The Kitty C.

HOLLAND, District Judge.

This is a petitory libel against the cabin cruiser Kitty C and C. W. King, who was in possession of said cruiser, by C. W. Carl, who claims to be the owner and entitled to possession. The libelant contends that the said cruiser was purchased and the full consideration therefor was paid by him which facts were admitted by the respondent. The libelant further contends that the said cruiser was entrusted to the respondent, C. W. King, as master, to be held subject to being returned to the libel-ant upon his demand therefor.

The respondent denies that the said cruiser was…