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Show 5029 Johnson- C 3042 the boat and get your ropes out and tow it. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q That would depend on the character of the rapid, wouldn't it? A The ordinary swift rapid which they will encounter. Q I wish you would tell his Honor how many places be-tween Less Ferry and Bull Frog rapid you know of where there would be any necessity, with such a motor and such a boat, to get out or to tow your boat around any swift water. A Well, I am not prepared to tell you the exact number, but there is several places they would have to tow it around. Q Do you recall writing Mr. Burdick a letter last month? A Yes sir. Q Is it not your opinion that a home- made row boat that would carry a thousand pounds with a Johnson out- board motor will go up the river fine shape? MR. BLACKMAR: I object to the witness being cross examined from any document which is not in evidence. MR. FARNSWORTH: I haven't referred to any document. MR. SPECIAL MASTER: You just asked him if he remembered writing. MR. FARNSWORTH: That is the other question. ( Thereupon the reporter read the last preceding ques-tion, as follows:) |