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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-15
KNOWN IN NEW YORK.
SchranA's Landlord Tells a Bit of
Assassin's History.

ScnrankS Landlord Tells Bit of
.Assassin's History.
New York Oct. 15.-John Schrank,
RooseveIt's would-be assassin, up to
month ago, was a lodger at the
White hotel, a three story lodging
house at 16 Canal street, just off the
Bowery. He had been guest there
for nine months, occupying a room
that cost him So a week. Gustav
Jest, the owner of the hotel, said to-
day that he had known Schrank for
long time, although never intimately
1.-THE mans father said Jost, was
| an old time saloonkeeper on Elizabeth
street. Schrank used to come often
to my place for luncheon or a. casual
glass of beer. He was A quiet, unas-
Stunning fellow, and ] often sat down
with him for few minutes chat al
though at the time I did not even
know his name.
ut was just nine months ago when
he came 20 me and asked for a room.
was registered under the name of
Slanning. He told me at the time he
was in the insurance business. He did
not appear prOsperous-in fact, about
two months ago he asked me to help
him get a job somewhere as barten-
der or waiter.
FINALLY, about the last of Septem-
Der, Schranl1 quit the hotel. He said
that he was going out of town to
visit relatives. A few days later he
sent me a souvenir post card from a
southern town.
"Schrank never had any visitors at
the hotel. He was quiet in his man
ner. There was no mystery about him
apparently he was just like many
other men whom you meet in New
York hotels and lodging houses. He
never talked politics with me and new
er gave any indications of possessing
violent opinions. He is the last man
I would have picked as an assassin.
'"The man left no papers or docu-
ments in the room he occupied
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Choose your shape at zen cents=Adv
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New york Stock Market.

Wall ST, New York, Oct. 15.-STOCKS--
Stocks were almost buoyant in the early
mart of today's market although trading
was less active than yesterday All the
standard railway shares were prominent,
while Canadian Pacific made further
saIrere decline. steel, while less strong
than numerous other industrials, while
coppers reflected the better tone OF the
a1s 1itxe Tackawanna and New Jersey Cen
trail were conspicuous for gains of 20 and
10 points respectively, while American To-
baccoc was the strongest speclaIty' ris1ns
over points.
prices tended vigorously upward at the
onening of today's stock market; the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-15
Kansas City Live Stock Sales.

THE following sales were rnads ,n,s
morning at the Stock Yards. Yznes1
10y, ana reported over long dfstancs
tEeiephone direct to the State journal ~
LAY, Robinson & Co, live stock com.
markets.l a. al
Ian nans 4a city city, Oct. 15.-CATTL
celpLs 1SOOO head. Market steady.
HOGS-Receipts IL 900 head NFa~t.-.
open strong now, sc lower. Buite oS 49,.
$s.151s.95; top, $500 "a 9fAieS'
SHEEP-Receipts 1900 head. Ararlss+
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New York Money Market.

New York, Oct. 5.-MONEY-Money on
call firm, 1905 per cent; ruling rate. 47s
per cent; closing bid AZ per cent; offered
at 45s per cent. Time loans, firm; so days,
So per cent, and 80 days, 51zd5A per cent;
months, 51z per cent.
CLOSE: prime mercantile paper, per
cent.
Stirling exchange firm with actual bust
bills and at 81 Sc. 15 for demand. CONNER
cial bills, $4S1A.
sI,VER-Bar silver. 631kc; Mexican dol
BONDsGovernmen bonds steady. rail-
road bonds firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-15
THE CAUSE CANNOT DIE
said w. A. White. Commenting on
Escape of the Leader.

Emporia, Kan. Oct 15.-William
Allen White, editor Of he Emporia
Gazette and national Progressive com
nlitteeman, said:
II am happy Mr.. Roosevelt was not
seriously injured. ut if the worst
had come, the Progressive movement
would have gone on just the same. The
Progressive movement was born of the
irsr iratior of real men and will live
forever"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-15

principal features were Canadian Pacific
and American Tobacco, each rising ?
points. There were one point gains in
the CoalerS and Smelling with substantial
advances elsewhere.
Higher prices were established after the
opening with the demand for the Coal
ers and Coppers unusually brisk. Steel
and Reading crossed Is and 17s respec-
lively.
A reaction of a. point in Reading put a
check to bullish activity in other quarters
in the early afternoon.
The movement continued dull and irreg-
ular in the later afternoon.
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HIS CAMPAIGN IS over
tcor tinred from PAGE one.s

the alley, where the police wagon had
been summoned to receive him."
Hundreds of persons followed the
patrol wagon as it was driven at
breakneck speed down the streets and
across the Oneida street bridge. Men
and boys ran shouting behind thu
wagon and crying, Lynch him, kill
the brute,' and Get a rope
Sergeant Robert Flood had expected
demonstration at the station and
walk so that the crowd did not attempt
to take the man from the offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-15

chants Transfer company several nun
dred persons are involved in the loss IL
was possible to save but little of value IL
the building. Valuable papers belonging
to the company were saved. By o clocK
the fire was under control.
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We Give and Redeem
PREMIUM STAMPS.
CANNED GOODS

Fancy Iowa Corn-2 cans for
15c; per dozen QR0
Extra Fancy Maine Corn
cans for Csc; per SIPS
dozen cans.
Eagle Brand Peas-1912 pack
-3 cans for Csc; CT M
Overland Brand Peas-Fancy
sifted: cans for Csc; CT OE
per dozen cans. $500. P4s@C
Tomatoes-Fancy pack; No.
size cans; per can 1Oc; S1.10
Pumpkin-No. 3 size cans;
cans for CSC; per QRo
dozen cans. ..O ON
Kraut-No. s size cans; QEo
for Csc; doz. cans. 49,. OO~
Pure Vermont Maple Syrup
Per quart; 4Se' S1.45
Fancy Cut Stringless Beans
Seal brand; Per can, Clio
tOc; dozen cans. .--. pAsAO
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St Joe. Oct. 15.-CATTLE---Rece
$780, Market steady: Steers, S.. 7oQ10.50;
COWS and heifers, $3.25@S-75; calves, $4,000
HoGs-Receipts $500. Market slow.
Top, 50. 05; bulk of sales. $s-s548.90-
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Market steady.
Taubs Sc OQd7.O0.
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New York. Oct. 15.-BUTTER-Market
steady
EGGS-Market steady.
POULTRY-Dressed, quiet; fresh killed,
western chickens. 12@17c; fowls, 1591sc;
turkeys, spring, Csc; old, 16Q17c.
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New york sugar Market.

New york Oct. 15.-SUGAR-Raw,
steady: Muscovado, SO test, S-61c; centri-
fugal, S6 test. 411c; molasses, SO test, 3.36c;
refined, quiet.
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Chicago, Oct. 15.-BUTTER-Mar
steady. Creameries. 241zq2sc; diaries, 9?14
Q27c.
EGGS-Market steady. Receipts, 6.39s
cases; at mark, cases included. $4,000;
ordinary firsts, 21c; firsts, 24c.
CHEESE-Market steady. Daisies, ITO
171zc; Twins, 16s4G17c; Young Americas,
1714 0171ac; Long Horns, 17@17Ac.
POTATOES-Market steady. Receipts,
so cars.
POULTRY-Alive, steady; turkeys, 15c;
chickens, 111ac; springs, 13c.
VEAL=Market steady 9@14c.
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Cotton Market.
St. Joe Live Stock Market.

Galveston, Tex, Oct 15.-COTTON-
lower, lie.
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Kansas City Produce Market.

IAdIEsds CITY EFOuuCe NIaFEGCs
Kansas City, Oct. 15.-WHEAT-Cash:
Market unchanged to 1c lower. No 2
hard. 90094c No. g. SS1k0SSc; No. 2 red,
$1-04@1.07; No. 3, 96c6$1.05.
CORN-Market irregular. No mixed,
61@G63c; No. 8. 60G62c; No. white, $50
681ac; No. 3, 65@6Sc.
OATS-Market unchanged to 15c higher.
No. white. S4@S413c; No. mixed, 500
33hc.
RYE-Market unchanged.
HAY-Market unchanged.
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
EGGS-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
WHEAT-Recepts, 1872 cars.
CLOSE: WHEAT-December, $3.50
S9Ac; May, 931s@93Ac.
CORN-Decenber, 49@49hc; May. 1850
1890; July, 495s949S4c.
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weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair toni hit and Wednes-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-15
SOAPS

We buy for cash in
en- m Gus quantities,
which enables us to uR-
deFbuy and undePSeu.
We guarantee to save
you money.
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chicago Live stock Market.

Chicago, Oct. 15.-CATTLE-Receipt
$500 Market weak. Beeves, IS. 60G10.90;
Texas steers, s4.50a5.90; western steers
s5.75G8. 80; stockers and feeders, 81 500
ST. 5061050.
HOGsReceipts 10000 Market steady
Light, So. 70@935; mixed, $8-7O69.37 1z; heavy,
So e569. IS; rough, $S65QS-S5; pigs, $5-00G8. 90;
bulk of sales, Se-0019-3 80
SHEEP-Receipts 10000 Market strong
to 1Oc higher. Native, $3-35G4. 55; western
Sc 5Oa4 60; yearlings. $4.40G5.40; Lambs ma
tive, $4.6Oa7.00; western, $4S5G7.10.
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CRACKERS and CAKES

Soda Midgets-Extra fancy
small sailed soda crackers; by
the box; per 71ZC
ID.
Tri City Shell Oyster Crack
ers-By the box, 2O
per ID. .-.........
Soda Midgets in large size
sanitary, non-returnable ASc
cans A SO cent can for.
Buckeye Ginger Snaps
TBS. for 15c; by the 61Zc
box. per 10 . OZ2G
Partaka Biscuit-Three 70o
5 cent pkgs. for.
Graham Crackers-Two 7Eo
10 cent pkgs. for. ........
Newsboy Cocoanut OSO
Cookies Tbs. for. .....
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Kansas City Live Stocx Market
Kansas City, Oct 15.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts 1900. including 900 southerns. Mar
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Elegant
Sound-Proof
Booths

are arranged for your
special convenience and
benefit. Hear the music
you like best without lit
terruption or disturbance.
You are welcome whether
you are purchasing new
records or merely wish to
hear the best and newest
music.
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Chicago Grain Market.
Chicago, Oct. Is.
Close
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-15

CottOIene-No. 5 size
pals; special at, R0N
per pail. ...........
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Cut Prices
WE
CUR ANTEE
QUALITY

Pride of Topeka Brand-Ex-
ira high patent; per Ct Ok
48-fb sack. .......
A 1 Brand-High pat 81 10
emit; per 4S-fo sack.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
.G0MPERS AGAIN
 HEADS FEDERATION Closing Scenes of Big Meet ing Were Characterised
 By Enthusiasm
BARNES ASSAULTED
Campaign Manager For Debs is At- tackled Ky William Haywood, Who
 Is Captured and Whipped.

Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 23-Samuel Gompers, was reelected president for the thirty-second time of the Amer- can Federation of Labor at today's conventlvn by an overwhelming ma jority over Max Hayes, of CleA eland, of the International Typographical Union. we'll known Socialist leader, his only opponent by vote of two to one.
 The result was the occasion for a demonstration unequaled in previous federation conventions. Many dele gates paid. high tribute to the veteran labor leader.
 The convention reelected all of the other officers, the vice presidents by exclamation.
 The convention adjourned sine die late tonight. The next convention will be held in Seattle, Wash.
 Late tonight the convention of the  thrown into tremendous excitement when William Haywood, leader of the Industrial Workers of the World, en- tered the rear of the hall and assaulted JN I4athon Barnes. The assault was witnessed from the chair by President Gompers.
 Every one of the 100 men in the convention sprang for the door. Hay wood fled from the building with the delegates at his heels. He was cap. tured block away and beaten SC" verely before the police effected his rescue. Barnes, the man assaulted, was campaign manager for Debs, the Socialist candidate for president in the recent campaign.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
Split Occurs in Suffrage Meeting and Leader
 "Went Home"
JANE ADDAMS CAUSE
Chicago Leaders Friends Thought That Resolution Was Slap at Her
 and They Struck Back.

Pfu,adelDhia, Nov 23-Routed com plete;y by Miss Jane Addsms, and her western forces, Mrs o. H. P. Rel mon. of New York, bolted today meeting of the National Women 5 Suffrage Association convent on, de- clar ng angrily to those who sought to Dac.fy her wrath, that she was go- ing home. Mrs. Be.mont's action came as ',he climax to rcusing session in which m s-statements, the feminine adapta- ton of the more expressive, but was freely hurled back and forth.
 Al this time several surtfage lead CTS were on the floor at the same, moment clamoring noisily for recos- nitiona All tae trouble was caused by -he attempt of Mrs. Belmont and Mrs. Ida Illus ed Harper, supported by the eastern delegates, to commit the convention to resolution for b dd pg Suffragette workers in the future from adopting partisan attl-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
LABOR DECISION
 NOT SATISFACTORY
AWARDS OF ARBITRATION BOARD WILL BE MADE PUBLIC ON
 MONDAY.
MorrissAy Says Federal Wage Board Would Deprive Labor of Its
 Liberty.

\ chi,aeo Nov. 23-According to nrivase aduhces Tece we'd by local bankers and ra lrosd presidents the decision of the railroad arbitration commission .is not likely to be yece' yed with satisfaction by the la bor men. The awards W Il be made public Monday but advance notice has been given to certain railroad heads.
 The arbitrators, it is learned, hay inc sound the task of arriving at nermanent. solution too much TOT them have simply granted a nom nal incraase to run from May 1 of this year to May of next year and put the much larger question involved m to the federal government. The commission recommends that a fed eral wage beard be appointed with the power to settle all labor contro- versias between public utility cor ,7,ora. ons and the r employees. La bor Representative P. H. Morrlssey vesemenly protests against such a coursp. contend.ng th2t it would de- prive labor of it's liberty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

tude ;n states where the ballot has notsqy yet been granted to women. The delegates from the west re- garded the resolution as a direct slap at Miss Jane Addams, who tock a prominent part in the Roosevelt campaign. Miss addams lost no me rn marshaling her forces added by Ada M. Morris.
 So heateli did tine controversy be- come at enc point thac a motion was made to clear the galleries and g1' into executive sess on. This mo- tion was not seconded, a vote on tle resolution being taken in stead The Belmont forces were over whelmingly defeated. Mrs. Bel mont then made her angry exit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
B|C WAR CLOUD r HANGS OVER EUROPE
be peace or war between the bowers
 kaiser Wants Peace.


 kaiser Wants Peace.
 Berlin. Nov. 23.-Durine conver- sation with Arohduke Francis Ferdin- and the Kaiser discussed the -eossi}il- lty of intervening III St. Petersburg to preserve peace, the influence of the Russian government being over- Whelming.
 Bulgaria Demands Modified.
 London, Nov. 23.-An official dis patch from Sofia tonight states that Bulgaria has modified her demands on Turkey and that the militry pleni- potentiaries Hill DOW proceed to neg otiate for ar armistice on new basis of concessions.
 All messages from the frcnt to- night indicate that the Turks are making the most of their improved position. Serious fighting continues all along the line at Tohatalja. the Turks having driven back ,he Bull garian left wing with great losses to the invaders
 Constantinople reports officially that Turkish troops landed at the port of Filizre on the Sea of Marmora last night. The landing threatened the Bulgarian front on the right wing.
 Sofia reports Bul9arian victories at Adrianople where the Turks have lost heavily in a series of fruitless sor- ties from their forts. It is stated that the Bulgarians have taken positions whence they are pouring a murder ous artillery fire into the city.
 BuIgarians' New Plan. Sofia, Nov. 23.-The following are semi-official reports here. tonight as the Bulgarians' new plan.
 Pronunciation by Turkey of the occupied territory outside the front fer line from Midia on the Black Sea through Serai and Tchorlu to the mouth of the Martiza river.
 The occupation by Bulgaria of the Tchatalia district as far as San Stef- ano until Turkey pays the war in demnity of $140,000,000.
 The reason for Bulgaria willing ness to offer more acceptable terms is the fact that Ferdinand's army of 200 900 men have lost fully one-third of it's strength and General Favoff is now calling youths of 16 and + years of age to the colors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
HENRY, M. G., WILL
 RECOMMEND EDITOR
Congressman Telegraphs he will urge Appointment of Waco Tribune
 Man, For POstmastership.

Waco, Texas, Nov. 23.-A telegram received today from Congressman Henry of this district, contains the an- nouncement that MT. Henry will rec ommend the appointment of Editor McCullom of the Waco Tribune as postmaster here.
 MT. McCollum was not an applicant for the position, and the news from MT. Henry has caused considerable surprise among the many local mne who had announced as candidates for the position.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
,,ssia is Rushing 100000
 Men to the Austrian Frontier.
FAR IS CHALLENGED
Ihonia.s Declaration of Independence
 is Backed Ky Austria, Italy and Germany.

|I ondon, Nov. 23.-A now war cloud |ore dreadfully ominors in it's possi- |Ities than tho one now hanging khtly on the final efforts of two bert forces has suddenly reared it. hi over Europe out of a maze of |plomatic bapderings and jealousies. EAustria, Germany and Russia are Hing their men to the colors; Ser k's scared army is in the field and 'ith it and supporting it are the vic 'rious Bulgarians, Greeks and Mon hcgrins.
 tThe Austrian Danube flotilld. con- kting of eight vessels, is rushing kwu the Danube to Belgrade under {ll steam The dispatch of these 'ssels is shrouded in secrecy so far official explanations are concerned, St their mission is plainly hostile (s.
 Austria tonight has 100000 troops war footing, 100000 being massed
 the Servian frontier. Reservists reporting for duty at every mili- Ey post in the country.
 10 the Austrian frontiers are rush 5 thousands of Russia's soldiers fast as they can be mobilized It
 estimated that by Thursday the ar will have centralized great ra-
 of 100000 men.
 It is announced from Vienna that D,00O reserves have been called out le Austrian press has taken up the
 of hostility towards Russia; the (ssian official organs demand armed |ion.
 The departure of the flotilla is re- fted as creating a tremendous sen ion in Buda Pest. It's effect in ndon diplomatic circles !s no less pnounced tonight.
 In the meantime Albania, the bone
 contention in the imbroglio, has pclaimed her independence. This reality is proclamation by Aus
 and it seems that Servia's ef- IS to secure for herself a window
 the Adriatic has been thwarted by darlng diplomatic ruse. Independ
 Albania, thus created, without the sent of Servia, means Austrian ltrol, shared with Italy. The Aus
 n press accuses Russia of being
 ma Servia and of being responsi-
 TOT the present situation. lustrla, Italy and German will inn liately recognize the independence Ainanla, thus the challenge will tl
 led at Russia and those of her al-
 Who propose to stand by them
 the crisis. Servia must decide cKly upon course of action. The
 ulctlon is made by high authori-
 here tonight that the next few
 rs will show whether there is to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
Real Rubber Reductions

Seamless, 3 at. 1-piece Ft. syringe 95c Iris Red Moulded Rapid Flow Syringe $115. o,-o Marco, Pure Gum -----.-.-------.'.s l.oo co J Family, 2-qt. Natomo. Purge Gum Maroon M 70 Kant Leek, guaranteed 2 yds ----S2.oo Iris Hot Water Bottle ----..--..---S l. Q Anuaris Water Bottle .....---.---...-.-.-$l .oo Vero finest made Bottle -----ySz.oO 1,e po.s 75c and Soc no ao r,,,ler's natented .$3 50 Has Marvel Spray, Special spray. LET US SHOW YOU.
 CITIZENS DRUG STORE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

(Continued on Page Five.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24

James Patillo. of Fordyce, was in the city yesterday to witness the Fordyce-Pine Bluff high school foot ball game. MT. Patillo acted as time keeper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
NOTICE.

All banks, members of the Pine Bluff Clesr ng House Association, will be closed Thursday, November 18th, 912-Thanksgiving Day--A Legal Holiday PINE BLUFF CLEARING HOUSE
 ASSOCIATION.
 By M. E. BLOOM, Manager. % et
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-24
COLLIER FILES
 ANOTHER SUIT Asks Injunction in ChaDcary Court Against Bridge
 District Assessors
HE, CIV ES FIGUR l. $
harges That assessors fave No Legal Authority 10 Proceed
 With No'k.

T IL. Coll er, of Al;heimer, fil5 q anothel nnti-f'tr= 3r+iae suit i'll the Jcf.cIaon cirtdiJ court yestel Gey. making he asses, and directors ol tac Ere Blid2e Improvement Lis clcndants Tn auit was flied " hie attorneys, Asa C. Oracle and t.rm.e nal R}c ks and Powers, Llttle Ro.k attorneys. In he petition t-e laint,ii ask tha ,Ju jge Elliott .3- sue :l injunction against the asses sols, =. II. IF plet,, Wa ion x A Had son md W. C. CT enden. to r. strain them from &s5e sing or leyying any lax apou t e lands of the plaintiff or iscm roing any act whatever L ward t5e milaine ot l bridge across the Arkausas river at or near Pine Bluft. The case has not been SC down for a herring. The pet tion, II full, fol- lows
 In the Jefferson ClrMcery Court
 r. Il Collier, .a.....5.. Plaintiff
 Vs.
 l'oall of D,rec ors If the Jefferson
 Golnty Bridge District, C. H. Trip
 lett, w. C. Cri tsnden and Marion i Hudson, Assessors Of Jefferson
 County Br dge Distr ct, Defendants
 Complaint In Equity. 1 Comes he plaintiff, r. II. Collier. l by his solicitors, Asa C.. Gfaee and Carmichael Brooks and Powers. and respectfully shows unto this Honor ! able Court as follows:
 ! That he is c tzfn of the United States, residing in Jefferson County, Arkansas, and the owner of real es- tate herein wldieh he defendants Therein threaten to tax for the pur- pose of building publ c bridge across the Arkansas River at or near Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and br ngs this action in his own right and in behalf of himself and of all others sim larly situated;
 Th@t defendant, Board of Directors of tac Jefferson County Bridge Dis- trict, is body corporate created by Special Act No. 214 of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, Approved April A, 1911, and com posed of the following ndividuals:s ' w. D. Hearn, P. P. Byrd, Felix Smar., F.. A. Howell, Frank Toml IT. son. Andrew Nunn and E. B. Bloom and defendants, c. H. Triplett, w. c. Crittenden and Marion Hudson, compose the Board of Assessors for said Jefferson County Bridge District, appointed for 6he purpose Of assess ing he alleged benefit to all lands result ng to said distrc ct from the build ing of such bridge; that under and by virtue of The terms of said Act No. 214, when a majority in number, acreage or in value of the owners of real property in Jefferson County, Ark nsas, petit on said Beard for the building of said bridge and said peti-