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Show 3217 Dent- D 1243 THE SPECIEL MASTER: According to the extent that it is proof, I think he is competent to answer. The question is whether he, in view of his experience, has any knowledge of a commercially navigated river with this gradient. Is that the question? MR. BLACKMAR: Yes, your Honor. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Of course, there are lots of other things besides gradient that come into the issue. I think he is qualified to answer that question for what it is worth. MR. BLACKMAR: Supposing we add to that not only the gradient, but the quantity of flow and the character of the sediment, and the gradient? MR. FARNSWORTH: We object to it as incompetent. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Now, Mr. Blackmar, without passing on Mr. Farnsworth's objection, he has not yet testified as to either gradient or quantity or sediment. Don't you think your question is perhaps a little premature? MR. BLACKMAR: Perhaps it is. Q Colonel, what about the sediment in the Colorado river, as to quantity, and also as to character? I am referring to that stretch from Moab down to the junction. THE SPECIAL MASTER: As you observed it. MR. BLACKMAR: Yes sir. |