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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

policeman. because he reminded her
so much OF the fact that her homo
city South Bend, has a member Of
the police force who almost rivals
him in size, as well as Reniality.
This visitor introduced herself %
officer 97-for so is ne designated
by his badge-as Mrs 3. W Kemp.
of South Bend Ind. Officer - re-
ciprocated by telling her hLs name.
@. r. Sandeu Mrs. Kemp resides
At 73s Ninth St. River Park.
His Underwear Made Here.
Mr.. SandeI." Mrs. Kemp in
formed him, I'VE bave a big police
man in South Bend. but he would
have 10 grow some yet 20 Doe as rali
as you. You remind me 60 rpuch
Of him that 7 made up my mind 20
tell you about him"
80 you are from South Bend"
responded Sandcu. I've something
IN common with South Bend. That's
where I have nay underwear made"
"Who makes Il. the Stephenson
Underwear AIils?' Mrs Kemp IN
quired
Yes. believe that's the name"
Sandell said. You see I'm SO tall
I can't find any ready made under
wear that fits mo. SO 7 have 20
get il made % measure. L takes
SO much goods 20 make u thar one
suit costs me $3.50. always or
der two suits az a time. Twenty
I'VE dollars isn't such a low price 20
pay for a seasons underwear. IN
my estimation"
Mrs. Kemp agreed that ~ - not.
Big Bin a Foot Shy.
Were your parents as rau as
you?' she inquired
40. my mother and father were
0f ordinary height" Sandeu said.
7 had brother. however. who
grew 80 tall while he was in the
army service during the war. that
he finally was discharged becauss
o. his height"
SandelI is seven feet four inches
tall. Big Bill Hosi1ski. who has
been promoted % sergeant Of traffic
policemen since he was transferred
10 traffic duty. from the beat about
six years ago. rnea sures only six feet.
four. Sandell weighs 304 pounds,
while Big Bill tips the beam ar 2s3.
No one has attempted % measure
the smile OF either officer % or
Big BIZ. but Mrs Kemp says they
have smiles as well as great height
IN common
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04
BY DR. HARRY MARSH
WARREN,
President of the Save-a-Life
League.

League.
Tut it off. That is the most i'm
Operative thing to do If You
feel like taking your own life.
Postpone the act. Decide to
live just one more day anyway.
Next thing: Go and tell your
troubles to somebody-preferably
a stranger-who will be wise
enough TO discuss the matter with
you calmly.
When you are sick you go TO
doctor. When you have a knotty
business problem you get an ex-
pert accountant. When you have
legal problem you consult
lawyer. Why shouldn't you, be-
fore taking the most important
step in your life. get advice?
Your troubles may seem TO be
the worst possible. But somebody
else always has greater troubles.
The Save-a-Life league Is a
free. -sectarian organization
dedicated TO the service Of those
who want 20 end their lives We
have headquarters at los W. 18th
ST.. New York. Come and talk
with us, or telegraph US. or write
a letter. II won't cost you any
thing. and it may save your life.
You need not give your name.
or if you do. nobodS~will know it.
I'm a stranger to you and you are
a stranger TO me-but 1 would
like 10 be your friend and help
you.
have been asked this question
many times: why should I not
destroy my life If l wish ?"
This is my answer 10 the ques-
tiOn-l4 reasons why you
shouldn't destroy your life:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

that Big Bill policies traffic that
moves parallel with the earth's sur
face, while the Denver copper
policies traffic that moves horizon
tally with regard 10 terra frma. The
traffic that comes under the Den
Yer pOliceman's Jurisdiction is ele-
vator traffic. He IS on duty in the
tower Of the history department
store buildiIg OF the Daniels& Fisher
company. Scores OF tourists visit
the building daily and ride the ele-
vator 10 the last stop IN the tower
where they get a wide view Of
Denver. This policeman sees 10
their safety. guards the company's
interests and supplies interesting IN
formation 10 the stranger. To ALL
the policeman himself affords al
most as much interest as the sights
he points out.
One Of these visitors recently dis
played particular interest in the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04
DON'T KILL YOURSELF TO-DAY! WAIT

THREE-Because you would be
a murderer.
FOUR-Becsuse you would be
like a soldier who deserted his
post of duty.
FIVE - Because you would
cruelty cause sorrow and humili-
alton to your family and friends.
SIX-Because your life in this
world is regarded as a sacred
trust.
SEVEN-Because you should
not Sc such a terrible example be-
fore the world.
EIGHT-Because you would be
considered a coward and a quit
ter.
NINE - Because many have
overcome greater obstacles than
YOU have.
TEN - Because you might be
unsuccessful - and become an
invalid for life.
ELEVEN-Because if you over
come this temptation you may be
able TO help others similarly
tempted.
TWELVE - Because tomorrow
may bring you what you most de-
sire.
THTRTEEN-Because time is
short and you may die any day.
FOURTEEN Because as you
seriously look at this question
from any viewpoint you or any
one can see how wrong it would
be 10 take so fearful a risk.
A mans life may be his own"
but no one has the right to decide
for himself the great question of
whether he should commit sui
oide, for a man whose mind is
overpowered by grief. sickness or
infrmity is in an unfit state TO de-
eide.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

Loneliness, ill-health. evil living. love,
family troubles, business losses-and,
last. poverty.
Il have had the silliest reasons for
suicide given me-" DR.. Warren said.
"A minister was going 10 kill himself
unless 1 could find him a rich wife so
ne could perfect an invention, a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

mobile and rubber business had
something 10 do with IT,"
Scarcely any people who commit
suicide are insane. says DR.. Warren.
He declares nearly one-half Of all
suicides are due 10 sex problems.
Actual reasons for suicide. however.
he listed in this order OF Importance:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

man being dunned for So he owed
planned suicide"
1t has cost the Save-a-Life league
an average Of about 50 to save a
would-be suicide The work is sup
ported by voluntary subscription,
started in 1906 by S25 from the late
Pres't Grover Cleveland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04
Both TRAFFIC" Policemen.

two stations have been called upon
10 supply between 10000 and s.
100000 gallons every "a hours, ex-
elusive Of the sprinkling season. Dur
ing extreme dry weather. in the
summer months, when watering the
lawns is popular, pumps at these two
stations have been called upon TO de-
liver a total yield of nearly 10000
600 gallons in "a hours.
The rule set down for the system
by the fire underwriters specified a
capacity of 26,OOO,O0O gallons, the
rule also defining that the pumps be
OF such mum Der and capacity as 70
insure this amount in case OF
emergency and that the pumps be al
al times in workable condition for
need should the emergency arise.
The commissioners set out 70 find
ways and means by which the equip
ment would yield this large amount
of water.
New Central Station Ready.
The central station was the one
source OF trouble for many years
ind Il was known that al this point
there existed a good supply. It was
considered almost certain that the
capacity OF this station could be
doubled. A new building was order
ed constructed with pit is feet be-
low the ground level in which new
pumps are 70 be mounted. Contract
was let last spring and the building
was finished then a break in the
floor caused a flooding OF the sta
ton. The work OF binding the eight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04
League PerSuadeS Six Thousand DeSpondent
Persons IN Five Years to Drop Suicide Plans
BY EDWARD THIERRY.

n years Dr. Harry Marsh y War ar
rem has saved 5000 lives. He
has stopped that many respondent
persons from committing suicide
That's the queer job DR.. Warren
has. He's the self-appointed ad
wiser 20 would-be suicides. He started
Il in 1906 and in 1916 he organized
the Save-a-Life league. of which he
IS president.
If you feel like jumping into the /
river, taking a poison cocktail, ~sus-1
pending yourself from the open
plumbing or shooting yourself full /
OF hOles-DONT. at least not today.
And in the meantime write DR..
Warren-or If you are in New York
call around and see him at los w.
nth 81. He'll tell you why you
shouldn't do il.
Saved Them All!
During the Save-a-Life leagues
first five years. up TO last April 10,
exactly 5.62S would-be suicides came
10 US" DR.. Warren said. And my
records show that not one went
through with the contemplated
deed"
There isn't any magic about my
work OF preventing people from COM
\sitting suicide" he said "I haven't
any patent on the system. Anybody
can do 10. Be friendly and patient
and study the temperament of the
tempted person. You have got TO APP
peal 20 him on his own.ground."
Love Cases Worst.
Love cases are the hardest to deal
with. says DR. Warren. They re-
auire the greatest diplomacy
Here are some o. the surprising
facts this suicide expert told me:
There were 6.1T1 suicides reported
In the United States in 1920 and in
crease OF 200 over 1919. They in
Guided 1867 men and 2.6O4 women
Total suicides probably exceeded -
600 last year for many are never
reported.
The greatest increase was in child
suicides, In 1919 there were Az. .
Last year the number was 707. boys
223 and girls asa.
This year the increase among chill .
dren and adults is even more alarm F.,
ing. The first six months showed
- f,- 1OO Nor cent frrrrasaf
Weapons Used.
Boys most frequently use pistols /
SITS p''s'"' -N''1ol'7 ''0''S F"S -
the taNorlle hlelAou.
Ihe younsesl suicide last year was +
years V''' 'u7 o'lgS- AV'' more
tHai ~ =
oeeause OF u-No'0e- mere WSS o-s
increase among sulCldeS oy farmers
ana FARMERS wives
More rlch people IMAM poor take I
their own llVes- LAST year there
were 80 'i''e" III .-'e mimic mare cIass' /
% i'0-i ,.-,. -
- =, 49, ., r-...-.- -
sel,a-s s,5 r,IIs-, $4,000 an
s..o.s a,5 actresses 81 e,rrs-a s.r-
ae1ts q brokers - cre-e,-len and |
iudees
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

inch floor with another concrete
floor 10 inches thick is now nearing
completion. and the floor viii be
ready for putting the pumps in place
within a week, il IS reported. A bill
Of lading OF the ship Of the first g.
900, 000-gallon capacity pump 20 be
installed has been received by Supt.
James z. Luther and he expects 20
have this pump installed and in 0p-
Grafton shortly after the floor is
ready for installation
The plans call for the installation
Of two 1900. 000-gallOn pumps and
two 2,oo0,ooo-gallOn pumps. The
combined capacity OF these pumps
viii take care OF more than one
third OF the 100000 gallons sup
ply.
one OF the four pumps OF the
North station is out OF commission
When this pump VIII again be ready
is prOblematical. but, II is said. the
next move OF the board is 20 order
its repair or It's removal for a new
pump 10 be installed IN its place.
When this done and the total ca
pacity OF the station brought to its
old figure OF more than 1000 600
gallons, more than 22.0O0,000 gal
Ions emergency yield will be obtain
ed.
Wells Promise Reserve.
Recent tests OF a wei drilled AZ
Olive and Sample SITS. show an esti-
mated yield for the bed n the west
ern section OF the city OF 5000. 900
Continued on Page 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

or the city's classification.
For past years the various water
works boards OF the city have con-
centrated their efforts 10 secure suf-
hcient water not only 10 meet the or
binary needs Of the city but 10 in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

South Bend desires. She says that ne Is SIX
feet tall and answers other requirement. And
other things the mother that he great,
great nephew Of former governor Of Indiana.
The mother con1des to Mayor Carson that she pre-
fers Hoosier girl for her son the fair daughters Of
Florida. She writes that her son is very handsome
and modest
And the search for the young with matrl-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

ONE-Because you would be
doing the most sinful thing pos
sible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

~ IG Bull" HOSINSKI may
X look like the biggest police
Dman in the world" to the
trembling motOrist who happens 70
receive a "bawling" when he tries to
slip by the corner when big Bills
traffic semaphore bids him stop"
But Big Bill might grow foot
and still not be the taIlest copper
on the globe.
Out in Denver there dwells a blue
coated guardian Of the peace with
whom it's a toss-up whether he be-
longs in a uniform or in a tent
making circus patrons gasp to see
his size. This Denver policeman,
however, does not need TO join the
sawdust clan to amaze hundreds Of
persons daily.
Both Traffic Policemen.
Like Big Bill, this gigantic Colo
RADIO man is a"traffic" policeman.
The difference in their positions is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

cause for alarm should there be any
great conflagration in the city. In
this connection there was issued
threat by the committee visiting the
city that insurance rates would be
raised on all property by a revision
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

Under her picture, the young set forth the
kind OF husband wants, with the description
OF herself She wants who is loving and kind, not
rich but with enough money TO provide a comfortable
home for her. Among other things he must be strong
PREFERS HOLSTER GIRL FOR son.
The mother of the young down in Florida be-
exactly o yo%ang
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

u had more calls for advice from
people contemplating suicide IN Ohio
last year than in any other state
Perhaps the depression in the auto
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

monIa1 inciinatons continues. The mayor says that
he finds her he viii tell her that down n
Florida there IS someone waiting for her who
has already fallen IN love with her without
her who h.- ----- 81 -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

CONTINUED on Page 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-04

EW YORK Sept. 3. - In i've
~ years DR.. Harry Marsh War
= rem has saved 5000 lives. He
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CONTINUED on Page 27)
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each others first it's often different IN the
movies than anywhere else.
THIS HAPPENS IN REAL, LIFE
, 1921-05-26

\ common cause had made them all
%congenial for the day. Those who
at one time had lived in Carbon.
talked together of days long past.
exchanging raminiscenCe and living
many OF those happy times over again
when all in the town a life and
light. However. even then there
was bitter mixed with the sweet.
and memories OF days when some
dear ones were brought to the old
cemetery for the last long sleep.
brought sadness to many hearts. and
tears TO the eyes of the older genera
ton. BY 5 p. nj. Sunday, the grave
yard looked entirely different. The
brush had been grubbed and burned.
each grave c-m%ounded. and fences
Strengthened. Every evidence OF
neglect and decay had been destroy
ed. Cement foundations had been
lain for outsid" gate posts, and even
the road to the cemetery had been
plowed and graded. Robert Fisher.
an old-time CarbOnite. was there
with a team to be used in any way
necessary. Women worked Is well
as men, and when evening came
most wonderful improvements had
been accomplished. Those present
from this community were Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Watkins and daughter
Miss Hazel, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Wat
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. West. Mrs
Chas. Ellis, John Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Orion and Miss Alice McLaren
, 1921-05-26
LAIRD ACCEPTS
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER

AS a successor to Leroy Laird,
Of Worland, a member of the state
highway commission. who definitely
accepted the position Of highway
superintendent Monday evening, Gov
crnor Carey appointed John NJ. Sny-
der Of Lowell. Tuesday.
Mr.. Snyder has lived in Wyoming
for some time, coming to this state
from Pennsylvania. where he was
graduated from the Pennsylvania
State college as a mining engineer.
1t is said hal he and his brother
have been largely instrumental in
putting their home city on the map.
The new highway commissioner is
vice-president of the Lowell bank. Is
engaged in the livestock industry.
part owner of the Lowell Glass fac
tory, besides being an American Le-
gion man. captain of a company OF
the national guard at that place. and
inveterate and booster addict Of Low
ell.
Mr.. Snyder's business training and
activities are not the only qualifica-
lions he brings with him to his new
place. He has had considerable ex-
%perience as a contractor in Iowa be-
fore coming to Iowa.
The vacancy to which Mr.. Snyder
was appointed resulted in the nam
ing Of Mr.. Laird Of Worland to the
place OF Highway Superintendent
last week. The latter will assume
the duties Of that office June /. He
also has had wide experience in high
way work and he Is regarded as one
Of the leading business men Of nor
thern Wyoming. He is a democrat.
first appointed to the position by
Governor Houx and ~re-appointed by
Governor Carey.
, 1921-05-26

resting there were not forgotten.
and loved ones came from various
distances to make those neglected
graves look as they did OF yore. Car
bon-what is left of hat once thriv-
ing little town-stands forsaken and
alone. casting a gloom over the scene
that touches with a lonely dread. the
hearts Of those. who long ago had
coxy homes in the mining city. and
, 1921-05-26

only have left of it all. the grass
grown lots in that old cemetery.
which hold the dear ones, long since
dead. Sunday was a most beauti-
full day. as il a Higher Power labor
ed in unison with those who came
to work. Everybody brought lunches
and collections Of friends ate togeth-
er, thus enjoying the society OF those
whom they had not met for years,
, 1921-05-26

on the hillside north Of the old town.
Owing to years of neglect. the sage
brush had grown riotiously, fences
peated storms and winds had caused
mounds to become disarranged and
sunken, and a generally forsaken APP
pearance o'erspread the scene. But
despite ali this, all those who are
, 1921-05-26

ity, were represented in Carbon on
Sunday. when over one hundred peo-
pie gathered at the old cemetery
there to grub brush. burn rubbish,
repair fences and otherwise beautify
the grounds as much as possible. By
1880 A. NJ. cars began to arrive, all
loaded with those whose loved ones
are quietly sleeping in the cemetery
, 1921-05-26

so i't'OA az i"oN Va ~ "Vch
Vincent MacCrossen arrived
Saturday from Australia and went
the Sullivan ranch for a days VII
Mr.. MacCrossen Is a cousin Of
SuIlivans. He is making an int
esting tour Of the world. He vi
to Elk Mountain on Saturday to vi
the Quealy family and on Mond
continued his journey east. He y
stop at all the large cities enrod
cousins at Silver Creek. Nebraska.
Johnnie Sullivan and Miss Hickd
who is visiting at the Sullivan rand
made a trip to Elk Mountain on Sd
urday to visit friends and RELATIVE
They returned on Monday.
Uncle George Dixon went back
Medicine Bow on Monday with ii
mail carrier. after spending tV
weeks at his ranch in the Little Bas(
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. West were hol
and hostess at a six o'clock feast d
Sunday evening, at their home
Medicine Bow. A most delightfJ
evening a spent by those present
and W all hope it will not be lon|
until we are asked to call upon theI
for another dinner. Those presen
were. Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Amoss an
little daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Wm
West and little granddaughter, Mr.,
Agnes Rattle. Miss Isabelle Rait(
VIM. Rate, Stella O'Malley. Mr.. an
Mrs. Chas. Orion. John Ellis. Mis-
Alice McLaren and Mrs. Chas. ELI.
Leander Matson spent the wee
end at the Long 9 ranch. visiting hi
wife and babies. Mr.. Matson is ha,
ing a new house built on his rancf
and as Don as it is completed hi
ramily will move there. They are ir
tending to move about the first c
June.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. II. Scott and NJ,
and Mrs. Winfield Scott, Mr.. an
Mrs. w. c. West and Mr.. and Mr.,
S. w. Johnson we're among thos
who vent from Medicine Bow to Ca,
bon Sunday last.
Miss Katheryn Macpherson lie
the last Of the week for Laram.
where she will spend a few days.
Mrs. F. r. Richards returned tt
first OF the week from a protracte
visit to relatives in Denver. Viii
in that city Mrs. Richards enjoye
having a lot Of dental work done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cheesbroug
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Richards. NJ
and Mrs. Arthur Cheesbrough, tt
Wallace Harndcn family, Mrs. Ii
by and Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. MEG
went from the Bow to Carbon
Sunday.
Two aeroplanes have passed n
!. ficulty this week. We are thin
ing strongly OF making a landil
for them at Difficulty.
Mrs. Lucy Patton from Missouri
visiting at the home OF her broth,
Chas. Mitchell where she expects
spend the summer.
The telephone line was broke
last week and as usual. Chas. Sill
amaki came to the rescue. and O
Sunday he made a trip along tn
line, tying it together, so once agai
1t is in working order.
IN oil rig is being erected or tn
old Irving property in Shirley basin
which is now owned by p. j.. Quealy
We did not learn the name Of tn
oil company who will drill the wei
but whoever they are we all join il
wishing them success and lots o
Oil.
Decoration Day in Carbon is be
ing looked forward to with great an
ticipatiOn. A program has bee,
arranged and in the evening at TIL
old Milliken hall there will be speak
ing and perhaps a dance. The Han
ma band will furnish music for tn,
day and evening.
, 1921-05-26

John Burnett left the Bow
Thursday for Denver, where he
attend to matters of business.
expects to be home about the mi
OF the week.
, 1921-05-26

1t Is difficult at times to tell
whether some people are brainy or
hairbrainy.
, 1921-05-26

"MENTION The First National
ALWAYS a. YOUR RANK. II denti-
nes you" Pay with checks on Tho
FIRST National.
, 1921-05-26

r. K. Finkbiner was a Shi1
Basin visitor the last of the week.
, 1921-05-26

Uncle George Dixon went back
Medicine Bow on Monday with Il
mail carrier. after spending tV
weeks at his ranch in the Little Bias
, 1921-05-26

Johnnie Sullivan and Miss Hick4
who is visiting at the Sullivan rand
made a trip to Elk Mountain on Sd
urday to visit friends and RELATIVE
They returned on Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-05

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