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^ %J5DKJBSDAY* NOVEMBER 6. H?w Dinkins Got Off. Thc following is the Manning Ticnes' report of the Dinkins trial : The case of B S. Dinkins, charged with housebreaking, was the Grst called. The following jury, all white, was - topannelled : D. R. Davis, foreman, J M Ber? wick, J. N. White, L. A. Graham, B. E. Herrington. R F. Fulton, James ' Plowden, T Leslie Bagnal, W. P Roberts, J. II. Johnson, C. B. Cobia, ^ Satn'l Sparks. > .. The State objected to J. J Mitcham, t and the defense to R. E Smith. K t? Felder;O L arris, R. M. Bradford, and G R. Jones. Sam Sparks was * pat on his voir dire by the defense, but he testified that he bad not formed or expressed any opinion. We desired to publish the testimony j io this case in full, acd carly Monday corning applied to Stenographer Par - rott to know if he would lumisb us the testimony. Ile told us that in case the judge or the attorneys in the case did not object, and if he could get the lime to make us a copy of thc testimony, * Jhat he would give it to us. We a.-?kcd th? Judge if he had any objections and he told us he had none. We likewise saw Mr. B P. Barron, for the defense, and Solicitor Wiison, for the State, each of whom told us he had no objec? tion1. The steuoprapher then told us 'be would give us the testimony if he could get the time to copy it. A short time before the testimony was concluded j - we got a note from the stenographer j that, "After conferring with the hw- j jere, Messrs. Rhame arti Barros, ? have decided to furnish the testimony to no one." Had Mr. Barron objected | * wheo we first asked him, we could hare . made other arrangements for getting] the testimony, but when the objections J were raised it wss too late for us to do j anything. The public is thus deprived j of reading the testimony in the case. ] Solicitor Wilson represented the j State, aud Messrs. B. P. Barron and i J. F. Rhame the defense. The Sta'e I put about a desen witnesses on the stand. The strongest evidence in the j ease wa?, (I) that Dinkies was seen j the night of the housebreaking with ^his clothes soiled and his face in a scoty condition This was testified to by Mr. " F N. Wilson, Mrs. F. N. Wilson. Hurst, Stukcs, and James ; (2) that ! he confessed t?c crime to F N. Wilson, j claiming that he was diuuk when he did it:; and (-5) tbnt a paper was found tn a ipocket of a coat of Dinkius's, about &8 ?ays after the housebreaking, w&cb , "appeared to be a combination of a safe. irTwd on it four different combinations, ' and'fee State att*. mpted to show that it had treen used in the effort to open the safe,'but that it . was not the proper combination. This paper bad soot and ea^ndle^rease and finger maris on it. . < *?aodfcs?were found near the safe, and j ? rla?woc the floor underneath tfee com- J bioattoui!i;ck. Toe?deiense put up no witnesses at | ! all. Mr. Barren made a speech for the defense, Mr.-Wilson for thc State, and i Mr. Rhame eiosed fur the.defense. Ali j. the speeches were able arguments, and ? ? Mr. Wilson's was one of thc bes*, be j 1 'ever made. j1 The caseras given to the jury about j ^5 o'clock, -acd in little more thau an j .Doer tfeoy ?had agreed ou a verdict, j which ^ras, not guilty. The f?cond case tried was that \ againstS. Dinkins for forgery. The jarj i?4bis case was J. M. Richard? son* ?ftroman. J. M. Da vi?, J. W. Hudson, i. N. Tobias. R. R. Billups. Jr., 1. S. Dollard, G. R Jones, J. M. Bewick, D. B Davis.. B P. Ful loo. Swn Sparks, and J G. K >ib. The State ol jected to Leslie Bagnat, j and the defense to J. W. Weeks, ll ! M. Bradford, E IL Ft?der, N L. | Carraway, and ?J E. Broughton. The i ?frst Witness on the stand was B. P. i Barron, Esq., who testified : * ^ ?Tbe alleged forged paper was in my possession ar one time, and was given me.by either Mr. I 1. Bagne! or Mr. j J II. Lesesoe. This paper was never j handled by me ex -< pt as attorney and j eoonsi }< r. ?Ld was never seut i?ff by me ! to any one for collection. I d? cline ; positively to answer any questions re j lative to this paper, as 1 was counsel j for the defendant. The ?ff<?rt of the so?ie;:;?r was to ! show that this paper was in Mr. B?r j ron's hands, and that Mr. Barron Lad j attempted to get it paid, and that the j paper had at one time got away into ; another's possession. Mr. Barron j seemed much distuihed about being put ; oo the stand. considering it au injustice j to put 1 he defendant's attorney cu the ! stand. He declined to testify whether he had the paper for collection or not ! or to tell who put the paper tu his \ possession, irater on, he stated that j by common consent of hi? clients th* ! ... ., i paper came into ins possession, fie j considered the integrity of his life at j stake in answering these questions ? The solicitor asked Mr. Barron: '*t)id ; not I go to your < iiiee before tlie May j term of court, and say to you. that as Solicitor I want that paper and am en titled to it ; that i buve bein informed ; -that the grand jury will probably prc ! sent Dinkius, and tf they do ! will a- ' solicitor be obliged to bt io^ an indict i ment against him ? And did you not ; tell me that the paper was tn:.-placed : ? that you had searched for i: but could : not find it? And did not I sub.-t ?i?2Ciii ; to this go to you again, and ;:.-k it vow had found the paper, and you said t me that Dc. Richardson had, to your i great surprigo, brought the paper ti, you and told you he bad fouud !t uu?ob? j his papers, and did I not then a>k you for it, and then you told roe that you bad given the paper to Dr Dr Dinkins. ! with the remark that it had been your j observation that when a man had a paper that was liable to burn hi.- fingers ; he had best destroy it. And that you ; thought Dr. Dinkius had either burned \ it or torn it up ? To this Mr. Barron said that he had j rot. The solicitor then with great em? phasis repeated the same questions, and Mr. Barron reiterated the same denial, and said "If you were to repeat this question out of the court house I"-; The Solicito.- inf? rupting ... said I am; prepared to a.-k the question anywhere 1 or io any place. H eic the Judge in terposed and said he would preserve j order. Considerable excitement pre- j vailed throughout the court house. Mr. ! Barron then came off the stand, and ! the Solicitor insisted on being allowed ' to go oo the stand and swear to the truth of the statements included in the ! q lestions he had abked Mr. Bar toa. i The Judge allowed the request, and Solicitor Wilson went on the stand and swore to what he had said. Mr. Barron then arose, and address? ing the Judge said: I do not mean to reflect on the integrity of the gentle? man, but say that his memory is af fault. The Solicitor then addressing the Judge said: I swear that my statement is correct. Dr. Dinkins was then put on the stand Who testified : Mr. Barron did cot give me this paper, ami putting aside hearsay I know nothing of this r?atrer. J. G. Huggins testified : ? did see this alleged paper in possession of my father, and I know it was given to B. P. Barron for collection, and he collect? ed it too, a pretty good lawyer. Mr. Barron was again put on the i stand and swore that when the paper came into his possession he was retained j by Dr. Huggins and by B. S. Dinkins as attorneys. He could not disclose J anything without dishonor to himself j and his profession. The Judge then decided not to mpke j Mr Barron testify what had become of the paper. The Sinic?or said he had ample proof, in case the Judge would compel Mr. Barron to tell what had become of the paper, to convict, but if he could not get this information he would be compelled to noll. pros, the case as be had, depmdrng on the statement of Mr. Barron, alleged in framing the indict? ment that the paper had been lost, and he could not prove the contents of the paper uotil he had proved its destruc- ; The case was then noll, prossed. During the controversies between Mr. | Barron and the Solicitor, the jury was ; excluded from the court room. Messrs B P Barron, J F. Rna roo, ami A Levi represented Mr. Diukins in this case. Twenty Million Bushels cf Corn. Captain A P. Brown of the Agricul- j tural Department, from the reports to j department from reg^r correspon? dent and others, estimates that the yieid of corn in South Carolina for the present season will a motin t to 20 OOO, j OOO bushels. This is in excess of the j yield of any year since the war, the I nearest approa-ch bein** ?882. wh-n thc i yield was ?7,'00'0,OOHT' -Columbia Wy j ister. ! ?i-o-. Reports from the cotton crops i ti al! sei-tions j of tiie county continue to be discouraging. I The short crop, however, does not seem to; be confined to this county but >t considerable shortage is reported al! over the Stale. --mZM*- * ? ? - -tVM Capt. J A. Peterkin, higson Lieut. Peterkin, 1 of Fort Moue Guards, aaa his son-in-law. Mr. J. A. Drake, from Marlboro, spent Mon ?av night in town ami left Tuesday moriiiug For 8 three days trip riding over some lan-ris : on Sat?tee. Capt. Peterkin hns re*ii'zed the '?? mine of the lands of Clarendon for farming, ?nd is doubless riding over them with the j view to purciitsing.- Enterj/rise. - rn? iji II Choice Hams, every one eua ran ted sound i find sweet, at 8 and 13?c. best quality. ,' Schwerin & Co. Wanted. j A situntion as feaclrcr hy a young lat?y graduated in English References given rf; required. Address, Miss V. ii. A., Sumter, * S. C. j - - -<??- ? ?Ul m - ADVICE TO MOTHERS. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used for children teething. . It I jooifri-s t'-.e child, softens the jrem?, allays all j pain, eures wind colic and is thefrestremedy ? for diarrhoea. 25c a bottle. VERYTHI1 To the Publi WE HAYE . EVERY KIND 1 FROM TH! AND CORDIAL Bedroom Sui Parlor Suits, Dining Suits, Window Shades WE ON 3?! DAV OF JA; PLUSH ROSEWC AND VALUED AT ENTITLE THE PUR' COME AN: DURA September I. CAN BE SAVED : NOW IS Till is now in stock and opencl !<; While maintaining thc uniform >t conten', with SMALL PROFITS, wc nicest stock of goods m 'in- section iv n,?? CUM E AND CA I (Jil < >N NEW i Roofing. Tinning, Guttering MI up at lowest rates, ?^ole agent I Thauking thc public fur their past k Thc subscribers feeling very grateful for the hearty support accorded them during their mercantile career in the City of Sumter, come again to the front, and oiler this season an unusually large and varied stock of General Merchandise, and it is useless to attempt an enumeration ; suffice it then, when we assure you that it far surpasses our usual efforts. There are so many new styles and varieties that we are fe recd to invite personal inspection. Our BLACK DRESS GOODS Department is replete willi all that is necessary to make up a first class Mourning Goods Department, and ali marked at prices which command the attention of close buyers. FALL FASHIONS IN FULL FORCE IN OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. # Magnificent wearings, rich patterns, artistic cut and expert workman? ship are iii tho make up of every snit and garment. The school season calls fur SCHOOL SUITS for the rising generation, ar d happy will yow be in mimi and pocket if yon come to us, where you will meet willi grace and lone in ?j very suit, and al prices that will please every puree? Remember we had over 200 BOZEN HATS, and or.r stock is somewhat depleted, yet we have stHl a large number to select from. Call and make your selections. Ladies', Misses', Cents', Boys' and Children's in all slylos and qualities, among them Mess's. E. P. Recd Sc Co 's cele? brated Kid and ti oat 3utton Boots for Ladies and Misses at $- 00, every pair warranted. Also, Dixon's renowned ?;J.OO Shoes for Gent's wear Both makes have a national reputation. Groceries. Groceries. We tandie Staple Groceries by the Car Load, which enables us to give our patrons ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. It is our intention to meet all honorable competition, and we ask our friends throughout ikv. County lo price our goods JN ALL LINES, before making their purchases. Respectfully, Po.pt. 18 TYLISH. c: JUST OPENED A MAGNIFICENT LINE OF LVD Gil ADE OF 3 CHEAPEST TO THE BEST, ?LY INVITE YOU TO INSPECT OUR STOCK. ts, Sideboards, Chairs, ^ Wardrobes, Lounges. . Bookcases, Pictures, Frames. ! a Specialty- Examine our i:Dados" at 50cts, Wi LL GIVE AWAY SUARY AS A PRIZE A BEAUTIFUL T>ED SILK )OD PARLOR SUIT, CONSISTING OF (5 PI KC ES $100 0!) EVERY S10 WORTH OF GOODS BOUGHT CHASER TO A TICKET. D SEE US, WE WANT YOUR TRADE. NT & BELITZER. ! BY THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTY. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY ! Stove?! Stoves ! Stoves ! PUMPS! PUMPS! PUMPS! HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, CROCKERY, GLASS? WARE, HARDWARE, WOODEN WA RE, CHINA, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, TINWARE, in fac? our immense assortment of ]STew FM ll and Wi ii 1er* Goods n* inspection and offered at extremely low pnces. .nnbii'] of <iu;?li?y and excellence i-v ?rood m:?un2'Miieiit. careful buying and hoi ni; j have iai-"<l the elati'lurd and lowered (.ur [?rice, until it is n<>\v ;i fact that the , ? h?Mii<? ofF'-r??! f?r stile l>v u- for tit-- !. mom-y. .oohs ron ?V\ I:I:V??(H)V. GKKAT V.YKTKTV TO SFLKCT FROM. id Uopaii ing done ul shurl imih-e. Rumps put down and taken j br thr SaiVtv Tetlier Machine for grazing stock, ind patronage aud soliciting :? continuance of tin: same, I remain, respectfully, . SCAF in Sumter, S. C. A 1 fl j <C ??CO T 3rd. We opened Hie season as before with the Lowest Pricey And when oin* Com-netitors attempt to follow ns We eui and carve pri?es below Hie reach of com A 9 A 9 e maum^ji;,^,-j.o-,-y-r^gavj,*,^..'tnv ge ^^sgsggpcBSgrajBTgr;rr-- -ya gasas-!-BS: ?aBggpreaagg BSOB . -w-:^?j..jii-?j?j.,.gj. Genuine 36-in. Fruit of the Loom, bleach,-see "local.*7 10-4 Brown Sheeting at 16 cents a yard. 10-4 Bleach Sheeting at 111 cents a yard. 2 cases 36-in. Sea island at Gi cents. 10 bales best Plaid Homespun. 26-inch, at 5 cents. 10 pieces all-wool red Flannels, at-12: cents. 20 pieces, each, Canton Flannels at 7. 8 and 10 cents. Reg? ular value, 10. 12i and 15 cents. lo pieces I twilled Critons at 8 ce??s. 10 pieces Turkey red Damask at 25 ce??s, worth 40 cents. Coates" Spool Cotton at 45 cents per doz-, 4 cts. a spool. 100 dozen Turkish Bath Soap at o5 cents p^r doz. 25 dozen Ladies' all-word Jersey Gloves at 21 cents. ? few only of those Kid Gloves in Tans and Black at GO els a pair, worth ?1.00. We have just opened a New Line more beautiful than eves*. 28 dozen celebrated Juno Corsets-at 70c, 70c, 70c, 70c. 30 dozen Schwartz Bros. 50 cent Corset, (so branded) can't 1 be duplicated less than 7-5 cents. 15 doz. celebrated P. X. Corsets (every pair warranted) at 75c 100 doz. Ladies* colored bordered IL S. Ilandkeichiefs, "fast colors.7* <?t 50 cents a dozen. 50 dozen Ladies' White Ii. S Handkerchiefs, warranted all linen, at 8 cents each, 95 cents per dozen. 20 doz. Ladies' all linen, IL S. Initial Handkerchiefs at 15 cts. each. $1:75 per dozen. 20 doz. Misses seamless ribbed Hose. f.?st colors, at 15 cents. 15 dozen Ladies' Balbriggan seamless Hose at ?1.50 per doz. 25 dozen Ladies5'Hose, solid colors and Black at lGi cents, ;,fast colors." Children's Merino Undervests at only 15c, 15c, 15c, 15c of Accord?on Plaited Skirts, which are Don't fail to see the latest shade iii Dress Goods (Calves5 Liver) with the rlish trimming to match. Look at our Imported Embroidered Suits and Side Bands. All we ask is a Comparison of Prices Before Purchasing;. REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER, Our Prices are for every clay in the -week, to suit the convenience of our many friends and patrons. Very Respectfully, ??L Cv***, ? Goods October 30. ?rv.* BB PgPBPaCSJPg asna-ccaeai WB l-l A. "V E 60O Men's Snits itt Prince Alberts, thurs, Cutaways and Sacks from $3*50 . ?&M Y@n?li9N Snits in Cutaways anc Prince Ar? to $ 3 5.00. Sacks from o o O ba fi m fi c f?=4 S3 CD CD * O? CD > o ? SS CD CD zn ? Ul fi Ct) fir. * - - ??-$> ; -A.- w . . . ' ' ' VS. - ? ' >v O to Ot ? 5z? ? ? CD 300 Children's Knee Pants Suits from $1.25 to $8.50. 1000 pairs Men's Pants iron? 73c to fS.OO. 500 ?>;iis!s Boys' Long and Knee Panis from 23c to $4.50. i IB V M. Sept. 18 North-East Corner Main and Liberty Streets, Sumter, S. C, ?