McBride v. United States

KING, Circuit Judge.

Certain United States prohibition officers were out looking for persons suspected of violating the National Prohibition Act (41 Stat. 305). They came to a large’ inclosure, on the gate of which was a sign: “Vicious Dog — Hail before Entering.” Inside was a dwelling house, and in a smaller inclosure a stable or bam at some distance from the road and dwelling. The house was unoccupied. There being no signs of any dog or person, they entered the first gate without hailing, and were proceeding to the stable. When about to enter the stable lot, they plainly perceived the fumes…