The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-07-14

Matters IN the c., ID. 4 NJ dual re-
ceivershp tangle are apparently as
scene and undlsturbcd today as the
pleasant little lake to which the tur-
bulent little mountain stream hurries
its tempcstuous way.
But behind all this quiet Is u gath
ering force that promises some rather
interesting developments just as sooL
as either side in the fight attempts
move.
Attorney Harry West. representing
the interests of ELI NJ West, who now
holds possession of the c.. ID. & M,
is giving most interesting exhibition
of man being ION the job" He Is
In Marion and divides his time be-
tween the local offices of the railway
company and the offices Of Mouser &
Maloney, local attorneys for Receiver
West.
When seen by the Mirror this morn
ing Mr.. West gave solemn assurance
that he was simply here to keep in
touch with the situation; he didn't
want To he like Sheridan. at some 20
mlle-away Winchester If the Webb
interests attempted forcibly or other
wise to take possession Of thu local
offices and property located In this
county.
"Its up to the other side to move
declared Mr. West this morning. I'VE
claim TO be I'm possession ana are go
ing along about the conduct of our
business without any fuss and feath-
ers. We intend to so continue until
stopped by q court OF competent jur-
isdictlon. We ara giving the people
car service and we are here to resist
whenever a demand Is made upon us
TO turn over the property.
"Mr West. don't you fear that you
might possibly be held to be in con
tempt of the Marion county court OF
common pleasy' he was asked.
"Well,f was the laughing reply, III
I am so held. II will have tendency
to start the proceedings which VIII
ultimately bring about a decision on
the matter" he said, but don't
understand me to say that | am in
viting any such a solution; | am sim
ply waiting and keeping in touch with
the local situation"
Mr.. West insisted that the Webb
interests had been given just what
they asked for in the local court and
he thought the next move was up 10
them II the jurisdiction Of Marion
county is held to be good, ultimately,
then the Columbus contingent Will
yield. but until such a ruling has been
made. 1t Is the intention to retain
possession of the property
on the other hand, George H. Why
sail. recently appointed receiver by
Judge Babst, having qualified and
given bond is taking his own time
about acting. A conference was held
I'm Bucyrus yesterday with General
Il. b. Finley. Mr.. Whysail's attorney
Up until noon today MIR. Whysall had
not signifed his selection of attorneys
to Judge Babst for confirmation. And
local friends of Mr.. Whysall claim
that this seeming delay and absolute
quiet portends some rather unexpect-
ed action within a brief period.
In concluding a brief talk this morn
ing, Harry West said;
''By the way. you can Just say for
me that ELI West was not in Marion
In conference with Crlssinger q Gut
hery yesterday. the day before, nor
any other day within the last two
weeks. Should such visit be neces-
cover of darkness nor in closed cab.
There Is no necessity for my uncle's
presence here at this time and when
he does come, 1t will he openly and
with a plan of action designed to up
hold what we contend are our rights
In this matter.
"But I'm going to be on the job. ]
don't think any one is going to try
to run away with the office but I'm
simply keeping in touch with things
so that we may be prepared to act
when action Is deemed advisable"
Meanwhile local service and inter-
urban service is going along without
ripple on the surface. The con-
ductor will accept your fare and punch
your transfer with grace and facility.
"Bostonian" and Emerson" $4.00