The declarations of one of the alleged conspirators, made in the absence of the others, after the transaction was over, (211) introduced by the State to prove the conspiracy, were clearly incompetent against any one except himself. There is error.

PER CURIAM. Venire de novo.

Cited: S. v. Jackson, 82 N.C. 568; S. v. Van Pelt, 136 N.C. 645. *Page 163