In re Patterson

Searing, J.:

This is an application for cancellation of a liquor tax certificate issued to one William Byrne by the county treasurer of Cayuga county on June 26, 1903, allowing him to traffic in liquors at No. 292 Genesee street, in the city of Auburn.

It is alleged that William Byrne, in his application for such certificate, incorrectly and falsely stated that he had the consen is of the owners of two-thirds of the buildings used exclusively as dwellings located within 200 feet of the entrance to the saloon, the place where liquors were to be sold under said certificate.

On or about May 1,…