left it In front of my boat
house all summer, and every scalawag
who tried to steal it got upset or drown
ed"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Mrs. Al sent my daughter to a
cooking school to fit her for marriage.
Mrs. B.-Was the experiment sue
cess7
Mrs. A.-No. The man she was en-
gagged to found it out.-Judge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
You Can Get Aliens root-Hsse FREE.

Write Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy. N. Y, for .
sweating. hot swollen, aching feet. 1t makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure fol
corns ingrowing n ails and bunions. Alldrug.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Be good to those who are sick. 1t
may be your turn next. and your good
ness will insure good care for you
when you are fat on your back.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

lilo after first days OF Dr. Klne's reat Nerve
Restorer Send for Free trial bottle and treatise
Or. r. H. Kline, Ltd, s5l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

For coughs and colds there is no better
medicine than Piso's Cure for Consump
ton. Price 25 cents.
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dread !o. Of
|SSuulNIANI1 !

/ am compelled by sense of gratitude
to tell you the great good your remedy
has done me in a case of Contagious Blood
Poison. Among other symptoms was Sc
verely afflicted with Rheumatism, and got
almost past going. The disease got firm
hold upon my system; my blood was thor
oughly poisoned with the virus. l lost IN
weight, was run down, had sore throat,
eruptions, splotches and other evidences
of the disease. 1 was truly in bad shape
when began the use of S. S. s., but the
persistent use of it brought me out OF my
trouble safe and sound, and 1 have the
courage to publicly testify to the virtues OF
your great blood remedy, S. S. S., and to
recommend it to all blood-poison suffer-
ers, sincerely believing if it is taken ac-
cording to directions, and given fair
trial, it will thoroughly eliminate every
particle of the virus. JAMES CURRANs
Stark Hotel, Greensburg, Pa
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
Theater-Goine Under DIniculties.

Patron-I see you have notice out
side, saying that tickets bought of spec
ulators on the street will be refused at
the door.
Theater Ticket Seller-Yes, sir; that is
our rule.
"Well, I'll take a ticket for tonight,
parquette-"
VERY sorry, sir, but all the tickets
have been bought up by speculatorsw
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
sists refund the money II II tails 10 cure. L. W
Groves signature Is on each box sc.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Here, boy" interrupted the wise
old ruralite. as he pulled out his peck
etbook. "how much do you need this
ff,nacv
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
Ku.x What IL Meant.

Hello, Uncle john" exclaimed the
village nephew. as he warmly grasped
the old farmers hand I'm awfully
glad to see you looking so well. How
is my good aunt and dear little cous-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14
EnectuaI Way.

II thought smeargle was a friend
OF yours"
He was until lately. l had to drop
him. He was always wanting TO boz
row money"
Refused him sharply, did your
mo: l lent him some. Chicago
Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their children
during the teething period.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

other One Io
DRUG unonvlie, Illinois,.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Mr.. Uggy-Don't you remember,
dear. when your father forbade me
the house? Mrs. Uggy-Yes, and when
mother wouldn't let me out OF her
sight for a moment? Mr.. Uggy-And
] made up my mind to go oil and die?
Mrs. Uggy-Yes, and l scared father
into thinking | was in a decline? Both
Together-weren't those happy days3
Tit Bits.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-14

Fond Mother-You will be 5 years
old tomorrow, Willie. and want to
give you a real birthday treat. Tell
me what you would like better than
anything else. Willie (after thinking
earnestly for five Misunderstanding me a
whole box of chocolate creams, moth
er. and ask Tommy Smith to come in
and watch me eat 'em.-Youth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01
SOCKEYES
COMING

The salmon season which II about
10 open will. according TO local fish
ermen. be marked BY an exception
ally good run. Fishermen returning
from Cape FTattery state that the
Hockeyea will start running within
the next two weeks. Large schools
are reported 20 be making their way
toward the inner channels OF the
straits.
II L. predicted that the largest
body Of fishermen viii congreRate
this year on the banks Off the San
Juan stands than ever before.
From a. 'ia and Ballard alone
more than gvs viii leave for
the banks next week. '1r the past
two weeks the fiahermen ls..y~ been
az busy as bees prcparins
boats and nets for the work ID
come.
In addition 10 the large number
from this port and Ballard there
viii be the usual quota from the
other cities on the sound. Besides
the large number OF fishermen who
for the past years have BEEN en-
gagged In the trade. there are a large
number OF fishermen who have. u
is stated. come all the way from
the Atlantic coast with n view 20
following the trade on the Pacific.
This. local fishermen say. IL due
TO the failure OF the Grand banks.
which did not pan out so we'll this
year.
Many new boats are being built.
making an additional fleet OF more
than a dozen boats from this city
over last year.
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I'm NOT BAD WOMAN"
SAY ELEANOR TOOMEY

hAed that I should not reopen the
case. FOR he would be dragged In an
correspondent. 4 consented not to
reopen the ease aud he asked me TO
so away, saying he would marry me
when | came back or else he would
como aud set me.
! was charged with allowing J. G.
on the floor that I should protect
him and go away and let Toomey
get his divorce on some trivial
ground, 30 that HIS name would not
be mentioned
no you want my old carcass 80
he cried TO me. Il amt much 90
look at. but | once was attractive
Then he grew enthusiastic and said
that "doHrnH nf women who came 90
see him professionally were crasy
60 hug him. and that he had hard
time 20 keep them from eareaslng
him and putting their arms around
his neck, aud that many did Il be-
fore he could prevent A."
In my heart Margaret. dear. |
hove YOU only. he added. "and can
see no other woman In all the
world
I packed up and went TO Frisco
with my maid / went 20 New York
from there and then heard OF the
divorce and the sensational untrue
charges they made against mo in
the suit.
CRIED LIKE A BABY.
saw Or. Bettlneen NJ his office
and We had another funny inter
view. He cried ike a baby. and
Ward Of London 20 pay 1856 bill
at the Auditorium Tor ma. Mr
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Ward did pay tho bill and why
should no not I was bis guest, and
he and Mrs. Ward entertained me
while | was In Chicago.
They had man named N u. Nc
kiaaick. superintendent OF James J..
ililra Nerth Oaks farm. testify
against mo. Why. that man used
90 allow Mr.. Toomey 10 briDg wom-
On 81 the town and some Of Mr.
Toomey'a diaronutabIe companions
ont 20 tho farm for revelry. I got a
letter once from a well known so
eiety woman in Auburn, N y writ
ten at McSissieh'H personal request
20 Mr. Toomoy making an appoint
ment.
On Nov. II. 1904. I went 20 Dr.
nettingena office and had the iu=
tcryiow about his exposure In case I
should reopen tho case Before the
Interview was over he said 20 meS
No Margaret, don't reopan that
case. Stay away for n while and
then will keep my promise 10 mar
~ YOU"
PREPARING ron WEDDING.
then decided not 10 try to re
open the divorce case. and went 20
New York, In accordance with DR.
Bettingon'H wishes. and began 90
get ready Tor our wedding, l came
back Feb rs because Or. nettins
gems letters seemed changed. lie
seemed cold
went 10 bis office and he re
fused 10 see me l forced my way
into his office and he slammed the
door IN my face,
Then my love did not turn 60
hate. Tor love him yet. and would
marry him today " he would oniy
do q. God help him II ! do. but I
would marry him even after all has
happened as Il did.
That Is my story am not the
bad woman that ! have been pie
tured by Mr. Toomey and all the
rest. don't need his money. FOR
my father r. wealthy and ! can 20
ana live with him n I want 10. Hut
I loved HettinEen and he did not
treat me right love him even
now.
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ny ELEANOR NJ rooMEY.

received my first education I'm
the schools OF Portland. Ore. and
later went % san Francisco. where
I grew up. Nv father was "A mer-
chant there. lie Is now engaged In
the leather business in Boston.
Mass
. / evlnced desire for the stage
early In life and had acted In var
fous amateur productions before I
went GA the stage.
Then I became a member ~ the
Daniel Frawiey Stock company. and
with them came 60 Sc. Paul.
While IN 81. Paul I met my old
friend John " LaWless. nov presi-
dent OF the san Francisco Gas Light
company. lie introduced me 20 Mr..
Toomey. I guess we made a hit
with each other the first time We
met. for he followed me to New
York. where I began 20 play in
Never Again We settled on a
Date for the marriage and We came
back 70 st. Paul
MARRIED MR.. TOoMEY
We we're married April IS. 1889.
and legt Immediately for the coast
in Mr.. INNS private ear. When We
came back to ST Paul We went to
live with Frank Ward. then super
intendent % the Great Northern.
nov general manager Of that road
and Mr.. Hili's right hand man Mr..
Ward lived with his sister At that
time
We went 70 keeping house On
Lincoln avenue. That WAS tho time
the summer stock season waa on al
the Metropolitan and May Buckley
was staying At our house.
One night We had big party and
everyone had a jolly time. Some Of
the guests did not behave VERY well
and that was the night that | found
Toomey and May Buckley In a con-
promising situation
I ordered May Buckley out OF The
house f0rgave Mr. Toomey and
Ne went 20 the Aberdeen again 70
board.
Mr.. Toomey joined card club
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01

Mrs Fiske'a engagement con
eiudes with Saturday nights per
Torrance and the theatrical season.
as far a. high class productions are
concerned. IL ended Next year Mr..
Cort promises va An unusually long
list Of splendid attractions. he also
promises us that nothing but trust
offerings" will be seen IN Seattle. ~
tho Seattle thsater has been alb
a0rbed By the theatrical oetopua.
The only attraction AZ the Grand
this week will be lnDcm and hia
New York orchestral band. who
come haFe for TIRES concerts. Mon
day night. Tuesday afternoon and
Tuesday night Except Tor The
FrawieY engagement in the middle
% July this will be the last attrae-
ton At the Grand this season. innes
comes with thu same hand and mt
aiuiana Who made such a hit al their
recent engagement "a the Portland
fair. with him are Bohumlr KrYi
tho famous Bohemian cormet anloiHt,
and Nine. Partridge. a well known
/ dramatic soprano.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01

Go 90 Olympia on the Fourth
on steamer Capitol City. 81 hours
in Olympia. Fare. 500 round trip.
Steamer leaves 0aibraith's dock at
3 n. m. $50
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Speciai rates. VIII be mads by the
Northern Pacific. Tickets on sale
July :. and 4. Return limit July
6. 20 points On the line within zee
miles % Seattle. For All particulars
call at -. p. City office. Seattle. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01
Home
Should Have
A Piano

No memory is quite 20 lasting or
so pleasant To US grown folk a.
the recollection OF the Sunday
night in the parlor." And TO deny
ones children the eleyating In
fiuence OF music Is 20 be selfish.
Every home should have a piano.
Tho d. s. Johnston Co. In offering
the largest variety Of good instru-
ments-and at the lowest prices
The Chickering. the Kimball. the
Kroll Auto Grand and many other
good makes are shown here exclu-
siyeiy. Terms may be arranged TO
match the most modest income
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01

The talk OF the town brewers
Picnic NJ German Park. George
town. tomorrow. Sunday. July 2Dd.
sss
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This is the life story o Toomey divorced
al T. who stood So Paul
coy Toomey has lost her $4,000 breach
OF suit against nr. Hettingen. OF 81 Paul
reomey the cause OF Mr. foomoy6 departure
nom he Northern 4 Il
other officials also oeeaaiuned
their designations asked for by Mr.. tiu
The following story written by Mrs Toomey herself
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01

Can enjoy a pleasant afternoon at
AIhi Natatorlurn- An expert swim
uiar In attendance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01

The Female Detectives" viii be
given At the Third Avenue theater
Saturday night for the last time. II
has done a large business In the
face OF the strongest counter attfae-
ton Of the season.
Starting Sunday afternoon the
same company will produce Mr..
TaylorsH latest eastern suceess. The
white TiEreas OF Japan a play
that will test not only the ability af
the company individually. but coll
inctiveiy. for every member In the
cast will have a strong part. Miss
Ailleen May will essay the uue
character.
Held for Ransom" will be the
last play produced by the Taylor
company and will close the sixth
week OF their summer engagement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-01

BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURES, WELL KNOWN IN SEATTLE,
WRITES STORY or HER SEN sAroNAL LFE-cAusEo UP.
ROAR IN ST. PAUL SOCIETY