United States v. Butler Hotel Co.

(after stating the facts as above). This is an action in rem. The purpose of the Eighteenth Amendment is to prevent the use of intoxicating liquor as a beverage. It is not self-executing, but is given vitality by the National Prohibition Act. The provisions of this act are to be liberally construed, “to the end that the use of intoxicating liquor as a beverage may be prevented.” Section 12, 27 USCA. The possession of liquor by a person not legally permitted to have it is prima facie evidence that such liquor is kept for sale or barter. Section 50, 27 USCA. There is no contention that any of…