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vain. Attempts were made to find
pair of wire cutters strong enough to
cut the wire holding the sufferer fast.
Finally the rescue squad was called
from No. | station of the Fire Depart
ment, and with it's equipment rushed
to the scene; a pair of electric wire
cutters were put into play, and White
was soon free.
First the wire was cut between his
arm and the couch Then a member
Of the squad deftly turned the hook
like wire and extricated 1t. First aid
was rendered and White went to work
as usual. running elevators at hotel.
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nv the Associated Presa.

DES MONIES. Iowa, July 26.-An
organized effort to abolish the poor
house as an American institution will
be launched as the result of an in
vestigation financed by dozen frat
ernal organizations and the United
States Department of Labor.
Harry G. Evans of Des Moines, spe-
cial commissioner of Secretary of
Labor Davis, In report made public
today upon q two-year nationwide
survey of almshouses, recommends
complete abolition of the prevailing
county poorhouse system and the con-
tinuance Of its essential functions in a
central home for the aged in each
Commonwealth.
The present system, under which
each county maintains q separate In
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Fire Rescue Squad Frees Man Hooked
To Couch by Wire Imbedded in Arm

Held fast On couch by piece of
wire embedded in the muscles of his
left arm, Harry White, 50-year-old
elevator operator, was imprisoned in
novel fashion today despite all ef-
forts to free him, until the Fire De-
partment rescue squad was called.
White, who is heavy man, was
visiting friend, Harry Sousa, 452
Massachusetts, avenue, and sleeping
on couch. Early today he rolled
over in bed, and hook like link from
the metallic couch slipped into the
fleshy part OF his left arm. Efforts Of
those In the house TO aid him were In
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ADMITS KILLING GIRLS.
Mother Says She Tried to Commit
Suicide With AK After Act.

WARSAW, NJ. Y. July, 26 R.--
Mrs. Ida Flint has confessed that she
inflicted the wounds on her two young
daughters. which resulted in their
deaths Saturday, District Attorney
Greff announced today
After striking the children on their
heads with an ak she tried to commit
suicide, using the same weapon, but
failed.
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WEATHER.

10. S. Weather Bureau Forecast.)
Cloudy to partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; little change in tempera-
ture. Highest, 81. at 2:30 pm yester.
day; lowest, 6S, at am. today.
Fun report on page 8.
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KrGIN HnRn TODAY

BARBARA HAWIEY %. breaks
with her lance. BRUOH REYNOLD6
and gets job on the Indianapolis Teler
graph, In order to see life.
ANDREW McDERMOTT the MANAGE
ing edictor, ta q formr friend OF her
father. BOB JEFFRIES, police reporter.
proves friendly.
at the Lighthouse Inn with SINBAD
meets JEROME BALL. a man about
town.
THE sound of o shot comes from am
inner room in the roadhouse.
NORMAN HOLLOWEIIl, 9 promo
nemt broker, Is found dead IN the room.
A suicide note is found In his pocket,
but Barbara finds a woman,s scarf I'M
she Is sent to interview MRS.
LYDIA STACY. prominent society
woman. on real estate project by
While there Mrs. Stacy.s maid reveals
having sent dress to the .cleanerS 70
have wine stain removed Barbara
connects the wtne-stained dress with the
roadhouse shooting of Hollowel.
She seals the tell-tale scarf In an en-
velope and hides it in her desk. mat
night she has dinner with jerome Ball,
and reDuffs his advances.
ters addressed to the lovelorn column
by girl who has beer-stained ktmona,
straight eyelashes and unrequted love
Tor certain young man.
Later Bob escorts her to reception
given by Mrs. Stacy for q foreign archi-
tect. Barbara finds Bruce Is the guest
of honor.
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y ARBARA SNJBS BRUCE AT MRS. SIACYS PARTY-SIIE j
- LEAVES AFTER BOB is CALLED AWAY

few words from the speech. 1t was
useless.
She turned and ran back down the
hall toward the back staircase. She
was halfway down when a great
clapping of hands in, the main hall
signified that the talk was ended
People began TO laugh and chatter
again.
Barbara qnckened her steps. She
looked about for the door which
should open into the side driveway.
1T was not in sight. She turned q
corner stealthily and found herself
face to face with Lydia and Bruce.
why, where are you going, Miss
Hawley?" asked Lydia. 1.-THE party
isn't half oyer. / haven't seen you
dancing at all. And where is that
amusing fellow who came with you?
You newspaper folk are so droll
i 81 hope you will give Gignelli all
the space you can. He is regarded
as an international authority. you
know. It is often so hard TO find an
intelligent reporter
Barbara flushed and stiffened. L
am going home, Mrs. Stacy she
said II trust you will like my story.
Goodnight" She walked away with
her head very high.
Lydia ran after her. But who is
taking you home, my dear? Is the
young newspaper chap waiting for
your"
/ Barbara spoke hurriedly. "He was
called away on assignment, I will
get a taxi, thank you. Don't bother
about me-"
! Lydia raised an imperious hand.
Nonsense. Call a taxi! I should
think not. I Will call my car and
Mr. Reynolds will take you home.
There's nothing 30 forlorn as a
lass without a cavalier" She
laughed in a high pitch.
Barbara looked at Bruce. His
eyes were turned away and his face
was red. His hands twitched
slightly.
Then she looked back at the
laughing Lydia. There was no way
out.
"Thank you, Mrs. Stacy" she re-
piled with dignity. But I am
sorry to trouble you, and--Mr.
Reynolds"
Bruce started at the sound of
his name. why, OF course. Miss
Hawley," she said. "I'll be glad to
take you. I'll get my hat and
coat"
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zheL.0vE DoDGER
ByVIRGINIA SWAIN X

that's all And / guess the news
paper games getting you, as it gets
all women You've got to pull up or
you'll be nothing but a bundle Of
Quivers."
Someone entered the room. They
turned and found a butler facing
them. Telephone for Mr.. Robert
Jeffries. I'll show you the way, SIR"
Bob followed him out of the con-
servatory, pausing to smile encour-
agtngly at Barbara. Back in a mo-
ment, Babs," he said.
Barbara sat down again by the
palms. Her head went down on her
arm, as it lay against the back Of
the chair, and her body began to
shudder with long sobs. She cried
violently, without tears.
Some time later the door opened
again. Someone entered and coughed
softly. Barbara flung back her head.
It was the butler again. "Mr. JEFF
fries was called away on assign
ment by his editor, Miss Hawley. He
asked me to tell you that he would
send a taxi back for you when he
reached town"
Barbara nodded her head and the
man disappeared. She rose and
looked around. A little gold clock
on the table pointed to 1890. The
saxophones were bowling still more
furiously and the subdued hum Of
many voices sounded down distant
corridors.
Barbara stood up and smoothed
the crumpled taffeta Dress She went
out Of the conservatory and along
the deserted hall to a back staircase
that looked as if it might lead to
the ballroom above.
Half way up the stairs she saw
Bruce at the head OF the flight. She
turned, as If to run back down
again. But he had seen her and was
fastening toward her.
Barbara" he said. The girl turn
ed her head away. Her cheeks were.
scarlet.
Barbara" he said again, more
TREMENDOUSLY.
Don't" she choked. Don't
speak to me. There's nothing be-
tween you and me ever again, and
I don't want to talk to you" Her
eyes sought escape. She turned back
toward the foot Of the stairs and
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is altogether splendid, Lydia, he
SAID. And do think it will help
our plans. I-hope to double or triple
your investment. my dear"
Downstairs Barbara stood huddled
In corner beneath the bannister,
afraid to move. lest Lydia's gra-
cious, patronizing eyes fall upon her.
Bruce and Lydia came down the
steps. the woman clinging daintily
to the arm of the man. Barbara
flattened her body against the wall
as they passed Her eyes followed
them down the long corridor and out
into the main reception hall beyond.
Then she turned and rushed for the
stairs.
She found the dressing room at
last. 1t was deserted, save for a
maid who drowsed in a great arm
chair near the window.
Barbara looked around for her
wrap. The maid stirred and sat up.
"Can do anything for you.
miss?" Barbara saw that it was the
same woman who had had the alter
cation with Mrs. Stacy on the day
of the interview.
mo, thank you, Dele" she said
I'm just getting my things, to go
home"
why, it's the young newspaper
lady, isn't it?" beamed Della. Sure,
miss, 1 appreciated your kind words
that day the madam was so angry
about her dress"
Then she began to hunt for the
wrap. At last, with the cape over
her arm, she stopped in front Of the
mirror to apply powder puff. Her
face stared back at her. white and
drawn.
you look i'll. miss" said the maid
shall call your car for your"
Barbara smiled grimly. mo, thank
YOU" she replied.
Out in the hall again, she looked
around. The house was quite still
She advanced to the main staircase
and looked over. The entire COM
pany was assembled in the hall be.
low. Gignelli stood on the third step
talking. His words. his mobile face
and his hands, gesturing gracefully,
held the crowd.
Near him stood Lydia Stacy and
Bruce The women nearby looked at
Lydia now and then with eyes for
her beauty. her dress, her handsome
cavalier. Barbara saw it all quite
plainly. She stepped back out of
sight and paused. trying to catch a
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SHE

Lydia interrupted. Dear me.
don't believe you two people have
even been introduced to each other.
How stupid of mel have been
taking It for granted that YOU knew
each other.
Miss Hawiey, let me present Mr..
Bruce Reynolds, Youn DO hav-
Ing stories in the paper about him
some day. Better make friends
with her, Bruce. Newspaper re,
porters are good friends and bad
enemies. You may need her some
time" She laughed again. too
gaylN
Bruce rose to the occasion, IT
should be only to glad TO make
friends with her" he said graveiy.
Then he went away to get his hat
and coat.
Lydia turned to Barbara. Better
have the Telegraph watch that
young chap" she said. Hes tho
idealist behind the Vale Acres prof.
ect. Going to make a name for him.
self some day. No doubt about IT,
She spoke proudly Here eyes fol-
lowed his retreating figure.
Barbara clinched ono hand behind
her.
Bruce returned with the word that
the car was waiting for them. Tie
took Barbara's arm and 14ydia's. TO.
gether the three walked toward tho
porte cochere,
do you know" said Lydia, as
they walked. 1--WE three hold great
powers in our hands. Here we are,
You, Bruce, with your genius, I within
my money, and Miss Hawley with
her newspaper behind her-whnt
couldn't we do for anything we set
our minds on2
Il shall send a statement TO the
Telegraph tomorrow morning. Miss
Hawley, telling of my entrance into
the Vale Acres project-with money
and with moral support. WIN you
ask your managing editor to call
me?" She laid a hand on Bruce's
arm In farewell.
Hurry back, Bruce, dear" she
said.
The door closed behind them, shut.
ting off the pathway OF light on the
steps, Tie limousine waited, IN
glory of shining black and nickel, A
liveried driver held the tonneau door
open.
Bruce helped her into tho car ana
stepped in after her.
Go BE Continued
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Now GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER Xxx


III HE dance music went on, up
stairs.
1t emphasized the stiffness
in the conservatory. Barbara neither
spoke nor moved. Bob fingered the
cigaret stub. Presently he walked
across the room to the door and
opened it. The wall of the saxo-
phones sounded louder. He cast a
short glance at Barbara.
Were wasting lot OF good
dance music, Babs," he said, almost
timidly. That's peach Of muted
VIOLIN He began to move his
shoulders to the rhythm of the mu-
sic and to hum softly.
Barbara turned toward him sud-
denly. I'm sorry, Bob, but can't
dance tonight. don't know what's
the matter with nse--with the world
but I'd like to run away to some
corner and cry forever and ever.
Lies all out Of joint for me, and I
guess it'll never be any better. But
Tn sorry I'm spelling your eve
ming"
Bob came toward her. That's all
right, old kid. You're tired out.
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him to tell my guests something
about a civic consciousness in re-
spect to art and architecture. He
has been saying the most amusing
things about some of the monstrosi-
ties he has seen in indianapolis.
Come along"
She tripped down the steps to
meet him. her black spangles wink
ing in the shadows of the hall. She
laid one white band on his arm and
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looked up at him. Are you having
good time at my party, Bruce?
You know it's really for you that
planned it all. Gignelli ought to stir
up more interest in Vale Acres. I
want You to enjoy my party" Her
red brown eyes were bright and her
lips were parted.
Bruce looked down at her. The
STERN lines OF his face softened. "Of
course am enjoying your party. 1t
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Reynolds will take you home. "

nSy Hotuo Will ConO yOu AOln0'
took a step down. Bruce put his
"Oh, Mr.. Reynolds The voice
sounded from above. Barbara jerked
away from him and ran down the
stairs. 1t was Lydia's voice.
Mrs. Stacy appeared at the head
of the stairs. There you are,
Bruce" she called gayly. II have
been looking everywhere for you.
Gignelli is about to talk. I asked
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Answer to Saturdays crossword
puzzle:
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-27
STATE SECRETARY
WILL NOT run AS.
RAKER SUCCESSOR
By United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Jan. 81
Frank c. Jordan, for 16 years sec
retary of state, announced today
that he would not be candidate
for congressman from the second
district TO succeed the late John f..
Raker. At the same time he deelar-
ed his candidacy for reelection to
his present office.
After careful consideration l
have decided not to be a candidate
for congress from the second dis
trict,' Jordan said in a statement.
MY friends who have urged me
to run have given ME assurance of
support most satisfactory. l appre-
eiate it. The voters OF California
have four times elected ME secretary
of state, each time by increased ma
.joritieS.
I'm but two states have the i'll.
cumbents of the office served long
cr than / have. This is distinction
| take much pride in. The voters
have been very good to me, l have
endearored to make good, and l
wish to close my political career
when | retire from this office, for
which l will be candidate at the
next election
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-27
ALL-DAY SERVICE
LUNCH CARS ARE
POPULAR ON S. P.

Twenty four in service and thir-
teen new coaches under construction
al Sacramento testify to the success
of the all-dav lunch car, an innova-
tion in railway catering introduced
by Southern Pacific lines and now
to become standard equipment on all
Southern Pacific through trains
carrying day coaches and tourist
ears.
Food is prepared and served from
cabin containing coffee urns,
oven, gas plates. icebox and other
compact convenienccs. An ingenious
shelf-likc table clamping to the
seat backs affords table service for
every seat throughout the car, or
patrons may be served at the count
cr. The largest cars will have in ad
dition two dining car tables accom-
modating eight persons at a sit
ting.
All food sold on the lunch ear is
equal in quality to that served ON
limited train dinning ears and prices
are remarkably low.
The longest all-day lunch car run
is Oakland to Ogden, 77S miles,
and the shortest Oakland to Sacra
mento. SO miles. The lunch ears
supplement, but do not take place
of standard dining ears. AS the
name indicates they are open for
service at all hours.
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Bedtime Stories
~ qgOWAD y. oARl1
caDyr4gh&, loos, hy Mcclure
tSsoApse eyndicats
sU4e0BE kfU0ILY'a TIN PAN
U1IDE

'eNusse jane, said Uncle Wig
giiy one day to his muskrat lady
hoasekeeper. "did you ever bake
any Hfngerbreads' ~
isGinkesbresd. cried Mrs. Long
ears, VINO ,wss Uncle Wiggily's new
wife. s.Of course Nnrse Jane bakes
gingerbread. But she needs large
pan to do 1t in, and we haven t any
have been intending to get one,
but have been so busy
"Let me get ill., eagerly cried
unelt Wiggiiy, almost jumping up
and down he was so happy at the
thought Of gingerbread. I'll hop
to the store and get fine, new tin
paa. Then Nurse Jane can do the
baking; cant you." he asked the
Anuskrat lady housekeeper.
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| ssEtouf wife says 80, answered
NJ slazsy Wuzxy, Who was wise.
WIS. l.ongeats' nodded her head
saA away ,hoppAA ,Urele, Wiggily
over the fields and through the
wocds 10 the tin pan store, where
ne bought 4 large, shiny one.
"1s this the proper sort OF pan in
! which to bake Xingerbreadf' asked
tire rabbit gestleman before hopping
ont withit.
"The finest psn. in the world for
| gingerbread." blrked the bulldog
gentleman who Kept the hardware
,sstore.
Mr.. Longears, carrying the pan,
climbed, the long hill on the other
tsidS ol which. and .at.the foot. was
his heGsk> stump bungalow. On
tasshiIf were many Of the ,animal
toys and girls eeasting on their
slsds, for sehool was out for the
day. X, -
.YOh, here's Uncle Wiggily!"
bsrked Peetis. bow Wow.
"Ride on my sled!".invited Billie
tRsStaik, the goat. 8.
10, On mine. pp mine. Ride on
my sied!"'~ begged half dozen
other animal boys OF girls who want
cd Unfie Wigsily to coast with him.
They Crowded around the old rab-
bit gtntieman, laughing and shout
III can Il ride vith all Of you, y
! chuckfed Ar. Lpagears, ''much as i
night wish,to. + must hurry home so
Nurse Jane. can bake, the ginger
bread, BesAes ! have a sled Of my
own,''
"Ypu a sledi Where','' asked Bob
bic. kingtAii, the raccopn.
f.There:', and Uncle Wiggily
pointed to the: large, flat tin pan he
! had bought for Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy.
81 could slide 10 that. ,
'sF<ob! ThSt ism t sled! You
couj4g coast down a hill in a tin
pautD laughed Sammie Littletail.
AsX just then, all Of a sudden,
Nj. and Mira. Fox popped out of
the buthes at the top of the hill.
HIM gYy and eager were the looks on
tie feess Of the two foxes, and the
animal Children. after one look.
sdlyshouted, jumped on their seds
and pvsbed themselves over the top
of thsshill.
! Away we co." they cried, and
down the hill they coasted so fast
that Mr.. and Mrs. Fox could not
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catch them. However, the two hun
CRY animals did not try.
''Unclc Wiggily will do for us,
said Mr.. Fox with smile as he
rubbed his red tongue over-h1s white
teeth.
81 will do for you-what do YOU
mcan:' asked the rabbit.
"Hc means you will do very nice
ly for us to eat, politely explained
Mrs. Fox. eve have caught you
this time You can t get away
But will give you a choice.
''What do you mean-choice
asked Mr.. Longears.
"Iou may choose whether my
wife shall bite you first or wheth
er shall! = barkcd Mr.. Fox. Since
my wife is Il lady perhaps she
ought to have first bite. But as
long as she gave you a choice
''Well, my choice is that neither
of you shall bite mel suddenly
cried Uncle Wiggily. With that ht
jumped into the tin gingerbread
pan, gave himself shov,
over the top Of the hill, and down
he went sliding and coating so fast
that it was out of the question fol
the Fox and his wife to catch tn,
ra bbit.
eta, ia! Good byc!' cried Uncl,
Wiggily. who was soon safe at tn,
bottom of the hill. wagging hi,
stump tail at the foxes.
We'll, what do you know abou
that snarled Mrs. Fox. And
gave him his choice, too! wish
'hadn t.
- wish the samc!' - snapped heI
husband as they went hungry t.
bed.
And if the sponge cake docsn :
, try to go to sleep in the bath tuI
instead of the bread box where i
belongs, | II tell You next about Tn
cle Wiggily and the acorns.