Evening journal., 1920-01-16
TonEghts the End of the
World for j. Mrieycorn
ContInued from FIraL Page

ONCE to which Mr.. Boyce has been sp-
pointed. Under each group head will
be force Of agents whose duties II will
be to prevent Illicit manufacture and
sale Of liquor, smuggling, bootlegslns
and speakeaslses.
Where a prohibition officer sees a
violation being committed he is en-
powered to make an arrest without a
warrant. When the office receives word
OF violations, both personal and search
warrants will be issued.
4 special detail Will be in charge OF
those who will be permitted TO manu-
facture and sell whiskey, the latter in
cludlng physicians and druggists. The
services Of social and civic bodies Will
also be enlisted 10 help enforce the pro-
hibition laws.
After midnight tonight al liquor re-
naming in the United States must be
untouched, according to the ruling OF
the Federal authorities, except that in
households which may, however. not
be dispensed for beverage purposes, II
the Injunction is strictly enforced.
That the country is far from being
dry is admitted by the Federal au-
thorlties. Exclusive Of the liquor
still in the warehouses there are hund-
reds OF thousands Of gallons cached In
various parts OF the country, in addition
TO the quantities held by individuals
legitimately obtained. II Will be up 10
the prohibition commissioners TO pre-
vent this going into consumption and
these officials are now preparing for
snooping expeditions.
The National Prohibition Commits
sioner has made very clear the regula-
tions applying in this country. In the
first place, no liquor which Is held in
a bonded warehouse may be Withdrawn
for any beverage purpose, whether Tor
use at home or abroad. 10 can only be
Withdrawn an old for medical pur-
poses and cannot even be taken posses
sion Of by the owner for his own per-
sOnal use.
Persons having legally acquired in
toxlcating liquor cannot leave such
liquor in storage warehouses after mid
night tomorrow night with the view OF
disposlng OF it at some future time, ex-
cept by making a report TO the Govern
ment OF its existence and location, and
cannot remove IL except upon an on
clal permit from the Government.
No liquor left In storage warehouses
after January 81 can be Withdrawn or
removed for any beverage purpose
whatever.
Persons. however, may have intoXi-
eating liquors stored In their residences,
provided such residences are occupied
and are used by them for dwellings
only. II such liquors are used for per-
sonal consumption. such consumption
must be only by the owners Of the
dwellings and their families residing
there and by bona-hde private guests.
The owner OF liquor located in stor-
age warehouses desiring TO sell such
liquor for nonbeveIage purposes after
tomorrow night has until January n
in which 10 secure his permit from the
Commissioner. As already
stated, however. he must report the
presensce Of the liquor 10 the Govern
issued a bond must be given in the
minimum amount Of $1,000.
All liquors in this country not In the
possession Of the owners and
not located in the dwellings OF the own
ers. must be reported 10 the Govern
ment, the report 10 show the kind and
amount Of l.q or and the exact location /,
Of II.
II intoxicating liquors are found in |
storage WAREHOUSE or other places. ex- /
,ept private dwellings, on or after Feb
-uary 1, 1920, and II a report regarding =,
.hem has not been made to- the Govern
nent. such possession viii be regarded |
as prima facie evidence OF illegal pos
session and the liquors will be subject
10 seizure.
In case where liquors are stored in a
public warehouses or other place OF stor-
age. subject 10 the orders OF the owner,
he proprietor Of such warehouse or
)ther place Of deposit is required 10
make a full report OF such liquors. Even
Il such a report Is made by the
proprietor, the liquor in question is
subject to seizure II the owner himself
las made no report upon it
All hotels or other similar places now
intoxicating liquors and held
'or service or for beverage purposes
viii be required 10 comply with the re-
Iuirements which apply to the owners
lf liquors.