The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
THE HARMONY MUREER.
Trial of Eugene M. Rurd.
THE HARMONY MUREER.
Trial of Eugene NJ. Rurd.

SKowHEGAN, Oct. 1.-THE trial of Eugene
The prisoner was brought into court at 10
O'Clock. He was neatly dressed in black
suit Of clothes and attracted much attention
Upon his arraignment for the murder of his
brother he pleaded not guilty in strong clear
voice. A jury was Immediately empannelled,
Attorney General Cleaves interpreting but one
peremptory challenge and the counsel for the
defendvnt three.
County Attorney Greenleaf ably opened the
case to the jury detailing the circumstances
of the horrible crime. The State offered testi
mony showing that the deceased on the 9TH Of
August last went to his brothers. house some
fifty rods distant to drive his brothers. horses
out Of a piece of grain: that as he passed
through the door yard a slight alteration took
place between them and deceased passed on.
After returning with the horses from the
grain as he was again passing through the
door yard a second slight alteration took place
and the prisoner shot him with a gun, killing
him instantly.
The government offered testimony as to
former threats made by the prisoner to take
thO 1iAO VI A1c DtOJnCI anu VI Ills luulHtE5EC6
and statements after the commission of the
deed and closed the testimony.
Hon. S. D. Lindsey opened the case for
respondent, and Eugene Hnrd, prisoner, was
placed upon the stand. He testified that when
his brother came over the morning of the MUIR
der he made an assault upon him aud he (pri-
soner) ran into the house; that his brother
again came back and threatened him and
started towards him with club in his hand
and he shot him. He further testified he was
in fear of his life and that former quarrels had
su 1ieoted to long and critical cross-examin-
alton by Attorney General Cleases. 1t is ex-
pected the testimony will be closed tomorrow.
THE UNITARIANs.
Meetinge OF the Maine Conference.
AUGUSTA, Oct. 1.-THE various meetings of
the Unitarian conference to-day have been
largely attended and much interest manifested
A business. meeting was held at 10 O'Clock with
Hon. Joseph Dane of Kennebunk, president
OF the association, in the chair. Rev. G. c.
Vinal of Kennebunk, secretary and treasurer
read the minutes of the last annual conference
and his report as treasurer for the year. Rev
DR.. Sheldon of Waterville, submitted
paper showing what the denomination is do
ing in mission work in Maine. Much of his
time has been spent in Aroostook county where
her fertile soil offers fine field for propagation
OF liberal doctrines. He earnestly recommend
ed seLdiDg minister to Houlton, Northern
Aroostook, also gives much encouragement
and welcomes apostles of Unitarianism with
open hands.
1t was moved and seconded that Rev. Dr.
Sheldon be employed as missionary for the
ensuing year to devote six months to the work
on salary of 5000.
Reports from different societies were called
for and ninety delegates reported Some
churches which had representatives at the
conference did not report as the delegates
were not present at this meeting
Rev Thomas Hill of Portland read paper
on Writings attributed to ST. John.
Rev. W. R. Alger of Portland addressed
large audience this afternoon on Especial priv.
ileges of liberalists in religion"
In the evening Rev. j. b. Greene of Boston
delivered an eloquent sermon on "Faith which
worketh by Love"