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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
EASTON'S INVESTIGATOR.
THE TASK ASSIGNED TO THE LIEU
TENANT-GOvERNOR.

Albany. May (SpecaD-Governor Black. 1t
was reported to-day, has persuaded Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff to act a committee OF one
Of the Trustees OF Public Buildings to examine
the ledgers Of Frederick 7. Easton, Superin-
tendent Of Public Buildings. ard make an analy-
Sis OF the bills he has paid for the furnishing
Of the Capitol and the other public buildings
in Albany. Mr. Black has examined some OF
Eastons bills himself. but he has not time for
a further examination along this line MT
Woodruff Is now in Rochester, having a con-
ference with Forestry Commissioner Babcock
about the purchase of Adirondack forest lands,
but he will return here this week. and. 1t is ex-
pected, will begin thorough examination OF
the records Of East9n's department
Mr.. Woodruff already has personal knowledge
OF the excessive number OF men who were EN-
ployed in the Department of Public Buildings
in January. for he called Governor Blacks at
tention to the fact and said that II grave ana
justifable public criticism was to be avoided
the Capitol payroll must be reduced at once
At that time there were 3l4 names on the pay
roll of the Department Mr.. Black thought MT
Woodrufl's judgment sound, and, acting WIN
him and Speaker O'Grady he struck ltV ha"UH
from the roll. That left Ia names on 'he ron n
When the Legislature adjourned there was ~
excuse for employing this large nunlpei' a., or"
20 more men were dropped yesterday Inc
force at present is 1O4 which is consioeraple
number to take care of four buildings oiily I',
of which, the Capitol. is OF any cohsIuett 90 dnlo
size Certainly one can detect large loI'ee
OF men at work there.
Mr. Woodruff. of course. will compare care.
fully the annual reports of the Department. Vi vi
Public buildings He will discover, II ne uoes
so a steady increase in the amount OF HioneS ;
expended by the Superintendent or PuDilc puu nno,
ings. The table given below SHOWS lhe go" CO..
increase in recent years in the payments "
Services of employees: -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
STTCIDE ~ THE BARTHOLDi.
A MAN SUPPOSED TO BE PHILADELPHIA LAW
YER INHALEs GAS IN BATHROOM

A MAN SUPPOSED TO BE PHILADELPHIA Law"
YER INHALEs GAS IN a BATHROOM
Potter C. Burke. about thirty-fve years old, sup
posed to have been lawyer in Philaoe'ph'a was
found dead in "A room in the Hotel Bartho'ui' a'
Broadway and Twenty-third-st yestefoa! nun
ing having committed suicide by sufocation with
iInuirating gas in the bathroom attached to the
apartme1. he had occupied Inc "o"' W."
moved to the Morgue.
Rurke appeared at the hotel Thursday even
ing and registered from Philadelphia. lie had 10
baggage with him. and paid for room io' o.o
righ, on,, He did not make his appearance 'he
following day. Friday, until late ana lhe" "
the clerk 10 reserve the room for MN III caS9 "o
should require IT, According to the stories OIL 'n'
omnIoves of the hotel. Burke remained about the
corridors all of Friday mos OF the time 'e'p"'s
I'm the chairs or or the couches where he happened
to be sitting
tIa did not call for his room on Friday night ana
was not seen again in the hotel until his BODY was
found Yesterday morning How he got INTO the
,nartment is unknown, but it is supposed that lie
obtained possession of the key in some ,,a,, way
About clock yesterday morning t "or he
detected the smell of gas coming from thc room nS
had occupied and she informed the propltto! "iu LIZ
the engineer The door was broken down aiu va ~ n mn,
hathroon the body was found The man Adu uli-
S%esisd himself and after placing his clothes care
fully on the bed had closed the bnthro9H uuo' ,tn
hind him turned the gas and mao 'hen lain
,,arod on the door with his hands folded across ms
hreast As soon as the body was found Dr; VII
inn,s the hotel physician. was summoned ne ue-
.i'red that the man had been dead some houis,
Eron letters In his possession 1t was learned that
the man Phtladephia Iwyyf sH,yer in mp PhiIadcI
phia the contents of which showed tnaJ burke wds i
involved in sui for divorce at the InsraS pnrd ~ ,
wife The letter also said that his tBuTke :, podLu
%,I been maid up to MAJ 80 but after that time he
must shift for himself. Burke had never stayea at
the hotel before far as the clerks there couu re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
STILL TALKING OF MEDIATION.
THE POWERS WILL. NOT CONSENT TO THE LEV,


ING OF INDEMNITY UPON GREECE
Athens May 2.-Reports are current here to-
day that the Powers are about 10 mediate be-
tween the two antagonists. The Italian and
Austrian Ministers have had long interview
with NJ Rail- and NJ. Skououdis.
London. May Ut is semi-ofiicially stated that
Lord Salisbury's proposal TO the Powers for
conference at Paris TO discuss measures with "A
view of ending the war between Turkey and
Greece has already been under consideration for
several days at the various Foreign Offices. and
may now be considered definitely abandoned.
The Berlin correspondent of THE Daily Mail
learns that the Powers will not consent To the
leVyine Of indemnity upon Greece, and that both
Austria and Germany are -rying to induce the
Porte to modify its demand.
Berlin. May 1.-The Berlin Post announces
that Greece has agreed 10 "rcall Colonel Nassos
from the island of Crete. l. is also asserted that
the acceptance on the part of Greece OF the rec
concentrations Of the six Powers and the giving
of consent 70 the recall of Colonel Nassos nave
been intmated to the Porte.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
CREEKS AWAITING BATTLE.
DRAWN UP AT PHARSAL0S.
w STRONG FORCE. BUT HOLDING A
WEAK POSITION.
s,xrv THOUSAND MEN AND SIXTY GUNs-M'N-
,srrps FROM ATHENS REVIEW THE
TROOPS - DECISIVE CONFLICT
MAY BEGIN TO-DAY.
MAY BEGIN TO-DAY.

Athens. May "a dispatch from Lamia' dated
Saturday says:
"sirce YESTERDAY the whole body of Greek
,roors near Pharsalos and Domokc has been
drawn up in order of battle; but at THIS hour
(noon) there has been no lighting The inhaoi-
tants Of Pharsalos have abandoned the town IN
fear Of the Turkish attack; and an exodus mas
berun from Domoko in the direction of Lamia,
the refugees pitching their tents in the open
country"
There are numerous indications that the Rail-
Ministry intends to assume greater direct mill
tarv and naval control and no longer to divide
responsibility between the Ministry and the
Court.
The news OF the victory at Velestino has in
creased General Smolenskis popularity. and he
IS now regarded as the real hero Of the CAM
rqien. A foreign officer who saw the fight says
that the Turks numbered 1000 and the Greeks
5000
II IS believed that the decisive conflict will be
fought at Pharsalos. and probably tomorrow
CiondaO
4 disratch from, Colonel Manos. explaining the
retreat Of the Greek forces in Epirus, says that
the morale Of the army was somewhat affected
10y the news of the retreat from Larissa. Inc
entire loss Of the Greeks in Epirus is estimated
at 200
London May "a dispatch to The Times
from Pharsalos says that 60G00 troops and sixty
guns are concentrated there; but the Greeks
are Inactive and their position Is weak
The difficulty in reconciling the utterly con-
Nicting accounts of the fighting is in no wise
diminished 1t is almost safe to say that Cen
eral Smolenshis victory at Valentino was much
less important than it has been represented 10
be; and unless the Greeks are able to make
stand at Pharsalos another disgracefui retreat
IS inevitable
The Athens correspondent of THE Standard
Will say tomorrow:
The Ministers of War and of the Interior ar
rived at Pharsalos at noon to-day Sunday and
Immediately reviewed the troops
CAPTAIN Rabbek of King Georges personal
staff telegraphed here from Athens yesterday
that the right wing of the Greek Army had re-
pulsed the Turks. but that the left wing had re-
treated behind the old frontier line to avoid be-
ing circumvented. Captain Rabbek adds: Ihe
Greek Army in Epirus. after the defeat at Pen
;epieadia has retired TO Arta. All hope OF con-
tinuinG the war is now virtually abandoned
The fleet has returned to Volo for the protection
OF the inha bitantS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
HIS PROPOSED SERMONS OBJECTED TO
pR HARCoURT's CONGREGATION DIDN'T CARE
TO HEAR ABOUT THE DEVIL IN
PHILADELPHIA"

philadelphia May THE Rev. DR. Richard IIar-
oorr, nastor OF the Park Avenue Methodist Epis
conol church. has become dissatisfied with his
church relations and at meeting OF the quarterly
rt.,ence he announced his intention OF asking
49, nresIding elder for a change OF pastoral rea-
,,ors AZ the end Of the conference year: pr Har-
court's request will be made because OF objections
So0Uartiv entered a series OF sermons which he
Ia announced that he would preach: lie is now
IN the second year OF his present pass,orap.e,
u" ~ NV Uarcourt was originally In the Protestant
riD,ls,conni Church, and has been In the ministry
Tor twenty five years lie formerly was N Tharge
SI Snd i" later was pastor for 1--WE years OF Grace
sth,rob az, In baltimore. AT the Park Avenue Church
Shnci! Il, ,hn successor OF the venerable DR.. Chap
man me- va" and at the recent conference In Bethlehem
hls nos res ppointed at the unanimous request
~ tbe congregation Since then all the trouble has
arisen. 100. o,,-o % to ael,vered under
,ha "egepnsrnl head OF "The Devil In PHILADELPHIA"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
II D HoVLAyD BELIEVED TO BE HERE.
HUNTING FOR THE MISSING TREASURER OF THE
NEW-BEDFORD MILLS.

Ht,NTING FOR TIE MISSING TREASURER OF THE
NEW-BEDFORD MILLS.
William d. Rowland the missing treasurer OF the
\ W. Bedford mills, is now thought TO be In this
cItv A conductor believes he him late
train into Providence Friday. April q. the day he
disappeared As he has not been found in Prov-
dence his friends believe that he wandered on 10
this city Both his family and the detectives In the
case think he was in dazed mental condition
when he went away. and is likely To come to himself
AZ any time When in his normal condition he
should betray that he is "A wel-educated man and
most familiar with textile industries and general
business affairs He Is fortyfour years old weighs
ia mounds is bald and has a dark mustache begin
ming to turn gray, ,
coverv of his wherea bouts. The missing treasurer
had a remarkable career. He was best known for his
liberal policy toward his employees. He once planned
to lay out 4 model town for them not a street Of
which should be straight. The authorities would
,wnvs Of helping the mill hands He be
iroked I'm To by them Of their especial friends
among The New England mill-owners He was not
only Iiberel In the payment OF wages but would
not always cooperate with the other mill-owners
xhen they decided that IL was time for a general
shn, down For this and other reasons not only his
FAMILY hut several thousand operatives. looking
tor same cleW 10 his whereabouts. A reward has
hoar nryered for Information leading to this by his
bro,ber r s. Rowland. Editor OF THE Providence
Inur nal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
DIED AFTER HEAVY DOSES or SULPHONAL
A TRAINED NURSE FOUND DEAD. AND HER REL
ATIvEs SCOUT THE IDEA OF SUICIDE

A TRAINED NURSE FOUND DEAD. AND HER REL
ATIvEs SCOUT THE IDEA OF SUICIDE
aua Flood twenty-eight years old. a trained nurse
formerly connected with the Home for lncuraoies
rordham was found dead yesterday morning IN
roon IN the boarding house Of Peter r. Engleson
ot No qo3 East Twefth-st. 1t was at first thought
,bat the woman had committed suicide, but an ex-
animation bv Coroners Physician O'Hanlon indi-
on tod that she had died from the effects OF weak
bear. and that her death had been fastened by
the consumption of large quantity or sulphona
u,bicb she had taken before her death to induce
sIeen No cause far as is known. could nave
rromnted her to take her life.
P'Tnn woman went to the Tweftn-st. house on
Friday afternoon She was acquainted with the pro-
nrietor and when she called on Friday SAID she
nrisbed to 90 to a room in the house to adjust her
hair She then went to an unoccuped apartment
vent away Immediately afterward Nothing was
known about her continued presence there until her
hodv was discovered by Kate Lee, servant VINO
onened the door of that room Yesterday morning.
Hatrouan Louis f. Sahm, Of the Fifth-st. police
ttation was called in, and he sent for an ambu-
lance from Bellevue Hospital Inc surgeon III
charge pronounced the woman dead, ana ner APP
nearance indicated that she had been dead Tor per-
hans fortv-eight hours. Scattered about the room
novders According to the estimate of coroner
Tuthill and his physician she must nave taken -
grains Miss Flood was a sister OF Patroiman
Flood of the Fifth-st station. He SAID tnat sne
had no reason for killing herself, and secuted the
theory of suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
MILLIONS GO Up IN FLAME.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PITTSBURG-F1RMs
THAT ARE HEAVY LOSERS.

THAT ARE HEAVY LOSERS.
Pttsburg. May 3.-The most destructive fire
which has visited this city since 1915 broke out
about midnight in T. C. Jenkinss wholesale
grocery house. The flames spread rapidly from
Jenkinss and soon had consumed several large
buildings in the vicinity. The total loss will be
at least S2.000,000. The insurance cannot be
told tonight but it is supposed to be we'll COW
cred.
The origin of the fire in the Jenkins Building
is not known, but it is supposed to have been
smouldering for hours in a dust heap at the
foot of the elevator shaft The watchman tried
to get the flames under control, but gave up the
attempt and sent in alarm
A general alarm followed and soon all the en-
gines in the city were hand 1t was seen al
once that the city Fire Department was not SUI
fcient. and that from Allegheny City was ca'eu
on and responded quickly. sending almost their
entire force.
At this hour q 80 a m) some of the losses
may be stated as follows: T. c. jenkins "ho'e-
sale grocery, occupying an entire piock' runi''"s
through from Liberty ave TO Penn-aVe.' between
Fifth-st and Cecil Alley, loss Soop""' Joseph
Herne & Co.'S drygoods house. Firth ana rem
SITS. loss over 81 1O00.000 on building ana stoch'
buildinps occupied by w. u. Grier ~ Co, emma
house: Mayors glove store. Shamans pet house'
Huck's cigar store and Hall Brothers buiio'hs'
in which the American Press Association mas its
office The Methodist Book Concern building III
which are number of offices. ana Lee .
Smiths establishment are partially destroyed
The Duquesne Theatre adjons the MethooiS.
house and is now burning and Will be to'a'
loss The Surprise Clothing House. on the op-
posite side of Penn-ave from the theatre Is also
in flames and will probably be ruined large
number Of buildings in the vicinity had WINDOWS
broken and are being deluged with water Al
. q m the fire is thought to be under control.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
no ADDRESS THE SCOTCH IRISH.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

Chattanooga Tenn. May 2.-Among the speakers
who have been invited and are expected 10 deliver
addresses at the ninth annua. Scotch-Irish Con-
gress 10 be held at Detroit Mich, on June 10 10 l3
are Colonel Alexander K Mcclure, OF Philadelphia:
Dr. Radcliffe Washington. u. c.; DR.. Dufield New
MacCioskie. Princeton. y. J.. Colonel John j. Me-
Cook. New;York Professor IL a: White ,Lsxlng-
Miss: the Rev Howard A. Johnston. Chicagoi
James Dinsmore. Sterling. Ill; ex-Vice-President
man u. N. cutcheon, Grand Rapids Mchy md Dr.
W o. Craig, Mccormick Theological Seminary
Chicago The announcement IL made here tonight
hy A. C. FLOYD secretary Of the society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
WAR PREPARATIONS GO ON.
ACTIVITY IN TURKEY UNCHECKED BY
HER VICTORIES

Constantinope, May 2.-War preparations go
with undated vigor. Two commissions com
posed OF officials of the Ministries of Public
Works and Of War have been formed for the
purpose of inspecting railways and facilitating
the dispatch of troops to the frontier.
1t has been decided TO extinguish the torches
in all the lighthouses on the Gulf of Smyrna
during the continuance Of the war.
1t is officially announced that the Greek resi-
dents in Turkey may become naturaized as an
alternative to leaving the country This Will be
compulsory for all Greeks officially employed in
Turkey.
The Porte has undertaken to provide guards
for the protection of the American missions
in Asia Minor and has promised that these
shall not he removed without the consent OF
the American Legation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
IN THE MESHES or THE LAW.
INDICTMENTS AGAINST THE BANKER srALpfNd
AND HIS ASSOCIATES.

AND HIS ASSOCiAii-"'
Chicago May 2-The Grand Jury last night re-
turned indictments against five men connected with
49, oonocement of the defunct Globe Savings
rank The men indicted are Charles W. spaldins
nresidcnt of the bank andsxtreasurer OF the state
f,rivarsv of Illinois: A. d Averlll. vce-president
Of the bank Charles f. Churchili; cashe: W; b
Jrvin assistant cashier, and Allison w. Harlan
- -, &c Tho directors There twenty-Line in
Jir,ments in all Spading is included In all indct-
,nnts returned and In fourteen OF them he Is alone
or th. latter thirteen charge Spalding with en-
hezzicmert of the bonds Of the University or IN.
nois and one accuses him of embezzling S5l G0 or
the funds of the University His total bonds loot
mn 500 600 The other men are indicted on flfteen
chargts all OF them re latinG to the receiving OF
dnnosits Spalding Is charged with embezzement
Of State funds and with receiving deposits know
inc tho hank 20 be hopecssly insolvent. The other
men arc charged with the latter offence only. ,
Shading was on the stand yesterday and frankly
admitted that he had hypothecated the ponds oe-
longing 10 the State University.
'rha Indicted officials were not arrested to-day
WIEN The indictments were returned II too
Iate to issue capiases for the arrest Of the men,
and they were permitted 10 remain at liberty
The capiasos probably will he issued Tomorrow,
unless the indicted officials appear voluntarily and
give bail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
THE RETREAT FROM PENTEPIGADIA.


HOW ALL THE CREEK POSITIONS IN EPIRus
WE'RE ABANDoNrD-A PECULIAR PANIC
London, May 2-"The Times correspondent
at Patras giving further details Of the fighting
al Pentepigada. notes the neglect of the officers
20 provide for the timely arrival OF reinforce
ments difficult matter in that wild section Of
the country and proceeds:
When the Turks opened the attack realized
that their fierce onset might expel the mere hand
fll Of Greeks but did not realize that this one
blow would throw the entire Greek Army in
Eprus into a hopeless panic and cause the loss
Of all the positions gained since the opening Of
the campaign.
six thousand Turks scaled the mountain. COW
cred as it is with bushes and rocks, and in the
face Of firing which rapid and continuous.
They lost heavily, in spite OF the fact that two
Greek guns we're inexplcably removed from ac-
ton shortly after the fusillade began The Ev
zones fought bravely, but were compelled 10 re-
tire
''The rest Of the Greek positions have been
. abandoned. There has been apparently no stand
anywhere and the whole army is crumbling
up without firing shot. We entered Kumu-
zades, which 1000 men with six guns had de-
serted, accompanied by the terrified villagers
carrying their property. and then we desc ended
the rough pass. where for hours met one
The retreating and panic-stricken troops were
far ahead. About midnight and our mourn
ful procession Of villagers overlook the routed
army on the road. crowded ard in utter
fusion, packed with mass OF humanity. tum
bling on through the darkness. without hurry
and silently. for II was a strange panic that
had seized the men, sullen. unexcited, stubborn
determination not 10 fight, but 10 press on
toward Arta IN sluggish irresistible wave.
The officers too, like their regiments. walked
with gloomy and shamefaced expression. quite
unable TO get their men in hand.
AT KanOpoulo Colonel Botzari and his staff
vainly tried to check the rout and make stand,
hut the mass continually growing. kept rolling
along. Presently there mingled with the troops
the scared inhabitants Of the villages on the line
OF retreat. who fearing the Turkish vengeance
for assisting the Greeks. were fleeing to Arta with
per families and chattels, their cattle. sheep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
THREE INCHES or SNOW FALLS IN OHIO.

Cleveland May 2.-Dispatches from towns In the
interior OF the that the rain OF last night
turned into snow. and IN many places wintry con-
inches Of snow fell. and at Martins Ferry, In the
southeastern part OF the State the ground was COW
cred with IL.
cincinnati. May 2.-Consderable snow fell here
to-day. and throughout Southern Ohio. At several
no,nts the boys were reported as enjoying the un-
usual sport OF throwing snowbalis In May, The
done throughout tho Ohio Valley Preceding the
uWnw, there was n constant fall OF rain for twenty
Tour hours The Ohio River and all Its tributaries
are rising rapidly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
GREEK-LETTER SOCIETIES MAY HELP.
A SUGGESTION THAT THEY AID IN SENDING

GREEKS BACK TO THEIR NATIVE LAND.
Cincinnati May Am address has been issued to
the officers and members OF Delta Kappa Epsilon
suggesting thai a movement be inaugurated among
tho college fraternltles, commonly known the
creek-letter societies In all the colleges in the
country 10 raise n fund to assist the modern ma
i've Greeks In America In the desire 20 generally
felt among them return home 10 engage In the
war In behalf of their native land IL Is proposed
that none of the money subscribed be used 10
purchase arms ammunition FOR the Greeks, nor
mai there be any violation OF the oblRa tiOns OF
National neutrality. The money subscribed Will
i+ useG solely TO pay transportatico expenses. III
s srgesied 10 each fraternity TO bring the matter
70 the attention Of chapters, both alumni and
active. ,.. A.. ..rou,,ro oo,,
muee which may be addressed on the he's s1eJeIdi Rd:
in0T this city: David H. Moore Methodist Book
Contern; Milton Sayler secretary, NO ~ Efs,
Thirg-st. or Ralph Caldwell. treasurer no '''
West Fourth-st.. Cincinnati
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03
THE CZAR'S LEADING ADVISER.
A STORY OF COUNT MURAvIEFF's CHANGE OF
POLICY

London. May 2.-The correspondent Of The
Daily Mail" at Copenhagen learns from trust
worthy source that Count Muraveff the Russian
Foreign Minister was formerly protege Of the
Russian Dowager Empress, and firm supporter
Of her policy. But while the Dowaeer Empress
was engaged in family councils at Copenhagen
recently Count Muravief improved the oppor
tunitv 10 make himself master Of the situation
AT ST Petersburg. and TO inaugurate policy of
bis own which was absolute against all the
nrincnles of the DOwager Empress and Of the
Greek party at Copenhagen.
In her absence from ST. Petersburg Count
Muravieff acquired the leading lhruehce over me
C,ar and persuaded him to change his views.
1'he Dowager Empress, on learning Of the treach-
erv of her favorite. FASTENED back to st, Peters
burg with the object OF dong pattie WIN Mura-
yief5 and of having a voice in the draft Of the
cars speech to the Emperor Francis Joseph at
the recent banquet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-03

THE GREEK EASTER SQUADRON REPORTED OFF
THE Isl AND OF sKIATHO.
London, May 2,-The correspondent OF The
Times" at Volo will say tomorrow.
&c mmunications with Volo still remain uncut.
Locomotives have pushed out short distance
toward Larissa. and they report that the line Is
apparently little damaged. 'fhe authorities are
distributing rifles and bayonets to civilians IN
discriminatory, thus increasing the panic.
THE British warship Dryad has arrived mere.
and reports that she sighted the main BODY or
the Greek fleet off the island of Skiatho.