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Show 796 boats as to size and draft and so forth. " A. They were oak boats twenty- two feet long, four and a half foot beam, thirty- tow inches deep, being keel boats; they had ten sir- tight compartments along sides and ends; the two in the ends were water- tight, with water- tight hatches in which we packed perishable supplies such as photographic material and stuff we didn't care to have wet; the other provisions were packed in rubber sacks wade especially for this trip; they would hold about two twenty- five pound sacks of flour, and other provisions that might be damaged by water. " These rubber sacks had a folk top which, when rolled tight and laced, made them water- tight. We lost them and picked them up a week afterwards in good condition. " Q. This was that is know as the second Stanton expedition. " A. Yes, sir. " Q. How many did you have in your party? " A. Twelve. " Q. Who are the survivors of that party as far as you know? " A. Mr. Sic Kane and Mr. McDonald. " Q. Was Mr. Payne Nims on that party? " A. Yes, and Mr. Nims; four." R. 1894- 1895. From Greenriver, Utah, the party proceeded to Hanksville, the boats being loaded on wagons, and were hauled overland, |
