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Carl Leopard being sworn says
This morning I was going to
the gin I saw one train go down
& another up The first time I saw
the negro he was in the middle
of the track under the cab The
only car went over him & crushed
him I was on the opposite side from
the negro Carl Leopard

T D Leopard being sworn says
I was at Barksdale this morning when
the train came up the down train
came in on side track & the other train
passed When it went back on main
line Jim Warton passed one going toward
front of cab he missed his grab and back
truck caught his feet & threw him
under the only car behind the caboose
He was in a mangle condition after
the train ran over him
T D Leopard

S E Henderson being Sworn says
I am Depot Agent at Barksdale I sell
tickets to passengers I am acquainted with
Jim Wharton he did not buy a ticket
here this morning I saw him grab
at front of cab & fall & roll under
the car I saw cab & Box Car
pass over him.
S E Henderson