United States v. One Reo Truck Automobile

(after stating the facts as above).

The claimant argues that the proof in any event was insufficient, as it did not appear that the bottle of whisky analyzed by the chemist came from the seized truck. It seems to us clear that the bottle was properly identified, but it makes no difference in any event. The evidence shows that the transported cases were marked “Whisky,” and that their contents smelled like whisky and had its general appearance. While it may be safer in such eases for the government to show by chemical analysis the character of .the beverage, it is by no means essential. The…