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Show 6697 Sterling- D 4687 Q How long did it take to make the return journey? A It took about three days, barring delay from the breaking of the engine on the second trip. On this trip where you used the smaller boat both ways, when the engine didn't break, did you have any diffi-culties on that trip in the way of sandbars in the river? A I don't remember any trouble at all, except that one I spoke of in crossing the river, sometimes where the channel crossed you have to watch to keep in the deep channel. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q What was the month and year of this first trip? A I am not absolutely sure, your Honor, but I think it was in July. Q The same year? A No, 1907, but I am not absolutely sure of that. MR. FARNSWORTH: You may cross examine. CROSS EXAMINATION BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Did you have about the same stage of water? A Both trips? Q Yes. A The stage was probably a little higher when I went |