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Show 6897 Reeder- D 4886 A Water- tight compartments. Q Ends and middle both? A There was a cock- pit in the middle for a man to row, just room enough to sit in, and then there was a little hatch in front, and one in back, where we put all, our provisions and bedding and stuff in. Q Have life- preservers? yes. A Wear them? A Yes. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Did you wear them before you reached the cataracts? A No; I wore a life- preserver because it was there. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Never mind why you wore it. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Did you leave the river at Hite? A Yes sir. Q Have you made any later trip than those you have de-scribed on the Green river? A No. Q Now, calling attention first to your trips on the Green river in your row boats, I will ask you to state what if |