South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12
Fight For Statewide PrOhibi-
ton Opens in Legislature
When Sen. 7. 0OrreII
Introduces Measure.
HEAVY PENALTIES ARE
FIXED FOR VIOLATIONS
Many Exceptions Are Included.
Unlawful For Railroads to
Carry Liquor to Man
Without Permit.
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INDIANAPOLIS Jan IL The
light for statewide prohibition is
on. Sen. Thomas Dorrel introduced
his prohibition BILL prepared by the
Indiana Dry federation. in the SEN
ate today.
The bill Wa hanged from the
original drafs b., Dorrsll 10 elimin-
ate the office of commission of pro-
Inhibition and 10 make other changes
regarding the enforcement of the
act
The law would become effective
JAM !. 1918 Provision is made for
the appropriation of $4,000 as
necessary 10 enforce the law. The
words Intoxicating liquor" are con-
strued 10 mean all beverages con
tanning as much as One-half OF one
per cent alcohol.
The penalty for violating the law
fs fixed at a fine of not less than
500 and not more than $500 and
Imprisonment Of not less than one
nor more than six months for the
first ofense, and fine of not less
than 5000 nor more than $500 and
imprisonment of not less than three
nor more than six months for the
second or any subsequent offense.
Many Exceptions.
There are many exceptions TO the
bin The act shall not prohibit any
person from manufacturing for his
own domestic consumption wine or
cider. or prohibit the manufacture
of pure grain alcohol for medicinal,
scientific or mechanical purposes. or
wine for sacramento purposes or
prohibit the manufacture and sale
uf denatured alcohol
ANY pharmacist. duly licensed,
may obtain a permit from the cir
cult court TO sell liquor for medic
nal. mechanical or sacramento pur-
poses The applicant must have a
stock of drugs of the value OF at.
least $1,000. and must file "a bond
of S3.-'O 20 guarantee faithful oh
Servaucc OF the law. The permit
Tor the pharmacist shall cost 50 a
wear.
Five persons may cause the holder
OF the permit 90 show cause 90 the
circuit judge why his permit should
not be revoked Liquor may be
sold for medicinal purposes only.
upou written prescription, and for
not more than one quart Further
restrictions are provided when
liquor is sold for amy purpose, and
au applications and prescriptions
must be filed with the counts clerk.
Must Have Permit.
10 shall be unlawful for any rail-
road company 10 hrng liquor into
the state or to carry liquor 10 any
point the state except 90 "a per
SON nc idins permit 10 receive i'm
toNicating liquor.
It snail be unlawful 20 keep al
club" for the purpose of dispensing
liquor hy sale OF gift An buildings
used FOR the violation OF the act
shall Ice declared nuisanceS and the
owner shall be fined or imprisoned.
Au injunction may be granted
sainst the use of property for IL
lesal purposes. II the property has
1een declared a nuisance
10 shall be unlawful 20 advertise
liquor for sale iu amy newspaper or
DID ANS other public manner
The hoidiuE of United states
revenue license shall bee held 90 Dee
rrIma tacie evidence that the hold
,r is engaged in the sale of iutoN-
i.auug LIQUOR
can Assist Prosecution
ANY organization may employ 8u
attorue, 90 assist the prosecuting
attorney iu prosecuting violations Of
he law.