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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11

son money to eat on. Look at that
sanctimonious pup, Dave Todd. He
come up there in the first inning with
the bases loaded. said his little prayer.
shut his little eyes, and wopped that
'peeve BALI of mine a mile'n a half!
And he doesn't approve of Sunday ball!"
1t would be a shame to give the final
score. 1t is enough to say that the
Terrors made sufficient runs to win a
dozen games, and they hustled away to
the clubhouse after II was all over
hurting insults over their shoulders AT
the crowd.
And then the real Jolt of the day ar
rived, and the full force and power of
Methodist conscience made Itself felt
And now for that post season thingl"
said MacNabb. surveying his warriors
with light heart ''If you fellows hit
like you hit today, it's all over, and Won
can let your voice fall right there No
need to worry, Dave. there won't be any
Sunday games In the post season."
1t wouldn't make any difference IN
me" said Todd quietly. Il won't be
''You-what7 What's thatr'
Quit your kiddin'!
What do you mean?"
The questions were fired like rife bull
let's. Half dressed the Terrors crowded
around the shortstop. Dave Todd sat
on the bench In front OF his locker, with
stocking in his hands.
why: what do you mean. Dave7"
Just this" said Todd: 1--WE plaved
through" -''
ing through" ~ w
Well" said David McKinstry Todd.
speaking slowly, and looking up into the
circle Of faces, II don't suppose Won
would understand, and don't see that 7
can explain 1t. / thought was going IN
be needed In this game today. / knew
that II l played II would be in violation
OF a principle, but couldn't see very
we'll how l could get out of II without
giving you boys the worst OF n So :
made sort OF bargain-and a pron1Ise
played today, but pay for Il by never
playing another game OF ball as long as
live and-that's all. I guess, boys"
Ihere was stunned silence lasting sew
eral seconds.
That's ALL" repeated Sam so,z.,, 80.
ly' And about enough, II strikes me
Dave, 1t is your blamed conscience
again."
Yes, Sam" he said. 'I suppose you
could call II that"
Well" said souzay solemnly, "al !
got to say is that I'd rather have chronic
stomach trouble than a conscience OF
that kind Good night post seasonal
The Terrors ran a distant second IN the
post-season series. going into II as they
DID with a crazy quilt OF an infeld. Pete
MacNabb won pennant. and for that he
was congratulated. but Pete believes 40
this day that he paid heavy price Tor A.
Candy is the one man who maintains
that Dave Todd was right, but canhv h
a minor league manager now. ana his
opinion should not count He Sometimes
travels 20 miles out OF his way 10 near
the Rev. David NJ. Todd preach the eos
pei. and, according 10 Nipper. Dave hit.
$50 In the Methodist lineup.
(rHE END.)
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Pete MacNabb, manager of the TeTrors.
was never so shocked IN all his lie as
when David MclSinstry Todd insisted that
a Sunday clause" be inserted in his con,
scout. Joe sherman, who saw him play Tor
the last time IN the uniform OF his anna
mater. Tire boy was studying for the min
istry In a Methodist college. when dirty
ings. Rather. than see his sisters taken
from high school, Todd decided to let the
ministry wait and earn some money Tnat
how. Sherman was able to get the collese
Charlie HadselL who wrenched his ankle
sliding 10 second, Just as the pennant race
was beginning TO tighten.
Todd made good from the word go.
rouyhest in the league-and did not like the
idea OF Methodist preacher In their MIDST
SO. not finding anything to criticise about
the colleEian's playing, they decided TO go
after his individuality. and the goat
Before this had gone very FAR Todd
planted two beautiful blows on Nipper
Canby's jaw. which ended the kidding.
Nipper was the best fighter OF the crowd
named the minister kid Todd. After
that NIpper and Todd we're the closest
friends Shortly after the close OF the
season the 'Kid' obtained his mother
permission TO sign up for $4,000 with the
The fourth season found Todd the Terrors
best bet. A disastrous series with thli-
end club Just before the crucial series MADE
Il necessary for MacNabb's team TO win
order 10 get In on the worlds series money
The Terrors won the FIRST two games from
tho Grays. The third is to be played sun.
day and cansy Is spiked; an ana ~ Toao tsSns w9n
pleads with Todd, who promises to give an
answer the next morning-Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11
GIBBONS-M'FARLAND,
CLEVEREST OF BOXERS,
IN SET-TO TONIGHT
Limelight Fisticuffiians Will
Meet at Brighton Motor
drome, With Seating
Capacity of 52,480
WEIGH IN lat RINGSIDE

Mike Gibbons, OF ST. Paul. who is gen.
orally credited with being the cleverest
boxer In the ring today. and Packey Nc
Farland. of Chicago, who was generally
credited with the same prestige two or
three years ago, will exchange sS2,5OO
worth of wallops at the Brighton Motor
drome, Brooklyn, N. Y. tonight.
Reports this morning emanating from
the respective training camps of Gibbons
and Mcfarland stated that each man was
eft and ready for the bes. battle of his
career. The former will answer the gong
at 10 o'clock tonight. a 6-to-5 favorite, 1t
appeared today, from a canvass of sport
ing sanctums in New York. Local sports
men also are making the ST. Paul fash
the favorite.
Here are pertinent facts concerning the
match
Principals and purse-Michael ]. Gibbons, st.
Paul. MINI. $4,000; Patrick J. Mcfarland,
Weight-I4T pounds ringside.
Favorite-Gibbons
Scene Of bout-Ocean A. c.. Brighton Motor
drome. Brooklyn. N. Y.
Time Of bout-10 p. m.
Promoter-Willism c. C'You're on'D Mar
SHALL OF New York.
Seating capacity-524SO.
Money capacity-S126, 152.
Prices-Admiss'on. 81 and So reserved seats,
Number of seats in sections-6s56 box seats,
224 reserved seats, l4,4o0 50 seats and l5 900
81 seats.
Here are measurements of the princi-
nails:
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matte story to describe that important
Sunday game as a gruelling. heartbr6ak-
Ing AFFAIR. but in baseball the expected
does not always happen.
Teams have been known to go 10 smash
at the very time when they should have
been fighting like Trojans. The thou
sands OF Gray rioters who packed the big
park had every reason to believe that.
with Brewer In the box. the game would
at least be close and hard fought.
The plain truth about that Sunday
game was that II was a slaughter from
the opening inning. The very first ball
that Bull Brewer sent TO the plate was
banged along the hrst-base line for a
double. and the McNabb forces marched
on that unfortunate pitcher with a start
ling series OF safe drives which sewed IN
the game before Il was 10 minutes old.
AS for Dave Todd's bottle-shaped hat
II might never have been missed thoueh
the shortstop contributed heavily 10 tha
run column with triple and two doubles
Even Caldwell covered himself with
glory at bat. as well as In the field. and
Bull Brewer. who was beckoned from the
box after all was lost save honor. had
time 70 comment upon the/situation.
They're all broke. that's what ails
fem.' snaried the great pitcher. They
hit like they have to set that post-sea-
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Their ring records follow

includes referee decisions and knockouts
Gibbons last fight was May 30, 1915.
Soldier Bartfield, Brooklyn. 10 rounds, no
decision.
McFarland's last fight was December
8, 1913. Jack Britton, 10 rounds, no de-
cision, Milwaukee.
Dutch Brandt. who meets Billy Bevan
in the windup at the Olympia A. A. here
Monday night, proved he was fighting in
great form when he stopped Warren Gus
ack In Brooklyn the other night. Out
of-town principals in the all-bantam
show will arrive in town Monday morn
ing.
JohnHy Nelson will substitute for
Johnny Mayo in combat with Young Full
ton at the Douglas A. C. Tuesday night.
Mayo is Ill Joe Welsh, fresh from a
victory. over Sailor Phil Block, meets
Kid West in the semi.
Besides his bout with Billy Bevan at
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, September 20, Patsy
Brannigan, of Pittsburgh, also is matched
with AL shubert at New Bedford, Mass,
on the 9th.
The two stars OF the Family of Fight
ing Moores-Willie and Pal-are training
daily. Willie wants to meet Tommy
Howell, but insists on 142 pounds ring
side. Pal declares Bobby Reynolds is
his favorite dish for his first fight of the
season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11

THRILLED WITH VICTORY, PILLS
OFF WITH DASH THROUGH WEST

OFF WITH DASH THROUGH WEST
Spectacular Close of Home Series Should Send Local
Hopes on Pennant Voyage With Nothing But
Absolute Assurance of Final Success
the rhuea Giants YESTERDAY
the manner which the @ rn % came from behind $ when % their chances an % %
to the and that they will not naush their lead without great srusse
At this stage Of the but to capture spectacular manner
Victory ike to
Before the team departed for the West last night the air Of confidence
this feeling the
ssmes to easy teams just when an opportunity presented itself to forge far
ahead the Dods The players had figured that they were almost certain
the
ChanreabIe Rack the Beso of Nerves
TO that the sudden turn of affairs after the disastrous trip New
TD @ most @ s,ns"nS @ & feared that the G les had last cracked but the won
the Phi win the pennan That victory will be pointed op % Se on
any other these things come
Cravath That's Al-Thats Nun
eighth inning and with the score tied
caa eausSt ft Sa an t T npt @ 4S % p @ % & to @ reach % m
Longest @ dVes ever seen in this city resulted When the ball left the bat
Becker the Giants recruit Outhelder his
harder they thought 'D( ' ~ 'N" was "'
One of Longest Drives
But when they the ball clear the screen above the brick wall there
SO %ush excitement at any game in this city including worlds
League w w D''0' " Ou''"'''" rival team from the ao0"A
of inning men Of the phIes in coming from
se n % @ Pa matching of F1sT" nd the mi manner @ which the
and the scribeS travelling with the
Ever am Boosts Pills Chances
The faults
believed il any of
the spectators present would argue this point
Morans Pitchers Ready for the Ordeal
AS
machine that viii crack As this is the strongest department of Moans
should on previous trip.
many defeats through lack hitting
prevented
the Phes from having the nehed already With
enc that should be mOund if the fighting spirit still
McQuian Proves Worth to Team
m % % @ mn % c turned n his m third victory in four w starts star when he held
Mac looked better
ss important qs the @ Sss a nS '''dn''' in tight places proved that he was most
he sss ss @ sa% Sa aH zst'aan @
does not look like hard task if the team hits
MeGraws Only Real Pitcher F.u. Before Phil.
sss @ the % s % a ~ 9 % . FS.s % sso He s der los. his
wo-run lead until the seventh inning When
hit his homer he having
Brainerd Front
in
Of
is abouth
a his kneen
to
considerably
than believes he will adorn the
sand the
Of Stock Desree Adams when the
wisdom
making is
hM
Up, berto today.
The Coming Athletics Will Watching
Jusat
Mackmep
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11
BASKETBALL TEAMS ENTERED
IN GERMANTOWN CHURCH CLUB
League to Accept Resignation OF
President Glenn on Tuesday


Wakefield and ST Michael's are tied for
first place in the Germantown Church
Athletic League baseball division. Ar
rangements are pending between the
managers Of the two teams for a game
which will decide the championship.
At a meeting Of the Germantown
Church Athletic League. TO be held next
Tuesday night at the Germantown Boys
Club, the league will receive the resisna-
tion Of President Glenn. who is forced to
resign because OF leaving Philadelphia to
take up his home in New York
The Basketball Committee Is expected
to report on a schedule for the coming
season, and they advised that the follow
ing churches will place teams In the bas-
ketball circuit: Wakefield Presbyterian.
Christ Church, st. Michael's. Olney Pres
byterian, First Presbyterian, Market
Square, Advocate and Third Baptist.
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coprrirht. stre,t 3 smIth. 1Oll

After Todd locked his door he turned
out the light. and. there in the dark. he
faced the situation. On one side were
ranged the reasons why he wanted his
teammates to win-a legion. These were
opposed by a single voice-his conscience
He could hear McNabb speaking:
you had your little troubles with the
boys when you first Joined the team. but
they didn't last long Do you know what
they're saying? They say that you're too
good fellow TO stay out tomorrow. They
amt saints. you know. but they've been
decent to you. and they figure that you
wouldn't leave 'em In the hole"
No. not saints. but. on the whole, good
fellows Rough. but their hearts were
in the right place. Candy. with his girl
In Utica-Hopper. souzay. Sandy Wal
lace-a good bunch. And old Pete Mac
Nabbl Pete might have sounded tho
personal note lot stronger than he did.
A pennant meant more to Pete than to
any one OF the players.
David Todd lnew-none better-what It
would mean TO take two seasoned men
out Of the inheld. It was bad enough
to take one. but the shuttle which must
result in an attempt TO plug up the double
hole at short and second could result in
nothing but disaster. And. OF course.
tho Grays would send Bull Brewer back
asaini Bull was a glutton for work. and
thrived on II.
Once more Todd seemed to hear Mac
Nabbs voice: tt
You'll be playing ball next season.
How do you think you'n stand with the
papers and the public II you stay out OF
this game. and let us take a lleking7
Have you thought Of that7"
No, that was the last thing Todd would
have taken into consideration. There was
nothins selfish about the boy. His own
standing did not worry him. II was true
that he had been figuring on one more
year Of basebali-and that was TO be the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11
THREE AND TWO" A
VAN LOAN STORY,
BEGINS NEXT MONDAY

Did you ever hear tell of q catcher on
n big league team who was deaf and
dumb? Dummy" Taylor. several years
ago a star pitcher for the New York
Giants, is the only mute who ever broke
into the big leagues, as we xnow them.
But
Charles E, Van Loan
has "Gabby" Nelligan playing in his
great league. This catcher, the star jof
the baseball world, Is both deaf and
dumb. The exciting race for the pen
nant, In which "SOckless' Shaw Is buf-
faloed by "Gabby" Is told In the funniest
of all the Van Loan stories,
Three and Two"
which begins In tho EVENING
LEDGER Monday.
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Spectacular Close of Home Series Should Send Local
Hopes on Pennant Voyage With Nothing But
Absolute Assurance of Final Success

from
Winning ordinary ball will naturally confidence
Of now
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11
Brainerd May Gust Lobert From Third
The Coming Athletics Win Bear Watching

Athletics
Of
Phles in
hoped that the
this fan failed to the
declares that they viii all be back n year
ha basn,
>sFday after either homer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22
LIBERTY

Harry Grant is in town for few
weeks stay as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sanford.
Miss Eurania Bennett is passing a
moath with friends in Waterville.
Neal Skidmore has finished his course
at the Tonipson Business College in
Wateryille, returning home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Woodland. who have
been living in Arizona and California for
the past eight years, arrived in town
Saturday and are the guests of Mr..
Woodlands mother, Mrs. f. G. Norton.
Mrs. Carrie Aver and daughter, Frank,
of Providence, r. J., were BUSINESS call
ers in town one day last week.
Mrs. F. P. Bennett passed few days
in Watervillc recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bower and Mt.
and Mrs. George Dow Of Morrill,, were
Sunday guests of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. b. Knowlton.
c. b. Knowlton went to Belfast Thurs
day to be present at the annual inspec-
ton of Palestine Commandery, Knights
Templar, of which he is a member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22
PITTSTON

EAST-John A. Hanly of Boston who
has been at his summer home here for
a few days returned to his home Monday.
Mrs. Rose Durham who has been quite
ill is now improving.
Rev. ". A. Written returned Monday
from Dover where he attended the East
ern Maine Methodist conference.
Miss Josephine Kealy, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Martin Carroll,
at Rumford Falls for several months,
returned Saturday to her home.
F. W. Britton has lost from his flock
about 20 hens the past week-supposed to
be caused from some disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Mansir were busi-
ness visitors Saturday in Gardiner and
Augusta.
Mrs. Lila Heath of Whitefield was
calling Monday on friends in the village.
Mrs. Leila Croker returned Friday from
weeks visit with friends in Gardiner.
F. E. Scott begun Monday saving
shingles at his new MILL
Misses Mary Cary and Ida Dow. teach
ers in the west part of the town, spent
the weekend at their homes in this vii
lage.
Herman Oertell and family have ar
rived from Lexington, Mass, and moved
into the Stilphen house in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Little and daughter
Gladys were visitors Saturday in Car
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22
MONMOUTH

Graduation honor parts have been as.
signed to the seniors Of Monmouth acad-
envy as follows: valedictory. Miss Ed
ma Johnson; salutatory. Alfred Loon;
Grafton, Shirley Bunnell; class declama-
ton, Burton Fowler; class prophecy,
Emery Tillson; presentation of gifts,
Myron Prescott; class history. Ruth
Head: essays, Jennie Phillips. Amy
Knox. Kenneth Curtis, Harold Sedgeley.
Verne Wing.
H. E. Merrill is building house on
the blue road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Rowland have moved
to Strong. where Mr.. Rowland has pur-
chased a farm.
The Ladies' Circle of the Congrega-
tional church Saturday evening enter
tanned the Sunday school children in the
vestry. Supper was served.
Roland Woodbury. Of Beverly, Mass,
has been passing a few days with his
sister, Mrs. Lorey Patten.
Rev. Louis Greene has been invited tc
preach to the Masonic Lodge on Sunday
April Is.
Miss Mabelle Hutchins Of Augusta was
the guest over Patriots day of Mrs. C
L. Banghart.
Burton Fowler and Shirley Bunnel
have been chosen representatives Of
Monmouth Academy to speak in the Ly
ford speaking contest at Waterville.
Miss Ruth Head has been chosen {,
speak in the contest to be held ct til,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22
CHINA

SOUTH-Miss Mary A. jones of Oak
Grove Seminary, rs. passed Saturday
and Sunday with her parents in this
place.
The w. c. T. U. was held at Mrs. r.
IL. Jones pleasant summer home Oh
Thursday afternoon. Eighteen ladies'
were in attendance, after the conclusion
Of the business, refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess.
Rev Perry L. Macy left on Friday
for Parsonsfield where he is engaged in
religious work
Miss Marion L. Jones passed the day
Monday at .. G. Seminary.
Edmund T. Garland. superintendent
Of the Maine Bible Society, gave very
interesting address ut the Friends chapel
Sunday forenoon. lie also conducted the
mems class.
Charles Norton and family moved to
augusta Saturday.
Miss Lena Priest was the guest Sat
urday and Sunday of her uncle, Fl.
Whitehouse.
William II. Beale of Providence ar
rived here on Thursday where he VIII
remain for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22
METHODIST TRUSTEES
AND STANDING CONS.

c. F. Smith. Alvah H. Benton (Thomas-
tom Dr. H. II. Plumer, Union).
The district superintendent, sx-
oificio.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Conference Program-Pastor and dis
trct superintendent.
Bible Cause-W. L. Bradeen, Richard
H. Moyle, Charles E. Jones.
Conference Relations-F. X. Gamble,
F. A. Leitch, Harrie w. Norton, Thorn
as F. Jones, c. H. Johonnett, James H.
Gray, Cyprian II. Bryant, Horace l. Holt
Charles w. Lowell.
Education-Davis NJ. Angel, Nelson P
Pearson, Edwin H. Brewster.
Equalization of Travelling Expenses
Richard H. Moyle, j. O. Rutter. ALDER,
E. Written.
Freeman's Aid Society-Wiiliam G
Ripley, William Magwood. William H.
Stewart.
General Reference-G. Edgar Allan,
Clinton E. Bromley, Frank Kingdom.
Memoire-J. Edgar Montgomery, Albert
E. Luce, William A. McGraw.
Nominations-The district superinten-
dents.
Periodicals, Publications and Collec-
seul, II. b. Sellers.
Resolutions-Will.am II. Patterson,
William F. Davis. A. B. McAllister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22
WASHINGTON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnston
and Miss Harriet Mcdowell have re-
turned from business trip Of several
days last week in Rockland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Morton Of WASH
ington were at L. L. Morton's for a
short visit last Sunday.
Miss Blanche Rokes Of Burkettville was
a Sunday guest Of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. w. w. Light at Lake View farm.
Mrs. Blanche Johnston was at L. n.
Staples at Washington Sunday. Mrs.
Staples had a severe shock Sunday
morning and small hopes are held out
for her recovery.
M. and Mrs. Erie Grinnell entertained
friends at their home last Wednesday
evening in honor Of Mrs. Grnnelrs
birthday. Refreshments were served and
a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all
present.
Frank Poland of Maiden. Mass, pro-
prietor Of Medomak Camp. Is expected
In town this week to look after several
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22

MO food product that goes into
~ the daily diet is more impor-
tant than -four. The grain Of
the wheat from which -four Is made
is the most compact little package
of concentrated food that nature
gives US, for it contains many ele-
ments that 60 toward the nutrition
Of the body.
Flour to be nutritious should CON
tain portions of both the glutinous
ard starchy content of the wheat
berry, and too often millers sacri-
fee the gluten and mineral salts In
their endeavor to produce a white
-four because Of its attractiveness
to the eye rather than its value to
the human system.
In selecting fours do not be guild
ed entirely by their dead white ap-
pearance, but rather select a -four
with a creamy white color, for you
are more certain of getting a -four
that contains the necessary ele-
ments that make for nutrition.
Bleaching of flour is carried on in
some sections Of the country. but
not generally, and by selecting
flours of creamy white color you
are sure to avoid a product that has
been demineraliZed or bleached.
Unless otherwise specified the
term flour" Is used to indicate the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-22

Tie following trustees and standing
committees were appointed at the Meth
odist conference at Dover-Foxcroft:
TRUSTEES.
Eas, Maine Conference Seminary
trustees: c. f. Smith, Albert l. Oliver,
Charles ". Lowell.
Trustee Of Boston University: H. B.
Haskell.
Visitors to Boston University and
School Of Theology: James H. Gray,
Horace b. Sellers.
Visitors to East Maine Conference
Seminary; Fred X. Gamble. Nelson r.
PEARSON.
Visitors to Wesleyan University
Thomas f. Jones, David II. Tribou.
Visitors to Drew Theological Seminary
Frederick Palladino, Dayton E. McClain.
Visitors to Wesleyan Association: j.
Edgar Montgomery, Sanford Richie.
Members Of Educational Society
tarles F. Smith. Richard &. Slower
The following were elected members of
be Conference Home Mission and
&rch Extension Society:
1lgor District; Thomas F. Jones, F.
Gamble, Win B. Smith (Bangor),
Serge W. Perry Presque Isle).
Bucksport District: Ambrose Meal
|tster Theodore S. Ross. Lester Strone
|Nlbridge), Freeman l.. Russell. (Orono.)
Rockland District: Eugene V. Allen,