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MABELLE BENTON BEATTIE is a girl whom the Naughty-Ones recently adopted. She was born in Indiana, at New Bedford, May 30, 1880. She went to public school just like the rest of the Seniors till she was thirteen, then moved with her parents to Bethany, a suburb of Lincoln, Nebraska. Studied at Cotner University and when sweet six- teen went to Peru. Nebraska. She stayed there till she graduated from the State Normal. Last year she studied at the State University at Lincoln, and to cap the climax of her schooling, she came to W. A. C. Thesis: "The Satan of Milton : A Comparative Study of Sources and Poetic Person- ifications of Evil."
VAN EATON WILLIAMS happened to get born in Whitman County, February HI, 1878. At- tended grammar school and spent two years in the Tacoma High School where he reached the tenth grade. After some experience in an immigration office at Seattle, taught school one term, then joined the Northern Pacific Mineral survey in the spring of '97. Came to the W. A. C. in the fall of '97. entering on Freshman work in Economic Science and History. Has been prominent in athletics and literary societies, president of the Washington, 'oo:
field manager of the Athletic Association, '98; played on base ball team, '98: captain, '99; first lieutenant in the Cadet Corps: assistant business manager and business manager of the Evergreen, '99-'00; charter member of the S. C. L. Thesis: "The Financial History of the State of Washington."
WILLIAM DELL OUTMAN was born at Waitsburg, Washington, May 6, 1877. He received his early training in the public school. Between his seventeenth and nineteenth years taught several terms of school. Entered the W. A. C. in Sep- tember, 1896, taking up the course in Economics Was one of the representatives of his class at their graduation from Prepdom; class president during his Freshman and Sophomore years; represented the Washington on Washington's birthday program, 'os. with a declamation ; attained the rank of captain in the Cadet Corps; member of the debating team which defeated Whitman, '99; business manager and later editor-in-chief of the Evergreen, '99-'00; won home oratorical contest, 'oo, and second place i the intercollegiate contest : president of the Wash- ington, '99-'00; manager base ball team, 'of. Thesis: "The Recent Rise of Labor Legislation in the United States."
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Class of 1902
OFFICERS
Robt. Cordiner President
L. M. Hatch Vice President
H. B. Johnson Secretary
H. E. Burke Treasurer
Lee Morrison Poet
J. W. Hungate Historian
J. B. Cordiner Yellmaster
J. B. Evans Sergeant at Arms
COLORS Rose and Cream
MOTTO "Labor Omnia Vincit"
YELL
Hi yu cumtux ! Tum Tum Too! Alko Klatawa! Nineteen Two!
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CLASS OF 1902.
Roll of Class of 1902
Abernethy. Elmer R Min. Eng.
Adams, Orville Lewis Ec. Sci.
Blanchard, Henry Foster
Agric.
Burke, Harry Eugene Zoology
Cordiner, J. Beattie Ec. Sci.
Cordiner, Robert P. S Ec. Sci.
Dunn, Adam Duncan Agric.
Evans, John Bruce Agric.
Flanders, Fred Ford
Chemistry
Hall, Will Albert Elec. Eng.
Hatch, Lewis M. Civ. Eng.
Hogaboam. Lucy Belle Zoology
Hungate, Joseph Wynne Zoology
Johnson, Henry B. Elec. Eng.
Kruegel, William Carl Mod. Lang.
Lawrence, William Hurlord Botany
Luce, Henry Knox Min. Eng.
MacKay. Elizabeth Eng.
McKinzie, John Henry Civ. Eng. Morrison, William Lee Eng
Price, Susie Maud Eng.
Sherrod, George Warren Elec. Eng.
Spencer, Robert Benjamin Chemistry
Young, Edward H.
Chemistry
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History
It is customary in writing a class history to employ the highest sounding words and to delve deep into the treacherous depths of grandiloquence. The purpose of this modest attempt is to make a statement of the broad facts in connection with the Junior Class, and we believe that by so doing, its merits will be sufficiently appreciated.
The class of 1902 existed in its embryological stage as the Junior Prep. class of 1896. In that year they did nothing extraordinary except learning their lessons well, and by the process of evolution became Senior Preps the following year. They had a banquet, the first banquet, so they thought, in the whole history of the college; but lo! after many days the disquieting knowledge came that at least two classes had gathered around the festal board; and thus was a fond delusion hurled against the immovable wall of fact.
Next year they were Freshmen. Green? No. that color was overshadowed by the ruddy glow of determination to progress. This showed itself in the fact that they held an entertainment. and with the proceeds presented the college with a bust of Senator J. L. Morrill, which now stands in the chapel as a fitting tribute to the departed statesman.
After a year of hard study, no small achievements, and exams. having been passed, this class appeared in the arena of college affairs as Sophies. Time passed by and the cane rush came with all its fury. When swelled and bruised heads resumed their normal dimensions "1902 caps" were worn-a custom heretofore unknown.
Now the members of this class are Juniors and in keeping with their past history, have this year inaugurated the custom of having class field days, presenting a handsome silver cup to the win- ning class in this year's meet : also the class revived the publication of the Chinook, which had been sus- pended by their predecessors, the class of 1901.
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These are the broad outlines of the doings of the class of 1902. To particularize would be to jump into the chasm of enormity. Its members have won honors in almost all avenues in which honors may be sought. In summing up the characteristics that distinguish this class we have as their most notable trait that of making new departures and establishing new customs. This class organized the Websterian Society, which now includes members of all classes; it was the first and has been the only class thus far to present the college with a bust: it introduced the cane rush and the wearing of class caps, and has started the custom of having class field-days. This class will go out of college next year noted for what it has done and the variety of its achievements.
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CLASS OF 1903.
OFFICERS
First Semester Second Semester
President
A. J. Turner
President
O. Coffman
Vice President C. F. Proff
Vice President C. F. Uhden
Secretary and Treasurer 1 .. Faye Allen
Secretary and Treasurer
Agnes Downs
Attorney F. R. Pierce
Historian Olive Gibson
Historian Agnes Downs
Attorney
J. H. Jones
Sergeant at Arms J. H. Jones
Sergeant at Arms
M. Sillman
Yellmaster
E. Person
COLORS Royal purple and white
YELL Karo, Kero, Kiro, Kee! We'll be here till 1903!
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History
The class of 1903 had a humble and somewhat obscure origin. After a sojourn of a few short years in the Prep Department, ruled over by his majesty George I., we shook its dust from our feet and became Collegiates.
Here our troubles began; what had been considered troubles before were dwarfed into insig- nificance. The upper classmen passed uncomplimentary remarks upon our verdant hue and egotism, forbad us to carry canes and made their presence obnoxious in many ways. We, with a magnan- imity that is characteristic of the class, decided that as Sophomores we would not help make life a burden to the poor Freshies. This resolution has been carried out to the extent that the Fresh- men now carry canes and the two classes have met in harmony on several festal occasions.
Our exploits in many lines have been uniformly successful, not a mediocre event among them. In athletics we stand at the top. Two years in succession we have won the tug of war, in 1900 from the class of 1902, in 1901 from the class of 1904. Who won the cane rush in 1900? None other than 1903, even if some do have the audacity to say we didn't. We likewise had more men in the victorious football team of 1900 than any other class, and thus the record reads.
Intellectually the class of 1903 is second to none. Every member has met the exams with a fortitude worthy of a better cause, and has passed over them with such easiness as to cause that august body. the Faculty, to exclaim in the words of the poet :
"Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some Cromwell guiltless of his country's blood."
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Members of the class have taken an active part in all lines of literary work. Two members of this year's College Debating Team belong to our class, as well as many valued members of our several literary societies. This is the record of the class in every department of college activity -- ever at the front.
The harmony that has pervaded our actions as a class, since its organization long years ago. has been one of our most notable characteristics. We have been a unit upon all matters under- taken: look at the result-we have been successful.
As for genius, the class may be said to be a bright and shining light in a dark place. As yet this genius is largely potential, but as a sample of what has been turned to account, the following recently composed yell may be quoted :
"Mush and milk and sunflower seed : That's the stuff on which we feed; We're the Sophomore aggregation. The warmest thing in all creation."
The future of the class of 1903 is plainly marked; no one can miss seeing the brilliant pros- pects that beckon it on. When, in some far away time, the roll of the famous is called. why. we will all be there. In after years the history of 1903 will be an inspiration to struggling human ity; it will be noted how from a humble beginning we dauntlessly climbed, urged on by our ambi- tion, higher and higher until our seats among the "Immortals" were reached: then will the despairing take up their heavy load and strive for nobler and higher things.
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CLASS OF 1904.
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COLORS
Cardinal and White
YELL Biff, Bang. Rah! Rah! Rah! 04. '04, Yah! Yah! Yah!
OFFICERS First Semester
Stephen Jayne
President
Frank Augustus Jenne
Vice President
Jessie Jackson Secretary
R. B. Shaw
Sergeant at Arms
Second Semester
Walter Dibble Plough President
F. T. Barnard
Vice President
Elma Spaulding Secretary
R. B. Shaw
Sergeant at Arms
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CLASS OF 1904.
History
We're a fine Freshman class at the W. A. C. Our name is the pride of the school. Brave laddies and beautiful lassies, you see -- For exceptions there's none to this rule. Our brains and our looks, not to mention our books, Cause envy to all, yes, galore : Where the Freshmen appear there is always good cheer, We're the class of 1904.
Our talents are many as stars of the sky, As displayed in the class day by day. Finds the face of the Prof with a smile in his eye. As our knowledge we try to display. And the Sophs and the Preps, with unsteady steps And so it is with the classes all, With envy they see us and sigh. We are moving along to a nice little song. 1904. "in the sweet by and by."
The days of September were fading away With autumn's bright leaves on the tree. And the century also beginning to say, Soon I'll pass into eternity.
Then came this wonderful class, brave and strong, In the search of the knowledge sublime. But ere we have gone we will write all along, 1904 on the lone sands of time.
The Freshmen are people who can carry canes, And hold their heads up in the air. While the Preps, in their simpleness, seem to have pains. As through their glasses they stare.
The Seniors, the Juniors, the Sophs; They think, after all, we are not quite so small, 1904, you're most smart as the Profs.
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A reception one dark winter night was given To the foot ball boys. true and sincere. In honor of the invincible eleven Each class a good song did prepare. The Freshmen again could not be outdone: With a style that put others to shame.
They told of their work and the boys one by one, And the honors brought back from each game.
Then, when we tried with the work of the arts, Again every light brightly shown, And six handsome verses we gave there in parts. To the tune "And the Band Played On.' The people encored us and we must remain ; They told us the prize must be ours.
We do not complain, yet 'twas ill-gotten gain Which the Seniors obtained by their scores.
Now on the lower round we stand Of that ladder that seems, O! so high ; We think in four years how our heads will expand. As the end of our school days draw nigh. For in these years to come as the good work goes on. When at last we're the top of the heap. The good name we've won will descend to each one. Which 1904 ever will keep.
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SPRUD
ABG
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Class of 1905
OFFICERS
Laura Nelson President
Earl Hays Vice President
Jessie Hays
Secretary and Treasurer
The Preparatory School Association
OFFICERS
First Semester
Wm. Lasher President
Stanley Cooper
First Vice President
Leslie Goff
Second Vice President
Mamie Ontman
Treasurer
Jesse Ettleson Sergeant at Arms
Second Semester
Frank Dallam President
Roy Adams
First Vice President
Lete Palmer
Second Vice President
Frank Dallam
Secretary
Leah Bean
Secretary
Elsworth Thorp
Treasurer
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William Nalder
Sergeant at Arms
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CLASS OF 1905.
Class of 1905
The Senior Preparatory Class, since next year it will enter upon its collegiate existence, has a class organization. The class numbers thirty-five wide-awake young men and women. The spirit of its members have often been shown, and in the past year many enjoyable social gatherings have been recorded. The class will make itself known in collegiate life, its members being foremost in all events and will lead where others only dare follow. While it may not revolutionize the existing conditions and customs of collegiate classes, it will add a fresh life and spirit which, though not entirely lacking at present, needs that invigorating influence which shall be given by the active and sturdy Senior Preps.
Preparatory School Association
The Preparatory School Association is an organization which includes the entire Prepara- tory Department. This association takes the place of a class organization for the Junior and Middle Preparatory classes. When organized, early in the year, a color was adopted for the department, the choice being gold. Besides this, each class has a color of its own by which it is distinguished. The Senior Preparatory purple, the Middle Preparatory blue, the Junior Preparatory dark red. The purpose for which this organization was perfected was to further the social and intellectual advance- ment of its members. By it, two very enjoyable and successful socials have been given, the first early in the year. the second on the evening of St. Valentine's day. This association embraces one- third of the student body and no part of that body takes a more active interest in college affairs. Its
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members gave to the 1900 football team much of the strength that enabled the team to make such a proud record for itself. At the close of the season a picked Preparatory team defeated a like Collegiate team, 5 to o, in the hardest contested game of the season on the W. A. C. grounds. A challenge was sent to the Spokane High School, but was not accepted. Many of its members are training this season for track events and on them the College relies to win many points.
Following out one of the purposes for which it was organized. the Preparatory School Asso- ciation has made arrangements for a debate with the State Normal School at Cheney. This debate will take place at this College on the third of May, so the result will be known before the Chinook is out. There is a spirit in the Preparatory Department, a spirit of steadfast loyalty to the College and all of its institutions. It is this spirit which leads its members to so liberally support all college organizations and societies. The Prep is no longer an uncertain quantity. He is, in fact. a large and very important factor in the college. It is said "the son is father to the man," so the Prep is father to the Collegiate, and it is further said "like father like son." Therefore, while the Pre- paratory School Association is purposed primarily for the immediate benefit and advancement of its members. it at the same time benefits, and in no small degree. the entire institution.
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MECHANICAL BUILDING.
MANZ
SENIOR PHARMACY.
School of Pharmacy
Among the various departments which compose the School of Science of the Washington Ag- ricultural College, "The School of Pharmacy" has, since its organization five years ago, become one of the leading departments with an enrollment of thirty-one and an alumni numbering twelve.
A course in pharmacy was established in the early years of the college history but was soon given up and the energies of the young institution were directed in other channels. The present flour- ishing department was established in 1896 as a result of the recommendation of President Bryan. It was recognized by the faculty and regents that the drug trade of the state was dependent upon east- ern schools to furnish men educated in the profession of pharmacy, and that the opportunities this cali- ing offered to the young men of Washington were in a large measure closed to them, unless they were able to bear the expense of going to eastern schools for professional training. The wisdom on the part of faculty and regents in establishing the department of pharmacy has been amply attested by its rapid growth and the success of its graduates.
The object of the School of Pharmacy is to give young men who desire to enter the profes- sion a thorough training not only in practical pharmacy, but also in the sciences which underlie it. a knowledge of which is so essential to the highest success in the profession. As a basis for the work high entrance requirements are maintained, this standard being two years in advance of many of the eastern schools.
The work of the School of Pharmacy is under the supervision of the following faculty :
Geo. H. Watt. B. S. Ph. C Prof. of Pharmacy
Elton Fulmer, M. A
Prof. of Chemistry
C. V. Piper, M. S. Prof. of Botany
S. B. Nelson, D. V. M Prof. of Physiology and Therapeutics
Chas. A. Barry Prof. of Languages
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JUNIOR PHARMACY.
The School of Pharmacy is comfortably located on the ground floor of College Hall, where it has a large recitation room well stocked with crude drugs and pharmaceutical preparations; also a commodious laboratory thoroughly equipped for pharmaceutical operations. In addition the students have access to the large laboratories of the departments of botany and chemistry for work in these subjects.
The School of Pharmacy has twelve graduates, nearly all of whom are engaged in the active practice of the profession; four of them are now proprietors of drug stores at various points in the state. The success of the graduates is a striking proof of the practical value of the work of the de- partment.
The Senior class consists of eleven members, all of whom hope by the time this reaches its read- ers to be nearly ready to graduate.
The Junior class numbers nineteen.
The two classes work together in an organization known as "The School of Science Pharma- ceutical Association." It is the object of this society to furnish training in the preparation and dis- cussion of papers on scientific subjects of interest to pharmacists; also to secure lectures upon subjects related to pharmacy which are not directly covered by the course of study.
The record of the School of Pharmacy is one of which all may be justly proud, and it is the de- termination of the present classes to fully sustain its past reputation.
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MAZ
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT.
MANZ
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT.
Agricultural Department
PROF. W. J. SPILLMAN
PROF. E. E. ELLIOTT
H. A. MILLER, 'O1
J. B. EVANS, 02
11. F. BLANCHARD. 02
A. D. DUNN, 02
CHAS. BULL, 03
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Veterinary Department
PROF. S. B. NELSON
J. W. WOODS
PROF. C. L. BARNES
CARL COZIER
W. H. PHILIPS C. S. PHILIPS
O. M. HIDDON
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FERRY HALL.
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Roster of Staff and Line Officers
Capt. John Kinzie Commandant
STAFF
Frank Benefiel Captain and Adjutant
Chas. Philips
First Lieutenant and Quartermaster
Stanley R. Cooper
Sergeant Major
E. W. Thorp Quartermaster Sergeant
R. W. Brooks
. Color Sergeant
J. B. Evans . First Lieutenant and Chief of Artillery
COMPANY A
A. J. Turner Captain
E. Grimes
First Lieutenant
A. M. Torpen Second Lieutenant
COMPANY B
F. J. Whittaker Captain
H. E. Beckett First Lieutenant
COMPANY C
Chas. Bull Captain
W. B. Chandler First Lieutenant
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W. A. C. Military Band
Leader James Buckley, Slide Trombone.
Bass
A. 1 .. Hooper
Baritone E. N. Hinchliff
Tenors C. W. Harris Fred Kaylor
alltos
Cornets
Elmer Brown Charles Peterson W. A. Clizer B. L. Jones
S. P. Jellum Forrest Carpenter Ernest R. Niebel
Bass Drum J. W. Dill
Snare Drum Clement Wilkins
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After Lieut. Chase left the W. A. C. in the spring of '98, the Cadet Battalion was placed in the hands of a cadet major, Cadet Major A. T. Wells serving during the remainder of the college year of 98 and Cadet Major L. L. Totten during the year of '98-'99.
In the fall of '99 no major was appointed, each captain having full charge of his company and reporting direct to the President of the college. In the early part of 1900 Capt. John Kinzie, retired. formerly of Spokane, was detailed as commandant of the cadets.
At the beginning of the year three companies had been formed, but later in the year Company C' was disbanded and incorporated with A and B.
In '99 the annual encampment was held at Palouse in connection with the G. A. R. encamp- ment. In 1900 the battalion encamped at Garfield, the military company of that place going into camp with them.
The growth of the Military Department has necessitated the formation again this year of three companies. An order has been sent to the War Department asking for an additional one hundred and fifty rifles. Two modern field guns are to be here next year to replace the old muzzle loader that has been long out of date.
Recently a signal corps has been organized with F. W. Cobb, late Sergeant U. S. V., in charge.
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I. Orville L. Adams.
2. Frank W. Cobb.
3. Melvin S. Lewis.
W. A. C. Debating Team, 1901
Whitman College vs. W. A. C. and S. of S. May 12, 1901 Question : "Should the Philippine Islands be made an integral part of the United States?"
Affirmative, W. A. C. Negative, W. C.
Decision won by negative.
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Intercollegiate Oratorical Association
OFFICERS
James W. Rigsby, Whitman
President
F. H. McConnell, U. of 1
Vice President
H. E. French, W. A. C.
Secretary-Treasurer
Oratorical and Debating Association of the W. A. C. and S. of S.
OFFICERS
R. S. Cordiner President
H. E. Burke Vice President
W. C. Kreugel Recording Secretary
A. J. Turner
Corresponding Secretary
F. W. Cobb
Treasurer
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Until the fall of 1896 little work had been done in this school along oratorical lines. Such encouragement as had been given to this work, until then, had been through the literary societies and the annual declamation contest. In that year realizing its necessity, an oratorical association was or- ganized, including all collegiate students in its membership. Since that time its work has been uninter- rupted.
Under the present arrangement a local oratorical contest is held on the third Friday in March of each year. The winner of the contest receives a gold medal and the privilege of represent- ing the college in the Intercollegiate contest held on the last Friday of April.
To further strengthen this work in the several schools an Intercollegiate Association was formed between the U. of I., W. C. and the W. A. C. in the spring of 'oz. The winners of the past four contests have been the U. of I. '97, W. C. '98, W. A. C. '99, and W. C. 1900.
In the spring of 1899 the first Intercollegiate Debates in the history of the institution were held, one with the U. of W. at Seattle, the other with Whitman, the U. of W. and the W. A. C. being the respective winners. In 1900 the second debate with the U. of W. was held here, the U. of W. again being victorious. This year we are to debate Whitman College, the team chosen at the pre- liminary contest consisted of Messrs. Adams, Lewis and J. B. Cordiner. Mr. Cordiner resigned and his place on the team was filled by his alternate, Mr. Cobb. The result of the final contest will be known to all readers of the annual before this volume is out.
This year's local oratorical contest was won by Mr. Nalder. The result of the Intercollegiate will likewise be known before this volume is out.
The increased interest that has been taken in all matters that pertain to oratory and debating during the past two years is most gratifying. The local oratorical contest of 1900, of which W. D. Outman was winner, was considered to have been the best held up till that time. The contest of the present year was fully up to the standard there set. Probably the improvement is more marked in the matter of debating than in oratory. This year's local debate showed a much greater amount of care- ful training than ever before.
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YATHLETICS
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Editorial
The history of athletics at the W. A. C. is rather a brief one, but by no means one to be ashamed of. During the past six years our athletes have tried in various ways to bring glory to their col- lege and with varying success. It is difficult in a school like our own, where so much time has to be given to class and laboratory work to find time for athletics; though such has always been the case. yet we can look back with pride upon our achievements. Although we have not always had a win- ning team we have had our share of athletic honors, and have always avoided anything that tends to- ward professionalism. We have tried to develop a true athletic spirit among our own students, thinking that it is better to be defeated in a fair game than to win by questionable methods.
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