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Show Hyde- 659 Q Just please listen to the question. When he came there in 1893, I say, did you become acquainted with him? A Well, I kind of think I did; I am not sure whether I got acquainted with him right on the start or not; I can't tell you that. Q That is what he want to find out. How long had be been in the country before you became acquainted with him at all? A I don't know how long he had been in the country when I became acquainted with him, the first time I met him. Q Then in what year did you become acquainted with him? A I couldn't tell you. Q Do you know whether the first time you ever saw him in your life was in 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897 or 1898? A I do not. Q You do not? A No sir. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q Was it shortly after he came there in the country? A Yes. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q How do you know it was shortly after came there in the country? A I heard they was coming in with a machine to test out on placer. That is when I first met Mr. Raplee. Q How long after you heard that he was coming into the country 2627 |