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Show 5049 F. Johnson- D 3061 back again. Q How long did you remain then? A Until 1923, that is, not steady. I was there off and on; I would go there for a few months and run the ferry; my brother and I ran the ferry. He would take it a while, then I would go and take it. Q Prior to 1896 did you assist your father in the operation of the ferry? A Yes sir, ever since I can remember. Q Just tell us, please, the conditions of the water in and around Lees Ferry with reference to width and depth. A Well, prior to 1896 I don't remember so very much about the water, on account of being so young; my father never would allow us to go in the river to swim or anything of that kind. All I remember is working with him. And we would in those days run the ferry boat with a long sweep, one on each side, and usually one at the rear end to steer the boat, to hold it straight with the current; that is, the current ran the boat. Had to hold it at a certain angle in order to take the boat across. And my job was usually to get hold of a rope and tow the boat up the stream. My father would stay on the boat and hold it out from the shore around rocks, sandbars, where it was necessary. The when we would get up the river, I would get |
