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Show Nielsen- C 452 Q Those minimum depths you have given were during the lowest water season, weren't they? A Yes sir. Q have you ever observed any similar depths an any points on the river other than those that you have mentioned? A No. Q Have you ever observed any similar depths an any points on the rive other than those that you have mentioned? A No. Q And they cover your observations of most extreme conditions during the period from 1880, when you first saw the river, down to date? A Yes sir. Q Even at low water, practically all of the time at least, during every day of every year of low water during the forty- odd years you have been familiar with the river, the depth at this wash there at Chinle creek would be two or three feet, wouldn't it? A Yes sir. MR. BLACKMAR: I object to that. Of course he can not testify as to what he does not know. SPECIAL MASTER: He can not testify to every day of every year. He can testify what he knows about it. MR. FARSWORTH: I think he is familiar with that river; he can see the flow. I take it this witness has observed-- SPECIAL MASTER: He can tell what he knows, Mr. Farnsworth. The question is all right, if he knows, if he can answer that question of his knowledge. MR. FARNSWORTH: I think on cross examination, your Honor-- SPECIAL MASTER: I say, the question is perfectly 2418 |