The National Prohibition Law, Volume 1 |
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Page 18 - The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail — its roof may shake — the wind may blow through it— the storm may enter — the rain may enter — but the King of England cannot enter ! — all his force dares not cross* the threshold of the ruined tenement...
Page 8 - Secretary may by regulation prescribe and a report of the case thereupon transmitted to the United States attorney for the Judicial district In which the seizure is made.
Page 10 - Is guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or both.
Page 11 - ... this day. It is the law written by the finger of God on the heart of man; and by that law unchangeable and eternal, while men despise fraud, and loathe rapine, and abhor blood, they will reject with indignation the wild and guilty fantasy, that man can hold property in man...
Page 5 - Agriculture," approved October 1, 1890, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows...
Page 488 - ... presence, aid or instigation is guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years or by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or both.
Page 635 - The committee will now stand adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Page 265 - After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territories subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.
Page 580 - Yes; and if there are any questions you would like to ask me, I will be glad to answer them as far as I can.
Page 294 - ... conditioned personally to appear at the said sessions, and to try such appeal and to abide the judgment of the...