PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS D. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1938 Kansan Comment No Cause For Alarm The University's 02 percent loss in enrollment for 1938, marking it in a New York Times survey as the only public-supported school to show a decrease, is not a significant basis for judging educational progress in this institution. It means only that ten prospective students either went elsewhere or stayed at home. And when this year's figure is compared with the 1937 all-time record of 4,589, the decrease becomes even less important. After considering the preponderance of factors which worked against an enrollment increase, it is more significant that the loss was so small. The largest single cause of the two-hundredths of one percent loss was the doubling of fees for non-resident students. In the second year of operation, the increased fees resulted in a noticeable shortage of out-of-state students. Had not the state rallied behind the University, there would have been a greater decrease. Then, the requirement of a Bachelor of Arts degree for entrance in the School of Law caused a smaller enrollment there. Furthermore, Kansas' wheat crop fizzled out, producing the unusual combination of a poor yield and a poor price. And the state's golden grain sends more than a few students to the University each fall. Finally, the University opened a week later than usual,a fact that possibly kept away several impatient prospects. All these negative factors were lined up against one supporting factor—an increased allotment for CSEP. But the additional $7,000 opened federal assistance doors only to 35 extra students. The New York Times survey included 87 colleges and universities, of which only 32 were public institutions. It is probable, therefore, that the University of Kansas is not the only school in the latter group to show a decrease. Even if it is, the amount of the loss was so negligible, it needs neither defense nor explanation. Chamberlain Versus Churchill Versus Who? Just as the world was getting used to the idea that the present European crisis had been passed successfully and without menace of actual fighting, internal strife in England comes to the front and the ogre of war raises its ugly head again. "We must arm!" Churchill said. in direct opposition to Chamberlain's poloy of "peace at any price," Churchill called upon the world democracies—including the United States—to form a common front against "moral and military aggression" of dictators. Churchill, Anthony Eden and Alfred Duff Cooper, secretary of the Admiralty, were charged by Hitler with being men who "like to make war." Both Eden and Duff Cooper resigned from Neville Chamberlain's cabinet because of his foreign policy. "Has any benefit or progress ever been achieved by the human race by submission to organized and calculated violence." "If risks of war," Churchill said, "which were run by France and Britain at the last moment had been boldly faced in good time and plain declarations made and meant, how different would our prospects be today. Chamberlain did his best to keep peace in Europe. Now his political foes are making political fodder of the human race. What About This Man Dewey? Already observers are calculating the Presidential possibilities for Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey of New York county. He stands now as unanimously chosen Republican nominee for governor of his state and what his position may be within a pair of years forms an interesting subject for conjecture. If he wins the governorship he may be in direct line for the highest United States office. That may be possible even if he loses in New York—for where can be found a long, impressive list of willing candidates for the Republica mmonination? Alf Landon is on the list, of course and probably Michigan's Senator Vandenberg. Taft of Ohio is considered a possibility, plus others who are comparatively unknown. But Dewey has an excellent chance. And so considerable interest is aroused about the man Dewey. What is he like? His courage as a prosecutor—and his unparalleled success threat—are well known, for he has secured 74 convictions out of 74 cases. But what of his experience and his attitude as far as political problems are concerned? This question will be hotly discussed in the next few weeks. Governor Lehman was the man who appointed him as special rackets prosecutor. Now, as Dewey's political opponent, he states a telling fact. "He is entirely inexperienced in either administrative or legislative activities." There is no denying his experience. There is no denying his youth. Lawyers say that he has been overzealous even in the courtroom. His office complains of his tendency to command—his refusal to brook opposition. Yet his youth is needed. His wrath against this "biggest racket of them all . . . politics for profit" is certainly needed. He represents, above all, a modern idea which youth today is demanding—efficiency in government. He represents the spirit of that idea. But he offers no practical knowledge of political problems. The spirit of his protest may be useless if he has not the training and experience to back it up. Yet the nation needs his spirit. Certainly there is no doubt that the Republican party needs it. Official University Bulletin Vol. 36 Friday, October 21, 1338 No. 29 Notice due at Chancellor's Office at 3 p.m., preceding sunday by 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 10 k.m. Saturday for Sunday intermission. ADAGIO: All members of the Adapio class will meet at 4:30 a.m. afternoon in 102 Robinson gymnasium. There are several positions in the class desired for each student. The student is placed in suitable work-out clothing—Frank Anneberg. KAPPA PHI: There will be a meeting at seven o'clock this evening for cabinet members and pledges, at 1299 Tennessee—Nancy Fleming. Publicity Chairman. REINTERPRETATION OF RELIGION COMMISSION: The Reinterpretation of Religion Commission will meet in the men's lounge of the Union building and will see this room this afternoon at 4:30. Earl Stuckenbruck. UNION ACTIVITY BOARD. There will be a meeting in the Fine room - Jeannette January. University Daily Kansan Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS PUBLISHER MARVIN GOEBEL EDITOR IN CHAPT ABROAD ADDITION ACCOMMODATE EDITORS: JOHN R. TYE, KENNETH LEWIS, UNSER SARFSON (Editors in Chief) Editorial Staff **News Star** MANAGING EDITOR LOUIS R. 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Disappearing Rabbits Help Jack Dalby Get Education By Lillian Fisher, c.41 “Say, Mr. Magician, could you teach me how to make rabbits go up my sleeve?” With this simple little question, a magician was born—our own Jack Dalby, fo 40. Jack was in a Topeka grade school, when he found out that the magician who had performed in a school assembly lived around the corner from his house. Calling the magician “Jack made a ‘hul’,” and the man began teaching the joyful boy “tricks of the trade.” Mrs. Dalby objected at first to Jack’s white rats and guinea pigs. Jack’s brother had a chance to prove his superiority of a few years by catching a few of the tricks if Jack was a little slow. Daughters Jack must have been a “whit” of a magician even at age 7, and Jack must have made all his family’s doors and disapproval disappear. Jack's first opportunity came when he was in junior high school. He got a week's engagement to perform with a stock company show in Topoka. Since then magic has made money appear in Jack's pokes. Up until now, Jack's magic income has been a big help in getting them on the job. It usually supports him—although as yet, he does not have to pay income tax. "Magic makes money, but it is also a very expensive hobby," says Jack. "I have approximately $200 worth of equipment." This summer Jack took a trip financed entirely on his magical shows through a large part of the United States. He performed for Kiwisan, Rotary, and other national clubs in Chicago, Cleveland, and Toledo. "One thing about the East," declared Jack, "you sure get a lot more there. If you ask $25 for a show, they think you are a cheap skate and are no good. Twenty dollars is 'tops' here. People in the East are a lot more appreciative, too. They laugh and lapplaf for new encounter. In one of the dressing rooms in New York a sign reads, "If you think your show is good—try it in Kansas!" Both teams have been doing some strenuous practice the past two weeks and the game should be loosely contented. The Kappa Alpha Psi and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities will have their annual contest tomorrow at 3 a.m. Giving shows for the last 10 years has convinced Jack that the sue- Negro Fraternities Play Annual Grid Tilt Tomorrow cess of a magic show has nothing to do concerning a trick itself, but it is showmanship alone, which comes only by experience. Jack's definition of magic is "Magic is being able to make something simple look impossible." His idea of entertaining is not to fool people, but to amuse them and make them forget their worries; create a fairyland where impossible things happen. Fans are watching for top-nopch plays from Erza Green, Dwayne Williams, and Chester Hines of the Alphas. Joe Flipper, Curt Burton, and Arthur Clark of the Kappus are watched closely by the Alphas. Contrary to common thought, Jack states that the hand is not quicker than the eye, because the eyes follow lightning. The secret tool of a magician is mis-direction. It is an art to direct the eye of an instrument on the hand while the musician uses his other hand to perform the trick. An illustration of a "cover-up" trick is when a magician has made a rabbit vanish. Someone in the audience thinks he sees the tail. After some "buffaluding" he shows that there is no rabbit in the rabbit's tail, was merely a featherduster. In the meantime the rabbit is safely hidden. Houdini, the great magician, caught on to spiritualistic tricks rapidly. Magicians' tricks are spiritualism in a crude fashion. Jack has a trick that is so close to spiritualism that one girl asked him after a show for some spiritualistic advice. "I gave her some," said Jack, "I told her to stay away from spiritualists!" Jack's new trick is a mind-reading act. He asks the audience to write questions on a piece of paper and fold the paper twice. Passing a hat around, Jack collects the questions. Picking one page from his forehead and answers the question—correctly! (I saw him—it's got me, folks!) Magician Dalby confesses that the trick is very simple—so simple, he says, that if he told the audience, they would laugh. The trick involves slight of hand, showmanship, and acting that comes by experience. Last year a professional ventril- loquist came to Lawrence. Jack deci- ded to take up ventrilloquism so he traded the man some of his tricks for lessons in ventrilloquium. Jack staved up all night learning, but he can throw his voice away untime he has to now. Contrary to the general thought, the magician does not mind having his tricks published. People read them, try them out, forget them and it then shows all the more customizability the magician performs the trick with ease. Jack says that a magician has to get his audience into a jovial mood before he can do his best. He says, "You need to make people have a good time." Jack is a twirling drum major in the band and is studying public school music. When asked if he intended to follow his magic, he replied, "No—just a hobby. I do not believe the greatest of magicians are as happy as a common school teacher. I expect my stage experience to be in hand with my concert appearances later on. Many great movie actors got their beginning by doing 'magic tricks' on the stage—such as Neil Hamilton, Clark Gable, and Fred Keating." Mrs. Roosevelt-with . . . (Continued from 18) Board of Regents late this summer on the condition that the net proceeds be contributed to zime worthy activity of the student body. This action of the Regents was in line with the rule which prohibits the use of educational facilities by outside organizations for their own profit. (Continued from page 1) The Lawrence Women's Club, upon hearing of the shortage in the Student Loan fund, decided that the university's lecture should go to that fund. Phone K.U. 66 SPECIAL!!! Shampoo and Wave 35c Permanents $2.00 and up Home Beauty Shop Nu-Vogue Beauty Shop 92712 Mass. Phone 458 BERNAT YARNS Free Instructions Blocking and Knitting to Order La Dean's 943 Mass. 943 Mass. Phone 305 1111 Mass. DAIRY LUNCH Ice Cream, qt. 32c. 5e and 10c. Frosty Mats, Frosty Kakes, 5e. Peanuts, Sandwiches. To Your Room, Delivery TAXJ HUNSINGER'S 920-22 Mass. Phone 12 Mickey Beauty Shop Shampoo and Waveset 250 Oil Shampoo, Water Dryd 500 Permanents $1. $1.50 up Permanents $1. $1.90 up 732% Mass. St. Phone 2353 WARREN ANDERSON Present this free pass at the box office of the Dickinson theater to see Edward G. Robinson in "I Am the Law." now showing. Speck's Package Delivery 10c 10c From 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1111 Mass. 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