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and personally types all of his con-
fdential letters.
She keeps his private files and does
the greater part of all his confidential
work.
X x K !.
Miss Mummenhoff is very unassum-
ing about the Importance of her po-
sition or the quality and variety of
her services. But she let out the real
reason for much of her success:
Il know that the Postmaster Cen
eral has confidence in me. and he
knows that I have confidence in him.
SO feel free to go ahead and do
things in the best way l can without
being worried as to what he may
think. In that way can put my
thoughts on my work and go at it en-
Enthusiastically"
Right there Ma Mummenhoff, by
contrast. expla why many who
could have been good administrative
assistants never arrived, because
their boss was naggy. fault-finding
and plainly showed a lack of conf
dence, as result Of which the clerk
spent more time. trying merely to
satisfy and appease the boss rather
than in doing the work right:
And through this bestowal of con-
fidence Postmaster General New has
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IS THE LAYMAN RELIGIOUS?
T was grim sarcasm that promp

t was grim sarcasm that prompt
ed DR.. Jowett to say to Margot
Asquith. You must believe In
4 God in spite Of what the,clergy
say" Nothing is finer than the
tenacity disclosed by the layman in
holding to his faith. Too little
>r1e.:. Is given him for this: indeed.
II were well il preachers generally
recognized more fully the capacity
of the average layman to believe.
While not concerned overmuch
about fine theological distinctions.
and frequently repelled by too
stern dosmatism, he holds firmly to
.he great central facts of his faith,
and that. in spite of the disagree
ments of learned doctors and their
disputations. 1t is little wonder that
modern student of the church asks
the question. VIII the religion of the
or the prieSt?' In maturer years we
doubtless do recast, in some measure.
the expression of our faith. Our
conception of God the Father. Of
Jesus Christ the Savior. of the Holy
Spirit the InSpirer, undergoes more
or less change. Our whole religious
life becomes thing of personal ex-
periencc.
Experience of Christ.
One Of the finest books we have
read was entitled The Christ of Ex-
perience" for what is derived from
experience is not easily shaken by
any controversies or theological dis
cussions. Now and again lament is
expressed by the clergy for the seem
ing apathy Of the laity; the latters ap-
parent indifference to the appeal of
the church calls forth criticism and
rebuke. 1t would be well to seek to
discover the cause of this apathy or
Indifference. Any superficial knowl-
age discloses the fact that men and
in religion than they were a genera
tlon ago. There are more books writ
ten, and read. on this subject than
formerly. In business offices and
shops. in clubs and drawing rooms.
seligion-once taboo-is theme that
provokeS deep interest. The secular
sress reflects this condition and some
nf our newspapers in editorial COL
uInn give striking evidence of the
popularity of religion. Certainly re-
Hgion is popular. if the church. is
not. On the other hand. there is
abundant evidence that that church
is popular, in the best sense, where
vital and vitalizing preaching is
heard. The preacher may not be
eloquent, not an orator, but he has
message. yes, a message. borne out
of his own deep experience; he pre-
:entS faith that is real. a faith that
all men seek and long for. and he
sctS not only congregation, but
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~ hEhE IL just one young WON.
an who is private secretary
II to member OF President
L Coolidges cabinet. That Is
Miss Alice Mummenhoff, who
10 "right-hand man" to Postmaster
General Harry s. New in the admin
istration OF the largest business en-
terprise in the world, the United
States Postal Service.
And. mark you. this is one Coy
ernment department in which there
are no UNDERGRADUATES Miss Mum
menhoff. Is the Postmaster Generals
contact agent with all branches of
the service, and he unhesitatingly
says that he would be lost" in the
maze Of varied affairs without her.
~
. Just two little items to show the
wide scope of Miss Mummenhoff's
contact and personal acquaintance
which helps to keep the business of
the whole country moving along
smoothly: -.
"a Every member of Congress has
important business to transact With
the Postmaster General probably
the most important of which has to
do with the appointment of post
masters and improvements in the
postal service, affecting every city,
town. village and hamlet in the wide
stretch Of the United States. Miss
Mummenhon knows every one Of the
s6 Senators and 435 members Of the
National House Of Representatives,
having been private secretary to Mr..
New for five years while he was in
the Senate. This acquaintance goes
far in expediting the business of
members Of Congress with the Post
ONCE Department, which. In turn, Is
business affecting practically every
home in the country.
t2 Every postmaster who visits
washington makes 1t his business
to see the Postmaster General, and
In the course Of the year. and with
the annual convention recently held
here. 1t has come to pass that most
or them have dropped in to pay their
respects to their chief In this way
Miss Mummenhoff has met and given
a more intimate conception of the
importance of their duties as one
link in the postal service to most
OF the 51.26s postmasters-9A in
hrst-class Offices. 3.099 in second
class offices, 1914 in third-ciass
omces and 36.+s4 in four-class
offices. Each of these postmasters.
aIter coming within the sphere
goes back home convinced. with
the Postmaster Geheral, that she
is just the right person in the
right place"
X !: i
Now. although this young woman,
for she is still young and good look
Ing. is actively engaged each day
twlthout regard to an eight hour day
schedule) in helping Gen. New to
keep going efficiently and to con-
stantly improve this postal concern
that does $500 ZOO. .0OO-a-year business
and which will soon be $1,000. .0OO. 900
a-year business. and with ideas con-
stantly in mind for bettering the
condition OF the 351, 900 employees
she has lost none of her native In
diana femininity. When she gets time
Miss Mummenhofr really enjoys fuss
ing around with a sewing basket and
occasionally makes time to fashion
neat blouse for herself.
She didn't get the job she now
holds so satisfactorily either by
proving herself good clerk or
Evening star., 1924-08-31

sembly. which begins operations on
September /: and the league assem-
bly, will or will not, at their insist
ence, furnish France with that guar
antee Of security refused by Britain
in the form Of a Franco British treaty
of mutual defense. To the general
regret, Premier Mussolini will not be
able to attend the assembly.
The conference. scheduled for the
early days of October. between rep
resentatives Of France and Germany
to draw out commercial treaty be-
tween those countries. will be scarce
ly less important than the recent
London conference. NJ. Herriot, the
French premier, has promised that,
should the conference agree on terms,
Mr.. Macdonald, the British premier,
shall have a look at the treaty and
the privilege of observation thereon,
before anything is signed.
Already. it seems, the prospect of a
new heaven and earth opened out by
the Dawes plan Is blurred a little,
as viewed by the British. When Mr..
Macdonald took DR.. MARKS little
hand and placed it in M. Herriot's s
huge paw. who so cynical as not to
feel genial glow. but suppose that
to prove the beginning OF a real In
timacy?
Suppose economically the obvious
thing) the Complementary interests
of Lorraine and the Ruhr dorraine
iron. Ruhr coal and coke) to COM
bine, what would happen to the Brit
ish steel market? That combination
effected. other commercial Hasons
would follow in natural courses. And
thenAand then-the weakening of
old hatreds, a gradual political rap
proachement, finally an alliance, Call
laux's dream.
Impossible" you say? Pshaw-
Nothing is impossible; unless it be
permanently to hold up the operation
of economic laws. 1t is not surpris-
ing that Mr.. Macdonald should wish
to see the Franco-German treaty
before 1t is consumated, if he fears
to find therein the beginning of a
development SO hideous.
But it would be the logical out
come of Mr.. MacDonald's recent ef-
forts. Right: such are the wages of
altruism, if "altruism' is the word.
But suppose that. however unwilling
ly, Mr.. Macdonald decides to post
pone altruism to the supposed inter-
est of British commerce? What can
he do about it? AS all the world
knows, France is indebted to Great
Britain to the tune of several billion
dollars. The quidnuncs say that,
should the treaty draft give evidence
Of Franco German philan'dering, the
Evening star., 1924-08-31

NOntlnue0 from FIRST. Pa&e,)
solini holds his present premiership
with 80 despotic hand that the poll
was a joke.
Then. within the past month or
rious press decree. This gives the
government the arbitrary right to
Jail some responsible editor OF any
newspaper in the country whenever
the newspaper has courted official
disfavor. and after.:a Newspaper has
been warned" two or three times
that its tone Is offensive IT can be
suppressed Anti-Fascists point to
the press decree as. illustrating the
pledge to take Italy back to consti:
tutfonal normalcy.
Hit Conservative. LeaninEs.
The ''Duce" has unquestionably been
chastened by recent events. Enemies
declare he has had the fear of God
put into him by the. Matteotu AFFAIR.
The great industrialists Of the north
are said to have withdrawn that
financial support upon which the
archfoe Of Bolshevism At first had
unlimited call. :. ,.-....
When the popular storm was
threatening to engulf him after Mat
teotti'si.. disappearance Mussolini re-
organized his cabinet and deposed
prominent Fascist leaders like Gen.
de Bono. chief commissioner Of po-
lice. and Finzi. the undersecretary of
the interior and In many respects the
dfctators man Friday. Since then
another storm has boiled UP. this time
from inside the Fascist ranks. Mus
solinis extreme supporters. the eie-
ments of violence who condone Mat
teotti's murder, do not view with
equanimity. the -'Duce's:' nirtations
with conservatism, alias normalcy
BY the castor oil bottle. the gun and
the stiletto they made themselves
supreme in Italy. BY. those same
strong-arm methods they would main
tain the Fascist government.
II ever a statesman was between
the devil and the deep blue sea, that
man is Benito Mussolini.. Depending
on ones own preJudices, he will tri.
umph alike over. foes. and his ex-
tfemist friends. or be put to rout by
the one or the other sooner or later.
CorregEio's skies are politically over
cast with clouds Of blackest uncer-
tainty. Only that can be set down
with assurance as Mussolini faces the
second anniversary of his amazing
adventure in benevolent autocracy.
Copyright. lsa4.3
Evening star., 1924-08-31
Shows Evils Which Result
From Coal-Buying Methods

There are about 10000 carload lot
buyers, and to these storage of large
quantities of coal is limited, accord
ing to the report, which continues:
THE retailer supplies practically all
the millions of householders with both
anthracite and bituminous coal. He
also handles some 100000 tons of
bituminous coal for industrial use or
for small public utilities, as we'll as for
hotels, apartments, churches, theaters
and the like. the supply Of which Is
commonly classed as part of the do
mestic trade.
Much of this small steam trade
handled by the retailer is dependent
upon day-to-day deliveries from his
yard. The aggregate storage capacity
of the bunkers and bins of these
small consumers is not known, though
it probably runs into millions of tons
Storage of a Winters supply by
these consumers may, indeed, be i'm
possible, but 1t does not follow that
larger bunker capacity would not be
desirable. If the economic incentive
to storage is sufficient, even these
small consumers will find means to
increase their fuel reserve
Evening star., 1924-08-31
London to India
A Four.Day Trip

The first steps are now being taken
toward the establishment of the gov
ernmcht airship service, which will
bring Britain within four days journey
of India.
The airship, which is to be built in
accordance with the government plan
is to have a cubic capacity of 100000
feet.
Carrying geo passengers. it will be
able to remain in the air for 20 days.
travelling at 40 miles an hour. or IL
will be capable of carrying out Il
3,000-mile nonstop trip at so miles
an hour.
Evening star., 1924-08-31
Report Shows Great Progress
In Standardizing Industries

ously standardization problems by him
self.''
upon it by industry, and to supply the
needs of the various working technical
Standardization committees, the Amer
lean Engineering Standards Committee
has greatly broadened it's information
services, and has added an engineer
translator to its staff for this purpose.
In this way complete information is
made available to sustaining members.
trade and technical associations and
other inquirers on Standardization ac-
tivities in foreign countries as well as
in the United States.
Evening star., 1924-08-31
What Europe Is Saying
About America.

CONTINUED from First. Pase,)
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League of Nations Is Facing
First Real Test in September

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1924-08-31
By HENRY ". BUM.

HE following is a brief summary
Of the most important news Of
the world for the seven days
ended August 90
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CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star., 1924-08-31

Franee-The French Parliament
ratified the London agreement: the
Chamber by more than a two-thirds
majority. the Senate by 2o6 to 40.
NJ. Herriot and Mr.. Macdonald are
going hand in hand to the league as
Evening star., 1924-08-31

/ HERE Is just one young wom-
an who is private secretary
to member OF President
Coolidge's cabinet. That Is
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
OVERHE ARD AT THE MORON
 CLUB

"The whole trouble sith the Amer jean farmer Is that he hasn't kept step with the times While production in other lines is being conducted on scientific principles. the farmer is growing arops in just the same old- fashioned way that his grandfather did.e
 You said f. Why. these simple minded aayseeds go along in their aimIess way. raising so much wheat and other crops that they can't find T market. and have to sell their stuff below cost Not having anybody to lei them how Co run their farms, they produce 70 much that most of them are up b their ears in debt !"
 What the farmer needs iE to have ai# industry run by Che bankers and HnaHeiers. same as the eoa! mines and afiHaFs are managed Look at the price of coal. and freight rates. No low prices or reduced rates there. Incorporate the farms, with about twenty billions of preferred, and twice as much common stock; and prices would b. doubled Ali it needs is a iittIe nigh quality of brains that has made such q success of the coal and railway industries
 VIC.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
WHEN KNITTING

When using wool which comes in skeins it will save much time fl you knit 1t without winding it into balls. This Is easily done. if you straighter the skein by stretching it over both hands; then lay the skein. in the form of circle, on towel or cloth. and place in the center of circle any soft and light object, like a pair of stock ings rolled or a towel-anything to keep the wool from getting out of the circular form. Then begin knitting, using outer end of skein for begin ming to knit. Besides saving the time used in winding the balls, you will be able to know exactly the quantity of wool used by simply counting the strands. which Is very gratifying if you are using two or more eolors, and. furthermore. you never will be provoked by dropping the ball, as there is none to drop,
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
CITY NEWS NOTES

Mrs. Herbert Smith. who has been in Boston fes some time. has returned to her home.
 kiiss Sarah Barber of the Connee- tieuf College af New London iH home for the summer
 Miss Heruiue Bresuli of this place teff thiH week tu enter home Tor the aged h Worcester.
 George A Hammond, who has been iii for several days at his home on Oak Hill. is improving
 Mrs. Fred Bruce and mother. Mra. Alice Lynch and Mi Martha Griiin sent Tuesday in Boston
 Msa. Mary 1aamin of Elnville spent Ihe week NtIh her daughter, Mm, All herf AHeeI. School street
 Mis- Fannie Ysw of Hope Valley
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Caspian Sea TIdeless.

The Caspian sea ls tideless inland sea which Is becoming saltler through evaporation IT Is the largest Inland body of water In the world. II Is TOO miles long in north to south direction. and has width varying from mors than 100 to neariy 5oo miles. Lake Superior k the largest fresh water body in the world. The extrema length of Lake Superior from east to west K 4l2 miles. It's extreme breadth Is I67 niles
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Tully Soon to Film Bird of Paradise
 In Hawaii

Upon completion of his pieturiza- ton of Rex Beach's "FlowinE Gold. ? which will soon be accomplished. Richard Walton Tully expects to 20 into immediate production of his stage success. "The Bird of Paradise" for the screen.
 This will be produced in Hawaii, where the original settings will be se- cured. lt will be a First National pie ture. As yet no selections have been made for the east, and considerable interest is evident as Co what actress will play the part of Luana 1T Mir. Tully yet knows, he does not eoniide in anyone Many stage actresses have in this role. including Laur- cite Taylor, Bessie Barriseale, Lenore Uric and Charlotte Monterey.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
MOVIE NOTES
'sThe Uninvised Guest" to Reveal
 Great Inventions


 The new Metro picture. "The Unin- vited Guest" which Metro released last month will reveal to the world two Of the most interesting inventions of this generation.
 ssThe Uninvited Guest" has many scenes that were filmed under the sea by means of the uudersea tube chamber that was developed by J. E. Williamson, famous submarine engi- ueer, who produced this picture. There are also many scenes in natural colors and this was done under the equally famous technicolor process which was developed by Dr. Daniel F.. Comstock and Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus.
 Tn the east are Jean Tolley. Mary MacLaren. Maurice Lefty" Flynn. William Bailey and Louis Wolheim.
 "The UniEvited Guest" is ]. E. Williamson Ralph Ince Production. from the story by Curtis Benton.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Famous Maine Poet Writing Titles
 For Tourneur's Picture

Holman Day. author of many novels and short stories and now a member of Flst Nationals scenario staff. has been loaned to Maurice Tourneur and NJ C Lcvee Co write the titles for "forment," recently completely fen ture
 As the Tourncur feature is replete with pantomine acting. Day expects to make record time on the titling. The entire eight reel picture will not re- quire more than fifty titles. he says
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
cas.lIla. Father of Mesleo.

The title of "Fasher of Mexican h. dependence" was given to Miguel H. dalgo Castllla. a Mexican priest who lived from 1753-ISI1 He started a movement for independence which cost him his life. Some years Inter he was extolled as q saint and the new born republic erected a m#sHi9eent statue to him.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Wall PaneF Designs.

Jeon 2aplllon. Che second wood en- graver to hear the name. Wis the aFst Co plan and execute eontlnaeas repeat- ing designs in wall paperS matching on the sides the sheet that wes placed next to It. These were first used in 1888 and were soon an established fashion.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
MISS TATEm HOSTESS
Entertsins Friends at Her New Home
 on Center Street

Miss Phyllis Tatem. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J B Tatem of Center street. entertained at her home last Friday evening Games dancing and refreshments made the evening most enjoyable The following guests were present. Miss Marjorie Steere. Miss Judith Sabin. Miss Lillian Fisher. Miss Madeline HoughtoH. Miss Alice Perry. Walter A. Wheaton. jr., George Wheaton. Thomas De Barardinis. Bradway pelano, Donald Child and Augustus Wilson.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Siegmann and Mae Busch In The
 Shooting of Dan MeCrew

The complete cast of Metros The Shooting of Dan McGrew,' which IS in production now consists of Barbara La Marr, Lew Cody. Mae Busch, Percy Marm0nt. George Siegmanu. Max Ascher. Fred Warren, Nelson MeDow- ell, Bert Sprotte, Harry Lorraine, Eagle Eye. Nillie Davenport, Ina An son. William Eugene and Phillipe de Lacy
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
TO SHOW HEALTH PICTURE

A moving picture on "Diphtheria. % furnished by the State Board of Health and shown by the Putnam Health nepartmen: through Che eour tcsy of the $ \ Amusement Co. Inc. will be screened at the Bradley thea tre next week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Victory theatre on Friday and Saturday
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
OBITUARY
 Joseph Dragon

Joseph Dragon
 Tho funeral af Ju eph Dragon. 73. was held ou Saturday at St. James church DaUieisou Mir. Dragon died Inst week Wednesday evening He lived for many years in Goodyear be fore removing to Dauielson a number of years ago He had been retired for several years. He leaves his widow, a son and two daughters. one of the latter being Mrs Frederick Daroeher of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
REDS ENTERTAIN BLUES
Baptis, Church Whatsoever Glass
 Members Have Pleasant Social

The Whatsoever class of the Bap- tist church held another pleasant social evening Tuesday, this time the Reds entertaining the Blues, the two divisions being distinguished by the wearing of small red or blue roses. \ pleasing entertainment WAS given as follows Singing of class song. read ing. Mrs McAdams; duet. Mrs. Alhin Johnson and Miss Mildred Bard; se lection by ladies' quartet composed of Mrs Johnson. Miss Band. Miss Edith Bowen and Mrs Samuel Rich. piano selections by Minot Horne. Games and sociability. and refreshments of ice cream and cake completed the eve ning's enjoyment.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Jackie Decides to Share His Altruism
 5O-yO With Others

Jackie Coogan, who but recently finished his first Metro picture. Long Live the King" often shows that he not only benefits by what his tutors teach him, but does a great deal of ia- dependent thinking of his own. One day not SO long ago he sprung this on his father at the studio:
 Dad" he said. teacher tells me we are here to help others"
 "Yes," replied his father, Jack. Sr., T guess that's so"
 Well. then. what are the others here for7" came back Jackie
 Long Live the King" was directed by Victor Sehertzinger from Mary Roberts Rinehart's novei. It was adapted by C. Gardner Sullivan and Eve unsell. IL was photographed by Frank Good and Robert Martin. J ]. Hughes was art director and i WIS produced under the personal super vision of Jack Coogan. Sr
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
UNCLE DROPS DEAD

Word was received last Friday by L. L. Lorillard of Pomfret, of the sudden death of his uncle, William ?. Lyman, sixty-fve, millionaire retired banker of Boston, who died on the golf links at Santa Barbara. Cal. while engaged in twosome with a friend. Burial was in California.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Dainty chlnese Dishes.

Among the dainty dishes" of the Chinese are dogs flesh. ducks giz- zards. canned earthworms, marmalade made from roses. birds nests. dried and preserved oysters, and eggs that have been kept for years.
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13

In the rural section of Ameriea - notably the East and South-the average age of the physicians ranges from fifty years upward. while almost no young men are coming into take the places of those who are passing aWay
Putnam patriot., 1924-06-13
Mr,. A. J. Barbour of Providence

Mrs. A. ]. Barbour of Providence will spend week with her daughter. Mrs. Louis l. carmark. Grand View.
 Miss Margaret Blake of High street spent Wednesday and Thursday with her sister. Mrs. Dennis kenney at Southbridge.
 Mrs. Edward H. Burt. Grove street. is spending a few weeks at Wash inxton. K. l., at the home of Mir. and Mrs, George Newell while Mrs. Newell is attending the national convention at Cleveland as 2 delegate at large.