The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-08
HE'S NOW A CITIZEN
But George Rosemont Of Warroad,
Mimi, Has Respect for Natur-
alization Law.
New Statute Makes Lots Of Trouble
for a Former Resident of
Canada.

Decidedly effective In it's workings Is
the new United States naturalization law
intended to prevent anarchists from be-
coming citizens. 1t not only decreases
naturalization but 1t has pitfalls for very
desirable citizens as WELL This fact has
been made apparent to George G. Rose
mont of Warroad. Mimi, a young Cana
dian and graduate Of the Minnesota
university law school, DESTROYS of being
admitted to the bar. In this young mans
case the provisions Of the law and the
requirements Of the oath came near caus-
ing tragedy. It happened thus:
Mr.. Rosemont finished his law school
course last June, and as an experiment,
went directly to the little Minnesota town
and began the practice Of his profession.
He met with success and decided that the
law would be his life work He also con-
ceived political aspirations in the legal
department of the governme It became
necessary that he should be properly ad-
mitted to the bar. and accordingly last
week he visited Minneapolis.
Saturday the young man and a couple
Of friends presented themselves before
Judge Pond to secure Mr.. Rosemont's SEQ
ond papers, which were requisite before
an admission to the bar could be issued
How long have you known this appli-
cant?" asked the court of one of the wit
neSSes.
20, for good many years"
How many years?''
Several"
"well. that won't do" insisted the
judge. "Under the new law we have te
be very careful. Have you known Mr.
Rosemont five years?"
"Well, no, 1t isn't quite that long"
well, then, he will have to get other
witnesses"
But, your honor" interposed the appli-
can. Il don't believe there is any one
else in town who has known me longer
than this gentleman, and + simply have
to get out the papers. I must get my ad-
mission to the bar and get back to my
town, I have some most important
business to attend to-,
But the court was obdurate. Mr.. Rose
mont saw his hopes Of future greatness
fading in the distance because he could
mitted to the bar, and could not hold Of
flee. Two sleepless nights followed, but
Monday morning dawned briught and
clear, for an inspiration had come to him
An old friend, school teacher happened
to be in the city, and the f1ve-year &C.
quaintance limit had been overcome
Yesterday morning Mr.. Rosemont re.
paired to the courthouse with budding
hopes. To his dismay he found every Of
flee closed. 1t was Labor Day. Their
commenced a search worthy Of being
chronicled in local history. Telephones
were kept busy, the messenger service
was tested, and every expedient excep
wirless Telegram ply was tried.
At last when it was nearly noon, Judge
Harrison was discovered in his chambers
a clerk was located by persistent endeav.
or, and the ceremony of citizen-lawyer.
making was performed.
well, that just saved my life," sighed
the applicant when it was all over ..
simply had to get away tonight There's
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against that law again, and I feel sure
that the making of "a citizen In Hennepir
county now is a much less simple opera
ton than formerly"