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FATE OF BANK HANGS ON DECISION OF COMMISSION California Safe Deposit Asks Two Weeks More for Adjustment WALKER MAY Attorney Says He Advised Banker Not to Turn In Fortune Yet Although the bank commission made 1 no definite report yesterday bearing on j tho affairs of the California safe de- 1 posit and trust company. It made an | announcement through its president, Herman .Silver, which indicates that a serious obstacle has been encountered in the plan of reorganization. Com missioner Silver stated that the board had received a letter from wl H. Chick oring. attorney for David F. Walker, president of the bank, in which Chick- j v oring asserted that he had 'advised "Walker not to turn his property over J to the bank in its present condition. ! Commissioner Silver also announced' that the management of the safe de- I posit company had asked for an ex-! > tension of two weeks' time in which! to adjust Its affairs. The commission! , "will meet this morning to decide) \u25a0whether to grant the extension or to refer the matter to the attorney gen oral for adjustment in the courts. Every effort Is being made by the Kank management to avoid a receiver ship, and to this end the officers have offcyrd to «tcp down and out if such ( action would aFSJPt in achieving the i desired result. This offer was formally communicated to the bank commission ers yesterday and with i* a promise to co-operate with any officers whom the | stock holders might select. Tho entire situation was thoroughly! canvassed at a meeting held yesterday \ nftr-rnoon in the rooms of the bank] commission in the Crocker building, in urfctch nearly every Interest connected with the institution was represented. The full bank board, consisting of Commissioners Silver. Sherer. Gar outte and Lynch, was present. In con ference with them were "W. J. Bart- j iiftt and Charles W. Slack, attorneys j for th" California safe deposit company;; Norton C. Wells, manager of the Fill more street branch of the institution; Attorney Charles S. Wheeler, repre senting -I. Dalzell Brown: Attorney .Mien Ij. Chickering, representing Da vi.i F. Walker, and Mountford S. WIL4 son. representing the Fry estate. I 11 WE SKI'ATIATE COl NSEL, 4 The fact that J. Dalzell Brown, man- V _<*r of the bai}k. and David F. Walker, its president, were represented by soparate attorneys was a matter for •"•v.mnent. The explanation was offered ti.at as part of the plan of adjust ment contemplated the use of their private fortunes it was essential that they should be represented by their private attorneys. A petition was presented to the com mission, signed by many depositors, re i;u^sting that every opportunity be given the bank management to adjust its affairs. This was supported by the bank's representatives, who stated that they could tide over the trouble if ) given the extension of time desired. ; They assorted that the banks' depos- ! itors numbered 12,500, and that a re- ; coiwrship would work these persons aj rrr^at hardship, in that they' would! have to wait for their money through! y..-ars of liquidation, whereas a little! nmro time might enable the bank to \ reopen and pay its depositors in a \ year's time. It was stated that the bank had received assurances f rom j persons whose deposits reached 52,200,- j <jOO that they would accept the proposal | that they withdraw their deposits in installments to cover in all a year's time. In addition to these representations a committee of depositors, composed vt J. W. Raphael, chairman; Bertin A. Weyl. R. A. Crothers, Juan B. Moisant, }i. P. Pon and Samuel Rosenheim, has appealed to the commission and also to Governor Gillett to show every consid eration possible to the bank manage ment. The committee was not satisfied with its interview with the bank board j and addressed a communication to the governor asking that he use his influ ence to prevent the appointment of a receiver. An appointment was made j with the governor for Friday, when the chief executive will come to San Francisco for the special purpose of receiving the conimittee. S»AYS GOVERNOR APPROVES In its report the committee sets forth the disadvantages of a receivership and Mates that the governor has given his t:on?ent to the postponement of any court proceedings until his arrival In San Francisco. Continuing the report says: * . "It is the humble opinion of the com mittee and chairman that this consul tation with his excellency may be the means of again rehabilitating this bank, for under present conditions It would be impossible for this bank or any other bank to call In loans or to raise any sum arbitrarily which might I enable this bank, to again open its doors. We believe that by an exten sion of time to this bank, and if their statements are true they can gradually call in their loans and raise money by the assessment of capital stock, the sale of unlssue'd stock and the sale of. the premises on the corner of Califor nia and Montgomery streets, San Fran cisco, and by calmness and deliberation this bank will be able to open Its doors again." Walker Is 111 at his home in this city and iiis attorneys declined to discuss the situation.- At the offices of the safe deposit company it was stated that | Walker's property, which had been \u25a0^T laced in the holding company, had \u25bc /•een withdrawn for the reason that he did not care to turn over his property until assured that the plan as contem plated would be successful. It was said that Walker preferred to wait and learn how large a percentage of. the assessment levied on the stock was paid. Walker is said to have figured that it would be useless to put his Viroperty in escrow only to have the \u25a0J>:mk pass into a receiver's hands. As surance was given that be was pre pared to put up his share in case it was shown that it would save the In stitution. DISSATISBACTIOX HUMORED At the same time there were rumors that Walker was not satisfied with Brown's policy as manager of the bank. Many of the stocks held by the com pany have depreciated with the general decline and some of the Investments : have not proved as remunerative as was hoped when the purchaser were Smade. The company holds some well known securities. It is heavily inter ested in the Carnegie brick company, the Pacific window glass company and the El Dorado lumber company. J. Dalzell Brown said last night that he still had high hopes of being able to , reopen the bank at an early date. "All we want," said Brown, "is the pull holiday privilege, and I believe we 4'V.all be able to resume business as be- re. I have bad encouraging assur ances from our depositors, and with a little time we will be 'all right-" Xorton C. Wells agreed with Brown that with a little t!m« the bank would : be able to adjust its affairs. "I bellev» w« \u25a0hould be given the Mrs. E. E. Brownell (above), who is a member of the Children's hospital auxiliary, to raise funds for which society maids and mat rons, among them Mrs. Eugene ' Murfchy, will appear in vaudeville program* BALK time we have asked for," said Wells. "This bank has 12,500 depositors. This is not a concern that carries only large accounts. Our deposits are composed of small accounts and represent the savings of the working people. It Is 1 not only for ourselves, but for these de positors, that we have sought an exten sion, of time. ,If the commission will give us what we ask I believe we can fully safeguard the interests of these depositors." It was stated at the offices of the bank that a large part of the ?10 as sessment levied on the stock had been paid and that property to the value of f300,000 had been transferred to the Metropolitan securities company, the holding corporation. WOULD BRIXG ItECEIVERSUII* In case the commissioners and the gov , ernor should refuse to grant the exten sion of time the matterwould be referred to the attorney general and an action begun for the appointment of a re ceiver. In the reports made to the bank commission on June 30 of this year tho bank's deposits were figured at $9,303, 531.59. The statement of resources and | liabilities made at that time follows: RESOURCES ] Real f state $ 800.000.00 I Vaults and safe deposit boxes .... 173.000.00 i Improvement!!, furniture and fixtures 64.757.40 I Other real estate 20a,:?7:i.42 Time loans 2.181,514.08 Call loans 2.9C0.708.37 Bonds and stocks 4,472,308.43 Cash M71.077.CS Other assets «f1,959.50 Total resources $12,437,939.30 J.i ADil.I X ILtl Capital fully paid $ 2.500.000.00 Surplus and profits U32.376.21 Dividends unpaid 2,031.50 Due to depositors on time .1,079,104.44 Due to depositors on call 4,224,427.15 I Total ...$12,437,939.30 The directors of the bank are W. J. Bartnett, W. F. Barton, J. Dalzell Brown, R. D. Fry, E. N. Harmon, Wil liam C. Peyton, James M. Salee, A.' D. Sharon, James H. Swift, James Tread well and David F. Walker. Volz & Freese, Fin/*- Art, 947-949 Van Ness ay., will open evenings from Sat urday, December 7, until Tuesday, De cember 24, inclusive. • XAPA LICENSES RAISEU SPECIAL DISPATCH TO TUE CALL XAPA, Dec. 4. — At the meeting of the city council today action was taken to raise the license rate on saloons from $20 to $30 a month. This has been found necessary as the city will lose $4,300 revenue tllis comlsg year when the slot machines now in operation are retired. The council also introduced an ordi nance providing that' saloons should close every night at 12 'O'clock, mid night, and remain closed until 5 o'clock the next morning:; also prohibiting any restaurant from maintaining a box or side room In connection with the place. XAPA CHAMBER ELECTION SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL NAPA, Dec, 4. — The Napa chamber of commerce held its annual meeting today with a large attendance of the mem bere. The following officers were elected: President, D. A. Dunlap; vice president, C. T. Conklin; secretary, S. H. Wyckoff; treasurer, E. L. JBickford. Secretary Wyckoff was selected a dele gate to the convention of the Cali fornia Promotion committee, to be held at Fresno this month. The no is Only One Quinine** That is Laxatevß BrotssG Quinine Ummd Thm World Over Vo Carm a Cold In Onm Day. Always remember the foil name. Look for Mv« signature on erery box. 25c. THE SAN FRANCISCO GALL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5,. 1907. SOCIETY FOLK TO GIVE VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM Auxiliary to Children's Hos pital to Perform for } New Building IN LIVING PICTURES Nations to vBe Shown by ; Maids and Matrons\at Chutes Varied and interesting is the pro gram of the amateur vaudeville per formance to be given at the. Chutes theater December 16 by members of the auxiliary of the Children's hospital for the benefit of the building fund of that institution. The old wooden build ing on California street is now beyond repair and this entertainment is to ob tain funds to replace it with a first class^tructure. The first number on the program will be a series of living pictures, entitled "Girls of All Nations." Those partici pating in this novel feature will be Miss Hyde-Smith, Miss Mary Keeney, Miss Marian Newhall, Mrs. Ashton Pot ter, Mrs. Willard Drown, Miss Alex andra Hamilton, -Miss -Gladys Jones, Miss Grace Wilson, Miss josselyn, Miss Calhoun, Miss de Young, Miss Cooper, Miss Irwin and Mrs. Fred Bradley, who will picture the Dutch, Irish, English, French, American, Italian, Indian, Span ish, Swedish, Scotch, Russian, Japanese, Grecian, and Egyptian nations in the order named. . v_ PRESENT ORIGINAL PLAY The second number will be "Imper sonations" by Percy Kahn and the third will present an original play, "The Ways of a Man With a Maid," by Allan Dunn, and'enacted by him with the as sistance of Mrs. Frederick McNear. Next will come a song, "Little Blue Moon," sung by Miss Gencvieve King and a chorus consisting of Miss Mar jorie Josselyn. Miss Newhall, Miss Marian Newhall, Miss Hazel King, Miss Hyde-Smith. Miss Lola Berry, Miss Simpson, Alice Herrin, Miss Roma Pax ton and Mrs. Eugene Murphy. Frank Hooper and Fay Beal will give a song and dance and William Hynes will fol low them in a few of 'his inimitable comic selections, after which bits from the latest New York comic opera suc cesses will engage the attention of the audience. Selections will be rendered from , "Miss Hook of Holland," "The Girls of Gottenburg" and "Tom Jones," and the solo parts will be taken by Mrs. Worthington Ames, the Misses Constance and Kathleen de Young, Miss Merritt Ried, Charles de Young, Harry Wiehe and Frank and ' Arthur Hooper. The last number will be a monologue by Mrs. Jack Spreckels. TICKETS ON SALE Tickets are $2 and $1 for reserved seats and 50 cents for the balcony. They can be procured from any mem ber of the auxiliary or at -Sherman & Clay's "Van Ness avenue store Decem ber 13, 14 and 16. v The members of the auxiliary are: Mrs. Augustus Taylor. Mrs. William H. Taylor Jr., Mrs. Frederick McNear, Mrs. Latham McMullin, Mrs. Laurence Scott, .Mrs. Xorrls Davis,. Mrs. Worthington Ames, Mrs. Harry Poett.i Mrs. Walter Martin, Mrs. Silas Palmer, Mrs. Benja min Dibblee, Mrs. E. E. Brownell, Mrs. Samuel H. Boardman, Miss Sidney- Smith, Miss Houghton, Miss, Josselyn, Miss Cadwalader, Miss Carolan, Miss de Young and Miss Smedberg. (turning' .Up the AV^ecN They do things in a broad. way in the west, and the manner in which the weeds are now burned off the right of way of railroads is told and pictured in the Christmas r number of Sunset Magazine. • STUDENT KILLED BY GAS BUTTE, Mont., Dec. 4.— A Miner dis patch from Missoula says that Uriel F. Murphy, a student, was asphyxiated yesterday afternoon in ! the garage of United States Senator Joseph M. Dixon. Murphy's companion, Samuel was dragged from the seat of the auto mobile in an unconscious condition. It is believed that he will recover. The boys closed the door of the garage while they were firing up, and before they could get the door open again they were overcome by the fumes of the gasoline. MILLINER SUES MRS. GOULD SPECIAL CABLE TO THE CALL NEW YORK, Dec. 4— Burby, a Fifth avenue milliner, yesterday had Mrs. Howard Gould before John Marcuß as referee in a suit to recover approxi mately $1,000 for hats furnished the millionaire's wife. during: the past year. . /5MZpi SOUVENIR WEEK MARK OP QUALITY .. ' ' —," " ' " ' : '- \u25a0 - I To better acquaint the Xmas shoppers with our beautiful bazaar- — to have them realize the WIDE •/..,. SELECTION OE GIFT GOODS AMONG OUR, FINE STOGK OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ARTS And know the low prices that obtain on our choice merchandise—- we give ' A Useful Souvenir Free With Each Purchase Silk Dressing Gowns, quilted ... .^4.soupt, Brass Jardinieres /; ,. .sl.ooi up Embroidered Silk Kim0n05. .. . . . .$2.50 ,up } lßrassl Brass Vases* ; .35£ up W^^ atternS ' hand embr ' ' ' 91 5 0 UP I- Brass \u25a0 Hanging Baskets .... .... . . .75^ up Silk Waist Patterns, hand embr... 83.00 up i- w - JT -> - •\t* n A -. d t t•:' t^ -v r\ • '-\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0•-'\u25a0 -I- Brass Lanterns ..Sl.OO up Mandarin Scarfs,- Linen Doilies, Centerpieces, i ....; - V v r Collars Cuffs etc Bronzes in many designs, antique and mod- THese gowns and patterns are of', daintiest JemJ ern - V Satsuma and Cloisonne Vases, etc. design and newest effect. $ Porcelain Ware in variety. Carved furni- Pillow Tops, satin gold embroidered. .81.50 '' \' : ture and rlvor^ Novelties. \u25a0 THESE ARE BUT A FEW SUGGESTIONS FROM STOCK V YOUR' GIFTS WILC HAVE THB CHARM OF "NOVELTY YOUR XMAS SHOPPING MADE BASVBV A visit TO THE KIMONO HOUSE i-^i--' VAIS NESS AYE. AT BUSH ST. ' cEs^^szL CONSIDERING PLANS FOR GREATER SAN FRANCISCO Methods Discussed at First Meeting of Executive Committee TO ISSUE BOOKLETS Provision for Making Public the Points Involved in Consolidation At the first meeting of the executive committee of the Greater San Franoisco committee in its rooms at the Califor nia building yesterdayi: afternoon the various methods of bringing about the amalgamation of the bay cities with San Francisco were discussed: The main purpose of the meeting was to enable the members to grow acquainted with the work before them. Much/cor respondence had accumulated, and one of the most Important features; of the session was its consideration and dis posal. It was decided that; the* members of the general committee should be asked to attend the next . meeting of the ex ecutive committee and make sugges tions for a plan of campaign.' It 'was decided to hold regular meetings of the executive committee at : least once 'a week, with special meetings when any emergency should arise to "warrant them. Provision was i made for the issuance of two booklets covering the main points involved in the consolidation of the cities. They will probably be ;ready for circulation during the coming week. The executive committee consists Of Albert H. Elliott, chairman, Alameda county; H. C. Cutting, Contra Costa county; S. B. Cushing, Marin county; William L. Gerstle, San Francisco county; John H. Coleman, San Mateo county. NICHOLAS GIVES TAFT AUDIENCE IN PRIVATE Visit, Though Unofficial, Is Given Military S««ng • ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 4.— Secretary Taft was received in audience today by Emperor Nicholas at the "little palace at Tsarskoe-Selo and received from his majesty the frankest expression of Rus sia's sentiment of regard for the United States. • As Taft had requested that he be re ceived unofficially no salute was tired, but the reception was given a military setting by a parade and regimental fes tival of the Seminovsky regiment. Following the private audience Taft escorted by his majesty visited the rid ing school, where the Seminovsky regi ment, accompanied by a machine gun battery and several other detachments, was drawn up. On the appearance of his majesty and Secretary Taft the sol diers burst into cheers. The emperor and his guest, accompanied by their re spective staffs, .walked through the lines of the regiment and inspected its formation. The parade was brought to a conclusion by a review, the'troops marching by at the quickstep. ?ffBBP Taft'6 audience with the emperor took place. in the latter's private stufiy, and there Nicholas discussed military topics at considerable length. The emperor showed a keen interest in the problems the American government has to solve in the Philippine islands and referred In a complimentary manner to the work done there. At the conclusion he asked Secretary Taft to convey hia greetings to President Roosevelt. CANAL DIGGERS ARE BUSY WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.— Colonel Goethals, chief engineer of the Panama canal, cabled today that all records were broken for November in th« mat ter of excavation on the Isthmus. The total-amount of earth removed during: that month was 1,838,486 cubic yards, as against 389,407 cubic yards in No vember, 1906. BATTLESHIP WINS RECORD NEWPORT, R. 1., Dec. 4.— The battle ship Vermont of the Atlantic squadron, which Is soon to sail for the Pacific, has won the navy's record for coaling ship from four barges at the naval coal- Ing station in Narragansett bay. It averaged 265 tons an hour against the /T • Commencing next Saturday, December 7f7 f store vnll I "" " OIOVC i . be open Saturday nights until Christmas. Commenc- PyTcMlld f\ j * n 8 December l6, open EVElty night until Christmas. —. , .^ Our merchand- // \u25a0" \j&* -\u25a0 f &. °^ blocks ise orders good at /A&mT^ dZrL&>&^J^^ r %^r £F JW JML&~ covered with any department 4^fMM JF M& JATJTJS /MR JMJ M Mlf J3 JffM B bripht colored In the store make i< ' jj^gkgfeKgWy £j -^,-r pictures. Special very acceptable .;;\u25a0'?\u25a0•\u25a0- \u25a0 \u25a0- .^/Lg^grm rn »»|ip—^— —^*^"*^^^^^ today, nt llJ/» Hyhdreds of Best Style Hats Reduced to $4.75 and $9.50 A DESIRE to adjust the stock leads to some remarkable offerings in Women's Stylish Millinery. Nearly 250 of the most fetching Winter Hats— felt, silk and velvet — trimmed with wings, pompons and aigrettes —in the new browns,* blues, greens and white and black — Hats that Were $6.50 » to s $J 0 are now $4 .75 / Hats that were $ 1 2.00 to $20 are now $9.50 *mj a was w gm m w m 9 m gam »_ Week End Sale Ladies Suits kP i '"./ d ana 4>zy**)U y AN exceptional opportunity to save considerable ' money on a fine Winter Suit is offered by the remarkable sale now in progress. Several hun- dred strictly tailored plain and fancy Suits have been greatly reduced for this occasion. Each and every one is a late winter model made of new win- ter materials, for season 1907-8. Investigate. Alterations extra. Extraordinary Silk Waist Values BEAUTIFUL plaid and check silk waists — made of foreign silks in re- fined combinations. \u25a0 Some are strictly tailored effects, buttoning in the front and having long sleeves; others have lace yoke £"F f\ J"» and three-quarter sleeves and button in the back — an assortment of j^ / *\ waists worth up to $13.50 each. Your choice, beginning today, each *r * * *^ Sale Ribbons lor Holiday Uses JUST when fancy ribbons a*re in greatest demand the ribbon section offers a large quantity of the highest grade foreign and domestic ribbons at very . considerable price concessions. This important sale is attracting many buyers. Reduced from $1.25 to $2.00 a yard Reduced from 50c to 60c a yard About 400 238 yards of 6to S% inch fancy Rib- 375 yards 4% inch Fancy Ribbons yards of lV£- bon- Brocades, fancy checked effects, -including warp prints, light and dark 'inch Brocaded with moire edge; warp prints, floral de- _ , , ' , men "Tocaaea signs, with double satin border; warp ound ' also v enr attractive striped Taffetas, Fancy \u25a0prints, satin striped and moire QC/» effecta « 81X different patterns in Plaids, Pekin edge. Now, per yard 4 . ..•^C all. Now, per yard fcOC Stripes and Seduced from 65c per yard Reduced from 25c and SOc a yard Jacquard Taf- 320 yards Warp Printed Taffeta— Nearly 500 yards -3% -inch Warp Prints. fetas._Were 15c Pretty floral design, with 1-inch moire white grounds with colored edge; 5-inch *° 25c ; now, border; white, pink or blue AC/* Brocaded Satins. Now, per 'fA— per * . g\ edges. Now, per yard i*sL yard LiC yard *C Largest Toy Stock West of New York City in This Store A STORE noted for its toys. Our buyers have selected everything that is new and novel from the best factories of Europe and America. . The la- test-in dolls and doll appurtenances — the new electrical toys the toys on wheels— the pleasing games— -here as nowhere else-^both in variety of styles and moderateness of pricing. '"\u25a0:>' battleship Virginia's record of 253 tons per hour. v XMAS CARDS GIFT BOOKS ' HOLIDAY BOOKS BIBLES PLAYER BOOKS HYMNALS | FANCY BOX PAPER We have best assortment oj Calendars and Xmas Cards in city. You are invited to call and look through our stock. Parent's Stationery Store _:818 Van Ness Ay. San Francisco. Angust 28, 1807. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN— This Is to certify that after doctoring nine years contlan- ounly without any relief —my ailments were rarlous and of such a ~ character that I-coald hardly . drag • myself around, suffering Intensely all the time, rank Ids life, through pala and sick- '•' • ness. , a miserable ' X^S^K^S^W" Wf ln C Ufs *a<* health • VJ^^jrjJßLSi^LJP~L^r *°** once seemed .„ , .., . __ \u0084 ment of Herb Tea, followed his . Instructions closely and caa again do my work and walk without any lnconveal- ence. • . '\u25a0 Will , be . pleased to . meet any . one In doubt r and ' tell .\u25a0 what . Dr. Wong Him has done for me. Yours -truly; MRS. A.^M. WHITE, 213 Florida , st., " San Francisco." Cal. I>R. VtfONG HIM 1268 OtFarreli Street Between Gough and Octayla, » BAN FRANCISCO. ' ~ \ miJBORTS THIS IS THE SEASON TO VISIT THE Islands of the South Seas Th* S. S. Marlpota sails December 2» far Tahiti, from whence one traTels by C. S. £>. Co.'s steamer to Raratonga and the arcbtpelaffo of Islands. $250 first class, rooad trip. Saa Francisco to Auckland. New, Zealand, eostiag one about $5 a day for pleasure sailinjr the day Ions: la modern, comfortable steamers. Tb« season is just right and tbe condition!) Jim right. Tahiti and N>w Zetland now feotn offer the best to erery way— hospitality, oealtb »n<t sceaery. Book early and get tb«t best bertti*. Tahiti and return, first clans, special. 1125. Office. 673 Market st. TeL Kearny 1231. Line to Honolulu, $ 123 Round Trip. Sailings Dec. 7. *28. CA HOTEL RAFAEL ©111 . SAN RAFAEL " Minutes From San Francisco Open atl tba year: new. commodious «*r»yv. headquarters Antomobile league. Enropmn pUn. $1.60 up: American plan. $3.50 up. Reservations may now be made. FRANK N. ORPIN. Lessee and Maaagtr. I "KEY ROUTE INN" OAKLAND VERT CONVENIENT TO SAN FRANCISCO. Cafe and Grill a la carte. Moderate Prices. . - M. S. MnXIANi M»n»ger. i i^Today '*'\u25a0 JWW ai 5