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Show 36 the only way we can prove facts of that kind. The Special Master: I suppose we can recognize historical works. So far as it is offered for historical purposes, I suppose it can be received; but so far as it is a description of the country now involved, I do not suppose it is competent for that purpose. Mr. Farnsworth: Of course, I am not familiar with the book. The Special Master: Neither am I; I do not know anything about it. I have never seen the book before. But if it is a book containing historical data, by a recognized authority on the subject, I suppose that it is competent for that purpose. So far as it represents merely his experiences in the country now involved, I do not suppose it is competent. Mr. Farnsworth: Of course, there is no question that it is a recognized authority on the subject of geography. The Special Master: I suppose it may go in for that purpose. The Mater would not consider it for any other purpose. Mr. Farnsworth: I imagine that there will be a great deal of evidence in this case, as to which the Master will understand that only the appropriate parts of it will be considered. The Special Master: Well, I am not going to read any more than I have to. Mr. Blackmar: I will say that I found this more interesting to read than Mr. LaRue's report. 1997 |