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Show Butt- D 555 Q Was it a frequent occurrence? A The spring of the year we had some heavy sandstorms. Q During what months? A Generally in May. Q Would that occur every year? A I couldn't answer that question; I don't remember. Q. At any rate, your recollection is it did occur frequently? A. Sandstorms filled the atmosphere full of dust, looked like clouds, almost. MR. BLACKMAR: That is all. CROSS EXAMINATION BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q These occasions you spoke of, when you forded the river, that was when you were with this geological survey expedition? A Before that time I forded it. Yes, that was when we was with the geographical survey; we forded the river with pack horses and mules and so on, several times. Q I think you said you forded it only over and then back? A Forded it over and back; we forded it two or three times; put the instruments on top of a big ledge and go back on the other side of the river and put them there, and take the data and make a mark at the top of different mountains. Q You forded it several times, did you, on that expedition? A I think so, yes sir. Q Didn't you testify on direct examination, when asked the question 2521 |