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Show excuses for leaving them so soon. The Admiral said that the Secretary was not seriously sick, but did not feel well erough to remain longer. It was said later that Mr. Morton had left for Washington. SECY MORTON TAKEN ILL AT A BANQUET NEW YORK, Nov. 19. Secretary Paul Morton of the navy was taken 111 last night at the dinner of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers at, Del-monico's. Del-monico's. He had been assigned to respond to the toast, "The President of the United States," as he represented President Kocsevelt at the banquet. The Secretary I. ad spoken but a few moments when he excused himself and left the banquet hall. Former R ear-Admiral Bowels, who presided, pre-sided, told the guests that Secretary Morton Mor-ton was ill, and wished him to offer his |