Atlanta Georgian., 1913-09-27
OLD POLICIES tn
PREVAIL UNDER
NEW LEADER
Wickersham to Remain Guiding
Hand of West Point Route and
Run Georgia Road, Too.

No change in the policy of the
Georgia Railroad is imminent as the
result OF the resignation of Thomas
K Scott as general manager and the
appointment of Charles A Wicker
sham. president of the Atlanta and
West Point Railroad, as his successor,
according to a statement issued by
Mr.. Wickersham Saturday morning.
The new head Of the Georgia will
assume his duties October 1, when
Mfr. Scott's resignation becomes ef-
fective. Mr.. Scott, 1t is announced
by the lessees Of the road, the L. and
n. and the Atlantic Coast Line, will
continue his connection with the
Georgia road, probably in an advi-
sorry capacity. and will make his
headquarters at its offices until July
l. 1914.
Remains Head of the West Point.
Mr.. wickersham announced to-day
that he will retain the presidency OF
the Atlanta and West Point. and will
divide his time between the Offices
of the latter road in Atlanta and the
Georgia offices in Augusta. He will
retain hts home in College Park,
though he expects his family to spend
a portion of their time in Augusta.
His statement follows:
"My appointment As general man
ager OF the Georgia Railroad, ef-
fective October l, 1918, does not fore
shadow any radical reorganization on
either the Atlanta and West Point,
the Western Railway of Alabama or
the Georgia Railroad, nor will there
be anv disturbance Of the existing
rela tions between each Of those prop
critics and other companies.
Il simply will take charge Of the
Georgia Railroad for the lessees, and
operate It to the best of my ability
for the benefit Of all concerned, but
primarily to give the patrons the very
best possible service, both passenger
and freight.
THE headquarters of the Georgia
Railroad will. of course, remain at
Augusta and I will divide time be-
tween the Office at Augusta and my
office at Atlanta.
The interests Of the West Point
route will in no manner be neglected
and we will maintain our policy Of
giving first class service and adding
all possible Improvements, and hope
to merit the continuance of the ap-
proval and esteem of our patrons.
Felicitates Scott.
There is no intention, at the pres
ent time at least, to move my fam
fly from our present residence at
College Park, though 1t is only natu-
raj to anticipate that the well known
charm and beauty of Augusta Will
draw my family there for sojourns
from time to time
Il am glad to be associated with
the historical Georgia Railroad, and
hope that we may be successful in
stimulating the already great busi-
ness intercourse between not only the
cities Of Augusta and Atlanta, but
between all other towns and cities
served by the road which has always
been so affectionately known to the
public of which II is the servant as
the "Old Reliable" However, the Ill
health OF Mr. Scott. which has forced
him to relinquish the active manage
ment, is the source Of the greatest
possible regret and it is hoped that
he will be sufficiently restored by a
rest to still enable the Georgia Rail
road to have the benefit Of his large
ability and fund of experience"
In becoming head Of the Atlanta
and West Point and the Georgia
Railroad, Mr.. Wickersham assumes
command Of two OF the best railroad
properties IN Georgia.
Outside Of the Western and Allan
tic. the State-owned road leased to
the N, c. and st. L., the Atlanta
and West Point is the greatest mon
ey-maker in the State. In 1912 its
net earnings of $3,72O.47 per mile
stood far ahead Of any other roads
with the exception noted. For the
fiscal year 1913 net per mile earnings
were S3,441.09.
The Georgia Railroad showed net
earnings of s2,593.S5 per mile in 1912
putting 1t fifth in the list Of the rail-
roads in Georgia in point of earnings
In 1918 per mile earnings dropped
to S1,165.6S
Mr. Scott, the retiring general man
ager held his position for twenty
wears He has not had active charge
Of the road for two months. having
asked to be relieved temporarily be-
cause of failing health. w. T. Ellis.
secretary of the Louisville and Nash
VILE. assumed the management of the
road. Mr. scott left with his family
for Maine shortly after being relieved
by Mr. Ellis. and remained there unit!
about ten days ago.