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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Rice !: Pudding

TN the first place, they were both elder
 ly, sober-minded dignified people, 50 there was no possible reason why anyone should be inspired to play ridic- ulous tricks on them when they finally decided-after 20 years of waiting to get married and go east on long we'd ding trip.
 Thomas Carr was 53, deacon in the First church at home, and business man of standing and reputation, whose frosty side-whiskers were more likely to inspire respect and awe than levity. Sarah Anderson, his bride, owned to more than 40 summers and possessed a quiet and serene disposition-which latter fact proved, after all, a great blessing.
 Then they took care to see that no one was invited to the wedding who might have been moved to do anything foolish in the way of throwing old shoes or rice after the bridal party. And Thomas Carr with craft and guile which hurt his conscience, concealed the route they were to take and the hotel they were to stop at in Chicago-atl least he though he did.
 No, indeed! There should be no fool ishness about their wedding trip. They were too old to be stared and laughed at. On the train to Chicago they sat in the same seat. but Sarah looked out the window. while her newly made husband read the morning paper, with hardly a glance in her direction. As matter of fact, he played the part of an unin- terested escort too we'll to suit the bride, who, after all, was woman.
 On arriving in the city, they took the common bus and were driven over to the Sherman house, where Thomas wrote, 'Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carr, Earl vile, Ill.," on the register, without be- traying in any way that he was doing anything unusual.
 About two dollars, please" he said,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
LuxuRIEs OF THE s1-1PLn

 Lisken to my sorrows Owing to my wife ! She's monomaniac On The Simple Life" Says she wants homestead Somewhere in tke hills, Far from wear and shove and tear And the pace that kills. {. sis Y. Just simple cottage. Free from pomp and show. (Real estates expensive Where she wants to go). Wants some woolly lambktns On the hills to browse, Wants some. chickens, horses, ducks. Ditto pigs and cows. ' Wants some simple furniture Built for art and use, (These rough-hewn interiors Cost to beat the deuce). Wants a trickling river Near our sylvan haunt Fact there's nothing out-of-doors That she doesn't want. Spare me. wife, o. spare me. This simplicity Do not scorn our uptown fiat With its luxury! a,.a. st. 'sa, Not, for us the humble Country pleasures. dear. While our incomes limited. Seven thou year. With our vulgar glitter Be content, my wife We're not nearly rich enough To lead the Simple Life! Wallace Irwin. in Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WATCH FOR FRIDAY NIGHTS ADV.
FIRE ALARM.

ECor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co Py
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sta ,s
 1-Exchange, Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro P)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-COr East Main and Wolcott road 15-Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Oor East Main and Cherry sts. 11-COr East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor N. Elm and Kingsbury st& 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbmy Mfg Co P.) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. z 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. ys 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor w. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn By & L'tg Co car h'se p.I 36-Waterbury Brass Co P) 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. SS-Cor Grand and Field sts. ,ig 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co P) 45-Benedict X Burnham Mfg Co (P.l 46-Waterbury Buckle Go P.) 47-Cor S. Main and Washington stS 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Waterbuy Clock Co, case fac (F.l 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No 5 Hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts.
 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin stl 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside. i4-Cor Johnson and Waterville, sts 142-Wolcott st. beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and WeltOn sts. 173-Ealst Main st, opposite POlis. N 212-The Platt Bros Co P) 213-Hammond Buckle Co P.) 214-Waterbury Crk Go, m'v't fac Qs.l 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 253-Farm street. 254-Corner Edna and North Main sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues. 272-Grove bet Central X Holmes ave 311-S. x. E. Telephone Co bldg, tt'D 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. & Gloves P) 314-Plume X Atwood PD 315-American Ring Co PO 316-Electric Light Station P) 31S-Holmes, Booth & Hayde1s (P) 321-No Hose house. 322-Cor Green and N. Leonard sts. 32S-Cor Washington av & Porter st. 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st & Washington av, S71-City Lumber x Coal Co P9 412-Tracy Bros P) 432-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts. 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go P) 6S2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 SIGNALS.
 i. One stroke calls superintendent to the city hall.
 Fl Two strokes fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes, F m.. ?. m
 PJ Private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13

1oO VIZ rOt1Ol SOME1 nlN6. vhsnl. the clerk asked him what sort of a room he wanted.
 By the way, MT. Carr" the clerk called after him as he turned to rejoin his wife. there's package came by ex- press for you this morning."
 Send it up to the room," said Thomas.
 MT. and Mrs. Carr had agreed that they would spend whole week in Chicago. Thomas had arranged to leave his bust. ness for a month or two, and there was no reason why they should hurry.
 The boy brought in the package. Sarah looked at it, and saw it came from Earlville.
 q wonder what it can be-" she said Thomas allowed that he had no idea. He tore off the outside wrapper and un- peeled, one after the other. half dozen other layers of tissue paper. Finally there stood revealed an a large china plate a curious white something, round ing at the top and about the shape of 2 half watermelon.
 What in all fishhooks is that thing?" asked Thomas. Sarah poked it ques- tioningly with one finger. Part of it broke of and crumbled away into little particles. A look of comprehension, half amused and half angry, came over Sarah's face.
 "whyo Thomas, it's rice pudding" " she said.
 "A what?'
 "A rice pudding. suppose" she went on with a laugh. They thought rice in the form of pudding would be more suitable to our age. But I thought you had concealed oN stopping place?"
 What are we going to do with it?'' asked Thomas. anxiously. "I can't ask anybody around the hotel to take IL a~Ay without letting them into the fact that we've just been married"
 Well. Thomas" said his wife. 'if wt stay here the Earlville people will be sending us all sorts of foolish things likes not, now they know the address I think we'd better keep right on east We can take the pudding with us and leave it on the train when we get oil Thatll be easy enough"
 She did the pudding up carefully plate and all, in the various papers which had originally swathed it. while her husband went down to pay his bill and arrange for taking the evening trair for the east When they got into tho cab to drive to the station she carried it on her lap. On the way bright ides seized her.
 Thomas she said. we'll leave thi: pudding right here in the cab. Perhap: the cabman will take it home to hi: family. I've no doubt it's Q good pud- ding. Looks like one of Cousin Mary. baking to me"
 When they got to the railroad station there were two solicitous porters wait ing at the entrance to assist passengers but Sarah managed to get Thomas ana the other bundles out in safety and theT stepped down herself, leaving the pud ding lying safely on the seat of the cab
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
The Answer.

Teacher--Now. Bobby. if a rich relative should die and leave your ta- ther s1O.O0O in cash. $5.0O0 in bonds and $2.O00 in stocks, what would your father get?
 Bobby-Oh, he'd get a big jag. and mother'd take the rest away from him.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
A Medical Gag,

Patient-Ive been telling you my symptoms for an hour, doctor, and you haven't said word.
 Doctor-Let me see your tongue, madam. No. it isn't.
 Patient-Isn't what, doctor?
 Doctor-Isn't hung in the middle.- Chicago Record-Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
We'll Satisfied,

Typewriter Agent-Pardon me, sir. but may ask what is the style of your typewriter?
 Merchant tenthusiasccally)-Right up to date. Elbow sleeves, lace inser- tion shirt waist and all that sort of thing.--N. Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Emphatic Resentment.

What? Fell downstairs, How did it happen?"
 Why. you see. I started to go down. and my wife said. Be careful. Johnv And I'm not the man to be dictated to by any woman. so down I went"-Tit- Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Blows Its Horn.

Some foxy ones who never work Still make the greatest showing. The rooster never lays an egg. But still does all the growing. -JudCe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Advice.

Would you advise a man to go into the army or the navy?" asked the am- bilious youth.
 The navy" answered the Russian oficial. Then you can have the whole ocean to run in. n."-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Let Him Wait.

No" said the optimist- T never take my troubles to bed with me-
 Its all right to say that now replied the pessimist. but wait till you have a few ingroving nails.-Chicaso Record Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Columbus Small Pay.

According to documents found in the archives of Genoa. the discovery of America by Columbus cost little over $7,00O. The fleet of Columbus was worth about 5000. His salary was s2OO q year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
A Irving Ordeal

She-1t must be bill. dear. you look So cross.
 He-Worse than that. cOnfound it, This chap says he wants to call on me and present letter of introduction.- Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Perfectly Safe

Caller-Your coatof-arms is yery pretty. but couldn't anyone else use it,
 American Hostess-No. indeed We paid the designer ten dollars extra to have it copyrishted--N- Y. World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
old Remedy Good Enough.

Old Remedy Good Enough. It has now been discovered that radi- um is a cure for snake bite, but the old reliable remedy which fishermen inva- riably carry with them in bottles will not readily be abandoned.-Los Angeles Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Expert Diving.

French submarines at Cherbourg have succeeded in diving while travelling at a speed of eight and half knots. re- suit never before attained by these craft
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Take the Muzzle Of.

The czar complains that he can find no one who will tell him the truth. He could remedy this difficulty by giving the editors a chance.-Washingto Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Hauii0pred-

Tn cutting of kuropatkin's left wing the Japanese showed a heartless disre- gard of a pressing necessity for flight Philadelphia North American
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Englishmen Growing.

Statistics show that in 9 years the average height of British men has risen an inch. The present average height for a man of 20 is five feet sk inches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13

The Democrat office Is equipped with all the facilities for turning cut book and job printing at short notice. and at lowest prices for good work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Finest Ever

seen is the difference between self acquired dancers and those who have learned at proper professional school. Educations are not picked up,' as those of intelligence well know. There is a foundation to begin with in all studies. In dancing; training of limbs, ease, grace, rhythm of music and gen. eral department.
 PROF. BAILEY, Citizen Bank B'pd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
Indignantly Denied.

Tess-Yes, he proposed to me last night.
 Jess-The idea. On his knees, sup pose?
 Tess-I was not! At least. not until afterwards.-Philadelphia Press.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

st. Paul, Mimi, April 10.
Gordon Hat Makers, st. Paul, MINI.
Gentlemen: In reply to your question.
put a $500 hat and a Gordon on the
counter SO that you could not see the
names and offer you your choice for
S1.00?" Would say that / would select
The hat" with the proper shape"
The hat with the good feel to the
touch.
Equality"
The that" with (to me) the workman
ship"
The hat with the up to date finish"
The hat" that gave the face the right
'1ook'
These points would be my guide in buy
ing from only two styles without knowing
the price Of either. Very respectfully.
j. A. RIPPETOE.
1911 Portland av., Minneapolis.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

st. Paul. April 10.
Dear Sir: In asyer to the question an
70 what would You do IL your dealer
should put a five dollar hat and Cor
don ON the counter so that you could not
see the names and offer your choice for
four dollars.
1 would answer my experience has
taught me that the Gordon stands pre-
eminent In quality. in wear and STYLE
The difference from others can easily be
distinguished by its richness OF color and
IT'S Velyety softness. which Is true char
acteristic of the Gordon hat.
G.. A. TJERNAGE
$40 Grove St
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

st. Paul, Mimi, April 10.
Gordon, St Paul, MINI.
Ques: What would you do If your deal
er should put a $500 hat and Gordon
on the counter. so that you could not see
the names. and offer you your choice for
$500?
Ans: I assume the dealer would let me
examine the hats without looking at the
names; 1 am an expert judge of the ma
terial of which hats are made; am
close observer of the newest and "up to
date" shapes. / have worn the Gordon
hat for years, and knowing that il is al
ways leader in style. and that IT will
wear better than any $500 hat on the
market, am sure 1 would be able to select
the Gordon as my choice. Yours respect
fully, u H. MILNE.
COZ Ernst bldg, City.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

St Paul. Mimi, April 7. 1905.
MeSsrs. Gordon & Ferguson.
SfrS: In answer to your query of this
date as to what / would do If my dealer
were to put $500 hat and a Gordon on
the counter and offer me my choice of the
placed so as I could not see the names
I would try to pick out the Gordon hat
and If did not pick it out would lay
the other hat back on the counter and
take the Gordon $500 hat because like
them as well and think them as good as
any $500 hat. Yours
HUGH J. McQUADE.
369 Grove ST.. City.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

Euverne, Minn. April IL, 1905.
Gordon & Ferguson, ST. Paul, Minn
Gentlemen: In answer to the question
What would you do IL a salesman shew-
ed You $500 hat and Gordon hat, ask
ing $500 for each, not knowing the
brand or price" l. should say / would take
the Gordon for the following reasons:
First, for the better style: second. be-
cause. the quality I'm a $500 hat IS not
superior to the Gordon and, third, IL
would be sure to be a perfect ft Yours
very truly. p. r. KELLY,
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17
st, Paul. April 10.

st. Paul, April 10.
Gordon, ct. Paul, Minn.
Dear Sir: Please accept the following
as an answer to the question you sub
mitted in the Globe this morning:
The Gordon Hat Is good enough for me-
and as good as most five dollar hats. I
would therefore insist upon having q
Gordon Hat at 1900. even II I had to go
to some other dealer to procure it. Yours
truly, HERBERT D0SEN
992 Margaret Street City.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

Rush City. Mimi, April 10, 1906
Gordon" ST. Paul, MINI.
In aswer to your question of the 10th
inst, What would you do IL a dealer
Gordon on the counter so that you
could not see the names and offer you
your choice for four dollars?
L would tell him to give me Cor
don" hat for three dollars. / would save
one dollar and run no chances. and at
the same time get just as good hat
Yours truly, CHAS. A. ERICKSON.
Rush City, Minn., r No. 3. Box No. 76.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

White Bear Lake, Mimi. April 10.
In answer to your question in the Globe
as what would / do If my dealer would put
q Gordon hat and another on the counter
and not show the names and let me have
my choice for s4.00. would examine them
carefully and be sure that / would have
the Gordon, and would gladly pay the "a 90
and walk out feeling happy and contented,
for I would know that I had more than
my moneys worth. Yours truly.
r. @. BRACHVOGEL.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

In answer to the question as to what
would do If my dealer should put a IS 90
hat and Gordon on the counter. so that
could not see the names. and offer me my
choice for $500. / would select the hat
with the best qualities, which of course,
would be the Gordon. Yours truly.
HOWARD STEVENS.
AZ Linden ST, Saltwater Minn.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

st Paul. Mimi, April TO-
City.
Gentlemen:
This problem of hats is no problem for me-
For any one man with two eyes could see
That there's just as much difference
tween Piano and Organ,
AS there Is in other hats and the famous
hat. Gordon"
l don't need to see the name on the hat,
The quality obvious would surely tell that
so II you'd lay down the two to give me
the test
I'd pick out Gordon" If / wanted the
Respectfully submitted,
c. j. BYRNE,
Care A. l. Eye Company, City.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17
ST PauI NIIpn

st. Paul. Mimi, April 10,
Gentlemen: In answer to the GU
as to what l would do If my dealer
put $500 hat and a Gordon hat {
counter so that 1 could not see the
and offer my choice for $4.00 wou
swer that L would try to do two
First would select the best
which must be the Gordon hat.
Second-I would tell my friends [,
In mind when buying a hat to :
Gordon hat, as the Gordon is
only hat made in style and fit al
only hat men nowadays wear
truly, GEO. FLEISCHHACKE
250 West Rose ST., {
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

st. Paul. Mimi, April 10.
Gordon. st. Paul. Minn.
Gentlemen: i am pleased to submit
herewith an answer to your question OK
April 10th, 1905
THE GORDON HAT.
If two hats there were on the counter dis
played.
A Gordon beside another arrayed.
And choice were given OF either make
Which OF the two would you choose to
taker
Beyond the chance OF question or doubt
The Gordon'S the one that's sure to win
out.
Because of its fit and pleasing style
1t brings to the face OF the wearer q smile,
And gfveth a comfort all Of its own.
To better the World where Gordons ara
known.
Yours very truly.
EDWARD VAN ANTWERP.
432 st. Anthony av., st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17


HE best answers received
Il your dealer should put
you could not see the names.
ceived from MORRIS ED SAI
apolis, Mimi, who will get a {
St. Paul, is awarded one pair
NO. =
Gordon, ST. Paul.
In answer to your question
Globe of Monday, April 10th:
Without hesitation shouI,
down the dealers propositio
insist upon having a Gordon
$500. My reason is this: If
succeed in getting a $500 for
I should be a dollar out of
because | do not believe | col
any more service, and certai
more style, out of a $500 ha
out of a Gordon $500 hat. Re
fully submitted,
MORRIS ED SANDERSO
3116 Dupont Avenue South,
apoIis, MINI.
Minneapolis, April II, 1905.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17
st. Paul, April 10. 1905.

st. Paul. April 10. 1908.
Gordon, St. Paul
In answering your question as to what
/ would do if $500 hat and Gordon
were placed on the counter so that I
could not see the names and offer me
my choice for $4.00 l would say that I
would not take either but would take
$500 and go and buy a Gordon, thereby
saving s1.00. Yours truly,
w. r. WRIGHT.
597 Carroll St
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

St Paul, MINI, April 10.
Gordon, st. Paul, Mimi
Dear Sirs: In answer to your question
In st. Paul Globe of April 10th, Will say
that should 1. in selecting the hat, get the
$500 hat instead of the Gordon and paid
$500 for it, 1 figure I would have been
better satisfied with the purchase had I
received the Gordon at the same price.
Yours respectfully.
JAMES DONAHOE.
555 Bradley st.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

st. Paul. Mimi. April II, 1905.
Gordon, St Paul. Mimi
In answer to your question in the
Globe of the 10th of April:
/ am sure / would recognize my old
faverite, the Gordon" and go away
pleased with my purchase. Respectfully
yours. HENRY A. BEHR.
i52 Van Buren St., st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

st. Paul Mimi. April TO- 1905
Sir: In reply to your question which
appeared In the st. Paul Globe April 10
would take a few minutes and investigate
the outer appearance of the two hats
and then pick the one reliable and fash
ionable hat. which in the past has been
and always viii be found in the Gordon
style. and pay the dealer the 81 Yours
truly. P E. KEEFFE.
st. Thomas College. st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

White Bear Lake, Mimi, April 10.
Gordon. St Paul.
In reply to your query in Globe Il : a.
m, would say that / would not purchase
from a dealer who made me such an offer.
inasmuch as. the Gordon hat is the equal
of any So hat, / should therefore be 81 los
er. no matter which hat I selected. Yours
very truly,
D. L. LONERGAN.
White Bear MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17
st. Paul, April 10.

st. Paul, April 10.
Gordon.
Dear Sir: If a So hat and one of yours
were placed On a table and were offered
for 81 each, you ask which one would I
take. II took either of them I would
take yours, for then should know 1 had
a good one. but if 1 wanted to save dol
lar, would go where l could get one OF
pay the extra dollar. Respectfully yours
A. n. GILMAN.
S13 Ger. Life ms. Co. Bldg, City.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

Luverne. Mimi, April IL. 1906.
Gordon, st. Paul
Dear Sir: In answer to your question
which appeared In the st. Paul Globe
April TO- would take the very best you
bet. and am sure il would be the Gordon
hat. For no five dollar hat made yet for
style and finish will compare with that.
Yours truly, G.. w. TURNER
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17
st. Paul, Mimi, April 10.

st. Paul, Mimi, April 10.
Gordon, st. Paul, MINI.
Dear Sir: In answer to the question as
to what 1 would do il dealer should put
a $500 hat and Gordon on the counter
so that could not see the names and Of
fer me my choice for S4.00, would at once
take the one that looked the most ele-
'gant-sure then I should get the Gordon
hat l could not be mistaken for any one
who has worn Gordon hat can tell one
as far as it can be seen. Yours truly.
FRED A. FOOTE
1041 Reaney st.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

St Paul, Mimi, April 10, 1905
Gordon. ST. Paul, Mimi
Sir: In answer to your question In the
st. Paul Globe of April 10:
l would refuse to take either hat but
would ask for a Gordon hat for $500 and
refuse TO pay more for IL. Yours truly,
CLEVELAND HILSON,
21S New York Life Building.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

Belle Plaine. Mimi, April 10, 1905
Dear Sir: In answer to the question as
to what / would do IL dealer would put
q IS hat and a Gordon hat on the coun-
ter without telling me the price OF name
Of either would take the one that looked
and fitted the best. Which / think
would be the Gordon hat. Yours truly,
GEO. McDEVITT
Belle Plaine, MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

Golden, Mimi, April 10.
Gordon. st. Paul. Mimi.
Sir: In answer to the question in your
ad' in the St Paul Globe would say
the Gordon Is good enough for ma
/ am yours truly,
AXEL NEUDALL.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17

St. Paul, Mimi, April TO- 1908.
Gordon, St. Paul, MINI.
In answer to your question in today's
Globe:
1 would know that he was asking me
more money than l need pay for a hat
and undoubtedly he knew that I would
pick the most popular looking hat and
give me hat for $500 that I need not
pay more than $500 for.
NJ JOHNSON,
SS1 Payne Av.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-17
st. Paul, Mimi, April 10.

CI' Il ehlB niiiiiB ApiiA Avs
Gordon. City.
In answer to your question which ap-
peared in st. Paul Globe April 10th. 1
would ask the dealer to show me Gordon
hat, because l know Gordon hats are bet
ter than any $400 hat and just as good as
a $500 hat. A saving of money by asking
for the Gordon. 8. ANDERSON,
923 Burr st.