The Express

HOLT, District Judge.

This is a libel for seamen’s wages. The amount sued for is small, but the question of statutory construction involved is of some importance. The libel was filed by Higgins and *656Buckley, who were employed by the master óf the steamer Express to work as deckhands for $30 a month. The steamer made daily trips from New York to Newark and back. Libelants began work on October 14, 1903, and left the vessel, without the master’s consent, on October 20th. I understand it to be admitted that the claimant has settled with Higgins. Buckley has been paid $1. He claims to be entitled…