Pennsylvania State Reports Volume 135 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 edition. Excerpt: ... ran back to Mr. Kohler and raised him up to a sitting position Q. When you saw Mr. Kohler lying on the platform, had the freight train passed? Or was it passing, or what was its position? A. The freight train was passing coming west Q. How long was the freight train passing your train after you came out on the steps, before it got away? A. The first time I came out, or the second time? Q. Either time? By the court: How long did it take the freight train to pass that point? A. I cannot tell that, I don't know. Mr. Speer: Before you came out at all, did you see the train passing? A. I seen part of it. I seen the engine and tender passing and a car or two." On cross-examination, the witness testified, inter alia: ' Q. When you got to the front door your train was still in motion? A. Yes, sir. Q. And the freight train was passing at that time? A. Yes, sir. Q. When your train came to a standstill, how many cars of the freight train had passed? A. Well, I suppose two or three, not very many. I saw the engine and tender and possibly three cars. Q. Where were you when your train came to a standstill? A. I was inside the door Q. Did Mr. Thomas remain inside the door until your train came to a standstill? A. Yes, sir. Q. Who went out first when the train stopped, you or Mr. Thomas? A. Mr. Thomas. Q. How many cars of the freight train had passed at that time do you suppose? A. Well, I don't know. Q. Many or few? A. Ask that question again? Q. When Mr. Thomas went down off the platform of the car, how many cars of the freight train had passed? A. Well, I cannot tell you exactly, but I would suppose maybe 20 or 25; you see I didn't stand there and count them Q. How many freight cars do you suppose had passed when you got back to the platform the second time?...