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Show 387 Q They had come down the river? A Yes sir. Q And went on down the river to the placer mines? A Yes sir. Q What kind of supplies did those men in that party have? A Just food, I think, and provisions. Q Tools? A A little lumber, tools. Q Lumber and tools? A Yes sir. Q You never were interested in mining? A No sir, not much. Q You just happened to be at Bluff when those two parties went through? A Yes sir. They landed there, and we run a store, and they come there for supplies. Q You happened to be in the store when they came in in passing by? A Yes sir. Q You know there were several parties besides those that you saw? MR. BLACKMAR: I object. SPECIAL MASTER: Yes. A That is all I recall now, just those two. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q You recall the incident of placer mining excitement? A Yes sir. 2354 |