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Show 5839 Love- X 3846 matters in issue in this case when you left on that trip? A No, Sir. Q Did you know anything about the materiality of the question of the sediment or solid matter carried in suspension by the San Juan? A I had knowledge of the work done by Mr. Howard the year previous. Q Well, I am not asking you about that. I say, did you have any knowledge of the materiality of this subject con-cerning which you have testified, as a matter in issued in this case? A Not at that time, no, sir. Q When did you learn that it did have a bearing on any litigation in progress? A I heard it is round about ways during my stay there. Q This matter of taking samples is one that requires considerable care, is it not? A Yes, sir. Q Do you know whether the bottom of a river, and particularly the San Juan River, where the water carries the solid matter in suspension, is very likely to be very much muddler and carry very much greater quantities of solid matter |