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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
A Giant Enterprise.

The Sutro Tunnel project is either
magnificent scheme for making
fortunes for many men, or for only
one man. A Nevada mountain is
believed by miners to contain over
$500, 100000 worth OF silver, and
there are not wanting geologists
who stand ready to confirm the
opinion The veins, however, run
through the center, rather than
along the surface. Mr.. Adolphl SUI
tro proposes to tunnel the mountain
in order to relieve it of lis wealth.
He asked Congress to loan him SI0,-
100000 for the purpose, but that
body very properly refused. He
now proposes an extensive eo-opera-
tive scheme, which is for 5000 mi
ners to contribute 80 cents per day
TO carry out the project. This
would give him a fund Of $500, 900
per annum, insuring the construc-
ton of the tunnel. Congress has al
ready granted the Sntro Tunnel
Company the right TO all mines it
may open. The fund could be easily
made up on the plan proposed by
Mr.. Sutro. and the miners never
miss it. His scheme has muUhfl- 10
commend it. @ M
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
Ecumenical Council.

A correspondent Of the London
Post, Nov. 4th, writes as follows from
Rome concerning the expected action
of the Ecumenical Council: "The
dogma of Che assumption OF the Vir-
gin Mary will encounter no obstacles.
The Pope earnestly desires the con-
formation of this dogma. The cree
ton into a dogma Of the necessity of
the temporal Power of the Pope is
not considered possible by its most
ardent champions. The foundation
and preservation of that power do
not afford the elements Of dogma,
and belief in its necessity is not even
prinlqdo fdo, but only Of nigh impor-
lance. Probably the protests of
1862 and 1867 will be read. It is
suggested that several Bishops will
advise that terms be made with the
Kingdom of Italy Even Popedom
may beeonferred without destruction
OF nationality, but such change Of
policy, though desirable, is aud must
be left to time and thegforce ofevents.
The Council does not have theiinitia-
tive with respect to tthelsyttabns 1t
would be absurd TO think that the
syllabus will be abrogated 1t is
most probable that the Bishops will
be asked to sanction it by an open
and unanimous adhension, and ex-
plain such portions as are obscurely
worded or enormously interpreted.
Beyond these points, the Council
will only be occupied with questions
of internal discipline, such as reform
measures, the reunion of schismatics
with the church, notifications of re-
ligious orders, the amelioration of in
structions TO the clergy, and the
adoption Of the judicial power of the
Bishops to the condition of society.
1t is important to observe that in
every thing belonging to the Pope
alone as the Roman Catholics hierar-
chy is strongly and judicionsiy con-
stituted, il is improbahie that any Sc
rious opposition will be manifested.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
gcaooh pIgrRIcr LIRhlRfESt
Wisconsin Republican Association.

This association met last evening
at Union League Hall. Hon. I'll. ID.
Barrow President, and in the absence
of the Secretary, Captain Allen Al.
Grant acted as Secretary pro TEN. as'
The first Monday evening of each
month was adopted as the time for
meetings. ESD a "a
The offer OF General Mansfield of
the use of his law office rooms, oppo-
site he Treasury building, was 8ae-
cepted &es -
Messrs. Mansfield, Barron and
Hersey were constituted acommittee
to make the necessary arrangements
and procure parlors for sociables of
non-political character during the
coming winter.
The following resolution was nnan-
imously adopted and ordered to be
published in the Wisconsin Republic
can papers
RESOLVED, That we heartily rejoice over the
victory achieved at the polls in Wisconsin, on
Tuesday last in behalf Of Union, Law, Order,
and an economic al administration of State and
National Government, and that we congratu-
late our solder Governor upon his third cleo
ton 10 The Governorship Of our noble Com
monwealth. ls.~.s,s@ 81
1t was voted that the Republican
Senators and Representatives, from
Wisconsin be declared honorary
members of the association
The meeting then adjourned. =
Washington Chronicle. q
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
A Christian Of the Period,
Frsm DC ppbuaus rlns.. "a. 3.


Yesterday morning a rather aged
and feeble Irishsweman, and her lit
tie girl, apparently about 8 years of
age, were on their way home from
market, the former carrying heavy
basket of marketing. & As she was
evidently very weary, the little
daughter said, "IIet me carry it for
you mother" mo, child, said the
other, you eonld'nt-it ia. too hea-
W." "But let me try, mother--you'r
SO tired" "No," said the old LADY,.
"but | will set it down and rest =
bit, and then | can go on "Moth-
er, sit down on this doorstep, aud
yon can rest better" said the child,
indicating the lower one of q fight
of steps that led up to the door of a
pretentious appearing house. The
mother sat down, while the child
stood guard beside the basket with
an air of rare and touching affection
for her mother. Isl s1
While the couple were theres we
passed them, just in time to see la
dy--at least we viii call her So
with angry countenance and sipdig-
nant manner, pass from the parlor
within the house to 3 rear room, and
q moment afterward gentleman
at least we will call him so--abrupt-
lys opened the door and exclaimed,
aWhat are you doing hero 7 Clear
outl The old lady took up her bur-
den with a sigh, and slowly started
on, while tho farewell comment
greeted her ear and ours, "a pretty
ornament for doorstep you'd make,
wouldn't you" m
We were not vet out of ear-shot
and turning we recognized the
speaker as one of the leading men
in one of our evangelical societies,
whose praise is in all the churches.
We could not help wondering wheth-
er he had ever heard the words-if
he never has, we think that he, yet
wlll--"in as much as ye did it not
unto one of the least of these, We did
it not unto Me p Il
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
The Capitol Removal.

A Washington dispatch says: The
prospect of removing the capitol out
West wonld appear to have more
strength than Washingtonians be-
iieve. The western members are
pretty well united on the subject, and
it Is gaining favor. From all that /
can learn about the subject, tits very
likely that trial of strength be-
tween the removers and anti-remov-
ers will come up at the next session
Of Congress. An appropriation of
s3,500,000 is to be asked for to put
up a new building for the State and
War Departments, and Western
members are determined it is said,
to fight the proposition at every
stage. The Western men assertth
every additional dollar expended on
federal works in Washington will be
made an argument against removing
the capitol, and they are determined
to furnish no more arguments on that
side. H 5sG aa a '
Ben. Butler said tonight that all
sensible men would govern them
selves, as to hold or selling out prop
erty here by the test vote on the
appropriation for the new War and
State Departments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

seA- George Francis Train said,
Friday night last, at the City. Hall,
in this city, that the Democratic
party was like fish-ball--itls had
something dead in 1T, ''---ando then
told the following story: "A young
man, accompanied byahis lady-love,
stopped at . boardihg-house forrdin-
ner, the other days. Never having
seen fsh-balls, he handed one to- his
lady, under the impression that it
was a sloughnnt After breaking his
own open, hecarefulIy examined it,
then smelt of it, land, with a sepuleh-
raj voice, said, 'sSal, don't eat that
doughnut ;.there ssomethingdead in
thisI, a--aL..a - ~. - =.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
AFashionable's Prayer.

Dear Lord, have mercy on my
soul, and please let me have the
French satin that saw at Stewards
this morning, for with black lace
founces and oyerskirt, that dress
would be very becoming to me, |
know. IF you grant my request,
please let me have new black lace
shawl also, dear Lord.
Ikneel before Thee tonight feeling
perfectly happy, for Madame Emile
has sent me home such a lovely Eon-
net A most heavenly little bijou,
composed of white satin, with coral
ostrich tufts. For this favor L am
feeling very grateful. ns
Give me, | pray Thee, an humble
heart andg new green silk, with
point lace trimmings. Let me not
grow too fond, of this vain ard de-
ceitful world like other women, but
make me exceedingly gentle and
aristocratic. When the winter fash
tops ceme, let them suit my style of
beautyy and leE there be plenty of
puffings plating ibnfiies, and tlounces,
for ! dearly lovKthem all. eaab
Oh, LORD Jet husiness detain my
. husband at I'll for he is not
wafitedaat home at present. j wish
to become acquainted with the tall,
dark-eyed foreigner, who is staying
at Col. L.orggswallow's, opposite.
Bring about an Introduction, / be-
seech Thee, for Mr.. Longswallow
will ~Het. Bless my children, and
please send them a good nurse, for l
have neither time nor inclination to
look after them myself And now,
ch Lord, take care of mo while /
sleep, and pray keep watehsoyer my
diamondsI Amen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

nea-Livingstone has discovered
that one of the sources of the, Nile,
emptying into the great lake Victoria
Nyanz, rises some ten degrees south
of the equator. If this be true, the
Nile becomes one of the largest riv-
ers in the world. The distance be-
tween its last reported source and
its delta along the Mediterranean is
equal to the distance from Lima, in
Peru, to the city of New York, or
from the City Of Mexico away up to
Mount St. Elias, the end Of the back
bone of this continent, In Alaska
N. i. Erpress a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

\ sa- A Washington telegram,
speaking of thesnine new Judicial
circuits, says that the President
promises that evey onesof these life
appointments shall be made the sub
ject of careful Csbinet deliberation
We hope great csre will be exercised
in filing these highly important po-
sitions. Their responsibilities are
very grave. In this country the
Judiciary. not only interprets law
but makes orlunmakes. Ii a statute
is pronounced Unconstitutional, that
ends IT, The discretionary authori-
ty of our cour.s is without paral-
lei in monarchcaI England. There,
no Judge can pronounce verdict up
on the validity of an act OF Par
lament.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
Letter from Michigan--Her Fruits
Wheat Plaster Beds Prohibitory
LaEs--School District Libraries.


1t said that one halt of the world
do not know how the other half i've.
This perhaps is owing to the reti-
cence of the other half on that sub
jeot. Perhaps you would like to
know
in tho Peninsular State. Well. aside
from the substantit.ls, we live on
cherries, eurrants, whorttleberries
pears, peaches, ounces, apples, &c.
As l see the mouths of some of my
Grant County friends beginning to
witch with emotion, l win in mercy
| forbear.
We have also in Central Michigan
numerous lakes filled with the finest
fish. A few days since, neighbor
brought home a seven ponder of
the bass species.
MICHIGAN WHEAT,
believe, is the best IN market. The
agents most depended upon in rails
ing wheat in this section are plaster
and clover. Michigan has mine of
wealth in her rich plaster beds
The climate is milder here than in
Wisconsin, but | do not like it as
well. The atmosphere is moro hui
mid, and not so exhilirating as in
Wisconsin,. | have seen some very
FINE COUNTRY M ga
in this State, as also the firest por-s
tions of Illinois, Or think BIake's
Prairle in your county, is peer to
anything ! have ever seen East,
West, North or South ~ .as
In morals, Tsee but little difference
between Michiganders and Badgers
The people mere are divided up into
saints and sinners, good, bad and in
different---thes same as with you.
We have a
PRoHIBIToRY LIQUOR Law
but that is not much to boast of, for
the law is ssdead letter''-a mere
ghost of a law that frightens no one.
| have always been in favor ofspro-
EsSbition, have Always been opposed
to the "license system, but your
plan of leaving TIE sale or no sale TO
the township boards, seems to work
quite as weh as our prohi6itory law
does here. When the great mass OF
public sentiment is thoroughly inn
bued with temperance principles;
then prohibitory laws WILL be en-
foseet and not hefoEe Throughout
this STATE weihave
scHooh DISTRICT LIBAARfEsa
which afford good supply of sub
stantial reading as we'll as little
fiction. The plan is such that the
books in each district may be re-
turned to the township library and
fresh books drawn out. This of
course is expensive, but it is cheap
er to buy books for the people than
to build jails and poor houses.
Barry, Mich. Oct. go. 1869, MICHIGANDBR.
=
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
x<a Staticians who feel an intara,

s<a- Statlcians who feel an interest
in the relation which age bears to
position, may find the following sta
tistics Of the Bishops Of the Catholic
Church interesting OF these, 3 are
So years OF age 2 are 90, 20 are
from so to IS as, from rs to 80; 70,
from 20 to rs 1O4, from SO TO 65
1873, from IS to so; $50, from so to
50 50, from As to so; 43, from 40 to
As "a. from 38 to 40; 10, from 80 to
SO; I from 30 to So. 1t will be seen
that the number of young Bishops ID
hardly greater than that Of The very
old prelates, the largest number be-
ing that Of the prslates from so to
SIS. s ai9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
President and Emperor Their Respec-
tive and Comparative Cost

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of France
is an expensive luxury for the peo-
pie, and makes the benefit of the
American system stand out in rather
bold relief The yearly salary of
Napoleon Ill. and bis family 1921
800, 900, or 1913 times that which
President Grant receives for ten
times the bard work most Emperor
have to do. The Emperor has IL
palaces; The President only the White
House. America pays, IN two cen
turtles, as much money to her Presi-
dents as France gives her Emperor
in one year The Emperor cosls H.
512 francs daily the President only
342. The President has no court, to
make expenses that are almost end
less. Two Generals in the French
army receive larger salaries than
does our President; and Rouber and
several of the Marshals receive, in
round numbers, more than $50, 900
each, yearly. One French official,
M. Troflong, receives three times
what we pay our Chief of State, and
thinks that it is not enoqgh. The
President is only paid Ave times as
much as Congressional Representa-
tive. The French Emperor receives
2, 100 times as much as any Deputy
to the Corps Legislatif. The Empe-
ror levies extraordinary taxes for
his own benefit wheneverhe pleases ;
while our President has absolutely
no power to increase hisown income
while be is in bis high position.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

The resignation Of General But
terrified as Assistant United States
Treasurer at New York, has been ac-
cepted, and Charles J. Folger, Of
Geneva, n. X, appointed to the
vacancy. He has been a member Of
the Legislature for two terms. gb'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

n J. HYDE, proprietor, Lancaster, Wis corner of
". Main and Ing sts Having bought the above
house aud rehtted and refurnshed it. 1 am prepared
10 give every attention to the Of guests
and will provide good table and clean beds. good
hostier always on hand. 1927
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

SOUTHERN EXODUS OF NEaRoEs.-
A letter from Richmond, Va, says
the negroes are still on the move
southwark. The Virginia employ
ment agency there advertises for all
the able-bodied eolored men Of the
city and country at high wages the
agency acting for Southern planters,
who design trying the negroes, il
they can be procured, before desert
ing to the Chinese coolies-the cold
weather and necessity, combined
with other causes, to make them
willing to respond to the demand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
PHELPS HOuaE.

Il B. PHELPS, proprietor, Lancaster, Wis. Having
II furnished the new three story brick hotel OF
the old hotel corner, 1 am prepared to accommodate
guests reasonably. Rooms wei furnished and table
well provided. Ample stable accommodations. xx45
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
CARRIER HOUSE
LANG AsTER HOUSE

m CARRIER, proprietor Boscobel Wis Meals pro-
i yided before time, and patrons assisted With
baggage. Promptness, and delays at the Carrier
House. Stabling attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
d. e. c. NEWELL. Dentist.
RYEAND & HOLLOWAY,
BANKERS AND
DEALERS IN EXCHANGE

~ 20 .Ih0417if IA NCASTER, WIS ~
q Buy and sell Eastern Exehanwa cola a., z q.
Government Bonds-~ va eAu
- We also draw Foreign Exchange in e.. Frame. and
ThalsrH On Britain, France and Germany -
Also particular attention given to the pavtos,,. ~
Ts4ss; Collections mad eand "a
lsi ROvenue Stamps Of all denominations for sale
l.... D Nd. q ~ rs 1Q-27tf ..la.9 "A -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
AIFXANDER IvEY.

AIOIARY PUBLIC, British Hollow, Wis, Deeds,
IN Mortgages and other Land Conyeyncing, and
Pension papers executed according to law Blanks of
all kinds kept on hand xx3i
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

A TToRNEYs and C0UNsELORs at Law, Mineral
"A Point, Wis. Practice in the courts and attend to
agencies and collections in all parts Of State Special
attention to proceedings under the u Bankrupt Act
Office in Lenahams Block, opp. the P. o. xxSl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16


Ia Daniel Webster wrote, after
continued provocatioton, to the editor
Of newspaper referring to his private
affairs, and especially TO bis not pay
ing his debts. He said substantial
~: sit is tr7 that / have not al
ways paid ny debts punctually, and
that | owe money. One cause of
this is that have not pressed those
who owe nae for pay, AS an in
stance of this inclose your fathers
note, made to me thirty years ago,
for money lent lin to educate his
boys" veas x3ef eaas,-
EE- The following Is terbatim re-
port of conversation between two
young ladies who had just faished
their education at a classical school !:
ssYes, and we hadka high old time of
it." II wanted tosyg go so bad. but
mother was so ha:.s plGhed couldn't
get Off n was rugged, BUT ! could't
corner you anywhere in the woods.
We had q bully time; and you know
/ promised my gallant that be should
have sight at you, Well, I'm
sorry but you. bet Ill put 10 my
big ticks at the fair" 49, go
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

NOTARY PUBLIC, Claim Agent and Agent for sew
IN erai of the best Life and Fire Insurance Conn
paies in the country. Also Licensed Auctioneer. All
business entrusted TO him viii be promptly attended
20 OF CassVille, Wis. xxIi7
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
ID. H. SNECLODE

COLLECTION and CONVEYANCING OFFICE
- Bloomington, Wis, Abstracts furnished at
ratesssa abstract efce Titles investigated 2l2S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

- One cause of the scarcity Of
labor in the South is that the negro
children who used to pick cotton now
attend school, a fact that 10 thus APP
preciated BY the New Orleans Tines
THUS st least one-third of our in
dustrial force 10 WITHHELD from pro-
duction, and the civilized and semi
civilized world must continue to pay
Is per cent. more for their cotton in
order TO crafty the philnnthropists
| Of the Sumner and Greeley school,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

sTThe Montreal Gazette says ~
"The questions of the fnture, whether
we ere to become more closely knit
to the Empire, or altogether indie
pendent, or drift into the arms Of
the great Republic, will best be de-
cided by the course of events.a And
the Gazette further remarks: "No
man who has our interests at heart,
unless DESTROYS of forcing MS prema-
turely into union with the United
States. 81 blind to the signs of the
times. will advance any further
change in our political status now"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
alnsiaess 9irettnrg.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

PAINE 81 CART FIR,
A TroRNEYs and coUNsELoRs at Law, Platte
IA vile, wis. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

VIZ. p DEWEY
A FToRNEY and COUNSELOR at Law, Lancaster,
"A Wis 1HSi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

Those money-max King persons
who have returned suspiciously small
incomes to the Govern lnent Assess
prs. are to be investigated, Com
missioner Delano is going after them
with sharp sticks. 800
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
To BUILDERS

n n qnder igned is prepared 70 furnish designs and
sSa " rDlic buildings etc. according to
.& - an ~ Ancient Or Modern and IS prepared
% contract for building. As naeShAnic he IA geii
Lane sstef, Oct. 20 lsso. 2lmss j. MAHAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

BELL 81 BEESE,
A TroRNEYs and COUNSEL OBS at Law, and gen
n erai business agents. Piattevile, "is NAfo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
MANSION HOTJSF1

MRS. MARY HYDE q SONS pIoprietors, Lancas-
III ter, Wis. Thankful for the hattering patronage
heretofore extended the - Mansion y we give notice
that the house will be well kept heretofore. The
stable is one of the best in the country. xxS0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
BARBER & CLEMENTsON,
cons r. r.IKRNs

A TTORNkYs and COUNSELORs at Law, Lancaster,
n Wis, VIII practice in all state courts; win levy
and sell lands pay taxes, land patents, boun
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

oEO. C. HAZEIToN,
A TT0REEY and COUNSELOR at Law DcsSS sT
"A Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

WHAT THE ONO ELECTION Shows.
The Cincinnati c0mpsrcial, which
can not be accused ofany blind fealty
to the Republican party, commenting
on the result of the Ohio campaign,
says: nPendleton is beaten By q
larger majority than Thurman was.
The fact is, Hse7 Is q nsdnifsss decline
IN the popular T. ..of negro Suffrage,
and a grocth ID u rnosolsdge that ma
tionaL credit and Q mud currency con-
Germ the poor no less than The rfcl, and
are more important euea 10 the S4borer
han 70 the capitalist" =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

One coIored man has been cleo
ted to the Massachusetts Legisla-
ture. ~0D dsi.1 eli 80
vs---CoDgress viii have TO decide
nineteen contested electionss
be4 aff aS* 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

There over s1l4. 0OO, 900 of gold
in the vaults of the National Treasu-
ry at Washington at present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

A ARTIN PEREUTEAU, proprietor, Potosi, Wis
vi Having re-furnished aud re-httsd this old stand
throughout the travelling public will find good
modatons good stable in connection and attentive
hostlers. ii xxf3m12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16
BLOOMINGT0N H0TEI
ENNoR HOuSE.

sINfE wOODH0UsE, proprietor, Successor to Har-
ger,) B'ocmingtoB, Wis. Rooms in good order, and
,ood stabling attached. xxS0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-11-16

re- Paris has population Of near
y two millions of Inhabitants. It's
early history is involved in obscu1i-
ty. We only know it was place Of
prominence nnder julius Caesar, b.
@. So. We know it has had tifty-o
ruIes--kings, queens and emperors-
since A. d. 1852, and that frequent
revolutions, accompanied by horrible
mas sacres, have marked its eventfnl
history. We. know it is now the
gayest city in She world, the seat of
q great empire and the metropolis OF
n worlds fashions.