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Show 99 because I do not know. Q Well, of course, we might any of us have brickbat drop on us during luncheon. I think that is all. By the Special Master: Q There are one or two questions that I would like to ask you, Mr. Eddy. This process of hauling, what do you call it? Mr. Collin: Lining. By the Special Master: Q This process of lining the boat around the rapids, I suppose, is the equivalent of the old portage with the lighter boats, is it not? A Yes, sir. Q And in fact, if this boat was a lighter boat, you would carry it around the rapids, as you carried your provisions? A Yes, sir. In fact, around the Grand Canyon, we found it necessary to carry our heavy boats out of the river entirely and skid them along the rocks. That is apt to happen. Q Now, with your experience with this heavy boat, what do you say as to the possibility of lighter boats going down through the portions of the river where you have been? A I think that experience had proved that heavier boats are better. One expedition did try the lighter boats. The Government party had a canvas boat, for instance. But I think it is better to have strong, heavy boats that would stand the 2059 |