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A MEMORIAL SERVICE TO COL. A. F. POPE. A service. In. memory of Col. A. F. Pope, of Oglethorpe county, will be held next Sunday morning, March 6. at Cherokee Corner, the church bd loved eo well and labored for so long. A special sermon will be preached by the pastor. Rev. Wtlliam.R. Mackay: short talks will be made by some of his Intimate friends, and special music will be rendered. His relatives and friends are earnestly requested to be present and pay a well-deserved trib ute to 4he life of this great and good HON. J. TRIBBLE TO SPEAK IN MADISON TUESDAY. Hon. 8. J. 'jrribble, of Clarke conn ty, candidate for congress from this district, will address the citlsens of Morgan county at noon recess of court next Tuesday. March 8 Mr. Tribble is a most forceful speaker, and all those who hear him will have a treat. —Madison Advertiser. cd to put out teams. If these enter the race for the championship of the University, the schedule will be long er. The schedule as arranged now calls for these games: : Saturday. March G—Freshmen vs. Sophomores. Wednesday, March 9—Juniors vs. Seniors. Saturday, March 12—Winners In two above games The managers of the class team's are: Seniors. H. A. Nix, of Commerce: Juniors, Mike Whitman, of Macon; Sophomoroes, C. H Martin, of CuHo- den; Freshmen, O Sancken. of Au gusta. The captains of the class teams are: Senior. D. R. Camming, of Griffin; Junior, Roy Griffeth, of Bogart; Soph- ombre, li. H. Covington, of Carters- was: Resolved, That the United States should place further restrictions upon Immigration, by the imposition of an educational test. The opposing debaters had given the matter much thought and their speeches showed the results of re search and training. The champions of ' the affirmative were: John J. Strickland, Jr., John Booth and Fleetwood Lanier, and the negative waa represented by Leroy Michael, John Hill Moss and Ira Ru- benstein. The Judges awarded the deelshmto the negative side. to the life which had been so bright and useful, and which will remain a heritage to those who survive her. The long funeral procession went out to the beautiful city of the sleep ing, Oconeq. cemetery, and there in the e?riy spring sunshine the remains were consigned to the tomb to await the glad awakening which is sure to como some brighter day for the ones who Save In love and faith and hope worked for His cause and watched for His coming. Owing to the fact that we are over stocked and do not care to carry any over, we win, for the next thirty days, or as long as it lasts, sell our best Blue Gem and Red Ash Coals for 95.00 per ton, cash. Remember, this is no second grade, but the beBt coal. No coal charged at these prices. Weights guaranteed. H. C. WEATHERLY COAL CO. PHONE 607. UNIVERSITY CLUB . MEETING POSTPONED. Because of the death of Dr. Me- NIel, the meeting of the University Club, which wae to have been held at the home of Mr. J. P. Fort this eve ning, will be postponed till some eve* ning next week: MEETING POSTPONED. The social meeting of the Baraca class, of the First Methodist church, has been lndefoltely postponed on ac count of the death of Br. D. H. Mc Neill. ‘ N. G. SLAUGHTER, Pros. . COAL SCUTTLES FREE! W> have too tons of genuine Blue Gem Coal, which we will sell at 95.75 per tan, as long^as It lasts. A coal scuttle free with each ton. Terms, cash. Phone 843. American Fuel .Co. GUILD MEETING. • A called meeting of ‘the entire Em manuel Church Guild will.be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock in the chapel. Busin ess of Importance. All members are urged to be present rllle; Freshman, W. Lamb, of Atlanta. Thb teams have organized, and are going't omake the class contests hard fought aafflra. . .. &u Crystal ad. on back page. Pic tures of quality; comfortable place;, good music; expert operation. ' Capital attw The Georgia of Athena. Offer* te depositors si cllity their balances si neat responsibility ws Capital and Surplus 9WMW. The Georgia National Bank of Athens. Offers ts depositors every fa stllty their balances and busi ness responsibility Warrant Athens Middling: 14 7-8 to 15c-. Atlanta heavyweight Smothered His Philadelphia Opponent. Preliminaries Good. MR. J. W. GILLELAND DIED YESTERDAY Tax Reveivers and Celled* ors and County Treas urers Will Meet Here March Ninth. Pneumonia Claims Another Vic tim on the Long Roll of Deaths This Winter. Another very important state con vention which will meet this year In Athens will be that of the tax offi cials of-the state—The “County Tax Officers’ Association.” , |'hey will meet in this city next Wednesday. March 9th, for days’ sessions. This organization has about three hundred members^ The membership embraces the county tax collectors two \ MR. H. H. LINTON^ Vice President of the Georgia Tax Officers' Association. Which Meets in Athens Next Wednesday. ol the various counties of the stats, the tax receivers and the county' treasurers Having three hundred or more members it will be seen that majority of these officers in the 146 counties belong to the association. Tho program will he one of espe cial interest to the members—discus sions of the experiences, methods and plans-of these various officers and conference as to matters which will aid them In their more efficient ser vice for the state and counties and which will be of common benefit to them as officials. Tax Collector II. H. Linton of C'lar^e’county is vice president of the association It is expected that .quite a large pro. portion of the membership will he in atendance in this eity next week— possibly more than have attended any previous meeting. There will be also several now members to be added to the organization. IS ENTERED INTO REST Mr. John W. Glileland, aged 65 years, died at 1 o’clock yesterday morning, at his home near tbe Nor mal School, this eity, from pneumonia from an attack of which he had been suffering only a few days. The funeral will occur this morning at 10 o’clock from the residence, and the Interment of the body will tak» place at Oconee cemetery. Rev. M. L. Troutman, pastor of tho First Methodist church, will preach the fu neral sermon, and conduct the ser vices, assisted by Rev. Mr. Morris. Mr. Glileland leaves no wife or children. He was a gallant Confed erate soldier and bis comrades who marched with him In the war between the states, nearly half a century ago. will act as pallbearers, and wlll'escort his remains from the homo to the last bivouac. Tho following have been requested to act as pallbearers for the funera’ and burial of Mr. Glileland: Messrs A. G. Elder, J. J. C. McMahan, T. 3, Foss. T. G. Hadaway, J. P. Wilson, J. A. Hunnicutt. \V. H. Jones and N. B. Cash. Capt. Monahan, of tho local camp of the United Confeder ate Veterans especially requests that all veterans who can attend the fu neral of Comrade Gilleland. meet at the understaking establishment , Dorsey & Funkenstein at 9 o’clock promptly this morning. Death Came Yesterday Afteruoon at Half*Past Four 0’Clock After an Illness of Four Weeks. His Passing Away Causes Great Sorrow Here. Funeral This Afternoon at 4 O’CIock.^c* FUNERAL TODAY OF MRS. TUCK Funeral Will be Preached at the Methodist Church and Burial at Tuckson. Tli« funeral of Mrs. Tuck, widow ot the late Mr. John R. Tuck, of this county, -vhoso death occurred Wed nesday night from pneumonia, as chronicled in The Banner of yester day, will he held at the Methodist church, of this city, today, Friday, at 11 o’clock n.,,m. The burial will he at the f ainlly cemetery, at Tuckston, a short dis tance from this eity. Hundreds of friends sincerely mourn with the numerous relatives In Iheir bereavement. FUNERAL NOTICE. The friends ot Mr. Arthur Tm-k. Mr. Fietchor Tfiek, Mrs. J. T. Hardeman and Misses Fannie. Evie, Lillie and Salllo Tuck, are requested to attend the funera] of their mother, Mrs. 9. R. Tuck, which will be conducted at the Methodist church, at Tuckston. by Revs. Colle and McKay, at 11 o’clock ; this morning; the Interment to be ai the family cemetery. The following are requested to act as pallbearers: Messrs.. R. J. Har deman. M. C. Gay, D. H. Winter. Henry Comer, E. K. Greer and Dr. J. C. Holliday. FUNERAL NOTICE. McNeill.—The friends and acquaint ances of Dr. and 'Mrs. D. H. McNeil! are Invited to attend the funeral of tbe former this (Friday) afternoon at 4 o’clock, at the First Methodist Church. FUNERAL YESTERDAY OF MRS. FULCHER No message ever carried greater sorrow to the hearts of loyal friends than that which told of the death ot Dr. David H. McNeill yesterday aft ernoon. at half-past four o’clock, at Ids houte on Cobb street, in this city. Combatting with bravery and deter- mlaation the attack of typhoid fever that had laid him prostrate for four weeks, with the best attention that skilled physicians, gentle nurses and loving relatives could give, he had hold liis own in the grim struggle against the last foe until It was be lieved that he had a fair chance for recovery. Yesterday morning at half-past ten o’clock he became suddenly worse and began to sink rapidly. The at tending physicians realized the grav-. Ity of his condition and worked tire lessly and hopefully in the unequal contest. A few hours passed and the tired eyelids closed upon the scenes of earth. Life's fitful fever o’er, he ha\cntcred rest. Few men have ever lived In Athens who had ns many warm and devoted of | friends as this courtly gentleman. From the day when first he came to this city from his Alabama home, h!» life had been one of sunshine. He had a smile and a good word for all he met and In his persened -the shad ows of life would vanish. His kind heart and sunny temper, his sterling manhood and loyalty to truth, his live ly interest In all that wa3 best In lire, made of every acquaintance an abirt ing friend and marked him as one o' the city’s most useful and most belov ed citizens. He was always an optimist, always a believer in the better part of man’s nature, always a sympathizer with human frailty and always a helper |rv the uplifting of those who needed sympathy and assistance. He man! fp-sted a lively interest In every move ment locking to the upbuilding of his adopted eity: stood at all times for (hat which represented good, honest government, was active in the affairs ■*f his church, and In his home life exemplified the highest and the best of human affection. Thousands upon thousands of Inqut ties as to his condition were made from day to day by his friends, and each inquiry was horn of a desire to hear just a word that would give en couragement and hope. And when th« end came yesterday,, the shadow of a great sorrow settled upon their hearts, let. in the midst of Inexpressible grief, those who loved him must real ize that only tho mortal frame has perished, that the gentle, loving spirit has been borne on angel wings, a» was the spirit ot the knightly Arthui “The island valley ot Avilion, \\ here falls not hail or rain or any snow, Nor ever wind blows loudly.” BENTON CASE GOES . TO HIGHER COURT Mao Who is Charged W ith As sault and Highway Robbery Turned Over to County. Remains of Sweet Spirited Christian Woman Laid Tent derly to'Rest. From the home at 186 Barber street, this city, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, occurred the funeral of Mrs. J. A. Fulcher, whosa death occurred Wednesday morning after a brief but violent attack of pneumonia. Rev. George D. Stone, pastor of the Young Harris Memorial Methodist church, of which Mrs. Fulcher was a consecrat ed and faithful member, preaching the sermon and conducting the services, assisted by Rev. Dr. M. L. Troutman, pastor of the First Methodist church, o? this city f Tho home was overflowed with friends, who went reverently te pay in tho silent way a loving tribute of Dr. McNeill wap the son of Mr. and Mrs. George McNeill, ot Camden, Ala., and can'ie to Athens in 1900. Posses sed of unusual ability and .high char acter. he forged rapidly to the front in his chosen profession of dentistry and at the time of his death was re garded as one of the loading dentist* in Georgia. He was regarded by all the members of Ills profession as a man of the highest attainments and integrity, and for a number of years had been secretary of the Georgia State Dental Association. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, a Shrlner, a member of the Knights of Pythias, and a charter member of Athens lodge. No T90„ Tie- nevolcnt and Protective Order of Elks. In all the organizations of which he was a member he took In tense Interest, and exemplified In hfs life the high principles for which they stand. He was a member of the First Methodist church, n member of the hoard of stewards of that church, anfl active In the discharge of his religious duties. Acting as an usher, he met the hundreds of church-goers each Sabbath with that warmth of Chris Han affection that was one of hts most beautiful attributes, and from his accustomed place he will be great ly mi-sod on each recurring Sabbath day. Over six years since he was mar ried to Miss Julie Hodgson, daughter of Mr. Ashury H. Hodgson, of this city. To his bereaved widow the sym pathies of all his friends go out Jn this dark hour. Tho funeral of Dr. McNeill will be held this afternoon at four o’clock at the First Methodist church, and tho Interment will he In Oconee cemetery The following gentlemen will not as pallbearers: Messrs. J. N. W’etb, John R. White, C. A. Talmadge, Aaron Cohen, E. B. Cohen, H. ,T. Waff. J. F. Tibbetts, W. D. Hooper. Dr. Turner, of Atlanta, and Dr. Cole, of Atlanta. The case of W. H. Benton, better known In Hall county, where he for merly lived, and where he ranked as if prominent citizen of the Chestnut Mountain district as “Brigham" Ben ton, has been transferred from tho mayor's court, where the charge against him was for disorderly con duct, to the state court, where the warrant charges assault and highway robbery. The defendant in this case was, yesterday morning, taken from the city prison, where ho has been confined since Saturday night, to the Clarke county jail, and Is now in charge of Sheriff Jackson. Mr. Green Arnold, the husband of Mrs. Arnold, who alleged that she was attacked by Benton on Chase street, in this eity, last Saturday night, swore out a warrant before Judge Young and a commitment trial will be given him Saturday on the charge of assault and attempt at robbery. Progressing Steady*. Some of New York Americans May Arrive Today ; - Others Sunday. Al CHRISTENSEN WON FROM VICTOR HUGO SCHEDULE MADE FOR CLASS GAMES Varsity Class Teams to Play * Three Games to Decide Col; Tix lege Championship. The various classes of the Univer sity of Georgia have decided to have seme cla.-s baseball, and the manag ers and captains of the teams met In the office of the athletic director this week and arranged a schedule. The schedule calls for only three games, on account of the nearness of the cloe of the college season, and the fact that there are three classes in the University .that have not decid- DEBATE WEDNESDAY AT HIGH SCHOOL Proved a Great Success. Neg- ative was Awarded the Decision. The members of the oratory class at the High School, held an interest ing debate Wednesday night, and speakers of the occasion showed that the work under Miss Caldwell’s direc tion is doing great things for the pu pils. The boys are taking an active Interest in the work and there were some unusually good speeches on both sides of the question. The subject which was debated Last night, at the Athens Athletic Club, the fight patrons of the city witnessed the-best card that has been put on by the local management. Th« preliminaries were spicy and inter esting. and the main bout, tho heavy weight affair, was a corker. Al Christensen and Victor Hugo wore the two fighters, and the Atlanta lad put it all over his opponent from the Qauker City. Christensen had the fight his own way from the third ■round, and though Hugo was game to the core, ho could not avoid the light-' ning-like jabs of the active Christen sen. “Al” was careful of his battered right, which was hurt in a previous fight but the wicked left jab served the purpose last night. From the second round on, it was seen that Christensen was the clev erer of tho two. but Hugo uncorked a had punch once or twice, and it was not until the flth that “Al’ slipped a good one to the jaw. Hugo took the eount of eight, but from that time on the fight was Christensen's. Both men were apparently in the pink of eondltlcr 1 . and though Hngo outweigh ed him. Christensen was the fastest, and forced the going from the Jump. In the seventh “Al” slippped a wicked left to the jaw, after rushing Hugo to the ropes and the fight was over. Referee Colby awarded the bout to the Atlanta fighter, without the extra mind. The preliminaries were unusually good, and the three-round .bout be tween Eppes and Cook was a fast af fair, while the three-round go between Thaxton and Searc was not so scien tific. but was full of old-fashioned slugging, and the audience was great ly pleased wth both bouts. Jack Foy, of Atlanta, challenged any fighter for a match here, and Jack Sentell. of Atlanta, also issued a defl. It is likely that bouts will he ar ranged In the near futuro for both men. The club Is endeavoring to get only good matches, and the patrons can count on fast, interesting bouts In the future. The new ball park being construct ed by the street railway company 1* progressing steadily and with good weather will be ready for the practice work of tho New York Americans In a week or more. The rain has hinder ed the work, which should have been commenced sooner, hut with clear weather now, it can bo finished-rap idly. And as the Yankees arrive Sun day, the work will doubtless be rush ed. Nothing definite has been heard from either Manager George Stalling* or Hal Chase, regarding the latter’* coaching the University of Georgia baseball nine, and the authorities an* tn the dark as to whether they will he able to secure the services of Chase or not. Just as soon as Stall ings reaches the city the matter will be taken up with him, and It Is thought that he will make some ar rangements whereby the University will secure Chase, or some other vet eran player, as a coach. The practices are going on regular ly, and when the coach is secured he will find'the candidates In good condi tion. Colter and Capt. Lucas are - working the men steadily, and the players are showing up In good shape for the early season. The proposition has been suggested that the Yankees will have to use Herty field for their partlces, for a short tme, until the delayed street railway park Is made ready for them, and It Is likely that this will be done. It seems the only eolation of the difficulty' that Is facing the local Vro- moters. who have brought Stalling* and his team here, and will probably be adopted. While the Yankees are' jot expect ed to report until Sunday, as they re port In New YoTk today, it Is not ex pected that any of the New Yorkers ? will reach the city until then. But It is thought likely that some of tho veterans, who have been with Stall ings on his farm at Haddock, Ga., may come up today. TY COBB GETS 99,000 ’ A YEAR FOR THREE YEARS Northeast Georgia Wonder Has Sign ed Up With Detroit for That Time for That Amount. The following special sporting dis patch from Augusta, will be read with much interest by tbe friends In tbls section of the state of the Georgia wonder;' Ty Cobb, ball player, who halls from a pretty little village ho^* more than twenty miles from Athens: "Augusta, Ga., March 3.—Tyrus R. Cobb has signed a three-year contract with Detroit at a salary of $9,000 per year. The deal was closed today.” That’s the same «b 918,000 a year, for the ball season lasts six months. Eighteen thousand plunks per year means about 91,500 per month. That, in turn. Is equivalent to a smooth fifty slmoieons per diem, counting Sundays In. That means' more than six dollars an hour, computing the day at eight hours.* This gives Ty a dime every minute he breathes during those eight hours. What does he care . for the high coat of living for the next three years, with a good' automobile already won. another coming to him sure as fate next year, and a paying business ’tween times?