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DEPOSITORS LINE UP. HEAVY RUNS IN PROGRESS ON WESTERN BANKING HOUSES. Illinois Trust and Savings Bank and Other Chicago Institutions Subjected to a Severe Strain-Runs in Progress On Wisconsin and Washington Banks. CHICAGO, June 6.-Between 1200 and 1500 people formed in line to-day at the Illinois Trust and Savings bank to withdraw their deposits, although the bank remained open till 3 o'clock this morning, paying out money on demand. At other savings banks also the run which began yesterday seemed to have increased in proportion to-day. The assets of the bank are $128,114,000. The stockholders are estimated as being worth $150,000,000. L. Z. Leiter, who is one of the beavioststockholders in the bank, said last night: "I have real estate enough to pay all these claims and it is at the service of the bank. Every person who has a dollar here may have it on demand." Runs on Wisconsin Banks. MANITOWOC, Wis., June 6.--The State bank of this city has closed. Its capital stock was $50,000 and the surplus $10,000. The Manitowoc Savings bank is experiencing a light run. Reports from Racine say a run is in progress on the Manufacturers' and National bank. At Madison the run on the First National bank has increased in vigor, while other banks are having increased demands. D. fiance savings Bank Closed. TOLEDO, Ohio, June 6.-A special from Defiance, Ohio, states that the doors of the Defiance Savings bank closed by the assig1100 yesterday afternoon. The bank has a paid up capital of $27,000. The assets will reach not less than $150,000 and liabilities are stated at $100,000.