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Show 5015 Johnson- D 3028 in dredge machinery? A Yes sir. Q Where was that installed, with reference to Lees Ferry? A They brought it in at Lees Ferry, and installed it at Lees Ferry. Q Where did they set it up? A Right about a quarter of a mile below the side of the ferry, where the ferry is. Q Did you ever see that dredge and other machinery they had down there in operation? A Yes, I worked on it. Q Where was it set up with reference to the river bank? A You mean on the river? Q Yes. A Had two barges they anchored out in the water, and pipes and hose run out from the shore to the machinery on the boats, on the barges. Q From what point did they take the sand, the dirt they were working? A Out of the bed of the river; then they used some silt that washed in from the side, to test it; the most of it was gravel from the bed of the river. Q What kind of fuel did they use? A They used coal when they could get it; when they |