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GALION (0.) NATIONAL BANK HAS CLOSED Unable to Realize on Collaterals, but Promises to Pay Dollar for Dollar. GALION, O., Feb. 15.-The Galion National Bank, of this city, did not reopen for business this morning, by order of the directorate. The officials admitted that they were unable to pay their obligations or realize on their collaterals. The president of the bank, O. L. Hays, says it will pay dollar for dollar. The controller of the currency has appointed National Bank Examiner Robert Lyons receiver. Following is a statement of resources and liabilities of the bank, as shown by the last report of condition, dated Jan. 22, 1904: Resources-Loans and discounts, $383,393; overdrafts, $4,172; stocks, securities, claims, etc., $3,500; United States bonds to secure circulation, $60,000; banking houses, $21,500; due from banks and bankers, $61,088; cash and cash items, $17,930. Total, $551,585. Liabilities-Capital stock, $60,000; surplus and undivided profits, $48,900; circulation, $60,000; due to banks and bankers, $1,492; deposits, $358,080; discounts and bills payable, $23,111. Total, $551,585.