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Show 7031 Baldwin- D 5012 the " Punkin Seed"? A Well, when operating right along we would hardly ever have any trouble at all; time after time we would go, and never touch anything, you know. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q During these six or seven months that you operated those boats and the sixteen months that you operated the last boat you speak of, how often a week would you go down the river? A Well, from one to four times a week. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Round trip? A Yes sir. Q Now, when you were operating the Chandler boat during that sixteen months, approximately, I wish you would state what if any difficulties you encountered in the way of sandbars or other obstructions to navigation. A I never had any serious difficulties. Q What is the longest time you ever recall having been held up or delayed by a sandbar or from any other cause during the sixteen months that you are operating the Chandler? A I burned a bearing out once; that delayed me more than anything. Q How long were you delayed that time? A Well, we hauled my boat home on the big boat; we was |
