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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Painful Accident.

Last week. while Mrs. Russell was at
tending to her household duties. she had
tile misfortune to trip and fall part of tie
way down stairs. At first it was thought
she had fractured the bone of one arm. but
on DIR. Monroe being summoned. the hurt
was ascertained to be nothing more serious
than Il bad sprain. We congratulate Mrs.
Russell on her fortunate escape from what
might have proved Il very serious accident.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

hiking the public for past liberia! pat.
ana soliciting continuance. we
seasui. u announcing with the pres
asoh. as usual, our stock embraces
PSI select assortment to be found any,
OF which the most leading articles
enumerated in the columns OF ibis
we viii add, with every season.
pew novelties as may from time to
ecome introduced into the market.
h'lnae to adhere TO our former rule
kesentlng goods is they arc. at the
possible prices.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
MatPiInD Olaia1.

Invitation cards are ont announcing the
marriage of Edwin l.. Fridley to Miss Ell
mira Champagne, to take place on this
Thursday evening at the residence of M.
NJ. Black. Ed" being I'M old-time resi-
dent OF Bozeman, having come here
when mere boy and grown up with the
country. finds himself now. on the eve of
the most happy event in his lite, surround
ed by such hosts of friends. anxious TO wit
ness the happy nuptials, that no ordinary
house can accommodate all. SO he has, very
wisely, we think. concluded to have the
ceremony performed in the NJ. y. Church.
In accordance with this decision, the we'd
ding will take place this evening at the NJ.
E. Church. at 8 o'clock. the reception i'm
mediately after ct the residence of NJ. NJ.
Black, after which the young couple and
invited guests will repair to Speith &
Krug's Hall to "Trip the light fantastic."
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
New Millinery Emporium.

Mesdames Morgan d Warfield have just
received direct from the East, and opened
out one door east of Strasburger a Spe,-
iing's. Main ST.. Bozeman. full stock OF
Millinery Goods, comprising the latest
novelties OF Spring and Summer Ladies'
Misses and Children's Hats. Bonnets. &c.
They respectfully invite inspection Of
their goods, as they are confident they can
but please the most fastidious.
Dress making in all its branches will
also be carried on at this establishment.
Prices reasonable and satisfaction guar
antccd.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Application to Sell Real Es-
ss5zs-#...----- t2fa
Probate Court of Gallatin County, Montana Ts

| Probate Court of Gallatin County, Montana Ter
riiOry.
In the riatter of The Esfa.e)
of GurtGn Ii. Campbell,
Deceased.
Frank J. Dunbar the Administrator of said
Estate, having files, his petition, July veriH-l
praying for or;ter Of sale OF all the Real Es.
tale Of said decedent, for The purposes tierei,
set forth; and ii appearing from said petition
that il is necessary 10 sell the same,
II is. therefor, ordered that all persons inter-
esfei in said Estate, appear before the said
Court ON the Fifth day of May, A. d. ls7g, to
show caate why an order should not he granted
to said administrator to sell 50 much OF the Real
Estate as shall be necessary
AID. MCPHERSON,
Probate Judge
Dated March 81. 1879 aO-.w
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Laws Of the Eleventh Session,

the compliments of the lion. Sec
10y Of Montana. Capt. Mills. we received
Week Il copy of the printed laws. &c.
SCI iY the eleventll session of the Legis-
I've Assembly OF Montana. This is what
Woshould car pushing the work through,
"a commendahle zeal and energy. less
% two months having interviewed be-
lSSeh me Adjournment of the Legislature
ana the publication ana distribution of the
l40s. by his prolnptne~ in this import
~ matter. the Captain has placed the peo-
R1oEof the entire Territory Under obliga-
IS TO HIM The work bears the IMPRINT
1ehe Herald book and job Office. and re-
80 most creditably on that establish
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

From personal letter. dated Pueblo
Col. April 18th, 1879. just received from
our Matt. w. Anderson. we quote:
ARRIVED here this afternoon safe and
well. A large number of persona are now
en- route TO Montana. and everything posi-
BILE should be done to give then employ
ment. Colorado is booming. Times are
very lively. A large number of tourists
are here. and Is to 100 men arrive in Dem
yer and Pueblo almost daily en- route to
Leadville and other Colorado nines.''
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
lore Horse Stealing on the TeNscw
M stone.

III is reported that last week. IN the vi.
entity OF Saltwater. 800 head Of horses
were stolen from the Crows. AMI that a
man by the name Of Hunter also lost scy-
cral head. 1t is also stated tia; several
other parties on the leiiswstone route
NV" had their horses stolen during the
past week. No captures or arrests have
yer made so far rs we have learned. and
0e probabilities are than the thieves. who
ever they may lie. will get safely away
Nth their booty.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
0t
& rand Bal.

he public. by means OF three balls. have
cootributed Sll0.3j to purchase i Piano
- nse of the Public School. The instr,l-
mi was bought and shipped from New
York. March 3lst. by way OF Fort Benton
Ihere is yet $50 to S75 to be raised TO pay
A~lght. for which purpose a Ball will be
wen at the School House on the evening
~ May eth. Prize of admission. 800.
WAich will be the only expense. [a3-2t
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Correspondence New York Witness

correspondence New 10rk Witness.
In late issue, under the heading ..Con.
densed Correspondence, !" noticed r. d.
X. desires to know cure for the blacklec
in cattle. The following treatment has
proved infallible SO far as my experience
extends: With a pointed knife make am
incislon in the centre of the foot. or feet.
as the case may he, OF the diseased leg. or
legs. between the two claws ard the iloof
In length from Onc-half to one-third of n
inch and in depth sufficient to penetrate
the flesh. This must be followed by
downward rubbing of the leg until a few
drops OF blood are discharged from the
wound. The oper tor will, Of course. see
the necessity of making the incision in q
line with tfc leg, rather than across it, so
that the CORDS may not be injured.
aA N. LEWIS.
Hartford, Conn.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
WILSON & MS,

We are now receiving our Spring Stock
witch will strpass in quality. style an,
selection. anything that has ever bee,
brought to the Territory-in oar lines
and equal to any stock displayed in any
town or city Of the East.
We have just received by Coach from
the end of the track Elegant English
Worsteds in SHIFTS and Coats and Vests.
Satin and Farmer Satin Lined; Blue
Tibet Suits; French Cashmere Pants.
a lot OF California Gloves Just received
first quality. and at lower prices than
ever sold before. In strong. seryiceable
Working Suits. Ovelslis. Shirts. &c. &c..
we are receiving large invoices. which will
be sold at very low rates.
Our Boot and Shoe stock is on the very
best possible basis. Qnr line of Stables is
very extensive. and in Fancy wear and
Novelties we have the best selection in the
country.
22-2t WILSON & LEWIS.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Last week c. J.. Clark and others made
an effort to raise funds to pay off the in
debtcdness against the race track. amount
ing to about 5000. with what result We are
not accurately informed. but we saw Mr..
Clark towards evening, with big fist full
of greer 'acks, a tangible evidence of at
least Martial SllcccsS
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

James ii. Emery. representing the firm
of John Thompson x Co.. Indian Ira iels
&c, Dubuque. Iowa. arrived in BoZeInrn
Tuesday from Custer county. Mr.. Emery
left Poplar River Agency about month
ago. lie is purchasing hides and pelhies
for the firm and will visit other towns in
the Territory on that business.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The Helena independent says that
pence is perfectly practicable if the Re
pnblicans will only let the Democrats have
their own way. We presume the Repub-
licans think it would be a gigantic piece
of toolishness. Thus Greek meets Greek"
and each endeavors to get the under-hold
in the political tussel.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Religious Services.


HETlOEI-r.
Service. will he held al the " T. Jh,ir,h neyt
sunday morning ana evening al II a. m and
: p. m. All are cordially invited 10 attend.
W. \. SHANNON, Pastor.
PI.t-EY TERRAIN.
Preaching every sabbath at II a. m and : &c
?.
sabbath school a. 2:S0 D. M.
Prayer and conierenc" meeting every Welnes-
Gav al p. m, in Episcopal Church.
All service in The Episcopal Church A cer-
dial invitation j. extended T. all.
{. l.. RICHARDS.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
TO FARMERS AND MARkET GAR.
DENERS.

take pleasure in announcing the arrival of a
large and well selected stock Of Garden seeds.
from the weii-known seed house of David Land
reih 4 Son :, Philadelphia. My long experience
in the seed business lIss enabled me TO make Sc
lections which have proved to he the best adapt
ed 10 this climate, describing fancy varieties,
which are from time to time pamed on on the
public These seeds have given general sa.isfac-
ton Iguarantes 10 sell to farmers and market
gardeners as cheap As they can buy in the East,
AID they take no risk Of loss through trsnsmi.
sion inihe mails, To prove this, you can bring
your catalogue with you, and will sell BY H.
Special prices on large quantities
s ". LANCHORyE
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Last week ". W. Anderson sold to Elias
Sperling three residence lots. 90XI70 feet
located directly opposite the NJ. Z. Church
and fronting on Central Avenue. Consid-
Grafton. o215. Elias has not authorized us
TO publish an engagement notice. but mat
tiers look rs though they were drifting in
that direction.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Award Of Contracts.
transportation, and Supplies
for Fl. Ellis.

Fort ELLIS, N. r., April II. 1879.
AvANT COURIER:
The following just received:
Allison, 4. 4. Q. NJ. Fort Eds. Mont:
Telegram OF 10th inst. Fort Ellis. Mon
tana. received: Isaac G. Baker. of Fort
Benton, contractor tor Montana Transport
tation. Contract dated March 4th, and the
rate one dollar nine and foUr-teDths.
Contracts tor next gears supplies not
formally awarded. Following are the
lowest bidders. to whom awards will be
made when appropriations are made:
For wood, Rouse & Hoffman; for char
coal, Holmes; for straw. Tracy; for oats,
W. II. Ellis; for hay. Cline. Gilmore and
Robinson. TOMPkINs'
Chief Qurternlaster.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The co partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, under the firm nsme Of
Cline Lafierfy, is this aav dissolved by mutu-
al consent.
All dfbts due the late firm and all accoupt.
against the same will be collected aud paid by
b. +. Cline.
B. +. CLINE,
EDWARD LAFFERTY.
Dozenap. April u, cEe Is-;w
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

For any Information leading to the recover,
of One sorrel Horse Colt, three years old brand
ed dim with the monogram IN turned side
ways on left shoulder; stripe in forehead; hind
feet white, with narrow stripes up TO hook Oh
inside; dark spot oa rump.
j. NJ. ROBINSON.
Soft Middle lr.al
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Good Chance to invest.

1he undersigned will dispose of his real and
u&rs"nal property in nalann County, al pri-
%ofe ale; Aso- one half interest ia The Head
qartcrs saloon.
8-tf NJ MOUNTS
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

FILE AND HORSES FOX

ROCGHBRED and GRADE Short Horn
"orkirt oxen and American Horses.
at prices 10 suit hard times.
BRIGHAM REED,
Upper West Gallatin.
~ J.. D. Address: BozeHap, NJ. T..
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The Pioneer Press of the Sth inst. repro
duces the duel canard which appeared in
the Helena dailies IA few weeks ago. If the
thoughtless perpetrators of such foolish
jokes would but reflect moment. they
might see that such things are not calcll-
lated to place us in any favorable light
abroad.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The Territorial papers have been an
nouncing that Il term of the District Court
City. commenting on the first Monday of
May. which is an error and should be the
fourth Monday instead of the first. Judge
Blake will preside
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Local notices ~ cents per line fir-i insertion
Snd 10 cts per line for each subsequent in crton
Regular advertisements payaD!e III Dnthiy or
quarterly a. due.
Job work payable on delivery.
Marriage and death Hoiise> inserted free of
,targe; obituary notices } cent-i,"r line.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Col. Pierce has recently improved his
residence property on Black street, by
building elegant new porcies on the front
of his house. enclosing his back yard with
a close board fence. and greetings neat and
comnIOdious barn on the premises,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

A fire recently occurred at the ranch of
A. Heath. Deer Lodge valley, which de-
stroyed the dwelling house and all its con-
tents. including $40, in money, clothing
and valuable papers, stack OF hay and al
most everything of value about the place.
1t is not known how the fire originated
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Two GOOD HORSES, between eleven and
kuolve hundred pound, weight, not over eigh;
$oors old, nares preferred; if can't ct horses
VII take muies. Will pay good price in taah.
AM ~. i. ZIE1ZHI
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The ladies' of the Episcopal Church So
ciety OF BozeEnan contemplate running a
lunch house during Court week. Object.
benefit Of the Episcopal Church.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

We have received quite II number of
mathematical problems during the week.
b. t. our head accountant and lightning
caculators' right hand. being wholly pre-
occupied by telon, we are afraid to tackle
them at present.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
TEIECRAPHY,

IA requisite number of sch GLARS can he oh.
49,, viii open Telegraph school, with all
necessary instrument.
4piy al nay oillce for terms.
M X. :. FULTON,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The only whisky KEEP, II the Headquarters il.
the Old sol. Keller, 1aiin Whisky, six sim
mer- old. Try il. MOUNTS & SANBDRN
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

!T!F T.VJK.nT VIIl--eS n! j. IT 7 NJ I.NT -
\ Jewish Rabbi from Virginia City Wis
itel B"zcnnn last week anal performed tic
rite Of circumcision on tie infant children
of3.onS Strlsburger and Louis Sperling.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Thomas Extra Family. Nc Adow's XXX and
AA Family Flour, Buckwheat Flour, and new
Corn Meal at LOCEEY,.j
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

4 bail VIII lae given ut tie school house
on the night Of May 18th. for the purpose
OF raising fands to pay freight Oh piano
recently purchased for the use of the pub
JIG school. Sec local advertisement.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Pick Handles, Iroa Bolts, Screws, Butts,
Hats, shoes, shirts, Gloves, &c, very low at
LDCkEY'S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

A carpeted Parlor Billiard Room up stairs
over The Headluarers-separate from the sa-
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
NJ AEskEED.

bhoWN:-IuRMAN All Raiersburg, Montana
April IA. 1873, by /. n Buck Pr5baie .judpa
charies Brown and Nj IS Jesse Truman All @
..adersbury.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
DIED.

RoBEETs. = At The residence of H. sales, on
West Gallain, Mr.. JAS Lott Roberts, Is
years of age.
The funeral took place on Saturday last.
Mr.. Roberts has lived with Mr.. Sales for
the past two years. 1t is thought that his
relatives reside in Maine.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
-------------------- -
Won derluf Cement.

Perfect member of Glassware, Ear.heDwarS.
>toneWare, Marble, Ivory, Wood, Leather and
Meerschaum. at Jockeys.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The last OF the Clieyennes are official
~ reported captured and taken to Fort
keo-h. They numbered thirty three, and
were going to Join Sitting Bull.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Judge A. -. Mcpherson started to Hello
ia on Monday last 20 attend the session of
Grand Lodge. |. o. y. F.. which conveneS
on the oath inst.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Rum Punch, Gin Puaci and Dry Punch at
ODELf. HALL
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

VIM. Mcdonald. Of Chico. dropped into
the COURIER Office last week and LETT a
substantial appreciation of our paper il the
shape OF n y grecnback
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
WALL PAPER! WALL PAPER.!
$500 REWARD {!

At reduced prices. Cali and exaniine nv stock
at Post Office building jill TAYLOR
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

y. n r & o.
We are informed that Lient. Douglass. of
tie Seventh L. ). Infantry. stationed at
Fort Ellis. and Miss Russell. of Bozeman.
were united in we(!lock last evening. 23rl
inst. The CorEIER's congratulations are
extended.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Jos, HAZE.

First Lieut.. \. A. A. G.
ANOTHER "RED" MADE A GOOD INDIAN.
A dispatch, dated April and. from Stii.
water. says:
The Indians who stole the horses from
Conntryman' ranch on Sunday last. were
followed by two friendly Crow scouts and
found on head OF Beaver. They were four
Sioux. They were attacked by Crows and
one Sioux was killed and scalped. The
scalp shows the Indian who wore ii to
have been Sioux warrior beyond dc ubt.
and this is important in fixing the tact as
to who has been doing the stealing on tie
Yellowstone. Much of the thicyinp has
been blamed on white men. but. after all.
it most likely has been done by small bands
Of proving Sioux.
Lieutenant Robinson rode into camp Of
white horse thieves on branch OF the
Nh. cles'ielI river a few days ago. but could
not arrest them for want of authority.
They had five horses. Lieutenant Robinson
thinks are stage horses. All the animals
are collar marked and shaved on the sides
One OF the horses. Il large roam. Mr.. Clark
recognizes from the description as being
l stage horse stolen from Countryman
'ancl on the night of the 3ryl inst.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Lar.e stock of Picture and Cfrnice Moulding
and Picture Frames al J II. fAYLUE'S.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

halthoptsniJue, Guinness Extra Stout. and
81. Louis Lager Beer at DDEI.L HALL
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
Sandwiches.


Nelson Story made a flying "trip" to the
Yellowstone last week,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

&C. O. Blake = Elk Il ,rs, - ''B Il. Rey
mold 50 and 80. X. - Whistles M
81 OIpETT HATH
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Potatoes, Oa:e, Wheat, Butter, Eggs, &c.
&c. bough. and sold NJ Jockeys
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Our ''medIcinc talk on butter making
last week. or something else. brought MS
in Il couple Of pounds Of tie article. 1t
was manufactured by Mrs. 4. {. Reeves.
and is certainly entitled 10 the arpelation.
gilt edge
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

, Fresh stock of Canned Fruits, ri h aud Vcge-
tables at ID(EEY,S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The 18th Infantry is now en- route from
bismarck to Montana. II viii be station
cd at the new post on Milk river.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24
FIELD GLASSES at MAPsroS,s

The first installment of what promises
to be heavy tide of immigration to Mon
mn during the present season. has reached
Helena.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Mems Suits az Cos. to close at
A LAMME eco
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Me1's Vests al Cost 10 close AT
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Consult our advertising columns if YOU
desire to ascertain wh' re YOU can purchase
goods TO the best advantage.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Sunday night we had welcome shower
of rain. Monday nearly two inches of
snow. Tuesday ditto mud.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

Men'o Goats a. Cos! 10 close al
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-24

The spring term of the District Court
for Ga!latin county will commence on Mon
day week, the 9th proximo.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-04
"NRw YORK, Thursday, May %, 1879"

TuosE REFUNDINa CERTIFIcATEs We have re.
ceived during the past week several communion
tons in relation to the manner in which the sale
Of the ten-dollar United States refunding certif.
Gates had been conducted In this place. We have,
in consequence taken considerable pains to ascer-
tain the facts in the case which we present as i'm
partially IA possible 1t appears that these same
certificates had been for sale at the banks here for
some time previous to the time when Collector
Dana filed his bond and qualified az agent of the
government for their sale. They had been rigor-