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Show 4299 Loper- D 2320 Q While you were down there in the San Juan river did you have occasion to cross and re- cross the river? A I have crossed every way you can think of. THE SPECIAL MASTER: We are talking about 1895? MR. BLACKMAR: 1895. A I have waded across, I have swum across, and I have boated across, and there has been times I wouldn't cross, not with an open boat. Q When you were in there in 1894 or 1895 did you ever observe any sudden floods come down there? A I have been working the rocker along the river banks and not a cloud in the sky, and have seen the river raise eight feet. Q In what space of time? A That was opposite -- across the river from the foot of Honaker trail. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q That is in a box canyon? A Yes sir; the river couldn't get out of its bed. There were talus slopes, you understand. Q Pretty steep canyon at Honaker trail? A Yes; talk us slopes on both sides of the river there. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q How long did you stay around Moab? A Until along in October, 1895. |
