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Show 94 they used down there? A No; that was when we served dry beef, they accused one of our cooks of killing the burro. Q Mr. Eddy, I wanted to ask you if on anyportion of the river, or between Greenriver, Utah, and Lees Ferry, you could have taken these same boats up the river? Mr. Farnsworth: We object to that as incompetent. The Special Master: Why is it incompetent? Mr. Farnsworth: It is calling for the conclusion of this witness with reference to a matter concerning which he has not shown himself to be qualified to testify. The Special Master: I should say that his experience in going down the river would qualify him to testify as to whether he could have gotten up. Mr. Farnsworth: Well, it might and it might not. The Special Master: He be answer that. The Witness: It is possible to get boats upstream in Glen Canyon. It would be possible to get them clear up to Dark Canyon Rapids, from Lees Ferry. By Mr. Blackmar: Q At the stage of the river as you found it? A It would be a herculean task, but it could be done. Q Could it be done by rowing up? A No; they would have to be lined up, or even motors could push boats up there at that time-- with very strong motors. 2054 |