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Show Kolb- D 838 wood logs that drift down the stream, lay two of them length- ways and use smaller ones for rollers, and work it in that way. Q In going through that section of the river, life preservers for the men running the rapids is standard equipment, isn't it? THE SPECIAL MASTER: I didn't catch that question. Q In going through that section of the river, life preservers for the men running the rapids is standard equipment, isn't it? A Yes, the engineers always gave orders to wear life preservers in running every rapid; the engineers always gave orders that we weren't to carry any of the men, where it wasn't necessary. Q After the difficulties you relate with reference to that rapid near Dark canyon, did you have any more trouble with the rapids? A No sir, not in that survey. Q The remaining rapids in Cataract canyon? A That is the last bad rapid in Cataract canyon. Q There were some others? A There is a rapid half a mile below, at the head of Stillwater canyon, and it was much worse on this second trip than it was on our first trip. Q You don't mean Stillwater? A Narrow canyon, I mean. 2808 |