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Show Hyde 658 great number of years, didn't he? A He never worked a placer mine in one spot over a stretch of on month; prospecting for pockets. MR. FARNSWORTH: I ask to have that answer stricken as irresponsive. THE SPECIAL MASTER: That may be stricken cat. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q I am not asking for an expert opinion about his workings, Mr. Hyde. He has been mining, placer mining on the San Juan river for a great many years, isn't that true? You can answer that yes or no. A Yes. MR. BLACKMAR: What do you mean by a great many years? MR. FARNSWORTH: I will find out what the witness means by it. Q Beginning with your first acquaintance with the river, wasn't it? A No, he came in after we were there. Q He was not a settler? A No, he wasn't a settler; Colorado miner. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Mr. Raplee said he came into the country or had been in the country since 1893. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Were you acquainted with him when he came in in 1893? A Not until he came there. 2626 |
