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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
Problem Of the Electric Eel.

Invention during the next two or
three centuries will probably be IN the
direction Of Initiating the wonderful
economy ANA the simple, direct meth.
ods Of nature Take the electric eel. Its
electric organ is IN no sense n storage
battery, but n conlrlyancc by which
electric energy X liberated at the mo
ment when II IL required. At rest the
organ shows 80 small an ccctrOmo.
tive force that n good pHlvunOmctcr IL
required to detect II, but sudden
nervous impulse from the ccls spinal
cord raises II potential Of many volts
with very little heat aud 80 small an
expenditure Of mnttcr ~ 10 defy the
most expert chemist 10 weigh It.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
DRIVE GERMANS nAck
AROUND fOitr VAtN

Paris. Oo, IS. French troopn
stormci aud cap,afcd quarry north
eaSt oT For, nouaumont, IN "A bril-
liant attack on tho northeast front
of Vcrdun last night. 1t was officially
announced to-day \ brisk artillery
duet continued In the region of the
fort.
On tho Somme front there Was only
Intermittent rnnnonahing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29

WHEAT. BRookLYS's GREAT BATTER
been hitting so consistently ~ he Is
right now Ever since the team start.
ed on Its last trip around the circuit
he has been meeting the ball on the
nose with terrific force. and about u
dozen times he has been robbed Of
home runs by circus catches on the
part Of the outlielders
Wheat Is not place hitter like Dau.
bert. his side partner, and he Is ncvQr
known to bnnt When he takes n swing
at the bah he means to kill il.
A lot Of things can be said about
the different players that have kept
the Dodgers IN the lead all season. but
one thing Is certain. aud that * but
for Whcats heavy bombnrdmcnt Of
the opposing pitchers the Dodgers
would not bc occupying the position In
the race for the banner they now en-.
JOY. There Is no more popular player
on Robblc's stan than the easy going.
quiet. Woodworking lad who guards the
left garden for Uncle Wilbur
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
Friday Afternoon Tea

The tea given Friday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. w. p Counts was
a perfect success, both socially ana
financially. Over fifty ladies came
with their fancy work and the aftor-
noon was spent in pleasant chat, en-
livened by most delightful music,
furnished by Mrs. r. W. Ferguson.
At four dainty lunch was served,
after which the ladies departed with
many expressions Of pleasure and the
oft repeated hope that the teas would
be served often.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
WHEAT IS SOME BATTER.
Brooklyn Nationals Left Gardener Go
ins Like a House Afire.

When Willie kcclcr was IN his prime
he was asked the secret of his success
In placing hits. and Wee Willie re
Sponded Il hit 'cm where they aiu't. ="
Zack Wheat, the great left fielder OF
the Brooklyn Nationals, goes Willie
one better 10y saying, II hit EN- where
they never were.
Wheat has n good chance ~ Great
ing new record before the season
comes to u close aud may top the col
umn aS premier hatSman ~ the Ma
tional league,
Xack was always n dangerous mau
at tn" plate Inn never before has hr
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
CLEANLINESS WILL
BE MORE EXPENSIVE

Portland, Oct. 2S.-It's going to
cost more to be clean hereafter. Port
land dealers were informed by wire
less today that the price OF standard
soaps had been advanced 10 to 90
per cent per hundred pounds. Five
cent cakes must go TO ten cents to
meet the advance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
aterBpoutn.

A waterspont II constantly spinning
The moment II ceases II collapses. At
the distance Of about n quarter Of n
mile above the MH tvcl rs spinning
speed has been estimated n, sis miles
q minute
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
PORTLAND DEMOCRATS
CELEBRATE WILSON DAY

Portland, Oct 2S.-Automobile
parades and mass meetings marked
the celebration of Wilson day" in
Portland. The principal rally takes
place tonight at the Armory Colonel
C. E. Wood is to review the presi-
dents term in office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
Mrs. Vanl.uycn Eniertains

Mrs. VI. {. Nanl.uven instructor of
the Bluebird class of the Methods,
Sunday school was hostess to the
class members saturday afternoon.
October Is, at the home OF Mrs.
Catherine Gray on North 4th street.
Twenty four were invited guests OF
with whipped cream and cookies were
the afternoon.
Shrimp salad. hot biscuit, jello
served at tables attractiyely laid,
with lanterns as characteristic decor
alton. A glimpse into the future and
many other halloween games filled
the entertainment hour.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
BRITISH BLACKLIST
NOTE rs REX EiNED

Washington, Oct. 2S.--The British
blacklist note. explaining that gov
ernment's position in issuing the list,
was delivered at the state depart
ment today from the American en-
bassy at London, Secretary Lansing
announced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
JOE GORMAN GIVEN
FEATHENW EIGHT TITLE

Portland. Oct rs Joe German.
the Oakland boxer. was credited with
u draw In his fight with Lee John.
son, negro fcatherwcight champion
OF the Pacific coast, but many bclicv.
ed the colorcd boy beat him John.
son appeared TO know more about
the game.
frankie sullivan OF Los Angeles
got the verdict over DELANEY. negro
lightweight. when the latter refused
the fourth round
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
MEEHAN BESTS FARMER
IN HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT

Seattle. Oct 2S.-Willie Meehan.
San Francisco heavyweight. out
classed Frank Farmer. OF Tacoma.
last night, and was given the decision
after four rounds OF fierce fighting.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29
Halloween Party

Miss Arda Isham was hostess at
the Thursday afternoon halloween
party given to a number OF girl
friends at the ]. VI. Isham home on
Lawnridge avenue. Thursday. Octo-
ber 26, A great deal of merr-
ment resulted from the peanut hunt
which characterized the general good
time enjoyed by the afternoon guests.
Outdoor games were also played. The
Misses Irene Breager, Gladys Shin,
Arleta Myers and Dorothy Fallin
were the girls entertained. Lemon
ade and Nabiscoes were served.
Juniors Party
Nearly 60 little people were guests
OF the Junior league OF the NJ +.
church at the Halloween party given
in the church parlors Thursday aft
ernoon Of last week Several dressed
in costumes OF witches and ghosts
gave evidence OF the occasion observ-
ed. \ witch hunt and other appropri-
ate games proved pleasing entertain
ment for the small folk and great
amusement was exhibited when in
turn the guests endeavored to strike
a large paper ball as seen in a mir
ror. Sandwiches. salad, pickles.
cookies and apples were served.
Misses Helen Ellies and Vivian Isham
were in charge.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-29

Location notices. Courier once.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-02

J. Hanneyman, 399 West Main St. Jacob Jaffe, POO High St. Sumner Jones, 672 Arch St. Peter Kan.inski, S4 Booth St. Kaminski Bros., Pennington Ave. Benjamin Katz, 1O1 Whiting St. John Keiko, 115 Grove St. Max Kennedy, 356 Park St. Isaac Kolodney, 73 Broad St. Mrs. Rebecca Kennedy, 99 Myrtle St. Felix Kolodzik, 166 Broad St. J. Honeyman 6 Sons, 1S3 Main St. Central Auto, 23S Main St. Denison's Garage, 43O Main St. New Britain Carriage Co.,, 200 East
 Main St.
 Williams Auto Co.,, 2S7 Elm St. William F. kcelcy, Cor. Elm & frank-
 lin Sts.
 Corbin Motor Vehicle, 123 Chestnut
 St.
 c. A. Bcncc, IS Main St. John Harrison, Dwight & East Sts. George RapeIye, 25O Main St. Frank KawaIcilx, 25 Silver St. Joseph Krenni, 245 Elm St. William Lambert, 63 Pleasant St. WaIenty Lech, 67 Grove and BIO High
 Sts.
 Julius LeiboId, 59 North St. B. Marholin, 313 East St. NocoIa Messina, 64 Lafayette St. D. McMahan, 52 LawIor St. Janas Mika1anskas, IA Spring St.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-02
Chy Hen1ss

The board of health will hold a I zec1al meeting on Tuesday after Pon for the purpose of considering ge lnfantile paralysis situation in
 zl zls city. Unless there is a further Etoreak of the disease it is planned open the schools for the fall term September 12.
 HToday is the last day of our bargain Rek. Take advantage. Besse-Leland
 P.-advt. n. K
 } A report from the committee on engagements for the county conven- pn Of the Ancient Order of Hibern- sns, which is to be held in this city
 September 28, will be heard at a Reeting of the order tomorrow after Bon. Reports will also be given by
 se delegates who attended the re- ant convention in Middletown.
 aToday is the last day of our bargain Rek. Take advantage. Besse-Leland B.-advt. .t
 A donation of $1o towards the gar to be held by the United Ger
 aan societies has been given by St. H1ne's society of St. Peters church. Rp1d progress is being made for the
 fair.
 zToday is the last day of our bargain bek. Take advantage. Besse-Leland < B.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-02
BACK FROM FISHING TRIP.

Chairman W. B. Rossberg of the water board, Councilman Hubert P. Richards, John A. Lewis and B. w.. Lewis have returned from a fishing trip in northern Canada, which they report the usual fshermen's luck. On the return trip the party stopped off at Lake Champlain for a day and tried their hand as nimrods with much better success MT. Rossberg spoke of the excitement that prevailed yester- dav in Pittsfeld, Mass. over the cleo trical workers strike which was ex- pected to occur today.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-02
NEW BRITAIN

Sarkis Abraham, 29 Lafayette St. John Basso, 35 Rockwell St. Douglas Bates, 20 Dewey St. G. Battaglia & Co.,, 30 Lawlor St. Sam Berl<owitz, 648 Main St. Thomas BiasiIio, 278 South Main St. Anton Boukas, 33 Harvard St Louis Erin, Hartford Ave. Samuel Clark, Fl Elm St. John Conklin, 80 Beaver St. vii ' nm Cowlishaw, 439 West Main St. Lea Datro, 1892 South Main St. Francis DObson, Est, 35 Spring St Emahuel D1 Normo, 127 Church St. M. Doherty, 4OS Arch St. John Donlon, 162 North Sit. IS. Dubway, 57 SmalIey St. John Dziczek, 9S Grove St Enterprise Provision Co.,. JubiIee and
 Chapman St.
 Julius Eggert, 118 Hart St. Louis Falletti, 2S Lafayette St. Mrs. Dora Fuchman, 294 Park St. Simon FOgelSon, 224 South Main St- Gaffncy Bros., 9S Washington St. George Geer, 78 Stanley St. Frank Gentle, Al Cherry St. Eugene Chaser, S5 Arch St. Nathan GoogeI, 1S6 Chestnut St. Mrs. Annie Gordon, 40 Dewey St. Ranchetti Gianesio, South St. c. A Hall, 23S Main St. Samuel Hall, 39 John St. William Holcombe, 171 Park St.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-02
CONN. TROOPS ARE
 RIGHT AT HOME
Ready for Rifle Practise and Man.
 euVerS at Fort HuaChuaCa
Especial Correspondence by J. F.

Conners.)
 l Fort Huachuaca, August 29-The l First Connecticut Infantry is now firmly established at this fort. ready ] to proceed with the rifle range prac- tice and other maneuvers planned by the army department. Fort Huachuaca Is located at the foot of the Santa Cruz mountains and overlooks plain l fifty miles in width. The fort itself is l really base station for outpost work, being the home of the fighting Tenth cavalry which rendered such distin- guished service in the Philippines. Re- cent improvements and additions at the post, together with plans under way will make it soon more than a frontier garrison. A full brigade, in cluding three regiments, two squad rons of cavalry and a battery Of ar tillery will be stationed here perman- ently in preparation for the protec- needed so long.
 Back at NOgales the MeXicans are in the majority and their tongue is the most commonly spoken, while their customs predominate over those of the Americans. Here is it different. l The Connecticut boys have their little shelter tents pitched in a community l that has nary a store of any kind and l the surroundings are remote from any 1 civilian distraction. If military en- l vironments count, the men will be- l come real soldiers more quickly under l these conditions.
 i The Idaho troops marched out on Friday morning for their return trip to Nogales, leaving the Connecticut troops in full possession of the range. The men of the Tenth cavalry have also left here, only th1rty-eight in | n111n nber They represent what was for merlv one of finest and most brilliant military bands in United States ser 1 vice. Personally, I was much interest 1 ed in an account given me by one of the men who took part in the fracas at Carrizal early in the summer His account did not differ from the pub lished reports, it's interest lying In the fact that it was first hand information.
 Situation Unchanged
 It is hard to see why the Mexican furry that cOrnered the excitement market early in June should have suffered such slump. Tn reality the situation here remains unchanged. The soldiers on duty are not able to relax their vigilance for an instant Sergeant Bugler Bigge of New Brit ain has done well in training his corps of buglers and they are now able to sound the different calls in a manner that can be understood.
 Snakes are much in evidence in this section.
 Corporals Bartlett and Ogren took a hike yesterday past our positions and through the canyon beyond in search of three things: a swimming | hole, reported as Somewhere in Ari- zona," a sight of the cliff dwellers, and a visit to the Yuma Indian reserva- | ton.
 The mountains here are real noun tains and even the White and Green mountains of old New England, that appear so awe-inspiring and high to the customer. would be not much more than foothills here. On several occasions the nearer mountains have been hidden by low hanging clouds.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-02
P. Monahan, 67 West St.

P. Monahan, 67 West St.
 J. E. Murphy, 800 Main St.
 National Market, 176 Arch St. John O'Brien, 126 North St.
 D. s. Ohman, z16 Stanley St. Kasimir Podchajski, 527 Rurritt St. A. POla, 316 Elm St.
 Lea1 Protass, 53 Hartford Ave. A. Rapp & Co.,, 29S So. Main St. Samuel Refner, fl Cherry St. Hyman Rubin, 101 Winthrop St. John Ryax, 110 Hartford Ave- Sovereigns Trading Co.,, 16O Main St, "A. Schaefsr, 311 South Main St. William SchIenker, GAP Arch St. Samuel Strkin, A Willow St. F. w. Smith, 1858 High St. Isaac Swarsky, 21s North St. James Sweeney, 91 North St. M. Tobin, 22 Crown St. N. TomasZewslky, CT Orange St. Warsaw Grocery, S9 Broad St. Vasfl Zaiko, 159 Broad St. John ZisI. 351 Broad St. J. w. Woodruff, Berlin, Ct. H. E. Honiss, Berlin, Ct. E. Berlin Milling Co.,, East Berlin. Ct. K. w. Bowers, East Berlin, Ct. w. J. Rttchie, Kensington, Ct. s. M. Cow1cs, Kensington, Ct. John Penna, Kensington, Ct. D. s. Net.ri, Kensinston. Ct. J. 0. Wilcox. Kensington, Conn. D. s. Negr, Kensington, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-02
RECEPTION COMMITTEE NAMED

A meeting of members of Cathohc societies of St. Mary's church was held in school hall last evening to dlScuss the field day at St. Mary's playgrounos Labor Day. It was voted to name the president of each society member of the reception committee to act in connection with the celebration.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-31
CHAPTER /.

Peter Knight flung himself into the
dccrepit armchair beside the center
table and growled:
Isn't that just my luck? And me a
Democrat for twenty years. There's
nothing in politics, Jimmy"
His son James smiled crookedly,
with a languid tolerance bespeaking
amusement and contempt.
Politics is all right. provided you're
a GOOD picker he said, with all the as
surance of twenty-five. "but you fell
of the wrong side of the fence, and
you're sore. These country towns al
ways go in for the reform stuff every
so often. If you'd listen to me and
His father interrupted harshly
Now, cut that out. l don't want to
go to New York, and / WON'T Peter
Knight tried to look forceful, but the
expression did not fit his weak, COM
placent features. When he had sue
ceeded in fixing a look of determina-
ton upon his countenance the result
was an artificial scowl and palpably
false pout. Wearing such a front, he
continued: when 1 say no mean it,
and the subject is closed. l like Vale,
l know everybody here, and everybody
knows me-
That's why it's time to move" said
Jim. with another unpleasant curl Of
his lip. CAS- long as they didn't know
you you got past. But you'll never
hold another office"
spection- l made the best sheriff in
Two years. Don't kid yourself, pa.
You got into the mud, but you didn't
go deep enough to find the frogs. Fo-
garty got his, didn't he?"
Mr. Knight breathed deep with in
dignation.
Senator Fogarty is my good friend.
] won't let YOU question his honor al
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-31
~ ~ ~ 1OI =
A NOVEL, OF NEW YORK LIFE
3b~PF~X BFACH 7 7
ILLUSTRATIONS %FpApKF>R
Author Of
" Title Iron TuiI''
: lite Spolleyy''
(" The SfIver Horde" Etc.

"We'll see to that. Now, run along,
dearie."
When she had gone Peter gave a
grunt of conviction.
''She is pretty" he acknowledged;
pretty as picture, and you certainly
dress her well. She'd ought to make
good actress"
Jim echoed him enthusiastically.
pretty? I'll bet Bernhardt's got
nothing on her for looks. She'll have
brownstone hut on Fifth avenue and
an alright limousine one Of these days,
see if she DON'T
'When do you plan to leave% fall
tered the father.
Mrs. Knight answered with some
satisfaction: "Rehearsals commence in
May"
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get the franchise. I could tell lot
of things
Bergman writes" continued Mrs.
Knight, that Lorelei wouldn't have
to go on the road at all if she didn't
care to. The real pretty show-girls
stay right in New York
Jim added another word ''She's the
best asset we've got. pa, and if we
all work together we'll land her in the
money, sure"
Peter knight pinched his full, red
lips into quicker and stared specula-
lively at his wife. 1t was not often
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] womb let won nuestion his honor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-05-31
cabochon rubies?"

i ITsked.
"Only from the front 1 dare say
, they're as counterfeit as she isl
Miss Lynn turned, revealing a
countenance as shiny as that of an
| Eskimo belle With her war-paint only
| half applied and her hair secured close
! ly to her small head, she did not in
! the least resemble the dashing count
/ ess'' of the program.
"Oh, they're real enough. l got that
straight"
Campbell Pope scoffed.
isn't it true about the king of Sell
dovia? Didn't she wreck his throne?"
! eagerly queried Mrs knight
81 never met the king, and / haven't
examined his throne But, you know,
\ kings can do no wrong, and thrones
are easily mended"
| But Mrs Knight was insistent; her
| eyes glittered, her sharp nose was
| thrust forward inquisitively. '@They
say she draws two thousand week.
and won't go to supper with man for
less than five hundred dollars. She
says if fellows want to be seen in
public with her they'll have to pay for
| it, and she's right. OF course she's ter
ribly bad, but you must admit she's
done mighty we'll for herself"
wen have chance to see her to-
night" announced Lilas. "Mr. Ham
mon is giving big supper to some OF
his friends and we're going-Lorelei
and L. Demorest is down for her
'Danse de Mutt They say it's the
| limit"
''Hammon, the steel man?" queried
the critic. curiously.
"Sure. There's only one Harmon.
| is private affair"
''Never let us speak i'll Of poor
Pittsburgh millionaire" laughed Pope.
| Scandal must never darken the SCOT
| Of that village" He turned as Slos-
son, the press agent of the show, en-
tered with a bundle of photographs.
Here are the new pictures of Lore
lei for your story, old man." Mr.. Slos
son said Bergman will appreciate
| the boost for one of his girls. Help
yourself to those you want. If you
| need any more stuff I'll supply it,
Don't go to the trouble" Pope hast
| lily deprecated. II know the story.
Now I'm going to leave and let Miss
| Lynn dress"
Don't go on my account" urged
Lilas. "This room is like subway
station, and I've got so 1 could change
! in Bryant park at noon and never
shock policeman"
| "You won't say anything mean about
us, will you?" Mrs. Knight implored.
"In this business girls reputation is
all she has,"
81 promise" Pope held out his
hand to Lorelei, and as she shook it
her lips parted in her ever-ready smile.
mice girl, that" the critic remarked,
as he and Slosson descended the stairs.
(Which one-Lorelei, Lilas, or the
female gorilla?''
How did she come to choose that
for a mother?' muttered Pope
"One of natures inscrutable mystic
ries. But wait. Have you seen
Brother Jim?''
NO Who's hep"
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C.e,rigAt, 5, HaYer . BrsAer,

means of a hall door and tiny win
Fdow opening from the lavatory at the
rear. Along the sides ran mirrors, be-
meath which was fixed wide makeup
shelf One section of the wall was de-
voted to telegraph and cable forms,
bearing messages of felicitatiOn at the
opening of 1.-THE Revue of 1913" A
zoologist would have found the display
undressing; but society reporter
would have reveled in the names-and
especially in the sentiments-inscribed
upon the yellow sheets. Some were adj
dressed to Lorelei Knight, others to
Lilas Lynn. her roommate.
Pope found Lorelei completely
dressed, in expectation of his arrival.
She wore the white and silver first-act
costume of the Fairy Princess Both
she and her mother were plainly non
plused at the appearance of their
caller; but Mrs. knight recovered
Aquickly from the shock and said agree
Tably:
''Lorelei was frightened to death at
your message yesterday. She was al
must dLIdIu W let yOu IutclNlSW hCl
after what you wrote about Adoree
Demorest.'
b Pope shrugged "Your daughter is
altogether different to the star of the
Palace Garden, Mrs. Knight. Demo
rest trades openly upon her notoriety
and-I don't like bad women. New
York never would have taken her up
if she hadn't advertised as the wicked
est woman in Europe, for she can mel
Their act, sing nor dance. However.
she's become the rage, so had to in
clude her in my series of articles. Now,
Miss knight has made a legitimate
success as far as she has gone"
He turned to the girl herself, who
was smiling at him as she had smiled
since his entrance. He did not wonder
at the prominence her beauty had
brought her, for even at this close
range her makeup could not disguise
her loneliness. The lily had been
painted, to be sure, but the saerilege
was not too noticeable; the lips were
glaringly red now, but the expression
was none the less sweet and friendly.
There's nothing legitimate about
musical shows" she told him, in reply
to his last remark, "and | can't act or
sing or dance as well as Miss Demo
rest"
s'You don't need to; just let the pub
lie rest its eyes on you and it will be
satisfied-anyhow, it should be, OF
course everybody fiatters you. Has
success turned your head?"
Mrs. Knight answered for her daugh-
ter. 'Lorelei has too much sense for
that. She succeeded easily, but she
! isn't spoiled"
Then, in response to question by
Pope, Lorelei told him something of
her experience Were upstate people,
you know. Mr.. Bergman was looking
for types, and 1 seemed to suit, so 1
got an engagement at once. The news
papers began to mention me, and when
| he produced this show he had the part
of the Fairy Princess written in for
me. It's really very easy, and don't
do much except wear the gowns and
speak a few lines
you're one of the principals" her
mother said, chidingly.
II suppose you're ambitious?" Pope
put in.
Again the mother answered. NIn-
! deed she is, and she's bound to sue
coed. OF course, she hasn't had any
experience to speak of, but there's
4bop ona r,,opo o,o,. fJ,a %,e, ero+ hi