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The New York herald., 1921-10-02
More Than $4,000 900 Income Taxes
Collected From Departing Aliens

More than $4,000 900 was collected in in
come taxes from aliens departing last year.
NOn-citizens of the United States pay at a
minimum rate OF per cent. This would
indicate that the 100000 aliens who left the
United States during the last fiscal year
had an average net taxable income of
more than $500 each over and above exemp-
tons The exemptions the same as
those for citizens, 1000 for single men and
women and 81. 900 for married persons, with
an additional 5000 allowed for each child
on the basis that each departing alien
earned at least $500 during his last year
OF residence here II is calculated that their
total income was 100000 900.
American residents and citizens of foreign
extraction are now sending many millions of
dollars at regular periods TO European coun-
tries from which they emigrate TO America
for investment I'm the currences or those
countries while they are at low value.
A reflection of the extent OF this diversion
of American dollars 10 countries abroad came
to-day in a cablegram TO the Commerce De-
partment. from American trade representa-
tives at Christiania. stating that American
citizens and residents of Norwegian birth
have deposited in banks In Norway about
150 100000 kronen in the last year Ex-
change value of Norwegian krone In
American money is 12 cents.
Officials Of the Commerce Department said
Americans in other groups are also sending
back large sums. hoping to profit by future
rise In the currencies now at low figure
as compared with the value of American
dollars. No figures, however. were available
to show the aggregate sums thus diverted
to the banks of Europe.
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
Books Still the Backbone,
But Much More Is Needed

"As a matter of fact" he went on, "col
leges have never looked at their task in
terms sufficiently broad. The study of books
is necessary, and, so far as we can see
must remain the backbone of our work
But the qualities of initiative, of leader
ship of activity in the countless human
relations that surround us, all are touched
upon too little in our college offerings
The result Is too often that. when boy
takes his degree after a long and careful
study from books. he thinks that the goal
is reached.
"But he has only feeble sense of the
cruel fact that he is just ready to begin
long hard climb--through much CRIME and
dirt IL may be--before he has earned any
right to regard himself with any great
satisfaction. He has not learned that only
through work well done can he reach the
heights. He ought to do this work faster
and better because of his education. II he
cannot. college has done little for him.
"The average graduate leaves college we'll
equipped mentally and usually with con.
siderable degree of self-satsfaction. But
there is another side that is as yet quite
fallow undeveloped. That is his capability
OF appearing to advantage to himself when
he goes out inte the world. and. unguided,
experiences for the first time intimate con-
tact with others in life's course 1t is
then that he must call upon such resources
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
Only One Bit of Problem
Faced bv the COLLEGES

Some say this may be called training
of character, others that it means training
for citizenship. But these are each only
one facet of the many which the problem
OF the college possesses. The man with a
fine character will inevitably become a
good citizen, and the good citizen must
necessarily have good character, when
these terms are defined as broadly as those
who use them intend.
"The problem is greater than the State
or the individual character. 1t means the
preparation of the boy to take the place
in the community which his talents and
tastes indicate, with the maximum of
power and effectiveness. He may be a
merchant poet, physician, an editor or
a mechanic. A college education ought to
enable him to arrive at higher reaches Of
service and accomplishment than he could
have attained without it,
1.-The study of ethics in college may help
some to understand the correct principle
of conduct and to adjust themselves more
perfectly to their environments, but
course in ethics Is not necessary in order
that a man may have a good character.
The study of the principle Of government
Is exceedingly useful for every one, but it
does not make the difference between a
good citizen and a bad one.
"The great work of the college, on the
intellectual side, is study Of each boy,
so that his ambition, his strength and his
weakness is clearly seen and enough flexi-
bility of collegiate work so that each
student can be given the stimulus and the
opportunity that he personally needs ror
the bringing out of his latent talents and
the development of his entire being. This
is a difficult task but, with the aid Of an
enthusiastic teaching staff and the appli-
cation of the wonderful results of the
modern psychology, 1t is not too great for
the colleges to undertake"
The New York herald., 1921-10-02

appreciation Of the fact that while the
most important interest of college students
Is their studies, and these must be the
matrix and foundation of the entire col
lege structure. we are dealing with young
men who must have ample opportunity to
exercise reasonable initiative and imagina-
tion in their athletic, social and literary
interests. This should be done, not with
the mere liberation 4 every one, but with
the active support of all who are fitted by
training and temperament to do so.
"In this way the young man will gain
in the development of his whole being,
mind body and spirit, by his college
course, and will take up the work that
comes his way on graduation with the
zest and enthusiasm which is dynamic.
rather than with an air of superiority and
conceit so often noticed in our young grad
yates.
Expressed in broad terms, the college
aims to give it's students a fund of in
formation, an ability to use good judg-
ment regarding a given situation, habit
of looking at every question broadly and
fairly, method of attacking problems
fundamentally rather than specifically,
keen sense of the other mans point of
view, eyes to see the right and the will to
do it,
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
How Exchange Rates Figure
For the Several Countries

The cash taken out Of the United States
each year by departing aliens win buy at
current rates of exchange something like
1850, 100000 francs French. the universal
currency of Europe. This means the aver
age alien. arriving In a European port has
a minimum sum Of 1900 francs To neigh.
bors and friends, this appears a princely
sum, making possible the possession of
patent leather shoes the mark of elegance
in European peasant and workers circles
Add TO this an American made gold watch
and chain as a probable part of the equip
ment of the homecomer sack suit cut on
very latest American style lines. shiny
black suitcase in place OF the bundle method
of transporting belongings In Europe and
the European worker who has just returned
from the United tates becomes local hero
Aliens are departing from the United
States at n rate of approximately $4,000 a
year. This is nearly the rate OF pre-war
times. AS matter OF experience. IL Is
shown that very many aliens who leave In
tending not 10 return are back within few
months. large number quickly squander
the money they took with them and come
back to make more. A few invest IL ana
settle for life.
In pre-war times steamship agency Off
cials were familiar with an army Of trans
Atlantic migratory workers. These men,
usually unslied. focked to this country
by thousands each spring to obtain employ
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
Colleges Cannot Agree
On Type of Education

"THE New YORK HERALD and other publ
cations" he said, 'are emphasizing the un-
DOUBTED fact that the colleges are under
fire at the present time, as, in fact they
have been for a considerable period of
years. The colleges themselves, through
their professors and administrative Off
GERS, meet the criticisms in great variety
of ways, and certainly show no agreement
among themselves as to the most effective
type of college education. This, however,
does not condemn the colleges. On the
other hand, it merely emphasizes the many
sides and vital character of their problem.
"If fifty persons were asked to tell why
they loved their mother, it is likely that
no two would reply in the same terms.
This would not mean that there was no
such thing as filial love, or that it was not
worth while. 1t would only mean that it is
such fundamental and deep rooted
Notwithstanding one person here, another
there-that one might as easily try to con-
fine the sunlight as to enclose ii in the
narrow confines of single statement
THE most serious criticism of our col
leges is the statement that they do not
help their students to take up the prob
lens of life with vigor and effectiveness
These problems may be those of holding
down job faithfully and intelligently, or
being a useful citizen or of showing a
cooperative and helpful spirit in dealing
with those around him."
Dean Hawkes. paused long enough to re-
mark parenthetically that what he was
about to say must not be construed as
meaning in any way that he put athletics
and other extra-curricular activities ahead
of academic pursuit in point of Importance
But he added that, were he, as a father
and in the light of his experience as an
educator, compelled to act for his own son.
he would select the institution that pos
sibly over stressed the Importance of ex-
tra-curricular development in preference to
the one that emphasized academic develop
ment to the neglect of the other.
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
BY REGINALD A. WILSON.

ttVV THAT is the matter with the
wv colleges?" In pursuit OF an
answer to this question THE
New YORK HERALD sought Prof. Herpert y.
Hawkes., dean of Columbia College. His
answer was in brief that the colleges and
universities are not properly distributing
the emphasis they place upon the purely
academic and the extra-curricular actlvi-
ties of the student body. In many IN
stances, he points out, the academic is
stressed to the neglect of the human and
Individual side. In others, the non-acade-
mic activities es-athletics, dramatics, &C.
are emphasized at the cost Of the Students
academic development.
The problem of the proper amount OF
emphasis to be applied to each is one,
Dean Hawkes. fines, that demancs deli
cacy of perception and nicely Of applica
ton. Definite standards cannot be fixed
for all cases, because the problem varies
according to the character. size and en-
virons of the institution.
few weeks ago the ReuteU OF ReOteaOS,
in an effort to test undergraduate knowl
edge Of world affairs, sent questionnaires
to some 1880 students throughout the
country. The question. were of compara-
lively simple nature 6ut the average of
correctness in the replies was only A per
cent. One. student replied that David Lloyd
George was King of Ireland another that
Samuel Gompers was poet and third
that Charles f. Hughes was Woodrow VIII
sons private secretary. Presumably these
replies were sent in good faith, judging by
the nature of majority Of the rest.
Dean Andrew F. West Of Princeton, in a
recent interview in THE New YORK HERALD.
made the startling assertion that half the
people of the United States were illiterate.
He blamed the elective system Of study as
one of the basic reasons for this alleged
condition.
Dean Hawkes. believes the reason lies
deeper than that.
The New York herald., 1921-10-02

cash. Some of these will be back later with
out funds. Others never will return. but
will set themselves up in business~ in their
native lands. Steamship companies are hav-
ing difficulty handling the rnsh of aliens
back to their former homes
Some aliens are taking back with them
as much as $4,000. AL | presume have at
least 5000. This probably is a low estimate"
The New York herald., 1921-10-02

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The New York herald., 1921-10-02

Special Correspondence to THE New YoRK
HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by THE NEW YORK HERALD
New. York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. C., Oct. l. /
A PPRoXIMATELY s1ooooo,ooo year
II earned in the United States is fiow-
ing out of the country in steady
stream Of gold currency and drafts to sup
port residents of foreign countries in Europe
and the Near East. Departing aliens each
year take with them when they leave the
United States minimum of $4,000, 900, ac-
cording to an estimate by Commissioner of
immigration Husband. An additional $780,
000,0O0 a year is being sent out by aliens
who work and live here temporarily
The food of cash and drafts outward
bound may be far greater than this, officials
say. There are no exact reports TO be had.
Estimates can be made which are roughly
accurate on the basis of post office money
orders, income taxes paid by departing aliens
and from other sources.
"The food of American money going to
Europe now is greater than at any time
in history" said Commissioner Husband.
During the war, aliens living and working
here found Il difficult to send money TO
relatives abroad because of confusion in ex-
change and war restrictions. Hundreds
now are going back TO their native lands taxi
ing with them the savings of six years.
During those six years wages were higher
than at any time In the nations history.
Some aliens believe Russia has found
Utopia. These are drawing all their savings
to go back there to live. In one sense this is
very pathetic.
I'm the cases OF many other aliens there
is desire to return to their home districts
and shine as persons OF wealth At current
rates of exchange this is possible with only
a comparatively slight amount OF American
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
10 L<tdFGt
Fearing They Cannot Get Back

The same tide OF migratory workers Is
setting in. But this year IT will he curtaied
i'm large part by the immigration restriction
law. Many aliens who long TO return home
are fearful OF departing from the United
States lest they be not permitted to re-
enter.
Aliens leaving the United states numbered
24s303 from January to September i6 ac-
cordng 70 reports to the immigration Blu
reau In the same period arrivals numbered
316177. From August 80 TO September ar
rivals were 1926 and departures 1862. In
this period those departing outnumbercd
those coming in probably because Of the op-
Grafton Of the restrictions on entrants, off,
cials say These reports include only third
class or steerage passengers.
a large number OF aliens travel second
class now as result of high wages. which
enabled them TO accumulate large savings
United States are urged 10 enigrate to
this country by the unusually high prices of
food shelter and clothing in Europe, in COM
parison with the low prices In the United
States. In italy, for instance, most necessl-
tics still cost approximately 400 per cent
more than in the pre-war period Work Is
harder to obtain in Italy and in all European
countries than in tho United States. despite
the presence of many iobless here. Through
out Europe taxes are many times higher
than in this country and. in several coun-
tries. military service Is compulsory.
Departing aliens are paying income taxes
averaging more than $50 n head. official re-
ports of the Internal Revenue Bureau show.
Under regulations Of the bureau persons
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
Aliens Now Sending $lO0OO0OOO Abroad Yearly

leaving the United States must present re-
ceipt for their income taxes to date of sail
ing in order to obtain passport approval from
port authorities.
The New York herald., 1921-10-02

ment on railroads, in building lines and in
mills and shops. The coming OF fall and
cold weather found them hurrying back to
their homes in Italy, ireland. Central Europe,
Russia and other countries.
The New York herald., 1921-10-02
How Columbia Handles 1t
BY New Member of STAFF

Then, in connection with the extra cur
ricular activities, an example of the way
we are endeavoring to meet the situation
is seen in the recent appointment of new
member of the instruction staff. His duty
is to guide, advise, steer the literary and
all other outside, but non-athletic, activi-
ties. His work is to teach and develop the
individual side of the student--to com.
The New York herald., 1921-10-02

..XY THAT is the matter with the
w eollesesT In pursuit OF an
a,eu,ar e., +li. question TtTr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-09
WANTED-APARTMENTS.

YOUNG COUPLE. WITHOUT CHILDREN.
9eHIe furnished apartment OF or foons.
kitchenette and bath BY Feb. Is; STATE price
and location. Address Box Ask. Star ONCE
WANTRSBY FEB. Is. OR R.. <. Z B..
furnished apartment BY young couple with two
e On will pay mp 10 500. Address ,n sox
By FER lCFURNIsHED. 2 ROOMS. KITCa'
Address Boz 3e-K. Star office.
FAMILY OF ADULTS WANT BEDROOMS.
combined dining,li room; kitchen ana 6atn
completely furnished for Ink. BY March /.
Address Box ak, Star office.
FOUR ROOMS. UNFINISHED. AND BATH.
reasonable. Address reply 612 Princeton ST.
NV.
FURNISHED TWOROOM APARTMENT.
location near street cars: BY February % Ad-
dress Box Tx. Star Office.
TWO ROOMS. KITCHENETTB AND BATH.
nnfunished; state price. Address Box 30eH.
Star once. -
WAITED a, By MARCH s11 FOUR
Address Box 1871. Star once. g
2-RooM AND BATH APT. BY GENTLEMEN
IN d"wntoHn section: not over $50. ADDRESS
Il. r. CLEMENTS. s13 9th st. NV ..
1 ROOMS AND BATH. UNPUBLISHED. H.K..
in in me,lcrn APARTMENT house. Address BOX
PHYSICIAN AND WIFE DESIRE 2-RooM.
kitchen and bath apartment. unfurnished: in
Star office. 10s
UNPUBLISHED APT, ONE ROOM AND
bath; with or without htchenette: electricity:
reasonable. Address BOX 240-H. star Office. g.
FURNISHED OR UNFURN1sHED 8 OR 4
room housekeeping apt BY March I. In NV.
section; willing to purchase furniture. Ad-
dress Box 146.H. Star once. o.
OUR LIST OF FURNISHED HOUSES AND
APARTMENTS EXHAUSTED.
We are having at least so applica tons q day
for furnished houses and APARTMENTS We can
rent yours Immediately. Call Main 1910, rent
department.
BOSS PHELPS. 1905 n st. NV.
WILL CONSIDER PURCHASING FURNITURE
to obtain lease Of or rooms, kitchen and
bath in modern apartment house. Address Box
All. Star Office. TO-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-09

WILL GIVE USE OF SIX-ROOM HOUSE n
Ballston. Va, In return for board for two
11Ol 18th NV. 1 to 1870 pm. TO-
THREE-ROOM TILE BUNGALOW. AT BETH
esda, rear Of Imiries' Garage; suitable for me-
chanic with small family.
CHARLES F. MILLER & CO.. Bethesda. Nd.
TWELVE NEW HOUSES: ELECTRIC LIGHTS
and plumbing: reservations now being made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-09
FOR SALE-ST0RES

18th ST. NORTHWEST.
Store and nat, rented LILO annually.
PRICE, $3.50.
This store located in rapidly improving sec
ton Of upper 14th st., beyond Park road. W.
are going to
SELL AT ONCE.
A. c. HOUGHTON & CO.. 1915 II st
1--WE have the BEST In every section"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-09

ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE WELL
built new bungalows in fastest growing Sec
ton Of Takoma Park; oak floors. chestnut
trim; beautiful open fireplace; built-in fea-
lures; built since building materials were re-
duced; priced accordingly; direct from owner.
lis Park ave. Col. 1851. %
iDYLWOOD. VA.|OR SALE. BEAUTIFUL
7-room bungalow; garage; fruit Of all kinds.
Price. $3.50. F. ]. LEE. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-09
WANTED-APARTMENTS

house. unfurnished: desirable location: terms
must be reasonable: available March Is. Ad-
dress Box 46-k. Star office. 13s
WANTND-UNFURN1SH OR 2 ROOM,
kitchenette and bath apartment in NV. for i'm
mediate and permanent occupancy. Address
BOX 325-H, Star office. stating location and
rental. To-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-09
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
FIJRNISHED.

FURNISHED.
pletely furnished residence with 10 rooms and
baths; hot-water heat; electricity The fur
nture Is new and 81. Of. good quality. Immediate
VIM. P. NoRMoYLE. $40 F st. NV.
Will FURNISH THE HOUSE AND SERV-
ants and cater to a club Of Army or Navy men,
Address Box Bah. Star office.
COMPLETELY FURNISHED 1O-ROOM RESI-
and furnishings almost new; hot-water heat.
gas and electricity; oak parguetry first floor;
piano; double ssssssge; rent 500 per month
bath; ami; comfortably furnished; garage;
coSSEcTiclr AVE: - rooms and baths;
1405 Eye at. Main 1852
A BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED HOME
overlooking Soldiers Home Park; semi-de-
tached; 8 large rooms, tile bath: h.w.h:, cleo.
hardwood floors, double rear porches; will lease
to desirable tenants at $50 month; inspection
BY permit only. ,
Manager Rent Department
-oo GRAEME T. sMALLwooD, -o-.
FOR REIMBURSEMENT, 8 ROOMS AND
bath; porches: electric lights; hot-water heat;
lot $40 feet deep; rent. SIS per month; one
sa fTHT Us New in
OPPOSITE end AND sTs.-vERY DEsIR-
able location: white stone front. we'll furnish
ed; IL rooms: bath: lease until October to
goH,hsrn f sae r sng Nam RPs s21s
WILL TRANSFER LEASE GROOM HOUSE.
best residential section. handsomely furnished;
Pickering piano. Victrcla: every convenience:
INQUIRE nSo @0 sss7 s est Phone Col
NICELY FURNISHED GROOM AND BATH
dwelling; Is minutes from Treasury on Mary
land line cars, in lexington. $75 per month.
No children. Tenants to purchase coal on prem
JOHN JOE y sCR1vERER & BRO. s14 st. NV.
18th AND ONTARIO PL N.w.-ATTRAC-
lively furnished house ,, rooms and, and BATH
Phone NJ sse. BRASWELL. 1911 st. NV.
IN THE 100 BLOCK OF ST. N.w-CoM-
pletely furnished residence with 10 rooms and
baths; hot-water heat: electricity The fur
WIN. P. NoRMoYLE. $40 F st. nv.
DESIRABLE FURNISHED HOUSES.
ffhSh 81 4 h 1ssh e. n.M. me-
FURNISHED OR UNFURNIsHED.
1855 CONN. AVE. N.W.-12 ROOMS, 8
baths, 2 sleeping porches: ami; serv-
Rent. ss75 unfurn:shed, or ss75 fur
WILLIAM g. PHILLIPS.
1400 New York ave- NV. Phone N. 90.
UNPUBLISHED.
FOR NT-UNFURNIsHED.. TEN ROOMS,
two baths; hot-water heat; electricity: rent.
$l25 per month: viii. give lease: location
within FIVE minutes walk Of the War Depart
ment. STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York
ave. NV.
ON 18th 81. BELOW YOU sT:-s-sToKY:
bay-window, brick residence: II rooms. baths:
steam heat; electric lights.
Main 1887. 1915 n st. NV.
on u ST. BETWEEN 9th AND 10th Nv.
Three-story and basement brick dwelling; 10
rooms, 2 baths: hot-water heat and electric
lights; large garage to accommodate four cars.
A. G. HOUGHTON & CO..
18th ST. NEAK sT.-11 ROOMS AND
ba tbs; ami; $175 per month.
PARK ROAD NEAR ROCK CREEK
CHURCH ROADS rooms and baths: ser
wants room; ami: $3.50 per month.
McKEEvBR & GOSS,
1905 Eye st. Main 4752.
FOR COLORED TENANT, GROOM AND
bath brick near 10th and Columbia road; $40
per month. OWNER. Room 10, 1917 H st. NV.