People ex rel. Langworthy v. Hazard

This is a proceeding, by habeas corpus, to-discharge the defendant from the custody of the sheriff of Cattaraugus county.

On the 14th day of March, last, in the County Court of Cattaraugus county, Adelbert Langworthy was convicted of the crime of selling liquor in quantities less than five gallons at a time, without having paid the tax and posted the liquor tax certificate. On the. 21st day of March, the court sentenced the defendant to- pay a fine ’ of $200, and to stand committed to the county jail until paid, not to exceed one day for each dollar imposed as a fine.

The only question raised…