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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
FIRE WASHINGTON.

Fire last night gutted the three-story
brick stable and burned q horses and
mules to death in Hanover street north
west, between North Capital and First
and n and 0 st reefs Washington.
The horses and mules were the prop
erty Of Rusk & Bailey, who have the
contract for cleaning the streets OF the
city.
Mystery is thrown around young
white woman, who, the police say, was
seen standing at window on the third
floor OF the building. All the second
floor was occupied by the Capital Paper
Box Company, branch Of the J. E.
Smith Paper Box Manufacturing Com
pany, of Baltimore. Her presence at
the window sonfounds the police, and
leads them to suspicion that sho may
have important information as to the
origin of the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
RAvAGEs OF THE HURRICANE


With every telegraph wire in Florida
south OF Jacksonville down the center
OF the West Indian hurricane cannot
be located. The velocity OF the wind
is increasing hourly.
1t is reported that half OF the build
ings in the town of Mayport, II miles
below Jacksonville at the mouth of the
St. John river, were wrecked. The ve-
locity OF the wind was said to be 70
miles an hour. The population OF
Mayport is about 700.
The hurricane took Key West in its
grip Monday and tore away the roofs
OF houses, shook a number OF buildings
from their foundations, blew vessell
from their moorings and did other
damage, the extent Of which cannot
yet be estimated.
The wind atSavannah has attained a
50-mile velocity and the local weather
officials believe the city is directly in
the path OF the storm. Because OF the
usual high spring tides much alarm i,
felt for the safety Of lives and property
along the ocean front at fioodtide to-
night.
Tybee reports gale blowing with
the heavy seas breaking over the retain
ing walls OF the government reservation
at Fort Screven. The residents OF the
island were preparing to 60 to Savan'
nah on special train last night, fear
! ing repetition OF tho disaster OF 1898
Lowlands are submerged. All vessel:
are staying in port.
A telephone message from Waycros;
states that passengers on the Atlantic
Birmingham and Atlanta train, which
passed through there early last night
reported that Brunswick, Ga, was II
the grasp of the most severe storm II
hts history. The water was backing uE
into the city from the bay and th'
streets we're under water. Hurricane
winds are baing experienced.
ALI communication with the outside
world is cut off. Many people were
fleeing on the trains in terror, expect
ING great loss Of life and property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19

VIRGINIA. In the Clerks Office OF
v the Corporation Court of the City OF
Alexandria, on the 9Th dav OF October
1910.
Bculah j.. Totten, complainant. VS.. Err
nest c. Tottcn. defendant. In chan
ccry.
Memo. The object of this suit is 10 OBJ
tain for the complainant an absolute al,
porcc from the defendant OIL the ground
Of wilrlll abandonment and dcscrtion for
period OF more than three years before
the institution of this suit; TO obtain 4
decree awarding the complainant the
care and custody of the infant child OF
the complainant and defendant, and for
general relief.
1t appearing by IN affidavit filed in
this cause that the defendant, Ernest
e. Totten. is Il nonresident OF TINS
State
II is Ordered: That said defendant APP
pear here within fifteen days after due
publication Of this order. and do what IS
necessary to protect his interest in this
suit. and that copy OF this order De
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette. L newspaper published i'll the
CITY Of Alexandria, once 4 week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front
door OF the Court House OF this city.
A copy-Teste.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
By Louis \. DUrFEY, ID. {.
Gardner l.. Boothc, p. q.
OcttS W4w-th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19

a corner, and when Father James
Merighi, attracted by the uproar, rush
ed into the room, the boy made him
kneel with the others.
Other pupils called Policeman
O'Briep, but the threat OF the revolver
halted him at the door. AS the boys
attention was aycrted a moment
O'Brien was able to close in and seize
the revolver. Then he found the
weapon not only unoaded, but SO stiff
in trigger action that George could not
have discharged it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
Washington, Alexandra =
Mt. Vernon Railway.
Tn afrect Nav |. 1910.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA.

For Washington, from corner Prince
and Royal streets, week days. at 5 49,
Cos. 6 20. 6 so, 6 40, 6 IS, 05, Is, 80, 20,
20 500, S Is, S 25. S 35, so, 9 10, 9 30, 8 50,
10 10, 10 80, 10 so. lilo, II 25, II 80, II 50 q.
m, IL 10, il Is, = 80, i 50, 10, i2S, 90. 90
50, 10, Q 25, 2 80, so, 8 o9, ., 32, 8 80,
4I0, 4 25, 4 80, 4 40, 4 55. 5 10, 25, IS, 50,
6 o5, 6 20, 6 so, 6 IS, 100, Is, e5: 90, S 30,
800. S3S, 10 90, 10 80, II 10 and II s. p; m. m
ys.5 o. ss; = il y 49, 9o s90 s 4e O. s09 s0a
40 o. so. > 20, : 10, 5 90, 20, 9 40, 90, 4 70,
4 40. ) 90. 5 20, 40. 6 90, 6 20, 6 40, 90, 20;
40. %, s 50, 9 90, 80, 1000, 10 80 and
IL Top. III.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon,
week days. at 5 As, 6 Sc. 1885,. 8 81, 10 .,
II 25a. m, 225. =, . 25, 3 80, 40, . 80,
50. 30 80. 30. 10 50 and II 50 p: m;
M: Iaeayi8, II IS. %. 81 s s s sss; g. 8 o. Z Ss 5
46 and 10 l6 p. III. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
Washington Southern Ry.
cohodnln I'M efrnnt Nav 15. 19lO.

Schedule in effect May Is, 1910.
Trains leave Union Station for Wash
irgton and points north at 45, w;
S % and 81 4. m, l. OF, 30, OF, 8 lS ana
1852. m, daily.
For fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 81, 7 So {iocaD and 10 =
a. M, II l6, 4 -, II Qocal) AZ and 9 81
p. IN.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg at
II Is n. M. daily. On week days this
train runs through to Milford.
NoTE:-Timc ofarrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
w. p. LAYLCR, Traffic Manager.
Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
poy HOLDS UP A SCHOOL.

The outbreak of a bad man"-aged
1s vears-who also chose his school
room as the scene Of his rampage,
caused aborderland panic in St. Francis
parochial School, in New York, yester-
dav afternoon. The lad, George Mas
grsano. Aourshins huge revolver,
terroised his classmates and maze
teacher for 10 minutes, forced them TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19

NOTICE.-Having qualified as execu-
~ trix ofthe will of the late WILLIAM
II. HALL, all persons indebted to the
said estate are directed to make prompt
settlement of the same, and all persons
to whom the said estate is indebted are
directed to present their claims, properly
certified, for payment.
ANNIE ELIZABETH HALL,
Executrix.
Fl. NOEL GARNER, Attorney.
oetl2 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19

A dispatch from Cairo, Egypt, says
rioting followed a strike of 1000 rail-
way men there yesterday. Tho police
charged on the mob, and several per-
sons were injured during tho lighting.
Troops have been called out to main
tain order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
AIexaa11ria 6azeftf.

4 PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, 80 and 31c
PRINCE STREET.
EEntered atthe Postoffice of Alexandra
Virginia, as second-class matter.
Z TERMS: Daily,-f year, $500; 6 months
$3.50; 8 months, SIPS: month, 43 cents
1 week, 10 cents.
. Tri-weekly-1 year.. $500: 6 months
$3.50: 3 mouths, Is cents; l month, q
cents.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed
TO exceed their space unless the excess
is paid for at transient rates, and under
no circumstances will they be allowed
to advertise other than their legitl,
mate business in the space contracte:'
for.
Resolutions in memorjam, OF thanks
tributes of respect, resolutions adopted
by societies or persons, unless ofpublic
concern, will be printed in the papa,
as advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19

NOTICE is hereby given that the an
IN nual meeting Of the stockholders of
tho WASHINGTON SAFE DEPOSIT
COMPANY, incorporated, will be held
at the office Of the company, No. 123
south Royal street, in the city Of Alex.
andria, state Of Virginia, on the FIRST
DAY Of NOVEMBER. 1910, ut l. o'clock
M, for the purpose of electing Il board
Of directors for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction Of such other business as
may como properly before said meeting.
GEORGE c. HENNING,
octl4 2w Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
EIv,s Cream Balm has been tried ard

EIy,s Cream Balm has been tried ard
not found wanting in thousands of homes
ali over the country. 1t has won place
in the family medicine closet among the
reliable household remedies where it is
kept at hand for use in treating cold in
of the household begins the preliminary
sneezinc or snuff1ing. It gives imme-
diate relief and day or two's treatment
will put stop to cold which might, il
not checked, become chronic and run
into bad case Of satarrh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19

It is in time Of sudden mishap or ac-
cident that Chamberlain Liniment
can be relied upon to take the place OF
the family doctor, WHO cannot always
be found at the moment. Then it is
that Chamberlain's Liniment is never
found wanting. In cases Of sprains,
cuts, wounds and bruises Chamberlain IS
Liniment takes out the soreness and
drives away the pain. Sold by w. F.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
Appalachian Exposition, Knoxville,
Tenn. Sept. l2-Oct. l2.

Greatly reduced fares sccount above
occasion on sale via Southern Railway
Sept. 10 to Oct. Il, inclusive, from all
principal Virginia points, including
Washington, D. c. Final limit Oct 10.
call on nearest agent or write L. S. Brown
General Agent. 705 18th street northwest
washington, ,. g., for full particular
about fares, schedules. etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19

HAVING qualified as executor H,,S Of the
ceased. al! persons indebted to said es~
tate are requested to make prompt set
element OF said Indebtedness to the un-
dersigned. and all persons to whom said
estate is indebted are requested TO pre-
sent their accounts properly certified for
PAYMENT. ALBERT DREIFUS,
oetG lot executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
A Reliable
Remedy
EIV's Cream Balm
4 ouickly absorbed .

70 VuEINty uUsUfUuus
Gives Relief at Once.
It cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane resulting from
Cata,rh and drives
away q Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
ntf,roa tho Snnaaa Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-19
.CATARRh

Taste and Smell. Full size so cts., at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, rs cents.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-02-27

newspaper man sends In his card,
he Is almost certain to be called
in at once. no matter how many
others are waiting.
The writer has seen the big OF.
ficials wait at such times in Chi.
huahua- His answers to questions
come right on the instant. in few
words and always to the point I;
anything be asked that it is not safe
70 answer. instantly he says SO with
the utmost courtesy. but with abso-
lutte finality.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-02-27
MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES
AGREE ON NICARAGUA QUESTION

4 Enrique Creel is not a university
man like many of Mexico's diplo
mats and highest officials. In fact
his early educational advantages
were slight, for his father was poor
Some of his admirers in chihuahua.
boasting of his rise. say that as a
boy he did menial work for a living
The story is very likely fictitious.
but in no way discreditable. II true.
He was studious and energetic ami
rose rapidly.
, He has been admitted to the Mexi-
can bar although he has never prac-
ticed much and seldom uses the
title Licenciado- written 'Iic.sD
that lawyers bear in Mexico. He
married into the family of General
Luis Terrazas. one of the wealthiest
lcattlemen. perhaps. in America. and
owner of millions OF acres.
Mr.. Creel is today president Of
the Banco Minero of chihuahua, one
! of the leading banks in Mexico. He
owns and controls the Chihuahua
/ brewery; the electric street cars.
flights and power; the chihuahua
Mineral Railway: a daily newspaper.
large tracts in the eastern part Of
the state Of Chihuahua. on which
the Hearst-Keane syndicate IS drill
vU oil s~s-
and agricultural interests. He is
worth millions. How many. It Is
very difficult to say
His political and diplomatic career
began when Mexico began to go
upon a gold basis. discarding the
I ldiscredited. fluctuating silver stan
dard. Seeking for some one to as
sist in that great undertaking Presi-
dent Diaz and Finance Minister Ii
mantour summoned Mr Creel TO
Mexico City for a series OF confer
ienees. A monetary commission was
formed with the Chihuahua banker
al its head TO visit the United States
and European countries and study
their systems. How well his work
was done is shown by the present
splendid financial condition Of Mex
ico on the gold basis free from all
populistic vagaries.
Soon after the return from this
mission General Luis Terrazas be-
came governor of Chihuahua, sue
ceeding Colonel Miguel Ahumada.
transferred TO the goyernorship OF
Jalisco. He appointed Mr.. Creel
acting governor. a practice permit
ted in Mexico. The bankers admin
istration was marked by great Wig
or. ripe judgment and success. He
made many public improvements and
was generally popular as an execu-
tive.
On the death of Ambassador As
piroz Mr.. Creel was appointed 20
the very highest diplomatic post in
1.-THE Mexican service. Washington
is the only capital where Mexico
maintains an embassy. all others be
ing merely legations. The new dip
lomat refrained from Mr.. Cranes
mistake and he never talked un-
wisely-at the same time he knew
when to talk and how to talk with
out betraying secrets. Always ac-
cessible TO the press, courteous 20
the utmost with reporters no news
paper man, am sure. ever found
him in the least undiplomatic.
At chihuahua as governor. at
Mexico City and at Washington Mr..
ICreel was always ready to be inter
viewed. Many Mexican officials un-
accustomed 10 this. either decline
to be seen or to talk too much.
Many are almost wholly unapproach-
able. Not so with Mr.. CreeL II a
Bisbee daily review., 1910-02-27

If troubled with indigestion. consti-
patton. no appetite or feel bilious.
give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets trial and you will be pleased
with the result These tables invig-
crate the stomach and liver and
strengthen the digestion Sold by all
Druggists. 101
Bisbee daily review., 1910-02-27

sIany persons-American citizens
and others-are no doubt wondering
today why Jose Santos Zelaya was
allowed to leave Nicaragua in the
way he did; why Mexico afforded
him a refuge. deliberately sending
a warship to Corinto for that pur-
pose; why the United States with
its fleet many times stronger than
the Guerrero the light-draught Mex
lean gunboat-a vessel built chiefly
for policing home ports, guarding
against possible outbreaks of insur-
gents and executing customs laws
made no attempt TO check HIS flight
and did not even make a protest
after Secretary Knox had declared
the intention of holding the dictator
personally responsible for the muir
der of Groce and Cannon.
Perhaps the explanation may be
found in the secret conferences held
at the State Department between
Mr.. Knox and Enrique c. Creel, the
special envoy sent to Washington
by President Diaz. That mission
was noticed in every newspaper. but
the information as TO its nature Is
very meager. Mr.. Creel. however.
was summoned from Chihuahua to
Mexico City and ordered TO Wash
iDgton at almost the same moment
that the Guerrero was ordered from
Salina Cruz to Corinto. Central
American diplomats are declared 70
have been unanimous in the opinion
that the object was to do exactly
what was done. viz. to afford Zela.
va a refuge and a safe conduct out
of Nicaragua under the Mexican nag.
That Mexico would have taken
such a course without being abso
lutely assured that il would not be
opposed is Scarcely thinkable. hence
IL would seem that President Daz
knew that Mr. Creel was to present
arguments to Secretary Knox that
Mould be so strong that they would
be certain TO convince the United
States and gain at least its tacii
consent to the Mexican policy What
those arguments may have been
we have no idea Time may tell
We may be sure that Enrique c
Creel viii not-he is too good q
diplomat
Mr.. Creel is a diplomat in every
sense, although he Is not one by
profession or training. He is a high
3 ly successful business man, banker
and politician. just like nearly ali
of our own successful Representatives
abroad-a living embodiment of the
American theory of diplomacy.
Who is Enrique c. Creel? How
did he get his very Saxon family
name? Henry Clay Creel is hi;
full name in English-Enrique be
ing Spanish for Henry. His father
was Reuben Creel. a Kentuckiar
who settled in chihuahua in the
JD . anu WIS OuE illSt SCASul1'
representative in that city, holding
that office by appointment Of Presi
dent Lincoln. He married a Mexi
can lady and died in Chihuahna
when Enrique and his brother, Juan
we're youngsters.
The death Of Mr.. Creel Sr- it il
quite likely. had it's effect upon his
sons. We can only guess what he
would have done had he lived. bui
probably would have sent his chill
dren to the United States TO be
educated, perhaps he would have re
turned to reside and his sons become
American citizens, they being eligi
bic to either Mexican or American
allegiance as they chose. AS II
was, they grew up in Mexico
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16
To remove
FIRB DEBRIS

Mr. Gurrey, secretary and man
ager of the Underwriters, has arrang-
ed to have the debris from the late fire
cleared from the sidewalk in front Of
the Orpheum ruins. Fire Chief Thurs
ton put some men to work on Satur-
day throwing down wreckage from the
second story front of the block to
prevent danger of pieces telling up
on the heads of passersby.
The delay in cleaning W the debris
from the sidewalk, about which The
Star put forth query on Friday, was
due to waiting for the insurance in
vestigators to complete their work.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16
MRS. ATKINS SUDDEN DEMISE.

MRS. ATKINS SUDDEN DEMISE.
A cablegram was received by Judge
Atkins on May 6, bearing the message
of Mrs. Atkins sudden death in San
Francisco. Her return to Kohala had
been expected by the next steamer.
Mrs. Atkins had been on the coast
for two years under medical treat
ment. She was apparently much bet
ter and expected to come home in q
very short while. Our deepest SYM
pathies are with the bereaved.
Mrs. Atkins was the eldest daugh-
ter of the late DR.. James Wight. AL
ways of a cheerful temperament, her
loss to Kohala will be felt by large
circle of friends. The sympathy of
the entire community is with the be-
reaved family and the aged mother
Kohala Midget.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16
DISAPPOINTED SPOILS AIM.
Gunners of BattIeship Use Skill
When Denied Anticipated Trip

WHEN GCillCh up
NEW YORK, May 1.-Bitter is the
disappointment of thee sailors of the
battleship Louisiana that they will not
come to New York. The gunners of
the Louisiana made one of the finest
records in the target practice off the
Virginia Capes last week, and in the
speed tests the battleship outdis-
tanced all her rivals and proved her
title to the blue ribbon of the Atlantic
fleet.
While these records were being
made the bluejackets were happy in
anticipation of trip to New York.
After the news was published the
same crews in the same turrets gave
a startling example of what disap.
pointment means to the men behind
the guns. The score of the forward
turrets was four hits, while that of the
after was only two out of a possible
eight.
The Louisiana is one of the four
ships of which the Norfolk Navy Yard
was recently named at the home"
The lucky ships that drew New York
as a home port are the Connecticut,
Delaware, North Dakota and the
Michigan.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16

Zine Job Printing. star omeA-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16
MUST NOT
CLOSE THEIR BLINDS

The Board of License Commission
ers held meeting Friday. In sew
eral cases applications for new loca-
tons were turned down. Two new
resolutions were adopted, as follows;
an all saloon premises, all street
entrances and windows shall be free
from screens, to the satisfaction of
the board"
mo chairs, benches, tables or pic
lures Objectionable to the board shall
be kept in any saloon premises"
G. Lambert of the Orpheum Saloon,
outside the fire limits, asked to trans
fer his license to Pauahi and Nuuanu
avenue. The application was denied.
l. Cockett asked to be allowed to
move the Kalihi saloon TO the corner
of Nuuanu and King street. The board
denied the petition.
Similar action was taken with Ke-
onas application to change his license
for the Banzai saloon, now on the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
Togo Kisen Kaisha S. S. Co.

of the above Companies will Call HONOLULU and Leave
he mentioned below:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16
AZ SCOTCH BRIDES ARRIVE.
Lassies to Marry Ladies' Who Have
Prospered Here

NEW YORK, May 1.-Of the 574
cabin passengers on the Anchor Line
Caledonia, arriving from Glasgow and
Londonderry today, were AZ young
women who are to marry thrifty
Scotchmen during the next few
weeks.
Most of the husbands to be were
awaiting their choice, having come
to New York from various parts of
the country where they have prosper
ed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16

SAN FRANCISCO, May Prom
the saloon and the wine dump, from
the highways and byways, from the
parks and sandy beaches, the names
of the city's rag and bobtail were
collected fer the census. And their
number is somewhere between 5000
and 1000.
Five thousand men and women with
out honest Think OF It!
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16

Times of the tide are taken from
the U. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey
tables. The tides at Kahuiui and
Hilo occur about one hour earlier
than at Honolulu. Honolulu standard
time is 10 hours 30 minutes slower
than Greenwich time, being that Of
the meridian of 157 degrees 80 Minis.
The time whistle blows at 1880 PM,
which is the same as Greenwich
0 hours 0 minutes. The sun and
moon are for local time for the whole
group.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16
PLENTY NEWS.

A son of All Nee who works on The
Midget asked shyly You need any
more news? cause when l go home
today l find baby brother" Number
Midget.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-16

Iwilei road to the Winston block. The
board disapproved.
Dick Sullivan of the Royal Annex
asked to be allowed to change his Ii
cense to the Pacific Saloon location,
King and Nuuanu His petition was
granted. G. Bowman, OF the Germs-
MIA, Kakaako, outside the fire limits,
was allowed to transfer his license to
the Royal Annex.
Gus Cordes was allowed a transfer
from King street, opposite Aala Park,
to King near Smith street.
Two requests for considerations
of matters before DECIDED were made.
d. II. Lewis asked that the commits
sioners reconsider their decision not
to allow one firm to hold more than
one license. The board declined 20
change its position. J. p. Medeiros,
of Waialua, asked the board to recon-
slider it's decision not to allow whole
sale licenses in outside districts, and
d reconsideration was refused.