Stockman

Error is assigned on the denial of the motion of plaintiff in error for a directed verdict. It appeared from the testimony of Russel C. Jackson that on May 16, 1924, he visited the premises described in the information, and purchased two gin fizzes. These drinks were served in the presence of plaintiff in error by a colored maid in his employ. When Jackson paid the maid for the drinks, plaintiff in error produced the change to which Jackson was entitled. At a later hour on the same day witness returned to the premises with Earl Corwin. They asked plaintiff in error for drinks, and he directed Ms wife to serve them. Mrs. Stockman accordingly gave them gin fizzes and two bottles of beer, wMeh they carried away. These purchases were made at the Brooklyn Hotel in Seattle. Plaintiff in error admitted that he managed the hotel. Corwin corroborated the testimony of Jackson with reference to the happenings on the second visit. TMs was ample evidence to take the case to the jury, and the district court did not err in denying the motion for a directed verdict.

It is argued that plaintiff in error was acquitted on the charge of selling liquor on the 16th of May, and that Mrs. Stockman was…