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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
bankrupt Petition.

Galveston. Texas, November S.--Beh
Burg of Columbus. Colorado county this
morning filed a petition In bankruptcy in
ire United States district court for the
Eastern district Of Texts, The schedule
CT liabilities shows secured creditors to
the amount of sl55O,4i Unsecured cred
itors, ssO5SSO. The statement Of assets
shows personal property amounting to
5000. The value OF this property al the
disposition q creditors Of petitioner Is
given as 1850. The summary sh VS. la
b.lties Of Si60S.54
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body Of Hattie, the rs,,.,.
dsush no, 'ound. The motlbUl
Of s su'ers were all togethe,
o. on,n phe storm storm. Mr.. woodv
opinion ! pal that the missing aIA
s ssa'sa from the Others and,rd pa
oc ln,erment. which viii b.
from Levy's 0'n'ng
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fremont Arr,u-.

= Galveston, Texas, NoysmS..
=. Aumo, Philadelphia. J'p y ~.
Louis; J. H. Mastersou Il, ! oosr
w. Hemmer, Brooklyn: ROW Nv chaa|
sell, Beaumont; D. k. stwss ss. n
l.. Cohen, New York; cso Saei Buy
ster' San Antonio; L. B. TriS ss 4 Ed
VILE. Col: Charles Porter ,'' No La|
Conn X. =. spalding. II s Nv. Ha'9
II. Rector, Chicago; J. B. - n.s saaaIa;
Ton; F. A. Heryey, wife. aa sssan hoy
Two children, Houston; Il M s y
Louis; B, F. Bonner. Housta. ,in'l
bert. Pueblo. Col, Ralph osas. = y J. u
E. Dieschboerg. ]. G. Wills. AopE'
York; B. l.. Logan, LouisyIlla. ' = "a
son, G. N. Dleshfrecht, New w 81 ~
Young, Waco; 0. A. Perry c Nh, Y
g. Lynch, Boston; c. 4 CIV vSa y
Andersen, Captain Jones Kans,s ~, \,
Cory, Dallas; j, P. oDonpell Nsn =
w. e. Bucket, Dallas, o n Nv Ws w
NJ. B. Cain, Lake Charles, WI NJ
ger, Fort Worth; Fritz E. Clopn w Z, y
NJ. M, Murray, city; L. D. smIth y
ourne; j. S. Parker, ST. Louis. y !
Woods, Waco; James r. Taylor mn.
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Methodist Meeting.

corslcana, Texas, November S,-T1e
qual terly meeting Of the Methodist Fps
copal church, South, was held asst nj mt,
and it was decided to endaavor to t tae
meeting of the Northwest Texas conf +
ence in 1901 for Corsoana. TIE re ort
Of the condition of this station sho el
healthy conditions financially am a
healthy increase in membership. The
old officers and trustees Of the church
were rec. ected for next year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
stringfeIIow Sentenced.

Lockhart. Texas, November S.--The ap-
plication OF Earl Strinsfellow for new
trial was refused by the court and the
defendant was sentenced to eight years
in the penbentiary.
Judge Teichmueller, who has just been
reelected for another four year term. is
again quite feeble and the court is pras-
tically at an end.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
no. Ad,inn of Neeas

Galveston Texas, November Sat a
meeting of the deep water committee to-
oay It WAS resolved to undertake syste-
matieaily the work of informing the out
slae world precisely as to the local sltua-
aid
Tot this purpose Mr.. Clarence ousley
was elected corresponding secretary and
Mr., ]. S. Wheless assistant correspond ng
secretary. They win begin at once the
compilation and distribution of data.
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Austin. Texas. November S.-The fol-
lowing charters were filed today in the
secretary OF states office:
The oliver Music company of Houston,
capital stock $4,000. Incorporators;
John II. Kirby. c. E. oliver and Joe II.
Eagle.
The Sonnenthiel-Park Grocery company
OF Dallas; capital stock $4,000 Incor-
porators: Daniel and Jacob Sonnenthiel
and j. c. Hollrock.
southern Life and Accident Insurance
society of San Antonio; no capital stock.
The Arlington Lumber company OF Ar
lington; capital stock $4,000, lncorpora-
tors: l.. p. Boatwright, j. S. Mckinley
and S. d. Lasater.
The Moore Cortes Canal company OF
Houston; capital stock 100000. Incor-
porators w. c. Moore. w. H. Lane, H
F. Jones and H. w Cortes
The following charter amendment was
filed: The Galveston Business University
by changing it's place OF business from
Galveston to Dallas. and changing Its
name
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LEN PAGES TODAY
SPECIAL NOTICE.

correspondence of ali descriptions
whether intended for the business
ar editorial department. should ne
addressed 10 .'The Houston POST
ana not to any Individual, ana ali
checks, drafts, money orders, etc.
made payable to the ''Houstoh friht-
ing Company"
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Assignment NJ cbaun.,, u,,,

Brenhm Texas. November S--Mrs. T.
L. Tucker of Flyettte county, doing
general merchandise business at chappell
Hill, has fled an assignment with The
county clerk. n ming E. j. Tucker o;
Washington county as assignee Llabil-
ties are scheduled at $4,000 ana assets.
inc I'D ny me ohsnllse and accounts ~
$50 677 The principal editors are Gal
weston and Houston firms.
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s.-..t railroad SOLD

san Antonio. Texas, IVA n,',gsy sonp'
Alamo Heights street ,ss rhIrIy's
was sold under order o o. 'p TosAIsl j.
i ident Of the san ANTONIO
citation. .,onnces thai : 4
re- equip aud reiiOu
and service. .as--- IA
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The Rush of Money.

Austin, Texas, November s.--The State
treasury department is still overwhelmed
with remittances, in interest payments
on school lands. The total amount re-
coived for this fund can not be given
out until the 1rst of the month on
account Of the money being not accepted
until It is applied. ana receipts issued.
In many cases the remittances are re-
turLed, and for that reason the amount
received is withheld
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TEXAS MATTERS.


Washington, November s--Pensions
granted; orIginsl--Henry Ellstord San
Antonio. IS; Marcus d, Mullins, Ben Hur.
s. Renewal and reissue-James Parker,
Hill SD TO. Sc Incresse-Abner J. Green.
A.toga. IS. widows--Leinder W. Black
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Sewer Extension.

Corsicana, Texas, November S.-The CT y
council have ordered an extension Of the
sewer system of the city to pam Were
it is most needed and the purchase ct
sewer pipe has been authorized The city
has outgrown the present sewer system to
such an extent that this extension was
imperatively necessary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Corsicana, Texas. November Sd W.
Miller. owner of the famous Texas race
horse, Charley NJ. who had in his life
time a trottng and pacing record tnat
has never been beaten by Texas horSe'
has erected beautiful marble monumeA
over the grave of the old king OF the
turf near this city Charley NJ. was 20
years old at the time OF his dsatA, and
up to the time Miller bought him was an
ordinary COW pony. Miller saw thaL there
was much good in the horse and pu; h m
in training. The animal won thousands
Of dollars for his owner.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

There is dsmantled cotton factory at
Galveston which could be moved TO Houston
and made spleudidly paying investment
Wonder II the owners at Galveston have
thought OF this?
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Cotton Receipts.

Corsicana, Texas, November S.--Corsi
cana cotton receipts this seIs-n a-e no y
nearly $4,000 bales square d es-el, md
still the receipts are smaller than tn
were at this time last season. Farmers
are in better condition to hold their cot
ton than they have been for years. ey
are holding it for better prices, believing
that 1t will go to 10 cents again.
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Telephone Numbers: sa,sssI.! ~

~, City The Post Is delivered 10 any part OF the
clp by carriers. per month. SI.oo. three months
5000; six months. 5000; one year sia.oo.
~. Theodore bering has chargs OF the city
circulation and collecting Messrs Theodore
Lerng, Cnss Lott ard Burt Hull sre the au-
noflxsd collectors VI all city bls (both a,verts
ae SAD subSerlp;on) and no money Slould be
rad Ia any on other than those named. unless
g. ctia, written authority signed by the business
b AHaeer IS showa. Al accounts OF any size
should oe rad BY check in favor OF The hous-
ton Printing Company
ttLIeIiiet falling 70 receive The Pos: regularly
VIII piease nohiy the ONCE promptly Every
yarsi Is e&pe,lel to be delivered not later than
C,SeN 4.
tL.tr 10 circumstances viii orders given by
tn.t,oycS Cn tl.s Oifiee be recognized and
siG, OF sceeItei ia pa5 .aeis "a accounts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
High school Exercises.

Austin, Texas, November s.-1nterest-
ing exercises were held today at the
High school, the occasion being the pres
entation of bust of General Sam Hous-
ton.
Hon, e. T. Moore made the presentation
speech and in presenting the portrait of
John T. Allan, the address was made by
Colonel A. p. Woodbridge. Hon. A. W..
Terrell made a neat speech of accept
aDce, and the exercises closed.
Music was furnished by Besserer's or
chestra.
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nuarnntlne Again't 49, 0ar ]

Ell Paso, Texas ND "'ntiue oiass' !
has been stationed AZ !, - DuSopI: D. /.
there, left here nr blunt .iI. Nv
make his report 70 iii iii be eoniln'r
antine at Ell Paso ~"
definitely. ..-zs----
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ward Boss RepouAl

,a aalveston. Texas. NovemDeI
posses in charge Of street :,
wards One, Nine, Eleven =
report total numbes Of mar s ''
arrays ~, teams IS. Twelve Nv "A
lou, ,9 OF which ate known
woodward and three dang b
Jen' MSiier. M.
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Smaller Necessity for Relief.

Galveston, Texas, November S.--The
number of families that are being sup
piled with provisions from the relief
commissary is steadily decreasing. This
is due partly to the fact that sufficient
time has now elapsed to detect the cases
where the applicants are able to earn a
living and to provide against fraud. The
chief reason for the decrease, however, is
that the people are gradually getting on
self-supporting basis, and as fast as they
can do this their demands on the COM.
missary cease. At the headquarters on
twentieth and Strand a strict account is
being kept of the number OF families
supplied in each ward. statement Of
the total number of families supplied is
compiled on Saturday of each week. The
estimate furnished today was that about
500 families will be supplied this week.
1t is expected. however that this num-
Der will be decreased to between 800 and
400 next week.
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NEWS ITEMS FROM CORSlCANA
PREPARATIONS FOR EXTENSIVE
OIL DEVELOPMENT.
The Building Boom shows No Sign of
Abatement--Cotton Receipts--Mon-
ument 10 "a Race Horse.

corsioana, Texas, November S.-oii men
are getting ready for extensive oil de-
vclopment east and southeast Of the city.
several miles out in the heavy oil distr'cV
There is a report here that there VIII IN
short time be good market 10. I'M
class OF oil at a good price, ana ms IS
encouraging oil men to put in mere wells
in the territory where it is known the
heavy oil cam be struck.
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HOUSTON. FRIDAY, nov. %. 1900.
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SOME GREAT CHANGES.

Tho pas, hund,ed years have broIgh,
wonerous changes in the relltiye stand
ing o. the natious of the earth. a com
psrlsor VIII slow his. For instance. in
1850 tue erea, powers of the earth were
grouped as ioll VS. in tee matter of popu-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
Taunton win BE FIoated.

Galveston, Texas, November s.-A rep
cesentative of Charles Clarke & Co. stated
this afternoon that unless some unfo-e-
seen difficulty is met with the British
steamship Taunton will be fioated By
next Saturday.
Clarke & Co. have taken the contrlc
for floating the steamship Kendai Cas- e
which is stranded at Texas City, the Tor
mer contractors having failed. The hr.n
guarantees to float this ship IN sixty da. s
lor $4,000. II they do not succeed taey
receive nothing.
No cont. act has yet been made for float
ing the steamship Roma, which Is strald-
el near the railroad bridges. Clark & Co.
have the contract for Tightening the YES
sci, which WIS loaded with wheat.
The following vessels have been fioa ed
by Clarke d. Co. since the storm. The
Benedict, Red Cross, Hilarious and the
Comstock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
Travi. County Tax Rolls.

Austin Texas, November S.-The tax
rolls of Travis county were received by
the comptroller today. They show a total
valuation of S1S 6OS,5lO, decrease over
last year of s.. 322, 100 This is first big
decrease which has been received for
this year from any county in the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
doe BInsek D.na

Bryan Texas. November s--Joe Blasek.
one OF the Bohemlsns who was shot
yesterday, died al 2;l5 p. m. TODAY. His
SLAYER Hcb Ballard has beea spirited
away by the officers for fear OF troubls.
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7. S. SMITH VERY SICK.
Reports from llilsboro that He Is 10
Critical Condition.
HIS FRIENDS ARE BECOMING UNEASY
Rush of Money TO the state Treasury
Continucs-Gnm Houses
Have Been Closed.

Austin, Texas. November s.-A long
distance telephone message from Hills
boro this afternoon stated that Attorney
General Smith was very sick man, and
in critical coalition. His friends at
the capital are very uneasy about him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

OF this population the Englsh-speaking
races in Great Britain and ireland. with
the FL glish-s speaking colonies. and the
United STA ;es, number 13e,COoo0O, Offset
ing Russia's 100 s96s2s. In trade and
commerce the relative changes nave been
G, eu gieater. The United States stands
in the tron, rank. and all of this marvel
Gus pr gre:s has been made without the
al o. large armies. Ii is NY OF late
iha5 ne idea has occurred to our peace
lovirg people that mlltarlsm on large
ale was Necessary 20 our onward mlrc1
in the natural paths of trade and material
progress
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Merely for the purpose, apparently. OF show.
ing how widespread is the wave OF Mckinley
prosperity, the Standard Oil company on the
day after the election declared dividend
of 10 per cent, making total OF IS per cent
announced this year!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

cherokee coupcil .. = III

penison, Texas "a al I''''
Cherokee council con- message =
Yesterday The . Shis'ts faculties Y 4
dents Of the sen ninm. VIII a''s''
LONG been the custom, -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
DR.. RIP. Rodgers Dead.

Austin, Texas, ovember S.-Dr R. p.
Rodgers, we'll known throughout the State
as veterinary surgeon, died here at
his home today, He came here from
Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

The Independent press ngrec in the opinion
that the money question is what defeated the
democracy, and further that the result is in
no wise an Endorsement OF the Mckinley
policies.
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weatherford. Texas s,ossr psr'
Misses clara and sul lava. ava hsls. =
day and received S'
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It's all over now. Let's all get in good
humos with each other again.
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corundrum: When will the city council
Of Houston transact any business of import
anec. Give 1t up.
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Remains of Woodward Family.

Galveston, Texas. November s.--Mr. R.
/" Woodward this morning found the
bodies of his wife and two daughters IN.
me wreckage at Fifteenth and NJ. Tae
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Gainesville is row in nosition to move
up not h. We have been getting p,en.y
OF advertising abroad lately. he point Is
10 keep II up. not 20 get in ano,her Rip Van
Register
Outside advertising Is absolutely necessary
to the proper growth of own and in no
way can it be SO effeetrlly secured as
through the local press.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

MIR. Roosevelts belief In the strenuous life
principle is probably considerably stronger
than ever Just now.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Il is time to get down to active work on the
various features OF the forthcoming Fruit,
Flower aud Vegetable Festival.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09
Gambling Houses closed.

Austin Texas. November S.-The grand
jury passed an order today closing up
every gambling house in town.
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Tho sauoy Beers just wont stay "paciaed

AND Tom Ball, too. My, my, how he did
scampSr over the course!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

No matter who is elected president there
Will be thousands of men who knew all
about It weeks and mortNs aco and who
viii lie ready 10 say, II told you So" II
ought not to be against the law 10 shoot ali
such men on the spot, but unfortunately It IL.
harris Advocate.
Tho Post will do is share towards trying
to change the law before the next election.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

The leading newspapers all agree that Mr..
Bryan'r canvass has never been equaed In
the history of this country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Governor sayers seems to have run ahead
of his ticket in nearly every section of the
State. The governor is popular with the
people whatever the politicians may think
nj hint
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Here Is the way sweet Queen wilhelmua
OF the Netherlands officially announced her
matrimonial engagement:
10 MY people We feel our selves impelled
20 communicate personally TO the Dutch peo-
pie. who display ouch n profound interest in
news OF our betrothal to His Highness Duke
Henry OF MecklcnberE- Schwerin. May this
event. through the blessings OF God con
tribute to the welfare Of our country and of
its possessions aud colonies in the Orient and
IN the Occident We hereby order and com
mand that the proclamation be inserted in
the StGatsoourant and In the Staatsblad, and
posted III in the various places designated
Done At our palace of Loo today. 10th DC
tober, 1900. Wilhelmina
This proclamation ia eountersgned by all
the members OF the cabinet, headed by the
premier of the Netherlands.
The sauoy Beers just wont stay ''paciaed."
---~------
The Chicago Chronicle says that in
claiming" Kentucky the republicans were
INDUCING in a harmless but entirely Idle d.
version. The shade of william Goebel will
stand between the republican party and vic
tory in kentucky for twenty years to come
No one krows 1t better than the men who
were serding out ridiculous claims Of repuh-
lean victory.
Ano Tom Ball, too, My, my, how he did
scamptr over the course
The comment OF the foreign press CT the
reelection of Mckinley demonstrates very
conclusvely the fact that we are now con q.
siderei TO be a part OF the happy family OF
iniperitlistc countries OF the globe. The
workingman should be able TO derive much
consolation from this fact. He helped by
his vote TO make it so.
George Burgess is somewhat OF racer
himself Don't you think?
The degree or eoyuess shown by Hanna
when he declared that he did not want tt
be the next president after Mckinley" ara
I thar he had had 'encugn OF politics aud pub
lie life to suit any one" reminds one yer5
foreibly OF the MANNER in which matipe,
idol receives the boquets sent himself b,
himself.
It's AL over now. Let's all get in goo,
humos with each other again.
/ Merely for the purpose, apparently. OF show
ing how widespread is the wave OF McKinIe,
prosperity. the Standard Oil company on III
day after the election declared dividen
OF 10 per cent, making total OF IS per cen
announced this year!
Judge Lipsconb is good, clean man Q
ability and viii make an admirable stat
senator
The New York Evening Post says that de
vout prayers will go up from all good peopl
for the Continued health of President McKln
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

The Atlanta Constitution very pithily re-
marks that democrats didn't so duck shoot.
ing when Cleveland was elected president.
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A HOUSTONIAN KILLED.
George W. Carmen Fell from High Build
Ing and Was Fatally Hurt.
PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF THE BRszos
VIII Probably BE Completed by De-
ccmber--A Time Ball Is to lie
Put in Operation. .a

Galveston, Texas, November s.--Geo ge
w. Carmen. aged AZ years, a timer OF
Houston, fell from building on Market
street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth,
this morning and received injuries. f. ON
the effects of which he died IN a few mia
utes. A young man was hoping Carmen
at the time of the accident, but did no.
see him fall. AS soon as he was discov-
cred Dr. j. o. Dyer, who resides next door,
was summoned, but he saw at once noth-
ing could be done for Nthe man and he
died in twenty minutes. Dr. Dyer MAJ
an examination and says Garments ri hi
shoulder blade WAS crushed, the ri.s OF
the right side we're driven into his lu g
and he choked to death from an internal
hemon hage.
Coroner Hershberger was notified and
the body was turned over to Levy B os.
Mr.. 0pperman Is holding 1t in the hope OF
hearing from the mans re.atives. If he
has any, before ordering its burial.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

How we do progress. News that comes to
this country from Europe in two minutes
used TO require two weeks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Old BrH2oria county, for the frstStime IN
her history, has given majority to tho
democratic nominee for congress, The people
of the county are to be congratulated
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

The mere mention OF Hnnna's name in con-
nection with the presidency is an illustration
Of the evil times upon which this fair conn
try hvs fallen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Texans have nothing to do now but to de-
velop the many and varied possibilities Of
their great State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

Nav that the u told you So man has oc.
cuplsd tie esrter Of the stage for two days.
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The New York Evening Post says that de-
vout prayers will go up from all good people
for the Continued health Of President McKin-
ley for four years, the period during which
Roosevelt will be vice president