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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18
To The Public

will continue the Photograph bus
mess at the old place, and solicit the
patronage of the public.
MRS. S.. A. SHEPARD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

You will find material for burn
wood work for sale at The Grea
Bend Imp. Cos.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

The best place to buy your Christ
mas present is at The Cyclone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

When things don't run smooth
and darkness pervades the house
phone la, The OIL Man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Elsewhere in this paper will be
found the program of the song recital
at the Congregational church this
evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

One week till Christmas and two
weeks till the piano contest closes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

John Schon, of near Olmitz, called
last Friday to order the DEMOCRAT
for 1904.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18
Agency Steam Washer.

have secured the agency for the
Missouri Steam Washer. Bring in
your old machines and trade for new
ones. FRANK WELLS,
Hulme's tin shop, Opera House.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

]. c. Lowrey, of northeast of Hois
ington, was down Wednesday. an
called on the DEMOCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

A new line of toys and other Christ
mas novelties at the Great Bend Fur
niture Cos. Store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Herman Mellies, Henry Ziegen-
busch and John c. Isern, of the east
side, were callers on the DEMOCRAT
last Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Bert Barnett is home from his Ok
lahoma residence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

For SALE-A Horse, Buggy and
Harness, call on Mrs. c. w. Heizer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Joseph Racely, out in Liberty town
ship, is putting up large new barn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

1t pays to trade at The Cyclone
it pays you and it pays US.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

You can always find the best Suits
and Oyercoats at the Cyclone.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Christmas services will be held
the Catholic church at 1890 a. m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Chester Hartshorn and family, of
the west side, left this week to spend
the holidays with relatives in Okla
homa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Although the coal strike is still on
we can supply you with good coal, OIL
demand. S. a. NEwCoMBE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

In stating last week that everybody
should get ready to boom the Bar
ton county Fair for 1905 we did not
intend to imply that there would be
no fair in 1904. 1t was just case
where a figure ''5" got little previous
and slipped in where 81" should
have been.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Very pretty Cushion Tops at The
Cyclone fol. only 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Don't trade at the Cyclone unless
you want to save money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18
HERE AND THERE.

Ness City is as happy as child
with a new toy-the -four mills are
again doing business in that town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Solos by Townsley and Lewis
Chorus consisting of Misses Roberts,
Collins, Meek, Johnson, Davis.
Dean, Thatcher, Stoke, Mrs. Cox,
Messrs Dale, Walker, Chas. and
Will Townsley, Johnson, Younkin
and Lewis
Benefit of Congregational Church.
Admission 10 and Is cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Kansas editors will do well to con-
tinue the use of poker terms in their
editorials. They may, some day want
to run for federal judgeship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Jerry Simpson has become full
fedged democrat and has declared
for the nomination of Alton R. Park
er of New York, for the, nomination
for president.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

The Santa Fe recently sold one
hundred of its worn out engines to a
South American railroad, but there
are still enough left to do business on
the Great Bend branch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18
Song Recital.

Direction of Mrs. E. S. Leland,
First Congregational church, Friday
evening, Dec. Is, 1908.
PROGRAM.
Pilgrims Chorus Wagner
Mrs. Leland
Out on the Deep. .Lohr
Lawrence Lewis
Extasy (Waltz Song).. Arditi
Mrs. Leland
Nazareth Gounod
-Chas Townsley
Mrs. Leland
misses Collins, Stoke, Messrs Towns
ley, Lewis)
Over the Stars There is Rest. :. Abt
Mrs. Cox, Miss Colgrove
Merry Brown Thrush. Buck
Laura Townsley
The Old Guard Rodney
Will Townsley
a A River Dream. Thomas
c Still as the Night ... Bohen
Mrs. Leland.
Tale of the Seashell from the
Prince of Pilsen
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

= According to the statement OF, Pres
ident Gompers the American fedora
ton of labor has gained 100000
members in the last year. This
brings the total up to 1,465,900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

The Catholics had a distinguished
visitor this week IN Rev. ]. ]. Harty,
the new bishop of the Philippine
Islands. He was entertained by
Bishop Hennessy.-Wichita Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

Rev. A. B. Hestwood of Great
Bend preached very interesting
Thanksgiving sermon to large con.
gregation in the M. E. Church in this
city on the evening of Nov. the 25th
Rush Center Breeze.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
A STARTLING TEST.

To save a life, DR.. T. G. Merritt,
of No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resulting in a wonder
full cure. He writes, "a patient was
attacked with violent hemorrhages,
caused by liberation of the stomach.
| had often found Electric Bitters
excellent for acute stomach and
liver troubles so / prescribed them.
The patient gained from the first.
and has not had an attack in IA
months" Electric Bitters are posi-
lively guaranteed for Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Constipation and Kid
ney troubles. Try them. Only SOC
at J. L. Putegnat & Bro.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
A SURE THING.

1t is said that nothing is sure ex-
cept death and taxes, but that is
not altogether true. DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption is a
sure cure for all lung and throat
troubles. Thousands can testify to
that. Mrs. C. B. VanMetre of Shep-
herdtown, W. Va, says 81 had a
severe ease of Bronchitis and for a
year tried everything l heard of,
but got no relief. One bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery then cured
me absolutely" It's infallible for
Group. Whooping Cough, Grip,
Pneumonia and Consumption. Try
it. It's guaranteed by J. l.. Puteg-
nat & Bro, Druggists. Trial bottles
free. Reg. sizes SOC, $l.00.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
LATE ITEMS.

The steamer Ell Rio has been
libeled at New York for SIG. 5OO.35
by the owners of the schooner Mar
garet Ward, which was sunk by the
Ell Rio off Galveston bar recently.
The governors of the respective
states of Mexico will take concerted
action to prevent American pugllists
from holding prize fights in Mexico
Twelve men were burned to death
in a railroad wreck last week in
Ontario.
President Roosevelt's gift of ten
handsomely bound volumes of the
Messages and Papers of Presidents
of the United States was presented
to the Pope last week.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
NOTICE TO CITIZENS.

Citizens owning stock that is
permitted to stray into the garrison
are hereby notified that all COWS,
horses. burros, or other such stock,
that are caught in the garrison
hereafter will be impounded and
held at the post, until the pound
tax is paid by the owners.
Capt. FL. NJ. Dichmann.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. WINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over so years by millions
of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain; cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for DiarrhGa. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferers Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take 10 other kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11


WONDER if the United States will
net eventually benevolently as
siraililate Mexico.-Yoakum Times.
No. If Uncle Sam should under
take to do such a thing, it could
never be described as benevolent,
and as to assimilating our neighbot
republic, the patriotic people across
the River Grand would resist it so
-stronuously, that it would be one
of the hottest dishes our dear Uncle
ever attempted to incorporate in
Ais system. Chile con carne with
tabasco sauce are not circumstance
20 it. And if he should succeed, he
would doubtless be troubled long
afterwards with indigestion. Mex
Teo will never submit tamely to
Snv such process, nor is there any
reason or excuse for the United
States to attempt it. Vayal
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

MEXICO will have none of Amer
lean prize fighting, and America
will have none Of Mexican bull
fighting. Each country thinks the
sport of the other atrocious and
cruel. Queer how tastes differ. And
there are many who think both
countries are right.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
PANAMA CANAL TREATY.
No Special Session of Colombian
Congress-Opposition to Treaty.

Washington, D. c., May 6.-The
latest advices received here indicate
that President Marroquin of Colon
E9ia has almost decided not to call
a special session Of the Colombian
Congress to act upon the Panama
Canal treaty. In the election in
progress in Colombia the opposition
continues to gain, and the prospects
Tor a government majority so doubt
fGl that President Marroquin seems
Endisposed to act The Colombian
Congress will, however, assemble
5uly 20 in regular session. At that
session the canal treaty may be
taken up, but in view of the senti-
nnent existing much doubt is felt
here as to whether it will'be acted
upon.
T6is outlook, however, does not
discourage the officials here. The
United States Government has gone
SO far in its negotiations with Col
nmbia that confidence is felt here
chat President Marroquin will feel
himself bound to carry out the en-
gagements into which he has enter
ed. The Colombian constitution
ssontains provision enlarging the
powers of the executive in case of
disturbed conditions, allowing the
President to arrogate to himself
ezictatorial power and go the length
ei ratifying the canal treaty with
. out assent of Congress. If he does
50 the United Government will
sustain the title thus acquired.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
court.

THERE has been no response so
far to the suggestion that Browns
vile should organize a board OF
trade and publish some literature
advertising the resources of this
section. Will not some of our cit
liens take hold of the matter?
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

BROWNSVILLE is to have a rice
mill whether she has a railroad or
not. a few more things like this
rice mill and railroad will be
breaking their necks TO get down
unto that region OF untold POSSIBLE
aies.-Laredo Times.
Yes, things are coming our way
at last. After all these years OF
waiting, Brownsville is now about
TO realize the prosperity which has
so often been predicted for her.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

\ little Tioga boy was looking
at a drop of water under a micros-
cope. and seemed much impressed
by the presence of microbes. Now
l know what bites you when you
drink soda water" he remarked
Philadelphia Record.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
BRIGHT PROSPECTS.

Everywhere the country gio~s-s
Every garden has its roSe:
WeatlreI'> fine, an mostly sunny
Every hive is full of honey;
Don't ,ol fret,
>oui. day we'll ar'
Every pocket full of money.
-Atlanla Constitution
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
QUICK ARREST.

J. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala.
was twice in the hospital from a
severe case of piles causing "A
tumors. After doctors and all REM
edies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
quickly arrested further 'ntlam-
nation and cured him. 1t conquers
aches and kills pain. 25c. at }. l.
Putegnat & Bro, Druggists.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
HOW'S THIS?

we OlleT OUc nunuTeu DOlIdIS ANc-
ward for any case of Cat$rrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have known +.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve aim perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obhga ions made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o
WALDING, KINNAN s. MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
", acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system Testi-
monials sent free. Price 75c per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

The professional informer gets
his inning this week at the Federal
court.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
PERSONALS.
DR.. c. B. Combe went to Hidalgo
br .oda,;s M,fon,oroe +-,;,

Grande are here attending court.
George Stowe is up from the coast
on visit to his mother and sisters.
J. Dreyfuss, the well known
drummer of New Orleans, arrived
by the steamer.
A. D. Latchford and Morris
Woolf, drummers from New Orleans,
arrived by the steamer.
Judge J. B. Wells was in San
Antonio last week. He is expected
home in day or two.
L. E. Turner of New York repre-
senting the Coats thread company,
arrived on the steamer.
C. A. Boddeker of Galveston
agent for the Mallory steamship
line, was an arrival by the steamer
Manteo.
DR.. C. H. Thorn, DR.. G. S. Smith,
DR.. J. E. Roberts and Capt. VIM.
Kelly were visitors at the Point
yesterday, returning TO town by the
afternoon train.
A w. Ferguson, the artesian we'll
borer who has been boring wells on
the King ranch near Ell Sauz, came
in yesterday to attend Federal
court, being summoned as a juror.
j. L. Landrum of Gan Benito
ranch arrived in town this morning.
He reports very heavy rain last
night all along the road from the
ranch to within ten miles of town.
Duval West and J. D. Childs,
well known lawyers of San Anto-
MO, accompanied by ]. B. Marshall,
stenographer to Mr.. West, arrived
by the steamer, to attend Federal
court.
David Sloss, John L. Box, Chas.
Schunior, J. L. Dougherty, Geo.
j. Schunior, and A. Champion are
prominent citizens of Hidalgo coun-
ty who are here attending Federal |
court as jurors.
E. o. Flood, the well known
owner and agent at Galveston of
the steamship Manteo, came over
on the ship, and is registered at
the Miller. F. B. Garriga, purser
on the ship, also came up to town
and is at the Miller.
Earnest Markham, who is
cousin OF DR.. F. w. Kirkham of
this city, arrived by the steamer
last night, from Seattle. Washing
ton. Mr.. Markham comes to look
at the country and may decide to
locate here He is the guest of DR..
kirkham.
Hon. Waller T. Burns, judge of
the Federal district of Southern
Texas, c. Dart, U. S. clerk, and
Lock f. Mcdaniel, assistant U. S.
attorney, were the members of the
Federal court party that arrived
Saturday via Matamoros. H. A.
Mckay, court stenographer also
,ame with the party.
F. NJ. Kiser of Beaumont, Texas
arrived by the steamer and is at
he Miller Mr.. Kiser is interested
n scheme to bore for oil in
ramaulipas and was here several
months ago. He will probably
Begin operations very shortly some
ninety miles below Matamoros. The
necessary machinery has been here
several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Dunn OF
Parsons, Kansas, arrived by the
steamer last night, and will remain
here some time, visiting DR.. G. S.
smith, who is Mrs. Dunn's brother.
Mr.. Dunn and wife formerly resided
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

"'Whe were those two women who
Just registered?" inquired the hotel
proprietor.
Mrs. Mary McGinnis and her
daughter, Miss Mayme MACHINES .
replied the clerk.-Philadelphia
Press.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

For RENT-A good store building
opposite South side of Market Plaza
Apply to A. VUIrToNET.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

The attorney general of Texas
holds that sales of leased land may
not be made during the life oflease.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11
MADE YOUNG AGAlx.

One OF pr King Nr.a.I. Pills
each night for iw" weeks hsS put
me in my teens again writes D.
H. Turner of Drmp~eyto~n, Pa.
They're the best in the world for
Liver. Stomach and Bowels. Purely
vegetable Never gripe Only 25c
at J. L. Putegnat & Bro, Drug
Store.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-11

A destructive hail storm occurred
in De Witt county last week. c ,tton
and corn were much damaged
Hailstones as big as hens eggs fell.
killing chickens, knocking shingles
off roofs and breaking windows.
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-23
Skookun Papers,

When the Alaska Indian becomes conrinced that he is a good Indian, and is therefore better than his fellows, he is very much like the Pharisee that the scriptures tell about, who went about thanking Cod that he was not as other men.
 G. U. Jackson, lives on Dougles Is land, and Is good Indian, aud be has no intention to deprive the world of the knowledge of this fact. Last week he went to Judge O'Connor, and, dis playing bronze badge, of the Port land Fire Department, No. 725, he put in plea for "Skookum Papers" The Judge was busy, and, thinking to get rid of the Indian, said, "All right, you come around tomorrow" The next day the Indian appeared. The Judge again put him off until the morrow. But Mir. Indian came back, and kept on coming back until the Judge realiz- ed that something must be done. The Judge siezed the fire department badge from the Indians hand, and, with much pomp and ceremony pinned it on his breast. He then prepared and deliver ed to the Indian the following paper, whereat the noble Indian expressed much joy:
 DOUGLAS, ALASKA, Dec. l9, 1903.
 This is to certify that have, on this 18th day of December, 1903, placed a badge upon the breast of the venerable and ancient warrior, G. U. Jackson, who has, from time immemorial, proven friend to the "Pale Face", and q great benefactor among his people, who, prior to their invasion by the "White Trash" were brave, but savage race; now they are semi-ciVilized and thoroughly demoralized. It is indeed gratifying to ne to recommend this dusky warrior, whom l have good reason to believe is honest and truth full I can positively state that to my knowledge he never beat creditor, or lied to a pale face, and cheerfully rec, ommepd him to your kind considera- tion. If you are fortunate enough to possess more of those filthy worldly goods than is necessary for your comfort and qualification, please deliver them to G. U. Jackson. and he will be duly grateful. M. J. O'CoNNoR,
 Municipal Magistrate
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-23
Notice of Forfeiture.

To George Harkrader and Stefano Albasino, and to each of their heirs and asSigns:
 You, and each of you, are hereby notified that the undersigned, your co-owner, has expended S10000 on labor and improvements during each of the years 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902 and 1903, Lode Mining Claim, situated on Douglas Island, about two and one half miles up Nevada Creek on the right hand of Nevada Creek, in the Harris Mining District. District of Alaska, the notice of location of which said claim is found of record in Book of Lodes. on page SA of the records of the Juneau Recording District, District of Alas ka, and in which claim you each claim an undivided one-third interest.
 Said labor and Improvements were per formed and made upon said claim, for each of said years, for and as the annual assess meut work and representation upon and of said claim as is required by section 2324, of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and the amendments thereto, concerning annual labor and improvements upon mining claims.
 You, and each of you, are further notified that unless within 90 days after the personal service of this notice upon you, or within 9O days after publication thereof, you contrib ute your share or portion of such eXpsndi- turcs as co-owners of snld claim, your in- terest in the said claim will be forfeited to the undersigned, your co-owner, who has made such expenditures, and performed said labor, and will become his property in the manner provided by law.
 ALEX. THOMPSON.
 First publication Dec. 23, 1909
 Last publication March 2S, 1904.
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-23
Notice.

In the U. s. Officio Probate Court in and for the precinct of Alaska, Division No. l, Ju- In the matter of the estate of Magloire Le- page, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that I, Naftalie Lam thier was this the 9th day of December, 1903, duly appointed the eXecutor of the last will and testament of the said deceased, and all persons having claims against the said es- with the proper vouchers, at the residence of John Mcdonald, in Douglas, Juneau pre- cinct, within six months from this date. Dated Juneau precinct, Dec 5, 19O3
 NATALIE LANTHIER,
 EXecutor of Said Estate. JOHN G. HE'D AND E. M. BARNES,
 Attorneys for Said Estate. First publication Dec. 9, 1903. . Last publication Dec. 30, 1905.
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-23
Installation.

Installation of officers of Gastineaax Lodge No. l24, F. & A. M., was perform ed last evening at special meeting of the lodge for that purpose.
 Past Master Alexander Thom, of Treadwell, acted as the installing off, eer, assisted by T. H. Bruck of Juneau, as marshal. The old officers were re- elected and re-appointed as follows:
 Worshipful Master-John H. Duck worth.
 Senior Warden-Robert J. Willis.
 Junior Warden-H. H. Sterling.
 Treasurer-Joseph Macdonald.
 Secretary-Henry Watson.
 Chaplain-Dr. H. R. Garner.
 Senior Deacon-William Stubbins.
 Junior Deacon-Nicolas 4. Uren.
 Senior Steward-W. Fl. McBlaine.
 Junior Steward-Henry Berry.
 Tyler-John F. Mcdonald.
 At the close of the ceremony the lodge and it's guests repaired to Mrs. Stubbins' Restaurant; where an elabo- rate menu was spread under that lady's skillful direction. Gastineaux Lodge has been in existence thirteen months and its mem bership has increased over l2O per cent since it's organization. Though it has lost one member by death and two by withdrawal, it is now the banner lodge in point of member ship in Alaska.