[SEAL] G. H., Dy. Clerk.
Endorsed:
Test affidavit for X.—Filed May 16th, 1898, E. F., Clerk.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
United States v. Spanish Steamer X and Cargo
Prize. Decree
This cause having come on to be heard upon the allegations of the libel, the claims of the master, and testimony taken in preparatorio, and the same having been fully heard and considered, and it appearing to the Court that the said steamer X was enemy's property, and was upon the high seas and not in any port or place of the United States upon the outbreak of the war, and was liable to condemnation and seizure, it is ordered that the same be condemned and forfeited to the United States as lawful prize of war; but it appearing that the cargo of said steamer was the property of neutrals, and not contraband or subject to condemnation and forfeiture, it is ordered that said cargo be released and restored to the claimants for the benefit of the true and lawful owners thereof.
It is further ordered that the Marshal proceed to advertise and sell said vessel, and make deposit of the proceeds in accordance with law.
A. B., Judge.
Key West, Florida, May 27th, 1898.