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The new enterprise., 1904-11-24
Santa Claus has Left

The Jacksonville printing
Office which turned out the elec
tion tickets for Duval county
has rendered a bill for the work
amounting to $393,95 or $32. 50
per thousand for $4,000 tickets.
That's making money.
The new enterprise., 1904-11-24

The magnificent Tampa Bay
Hotel, erected and furnished W.
the late H. b. Plant at a cost OF
considerably more thaa a mil
lion dollars, has been sold by
the Plant heirs, the purchaser
being Mayor Salmonson Of
Tampa. Just what the buyer
will do with it has not been sta
ted.
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"A prophet is not without
honor, save in his own country. {"
Judge Parker failed to carry his
home precicnt, and Tom Wat
so1 suffered likewise. Roose.
veltH oh, well, no proverb can
apply to him. He is the ex.
ception that proves the rule.
The new enterprise., 1904-11-24

Editor McCreary emphatical-
ly denies that his Gainesville
Daily Sun has been sold to the
Star people or to anybody else,
Nc says he has not sold, has not
tried to sell and that his paper
is not for sale. Glad to hear it.,
Nc
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Notice.

All persons are hereby forbidden
to hunt, fish or otherwise trespass
on any Of my lands, inclosed or not
inclosed. lO-6-5m.
WEsr BRos.
Z, e. WEsr.
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RUN-OVER LOCALS

The friends and acquaintonces Of Mr.,
a1d Mrs. John P. Coffee, of Olympia,
sympat lie with them ia the death of
their infant, which occurred on last Sat
urday. The little body was brought to
Madison and Inferred in the city ceme-
terry Sunday morning,
The young people will enjoy them
selves tonight with a Thanksgiving
dance at the Armory. viii Parramore
is the moving spirit, and this is assur.
ance that good time will be had by
all who participate, Refreshments will
be served and good music has been en-
gagged.
The many friends Of Prof. ], j. Dick
iosOn will be please TO know that be is
out again after seven weeks siege
with typhoid fever. Joe shows that lie
hus been having considerable of fight,
but we are indeed glad to know that
he whipped the fight to a finish and
hope that he will be himself again in a
very short time.
Little girl, have you seen that beau
tiful doll at Moseley's? Wouldn't you
be pleased to own her? You can do so
by soliciting and securing subscribers
for tn paper. For every dollar that
you send m for a years subscription
you get chance at the doll Go to work
among your friends and win the doll,
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Madison continues to be The best
market for cotton, borses, mules and
vehicles in the State of Florida. Bring
your cotton here, farmer, and receive
for IL the highest prices, Theu IL you
are IN need Of a new wagon, buggy or
harness, mule or horse, visit the dealers
in such and buy what you want at the
lowest prices.
Boys, we promised IN last weeks pa
per that we would announce prize fer
you this week. We are gong to do it..
but we don't know what the prize will
be. We are going TO leave that part Of
it to the lucky boy who secures the
largest number of new yearly sub
scribers to the New Enterprise at 81 90
each between now and December Oath,
when the prize will be awarded. The
lucky winner will have the choice Of
three articles, viz: A singled barrel
breech loading shotgun, a complete
baseball outfit, including ball, bat, mask
md mitt, or frst-class football. Now
it is up to you. II you stand in need Of
any one OF these articles-and what boy
does notH-then you can obtain 1t by a
little work, Go to work right now; get
your friends and your tliend's friend TO
subscribe for this paper one year.
Bring in the name with each dollar, and
IL on the afternoon Of December oath
you have the largest list you will get
your choice of the articles named. Re-
member that We give you ten cents out
of each dollar you get also, 90 there is
no possible chance for you TO lose in
this deal. Now set TO work and see
what you can do.
The new enterprise., 1904-11-24

SEWING MACHINES-Five kinds
Il, six different prices. from $500 to
S35 Oh for cash, Sold on time TO re-
sponsible buyers at slight advance in
price. W II, Dial, Jr. l-2l-tf.
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THE EARLY VISITOR

Is the one who the choice articles because time
NAV taken TO select purchases and the full stock is al
hand to choose from,
The new enterprise., 1904-11-24
why waltz

By calling and selecting presents you will save
time and what most desire Your purchases
be- desired marked with your and put for flu.
ture delivery
The new enterprise., 1904-11-24

Prints from cts to 81 cts per yard.
Outings from 81 cts to 10 cts per yd.
White and Check Homespum 51S and
cts per yard.
Mems pants from Scots to $500 per pr
Mems Suits $1,000.
Mems Underwear rs cents per
suit.
The new enterprise., 1904-11-24
Have you seen our display!

II not you missed treat Surely, before has
there been displayed in Madison elegant atrac-
tive stock of HOLIDAY GOODS and ANNIVERSARY
GIFTS than adorp store
The new enterprise., 1904-11-24

Old Lady's Comfort shoes 81 per pr
Women's everyday shoes 81 per pr
Mems Shoes 81 per pr
Children's Shoes 25c to sl.25 per pr
Hosiery tor men and women from
s cts to 25 cents per pair.
Hats for Men and Boys from 25 cts to
Cto $40
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having been injured by fire while the
others were demolished in the two wars.
Looking down east from the College, you
face the site OF the House Of Burgesses,
burnt three times; the Virginia 1iistori-
unearthed the foundation in order 10
trace the original plan. IN May 1904 the
"Washington Association gave and
erected a beautiful monument in honor OF
the two Continental Congresses first held
in old Raleigl, Tavern. It Is sad to relate
tina this old tavern was also burned, and
although so many buildings were de-
troycd BY fire. there yet remains many
places Of interest to the tourist. Ad.
1acent to the House of Burgesses site
can be seen the chancellors office. and
around the corner stands the old home OF
Peyton Randolph the signer. Coming up
town towards the College, you pass the
house occupied by General Lafayette.
just before the siege OF Yorktown The
house used by the President Of the Col
lege was occupied by the French soldiers,
and burned accidentally In the Revolu-
tionary War. which was rebuilt by Louis,
the Fourteenth. at his owl, exoensc.
The principal street In Williamsburg
Duke OF Gloucester) and named for the
Duke, was laid out in the shape OF the
letters w and NJ. In honor OF the sover-
$e1RnS. 1t was the IFS iIlCpi pIi dteuf CITY
in the country, the seat OF government
was removed there from James town af-
ter Bacon's rebellion.
There are Sill standing several houses
in Williamsburg occupied by our generals
Facing the courthouse green is the
house of DR.. Blair. first president Of
William and Mary. College. This house
was General Rochambcaus headquarters
and General Lafayette was entertained
here by Mr.. Peachy, his intimate friend,
Curing his last visit to America in 1924.
Also ON this square was the site Of the
frat theatre in America the ono which
Audrey, Miss Johnston's book. figures
in. The quaint old house in which she
died still stands; the window pane, on
which was inscribed ooh, fatal day. the
tourist will mark with interest. This
house Is upon the palace green. where
the governors palace stood. but that old
building was long since destroyed by fire,
Lord Dunmore was the governor at this
palace, WHO went In the middle OF the
night. with some of his loyal friends to
the old magazine (''Powder Horny and
removed the ammunition. pla cling It on
one Of his boats. and deposited It in
Yorktown. This act started the Revolu-
ton. This old Powder Horn was built
In 114.S IT is now owned by the His
$torical Association" as a museum. and
contains many rare relics. Around the
wall hang the "coatEof arms" Of all the
Colonial governors. There are two me-.
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vile. KY will be u notlcea BILE figure at
the wedding.
General Macglll served during the Civil
war in the First Maryland cavalry. Il g
was with Jackson In his Valley CAM
paign and fought at Gettysburg, and In
most OF the other famous battles of the
Civil war. In 1864 he was detailed for
duty with the Typographical engineers
and rendered important service In that
capacity. His three brothers. DR.. Charles
G. W. Mncgill,i Messrs. William d. and
Davidge Macgill. were also soldiers in
the Confederate army and ardent sup
$porters OF the Southern cause. Since the
war General Macgill has lived the life
Of q country gentleman at Pulaski, Va,
where he has a Beautiful home, He Is
distinguished ny the courtly bearing and
4 handsome personnel which belong by right
i OF inheritance to his family. He Is de-
scended through the Rev, James Macgill,
of Anne Arundel county. Md,-sent there
In H72s-drom Sir David ALacgiu Of
Scotland. and his wife, Elizabeth Ruth
ven. granddaughter OF William. Lord
Ruthven,
General Macgill married, In 1863 Miss
Mary Bell Pierce, q niece of General
], y, 3. Stuart, who died In 1873. In Oc-
$tober, Of 1900. he was elected and COM
mlssoned fhrigadier general of the Sec
ond brigade, Virginia division. United
Confederate Veterans. He was re.elect-
ed last September In Lynchburg for tho
NTH time.
His wedding will he largely attended by
his relatives. With Mrs. 9, D, Drewry,
or "Minneola," Chesterfield county, the
3groom's sister, there will be numerous
members of the family arriving next
Monday, Among these will be Mrs, Mollie
Macgill Rosenberg, OF Galveston, Texas;
Mrs. Aiollie Brooks and Miss Virginia
French, Of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs, B.
i. de Ford, also az Baltimore; Mrs, Buch-
an4n Schley, OF Hagerstown, Md; Or.
and Mrs. Charles G. w, NIacglll, of Ca-
louisville, Md; Mrs William Chatin, OF
Pulaski; Mr.. Charles =, Aacglll. Of Pu-
3laskl; Miss Clara Johnson, OF New FORK.
und Mrs. Paca. OF Baltimore,
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The most important nuptlal event or
the year, one which will stir hearts
throughout, the length md breadth OF the
Southland, Will be witnessed In st. Pauls
Protestant Episcopal Church, Petersburg.
Va, on the afternoon OF November 10TH
when Miss Lucy Lee HILL the daugh-
tor or tho famous Confederate General
a. r. Hill. and the daughter also of the
Confederacy, will be welded TO General
James Macgill, OF Pulaski. the son Of
the eminent Confederate surgeon, Or.
Charles Macgll, OF Hagerstown. Md,
The church Will be beautifully deco
rated with flowers and Confederate flags.
The different Confederate camps through-
out tile State and the different chapters
Of the United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy Will be well represented, as both
Mcbride and groom, arc held IN the high
est esteem. not only IN Virginia, but IN
the South wherever they have appeared,
at the annual reunions and other Cons
Tolerate celebrations,
Miss Hill, who for some years has
been engaged in literary work, has been
living with her mother on Ontario Street,
Chicago. She md General Macglll will
arrive inSPetersburg on Monday next and
be the guests of friends In the city un-.
I'll "Wednesday. f5.4
Miss Hi was born In Richmond and
just before her5father left Richmond for
The last time, he and Mrs. Hill We're the
guests here OF Mr.. Bell, who then lived
at No. lis South Third Street Miss
Carrie Bell Mr.. Bells daughter had
married Captain Calvin Morgan, Mrs
Hills brother The spring morning IN
1855 that General Hill had to close his
visit and ride to the trenches IN Peters,
burg, he came down the steps OF Mr.
BELLS residence, having said good-bSe u
his wife, who followed him to Petersburg
later. and having shaken hands with Mrs.
Charles Morgan and her daughter, Miss
Alcnda Morgan, who stood on the porch
Of their home, theSadjolping house.
Just as General Hill was about to
| mount, Mrs 3, II. Cornick, who lived on:
posite. where Mr., Henry Lee Yalent lne's
| house now staaIs. Gale dSto the General
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A VISIT TO YORKTOWN,
JAMESTOWN AND WILLIAMSBURG.
In anticipation OF the jamestown "cclc-
,ra ton In 1907. the writer took advantage
MRS. u. S. ELDRlDuE.

In anticipation OF the jamestown "Cele-
bro ton In 1907. the writer took advantage
Of visit to Gloucester county the past
summer. to view these old historic places
Crossing the ferry at Gloucester Point
we first visited old Yorktown, where
still stands In good condition. the celc-
bratcd Nelson" Home, several miles DIS
tant is the old Temple Farm" where
Lord CORVALLIS surrendered his army II,
the Revolutionary War to General George
Washington.
The" National" Monument. erected at
yorktown In IS is truly magnificent
work Of art; and can be seen for niles
and miles in York Nver-justly worthy
Of the Nation It represents. On the
Gloucester side OF the York River arc
to be seen the fortincations thrown III
III three successive wars, which speak
most pathetically Of those stirring times,
and when the Jamestown Celebration
takes place this historic county, will be
the observed OF all observcrs.'3
a, pleasant drive OF twelve miles found
our party at the old Colonial" city Of
williamsburg, where Is centred so much
OF historic interest First OF all Is the
college OF william and Mary" chartered
in 1893, being next to Harvard, the Oldest
institution OF learning In tho United
States. Its library contains many raro
books. and when 1t Is remembered that
this old building was burned In three
wars. Its 'Rellcs" have been wonderfully
preserved.
William and Mary Is the only college
who claims colors through Inheritance
from William, Of Orange, and Mary
Stuart. She may justly be termed the
ATHENS Of America" for our greatest
statesmen, Thomas Jefferson Jas. Madi-
ron. Richard Henry Lee, George Mason,
George Wythe. and Peyton Randolph
claimed her as their alma Mater"
Here. also, Chlef-Justice Marshall (the
great jurst.) received his degree-each
one signers OF the ''Declarat.on Of In
deperden &C"
On the college grounds is still seen the
old 'sun Dial" which in those early
days married the time Of our ferefathers.
Also on the college campus although de-
faced by age) the monument erected In
I1722 to Lord de- Botetourt--ti,is monu-
ment was originally paced In front OF
the Governors Palace. Lord Botetourt
was buried under the rostrum OF the
College chapel. During the Civil War
the College was burned. and the graves
robbed. About ten years since. the silver
plate in his coffin was discovered In a
New York pawn. shop. and returned
to the College, where It can be seen now
In the show case with many other old
reHcs. 4S
4 The .'Braxton" building remains, not
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backed : and each pew owner owned hia

backed and each pew owner owned his
private charcoal stove, placed there
before service by his own servant.
In 1913, the interior OF the church was
changed, tho partition cut on the olo
tower, and the original plan,& OF COURSE
was changed. The present rector Grew
Mr.. Goodwin) Is endeavorinE to raisel
funds to restore the original design. The
bell which still rings in tho tower, was
given by q Frenchman in ITO, and was
one OF many that rang out on Indepen-
dence Day. In the church yard stand
ily preserved. Lady Christina Stewart
Grimm is here Inferred. and Is supposed
ITO be the heroine OF Miss Johnston's
book ..To Have and To Hol d. S$S This
old church owns three different! conf
munion services-the jamestown SER
vice, which she inherited as !. the next
Oldest church, was presented to ames-5
town by Queen Anne; the services given.
$by King George III to Bruton parish
has engraved upon It, Mix not things
profane with hoy things" It also pos
sesses a gold flowing cup and plate.
Next to the church Is Chancellor George
Wythe's house. used by General Washing
ton as his headquarters, and faces Palace
Green.,ii4 In the hospital grounds the site
OF the old Dundridge house, where Mar
tina washington was born and reared
There still remains the old ''Yew tree
which she planted with her own hands.
III Bruton Churcl, yard are the graves
of her first husband, Mr.. Curtis. and two
Children. S
Il Hero also was erected the first asylum
for the insane. In 1756, which is now tho
Eastern State Hospital. The buildings
are large and the grounds beautifully
kept. "a
Jamestown Island, seven miles distant
from Williamsburg. contains the ruins
u &y,tgs Awe, {oo
tower still remains Several years ago,
when repairing the graves In the church
yard, the foundation Of the church was
5unearlhcG, and 1t was discovered there
were TWO distinct foundations. s5 II
When the appropriation made BY Com
gross to blllio a breakwater around the
island, whilst they were building through
this wall they cut through the state tat!
House. and this wall was found. M
Il The Historical Association owns twenty
acres OF lana, upon which the site OF
the church is built, and the other old
& site Of the Governors house. at one
time owned by the Amblers. Another
(upper) portion OF tho island Is the bury
Ing ground of the Traviq family. Just
in front OF the church is a white tomb
stone.t In memory of William Clarke,
1856 and by Its side Is knights
tomb On the slab Is his armor; the Inn
preston remains. whilst the brass Is re-
moved. Not far from the church Is the
site Of the old state House, discovered
about@n year ago. near the we'll built by
Governor ispottswood, s,4 Il. III 3.
In the church yard are buried Lady
Ludwell (who was the widow of Cover
nor Berkeley and several othdr old 4
tombs OF historic Interest. The w. p.
A." Society are doing a noble work In
thus preserving so many relics Of tho
Old Dominion.
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/ is was enlarged, Governor Spottswood
being the principal contributor He Is
buried under the chancel, and upon the
wall a tabletFis erected to his memory.
Tho shape. Of the church is crucitix.
The interior has been several times chang
f ed. There are many old tablets on the
wall, associated with its early history
Under the church are buried many dis
tinEuished men who worshipped D here.
The floor of the church was Of brick TIL
ing, and easily removed when needed for.
burials. The pews were old style high
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proclanation OF the President I. a. J..
Montague, Governor or Virginia, do here
by designate Thursday. November "a. 1901,
Thanks giving Day, and q holiday, as pre-
scribed by law, and do recommend that
the people manifest the!, gratitude TO
God for His many gifts and great mercles
during the past year.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
caused the seal OF the Commonwealth
10 be affixed at Richmond this the 12tn
day OF Noyem ber,yA D., 1901, and in tho
!eoth<year OF the Commonwealth.
A. y. MONTAGUE. 4
p BY the Governor:
D. g, EGGLESTON.s
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
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no r,a, windows: one dedicated to Alexan-

mortal windows: one dedicated to Alexan-
der spottswood, the other to Nathaniel
Bacon.
Coming up Duke OF Gloucester street
one is attracted to a small quaint old
brick house. known as 'Debter's Prison.
o (which few remain. Nearly opposite is
the old courthouse. which stands upon a
large square called "Courthou Sc Green.
built in 1766. Next In order comes old
s"Bruton' church, most interesting Of all
old buildings in Williamsburg. This
chur CHI was first built in 1852 and in lis
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Once Robbed Justice Tohn. q

Richard Pickett. colored, the negro who
became notorious Us having the nervesto
break into Justice Johns henhouse, and
who was punished according to the rules
in Vol lX.t' is again In the tolls He
was arrested yesterday afternoon on tho
charge OF trcspasslng and threatening
Virginia Claiborne. lie was taken to the
FIRST station. n.
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that her coffee was about ready, and,
with her own hands, she brought him q
cup. He quaffed it with thanks sprang
into the saddle, and lifting his hat. turn.
ed his horses head toward the front.
where the sullen roar OF cannon betoken-
ed that tho days conflict had already be-
gun. The cup from which the coffee was
drunk, and the pot from which It was
poured, were kept by Mrs. Cornick as
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c.. RICHMOND. VA, THANksGIV.
GIkG DAY. SPECIAL RATES
1900 VIA SOlITEE RM RAIL MAY. ...z..lA

Account the above Southern Railway.
will sell on November I'D and FOR morn,
Ing trains. reaching Richmond before
noon o4tll. special tickets. rate of one
,rlrst.cIass fare plus % cents from sta
,tlons In Virginia. Charlotte n. c.. Chapel
Hill. n c., and intermediate stations;
final limit November e6th.
G. .WESTBURY.ED. p. a.
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long as she lived and are now In pos
session Of her niece, Mrs. Preston, OF
Narragansett Pier.
Miss Hill Is doubly Confederate. be-
Ing the niece Of the kentucky hero Of
the Confederacy. General John II. Nor
gan. her mothers brother. Her aunt,
Mrs. Basil Duke. the wife Of q very
prominent Kentuokian. and a leader In
Confederate and social affairs In Louis
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When you buy pair OF sorosls $3.50
Ehoes you come NEARER getting yonN
moneys worth than when you buy any
other shoe at the Same price. The dealer
gets a smaller profit-thats all,
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Miss Flora stegar, OF Washington. who
has been spending some time in Licking
ton and Staunton is now the guest OF
friends In this city.
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Miss Annie Sncad was one OF the we'd
Ding party at thu marriage OF Mr. and
Mrs. Fayettc s.Cnrt.s, which took place
last Tuesday In Gloucester county.
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Tho many friends OF Mrs. U. NJ. Coun-
ell. who was seriously hurt last Monday
by an electric car at the corner OF Grace
and Robinson Streets. will be glad to
know that sho is Improving.
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The second crop OF strawberries ant
green peas was gathered this week a
Belle Haven the beautiful farm Of
Captain J. l.. Pitts. near ScottsvIle, Va
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SIR. j. r. Davis Is on n hunting trip
with friends In Caroline county.
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THANKSGIVING DAY.
His Excellency Breaks the Record
for Brief Proclamation.
Governor Montague yesterday issued
the following Thanksgiving proclamation
4 In conformity with custom and with the
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Mrs. Charles Pickett Stokes has gone
FOR a visit TO New. York city, where she
Will be Joined by her daughter, Aliss
8Allene Soaes. and Miss Lily Urquhari, Of
this city. who have been members OF
house party given In the home OF Mr..
William Morris. OF Chestnut Hill, near
phtladel pta Jss- 4i2