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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
Jan. "a in American
History.

1I91-President Washington ordefec
survey OF the federal terrasps,
designated for the permanent seal
OF government"-that is. the LIZ
trict OF Columbia.
1s14-Defeat OF Creek Indians by osa
eral Andrew Jackson's forces
Enotochopco Greek, Ala.
1s9S-United States battleship MALI
ordered on her memorable miss~-
TO Havana.
19Ol-General Russell A. Alger.
ed States senator from Miea'ea-
prominent Federal general ana ~
mer secretary OF war. died;
1886.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

A New York silk importer who was
charged with fraud in differentiation
twenty-one years ago. and fled the
coutry TO escape paying. has Just re-
turned from the long exile in Japan
and yesterday handed the United
States authorities in New York S1O.-
900 cash. the amount Of the fine. An
American trying % Iorcibly condemn
himself 20 permanent existence in any
other land will always come back I'M
less he be a pinhead who is given over
20 worship OF titles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
CQnSlatenCX.

bacon is one of the most consistent
optimists I have ever met"
Consistent? What do you mean by
THAR"
He is always cheerful himself and
Wiling to believe others mean 1t
when they say they are satisfied with
the kind OF weather that happens TO
be prevalent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
montet,s eurnino Moun,al,.

The burning mountain" OF Montst,
in Aveyron. France. is often mistaken
for an active volcano because a pillar
OF cloud rises from IT by day and
pillar OF fire by night. but II Is In reali-
~ coal mine. which has been burn.
Ing for ssysral years--London Opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
His Greatest Day.

George. which do you regard as
the greatest day OF your life? The
day your married me or the day our
child was born?"
THE day / married you. dear 1t
did not seem as II my presence was
needed then"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

/ : president Wilson Is reported to have
served notice that he would veto the
postohice appropriation bill II Il con-
tanned a provision for the removal OF
assistant postmaster from the civil
service. Inasmuch as the president is
molding legislation TO his liking. 2.4C0
republicans in postOffces Will rise up
and account him blessed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
Satisfied.

Hetnever grumbled when he ate:
He took things they came;
When hash was piled upon his plate
He gave nobody blame.
He did not kick when things were high,
Nor fret when they declined;
When others rose edid not sigh
At being left behind.
He thought the world was simply grand:
He loafed from day TO day;
His wife sang in opera. and
She let him Graw her pay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Apparently there is a lack ot uni
formity in method OF teaching music
in the public schools OF Rock Island.
Complained an eight-year-old who has
just started second semester work in
the third grade. When I was in the
primary room Miss Blank made US say
IA and in the second grade we had
70 say 'fe' In the third first # was
"a and now it's 'fe' again. don't
know what Il ought TO be-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
Dreams Do Come True.

Have you ever had a dream that
came true?"
Yes. 1 had one only a few nights
ago that came true. 1 dreamed that
/ was going to receive a telegram
which would be afraid to show to my
wife"
And you got it? Was 1t from an
other woman"
Eyes"
Say, old man, I never supposed
you would be guilty"
Wait, 1t was from my mother who
notified me that she was coming to
visit US for two or three weeks"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
Not Much Relieved.

4 suppose you felt when you got
back from Reno as IL a great weight
had been lifted from your mind?"
"Oh, no. I really didn't notice much
OF a difference. You see he hadn't
made any effort at all to get posses
sion OF the children"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
Eaner for Particular.

We had two baronesses and
countess at our reception yesterday
How splendid Did they sing.
dance. or merely talk about the crud-
tty OF art In American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Phiiadelphia-Ths body OF Ward.
well Thornton Towneley, a thIrd-year
student at the University Of Pennsyl-
vania. was discovered with O bullet IN
bis brain near tho golf links OF the
Merton Cricket club. The authorities
reported he committed suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Rear Admiral Howard. who was =
moving spirit in the notorious Carabao
dinner held some time ago. has been
disciplined by being deprived OF his
Pacific fleet. Admiral Howard will
Zbink a long while before he gets
z1y" with the administration again
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

You feed your passions with selfishness.
You coddle envy and hunt for sights;
When you hear that your neighbor has
won success,
You imagine that he has infringed your
rights:
But the sun is managing still to shine,
So come out of the dark and cease to
whine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

The first straw hat OF 1914 is re-
ported at Mobile. How fast does the
straw hat travel and when may we
look for the first exhibit?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

You grumble at fate and you call 1t!
chance
When others receive the rewards they.
earn:
You call IT the evil of circumstance
When your envy has done you a PAIN
full tuHn:
You shut the sunlight out OF your soul
And think that the world is a gloomy
bole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
WIRE SPARKS

washington-The personnel of the
government board of tea experts for
1914 was announced. The members
include Frederick Hellyer OF Chicago.
Columbus, Ohio-Convicted OF TAX
ing $3,140 from a local bank that had
failed. Clement S. Baxter. once a state
bank examiner. was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary.
London - British trans Atlantic
steamship lines announced that they
were not parties TO the new North
Atlantic Steamship association.
Salem. Mass.-William A Door of
Stockton, Cal, convicted of Staying
George f. Marsh. soap manufacturer,
was sentenced to die in the electric
chair the week OF March %.
St Paul-Memberships in the Du-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
The Advance of cuItura.

People who are inclined to doubt
that culture is maaing Roadway in
this country should be reminded OF
the fact that nearly everybody knows
how to pronounce Mardi Gras now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

There IS a lot of petrifed wood that
passes for family trees in this age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island: 50 per year by mail
IN advance.
nComplsints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where Il IS desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
All communications OF arEumentative
4. Character. political or religious must
have real name attached for pubilcs-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trai Union. Rock island I45. 1145 and
214s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Besides reducing his weight for
mer President Taft is trying 10 swear
of a part OF his New Haven taxes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

luth Board of Trade and Minneapolis
Chamber OF Commerce are held tax
able in decision handed down by the
supreme court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

ST. Louis has a 3-year-oId child that
speaks three languages. Naturally
says the Chicago Examiner. It is a girl
baby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

You think you are cheated when others
win,
You are glum when another has cause
TO smile:
You hunt for trouble and drag II in,
You are always sure that your luck
IS vile:
In a cave that is gloomy and damp you
hide
And think that the world is dark out
side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

But # should be borne in mind that
the immediate need Is an increase IN
the supply OF radium-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
NATIONAL BALLAD SEARCH.

A national search for old ballads has
beeu inaugurhted By the United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Notwithstanding its title. idle curl
osity" is always on the job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Los Angeles-William Wrigley,
chewing gum millionaire, has bought
most ornate residence, pay
ing $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Washington-Presid Wilson will
make no more long-distance telephone
addresses. This information was con-
veyed in a letter from the White
house to officials of the New York
efficiency exposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Misunderstanding Daniels or
dered that board convene in Wash
ington Feb. 3 to examine for promotion
to the grade of rear admiral. Captain
C. c. Rogers and Captain Charles F.
Pond. Rear Admiral W L. Cottman,
commandant of the navy yard at Puget
county. was detached from his COM
mand preparatory to retirement on 40
count of age Feb. 13.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at Is24 Second ave.
rue. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
postofice a. second-ciass matter.)
Rock IsIasd Member OF the Associated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

Occasionally an aviator dies in bed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

BY THE }. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-24

st. Paul-Memberships in the Du-
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-06

$25 00O Stock of and Upto Date Clothing and Fur Goods to be sold at uneQualed prices great oppOrt the buying of your summer outfit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
SP(R,SONAL.S1
~ PEOPLE
lAS THEY CONE N09

The Misses Blanche Price, Beatrice
snider and Ruth Fleming spent sun
day in Norgantown the guests OF Mrs'
Fred Judy.
DR.. c. II. Neill and Mr., Walter John
ston left Sunday morning for Gauley
Mountains where they will spend the
week hunting. The wild turkey is re-
ported to be very plentiful in that sec
ton this year and it is expected tnat
tho local Mmrods will stock the mar
ket upon their return.
DR.. Bennett has returned from an
extended trip to Cincinnati where he
took special dental postgraduate
course under DR.. Hugh W. Macmillan,
a prominent oral surgeon OF that city.
Mrs. Bennett, who accompanied the
doctor to Cincinnati, will not return
home for some time yet having gone
on to Dayton to visit friends there.
Miss Margaret Byrne has accepted
a position in Hartley's store.
Miss Cora Wheeler has recovered
from q weeks illness from grippe.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
HlPPopRoME rHEATER.

Determined to keep up the standard
set by last weeks program, Manager
half Of this week. jackson and Flor
ence are versatile duo who will in
troduce singing, talking. dancing and
character changing. Neal and Neal
offer nifty nonsensical novelty. The
feature attraction will be the big
scenic novelty success, "The Musical
Gypsy Trio This is a musical act
of the highest order, replete with spe-
cial scenery and electric effects, and
introducing some of the greatest now
elites ever shown at the Hippodrome.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
Good Collections.

Good collections were taken at the
services in the local churches yester-
day for the purpose of aiding the
Gideonites to place Bible in each
room in the local hotels. The Gideon
Order is composed of 10000 Christian
travelling men, and they have, during
the few years Of their existence, plac-
ed over 100000 Bibles in hotels of the
United States. 1t is the purpose to
eventually place Bibles in each room
of every hotel in the United States.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23

Mrs. Everett Drennen children and
nurse arrived here Friday night from
their home in Virginia for a visit with
the formers parents, Judge and Mrs.
w. N. Miller OF Murdoch avenue. -
Parkersburg NewsDispatch.
DR.. c. o. Thomas has recovered
from several days illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Brooks, of Nor
gantown, spent Sunday here the guests
Of relatives.
DR.. H. w. Burnett has returned
from Cincinnati, :, where he had spent
several weeks taking a post graduate
work in the office of DIR. Hugh Nc
MILAN. Mrs. Burnett, who accompa-
MED him, is now the guest of relatives
in Dayton, o.
Mr.. T. A. Murphy and sister, Miss
Margaret, have returned from trip
to Pittsburgh and Cameron.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Wells and chill
dren, OF Cloverdale Farm, have return
ed from visit with relatives in Frost
burg, Md.
Mary, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bailey Nuzum, who was severely
burned a week ago, is recovering. Her
injuries have been very painful.
W. F. McCafferty, of Morgantown,
spent Sunday in the city.
Joe vurosky, foreigner employed
in the B. and N. construction work on
the East Side had his foot badly crush
ed by falling piece Of machinery
while at work this morning. He was
admitted to the Miners hospital for
treatment.
The Misses Julia and Jospehine
Zimmerman, Of Connellsville, Pap are
the guest Of their sister, Mrs. Arthur
Brobst. They will spend Thanks
giving here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
Mrs. Knight
Pass esS Away

Mrs, Elizabeth Knight, widow Of
Shelly knight and mother OF Mr.. Jas.
sA.iKnight, Of this city, died this morn.
ing at an early hour, at the homelo
her daughter, Mrs. Eta Johnson. at
Hoult. She had been Ill for the past
two weeks and her death was not un-
expected. Deceased was aged Is years
and was formerly Miss Elizabeth
Pickett, sister Of Miles Prickett, Of
this city. She is survived by four
children, namely, Mrs. Esse Barnes, Of
Connellsville, Pa; Mrs. Annie Bailey.
OF Baxter; Mrs. Eta ohnson, of Hoult,
and Mr.. James Knight OF this city.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed. They are under the dtrec.
ton OF Undertaken Ell Musgrave and
Sons.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23

Joe PoIetta, an Italian workman,
aged 81 years, died at the Miners hos
pltal last night at eight O'Clock from
injuries sustained on Friday while at
work on Market street for the Cros-
son Construction Company, who have
charge of that portion of the B. & N.
construction work.
The man was crushed by a piece
Of machinery through the chest and
was taken to the Miners hospital,
where he died last night. He is sur
viyed by wife and two year old
daughter in Italy.
The remains were taken in charge
by Undertaken Fred Jenkins and the
funeral will take place tomorrow morn
ing from the italian Catholic church
and interment will be made in Holy
Cross cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
CURE YlyRGlLl
NV|0AFEllIH|.||l'U.RS'
and FEEL FINE
"PAPE's COLD COMPOUND" OPENS
cLoeeED NOSE AND HEAD
AND ENDS GRIPPE.

4bE1lO4 GOI4G6 4L46GS1ASAJ' 49,
A dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up severe cold
either in the. head, chest, body or
limbs.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming, relieves sick headache, dizziness,
feverlshness, sore throat, sneezing.
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed up! Quit blowing
and snufling! Ease your throbbing
head! Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only rs cents
at any. drug store. 1t acts without
assistance, tastes nice, causes no in
convenience. Be sure you get the
genuine.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
court NEWS
Deeds Filled.

Deeds were Saturday filed with the
county clerk for recording as follows;
q w. II. Wade and wife to L. L. VII
con; parcel Of land in Grant dis
sErict; consideration s1,225.
benjamin G. Williams and wife 10
laura Williams steele, parcel of
land in Winfield district; consideration
rs and other valuable consideration
III u. g. Hoard and wife to James w.
sGump, parcel of land on Paw Pa"
s:reek in Paw Paw district; considera-
ION $3.50. =
Smith Hood and. wife to Clyde E.
Hutchinson, a parcel OF land In the
East5 Park addition to the City Of Fair"
mont; consideration $1,000.
Hannah e. Ticker and husband TO
Henry E. swiger, a parcel OF land on
Booths creek in Grant district; con-
liberation 81 and other valuable con-
Shderation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
Doing Well.

Rev. J. B. Workman returned Sat
urday night from Buckhannon, where
he was called by the illness of his
son Paul. The yung man was oper-
ated on Saturday morning for appen-
dicitis and a message received today
stated he was doing well at this time.
Mrs. Workman also went to Buckhan-
non and remained there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
BIG SEAT SALE.

The seat sale for the big championship
game to be played at South Side Park
between Wesleyan College and the
West Virginia University on Thanks
giving Day, going nicely. There has
been a rush ever since the sale OPEN
ed Saturday and there will continue to
be much activity, The grand stand
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
Being Raced.

The work of razing the Kelley lum-
Der yard buildings is progressing rap
idly at this time. A large double
house will be erected on the site Of
the lumber plant. A single house 81
nearing completion on one side OF the
building.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
No jury lncourt.

The jury of the Circuit Court con-
vened again this morning for a short
time, but as none Of the civil cases
were ready for trial it was dismissed
again until tomorrow morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23
With Or. Jordon.

Prot. Ralph E. Mitchell, the choris-
ter with DR.. Lyon at the time of the
eyangellstic campaign in this city
some two years ago, is now with
Evangelist c. G.. Jordon, and at the
present time is stationed at Con-
neaut, Ohio.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-23

and the bleachers, together with circus
seats on the far side of the grdiron
will afford accommodations for at
least six thousand persons.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
DETACHMENT OF
GERMAN TROOPS
IS DRIVEN BACK
Fierce Encounter Between
Cavalrymen and 300 Bel
gian Gendarmes Several
Men Killed.

London, Aug. 25.-A dispatch from
Ostend to the Evening News says
there is fierce fighting between the
Belgian gendarmerie and the German
cavalry before the city. Wounded are
being brought in.
The dispatch adds that the encounter
was between detachment of German
cavalrymen and 800 gendarmes.
1t appears that the Germans. early
in the morning, while making their
way from Smeskerke to Ostend, came
into contact with the guards in the
vicinity of Leffinghae. some three
miles from Ostend.
After a fierce fight the Germans
were driven back with the loss of sew
eral men and an officer wounded,
while the gendarmes lost three killed
and several wounded.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Report Of the Capture Of Muelhausen
Is Denied and Operations in Alsace
Are Declared to Have Become Of
Secondary Importance

Paris, Aug. 25.-The following official announcement
was made here today:
"The German offensive movement in the north, which
stopped yesterday, appears today to have been
sumed.
"The enemy, however, is being held back by French
army acting in conjunction with English army and
Belgian army.
sThe armies of the allies surprised the enemy and
drove back their advance detachments The allies have
gone beyond Malnes.
''The Belgian army from Antwerp
In Lorraine after the counter attacks of yesterday
the right of the French forces withdrew to the Nor
agne which is continuation of the Meurthe, from Lmne
vile to Nancy
I'm Asace French troops repulsed number Of German
attacks directed against Colmar.
The report of the capture of Muehausen by the Ger
is without foundation Moreover, the theater Of
operations in Asace is becoming of secondary import
ance'
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
PUBLIC STATEMENT IS ISSUED
ON THE CONDUCT OF THE
GERMANS IN BELGIUM

London, Aug. 25.-The following an
nouncement was given out today by
the official information bureau:
The Belgian minister in london
has made the following statement: In
spite of solemn assurances of good will
and treaty obligations of long standing,
Germany has made a savage and utter
ly unwarranted attack on Belgium.
However, sore pressed we may be,
Belgium never will fight unfairly; she
never will stoop to infringe the laws
and customs of legitimate warfare.
She is putting up brave fight against
overwhelming odds She may be
beaten, she may be crushed; but to
quote the words of our noble king, she
never will be enslaved.
"'When German troops invaded our
country, the Belgian government issued
a public statement which was placard-
ed in every town, village and hamlet,
warning all civilians to abstain scru-
pulously from hostile acts against the
troops of the enemy, and the Belgian
press has daily published similar no.
tees broadcast through the land.
Nevertheless. the German author
tiles have issued statements lately
containing grave imputations against
the attitude of the Belgian civilian
population and threatening us at the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
Army of General J0fre Is Broken
Up, Making Probable Concentric
Advance on French CAPITAL

Washington Aug cncenc advance Of all the German armies toward
frontier being German hands according to wireless dispatch to the German en-
The German facing the French them battle from Aug II
81
ue has been taken and the army Of General Jo broken up and
The Of the Duke Wuertembeg marching through Belgium has
ensgn and several generals captured The German troops
the Belgian
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
CONFERENCE IS HELD
ON COTTON SITUATION

Washington. Aug. 25.-Secretary Nc
Adoo, the federal reserve board, con-
gressmen and several hundred repre-
sentatives Of all branches of the cot
ton industry met here yesterday and
discussed ways and means to meet the
situation arising from the war in Eu-
rope.
Secretary McAdoo estimated that
100000 bales of the present crop of
cotton would be unable to find a mar
ket, but that with the federal reserve
system in operation the banks Of the
south would be able to secure currency
to finance holding that amount
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
FOREIGN TRADE IN
JULY SHOWS increase

washington, Aug. 25.--Foreign trade
sf the United States in July amounted
to $314,26o,35s, a decrease of s341.136
from June and an increase of $14,-
207,s10 over July last year, the depart
ment of commerce announced today.
July imports were $160,17S.o3S, an in
crease of $2.s4s,6sS over June; exports
were $154,0s2,225. decrease of s2.-
ess,s19 from June. There was an ex-
cess OF s6.095.90s in imports over ex-
ports.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-25
CAVALRYhEN ON RIGHT
and LEFT OF ALLIES

. London, Aug. 25.-The Gem
. trail News circulates a dispatch
. from Paris saying that an Of
. fetal communication given out
. in that city declares that Ger
. man cavalrymen belonging to
. an Independent division are op-
. Grating on the extreme right and
. on the extreme left of the POSI-
. ton of the allies.