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The Georgia Enterprise 1 41 . NO 8 . eu-j : PRISONERS ESCA nbiir ’ I FROM COUNTYlMIL. ■fi the seven prisoners m BuffJ ftty jail escaped early Mon n, Od attning and their wherea J §i still a mystery to Sheriff Id his able deputies. s Lift (■scapes are T. R. Haynes, ■ man who is wanted tor ar»llv. ■ and mortgaging anothers rty. Gus Wade, a negro, ■ for carryiug coticealed ■$ and Assault and Battery. urntfi] [piker |be wanted for larceny house atid Ed Cooper for It will be remembered Ijoper ij- shot and killed his BeHn last fall in a cotton patch k Biles east of here. §e were two in jail who fail let out—Prather Dempsie, litae,;' be maia charged with murder tee Shaw, a negro. The last week p not have time to make ■escape after Sheriff Hay ■ A noise by bis window theBr ■ ■Sheriff Hay from his slumb I find a negro man crouched it the fence. He told the tre. I he was nearly frozen to -Me fend wanted a place to get j The Sheriff told him that he fcld warm him and ran back 0 fced for his pistol. He neyer |m again. Sheriff Hay rec id him as Ed Cooper, the Irer, and he thinks that r fell from the second story area [hurt. It certainly the was ageJ I fat woke the sheriff. I escape of the prisoners was I planned piece of work. It lie only way that an escape the steel cages could have bade without sawing the bars, ages are on the second floor jail and are set iu the middle room. On one side of the a ‘‘lock box” is constructed |>1 I and worked by this a combina- ‘‘lock I By means of iveaa the jailer opens and fastens a bors of the cells. Into this Iwo levers work, and it was thra Igh the lever opening that, a [of wire, bent at. one end, was fii ed, and the prisoners began « g for a staple which kept the ... - /s from sliding. nine m 5 About >k, after five hours of steady , Gus Wade remarked that he - S DAMAGE TWO COUNTIES he hated Will in That The Loss Aggregate $ 200 , 000 . ee ainsboro, Ga., Feb. 21.—It n- ! nnated that the damage caus ; Tatnail and Emanuel coun re y reason of the recent heavy amounts to more than $2,00 The streams are roaring tor 0 - and nearly all the bridges P- been washed away. I Pleased With Mr. Howard. ll Ini. Wm. Schley Howard, so F i>v of the Stone Mountain cir I has just completed his first p since his election last Spring. Ilirst county to see his maiden rt was the good old county of 0 ■ Ipbell and they are all throw e pouquets at him. The News e I that the criminal docket was 0 heaviest in years and that So pr Howard went through it a veteran. The News states t p “The people are highly s bed with Solicitor Howard, pas met every expectation of a ecutiug attorney, and has 1 [onstrated his ability to ‘stand ground’ with the best legal bt and his argument before the in| ps receive marked attention.” >u will be astonished at the * :s you can find on clothing at W. Cohen’s. ur job department continues dd pleased rat ons to its list. * COVINGTON, GA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1905. thought he had nu.de it. The big steel door was tr> d and it flew open. With the prison.-rs out of thbir cages, they began drilling a hole through th« brick * all which was eighteen inches through. The only instruments 1 hey had to work with was a pock* 1 knife a» d a stick. According to Dempsie’s statement they wer** at work drill¬ ing the bole from 9 o’clock Sunday night to 8:45 Monday morning. By means of blankets tied togeth¬ er they readied th« ground. Dempsie, who is held on the charge of murder, talks very freely about the whole affair. He said that Haynes originated the id«a of escape by this means and that they had been at work over two weeks fishing with a piece of wire for the staple in the “lock box.” On Sunday afternoon they began work and at nine were out of the cages. From that hour until their escape at lour they were at work drilling a hole through 'he brick wall. DESCRIPTION OF MEN. T. R. Haynes, white man about 80 yearB of age. Has a reddish complexion and a sandy mustache. Weighs 130 or 135 younds, 5 feet 8 inches tall. Reward of $10 offer¬ ed for arrest and detention. Gus Wade, a negro man, weighs about 105 pounds and is nearly six feet tall. Several scars about face. When escaped had 93 a pair of overall pants. Gambler by pro¬ fession. Reward of $10 for his ar¬ rest and detention. Ed Cooper, a young mulatto, about 18 years old and weighs 150 or 100 younds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and has a heavy bushy head of hair. Looks peculiar when talk un< i laughing. Wanted lor murder. Jimmie Walker, better known a3 “Chickenfoot.” Black, weighs a bout 150 pounds, 5 feet 8 inches tall. Has high cheek bones, and wanted for gaming. Sweet Birch, a young negro about 20 years old, black and weighs about 160 pounds. Is chunky and heavy built. Dark, thin mustache. GENERAL LEW WALLACE, AUTHOR OF BEN HUR, Died in Crawfordsville, Saying, “I Am Ready To Meet My Maker.” Crawfobdsviele, Ind., Feb 15.—General Lew Wallace, author former American minister to Tur key, and veteran of the Mexican civil tvars, died at his home iu this city tonight, aged 78 years health of General Wailace has waining for several years and months it has been generally that his vigorous constitu¬ could not much longer with¬ the ravages of a wasting When told by his physician that was dying, General Wallace perfectly calm and his last were expressions of cheer to grief stricken family. Bidding farewell, he said: ‘‘I am to meet my Maker,” and into unconsciousness from which he did not recover. Read This! Send me your cotton. Can store bales at leasonable rates. Blue Gem and Wooldridge Jel lico Coal always on hand. Tell Boyce Jarman or Robert Trippe, when you want it, and the coal R. P. Lester. Best bargains in embroidery now found-at W. Cohen’s. THE NORTH GEORGIA BIBLE CONFERENCE Will be Entertained Next Month by the People of Coving¬ ton and Oxford. The North Georgia Bible Con¬ ference will be held in Oxford three days of aext month, begin¬ ning on 21-24. Covington and Oxford will en¬ tail: the visiting preachers jointly. There will be between 125 and 150 visiting preachers in atten¬ dance upon the Conference. One of the special features of the Conference will be a series of lec¬ tures on the Bible by Dr. Morris, of Missouri. The Conference will be in ses¬ sion during the week of the Quil lian lectures, which will be deliv¬ ered by Dr. Buckley of New York. Dr. I. S. Hopkins, of Athens, is president of the Bible Conference and Rev. Juo. S. Jenkins, of At¬ lanta, is secretary. Crops to be Late at Least 3 Weeks «• I find from personal observa¬ tion—for I have just returned from Dawson—and from talking to the delegates to the cotton convention in session here today, that all of our crops this year will be from three to five weeks late.” is the comment made by Commissioner of Agriculture O. B. Stevens in Atlanta Tuesday. Continuing along this line, he said: ‘‘Reports reach us from all parts of the state that the recent bad weather kept the farmers from planting or even breaking ground preparatory to planting. A delay in planting, of course, will make the crops late. I expect the cot¬ ton crop to be over a month late.” Will Address Rockdale People. Col. L. L. Middlebrook has ac¬ cepted an invitation to address the Farmers of Rockdale, at Conyers, Tuesday March 7th at 10 o’clock. A monster meeting has been called on that date by W. L. Peek, presi¬ dent of the Farmers, Merchants and Bankers Association. The address of Col. Middlebrook will doubtless be one of the best features of the day. He is thor¬ oughly in sympathy with the movement and his address will certainly be one of the treats of the occasion. * • Dummy” Scalded. Mr. J. H. Bailey, better known as "Dummy,” was badly scalded last Saturday night while shaving, in his room over M. G. Turner’s store. He had a kettle of boiling water on the grate, which was ac cideutally knocked over, the con his feet were badly burned. He is confined to his room, and, although he is improving, it will be some time before he can be out again. Epidemic of Measles. An epidemic of measles is sweep¬ ing over the western part of the county. Livingston High School, one of the largest schools in the county, is suspended indefinitely on account of them. Young and old are being afflicted accordingly, and at least one death has resulted from them. Coal—Blue Gem. Direct from Jellico, Tenn., prac¬ tically 16 07 .. to the pound, no clinkers, great heat, prompt de¬ livery, p.vo wagons running regu¬ larly. Orders received at J. N. Bradshaw & Co., satisfaction guar¬ anteed. Your orders solicited. Heson Ice <fc Machine Co. ERL HAYDEN A SUICIDE. A Shotgun Did the Work—Was Resident of Oxford. Erl Hayden, a young man years of age, committed Monday night near Woodfiu, Jasper county. Ho formerly lived iu Oxford, and has several brothers and living there. He was a son of Mr George Hayden, who is a of Oxford. There was no cause for the act of voung Hayden, unless it. that he was mentally deranged. He was not wanted by the ties of Newton county, as published in the daily press. The deed was done with a dou ble barrel shotgun, which pletely tore off the top of his head. It is supposed that he placed stock of the gun on the and, standing up, pressed his against the muzzle and pulled triggers with his toe, putting loads into hie bead. His remains were interred day in Jasper county. Star brand shoes going than over before at W. Coheu’s. Boys Have Pictures Made. Members ot the Senior class Emory College, and members the seven Greek letter represented there, were in Tuesday on their annual tour. It is a custom at Emory every member of the class to exchange photos every other member. Every at this time the entire class to Atlanta for pictures, and there hoH their class banquet. A member of the faculty goes with the class as the of honor. Prof. James P. was with the class of 1905. has coached the class in since its sophomore year, and extremely popular with the bers of the class, as well as the whole student body. This year, instead of a banquet, as has been the with most of the classes, the niors gave an informal smoker Durand’s Bohemian Cafe on bama street. "SHALL STICK,” SAYS JIM Millionaire Farmer in natorial Race to Stay to Finish. Hon. James M. Smith, the honaire farmer, who is - or S overnor at the next primary, was in attendance upon the cotton convention in Atlanta J uesday where he was getting in his ground one. In referring to liis candidacy, Colonel Smith said: “Some time ago I announced my intention of making the rau»* for governor, and since that time I have received hundreds of letters indorsing my caudidacy and ad¬ vising me to run. “I am fairly in the race now, and feel greatly encouraged at the outlook. “You know, some folks just look upon me as a plain, ordinary farmer, but I have served the state in the Georgia legislature, and I will show them a few things when the campaign opens up next year. “I will hav6 headquarters here, of course, but who will manage my campaign I have not yet de¬ cided, > I You will find embroidery that cannot be equaled elsewhere for 10c yd. at W. Coheu’s. THE QEOKOIA ENTERPRISEEst’d .8<-s I THE COV1NOTON STAR. •• 1874 © Absolutely Guaranteed. j 9 9 Fair Oliver’s ^ 9 ! *55' 1 ^ World's Oliver’s Famous Chilled Plows. 9 9 9 at AWARDED GRAND PRIZE AND FamousChilled 9 I GOLD MEDAL WORLD’S : j Bjy 9 ^ &mZ k Medal When FAIR, you buy ST. an LOUIS. OLIVER you 9 9 1 ^ Gold will praise it—You can’t help it. 9 sgS, It will turn any Kind of soil with 9 the greatest satisfaction. and Neat and Trim in Appearance. Prize Light in Weight, but strong and 9 9 Durable, All parts absolutely & 9 guaranteed. Beware of imita¬ 9 9 Grand tions. Genuine sold Oliver by Plows Plows - 9 Awarded JAS. R. STEPHENSON 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 * Beware of Imitations.J 9 9 CHOCOLATE COCOA. 9 | and • 9 9 We are special agents of LOWNLY, and have a 9 fresh shipment. We call special attention to “ALWAYS READY.” Ready to cut in 10 min 9 utes after icing cake. 9 9 9 Breakfast Cocoa, half pound, 9 25c. 9 9 Breakfast Cocoa, quarter pound, 15c. 9 ^ “Always Ready,” half pound, 25c. 9 gfe. Premium Butter, (absolutely pure,) half pound, 25c. 9 ^ Premium Butter, (absolutely pure,) quarter pound, 15c. 9 9 9 9 Book of receipts for home made 9 9 Bon Bons given each customer. 9 TURNER’S. 9 4g, ^ 9 j 9 _ .... . _ _ . _____________ 9 COTTON ADVANCING. Another Bulge in Price Will Bring Close to 10 Cents. Covington buyers paid seven and three-quarters for cotton last Sat¬ urday, that is they would have paid it. The farmers are sitting steady in the boat while the value of their bales are increasing. The jump last week was about half a cent, and it seems that eight cents is an early possibility. It is believed here that eight cents will bring out considerable cotton held iu this section, although the bulk of the cotton will be held for ten cents. The farmers are in the saddle and are controlling the mar ket, and, if they will stick, ten cent cotton is assured. Good Middling Cotton is sell¬ ing here today at 7 7 - 8 c. 1902 PLENTY OF WATER. The Wells and Streams Are Fast Filling Up. i he recent downpour of rains, together with the sleet, has caused the streams in this section to be¬ come fuller than they have been since 1899, when much damage was done. The welh are full of water and the streams are fast getting beyond thuir banks. There was suffering throughout last summer on account Oi the drouth, and it looks now like the opposite state of affairs will prevail for this season. Get on the Palace Barber shop monthly list, It includes hair cuts, shaves and baths. tf Anything in my entire stock will go for cost until my return ; from New York. W. Cohen.