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Show 5568 Hite - D 3576 18 A Winter and summer. The highest stage of the water in the summer made is impossible for us to handle cur machinery to raise the water. Q By the way, what became of that water wheel? A I do not know. It was there the last time I was there; but a flood came down and took cut part of the flumes. Q While you were there? A Yes, sir. Q At the time you were in there, did you see any power boats on the river? A No, sir. Q Mr. Hite, did most of the miners down in there use boats of some kind? A Yes, sir. Q What kind of boats? A Small flat- bottomed boats. Q Home- made boats? A Home- made boats, yes sir. Q And for what purpose did they use these boats? A Up and down the river for prospecting purposes. Q While you were in there, did you make any placer |