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Scattered along between Muara Pahoe and here,are a few clearings where natives, mostly Dyaks, have planted paddy and pisangs (bananas). The soil is very dark and looks rich.

March 4, 1914.
At 3:00 A.M. we left Melak but I only stayed awake long enough to see that we were going all right and then slept until about 7:30 A.M.

We made a stop at Muara Mujup where there are a few houses and a mixed population of Malays and Dyaks; after leaving this kampong, I went up on the bridge of the steamer,with my rifle tried a few shots (5) at crocodiles, and hit three of them; one was killed instantly, the others floundered about and got into the water.

We had a little rain about midday and reached Long Iram at 4:30 P.M. and I immediately went ashore and met the Controleur, Mr. Muller. Bring the prahn up in front of the Pasang Grahan and spend the evening talking to a Mr. Degen who is also staying at the Pasang Grahan.

March 5, 1914.
Arise early; discuss tropical photography with Mr. Degen until time to go to the Controleur's office.

Meet the Controleur in his office and make arrangements about going up stream. Mr. Muller has loaned me a government canoe about three feet wide and 45 feet long, which I can use to go to Ma-Mehak, and he will later tow my prahn with the government steamer when there is high water.

Spend the afternoon getting ready to leave to-morrow. Have a heavy shower just about dark. Spend the evening with Mr. Degen in a Chinese Toko, and hear some [[underline]] real [[/underline]] snake stories told by an old Chinaman.

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