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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

Mckee. Miss Helen Cockreil, Miss
Cary Hayes, Mr.. Homer Haynes, Mr.
osborne Larimer, Mr.. Joe Denny, Mr.
hugh Hope. Mr.. George Brethour, MT
Eckblade, Mr.. Carl Bowman, Mr.. JACK
F1tch. Mr.. Eugene Campbell, Mr.. David
Mumford, Mr.. Herbert Clark, Mr.
Willis West, Mr. Rollo Titus. Mr.. John
Robb, Mr.. Babcoek Mr.. Arthur Wels-
TruH.
The. annual banquet of the young
mems Baraca class of the First Baptist
church was held in the basement rooms
OF the church Monday evening. Covers
were laid for forty. Judge E. r. Simon
OF the court of Topeka and Prof. clark
OF Washburn were guests of the club,
and made addresses Others Who re
sponded to toasts were: Judge j. s
West, Mr.. Winfield Eaton, DR.. 4. s
Young. Mr.. It. Peabody, Mr.. Joe Wolf
enden and Mr. Robt Stone. Mr.. Brown,
Misses Currie and Whitaker and Mrs.
Kaho furnished musical selections and
Miss Lillian Stone gave a dramatic
reading.
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This attractive and serviceable coat
was made of tweed. The back is cut in
one piece, ir it can be cut in two
pieces, thus having seam in the mid
die, which gives the coat tailored fin
ish if nicely stitched and pressed. It
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c)OCHTY

DR. and Mrs. L. A. Ryder announce
the engagement of their sister, Miss
Jeanette Wolcott. to Mr.. George
Mitchell. The wedding will take place
early in January and will be an i'm
portant event of the holiday season,
for both Miss WolCott and Mr.. Mitch
ell have many friends in the younger
set to whom their wedding is of un-
usual interest. Miss Wolcott is one OF
the prettiest and most charming girls,
and Mr.. Mitchell, who is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. F. Mitchell, is one of the
most popular men in the Hellanthus
set. The wedding will be quiet
home ceremony at DR.. and Mrs.
Ryder's house on Quincy street, and
the invitations will be limited to
relatives and close friends.
y
Mrs. John Q. Royce and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Talton s. Crane, will give
luncheon Tuesday of next week for
Miss Anna Hoch. Other entertain
ments for Miss Hoch are to be given
by Mrs. H. a. Auerbach, who has
asked the girls of the bridal party for
tomorrow afternoon, Mrs. Edwin A.
Austin. who will give a luncheon Fri
day. Miss Berenice Fuller. informal
afternoon Saturday, and Miss Mar
garet Better who will entertain next
Wednesday.
washington Post: Senator Curtis.
of Kansas, accompanied by his sis
ter, Miss Dolly Curtis, is at the
Raleigh. Miss Curtis has just re-
utrned from a weeks visit to
Annapolis, where she was the guest
of Commander and Mrs. Dodge. She
will observe the second and fourth
Thursdays as her reception days.
Senator Curtis and Miss Curtis at
tended the Taft-Philippine reunion
last evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Boardman-
A recent incident in town has re-
vived the old problem. rs the pen
mightier than the sword 2"
Mr.. and Mrs. John Q. Royce will en-
terrain the members of the state
executive council at their house on
Taylor street Tuesday evening of next
week.
Miss Lucille Pollock of Kansas City
was the guest of honor at a line party
at the Novelty this afternoon, followed
by dinner at the Mission Tea room.
The others in the party were Miss
Hazel Howe, Miss Mary Sutherland,
Miss Helen Sharitt Miss Margaret
Garvey and Miss Nadine Lytle
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Miss Dorothy Wilson entertained her
bridge club Tuesday evening, and the
corresponding number of men The
company included Miss Frances Con-
nell, Miss Mary Moore, Miss Nellie
Millspaugh, Miss Julia Larimer Miss
Miss Maud Grimes. Miss Helen Nc
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Amanda Porter of Leavenworth will
also spend Christmas with her sisters,
Mrs. Nichols and the Misses Clough.
Mrs. E. E. Gore was in Lawrence
Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
III. S. Gardner.
Miss Maude Reatz, who is attending
school in Topeka this winter. will ar
rive here Saturday for visit of two
weekS.-Lawrence Journal.
Miss Helen Morrow, Miss Esther
Rauch, Mrs Leland of Troy, Mrs.
Ralph Valentine and Mrs. Jessie Bar
ton of Omaha, left Sunday for a con-
rooms between here and California
Mrs. a. A Hurd went to Kansas
City yesterday to visit Judge and Mrs.
j. c. Pollock. She will return to-
night.
Mr.. c. M. Jacobs of Cincinnati O.. is
spending the day with, Miss Kahr and
Mrs. Cammack.
Mr. and Mrs w. S. Hulett of Glen
wood Springs. Colo, are guests of DR..
and Mrs. c. f. Hulett. They will leave
soon for trip to Iowa.
Miss Louise Wood returned last
night from a VISIT in Minnesota.
Mr. Carroll Forbes. who has been
doing mining engineering work in
Cuba since April, will be home this
week and will spend the holidays with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. NJ.
Forbes.
Mrs. Alice L. Bullene, who has been
in Canada for six months will arrive
the last of this week for a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Chester Woodward.
Mr.. Russell Frost is home from the
Wisconsin university. at Madison. to.
spend the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Garvey. Miss
Margaret Garvey and Mr. Ed GarVey
have returned from California
Lowman Hill w. G. T. U. will meet
with Mrs. Bennett, Eleventh and
Norris avenue tomorrow afternoon
The state lecturer, Mrs. J. c. Reed,
will address the meeting.
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the above model. The skirt is cut cir
cular, has a train and is trimmed with
black satin. The Directoire coat is
trimmed with black satin, buttons and
braided tassels, and is finished with a
consulat collar.
The Wednesday Evening Bridge
club will be entertained this evening
by Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Silas Porter
at their house, 927 Western avenue.
The substitutes will be Mr.. and Mrs.
John Frost, Mr.. and Mrs. william
Nash of Newark N. J., and Major A.
NJ. Fuller.
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Miss Grace Sterne and Miss Helen
Sterne will be the hostesses of their
bridge club tomorrow afternoon. The
members include Miss Ann Troutman,
Miss Phil Reed, Miss Mary Sutherland,
Miss Lillian Parfitt, Miss Eugene Quin-
ton, Miss Nadine Lyle, Miss Corinne
Coston, Miss Sue Rodgers, Miss Ella
Davis, and Miss Helen Sharitt The
guests of the club will be Miss Helen
McGoff, and Miss Frances Jocelyn.
X X "
Wouldn't something like the follow
ing, described in a Paris letter, swell
the membership of the Gutta Percha
club. if it should appear on Kansas
avenue: On the Rue de la Paix, the
rendezvous of smart women at o'clock.
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in two pieces, and closes down the cen
ter front. For wear with a dress like
this a lace guimpe is very suitable.
Wash goods, panama. serge, cashmere
or silk are appropriate for the develop
ment of the above.
X x
The Washburn senior goods gave a
party last night at the home of Miss
Helen CockreI in Potwin Place for the
men of the class The members of the
class are Miss Bess Renwick, Miss La
We're Langdon, Miss Marion Thompson,
Miss Madeline Whitney, Miss Clara
Daniels, Miss Ethel Miller, Miss Ethel
1. Van, Miss Jean Campbell, Miss
Nellie Pond Miss Katherine Kellam,
Miss Maude Babst, Miss Gertrude
Haynes, Miss Laura Haynes, Miss
Bertha Rightmire. Miss Anna Hender-
son, Miss Ethel Kinsley, Miss Elizabeth
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a Convenient Main.

For Topeka people who desire full
business day in Kansas City is the
Union Pacific No. 102 which leaves To-
peka every day at $50 a. m, arrtv-
ing in Kansas City at s:35 a. m. You
can get breakfast in the diner on this
train and dinner on No. 101 which
leaves Kansas City at p. m.'
reaching Topeka at 7:35 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16
G. A. II. to Meet at salt Lake.

SAT- Lake City. Dec. 16.-The ten
tative selection of Salt Lake city as
the next meeting place Of the Grand
Army of the Republic was confirmed
last night by the executive committee
which has been investigating the ac-
comm Citations afforded by the city.
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charming woman walked yesterday.
She was all in black-a one-piece gown
that hung straight, half fitting, from
the neck Back and front was a wide
box pIeat; soft sash passed under it
knotting once at one side. it hung tas-
selled ends. The short skirt-so short
one could see the pretty gold buckled
shoes with their high red heels and the
thin, lace embroidered StockingS-was
hemmed with a band of black fur, split
six inches at each side As she tripped
mincingly along, with pointed elbows,
she held high an enormous muff. Her
neckpiece was one of the new sort a
band of fur edging one of wide black
ribbon. Turning over on to it were lit
tie tabs of fur, and surrounding all was
a high pleating of black velvet ribbon.
her throat and hanging in fine lines to
her belt, was the flash of jewels, the
CLINT of gold Topping all the chic
blackneSS was a hat of white fur f1aunt-
ing ragged black feathers. Great balls
of black jet pinned it low over the fore
head.
The Ideal club met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. William H. Jones, sos
Madison street. The guests of the club
Mich, Miss Mabel Smith and Mrs M
G. Hutton.
Mrs. A. H. Connolly, Mrs. A. c. Davis,
and Mrs Hugh l.. McElrOy Will go to
AtchiSon tomorrow afternoon to be the
guest of Mrs. Frank Baker. Thursday
morning Mrs. Baker will entertain with
buffet luncheon and musicale at which
Mrs. E. w. Freyschlag, Mrs. Connolly
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. McElroy will be
among the guests from Kansas City
Mrs. Jennie Schultz, Miss Alice Barbee
and Mr.. Franklin Hunt, all of Kansas
City, will furnish the musical pro-
gramme.-Kansas City Star.
ira Il Will r.
of the out-of-town guests at the must
Gale.
X
This season the one-piece dress is
quite popular. In the design here offer
ed the bodice and sleeve caps are cut
in one piece. Contrasting material is
used for the shaped bands on the bod
ice. The skirt, which is circular is cut
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

Hand Bags made of genuine
seal, leather lined, fitted with
toilet articles such as comb,
brush, tooth brush, nail brush,
powder boxes, salve boxes, etc.,
box bottom. Price $39.75.
Suit Cases for men, women
and children, some fitted with all
the necessary sterling silver toll
ct articles. Price $75.
Travelling Bags, fitted with
ebony articles, all leather lined,
adjustable pad which holds the
articles. Price 1880.
Cigar Cases made of genuine
seal and alliagtor, some fancy
trimmed. Price $3.50.
Bill Books made of real seal,
fancy sterling silver trimming.
Price $3.50.
Monitor Cases fitted with IA
karat gold trimmed toilet arti-
cles, silk lined. Price $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

the guests of Rev. and Mrs. d. I.
Grout, former pastor and wife of the
Wesleyan Methodist church Of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16
*i Missouri s;'' @nc, 53na 5Royreo *i Missouri s'
Leather Goods: Desirable Gifts

The most complete and of Leather Gift Coco
have shown is command We have til
leading makers of the world for these goods and have selected wit
special reference to beauty service acceptab and moderate
for Christmas giving the following published
small number of appropriate suggestions:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

closes in the center front, and has
notched collar and turned back cuffs.
The large square pockets are both at
tractiVe and useful This coat serves
very nicely as an evening wrap when
made of broadcloth and lined with
satin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

Clintock, Mr.. David Lakin, Mr.. Clay
Hamilton, Mr.. Ed Kellam, Mr.. Dana
MacVicar, Mr.. Sam Freshman, Mr.
Paul Sweet, Mr.. Charles Magaw, Mr..
Harold Copeland, Mr.. Julian SydnOr, Mr..
Joe Wilson and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mitchell.
This excellent design for a suit could
be reproduced in plain or striped broad
cloth, English or French worsted serge,
taffeta or any of the seasonable ma
terials. Taupe broadcloth was used for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

Gard Cases of walrus leather
gold trimmed. Price $500.
Monitor Cases fitted with ster-
ling silver toilet articles, silk lin
ed. Price $500.
Bottle Cases, so convenient for
travelling, fitted with bottles.
Price $500.
Jewel Boxes, made of pearl
horned alligator. Price $500.
Toilet Rolls, fitted with articles of
ebony. Price $500
Work Boxes or Sewing Sets, fitted
with articles. Price SIT. so.
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes,
imported goods. Price $500 set of
two pieces.
Flasks, partly and all leather COW
cred. Price $3.50.
Music Folds of imported alligator
leather. Price $40 SO.
Music Satchels, of seal leather,
Price $1,000.
Other leather goods are shown in
more inexpensive lines.
.SRoufrRo. kan.a. City.
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Items for the East Topeka column may
be teleDhoned to Ind phone 1881 black.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

Items for the North Topeka column may
be left at A. M. Petros drug store, $50
North Kansas avenue. call the North
Side reporter at her home Ind. phone
1881 black.1
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A recent incident in town has re-
vived the old problem. rs the pen
mightier than the sword %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-16

The Ideal club met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. William H Jones, sos
Madison street. The guests of the club
were Mrs. Lyons of Grand Rapids
Mich, Miss Mabel Smith and Mrs M
G. Hutton.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John Q. Royce will en-
terrain the members of the state
executive council at their house on
Taylor street Tuesday evening of next
week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31
HOLLOWAY CONES
WITH MANY HORSES
Will Open Westbrook House To-
Day-No Racers Here
Yet.

L { ) u y l. ~ t.-..
Mr.. Sidney Holloway arrived In Rich
mond yesterday morning with string
of twenty fancy show horses which
are now quartered in the stables at
Westbrook, the country hon.s OF the
late Major Lewis Hinterwhlch he has
leased. Slr. Holloway stopped a, the
Jefferson Hotel with his party. last
night. and expects to open the West
brook house to-day.
Twelve OF the horses In his strsns
are well fknowneln Richmond. and have
been shown ut various exhibitions here
and elsewhere. Several of them are
blue ribbon winners. To the string
have been added six new show horses
--Sma her, Midlothian, Ardsley. George
r. Cain. Initial and Almansor. Air.
Holloway said last night that he c.-
pected to bring down several hunters
in short time. and probably some stee-
fnIccha scys OF. cross country racers. lie
does not expect to have any race
horses for the present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31
CHOSEN AT JLVRJLY CAUCJy
Selected by Democrats to Sue
coed Judge Woods in Roa-
noke Corporation
Court.

After nominating speeches lasting
moreit than two hours Walter r. staples
was chosen for Judge OF the Corpora
ton Court OF Roanoke by. the Joint
Democratic caucus Of the General AS
sembiy. sitting in the nail of the House
81 DELEGATES last night. His major
lty over his opponent, Roy y. Smith
was slight, the vote being 81 to 46.
Not until the result had been announce
Cd by Chairman Churchman were the
members OF the caucus and the visi-
tors able to determine how the tide
had turned.
The contest, long and bitter, dated
from the moment Judge ]. ". Wood
announced his determination to re-.
tire from the bench at The expiration
OF his present term, 1t had been ru-
niaored, around the CAPITOL during the
day that both contestants might re.
tire and let the caucus name a cnndi-
date. but nothing like this occurred .
though shortly after the body had been
called to order by Chairman Church.
!n,an. ssnatora,,Hart took the floor and
asked FOR the nomination OF the
candidate who had the Endorsement OF
claimed this. he moved that u COM
rllittee be anpninted to canvass the
voiA Of the Roanoke bsr sard renort
TO the caucus lwhich4of the Candidates.
IN ITS opinion, was the choice OF a
i8ma1ority. Both he ana Delegate Hunt.
4 rhe Senator declared. We're elected ia
| ire Legislature under tho lprnmtse
THAT tho name of the candidate re-
4 calyins the Endorsement ora majority
| oof the bar wound be put by them bel
y Lore the Caucus for nomination., and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31
.HADY YARN WITH HIM
LEFT WATCH. BEHIND.
Benjamin Bradshaw in Choice
English Relates Adventure, But
Can't Produce Goods.

BENJAMIN Bradshaw tcolored), thick
voiced, but chesterfie1dian In his de-
meanor, both evidently attributable to
an overload of .,Redeye.. ambied into
The First Police Station last nigh, and
explained In his most select English
that he had found tne gold watch,
which he wanted to leave there until
the owner should come along with d
large reward and claim ILLS property.
Ne explained that he would call later
for the amount !.
When told to produce the goods.
however, he. dYed into his, pocket ard
brought opt not the timepiece he
had described. blt diminutiYe one OF
silver. Ills astonishment at nrss seem
ed as great as that OF the onloolers,
but after a second trip to his pocket
be hshed out a ticket from a jeweler
for repairs TO the amount of so cents.
AT this jnncture things seemed to clear
a little. and he explained that he had
left his find with this man for slight
repairs which he had found necessary,
and had taken the silver watch instead.
Benjannn's address was taken. and aft
ter another '.spetl'' he ambled uus stead
fjly IN the street, ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31
BOARD or CONTROL
KILLED OUTRIGHT
.NANDERE|R Died
NEAR VEL Old ID HOWE.
Mr.. Purvis Travelled All Over
Earth, But Came Back
to Richmond.

! Y 4 /. q s
Mr.. N. \. Purvis familinrly known as
Mex" Purvis, well.knoWn travelling
man, and native of Richmond, died
on "Wednesday night at IL O'Clock at
the NIemorial Hospital, a victim or
disease. He was forty-h9S
years old.
1t is a singular coincidence that at
ter more than twenty-five years OF
wandering almost all over the earth,
Mr.. PurVls died within about ntty
yards Of the mouse in which he was
born.
o'clock to-day from Bennetts under
liking estab.tshment. The Rev. Russell
Cecil, u. ID, OF the Second Presbyte-
rlan Church. who chrlstened Mr.. Pur-
Wis, will conduct the services. Inter
ment Will be made in Hollywood \
dele cation from Richmond Lodge OF
Elks will attend. The pall-bearers
win be as fouows: NIL. T. Anderson,
Mr.. N. Y. Msniinda; Major L. 1; chea i.
Davis. Mr.. r. w. Spilman. Captain
Wainwright and Colonel B. Q. james.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31
CREDIT MEN WANT
Civil N |. COURT G. HERE
Association Holds Meeting and
Endorses Bills-Landstreet
Elected President.

At the annual meeting held In Hotel
Richmond, Mr.. John Landstreet was
last night elected president Of the
Richmond Credit Mems Association.
Other officers were the following:
Leon Wallerstein. resident; Geo.
B. Wilson. treasurer. Executive Con,-
ttee--Messrs. w, 3. Broad dus, Wa.
Williams, Ir.. Edward Woodfln. Ohm
3. Metzger and j, Willard Craig. Jr,
Colonel Joe Lane Stern. who Is elect
ed by the executive commi tee Will re-
main as secretary. AZ u Elk. 5s3
U The following important bills new
before the Legislature were discussed
Ky the Members ana heartily endorsed:
\ hill to- impose "a penalt on
transportation companies, etc., for
failure to adjust and Aettle Claims
for shipments lost AZ
a hill to incrcnsc; tlte jurisdic-l
Il ton of mn gistr8teK In the State Of
& Virginia to 100000, und to provide
Is for speedy trial of cnHes.
a bill to proviIc for I'M additional
Civil Court IN tbe City OF Rich
,non,l with the jurtsdtctiOn 8up to "
$500 90, and to rclievei he cpla-
Ecsted docket OF the Police ana
HuntinEs Court. Of all civil cnscs.
Annual reports OF the Officers
and the schairmen OF the various
committees We're read an approved
Many questions OF + moment to the
organ cation We're d iscussed 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31
COW SEDATELY
DIES IN Ditch.
Overwhelmed by Kindness Ami
NAL Stuck in Mud Passes
Quietly Away.

Literally covered with all tt,nt one
OF the bovine species could wish. the
huge COW. who detied the comb. ned
EFFORTS Of two officers. Justice OF the
peace and the chauffeur OF the. Black
Maria to get her out of ditch near
No. 2i11 Grove Avenue on Wednesday,
sedately shutfied off life's mortal coll
yesterday afternoon. Unless the anil
NAL was internally injured by the we'll.
meant efforts OF. the rescue sang, It
is certain that she was the victim of
too much Kindness AZ all events, she e
died happy. and certain Of Rtchmonds
nensated for the time they spent AROUND
what turned out to be her bier +, ,, po
MIXED her, Is thriving. while the milk
of human kindness which he dispensed
proved too much for the unfortunate
animal.
Mr.5Bickcrstaff was appointed ,inder-
,akcr by Sergeant Brooks, and after the
due proceedings OF coronef's jury
the departed. by the prodigsous efforts
of a good team. was moved away. and
will furnish food for the lean ana
4lanky birds of EenrlcO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31
REQUEST FROM BOILING.
City Engineer Desires to Complete II
Work ut Settling Huhln

City Engineer Desires to Complete Ills
Work mt Settling BASIN.
City Engineer Boiling sent a letter
to the Water Committee last night re.
questing that he be permitted to con-
tinue the work on the Settling Basin.
because of his long and Intimate asso-
citation with 1t. and expressing the
hope that the committee would call on
him for assistance. Ii. in it's wisdom.
1t so desired.
1t was suggested that an ordinance
would be needed. but on motion 1T
Councilman Mills, the chairman was
instructed to thank Mr.. Boiling for his
offer. and to say that the committee
would take pleasure in using his ex-
cellent services.
Acting Superintendent Davis report
cd that about 100000 gallons of water
was wasted In the recent break Of a
main in Main Street. near the post
office, which. he said. was duo to a
defective pipe. A bill will accordingly
be presented to the Southern Railway
Supply House for the lost water. that
concern having furnished the pipe.
There Will be no claim. however for
mental anguish.