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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
Smiles 4.
A Hard Job.

Captain Roberts said in the smoke
room NJ the - =. New York:
The season of ocean travel il al
ready beginning. II promises 10 be a
record year. Is there an American
alive today who hasn't been Ia Eu-
rope?
I'm sure there is no American as
ignorant of Europe as Horace Smith
was.
smith, Londoner. went abroad for
his holidays, and on his return a
friend asked him.
We'll did YOU go up the Rhine?
YES Smith answered promptly
right up To the top. Two guides. lee
axes. alpenstocks AN that sore Of
thing. And | tell Won, my boy, the
view from the summit was magnih-
cent"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

rived in the town. | hunted up the
manager and asked him If he was ~
need of talent. He said he was. Then
he asked me If | was an actor sald
was born an actor. He pulled me
into the building and asked me to give
him sample of my powers. or course
took something easy-the ghost scene
in 'Hamlet'-and | played Hamlet. the
ghost. and the whole outfit.
when | had finished the manager
took me by the arm and said;
"T'll engage YOU. ] have the part l"
suit your histrionic abilities
Then he gave me II big brush
bucket Of paste and a roll OF bills.
"'Go foiVl,' lie said, and decorate
this town. You We're built for the
part
ut was n shock. but | was used 10
shocks. and so | took 1t and hhiI
crown payment in advance"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

poses. Bilson made no reply, but he
determined In make a terrible re-
yenge. About ] o'clock next morning
he called Jones up on telephone.
After deal az ringing sleepy voice
at the other end Of the wire told him
Jones WAS there.
THAT YOU Jones'" queried Bilson.
Who do YOU want" asked Jones.
I've been In bed these two hours"
I'm Bison went on the other,
Remember seeing me running this
morning, Ell? Yes? win. | was going
somewhere, ana ! was la Il hurry. Good
night"
Then 1ilson hung up the receiver
and got hack into he'd "A happy man. -
Tit Bits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
Going to Church.

Ny pa, he always says 10 ma:
Next Sunday I'll go sure.
But | can't go today becuz
I've got cold to cure"
And then he holds his head and coughs
And Ma starts off alone
Pas cold gets better right away
And he fOrgits to grOan.
He grabs the Sunday paper mp
And wades right into il.
And" smokes his pipe Somehow his
cold
Is gone; yes, every hit.
The next week, pa. he says Ia ma:
I've got some work To do
That must be done. Next Sunday |
Will surely go with you"
Ma goes alone. ] do not know
What work my pa can mean.
For. as soon as she is ont of sight
He grabs magazine
Then Sunday rolls around again.
Pa says: Cant go today.
But | will go next Sunday sure.
hate to STAY away"
And that's the way pa goes to church.
He sits and twirls his thumbs,
And always goes next Sunday" nut
Next Sunday" never comes.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
Her Rake.OH.

Proud and pompous, the doctor was
strolling down the street, when he was
spoken To by poor woman.
Good morning. sir" remarked m"
latter.
Good morning, madam" replied the
medico.
II expect YOU are making IA good
thing ont of attending L. that rich
Smith boy" said the lady.
"Oh. yes, a fairly good fee replied
the doctor. somewhat angrily.
Well" whispered the lady, II hope
you won't forget that IL was my Will
lie who threw the brick that hit him"
London Answers.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
NATIONAL cAReLessNess.

OF 100000 persons who die in the
United states every year. $50. 900 per
ish from preventable diseases, accord
ing to report issued by representa- =
lives Of life insurance companies.
These figures are pronounced in the
report 10 be almost Incredible" and,
ir truth. they are According 10 the
view Of the life insurance experts, they
are due ia part TO the gross care
iessness Of public authorities and part
" to the woeful lack OF a proper spirit
among the people themselves. The
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
Legal Business Defined.

\ certain man in this town went
Ia call 1T the office of N certain other
man in this town Friday. The Office
boy told the caller that the boss was
ont on important legal business, and
the caller went away. But the next
morning 1--WE tell what We have
heard the caller called again.
Where's the boss" he asked.
out on important business" ans
wered the office boy.
Look here, boy! | was here yes
terday and YOU said the boss was out
on some legal business"
Yes. sir
We'll. | went and found him up
against the bar in the nearest saloon.
is that what you call legal business
why. amt il? Is ii illegal To get
a drink?''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
The Poetic Argentine.

Not long ago young man attached
to the Argentine legation al Washing
ton was "a guest at a certain after
noon affair when a Young woman in
.Vited his attention 10 couple Ia a
corner who were playing marked at
tentiOn 10 each other.
He is iifty-threc and she thirty
nine" said the young woman. and
they have been counting for twenty
years"
Gle and glanced at the happy pair.
All" said he "a romance of the mid
die ages. eh?"--Taylor Edwards. Lip
pincott's Magazine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
A Swindle.

An old couple went to a Dublin thea
ter to have nights amusement. The
great Mrs. Slddons was playing Mrs.
Halter" and the poor bodies were kept
crying all the evening. At length. at
one OF the scenes where the great lady
came In with her handkerchief again
10 her eyes. the old man could stand IL
no longer and. starting To his feet.
cried out. "Ye long nosed thief, We call
this diyarshunr'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
A lIaual.

I'm so glad to see that you nave
recovered from your illness"
"Yes. but ! had narrow escupo'
The doctor said II l had waited q day
longer 1t would have been hope'es''
and. they all said II was the only case
OF its kind on record The doctor
going to write 1t up for a medical p".
per. The only thing that carried .''
through was my wonderful vitality
Judge.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Subjecting steam boilers to weak
electric currents from dynamos
through apparatus he has invented. an
Australian scientist claims 10 prevent
their corrosion by the electro chemi-
cal action Of the water they contain.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Miss Sophie Irene Loeb. Of New
York, has been engaged In o crusade
10 improve the public transportation
situation in that city. Through her
efforts the board OF alderman has in
PRODUCED a bill that fixes the price for
taxicab Of 30 cents for the first mile
and 10 cents for each succeeding mile.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
Materiaiism.

Kind Gentleman-What are YOU CO.
ing to do. Johnny. when You become
man?
Johnny-Nawthin'.
Kind Gentleman-What? Not goinG
TO do anything?
Johnny-No. Just as soon as
started something ma would tell me
to stop.-Judge.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

To cleanse electric railroads of snow
London engineer has invented a car
In which rotary brushes sweep the
snow upon heated plates, which
quickly melt II, the water being re-
turned 10 the tracks To flow away.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

A woman and her three children
living in "A Pennsylvania city recently
were discovered by "A physician to
have two hearts apiece, one on each
side
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
VENGEANCE.

Bilson, who is a stout man. was run E
ming To catch train the other day,
when his friend Jones called out, Hal
loa. Bilson' In hurry? Going some
whereP'
Keeping his breath for other pur-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
He Was WILLING.

Friend-tYhat was the title OF your
poem? Poet-"Oh. Give Me Back Ny
Dreams" Friend-And what did tie
editor write to you? Poet-Take 'em!
-McCal's Magazine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

The invention of a device small
enough 10 be carried in a soldiers
knapsack yet powerful enough to cap
slze an aeroplane high in the air, is
claimed hy a French scientist
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

The average distance covered by n
team and wagon is sixteen To twenty
miles a day. and that of an automobile
is forty to sixty miles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
Two Chords.

Willie-Say, pop. what's major and
minor chord? Father - The major
chord. my boy. is what ! pay for; the
minor chord Is what ! get.-Satire.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Safety pins invented i'm England
have flexible points which may hc re E
turned into "a hat after once passing
through IL.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

A few drops of oil Of lavender.
placed in "A glass Of very hot water
will purify the air of room and also
will drive our flies and other insects.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

The Balkan situation is much sim
plfied The Turk has thrown up both
hands and The Powers are now going
through his clothes
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Mrs. Nancy Harris, &c of New York
boasts of having once spanked An.
drew Carnegie.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

w. l.. Miller. aged 90, Joplin, Mo.
Is still able To- earn "A living for him
SELF and wife.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

March 10 and still no change in the
cost Of living. How about this. Wood 9.
row?
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

living? Read The News advertise
mentS
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
THE SCRAP BOOK
Built For the Part.

This is selected from the reminis
oenCes Of MIR f.. q. Hales. the famous
English war correspondents
once | wandered forth 10 face a
callous world aud noticed that com.
pany of stroling players had just ar
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

An angry man is again angry with
himself when he returns to reasou.-
,Publius syrus.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Raymond Fosdick. who used to be
New York eity's commissioner of &c.
counts, Is off for seventh month
study Of municipal methods in Lon
don, Paris, Berlin and other Euro
pcau capitals.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

A. D. Shoots. Fort Worth. has re-
married the woman he divorced n
year ago and who got a divorce from
her second husband TO remarry her
first
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Press dispatches state that expen
diture Of $1,000. 900, involving the
construction Of new trackage, prin-
cipally through the prairie provinces,
IS the feature Of the program for the
present year Just announced by the
ada.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Preliminary figures just given out
by the ministry at Rome show the to,
tai value Of Italy's foreign trade for
the calendar year 1912 10 have been
IA value sl,15o,O4s3l3, OF which i'm
ports amounted 10 $685., 5S2,ll1, or an
increase over the previous year OF
Sn,456,525, and exports TO 1902 49,
202, an increase of s37,03l.4l6 over
1911.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

y decree approves the contract be-
tween the ltanian ministry Of public
works and the SOcieta Anonima per
Ia Ferroyia Noyara -Seregna for con-
structiOn ana working standard
gauge railway from Csirate Lonate
Cepino 10 the Swiss frontier.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

Bombay has grown rapidly in the
pas, decade, and the dock system.
which when first planned was con-
sidcred ample for many years, Is
taxed 10 its limit, and there is at pres
ent an urgent need for the new docks
now under construction.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10

The docking accommodations Of the
port OF Dunkirk, in the Department
have been greatly extended during the
past four years. Cargo boats of 600
feet in length and drawing 80 feet
Of water can now be accommodated.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-10
SOME FACTS OF
GENERAL INTEREST

Plans and specifications will be re.
ceived up 10 March 20 at the Direc-
cion de Obros Publicas, Quito, Ecua-
dar. for construction OF railway be.
tween Puerto Bolivar and navi-
gable point on the River Zamora, with
the object Of opening up the districts
II Zaruma and Lola.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Students Will Give Dance.

The county high school students
are arranging for a dance in the
Rockhill- Shallenbarger hall. next
Friday night, March %, the proceeds
to go towards defraying expenses of
the school athletic representatives to
the track and field meet at Reno,
May 8 and 10. The boys have been
doing some faithful training for the
events, and it is hoped to send five or
six contestants to the meet. Music
for the dance will be by the school
orchestra. which has been praeticing
under the direction of Mrs. Nevin,
and is in a highly proficient condition
as a musical organization.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
.'COBRE- WE'LL PATRONIZED.

The new Nevada Northern parlore
"Cobre." was on exhibition at MUIR
ry street. Sunday, from Dol until
ten minutes past one. and a large
number of citizens took advantage of
the opportunity to inspect the cars
beauties and comforts. The unani-
nous verdict of the public was, that
the "Cobre," is all right. The new
coach went into commission. Wednes-
day. with a good complement of pas
sengers. and on arrival at Cobre, the
following telegram was sent "a Col.
Cannon. the signers being the pas
sengers who ~patronized the ear on
its first trip:
Cobre, March 10, 1913.
l.. G. Cannon, vice president and
general manager Nevada Northern
Railway company.
On board Nevada Northern railway
parlor care "Cobre" initial trip Ely
to Cobre. March 18th.
We desire to congratulate o on
the excellent and easy riding car you
have provided for patrons and travel
ing public. The car is complete in
every detail and you have our best
wishes for success
John A. Gill, Reno, Nevada; J. II.
Sane, Rochester. New York; Lynn
Smith, Salt Lake, Utah; F. NJ. Hodge,
Denver, Colorado; c. j.. Hammes.
Sacramento. California;; Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Berges, Oakland, California:
Mrs. w. d. Buntin, Phoenix, Arizona;
Harvey Buntin, Phoenix. Arizona;
Mrs. p. Carlisle, Washington, d. c.;
+. Carroll and wife, Ely, Nevada,
Hyrum Johnson. Eureka, Nevada.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

on Wednesday. and was the happy
possessor or purchaser of Seat Ticket
No. /, being the first ticket sold for
the new parler ear "Cobre,' which
went into service on that date on the
Nevada Northern. between Ely and
.cobre. Mr.. Gill said that the people
of White Pine county should show
appreciation for what Col. Cannon
has accomplished in providing
patrons of the road with such a
luxurious ear at such a nominal rate.
No doubt said John. the colonel
will add a piano or p~ianola to enter
tain the passengers during the sum
mer months"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
The Clean-up Committee

At the last meeting of the Ely Wo-
mans club, a question of interested
discussion, was that of cleaning up
the city-physically. not morally. 1t
is desired that the streets, alleys and
other places where the refuse of win
ter has accumulated. be cleaned up
in advance of summer weather. The
idea Is a very eommendable one and
should meet with the cooperation of
property owners and officials. The
club committee to look after the work
are Mrs. Scarf, Mrs. Street, Mrs.
Newman, Mrs Schwalenberg and Miss
Francis Meyers. The next meeting
of the club is scheduled for Satur-
day. March 20, when current events
will be discussed by Mrs. Mcclure
and Mrs. Gum will present a paper
on the subject of Eugenics.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

the merchants of recent arrange
ments accomplished through the OPP
Grating department of the Southern
Pacific company, for expediting the
movement of freight from Salt Lake
and Ogden to Ely and McGill. A
schedule has been made which mean
about 90 to "a hours in transit. in
other words. giving this section bene-
fit of the best run on the card. Re-
frigerator cars are furnished without
extra charge for perishable, package
and merchandise shipments.
Cars leaving Salt Lake in the after
noon. are run to ogden and CONSOLE
dated with Ogden cars, and all placed
in manifest train at 100 p. m, reach
ing Cobre early the following morn
Nevada Northern south-bound freight
that is due in Ely at s o'clock, p. m,
or earlier. II is desired that the
merchants and receivers in Ely dis
trict avail themselves of this new
service, which is a money-saver and
~insures promptness in delivery.
j. NJ. Fulton. assistant general
freight and passenger agent for the
Southern Pacific company, of Reno,
has worked out this schedule and
feels that great benefits will accrue
TO this section.
Mr.. Gil left for main line points
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
McGiIl School Entertains.

At McGill last night, scholars of
the McGill school provided an inter
esting entertainment. including the
presentation of "Belshazzar's Doom"
followed by the pleasing drama,
VALLEY Farm" in four acts. The
scholars have been rehearsing for
some time under the direction of NJ.
Beatrice Lafer-Draper, and carried
out their parts in a very e~reditable
manner.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
HEARING

The hearing on the case which
has been in progress since Wednes-
day, OF the eight aliens charged with
violation of the immigration laws as
alleged keepers of houses of prosti-
tuition. was concluded yesterday be-
fore immigration offer J. c. Hise.
Mr.. Hise will return TO Salt Lake
City. this morning. The evidence
will now be sent TO Washington.
where 1t will be submitted TO the
secretary OF labor. who Will decide as
10 the guilt of the parties named.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
New Clothing Store

The store on Aultman street. that
was burned out while occupied by w.
II. Wade as a clothing store. has been
repaired and put in fine condition and
is again 10 be opened as a clothing
store, under the personal manage
ment of the Kinney-Mayer company
from Salt Lake City. W. P. Kinney
and Victor Mayer of the company
have recently been in Ely, making
arrangements for the opening of the
business.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
First of the Tourists.

One tourist (and his Wife,, does
not make summer, but it is a very
encouraging sign that the Isl of
balmy weather and good travelling is
on the way. The first signs to that
effect in Ely We're noted Wednesday
night, when Arthur l.. Swim and
wife arrived by auto from Los An
geles, eel route to Twin Falls,
Idaho. They remained owe night,
resuming their journey Thursday
morning. via Cherry Creek and Wells.
They report generally good roads,
the only noticeable bad stretch be-
tween Ely and Tonopah being in the
vicinity of hurry canyon summit.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Plan Didn't Work.

Two Japs and a white girl by the
name of Violet, a red light h%abitue,
who tried to make a getaway from
the district, yesterday by team, were
held up at Cherry Creek by Deputy
Sheriff Borchert, and returned to Ely,
where they are being held for further
action. Local officers have had an
eye ON the trio for some time. for well
known reasons.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Injured by Caye-In..

As the result of a cavern at the
Morris mine, Wednesday evening,
Emil Borich and Elias Karrich are at
the Steptoe hospital. the former with
a broken leg and the latter suffering
from internal injuries. Karrich has
been in a serious condition. the
nature of his hurts requiring two
sergical operations.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Bosta Beat II.

Mike Bosta of Riepetown and else
where, and we'll known in the dis
trict, had business elsewhere follow
ing the arrest of his c~ompatriots
Monday night, charged with an
offence that may result in their de-
portation, and make a quick getaway
from heretofore familiar hannts. II
is stated that he didn't say just when
he would return.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Chauffeur Bates.

o. G. Bates of Wilson-Bates, the
pioneer furniture dealers, has Joined
the local automobile procession by
the purchase Of a fine new Hupmobile
of the touring type, which was ex-
chased through the NJ. II. Patton
agency.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

Clyde Hatch returned Thursday
evening, from Carson. He reports
that his visit was one of interest and
pleasant experience. He was piloted
through the penitentiary by ID. S.
Diekerson, the recently appointed
warden of that institution.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Fleece viii Fly.

Sheep shearing will commence this
week at the Adams and McGill
ranch, west of McGill. A flock of
about 10000 sheep are to be deprived
of their wool.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

P. H. Craven returned Monday
night, from a fve-months absence on
the coast. Mr.. Craven is the inventor
of the Craven slime tables, in use at
the Steptoe company's plant at Nc
Gill.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Death of Child.

Wee l.. Barrowman. aged two years
and six months, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. Barrowman, died Wednesday
morning, from chronic indigestion.
The remains were prepared for burial
by the Wilson-Bates undertakers, and
sent to Ellsmore. Utah, for burial,
the former home of the parents.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

Mrs. May Dwyer of Ruth, received
a telegram from Salt Lake, yester-
day morning, that her son had been
seriously injured by a kick from a
horse. The telegram was sent to the
sheriff, who located Mrs. Dwyer and
delivered the telegram.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

Dewey Morgan. chief train dis
pateher for the Nevada Northern. and
his family, are now located at the DR..
Wallace house in East Ely, Mrs. Nor
gan and children have returned the
past week, from an extended visit in
Dallas, Texas.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

F. N. Raif. traffic manager for the
American Smelling company. arrived
in Ely. Friday night, for a business
conference with Nevada Consolidated
officials.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
Ely Juniors Winners.

In a holly contested ball game yes
terday between the Ely Juniors and
the Nevada Northern Juniors, the for
mer won by the close margin of 81 to
26.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23

]. S. Bennett, manager of the tele-
phone company. is out again after a
severe illness resulting from blood
poison that developed in a slight cut
in this right hand.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-23
IMPROVED FREIGHT SERVICE
BETWEEN SALT LAKE AND ELY

John A. Gill. globe trotter and
booster of the Southern Pacific. was
in the district for a few days last
week. His mission was to inform