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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
DIPLOMATIC WORK
ON TARIFF PLANK
Platform Reaftlrms the Principle Of
l Protection and Declares That
Changes in the Schedules Should be
Made When Conditions and Public
Interest Demand.

Boston, Oct GA factional contest
upon the question of tariff revision
especially with reference to reciprocity
with Canada, which involved the nom
ination for lieutenant governor, and
the presence Of five aspirants for NOM
ination for attorney general. gave un-
usual interest to the republican state
convention held here today.
= Platform Endorses Roosevelt
The platform, which was adopted
by a practically unanimous vote, con-
graduates Roosevelt on his achieve
ment in bringing about peace in the
. tar east, heartily endorses his "fear.
less enforcement Of the laws enacted
to prevent the great corporations from
depressing the people by unjust dis
elimination or by unlawful competi-
ton"
! Such additional legislation as may
be necessary to prevent all unjust dis
crimination in the form of railway re-
bates or under any device whatever,
Is favored.
DipIomatlcaIly Worded Tariff Plank.
On the subject of tariff the platform
says: while reafirming the principle
Of protection we recognize that the
rates should be changed when the con-
ditions have so changed that public
interests demand alteration of the
schedules
The members OF the congressional
delegation are urged to press upon
their party n associates from other
states the wisdom of consideration of
the tariff for the purpose of revision
and readjustment.
Guild for Governor.
Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild il
was nominated for governor by accla'
nation.
Eben s. Draper Of Popedale was
nominated for lieutenant governor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07

Does the Professional or Business
Life Conflict With the Duties of Par
enthood" was the subject for discus
sion yesterday, and it was agreed be-
yond doubt that the ideal mother is
not the one who slaves at home all
day for her spoiled and pampered dar-
ilings, but the woman who goes out in
to the world and learns new things to
give them.
Illinois Women, Too.
Bloomington, ILL.,, Oct 6.-At to-
days session of the w. G. T. U. con-
vention memorial services were held
for Mrs. Lucy B. Tying and Mrs. Mil
ton K Smith, former prominent state
workers. The officers reports were
read, showing a membership OF 13, 100.
Mrs. Carrie Brehm, state president,
in an address, declared that former
President Cleveland's views on the
question Of suffrage are "un-Ameri-
|can."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
MILLIONS GO TO
M'CURDY FAMILY
Huge Amount Represents Total Drawn
as Salaries by General Manager, His
Son and Other Relstives-No Fav.
ors viii be Shown Hyde by the Leg.
islative lnquistors.

New York, Oct. 6.-Robert II. Nc
Curdy general manager of the Mutual
Lie Insurance company, was again q
witness today in the insurance inves-
tigation.
McCurdy said the salaries Of Mutual
Lille officers were fixed by the finance
committee. He did not know the sal
ary of the president and did not know
that the finance committee ever fixed
the presidents salary.
Change OF Agency System.
The witness then detailed the chang
ing of the agency system from that
of general agencies with commissions
like the Raymond firm, to that of sal
aried agents. The reason for these
changes, he said, was that the new
system was more economical to the
company, productive Of more business
and easier to handle
Family Well Provided For.
1t was brought out by testimony
before the legislative insurance com
mittee that Eooert H. McCurdy, son
of Richard A. McCurdy, has received
as commissions on foreign business
81 ,163,829; on domestic business,
,S52 an dthat Louis H. Thebaud,
son-in-law of Richard A. McCurdy, re-
ceived an aggregate of $920,113 COM
missions from the company. 1t was
also brought out that Robert. H. Nc
Curdy expected his income this year
would be about $40 900.
VIII Not Favor Hyde.
Another incident of the days deyel-
opments was the publication of let
ter from Charles e. Hughes. counsel
of the legislative committee to Saml.
Untermyer, counsel for James II.
Hyde, former controlling stockholder
OF the Equitable, in which Hughes said
the committee would make no dis
elimination in favor Of Hyde in his
examination before the committee.
The chamber of commerce at it's
meeting today. adopted resolution
declaring additional legislation is nee.
essary for the proper regulation Of the
| life insurance companies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
TOWNSEND DISCUSSES RAILWAY
LEGISLATION THOROUGHLY
WITH PRESIDENT.
HOPES FOR SUCCESS
Michigan Congressman Who Helped to
Frame Esch-Townsend Bill VIII
Have New Measure Before Congress
and Expects to See it Pass.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 6. - Rail-
road legislation was the topic Of a long
conference lasting nearly all afternoon
yesterday between the President and
Representative Townsend of Michigan
one of the authors of the Esch.Town-
send bill which was passed last win
ter by the house. At the conclusion
of the conference, Townsend said it is
his purpose to have his bill in readi-
ness for introduction in the house as
soon as congress conyenes. He feels
certain the President will approve it.
after making it perfectly clear, a
provision of the measure will apply to
private cars, refrigerating cars and
terminal charges" said Townsend "It
will be my purpose, through the meas
ure, to confer upon the interstate
commerce commission power to make
its findings in any particular case, ef-
fective within a reasonable time after
they are announced.
Wrong Impression Created.
Efforts have been made to create
the impression that it is the purpose
of the advocates of this legislation to
give the interstate commerce commits
sion authority to fix all rates of rail-
road. This is not true. 1t is intended
only that the commission, if complaint
shall be made to 1t, that any particu-
lar rate is unjust, shall have the pow
er after due investigation to substi-
tute a reasonable rate in case the COM
plaint has been well-founded."
Townsend is very confident the new
bill will pass the senate as we'll as the
house.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
CANNOT AGREE
JAPs AND RUSSIANS STILL QUAR-.
RELLlNG OVER NORTH COR
EAN ARMIsTlcE.

Seoul, Oct. GA Japanese staff off.
Ger today said that after three meet
1ngs OF the ENJOYS the terms of the
armistice in north Corea are still I'M
arranged, although no further fighting
has occurred. The Russians insist that
the Japanese give up their present po-
sitions, but the latter refuse to create
, neutral zone by evacuating the
J places they have occupied after hard
fighting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
THAT MANY INDICTMENTS PROM
lsED AGAINST PEORIA
SCHOOL OFFICIAL.
THIRTEEN RETURNED
That Number Of True Bills Have Al
ready Been Voted Against Dough-
erty-cIearlns House Association
Will Protect Bank Against a Run.

Peoria. ILL.,, Oct. 6. - A total Of thir-
teen indictments thus far have been
returned against Newton G. Dougher-
ty, city superintendent of schools and
President of the Peoria National bank.
Ten Of them are for embezzlement and
three for forgery. Forty more are be.
ing drawn by the states attorneys Of
flee and it was announced from that Of
fee today that the total would reach
more than 200
School Scrip Missing.
According to a statement made by a
member Of the grand jury today hun
dreds of pieces of school scrip which
it is alleged have been changed after
being signed by the president of the
school board are missing.
Fear Run on Bank.
At meeting of the Peoria Clearing
House association today it was voted
to tender a loan of 100000 to the
Peoria National bank if in the judg-
ment Of the directors it became nee
essary owing to the unsettled condi-
tion of the financial affairs of the bank
following the withdrawal of President
Dougnerty. Following his arrest yes
terday Dougherty resigned as superin-
tendent of schools and gave up his Of
fees in financial institutions, principal
among which was that of president of
the Peoria National bank.
Leonard is Indicted.
New York, Oct. 6.-An. Indictment
for forgery in the second degree
against Henry A. Leonard, the youth
who secured more than s359,O0O worth
of securities from the City National
bank on forged checks last week, was
returned by the grand jury today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
cRANBERRIEs SCARCE.
Price Will be High, Say Growers in
New Jersey.

Trenton, N. j., Oct. e.-Cranberries
will be only abou. seventy-five per
ing the coming fall and winter, accord.
lEg to reports received by the state
authorities. Growers in this state and
Massachusetts declare that they will
harvest not more than fifty per cent
ct tie usual crop. Late frosts last
spring and the ravages of the Gran.
berry worm are blamed for the short
age The Wisconsin crop, it is said.
will be only about seventyfiye pe1.
cent of the average.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07

CITY NEAR DESTRUCTION.
Dynamite Removed From Doomed
Building Just In Time.

3. o.
. .s** ++*** **** *+s
y Iowa City, Oct. e.-(speclaD-
The removal yesterday from Doo-
Iey's warehouse block, In the busi-
ness center of the city, OF nearly
: ton Of dynamite, saved half of =
Iowa City from destruction last
night. The warehouse was almost \
totally destroyed by fire during the
night, but there were no explos-
ives In the building. The firemen =
extingulshed the flames just as =
steel tank containing 100 gallons =
of gasoline was enveIoped.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
WANTED OIL KING.

Pat Grove Says He Planned to Kid
nap John D.
Butte, Mont, Oct. 6-Pat Grove, ar.
rested here Tuesday, furnished anotla-
er sensation last night when he de-
clared but for the fear of hfs partner,
who deserted him, he would have
kidnapped John D. Rockefeller and held
him for S2,000000 ransom. Grove ex-
pressed considerable regret that he
was unable to carry out his bold
scheme, as he declared that had he
been successful, today he would be a
million dollars better OF and he would
be in some foreign country and not in
the Butte Jail.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
TAKES Mr.. .cLARKsoN's PLACE.
Or. A. H. Thompson Temporarily
Fills Pension Office at pes Molnes.

Washington, D. G.. Oct. 6. - The Of
fee Of pension agent at Des Moines,
Iowa, in which vacancy was occa-
stoned by the recent death of R. P.
Clarkson, has been temporarily filled
by the appointment of DR.. A. H.
Thompson, chief of the financial d.
vision Of the pension bureau, who will
serve only until the selection of an
Iowa man can be agreed upon. Thomp-
son has left for Des Moines and imme-
diately upon his arrival will begin the
payment Of pensions for the last quar-
ter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
MCCLELLAN is RENoMlNATED.

mayor OF New York Again Chosen by
Democrats With Much Enthusiasm.
New York, Oct, .6.-Mayor Mcclellan
last night was renominated for mayor
by the democratic city convention or
the Tammany hall organization The
nomination created much enthusiasm,
and when the mayor appeared before
the convention he was given an ova-
tion. He made brief speech accept
Ing the nomination.
William Randolph Hearst will op-
pose Mcclellan, having been nominat-
ed for mayor on ticket standing for
municipal ownership.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
ENJolNs STATE BOARD.
Shell Rock Physician Defies Iowa
Health Authorities.

Des Moines, Oct. 6. -(speciaD-In
the district court this afternoon DR..
Smith of Shell Rock sued out writ
sf injunction against the state board
Of health to prevent them from pro-
ceeding with the trial against him for
claiming such action is
illegal and unconstitutional. Smith is
on trial for refusal to put up a prop
er quarantine card at Shell Rock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
BRIDE ENDS HER LIFE.
fankton Woman Dies Because Step.
Children Resent Marriaue.

Yankton, S. D., Oct. 6. Mrs w
F. Lawrence, 10 years old, wife of a
middle-aged wealthy cattle buyer
here. committed suicide yesterday.
They were married two weeks ago.
The girl was a domestic in the family.
His children resented the marriage.
Yrs, Lawrence took poison.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
ALL MUST PAY
ILLINOIS JUDGE SAYS FINES
AGAINST COAL DEALERS
WILL STAND.

Chicago, Oct. 6-The nine officers OF
the Retail Coal Dealers association OF
Illinois anG Wisconsin, who were fin.
ed s100 each on charges of conspiracy
to raise the price Of COAL, will be
obliged to pay the fines, according to
q, decision handed down by Judge
Freeman Of the appellate court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
low AN DONOR
WESTERN COLLEGE AT TOLEDO,
IOWA, PRO. rs BY GIFTS
OF MONEY.

Des Moines, Oct. 6.-Daniel McIn-
tyre of Gladbrook, today gave $4,000
to the S150,000 endowment fund being
raised by the Western college at To-
ledo, Ia. Leander Clark of Toledo and
Andrew Carnegie have each given $780,
600 and there remains but $4,000 ad-
ditional to raise.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
IowAN AGAIN RoNoRED.

Gen. G. M. Dodge of Council Bluffs is
President Of Army Organization.
Cincinnati, Oct. 6.-At the final ses-
sion Of the Society Of the Army of
Tennessee today Gen. G. M. Dodge of
Council Bluffs was reelected president
and Council Bluffs was selected for
the next meeting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
WHERE IS He? |T0ENDENMITY
NEW YORK POLICE ARE LOOKING
FOR ABRAHAM scHiFFER,
FINANCIER.

New York, Oct 6.-Through police
headquarters countrywide alarm has
been sent out for Abraham Schiller,
part owner Of the Alamosa bank, of
Alamosa, Colorado, which closed its
doors few days ago after $250,000
OF its funds wero reported missing.
Schiller left New York last Thurs
day, ostensibly Tor Alamcsa, but has
not boen heard from since.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
NJ No CHANGE MADE..
Instructions to United States Cons uIs
Regarding China VIII Stand.

Washington, Oct. 6.-After discus
sion in the cabinet meeting regarding
Chinese immigration to this country
today it was determined that no
changes or notifications in conflict
with the instructions to United States
consuls contained in the circular is
sued several months ago by the Presi-
dents direction, will be made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
KILLED IN RUNAWAY.
Girl Leaps From Buggy and is Killed
Mother II! From Shock.

Marshalltown, Oct. s. Especially
In runaway accident near Ackley,
today, Miss Agnes RAM. the daugh-
ter of Mike Renz prominent farmer,
jumped from the buggy and broke her
neck, dying instantly. The mother is
in critical condition from the shock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
DAMAGE is. WIDESPREAD.
Effects Of Recent Storm in Philippines
Were Very Serious.

Manila, Oct 6.-Government reports
show that the result of the recent
storm was very serious. At least 200
natives and twenty-five Americans and
foreigners were killed. 1t is Impos-
sible to identify many of the latter.
In Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate and Sa-
mar fields have been devastated and
stock damaged. Forty to eighty per
cent Of the buildings dwellings,
schools and warehouses-the de-.
stroyed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
ARGUMENTS BEGUN.
Ramsey Wants to Prevent Voting Of
GouId's Wabash Stock,

st. Louis, Oct 6.-In the circuit
court today the argument was COM
menced before Judge Taylor on the pe-
tition of Joseph Ramsey, Jr., the de-
posed president of the Wabash rail-
road, for an injunction to prevent
voting at the Wabash annual election
in Toledo net Tuexsday of stock held
by the Missouri Pacific and Iron
Mountain Railroad companies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
TAFT MAINTAINS CONTROL.
Iethmian Canal Matters Will be Left
In His Hands.

Washington, D. c., Oct. cit has
been definitely decided that the man
agenent of the Isthmian canal shall
remain under Secretary Taft. The
matter was discussed after the cab
met meeting today, when this con-
clusion was reached.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
TURKISH LEADER DEAD.
Field Marshal Edhem Pasha Finishes
Useful Life,

Constantinople, Oct. 6.--Field Mar.
shal Edhem Pasba, wlo was com.
nlander in chief of the victorious Tur-
kish army in the ar with Greece, is
dead here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
WANT GERMAN TAUGHT.
German-American National Alliance
Desires Attention in Schools.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 6. The CON
vention of the German-American Ma
tional Alliance today rejected prop
osition to station representative at
Washington to watch legislation. The
executive officers were instructed to
find ways and means for further study
of the German language in the public
schools.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
Catastrophe in Russia,

st. Petersburg, c t. Ga five story
building in course of construction here
collapsed today and a hundred work
men were buried in the ruins.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
MANY KILLED
cAvE-IN IN QUARRY cRUsHEs
SIXTEEN MEN -. RUSSIAN
CATASTROPHE.

Troy, N. Y, Oct. 6-Fourteen men
were killed and two others were in
jured today by cave-in at the Yer
mont Slate company's quarry near
Granville. Among the dead is ]. B.
Williams, president of the company.
The other victims were Hungarian
1a hprorc
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
Files Demurrer.

Chicago, Oct GA formal demurrer
in the beef trust cases was filed this
afternoon in federal court by John 8.
sMillar. attaSaaaX 1aE the QaGkaya 4, :
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
WILL PROTECT PEOPLE.
Government Will Act on Complaints
Made BY ST. Louis Citizens.

Wdue by St. LOUIS C!t'ZenS.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 6. Upon
leaving the White House today after
a session of the cabinet Attorney Gen
eral Moody made the following an
nouncement:
1T was determined by the President
that upon complaint pending in the de-
nartment of justice against the monop-
olizaticn of the bridges and ferry
across the Mississippi into st. Louis,
appropriate action sho.ld be begun by
the attorney general
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
NEW pEs MONIES MURDER?
Farmer Living Near Capital City
Found Dead in His Home.

Des Moines, Oct. ED Gressor.
wealthy farmer was found dead in his
home near 4.rc' carly today. Neigh
bors believe the man was robbed and
murdered,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
VESSEL is ASHORE.

Runs Aground At Mouth Of the coIum-
bia River.
Astoria, Oregon, Oct. 6. - A vessel
is reported ashore at the mouth of the
Columbia river. Owing to the thick
weather it is not possible to classify
the vessel.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
FALLS TO HIS DEATH.
Aged and Unidentified Man Killed by
Train at Dubuque.

Dubuque. Oct. Especial. )-Tha
body Of an aged and unidentified man
was found today alongside the Illinois
Central tracks here. He was killed by
a fall from moving train.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
MAY HAVE CLEAN FIELD.
Senator culom May Not Have An op.
ponent.

Springfield, H.. Oct. 6. - There is
one chance in two that there will be
a candidate in the field against Sena-
tor Cullom. At the present moment
1t is an even money bet, the one end
being as good as the other. Either H.
]. Rowland or Richard Yates may be
his opponent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
DISASTER NARROWLY AvERTED
Fast Passenger Train Is Wrecked in
Sheboyaan, Wis, Yards

sheboysan, Wis, Yards.
Sheboygan, Wis, Oct. ga C. &
N. w. fast limited passenger train,
north bound. had a narrow escape
from a bad wreck late last night in
the Sheboygan yards by dashing into
an open switch and into a line of
freight cars. The fact that the train
had slackened it's speed only prevent
ed what would J -e beer in all
probability terrific disaster. A num-
ber OF passengers and trainmen receiy-
ed slight injuries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-10-07
MANeLED BY TRAIN.
Well Known Baraboo (Wis.) MAJ
Found Dead on Tracks.

Baraboo, Wis, Oct. 6.-Fred Stein
brink Of North Freedom, prominent
man about town, who is involved in
divorce proceedings started by his
wife, was found mangled today on the
st. Paul tracks near his home. Foul
play is suspected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-04-20
HEALTH EXCELLENT
ONLY EIGHT DEATHS ON RUS.
SIAN WARSHiPS SINCE
LEAVING EUROPE.

Saigon, April 1.-THE Japanese re-
Gently captured a large number of COL
lers off the coast OF Cochin-C China.
Six men, supposed to be Japanese,
landed some days ago at Cape st.
James, near here, from an Annamese
junk and after a brief stay re-em-
barked.
A number OF Russian warships are
anchored in Kamranh bay, where they
are revictualling.
The steamer Iridan, which was pur-
chased by a local French firm, sailed
Sunday evening with a full cargo of
provisions for the squadron.
The health of the Russians is re-
markedly good. Only eight deaths
from disease have occurred since
their departure from Europe out of an
effective force totalling $4,000 men.
A Russian officer suffering from
beriberi is in the hospital here. The
other sick men who were brought here
by the Russian hospital ship Orel in
clude Prince ~Cantacusene, but the re-
ports that the Orel had wounded men
on board are unfounded, as there had
been no fighting up to the time of her
arrival.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-04-20
New County Organized.

Mckenzie county, organized by an
act of the last legislature, and includ
ing in the confines the unorganized
counties OF Alfred and Wallace, has
almost a full complement of Offices,
but not 9. town in the county which
might be designated as a county seat.
There is not an attorney in the rev
county nor a resident school teacher,
and there was no appointment made
for states attorney or superintendent
Of schools. Governor Sarles naMa!
the first officers of the county last
week. They include: Commissioners,
A. +. Noble, chairman; Frank Banks
and j. H. Shaw; sheriff, Frank Poe;
auditor, B. w. Dimmick; treasurer, ..
w. Miilham: register Of deeds, Hal:
o l.. Moe; clerk Of court, ", !.
Graham; probate judge, F. S. kellogg
coroner, John G. Wanke; public ad'
ministrator, Andrew Mann; surveyor,
William Jensen. The new count, is
settled by ranchers, and the csiteTs
are chosen from a list submitted TO
the governor by the citizens. II vii!
fall also to the lot of the governor %
locate the county seal but il IS aM
likely that this will be dcn2 Until
there are some new toWnsites opened
up in the territory.