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Show 3742 Stone- D 1763 Glen canyon? A Why, I had known Mr. Stanton for some years before that time, and, frankly, he had gotten me somewhat interested in the placer deposits he claimed existed in Glen canyon. agreed to put in a little money with him and locate some placer claims and see whether they could be developed. My purpose in going out was to make a personal inspection of them. Q You went by rail to Greenriver, Utah? A Yes sir. Q And then how did you go to Hanksville? A Went to Hanksville on a wagon that was hauling supplies in there for the Stanton party, and from Hanksville went over on horseback. Q In the trip from Greenriver to Hankville just tell me the character of the country you passed through, and the extent of the population. A Generally desert country; there was no population, that I recall now, between the time when we left Greenriver station and the few scattering people who lived around Greenriver, to the time we got to Hanksville; I don't recall of any ranches in there. Q Do you recall the size of the town of Hanksville at that time? A There was one supply store, and the post office, as |