Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-26
CARLSON FAILS
TO GET MONEY
FUNDS NOT BEING PRODUCED,
TRIAL is RESUMED
FORMER BANKER ACTS AS HIS
OWN ATTORNEY
Examination of Woman Who Acted as
Cashier of Defunct Institution
Leads to Indignant
Protestations

w. H. Carlson, banker and promoter,
failed to male good his promise to
bring into the superior court enough
money to pay all depositors of the Con-
solidated bank yesterday, and the hear
ing on the petition of Attorney Gen
eral Webb for the appointment of a
receiver for the bank, which Judge
James notified both sides several days
ago must proceed if the money was not
forthcoming, was begun.
Carlson made no explanation Of his
failure to produce the $4S,500 necessary
to pay off claims on the bank, but it
was understood he returned from San
Francisco Wednesday night after a
fruitless effort to secure funds. Carl
son himself acted as attorney for the
bank yesterday, being assisted by M. G.
Solomon, an attorney. His questions
While examining witnesses indi-
Gated his belief that he was the victim
Of enemies, who, through personal spite
or for merecnary reasons, were seeking
to ruin him.
Miss Ida McKittrick, who said she
was cashier, bookkeeper, vice president,
secretary and director of the Consoli-
dated bank, was the first witness yes
terday. Following the closing of the
bank in July of last year, Miss McKit-
trick said, she was employed by the
bank commission to do work in connec-
tiOn with the investigation of the
banks affairs.
Notes by Mrs. Carlson
Part of the assets, she said, consisted
Of notes aggregating nearly $35, 900. Two
of these notes, tOtaling $500, were
signed by Mrs. Carlson and were unse-
cured. Others were made on account
of money loaned to the Los Angeles
Securities company, Redondo & Her
mosa Railroad company, the Carlson
Investment company and the Royal
Hotel company, all Of which are Carl
son companies In response to the
questions Of George Beebe, deputy at
torney general, Miss McKittrick said
she knew little or nothing in regard to
CarlsOn's promotion schemes, the loans
referred to having been made before
she was employed as cashier.
Did you not do considerable scratch
ing on the boks of the bank at the re-
quest of Bank Commissioner Sherer p"
asked Carlson, as he began his cross
examination.
Miss McKittrick became indignant,
and two bright spots redeemed her
cheeks. Indeed I did not she replied
with asperity.
NOW, your honor" said Carlson, "I
want to protest against Evan Lewis
nOdding to the witness, indicating how
she shall answer my questions
Charge AngriIy Denied
Evan Lewis, custodian of the bank
who was seated near Mr. Beebe, and
to whose work Carlson attributes many
of his troubles, arose and angrily de-
MED the bankers accusation.
Miss McKittrick said that while the
Los Angeles Securities company was
among the largest borrowers from the
bank, it was also the largest depOsitor
and that the business of the bank never
was interfered with by the companys
officers.
w. 5. Vawter, a bank commissioner
was the second and last witness. When
the bank was closed, he said, assets
were deposited with the Broadway
Bank and Trust company Carlson
tried to draw on these assets. but the
bank was instructed not to honor his
checks.
I'VE were trying as much as possible
to build up the funds to the credit Of
the Consolidated bank said the wit
ness.
Numerous depositors in the Carlson
bank were in the court room yesterday
and listened intently to the proceed
ings The hearing was continued until
March s.