______THE MICHIGAN DAILY? OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Published every morning except Monday during the Univer- sity year by the Board in Control of Student Publications. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise reited in this paper and the local news published therein. Entered at therpostoffice at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class matter. Surscription by carrier or mail, 3.o.a d Offices: Ann Arbor Press building, Maynard Street. Phones: Business, 96o; Editorial, 2414. Communications not to exceed 300 words, if signed, the sig- nature not necessarily to appear in print, but as an evidence of t" faith, and notices of events will be published in The Daily at the discretion of the Editor, if left at or mailed to The Daily office. Unsigned communications will receive no consideration. 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Kerr Howard Donahue Drothy Whipple H. E. Howlett Arnold Fleig Marion Koch Katherine Montgomery BUSINESS STAFF Telephone 960 BUSINESS MANAGER ............. VERNON F. HILLERY Advertising ........................F. M. Heath, A. J. Parker Publication.............................. Nathan W. Robertson Accounts..... ..........................John J. Hamels Jr. Circu~lation ..........................Herold C. Hunt Assistants H. Willis Heidbreder Tyler Stevens Walter K. Scherer Martin Goldring W. Cooley L. -B Parks Persons wishing to secure information concerning news for any issue of The Daily should see the nightceditor, who has full charge of all news to be printed that night. - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1921 Night Editor-PAUL WATZEL HEREDITY AND ATTAINMENT That heredity predetermines one's chances of suc- cess in life, setting a limit upon attainment which it is hopeless to try to exceed, is one of the many baneful beliefs current amog the partially in- formed. Modern scientific doctrines are thought to support this depressing belief, and as a result individual initiative often is arrested, and many persons are influenced to yield to discouragement. It will be well, therefore, to dispel any vagueness or unnecessary apprehension which may exist. Certain fundamental laws of heredity, based upon the cellular doctrine of life-transmission, are unde- niable; yet no person should misapprehend the probable effect of those laws upon himself He us- ually knows to little of those factors in his gen- ealogy which have transmitted his inherited consti- tution, to more than broadly interpret his past, and from that to gauge his future. Scientific knowl- edge at the present stage is admittedly too meager to warrant definite forecast of an individual's at- tainment, except in extraordinary or abnormal cases . The iaxibrnun capacity, while admitted to exist, cannot be predetermined. Authorities state that only when one has died can his maximum ca- pacity be definitely known. Until then the zone of possibility will remain as it has always been, an open field for the play of the imagination, for hope, ambition, and zestful trial of ability. Of course there are certain generalizations about heredity and attainment which every thoughtful person knows Those indifferent to progress will never attain much, though they may have inherited an abundance of talent; and those however gifted who may attempt the impossible or unreasonable, are doomed to disappointment. Anyone desiring to calculate his prospects of suc- cess, even if he is equipped with a knowledge of heredity, should follow the time-tested practice of consulting his past attainments and his present fit- ness, and then make a try for the realization of that ambition or desire which he regards as reason- able. Only the outcome - provided he does his conscientious best - can demonstrate his capacity. Nothing else can. YOST-ISMS Some days ago, Coach Fielding H. Yost, in an ad- dress before the members of the freshman engineer- ing class, gave out a group of maxims whose ob- servance need by no means be limited to those who were present to hear the gridiron mentor's words. Coming as they do from a man's man who has himself gone through varied experiences, who has spent his life making football elevens famous, and who has more than once brought victory to Michi- gan through his dynamic influence, these bits of epigramatic advice, first given to football men about to enter the scrimmage and but recently given to the yearling engineers, should be of importance to every one who wishes to get somewhere in college or after life. Says Coach Yost, "You can't win on what you did last Saturday," - a truth applicable alike to the football player, the student in college, and the suc- cessful graduate. Past accomplishments may build up an enviable reputation but life's battle is not won with one blow; it is a campaign against successive obstacles. The man who thinks he will ride along on what he has done in the past is bound to be out- distanced in anything heeundertakes. "Do your part. The plays are planned for eleven men, not ten," another of Yost's maxims, points out the student's duty in taking part in campus affairs as well as the athlete's obligation to his school and team-mates. In the aggregate little things like at- tending class meetings, giving support in athletic contests, and intelligent voting and thinking in re- gard to campus affairs, become as important to Michigan's welfare as the crucial moments in a football game, and it is essential that every man should be in every play. "Leaving it to George, gives George the credit," "If the game is going against you, keep your head up, set your jaw, go to it," and "It's not what you get but what you give," contain in a few words the meat of the fighting philosophy that has made Mich- igan great on and off the gridiron. In spite of the prevalent discount on "proverbial wisdom," who- ever makes Coach Yost's epigrams a part of him- self can't help but end near the top and also be a benefit to his college before graduation and his community afterwards. DOING AWAY WITH SPOILS Reports from Washington indicate that civil service investigations for first class postmaster po- sitions in the state of Michigan will be conducted more thoroughly this year than they have been in the past, and that true merit will be the basis upon which the appointments will be made. Past and present character, standin in the community, pop- ularity, business ability, and alertness in the case of each individual will be probed to the quick. This is a step in the right direction when one reflects upon the easiness kith which some people have acceded to these positions in the past. Previous to 1883, when the civil service commis- sion was established, the merit system was not used as a means of filling positions and by malicious use of the principle, "to the victor belongs the spoils," the system became honeycombed with inefficiency and corruption. In 1883 a commission of three men was established and the merit system was ap- plied to certain positions. Since that time its scope has been greatly extended. But the position of post- master has always been an appointive one, and it has been too easy for a congressman to name a po- litical ward heeler to fill it. By the present plan of administering a special investigation this condition will be alleviated. While a written examination will not be given, it is said that visiting officials will not be interested in the men that are endorsed from a political source unless good reasons can be given for nam- ing them. A detailed questionnaire has been pre- pared for each applicant to answer. Visiting offi- cials will interview the active heads of banks, newspapers, and factories in the home town of the would-be postmaster. When this information is obtained on a large scale it will be sent to Wash- ington and the applicant will be rated accordingly. This type of investigation is more thorough than has been the case and such delving into the history of the prospective candidates should insure good postmasters. Though the civil service has been progressing rapidly in efficiency for the past thirty years it has not reached a point where the political grabsters cannot find positions to their liking within its portals. The telescope A complete line of textbooks and supplies for all colleges at both stores GRAHAM B5at h ends of the diagonal ]Palk I _ ' :EMOITUNITED LINES Ann Arbor and Jacksonr TIMIE TABLE3 (Eastern Standard Time) Detroit Limited and Excpress Cars-6.05 a. Im., 7:05 a. mn., 8 :oa. In. andlhosly to o p. In. Jackson Express Cars (local stops of Ann Arbor), 9:48 a. In. and every two hours to I:48 P p. Local Cars East Bound-s :55 a.m, 7 .:oo a. In. and every two hours, to 9 :oo p. In., ii :oo . To i.10Ypsilanti only--xt : o p. in., 2.25 a. s M., :.a. n. T1o Saline, change at Ypsilanti. Local' Cars West Bound-7 :50 a. 111., a2:40 p. in. To Jackson and Kalamazoo-- 1iite cars: S:48, 10 :.+i a. im, i2 :48, 2:, ,4 To Jackson and Lansing-iiited: 8 49 USE! CA4RYS Can now be bought at exceptionally low prices. This condition will not last long. We urge used- car buyers to take advantage of our stock of cars and motor cycles while the market is down. SEELEY - LUMBY CO. COR. 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Quoth Eppie Taff: He aimed at the moon And hit a star. But the orb fell down On Silas Carr. The key to the Campus Chimes is hereby ten- dered to the '25 man who thinks that Waterman gym is the Varsity swimming pool. And Still They Come! Dear Erm: There's Erma And also Erman; Have you heard of me? I'm Herman. Our Latest Song Entitled: "Even the brightest fish may be taken in seine." If the post office were on fire, Would you stand and flinch and quail, Or would you grab a fire hose, And rush to flood the mail? Famous Closing Lines "Out of date," sighed the poor, lonely co-ed as her social calendar showed blank after blank. ERM. "When You Bu, Buy Quality" , - a1 An Unusual Oppor- tunit two of the finest clothing lines in the roUnry-- HICKEY-FREEMAN HIRSH, WICKWIRE and the pick of styles and fabrics specially for Young Men. 40-65 WAGNER & COMPANY Since 1848 T AT LIBERTY For Men STATE STREET I