The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

Tuscaloosa, June 1.--(Special) )-Hugh Morrow of Birmingham announced tonight that after a conference with friends and alumni of the university he had decided not to resign as member of the board of trustees of the university. This state ment was received with universal com mendation of the alumni and friends of were very anxious to have Mr. Morrow continue as member of the board.
 It is believed here tonight that Maj R. E. Steiner of Montgomery is certain to land the vacancy on the board of trustees caused by the death of M. Paul LeGrand of Montgomery, and it is considered prob- abe that !. Kelly Dixon of Talladega will be elected the successor of the late | J. Hal Johnson of Talladega. While none of the trustees will state how they are going to vote on the vacancies. from con- versatfons with several members of the beard it is surmised that the situation Is as above stated It is believed here that the strongest opponent of MT. Dixon from the Fourth district is .Tndge John Pel- ham of Anniston, member of the court of appeals It is understood that the can didacy of Judge Pelham is favored by the governor. but it is hardly thought that he will be able to defeat MT. Dixon.
 May Not Be Opposed
 It Is stated here tonight on good author- ity that Dr. l.. L. Hill of Montgomery. who was considered the strongest op- ponent of Major Steiner for the vacant position on the board of trustees from the Second district had written a letter asking that his name be not presented for the place. It was stated that this letter had been given to Judge Mcclellan. It is believed that this assures the elec- tion of Major Steiner without opposition The governor of Alabama arrived to- | night from Montgomery and will remain until the close of commencement. When seen tonight he stated that he had noth- | ing to say at this time in regard to the reports concerning the depleted condition 1 of the treasury. He also declined to dis cuss the election of members of the board of trustees of the university.
 | All of the members of the board of trus- tees had arrived tonight with the excep- | tion of Thomas M Stevens of Mobile, l who will be here Wednesday morning. | Hon. A. S. vandeGraaff of Tuscaloosa, prominent attorney and former profess sor of the law department, will deliver the principal address at the reunion of the law department here Thursday, taking the place of Judge Henderson M Somer- vile of New York, founder of the univer. sity law school who is not able to be present. Judge Somerville has not been we'll for some days but 1t was not defi- nitely known until late today that he would not be able to attend the reunion.
 Prominent Trustees Arrive
 The governor, who is president of the board, arrived from Montgomery tonight k. H. Glenn of Scale, Daniel Pratt of Prattville. Thomas w. Coleman of Flu taw, Hubert T. Davis of Gadslen, Hugh Morrow of Birmingham and Judge H. B. Foster of Tuscaloosa are already in the | city to attend the meeting of the board l Wednesday, All of the members of the board had received copies of President Dennys report. but none would be quoted as to the probable action which would De taken at the meeting. Other mem- Ders are expected to arrive in time to be present for the session Wednesday,
 The executive committee of the board held meeting this afternoon. but only routine matters relating to .he univer- sity lands were taken up. The members of this committee are Judge Fl. R Eos. ter and Daniel Pratt. Robison Brown of Tuscaloosa Is land commissioner of the university and secretary of the board. A | successor to the late M P. LeGrand. who was a member of the executive comnittee will be appointed at the meeting Wednes. day by the governor
 Tuscaloosa. June Especial. )-The advance guard of University alum ni who will attend the meeting of the society here Tuesday and the mem bers of the law classes of the uni versity are arriving in Tuscaloosa to- ~--------~~~---~~~-~---~
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