Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-03-17

refer2" he questioned, casting a calm
look of satisfaction round the circle
of lawyers within the railing.
at is, sir"
"There is one more question:" said
the solicitor, with smile, land then
we are through with you, DR.. Sloan.
You are satisfied in your mind that
sgd Harris death was brought about
by the ball you found in his body, and
that the ball came from that other pistol
lying on the table-the pistol we shall
prove was carried by the prisoner
"Yes, am quite satisfed"-here the
witness paused. II am able to swear
that the ball 1 found in him was the
cause of his death, but cannot, of
course, swear that the ball came from
that other revolver"
well, that will do, said the solicitor,
and he turned to Redding. "The wit
ness is with you," he added, with an
easy smile, full of confidence.
Redding got to his feet slowly.
~ don't know, your honor" he said,
that can think of anything just now
to ask the Witness" and he stood nerv-
ously pinching his nose as he leaned
against his chair and rocked back and
forth, u defeated look spreading over
his face. However, he soon pulled him
self together. ...
"You say, DOCTOR" he asked, that
YOU are not ready TO swear that ball
came from the revolver of the pris-
oner?"
Before answering, the witness, who
still fingered the bullet, took up Hart's
revolver and fitted the ball into the
end of the barrel. Then Ronald, whose
eyes were on his face, saw him start
and turn pale, as he hastily put down
Harris revolver and picked up the other.
He was nervously trying to place the
bit of lead into its end when, with an
exclamation of astonishment, Redding
strobe to his side and stood watching
him with widening eyes. Ronald saw
a broad smile spread over Redding's
face, and then he came back to his place
flushed with triumph. Ronald was non
plused. Redding seemed electrified as
he bent down and put his lips to his ear,
Thank God, my boy" he whispered,
I'm goin' to wipe up the ground with
'em. Damn 'em, won't leave whole
rag on 'em!"
To the prisoners surprise, he re-
sumed his nonchalant attitude on the
back of his chair, which he hitched
about until he had secured his bal
ance. The magistrate looked bored, as
he smiled over at Wrinkle. The solicitor
was engaged in conversation with Thad
Williams and did not seem TO note the
attitude Of the witness on
the stand.
"You are sure that the bullet in your
hand was the one that caused Sydney
Hart's death?" questioned Redding.
"He's already sworn that" put in the
squire. sharply; 1--WE must not 60 over
the same ground twice. 1t will take
all day to get through"
Its important enough for i'm to
swear it twice, your honor" said Red
ding, calmly, and then, as he contin-
ued, his eyes began to flash and his
voice rang out so clear and loud that
the solicitor looked up in astonishment.
"Dr. Sloan, is 1t not your opinion that
the ball in your hand could not possibly
have come from the revolver belonging
to my client?"
There was a profound stiffness In the
big room. 1t was broken by an impul-
sive guffaw from the solicitor. who
shot an amused glance at Redding, as
If he thought that lawyer had taken
leave of his senses. And then the So
licitor noted the white, rigid express
sion on the face of the witness and his
smile died away.
I'VE are waiting on you, DR.. sloan,"
said Redding, calmly.
1T is my opinion" answered the
physician, that this ball could not
have been fired from Mr.. Fanshaw's
revolver. 1t is clear to me now that
Sydney Hart accidentally shot himself
with his own pistol. 1t carries ss-cali-
Der ball; the other only 32."
Not q sound broke the silence Of the
room for a brief space of time and
then the people began to applaud.
"Order in court! will have orderl"
thundered Squire Richardson, and the
NOON, haoona sfil1 a1ain
With a sheepish look the solicitor
went to the table and picked up the two
revolvers, and then sickly smile Of ac-
knowledged defeat passed over his face
as he threaded his way back to his seat.
Now, your honor" said Redding, II
want to have the states witness, Mr..
Thad Williams, called to the stand. I
understand he is prepared to swear that
Sgd Hart told i'm jest before he ex-
pired that my client not only shot i'm,
but that he attacked i'm first. want
to help i'm consign himself to the peni-
tentiary for perjury"
The solicitor, after all, took defeat
gracefully. He shrugged his broad
shoulders at this and broke into laugh.
"You are welcome to Thad as a wit
ness, Brother Redding," he said. I'VE
don't want to hear from him any more"
Thad Williams looked like moving
corpse as he stood up.
~ hain't swore thing yet, as know
Of" he faltered, amid laughter all over
the room. 81 reckon can talk as much
as l want to when hain't kissed the
Book"
What 1 want you to do," said Red
ding, his sharp eyes bent on the gaunt,
coatless witness, "is to clear my clients
reputation of all the lies you have told
to-day"