Stein v. United States

ORR, Circuit Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for a violation of the provisions of 21 U.S.C.A. § 174 1 . The narcotic drug in question is opium.

Appellant, Fred Stein, and one Margaret Brander were residing together as man and wife. A home was purchased with money provided by Fred Stein with title taken in the names of Fred Stein and Mrs. Fred Stein (Margaret Brander).

Margaret Brander observed Fred Stein, on different occasions, extract from a can a substance having a “sweetish” odor. This substance was placed by Fred Stein in water and boiled, then poured into a small bottle and the…