The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
CHANCELLOR OF UNIVERSITY.
Savannah Men Mentioned in COnnec-
ton with the Office

ton with the Office.
Athens Ga, Jan. 23.-The board of trus-
tees Of the University of Georgia will, at
their meeting in this city next June, Sc
lect a successor to Chancellor Boggs,
whose resignation rendered last COM
mencement will take effect at that time
There is considerable speculation as to
who will be chosen. The trustees are say
ing very little.
There is no doubt but that prevailing
sentiment dictates the selection of a ma
tive Georgian, or some one long identified
with the interests of Georgia There is
also a strong sentiment in favor of the
selection of a graduate of the University
of Georgia, if possible.
Last commencement, when the subject
of the CHARACTERISTIC was being discussed,
the name of Hon. N. J. Hammond of At
lanta was spoken Of in that connection,
and in fact, had Col Hammond given the
suggestion the least encouragement he
would have been Immediately chosen.
But he firmly objected TO the considera-
ton Of the subject and that ended the
matter so far as he was concerned. The
name of Hon. Pope Barrow, of Savannah,
was suggested, but Mr.. Barrow took the
same view of the matter as Col Ham
mond.
There was, last commencement. a strong
feeling in favor of Dr. H c. White for the
CHARACTERISTIC and that feeling still exists
His friends are quite anxious for him to
signify his willingness to accept the office
if il is rendered him, but he has thus far
had nnt1iQR n 50 on ba enn Oft
than an intimaiOn that he is well salts
fed with his present position as president
of the State College of Agricultural and
Mechanic Arts, and professor of chemis-
try in the university.
Among the names now being discussed
in this connection are those of two promi-
nent Baptists. Ex-Governor w. j. North
en- and President p. d. Pollock, of Mercer
University. 1t is pointed out that Gov.
Northen Is an educator of long experience
and thoroughly identified with Georgia's
interests. 1t is urged that the new chan
cellor should be a young man, and that
President Pollock is the man for the place
Several here suggested Hon p. w Mel
drim, of Savannah, for the chancellorship.
Mr.. Meldrim has been president of the
University Alumni Association for many
years and is deeply devoted to the inter-
ests of the university.
Prof. Woodrow Wilson, DIR. J.D. Ham
mond and several other prominent educa-
tors not living in Georgia, have been sug-
gested and the trustees have a long list
of names from which TO make the aelec-
ton. The friends of higher education in
Georgia are very much interested In the
approaching election of a chancellor
The university foot bah enthusiasts have
already begun arranging for the season
of SO. Manager McWhorter will strive
to arrange the best schedule of games
yet played by the varsity team. Capt
Jones has his eye on a number of good
players, who are coming here next fall,
among them Finnegan, captain of the
Third New Jersey team, and possibly Sim
cox of the Pennsylvania team. An effort
is being made TO secure Kelly of Prince
ton as coach for the '99 foot ball team.
The college boys have already subscribed
$3.50 for his expenses, and it is believed
that sum will be largely increased. Kelley
is said to be one of the best trainers in
the country
The following students have been nomi-
mated and elected officers of the JTnivers-
ity Y. NJ. c. A.. President p. II. Doval.
vice president, J. b. Lawrence; secretary,
Fred Jackson; treasurer, Fair Dodd
librarian, j. w Williams
The University of Georgia will be repre-
sented at the next state oratoricaI contest
by Mr. p. II. Doyal. who is a young ora
tor Of rare talent.
The ITALIAN Dramatic Club of the uni
versity is arranging a minstrel perform
ance TO be given on the evening of Feb. %
The election to issue 100000 of street i'm
provement bonds viii be held in Athens
Feb. q There is practically no opposition
to the bonds They will be 4 per cents
and VIII run thirty years
The Phi Kappa Society of the University
of Georgia has invited Hon. Joseph w
| Bailey of Texas 20 deliver the literary ad-
| dress at commenceme next June.
The postofice department will, on the
! first day of February, inaugurate free
rural mail delivery service in Clarke
county. This viii be the second of It's
kind in Georgia. the other being near
| Quiman. There will be one carrier to
start with and the service viii be daily
| except SUNDAY