Bennett v. Northern Pacific Express Co.

It is alleged in the complaint in this action that the appellant was a corporation, organized by the laws of the State of Minnesota, having agents at the city of Portland, in the State of Oregon, and at the town of Ainsworth, Washington Territory, and at other points in said State and Territory; that on and prior to the 28th day of January, 1884, said appellant was a common carrier for hire, engaged in the express business *54between said city of Portland and said town of Ainsworth, and other points in said State and Territory; that on said 28th day of January, 1884, Ladd & Tilton, bankers in…