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usual in such cases. Nearly all of which are utterly unfounded. All but one of the trustees, or members of their families, had deposits in the bank. Only $395 all told had been drawn out by all of them since January 1,1 and many times that sum had been deposited by them and is still in the bank. Several parties were reported to have drawn out large sums Friday, bnt investigation shows that this was not SO. A very small amount was received Friday morning, and a few small sums paid out. The inspector, as stated above, and others who have examined the affairs of the bank, believe that the depositors will be paid very nearly in full and will lose but little. There is not the slightest suspicion of anything wrong in the affairs of the bank. The depreciation of certain western securities, was the sole cause and these have been improving during the past six months, and may be paid in full if crops and business continue good in Nebraska. Much sympathy is felt by all for Mr. B. T. Lombard, who has been the treasurer of the bank from the start, but who had no voice in the investment of the funds which was all done by a committee of the trustees, who used their best judgment. The losses of the bank in the eleven years have been slight compared with that of many of the prominent business men of the village. The Randolph National bank should not be confounded with the Savings bank as it is entirely separate and distinct, and is one of the strongest in the state. It is understood that Hon. C. H. Maxham was tendered the appointment of receiver this afternoon. He is one of the leading business men of Windsor county and one of the assistant judges of the Windsor county court.
