Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
OLD POLICIES To
PREVAIL UNDER
NEW LEADER
Wlckersham 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.. W1ckersham Saturday morning.
The new head of the Georgia will
assume his duties october l, when
Mr.. Scott's resignation becomes eff
teettve. Mr.. Scott, it 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 viii 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 viii
divide his time between the Offices
Of the latter road in Atlanta and the
Georgia ofiices in Augusta. He will
retain his home in College Park,
though he expects his family to spend
q portion Of their time in Augusta.
His statement follows:
MY appointment AS general man
ager Of the Georgia Railroad, eff
fective October l, 1918, does not fore
shadow any radical reorganization on
either the Atlanta and West Point,
the Western Railway of Alabama OF
tho Georgia Railroad, nor will there
be any disturbance Of the existing
relations between each OF those prop
critics and other companies.
Il simply will take charge Of the
Georgia Railroad for the lessees, and
operate II 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
1.-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-
prevail 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 It is only natu-
raj to anticipate that the well known
charm and beauty OF Augusta viii
"a thnTn for GninTrrr.-
from time to time.
Il am glad to be associated with
the historical Georgia Railroad. AMI
hope that we may be successful In
stimulating the already great bust
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 it is the servant az
the "Old Relia Bile" However, the I'll
health OF Mr.. Scott, which has forced
him to relinouish the active manage
ment is the source Of the greatest
possible regret and II IS hoped that
he will be sufficiently restored by
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 S3,72047 per mills
stood far ahead Of any other roads
with the exception noted. For the
fiscal year 1918 net per mile earnings
were S3.441.09.
The Georgia Railroad showed net
earnings Of 50, 1886 per mile in 1912.
putting It fifth in the list of the rail-
roads in GEORGIA in point of earnings.
In 1918 per mile earnings dropped
TO $1,165.6S.
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
a sked to be relieved temporarily De-
cause OF failing health. w. T. Ellis,
secretary Of the Louisville and Nash
Vile. assumed the mana cement of the
road. Mr.. Icott left with his family
for Maine shortly after being relieved
by Mr. Ellis, and remained there unfit
about ten days ago.