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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Big Meeting OF In p,ement Dealers.

Kansas City. Jan. lS.-The largest
gathering of retail implement men in
the history of that trade met today
opening the session Of the annual
convention of the Western Retail I'm
plement and Vehicle Dealers associa-
tiOn- 1t promises TO he the most in
tcrcsting convention in the history of
the association. Manufacturers of
Illinois. Wisconsin, Indiana and other
states had representatives on hand TO
watch the proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
10 NEWS OF TEE PAUL JONES
Tug Fails to Find Her After Thorough
Sea-ch-Tagsart at Mobile.

Pensacola. Fla. Jan. IS.-It locks now
rs though tie Taptha launch PaulJCres
had gore down in the gulf with all on
board. The tug Simpson which left here
Saturday returned yesterday afternoon.
The captain reports that he made a
thorough search of the gulf from Port
Eads to this haTbor and could find no
trace of launch or passengers.
Mobile, Ala, Jan. 1S.-Thor1as Tag
Eart, mayor Of Indianapolis, who is
here. received Z telegram last night
from Fort Morgan. saying a report had
reached there that q launch had been
seen stranded on Dauphin island a the
entrance to Mobile bay Tagsart at
once ordered i beat seEt to investigate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
WEST vIRGINIA's sENATORsHIp.
Issue of the Struggle Is in Great Doubt
Depew's Election.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 1S.-The SEN
atorial situation has developed very lit
tie new. 1t is utterly impossible to pre-
diet who will be the Republican nomi-
nee. y significant move was made yes
tcrday afternoon in favor of Governor
Atkinson when a large number OF rep
resentative business men from this VAL
ley and the vicinity adopted resolutions
inGOrsirg his candidacy and pledging
themselves TO % what they could to
bring about his election. The Democrat
&c caucus viii be held tonight. The nom
inaticn OF John T. NcGraW. Of Grafton
seems assured. He has practically no
opposition. The Republicans have only
ore majority on joint ballot and the
Democrats have hopes of electing their
candidate. The house adopted by unan-
fmous vote q resolution declining to
take up the Virginia debt question in
any form.
Lincoln, Ncb.. Jan. 1S.-The first bal
lot in the legislature for United States
senator yesterday was indecisive. The
Populists voted solidly for Allen while
the Republicans scattered their fire on
a number Of candidates. Complimentary
votes were cast for rot less than eight
Republicans. most of whom are ex-
pected TO he dropped at ballotinC ir
JOINT session ICcaE- Inc SenattS- Wnlch
is Republican, passed 4 resolution COM
meEGinS the record cf General John NJ.
Palmer. Of Illinois. and urging that he
be allowed 4 pension.
Albany. Jan. 1s.-The separate vote
for United States senator yesterday re-
suited: Depew. III; Murphy, IS.
Augusta. Ne, Jan. 1S.-Eugene Hale
was reelected senator by concurrent
vote Of the two branches OF the legisla-
ture yesterday afternoon.
Boston. Jan. 1S.-Each branch Of the
legislature balloted for United states
senator yesterday ard Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge. the Republican nominee.
received heavy mcjorities IN both houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
OfInterest TO soldiers.

Washington, Jan. IS. - Comptroller
Traceweu, of the trS eury. has modified
Z former decision regarding the pay OF
volunteer soldiers in which he holds
that: No deduct ons should be made
by the pay department from the pay
that would be due a solder under the
act Of July :. 1893. on account Of aEy
payment that may have been made un-
der the state militia law to him by the
governor o. state authorities from the
date of his enrolment or joining for
duty to the date of his acceptance into
the volunteer army of the United
States"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
SUSTAlNS DRURY WILL
Illinois Supreme Court Enters Impor: ant
Order.

A decree has been entered in the
supreme court, at Springfield. sus-
tanning the will of William III. Drury,
the wealthy citizen of Mercer county.
who provided that upon the death of
his wife, to whom the bulk of his
estate was left, the property was to be
converted into money and devoted to
founding polytechnic institution in
Mercer county The heirs filed bill
to set aside the will. alleging that he
was Of unsound mind and memory;
that the will was not subscribed by
the attending witnesses in his pres
ence; that it was not read TO him, and
he did not know its contents, and that
il was procured by undue influence.
The court decided these contentious
to be unfounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
MINE MEN IN CONFERENCE.
Operators Want Reduction and Miners
Raise Officers Elected.

Pittsburg, Jan. 1S-The coal operators
and miners net in joint session yester
day afternoon as per agreement, but
little was done beyCnd organization and
the appointment of the routine com
mittees. The operators scale commit
tee will demand a reduction of 10 cents
per ton for mining. After adjournment
of the joint convention the miners met
in executive session. 1t is learned that
the sca,e committee made u partial re-
port that asks for an advance of 10
cents per ton for coal mined over
screens, c,.G a fraction over cents for
run-o mine; enforcement of the eight
hour rule: prompt semi-monthly pay
ments, ard q machine rate threc-fifths
of that for pick mining.
At last the ballots cast for officers of
the United Mine Workers have been
counted ard the result announced. The
officers elected are as follows: Presi-
dent, John Mitchell, of Indianapolis;
vice president; T. L. Lewis, of Indian
apolis; secretary treasurer, w. V.
Pearce, OF indianapolis. Executive
board-Fred Dilcher. of Nel<onv lie, o.;
II. Stephenson. of East Bank, w. Va;
Edward Mckay. Of Buena Vista, Pa;
w r. Farley, of Pratt, Ala: James
Boston, Of Duquoin. Ills: George w.
Purcell, OF Tcrre IIaute, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18

We give no rewards. an offer of ;his
kind is the meanest of decep:ions. Our
plan is to give every one chance to
try the merit of Ely's Cream Balm
the original Balm for the cure OF
Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold in the
Head. by mailing for 10 cents a trial
size to test its curative powers. We
mail the 30 cent size also and the drug
gist keeps it. Test it aud YOU are sure
to continue the treatment Relief Is
immediate and a cure follows. Ely
Brothers, % Warren Street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Accidents.

Switchman A. j. Elbloom, of the
Rock Island, was caught between two
cars last night and his two forearms
and right elbow were painfully LAGER
ated.
Harry ID. Mcconnell. brakeman on
the Iowa division of the Rock Island,
met with any accident on the road
last night. his right hand being Sc
verely crushed. He was attended bv
DR.. 5. G. Plummer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Executive Session Goes over.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Davis with
drew the notice given yesterday of
the executive session of today on ac-
count of the announced speech of
Bacon, but gave notice that tomorrow
at the conclusion of the speech of
Turner he would ask the senate to 90
into executive session. After little
important business. Bacon, of Georgia,
called up his anti-expansion resolu-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
w.seonain Lessslature I.eady for wo.ls.

Madison. Wiz, Jan. 1S.-Brief sessions
We're held in both houses Of the legis-
lature yesterday. The first bill in the
assembly wa4 introduced by Sarau. of
Oshkosh, req1iring railroads to carry
bicycles as baggage. y similar bill was
defeated two Years aSo. Speaker Ray
announced tha committees and the body
is now ready for work. There is little
now in the senatorial situation. The
Republican caucus will be held to-
0i1H1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
dixon Wins 1ano;ner r1snr.

New York, Jan. 18.-Once more Geo.
Dixon proved his cleverness and hard
hitting ability last night at the LenoG
Athletic club, where he met and de-
feated young Pluto, of South Africa, in
the tenth round of what was to have
been a twenty round bout. The knock
out came in the shape OF a left swing
in the stomach, which crushed the wind
out of the latest arrival among the
short-haired fraternity in this. country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Bryan Makes Two Speeches.

Denver, Jan. 1S.-ColOrel William J.
Bryan made two public speeches in
Denver yesterday. both of which were
listened to by audiences only limited by
the capacity Of the auditoriuns. The
first was at O'Clock in the hail Of the
house of representatives. The other
was at O'Clock at Coliseum hall. In
his address before the legislature Bryan
devoted most Of his time to discussion
of the duties of legislators and other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Commission to the philippines.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-DuriaS the cab
met session yesterday the president an
nounced that he had finally passed on
the personnel of the commission to visit
and report on the Philippine islands. as
follows: MessTS. SchurmaL, Dewey,
Otis. DENLY and Worcester. Their Sc
lection already had become known. and
official announcement shortly will fol-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Grants Brother-in-Law Dead.

Oakland, Cal. Jan. 1S.-George W.
Dent. brOther-inlaw of Gen. L. ).
Grant, died from pneumonia. For 16
years he was the appraiser of Gus
IONS at San Francisco. He was ap-
pointed by President Grant. and held
the Office until ne was retired by Pres
ident Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18

ator;aI campaign. were true az stated,
and were mad4 to him Gcake) person
-lIy. He told LET Wright having en-
:esseG to him tfat he lad received s1.G51
from Green while a candidate for the
assembly. butt that as circumstances
had been suc1 that he could not vote
for Grant he felt that he ought to re-
turn the money ord would sOol be in
condition 10 do Sc.
Bejlg compelled 20 answer If Wright
har. I'D him of money given to other
members OF the Legislature for their
campaign eA:pfnses, Leake said Yes"
Wright had Claimed that money had
heen paid by Green TO Senator Cuttsr
and to Asseublymen Raw and Jilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
JUDGE GROSScUP GETS 1T

Nominated by III. Presid6n to Succeed
Judge Sho walter Circuit Bench.
Washington, Jan. 1S-JUdge Peter
s. Grosscup, of Illinois, will be nomi-
mated today or tomorrow by the pres
lent to succeed the late Judge Sho
waiter as L. :. circuit Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
West ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Charleston, W. Va, Jan. 1S.-The
house attempted to notify the senate
of its organization today, but that
body adjourned without recognizing
the committee. The governor ignores
the house organization, and has sent
il no communications whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Ding,cy's Remains Arrive Eomc.

Lewiston, Ne, Jan. 1S.-The train
bearing the body of the late Represent1-
tive Diaglcy reached here at 1 p. m.
yesterday. a throng of citizens was a
the station and the Streets were filed
with people waiting for the procession
to pass While the beYs OF the city
tolied the hearsc, followed by the line
of carriages. proceeded to city hall
where the body was placed in cata-
faIque ard for several hours The public
were admitted to view the face OF the
dead leader
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Indianians sa.. for Cuba.

Charleston. :. G. Jan. -S.-The trans
port Saratoga sailed from mere for
Natanzas at roon yesterday with a
cargo of provisions. camp equipage and
four companies of the one Hundred and
Siztieth Indiana volunteers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18

But the Antis Hold Enough to Keep Him
from Winning-Eotf Parties Continue
To BE Sure of Final Trium mph-3everidgo
Formally Elected senator from Indiana
| burrows Wears the Michigan Toga,
and Davis That from Minnesota.
! Harrisburg. Pa, Jan. IS.-The end of
! the first days fight in the battle for
| United States senator leaves the result
very much in doubt. 1t is Senator Quay
| against the field, and the indications are
! that there viii be a deadlock lasting
some days at least. The Republicans
are divided between Quay and eight
'favorite sons" and the Democrats are
united on George y. jerks. The senate
| and house voted separately yesterday
| afternoon and Will take a ballot today
| in joint session. There was TO election
yesterday. and should the ballot show
| no election today the balloting will con-
| tinue daily until a selection is made.
| Quay's total strength in both houses
| was 1i2 votes. sixteen less than the
number necessary to elect on joint bal
| lot, assuming that the full membership
| Of 254 is present, a condition that does
| not seem possible, as there are several
on the sick list now.
hopcs OF tiie SOnteetiay PartieS-
The result of the vote for United
States senator was no surprise TO those
familiar with the situation. Il was con-
ceded that there would he TO election
yesterday and not many people think
there viii be one today. The first ballot
shows that there is practically no break
in the line of either of the Republican
factions. The essence of the situation
Is that so long as the anti-Quay Repub-
Leans are united and the Democrats
vote for their own man Quay cannot be
reelected. His friends are confident,
however, that he viii steadily gain votes
after today. while the leaders Of the 9th
er side are just as confident that he has
reached the high water mark. The
anu-Quay Republican senators and
members have agreed to meet daily IN
I'll the fight is settled.
Indiana Elects Senator.
Indianapolis, Jan. IS.-The legislature
met in joint session at noon today and
elected Albert J. Beverage United
States senator tc succeed Tu-pie. Yes
aratcly with the following result: Sen
ate-Beveridgc. Republican, 23; Turpie.
Democrat. 10; RUckhart. PCppl;st.
l. House-BeveTidse %; TUrp:e.
81; majority fer Eeve-idGc in
the two houses. SO. On account OF sick
ness two SeHStssG-6Ed four representa-
tives We're absent. The proceedings in
cident to the separate vote occupied
about two hours in each house.
burrows win Represent Michigan.
Lansing. Mich. Jan. 1S.-JUlius C
Burrows was elected senator yesterday
so far as the separate vote OF the houses
could do SO. To-day announcement will
close the incident. In the house Sena-
ter Burrows had S5 votes, and Daniel ].
CGmpau had s. In the senate there are
81 Republicans and Democrats.
81. Paul. Jan. 1S.-Cushman +. Davis
was elected United States senator from
this state yesterday. the fusinoists vot-
ing for Towre. The vote in both
houses. the balloting being separate.
was: Davis, 1G6: Towne, AZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Mr.. S. a. Fackler. editor of the Nj.

Mr.. s. 4. Fackler. editor of the Mi
canopy (Fla.) Hustler, with his wife
and children. suffered terribly from
la grippe One Minute Cough Cure
was the only remedy that helDed
them. 1t acted quickly. Thousands
Of others use this remedy as a specific
for In grippe, and its eNhausting after
effects. Never fails. For sale by T
II. Thomas. 4. j. Reiss and NJ. f.
Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
niotous Stulent ExpaIcI

Madison. Wis, Jan. ls.-As a result Of
n clash between the students and the
police on last Fr.d.,y n SHIT. ". w Can
non. Of Green Bay. a junior in Universi-
" of Wisconsin, was expelled by the
faculty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Michigan Legislature.

LGnsingsMiSh.,J Jan. iS.-In the legis-
lature bills h&ve been introduced pro-
viding for graduated income tax and
for an inheritance tax and to prevent
the consolidation of express offices in
cities of thef fourth class and larger.
Also to require fire insurance companie
to pay the fill face Of the policy. II
case OF total loss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
JanesvilIe's Faster Is Dead.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. IS.-Rev. y. D.
Hendrickson. OF this city, who has not
partaken of any nourishment for the
past forty-seven and one-haif days.
died here yesterday morning at s:4J
o,clcrIk aEsl 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Illinois S.sons DO No Eusiress.

Springfield. oils. Jan. 1S.-The house
met at ) p. m yesterday and adjourned
without transacting any business. The
senate was iy session only few min
utes. The governor transmitted a mes
sage announcing several appointments.
and Bussey introGuC ed = bill lGuthCTizing
the organization of Il municipal pawn
ers' society. 1T was announced last
night that the Senate committees will be
made public t4day. but the house COM
mittee apportme will lie delayed
several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
EOurfh Is DELAYED.

New York, Jan. 1S.-It is doubtful
if the troops on the ship Grant will
get away on the long voyage to Ma
Mia today, owing to an accident to
the propeller, the extent of which has
not vet been ascertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
FIRE IN WHEELER MINE.
Miners Escape With Difficulty and Others
May be Entombed.

hhy Df
New Castle, Colo. Jan. IS.-The
Wheeler mine was discovered on fire
after the night shift started TO work
The alarm was sounded and the men
called out Many had difficulty in
escaping on account of the deadly
fumes that filed the entrance. The
men working beyond where the fire is
supposed TO be have not been seen
and may he imprisoned.
All the men in the Wheeler mine
escaped and the lire was confined TO
one room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Leedy's AppolntInents Withdra.rn.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. Ex-Governor
Stanley has withdrawn the list of ap-
pointments which were sent to the SEN
ate for confirmation by Governor Leedy
during the snkcial session
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
Receiver for an Electric railway.

Decatur. Ills. Jan. IS. - William L.
ShelIabarger was yesterday appointed
receiver Of the City Electric Railway
company. and his bond fixed at $50, 600.
He has been secretary of the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18

1t is said that the soldiers who had
taken Hoods Sarsaparilla stood the
long marches in Cuba much better
than the others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
CLEAR ISSUE OF yEEAcITY
Regarding the Charges of Bribery .n the
California Legislature.

Sacramento. Cal, Jan. ls.-In the in
vestigation of the charges made by the
San Francisco Cali against Howard II.
Wright. speaker of the assembly. which
vas begun last night. W. :. Leake.
manager OF The Call. testified that the
statement and Interviews attn. buted in
The Call to Wright and 70 Milton ].
Green manager of L. :. Grants SEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
10 Cure . Cold In One DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-18
WAS SIXTEEN SHORT.
Quay Lacked That Many Votes
of Endorsement on the
First Ballot.
COUNTS ll2 MEN IN HIS LINEUP,

But the Antis Hold Enough to Keep Him
from Winning-Eo 10th Parties Continue
To BE Sure of Final Triunph-I3everidgo
Formally Elected Senator from Indiana
burrows Wears the Michigan Toga,
and Davis That from Minnesota.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-18
PROTECTED FROM GHoUls.
The Grave OF Mrs. William &. Whitney II
Guarded by Powerful Torpedoes-
Why II IL Done.

New York, May Ii. Under The
wealth of hothonse flowers adjoining
Mrs. William c. Wbitney's grave on Q
hilltop overlooking the Little Neck
meadows, the freshly turned earth is
sown with powerful torpcdoes. The
coffin is hemmed about with them, anc
the ghoul who undertook to strike his
spade beneath the surface would invite
swift destruction, one story that
seems to be purely gossip is that the
body is decked in valuable jewels
and that word has been received
of conspiracy 10 deseerate the grave
for them. There is an impression that
apprehension exists Of an attempt tC
steal the body and hold it for ransom
as was done in the ease Of A. T. Stew
art. The cemetery is lonely place
and the robbery Of a grave there wonlc
be simple matter if no precautions
were taken. Mrs. Whitney's coffin
was not laid in vault, but in the
ground alongside the grave OF Capt,
Randolph, her first husband.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-18
American Merchant Marine.

Topeka, Kan, May Ex-senator NJ
A. Hanna, chairman Of the republican
national committee, has started q
movement with the avowed purpose Of
restoring the American merchant ma
rine to the position formerly occupied
by carrying American exports and i'm.
ports. This would, If accomplished
Senator Hanna claims, save the Ameri-
can people $500, 900 annually. Sen.
ator Hanna has written to the govern
ors of all the western states endeavor'
ing to interest them in the matter sc
that concentrated action may be taken
at the Transmississippi commercial
congress, which meets at Wichita May
81 to June 3.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-18
TO CHOOSE HIS ROUTE.
Secretary Long Says Dewey win Decide
Whether lie VIII Come Home by Way
Of sucz or San Francisco.

Washington, May u. Secretary Long
says hat The navy department will not
seek to influence Admiral Dewey in any
way in the selection Of the route by
which he will return TO the United
states. BY an old custom of the de-
partment an admiral is allowed to re-
turn to the United States at the end
of his tour of service on for
eign station in his own flagship
and in the present case Admiral Dewey
may choose his own course, coming
either by way of Sucz or directly
across the Pacific. The department
nov expects that he will reach this
country early in July, though it is
stated that he will not leave Manila
until he has completed his functions as
one of the Philippine commission at
least to the extent Of terminating hos
tilitieS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-18
Kansas Sunday School Officers.

Hutchinson. Kan, May Il. The Kan
sas Sunday School association IS annual
meeting closed last night with an sew
eral entertaining addresses. Resolutions
were adopted opposing any relaxation
in the enforcement Of the prohibitory
law. Officers were elected as follows:
President, Rev. W. L. Garges, Newton:
slice presidents, J. 7. Capley, Manhat-
tan; c. A. Forney, Attica, and W. H..
Keith, Clay Center; recording secre-
tary, o. $. johnson, Pittsburgh; treas
urer, X. NJ. White, Abilene. The gem
eral secretary will be selected by COM
mittee
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-18
NEWS NOTES.

Rev. II. II. Baldwin, minister of the
Christian church, was struck and killed
by lightning near Fountain, Ok.
All the city officers of Kansas City,
KAN, were arrested for refusing to
move the city pest house from its pres
ent location.
Charlie Carr, well-known Usage
nation farmer and cattle man, was
drowned in the Arkansas river at
Ralston, Ok, while seining.
The sixty-tirst annual session of the
grand lodge |. 0. 0. +, of Missouri and
the fifteenth annual session of the Re-
bekah assembly convened in Kansas
City and will be in session for several
days.
John Nicholson, a resident of King
City, Mo-, is in Jail on a charge of
counterfeiting silver dollars, a number
Of which were found in his possession.
The officers are after pal Of Nichol-
sons
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-18
Wheat Grades Get Mixed.

Kansas City, Mo-, May l2.-Charles
J. Proctor and c. Ernest Proctor grain
importers of Liverpool, are in Kansas
City to inquire into discrepancies in
the grades of wheat received through
the gulf ports. They assert that occa-
sional consignments, certified to as No.
2 hard Kansas wheat, fall short of the
standard upon arrival at Liverpool.
Sometimes it falls two pounds short to
the bushel. At some place between
Kansas City and the dock where it is
loaded No. 3wheat is mixed with No. 2.