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Show 5776 223 Q Over what stretch of that 20 miles is the San Juan not confined within definite channels; that is, so that it cannot get out one side or the other? A Well, the channel of the river there is more or less permanent, but the depth of the water varies from time to time in that particular portion of the channel. Q Yes, but do you with to be understood as saying that there is any such stretch as 20 mile in there where the river is of such characters that there lowest stage? were grounded, you would have to include the stretch extending from Moon Light to the river; that whole stretch of the river is such that, in low water, a boat will ground. Q Well, you mean from time to time in going down the river? A Yes, sir. Q Or you may get grounded; that is all you mean by that, is it not, Mr. Miser? A Yes, sir. Q What is that? A Well, in going up or down the river in low water, the boat would ground. |