The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 8, 1923, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT LAWS HALT QUICK WORK IN MATRIMONY, Red Tape Proves Exhausting Matter to Bridal Couples in Europe | SIX WEEKS JOB N Matter of Citizenship Is Dis- turbing Element to All Countries Moscow, Aug, 8—When the Amer- ican Congress passed a law annuling tie previous rule that a foreign wo- tically beeame an Amer- auto man ican citizen by marrying an Ameri- cun, it put Herculean difficulties in the path of Dan Cupid in the docu- ment cursed countries of Eastern | Europe most frequently by a certain fine type of young American men at an age gwhen they are very suscepti- ble to pretty foreign girls and matri- mony, The American Relief Administra- tion, the Near East Relief, the Y. M. C. A, ang other organizations which since the war have conducted relief operations in Poland, Austria, Greece, Russia, the Balkans and the Baltic states sent hundredg of young Amer- icans, mogtly former army officers, into cities Noted Yor their charming girls, Before the law became effective last September, marriages of Ameri- cans taythese girls was relatively ca alll wh even then it involved digging into records for documents, more documents and still more doc- ments, Once this was accomplished, however, all the young Americans had to do was to go to the nearest American consulate, have his, wife's photograph pasted on his pi and, if he was ready, could t home an automatic American citizen- ess and bhow her proudly to his folks, But today things are different. A few weeks ago one young member of the Near East Relief mi in Armenia got a brief vacation and | came through Moscow on his way to Warsaw to marry there a lovely Pol- ish girl who had waited for him two years. They has met when he was with.the American Red Cross and she 4 nurse on the Polish battlefields against the Russians. “Pll be back in ten days; save a room for us at the hotel,” the Amer- ican said blithely and confidently as he left Moscow, = Six weeks later he returned, with his bride, having miragulousty un- tangled miles of red tape and over- with the assistance of every 1, Polish ang American alike in Warsaw and Moscow, obstacles that left both bride and groom too tired to enjoy a honeymoon, In Poland a woman automatically takes on the citizenship of her hus- band and, therefore, should lose her Polish passport. American rules, due to the new law, prevent consuls from pasting foreign wives’ pictures on husbands’ passports, One cannot en- ter Russia without a passport, and it is particularly difficult for a Polish subject to secure a visa to enter Rus- sia at all, America law required this couple to have two passports, his American, her's Polish. Polisn Jaw and the Russian qifficulties in the way of Poles entering, required them to have one, and this American, . Finally the young man prevailed upon the Polish authorities to give his wife a Polish passport, and upon an American consular official to give him a letter stating the couple had been legally married, although the bride was not an American citizen, The worried bridegroom pasted his wife's picture on the letter, attached the letter to his own Passport, and finally got through. OVERLAND HAS ITS BEST YEAR FINANCIALLY Company’s Successful Season Continues it Among Strongest Concerns That this is by far the greatest year in the history of the Willys- Overland Company is shown by the financial statement issued by that company for the first half of 1923. Coincident with the issuance of this statement, the entire remaining balance of $6,943,000 due to complete | the payment of $17,357,600 in bonds owed by the company was authorized this week, leaving the company with- out any bank indebtedness of -any character. Statement shows net earnings of $7,982,385.66 after allowances for tax- es, interest and special reserves, The ratio of current ai ities is a little better than two to one with cash and drafts of over $9,000,- 000 on hand. Of the earnings shown for the first six months, over $2,000,000 was earn- ed in June, “». THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE YANKS SOON TO DEFEND RIFLE TITLE. peas Palma Troply Event to Be Revived in International Matches Camp Perry in September They’re World’s Crack Shots U. S. M. C. By NEA Service Camp Perry, O., Aug. 8.—Zing! “It's a bull’s-eye.” They'll be saying it here soon in a score or more tongues. For crack shots from every corner of the globe are coming to the Inter- national and National Rifle Matchcs on Perry's range, September 1-27. European nations are sending their most expert, marksmen. So are the South American republics. And Canada, Australia and New Zealand, too. Stealing the championship from the United States is their one big ambition, The Palma Trophy—mog coveted of all rifle awards—will be in com- petition again for the first time since 1913. And there'll also be the DeWar Match, Every type of rifleman, whether he be Scheutzen crank, small bore, or military long-range shot, will have an opportunity to shoot his way to a berth on the international team this year, They'll All Be There More than 2000 already have sign- ed up, Tryouts are on now in all parts of the United States. Adjutants general and reserve offi- cers are getting out their men.. The Army, Navy, Marines, Reserve Offi- cers’ Training Corps and Citizens’ CS CO eee SIU duction being in excess of 23,000 cars. Production has been maintained at this status for several months—the maximum for any one day being 1109 carp on July 3ist. One of the big factors in the in- creased production of Willys-Over- land this year was. the introduction of a new car, the Overland Red Bird, in a price ficld that was not occupied by any other maker. Sales of this new car have been maintained steadily at more than 200 per day since it was launched in May, und the demand at the present time, although the car is only built with an open touring body, is in excess of twice the production. One of the first problems under- taken by Mr. Willys on his return to Toledo last September was the es- tablishment of a large list of finan- cially able and aggressive dealers. In the face of the fact that other automobile companies have tried in vain to increase their dealer organ’ zation during the year, it is particu- larly significant in reviewing Willys- Overland financial improvement to note that the list of Willys-Overland active, aggressive dealers has in- creased since January 1st from 3074 to more than 5561, and Mrs. Willys stated that the number is increasing more rapidly than at any time during the year. Another factor in the improved po- sition of Willys-Overland is the greatly increased popularity of the Willys-Knight car, Mr. Willys tkok up the Willys-Knight motor nine ‘years ago when it hadn't a friend in the country and has steadfastly developed it in the face of considerable opposi- tion among poppet valve engine man- ufacturers until today it is one of the leading cars of its price class. Plans for production of Willys-Knight cars include an enlargement of plant ca- pacity, which will increase by 50 per team captain, and Lieutenaht Commander. C. T, Osborn, Palmo trophy, most highly prized of all rifle honors Here are some of the riflemen who won the international title for America at Milan left to right, are Captain Joseph Jackson, U. rence Neusslein and Sergeant Morris Fisher M. C Military Training Corps and college and club sharpshooters are banging away at their own targets every day. American trial matches for the In- ternational team are scheduled for August 1-15 on service ‘ranges. Only one Yank absolutely is sure of a place, according to observers, He's Walter Stokes, world champion. United Stites Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa, president Sf the National Rifle Association, has been in Europe interesting riflemen in the Perry contests. And Secretary F. H. Phillips Jr., has been nego- tiating with the secretary of the Pan American Union in Washington. First Matches in ’97 The first ten days will he devoted to the School of Instruction. Nation- al matches, including the Palma and the International Small-Bore DeWar events, will be shot off from Sep- tember 10-17. International Free Rifle matches are set for the next two days, The remainder of the time will be takén/up with the Na- tional Individual and Team events, International Free Rifle Matches bhad their inception in 1897. Switzer- land ‘won the title that year. In 1898 France got it. The following year it reverted to the Swiss, who held it until 1914 when the war knocked out further matches until 1921. KINGS AR EY PENSIVE TO DIPLOMATS Cost Geo. Harvey $8,000 For ' Dinner to British Royal TRIMMINGS | EXPENSIVE High Standard of American Dollar Helps Poor “Rich Americans” Washington, Aug. 8.—The pomp of European courts has not decreased noticeably since the war, according to reports of American diplomats to the State Department. American am- bassadors are continuing their com- plaints of inadequate salaries to meet the heavy drain of social entertain- ment, and are citing post-war trou- bles of entertaining royalty at func- tions which equal or surpass the gild- ed affairs of pre-war days in Europe. +For instance, the state dinner given recently by George Harvey, American Ambassador to the Court of St, James, to the British royal family set back the American envoy something over $8,000—for one dinner and 'trim- mings, In fact, the trimmings con- cent the present output of Willys- Knight cars in 1924. stituted a large part of the bill, which contained an item of $750 alone for The figures shown on this state- ment are significant of the extra- ordinary progress which Willys-Ov- erland has made during the past year under the personal leadership of John N. Willys, who for more. than a year has. devoted his entire time to his Willys-Overland interests at To- ledo. °- * During that: tile production has advanced from fourteenth place to second among the members of the Automobile Chamber of Commerce. During the first six ances 101863 cars were built, an, increase of more, than 14,000 over the biggest first six months in the ae history .of the |) ‘month of the past four! Liberia, Africa, Tea ¢ probe's ieeasd, de e' production being " Staten, shown here and July pro-| War and a\former Pus COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF eee ee eee last year. .Standing, Lieutenant Commander A. D. Denney, U. 8. N.; Law- ated are Major J. K. Boles, U. S. A.; Major L. W. T. Walle, , U. S. N. team coach At the left is the # 4 The National Rifle Association of American has been affiliated with the International Shooting Union since 1906. But owing to the European style of free shooting, entirely for- eign to the Yankees, no teams were sent abroad until the resumption‘ of competition two years ago. Beat at Own Game An American team was hurriedly and equipped’ and dis- patched to Lyons, France. To the surprise, of even most of. the Ameri- cans, the Swiss were defeated at their ow# brand of work. That performance was repeated again last year at Milan, despite ev- ery conceivable handicap in trans- porting American rifles and. smmuni- tion from Cherbourg to Cobletis. and thence to Milan. Be igh The Palma Trophy, awarded first in 1876 and won then by thé United States, really perpetuates the match- es between Ireland and America. Yank teams won it again in 1877 and retained it until 1901. Great Britain and, Canada . each had it for.a while. It camé,back to this country.in 1918, . 3, Many standing records probably will be shattered”here in September. Since’ the war, the rifle: has. gained thousands of new friends, * And the popularity of the sport seems to be increasing ag ‘the days roll by, recruited palms and ferns given standing, room in the fireplaces ‘of the American embassy for the ‘otcasion. hy Tradesmen holding ‘the royal favo; have to be reckoned with in the en- tertainment provided by American diplomats. ‘The caterers are virtually chosen for the American entertainer by the lord chamberlain of the royal palace, no unknown or. plebeian chefs being permitte&l to cook for or serve the king or queen. Decorators, floré ists and a train of other tradesm having the royal approval also must he selected by the American host and their word, as wall as their bills, g6 a long way in directing the function, Entertainment occasionally of the tulers of the nations to which they are accredited is.an inescapable duty of American diplomats, who are pré- vided with no entertainment, fund to cover the costs of food and service, A few are wealthy enough to beat, extraordinary expenditures for social entertainment, but the Poorer ones say that the war has not toned down the “class” of the required social duties. The higher standing abroad of the American dollar is said to help some in bearing the expense, but in-many cases local\tradesmen add to their bills, in the cases of the “rich Amere ican” diplomats, more than sufficient to meet the difference in the rate of exchange. NOTICE! Continue boiling city. water. City Health Officer. Pains in the legs and back are often caused by ill fitting shoes. Scientifically built Ground Gripper Shoes for men and women are sure: to relieve and make walking a pleasure. Alex Rosen & Bro. ———————— BISMARCK” STORAGE Licensed and Bonded, Space to Rent for All Kinds of Storage. Rates on A eatie } Captain Moody Staten, of Seattle and Spokane, ia on his way to in to with bis wife become epee ape Ty wea ¢ a veteran ‘ student et the ‘Taiversity ‘of Washington, of the Liberia: ~4 10 APPROVE SWEDEN FAILS PEACE PACT ~ Says That It Does Not, Have. Universal Char- | acter t MEMBERS, LACKING, pa : | Recommends That | Compul- sory Arbitration Should Be Provided Stockholm, Aug. 8—The Swedjeh | fovernment-has just published its reply to the inqury circulated by the General Secretary of ‘the League of Nations as to whether the various‘ menybers ‘of the League favored @ spec{al’pact for general reciprocal guarantees, stating that, in its present form, and under present conditions, the government cannot endorse the proposal. The Swedish reply says that as long as the United States, Germany | -. and Russia are not members of the League it cannot be looked uon es having @ universal character. AJthough the League has gained in nower and authority during its three years of operation, it cannot , yet be considered strong enough to deal effectively with the Jarger, in- |ternational problems which aré at present menacing the peace.of the | world, and Sweden. thinks that the jguarantee system proposed would he of little value without the pow- erful authority that might come from universality of members:1ip. | The government holds that ‘tf tons. wittt foreign countries, were to sign the guarantees Proposed |she would expose herself to com- |paratively larger risks than those jot other states. It would be im- | possible says the reply, for a Swe- | dish egovernment, under the pres- (ent statue of political unrest in the | world, to propose to the represent - jatives of the people that they en- ter into international obligations which might lead to military meas- ures not compatible with Sweden’s own vital interest and national in- | dependence. MeanwhHe, the government re- eats a recommendation previous- ly made to the effect that compul- ,;80ry arbitration should be nrovid- ed for all disputes ofa judicial na- ture. And it hopes ‘that conditions may develop to stich a point in the |‘ future that any‘disturber of nolit- ical peace will be considered the enemy of all nations, and that such a disturher will be punished by the joint action of all nations. PRODUCTION OF OVERLAND “ UPHOLDS HOPES Willys-Overland ‘production and sales for 1923 have upheld the hopes of President Willys expressed at the beginning of ‘tH® year. Shipments of Overland and Willys-Knight cars to the end of June, as shown by state- ment issued by John N. Willys, Pr ident of the company, total 106,149. This is the largest six months’ pro- duction in the history of the com- pany. In 1916 for the first six months Personal Insurance Service Writing the kind of insur- ance this agency offers re- quires more than mere so- licitation of your signature. At all times during policy’s life the personal attention and services of this agency are at your disposal. Insurance Your interests are the in- terests of this agency for only as.you prosper will the agency’ succéed. As you: are properly protected, pro- perly served, so will your } patronage increase. Local Agency of The Hartford Fire ~ Ingprance Co. - ” MURPHY --“The Man Who Khows has adopted a second child, accord- ing whefe shé is filming a play. latest lucky one is an orphan girl, ite berd. the company produced 93,485 cars; the second best record, yea: tion:totaled 43,783 ears, By producing in June 22,162 cars a new mark was set for a month, when according to popular impression the motor in- dustry begins to feel the initial slow- ing up of summer gales. as long as they are wide. work much easier and in per- Sweden, with her stabilized rela-| f Ground Gripper Shoes pro- nerly fitted. Alex Bro. LIGNITE COAL TARIFRSGIVEN IN NEW. BOOK For First Time Complete Tar- iffs of State, Valuable to Lignite Industry, Given Putting in his time over- distance tables, maps, and the many tariffs of the rail carriers in North Dakota during the hours that other men nlav golf and seek entertainment, V. E. Smart, traffic expert for the Rail- road Commission has completed and published a fifty nine page book con- taining the rates on lignite coal from practically every shipping point in the State to, every! destination, Coal Shortage Incentive During the coal shortage last -year Mr. Smart spent much. time in St. Paul for the North Dakota Commis- sion in the interest of North Dakota getting its proper portion of such coal as reached the Lake Superior Docks, and concluded .that if reoc- currences of coal shortages were to be avoided in North Dakota it could best be done by promoting the use of North Dakofa’s: own natural re- source, Upon returning to Bismarck he set about the task of cempiling the distances from mines to:destina- tions via the, shortest or - cheapest available route, has given considera- tion to switching ratés at junction points, and has shown as. “destinn- tions every sidetrack in the State where freight ‘may be received in carlots, There are 910 such stations in North Dakota, There ‘are railroad agents at 594 of these stations and Mr. Smart's book indicates those sta- tions that are not provided with an agent so that freight charges may be prepaid. Mr. Smart: states that the book should be very useful to the mine operators, and to dealers in the SS Barbara La Marr, movie actress, to dispatches from Rome, iy oe The Siccard!.. The child will be ‘back to Hollywood with Bar- while last the first six months’ produc- Steam vessels are usually six times Housekeepers can do their comfort if they wear Rosen & Njoy thirst~ j taste and quench your thirst. 0 4 44\ ONO tras) rm EE "\-llamb’s. wool WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1923 fuel. He is particularly interested in consolidated schools, and states phat their fuel might well be purchased in carlots, stored under ground, and possibly one of the side tracks shown would yield a lower rate from the {mine than the more distant station where the agent is located, or where the local coal dealer would deliver the coal in ;wagon. load lots. He states that the large mine oper- ators have encouraged the dealers whom they supply to make a special price to carlot buyers including schools if purchased early in the sea- son, Mr, Smart states that the mines are always operated to capaci- ty when the first cold weather. ar- rives, that storing in a supply a little earlier will help to avoid the con- gestion of orders, resulting delays, and increased price of the fuel. Instruction’s Contained —” Instructions for using the book-are contained in the front of the book as well as the railroad companys rules governing minimum weights on both open top and box cars, Routing directions that go witp the distance and rate are indicated by symbols fully-explained in the front of the book. The causes of corns, cal- louses, bunions, are eliminat- ed and walking made delight- ful by wearing Ground Grip- per Shoes for men and women property. fitted by Alex Rosen : Bro. Dancing! 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