The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-07

the persons on the beach. About the
same time he seemed for the first time to
notice that the approaching dory with
its load OF men was coming to his island,
and SO surmise that he was to be brought
to account for his act Of the previous
morning. At any rate he turned from
his boat and started up the beach at a
rapid walk, taking off and casting aside
his fisherman's apron as he went. AS he
receded among the trees which shelter
the lone house on the island he was seen
had enjoyed one experience with him,
were fully persuaded that he was going
for his gun. The officers were in some
doubt whether this was not the case, SO
all haste was made to bring the dory to
the landing and disembark the party.
Once disembarked, no time was lost in
moving at once on the house. AS the
officers approached Dyer was seen stand
ing in front of it. AS they appeared he
darted around the corner and disap-
peared evidently within the door which
seemed to be on the further side. This
was not a reassuring sign, but the two
officers marched straight on the house,
neither their bearing nor their features
betraying the suspense which they must
have felt as to the nature of their reoep-
ton. They walked straight to the house
and into the door. They found Dyer
within and the rifle with him, but the
rifle was hanging on the wall and Dyer
was engaged in the peaceful occupation
of washing his hands.
Deputy Plummer possessed himself of
the rifle, and at once removed seven I'M
used cartridges from the magazine, while
Deputy Firth explained the nature of
their visit.
Dyer was in very angry mood and de-
nounced the two young fishermen in un-
measured terms, turning fiercely on one
of them who had by this time come up
and entered the house. The officers re-
stored quiet and directed their prisoner
to get ready to come with them. He had
some beans cooking on the stove, and
asked time to eat his dinner. This was
given him and he invited the officers to
dine with him. He seemed to feel no i'll
will to his captors, but against the young
fishermen who had made the complaint
he cherished and displayed the liYeliest
resentment
Dyer denied that he had fred at the
two men, but admitted that he had his
rifle with him when he had the alterca-
tion with them. He accused them of in
terfering with his business, said he..sswas
trying to get an honest living and sup
port family of seven children. He said
he leased the island, but had much trouble
with the fishermen in the boat, whom
he accused of interfering with him. His
boy, quiet little chap Of fourteen years,
stood by in silence, evidently much
troubled with the event which had befal-
len his father.
From Basket Island Dyer was taken at
once by dory over to Little Chebeague
Island, and from there brought to this
city on the afternoon boat. He seemed
very restless and troubled Fall the time,
and talked freely about the injuries which
he alleges he has received from the fish
ermen down the bay. He also seemed
anxious whether the boy and the man
johnson would manage the business
right In his absence.
He was brought to the Jail, and will
probably be brought before the municipal
court this morning.