The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-15
BoGGS AND HUNNICUTT TO GO.
CHANCELLOR RESIGNS TO TAKE
EFFECT IN 4 YEAR.

Bonrd of Trustees Declares Profess
sorship of Agriculture Vacant,
Taking Eject six Months Hence.
uugb n. starns of Griffin Elected
IN Succecd Hunnicutt-NO One Yet
Named For the Chancellorship.
Athens. Ga. June 1.-THE trustees Of
rhe State University passed on the profess
orship of agriculture this morning and
Prof. James B. Hunnicutts official head
goes into the basket.
Prof. Hunnicutt appeared before the
trustees and made an address lasting one
hour. He reviewed The work done by him
self since being connected with the agri-
cultural department of the university and
told the difficulties under which he had
labored.
At the conclusion of his speech, he re-
tired and the following resolution. which
had been under debate, was put TO vote:
Resolved, That the services of Prof
James B. Hunnicutt be dispensed with
at the expiration of six months"
On the vote the yeas were eight and the
nays four.
Prof. Hunnicutt when seen in regard to
the action of the trustees, said that at
present he had nothing to say, but at the
proper time would give his views.
During the address of Prof Hunncutt
before the board of trustees. a petition IN
his behalf was sent in by quite large
number of students.
The vacancy thus created will be filled
a. the proper time by the trustees.
Prof. Hunnicutts many friends are far
from being satisfied at the action of the
trustees Two charges entered into the
action of the trustees, VIZ: lnefhciency
and the testimony given by Prof Hunni-
cult before the Bialock committee.
Chancellor william f. BOggs handed in
his resignation tonight to the trustees
and il was accepted without debate
Under the rules of the university, the
chancellor will hold his Office for the pc
Rod of one year from date
During that time the board of trustees
will thoroughly consider the appointment
of his successor.
The resignation of Chancellor Boggs
was entirely voluntary, no action in re-
gard to his office being previously taken
by the board of trustees.
The resignation of Chancellor Boggs
reads as follows:
"Hon. n. J. Hammond, Chairman Board
of Trustees: Dear Sir-It has from the
beginning been my purpose to retire from
the burdens and cares of the chancellor
snip sDelOEe increasing age Sloult itllsAtl
me at all disqualified for the exercise of
the Christian ministry which Is my chos-
en- vocation. Time is slipping by and
feel it best to name a date when my res
ignation may go into effect. L therefore,
tender 1t to take effect twelve months
hence. This will allow time for you to find
a suitable successor and for me to find
employment. Yours faithfully,
william e. Boggs."
The board elected Hugh N. Starns of
Griffin to succeed Prof. J. b. Hunnicutt
six months hence.
They also elected U. H Davenport of
Americas, a member of the graduating
class, instructor in physics, and James b.
Lawrence, another member OF the grad
uating class, tutor in Latin and Greek.
This morning the Alumni Society of the
university was called to order by President
p. w. Meldrim.
The society set on foot a number of plans
to stir up a livelier interest among the
alumni of the university
Hon. Joseph B. Cumming of Augusta
was chosen as alumni orator for next year.
Judge w r. Hammond of Atlanta first
alternate, and Rev. A NJ Williams of Ma
con second alternate.
An alumni lunch was served at noon
Toasts were responded to by Hon. w. J.
Hammond, Hon. ]. d. Little, Hon. S. b.
Adams and Chancellor Boggs.
This afternoon the senior exercises were
conducted at the chapel, essays were read
by J. b. Lawrence of Marietta and w. F.
Upshaw of Monroe Orations were deliv-
cred by II. H. White of Spring Garden
Ala. c. A Wellington of Atlanta, G. T.
Jackson of Augusta and w. T. Kelley of
Monticello.
The valedictory address was delivered
by Deupre Hunnicutt of Athens
At the conclusion of these orations j. X
Orr of Atlanta delivered the medals, as
follows:
Medals for Debating-W. C. Hill, ]. H.
Nunnally, w. l.. Wooten, r. Adar and A.
Alderman
Ready-wrter's Medal. A. Cothran.
Sophomore Cup for Declamation-Charle
V. Hohenstein.
The exercises close tomorrow with the
address of DR.. p. S. Henson and the de-
livery of the diplomas.
NJ. G. Nj. AND A. COLLEGE.