Show retirement the persistent rumor that W IL bancroft Is to as head of the oregon short line Is eo contrary to what might be expected that this paper does not believe it ia founded on tact there are a number of reasons tor believing that sir bancroft will continue in tho active service ot mr harraman Harrl man it is known that no man is held in higher esteem by E H har alman than W H bancroft in tact the present head ot oregon short line Is looked upon by that gentleman as one of the great railroads managers of the country his remarkable record in the country Is tho subject of comment among the railroad magnates of every big road he Is not only a successful operator of a big system but ho has tact and keen appreciation of human nature and in a diplomatic way has few equals he therefore combines those qualities BO essential to the successful control ot a railroad like the oregon short line namely practical experience firm command resourcefulness and diplomacy if he Is to leave bis present position he no doubt goes to accept a higher station it Is said that at one time he refused the management of all tho Harrl roan lines with headquarters in the east declining the offer because be preferred to make his home in the west |