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CLAIMS HE WAS BRIBED. Conlcssion of Witness for Frank Causes Sensation in Atlanta. The committee of six appointed by the Plum Street Baptist church, of which Rev C C Ragsdale is pastor, to investigate the alleged signing of a false affidavit by their pastor in the Frank case, made their report to the church in flTnference. The report declared that they, the committee, had on Monday night gone to the home of their pastor and he had admitted to them that he was guilty of swearing falsely in the matter, and thereupon tendered his resignation. The report testified that Rev Mr Ragsdale stated to the committee that in the presence of his lawyer, Colonel Arthur Thurman, and also Detective William J Burns, Detective Tedder and R L Barber, the affidavit was drawn from him in a moment of pressing temptation upon the offer of $200,and that he did not realize what he was doing. But, continues the report, when he did realize what he was doing, he went to Solicitor Hugh Dorsey on Monday and told him of the affair. He did not tell the committee, however, who offered him the bribe. He said this conference took place in Thurman's office. At the meeting last night at the Plum Street church, the question of .acceptance or rejection of their pastor's resignation was put before the membership and was accepted. "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone" was the disposition of the attitude of the majority of the flock, rather than a direct condemnation of their pastor's deed; but tradition to oust the fallen and outside sentiment pressed in upon the little congregation so strongly that it invoked a heated discussion as to whether or not the pastor should be severely disciplined as is the disobedient soldier who is sent forth from the army ranks branded with a dishonorable discharge. The discussion ended, however, with the unanimous acceptance by the congregation of a resolution to receive Rev Mr Ragsdale's resignation, and members present volunteered subscriptions to pay him his month's salary. Several of the members testified \ that Rev Mr Ragsdale has not possessed his full mental powers since being attacked by apoplexy some time ago, and that his family have often spoken of spells that he experienced duriDg which time he was not himself. The pastor is about 60 years of age. and has grown children. The charge he has been tendii.j is not a large one, and his salary was only $35 a month. It was reported Wednesday night that Detective Burns had gone to Oklahoma on business with the courts of that State. Wednesday morning he "checked out" at the Georgian Terrace, where he has been stopping. 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There will also be a change in the system of issuing and paying postal money orders, which is considered by the department a great improvement over the present system. London society is now reported to be ruled by spooks, each member doubtless furnishing his own family sk eleton. Send us an order for stationery. ~ ;|?KoiTweH | tej "Thedford's Black-Draught kw is the best all-round medicine 13 lever used," writes J. A. H H Steelman, of Pattonville, Texas. jjy I "1 suffered terribly with liver I.: r j troubles, and could get no relief, v: | i ne uociurs miu i uuu iuu- u I sumption. I could not work at K & I all. Finally I tried ^ I THEDFORD'S 1 I BLACK- 1 ( DRAUGHT I I and to my surprise, 1 got better, fij / I and am to-day as well as any E : I man." Thedford's Black- I 1 I Draught is a general, cathartic, B ( I vegetable liver medicine, that fl i ? I has been regulating irregulari- K? <1 ties of the liver, stomach and SB f;;' I bowels, for over 70 years. Get Rp ?| a package today. Insist on the Bj f I genuine?Thedford's. E-70 SALTERS SIFTINGS. Farm Work Progresslng-School Closing Programme?Personal. Salters, May 4:?As we have not seen any news items from "Salters" in some time, thought I would send you a few. Farmers are taking advantage of the good weather we are having to push the cultivation of their crops as fast as possible. The stand of cotton is good, tobacco is being transplanted as fast as possible, and considerable truck has been planted ' here this season. Mr A R Moseley has some very nice potatoes, cabbages, etc. Our congenial friend, Hon J C Lanham.was in town this week looking after his trade. Miss Sue Stoll of Kingstree visited friends here Sunday. Miss Sue is a great favorite here and her many friends are always glad to see her. Mrs C E Moseley is visiting relatives at Blenheim this week. The Salters school,under the efficient management of Misses Leila B Ferguson and Mary B Hey ward, has enjoyed one of its most prosperous sessions. The present term will close on the evenings of May 14 and 15 with the following exercises: Thursday evening,the 14th,a play in three acts, "Miss Topsy Turvy," by the high school pupils. Music at intervals. Friday evening, the 15th, a play by the intermediate grades, songs and exercises by the primary grades, graduating essays, awarding of diplomas and address by Hon Lowndes J Browning of Union. 1 X X j Most Prompt and Effectual Cure for Bad Colds. When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only | give reiiei duc eneci a prompt anu permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on nature's plan, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions and restores the system to a healthy condition. This remedy has a worldwide sale and can always be depended upon. Sold by all dealers. 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