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Show 5117 Sumner- D 3129 possibly to avoid running the rapids with this heavy machinery, because it was pretty heavy, and it wouldn't carry to much chance of grounding. Q Are you familiar with the ledge of rock in there which is called by some of the witnesses the Navajo crossing? A No, I can't recall any name at that time that was used there. Q This is described as a ledge that runs clear across the river. Do you recall any such ledge in the section of the river which you were on? A No, I don't remember of any ledge that was any more pronounced than the ordinary rapids. Q You never have been below Olympia bar? A The mouth of Hanson creek is about four or five miles, if I remember right, below the Olympia bar. Q And Hanson creek is the farthest you have been? A Yes sir. MR. BLACKMAR: That is all, I think, Mr. Sumner. CROSS EXAMINATION BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Mr. Sumner, you say Frank Bennett was your partner? A Yes sir. Q He was in there with you all this time you have been speaking of? |
