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Newport daily independent., 1902-08-18
l pay highest prices for pearls, baroques and slugs. l.. WILSON. Office at Chas. Meyers Store.

l.. Wilson, one of the leading pearl buyers on this market, returned Sat urday night from New York ana can again be found at the store of Charles Meyer.
 MT. William Bailey and Arthur Bailey returned Sunday morning from St. Louis, where they spent the past week laying in a fall stock of goods.
 The government thermometer Sat urday registered a maximum tempera tire of 9s, minimum of Fl, and on Sunday 99 and 69 were the highest ard lowest respectively.
 Mr. and Mrs B. w. Stainback have returned from their trip north. Mrs. Stainback was met in St. Louis upon her return from Alexandria by Mr. Stainback, from which point they went to Chicago.
 c. D. Fitch captain of the U. &. engineering corps, department of Little Rock, was here Sunday night on his way to Batesville, where he will inspect river improvement work that is in progress.
 T. J. Graham of Tuckerman was down on business Monday He in formed the Independent reporter that successful protracted meeting was in progress in their little town, and that Rev. J. w. Smith of this city had been one of the assisting ministers.
 J. G. Walker on Saturday received notice of his appointment as superin- tendent of the St, Louis Compress company's congresses in this city. We operatulate him upon his good luck, but regret that the consolidation of the properties of the two compa- nies results in the abolishment of one of the offices of superintendent and hope that Mir. and Mrs. Gregg will not g we up New port as their home, where they have legion of friends.
 The arrivals at the Hazel Saturday were Lary Cravens, Pocahontas; Jas. A. Evins, K R. Durham, R. R. Ball, Wm. Parkin, Little Rock; w. E. Ferguson, Augusta; Benj J. Brook field, Jonesboro; Chas. B. Lewis, John M Clayton, Batesville. For Sunday: H. E. Kyler, ElDorado; Mrs. o. J. Nelson, Mrs. M. E. Tapping, Sulphur  Rock; w. M. Prater, E. R. Butler, Batesville; c. D. Fitch, w. H. Austin, M B. Potts, Little Rock; Ed L. Vest brooke, Jonesboro.
 Misses Minnie Redman, Lizzie Tay- Tor, Emma Walker and Marille Dill lard, Mesdames Molhe Wickersham, and Forrest billiard and Messrs. John Prewitt and s. P Redman returned Sunday night from a four days camp at Whitstein Lake. Harry Branden- burg spent Sunday at the camp re- turning with the party. Silyy Red man was taken sick the last day and brought home by John Prewitt, who returned to meet the remainder of the party, but found they had gone by another route
Newport daily independent., 1902-08-18
SPECIAL WEST BOUND
 TOURIST EXCURSION RATES.

Via the Iron Mountain Route Rate 1925 round trip to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo. Dates of sale, July 1 to 13, August 1st to IA, 23, 24 and August 30 to September 10 inclusive, final return limit October 31st.
 W. M. GREGG, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-08-18
] ABOUT PEOPLE MAINLY. \

Huffman makes his own Ice Cream
 Lady fingers and macaroons at Huffmans. 95dtf
 Furnished room for rent Apply at 314 Hazel Street. 97d9t
 Nice Devils Food and Angel Food cakes at Huffman's. 95dtf
 T. J. Copeland went to St. Louis Sunday on a short business trip.
 R. J. Wise left Sunday morning on a visit to his sister st Foss, Okla.
 Boyce ummond, who broke his arm in falling from fence, is mend ing rapidly.
 Charlie Prewitt is writing bis cousin in Nevada, Mo, the former home of his family.
 Elmer Brownell of Bald Knob, came up Sunday to visit o. s. King at the Planters House.
 Mrs. Arthur Fels and baby went to St. Louis Sunday on the noon train to visit relatives.
 Mrs. R. w. Randy has returned from Little Rock, where she went to have her eyes treated.
 The candidates for governo have announced that they will speak in New port next Saturday at 8 p. m.
 Rev. w. W. Young was here Mon day returning to Batesville, after con- duct'ng revival services at Doniphan, Mo-
 Miss Hattie Walker passed through here Sunday on her return to Little Rock after a visit to friends at Mexi- co, Mo.
 Miss Kate Slaymaker, who made many friends during her visit to her cousin, Mrs. z. Q. Russell, left Monday noon for Beaumont, Texas.
Newport daily independent., 1902-08-18
Brick, Swiss and Cream Cheese at Huffman's. 95dtf.
SUMMER RATES.

Searcy, Ark, rate $2.oo round trip. Ravenden, Ark, rate $265 for round trip. These rates in effect to September 30 and return limit Octo- Der 31. w. M. GREGG, Agent.
Newport daily independent., 1902-08-18
SUMMER TOURIST RATES.

Choctaw Route will sell excursion tickets daily Newport to Mt. Mag azine, Ark, at rate of $7.50 for round trip, good returning Sep. 30, 1902.
 51btf. w. R. THOMPSON, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-08-18

We thank our years business or dend and to their regular ten add to our surplus profit account Sfl4'
Newport daily independent., 1902-08-18

D1REcroRs-A Bailey V. Y Cook C. " Pe6ned 6nson A. E. Thos. J. Graham, J. w Grubbs, h. M. 'onH'
 Shofner, J. M. Stayton.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24

Hon. Pat Dyer. Of St. Louis, has
been appointed United States dis
trio, attorney Tor the eastern dis.
trict of Missouri. Col. Dyer is an
able attorney Few men have
greater forensic powers than he
has. this with his great knowledge
Of law and his unques,ioned hon
esty aud fearlessness in the dis.
charge Of duty. will make him a
power in the courts of the eastern
district, We object to the rule ad
opted by the president tia, federal
oficeholders shall not ~,gaRe act.
lively in politics, applying to Col
Dyer. He is one. Of the be>, and
most popular CAM aigners in the
state. We must have him in the
coming campaign.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24

Mr. Patsey Shannon. wife of
the late Samuel Shannon, died at
the home Of her son. Elias Shan
non, ten miles southeast Of Mar.
shall on Saturday, Jan. 18th. at 2
O'Clock p. m.
Mrs. Shannon was born Oct. II,
1879 in Henry county. Kentucky.
In 1890, she married Samuel Shan.
non. coming to Missouri in 1883
and settling near Arrow Rock.
She was a devoted loving wife and
mother. She early in life united
with the Christian church and was
a faithful consistent member until
her death.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24
Fire on Esst North. Street.

On Friday afternoon fire was
discovered in the residence Of Mr..
Eugene Dawes on East North
street. The fire had caught under
the CRATE in the east front room
and the origin Is unknown. There
was no one a, home at the time and
the FIRE was discovered by parties
passing on the pavement. The fire
company responded promptly TO
the call and the FIRE was soon ex.
t%inguished. doing but little dam.
age. The principle loss was from
water and smoke. which was fully
covered by insurance.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24

The home Of Norman Chaifee on
West Eastwood street, fronting on
the E.. q A. railroad. was com.
pletely destroyed by fire on Mon.
day morning. II Il had not teen
for the crew Of . freight train which
had just arrived at the west end Of
the freight yards. the family would
have persisted 10 the FIRE. The en-.
gineer whjstled repeatedly, but no
one appearing, he stopped histra:n
and the crew went to the house
aud only got the family out Of the
house, when the roof over the sleep.
ing apartment fell in. 1t was q
close call. The origin Of the FIRE
Is supposed to have been a defec.
tive flue. Little was saved from
the house. There was $500 insur.
ance on the house and t2so on the
household goods.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24
Entertained the Choir.

Mrs. Vanstone entertained the
choir Of the Christian church. OF
which she il the leader. on Satur.
day night. The evening was
spent with music and conversation.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Vanstone is a capital enter.
tainer and Of course her guests had
a good time.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24

Sad, indeed, Is the task that be.
falls ~ to announce the death Of
Msudr Patterson. Sed that one SO
we'll endowed to enjoy oil that this
life cou'd bring. 30 we'll fitted to
bring joy and sunshine into hearts
Of ell with whom she came In con.
tact, should be cut down just at
the threshold Of life.
:" It's diHicuit to feel that she Ia dead.
Her presence. like the shadow of q wing
That II Just lessenins IN the upper sky.
1ansers upon ~. wecan hear her voice.
And for her step We listen. and the eye
Ioots for her wanted coming with = strange.
Forsetful earnestness. We cannot feel
That she will no more come-thRt from her
cheek
The delicate hush has faded, and the Hight
Dead In her soft dark eye. I'M ON her lip.
That was 10 exquisiteiy purc. the dew
~ the damp grave has Talent Who ~ loved
II left mons the livinss Who has waIkii
The world with such = winning lovelinsss.
Aud an It's bright brief Journey eather'd up
Such treasures ~ afSrctions She WAS loved
Oniy ~ Idols Hrr. she was IN. pride
~ her familiar s~phere-thc daily Joy
Of NIL who on her pr%srefuiness might gaze.
And In the Hight u music III her WAY.
Have = companions portion. Who could
feel.
while iOot,ns upon beauty such ~ hers.
ThNt u would ever p~rishs II II III.
The melting ~ n star into the sky.
white you nr- gazing ~ a.. or n dream
In It's most ravishing sweetness rudriy
broken"
Thus We will think Of her, not
rs dead. but still living in that
sweet pure influence that all felt
who anne into her presence. She
gently folded her hands and closed
her eyes on this earth aud opened
them In the lHigh, realms of glory
on Thursday evening. Jan 10Th,
1902 The funeral was held at the
house OH Saturday morning and
was very impressive. Burial q,
Ridge Park cemetery.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24
Will Not Open.

The nea, markets If this cit,
will not ope' IN Sunday. This is
II: response %" III eiously signed
petition pns'u,d to the different
shops, requ >tinr them TO not open
OH Sunday.
The Marshall republican., 1902-01-24
Will kip II Up.

'seo e
Miles will give to
some one on Jan. 81,
a choice Of any l2piece
Toilet Set in stock.
All you do to get a
chance is to call at the
store and a purchase
Of soc. Begin right
now and keep it up.
F. w. Miles. -.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-18
THE MAYOR WALKS THE PLANK.
Inspects New Tombs, Climbs Stairs and
Meets Messrs. Horgan and Slattery.

The new Tombs Prison was formally inspected
yesterday by Mayor Low and other city officials.
Commissioner Hynes Warden Van de Carr and
Building Inspector Jamer showed them through the
structure.
At the time the Mayor arrived the elevator had
suddenly stopped running. and he had to climb TO
the third story. When he reached there he was
slffing He visited the Protestant Chapel, met
the Rev H. C Wendell. the chaplain, and then
started his putting expedition to higher realms.
making cursory inspections Of the cells the plumb
ing and the various complicated systems of locking
the cell doors. When he reached the sixth floor
the elevator running. and It took the Mayor TO
the seventh floor where the exercise ground was
examined. He then returned downstairs and in
spected the Catholic Chapel and met Mrs G.
stanton FIoyd-Jones. Mrs Nelson. the women hav-
ing charge there and the Rev. James z. Smith,
the chaplain. On the ground floor he greeted the
Rev Alexander P. Doyle. the missionary. whom he
knows.
The Mayor was afterward escorted TO the base
ment TO inspect boiler and electric light
plant While the lights and heating in working
order the floors not finished In the basement.
and there considerable water about His
Honor had to walk a ten-nch plank for twenty
feet to get from room to another. and his arms
were busy acting balancing rod he did So
At the further end of the plank he was uneXpect-
edIy introduced Messrs- Horgan and Slattery the
architects OF the building. Mayor Low had rever
met the architects. although ne has. at frequent
Intervals taken them TO task for plans drawn for
city buildings. The greeting not noticeable for
cordality.
The kitchen and laundry were also inspected. and
then the Mayor went back 10 the WardeHs ONCE
He said: .
I think. for its purposes. 1t Is very excellent
Commissioner Hynes more emphatic and
said: ~ -,
Il think it is the best building OF the kind in the
world"
During the morning there several callers TO
;nsDeCt the building. City Fathers, however. did
Iot n1steriaiize. Among the callers were Dr. J. w
Barstow and Miss Ada Elliot the Probation Officer
of the Court of Special Sessions
The new building will not be occupied by priS-
oners before January 1. as there many things
To he done before the prisoners can be accommo-
New-York tribune., 1902-12-18
CARRIED UNDER BY CORN SQUEEZE.
Chicago Firm Representing st. Louis Blind
Pool" Suspends.

Chicago. Dec 17--The St. Louis blind pool
which has been credited with having attempted 10
ootr, control of December corn on the Board OF
9,rads came to grief to-day A drop OF over Hve
cents following yesterdays decline eSAed for more
1earons than the pool could produce. ana us
holdings were thrown on the market Inc t oFlga1la,
IiIg aa 0I ono IND 10 01aO00 bushels December corn
eS l: to cent lower, at 524s to 81 cents. The
ppoite holding then came out, and sharp drop 70
~ cents followed. Other options comparatively
1rere steady. The drop in price was due TO heaVy
deIiyeries OF contract grade. s
W W McCleary & Co, Board OF i iraGe r1t.t nrl, M.
ranresen+ing the St Louis blind pool Whlch at
teRmpted to corner December corn, has suspended
NnIine TO close all trades for their account was
posted in the board at the close of the day ous-
Ct Iouis Dec. 17.-John Tbyson. of the Thyson
Commission Company, St. Louis, representative OF
y. ". McCleary Co, the Chicago commission
comnany reported suspended, said:
we have one bushel of corn that was re
ported bought in Chicago on our orders You can
also say that have paid for every pusnel OF
ash corn that was delivered TO U.s. and we nave
NET ali the excessive margin calling that has been
made upon u.s. ..L,,s ,o,,. 4,
ST Louis formed to corner December corn
New-York tribune., 1902-12-18
SOFT COAL MEN NOT SO WELL PAID.

The RESPONDENTS will further show that the
inoms coal field are not in excess of those paid
the anthracite miners. under the same conditiolis.
Siturninous regions are less favorable the miner
than in the anthracite region. and the respondents
will further show that after the strike of May sO
q large number of anthracite miners lett the nara
the btSn1irous coal fields and elsewhere. but that
they returned to the anthracite region
TDon the announcement that the strike was over
and work would be resumed II the CONDITIONS naa
been more fawor5e @ sey hey fat the miner in the
anthracite region works less nGu[s r 1,a rnI m the
That in part Of the State outside OF tne iafge @
cities are better educational facilities aHorded tnan
IS offered to miners children in these regions Inc
sm2oySeS Is ot t e tsxes eeneraily TO the full limit al
loved by law expend the money IN pullding up
ofbeD mart OF the county. They have greater
number Of months sshoPins % s per ann naia ana IN f I
srrlciIItural districts OF the county . e,,,-t,,
The total school and building taxes for 1901
era sSss $50 S. of which the coal companies pad
Ss2 10 2rd IL o1n1n9y 9na 1g PAID % and these
taxes nearly all assessed ana psi9 d IN '1e a1e
.Sfuate: that in these townships the companies 2siG
from Y 10 997 Fer cent OF the scho0i anu DDi'1s
taxes sst IN Northumberland County the coal land Is
Carmel an a9G bIidng taxes levied for 1901 SO
so TO- tba M Philadelphia and Reading Coal and iron ron
SomRany of schoo and building taxes levied for d 1sel
was s s. Of ob Thie9 1 ehf Phiadephia fSa and Rad
ihg Coal and Iron company PsG s Gs & Is g mills i fer
SCHOOL and s mills for building pgTpoS * ,,l MgTe were
ied anu ~ - school and mills for building pui-
The schools were kept open - zen fb feacer
and larger salaries psld 10 lHs S4i
.ns IT, Sn any other portion Of the couhly. ii
caIIv the same condition Will De SHOWN 10
throughout the coal region
coon EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
-. circumstances it Is unjust 70 the
% neei nennie OF the anthracite coal Teg1en ,i uo
US ttI,ar they have not the educauonai .aSii
fi4arse ILL., or mat they have not made use OF
@ nes fn sSoi;irtne good English education IN no
+ e .he state where agricultural OF S9 a..
t to5stTes prevail there 20 De IouIeu t,
lrls aScsred or more Intelligent psopts Iael
or better .;aare Who have been born and edG-
@ aaSps e anthracite ccs felds and tney VIII c1 I'm.
cs.o - Yn-sb IN bI,, win those who have snJoyeo us
pare - the free schools in any otaer par Rh o.
,be state There be instances WIS Mns or fhe dis
tr,c. a cbiIa snAy be allowed % ieiaA1 o~' -
New-York tribune., 1902-12-18
VERDICT FOR ]. REIFF.
Jockey Receivers Damages from a Paris
PaOer

Paris. Dec 1.-THE case OF J. Reii against the
Vie Grand Air arising from that papers
charges that the jockey pulled Saint Saulgs, was
heard to-day in the Ninth Correctional Tribunal
Several sportsmen among the spectators
Rein was represented by Maitre Lagasse. and thu
defendants by three advocates The early part OF
the session was occupied by hearing witnesses in
behalf of the plaintiff. tending to show the regular
ity OF his racing.
After the arguments the tribunal condemned n.
Meguin. the author Of the defamatory Article. TO
make amends by the payment Of nominal damages.
8 %. and also gave Judgment against the defend,
the Vie Grand Air insert the Judgment in
it's columns The Judgment is also to be inserted
IN ten other papers, to be named by Reifr.
A number of owners ana trainers testified that
they had employed Rein as a jockey They said
they had examined his English references before
They never had cause to complain OF Rein r1d1ng
and said they cid not believe he had pulled the
cared the horse TO unreliable and said he
trusted him he ran fHry ody snG day g of n sne
raced against the advice OF the trainer who testi
accused OF pulling the horse. as he had ridden him
energerically and according TO orders The owner
of Saint Saulge said ne was surprised the horse
had lost as ne bel befved wed he as had "a EoSd goo e9aRes OF
the reason why the horse lost and had come TO
at the start and had used the whip TOO much The
owner testified also that he did not think Saint
Saulge had been pulled and that Reif had ridden
for him subsequently
The Judgment rendered in Johnny Rsifrs favor
by the French will do much strengthen
the belief in this country that the jockey I'm qres-
ton was the victim OF circumstances when he Eas
ruled off the French turf by the racing authorities
of that country. Rein has always maintained his
innocence OF the charges OF wrOnSdoing, aud tbs
evidence on which he was ruled OF has never been
made public All the American Jockeys who have
recently ridden in France and who have returned
to this country have declared their belief In
Reir's innocence. and az the boy always had a
clean reputation before the present case il was
generally believed that he would be able establish
his innocence II he had an opportunity- The ds-
cisiOn of the French court while IL will have m
direct bearing FSef's standing before the French
turf powers, may have strong effect on pJlbHo
sentiment In France as 70 give him another hear
Ing
New-York tribune., 1902-12-18
sWANsTRoM's REQUEST NOT GRANTED
Pennsylvania Railroad Unable To Provide
Five Thousand Tons Day for Poor.

Borough President Swanstrom of Brooklyn was
informed yesterday by President Baldwin of the
Long Island Railroad Company that it impos-
sible for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company TO
comply with his request to ship five thousand tons
OF coal daily to Brooklyn to be distributed to the
poor Mr. Baldwin hoped, however. that
the company would be able to furnish smaller
amounts of coal provided the other coal carrying
roads would do the
Alfred T White formerly City Works Commits
sicner. is identified with several charitable
organizations said yesterday. after talk with
Mr.. Swanstrom:
believe that the best solution of the problem
can be furnished by the cooperation of the wealthy
residents of Brooklyn and the coal dealers. If those
limit their purchases to one or two tons at a time.
hausfe6 as is the case now The Frookiyn dealers
on the other hand. should adopt the system intro
soGe I5 h ~ b aii ~ noor neonIe mas ~ Gnu "
Beng interested int rest IN this matter only as one who
great @ sa that Re e11 number quo Of
for free coal to the Charities Repartmenf ana the
nected is much smaller than 1T has been in former
e be f,ISIv abe to pay for its coal and the diff
Guilty is only in the getting.
II is unfortunate that many people inclined 10
blame the large operators for the present shortage
In lr coal c Ehow f ha n and ths as a s y cn into the
large cities but they have to take care of the entire
facturers who invariably purchase their supply in
summer. among tnls years winter customers
the rapid consumption OF the present output can be
explained.
President Swanstrom said yesterday afternoon:
1t to me as though the coal situation. as
far as our attempt to SECURE supply Is concerned
has informed US that II Is not IN position 10
ever, succeeded in getting one important conces-
sion from the company and Will place the condi-
meeting of the Retail Coal Dealers Association Of
BEookn which w Fs9qsst S t them the to ers e In
to sell coal by the pail to the poor at 10 cents pail
preference by the Pennsylvania company.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-18
THE RACETRACK.
New-0rleans Stewards Ask To Have Book
makers and Jockey Ruled OF.

New-Orleans. Dec 17-As result OF tns trvssti-
CATION Of the riding of ". Hicks. who was sus-
pended yesterday, the stewards have suggested 70
c. s Bush. steward of the Western Jockey Club,
that w stitzeI and F J. GreSer. boOknaksrs. op-
Grating under the title of the Iowa Club, be ruled
off the turf The stewards also suggest that The
and ownby: be continued. and Hicks be denied all
privileges. The weather was clear and track heavy
The summaries;
!H0arl : 70 2 Won Lord TogchEocd III coxs~e.D: :
III Judge CantrsII Zeaotry- Varna FonsO Msthiids
race selIng: seven furongs-AIfr-d @. ~ tR
Williams 9 to won: Charles Ramsey II C Wrisnt''
third Time 1341s- T1llo, Gin spray, Polly Rtxby Ben
Third race (siT f1ri9ass Lazy III crr.saors o..
t. S90 - IL s3G1 5no4. Fly o 20 'was " b1 = t & Il "a "a
Insolence Hanover Queen and OPTIONAL also ran.
to io 9a @ r FTanR f0ste ioo itssead raj
Farfnsr a't JIM and Z Lord sfSo:s a;fs ais.
PLAID o. es5a one an9 Eng 3o 1 SO 70
& second ITossdeEo 81 ieissrsonl 70 third TIM r.
Doughty also Danish left at the posi-.
non TO l. won: Jerry Hunt. ~ CDonesan) to
rap.
Entries for tomorrow
az Fy;. T race & eEoEssr9d; o T & s.ISHzsz S. M sss.
100: Erooks19n. 1o5; oronte. 1o5; s0ntag 10
-11ogne, %. Alpaca g. Chorus Roy. 162 Brown Vss
102: Andes los: Harry Wilson 1os' hummer. loT; II
Third race three Years and over selling: mile,
Fa-onen. toT. simeon. 100. Lord Pepper t15; z Reg.
III Jerry Hunt, i7 Grey Forge. f1I EesuvIa f1I Maid
Of Enid III: Judge Magas. ff7 Lord Neville, I20s Rody
G.. 100. Alfred g. IL.
Fourth al ages; handea9, Hils,-Rrtae. g,
Endurance 90; Moor. 90 Major Nnsir. leo; Huntesss
102. g 3, Campbell I15; Jessie Jsrboe 11G- Moor aud
Major Hansir coupled SiTncns
Fifth purse: i've furongst-St Tsmnary. 80:
Crescent City go Esroidade IO2: GrauroF 1e4s Tom
Kingsley. 10: Benora 90 Midnsht Chimes. 1o4s Smile
107 Death 100: okla G9 John Peters IT, oteEts Ia
Sixth (sellinE. and One-siNtssnth niles
Potheen. o. Atheols 90 Peari1deF, So Dutch Garter
9s Swordsman 101. Optimo IO2, Commissioners. fe5:
1O; Fiddler tO9: False Lead. fo5 He
roles. 103- shut To IO5; Joe Doughty 1os.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-18
GAMES AT sieHTHps ARmoaY.

At the sth Regiment armoFy. Ninety-rourth-se.
and ParE-ave-, on the evening OF January 81, Conn
pany K. Sth Regiment, and the Pastirre AthIess,
Club will hold series OF games for which nu-ner-
and valuable prizes will be offered The games
will include the 6o-yard dash. 800. 60e. so yard
and mile runs. mile bicycle race twelve
pound shot and one mile intsrseholasttc race. En-
tries close January % with e. K Bolster. Pas
time Athletic Club, Sixtieth-st- and East River,
and Captain P. c. Staubach. Sth Regiment