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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
FREAK OF NATURE.
Birth Of nm Albino or white Lion at Deer
Lodge, Mont.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPKrcH.i
DEER LODGE. Mont, July 31.-The birth Of
an albino or white lion disturbed this place
during the recent performance Of old Robin
sons circus. Robinson 10 in the seventh heaven
Of delight, and declares that he not only pos
sesses ono of the most remarkable freaks Of
nature, but at the same time has q circus feat
urs that will completely eclipse the alleged
white elephant. Just before the beginning of
the afternoon show a large African lioness,
Nellie, gave birth to three cubs. Two are of
the usual tawny color of all lions, but the third
Is as white as the driven snow. Nor is there .
spot or bemish to mar its Immaculate color.
The cubs are doing very WE'LL and present in
dications are favorable for the raising of the
freak. A white lion has never been boasted of.
though AlbiDos among men, women. birds and
some animals are common enough. Robinson
has received many kilograms OF cougratulation
over his good fortune, and it is said to-day that
a Washington scientist has started for the
West TO examine the newcomer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
A New OIL Town.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Please inform me where there Is new oil
town starting up in this State. HENRY B.
EAST BRADY, July 81.
ILauncelot. on the Pittsburg and Western
Railroad about IA miles from Pittsburg, Is just
starting Itis the station to which supplies for
the Wildwood oil field are shipped and bids
fair to become something Of town, though at
present in its infancy. A store Is being erected,
and there is talk Of establishing machine shops
there
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

THERE is q good deal OF talk in Repub-
Iican organs about the dire damage the Farm
ers Alliance movement is doing to the Demo
cratic party in the South, but the truth is that
the Farmers Alliance Is moving within the
Southern Democratic party. but wherever it is
active elsewhere it is taking its strength out Of
the Republican party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

The Senate is willing tc increase the
duty on castor oil to please Kans as Republi-
cans who raise the romantic-looking plant with
the unromantic product If the sentiment Of
the whole nation, old and young, rich ana poor.
could be had upon the subject. the cultivation
of the castor plant and the importation of the
oil would be prohibited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

A CORRESPONDENT indorses TIE DIS
PATcH's demand for improvement In school
desks and puts in plea for sensibly-shaped
seats. The whole question Is worthy OF
parents and pedagogues' consideration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
Postercd BY the Public.
rom the Baltimore American :

From the Baltimore American
Public opinion all over the country Is ap-
parently against the Louisiana lottery. yet 1t is
by the public all over the country that the
swindle is supported. While collectively the
average citizen sees and deprecates the fraud
and wrong of The system, individually the re-
motest chance even of making pile OF money
without the disagreeable necessity of earning
1t is too strong for his principles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
Patiently Awaiting Returns,

From the Washington Post.l
When Mr.. Porter gets his figures completed
the country would like to know whether there
has been an increase or decrease in the Beau
tiful Snow" authors during the past decade
The rate at which they have been dying of en-
courages the belief that the returns will show
a falling off of this population.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
Michigan's Big Convention.

LANSING, July 30-There were more than 200
delegates present when the Union Labor
Greenback Farmers Alliance Convention was
called to order this forenoon by James Winney,
of Grand Ledge. At his suggestion DR.. u. B.
Deminp. of Tuscola was mado Chairman and
a list of standing committees selected wholly
by Mr.. winney. The convention then ad-
iourned until afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
A Well Paid Dictator.

From the Philadephia Ledger.1
Mr.. Sala, London correspondent says, re-
celves $4,000 year just for debating four
editorials week for the London Telegraph.
This is twice as much as Mr.. Reed gets for die
tating whole session of Congress.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

A STRONG breeze, which blew all day, at
tempted to persuade Pittsburgers yesterday
that the heat was not excessive. But the mer-
curry climbed nearly MP to the top notch Of the
season all the same.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
A Protest From Portland.

PORTLAND. ORE. July sl.-The people Of
Portland are indignant at the reports published
in several Eastern newspapers that their city
has only 81, 900 Inhabitants. II should be state
that the census shows In Portland and East
Portland. which are, in fact, one city, popula-
ton of so go.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
DEATHS. OF A. DAY.
Iuez Fl. Snnmnn.

Death visited the home Of George W. snaman,
Jr.. the well-known Allegheny merchant, yester-
day. and took away his little daughter. Inez H.
A private interment will take place to-day.
Funeral from the residence Of the parents. 1886
Ohio street. Allegheny, at H. NJ
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

A VERY large part of Pittsburg is out Of
town. Those who are not Mt the seashore or
the mountains wish that their presence here
was not absolutely necessary 70 the city's well
fare. That's all that keeps them here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
Gooa Crop. In rhs Norrhws.r.

MINNEAPOLIS. July SL-The best authori-
ties estimate the wheat crop.of the present
season In the Dakotas and Minnesota at lOO-
600 900 bushels. The value of the crop to the
Northwest is estimated at s60O00.00O.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
BeuIah Pyle Gutelius.

Beulah Pyle, the little daughter Of William H.
ana Catbarfne b. .Gutelius, OF BLUFF street. died
yesterdav morning ut Jeanette of diphtheria
Although only years old. she was wonderfully
bright little girl and general favorite. Mr..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

Snow fell in the Catskills two days ago.
Contemplation of this fact at distance of
three or four hundred miles is very cold COM
fort with thermometer over the way record
ing 9zo
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
Other Difficulties.

From the Someryille Journal
BY one Of Mr.. Edison's latest inventions
man can sign check for any amount at dis
tance of hundreds of miles. The trouble is
likely 70 come whom the holder tries 70 get It
cashed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
RepubLicnn Lengue .CInb.,

NEW YORK, July 3l-The Executive Com
mittee of Republican League Clubs of New
York to-day issued call for the annual con-
yenrion at Saratoga Springs September 4, next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
William Balm.

william Balm one of the Oldest residents of
Allegheny died last evening at the residence of
his son-in-law, Cyrus Hutchinson, No. 90 NC
Ciure avenue. He was 70 years Of age and had
hundreds Of friends, who will mourn his de-
parture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
POST ENCAMPMENT.

An ImmenHe Crowd In Attendnnce nt q
Reunion ut Scottdale.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO rHE DIsPArcH.l
SCoTTDALE, Pa, July 3l.-The third an
nual encampment in Ellsworth Park, this
place, under the auspices of Colonel Ellsworth
Post, No. 2O9 Grand Army of the Republic.
opened up to-day. There was fair crowd in
attendance. Several Grand Army posts will
come tomorrow in a body. There is an i'm
mense crowd tonight and several fine addresses
were made.
A sham battle is part of the programme for
tomorrow. Tents are strewn all over the
ground
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

In this weather the picnic fourishes ex-
ceedingly. It is about the only thing now that
does not need rain. t
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

TALKING of strictly hygienic secrets
will somebody invent q seat to suit the un-
happy urchin who has interviewed the rodf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
penn.,Ivapia'. Great Achievement.

From the Washington Post.l
The Pennsylvania Militia have managed to
get through their annual encampment without
the loss of single life. This Is great achieve
ment In Pennsylvania military circles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01
BUSINESS SUSPENDED.
The Merchants of youngstown and Sur
rounding Towns Enjoy nm Outing.

YoUNGsTowN, July S.-The merchants of
the city and surrounding towns held their an
nual picnic to-day at Woodland Beach. Busi-
ness was entirely suspended, banks and stores
all being closed, and employers and employees
enjoying the annual outing.
Fully 5,0OO people left here, heavily laden
trains leaving here every Is minutes during the
early hours Of the morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

THE Argentine Republic is exporting q
fine line Of false reports these days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

A WYOMING postmaster has been requested
to resign because he charged cents for 2-cent
stamp. Pretty soon they will be removing post
masters for opening other peoples letters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

NEW YORK is to have religious daily with
the modest sum OF %. ooo, 900 back Of it. 1t will
take about that much money to make a religious
daily pay in that city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-01

THE postmaster at Newport said he did not
recognize any Mrs. Astor." Since his decapita-
ton he probably is aware that MRS. Astor" is
quite numerous and stands pretty well with the
administration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13
4 rouI oALuMSr.

0ays che Lancaster twts.l Teller; "Hali
- drunkards are made by womea.-
HThero d many . man whose home 10 .
ho>ter sheol than even saloon" socca.
rloually . man 70 situated l. strong enough
- endure the home and eschew The sa-
InosA. bat where does his shasvof happiness
ond eongsniaiisy come mr. And with .
$3.50 q rasAos asks, "who 10 striving 10
heteer their condision' What society Ii
oresnised 10 their behalfs"
The divorce courts are doing somewhat
- ~ relief Of such casea Bat the Plea
e domestic infslicity a. On excuse toF be-
enplne . drunkard 10 A. cid - Il is veal
ona cowardiy. No manly man ever made
suoh plea. A little OF the manlinexs thar
vcpId prompt man 10 srcrn the making
= euch plea would do mere than any 80
l,nn ar society or other outside infasnes
epward surplyine . remedy Tor the ditsscnl-
- Ara the Increase a "his share OF harTs.
=, and conesnlality."
"a sane weakness. the same seehaensss
= MI tkas would permit man 10 make
s61un q himself by resort 10 stscas
4 80. = eufkcasnt 10 account Tor his Ia y
Hn1nv = retain his wiseS love and respect
Ieot,ne nanlnsss be forfeiss Der respect
s~.1 fn1nn ~ lcvs. ard hose hsoomss
rrhoppy. h same hack Of naaiinsss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

II IL said tha. in the select circles OF China tAe
hosses. informs her callers when IL is time =
fsen 10 60. The goddess OF felorm-as Mr.
Cleveland will bear wifness-has adopted II Is
Chinese eas.om.--scu foss Tr1bsse.
VII. Corporai Tanner exclaimed TO he'll
with the snrp nsP he coald hardly have imas-
lt,e<i that 80 power ul lobby would have gath.
cred ia wsshia gson 10 sorc- his eminsasy
patrols sentiment Philadelphia Record
Ex-Governor =, John. Ia prohibition speech
as Detroit, said that ''the hardest hing In TIE
vorld 10 oyerc. me Is ignorance. sssIl II he
nsa bexua earlier be N Eget hare 'oys rcome =
rgxd Deal of bis ignorance Atwaake< SeAtineL
General FlSg il again bosstng that the Pro-
hibgsion party l. ssrsnger today an ever be-
fore YES. it is 50 strong that IL keess practical
temperance men oaf OF eongrs IS and state isgis-
lsturvs and helps elecs TICS Who are iSimieaI
10 the cause rs ~1lo Egyrsss.
Mr. Cleveland recently asserted that thousands
al Sea York Democrats voted against their con-
yscrsoss IL tsss for 81 apiece. This IL not fat
,ersns 70 New Yotk Democrats. and Argues the
v~skne~s OF their ceuvscElon& But II 81 apiece
viii keep them IN lise with the Democracy ia
iss2 they wil not be negiested.--kaat Gig
Iaa~u2i
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

The migration Of negross from the South
srn Atlantic 70 ths Nisfssippi nvsr ssates
h quite formidabis and on The ineTsase.
Already ovsf $500 have bsen transported
By the raslrosds this season, which ID
nearly equal 10 the number for the vhois
Of last year. with several months Jet re-
manning. OF these the greater part-20. 90
were from North Casionia, $40 from
South Csrolins, and LEO from Georgia.
They were Distributed - foIlows: Louisi-
ana got SO; Mississippi. II SO; Arkansas,
$500. and Texas. l.25o. In addition to this
migration, there has been . considerable
shifting Of negroes from Aiabsma. Louisi-
ana and other gulf states into MISSISSIPPI.
one railroad hsving transported no less
than Is .0op into the Yaxoo delta last year.
II Is notable circumstances that very few
Of them, in changing their residence. seem
disposed to 60 into the northern states.
Climatic considerations seem to be para
mount With them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

The History Of the Pacific Northwest,
which has been In preparation for nearly
four years under the general direction OF
the Oregon Society OF Indian War Veterans,
Is ., last ready for delivery. The work is
largely from the hand OF Hon. Elwooi
Evans. who has heen assisted by corps Of
able writers. The completed work comes
In The form OF two large volumes. argrerai-
ing 1 300 pages. and Is profuseiy illustrated
with portraits of pioneers snd distinguished
contemporary essssens Besides a carefully
prepared history Of ''eariy times. " The work
contains q vast msss IL biographical
matter and "a statistical and general de-
scripsicn Of the climate. sell. productions,
improvements and occupations. a. well as
the natural advantages and resources AMI
artificial requirements Of the great states
OF Oregon and Washington" The work is
. mine Of valuable historical and psr<aaal
information and viii ee os great interest 10
whoever wishes 10 inform himself concern.
Ing the events 81 oar carrier history ard
the leading nEures. many OF them
now passed away. os that memorable ana
romantic epoch The work deals With
Washington and Oregon together sad
there Is no psrfialitv in tie treatment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

RuaxxGH MnfFh ~ f@9n.
TO rms Kpxros: What y fas seaann sbs ED
rms u s<sssle go ~ snatch tnoss q Iacsms
49, $50. $50 - ! A. ,sfer
"a 10 hiu - ssocna dsy soonss and & sdli
- big sdsersIaasns sos s<stsis WI he Posi-
I 1T Is.nes 's :. asssS =. IS $3.50 ss.. !.
e-s.ss go so~r~ rr.In III, = - bnsy Cd
vestfmsg Tscoma en Ess rad shsf II VIII BE-
sasy encnsn e csss h,m ssouna, 100 - ..s
''A- ~'s' '1'''' - crrrsrx.
rhs,e i. ind..d ma ,e.son WV seattle
NIL nox match the scheme AZ sending Z
m.n around The world. hat there are many
rea.on, ~hx /, ,kouiS NOT the nrst and fore
mot b~,nv tecnuse The Thing Il superla-
eiv.lv .if,x' whatever Of novelty or interest
s,,ere vss sn his around the-xorid racing
-. sir>eav been exhsusfed. and whoever
soes nov I'm simrly b trailing
: beaten pash after the s.p<tticoats.s
vho haze already worked The
s~tems n we.r,ue~.. B>cause Tacoma
cbooxes Ia send Innate on = fools errsnd
/. no rea.oo vhv seessle should initiate her
.x.r,r.e The .orx ri advertssins that
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

The engagement OF Engineer Williams
by the city council, II not = star chamber
proceeding. was 1t least conducted with un-
usual secrecy. By intent or otherwise, the
method and amount Of his compensation
with the terms Of his engagement. were not
at the time given to the public.
The announcement made through
this paper that under the terms
Of his engagement Mr.. Williams
Was to have two per cent upon the pur-
chase price Of the Spring Hin plant
(not including real estate) WAS the first
public intimation OF scheme totally 1T va
rance with former fiscal practices OF the
city, and. ms We believe. with sound prin-
ciples OF business. Mr.. Williams,
OF course. like any other man
of business, made the best terms
he could, nor can he be blamed for 20
doing: but by what authority did the city
government enter into this compact
Why. In this important matter. did IL not
make It's scheme public and invite public
criiieismf Why did IL do this thing in the
DARK These are questions which the pco-
Pile have the right to ask and to which
they have the rigat to demand answers.
At former times the city has had the
service OF expert engineers and it has been
able 10 secure IL upon definite understand
Ing as 10 what was to pay and without
entering into contract for future superin.
tendence. Why was not this method fol-
lowed In the present casef Ii il be
answered that Mr.. Williams declined en-
gagement excepting upon the terms
made. let Us ask, we're there
not other engineers who might
have been seeurcd7 The system of
paying percentage for engineering work
is wrong--dan,nging in practice and DAM
aging in precedent II Is not the method
by which engineering services are usually
paid for. Who. for example, ever heard Of
. railroad engineer being paid in this way ?
The fact Is that the council had no right
10 make this contract. and, II we have any
knowledge OF public sentiment. will
not be- permitted 20 proceed under
It's terms We are not arguing for q cheap
engineer. Cheap ineificiency. as everybody
knows, Is very costly but we insist upon
definite terms In the place Of an arrange.
mens which puts a premium upon ex-
travaganee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

daring sAe Rsvolusion ssa - soksa q sAlfy
ana peruanens good f~eiing osfwsen me TO
rrens repunafcs To rec1 ci1esef q pavsHons
On fAs ground behiud the statue and tben
VIII shousand. OF fmni<rArs VAL destroy ne
ehsrncser Of he isl&sd. for Instead q eeans ne
aiss Of one al tbs wonders q mo1exn unlss
VII become ret
Il - been said b sreazury department
ossrss ! sta1 there Il too much senttms nj In the
opxosisson 10 making Liberty Inland ~ immi
er1us station Vel. sentiment - potent 49,
tox among Nations Has cannon g toutns
without sentiment. nor can any Sresx nauonea
easerpziss b successfully CARRIED out Wstao9s
IN element Of sentiment IhAt the people 81
New York ere sentimental regarding Liberty =
ssatue 4 aufse natural II ssauds on in LOFTY
pedestal Of hxw3 granite Wis bic and enduring
reminder Of the greafuess Of this rrpuenc ana
A eySdeuce that this nation h the cradle Oh
absolute human liberty. Why shouidaS the
ciffxrns Of New York Be proud OF the sta ue'
They are the cussodisns OF an Offering 20 me
whole country. and they very sens Idly oosscs 20
the fs1And being debased
sac,~..-x WJns,om and Collector Erhardf a.
parsnsly forget that when the island vas desag
mated q the ate for the ssasne Il was nandva
over "a the care Of q national COMMITTEES whose
dirty ana purpose Is 70 nea nifty the spot and
make Il worthy Of the gin from France. Ihis
commits proposed 70 spend the slo.OO now IN
their hands this wsy next summer, Dat u me
immixrsass are taken there they viii probably
not waste fhs ir money. The improvement fund
has been derived from the royalty paid by the
steamboat carrying visitors 70 the island, and
has been contributed to by over 10000 persons
viii any such number OF people 80 to oersy
Island when the immigrant depot exists tnsres
Patriotic feeling has been aroused mot only IN
New YORK and vicinity. bat In every city and
stale in the Union The statue beionRs 70 the
whole nat on and was placed on government
ground because Of that fact Ha the American
people imagined that one day IN immigrant de-
pot would be placed there BY . future adminis-
tratiou they would have put II on site b yond
the influence or control of any cabinet ofncer.
Leave Liberty Island alone and do not desecrate
the fsiHe.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

AT . revival meeting in rama. Iowa, Q
short time ago, the revivaiist called upon
all OF the congregation who had paid their
debts to rise 10 their feet All but one OF
those present arose and stood mp to be
counted" The one who remained sitting
was an obdurate editor OF the town news.
paper. who weakly tried To excuse himself
for non-psy ment Of his debts because every
member Of the congregation vas delinq ent
20 him for subscriptions. They. evidently,
thought that WAS q debt that lid not count.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

Sir John Herschel Is authority for the
statement that the sound Of blow from .
hammer on one of the piers Of the sns-
pension bridge across the Mend straits.
Wales. Is returned in succession from each
Of the crossbeams which support the road
way. and from the opposite pier. at . dis
lance Of SIC feet. and the sound il many
times repeated between the water and the
roadway. at the rate of twentv-eight times
In Eve seconds He pronounces 1t the
most remarkable OF echoes, and the effect
as remarkably weird and impressive.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13

Some dissatisfaction was expressed in
Democratic circles of adjoining states be-
cause the legislature of Maryland, in its
recent gerrymandcr. left one district for
the Republicans TO carry. But Senator
German has stopped the commosion by an
assurance that they couldn't help it." It
Was impossible to divide that district with
out endangering others To the fullest ex.
tent possible they were compelled to lump
all OF the Republican counties into one
district. In order to secure for their party
all but the one They meant WELT
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-13
Let Us Have II. BY All Means.


To THE EDITOR; In your issue of the 10th inst
"Junfas" offers sorne suggestions concerning .
public demonstrat on to lie held on june 6lh
which st least merit consideration. While on
frst reading some of his ideas seem rather
Eighty, on second thought they .eem practical
bic enough and for one second the PROPOSE
ton I would like 20 see q demonstration
that would be worthy Of seattle, con-
ceived aud carried out 81 true Western dasa
ani enterprise. am sare there are multitndes
who would he willing 10 subscribe literally
towards carrying out q pr iect OF the magnitude
suggested By "Junius." and say by eli means
let as celebrate the FIRST anniversary of the birth
of the new Seattle 4. NJ. SMITH