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Show THE DOORS CLOSED. The Speculations of Its 1'resldent Got the Lima Hank into Serious Trouble. I.imv, ()., March 1. The Lima National hank of this city was closed this morning by the examiner ou order of the comptroller of the currency. The trouble was brought about by the speculations of President B. C. I'aun t, who for tho past four years has been engaged iu extensive railroad aud land projects in Mexico, which resulted disastrously. disas-trously. He borrowed from the hank extensively, ex-tensively, and although securing It by ample mortgages, it created distrust, which brought on a run. The capital stock is (Iimi.ikmi and the holders belong mostly in this city. It is believed the depositors will receive their money in full. |