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Show 6894 Reeder- D 4883 sanatarium, had they? A No. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Did you observe any bottom land there below the junction and above the head of the cataracts? A Yes, there is one large one. Q How large is that bottom? A Well, I would say that is half a mile. Q In length? A In length, yes. Q How wide? A It is almost as wide; I estimate that looking at it. Q Did you inspect those bottoms as to their susceptibility to irrigation or use in growing crops? A Yes, the soil ids the finest soil in the world; took samples of the soil. Q Are they so situated that water could be taken to them by gravity from the river? A No, we didn't figure on a ditch; we figured on irrigating by pump. Q But they are so situated so river water can be gotten on them? A Yes. |