Evening star., 1920-01-11
FRIDAY TO SEE END
OF HOME BREWING
Many Engaged in Such Ef.
forts Work Overtime to
Lay Aside Supply.

Many home brewers of beer and
manufacturers of raisin and other
wines are reported to be working
overtime in an effort to lay aside a
stock of such beverages before the
prohibition constitutional amend
ment becomes operative-next Friday
when engaging in such efforts will
constitute an offense punishable by
Imprisonment.
The law distinctly prohibits the
manufacture of anything containing
more than one-half of l per centum OF
alcohol said a revenue official.
Frequent conferences are being held
by Commissioner Roper and others
engaged in the work of directing the
movements of officials who will en-
force the law. Scores of legal ques-
tions already have been raised and il
is expected that many more will be
raised in years to come.
Whether prohibition is a wise ma
tional policy is no longer a question
citizens" said Commissioner Daniel
c. Roper. in a circular asking that
January IS be observed as."law anJ
order Sunday" throughout the United
States.
Will Demand Observance.
This step on part of our people has
been Incorporated as an integral par;
of the Constitution of our country
and all iaw-abiding citizens will de-
mand it's observance"
The request that next Sunday be
set apart as day for clergymen
throughout the country to being to
the attention of their congregations
the vital Importance of law as the
corner stone of Americanism. as
G g off fnf r L.
brought about anti-liquor and law
observance societies.
Law and order has always found
in the clergy it's strongest champions -
said the commissioner of internal
revenue. Their clear expression of
right and their ringing challenge to
the American spirit of our citizenship
was never more urgently needed than
at the present time.
May law -and-order Sunday mark
the beginning of a nationwide move
ment toward an everyday law-and-
order observance" he concluded.
Officials charged with the duty OF
enforcing the prohibition law fully
realize that their investigative work
will not end the day when the amend
ment becomes effective. 1t will mark
the beginning of the most active
and energetic work they have been
called upon to perform. They realize
that moonshiners will not cease their
efforts because the law has been
placed upon the statute books, and
that bootleggers will be in evidence
as long as they are able to get sup
plies.
Home Manufacture to Cease.
1t is confidently believed, however
that many heretofore violators of the
law will cease operations and join
the law-abiding element. Alcoholic
beverages stored in homes for home
consumption will not be disturbed by
the authorities, it is stated, unless ii
proves to have been manufactured
after January Is.
Wholesale searches of homes to as
certain if beer and wines are in pro-
cess of fermentation are not eontem
plated by the officials. it is stated. but
raids will be made on warrants in
cases where reliable information is
obtained.
Many home brewers are interested
in the question of the authorities put
ting a stop to the sale of preparations
that are used in the brewing of beer
The law provides that any person who
shall use any extract or Sirup Tor in
toxicating beverage purposes. or who
shall sell any of the same under cir
cumstances from which the seller
might reasonably deduce the intention
of the purchaser to use them for such
purposes. shall be subject to a fine OF
not more than $1,000 or six months
Imprisonment.
Provisions Liberally Construed.
"And all provisions of this act shall
be literally construed to the end that
use of intoxicating liquor as bev-