The Priscilla

BliOWN, District Judge.

The evidence shows clearly a long-established practice and usage of the company to receive passengers’ baggage at tlio Fall River pier, for transportation by the afternoon steamer, in anticipation of tickets to be obtained and afterwards presented. The libelant's dress case and bis wife’s trunk were received from the libelant’s expressman bv the proper agent of the company at the pier between 8 and -1 o'clock of the afternoon on. which the Priscilla was to sail for Boston, and a receipt was given for the same in accordance with the usual custom. The articles were,…