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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

Oid FOLKS Concert Finely Given Ua der Direction of Prof. w. o. Turner. The townspeopIe gave a concert On Wednesday evening, conducted by Prof. w o. Turner of Willimantic Following is the programme, which was well rendered and highly apprE- ciated by all present; those who sang were MT. and Mrs. Arthur GiIfett, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Miss Susan Pendleton, Mrs Dana Jaquith, Mrs Louis Phelps. Mrs Jared Tennant, Mrs. Florence Raymond, James Martin, c. J. Strand, W. O. Seyms, Chester, Tennant; Mrs. w. 0. Seyms was pianist
 Part I.-A-Hunting We Will Go, chorus; Let Music and Song, mixed ouartette; reading. Miss Sfegel; The Brook, chorus; solo, MT. Strand; read ing, Miss Siesei: The Cottage on the Hill. malesquartette; Ben Bolt, chorus z Part H.-Loch Lomond, chorus; reading. Miss Siegei; solo, MT. Martin: Forget-Me-Not chorus; Southern Medley, male Quartette; solo, Mrs. Phelps; reading. Miss Siegei, Rhine Raft Song, chorus.
 School Term Opens.
 Schools commenced Monday, tho S0th, with a small attendance. on ac- count of the hard rain.
 James Martin has been visiting rel atives in New York.
 Services Omitted.
 As Rev. MT. Fitzgerald was out of town last Sunday. there was no service in the Episcopal church.
 Miss Annie Bell Rathbun of Hart ford has been visiting her mother the past week.
 Mir Henderson a travelling salesman, has been spending the holiday with his family.
 ". K Viner and family of Cromwell have been spending the holidays at To- ren Lords
 Miss Irrna Lord was at her home for the holidays.
 Henry Brown of Hartford was in own Sunday evening. Miss Eleanor Lord has returned to Northfeld. Miss Lorena Lord, who has been at Ter fathers for the holidays, returns 0 Ncrthfield soon
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Sinqers and Diet,

Alcoholic stimulants should be avoided. They make the voice heavy and irrftate the throat. A hoarse, harsh CT almost always has @ hoarse, harsh voice. Never sing directly after eat ing. 4 singer should not eat greasy meats. No dishes made with flour should be eaten. If one does not ob- serve this regimen it will be found nearly impossible to sing coloratura passages as they should be sung" This is the opinion of Carl Streitman- One prima donna is a vegetarian. Her diet is confined to vegetables, fruits and bread occasionally. She drinks only water. Another singer avoids sweets and pastry, and never touches coffee. She never allows smoking, if possible, in her presence, for she has decided opinions on the injury that it does the Advertiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Extraordinary Clearing Sale
 AT THE FACTORY

Our Great Clearance Sale will begin Saturday, Janr1- 4th 1913 and will last for 20 days We offer the makes of factory and dummer samples of Mems Youths and Boys Winter Clothing less than the of manufacture.
 cded the people of Norwich the benefit of the greatest clearance sale Norwich has had.
 Think of it! You have the opportunity buying your Overcoats, Suits and Boys Clothing from the manufacur- CTS at less than the cost of manufacture.
 JUST NOTICE A FEN OF OUR CLEARANCE PRICES Mems Overcoas that s18.oo-CIearance price s9s Mems Overcoats that S25.ooClearance price $1198 Mems Overcoats that S2o.OO-Clearance price 99S Youths Overcoats that S12OoCearance price 598 Youths Overcoats that S8oo-Clearance price 498 Boys Overcoats that S45o-Cearance price 124 Mems Suits that S18.OO-Clearance price s 898 Mems Suits that S1o.5o-Clearance price 8 798 Mems Suits that S13.5o-Clearance price s 64S Mems Suits that S12.OO-Clearance price s SPA Boys Corduroy Suits that S45oClearance price 9s Boys Norfoks and D. B. S45o-Clearance price 224 Boys Norfoks and D. B. S5oo-Clearance price PAS Boys Norfo1ks and D. B. $6OO-Clearance price 298 Boys Norfolks and D. B. SoOO-C1eaEance price 49S Boys Boomers, 19c pair.
 Boys Corduroy Knickersbockers, 39c pair. Mems Pants that S1 S1OO-Clearance price ..... 69c Mems Pants that S4 5o-Clearance price .- 79c Mems Pants that S4.Oo-Clearance price . $19S Mems Pants that S6Oo-Clearance price. . $29s
 We have great lot of pieces for patchwork which be had for the asking absolutely free without money and without price Call or send for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
GuatemaIa,s President.

Manuel Estrada Cabrera president of Guatemala, is a. statesman of rare ability. said A. B. Roberts, of Cali forrfa, a mining engineer. at the New Willard MT. Roberts has been active ly engaged in Guatemala for the last three years.
 President Cabrera would bean ideal selection to head the proposed Gen. tra1 American union He has done more for his country than any other ruler south of the equator. He is a man of strong personality, and rules with a firm, but kind hand At the present time he is endeavorfng to ob- tain 8 $S0. 1000, GOO loan from European bankers with which to develop the country. The currency of Guatemala is at great discount, and it is the aim of President Cabrera, to bring it on par with that of the other na- tions of the earth. At present the ratio is about Is pesos to an American dollar.
 There are great deposits of lead. copper and other minerals in the northern part of the country con- tfnued MT. Roberts, "and these will be taken from the ground and utilized in the near future. The time will soon come when American machinery will be shipped to that southern country, and then there will be boom.'- Washington Post
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Breaks a Gold,
 Opens NostriIs
Pape's Cold Compound cures colds and grippe in 2
 few hours.


 The most severe cold will be broken and all grippe misery ended after taking 8 dose of Pape's Cold Com pound every two hours until three consecutive doses are taken.
 You will distinctly feel all the dis agreeable symptoms leaving after the very first dose.
 The most miserable headache, dufl- ness, head and nose stuffed up, fever ishness. sneezing, running of the nose, sore threat, mucous catarrhal dis charges, soreness, stiffness, rheuma- tism pains and other distress vanishes.
 Take this wonderful Compound as directed. with tIie knowledge that there is nothing else in the world. which will cure your cold or end Grippe misery as promptly and with out any other assistance or bad after effects as a. 25-cent package of Pape's Cold Compound. which any druggist can supply-contains no quinine-be- longs in every home-accept no substt- tute. Tastes nice-acts gently.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

DF. B. Haksssad Scott, Of Chics- so, M., says "T have prescribed your Castoria often for i1ESants during npy practice and find it very satisfactory"
 Dr. William Belmont, of Cleve- land, Ohio, says '' Your Castoria stands Grn5 in it's class. In my thirty years of practice I can say I never have found anything that so filed the place" !"
 Dr. R. J. Namlen, of Detroit, Mich., says : prescribe ysour Cas- toria extensively es I have never found anything to equal it foE chill drens troEaass. am aware that there are limitations fn the field, but I alwaFs see that nay patients get F7etcheffs."
 Dr. Charming Fl. Cook, of Saint Louis, Mo., says: "I have used your Cassorias far several years past in ny own fenhiy and have always found it thoroughly efficient and never objected to by children, which is 8 great consideration in view of che fact tssat most meai- cines of ffis character are obncx- icus and therefore difficult of ad- uninistration. As a hxative [ coqsider 1t the peer of anything that ever prescribed"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
JAS Addressed to Chas. H. Fletcher.

Dr. L. o. Murgass of S0s A@nhog, N. J. says: 'Errescxihe yca1rC CAs&O- ria every day for caziidCen ~ho are suffering from cona&apafSnn, with better effect than I receive from any other combination o6 dkuRs."
 Dr. Fl. J. Taft, of BEnak8yn, N. F., says. CT have Hsed your CastO- ria and found 1t an excellent remedy in my household end priv ate practice for many years. The formula is exceilemE"
 Dr. wm. L.. Boessrmen, of Bu&- fslo, N. Y., sayss @sE am pleased Do speak 8 good word for ypgr CAsto- ria- I tR1inir SO RiEghlytoRs7t thnk ' mot only reconnmend 7beAo othera b11t have usedf dftdnnay cwn&hrasRT"
 DF. Y. H. KgEe.s of GA RaGR, Msun.. ssaEBi 's&s affords me EIea- sure se ada mvInanne to SRze aonx list of taRsse who shMve useHeend now ezaxaase ayamr CnGboUdn. Tho fact o1 thS Ans..safents Rsinx Mmc~sm thzough che pzinszng oR kheaoarnHla on the wrapper is enc good and sufficient reason for thns xgcsm- ms1dakasn of any pRzysscaan, I know of its good qualities a1e re- commeadft it caeeerfuiay."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
HOPKINTON.
George E. Johnston Appointed to TaEee
 School Enumeration.

A special meeting of the school committee of the town of Hopkinton was held at Hope Valley at the home of the clerk, Rev. E. P. Mathewson, chairman and Miss Clara A. O1ney, clerk, were present George E. John ston was appointed to take the school census of 1913. he being the lowest bidder for the work at s30.
 The funeral of George s. Kenyon was held Saturday evening at 10 o'clock at the home of his brother, Thomas Kenyon. in Bethel Rev. E. P. Mathewson offlciated. Burial was in River Bend cemetery, Westerly
 Richard B. Wheeler and family of North Stonington. Conn, were Christ mas guests at the home of John F. Wells
 Miss Fannie Avery has been called home to Bloomfield on account of the illness of her mother.
 Misses Zoe L. and Essie s. Kenyon of Westerly were at the home of their mother, Harriet C. Kenyon. over New Years day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
SOUTH WELLINGTON
New Bridge Pfanne<LSurday School
 Elec&z C{i1erx

In the spring a new iron bridge S0zne go feet longer than the present wooden structure Tall be placed across the river near fhe station The pres enf plan provides for a pier in tho middle of the river and sEaizhtening she road each aide of the river, taking out q bad crook by moving the west end of the bridge to fine north about 30 feet The larger part of the ex- pense VIII be borne by the town of Eazland-
 Sunday School Election.
 At the business meeting of the Sun day school the following officers were elected William Bracket, superin- tendent. Thomas A Denman, aszist- ant superintendent, Gallup Service. 0ncrefary. Cornell Green, yr, reas- urer; Mrs w. H- WesterffeId, organ ist; Fred Service, Hbarian- No s.p- pointment has been made for super intendent of primary department
 The Perry Ice Co., has been getting the ice run into place to railroad ice into the Ice palace
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

Dx. W. F. Wallace, of Bradford, N. H., ssyss 4 use your Castoria in naEpraosSce, and in my family. "
 Dr. Wnn. I. MoQann of Omaha, Neb., says s' Asehe Eathsx of thir- sssn children I ceetainly know something about yosar grest nedl- otne andaside from mEy own family expaEsemce, l have. in my years of practice. Absand Csssafa popular anxi efficient remedy in almost evdryAome."
 DxNewagd James, of New York, Civ, ,,sSrs.: < M is with great pleas urU taak I dssars to teseify to the zasxa.riassa viiaas of you. oAstoria. ffm1spasnd { it sasAh naasszsd benefit fn 1zn cssetsf rny ovxa daughter, sud uGhaseobasans6ezce results fxnkn ils. dissatisfaction te other chizares1 h my psustape."
 Dr. T. R. Classsen, of Philadel- phaa, Pa., says "zhe nanae that your Gsstouaa has made for itself in tfas tsns Of thousands of homes blessed by the presence of children, scarcely needs to be supplemented by the endorsement of the medical profession, but !. for onas most heartily endorse it and believe it an excellent remedy"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Washington County, R. E
RICHMOND
Tourists Start for california-Meeting
 of the w. c. [. U.

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lanphear of Kenyon left on Thursday for Whittier, Cal.
 Mir. and Mrs. Willard Perry. Mrs. Emma Woodnansee and Miss Blanche Burton of West Kingston left Satur- day morning for Los Angeles, Cal, where they will visit relatives.
 w. c. r. U. Meets.
 The Clarks Mills W. c. T. U. held the regular monthly meeting Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs William Kim Der at Kenyon
 William Kimber Is III at his home in Kenyon.
 Charles Lanphear of Shamrock left Thursday for California
 John Phillips of Wakefield spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. A. H- Phillips.
 Howard Nichols. who has been i'll for several weeks at his home in Kenyon, is improving
 Beaver River school began the win ter term December 30. after a vaca- tion of one week. with the same teach CT. Miss Alice M. Ayres of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

Dr. W. L. Ledsteg, ef Rogers, Ark, sayss " As 8 EGactanaaG phy- sician I use CastorsA end Eks 1t very much"
 Dr. ". T. Seeley, of Anaasy, N. F., says "I have used your Gas torfa for several years in my peactice and have found it . safe aa2 reliable remedy"
 Ds. Rnymecd M Evazts, oeSanta Ynez,. Cal, sayB tstAfter using your CassoziA Aer eiliiSreafnx ysazs 1t annsYs .ae greaaay tosAArs m ignorant druggist substitsssspozne- thing else, especially to tAe pa- tisnss disadvantage, as in thiscass. l enclose herewith the wrapper Of the inaiaataca.
 Dr. R n. Ward, of Ksnsas City, Mo-, savs !: "Physa0lans generally do not prescribe proprietary pTepa- rations, butfn the case of Castoxfa my experience. Hke that of many other physicians, hes taught me to make an exception. I prescribe your CassorIa In my. practice be- cause I have found 1t to be 8 thor ougz,ly reliable remedy for chil- drenb complaints. Auy,physfcian who has raised g family, as I have, will join mo in hesrtiest recom- mendataon of Castoxia."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Holland County
STAFFORDVILE
Former Pastor Rcn4ensbers Friends Methodist Audfterium Heausf6ed- Lovs Feast ko Welcome 1918.


 Love Feast xp Welcome 19tS-
 Twenty-twe young friends of Miss Berti,a Beicher met at her home last a pretty bracelet in honor of her 18th birthday.
 Teacher and Factor.
 Rev. Robert Williams. formerly pas- tor here Ssnow in South Britain, re- fnemeered former friends and parish greetings last week. Rev. Mr. Will Jams was made principal of the high school in South Britain recently, in addition to his pastoral oversight of two churches.
 Gifts from Santa Claus.
 The Christmas trees and entertain ments of the Sunday schools of the Methodist and Consregat atfona1 church was in his glory. He presented both pastors. Rev. Mir. Hamilton and Rev. Miss Jones, an envelope containing 8 sum of money from Inc parishioners of both churches.
 Auditpriana Redecorated.
 Many repairs have been made on the auditorium of the Methodist churc!.. which presents a very attractive ap- pearance. The new metal ceiling Is panel design, colonial in style It has been painted a rich cream tint, trim med with light brown. The walls have been finished with alabastine and are a deep stone buff in color. Electric lights have been installed The coiors so harmonize as to be restful to he eye
 Union Watch Night Service. The two churches of Stafford Mellow and Staffordville joined in a very Interesting watch night service at the M- B. church New Years eve. The service was held in th's renovated au- dience room. and was something Of a | of that room After a | praise and devotional service at $50 | o'clock, Rev. Mss Jones preached the | New Years sermon. The meeting tAcn l adjourned to the vestry, where the 1 ladies of both M Es- and Congrega- 1 kionai churches lad prepared refresh | mentS The guests were waited on by | the young ladies of the two churches After an hour of general soeiaOllisy he meeting reopened upstairs and closed the old year with love feast Rev. W. E. Gas4in of the UniversaIist and Rev Dr. Booth gave addresses, also Rev MT. Curtis of the Baptist church and Rev M Fl. Jones of the 1 Congregational church spoke. Ths l bread and water Of the love feast were I passed and were partaken of Al 12 o'clock the bell rung- The people Joined in silent prayer for the first of the new year, then sang Blest Be the Tie That Binds, and ai- burned with the benediction
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
STERLING HILL
Q. C. Flaherty Injured by Fdi from
 Stepladder.

Rev. J. R Very of NoTvvfcn preached at the Baptist churct. last Sunday: Row. A A Muir Of Sutton N. H- is expected for tomorrow.
 Miss Marian Storrs was home from New York for *11e aodda1s.
 Walter Cummings and family of Webster, Mass, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. M Sears
 Mfr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fl. Storrs of North Coventry wers guests on the Hiu last Sunday
 Miss Ida D. Deynosds leaves next week for a visit in Now York
 D. C. BgahSrfy met with an accident while at his work one day last week. An s-foot steplad1er On wnic1 ke was standing near tho top broke, and he struck heavily, and one foot suffered. particularly, as e result of the faJl.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

power, whence the airship was obtain ed, where it will be kept, and wheth- CT or not the applicant has obtained license elsewhere.
 The proposed rules prohibit carrying arms, explosives, ammunition, wireless telegraphic apparatus. carrier birds or photographic apparatus, though the local government may grant permis- sion to 8 licensee to carry carrier birds and photographic apparatus. They aI- so provide for the inspection and search of airships by designated of Report.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

visited her parents. n1r. ana Mrs. R L. Knight, Sunday.
 Mrs. Mary McConner visited over Christmas with her relatives at Rrovf- dence.
 Rev. c. H. Palmer, pastor of the nesday evening.
 Richard Bristew spent the week end with his parents near Narragansett
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
EAGLEVULE
To Remodel School Building.

Mr. Baker, who has the contract to build an addition and remodel the To- cal schoolhouse, has a large force of men at work on the building. When completed the school will have two rooms and employ two teachers
 S. w. Reynolds on Tuesday returned from an extended trip through the south
 Family Gathering.
 A family gathering was enjoyed at the home of MT. and Mrs H. E. Thompson New Years day. Those present were the families of Joseph Prue, H. F. Thompson of EagIeville and William Lonergan of WilIimantic.
 The family of John F'aircloth, who have been quarantined for the past three weeks, have been released from quarantine Mir. Faircloth's young son who contracted a mild case of scarlet fever, is fully recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
ANDOVER

Congregational Pastnr ssnds FIss&
 Parcels Post Pacleaces-Hsw Bridge.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry c. Phelps have been entertaining their son and his wife, Mir. and Mrs. Gur1ey Phelps, of Toledo, Ohio, for the last ten days They started on the return journey to Toledo via Boston yesterday,
 Sent First PaoI<au4s.
 The honor of sending the hrst pack age by parcels post fell to Rev. John J. Lockett, pastor of the Con9roga- t1ona1 church. He sent tWoz zDaclEakAat
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Bryan and sIiqhts.

See that Colonel Bryan disregarded the slight. That is hardly the way to put 1t. He welcomed it. Colonel Bry- an has become so accustomed to sights he regards them as old friends ard will go out of his way to shake hands with one.-New York Evening gram. a a5 iaEIl TzEA 17S
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
A Question of sy;mboIa.

Mrs. Mary Leigh says she threw that hatchet at Premier Asquith sym boIica1ly." Which may suggest to the English authorities the advisabiIfty of resurrecttng that oId-time symbol, the ducking stool-C7eveland Leader
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
USQUEPAUGH

Services were held in the church here Sunday morning. In the evening the pastor preached at West Kingston chapel
 Mrs. Hattie Holgate of Hope Valley
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

Jan. 1st, enc weighing five pounds, and sosting twenty-five cents, to Brooklyn. N. T., and the ether weigh ing five pounds and costing twenty seven cents.
 Bad Place Tn Road.
 South of the Case house where the culvert has been newly piped, prepar- atory te the building Of the new state road. the road has sunk considerably, and Is in a dangerous condition. The attention of the contractor has been called to it.
 A new bridge on the Hop river is being placed on the road leading to South Coventry near the farm of AL bert Wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
ISo Social Justice.

Dairynen doubtless wonder what social justice there is in prosecuting an honest farmer" for watering milk that is shipped over a steam railway or trolley line whose watering of stock goes punished.-LouisvfT1e Courier Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Why Physicians Recommend Castoria

Godes Cordial etc is
 
  which produces and heeh hy regulating upefng iand readers entitled tot thein information-HagsJ owrmasef HeaaA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

Two hours sleep is enough for any one-after it is time 60 get up.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
liz nrinin

It's Origin. Governor Deneen says the Bull Moose
 party was founded on disappointed personal arnbition.-St Louis Republic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

 with results gratifying The unquestionab the  qes the but asslates agreeable
  tain Opium Morphine and
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
Dad Phace ln Road.
HEBRON

Old Folks Concert Finely Given Un- der Direction of Prof. w. o. Turner.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

We have great lot of pieces for patchwork which be had for the asking absolutely free without money without price. Call send for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lanphear of Kenyon left on Thursday for Whittier,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-26
Notice , M. 1T. HOLMES.

Let him do your hauling. He is care full and reasonable. Phone 496 for prompt service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-26
The Genuine Coca-Co1a costs you

The Genuine Coca-Co1a costs you only 5c; why accept an imitation?
 s&t If Our laundry is sanitary and sure. death to germs of any kind. By our process the clothes returned to you are cleaner and more hygenic than it is possible to obtain by the usual home washing. You will be pleased with the appearance of your linens. American Excelsior Laundry. Phone 146. 7-16 If Laundry received \by Parcel Post given special attention. American Excelsior Laundry. Phone 146. ZIG If Telephone us and our wagon will call for your laundry. Cur service is prompt, our prices economical, and our work is intelligently adapted to your requirements. American Excel sior Laundry Phone 146. ZIG If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-26
1. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
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We originate, others imitate we lead, they follow. Call for Genuine Bottled Coca-Cola. s&t If Be sure to select the right laun- dry. American Excelsior Laundry. Phone 146. ZIG If Why drink an imitation when you can get the Genuine Coca Cola for the same price. s&t If
 Join the Hoosier Club, $1.OO cash and $1.O0 week. Reap & Crawford Furniture Co. If Remember that we carry a con- plete line of House Paint and Wall Paper. CLEVELAND MATTHEWS HARDWARE co. If Price does not determine quality, cut at the same time SNOW FLAKE flour is high quality. If Carpet and rug cleaning and up- holstering. All work guaranteed Telephone 1850, E. T. Toussaint.
 7-1S If Detroit Jewel Gas Ranges, save time and fuel. Sold by CLEVELAND MATTHEWS HARDWARE co. If 70. l.. Granger, of Gould, was here yesterday. He says that fine rain fell at that place yesterday morning and that the crops are much benefit ted thereby.
 A nine and half pound girl ar rived at the home of MT. and Mrs. Guy Chestnut, Sixteenth avenue and Elm street last night.
 Mrs. Grover c. Lytle, who recent ly underwent an operation at the Flor ence Sanitarium for appendicitis, is improving and will soon be able to return to her home.
 Knowing that a mans linen is the estimate he puts upon himself that it is one of the standards by which he is judged-we make the laundering worthy of the man. Amer ican Excelsior Laundry. Phone 146.
 7-16 tf Now 25 more Pine Bluff women will have model kitchens by joining our Hoosier Club. $1.00 cash and $1.0O per week. Reap & Crawford Furniture Co. tf Shirts, collars, and cuffs, vests and ties, sent to this laundry arc given that immaculate cleanliness and beauty of finish which every man of taste appreciates. American Ex- celsior Laundry. Phone 146. 7-16 If Sam Jones, through Attorneys Danaher and Danaher, yesterday filed suit in the Jefferson circuit court against the board of directors of the Plum Bayou Levee District, for $1,0O0 damages. The plaintiff claims that in draining the country between Fish Lake and Black Bayou, in this coun- ty, the commissioners damaged his property and made it unfit for use.