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Show 5836 X 3842 A Yes, sir. Q And you have no reason to suspect that there is anything peculiar about that particular point? A I have not. Mr. Blackmar: just a minute. I object to that, unless he specifies in what respect he means " peculiar". The Special Master. I do not see how he is competent to testify anyhow on the subject. All he knows is what he did at Goodridge, and whether he has reasons to suspect or not I do not think is competent; but I think the question is plain enough as to what he means. Mr. Farnsworth. I presume when the government produces him as a witness to testify to this silt content, it is be-cause it is thought that his information would be a guide for the San Juan River. Mr. Blackmar. What I was trying to find out was whether you intended your question to apply to any other consideration except the silt and sediment. Mr. Farnsworth. I do not imply anything except as set forth in the question. Mr. Blackmar. I object to the question, then as calling for an improper conclusion. The Special Master. Well, you confine that to the element |
