The Margaret Spencer

CALL, District Judge.

John Barefield filed his libel against the schooner Margaret Spencer, claiming wages as cook, expenses, and *931double pay for certain days because of delay in paying off and value of effects.

Claimant filed an answer denying liability and setting out affirmatively that Barefield deserted the ship in Havana before the termination of the voyage, the return of the ship, deposit of amount of wages in the custom house claimed to be due by claimant, and the conduct of libelant while at anchor in the harbor of Havana.

I find from the testimony the facts as follows: Barefield shipped…