Tari v. State

Sam Tari was tried before John S. Rutledge, a justice of the peace in Cuyahoga county, for violation of the statutes of Ohio relating to the unlawful traffic in intoxicating liquors. He was tried upon two separate charges, viz., the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquors, and having in his possession property designed for the manufacture of liquor intended for use in violation of law. When the officers entered his apartment, they found him engaged in operating a still of 100 gallons capacity, and also found 59 barrels of mash and 5 gallons of whisky. He did not testify in his own behalf.…