United States v. Kelley Hardware Co.

The merchandise the subject of this appeal consists of curling stones. They are described in the record as being approximately 14 inches in diameter, 8 inches high, and of an average weight of about 40 pounds each. They are made of a special or exceptional rock, which is found only on the north shore of Scotland, and the rock from which the curling stones are cut is taken from below sea level. The rock apparently possesses some unusual or peculiar' quality which, when made up into curling stones, prevents their breaking readily, even when coming together with great force. It is this…