Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-10
WESTERLY HARD ON JOY RIDERS
John w. Weford Careless Chauffeur Released from Jail to be Rearrested- -Artley Corps Ready for Field Day
 Auto Accident Near Wequetequock-Busy Month
 for District Nurses-Seized Liquor Ordered Destroyed

[ ties of whiskey were for his private Euse and MT. Amy made reply that there was no use of hiding, for witness probably knew that whiskey was being sold in every drug store in Westerly. The chief was examined by Attorney Harry B. Agard for the state and At torney A. T. l.. Ledwidge for the de- fendant. | George L. Srooner was the next wit ness and testified he was with George Rodman when latter went into Amy s drug store and purchased half pint of whiskey. He examined Rodman' s pockets before he went into the store to be sure there was no bottle on his person when he went into the store, and made subsequent examination when Rodman had the bottl- of whis- key. The examination was made in the toilet of the railway station. Again at Il o'clock that same night the bottle was again examined and tasted and found to contain whiskey. Attorney Ledwidge objected to the bottle of whiskey going in as evidence, as the bottle had been labeled at il o'clock at night, or four hours after it was alleged to be purchased. and tes- tified to as being wrapped with paper. The court admitted the bottle in evil dence.
 On cross examination by MT. Led widge witness testified that he and Rodman were together from : until II o'clock on the night of the purchase, and during that time Rodman visited another drug store.
 Policeman Edward E. West testified he was one of the searching party and took charge of the whiskey found on the prescription counter and corrob- orated the testimony of Chief Brans- field as to the empty bottles and to a drinking glass that had contained whiskey.
 Constable John Reardon, the other member of the searching party, also testified in corroboration.
 No testimony was introduced for the defense.
 Attorney Ledwidge immediately made argument for the defense and claimed the amount of liquor found was no larger quantity than was re- quired by law and there was no evil dence introduced to show that the liquor was kept for sale. He said the case was too fiimsy for serious argu ment and asked that the liquor be not declared forfeited to the state, but re- turned to Mir. Amy.
 Attorney Agard took exception to MT. Ledwidge's reference to the himsiness of the case and that every point of evil dence was worthy of argument and there was an abundance of genuine ev- idence. He reviewed the testimony in detail and urged judgment for the state. He referred to revenue licenses and said they are only issued for a retail liquor business and are not necessary for legitimate drug business and that a druggist would not be liable to pay $25 for such a license unless as pro- lection. MT. Agard claimed that two quarts of intoxicating liquors allowed by the statutes is conditional upon per- mission of the town council. which had not been granted in Westerly.
 Judge Williams gave decision that in his opinion the liquors were kept il- legally and they were declared forfeit ed to the state and ordered destroyed and that the vessels be sold or de- stroyed.