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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-15
HOW WATCHES DEVELOPED.
New Devices Being Added Year by
Year to the Mechanism
Invented in 1900.

Peter H%enlein, of Nuremberg,
in Germany, about 1900, is now
generally credited with the inyen-
ton of the portable watch. The
earliest watches were naturally
rather crude; this is shown by the
lev specimens still in existence.
They were circular in shape, not
oval or egg-shaped, and entirely
made of iron. Inplace of teh round
balance was a straight one called
"fOliot." Like almost all watches
up to the year 1890, they werep pro
vided with the verge escapement.
The hair spring is absent; it was
not invented until $50 years later.
In order to obtain a tolerably
Uniform rate, an upright hogs
bristle was used, against which
the foliOt strikes. The uneven
traction of the spring they endeav-
ored to prevent by means of a
brake. Great accuracy was not
aimed at, which is shown by the
fact that the oldest watches with
very few exceptions up to about
the year 1900 indicated only the
hours, the minute hand being ell
tirely absent.
While the first watches were
rather crude, there appeared only
20 or 80 years after their inven-
ton works that are termed almost
technically perfect. The iron
plates and wheels had given place
to finely gilt brass ones. The
pinions were of steel and polished,
the cocks artistically engraved,
and the pillars neatly turned.
Greater precision was obtained
when, about the year 1860, the hair
spring was invented by DR.. Hooke,
and also, but entirely Independent
Of the latter, by Huyghens. This
opened the way for the introduc-
ton of the minute hand, which is
found quite generally around the
year 100. Some of the Oldest
watches were already furnished
with a striking mechanism. About
the year 1900 watches with alarms
we're made, and in 1891 Barlowe.
an Englishman, introduced the re-
peating watch.
Toward the year 1900 there was
made for the first time the second
hand in watches. The cylinder es.
capement is known to be quite old,
for it originated as far back as
ITO, but was not generally adopt
ed until about 1910. The lever es.
capement, the one used in the ma
jority of American watches of the
present time, was invented about
1766 by Thomas Nudge.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-15
Legal Blanks.

We have printed and have for sale
at the INTELLIGENCER office a large
quantity Of the following legal
blanks:
]. P. Summons.
j. P. Execution.
j. P. Bond in Attachment.
J. P. Writ Of Attachment.
State Warrant.
Affidavit for State Warrant.
Subpoena for Witness.
Summons to Garnishee in Attach.
ment or Execution.
Affidavit in Attachment Suit.
Notice Of Application for Change
Of Venue.
Acknowledgement before N. p.
Trustees Deed.
Quit Claim Deed
Chattel Mortage.
Oath Of Weighman.
Execution and commitment for
fine and cost.
~RecognizaDce.
Venire for Jury.
Mail orders for these blanks will be
promptly ATTENDED to
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-15
Speaking

Following the pictorial post
card we are now to have the
speaking postcard, for from vi
emma comes the announcement of
an invention by which a thin layer
of a gramophone record is fixed
upon an ordinary postcard. To
the plate the sender confdes his
message, and the inventor has
made a special apparatus which
the receiver will use in reading off
the communication.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-15

Such a firm is particular ABOUT the
paint it uses; their work requires par.
liCular paint. Their Specifications
demand the best materials and the
most workmanlike labor OF sAiled
artisans. When they usc''KiS.OCH'
on all their work and pronounce il
'entirely satisfactory, it it@;nps it rs
thoroughly good, dependable paint, tAe
paint you want on your own home.
"KNLoCH" is not q high priced paiot,
although it is a high grade one, and j.,
wears longer than any other paint i@
tue market and looks we'll all the time,
Made in all the standard, cOlOrs.
Our local agent will tell you why
you can not afford TO use any other paint,
The price he will quote you will be
surprisingly satisfactory.
Mt. YOUR OWN DEALER WILL
n THIS AO., BY WRITING DiREOI &c
pANY, ST. LOUIS. "N
SUBSTITUTE
rk, Lexington. Mo
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-15
Reason Enough.

Visitor Ito prisoner)-Why are
you here?
Prisoner had six wives,
ma'am.
"No wonder you look sad"
"Yes'm me times up nextweek
and I've got to go back to one Of
'em Puck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-15

N0TE-If you want only the Twice
a-Week Republic the price is 9Sc a
year. The price of Farm Progress
alone is 10 C a year.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-15
lower Than De ThonrhL

H-Have | lost my place in
your estimation?
she-Not at all. You have
merely discovered it.-smart SET.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
SPREADING RAIL.
Causes Had Train Wreck In the
state 81 Texas.

Houston, Tex. May S.--A Calves
ton. Houston and Northern passen
ger train. coming from Galveston.
left the track at curve neal. Harris
burg shortly before midnight, the
engine turning upside down and taxi
ing all the coaches of. Engineer
Frank Cox was cremated under his
engine. Fireman Conway Is also
missing and II Is believed that he
also was burned so far as can be
learned none OF the passengers was
killed, but a number of them were
injured and were brought to the citv
on another train. The coaches were
wrecked and caught fire, the train
being nearly destroyed by fire. A
spreading rail caused the wreck.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
GUS WAS CAUGHT.
Charged With Pointing n Pistol
Made Awful Racket In Lookup.

Agonzing walls could be heard is
suing from the city prison this morn
ing soon after police court was over,
and the officers who went to inves-
tigate found Gus Nolen, charged with
pointing a pistol at Mr.. Charles
Clark, the liveryman In tears OF an
guish. His case was continued over
until tomorrow, and he was weeping
and wailing, It Is said, because he
felt bad and thought he was being
mistreated lie wanted to see Mr..
Clark and "fx It up" but the rackeT
he made was more than the officers
would stand for. and they threatened
him with another warrant for dis
orderly conduct. as well as with con
finement in the dungeon which qui-
eted him.
Nolen was arrested yesterday af-
ternoon late by Officers Singery and
Churchill at the residence of Dennis
Loving. colored, on South Tenth
street They searched the place thor
oughly. they thought, and were just
leaving when little three year old
negro boy came from around the
house.
"Have YOU seen Gus Nolen?" Of
ficer Singery asked.
"No suh," was the innocent reply,
Il aint seed nuthin but lis feet"
lie was told to lead the way, and
toddled around to where a pair of
No. los protruded from under the
house. Nolen like the ostrich thought
that as long as his head was conceal
ed he was safe, but he found out
differently when he was pulled out
and piloted to the quiet little re-
treat under the clock. He will get a
hearing tomorrow.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
The Land Forces.

Gadgeyadana. Manchuria, May s.
Since April %, the Japanese have
been advancing slowly and intermit-
tently, pushing forward their col
umns successfully from right 10 left
under cover of a screen of cavalry
and Chinese bandits. The advance
has resulted in Strengthening the
alignment of the opposing armies,
Russian detachments which were far
advanced ON the TANKS being forced
to retire.
Erdagou, TO the eastward. was oc-
cupied May 5th. but under pressure
by the Russians the japanese later
evacuated the place
On the left the Russian cavalry re-
tired behind the Lao river the Japa-
nese occupying PALLADIUM. Sanlingan
and Batzva
The village of Shahedzi. on the
railroad north OF Changusu has been
occupied and burned by the Japa-
nese
There was a sharp brush with Chi
nese bandits on the extreme Russian
right today.
II is reported that Japanese armies
In the center have been reinforced.
The force at Field Marshal Oyama-s
disposal. according To information re-
Gently rapaiNa1 IL as natfalinug ~
$4,000 men.
The Japanese are said TO have arm
ed $4,000 or 10000 Chinese bandits
with captured Russian rifles. The
Chinese population has been drafted
by the Japanese for road-making
and intrenching, and roads are being
constructed to Shmiapu. Bachensee
and Manga pass.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
ALL WILL RE READY.
The Mundy Company Puts Up Its
Own Enclosure.

Many people wonder why nothine
has been done at 18th aud Trimble
streets towards setting ready for the
big carnival next week Usually by
this time the locality Is thick with
workmen getting things ready for
the big opening. the enclosure alone
requiring several days work.
The reason nothing has been done
this year. however, is that Col. Nun
dy. owner of the many attractions
that will be seen at the carnival.
carries his own enclosure. and II is
put up as easily and as quickly as a
circus tent. He carries fine gilded
fronts for all his attractions, ana
there is really nothing left for the
local association to do except put up
a few stands for concessions AMI
such things. Tire association will put
a force Of men To work Thursday
building all that is necessary, and
this will not require long. Everything
will be ready for the opening, aud
after the circus has come and gone
Wednesday. the grounds will be tur-
ned over to the carnival association.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Accuse the French.

London, May S.--A telegram from
Hong Kong to a news agency gives
a long dispatch which 1t Is alleged
the French authorities at Saigon re-
fused to transmit on April 80, de-
failing how for ten days the Russian
Pacific squadron was allowed to
convert kamranh bay practically in
10 a Russian base, freely coaling and
provisioning openly under the direc-
tion of Prince Lieven, captain of the
lnterened Russian cruiser Diana,
the French admiral, De Jonqquieres,
being present the whole time and
until April 23, making no attempt
to check the breach of neutrality.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
CONCRETE COLLAPSES.
And Killed a Man In Shreveport, La.
Yesterday.

Shreveport, La, May While
passing Sprague street cemetery dur
ing heavy rain. Tom Smith. who
was employed at local restaurant. was
crushed to death by the collapse of
the concrete retaining wall holding
the cemetery embankment. The man
had just crossed the street and step
ped upon the sidewalk when the
mass of concrete and earth fell upon
him. Death. was instantaneous.
The tragedy was witnessed by sew.
eral persons residing in. the vicinity.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Nav Conioin Tomorrow.

Toxic, May S.--Assuming that
Vice. Admiral Roiestyensky medi-
tates a speedy junction of his squad
ron with Vice Admiral Nebogatoff's
division, IL is believed here that the
meeting of the ships may be expect
ed by Tuesday. May 3, the speed of
Nebogatom's division being only
about seven knots per hour. These
ships are believed to be in need of
coal and stores. aud their deficiencies
in this respect will probably be sup
piled by Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky
at some friendly port after the two
admirals effect n juncture.
The future movements of the Rus
sian Pacific squadron is a matter of
speculation here, although the delay
of Roiestvensky on the Indo-China
coast raised a doubt as TO his pur-
pose TO move northward and risk an
engagement AZ an early date.
The Vladivstok torpedo boat de
stroyers have not been reported and
II is believed they have returned to
Nladvostok.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Desperate and Train RObber
Died Game Today.
He and George Collins Robbed a
Bank and shot Pinkerton de-
tective Schumacher.
COLLINS HANGED A YEAR AGO

Union. Mo-, May S.--Wllliam Ru-
dolph was hanged today for a share
In the murder of Pinkerton Detec-
tive Schumacher, who was shot and
killed in January 1903. while head
ing a posse which attempted to cap
ture the Rudolphs and George Col
Inns. at Rudolph's home near Staun-
ton. for robblng the Union bank.
Collins was hanged over year
ago
The two were among the most des-
perate men in Missouri They secured
about $4,000 when they robbed the
bank, and after going through Mem
phis and Paducah. they went to
Louisville and caught train for the
east.
They were located by means of
letter. in HEREFORD. Conn, and cap
tured there, living well and having
several thousand dollars left
Every effort was made to save
their necks, and Rudolph once es-
capped and was at large for some time
before being recaptured.
AS a last resort, after Governor
Folk had refused to commute the
sentence and after he had given one
respite, Rudolph's attorney attempt
ed to take the case into federal
court on the plea that man could
not be sentenced to death upon ar
rest on anything but an indictment ia
Missouri, under the treaty with the
French when the tract of land was
bought. The effort was unsuccessful
and Rudolph was resigned to his
fate, dying game.
For the first time since being sent
enced to death Rudolph yesterday
gave up hope of executive clemency.
81 might as well prepare for the
worst he said, "and not let II be
said that | was afraid of death, when
my companion, George Collins, met
death with a SMILE
Rudolph's mother was permitted
TO see him frequently yesterday and
babe him farewell just before he as.
cended the scaffold
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Among the Warning Elements
OF Windy City.
The Fate ~ the Big strike IL TO Be
Decided Probably Some Time 1.
This Week.
STRIKE BREAKERS ARE LEAVING

Chicago, May S.-This week will
either bring an end to the teamsters'
strike In Chicago or precipitate one
OF the worst Industrial upheayais In
the history of the city. The trouble
which has lasted two weeks. has
reached a point where business men
involved In the difficulty appear 10
have gained a decided advantage and
the teamsters appear now to be In a
position where they must either
yield, or decide TO extend the strike
by calling out the thousands Of other
workmen affiliated In unions.
The Chicago Federation of Labor
the central body for all unions met
yesterday but took no action looking
TO an extension OF the trouble. A
great deaf OF incendlary talk was In
dulgej In but nothing definite with
the exception OF passing resolutions
charging the Employers Association
with conspiracy. and asking an inyes-
tlgatlon of their business methods.
Yesterday express companies made
deliveries to all parts of the city.
Each wagon carried two armed
guards. aud not single instance. Il.
was asserted, had any wagons met
opposition. During the day several
firms involved In the strike succeed
ed in. replenlshlng the coal supply
which In many cases had dwindled to
nearly nothing. All coal wagons were
driven by noDunion teamsters but no
opposition was met. This was rath-
er agreeable surprise TO the employ
ers, who anticipated trouble.
The Employers Association,
through Chief Counsel Levy Mayor
announced last night that they would
10 everything In their power to assist
the committee appointed by Mayo.
Dunno TO investigate the causes OF
the strike.
Charges OF conspiracy by both
sides was the reason given by Mayor
Dunno for the appointment of the In
vesilgating committee. President
shea OF the Transfers union. also
said that the unions were ready to
assist the mayors committee In every
possible manner.
As result OF an encounter with
supposed colored strike breakers
shortly after midnight In a Lake
street saloon. John and Richard
Fruen. brothers. are In the hospital
horribly slashed and both will proba-
bly, die. The negro escaped.
Under moderately reduced guard.
wagons of the Employers Teaming
company sent out this morning are
meeting with little or no Interrupt
tons II IL reported at police head
quarters that a large number OF col
ored strike-breakers have left the
city.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08

Hong Kong. May S-The British
steamer Charterhouse, just arrived.
sighted Russian cruiser on Non-
kobe Bay ON The AMMAN Coast Fri
day. 1t also saw a collier steamlng
eastward.
The British steamer Angola re-
ports that she was stopped BY Jap
anese cruiser In the Korean straits.
The cruiser questioned her and al
lowed her TO proceed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
STREET DUEL.
Joe Matthews Shot to Death by His
SOn-in-Law.

Fort Worth. May s.-A special
to the Record from Terrell, |. t.,
says that in a street duel between
Joe Matthews, a farmer. and Bruce
Roberts, Matthews was instantly
killed. Matthews had objected to the
attention of Roberts to his daughter.
Last night he learned they were mar
ried, and meeting them on the pub
lie road fired at Roberts, frightening
the latter's team, the bride being in
iured by a runaway. The father
took the daughter to his home last
night. Today the father and son-in-
law met at the livery stable. Mat
thews fired at once and Roberts re-
turned the fire, killing Matthews.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
CIRCUS TRAIN WRECKED.
Eight Iaborers Seriously Injured,
but No Animals Escaped.

Kempton, Ind, May S.-A heavy
pole. suspended beneath one of the
cars, becoming loose and catching in
a switch frog. wrecked a Lake Eric
and Western special freight train
carrying Gollmer Brothers circus
one-half mile east of this city.
Eight laborers sleeping in car
with three elephants and five camels,
were seriously injured. The animals
escaped with severe bruises.
The train, which contained thirty
cars, was running at the rate of %
miles an bour -Four ears rolled down
an embahkment. None of the animals
escaped.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
A Few Disturbances.

Warsaw, May S.-This city yester-
day celebrated the natal day of En-
press Alexandria Feodrovna. The
socialist warnings not to display flags
were generally disregarded in view
of the heavy penalties imposed upon
house-holders who fail to decorate
their houses on such occasions. This
led To some disturbances the angry
mob tearing down and burning flags
at different places. Otherwise the
city was quiet.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
High Officials Indicted.

Pekin. Ill.,. May S.-The grand ju-
ny has returned indictments agains.
two high officials of the Standard Oh
Co, but the names are suppressed.
Requisition papers will be asked for
of Governor Dineen Monday. The
officials are charged with inducing
a man to commit perjury.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Squadron Approaching.

Saigon, May S.-The hospital ship
Koshoma has arrived here which Is
taken to indicate the approach of
the Russian squadron commanded
by Nebogaton. which passed through
the Straits of Malacca Friday. A
large Russian squadron Is reported
OF the Amman coast.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
TOBACCO TRUST.
Is Now Being Investigated al New
York.

New York, May S.-The federal
grand jury, which has under inves-
legation the workings of the tobacco
trust, assembled today, The grand
Jury made a presentment against
Edwin +. Hale. for contempt of
court. The presentment was to the
effect that Hale refused TO answer
questions or produce the books OF the
MacAndrews and Forbes Co. Hale
will have an opportunity Friday TO
purge himself of the contempt
charge.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
AUDITOR WEST.
Another Good Man Carried on by
yellow Fever.

Washington. May Information
reached here today from Panama. of
the death of DIR. Robert X. West 4,
auditor of the Panama canal com
mission. from yellow fever.
Before entering the government
service West practlced law, and la
ter was ordained Baptist minister
His parents reside at Lancaster. Ky
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
HOSPITAL BOARD.
Met aud Opened bids Hut Cannot
i.et Contract at Present.

The hospital board met this after
noon al the city hall and opened
bids for furnishing the new city hos
pital. The bids are in such shape
that il eannet be determined for sew
eral days. perhaps. which is the low
est. The bids are in various forms
aud some Arms bid ON only one thing.
while others bid ON all.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
CALEB POWERS CASE NOW
IN FEDERAL COURT.

London, n.y., May S.--The
Caleb Powers case for alleged
completely In the assassination
II senator Goebei was taken NJ
In the u. y. circuit court to-
day.
A transcript from the Scot,
circuit court was rendered. and
Powers attorneys asked that the
ease he docketed for this term
of court.
The commonwealth objected
hut Judge Cochran stated he
would allow the petition iiied.
This afternoon the defense
moved tor a writ III habeas cor
pus for the puroose ~ bringing
Powers into the custosiy of the
federal court.
A decision has mot yet been
made.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Master Commissioners Sale.

Master Commissioner Cecil Reed
this morning held another sale.
In the case of G. II, Pace against
II. II. Wood. $50 acres of property
In the county was sold to Il. l.. shem-
we'll for s2.500. Fifty acres In the
same case were sold to X. l., shem-
we'll for s725.
In the case of Lueette soule, guar
dian. against Nelson soule and 9th
ers, lot ON North Fifth street was
sold to Joe Grogan for $1,000.
In the case OF @. Harrel against
w. v. Poe. property In the county
was sold to q. Harrel for $l75.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
NOT YET FREE.
Attorneys In the Nan Patterson Case
Meet Today.

New York, May SIT is announc-
ed today that District Attorney Je-
rome and Attorney Levy will meet
this afternoon TO discuss what action
will be taken In the Nan Patterson
case. There is little likelihood that
she will be set free today.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
InIn Ia IIcccS.

Ekatherinburg, Russia, May s.
In revenge for the death of work
man who was drowned in attempting
10 escape from patrol a mob gath
cred aud tore to pieces two police Of
ncefs.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
RUSSIA PREPARING TO
SEND nth SQUADRON
Another Baltic Fleet Assembling Now at
CrOnStadt.
Far Eastern Russian Vessels Expected TO Effect Con-
junction Tomorrow. ACTIVITY on Land.

London, May "a dispatch from
Copenhagen says that II Is reported
from Liban, Russia that the Fourth
Baltic squadron has assembled at
Cronstadt. The fleet Will be Inspected
next week. previous 10 H. departure
for the Far East.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Commercial Cluh Mee,ing.

The directors of the Commercial
club have been called TO meet for
special business tomorrow night.
The nature of the business to come
up Is not given out.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08

ST. Petersburg. May S,-A disas-
trious fire broke out near the ship
ping yards last night and twenty
buildings damaged, fourteen being
entirely consumed. The origin OF
The fire Is unknown.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
HARGIs GIVES BOND.
Was Today at Lexington Admitted To
$1,000 Hail

Lexington. Ky, May s.-Judge
James Hargis. whose trial Saturday
charged with conspiracy to murder
James Cockrill. resulted In a hung
jury. was this morning admitted to
bail In the sum of $4,000, J. q. NJ
Day and Floyd Day signed the bond.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08

ST. Petersburg. May S.-The trial
OF the submarine boats of the iloA
land type made in America and fin
lshed at Sevastopol, took place to-
lay and were entirely successful,
Although a heavy sea was running
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08

Hong Kong, May S.-The China
Mail has received a telegram from
Saigon saying that Nebogaton's fleet
has passed there.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-08
Is This Steamer Lost?

Mexico City, May Sit Is believed
now that the Ilambarg-American
freight steamer Castillo is lost, She
is thlrty-nye days over due at Vera
GruZ