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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
NEWSPAPER MEN NEED
SPECIAL TRAINING
Joseph Pulitzer. Owner and Editor OF New York
World, Scouts the Theory That Editor is
Born, Not Made

military college to himself. Can We
think of Napoleon without remember.
ing that he had the best military e,Iu.
cation of his time at the college of
Brienne. and that he was ALWAYS n,
eager student of the great campaiup.
of history! Frederick the Great lost his
head in his first battle. IL took him
years to learn his trade and finally TO
sllrpass his instructors. There is not
cadet at any military school who is
not expected as a necessary part of his
professional preparation to study every
important battle on record Ia learn
how it was fought. what mistakes Were
committed on each side. and how il WAS
Won
Every issue of a newspaper repre-
Scnts Il battle-a battle for excellence
When the editor reads it and compare,
it with its rivals he knows that he has
scored Il victory or suffered defeat.
Might not the study of the most notable
of these battles OF the press be a, Use
full to the student of journalism as is
the study of military battles to the stu
dent OF war:
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
At M. US Threshold.

To tho Edition a, a., 1-,,;r,,.;,. >,;or;
The boy who ,>prr,, to enter the
University ,bould know tlr I-,iyrr.i,y Y
before he matrirriatc>. He should
come with 4 purpose and a course we'll
mapped out. Ii he does TO; do This.
he will wander from one t:.:ny 10 an
of her and uo, ..r, .o.d on, %; ANYTHING.
Take 4 stand auI ,ti,., by i; ,hrourii
thick and thin >LnuId b. hi. frs, r,n. .
to.
Then the hi"n school student must
discard hi- hirL school rin. and when
he opppar. ON ,h,. .,rr.: n. ,uu,. have
4 meek and accommodating look. If
ne has any tendency toward rrnucI,i-
ness. Ic, him I,ay,. i, at hrn,-,I-, any
idea that he i, = lit,h. better than any
one else. The student should take an
active part in student enterprises. else
ne lose, ON, OF the mos, hclpfuI sid ;
of coll,..r life. H.. mu-. uIways try 10
do iu>t il little better 1han tn. average
and must work harder in whatever he
fails in. This j. half of hi. career. To
study we'll and know how to study. t."
keep before him hi- purpose.
The other half of mi. cnj,ruc life i,
lust a> important. \ student should
make friends. For in after wears thr>r
friends made in college days will b. the
friends that count. Kn"w people. Take
an interest in what the ma-,r. are in
rcrr-tcd in besides vuur own one inter
est. Spend part nr ,rur tim, in ath-
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
NEW PLAYWRIGHTS.

For some time there has been wall
coming from unknown playwri"ht~ all
over the country that they are never
given a hearing their work j.
given no attention. 1t is true that
the work of successful authors i given
the preference by managers. for the
theatrical business j. the most uncrr-
tain in the world. and no manager can
afford to waste money on Il show that
ha- not the marks of il successful dra
ma.
The public seeks amusement 1t i
Wilim" To pay for this amusement. but
ii wants something in return. \ lrcary
play i Il bore: and the playg"cr is quick
I" condemn any that are of this nature.
on the other hand. the playYorr j. Just
a. quick To praise Il play of merit. Thus
il j. that the manager ha- To hr care
ful of what he serves up 20 the first
ni"htrr. for Il play l. make success
"r failure The first night "f il perform
snrc on Broadway.
Several mknown aut hnr- have fnr.cl
Ia the front thi- season and la>r
enough I" gurll the disturbance coming
from the rest oT them The successful
play now brin. used 10y Mrs.. Fi>kr.
salvation Nell. WAS written by Il
young man iu>t graduated from liar
ward university. The Fightin" Hope.
the successful play in which Blancil
Bates l. now appearing i'll New l"rE.
l. the work OF Il comparatively nm
known author Not two wears ago Eu-
cen" Walter was an obscure newspaper
man in New York He succeeded in
"rttin" his play. Paid in Full" on the
>ra"r which made such Il hit that he i
NOW in the front rank of American
dramati-t-. The new play IN which
Grace Gr"r"" i appearing. A W"man'>
Way. l. the wcrk of an unknown au-
thor. Many Instances show that man
a"cr~ are always on the lookout for
il j. not the fault "f the manager their
plays are not produced. bu, their own.
Their work lacks that individuality
which i necessary l." max" Il successful
drama.
Good writin" will always find il mar
krt. and playwri,iny j. n" exception.
Unknown aut hor~ should not be dis
coura"cd. and loudly cry out against
the injustice of managers. Let the wri-
ter look To himself first. Millions ot
people are trying To write plays. mama
gers are overwhelmed daily with man
u-cript~ of mkn"wn-: il i natural on
~ those "f real worth will hc accepted
ont OF the MASS "f mediocre plays that
come 10 the producer. Obscure play
wri"hr> should impr"v" their produr-
1i"n instead "f crlin" ont against fate.
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TOLD ACROSS THE
BREAHFAST TABLE

A swimming club has been organized
here informed the Arts student.
Suppose I'll have to Join to hr in.
the swim" murmured the red-heade,!
"Soph" with the wart on his nose.
See what kind of dive it i first
advised the Arts student.
The women of Columbia have ioine,,
in the protest against the PAYNE tariff
BILL remarked the Junior Medic
AT least they wanted to- corrected
the Freshman. The intricacir-, of the
bill stumped them. As long II, the tar
itf was question of wood steel. or
wouldn't steal. woman left the matter
for the >terner sex To wrc-tle with. but
when Congress began 'monkeyin. with
the duty on woman'> clothing. polite,
began to mean something tn her"
Whats more she won her fight
added the ad man. However much
or little she learned about the tariff
question itself. she came out of the tilt
with flying color>. Mere man should
sit up and take notice
Il don't see where he ll;i- Il kick com
ing. argued the "Soph" He wou!i
have had tn foot the bills anyway"
Even So. continued the Arts stu
dent. Our law makers will be careful
how they enter woman'> realm in the
future"
Talking about clothc>.' contributed
the Medic. we are told that the
University women here dress too clab-
orately. and wear too much irwrry in
III" class rooms. As preliminary step
towards the simple life. she j. urge! to
f"r>wear the hat. a> the 'ra,>' and other
;,c"r>>nric> now considered nrrr~-a.v 1"
IL wrll-baanced coiifurc arr protection
enough. The mllincr-. however. are
Yet to he heard from
$50 are the Tigers" .rr,n,r,. the
"Soph."
Its easy enough to knock" remark
ed the baseball man. but how abnu.
tryin" little boosting for a change"
The trouble with the team" >aid
the wag. is that it, Ike Il poorly
art gallery"
Il can't see the c"mpar;~on." cnnlc~-
-rd his Hciyhbnr.
Easy. finished the wa". cd"in" 10
wards the door. Both need mor-
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR

Apr. l3. Lecture by DIR. Smaller Mat
thews, editor of The World
Today"
Apr. ID. The Political Outlook i'm Rus
sia, DIR. Isidor Loeb.
Apr. l.. Interstate debate with Kan
sas at Columbia.
Apr. 22 Lecture by Hamilton Holt.
managing editor of the In
dependent
Apr. %. The Church Outlook in Rus
sia, Rev. NJ. A. Hart.
Apr. %. Interstate debate with Colo
RADIO at Columbia.
Apr. %. How far do the Teachings of
Socrates. Confucius. Buddha
and MOhammed Agree with
the Sermon on the Mount, DIR.
W. J. LhamOn.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
Triumph for the Orient.

There i food irr reflection in the an
r"uncement from Harvard university
that go candidates will receive their
mid-ycar degree. and that at the head
cf the list are these nam: Fen Chin.
\. y. magma cum laudr: Tirn Lin Chao.
\. i. cum lauir- Christian Register.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
Fortunate.

"Thcv ,ay Miss Scrrachrr i b'au-
,iIul singer"
IT. a good thin" she j.. fpr II" one
would listen to the noise -. nanr- ::
she weren't. Princeton Ti."r.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12

American nrn >lapcr~ are payin" their
RESPECTS Ia the memory "t Admira! Ger
vera. The gallant admiral probably
would have considered himself happic!
had the WAVES closed over his head AT
Santiago. with the h"om of American
cannon riu"in" in hi> ears
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12

t" attend cnllc.,t Th">r who have
attended college will urge him To 90.
but IL they are hopclc>>ly in the min
GRITTY. their advice will not be- >tron"
"n"I"h To overcome the arguments of
the anti-collcgc men.
1t is left for the senior I" make his
rwI. rnoicr. Ii hr viii consul; Who's
Vino. the directory Of distinguished
mrn in the United States he will find
the names Of more than twenty college
men where he will lind one without
biographies OF men hnldn" important
public offices. he will discover that
large ma "rity Of them are college men.
Th" same j. true in almost every walk
III life which has important and re>pon
-iblr position, To be filled. We will
agree that when he leaves college he
will moi know good deal But he
will hav" been trained and disciplined.
until he knows that almost anything"
j. pD--ihl" tn the man who com'rntra-
t,- his energies with tn" drtrrmin.-
ti"n oi ~rcurin" it, Anr, her effect of
Il college course i L" supply an inccn-
i've L" the li>tlr-> though naturally
bright. man. He hates :" br ri;,->cd
am"n" the poorest students. and finds
himself "rttin" h> lessons in spite OF
his natural don't care spirit. And
when he discovers his own powers. hr
that lille l. really worth Twin" ard
he makes the best students fight to
take first place. In the hi"h school
here the students ike at home. the
students >tardin" amonc hi- class
mates i often determined bv whether
!.i- parents are wealthy ami p-omin-
rri,. ar poor and obscure. In college
every student stands on hi- Own merit :
and the >on "f h"d carrier may b.
NOR" respected than the -ou Of Il con
-rr--man. II --rm- that the student
VIII" really wishes /, make tn" mos,
"f hi- powers should taxi, Il course in
,"'i""r in-t, al oI maxim. money and
."'tin" married directly after lravin"
hi":i school. I'll" >'ui, IL; -irl will
agree I" wait f"ur y"ar- Tor him. for
II" knows that she will ,h,n have
husband who ha- 9rra,"r chances of
,uccc>, OSCAR RILEY.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
VIE WPOINTS

,The University Missourian invites cOntri-
buttons. not to exceed 200 words. matters
of University interest. The name Of the
writer should accompany such letters. but will
not be printed unless desired. The Cniver-
sity Missourian does not express approva! nor
dsapproval of these communications by print
in. them,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
ON THE CAMPUS
FORTY YEARS AGO
From Old Newspaper Files.


The public exhibition given by the
freshman class Of the University crowd
r'i the spacious building with large
ard appreclativr audience. The cultI-
'a'l"n. mt"lii""nce and beauty. OF Co
lumhla were >Pirndidly represented.
Ihr exercises were presided over with
much dignity by Major General X. W.
.'"hll>"n. Military Professor "t the VI.
y. Packer. The exercises "f III" evening"
were "'"'ii
Part oi Pru"ram.
S,Ir,,,,r, n-,,i,, r,-,.,u NJ E;oIi
:, Jou;.
DnoIi,tI,., Trim \crn- ,h,. H;,, po,J
r II Diem.
N;,;;u S,Io ,;r \I;I;,,;r,. pr,s pan
nell
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C,,lumI;,
jolly Err,hmrr J. NJ EJvv
n..inurl f., Them j, =, ,IJ. and ,r.J.
itabl, m,urrr. aud ,ous;,I.r;u. the
vm,,hfulu,s. ,i tho ,I,.- ,,J IL MAJ.
e..,rv I,,k ,f .xr,.r;,rc,. anil I;-.;,I;,.
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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-04-12
BRECKENRIDGE Jones.

TIE March System. the Magazine
of Business" has for its leading
article a discussion of The New
Banker Business Ally" breckenridge
ZONES. president of the Mississippi Val
leg Trust company. i given a place OF
honor a. cNp"nen. "f the modern idea
in banking. the constructive Use of de-
pu-it> 40 foster and Develop local trade
and manufactures. The growth and sta
hiity of St Louis IL Il producinw and
di>tributin" center has been largely i'll
tiurncrd by its banking Interests. When
money flowed from a few bank ccnter>
capital could come only from them
oniy it rarely came. 1t saved out for
hi" things in the few crntcr-. Now the
tendency i To keep bank deposits at
home. tu make Il towns money do that
towns work. Ia make local deposits de
rclop local business hat i the Inanc,.
of today the new banking.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
MAKE A REPORT TODAY
ON THE GROWTH
Of ALASKA
mn Assoclated Pres. J

Washington, Dec 23.-Early de-
velopment of the great coal fields of
Alaska, in order that states on the
Pacific coast may be furnished with
a highgrade coal at less cost than
the product now brought half way
around the world and that the war
ships of the United States navy in
the Pacific may be provided with a
tirst-class fuel of American produc-
ton, is advocated by Governor Will
ford b. Hoggatt of Alaska in his an
nual report for this year before be-
ing succeeded by Governor Walter E.
Clark.
Alaska, according to Governor
Hoggatt. passed a year of quiet de-
velopment of its resources and with
out any marked incidents to excite
unusual interest. The population re-
manned practically the same, there
having been a redistribution but no
gain. Commerce between Alaska and
the United States increased, satisfac-
tory experiments in raising grain and
cattle were made, and the mining in
dustries were successful and without
recurrence of the labor troubles that
materially interfered with the oper-
atoms last year.
Recommendations of Importance
made by Governor Hoggatt include
the placing of the governor under
the authority of the department of
justice, instead of the department of
the interior as at present.; a fair
method of disposing of the coal lands
of Alaska the inspection of the
mines By the United States geologi-
cal survey in order to protect work
men; the extension to natives OF
Alaska of the right to acquire public
lands and to hold and transmit prop
erty; appropriations for aids to navi.
cation. and the establishment of a
lighthouse district or subdistrict with
a tender.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
[By Associated Press. ]

Brussels, Dec. 23.-The king of
Belgium, with his queen (Elizabeth),
made state entry into the capital
from Laeken this morning. Cannon
bombed forth a royal salute, church
bells pealed and hundreds of thou
sands of loyal subjects lined the
route of march.
feeble attempt on the part of the
socialists to make republican dem
onstration failed miserably. At ev-
cry discordant note fresh outbursts of
cheering drowned the voices of the
indictments.
In speech from the throne Albert
declared that the late king had per-
formed a prodigious work in Africa
with the constant thought of enrich
ing the nation and increasing the
economic resources of Belgium.
Turning to the future, the king
said:
I'm Congo the nation wishes n pol
icy of humanity and progress. and
the enforced mission of colonization
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
GETS $4,000 GIFT
WHILE THOUSANDS
ARE STARVING

Philadelphia, Dec. 23.-Probably
the most splendid and costly Christ
mas gift that any woman in the world
will receive this year will be a rope of
magnificent pearls, costing S750,000,
which George ID. Widener will present
to his wife, who was Miss Eleanor
Elkins, daughter of the late William
Elkins, the traction magnatc.
II is said to be the most costly
string of pearls in the world, and at
the recent sale in New York brought
the highest price recorded for pearl
necklaces.
1t is said that Mr.. Widener intended
the rope of gems, some of which are
nearly as large as pigeon eggs, and
sufficient for a kings ransom, as n
surprise for his wife. but news of the
intended gift has leaked out.
1t is probable that society will soon
have an opportunity to admire at first
hand what is said to be the finest
collection of pearls, gem for gem,
that any woman has been privileged
to wear.
Mrs. Widener is to give a ball at
the Bellevue-Stratford next month,
and it is presumed that she will wear
the pearls on that occasion.
Mrs. Widener is one of the ac-
knowldged beauties in society here
and New York. She also is no strang-
err in the old world capitals, for she
has spent much time abroad.
She is of the brunette type, tall and
noted for her handsome gowns and
the grace with which she wears them.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
A MONSTER OF THE BRINY DEEP
[By Associated Press.l

Philadelphia. Dec. 23.-The bat
tleship Utah was launched at Cam
den, n. j., today.
The Utah is declared to have no
equal afloat as a first-class fighting
machine.
The launching was witnessed by
several thousand people who crowded
the docks in the vicinity.
AS the vessel left the ways. Miss
Mary Alice Spry, daughter of the
governor of Utah, broke bottle of
champagne against the keel and thus
christened the big ship.
The Utah is the fifth of the all-big-
gun type of battleships to be launched
for the United States navy. When
completed she will be more powerful
than the Delaware and North Dako-
ia, of the Dreadnaught class. Her
speed is expected to develop 20A
knots or more per hour.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
AMERICANS IN DANGER
may GO ABOARD SHIPS

Washington. Dec. 23.-Messages
received at the state department in
dictate the condition of the excitement
throughout the western portion of
Nicaragua.
Zelaya seems to have assumed the
direction of the military operations
in that section and in consequence a
stubborn resistance to an advance by
the revolutionary army is looked for,
Riots are reported at Masaya and
Granada.
American citizens are calling for
protection. Those fearing danger
will be received on board the Amer
lean warships in Corinto harbor. 1t
is believed that within a month Es-
trada will be defacto president of
Nicaragua.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
SENTINEL'SCONTENTS

Page
MANY big Associated Press
dispatches and late state
news. Local stories.
Editorial comment Local
news.
Sports. Local news.
schools dismissed today for
the holidays. No empty hon
or will be the Apple Show
queenship. Many brief local
items.
Over 5000 votes cast today in
Apple queen contest and Miss
Levan still leads. First an
nouncement of how the Apple
queen will be selected. Brief
local items.
6-Society. Movements of the
Chamber of Commerce.
II. l.. Oliver soon to go abroad
again. Details of the tragic
death of Frank Lowen. Brief
local news.
Strand Junction woman, who
is spending winter in Europe,
writes delightful letter to
The Sentinel.
9-Brief local items. Flotsam
and Jetsam.
10-Elks to aid poor. A holdup
last night. Local people to
exhibit dogs In show here.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
DERAILED CAR DELAYS TRAIN.

This forenoon n baggage car at
tached to Colorado Midland No. 1O3
jumped the track at New Castle and
as n result this train was number of
hours late in reaching Grand juno
ton as considerable trouble was cX-
pericnced in getting the derailed car
back onto the track.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
CHRISTMAS TO FIND
THE BIG STRIKE
At AN END
Reported From St. Paul That the
Great Controversy is Now Practi-
cally Over, and Tomorrow the
Men Go Back to Work.
MORE TROUBLE AT BUTTE, MONT.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 23.-The end
Of the switchmens strike was indi-
Gated today and it is thought the men
will return to work tomorrow. Presi-
dent Perham of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, railroad department
council, said:
u believe the strike will be closed.
The two cents differential wages said
to have been granted men of the
mountain divisions. will not hinder
negotiations"
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
McCULLOCH STORE TO REOPEN.

1t is reported today that the j. A.
McCulloch Implement ~ Feed Co.
which was closed several months ago
owing to the extent of its liabilities,
will again open for business in a very
short time. 1t is reported that the
affairs of the company have been adj
justed to the satisfaction of the cred
itors and the big store which is To-
Gated in the Bannister building on
Main street between Sixth and Sew
enth streets, will soon resume bust
ness.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
LBy Associated Press. l

Washington, Dec. 23.-In the pres
ence of the president of the United
States, members of his official family
and full representatives of the diplo-
matte corps, requiem high mass for
the repose of the soul of the late
King Leopold was sung today at St
Matthews church in this city.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
NOT COMPLETED TILL TODAY.

+ In spite of expectations, the
1. arguments in the Grand juno
+ ton VS.. Hannah Creek noun
+ tain water case were not COM
]. pleted last night.
: All of today has been con-
!. sumed by the arguments of the
= attorneys on each side of the
3 case. The arguments have been
= spirited and forceful. and
= great many phases of the ques-
: ton of appraisement of lands,
+ wter values, etc, have been gone
! over.
j. The commissioners or apprais-
]. ers will probably adjourn the
i hearing sine die tonight
4, u - h > b i = j. i. &. - b = 8. Z. L
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23

The sugar company in this city are
sending out thousands of circulars
throughout all of western Colorado,
asking that the people ask their groc-
erymen for beet sugar instead of cane
sugar and showing them the reason
why they should do it. In Delta alone
last week the sugar factory In this
city distributed one hundred thousand
, dollars. +
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23

County Clerk R. E. Starr, who re
turned home from a visit to Denver
yesterday afternoon, states that the
weather in Denver has been terribly
cold for days. He states that colder
weather he has rarely ever seen in
Colorado or in any other state in the
union. Several days the temperature
was as low as 2 and ) below zero.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23

The balance of our holiday goods
including cut glass, toilet sets, trav-
cling sets. perfumes. hand bags. hand
painted china, ink stands, collar box
es, stationery, albums, music rolls,
shaving sets, baby sets. smoking
sets, cigar cases, electric lamps. man
icure sets, fancy pipes, cigar jars.
hand glasses. military sets. brush
sets, chatting dishes, pictures, will
be- sold at reduced prices at C. D..
Smith Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
TRAINS BADLY DELAYED

Especial to The Sentinel
+ Trinidad, Colo, Dec. 23.-On I
+ account of the storms on the
+ mountain passes and along the I
+ road all trains are badly de- 4
+ layed. In fact, the Rio Grande 1
+ system in this section has not {
+ been so badly demoraliZed in I
+ months as 1t is today. I
+ A bad freight wreck added to I
+ the trouble and delay.
+ + 4. + + + + 4! + 1. + i. i I. = 1. 1. !
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
.REVOLUT|ON|STS
ASSUME OFFENSIVE
fBy Associated Press. I

Bluefield. Dec. 2S.-General Es-
trada will Immediately assume the Of
fensive against the government at
Madriz. A march on Managua is i'm
minent.
The prisoners captured at Rama
are well fed and all who espoused the
cause of Estrada will be enrolled in
the insurgent army.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23

Butte, Mont. Dec. 23.-All switch
men who as members of the Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen and
who returned to work week ago on
the order of National Vice President
Mcintyre, are again out at the request
of local unions.
Several mines have been closed
down and traffic in the yards'i at
standstill.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23

Miss Annie Kirby arrived from
Roland Hall this morning to spend
the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. NJ. C.
Ramsey.
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23
PECULIAR ACCIDENT


Especial to The Sentinel.
+ Trinidad, Colo, Dec. 23.-E. I
+ Zellious, a Mexican miner, was I
+ fatally injured in peculiar ac- I
+ cident here this morning. He I
+ was standing near a heavy door /
+ when a sudden gust of wind I
\ blew it open. The door. strili- /
: ing him, broke his jaws and I
!. fractured his skull. Z
J. + I. 1. + 4. I. + + I. Z. + + I. + + 4. +
The daily sentinel., 1909-12-23

Pontoise, France, Dec. 23.-The
court today decided in favor of
Baroness Vaughan and ordered the
rn4val of the seals which were
placed on her property at Balincourt
which the daughters of the late King
Leopold sought to seize.