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a Year Largest Circulation PER ANNUM $2.00 SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1909 NUMBER 22 The Santa Maria Times GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS NEW HOSPITAL Insisting that the board of supervisors take action to secure a suitable location and better conditions at the county hospital, recommending that bedding in the county jail be replaced or renovated every three months, and mildly reprimanding the supervisors for appointing an expert ac-countant, instead of leaving his appointment to them, the grand jury on Tuesday afternoon gave the county supervisorst something to think about report submitted to Judge S. E. Crow, says the Santa Barbara Independent. Conditions in the various departments at the court house are declarto be excellent, and the county jail also comes in for a bouquet. Much of the report is devoted to recommendations for the county hospital, where "conditions under the able management of Mr.

and Mrs. Hicks, especially in regard to cleanliness, received our hearty endorsement." But the Jury recommends extensive changes in the buildings and indicates that a new hospital should be built on a more suitable location. They urge that no consumptives be kept in the general ward and ask for a covered way from the womans' ward to the main building. The hospital is declared to be "congested and The report recommends that hereafter an expert to examine the books of county officials be appointed "by the jury alone," implying a reprimand to the board of supervisors for employing an expert recently. The report says in effect that as long as the expert appointed by the board is now at work the jury will await his report and not appoint another.

Joel R. Fithian, foreman of the jury submitted the report. Miss Bessie Goodwin and her brother Guy returned Santa Maria from the university, to spend the holidays at home. WILLIAM ERNSTING GUILTY OF MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE Wm. Ernsting, charged with mur-1 der, has been on trial in the superior court of Los Angeles this week and was found guilty of murder in the second degree.

Concerning the trial, the Los Angeles Times of Wednesday, says: The prosecution scored heavily the Ernsting murder case in Judge Willis's court yesterday. Margaret D. Osgood, keeper of a rooming house at No. 515 1-2 South Main street, testiled that she saw Ernstinfg, in company with William Salter, the victim, early on the evening of August 15, the night of the alleged murder. Mrs.

Osgood said Ernsting and his wife roomed with her, and that on the night of the trouble she heard a noise downstairs: she went down to investigate, about 10 o'clock, and she testified that she saw Ernsting dragging Salter down the rear steps. At the bottom of the steps she said she saw Ernsting stooping over the old soldier. She returned later to Ernsting's room and told his wife that her husband had been robbing the old man. Mrs. Ernsting denied this.

Mrs. Osgocd said she told her that she would see about it in the morning. following day, the witnes said. she showed the Ernstings the paper containing the account of Salter's death, and informed them that they must leave the house. Ernsting denied that he had killed Salter: he said he had left him at Sixth street.

He also said that Salter had given him $15 for an immoral purpose. About three weeks lateri the Ernstings left the place. Anna Mason, called for the prosecution, gave excellent evidence for the defense. She said she saw Ernsting and Salter walking down the alley together, after Mrs. Osgood had noticed them falling down the rear (stairway.

20 days All Goods of Our Big Are Bargains Reduced Clearance Sale Starts December 27th Monday 1-4 to 1-2 off original prices NORMAN'S SUIT and CLOAK HOUSE All Pay 109 N. BROADWAY All Save Cash MAX Money Here A Merry Christmas to All Here Detective E. A. Jones, who arrested Ernsting, said that he had talked prisoner in Capt. Flammer's effice the day after the arrest.

Ernsting on that occasion, insisted that he knew nothing about the death of Salter. The officer testified that the statements of Ernsting varied somewhat, that he had admitted nothinfing of importance in his interviews with the police. Mrs. Osgood again testified that she had found a pair of spectacles, supposed to belong to William Salter, in the hallway of her house the day after his death, and that she had placed them on a shelf in her kitchen Later on they were taken by some one, presumably by Ernsting. Detective Jones said that Ernsting told him he had taken the glasses from the shelf and broken them all up, throwing the pieces away.

Ernsting said had never injured the man, and he did not want anything around that would connect him with the murder. Ernsting went on the stand Thursday, and answered the questions put to him quickly. Ernsting said he is 41 years of age, has been in California about eleven years, and came to Los Angeles gust 3, twelve days before the mysterious death of the old man whose body was found in an alley. About 7:30 o'clock, the night preceding the death of Salter, the witness said he was at Gordon's bar on Main street. discussing a business proposition with Bob Marcos.

After that he went out for a walk, and returned later to the (bar where he was to meet Marcos for a second time. About 10:30 an old man had never seen before. came in. Ernsting was talking to hep Marcos, the old man asked him (Ernsting) to take a drink, but Gordon refused to sell him liquor. He paid for a cigar that witness smoked, however.

Then the old man in his drunken frenzy, put his arms around Salter made other advances to ErnErnsting, but he was pushed away. sting, and the witness said he told him to go home, he cught to be ashamed of himself, Ernsting went to the rear of the saloon, he declared and later to his home. There he proceeded to prepare for a bath. but found no water in the room, and was going through the hall way when he saw the old man again. Ernsting said he grabbed him, and that at the doorway they both fell.

He helped him up and assisted him downstairs. The old man was resisting all the time. Afterward Ernsting took him out to Sixth street. he said, where they parted for the night. He denied that he robbed Salter, although on cross-examination he admitted that he got $15 from him.

He did not say how he managed to secure this money. S. F. White. recalled by the defense.

said he pulled the body of Salter from under the hoofs of a horse driven by a garbage collector named Gomes. Two men were there at the time. When White wanted to know where a policeman could be found, one of the men, the taller of the two, said: "What in hell do you want an officer for?" The intention of this testimony was to show that the taller man referred to was Ernsting. but the witness did not identify him. Ernsting's lawyers will probably appeal the case.

OLIVERA-To the wife of Jos. Olivera, a son, Dec. 18. 1909. DUTRO-To the wife of Frank Dutro, son, Dec.

18. 1909. COOK-To the wife of Earl Cook, a son. Dec. 14.

1909. DAVISSON-TO the wife of W. E. Davisson. a son, Dec.

12. 1909. CHAS. BRADLEY, President B. PEZZONI, Vice-President PAUL O.

TIETZEN, Manager L. P. SCARONI, Cashier B. E. JESSEE, Asst.

Cashier The Bank of Santa Maria Capital and Surplus $225,000 We offer our customers every facility consistent with good banking and invite new accounts. Interest Paid on Time Deposits SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT Board of Director; CHAS. BRADLEY J. F. GOODWIN S.

A. DANA P. O. TIETZEN 1 M. THORNBURG B.

PEZZONI G. MUSCIO J. LONG 1 eN FRANCIS FUGLER ANSWERS DEATH'S SUMMONS Francis Fugler, father of A. F. Fugler of this city, died on Saturday last at his home in San Francisco, aged 89 years, 9 months and 13 days.

The news of his death came not unexpected as for several days his serious illness presaged the end of his long and honorable career. Francis Fugler was one of California's early pioneers, arriving on the coast with the first dscoverers of gold, and was destined to become an important factor in the early development of this great state, then practically a wilderness, known only for its vast riches. The deceased was a native of New York and came to California in 1849, making the trip around the Horn in a sailing vessel. His first residence taken up in where was, followed mining Sacramento. went into the stock business.

In 1866, he went to England and there was married to Bessie Burns. Returning to al merchandise business in FranCalifornia he engaged generthen cisco, but at the close of the second year in this line, sold out and came; to the Santa Maria valley locating at Fugler's Point. Here he made his home with his family and was appointed postmaster of Fugler's Point, which in the early days had a postoffice. This also is the birthplace of his son Arthur, our well known business man of the firm of Haslam Co. This ranch comprises 1400 acres and he lived here until about twelve years ago, when he and his wife moved to San Francisco.

While a resident of the valley, he also acquired an 80-acre tract in the canyon where the New Pennsylvania Oil company is now drilling for oil and also a ranch in the Tepusquet. He also owned considerable property in San Francisco. Besides his grief stricken widow. two sons survive him, three children, two sons and a daughter, having died. The daughter, who was married, was drowned with her entire family some years ago in Tulare county in a water spout.

Notwithstanding his advanced age, Mr. Fugler was a remarkably well preserved man, and came from a stock that seemed particularly long lived, his father having attained the age of 92, while two of his uncles reached the age of 95 and 85 respectively. The funeral took place on Tuesday from the undertaking parlors of T. A. Jones Son and was attended by many of the old time residents, who in life respected the deceased as an honorable, upright citizen.

His death marks the close of a long and useful career, and leaves an example of American manhood that the younger generation may well profit by. His beloved wife could not attend the funeral, having taken ill and her condition was so serious that one of her sons had to remain with her. BASEBALL TODAY The baseball teams of the I. 0. 0.

F. and the Masonic order will meet in the local baseball park this afternoon. The game promises to be a good one, as the players are primed for the occasion. Some of the best old-timers will be seen in special uniform and as each side is determined to win, a swift game will be witnessed. The line-up is as follows: follows: For the Odd Fellows: Oscar Doane and Ralph Goodchild, pitchers; J.

LugO and J. Caldrone. catchers; Paul Greeley, 1st base: Ralph Goodchild, 2d base: Harry Eltine, 30 base: Edd Goodchild, shortstop; Ben Masters, right field: Willie Goodchild, center field; Henry Yelkin, left field. For the Masons: R. M.

Chadsey, pitcher; Robt. Earl, catcher; R. R. Fillius. 1st base: I.

Miller, 2nd base; R. J. Gray, 3d base; W. Stokes. shortstop; Oscar Evans, right field: Fred Bradley, center field; E.

E. Bios ser. left field. The game begins promptly at two o'clock, the general admission being 25 cents; grandstand 35 cents, and ladies free. Boys under 12 years ten cents.

HORSE THIEF CAUGHT A. G. Ashcraft, the alleged horse thief for whom Sheriff Stewart sought Tuesday night, was found by that officer in a barn near Cojo, and was brought to the county jail. Ashcraft told a hard luck story, but when his case was investigated further, it was found that there was not so mucl to his tale as he would have had the officers believe. Ashcraft has been employed for a few days by the Pinal Oil company at Orcutt as blacksmith.

He drew his week's wages Saturday, and then wrote an order for the same wages, cashing the order. The charge against him is stealing a horse and buggy from a Santa Maria liveryman. He drove to Lompoc, left the horse with' a party near town, telling him that' he could use the horse if he desired, and that he would call for him again in about a month. Then Ashcraft started for the coast and was caught after a lively chase. He says that he is an ex-soldier, ing served in the Philippines, and that he has a wife and daughter living in Barbara Press.

Santa Maria Planing Mill Co. J. THOMAS, Manager SASH, DOORS and GENERAL MILL WORK Manufacturer of WOODEN TANKS IN ALL SIZES Mill Work for OIL RIGS a specialty High Grade Store and Bar Fixtures made to order Phones: Home 92; Pacific, Main 2041 Santa Maria, California WE stock WILL commence taking 3 Monday, January and want to reduce our stock of Tailor Suits, Skirts and Millinery to the very lowest point; And in order to do so, we will, December 27, mark them down to prices that will be a big inducement to all who are looking for Bargains in these lines of goods. Our stock is very large and choice bargains will be secured by those who come early. COLVIN'S Santa Maria's "City of Paris" BORN Oceano Beach Enjoy yourself at Oceano Beach New Year's Night Jan.

1, 1910 BIG MASK BALL at the Pavillion Hot Turkey Midnight Dinner served at the Lakeside Villa Hotel You know how to dance and we know how to feed the dancers Two handsome prizes for best costumes Music by Chapek's full orchestra Admission to Ball $1.00 per Couple GERHARD SCHMIDT, Proprietor.