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Show CORTELYOU TO BE SECRETARY OF CONSOLIDATED GAS CO. Washington, Feb. 8 It is well understood un-derstood among prominent officials In Washington that Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou has accepted the presidency of the Consolidated Gas company In New York. Mr. Cortelyou has declined to either affirm or deny the statement, but there does not seem to be any doubt as to Its truth. It is understood that the secretary will leave Washington about March 4 for a rest of a month and possibly longer and that upon the termination of his vacation, he will go to New York and assume charge of the gas company. |