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The HarperE Ferry Bridge Case.

This litigation attracting public attention we
print an interview with Mr. Mason
Reporter Il hear the case Is removed 20 the
Circuit Court. what l. the object OF thisg
~ Nrson.-"They wanted o. make a motion
20 Increase the injunction bond aud I consented to
the removal. Ny only object Is . expedite
final decision. Nv offer Is 70 relisqush all claim
O. she LAID in c,ntroversy and u eliminate from
the case allquestoas except Oh single proposition
decided bv the County Court
Ren-s What is that proposition -
Nr. a." Nv position is, that corporation
cannot ooen bridge and draw Oh the custom
from a ferry without payiog damages
R-9.-"ilow long will Il take o get supreme
Caurt decision on points ~
Dr.. MI the Company Wolld accept my
or IN, case will be finally decided NJ the special
tenn 90 Wheeling In October; because 10 belongs
b, m, ciasswhich N IS be advanced on the docket
and hoard cut of It's turn. But they seem dispos-
I'D fo IeIav determination as long a. possible.
want them o. make motion o. Dissolve. Judge
Fore viii hear the motion in ten days and one
SID. or d. other would appeal. Ii the Court sus-
ttiusmv view % the law, they must either stop
the bridge OF pay Tor ne ferry
Ron. n The bond is increased and you fail to
DIV. it. what will be the eicct?''
Dr. VS. The preliminary injunction granted
nv ana Cauatv Court vii. stand dissolved. and
thc- may resume work bat II when the case IL
decided abe Court takes my view OF the law,
r,arne-uti Injunction VIII issue,-stopping the
,.,rk A. the bridge IS unfinished and IL 10 il I'm
i.hed. closing 70 up, until | am paid what jury
saws tie ferry d worth. Ii the Court decides IN
fnv favor n00ue will ever cross that Bridge until!
~ damages are paid. Ny idea is, the bridge
men. ni.ied by their zeal, will spend the balance
al thelr subscription and construct the piers ;
hutatih's point they will halt until the Court de-
riIss the case, because they will hardly find
bridge builder fool enough 20 take mortgage
while The Law suit Is pending, and no one VIII
-rbscrite nr,r stock because IL my view 0f the
ID a Ia fr D. RET rfsE
ios.'
R-r.-s. ButsuPpose the bridge is finished be
fore TIE case Is decided 81:
~. W-"It viii not prejudice or effect my
rights IN the slie htest degree; If l get decision
IA. sheriff rs 70 close up the bridge and the Leg
49, tao can't give any relief, because IL cannot
pass special law 20 alt a particular case.
Rep Is there any prospect OF compTo-
r. Ut There is not the least chance Of my
a-re,irg CD ANYTHING that will obviate decision
b, the JoarL intend 90 torce decision at the
earliest moment, cost what il may
R,p $50 But suppose the Coai, decides against
you. Whatwiu become Of your reputation o.
~. u" The .iuls I have would suffer Sc
rerclv. Brt the law ia pretty certain science
y,hen we ret into ihc higher courts a Competent
LAWYER can calculate with 4 vast dealo certainty
4boat decision. t. De will take the trouble g.
rttat RE bottom oi a question:.
R,p.-' DO the lawyers generally agree With
son ab,ut this clSc2"
H. M don't know and can't say. doubt
90 sav one has looked zap The natter except my
counsel Wilson, and Contadof Winchester. On
ara.stioa liAe this uo compel tent LAWYER will
venture an opinion untilhe hal studied The sub
t-. Tofellt the honest trUth, did not appreciate
.t. str.ry,h ~ INV case until l heard WilsuH's
argument De r1,e the County Court. That speech
,' Sow No.k vold have secured practice %
$4,000 ycaf.'
40 ilis point. o., Mail opened AMI our Reporter
ID. a.
r-irm urou the argument of our friend Nr. Vii
son. t-,eu,t1 rsthititis largely % the inter
eco ~ al parties o. have this case decided prompt
o.. fr go bridge would certainly te - great
r,lco Gu Nt-per's FERRY snt the surrounding
country.