Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-25
IDENTIFY the prosecution is holding back for
an intimation of the defense's theory.
lSECOND DJSPATCU1

OIL iItiiudtluu Vi Tie ueieIlSe theory.
SECOND DISPATCHI
HoLLrsrER, February 24th.-Witnesses
are now here, who, it is said, will testify
that Powers had repeatedly threatened
Prewett's life, and this with other circum-
stances. leads to the belief that the defense
will advance the plea of justification and
self-defense, although as vet thew have
carefully avoided any clue to their theory.
The whereabouts of Alexander is a mys-
terry, but il is confidently asserted that he
has been removed from the Santa Clara
county Jail, and it is thought is in this vi
cinity. The interest centers on whether or
not he will refuse to testify when placed on
the stand.
Proposed Ocean Cable to Australia.
SAN Francisco, February 24th.-The
Board of Trustees of the Chamber of Conn
merce at special executive meeting held
this afternoon, considered the project of
laying cable between Australia and this
coast Mr.. Ward of Australia, who is ac-
companying the ex-Premier of that coun-
try, Sir Alexander Stuart, to Washington.
where they will endeavor to obtain favor,
able action on the scheme, was present.
Sir Alexander Stuart did not at
tend the conference, but was
represented by Mr.. Ward. VIM l.. Merry
the Board, in which it was stated that the
route of the catle will be via Honolulu. to
connect with the Fiji Islands, Samoa and
New Caledonia. 1t is estimated that it will
cost 1000, 900, and five per cent. of this
sum is desired as a subsidy for twentv-one
years. The Australian Colonies are willing
to subscribe on condition that the rates for
messages shall be lower than the present
cable rates. The cost of transmission now
is twelve shillings per word, and it is pro-
posed to charge on the Australian cable
two shillings and one penny per word 1t
is thought that the cable will last twelve
years, and the subsidy asked is to be used
as fund for its renewal. The Government
of Canada, it was stated, prefers that the
line should proceed from British Columbia
instead of San Francisco. G. l.. Taylor of
fered the following resolutions, which were
adopted
WHEREAS. The Colonial Government of Aus
tralia and New Zealand, as well as the Ha-
walian Government, are interested in and pre-
pared to support the establishment of tele-
graphic cable communication. and request the
assistance therein of the United States Govern
ment; and whereas. the commercial interests of
the Pacific coast will be greatly benefited by the
establishment of said maritime communication;
therefore, be it
Resolred That the Chamber of Commerce of
San Francisco, cordially indorsng the efforts
being made respectfully requests the California
delegation in Congress to use its influence to
assist the project by such means as may be
deemed wise and expedient.
Resolred That two attested copies of these
resolutions be forwarded to the California dele
CATION in Congress.
1t is reported that the amount which
will be asked from the United States is
5000 600.
Death of Assemblyman Rafferty,.
SAN Francisco. February 24th.-Assem-
blyman John Rafferty, of the Thirty-first
Assembly District died of consumption
this afternoon at the residence of his
mother, 251 Teharna street. He had been
wasting away during the past two months.
He was born in Nevada county, and was %
years of age.
The San Francisco Billiard Match.
SAN Francisco, February 24th.-The
first match of the billiard contest between
Harvey McKenna, of Detroit, Mich. and
Alonzo Morris, of San Francisco, for a
stake of $1,000, six thousand points, to be
played in four nights, was won by Nc
Kenna tonight. at Platts Hall. He scored
800 points on the fortieth inning to Nor
ris' 1855. The match was concluded at
1890 A. NJ
Horse Thief and a Murderer Captured.
SAN BUENAvENTURA, February 24th.-
Sheriff Snodgrass, while hunting a horse
thief on Sunday near Bakersfield, arrested
man whose description nearly CORE
sponded, but not quite, and released him ;
but subsequently found the thief, Joaquin
Castro, and the stolen horses Castro ac-
knowledges his guilt, and will be sentenced
to San Quentin for the third time Return
ing home, the Sheriff found from the de-
ScriDtiOn of the first man that ba FOO v-ar
wanted, and had him arrested He is Pc
dro Domingo, who murdered one Ricardo
at Pleasanton, Alameda county, in Novem-
Der last, and for whom $500 was offered by
the Governor. He will arrive here tonight
from Newhall.
Rain "Down South.'
HUESEME, February Ath.-It is sprink-
ling rain here, with indications of more.
No rain is needed at present, as the grain
in many places already promises to grow
too rank.