West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-04-21
Responsive Reading.
ON LIQUOR LAWS, STATUTE
KY AND CONSTITUTIONAL. .
Prepared for Use of Local Unions,
By Mrs. I. H. DUvAL, of Wellsburg.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

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which consists of two branches !;
Senate and House Of Delegates,
the members of which are elected
by the people, on certain basis OF
representation, one to each 10000
inhabitants. They are invested
with the power to make or repeal
laws being recognized as the SUI
preme power of the State. The
sanction of the Governor is neces-
sary to give their acts the force Of
law. Should he veto any measure,
q concurring vote representing a
two-third vote of the two houses,
makes it law. The sessions are
biennial, and will be held in
Charleston hereafter.
The next Legislature convenes
in January, 1887.
End Question. What is License
Law?
Answer. Authority given by
State and Corporation to sell spir-
ituous liquors, including wine,
beer, ale, porter, and all prepare
tions known as Bitters, whether
patented or not, which produce in
toxication.
3rd Question. What is the diff
ference between State and local
license?
Ans,oer. A State license is grant
ed nv orr County Courts, or tri-
bunal acting in lieu thereof. A
Local License can be granted in
any incorporated city, village OF
town under their charter by the
Council thereof, if so authorized by
law.
4th Question. Do the two con,
fict?
Ansauer, A State License does
not exonerate violator of Char
terlicense from penalties attached
They do not conflict.
18th Question. What are the pen.
alties incurred2
An8wer. Except in special cases
fine of not less than ten dollars
nor more than one hundred, fol
each offense.
9Th Question. Does this apply tc
Druggists?
An8wer. A Druggist selling al
cohol, spirituous liquors or wine
unless for medicinal or mechani
cal use, can be fined not less than
500 nor more than 500. Each
sale must be made on the prescrip
ton of a practicing physician Of
temperate habits. Should such
prescriptions be given falsely, the
physician is liable to a fine of moi
less than $50 nor more than 5000
It'll Question. What penalties are
incurred by selling to minors, tt
persons of known intemperate
habits, and on Sunday?
ANSWER. A fine of not less thar
$40 nor more than 500.
Sth Question. What is Loca
Option?
Amswer. Should the citizens O.
any county, district, or town be
permitted by law to decide by pop
ular vote, that License shall OF
shall not be granted, said law il
known as Local Option.
9th Question. What is Prohibi
tory law?
Aasaoer. A Law enacted to pro
hibit or forbid the manufacture o.
sale of intoXicants.
10th Question. What is the diff
ference between statutory and Cor
stitutional law?
AnsaUer. Constitutional laws are
the fundamental laws, which gov
ern States or bodies of men, and art
formed in accordance with the au
thorized or legal needs, or prece
dents of either State or genera
government, and are for their owl
guidance. Statutory laws are en-
acted by the Legislature of eacl
State; are in fact the recorded will
of the Legislature.
11th Question. Why do we wan
Constitutional enactment?
Ansa0er. We want a Constitu
----..,pe enactment in our own Stat
that our people may themselve
decide on the great and terrible is
sues pending, and as the first ste
to its contamination, we ask of on