The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-05-27
Brutal treatment Of a woman.

FARMINGToN, May 26.-Oficer Swift arrest
ed William j. Scribnsr, of New Sharon, this
morning, for kicking and abusing the woman
who had lived with him as his wife. Scribner
has been lodged in Farmington Jail. A pre-
Chandler tomorrow.
Death of the Oldest Resident of Farm
iRgton.
Col. Nathaniel Woods, the oldest resident IF
Farmington, died this morning aged 95 years
and five months He was the father of Solo
mon A. Woods of the S. A. Woods Machine
Company OF New York and Boston. He was
in the militia service in the war of 1912 and
prominent in local affairs in his day.
An Aged Clergyman Passes Away.
Rev. Isaac Lord, one of the oldest and most
respected clergymen in the Maine Methodist
Conference, died at his home in Biddeford last
evening, aged 80 years. He was travelling
preacher "a years, and had been on the super
annuated list about three years, and well
known in all psrtso of the. State, having preach
ed in many towns, both in the Maine and the
East Maine Conferences.
Orchard Beach Campmeesing Associa-
tiOn.
OLD ORCHARD, May 26.-The annual meet
ing of the Orchard Beach Campmeeting asso-
citation was held at the church of the society
on the grounds here this morning. The treas
urerS report was read, which showed a very
satisfactory result. Aside from the liabilities
vested in notes, there are about $500 in debts.
The treasurer was authorized and instructed to
raise by nots 81, 200 to pay interest on outstand
Jog bills. The $500 of debts is the balance re-
manning after all pledges have been paid
Among the assets the Association have three
hundred very desirable lots, or many OF which
advantageous offers were made at the meeting.
After slight discussion on the report of the
treasurer the meeting proceeded to the election
OF officers for the current year which resulted
aa follows:
President-I. Luce.
Vice President-C. ID. Hubbard.
Secretary-D. B. Randall.
Treasurer-M. G. Palmer.
Directors-Baxter Mari, II. Chase, j. W
Munger, Chas. Hunnewell A. P. Griffin, D
W. LeLscheur, /. j. Brown, S. Mcclellan, e
W. Wilbur.
His Commission Signed.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The President to.
day commissioned Albert B. Page as postmas
ter at Houlton, Maine.
Tramps Capture Grand Trunk Train
DETROIT, May 26.-Last night at 10 O'Clock
at Fort Gratiot, South Bend Grand Trunk
freight train was boarded by five armed men
who kept possession until Frazer was passed
when they lett, fearing the train men woul,
receive reinforcements. At Mount Clemen
two deputy sheriffs boarded the train, bn
were quickly overpowed and disarmed Thu
tramps said they wanted to get to Detroit il
time to catch the circus.
Can Sympathize with TheirEBrethren in
Portland.
AUGUSTA, May 90 There was much com
motion in this city this evening. The Mayo
| issued an order forbiddipg the Salvation Arm,
| to appear on the street with drums, but tht
army came out tonight with drums, whicl
were taken by the police and the two drum
mers, Charles e. Smith and E. @. Whitne
were arrested and lodged in Jail. The thron
| of people on the street followed the arm
about cheering and jeering. In the barrack
the Mayor was cursed by soldiers of the army
| Capt. Thatcher says the drums will be use
| agitation in the city over the affair.
The Walker Murder Case.
| Before the law court setting here today S. j
Walton, Esq, of Skowhegan, having taker
exceptions in the case of j. Frank Wake
who was convicted of murder in the second de
| gree in the Somerset court last December, wa
| argued in support of the same. His exceI
tions are in regard to the admission and exclu
sion of certain evidence, and portion of tn
| judges charge. Attorney General Baker ar
| peared for the government.
| Tough Acciden, tn "a Fisherman at Mid
| die Dam.
ANDovER, May 26.-At Middle Dam, Sun
day, Mr.. Chase of Holyoke, Mass, vel
known sportsman, slipped from log into tn
Jake and broke his leg. A steamer was sen
up the lakes to Rangeley, where two phys
clans were obtained, they happening to b
fishing there. Chase will have to stay in th
| wilderness TOR long time