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Show 316 6504 4494 J. H. Woods- D A No, I can't recall their names; they were men who were working along the river, placer mining. Q Any residents of Bluff/ A No sir, they were people from the outside, the same as MR. Bryce. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q The Bluff people didn't do much in the way of mining did they, in those days? A No, they didn't; they were stock men and farmers. Q Did you know a placer miner by the name of Ryan? A No, I didn't. Q Speak a little louder. A No, I didn't. Q These placer miner that you say passed you, that you saw pass, what kind of boats would they have, or did they have? A Well, their boats were pretty much the same as our own; they were flat boats, built for freighting. Q Did they have their supplies and equipment with them? A Yes sir. Q In their boats? A Yes sir. |