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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-07-27
THE SILVER IN THE TREASURY
VA ULTS.

A picture of the vaults of the
treasury in which silver bullion is
stored is an instructive object-lesson.
1t is known vaguely that the United
States are buying every month
100000 ounces of silver, and that
this represents about the product of
the silver mines in the United States.
1t is not known what an enormous
bulk of silver the laws of congress
have compelled the government to
purchase and keep.
The government has been buying
silver ever since 1878, when the law
known as the Bland law went into
effect. Until August 13, 1890, the
treasury purchased every month ST.
100000 worth of bullion to be coin
ed into standard dollars. 1t might
have expended $4,000,000 in that
way, and the country ought to be
thankful, perhaps, that the different
secretaries restrained themselves
from going to the utmost limit of
the statute. Nevertheless, the gov
eminent purchased, under the law of
1878, 30S, 199,261.71 ounces, at
cost of $323,63 ,576.19-an average
cost of ST. an ounce. There are in
circulation about $3SO,000,000 in
silver, most of which is in silver
certificates, the metal back of these
notes being stored in the treasury.
Stated roughly, 3O0,000,000 stand
ard silver dollars would cover
space of nearl v one-half a square
mile.
Since August 13, 1890, the govern
ment has been buying 100000
ounces Of silver a month. On the
silver purchased under the act of
1878 the government made profit
of about $40, 100000 by stamping a
lie on every 375 grains of fine silver.
On the silver purchased under the
act of 1890 the government has lost
about $40,000,O00 by the deprecia-
ton of its stock of bullion on hand.
The amount purchased under the
act of 1890, most of which is stored
IN the vaults of the treasury, was
about 157, 100000 ounces on the 1st
OF July. The government owns,
therefore, about 1900 tons of silver,
Tor which it is obliged to find
storage-room. Moreover, it must
60 on buying and storing more than
lao tons of silver a month, and is
issuing against the metal paper
money, which it is redeeming in gold
and receiving for its dues, but which
is not regarding as money or a valid
representative of money in any
other country in the world except
Mexico and the South American re-
publics, with whom we trade
through London, and who, incon-
slstently perhaps, demand payment
OF our debts to them for hides, coffee,
and other articles that we import, in
gold exchange.
But we are now concerning our
selves with the load of silver bullion
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-07-27

be the drains, miss. COS there amt
any."-[Judy.
Mr.. Cobb recently married Miss
Webb; he knew they were intended
for each other as soon as he spider.
"Well, my fine little fellow, you
have got quite well again. | was
sure that the pills left you would
cure you. How did you take them,
in water or in cake? 7" ooh, I used
them in my pop un."-[Tid-Bits.
Athletic Wife-"What poor spir-
tied creature you are. wish you
would be either man or a mouse"
Meek Husband-"I wish l was a
mouse. I'd make you climb the bed
post in one minute"
"Of course you have somebody to
clean the boots and knives and some
body to do the kitchen and 80,
of course, and | send the beds out to
be made. l wanted somebody only
to be looked at-but you won't do.
Good morning. "-Judy.
"You must let the baby have one
cows milk TO drink every day." said
the doctor. Very well, if you say
so, DOCTOR" said the perplexed young
mother, "but l really don't see how
he is going to hold it all."- Indian
apolis Journal.
There are lots of people who mix
their religion with business, but for
get to stir it up well. AS result the
business invariably rises to the top.
-[Texas Siftings.
"She don't look like a girl who
would be fond of athletics" II
know it, but she has thrown over
FIVE or six young men this summer. =
Chicago Inter Ocean.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-07-27
FOR MERRY-MAKING.

Healthy apartmentsin the country
-"Dear me, what an unpleasant
odor. Can it be the drains Z" Cant
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10

SIX HORSES WILL START
They Are All Mudiavks and No One
Can Predict the Winner
Names o. HorSeo
and Ridors.

LouIsvILLE, KY. May 9.-That classic
turf event. the Kentucky Derby, will bo
run over fast track tomorrow. Three
days of rain have pat the track ns
Churchill Downs In bad condition, but the
sun came ont to-day mud The wind began
to blow. and II there 10 no moro rain the
track wall he fair. In all probability thsro
will bo six starters, and they will bs rid
den ~ follows: Lookout. by Kunse;
Boundlcss. by George Metz; Buck Nc.
Cam, by Thorpe; Piutus. by A. Clayton;
LinQer. by Martin; Mirage. BY Isaac
Murphy.
Which Of them Is the best is tho ques-
tion to be asked. II 10 pretty hard to
answer, not because none Of the nve or
six starters 10 q mudlark. but because all
Of them arc more or less fond OF . heavy
track. II there were no mud horses In tho
race, Gushing and Orth would probably
prefer heavy going, as Lookout and
Boundless have demonstrated that IL
does not step them. but, as the others Arc
equally good or better In tho mud. they
would rather SEQ . dry track. Buck Mo-
Cam comes of mud stock and, II the
distance is not too far for him. and he
does not give II up in the stretch, he
ought to have no trouble la leading the
others safely.
Ono thing is certain. however. the Scoz-
gans have their hearts set on winning tho
race. The reputation Of thcir great sire,
Buchanan. In at stake. He has the name
Of getting only sprintera. and the ScogRAns
can AFFORD to give double the value OF tho
stake To disprove IL. Plutus likes the mud
and hc has no objection to rain. The stable
IL trifie mysterious about him and it 10
hard 10 obtain any information, except ~
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Bus II Csss lais Bsndsmsa 90. 900 Jus
the Same.

CHICAGO, May 9.-County Treasurer
Kern said to-day that his cashier, Felix
Schweisthal, took e.. 900. In sums Of from
5000 TO $4,000, to tide along Michael
Schweisthal. the banker who failed some
time ago. Michael was . brother Of Felix,
and both thought the banks embasrass-
ment to be only temporary, 90 Felix gave
Michael cash and put his chocks In the
drawer as "cash." When Treasurer Kern,
after the failure Of Schweisthars bank.
suspecting something wrong, examined tho
cash he discovered the drawer short az .Oo0
Felix turned over $4,000 worth of real
estate to two Of his bondsmen who
promptly handed Mr.. Kern &sc. 900 cash.
The matter became public this evening
through the announcement OF the fact
that two others Of Scl,wcisthal's bonds
men, NJ. A. Devino and Bernard RSeslna.
had refused to pay their portion and that
Treasurer Kern had instructed the attor-
ney TO bring suit against them. A criminal
prosecution Of Felix Schweisthal was re-
Trained from by Treasurer Kern through
motives OF friendship and pity for the
young man, who, he thinks, did not really
mean TO do wrong.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
.BL0UNT is MINISTER
ARE BOOMING ANNEXATION
Two Americans Who Claim to Rep.
resent the Presldent--Clevela
Repudiatos Them - Naval
Officers Called In.

WARRINGTON, May 9.-OmciaIs Of the
stAte department tonight confirm the pre.
dictions heretofore mado that ex.Repre.
sentative Blount would be appointed res.
ident minister to Hawaii. Il has been
supposed that Minister Stevens would no.
main In charge of tho legation until the
24th Of this month. nj which tIme he an.
nounced his intention Of sailing for San
francisco. II was not known that
Stevens was instructed 10 forthwith turn
over the legation IN (o,,,p,;es;ou>r plc,, M
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
SERIOUS WAsHoUr.

The 0rsss Norshsrs's Track Dss,rsysA
for Lsas Di.tases-Nsrrow Esespss
Special Dispstch to the standard
LIBBY CREEK. May s.-The Great North
crn railway 10 now suffering from big
wasliout about five miles east Of Jennings,
IL miles from here. The rapid rise OF
Wolf creek has washed out about . mile
and . half of track. A repair crew from
Troy, freight division about II miles
west OF this place, vas ditched In mud
hank this afternoon and the entire crew
barely escaped with their lives. They
were taken TO Bonner's Ferry this even-
ing for medical treatment.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
ON HIS DIGNITY.
Emperor william says Word - Two
About the Array Biil.

About the Army Biil.
BERLIN. Nav s.-While reviewing the
troops In the fleld NJ Templehoyer to-day
tho German empcror ordered the princ,.
pal officers AMI impsrial guards to gather
around him md .ddres.ed them a. fol.
lows: aI have l,sen .erjo,sly disappolntcd
In the patriotism Of the late rcichstar.
hone the coming relchstas will adopt the
military hili h,,, ~ A should rof,sa N
niopt Il am de,ermiuod to carry the bill
into effect tlespitc the uppatriotic opposi-
ton. know n,yscle tho federated princes
and people Arc with me-"
Tho spcech n causing enormous excite
ment among tho Deopie. II appears In
the North German Tnirerso, Ga,efts IN
double-lcaded prominence. Tbose who
heard the emperor say he smoke with uu.
usual empbasis. pausiup AT every word in
order to convey the sense of his 1eter,uiu.
alton 10 abide BY his declarations. There
IL q profound widespread impression that
tho emperor would not hesitate to riak n
conflict with the new reichstaQ should II
prove hostile 10 the bill. The cmpcror's $
concluding words in addressing tho Of.
flcers were:
~ felt the necessity TO tell YOU candlily
my decision. ms told Won my hopcs when
the bill was first proposc,l." The officers
maintained absolute silence. although,
evidently in sympathy with the kaisee's
views. Leading men in German politics
who have heard Of the emperor's speech
now consider he has embarked upon a
policy of Pru.sian high toryism and that
tho chances of the frcisinnire party 10
bring about n moderate liberal era have
vanished,
1--WE are hearing much about the excite
ment of the masses inst now. I do not
think the German people viii, ALLOW them
selves to he excited by irresponsible med.
tllcrs. On the contrary know that I am
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
Moro Word. From william.

NEW YORK, May a cable from Metz
10 n morning paper says: The emperor
has addressed n letior to the bishop Of
Metz In which he finds fault with the atti-
tude of tho prelate i'm Introducing to the
pope body OF pilgrims from Lorraine.
In his speech the bishop told tho pope that
the Catholics Of Lorraine were arieycd to
see him a prisoner i'm the vatican.
The letter says: "The emperor learns
with regret that one Of the princes Of the
church In Germany should use language
% unjust to Italy; language which is al
most an outrage 10 King umberto. But
the emperor believes the bishops words
ran In advance of his opinion and for this
reason does not wish to use extreme meas
ures. supposing word Of warning will
suffice. Al the sano timc his majesty
forbds any German clerical to mcldc in
political affairs"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
Sioux City Finances.

Sioux CITY, Iowa, May o.-Thc assignee
Of the Union Loan and Trust company has
completed schedule Of assets and liall-
tiles. The latter are enormously greater
than AT first supposed, amounting in ac-
t,ial and contingent to nearly eight million
dollars. No list of creditors is given as
the paper Of the company 10 held by hanks
all over the country and publication might
unsettle confidence Ia some of them. Il
is said one New York bank and its ST.
Louis correspondent old over 100000 Of
this paper.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
CLOSED ITS DOORS.
The Bank at tho Worlds Fair su.pends
nustness

business
CHICAGO. May 9.-As soon as the news
of the trouble in the affairs of the Chem.
ical National bank became known on tho
worlds fair ground this morning, anxious
crowds gathered around the branch
OF the bank. which is the official
hank Of the worlds fair. and
located In the administration building.
As anticipated the main bank also
closed. Tho capital df the bank is mil.
lion dollars. II has deposits of something
over s9OO.oo0. II is expected depositors
will he paid in full. THE bank IL not q
member of the clearing house. The fail.
ure had no effect In financial circles.
Poor judgment In making loans and the
monetary stringency are the causes OF the
failure.
President Hicpinbo,ham Of the local
worlds fair directory aud President Pal
mer OF the national commission declare
the management has done nothing TO
make the worlds fair responsible for the
debts Of the Chemical National bank.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
Wnrner'a Debts,

New YORK. May 9.-H. II. Warmers at.
torney says that Warmers liabilities will
amount to several hundred thousands Of
dollars. Business men estimate them ut
S500.UO. His assets consist of his interest
IN the h. II. Warner company. London.
the II. II. Warner company, Rochester,
the Industrial and Mining Guarantee
company. New York. aud other concerns.
Warmers homestead and other pieces of
real estate are under mortgage Of 81, ,0Ou,.
600 to the Bank Of Monroe county.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
VOTED IT DOWN.
A Conservative Amendment To the Home
Huie Btli Defeated.

A Conservative Amend meat to the Homo
Huie Btti Defeated.
LONDON, May 9.-The house of com.
mons resumed its session to-day as COM
mitiec Of the hole ON tho Irish home rulc
bill. &. &. I. BARLEY. conservative.
moved To insert the words, "subortlinate to
parliament" SD as to make tho first
clause OF the bill real: "On and after
} the appointed day there shall be in Ire
land q legislature. subordinate to parlia.
ment," etc.
Gladstone said that Bartley's motion
oversteppcd the hounds Of parliamentary
rules. BARLEY appealed To the chairman.
The chairman decided that the words
were admissible. Gladstone thereupon
denounced the amendment as implying
distrust Of the Irish Legislature ON the part
Of parliament. After conslera bio de-
batc the amendment was rejected by q
vote of 292 10 .51.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
SEEKING AID.

The Prassisn Minister Wants the vsti.
can 3" Influence the bishops.
BERLIN. May 9.-Since the dissolution
Of the German reichstaR. negotiations be-
tween Won Bulow. Prussian minister to
the vatican and Cardinal Rampollo. papai
secretary OF state, continue. The object
of the negotiations on the part of Won Blu
low, ID to arrive mt arrangements by which
pressure from the vatican will be exerted
upon the German Catholic bishops to the
end Of obtaining their support for the gov.
ernment in the coming general elections
for the reiclIstag.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
SOFT SNAPS CEASE.
Secretary Herbert VIII Call La Onicer.
Out On Leave.

Secretary Herbert VIII Call In Onicers
Out On Leave.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Secretary Her
bert has authorized the statement that he
will decline 10 extend the leave of absence
OF any officer Of the navy who is engaged
In private business. He will not interfere
with the orders of his predecessors. but
will grant no new leaves of this kind and
will call In all those already granted at
the expiration of the terms assigned them.
The secretary says that he does not think
II right that an officer, educated by the
government, should he permitted. for his
own private advantage, 10 utilize his
knowledge and experience against the
government and at the same time remain
OH its pay roll. This decision refers to no
officers on leave who are employed by pri-
vate firms. those on lccturing tours and
those employed in private capacities at
the worlds fair.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
NEW VICTIMS.
The Cabinet Oncers Now Have 10 Rc
ceIse Once seekers.

cstSe VINCE SfoHers.
WASHINGTON. May 9.-One effect of the
presidents order. closing the executive
mansion 20 Office seekers. has been tn
change the point Of attack from the presi-
dent to the cabinet officers. There is q
perceptible increase In the number of
callers ut each department and good
deal Of time IL consumed i'm
their reception. II is predicted that.
II this continues, all members Of
the cabinet will adopt q precisely
similar rule tn tho presidents. The hour
between 10 o'clock and the time for as
sembling the cabinet was devoted by tho
president this morning to interviews with
senators and representatives. Unlike
former days, the dignitaries came alone
and. without exception. the congressman
are delighted with the presidents new
rule and expressed themselves accord
insly.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
Ill OF PNEUMONIA.
Tho Mother OF . Montana stock 4 mas sicI


Tho Mother Of Montana stock mas Sick
m spokane.
Special Dispatch TO the standard.
SPOKANE, May 9.-Henry Brown. o
famous sporting character, known nearly
all over tho Pacific coast as "Cariboo,"
arrived hero few days ago from Ari.
xona. accompanied by his wife. en-.
route to Medical Lake, after
which he intended going to the
worlds fair. Mrs. Brown. who is 76 years
old. Was taken sick on the way. and now
lies Mt the point of death from pneumonia.
She is the mother of John :. Greene of
Fort Benton. Mont. . wealthy stock man
and president Of tho Montana stock
Growers association. to whom telegram
was sent to-day aud who is expected here
tC.tnorrow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
In Session nj Chirnx q.

CHICAGO. May s.-The supreme council.
Catholic Knights OF America began an i'm
portant session hero to-day with represen-
iativcs present from every state in the
union. fifty-iive delegates are present.
representing G'o chapters and 300 mem.
hers. The defauiting ex-treasurcr here is
attempting la clear his shortage OF 6.0o0
by paying 5000 every six months. The
sentiment seems 10 be opposed to q settle.
mcnt aud in favor oc proceeding against
the boudsmen.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
THE BARON WAS PLEASED.
Mr. Cssdsrt. the Uatssd ststes Csssssi
Concludes his sps~ch.

PARIS. May a-f. r. Coudert. Of the
counsel for tho United States. continued
his argument beforc the Bchrina sea tri-
bunai arbitration. He contsnded that tho
motlus vivendi WAS . Temporary abdiea-
tion of American rights, which tho
United States confidently left to tho
tribunal of arbitration to up-
hold. In dsaling with the question
OF the damages advanced by Great Brit
ain. Coudert said that the British claims
with respect TO the prospective catch were
untenable. When Mr.. Coudert hnishetl
his speech. Baron DsCourcei, president OF
the tribunal. aaid TO him: 1--WE thank
you for the great ability, hveliness' and
humor with which you have carried us
over what would otherwise have bssn
rather drcary fold OF questions Of fact"
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TROUBLE EXPECTED.

After May 20 the Colorado Rate War
MAY Isecom. serious.
CHicAoo, May a.-The Denver a Rio
Granje to-day announced q rate of S2
from Denver to Pueblo. an increase of 81
over the rate between these points for the
past fortnight, and at the same time de.
ciares that II will not make any further
reduction or take action Of any sort until
after May 20, the date on which the Atchi-
son withdraws from the Western Passcn-
ger association. Trouble is feared after
that date,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
More Appoiutm.uts.

wAsHISoTos. May s.-The president
has announced the following appoint-
ments: n. w. Smith. Utah, associate
Everctte Z. Ellinswood. Arizona. attorney
for the United States for ArisonA;
marshals OF tho United States: Nat ~.
Bright on, Utah. for Utah; william Z
Mead, Arizona, for Ariaona.
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GREAT FALLS, NAV 9.-wiiliam Matih.
ews, the king and last of tho cattle rust.
lers who. for time in 1850 and 1891. de-
fed the Law successfully i'm Wyoming.
Idaho and Washington. was brought TO
this city. heavily ironed. by Deputy Sheriff
Dwycr last night. IL was captured In
Choteau. where he was travelling under
the name OF Thomas Briggs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10

MELBouRNE. May 9.-Tho Bank Of VIC
toria. limited. has suspended. The stats-
ment last December showed deposits OF
E7.ooo.o0o. The failure 10 q very In
poriant one. The hank has many
branches and London office. The capt.
tai Of the bank u 81 ,2U0.0Oo; tho liabilities
are double that sum.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-05-10
ROSS RAILROAD.
Troops Will Prevent Its Progress Across
the Puyallup Reservation.

the fuyaIup heservatbon.
WASHINGTON. May 9.-Some time ago
the secretary of the interior requested the
war department to send troops to the
Puyallup Indian reservation to prevent a
man named Ross from unlawfully con.
structing railroad across the reservation.
The. department sent an officer TO the
reservation to look into the matter. and
to-day received telegram that boss is
preparing 10 do some grading and also to
cut somc timber. On receipt Of this in
formation, instructions were sent 10 Gen.
eral Ruacr. commanding the department
of the Columbia, directing him TO take the
necessary steps to prevent Ross from
further pushing the work in violation of
lnv
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NO MERCY SHOWN.
Two Negro Assa.s,ns Meet with Sudden
Judgment.

Judgment.
CAMDEN, Ark. May 9.-Threo negroes
were lynched at Beartien carly this morn.
ing for murtlerous assault made Satur.
day on Jesse 4. Norman, o prominent
young business man of that pince. Nor
man died from the wounds inflicted will,
an AK upon him as he was returning home
from his store nj midnight. Tho mob
consisted Of 800 people. They were sure
they had the right men. as n pocket-l,ook
and other personal effects Of Norman's
were found upon them. The purpose Of
tho assassins was robbery. The robbers
were taken from tho officers betw cen
midnight and dawn. They begged for
mercy but none was shown.
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CHICAGO. May 9.-Cattls - Receipts,
l2.OO0; opened quiet. Good to choice. Sb.AO
a5.55 ;othcrs, s4.ao6$ 20; fed Texans, t&.l0
asi.65; grass Texans, s3.4ssfsa.7s.
Hogs-Receipts. l4.00o; opened quiet.
Mixed aud packers, E.45sf7.sS; prime,
heavy and butchers weights. T.sSas.00,
Sheep- Receipts. IS 900. Clipped Texans,
A.5oei.75. o,hers clipped, s5.oOdso.25; In
fleece, S.5oaSs.1o.
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At Cincinna,i-l; pttsbgrg. q.
Al Washington -l5; Boston. s.
AT Baltimore-3; Philadelphia, 6.
Al New York 10; Brooklyn, IL.
At St. Louis--4; Chicago, l.
At Loulsvillo-Cleveland game pos
poned. Rain.
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NEW YORK. May s.-Monsy on call
was easy; closed offered at s per esaes
prime paper. 6,i6s per cent; sterling
exchange. firm. with actual business
at sLsode&.s6A for so-day bills; demand,
$a.ss0eA.ss,S
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DOWN ONE HUNDRED FEET.
An Ohio Couple Drove Through . Hole
In bridge.

An ohio Couple Drove Through Hole
In - Bridge.
AKRON, Ohio. May 9.-Last night Gus
Schulcr and Miss Martha Kline started
out for drive to CuyahoRa Falls. Tho
street railway company il constructing
tracks over the big bridge that
crosses tho Cuyahoga river just
above Glens. and has torn n portion
of the bridge away. Danger signals were
not out and Schuler attempted to drive
over the bridge. This evening the horse
was discovered standing on O ledge about
20 feet below the bridge and the buggy,
almost o total wreck. was lodged In an.
other place. Thus far no trace has been
discovered of Schulcr and Miss Kline
Thebsiave 10 100 feet above tho water and
tho boHu1b midst have met instant DEATH