davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
The swollen Marrlmac.

Amesbury, Mass, March 9TH is morn
ing's tide in the Merrimao was the high.
est in the memory of the Oldest inhabi-
tants. being nine inches highest than the
year Minot's ledge light house went over
and about foot higher tain last April.
The ice has nearly ceased running.
No further damage is reported.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
Italy and Abxssinian Affairs,

Rome, March 3.-All available trans
port steamers have been ordered 30 as
selnble at Naples March to convey re-
inforcements to Abysinia. Baldisserra,
who was recently appointed to succeed
Gen. Baratieri, in chief command Of the
Italian forces in Africa, has arrived at
Massowah. Cabinet sat in closed session
from midnight until late this morning
discussing the situation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
THE WEAT HER

Washington, March
3.-Foreoast for We'd
nesday for New Eng
land: Fair, slightly
colder and northerly
winds.
Boston, March g.
Local forecast for
Wednesday: F air,
colder and northwest
winds, diminishing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
e Floods Recede the Tremendous Extent of the
Damage Becomes Apparent.
The Latest News from the Scenes of Disaster Gathered by
Representatives of the Press.

is in reality miniature Niagara, and it
is large for miniature too. Under the
iron bridge connecting Brunswick and
Topsham, there is reproduction of the
rapids and whirlpools at Niagara. 1t is
here that the wnter, after flowing over
the lower dam, writhes and twists,
shooting spray and foam into the air,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04

With the restoration Of telegraph SER
vice and the beginning of mails to arrive,
once more, the fea-s Of the extent of the
damage by the floods are more than
realized. There are many places yet to
hear from and they will add greatly to
the sum total of the disasters. AS the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
The Italian pefea. in Abyssinia

Rome March 3.-Further details of the
battle fought between the Italian and
Abyssinian troops on Ma-oh l, show thai
the Italians wore defeated with a loss Of
5000 killed, including Generals Dabor.
NINA and Albertons. The fight lasted
the entire day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04

or lead rough life on the island. 1t
will make terrible ravages among the
who are compelled to dispense with many
ommodatfons during the warfare, and
who. it is thought, will die by thousands
during the ravages Of fever and insects
the coming few months In the mean
time The insurgents will remain very
quiet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
ON THE TRAIN.
How the Country Looked From a Car Win
dow.

dow.
The Maine Central resumed part of
it's suspended train service yesterday the
a. m train going as far as Richmond
and returning at noon. The 1.20 train
was also sent out and SO was that which
leaves about SPIN. The latter got as
far as Gardiner. Evidences of the freshet
were first found when the train shot
over the bridge spanning the Presump-
scot. The river has fallon to its normal
level but there in full view from the
car windows lies in mid stream the
bent iron work of Hobbs bridge. 1t lies
about 100 rods down stream from its
proper location. The old Lambert bridge
is still there and the road across the low
lands has again come to view. The
height of the water during the freshet is
shown by the great piles of ice which are
scattered about in the fields now many
rods from the river. The barn near
Hobhs's bridge was on Monday filed
with water nearly to the caves.
Now it rests on the bank at least ten
feet above the level Of the stream. At
Yarmouth there is little to be seen from
the railorad of the work of the freshet
The road bed and bridges seem to be in
first rate snaps and the train speeds
along between Portland and Brunswick
at the usual rate of speed. The railroad
reaches the Ken nebec at Richmond and
from there up to Augusta the track has
been overfiowed in many places and OBJ
structed by great piles of ice and logs
At Dresden there was log jam of i'm
posing size but it was removed in time
for last evenings train to reach Gardi-
ner. Trains ran all right yesterday be-
tween Bangor and Augusta SO that last
night there were only six miles of track
on the main line which were not open.
Today the line will probably be clear be-
tween Portland and Bangor. 1t is also
hoped to open up communication with
Lewiston. There is still considerable
trouble on the back route between here
and Lewiston and also ON the branch be-
tween Lewiston and Brunswick where
the water is still high, especially neal
Lisbon Falls. The Pullmans did not
run last night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
LOST THEIR LIVES.

On the edge of the wheel pit opposite
to the mill building are the remains Of
two small buildings, one the blacksmith
shop with its side and part of one end
torn away by the rush of water; the 9TH
er the dynamo house Of the alectrio
Plant. To give access to these buildings
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04

waters reoede and the excitement subsidies,
the extent of the destruction becomes
moro apparent. The latest news as gath
cred by the PRESS representatives is told
below.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
YESTERDAY AT BRUNSWICK.

YESTERDAY AT BRUNSWICK.
Particulars of the Accident Which Cost
Three Lives-The Danger Now Over, But
the Scene still a Magnificent One
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.I
Brunswick, March 8.-The rush OF the
water down the swollen Apdroscoggin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04

Beecham's pills for consti-
patton 1o3 and 25a. Get the
book at your druggists and
GO by it.
Annual sales more than a.ooo.Ooo soxss
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if il
fails to cure. 2ac.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
DR.. z. q. REED,

scientific and magnetic healer, 1I3 Free st.
corner of Oak street. Portland. Me-, treats all
diseases that flesh is heir to. Second sight
consultation free Office hours m 9 a. m to
IL M, p. 10. to p. m jan6dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
IN CONGRESS.

The House Did Little Business of Import
ance Yesterday-the Senate's Work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04
YELLOW JACK.

Is Expected to Work Havoc with Spanish
Armies in Cuba.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-04

What the Thunderer Has to Say About the
Situation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

Russian-Iron Roasting and Baking
Pans. all sizes. worth from 10 70 &c,,
&c. choice.
Japanued Tea or COnee-CanisterS
worth l5c., for SC. each.
Heavy REFINED BastiIs spoons, us1al
price SC, for lie. each.
FROM IL TO u O'CLOCK
lsS Porcelaln-Lined Masin-kettles
worth lac, for 7c. each
ALL DAY
Poreelaln-Llned Lons-Handle Sauce-
pans worth 50c.. for S5c. each
Cast-Iron Tea-Kettles, worth &c, sals
price, &c each.
Best Coal -Sieves, sc. each, worth to1h's
Cofee-P Pots, will make coffee n ne
minute handsomely plated, worth 10,
sale price. Sc. each.
TIE Best Copper Bottom wash BoileH
made Of heavy triple steel TN wOr-h
81 50: rebuilding price, 5sc. each.
Rotary Fiour-S.fters. worth Ice, ss.s
price. SC. each.
Half-gallon Oil-CanS worth DC sals
price. sc. each.
Tin Drinking Cups worth &c, for L.
each.
Soap. shakers. worth lsc.; sale pricS &C.
each
Russian-Iron Bread-Pans. worth ioc.
for &C. each.
Granite-Iron Dish-Pans, worth sc, for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

The has given out the & and
soo1 or disposal OF every dollars worth IN the de-
It would hundreds OF dolars to move the vast
stock outside of the breakage So we've decided to nave this M
500 nnC At Edsnose of DOLLARS WORTH OF THE
- r 49,, ruE EXTRA COST MOVING and BREAKAGR
TO oOK sn The prices are made to do this work quickly
De b has been employed and you'll be attended
promptly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
OvlR MIL | INERY OPENING
TAKES PLACE
Next Thursday and Friday, October list and "a


Tme lmpn~ m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
urpruD,yG SALE OF HEATING
STOVES.

More than 80 per cent. saved on Gas
and Officiating Stoves. With our I'M
proved Heaters it costs only &c. day ior
gas used. ,,,u
Gas Radiators, worth $3.50; rebuilding
price, s4.2j.
cas-Heaters. will heat room 2ix2i rect
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
DEMOCRAT TIC CONVENTION.

The State Democratic convention
was held in Raleigh last week. The
platform adopted and the ticket nom,-
hated we print elsewhere.
1t was great convention, and was
c!assed az one of the abIest ever held in
the State. There we're giants, intellect
nal and physical, in it, and the work
done by the convention Is entirely sat
isfactory to the Democratic party all
over the State. The Republicans will
not like the very popular ticket that
was nominated. Almost every one saws
1t il the strongest ticket that could
have been made.
The question of one or two conven-
tions came up, and though largely in
the minority the Halifax county dele
CATION voted Tor two conventions In &C
cordance with the sense of the county
convention held in Halifax last week.
The strong men before us inspire
hope in Democracy's cause and the de-
termination to win in the fight is al
ready spreading through the State like
. prairie FIRE before driving wind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
GOOD SELECTION.

The Democratic executive commit
tee of the Second Congressional dis
trict acted wisely in aelecting Mr. w.
A. Dunn as their chairman. Mr. Dunn
is prudent and wise in his movements
az leader, and yet progressive at every
point and always fights to the finish.
THE COMMONWEALTH congratulates
the Democracy OF the district upon the
selection of the committee and the
committee on the selection OF their
chairman, and feels assured that no
stone will be left unturned for our VIC
tory in November.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
THINKS THEY WILL FUSE.

Mr.. Claude kitchin returned from
Raleigh Monday. He fingered around
the capital city a few days after the
convention, and he gives it az his
opinion that the PopuIists are deter
mined to defeat the Democratic State
ticket at all hazards. He thinks the
leaders are willing to fuse with the Re
publieans in order to defeat the Demo
Gratis.
But let us hope for the masses of the
PopuIIsts to vote with the Democrats.
Indeed, it seems that there is no other
consistent course for them to take.
The Populists for quite a while now
have rung the changes On tree silver,
and nothing else: and now that the
Democrats have made a clear and une-
quivocaI platform for free silver, have
nominated State ticket. every man OF
which Is an aYowed advocate of free
silver, if PopulIsts are sincere, to be sure,
they VIII nov cooperate with the Dem
ocratic party in the effort to secure
what both are fighting for.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
II. ". KITCHIN FOR CONGRESS-.

Mr.. W. W. Kitchin was nominated
for Congress from the Fourth district
by the Democratic convention at
Greensboro last week. His many friends
IN Scotland Neck and Halifax county
will be greatly gratified to learn of his
nomination and sincerely hope he may
be elected.
Nr. Kitchin is talented young man,
Is OF slngularly pure life morally, is a
fine debater, a good lawyer, ana a most
excellent choice for the people of his
district. No letter selection could have
been made. Mr.. Kitch;n's ability is
we'll known almost throughout the
State ard when he spoke before the
Democratic State convention in Raleigh
last week, he was given an ovation that
would have been an honor to the Oldest
and most experienced leader in the
State.
THE COMMONWEALTH bespeaks live
ly campaign between Mr.. Kitchin and
Mr.. Settle, his opponent, and a victory
for Mr.. K1tchin in November.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

Mr.. J. P. Caldwell editor of the
Charlotte Observer, the leading advo-
cate of the gold standard in tho North
Carolina Democratic press, said editor
Tally in his paper from the State Con-
vention:
"The nomination Of Cyru. B. Wat
son, of Forsyth, by the Democratic
State convention last night, was made
in great wisdom. He is a Democrat of
Democrats, clean man, a man of high
ability, spotless record and approved
fidelity and courage, we'll equipped
with all the weapons Of political war
fare, fertile Of resource, ready, bold,
tireless. He will traverse the State
from the mountains to the sea and rain
such blows upon the head OF Russell as
will make that worthy curse the day he
was born.
"Mr. Watson's speech of acceptance
was in a lofty strain. Itwas memorable
for its grand dignity and it went to the
hearts OF the convention and assured
the delegates that they had made no
mistake In their choice OF a standard
bearer
Three times three for Watson now
aud for victory In November"
81. p. c."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
LIKE GENTLE SHOWERS.
K,na Words For Scotland Neck.

Correspondents to TIE CoMAoswEALTH-b
ROANOKE RAPIDS, June 20, '96.
Your correspondent Is continually
hearin. something kind said OF Scot
land Neck ard her people / was
hotel clerk in Weldon three or four
years and was necessarily thrown with
great many strangers and often heard
them refer TO their trip to Scotland
Neck, and am yet to hear one I'M
kind word of your town. The COM
mercial traveller never had an unkind
word to say of Scotland Neck and a
hotel clerk can learn as much or more
from that class concerning town than
any other on earth. If it deserves
praise or censure 1t will be sure to get
it. And they always spoke IN praise OF
the town and It's people. Well, any
town with such intelligent, enterpris-
ing go ahead men in it as yours has,
must necessarily go forward 1t has
three nice churches whose pastors are
among the most intelligent christian
gentlemen in our land. Large congre-
cations attend them all. In addition
to those they have a bank which is
doing a good business, knitting mill
which gives employment to about 125
operatives, twenty thousand dollar
hotel. They also have schools second
to none In the State for town OF fif-
teen hundred inhabitants. This town
is indebted in great measure to THE
DEMOCRAT, now THE CoMMONwEALTH,
for its success. It has been untiring
in it's efforts to build up Scotland Neck
and it has succeeded and deserves the
hearty support Of its citizens, and l pre-
sumo has it. The gentlemen in charge
of the bank, telegraph Office, post Office,
hotel, and COMMONWEALTH Office are
among the most courteous and gentle
manly men to he found in any town
The merchants Of this town are all
good business men and are successful
in business. You seldom hear OF any
financial trouble with the business men
of Scotland Neck. The town is noted
for health. Fifteen years ago this
town was without shipping ofany kind,
but with their usual vim its citizens
went to work and raised money and
then 8 railroad was built and now they
have freight and passenger train
either way daily except Sunday with as
clever and efficient set OF men n
charge Of them as ever pulled throttle
or punched ticket. If Scotland Neck
possessed the advantages that some
towns have it would soon have a popu-
lation Of five thousand.
Mr.. Edltor,-You may take this
communication and do as Won please
with it. It goes to yor unsought.
The writer has simply vo1ced the sem
tinents OF himself and hundreds Of
others. He has no axe to grind at the
hands Of your good people.
w. B. WHITEHEAD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
STAND BY THE PARTY.

The Goldsboro Argus, which has
heen strong gold paper, comes out IN
pronounced expression for loyalty
to the Democratic party. II says:
ain the meantime, however, south
ern Democrats shonld stand by their
party. The Southern people have
nothing to gain and much to lose by
a division of the Democratic party.
cit Is much the wiser policy to wait
and see what the outcome of the pres
ent political situation will be before
taking any step likely to lnjure the
party.
LAS for the Argus, it is for the Dem
ocracy, if the party gets wrong, to help
get it right again but always in the
party and for the party"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
PLYMOUTH NEWS.
to TIE COMMoNvEALTH.

Correspondence to TIE CosdMoSvEALTs.l
PLYMOUTH. \. c., June 30, 90
We are sorry to learn that Rev. ]. L.
Cunningeim who went of sometime
ago to take a few days rest is sick at
the home of his sister in Durham
We hope for his speedy recovery and
return to his people.
There is comparatively speaking very
little sickness in our town now. am
persuaded that Plymouth can show az
good health record as any town in
North Carolina yet great many peo-
pie believe that coming here means to
give the undertaken immediate pat
ronage.
What Plymouth needs now more
than anything else Is a first class
school. If the people wanted school
they could have it, for there are az
good chances here to build up a first
class school as are to be found.
The Roanoke Rail Road and Lumber
Company will begin regular work at
their new mill this week. The new
mill is quite an improvement on the
old. There are five large saw mills
here and all are doing we'll.
We like the new name tor your pa
per and think the change wise; not
that we object to the word Democrat"
for that word has musical ring in
our ears. but because we think the new
name more appropriate in view of the
fact that there are are go many papers
in the State and elsewhere that are
Sfx .1od
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

The Biblical Recorder OF June 81
was special educational number and
it was gem of beauty. The special
cover was artistic in design and showed
stroke Of enterprise that is seldom
seen in religious papers. It
was we'll filled with articles on matters
OF educators In the State. The paper
ought to be filed in every home for re-
ference on the subjects discussed in its
columns.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
OVATION TO NORTH CARROLL
N4'S NEXT GOVERNOR.

A special cent out from Winston
June 18th. gave the following account
of the ovation rendered Hon. Cy. Wat
son, Democratic nominee tor Governor,
on his return to his home in Winston
"Hon. Cyrus B. Watson, North Car
olina's next Governor, was given a
grand ovation when he arrived home
from Raleigh at 80 this afternoon.
Several thousand people were at the de-
pot in carriages, on horse back and On
foot. When the engineer gave the sta
ton signal the DAVIS School cannon
(Which had been sent to the depot for
the occasion) began firing salutes, the
factory whistles blew, warehouse bells
rang and the crowd yelled itself hoarse.
This continued long after the train had
rolled up to the passenger depot. In
the welcoming party were Mayors
Crutchfield and Hauser (both Repub-
licans,) Forsythe Rif1emen, fremen with
engine and hose wagon. The brass
band was also on the scene aud 1t help
ed to honor Forsyth's favorite son by
rendering a number OF inspiring .elec-
tons.
"As the train pulled up to the station
Mr.. Watson was standing On a car
platform from which he was taken bod
lily upon the shoulders of the most en-
thusiastic admirers and placed in a
handsome coach and four comprising
splendid carriage drawn by four beau
tiful iron gray hcrses Amid the ire
mendous uproar of booming cannons,
ringing bells, shrieking steam whistles
and the shouting throng, d big process
sion, headed by the band wagon and
comprising long train OF carriages,
including many On bicycles and other
conyeyances filled with many of Win
ston-Salem's most prominent citizens,
both Democrats and Republicans, was
formed and moved off to Main street
and thence down through Salem to the
public square, where a great throng
congregated to demand a 'rousing'
speech from their next Governor
The outer gallery of the Salem Fe-
male Academy was used az rostrum
and after the presentation Of a large
bouquet of flowers in behalf of the la
dies OF the Academy to the next Gov
ernor. Col. F. H Fries introduced Lieu
tenant Governor Doughton, who spoke
briefly but encouragingly and then made
way for Mr.. Watson, who said it was
impossible for him to express his feel
ings and would have to leave it to their
imaginat1ons what was going on in his
hot and restless heart He was not
looking for any such demonstration as
this. Mr.. Watson explained how be
became candidate for the nomination
and made apt illusions to the cam
paign. He was tired and would have
to be excused from making extended
remarks"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

President y. B. Brewer who has pre-
sided over Chowan Baptist Female In
stitute at Murfreesboro Tor fifteen wears
Or more recently resigned, and Rev. w.
O. Petty of Yorkvllle, S. c., has been
elected President of that institution,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
MORE

Curative power Is contained In Hood )
Sarsaparilla than in any other similar
preparation. 1t costs the proprietor
and manufacturer more. 1t costs the
jobber more and it is worth more to
the consumer More skill Is required
in its preparation and it com blnes more
remedial qualities than any other med
icine. Consequently it has record of
more cures and its sales are more than
those of any other preparation. Hoods
Sarsaparilla Is the best medicine to buy
because it is an honest medicine and
thousands of testimonials prove that it
does actually and permanently cure dis
eaese.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
THURSDAY. JULY 2, 1896.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

For Governor
CYRUS B. WATSON,
of Forsythe.
For Lieutenant Governor;
THOS. W. MASON,
of Northampton.
For Secretary:
CHAS. NJ. COOKE,
of Franklin.
For Auditor:
R. N. FURMAN,
Of Buncombe.
For Treasurer
BE- AYCOCK,
of Wayne.
Supt. Public Instruction
J.C. SCARBOROUGH,
OF Johnston.
For Attorney-General:
FL. OSBORNE.
of Mecklenburg.
For Supreme Court Judges:
A. C.. AVERY, OF Burke,
6. H. BROWN, of Beaufort.
Delegates at-Large to Chicago:
THOS. J. JARVIS, of Pitt.
E. J. HALE, of Cum berland.
A. NJ. WADDELL, of New Hanover
J.R. WEBSTER, of Rockingham.
Electors at Large.
LOCKE CRAIG, W. C. DOUGLAS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
PERSONAL.

FREE-64page medical reference
book to any person afflicted with any
special, chronic or delicate disease ne
culiar to their sex. Address the lead
ing physicians and surgeons of the
United States, DR.. Hathaway 4 Co.
224 South Broad street, Atlanta. Ga.