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Show 5752 Miser- D 202 3757 A Generally it would. The sand waves would be so bad that there would be danger of the boats swamping. Q At what stage of the river did you observe these sand waves, before or after the crest of the flood was reached? A Well, I believe they were more conspicuous during the falling stages Q During this trip down the San Juan River, did you see any prospectors, or persons other than those in your party on the river? A We saw the inhabitants of the Village of Mexican Hat; there were altogether about half a dozen of those. The next people we saw were about three Indian, who lived in Piute Canyon, at a distance of about nine miles away from the river, one day we went up to the place where they lived. Q Did you see any persons other that those you have mentioned? A No. Q Did any of the people whom you have mentioned have boats on the river? A No, sir. Q Did you see any boats from the time you went on the |
