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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
Greatest Jump ON record.

The great National jumping contest be-
tween Robert Way of Pittsburg, and Nor.
man P. Bortle, of New York, for purse
of two thousand dollars and the Champs
onship of America, took place yesterday
afternoon, at the Union Skating Park, in
the Second Ward, Allegheny City. Al
though an admission fee to the Park was
asked, large crowd of spectators were
present, and considerable interest was
manifested in the match.
A ring was formed in the centre Of the
park for the match, and the ground level
led. Way chose for his judges David Lew
is and John Graham, and Bortle selected
A. Nicholson and Fred. Wolf. The judges
chose as referee, Mr.. VIM. Mcclure. The
made their appearance on the
ground at three o'clock, Way being dress
ed in flesh colored tights and red trunks
and Bortle in white tights and green
trunks Both contestants are of slender
build and medium height-Bortle, howev-
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

HATs.-Capt. Watrous, Hon. Mr.. Wa
trous, or any other Watrous, gentleman,
scholar, christian and chief editor of the
Black River jackson Co., Wis., Banner,
always gets up u readible, saucy, spicy pa
per, albeit its political tone is not in cor
rect accord with our own. Whose business
is it, CAP? He thus notices q small waif
which came to him on the current of
events
Strange. very strange it is that an Edit
or can't come out under q new hat, in o
new coat, new boots or slippers, without
being questioned almost to death as to who
gaze them to him. just as if Editors new
er buy anything! That splendid silk plug
hat we have recently covered our vermin
roost with, if you must know, is a present
from that prince Of good fellows, S. P.
Jones. With that hat on, or without, for
that matter, we would weigh down just
four hundred such notorious humbugs as
Brick Pomeroy and old woman Greeley.
That will hurt these little insects. Halt
sorry we said it, but Jones will please ac-
cept our heartiest thanks for the valuable
present. One man had the impudence to
tell US we resembled Speaker Cameron
That fellow will never be seen on these
streets again.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

What is life but euchre game? With
many Is setback" euchre, OF "cut- throat, u
as some call it-and truly.
We are all playing euchre, some hold
ing " lone hands" others withouta trump.
It's hard game with the latter-the pros.
pect bad.
There are good many of us playing
"lone hands," in the little side games OF
life, and we often get euchred on them
don't we? The grand games are played
between governments, and the stakes are
apt to be high.
A "a quarter corner" is nowhere.
Now, when an individual nation, or two
or more combined, holding good hands,
" set in for rub," it's lively game that
they play-sometimes. It's lucky in the
deal that one side don't always hold a
"lone hand" and get through with it. It's
lucky for the other side-extremely so.
Max, he took hand at the game, where
the stake was Mexico. Nap, his partner,
" assisted" but they got euchred bad
Uncle Sam claimed a "hand in," and he
held over" them.
Prussia played q "lone hand" against
Austria, made her four points, and won
the game. Bismarck dealt the cards. Nap.
was interested in the game, and tried to
in for deal, but Bis. was too much for
him, and wouldn't let him have a "hand
in."
The Fenians have got euchred badly
on Stephens. He played "lone hand'
on them, and went through with it.
We are all playing euchre in this world
of ours, from high to low-from L. Napo-
leon down to State constables, the latter
often getting euchred on clone hand."-
We are all trying to euchre one another
in all the relations of life, and some do get
euchred babylon relations. was once
euchred to the tune of ten cents by cou-
One party or the other FREE
quently get euchred in the game of matri-
mony. Sometimes both, in which case
they generally change partners if they
wish another ''rub.'
The world is euchre table, and we are
mere players. This is coming down to q
finer point than did Shakespeare on the
"stage'' businesss The devil euchred Eve
bodybuilding clone hand" against her.
Eve, in turn, euchred Adam, and the
game has been going on ever since. Both
public and private life is euchre game.
Such is euchre-such is Life.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
Puz.les in Spelling and Pronoupe,,~.

Puzzles I'm Spelling and Pronouneiug.
Perhaps you would like to have me to
tell you some funny things which have
heard about spelling and pronouncing-
There is word Of only five letters, and if
you take away two of them, ten will re-
main what word is that 1t is often. If
you take away +, ten will remain. There
Is a word of five letters, and if you take
away two of them, six remains, what is
it? Sixty. Take away ty, and si9 re-
mains. Here is another puzzle: Take
away my first letter, take away my second
letter, take away all my letters, and am
still the same. Can you guess that You
are right ; it is the mail carrier. There is
a word which if you change the place of
one OF its letters, means exactly the oppo-
site from what it did at first what is the
word 1t is united place the after the
t, and it becomes united. Can you tell
me what letter it is that has never been
used but twice in America ? Itis a; it is
used only twice in America. Can YOU tell
me when there were only two vowels :? It
was in the days of Noah, before you and
were born-in the days of no before
and were born. Can you tell me when it
10 u UidChSIultIl ThIseS u row In the 0Ipn0-
bet? 1t is when he makes poke ,. and
shove !. "a poker and a shovel.) sup
pose you know how to spell heiress per-
haps you can tell me why hare is easier
to catch than an heiress :? 1t is because an
heiress has an and hare has not
Now, let me hear whether you can spell
the fate of all earthly things in two let
ters? will tell YOU'D K, decay
suppose you have often heard or can guess
how to spell live mouse-trap with three
letters 7? 1t is C t. You are right. Can
you tell man in one word that he touk a
late breakfastA This is the word, Atten-
uate (at ten YOU ate.) Can you tell me
what word is always pronounced correct
ly? Why, it is; the word correctly, of
course. Can you tell me what word can
be pronounced. faster by adding two letters
to it 1t is the word fast add er to it,
and it is pronounced faster. What is that
word of one syllable which, if you take
away two letters from it. will become
word of two sylables. You must try and
guess that, for it is my last puzzle. 1t il
plague; take away pl and it becomes ague.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
L0ve-Sickness.

1t is an acknowledged fact among those
best acquainted with human nature that
the most prudish are not always the most
pure in heart, nor are those who are most
free and familiar in conversation certuir.
to be the same in conduct. This fact was
discovered by young gentleman of Du-
buque not long since, to his disappoint-
ment and chagrin. Being thrown into the
society of young lady who in converse
ton was smart, talkative, lively, and not
member of that class whom "Grifith
Gaunt' calls "prurient prudes," he con-
cluded his companion to be, to say the
least, mo better than she should be- and
concluded to act accordingly. Opportu-
mites for further intimacy proving rare,
he finally wrote her gushing letter, tell
ing her that she had stolen his heart, that
he was in love with her, that her form was
in Imagination before him by day and in
spired his dreams by night. that life had
lost its charms for him, and several pages
of similar nonsense. Having enclosed his
epistle in dainty envelope beneath a PEN
ny stamp, he dropped it into the post-ofics
and awaited reply.
The lady received the letter, and read it,
no sooner than she read the writer. Her
indignation was at first aroused, and then
her sense of the humorous came into play.
For few moments she was in quandary
to know how to treat the matter but fin
ally. going to Zust's, she purchased q
small candy-heart, while from the medi-
cines "left over" case of her own former
illness, she selected box of pills. The
confectionery and the physic she enclosed
in letter, briefly informing him that as
for the heart he accused her of having, she
knew nothing about it, but herewith sent
him one worth more than his own ever
was +: and, as for being in love, she was
from the symptoms that he had
the disease, and that it was only
indigestion, which, she had no doubt, the
inclosed remedies would cure, as they were
said to be excellent for the liver She has
never received any reply, but as the young
mans funeral has not yet been announced,
we have no doubt the fair maids recipe
8 worked :" well.-Dubaque Herald.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

There are some laughable absurdities
connected with che practical operations of
our Prohibitory Liquor Law. 1t is an alb
solute dead letter at Keokuk; Burlington,
Dubuque. and some other places in the
State : is only spadmodically enforcrd in
most places is disregarded much of the
time in others. and the final result is, take
the State by and large, the people some
how get around just about as much liquor
as though the Maine Law had never been
heard of. We are not now speaking of the
wisdom, or want of wisdom, of the law,
were it enforced. Upon that subject our
views are well known. We are known to
take fair and square position. In other
words, to wit, the words of the immortal
!" Dutch john" the butcher, we "dodge
the question SO peter as never vas !'-
M,ssc0tine Journal.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

er, being two or three inches taller than
Way.
The referee then stated that the condi-
tions of the match were that the contest
would be awarded to the one making the
fathest leap in ten jumps. As soon az
one contestant made a better jump than
his opponent, he was to stop, and the 9th
er would be allowed to make the jumps re-
naming until he got through the ten
The contest then began. In the first
leap the referee decided that they we're tie
each jumping distance of twelve feet.
In the second leap, Way jumped dist
ance Of twelve feet FIVE and half inches.
beating his opponent. Way, according to
the conditions, then withdrew. Bortle
then made eight more leaps, but in no
time scored the mark made by WAY, his
greatest jump being twelve feet three inch
es-two inches and half less than WAYS.
The referee accordingly awarded the match
and championship in favor of Way, and
the stakes were promptly handed over to
the victor.
After the contest was over, WAY made a
trial jump. One hundred feet was mark
ed on the ground, for ten jumps. Way
then, at stand still, commenced jumping,
and made the ten jumps in succession
The last jump covered distance of SIX
teen feet |!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
An unfortunate bachelor in the nortl

An unfortunate bachelor in the north
ern part of New Hampshire, who had
made many unsuccessful attempts to get a
wife, at last succeeded, by the irresistible
temptation of a SIS silver watch, in induc-
ing high-tempered old maid to marry
him. The ceremony having been duly per-
formed at the house of the brides father,
the happy husband proposed an immedi-
ate return home. 'Home '' exclaimed the
bride; Home! this is nay homo, and
you'd better go to your'n. agreed to
marry you for the watch but wouldn't
lire with you for a topn clock ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
McGREGOR, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1867
For the McGregor Times.
ALLEN BANE.

An auld dame, sat thinking alone by her inge,
She had numbered full three score and ten,
Her hands, they were shaking,
Her heart it was gushing .
For her son, that had gone to the glen.
Young Allen Bane, was the staff of her age,
On him she'd expected to lean,
When youth, had forsaken her,
And age overtaken her,
And the grave, in the distance was seen.
How bright was the moon, when he started away,
And so was the smile, with which he would rally,
From her spirit the gloom,
Alas, twas verified soon,
For her brave boy now sleeps in the valley.
Fatal day. for the dame when her son went to
With Black Donald, the chief Of his clan, flight
Hor her hopes are now shaken,
Her ag'd heart is braeking,
and she will soon sleep ia the glen.
Caernarrsn, May. .2ath. CAMILLA
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

A lively Hibernian exclaimed at party
where Theodore Hook shone the star Of
the evening: "Och, Master Theodore,
but you are the hook that nobody can
bate ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
CHARLES A. OPITZ.

nf0a Has moved his Shoe Shop down
xWV Main Street, ,one door west Of the w Wes-s
tern Hotel where he may be found at all times
ready to accommodate customers with emade Doors
and SHOES ofany size style quality He respectfully
socits share of public patronage. Repairing neatly
done. MCGREG0R, IOWA.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
THE HHALINa POOL,
AND HOUSE OF MERCY

Howard Association Reports, for Young Men, on the
Crime Of Solitude and the Errors Abuses and Diseas-
which destroy the manly powers and create imped-
iments to Marriage, with sure means of relief. Sent
i'm sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Address
DIR. J. SKILLIN HOUGITON Howard Association,
Philadelphia, Pa.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
R0RERT ora
UNION HOUSE,
MAIN STREET, ......................... AcGREGOR.
pIrnv D.o.-:ox.-

Having recently purchased this House, the Proprie-
tor begs to that he has it, added to its
capacity Hotel and he respectfully asks share of
public patronage. The best attention given, good
fare and reasonable bills Good Stabling. 4S5
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

The Queen Of Spain has exiled her dress.
maker for her politics.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
MARCHES AND GALLOPs.
LATEST RECEIVED.

kg- Also several hundred others not mentioned In
this List A full assortment of all kinds of Musical
always on hand.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
J. s. GREEN. M. u

kOSl hALA MA NE W.
Tenders his professional services to the public Par
tcular attention given to Surgical and Diseases
of the Heart and Lungs.
Former favOrs gratefully remembered and future
ones respectfully solicited.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

Lincoln Lodge No. 200 !. o. q. T.
Meets regularly at their Hall Il. r. Barron
Cos store, on Friday evening of each week.
o. McCRANEY, W. C. T.
HENRY GAY. W. g.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
Catalogue Of New Books, Julv 1, 1867

Att. II. HAIGHTS Book and Music store,
Main Street, Mctiregor, Iowa.
Inferno vol. LIST Of Longfellows Dante. s5 %
The si vegetable bH world from the French Of Louis
Figuier, 4i6 ensravings and "a full page IT,
The World Before the Deiuge from the French ~
of Louis Figuier, e5 ideal landscapes, 2os
The Harvest Of the Sea, by James q. Beriram, ~
Homes WithG"t msnGs so P%gfs pa FsS q Wood 81
volumes, with numerous iliustrations s5 o.
fARpefGRRs fppr Annual for 1885
Promsthias in Atlantis prophecy Of the ex: -
tinction of the christian civilation..-..... 2 co
Professor JAS NJ. Hoppin.. ................. 2 90
@ t and z TwenS years Ago
Nature and se; sarmans bv Rev RoSeri 9
yer pastor of Unity Church. Chicago-...... I 50
Painters Camp.in three books-l. England;
The Bishops Soma noVeeby Alice Gary. 2 Is
Rural Studies, by Marvel. IS
1Shmss nss,dns f raH %H II 4 and is Commercial Con
The Land Of Thor, by ] Ross Brown %
Union Guide of Tenn. for nearly years. so
+ Pluribus Unium; the Articles of Confendera-
ton vs. the Constitution, by l.. b. Prince, 80
Chambers EncycIopedia; Dictionary Of uni. W
yersal knowledge for the people; illustra- ~.
The Cameron Pride; new novel by Mrs. NJ
]. SO
Village and Farm Cottages; illustrated with
100 engravings-. 50
The Old Patron: Or great VanBrook Property "
United states States Debt its ORGANIZATION. IiGIda.
dation, Administering of the Treasury
and Financial system, by J. s. GibbOns-.. 2 90
Wool Gathering by Gail Hamilton. 90
Diamond Dickins, 5v ols plain 81 ?5; illustrated SO
And upwards of 500 others not in this Catalogue
NJ. full stock of School Books, Blank Books
and Stationery always on hand.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

LIST OF MUSIC
REBEWe0 At ]. n. HAIGhT'S BOOK { MUSIC STORE
Opposite Public Square, McGregor Iowa. from June
18th TO July lst 1867 Also, large lot of the
finest Italian Violin, ViOlincello and
Guitar Strings. m Music sent
Free on receipt Of Price.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
EVANS HOUSE.

LATE AMERICAN,
Opposite Ferry Landing, McGregor. Refurnished and
fitted up in good style for guests. Patronage respect
fully solicited
g. H. FLANDERS, Proprietor. 474
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

MURDOCH & SLOVENIAN,
SAMUEL MURDOCH. J.. II. sTONEMAN.
Attorneys end Counseors Law will practice in the
Supreme and District Courts of this State.
Office opposite 1st ational Bank McGREGOR.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03
ccoK & BRO,

McGREGOR FANNING MILL,
D1CKEY 4 WELLIVER,
Manufacturers of the McGregor Fannir Mill and Grain
Separator. on West Market Square, corner Main and
Ann Streets, 4l5y MCGREGOR, IOWA.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

And upwards of 500 others not in this Catalogue.
MA- A full stock of School Books. Blank Books
and Stationery always on hand.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-03

Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Office in Dousman'
Law Block, Prairie Chen, Wis., Will attend to tn,
business OF his profession in the Courts of Wisconsin
and Iowa. 535
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-10

spanldng starkweaher Stevens OF h. Stevens of Pa,
Tane Taylor. 1honas, Trrwbrdye, rwcheli Epson Van
Aernam, Van Horn OF ~ w., Van Horn Of Mo-. Ward
Wsshburn Of Wis., Washburn OF Ind. Washburn OF Mass.
Wicker. Williams OF Pa Williams OF Ind, Wilson OF Iowa,
wilson OF Ohio. Wilson Of Pa. Window Woodbrdge-l9.
NAys-Me.srs- Adams. Archer. Barnes, Boyer Brooke.
Hotchkis- Marshall McCalouah. Morgan, Morrssey. Nun
gen. htiack Nicholson. Noele Phelps Randall Robinson
Ross silIeaves, stewart Stone Tsoer Van Auken Van
Trump and Wood-3l.
THE TAX DISTILLED SPIRITS.
On motion of Mr. KELLEY. trep) OF Pa, the Secretary
OF the Treasury directed TO reror the amount Of
received from the tax on distilled spirits from
each collection district la the several States and ia the
rebel during fiscal year ending June So 1851.
THE ALLEGED RgvRvus VRAups NORTH CAROLINA.
On motion Of Mr.. HuLBURp, trep OF T.. the secre-
tary OF the Treasury directed 10 furnish any reports
on Me In bis department. regarding ALLEGED irapds on
the Internal Revenue In the Fifth Collection dis 81 OF
North Carolina
DooRKMPERs, MBssgsGERs, ETC
On motion OF Mr. LOGAN, tfsp Of ILL.,, the Doorkeeper
was dIrec cd TO retain the same messengers ana en-
ployes under him during the Of Congress a. were
authorized 70 be retained during ths last Congress-
TIE BOUNTY QUESTION.
On molten Of Mr. VAN AERNAa, (rep.) OF N. T.. the
Secretaries Of War and OF the Treasury we're directed to
inform the House further legislation is necessary
to facilitate the payment Of the additional bounty granted
by the act OF July g. 1904
PETIrIoN UNVERGAL fUYTRAGE.
Mr. STEVENS, OF Pa, presented the petition OF -FOUR
thousand cnixens Of Maryland in favor OF universal
suffrage.
At haf-past three o'clock the House adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

wAsurScroS, July ., 1857.
The reading Of the journal having been dispensed
with the Speaker presented copies Of tho laws OF Idaho
and Of the journal Of the third Legislature OF Arzora
which were referred to the Committee on Territories
TIE RECONSTRUCTION EtL.
Tho House then resumed the consideration OF the Re-
construction bill, which was pending s,he adjournment
yesterday.
Mr. BRooxs, dem OF N T., ss the minority OF the
committee which reported the b addressed the House
In opposition TO H. He reminded the House that twenty
four years ago man who was nov fed by the British
arisoeracy had In Fansuil Hail. Boston, proclaimed
with death and covenant with heLn After the rebel
lion, 70 which that doctrine had led. Mr. William Lloyd
Garrison had seDec enough 10 withdraw himself from
the country leaving TO the party which no had founded
policy that sought now, after emancpsting aud en-
franchsng four millions OF blacks TO dsanchise ard
OF the bill declared void the Of four Of the
original Staes OF the Union and Of the later states
II NOT only declared their governments Illegal bot void
He had been on the plains Of Marathon and
a. The pass Q, Ihermcpyln, but never was he
nllsd with such enthusiasm NJ the tomb Of
Warrington, the home ct Monticello and places OF
historical Interest In Virginia. and yet this State with
record thus bright in history 70 b struck the
upIcn and South Carolina, the land OF Pinckney sum-
Ter and Marion; and Georgia, which gave to the Union
struck out Of the Union A. TO Arkansas and Louisiana
part che Lousans purchase the faith Of the treaty o
purchase violated BY this BILL and he believed that
fAnce had NE legal authority 20 clam that the rights Of
the people II those Staea guaranteed By the treaty
should be recognized and assured II human genius had
people Of the Southern States could nos have advised
anything more o. for the purpose than the extraordinary
edicts VI ave military onoen no matter how differing
" puaepis WATCH srs, p NE ssoond ssos'sn 81 thb
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FoRTIETH CONGRESS.
First Session.
SENATE.
WARRINGTON, July Q. lse.


IN Ynuxnrlrs arcoxsrRrcrroS rrLl.
Immediately after the reading Of the journal Mr.
3nuRuII, repl OF III, moved that the Senate proceed
- the consideration Of the Reconstruction bill reported
~ him yesterday.
Mr.. surxxs trep.) OF Mass, hoped not He hoped q
nttle time would Be given for the morning business lie
Wished 70 call up his fesou,on 70 rsscnd the resolution
sAsi be yesterday ssid b. would Keep This resolution be-
eomplished by voting on II now
Mr. sursn said would no, keep before the Senate
Mr. Frssrvpex-Bu, suppose !, 10 voted down to-isy
Mr. Sunsrs-Tben shall regard that ~ q wrong con-
fss QUESTION vas then taken on Mr. rrumburs mo-
eicn, and the Reconstruction bill was taken up.
nr. srwvtt-B Before proceeding further in The con.
alteration OF this bill deem 10 necessary 70 present 70
she Senate Of the considerations which, In my
5adanen, and in the Judgment Of the comriiise, have
the provisions Of the BIZ which has been reported The
nsccsnty for this legislation entirely out Of what
ssn acts passsd at former session o. Congress- Pro
yssiy interpreted and carried out In the spirit In which
shsy were conceived 10 believed that shs additional
winch gave rise 10 these Reconstruction acts was
- was believed on the part Of C2nsrss that no legal
MATES sill properly subject 70. military control
mis- was The theory upon which Congress acted
ssmsdy; and these blis known - The Rsconssruoson
css we're Intended furnish the machinery for nau-
ss q m sss sna
" Congrs1 wrong In this position then this hole
A-islstioa = wrong has NO foundation and cannot be
,rrtsincd. FOR . moment will ask she attention of
SIR Senate 70 consider tnas question: What was the
sris son Of The country when these bills wers passed.
her Of those rebel statess Five, yea cir, six
gears before ths legitimate State govsrnmsuts in every
sbs of ths country had taken full and oom-
psts posssion ef thess rebel statss and had sst up
hoeois eovufhnents IN svsvy one Of them they we're
compislsv hostile 70 the United States - was the
apyqppsa q Vrsai Hrais sssIaS t1s war v Isi2
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THE HvES yl. IEL I9,sx sr,c xrrKRpRIsB
faR cHEAFEsT COMPi,EfRsr AND ADLksE o.
THE EvENlNo HnWSrARhk~
ron sArp EvRRrWaEHi