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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
Russo-China Treaty..

The correspondent of tine London Times at
Hong Kong learned from u reliable source
that by the recently concluded Russo. China
treaty Russia obtains rights to anchor her
heet at Port Arthur, and to construct aud
work, under Russian administration. rail-
ways from Nertchinsk and Tsitihar 10 yiadi.
vostock, and from Tsitsihar 10 Port Arthur
together with other commercial advantage3
to which the most favored nation clause is
not applicable. But tho Chinese reserve the
option to purchase the railways 20 years
hence at price to DO arranged hereafter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
Killed by a Slate Pencil.

Johnny Dripps. s-yoar-old son OF Joseph
Dripps OF Boggs avenue, Mt. Washington,
Plttsburg, was playing on the street in front
OF the Thirty-second ward school, when he
fell on the sharpened point OF slate pencil
he was carrying in his hand. The pencil
penetrated his heart, passing between the
fourth and fifth ribs. causing instant death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
WINDOW GLASS ADVANCE.
The Price VIII 20 up About l2 l.2 Per
Cent.

The western window glass syndicate, in
cluding all the window glass houses west OF
Pttsburg, announce that they will make an
other rise In the price OF glass, this time
about IL Ia per cent. The advance In price
will either be effected on the lst or 10th of
the coming month. This syndicate, which
was formed OF the Sth OF July. with but 10
Indiana plants, now controls the market, and
1t has since that time raise the price OF glass
20 per cent. This raise will put some grades
nearly 40 per cent higher than they were last
year The eastern syndicate, controlling ali
OF the plants east OF Pitsburg, will work In
connection, and the raise will be general.
The demand Is good. and the outlook Is the
best in years. Almost all OF the old stock
has been worked off. although there were
$50 900 boxes on hand July g. This shows
great demand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
A Flood of Gold.

In the forthcoming report OF the Director
Of the Mint, II. l.. Preston, much space will be
devoted to the subject Of the "Flood OF
Gold" which seems 10 be sweeping over the
gold producing countries OF the world. Mr..
Preston shows that the total gold production
OF the world for the past year In round mum.
bers was slSC,000,000. OF that amount the
United States produced S39. SOC, geo, while the
provinces OF Great Britain including Aus.
tralasia, South Africa, India. British Guiana
and the Dominion OF Canada produced $780,
1858 600
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
Cars Drop into a Ravlne.

While freight train on tho Columbus
Hooking Valley and Toledo railroad was
crossing trestie rs feet high, near Dea-
ware, o., 1t broke In two. The engineer aI-
piled tho brakes, and upon the first section
being slackened. the second section crashed
into 1t and six cars were knocked from the
trestle into the raviue below On one OF the
cats that went down was Frank Scott, OF
Marysville, o. The fall broke his neck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
A Wall Collapsed.

About 80 feet OF the east wall OF tho Fillmore
Manufacturing Company's bicycle factory a,
Clyde. O., fell into the street. A dozen Der
sons were buried In the debris. Two were
fatally injured, and several others seriously
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30

Tho Kansas mutual investment company OF
Kansas City. and the British-Amefican loan
eyudicate. OF Chicago, have been declared
fraudulent eonesEns BY 1hs postofics depart.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30

John Holmes and James White were killed
and TWO men badly hurt BY boiler explosion
At Lomax, III.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30

At FL Menzulch, Egypt, and In its vicinity,
on Sunday and Monday, there were thirty
new cases OF cholera and u deaths from that
diseasA
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
ODESSA NOTES.

Miss Birdie Rose is in Philadelphia.
Miss George Enos has returned to Will
mington.
Mrs. Carrie Appleton and Mrs. Brown
spent Friday in Philadelphia.
Miss Eta Rose, of Newark, has been the
guest of her father, Mr.. David Rose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burgess and daughter. who
has been visiting Mr.. VIM. s Vandyke'
haye returned to Ridley Park.
Several Odessians attended the first "At
Home" of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. Brady at
their beautiful home on Wednesday last.
The death Of Edward Thomas, formerly
of this place, occurred in Philadelphia Sum-
day the 1st, the remains being taken to
Smyrna for interment.
The prcgrame rendered by the st. Paul's
M. E. Sunday y-School on Sunday evening
last before large audience, was exceed
ingly Interesting. The singing as usual
was excellent, the solo by Miss Bessie Shape
being particularly enjoyable. Other feat
ures worthy of special mention were the
recitations by Johnathan K. Aspril and
Miss Mary Shallcross.
On Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Brown entertained about twenty young
people in most charming manner in
honor of their son, Joseph w. who was
spending his Thanksgiving vacation at
home. The event was called an Art
Party" and some of the Artists" work
might truly be called remarkable" The
winners Of prizes were Miss Ida Lloyd, and
Mr.. J. X. Aspril.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
The Care of the Eyes,

Never read or sew directly in front oi
the light, window or door.
1t is best to let the light fall from above
obliquely over the left shoulder.
Never sleep so that oni first awaken
ing the eyes shall open on the light of 9
window.
Never begin to read write or sew for sew
eral minutes after coming from darkness
into light.
Never read by twilight. moonlight or any
light so scant that it requires an effort to
discriminate.
The moment you are instinctively
prompted to rub your eyes that moment
stop using them.
If the eyelids are glued together on wax.
ing up do not forcibly open them but ap.
ply warm water, then wash your eyes and
face also in warm water
Do not be alarmed If your eyes ache or
cause your head discomfort.
This trouble is easily corrected by glasses
provided you have your eyes measured by
some one who knows how to do it cor.
rectly.
J. Frank Brinkerhoff, specialist in lense,
for the eye. viii again be in Middletown al
Mrs. Massey's jewelry store on Tuesday
Dec. 10th.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07

Arr angement is are being made for lec-
lures on equal suffrage on Monday and
Tuesday evenings.
Delaware is to have a Woman's Suf-
frage Association, a convention for its or
ganization having been called for Dec. II
and Is in the Unitarian Church, afternoon
and evening, Wilmington.
1t is getting to be quite the thing to
graduate and get position through the
recommendation of that fiue school. Col
dey's Wilmington, Del.,) Commercial and
Short Hand College. Get Catalogue.
Mr.. ]. E. Edwards from near Sassaf-
ras was thrown from his wagon yester-
day morning near the National Hotel
by the running away of his team. caused
by the breaking of britch strap when
crossing the railroad. The blow stunned
him for while.
Horace G. Moore, son of Postmaster
William H. Moore, was the victim of
very painful casualty Sunday evening. He
was riding along Main Street on his wheel
andwhen nearly opposite the Post Office colr
lided with team coming from the opposite
direction, driven by Mr.. Lloyd, of Odessa.
Neither one saw the other until they were
in collisions. Horace was quite badly cut
about the head, and one of his ears was
almost dismembered. He was taken to
DIR. Vaughan office. who with the assis-
tance of DIR. R. B. Mckee etherized him
and stitched his ear in place again. He is
recovering quite rapidly and is already
out. His wheel was wreck.
AT the regular meeting of the town
council on Monday night new ordinance
was passed regulating the privileges of
bicyclers within limits of the town. The
provisions of the bill make it misdemea
nor to ride on the sidewalks and requirs
the cycler to have bell at all times, and a
light at night under penalty of fine from
one to five dollars and costs. The ordin-
ance will 60 into effect December 10th.
The action of the Council is timely, and
has been repeatedly urged by the TRAN
SCRIPT as needed protection of life and
limb.
George B. Simpler, of St..Georges. has
failed, it is said, for s4O.000,-his visible
assests are estimated at $40 0.000.-He has
been operating creamery, cannery and
saw mill, but the cannery was the load that
wrecked the business The rumors. charg- |
ing Mr.. Simpler with forgery, embezzle-
ment and skedaddling are regarded, by
those who know him, as libelous, his repu-
tation for honesty ard uprightness beingtoo |
well established to be overthrown by mere |
charges. He was in such distress of mind |
because of his misfortunes, that his friends |
thought best to remove him from the scene |
Of his trouble and have taken him away.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Be quiet when the women W ant to talk
price. Messick.
Mrs. Massey's display of Christmas
goods is the finest yet. Don't pass her
window by.
A pack of cards is the DEVILS prayer
book.
We open Dec, 10th three tons candy and
then you will hear something drop its the
price. at Messick.
For wife take the daughter of good
mother.
Mrs. Rice is already getting news from
Old Kris, and is preparing for his annual
visit, 80 keep an eye on her store; it is the
place to get the Xmas things.
When two faithful friends meet God
makes up third.
Selling FIVE pairs Of shoes where other.
sell one it naturally follows that we car
afford to sell at one fifth the profit of the
other shoe stores. Messick.
A woman is as young as she looks; mar
as young as he feels.
The presents you make generally mean
more than those you buy. Mrs. Mckee
has new lot of silks and articles for fancy
work. to help you out with your Christina
presents.
Silver bargain days Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Frida7and Saturday
of each week. Messick.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
NEUROLOGY.
FLORENCE ADAMS.


Florence Adams, the only child of Mrs.
A. s. Adams, of this town. died Saturday
morning, after long and complicated ILL
ness. She was never a robust child and
her delicate constitution could not stand
the ravages of fever together with the
other maladies that followed. She was a
gentle, loving little girl. only thirteen years
old, and her mother has the sympathy of
many friends in her bereavement. Her
funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
1. L. Wood officiating. The interment was
made in Forest cemetery.
EDWARD H. THOMAS
Edward H. Thomas died at his home in
New York City last Saturday afternoon i,
from the ofa fall he received month ago.
He was the youngest son of the late Ed
ward Thomas, Of Odessa, and was the last
families of this community. his father for
years residing at Thomas Landing, where
the son also lived for several years. He
married the youngest daughter of Col.
George Davi s, of Smyrna, who with there
children suvives him. He was 40 years old.
His remains were inferred in the P. E..
cemetery at Smyrna on Tuesday.
MRS. ALFRED. T. SCOTT.
Mrs, Rebecca W. Scott, wife of Rev.
Alfred T. Scott. died suddenly on Monday
evening. at her home in Wilmington, from
apoplexy, in her Goth year. Her husband
five sons and two daughters survive her.
Mrs. Scott was we'll known here, her hus-
band having been the pastor of the NJ. E.
Church in 1S63-64.
CHARLES H. McwHoRTE z.
Charles H. McWhorter died at his home
in Wilmington on Tuesday night Of con-
sumption. He had been i'll for a long
time. and unable to attend to his duties.
He resigned his Office ON this account a
week ago. The funeral took place on
Friday. Services were held at the house,
and interment at st. Georges
Mr.. McWhorter was born In st. Georges
in 1888. He was educated at Chester and
Delaware College. He removed to Whining
ton city in 1881. He was elected state sena
tor in 1878 and again in 1884. II 1873 he
was appointed clerk of the Orphans
Court and register in chancery. At the
expiration of his term he was appointed
justice of the peace and notary public. by
Governor Reynolds. Mr.. New horter
leaves wife, three daughters and son.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
CHURCH CHIMES.

Barrett's Chapel, one of the historic spots
in Peninsula Methodism, will celebrate its
115th anniversary tomorrow.
Nearly 100 conversions are reported
from the revival meetings in progress in the
MP. Church at Clayton, ,andabout half that
number in the NJ. E. Church of the same
place.
Y. P. s. C. E. of Forest Presbyterian
Church meets every Sunday evening at 6 45
Meetings for Dec. 9Th to be led by Miss
Bernice Metten. Topic-"God's triumphs
in the mission field" Everybody well
come.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
and What Thar A l.a nofn0

Little Lines About Men and Womel
and What Thev Are Doing.
Mr.. F. T. Neal, of Harve de Grace. wa
in town on Wednesday.
Miss Viola Ennis has been The guest o
friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Lucy Meridith, of Fieldsboro. i
the guest Of Miss s. J. Brady.
Mr.. and Mrs. G: E. Hukill started or
Thursday for the Atlanta Fair.
Miss Nina Scott, of Townsend. visited
Middletown friends this week.
Miss Lille Scott spent Sunday in Dover
the guest Of Rev. r. Fl. Adams.
Miss Ada Lockwood made brief visit
to Middletown friends this week.
Mrs. I. L. Vallandigham is visiting the
Cotton State Exposition, at Atlanta.
Mrs. Annie Griffith has returned home
from a visitation to friends in Elk Neck.
Miss Elizabeth T. Caulk. of Sassafras,
spent this week with Middletown friends.
Mrs. W. P. Biggs. who has been il! Of
pneumonia for several weeks, is now con-
valescing.
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Scott attended
the funeral of Mrs. A. T. Scott, in Whining
ton. on Thursday.
Mrs. Mary E. Sanborn, of Wilmington,
spent several days this week with her sis
ter, Mrs. VIM. H. Houston.
Mrs. Stamey, whose severe illness has
been the cause of much anxiety on the
part Of her friends, is slightly improved.
and there if now some hope of her recov-
ing.
Miss Edith Reynolds attended a verv
brilliant reception on Wednesday given
by Mr.. and Mrs. 1. N. Mills, at Clayton, to
their daughter Nettie and her husband, Mr.
and Mrs. John Barkley.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
Anderson-Hayden.

William W. Anderson, the night man.
ager of the Postal Telegraph Cable Com
pany, and Miss Emma B. Hayden. of
Fieldsboro, were married in Union M. E.
Church. on Wednesday.
The bride was given away by her uncle,
Thomas Deakyne. Miss Addie D. Hayden
asister of the bride, played the wedding
march. The ushers were Abram Hayden,
Clarence Voshell, w. Harman Reynolds and
George Vail.
After the wedding ceremony luncheon
was served at the home of Mrs. Virginia
Hayden, the mother of the bride. The
bridal party left on the afternoon train for
Wilmington where they will reside.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
FROM OLD SUSSEX.

Deputy Collector Eli. R. Sharp will this
week put up a handsome tomb of Italian
marble over the grave of the late Cover
nor Joshua H. Marvil. 1t was constructed
according to the designs of the late Cover
nor, and bears the following inscriptions:
"ln memory of Joshua H. Marvil. Born
September 8. 1925. Died April 8. 1895. FL
ected Governor of Delaware November 6,
1894"
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
IN KENT COUNTY.

Joseph R. Whitaker died at his home on
farm near Dover on Monday. He was
one of the wealthist men of Kent county,
bachelor, aged 70. He was a prominent
Republican, and was mentioned as can
didate for Governor by the party five years
ago His remains were taken to Philadel-
phia and cremated on Thursday, accord
ing to his own request.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
Save Your Ewes.

Ifyour sight, either distant or near. is,
imperfect. if your eyes water or burn
after reading or sewing or other close work
ifyour vision is blurred when looking at
al object fifteen feet away, if after pro-
longed use of your eyes they feel strained
and your head aches, you certainly re-
quire glasses and should not for day neg
lect their use. J. Frank Brinkerhoff, eye
specialist, will again be in Middletown at
Mrs. Massey's jewelry store Tuesday Dec.
10Th
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07

A Card.
Having returned to my old field of labor
/ respectfully offer my professional SER
vices to the citizens Of Middletown and
vicinity. Office next door to Vim. B. Hates
saloon. Office Hours 8 to 10 a. m. 7. to $50
p. m, Can be found at nights, at Naudain's
corner Broad st. side.
Very Respectfully.
K,F, KENHrpx,
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
WANTED-AN IDEA y WhS sOSs ssn s1nDis tniDs
thing to patent2 Protect your ideas they may
NOTICE.

If you receive copy of this paper
which you did not order, consider it an
invitation to subscribe. If you do not
want 1t, kindly hand 1t to neighbor. No
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
Go to J. 7, Stewart for watch, clock
and jewelry re pairing. Work guaranteed.
Unclaimed Letters,

LOCC6rSe
List of unclaimed letters remaining in
he Middletown post Office which can be
had by saying they are advertised
Mrs. Mary Jones, John Spencer, c. B. Macy,
Miss Kate R. Lynch, Miss Kate E. Lynch,
Dinel Read. Leven Britingham, Michael
OBrien, Thomas Ingram and Joseah Tai.
man
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
THE CHURCHES IN MIDDETowN.

Bethesda M. e. Church.-Rev. Isaac l..
Wood, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at
1880 a. m, and 80 p. m. Sabbath School
every Sabbath at 2 p. M, A. G. Cox, Superin-
tendent. Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evening, 7.S9 O'Clock. Junior Epwort b
Friday night at O'Clock Young Ladies' Mis-
sion Circle, Monday nights at Parsonage
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, first
Friday night of each month. Women's Home
Missionary Society, first Thursday night of
each month. Mite Society, first Saturday
night of each month. Official Board meeting
first Friday afternoon of each month at 2.30
o'clock.
Forest Presbyterian Church.-Rev. F. H.
morning at 1880 O'Clock, and every Sabbath
evening at 7.30. Sabbath School will be held
every Sabbath morning at els o'clock, Prof.
w. b. Tharp, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young Peo-
pies Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock. Junior So
ciety Christian Endeavor every Sunday after
noon at o'clock.
Services at Armstrong; Chapel the first
Sabbath Of each month at p. m.
St. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church.
ion on the first Sunday in the month at 1890
o. m. On all other Sundays at 7.30 Ia. m. Di-
vine services every Sunday at 1880 a. M, and
730 m. Morning Prayer and Litany every
Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. Even
ing Prayer on Friday at $50 p. m. On all Holy
e. Days service at 10 a. M, and $50 p. m: Sun
day School at 9.45 a. m. Adult Bible Class at
6.45 p. m. The Guild meets every Thursday at
Up. M, the Ladies on the first and third Fri
days of each month at p. M, the Boys Club
ON Friday evenings at 7.30 and the Junior
Auxiliary on Saturdays at p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
THE INSTITUTE.
the New Castle County
Teachers, Institute.

ROM thelitt'e countr
school-house, "the
school-house on the
hill"and the school
house in the village
they came. the
c h o ol m a'a m s
young and fair.
and some that are
not young but still
are fair, with here
and there a strag-
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
Praying aldP PIeyilg

sound alike. Changing one
letter makes a heap of differ.
ence. Praying in church is
one thing-a good thing at
that. Preying in business is
quite another thing, a bad
thing too. There are stores
that do business on the prey
plan. Pray don't think we
mean any store in Middle
town, for we mind our own
business pretty we'll, and gen.
orally find plenty of our own
business to mind, but there
are stores that live by prey
ing on the credulity of people
who are not posted. True
there are always plenty of
people to prey on for the old
saying "there's a sucker born
every minute" still hold true,
but we don't want a sucker
trade. We want the trade of
a man who will stick to us,
a man who will buy what he
wants of us, a man who when
he finds out that he always
gets good things here, will
keep on coming and tell his
friends about US.
We are doing a..
BIG BUSINESS
and we only expect to get a
bigger business by deserving
it. We never mark anything
so high that we have to mark
it down twenty-five or fifty
cents to sell it. We're all
careful in buying, careful not
to pay too much for it, and
just as careful not to ask too
much for it. Do you ever
hear anybody say they paid
too much here? Did you
ever hear of anybody want
ing their money back that
didn't get it here without
question? Did you ever hear
Of anybody making a just
claim to US that was not
satisfied? Not much you
1idn't. Do you trade here?
Try 1t. Begin to-day by |
ouying one of those unfnish-
ID Worsted Suits for $3.50, |
1ou'll make two fifty by it.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
A Card.

Business kept right up by keeping prices
right down. at Messick.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07

IF THERE WERE A
~Pure Food Law
in Delaware, a great many
grocers would have to quit
business. We buy from such
houses as we are almost cer-
tain do not deal in adulterated
goods.
OUR GROCERIES are
FRESH and PURE.
We buy a little at a time, and
sell promptly at the lowest
prices. A request from you
will place our wagon at your
door six mornings each week.
NECKWEAR
Some people buylNeckties
frequently, others only one
or two year. We have styles
to please both kinds of buy
ers. The Scotch Plaids. the
blacks with neat figures, the
toned reds, the patriotic blues.
All in Tecks, Ascots, ain
hands, Bows, 25c, soc. The
very ultra fashionable shapes.
Mems and Boys Collars,
Cuffs, Shirts. A special lot
of Mems heavy wool Over
shirts at 5oc., the 81 quality
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
If You Bought a new
Have Not Onarooat 0u,s ~, uat a'

If You Bought a new
u nJo4 Suit or an
A"'S wv Overcoat yet,
if you want one, if you
want one in style, one
that will wear to look
we'll, come in and see what
we have for you? Satisfy
yourself that the prices
are as low as you can
get on good goods before
buying and then we know
that we are almost sure
to have you for a regular
customer. Our line Of
Overcoats please us better
every day we handle
them. They please US
because they please the
people, and we are here
to do everything in rea-
son to merit your patron
age. Our $40, $l2 and
SIS Suits and Overcoats
are the best we have ever
shown at the prices. We
have cheaper ones and
we have finer ones, but
we never did such a busi
ness in popular-priced
goods.
JAS. T. MULLlN 4 son,
Clothing, Hats,
Shoes.
Sixth & Market SITS.
Wilmington
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
DEGISTER'S ORDER.
n REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
Ocfohar 20th 1909

DEGISTER'S ORDER.
N REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, I
October 3Oth, 1896. J
Upon the application of Henry Cleaver, ex-
ecutor of w. c. Webb, late of st. Georges hun
dred, in said county, deceased, it Is ordered
and directed by the Register that the Execu-
tor aforesaid give notice of granting Of Letters
testamentary upon the estate of the deceased,
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be,posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters in six Of the
most public places of the county Of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the same
MiddletOwn TRANSCRIPT, a newspaper pub
lished in Middletown, Del, and to be con-
tinued therein two months.
Given under the hand and seal OF office OF
the Register aforesaid at Wilmington, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
j. WILKINS COOCH, Register
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that letters testamen
tary were in due form of law granted unto the
undersigned, on the 30th day CT October, A. d.
1895 and that all persons having claims
against the estate of the deceased must pre-
sent the same, duly attested, to the said ex-
ecutor, on or before the 30th day of October,
1896, or abide the Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
HENRY CLEAVER,
Address Executor.
Port Penn, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1895-12-07
MAILS CLOSE.

Going north, 7.ss, a. M, l0l5 a. m, 4 90 p. m.
Going south, S.55 a. m, 4.56 p. m. 5.5l Lock
Odessa, $40, 1045 q. M, and 8 90 p. m. For
Warwick, Cecilton, Earleville and Sassafras,
q 10 a. m.