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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

We sell aud warrant every bottle of
Beggs' family medicines. Druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04
40 Make Coffee.

A friend of the DEMOCRAT sends in
the following, which he says is good
and healthy:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

The new street sprinkler is doing
good work. He recognized the situa
ton and got out early Saturday with
his dust~laying machine, though his
month did not commence until Mon
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

AS I am going to quit business, and
must have outstanding accounts settled
up, it will be we'll for those owing me
to call Immediately and save costs.
LEO. w. ROsENFELD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Attend the council meeting Monday
evening, June 9Th. Electric lights.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

The Great Bend Implement Co.
sells the easy running durable Hodge
Headers. IT MAKES NO FALSE PRE-
TENSE. Come and see it.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

It is stated that 1900 to 1900 people
participated in the Decoration Day
exercises at Pawnee Rock last Satur-
l,u
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Only brute and a coward will
make fun Of the physical infrmitles of
any one. We regret to state that
such a thing has been done on our
streets within the last few DAYS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

J. L. Roberts, formerly with the
Santa Fe road at this place, but now
of Arkansas City, came in Monday tc
look after his property interests here
He says his part of the state is in q
Furnishing conditions; fruit in abund-
ance and corn and wheat in splendid
condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04
$25 REWARD

twenty-five dollars reward offered
for the capture of the lair, that says
you cannot get any Hodge Header
repairs.
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Come and see our new improved
Mccormick and Buckeye Binders and
Mowers, Q. Altman and Advance
threshers, with self feeder attached.
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

The Hodge Header Co. manufact-
ured the first headers, and has better
facilities than any other company in
the same business
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

D. G.. Bird, of near Albert, was in
town Friday, to pay off his last mort
gage. He is now in good shape, hav-
ing big wheat crop to harvest. being
out of debt-and says he will stay out.
He thinks the money people spend for
interest would be a great deal more
If it he spent for groceries appreciated
and improvements of the home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

a picnic by the Sunday school of
she Congregational organization is
being arranged for next Friday, the
1Otb
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Attend the 4th of July mass meet
ing Saturday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

To My FRIENDS. Il desire to
express my appreciation of the noble
sentiment that actuated my many
friends and neighbors who recently
came to my assistance in a substantial
way, and [ shall endeavor to prove to
them that their generosity and good
will has not been thrown upon an
undeserving family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

For RENT-Fouf room brick house.
in good condition; barn Is X 90; deep
we'll; east side, five blocks from court
house. Inquire at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Prof. E. Smith who has completed
SO successful term as principal Of our
public schools, has resigned the po-
sition to accept a more lucrative one
at the G. n. G. We were in hopes
our city board Of education would sue
coed in retaining Mr.. Smith for another
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

l.. B. Coss, of Clarence township,
says, cit is true you do not need any
repairs for the Hodge header" but in
case of necessity we can furnish them
The GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Joseph Stroll, of Lincoln township,
Stafford county, seems to have dream
ed that this paper had his wheat crop
all destroyed with bail last week, and
wants US to announce that it was all a
mistake-the hail storm never touched
him. As the DEMOCRAT had nc
designs upon Mr.. Stroll or his wheat
and as we always rejoice with those
who are glad and weep with those who
weep, We are pleased to make the
statement Mr.. Sirobl asks for. W.
would suggest, however, that he would
sleep better should he call on some
good agent who advertises in thi
paper and have his crop insured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Ellinwood is improving right olong
in substantial way. Several new
stone and brick business houses are
being built this summer, and her mer.
chants report good trade. The town
is in the center Of most prosperous
community of farmers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Would you be happy? If so, go to
Sterett's cash bargain store for any
kind of house furnishings. or useful
articles, His low prices will surprise
as wei! as please you. South Main
street, opposite Grand Central Hotel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Decoration Day exercises were
appropriately observed in this city last
Saturday, according to the program
published last week. The number of
people participating was much larger
than last year, the day was pleasant,
and all people were imbued with a
spirit of reverence for the departed
heroes of the war.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Holslngton and McCracKeH pase
ball teams came together in mighty
conflict. last Saturday, and after the
dead was buried, the wounded cared
for and the umpire crowned, the field
Of campaign disclosed a score of Is to
~ in favor of Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

The open meeting of the A. 0. U.
W., at the Grand, Monday night was
not very largely attended, on account
of the threatening weather. The lee
ture by DR.. McWbarf was highly ap-
preciated, and the musical and other
parts of the evenings program were
excellent
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

E. church in this city on the evening
of June 9th. His subject "Pluck, " is
said to be one of his best efforts.
Little Giants! Little Giants.
Beggs' Little Giants for constipation
They never grippe and no bad results
follow. All druggists.
WANrED-2OO head of horses to
pasture, on the Uhl q Carney ranch.
Call on L. P. Bloss, on ranch, or G.
N. johnson, Great Bend. S-11
On Tuesday Probate Judge Brewer
granted license to wed, to Wenzel A.
Habiger and Theresa Lamatsch, both
of the northwest part of this county.
Only a brute and a coward will
make fun Of the physical infrmitles Of
any one. We regret to state that
such a thing has been done on our
streets within the last few DAYS.
The Hodge Header Co. manufact-
ured the first headers, and has better
facilities than any other company in
the same business
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
AS I am going to quit business, and
must have outstanding accounts settled
up, it will be we'll for those owing me
to call Immediately and save costs.
LEO w. ROsENFELD.
The annual business meeting of the
Congregational church will be held al
the close of prayer meeting this
Thursday, evening, June 4th. AL
members are requested to be present
The Great Bend Implement Co
sells the easy running durable Hodge
Headers. IT MAKES NO FALSE PRE-
TENSE. Come and see it.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
The new street sprinkler is doinI
good work. He recognized the situa
ton and got out early Saturday will
his dust~laying machine, though hi
month did not commence until Nor
day.
Come and see our new improve
Mccormick and Buckeye Binders an
Mowers, G. Altman and Advanc
threshers, with self feeder attached.
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT CO
} Ellinwood is improving right dion
in substantial way. Several ne
stone and brick business houses al
being built this summer, and her me
chants report good trade. The tow
is in the center Of most prospero,
. community of farmers.
S A summer school will be opened ;
e the Central School Building, MoDda
June 9Th. Hours to u a. II
Terms so cents week.
BLANCHE NIMoCKs,
MAE WOODBURY..
3 For RENT-Four room brick hous
: in good condition; barn Is X 90; dee
we'll; east side, five blocks from cou
house. Inquire at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04
INSURANCE

"Pluck," at the NJ. E. church, June
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

1t is pleasure to be ministered to
by def hand, guided by general good
will to all mankind. This is the kind
Of treatment you will receive at Will
Ferger's "Model" barber shop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

The Board of County Commission
ers are in session this week as a board
Of equalization, and have their hands
full. There is for some reason, a great
discrepancy in the assessed valuation
of personal property; some townships
not showing a sufficient personal prop
erty valuation to pay the expense OF
assessing. We shall give a detailed
report of the proceedingsof the board
next week,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

A summer school will be opened at
the Central School Building, Monday
June 9Th. Hours 8 to - a. m.
Terms so cents a week.
BLANCHE NIMoCKs,
MAE WOODBURY..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Woodland lodge, No. 81, Knights
of Pythias, elected officers last Thurs
day night, as follows: Chancellor
Commander, G. NJ. Luttrell; Vice
Chancellor, Jas. ". Clarke; Prelate,
Geo. Caraway; Master of Finances.
Ira d. Brougher; Master of Ex., A
Laldlaw; Keeper Of Records & S. w
r. Bunting; Master at Arms, G. L.
ChaDma
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-06-04

Great Bend Lodge No. 1877, A. o.
wv, elected the following officers
for the ensuing term: A. Y. McCor
mick, P. NV; H.W. Swift. NJ. w.
III. F. Topley, Foreman; G. A. Hoop.
er, Overseer; Geo. Crummack, Re
corder; G. w. auckland, Financier
81. j. Smith, Receiver; A. II. Mayes
1. Watch; NJ. NJ. Epstein, O
Watch; A. Y. Mccormick, V. L
Chester, F. Lightfoot, Medical Elk
aminers; M. Bertram, Guide.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
Some High Priced yybins.

The very rich find means for outlay in
almost any direction. A fad just now is
the purchase of expensive whips. A re-
cent writer says that Zone presented to
William Fl. Vanderbilt cost $4,000.
w. K. Vanderbilt has one that cost $3.50.
Pierre Lorillard has one, with carved
ivory handle, that cost $500. Whips
that cost from twenty-five dollars to 800
are favorite articles for presentation,
and America leads the world in making
them. One of the costliest whips was
made in Connecticut for Frenchman.
The stock was of carved ivory, gold and
jewels. The whip was of whalebone
covered with braided threads of whale.
bone"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
A ROYAL wedding Arranped.

The Oldest son of the Prince of Wales,
who has good prospects of some day be-
ing king of England, is betrothed. His
full name and title is Prince Albert Vic
tor Christian Edward, Duke of Clarence
and Avondale and Earl of Athlone. He
was born at Frogmore Jan. 8, 1864, and
is therefore much older than princes
usually are at marriage.
The full name of his fiancee is Princess
Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pau
line Claudine Agnes, but she is called
Princess Mary of Teck. She was born
May 26, 1857. Her mother is q full cousin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
in THE BASEMENT.

Imported Samples of Bleached Damask
Table Covers. in all White. and White with
colored borders, pure linen.
In this lot there are about 100 White
Linen Damask Covers, fringed with pink,
blue and yellow borders; ALTO plain white
p yards long. at 81 96 each. This price
really does not cover the importers cost.
70 all linen White Damask Table Covers,
fringsd, q yards long. large variety of bor-
ders, ST. 48 each.
At these prices they will not last long
Come early.
A large line of Bleached Damask, In col
ored patterns, at
Special sale prices this
week
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

At Moore, Mich, an Indian tomahawh
was found the other day in the center of
a saw log thirty-two inches in diameter.
The weapon is six inches in length, and
has a blade of roughly forged iron
about ~ inches long. The solid timber
over the head of the tomahawk was ten
inches in thickness. It is estimated that
it had been in the tree two centuries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
The Worlds Use of Steam.

1t is said that four-ffths of the steam
engines of the world have been con-
structed within the last twenty-five
years. The total horse power is esti-
mated at As, ZOO, 900, of which the United
States has 100000, Great Britain 7,OOO,-
600, Germany 100000, France 3,OOO,-
600 and Austria / 100000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
Actual Cost.

A large variety of Ladies' White Aprons
from 123 to 30 cents.
A large consignment from the manufac-
turers, of Blankets, Samples Of Odd Lots.
with the privilege Of cutting off one third
from the actual invoice price.
A regular 75cWhits Blanket for As cents.
Seventy-five pairs 1914 White Blankets,
very soft and fine. Bargains ST. 48.
One small lot IA White Blankets, extra
size and finish at $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

Ohio at the age of sixteen and won his
way from the rank of private to that of
brevet captain by continuous and eff
cient service" He obtained his educa-
ton after the war, graduating from Cor
nell in 1869. He was elected governor
of Ohio in 1885 and 1887, but was de-
feated by Governor Campbell in 1889.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

Ohio. There is good deal more doubt
as to the final issue than one would ex-
pect at first view, for though Sherman
has long experience and eminent public
and party services in his favor, Foraker
has youth, activity and war record
phenomenally brilliant.
Every reading American knows the
record of John Sherman, who is sixty
nine years old, has been in congress or
the cabinet thirty-six years, is now. on
his fifth term in the senate and has had
more to do with the national finances
than any man since Alexander Hamil-
ton. Joseph Benson Foraker was born
July 8. 1876. enlisted in the Eighty-ninth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

One large lot of Turkey Red Table Cow
ers, fringed. 2 yards long. As cents each.
One lot extra fine quality, yards long,
fringed, 60 cents each.
$50 Cardinal Table Covers. fringed Dor
ders. lined off with white, yards long. 65
cents each; q yards long, rs cents each.
Also large variety Of all Styles and
Qualities. Of Imported Cardinal and Tur-
key Red Fringed Covers, in lengths from
2 to yards each.
30 dozen Turkey Red Doylies, lined off
with Black. IS inches square, rs cents per
dozen. A great Bargain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
GREY
81. d NJ x :: Y s .

55c, SSc, Sf.25, $A.5O, $500.
A large variety of White Blankets with
jacquard borders, / pair of style, one
third less than the manufacturer prices,
makes them the greatest bargain we have
offered this season.
COMFORTERS. We manufacture our
own Comforters made of the best quality
covering and filed with sea foam batting
Special bargains of light colored Pineapple
cloth, 81 so each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
First Floor.

Specialties for this week:
Remnants of Lining CsmbrIcs. 21c. I'd.
Remnants SILICA, SC. I'D.
So inch Wool Tricots, lie. I'd
Colored Satins. 25c. I'D.
Colored Surahs. 25c. I'd.
Colored China Silks, zoe, 39,. I'D.
75c. Silk Pushes, 69c
lot silk Pushes. 4Se.
46 inch Black Henriettas. great bar
gain, 6ec I'd.
Our soc. quality India Twills, 800.
DOC. quality Bedford Cords, 500
10 pcs, Black Mohair, 25,. yd., 80 in. wide.
actual value 50c,
Our entire stock Of colored dress goods tbs
profit to be clipped this week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
Portland Pride.

The Senator is Tailor-fttlng and Custom
made; the material, the best shirt making
cotton in America; the fit. perfect. We
have them in the opened and closed fronts,
in different lengths Of sleeves and different
lengths of bodies for the same size neck.
Price, Unlaundered, S100
Eaundered, Ito
The Bonanza Shirt is perfect fitting.
There are 81 Shirts sold in this city that
do not compare with the Bonanza at 75c
unlaundered, Numbered Soc.
Portland's Pride is long, full cut shirt.
made Of good quality of cotton and cut by
the same pattern as the Senator. We make
special price on them, SOC unlaundeled;
6Oc Numbered.
We sell Gents White Shirts for $50.
A general mark down throughout our
stock of Gents underwear. Our 30 cent
quality of Gents Scotch Mixed Shirts and
Drawers. 33c. Our 75c. quality for SIC. in
blue ribbed, also Scotch Mixed. Our 81
quality for Toe. We have the largest line
of Gents Underwear ever shown in this
State. The stock Is very heavy and we
must reduce it at once, at Wholesale Prices
Gents 25c. Suspenders. lie
Gents soc. SuSpenders. 25c
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests, 25c
Children's Black All Wool Hose double
knees, 25c
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
WIT AND WI SDOM.

Feed and Fed.
Teacher-What tense Is fe ed?
Boy Present tense.
Teacher-What tense is felt?
Boy Past tense. 4b
Teacher-Currect. Give al, example,
Boy-After the man feed the waiter he got
fed.-Good News.
Ayers Sarsaparilla is perfect cure for scrof-
ula, that dreaded faint in the human system.
A Change of Front.
slave you heard the news? Young Molard
has run off with $4,000 francs of his employers
money!"
well done! Smart fellow that!"
"Besides, he has taken your umbrella with
him."
'Oh, the beastly scoundrell"-igrench Paper,
Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed Castt,ria!
Don't Need It.
"My boy says you haven't taught him any
spelling" said Mr.. Oatcake to the tt acher.
'sNo: we only teach the girls spelling. The
and go into business thev employ tine girls as
typeWrlters.-Harper' bazar.
II your lung trouble is of scrofulous origin
Ayers Sarsaparilla will cure you.
Stranger-You are the only gentlemanin the
room.
Guest-Intwhat way, sir?
4 &.ix~ fx,f Ia dopp nd
went SD awling on the floor. tearing nay fair
partners dress. you were The only one III the
loom who d I'd not laugh.
Cues The lady is my wife, and paid for the
dless,-New York Weekly.
| Success produces limitations. Genuine
Ponds Extract is sold only in Bottles, with
landscape view on buff wrapper.
The Uneducated.
Uncle Slas-I have often felt the need of an
dedication, Marthy.
Aunt Martha-Yes, Silas. so have I. 1t
wasn't so easy to get an eddication in our days
| a it is now.
an eddicalio how easy could read the lottery
| CT culars that them lottery fohs send me-
Yankee Blade.
III you WISH d uno ucdu VI udiI VI O uaouiaA
hue use Halls Hair Remover.
1Eyes and No Eyes.
Miss Neersite-Who is that crossing the
street? cannot recognize any one at that dis
lance.
| Charlie Voix-Why. that is your Aunt Rosa
linz, but wonder VINO that girl is behind her,
with the seal cape on?
Miss Nesrsite-Seai? oh, that is not seall
| 1t is sralt tte-Puck.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

II your lung trouble is of scrofulous origil
Ayers Sarsaparilla will cure you.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
In THE BASEMENT.
In THE BASEMENT

will be found a large display of Linen
Towels of German and English make. rang
ing in prices from sc to 81 each.
We have large counters full of ladies'
Cotton Underwear that we will sell you at
actual cost We need the room and must
have it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
THE OHIO SENATORSHlP.

a Contest That Is Attracting the Ma
tion's Attention.
John Sherman and Joseph Benson
Foraker are the opposing candidates in a
very pretty fight for the senatorship from
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
NIGHT ROBES.

Every piece of underwear throughout
this stock at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

Success produces limitations. Genuine
Ponds Extract is sold only In Bottles, witt
landscape view on buff wrapper.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18
Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castt,ria!
Don't Need II.

Don't Need IT.
my boy says you haven't taught him any
spelling" said Mr.. Oatcake to the tt acher.
''No: we only teach the girls spelling. The
and % into business thev employ the girls as
ypewriters.-Harper'S Bazar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

Ayers Sarsaparilla is perfect cure for scrof-
ula, that dreaded faint in the human system.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-18

II you wish fine head of hair Of a natural
hue use Halls Hair Remover.
, 1891-05-10
DRAMATIC NOTES.

Vi
road comna1y ia a. so ,1aoG. ragr'sd az
rensas so. r,,aItias 80 H. ssGt. ~
vertising sg5o ana inciJentaiI TanTftrra
bring H. totsi mn 70 "a a
mTho Taro,1 ,bo Tor+arn -u.,
dpced NV ~ NIcCariI Snar, c -, a.
bv h. "a Sr,f,S a,d a., I'll -
II greafIv resambIas "Tbe Me- Mon.
arch, according to the Chicago Mil.
NJ N,rsgoId rooor+t- nd
nartIrs in R0ston NV ]giying motinoa par
fornanaa. N,nJar - re- -, -
ing the theater on the evenings Of those
DAYS.
pIavwrigbt aud Actor Uiri,mu cu
lette Is living in Tryon civ n g wbsr.
he went because Of i'll health.
R,h.-+ q r,noraou .nd ~. -
dangbtsrs ara I'm rr;snJs ~ Me- LIS
NTar1n,ya and sbe sn.nds 80. - JTtt
- - "S4 'A'o
, 1891-05-10

Amateur theatricais are all very well in
their way. but it often chances that the
would-be Thespians grow too earnest and
substitute fact for fiction. This earnest
ness went TO the extent of one actor kill
ing another at Manchester, England, re-
Gently. The play was Romeo and Juliet. 4"
Mercutio and Tybalt fought, and the for.
mer fell, not according TO the directions of
the stage manager, but bleeding from nose
and mouth. The part was performed by a
young man named Thomas Wilson Whal-
ley, ~apprenticed as a compositor. He was
at once taken to the hospital, but died be-
fore reaching that institution. A post
mortem examination showed that a sword
had penetrated his chest to a depth OF
seven inches
At the inquest Ernest Thompson, who
was playing Tybalt, stated that Romeo
passed between him and Mercutio, instead
of knocking their swords up. Witness
had to make a lunge at Mercutio past
Romeo's body. He could not see whether
he struck Mercutio, but he felt no resist
ance to his sword, and did not think he
used sufficient force to cause a wound.
The coroner, in addressing the jury, said
he did not suppose any OF them thought
this was more han an accident The jury
returned a verdict Of death from loss Of
blood from a wound received while taking
part in a dramatic performance.