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The National leader., 1922-01-23

capturing the Pennsylvania state
Grange, with McSparren for bait
heaven forbid! But at the conclusion
of Mr.. Silver's testimony, Mr.. Sparren
again testified as follows:
MR.. McSPARREN -"Mr. Chair
man, and gentlemen, I was very much
surprised that Mr.. Silver should at
tempt to pull off such a statement as
he has just made. He has talked
with me time after time in regard to
this matter, and this meeting that he
and I had was a previously arranged
one; it was not casual affair, it was
arranged for and he took me out to
dinner and in just so many words ex-
planned the matter, and I am surpris-
ed at hearing this man make state
ment which is absolutely false"
Reading all the testimony and not
ing Mr.. McSparren's candor, and on
the other hand, the clever lodging of
Mr.. Silver, there is no room for
doubt as to just what was attempted
by the Farm Bureau federation in this
case-conquest Of Pennsylvania by get
ting its leaders, and then it's Grange.
Pennsylvania is one of the only two
states that still have no Farm Bureau
federation. South Carolina is the
other non-Farm Bureau federation
state.
In Wisconsin similar tactics were
tried. There the Farm Bureau feder-
alton attempted to capture the Amer
lean Society of Equity. When this
scheme started, it was currently re-
ported that there were $4,000 to 4O,-
600 Equity members in good standing.
Negotiations went, forward and the
state leaders began to hint at an
amalgamation with the federation
The National leader., 1922-01-23

EDITORS NOTE-This is the first of two articles
the Farm Bureau federation leaders: The first gives
proof Farm Bureau federation officers de-
absorb older Of farmers
The article will divulge the illegal of state and
federal axpayer and use of state and federal
Organizations do have should be that,
presenting these facts the Leader lis not attacking the
Bureau SUCH the many local
doing good work, and which de not Of the
highanded of of the state and national
federation leaders, In fact are printing the articles
to aid them in clearing out dangerous and unprncpled
leaders who foisted themselves the
tonal federatons The author of the articles is active
farmer cooperative work. and because he
does desire involve the cooperative organization of
which he is a member in any statements he may make.
The Leader vouches for the renness author for
genuine farmer cooperation and for helpful progressive
farmer societies.
The National leader., 1922-01-23

OIL CL0 OluoT ldF1Il0T SOCleCleS WIN have
since withdrawn. Why?
They discovered, or at least sus-
pected, that, under it's present leader
ship, one of the main purposes of the
American federation leaders is to de-
stroy or absorb-and. supplant-the
older organizations.
I charge that the high-salaried
officers and leaders of the Amer
ican federation have deliberately
sought to wipe out all other farm
er organizations, and thus en-
hance their own Importance and
make their own extravagant
salaries safer and more perma-
nent. They sought to be the
bosses of a powerful FARMER
MACHINE that would carry them
to EXCLUSIVE POWER and in
fuence i'm American agriculture.
NOT AGAINST FARM
BUREAUS AS SUCH
This is grave charge. I could not
make it without I had the facts. My
friends are members of the Farm
Bureaus. I believe that in many in
stances, perhaps majority of in
stances, the local Bureaus have done
good, and can do much more good, if
relieved of sinister STATE and MA
TIONAL leadership. am not
against the Farm Bureau idea or
movement. But think every Farm
Bureau member should know the facts
and proof of what many of them have
long suspected-one of the things that
has caused the great decrease of men,
bership in the federation that to many
seemed so promising at the start.
Now, do not misunderstood me.
The National leader., 1922-01-23

SIS from the high point. This is casualties" of
nearly so per cent 1t is too huge to be ignored
The falling off in membership during the last year
shows that the decrease is continuing. Official
figures of the American federation gave the
bership as 744,4OO December 1, 1920, and only
521, ,703 on September Is, 1921.
The great majority of the farmers who originally
joined the Farm Bureau federation were already
members of other farmer organizations - the
Farmers union the Grange, the Equity the Non
partisan league, various fruit and grain growers
associations and milk producers organizations.
Everybody was boosting the Bureau federation
movement, including the press that had always
fought the older farmer organizations whenever
they showed signs Of progressiveness Governors,
agricultural college professors politicians the daily
press, even grain brokers and other middemen, and
bankers and lawyers without number-all hailed
the Bureau federation movement as wonderful
thing for the farmers.
Members of other farmer organizations went
into the federation movement by the hundred thou
sand, to give it trial. 1t is mostly these members
The National leader., 1922-01-23

the Farm Bureau federation. Hearings recently
before the house committee on banking and cur
rency disclosed that Grey Silver took Mr.. McSpar-
rem out to lunch day and boldly proposed to him
that he come into the American Farm Bureau fed
eration bringing the whole state Grange with him.
Quoting from the official testimony of Mr.. McSpar-
rem:
OFFICIAL SWORN TESTIMONY
SHOWS PLOT OF LEADERS
MR.. McSPARREN- fact, in the Pennsyl-
vania state Grange, there proposal made to
officer to bring their organization over boots and
breeches, into the American Farm Bureau fedora
tion.'
state Granger"
MR.. McSPARREN-"Yes. That proposal was
made by Mr.. Silver to me, just few weeks ago,
that we just right into the national Farm
Bureau federation. Not only is that true but I
think show you from official data that it is
the general policy of the organization ITSELF of the
American Farm Bureau federation. As to the pro-
posal made to the Pennsylvania state Grange, it
was made to me personally, that I would have in
fuence enough to bring the Pennsylvania state
Grange over and that they wanted me on their
executive board. I not quote the exact words,
but Mr.. Silver said something about like this: He
said to me, 4 am blunt man and will come right
to the point He said: Now, Mr. McSparren, I
want you-I want you on our executive committee
and we. believe you have influence enough to bring
the Pennsylvania state Grange, and we would like
you just to into the American Farm Bu-
federation think Mr.. Silver will say have
pretty nearly duplicated the conversation"
Mr.. Silver, however, proved severe and adroit
questioning Of congressman to be clever at
evasion Finally he was brought to where he could
neither crawl under, nor jump over, and so he de-
MED any intention of trying to capture the Penn
sylvania Grange by capturing McSparren-he said
he just naturally liked McSparren so we'll that he
wanted him their board-still thought lot of
hm-would be glad to have him yet-but as for
capturing the Pennsylvania state
Grange, with McSparren for bait
hoo R,tot
The National leader., 1922-01-23
BY CHARLES ANDREWS

T THE height of it's prosperity, year
or two after it was organized, the
American Farm Bureau federation en-
joyed membership of 967,279. To-
day there are but 521, ,7O3 members in
the whole country, decrease of 445,-
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$12.50, $3.50
$22.50
and up
Spring Materials

Every material desirable for Spring can be
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Never before have we shown such wonderful
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Do your sewing now; come to THE DIXIE
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than elsewhere
New Spring Patterns are also here. Our
sales ladies will be glad to plan your new
dress.
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New Spring
SILKS

You will lind here now complete showing Of
Silk materials which will be worn this season.
New Taffetas, Canton Crepes Crepe Knit Brocaded
Crepe, Crepe de Chine and Georgetes in all the best
shades for Spring. But your dress materials now,
while you have such great variety and complete as
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Save money at THE DIXIE.
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The Biggest Showing
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Get the fever felowDress upThe first thing Spring program
is Hat
By all showing of Son Hats Spring.
becoming than before Wider bands
the side and back Spring tobacco olive pearl carbon
and black New Spring Hats priced
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Headquarters for
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Clothing

The Dixie is headquarters for good clothes We
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men. You will find here now good selection Of new
Spring Suits in almost any pattern and fabric you
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New Tweeds, Herrngbone Checks, and fine unfinished
~Worsteds and Serges.
We have only one price, marked plainly each tag
and that's the lowest price in town
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The Biggest and Best Stock in
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New BlOuses

You will be delighted with our showing of
new Blouses.
Beautiful Blouses, made up Of Pongee, Geor-
gette, Canton Crepe and Pussy Willow Taf-
fetas. Some made with collars and ties to
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blouses in all shades. Priced
$2.95 !. $3.50
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Evening journal., 1922-03-21
MUCH INTEREST
In ENGAGEMENT

Society was greatly interested
yesterday In announcement OF the
engagement OF Miss Katherine
Thompson. second daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Henry r. Thompson, OF
Brookwood Farm, to Lieutenant Os-
borne C.. Wood. IT, $. A.. son of Cen
eral and Mrs. Leonard Wood. The
engagement is OF great interest both
i'm civilian and army Drci.-.
Thompson has been prominent not
only in social life in this city. but
is well known in Philadelphia and
New York. Her sisters, Mrs. Thomas
Reath. Jr.. OF Chestnut Hill, Pa. and
Miss Elinor Thompson. OF this city.
are also active in social life. Due
ing the war Miss Thompson was ac-
lively engaged in service overseas.
Lieutenant Wood i- 90 graduHt, 'f
Groton School and Harvard Uni
versity. He was appointed aid to
his father on April z. 1920. and ac-
companied General Wood to Manila.
when he was named Governor-Gen-
eral Of the Philippine Islands. Miss
Thompson is now in Manila. where
she has been the guest of Miss
Louise Wood for several months.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
Don't Spoil Your Child's
Hair By Washing 1t

when you wash your chld's hair be
careful what you use. Most soaps and
prepared shampoos contain too much
aikam which Is very injurious. as il
dries the scalp and makes the hair
brittle.
The best thing to use Is Mulslned co.
ocanut oil shampoo for this is pure and
entirely greaseless. It's very ,heap and
beats anything else all TO pieces.
Two or three teaspoonfuls OF Mulslhed
IN a cup or glass with a little warm
water Is an that Is required simply
nnisten the hair with water and rub II
in. II makes an abundance Of rich.
creamy lather. cleanses thoroughly. and
rlnses out easily. The hair dries quick
~ and evenly and is soft fresh looking
bright. fuzzy, wavy and easy TO han
die. Besides. Il loosens and takes out
every particle Of dust. dirt and daud
ruff You can get Mulsihed at any drug
store. and a few ounces win last every
one in the family for months. BE sure
your druggist gives YOU Mulsihed.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
DIR. LAYFIELD 52
YEARSPREACHER
Is to Deliver Anniversary
Sermon Before Confer
ence Tomorrow
$3.50 AND HORSE HIS
FIRST YEARS PAY
Special to The Evening journal.


DELAWARE CITY, March 21.-
The Rev. L. W Layheld. pastor OF
the First Methodist Church. is To
preach his hftieth anniversary SER
mon before the Wilmington Meth
odist Episcopal Conference. at Cam
bridge, Nd. tomorrow. although he
really has been preaching So years.
He was born at Upper Fairmount.
Nd. March 4, 184S.
When one year Old his parents
moved to Princess Anne. DR.. lay
field was educated at the Washing
ton Academy, at the time a noted
institution Of learning. with stu
dents enrolled from many States. on
February -, 1870. at Quindockwa
Church then included in Anamessex
Circuit DR.. Layfeld was licensed to
preach by the Rev Dr. Vaughan
Smith, then presiding elder of SNOW
Hill district. Failing to attend Con-
ference held at Port Deposit Md.
note was handed him, from the
elder, telling him to report to the
Rev. Dr. T. E. Martindale immed-
lately. as junior preacher on Snow
HIN Circuit. DR. Martindale was also
Dr. Layheld's pastor at Princess
Anne. The respect and affection he
tween these two never abated.
These two senior and junior. to-
gether az Snow Hill are the only two
members OF the Conference having
a record in the ministry OF so or
more years active work.
Snow Hin Circuit embraces eight
churches. ST. Johns, the furthest
away was ~ miles from Snow Hill
Revival services began in Septem
her and closed about conference
time, with preaching every night
save Saturday nights. and three
times on Sunday. He received $50
a year and the use OF horse and
carriage. His salary was advanced to
$500. Great revivals took place that
year in nearly all of the churches.
especially at Deals Island. when IT'S
conversions were recorded. He mar
ried Emma l.. Rutter OF Claymont.
40 years ago DR.. Layield was at
one time pastor Of Epworth NJ b.
Church, Wilmington, and preached
many times at Brandywine Summit
Camp.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
COL. MILLER
TALKS CLAIMS
Says Disposition of Alien
Property Affects Eco
nomic Relations
UNITED STATES
NEEDS THE MONEY

Disposition OF alien property val
ued at s400 600. 900. now being ad-
ministered by the American Gov
ernment through the Alien Prop
erty Custodian under the trading
with the enemy act has a direct
hearing on the economic relations
between the United states and Eu-
rope. with particular reference to the
Central Powers. Col Thomas w.
Miller, alien property custodian, said
at the melting Of the Hercules Club
last night at the parish house Of
Trinity p. f. Church.
Gould G. Rheuby, president Of The
Hercules Club, presided and intro
duced the speaker.
Colonel Miller said there were
great many problems connected
with the settlement OF claims wi.h
Germany. not the least Of which Is
the condition OF claims against Ger
many ny our own people which have
not been satisfied. and the settle
ment Of which Is not being carried
forward by the German authorities
with any particular expedition or IN
p manner that seems particularly
satisfactory.
In the Bergdoll matter" Colonel
Miller said. there were many com
plications. the latest OF which is a
legal action on the part Of Berg
doll TO recover his property. II has
been learned. however, that he had
signed papers making him a citizen
of Baden. He cannot. therefore.
play the game both ways and win.
Bergdoll has been told. Colonel MI
Ter said. that II he will present him
self az Key West. which he may
reach in Spanish ship. ne will have
ms property returned to him.
There probably would he a large
delegation at the dock to receive
him. the colonel said.
1T Is well-known fact that the
large business interests of Germany
whose property is now being held
are satisfied that 10 remain In this
country" Col Miller continued.
ON the other hand. the poor
er classes In Germany whose
property has been sequestered.
should have it withheld from them
no longer than it is necessary to
arrange for proper return TO he
conducted as expeditiously as pos
sible and with the least possible
expense TO the ultimate beneficiary.
"A happy solution might he to re-
turn TO the poorer classes Of Ger
many their property and permit the
larger interests 70 leave their capt.
tai In this country. and out OF the
profits they would receive an ade-
luate return on their capital. after
a portion had been set aside In a
fund for the reimbursement Of
claims OF Americans against Ger
many, determined upon after proper
adjudication II might he that the
Government OF the United States
would underwrite these claims and
be reimbursed from year TO year
until the whole Indebtedness would
be cleared up. with Germany in
he financial state we know her 10
be today, this scheme may be a
practical way 10 solve the problem
Of the return OF the alien property
and the settlement of property
claims against Germany"
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
DErMAR JUNIORS ENTERTAIN.


The junior class Of the Delmar
Maryland School gave reception
in honor Of the seniors, AZ the New
Century Hall. Friday evening. The
evening was devoted to games and
dancing after which refreshments
were served. Music was furnished
by the Red Wing Orchestra OF Del
mar. The leading decorations were
OF the senior class colors, gold and
brown. while some OF the minor
decorations were In keeping with
he times shamrocks and green
shaded lights. St Patrick prizes
we're awarded as prizes in two OF
he games. Ed Lynch being recipient
II the first and Thelma Hearn Of the
iecond Those present were Misses
Florence Galloway. Madeline Phil
lips OF laurel Ethel Lowe. May
belle Rembert. Mabel Fisher, Eliza
beth Elliott. NJ Elizabeth Elliott.
Helen Tingle. Elizabeth Pusey. Aline
Cannon, Bernice Taylor, Emily Long
Marie Hancock. Pearl Livingston.
Erma Ellis. Thelma Hearn. Violet
Walls. Kathleen Freeny and Kath-
leen Atwell Messrs. Lynn Melvin.
George Elliott. Andrew Ellis. OF
Laurel. Boyd Hearn. Norman Park
er Elmer Gordy of Salisbury.
Arthur Powell Roger Pusey. Walter
Truitt, Charles Lewis. Hugh PEN
nell. Milton Ross. William Hickey,
Homer Givans. Claude Guthrie. Ell
mer Powell Eugene wilson Leo
Hearn. Edward Lynch, Raymond
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
Japanese Washable Crepes
acc

Pretty shades OF blue, pink.
maise, tan, hello and many more
desirable colors for cool sacques.
Dresses and Kimonos. come in
the 27-inch width and are wash
able. retaining the crepe effect
after laundering
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
Table Linens
Napkins and
Cloths

Unusual values are offer
ed for quick selling of many
odd lots of pure linen pat
tern cloths and napkins.
BEAUTIFUL QUALITY SATIN
DANIASK CLOTH S-Of
Irish manufacture. sizes 2
by 2 and . by 2A yards
with border all around. Al
S4.95, S5.95, S6.95 and ss.95.
NAPKINS OF PURE LINEN
And good weight, pretty
patterns; sizes 1s to p
inches square. Per doz.,
Ss.95, S4.95. S7.45 and SS.95.
TABLE DAMASK--In the ~
inch width. snow bleach in
both union linen and all
linen; rich. open border pat
terms. Per yard. S1.69,
Sf.a5. S2.25 and S2.95.
SCARFS OF PURE LINEN-In
the hemstitched. also seal
loped edge. every, wanted
size. including round and
square centers. Each, 25c
up TO S3.95.
LINEN HUCK-In plain and fig-
ured. all white and Of finest
quality linen; comes 10 and
is inches wide. Per yard,
SOC to S1.25.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
EVENING COMPANY.

A St. Patrick's Day party was
given on Friday evening at the
home OF Miss Rose Dever The
evening was spent in dancing and
games Horace Bothum and Miss
Margaret Maloney gave several eX-
hibition dances Those present we're:
Miss Sue Donohoe. Lotta Pollitt.
Mary Monck. Margaret wilson Rose
Dever. Margaret Maloney. Mrs.
Dever. Mrs. G.. p. Peterson, Horace
Bothum. Charles Goodley, Russell
Seville So nl.r Br.h ld ANtN Nl
Davis. James Barnes. Leslie Waters.
Kenneth Pickering.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
Devonshire Cloth
39c Yard
Woven Madras Shifting Reduced to
39c Yard

Very quality white madras with neat woven
blue, green, black hello for shirts
wash dresses
Evening journal., 1922-03-21

l.EN.
This Is an unusual value.
pure silk quality and 40
inches wide: black. white
and big range of colors.
4O-in Canton Crepe OF Good
Quality at S2.95.
We offer this very desira BILE
material in an all-eilk quail
ity at a remarkable saving in
price, the width is 40 inches:
all the new evening and street
shades, also black.
Dependable Quality Geor-
gette Crepe. all silk. S1.75.
II the usual price OF $3.50
per yard was paid for this
same Georgette, it would be
no better; comes in the 40
inch width. black, white and
forty colors.
Pure silk TaTeta. Chiffon
Finish at S1.95.
Springtime reminds one OF
the nice Tafeta Dress they
wish; here is an opportunity:
beautiful lustrous quality in
the 35-inch width. white,
black and colors.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
a@@0Ay

Baronet Satins, the Genuine
Quality at S2.75
They are here in white.
black, pink. blue, coral. tan
etc; full 40-inoh width
and of the usual $3.50 quail
ity.
Satin Messaline Of Dcpcn-
dable Quality. St.45.
Imagine some thirty colors
with white and black TO
choose from: they are yard
wide and exceptional value at
this price.
Satin Crepe in This sale at
S395.
Beautiful and stylish crepe
Of all silk with high lustre
face, full 40-inch width; not
Of the light weight, but choice
quality that mostly retails at
$500.
Japanese Pongec. smooth and
LustrOus. at S1.OO.
Natural color Pongee Of
soft finish and 3S inches
wide: pure silk quality; a
beautiful wash silk.
$3.50 Crepe Meteor at S2.59.
Very highest grade all-silk
Crepe Meteor in the 40-inch
width; rich satin lustre, black
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
Heavy Quality 54-Inch
Table Padding at 75c Yard

Why batter and mark the
finely finished top Of your din
ing table? This extra heavy
grade of padding will protect
il at small cost.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21

Killlam. Marion Purnell. Carlton
James. Professor and Mrs Willis
and son william. Miss Helen Kill
patrick and Mrs. Harrison Jones.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
AND
PERSONAL

Miss Marion H. Yates. 1906 West
street who has been suffering from
scarlet fever. is convalesclng.
Evening journal., 1922-03-21
Krepe-Knit SILK. the Genuine
Quality at S3.45.

Quality at S3.45.
Pretty Krepe-Knit. silk
material for dresses, suits and
skirts. comes in black, navy
and brown. the copyrighted
name on back OF material.
$3.50 silk Tricolette at st.59
Wonderful quality and yard
wide, close even weave. black,
white and colors.
Sec These Wash Satlns at
Sf.45 and sI.s5 Per Yard.
Good quality satin in flesh
and white, for ladies' lingerie,
waists and kimonos; laun-
ders like new; full yard wide.
Imperial japanese silk. Fast
Black and Waterproof
Csc and SIPS.
They are yard wide and Of
excellent wearing quality; fine
for ladies' dresses. waists, lin
ings, etc.