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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

blows. Maher then rushed Joe to the
ropes and smashed his left ON the face
Choynsh Tented with his left and
crossed his right on the face. Maher
jabbed right and left on the face and
at the sound of the gong landed a
light left on the top of Joe's head. In
the fifth round Choynski led his left
on the face and right on the body.
Maher planted his left twice on the
face. Joe landed his left On the face,
but Maher sent back three good lefts
on Joe's proboscis. Maher sent his
left OH the body and tried to cross
his right on the jaw but failed. Joe
landed his left on the face. Maher
rushed Joe to the ropes and got in a
hard body blow with his left. Maher
sent his left twice ON the face and
Choynski did likewise. Honors were
even when the gong rang. When the
sixth round opened Chcynski rushed
at Maher and got in a good left on
the face. Both began smuggling with
their lefts and rights on the body and
face. Choynski staggered Maher to
Iuc ropes Will IL lSlL OH IuS Culu.
Then they slugged right and left but
the Irishman's weight told and
Choynski went to the tioo1. He came
up again but he went down inside of
three seconds from another right
swing on the head. This time
Choynski stayed down for nine sec
onds and as soon as Choynski
staggered to his feet Maher rushed at
him and with a well-developed right
hand swing on the jaw knocked
Choynski down and out. 'i'he time
of the sixth and last round was two
minutes and twenty-five seconds.
Choynski, who had frequently devel-
oped wonderful recuperatiye powers,
surprised everybody by regaining con-
seriousness in less than a minute and
needed no assistance from his seconds
in making his way to the dressing
room. The referee declared Mancr
the winner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

San Francisco, Nov. 1.-THE con-
test over the will of the late James
G. Fair ended yesterday by the with
drawal Of the so-c2lled pencil will
which had been offered for probate.
DR.. Livingston, named as executor
under the pencil will, in withdrawing
the document. stated that his reason
for his action was that the position Of
Mrs. Nettie Craven, who claimed to
be the contract widow of the late SEN
ator Fair, might be strengthened. The
trust will was admitted to probate yes
terday and it is believed that the liti-
cation is practically ended. The
trust feature Of the probated will was
declared illegal so far as the real es-
tate inVoved is concerned. A similar
decision regarding the personal prop
erty of the estate is now anticipated.
The trust will with the trustee provis-
ions eliminated would be eminently
satisfactory to the children of James
C. Fair. The unexpected action of
withdrawing the pencil will yesterday
caused a great surprise in legal cir
cles although it is rumored that the
retreat of Livingston and Mrs. Cra-
ven was the result Of a compromise
among all parties interested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
JEWISH WOMEN .
Their First Convention Is Auspiciouslv
Opened.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE first con-
vention Of the national council of Jew
ish Women was opened Sunday even
in the Tuxedo, Madison avenue and
Fffty-ninth street, and will be con-
tinued until Friday The afternoon
was devoted to preliminaries, and del
egates from most Of the large cities of
the country were registered. Among
them were the following from Chicago
and the west: Chicago, Mrs. c.. Wit
koWsky, Mrs. Max Leopold; Cincin-
rati, Miss Hannah Marks, Mrs. Louise
Mannheimer; Cleveland, Mrs. M. S.
Schwab, Mrs. Sol. Moses; Denver
Mrs. NJ. c.. Benjamin, Mrs. Edward
Pisko; Des Moines, Mrs. H. Reigel-
man, Mrs. w. Joseph; Detroit, Mrs.
J. H. Friedman; Kansas City, Mrs.
&. D. Amman, Mrs. L. Griff; Lincoln,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
BOOM IN PAPER BUSINESS.

Kaukauna, Wis, Nov. 17.-Active
preparations are being made to start
up the combined Locks paper plant
with a full force. The brighter out
look for the sale of paper and receipts
for larger orders warrant the owners
although having the full use of all
the water flowing in Fox river has
been partly shut down for about three
years. All the mills in this city are
receiving increased orders since the
election. At the Badger orders were
received for seven carloads of paper in
one day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

San Francisco, Nov. 13.-The Bulle-
tin says that a letter containing a
duplicate of mail adVices sent by
regular correspondent of the Hong
Kong press at Vladivostock was re-
ceived by the last China steamer and
turned over to the Bulletin yesterday.
The communication shows that the
car is massing troops in the Vladi-
vostock district and has already a
number of naval vessels concentrate
ed in northern waters. The prn-
cipal details of the situation are con-
tanned in the following extracts:
Although the Russian government
explains that the massing of troops
in eastern Siberia is due to an 'ex-
change of army divisions, it is learned
that in all the divisions of Vladi-
vOStock there are not less than 900
men of arms, which monster army is
looked upon as menace to the peace
of Asia" The correspondent further
commenting on the situation, states
that while it is confessed that Rus
STA is entitled to some outlet to the
Pacific, continuous and warlike pre-
parations are anything but reassuring
The frequent presence of Russias en-
gineers at Port Arthur and their oper-
ations in Manchuria, with the tacit
consent of officials of China, are high
ly significant indications of the rela-
tions between China and Russia. 1t
behooves the British government to
thoroughly investigate this very i'm
portant matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND'S DENIAL.
He Has Not Been Summoned to Rome.
He Says.

st Paul, Nov. Archbishop Ire
land heretofore adhered firmly to his
first decision not to speak about the
repeated rumors purporting to come
from Rome stating in one way or an
other that he was to be called to &C
count for some of his views or
actions. The Associated Press rep
resentatiVes, however, succeeded yes
terday in getting from him the fol-
lowing statement:
In all the reports recently pub
lished as to my relations with the
vatican there is not enc word of truth
Not one word has come tC me from
Rome, indicating the smallest change
i'm the kind feelings which the SOW
ereign pontiff and his immediate ad-
visors have been pleased tc entertain
toward me. 1t is false to say that
have been summoned to Rome. The
absurdity of all those reports reached
a climax when even Cardinal Gibbons
was reported as likely to be dis
ciplined by Rome"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
A BIG ENTERPRISE.
Favorable Results of Election Proves a
Boon to Alabama.

Chicago, Nov. 12.-The Southern
Development company is another en-
terprise, the establishment of which
depended upon the settlement Of the
financial question. This company
has recently been chartered under the
laws of Alabama for the purpose of
developing 100000 acres in southern
Alabama bordering on the Gulf OF
Mexico. Founders of the company,
in which Chicago capitalists are finan-
cialIy interested, are Col. John Dick
tnson, ex-secretary of the worlds fair,
&nd D. H. Campbell, a. well-knGWn
contractor and engineer. 1t is the
purpose of the company to establish
Industries and nanufacturing plants
Of different kinds Or this section, be-
sides building railway. The carry
ing out of this project means the ex-
penditure of several millions OF dollars
and the employment of thousands OF
men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
sHERMAN's CONGRATULATIONS
He Writes to Major Mckinley on His
Election as President.

Canton, o., Nov. 17.-United States
Senator John Sherman has just writ
ten to Maj Mckinley as follows:
II am rather late in expressing to
you my hearty congratulations for
your election as president of the
United States, but they are not tho
less sincere and hearty. The greatest
benefciaries Of the result of the cleo
ton are the people of the United
States, for they have escaped a real
danger in the threatened election OF
Bryan and the socialistic ideas he rep
resented. You will enter upon your
great office with the most hopeful
promises of success, and 1 confidently
believe you will meet and perform your
important duties to the satisfaction
Of the conservative people of the
United States"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

will be held The papers there pre-
sented must not exceed twenty min
utes in reading length. Extracts
from them printed in French. English
and Spanish, previously printed, will
have been distributed to the members
OF the congress, so that they can form
an Intelligent idea of the paper being
read. More than 200 papers are to be
read. The attendance will ap-
proximate 900 delegates daily.
The leading social feature will be
the welcoming reception to be given
by President Diaz and his wife to
the delegates at the palace of Chapul-
tepec. The congress will also be re-
celved by the municipal body in the
national palace. incidentally there
will be excursions down the La Viga
canal, out to the base of Popocatepetel,
over to Guadalupe, where the miracu-
lous picture of the virgin is located and
where Santa Anna is buried, to the
f1ower-decked tomb of Jaurez, to the
old home a dozen miles out of Cortez,
the conqueror, still in a perfect state
OF preservation and now used as
barracks of federal troops, and to the
various battle scenes in this valley
made famous during the war with the
United States over Texas. A grand
illumination and Pyrotechnic display
are to be given one night and there
will be nightly musical soiress in the
alameda. Many of the foreign ply
sicians are planning trips to the trop-
les at Vera Cruz, through the coffee
lands at Guadalajora, Pueblo, Tam
pico, pyramids of ChoIulu and other
points of interest far beyond the valley
of Mexico.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

"a scientific paper adds these new
terrors to iced water as a beverage:
It says the water possesses the quality
of attracting to itself the poisonous
gases exhaled by the lungs and the
pores of the body. One of the best
ways to purify freshly painted room
is to set about it basins of iced water,
changing them every few hours. The
water In these basins will be found to
be deadly poisonous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Milwaukee, Nov. 1.-THE Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul company yes
terday settled the damage suits
brought against it and E. w. McKen-
ma, its former assistant general super
intendent, by John O'RouTke and Rob-
ert Blair, by paying the plaintiffs a
sum in release of all claims men
toned in the complaint. O'Rourke
and Blair were among members Of
the American Railway union who
were arrested in Jufy, '94, upon war
rants issued by Court Commissioner
Bloodgood, charging them with Oh
structing the United States mails and
with conspiracy to defeat the ends Of
the interstate commerce law. Upon
the preliminary examination there
was no evidence to show that either
ORourke or Blair had anything to
do with the affair of the mail train.
After long consideration they were
discharged by the commissioner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
WHEAT FALLS A SHADE
Mondays Market Shows a Decline over
Saturdays Prices.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Wheat: Novem-
Der, 77Ac; December, 7SAc. Corn:
November, 247Bc; May 28Ae. Oats:
November, 181ac; May, 22Rc. Rye:
371ac. Barley: No. 3, 24@38c Flax:
75c. Timothy, 2.55. Glover, S.25.
Pork: November, 6.75; January, 7.75.
Lard: November, $50; January, 40.
Ribs: November, 3.721a January, 3.75.
Hogs: Receipts, $4,000; market mostly
1Oc lower; light, 3.15&3 As; mixed,
3.15@3 so; heavy, 3.OO@3.45 As. Cattle:
Receipts, 24,OOO market 1O015c lower;
beeves, 3.5O@5.2O; COWS, 1.7O@4. 90;
Texans, 2.75@3.S0; westerns, 3.15@
4 .05; stockers and feeders, 2.75@3 so.
Sheep: Receipts, 5000; market 10@25c
lower
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
DONE WITH DEMOCRATS
Buffers Paper Says Populists Won
Support Bryan Under That Name

Raleigh, N. c., Nov. Ex-senator
Buffers paper says editorially:
Speaking now for the peoples par
ty of North Carolina, and we believe
for the nation, we take the liberty of
serving notice ON Mr.. Bryan that if he
desires to head the reform forces of
the peoples party in the next fight he
must do SO under some ether name
than that of democrat. The name has
become a reproach and stencil
among the people, and it will not be
supported any moro, now nor hereaf-
ter. In the campaign just closed the
peoples party Joined forces with the
democrats and the democrats again
played the people false, grossly and
brutally false. We are done with
them now and forever, and also with
any man who seeks to lead the people
hereafter under any standard that
may bear th3 name or have the
smirch Of the word democrat on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
FRED THINKERS MEET
Congress Of American Secular Union
and Free Thought Federation.

Chicago, Nov. 14.-Free Thinkers
from all over the United States and
from England were present at Wash
ington hall at the annual congress of
the American Secular union and Free
Thought federation yesterday. Among
those present was George w. Foote,
editor of the London Free Thinker,
president of the British Secular so
ciety, and successor of Charles Brad
laugh, and also Of Charles Watts, vice
president of the society. The OPP n
ing session was devoted to addresses
by Samuel P. Putnam of Chicago.
president of the union and federation;
Judge c.. P. Waite and others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
HANNA'S PORTFOLIO
He's Said to Be Willing to Accept
Treasury Department.

Chicago, Nov. IA Washington
special says: 1T s the general belief
here that Mark Hanna will suffer him
self to be prevailed upon to accept the
portfolio of the secretary of the treas
ury. The week he spent in New
York was a pleasmable revelation to
him. He was overwhelmed with de-
mands from all quarters that he as
sumo the direction of the national fl
nanceS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

The purse was $4,000, the winner to
receive 60 per cent of the receipts
The contest was looked forward to as
he best heavy weight fight i'm sight
ibis fall. The event was scheduled as
twenty-round go, but nearly every
one correctly anticipated that one or
the other would be knocked out be-
fore the number of rounds advertised
had been fought.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
Ii HUNG CHANGES INNOVATION
Two Chinese Women Appointed Del
egates to a London Congress.

New York, Nov. 17.-Mrs. r. B.
Cowen, of the Methodist foreign mis-
sionary society, has received word
through missionary channels that Lii
Hung Chang has appointed tive Chris
tam Chinese women as delegates from
China to the women's congress to
meet in London in 1898. This is an
innovation on the part of the Chinese
government wnlsh from time immem-
orial has kept women in seclusion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Postmaster Washington Hesing His
candidacy is regarded as the first move
in the formation of a citizens ticket
Mr.. Hesing was a gold democrat dur
ing the recent presidential campaign
Campaign buttons bearing the post
masters features have made their
appearance as an informal announce
ment that the postmaster was in the
fight. Mr.. Hesing confirms his can
didacy, and says he will make q vlgor-
Gus fight if nominated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
WEATHER EXPECTED.
Hicks, as Usual, Is On Deck With a
Prophecy.

Prof. Ira. Hicks, the weather
prophet, gives the following dismal
predictions for the winter:
''The winter weather of 1867 will
be very long and cold, with much snow
in localities where snow is a factor.
Billiards numerous, roads will be
blockaded, all to be followed by much
rain and high water most Of the year.
Do not be in haste to get in spring
corn; plant large and Late varieties
of corn; provide good shelter for self
and stock and do lot forget the suf-
fering, hungry poor of our land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

New York, Nov. 17.-Peter Maher
defeated Joe Choynski last night in a
six-round boxing bout. In the first
two rounds the nonors were even. IN
the third round Maher forced Joe to
the ropes hitting right and left on
the body and face. Maher missed a
vicious right swing and fell to his
knees. Joe sent a straight left on the
nose and Maher landed two lefts on
the face. IN the fourth Joe opened
the round by getting in three good
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LOSES.
Not Entitled to Extra Compensation
for Carrying the Mails.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE supreme
court yesterday sustained the decision
of the court of claims which held that
land grant railroads are not entitled
to extra compensation for carrying
mail. The case was brought by the
Wisconsin Central railroad to get
about $4,000 for carrying mails prior
to 1881. Postmaster General Gresham
declined to allow the claim.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
MAYOR GLEASON ARRESTED.
Jefersonian Party Alleges That He
Violated the Election Law.

New York, Nov. 17.-Mayor r. j..
Gleason of Long Island city was ar
rested yesterday upon an Indictment
found by the grand jury of Queens
county alleging that the mayor had
violated the election law in ignoring
the Jeffersonian party in the appoint
ment of inspectors. The mayor was
arraigned before Judge Gaynor of
Brooklyn and was held in $1,000 bail
until tomorrow. The bail was fur
nished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
A PAINFUL FALL.

Washington, New. 17.-George r..
Peck, general counsel of the st. Paul
Railroad company, fell down the ele-
vator shaft of the shoreham hotel and
broke his right arm and left hand
yesterday. He was Unconscious
when found by the elevator attendant
and remained so for some hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
OFFICERS-ELECT TO MEET
Scofeld and His Colleagues VIII
Hold a Conference Today.

Milwaukee, Nov. IA meeting OF
the state oficers-elect will be held
at the Pfster today and it is expected
that they will all be on hand. Sew
eral members of the Legislature will
also be present. 1t is to be a meeting
not for the distribution of spoils, but
for the consideration of matters that
are likely to affect the incoming ad-
ministration. The number of changes
that will be made will be very few it
is said. There are quite a hum Der
of offices at the governors disposal,
but it is understood that most of the
present incumbents will retain their
places.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
WISCONSIN PEOPLE .

Alex. G. Botkin of Helena, Mont.
thus writes to a GAINESVILLE friend:
There is one fact IN connection with
the recent election here which may
possess some interest for your con-
stituencv. The result was an over
whelming defeat for the republicans,
some of the democratic candidates in
the county having plurality Of 1900.
To this the sole exception was your
former fellowtownsman Henry c..
Smith, who was elected judge of the
district court, which corresponds to
your circuit court, a position of great
responsibility, to which there is at
tached a salary of $500 per year.
There were two judges to be chosen,
and the other republican candidate
was Henry NJ. Blake, formerly chief
justice of the supreme court, and a
jurist of great learning and the high
est character; but Mr.. Smith ran
ahead of him by 131 votes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
WAR UPON FOOTBALL.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Playing foot
ball on Thanksgiving day was de-
nounced in resolutions adopted by the
Methodist ministers Of Chicago yes
terday. They contended that if the
playing Of the game on that day were
persisted in, the original spirit of the
day would become lost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
MCKINLEY TO GO SOUTH

Thomasville, Ga, Nov. 15.-Mark
Hanna's palat1al residence here is be-
ing put in order for his arrival Jan. L.
A private letter says that he will
bring Mckinley with him to rest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
DEPARTMENT STORE FAILS.

Milwaukee, Nov. 1.-THE big de-
partment store of G. L. Kelly, in this
city, made an assignment yesterday
afternoon. It's assets are s150,000; LA
bilities 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
PEACE IS CONCLUDED.

Paris, Nov. liking Menlik has
wired President Faure announcing
that peace has been concluded between
Abyssinia and Italy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
MRS. McKINLEY'S HEALTH.
1t Is Now Greatly Improved and She
Is Able to Be Out.

Canton. Nov. 17.-McKinley had a
great many callers yesterday, Con-
gresham Boutelle of Maine being one
of them. His mail too, was quite
heavy and an hour or two was spent
in answering correspondence. Mrs.
Mckinley is greatly improved in
health and in the afternoon took
drive with Mr.. Mckinley about the
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
PETER MAHER WINS
CLEVER FRESHMAN KNOCKS OUT
JOSEPH CHOYNSKI.
BATTLING GROUND FIGHT

Honors Rest Easy Until Big Hiberm-
ans Superior Weight Began to
Tell-Choynski Proves Game and
Has to Be Knocked Down Three
Successive Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
GRADUATES ARE DEFEATED

Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-THE Uniyer-
sity Of Pennsylvania football team
yesterday defeated the Pennsylvania
graduates by a score of 81 tic 6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

discussions will be held in the general
sessions. The various sections Will
meet daily am there the discussions
which are the life of such a congress
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19

Wolf; treasurer, Mrs. J. Harry SELF.
There are three important standing
committees, one on religion. one on
religious work, and one on philan-
thropy. The president of the New
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
A MENACE TO ASIA
CZAR MASsING TROOPS IN VLADI-
VOSTOCK DISTRICT.
BRITISH SHOULD Be ALERT

It Behooves John Bulls Government
to Institute a Thorough Investiga-
ton in This Very Important Mat
ter, Says an Eastern Correspondent
Russians Operating in Manchuria
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-19
WANTS HIS FREEDOM.
Man Who Is Serving a Ten-Year Sen
tence for Attempted Murder.

Gov. Upham will be requested to
grant another pardon within a short
time. On December 9 application
will be made for the pardon Of
Richard Ooghe, now confined
in state prison. Ooghe was con-
victed of assault with intent to kill
and murder in the municipal court of
Milwaukee on October II, 1898. He
was sentenced to term OF ten years
and now begs the governor to COM
mute the sentence.