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Tbe Great Celebration of the AnniYer- jary ii New MClti Yesterday. THE SERYICESaTsT. PAUL'S. A CONGREGATION OF DISTINGUISH ED PEOPLE AT THE CHAPEL HABSISpK AND DEPEW SPEAK. Tke 6reatet Parade that New Yerk City Bai Ever Sees. New York, April 80. The' earliest streaks of dawn found many people iu the street, and these indeed were for tunate, for in ail the range of meteor ological Jbhance, a more perfect morn ing could scarce have been found. It was too cold, perhaps, for those who shiver in a light wind, but it was a morning to delight the heart of the sol dier who has a long tramp before him. The air wasezilharating in the extreme, and the wind was sharp enough to soon put a tinge of bloom on the cheeks of those who faced it. Many wended their way towards the lower end of the city, more resplendnt than ever in the early morning light, with the wind stretching every flag and steamer taut, and slapping their folds as though in jubilation. THRONGS IN THE STREETS. As the morning wore along, the crowds in the streets became eveu greater than they were yesterday, and this time the hurry was even greater, for one and all saw the necessity of reaching points of vantage from which to witness the parade,at the earliest pos sible moment. Then the sound of bells calling the people to Thanksgiving services in vari ous churches awakened the people anew to the true solemnity of the occasion. Services were held in all the churches of the city, of every denomination, votive mass being offered up in the Catholic churches, at which special prayers will be held as matter of course. AT ST. TACL'S CHURCH. The principal services were at St. Paul's Church, in Broadway, where Washington attended on the morning of his inauguration. At 8 o'clock the commitee on States escorted the President from the Fifth Aventta Hotel, accompanied bf the Chief Justice and the members of the Cabinet, and under the escort of the eilioe, proceeded to Vice-President orton's residence. The Vice-President entered President Harrison's carriage and the procession moved down to St. Paul's. Asthe President stepped from the cariage, followed by the Vice President and Mr. Hamilton, a committee of the Trinity vestry stepped from the gate way and escorted the party to the west entrance, where the rector of Trinity, Rev. Dr. Diz, was waiting to escort the President to the old Washington pew The Thanksgiving services at St. Paul's were carried out strictly accord ing to programme, being conducted by Rt. Rev. Henry C. Potter, D. D. Prior to their being begun, a great crowd began to assemble on the east side of Broadway, extending, as early as eight o'clock, from below Twelfth street to the poetoffiee. The windows and roofs of the build ings on Park Row and Broadway were thronged with people. With the ex ception of those people who had tickets or passe of some kind, Vesey street, from Broadway to Church street, was kept clear. At exactly 8:50 o'clock, the President arrived at the Vesey street gate to the chapel. The crowd in the vicinity of St. Paul's seemed to be im pressed with the religious order of ex ercise within the edifice, for it was the most orderly crowd of any that have assembled thus far in the celebration. OTHER DI8fINOUISHED PEOPLE. During tbe service, the hew British Minister to the United States occupied a seat in the pew allotted to the diplo matic corps. The Spanish Minister eat near him. Grover Cleveland sat in a front pew on the right of the middle aisle. William M. Evarts occupied a seat in the same pew. The President and Vice-President, whom eager eyes sought in one of the front pews, occu pied at large pew midway up, on the side aisle, under the south gallery. Governor Hill sat in a corresponding position on the north side. Most of the Cabinet officers were allotted seats at the head of the centre aisle. Ex-President Hayes sat beside Mr. Cleveland. At the close of the services, the doors leading out on the west porch were thrown open, and distinguished con gregation which had entered at the Broadway entrance, passed out this way under a canopy which had been stretched to the Vesey street gate. The guest took the carriages assigned them, according to the arranged pro gramme, and moved along short paces at the time until the entire body were seated in the carriages. Broadway down to Pine street was kept clear, though walks, stoops, window and housetops were thronged. The proces sion waa headed by a company of mounted police. The procession turned into Pine street and proceeded to the Pine street entrance of the Sub Treasu ry building. The Treasury side of the walk was kept dear for nearly a block, and the carriages being drawn up by a curb the entire distance, a large part of the occupant were enabled to alight at once. They proceeded through the corridor of the ud Treasury tmuatng, and out to the, stand. -rf'. H; :.: ' V".. ,; -THE LITERARY EXERCISES. Orstiaa fcy Dr. Dcpew, ssi Reurks by . Presiaeat Harris!. , New York, April 80. The Bub-Tress Ufyrtepa, tbs toss t ths- literary ex erclses, were the . meooa of thousands from an early hour. At nine o'clock it was almost impossible to pass through the streets for a quarter of a mile around, while in the immediate neigh borhood of the Sub-Treasury,, sight seers were packed like the traditional sheep. Tbe stand itself was one mass of bright color, and prior tc the arrival of the Presidential party, the various bands stationed in the neighborhood evolved stirring strains for the edifica tion of the waiting thousands. On the stand proper, the people for tunate enough to possess the necessary tickets of admission were packed almost as solidly as they were in the street be low. As soon as the Presidential party reached the platform, a shout of ap plause rose from the assembled crowd. Archbishop Corrigan, wearing his scar. let robes, was on the platform when the party arrived. He was introduced to the President, Vice-President, Gov ernor Hill, Mayor Grant, Dr. Storrs and others. DR. 6TORB8 OFFERS PRAYER. Hamilton fish, Sr., opened the exer cises by introducing Eldridge T. Gerry as chairman. Mr. Gerry introduced Rev. Richard F. Storrs who delivered an invocation in a very clear voice. JOHN O. WHITTIBB'S POEM. Clarence W. Co wen, secretary of the Centennial committee, was next intro duced. He read John G. Whittier's poem composed for the occasion. It is entitled "The Vow of Washington," and concludes as follows: (lur Brut and best! his aslirs lie Benenlh his own Virginia ky. Korglve, forget, U true and Just and brave. Too storm that swept above thy sacred grave! For, ever In the awful strife A nd dark lioum of the nation's life. Through the fierce tumuli pierced bis warn ing word, Their father's voice his erring children heard! The change for which he prayed and sought In tbut sharp agony was wrought; No partial Interests draws its alien line Twlxt North and south, tbe cypress and the pine! one people now. all doubt l eyond. His name shall be our Union-bond; We lilt our hands to Heaven, and here and now. Take on our lips tbe oldCentennlal vow. For rule and trust must needa be ours; Chooser and chosen both are powers IVIliai 1U serviL-w nm lit rigntd. mi. vimui Of Duty rests on each and all the same. Then let the sovereign millions, where Our banner floats In sun and air, From the warm pulm-lauds to Alaska's 1.1 1 1 1 1 , Itupeat with us the pledge a century old! Chaaaeey M. Depew's Oration. Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, orator of the dav. was next introduced. He re ceived a hearty greeting, and when this had subsided, tie began as louowg: We celebrate today the uentenary or our Nationality. One hundred years ago the united states began tneir exis tence. The powers of government were assumed by the people of the re nnlilic. and thev became the sole source of authority, the solemn ceremony of the first inauguration, the reverent oath of Washington, the acclaim of the mul titude greeting their President, marked the most unique event of modern times in the development of free institutions! The occasion was not an accident, but a result. It was the culmination of the working out by mighty forces through many centuries of the problem of self government. EUROPE CONTRASTED WITU AMERICA. After an eloquent historical review. Mr. Depew ceased his address as fol lows; The flower of tbe youth or tbe nations of Continental Europe are conscripted from productive industries and drilling in camps. Vast armies stand in battle array along the frontiers, and a Kaiser's whim or a Minister's mistake may pre cipitate the most destructive war of modern times, win monarcnuu ana Renublican governments are seeking safety in the repression and suppression of opposition and criticism. The vol canic forces of Democratic aspiration and socialistic revolt are rapidly in creasing and threaten peace and secu rity. We turn from these gathering storms to the British Isles and find their people in the throes ef a political crisis involving the form and substance of their government, and their statesmen far from confident that the enfranchis ed and unprepared masses will wisely use their power. But for us no army exhausts our re sources or consumes our youth. Our navy must needs inorease in order that the protecting flag may follow the ex panding commerce, which is to compete in all the markets of the world. The sun of our destiny is still rising, and it rays illumine vast territories as yet unoccupied and developed, and which are to be tbe happy homes of millions of people. The questions which affect our government and the expansion or limitation of the authority of the Fed eral Constitution are so completely set tled, and so unanimously approved, that our political division prod uce only the healthy antagonism of parties which is necessary for the preservation of liberty. Our institution furnish the full equipment of .shield and spear for the battles of freedom,, and absolute protection against every danger which threatens tbe welfare of the people, will always be found in the intelligence which appreciates their value, and the courage and morality with which their powers are exercised. The spirit of Washington fills the executive office. Presidents may not rise to the full measure of his greatness, ' bot they must not fall below hi standard of public duty and obligation.. Hialifeaad character, conscientiously studied and thoroughly understood by coming gen erations, will be for them a liberal edu cation for private life and public sta tion, for citizenship and patriotism, for love and devotion to Union and Liberty. With their inspiring past and splendid present, the people of these United States, heirs of a hundred years mar velously rich in all which adds to the glory and greatness of a nation, with an abiding trust in the stability and elas ticity of their Constitution, and an abounding faith in themselves, hail the coming century witn nope ana joy, - A Speed ky Pruiieit Harrises. In the midst of the enthusiastic cheer ing that followed M. Depewl tU,1Ut down, Elbridge T. Gerry arose and said: "Tbe President of the United States will now address you." ' President Harrison then arose from his seat, placed his hat on a chair in which he had been sitting and ad vanced to the front of the platform. This was the signal for a grand outburst of cheers. Dozens of cameras were pointed at him from surrounding house tops, and he stood still for a moment, unconsciously giving the photographers an excellent opportunity. He began to speak, however, before the cheering died away, and it was im possible for any one to bear his first few words. lie spoke aa follows: "These proceedings are of a very exact ing character, and make it quite impos sible that I should deliver an address on this occasion. At an early date I notified your committee that the pro gramme must not contain an address by me. Tbe selection of MR. DEPEW AS ORATOR on this occasion' made further speech not only difficult, but superfluous. He ha met the demand of the occasion on its own high level. He has brought before us Incidents of the ceremonies of the great inauguration of Washing ton. We seem to be a part of the ad miring and almost adoring throng that filled these streets an hundred years ago to greet the always INSPIRING PRESENCE OF WASHINGTON. He was the incarnation of duty, and he teaches us today this great lesson, that those who would associate their names with events that shall outlive a oentury can only do so by the highest consecration to duty. He was like a Captain who goes to sea and throws overboard his cargo of rags that he may gain safety and deliverance for his imperilled fellow man. ''Washington seemed to come to the discharge of the duties of his high of fice impressed with a great sense of his unfamiliarity with the position newly thrust upon him, modestly doubtful of his own ability but trusting implicitly in his hopefulness of that God which rules the world, presides In the con science of nations and has power to con tract human events. We have made marvellous progress in material events since then, but the stately and endur ing shaft we have built at the national Capitol at Washington symbolises the fact that he is still the first American citizen." The remarks of the President were frequently interrupted with cheers, and when he sat down, the air was rent with the applause of the assembled crowd. CLOSE OF THE LITERARY EXERCISES. Then came cries for "Morton," but the Vice-President merely responded by rising and bowing to the throng. Archbishop Corrigan then pronounced a benediction, everyone within bearing standing uncovered. The Archbishop was attired in his pontifical robes, and while sitting, occupied a position be tween Vice-President Morton and Rev. Dr. Storrs. Hundreds of ladies in the windows of the Drexel building, and in the win dows of other buildings on Wall, Broad and Nassau streets and on the roof of the Assay Office, waved flags and handkerchiefs throughout the exercises, their bright costumes and beaming faces enlivening the scene greatly. The literary exercises were over at 11:15 o'clock, and the presidential party left the sub treasury in the order it had. entered. The crowd of people was kept back from Pine and Nassau streets, while the presidential party entered carriages and started for the reviewing stand at Madison square. THE GREAT PARADE. Tbe Priaeipal Featare af the Sersid Day's Celebration Described. New York, April 80. At an early hour this morning troops of soldiers, veterans, militia men from out of town in smart uniforms, squads of New York State regiments and G. A. R. in vast numbers, began to make their way to their various rendezvous up town to assemble for the parade. Detachments began inarching down town long before the hour appointed for the start, and during the services at St. Paul's chapel, formed in the streets on either side of Broadway in the lower part of the city. By the time the Presidential party left St. Paul's on their way to the Sub Treasury, most of the troops which took part in the parade were massed about Wall, Pine, Rector and other streets in the vicinity. THE BOUTS OP THE PROCESSION wsslined with such vast crowds that passage along the streets was impossi ble. As soon as the literary exercises began at the Sub-Treasury, the word to start waa given at 10-23, and the great parade, the principal featme of the sec ond day's celebration of the Washing ton Centennial began. The route was: From Wall street up Broadway to Wav erlv Place, throuKh Waverly Place to 6th avenue, up 5th avenue to 14th street, through 14th street to the east side of Union Square, around Union Square to west side to 18th street, 15th street to 5th avenue, 5th avenue to 07th street. Previous to the start, the G. A. R. had been formed by their grand marshal. Col. Wm. P. Walton, on streets west of 5th avenue, and moved through East 15th street, Broadway, East 17th street, 4th avenue. 14th street. 5th avenue. Waverly Place and Broadway to Duane street. On reaching that point THE LINB WAS FORMED in doublo rank against the west curb of oi uroaaway, uie souin cum oi v aver to Place, the west curb of Fifth avenue. the north curb of 14th street, the west curb of Fourth avenue, tbe south curb of 17th street, the east euro or Broad way and the south curb of 15th street, the right resting on Fifth avenue, thus forming a solid Tine of men on one side of the route as far as I7tn street. 'r - Ttxv mtnutt uni'in ' from the head of Wall street in the fol lowing order: Platoon of police in ad vance; chiof marshal; Gen. John M. Schofield, U. & A., and over 100 aides de camp, among whom were Gen. T. VImu. TT B I . r!.n S. T Zalinali U. 8. A.; Commander J. Duncan Gra ham, u. o, fuyerw uanioiBuwerriaig Uen, Horatio Citing, CoL Johjutou L Depeyster, CoL Finley Anderson and Col Wm. C Church, West Point Ca dets, numbering 450, National uuard, Delaware, Gen. Benjamin T. Briggs, cemmanding, and staff, 750 men. Pennsylvania Gov. James A. Beaver, commanding, and staff, 9,000 men. New Jersey Gov. Robt. L. Green. commanding, and staff, 8,000 men. Georgia Governor John B. Gordon, commanding, and staff ; the Governor's personal guard, only 65 men. uonneciioui uot. jsorgan u. ttuiae ly, commanding and staff ; six hundred men. Massachusetts Gov. Oliver Ames, commanding, staff and honorary staff, low men. Maryland Gov. E. Jackson, com manding, and staff, 500 men. South Carolina Gov. J. P. Richard son, commanding, and staff 850 men. New Hampshire Uov. Unas. o. saw yer, commanding, ana stall. i,uw men. New York-Gov. David B. Hill. commanding, and staff, the entire nat ural guard of tne state, numbering about 12,000 men. Virginia Uov. rltznugh Lee, com mending, and staff, separate companies only 500 men. North Carolina Gov. Daniel G. Fowle, commanding, and staff, 150 men. Rhode Island Gov. Roval C. Taft, commanding, and staff, 450 men. Vermont uov. wuiiam r. uuiing ham, commanding, and staff, 850 men. Kentucky Gov. Simon B. Buckner, commanding, and staff, 540 men. Uhlo uov. Joseph roraker .command ing and staff, 8500 men. Louisiana Gov. Francis F. Nichols, commanding' and staff, Continental Uuards, 4 in) men. Mississippi Gov. Robert Lowry, com manding, and staff, 600 men. Michigan Gov. C. G. Luce, com manding, and staff, 400 men. Florida Gov. Francis P. Fleming, commanding, and staff, 800 men. West Virginia-Gov. J. B. Wilson, commanding, and staff, 500 men. District of Columbia W. a. weDb, president of the commissioners. Wash ington Light Infantry and eight sepa rate companies, total 800 men. Grand Army of the Republic, Com mander in Chief William Warner and staff; Deputy Commander in Chief Har rison Clarke in a carriage; Delegates escort of two from each post in the State and 1200 men: CoL Wm. P. Wal ton, guard marshal, with staff of 50; Adjutant Ueneral, ifcpt. turn T. uooa ridge; Assistant Adjutant General, John GSymes; Loyal Legion, Lieut. Loyd Fsrragut in command. Forty-five posts from New York city 6,000 men; Brooklyn posts, Marshal Henry W. Knight, 4,000 men, and fif teen posts besides New York and Brook- i, l.uuo men. There were between 000 and 60.000 men in line. The following Governors who were not at the head of troops from their re spective States and Territories also were in line: Thev rode in carriages: Alabama, Thomas Seay; Arkansas, James P. uagie; uoiorado, joda. uoopor; Illinois, Joseph W. Filer; Indiana, Atom T. Hovey; Iowa, wm. Larrabee; Maine, Edwin C. Burleigh; Minnesota, Wm. K. Meniam; Missouri, David A. Francis; Nebraska, John M. Thayer; Oregon Svlvester Penmover: Wisconsin. Wm, Hoard. And from the Territories: Alas ka, Commissioner J. S. Newell; Idaho, Commissioner Fred T. Dubois; New Mexico, Gen. L. Bradford Prince; Washington, Gen. Mile C. Moore; In dian Territory, Gen. Pleasant Porter. THE MOST IMPRESSIVE FEATURE of the whole day occurred when the literary exercises at tne Hub Treasury were over. The Presidential party iu eleven carriages, in the order before designated, drove over tha route of the procession up to the reviewing stand in Madison square, between two lines of troops drawn up at either curb of the street. The President's carriage was drawn by four horse in stiver harness. It had two footmen. The other car- riaires were drawn br two horses. Dur ing the literary exercises the van of tha) parade, which had started when the exercises began, naa marcnea a ions distance up town, but had not reached Madison square. When Archbishop Corrigan had pro nounced the benediction at the Sub- Treasnrv. word was given to some of the marshal's aides, who in wait ing, and they passed along tbe line, giv ing the order lor eacn omoer to nait nis company. In this manner the whole procession was halted from Wall street to the head of the line op town. Then, at the order or tbe oracers, tne troops below Duane street divided, part form ing a continuous line on the western curb of Broadway, and part forming a line on the eastern curb. Above Duane street, the G. A. R. men were drawn up in line on the western curb, and the regulars and militia made a line oppo site the veterans. This order prevailed from Wail street throughout the line of march as far as 17th street, where the head of the procession was resting. Then between these living walla the President and his party were driven up Broadway to Waverly Place, through Waveriy Place to nrtn avenue, uo Fifth avenue to 14th street. through East 14th street to the East side of Union Square, along the square to 15th street, throngh 15th stieet to Fifth avenue and up Fifth avenue to Madison Square. As the President's carriage passed along through the lines the soldiers saluted and tbe crowds on the sidewalks, in the windows and on the house tope cheered themselves hoarse. After Dassine through the line of sol diers the President was taken in charge by tbe committee on arrangements ana escorted back to the residence of Vice President Morton and the greatest pa rade, in point of significance, that New York has ever seen, was over. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. The Centennial Generally Observes mt WMhingttR. ' Washington, April 80. The centen nial of the inauguration of consti tutional government in the United States was properly- observed here to day. .All business wag suspended, the government departments closed, the publio school children given holiday, tbe courts adjourned. It was a gain day. The streets were alive with people dressed in holiday attire. The weather is very pleasant, The day was also very generally observed iu a religious sense. The Presbyterian churches hel Union meetinar over which Rev. Dr. Sunderland presided; In the Catholio cburches special tnanftxgiving masses were said; the Baptist churches held s Union service. Services were held in the various Methodist and other churches and addresses appropriate to the day delivered. There was a large at tendance at all the churches. THE DAT IX BICHMUXP. SmlmlnOU St. Jshs'n-A ratal Ar- tUent. RicHiio-VD. Va.. April 80. The cen tennial was observed here today as a general holiday. Banks and public of fice. State and federal, were all closed, and during tbe greater part of tne day business was entirely suspended. A great number of flags were flying and appropriate services were held in Old St. John's church, in accordance with the recommendation of Governor Lee. This evening Floyd Wright, a colored man employed at theRichmond Theatre, went on the roof of the building to take down the flag which had been raised there during the day. While walking in between the roof and ceiling he fell through a hole in the ceiling used to suspend trapeze, etc., soine awr low, a distance of seventy feet. His head was crushed and be sustained a number of other injuries resulting in death in a few minutes. He sever spoke after the fan. IX ALEXANDRIA, Where tke Ovatisa t Waiklnrtsn, a His way is New xsra, was egnn. . n a tl OA m.. ALEXANDRIA, VS., aptu w.-iuo centennial of Washington's inaugura tion did not pass without a very general observance in Alexandria, as was fit ting, for the ovation to Washington on his route to New York, was begun in Alexandria. The centre of observance was at Christ Church, where Washing ton worshipped, where Rev. Philip Slaughter, D. D., delivered a discourse on Washington's life aa a churchman and a townsman. Dr. Slaughter nar rated graphically, yet witn sioquen words, the relation of the great chief .n .u. AUw a AlavanHrijt a.nH alamnA bw the recitation of verses in honor of Washington and Lee. xne congrega tion, rising, at the close sang "Amer ica.'' Pittsbarf. PrrrmtTnn. Anril 80. The local cen tennial; celebration of Washington to the presidency was fitting and enjoy able. The weather waa cloudy and cool. Public and private buildings throughout Allegheny City and Pitts burg were patriotically draped, and huyinma of all kinds was practically suspended, and the streets were tnrongea witn strangviw suu iuuhw m holiday attire. Special religious ser- . vk-oa were held in nearly every church in both cities. Philadelphia. ! . , nt, . Anvil Sn In thin oity there is a general observance of the . Ti i 7.1 . WU. l.lHKnni banks and excnanges.while not a few of manufacturing enBuiuuiiuvuui ed .down and the hands are fen joying themselves in their several ways. DSSISB. n . QA 4 !....,.!, tliA v : i . -: ! .1 .A . n 1. . ,sw1. A ttili. UOgUSUtVUir 1SU1VU MMm iwm-j day it is being quite extensively ob- ISriSU O0 QUI 11 IU otmu ing towns. Cincinnati. St.. . 11 OA 1-1.. A.nt.n. nial anniversary of Washington's inau guration was celebrated here in a befit ting manner. AN INCIDENT OP TBE BALL. A Beeenusn Tendered ts Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland. New York. April 80. An odd and interesting feature of the great Centen nial ball was the reception tendered to ex-President and Mrs. Cleveland, after the departure of President Harrison about midnight. The Clevelands had occupied a box near the President during the reception, and the opening quadrille. After the departure of the President and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. ana sirs, iiovewna down to the floor to promenade. No sooner did the crowd catch sight of them than they were surrounded with ale, as anxious to see Mrs. Cleve , apparently, as they had been when she was a White House bride. Roma one started the applause. It grew until with a cheer the entire crowd swept down on the Clevelands, forcing them against the boxes. At this mo ment some one in an upper box broke a bouquet and showered roses on Mrs. Cleveland's head. The crowd cheered again and again. For quit a time Mr. ana sirs, uieveiana neia m reception the floor of the ball-room and during that time they were the center of at traction. Willis U. Banna Dead. New Haven, Conn., April 80. Hon. William H. Barnum, Chairman of the National Democratic Committee, died st Lime Rock at 9:45 this morning. Mr. Barnum had been confined to his bed hut two or three days, and for the past twenty-four hours his death had been momentarily expected. He was out for the last time on Friday last, when he sat on the piaz a for an hour. Saturday he was taken with a bad spell and it was apparent irom tne nrsc tost he could not recover. He had been very feeble ever since his sickness during the Presidential campaign. Dr. Harvey Lindsay Dead. Washington, April 2. Dr. Harvoy Lindsey, the oldest physician in this city died yesterday, aged 81 years. He was well known to the medical profes sion throughout the country. Baseball Yesterday. At New York-New York 9; Wash ington 7. At Philadelphia Philadelphia 7; Bos ton 6. At Pittsburg Morning game) Pitts burg 11; Cleveland' A. (Afternoon game) Pittsburg 6; Cleveland 4. At Indianapolis Indianapolis 8; Chi- Oulumbua Columbus U; Athlet ics 8. - At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 7;Baltyore At Kansas City Kansas City 8; Cin cinnati 6. - At , 8k luta-St. LjffuA? .-lte Louis vttlei ! 1 '" 1 1 J
The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.)
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