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Show 4285 Loper- D 2306 BERT LOPER, a witness of lawful age, called by and on behalf of the complainant, having been first duly sworn according to law by the Special Master, was examined and testified as follows: DIRECT EXAMINATION BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Mr. Loper, will you state your full name to the court, please? A Bert Loper. Q Mr. Loper, where do you live at the present time? A 73 South Second East, Salt Lake City. Q How old a man are you? A Sixty years old. Q Whereabouts were you born, Mr. Loper? A Bowling Green, Pike county, Missouri. Q Generally, since you have become a man, what has been your occupation? A I am what is called a practical miner, -- both quarts, placer, and gold. Q What sections of the country have you operated as a miner? A Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Q Are you familiar with that section of Utah in and around |