Barbour Succeeds Sutton

BARBOUR SUCCEEDS SUTTON

WAS APPOINTED REGENT YESTERDAY BY GOV. BLISS

The New Regent is a Member of One of the Oldest Law Firms in Detroit--Is a Democrat in Politics

Levi Lewis Barbour, who was yesterday appointed to succeed Eli R. Sutton as regent of the University of Michigan by Gov. Bliss, stated his intention Friday to accept the honor thus tendered him, says the Detroit Tribune. When asked as to his policy as a member of the board of regents, Mr. Barbour said: "There is no policy out there."  Mr. Barbour has already served the state as a member of this board, having been appointed during Gov. Winan's administration, and he was a valued member of the board until the end of 1897, when his term expired.

Mr. Barbour was born 61 years ago at Monroe, Mich. He graduated from the literary department of the University of Michigan in 1863 and from the law department in 1865. Since 1875 Mr. Barbour has been a member of the firm of Barbour & Rexford in the Buhl block, one of the oldest law firms in the city. He is prominently connected with the financial institutions on Griswold street and is a director of the Citizen's Savings bank. He possesses an ample fortune and several years ago he gave his alma mater a lot on Woodard avenue worth $25,000 to $27,000 for the purpose of establishing an art gallery. He was also active In raising $25,000 for the Williams professorship at Ann Arbor and for many years has taken a lively interest in all matters pertaining to the university.

The new regent has always been prominently connected with the work of the National Association of Charities and Corrections and was largely instrumental In the purchase of Belle Isle for a city park. He has been democratic in politics, though he supported McKinley. As if to further associate himself with the university town, he married Miss Harriet E. Hooper of Ann Arbor in 1865.

Col. Sutton's resignation dated last Saturday was received by the governor yesterday afternoon in a letter from Attorney C. D. Joslyn of this city. When questioned about the matter, Mr. Joslyn said he had received the letter of resignation last Monday, but refused to state whether it came by mail or from Mr. Sutton in person.

"It is obvious that I can say nothing further," said Mr. Joslyn. "I am bound by oath to keep faith with my client"

The Detroit police have now practically washed their hands of Sutton, being convinced that he has left the city.