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Show Martin- D 528 have the benefit of the objection to this, and the matte can be presented later if some proper connection is not made. SPECIAL MASTER: It is a little informal, but if Mr. Blackmar raises no objection I will take that into consideration. MR. BLACKMAR: If it should subsequently develop the testimony was not competent for any purpose, I assume it wouldn't -- SPECIAL MASTER: I would disregard it anyway. MR. BLACKMAR: Whether there was an objection made or not. SPECIAL MASTER: Yes. I think we understand the situation. MR. FARNSWORTH: I am not prepared in my case to go over this ground at all. If it develops it is proper, I may have to. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Mr. Martin, when did you go into the San Juan country? A In 1890. Q What portions of the San Juan river are you familiar with? A Well, I am very familiar with it from Pine River Largo on down to some eighteen miles below Shiprock, what is called Cudahi (?) crossing. Q Have you also been down around Mexican Hat? A I was down there with the reclamation service, but we had to get off the river and go out on the south side up on the mesas and up into Monumental valley and then across the river below 2494 |