."1 WEEKLY ffilR flThrirtrtr I p ftp vol. x THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY DECEMBER 16, 189D. NO. 12 A. M. WILLIAMS & COMPANY, THE DALLES, OR. Tell us of a voting man who ever nt nv nne time had tuQ many tiea. iieaeuin ng no mo euvwing are m ways acceptable end especially goat v a A splendid assortment today, and nearly a hundred dozen more due here Monday. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Smoking Jackets. Some call them Ilonse Jacket, either is correct. To have the Jacket correct though, yon tin: ft make sure it comes from us. We sell tne Alfred Benjamin line of New York, which is enoiiuh by way of argument for those who are posted. Jackets that make a man come home earlier of an evening, at $5.00, $6.50, $7.50, $8.75, $9.50, $10.00 Quiet styles, loud patterns and louder ones. But only one of a kind. Fancy Vests, arrived six weeks late. Resnlf, a larger Mortinent of nobby itvlea for holiday Picking than we would have had other e, and the pre-eminence of being the only houne in town that can offer variety. Drk silk and worsted vestlngs, with mall, bright colored pin-head or figure. Dark worsted! with bright plaids. $2.50 to $10.00. One Dollar. A table full of Ladies Fine Felt Slip np,; odds and end from last season's lling; omareof red felt, others of J "1, blnejr brown, still other of 'k quilted satin, b..und in brown I'1""') ; all have flexible leather soles and httul m. . Will be busy as bees from now 'till Xmas. Couldn't be otherwise with all these attraction?. Holiday Goods suitable for old and young, rich and poor, at The Place where you c n inot convenient ly do your li'iit (lav shopping. We want everybody's opinion ON THIS SUBJECT. We've been told that wo have the finest collection of gift goods in The Dalles. We believo it -agree per fectly still would like to have your own opinion, personally expressed. People are enthusiastic over the many pretty things displayed throughout our store. Many come again and again to the China counters, the Notion counters, the Fancy Goods counters; where first a piece of china is bought for Aunt Sarah, then a beautiful neck tie box for Cousin Frank, or a capacious wallet for Uncle Ben back in the states. Nobody is disappointed here, for we are prepared this season to. fill all wants. Wo have something pleasing for everybody, at prices that suit all purges an.l make this THE BEST HOLIDAY SHOPPING PLACE IN TOWN. f "" TiCirrMof Cirl Prtinoxirova1 handsome, highly ornamental piece?. To see fc UCUUI ClLCU V-M 1 1 1 ICtWCtI Cj then is to want theru ; to know our low prices rTv is to buy them. They are simply irresistable to young housekeepers, and others not eo young are iqually yZ&!r2Jr&L ?gg Read these Items for Xmas giving: I ffffpj' ($k rs Cups and Saucers, for after dinner coffees or 5 o'clock teas 15c to r0 : jf-'7" Cups and Saucers, full regular sizes, teas and coffees 25 to 99e 'Ji' 1. ijL ' tSEEl . Sugars and Creamers, for 5 o'clock teas, beautifully decorated in gold and r1 'S Vlv ((J 'r'J)fW' ibTO colors, per Bet. 2Ste, 30o. 48, C9. ami tip t 2 87 'A TT JylJ $f?S'- 7 JTttwLJi) 3-piece sets; sugar, creamer and tea-pot, artistic in design and beantifnllv de- ? T-Cnaf-'fr I' f NrtU JTlW corated $2.39, $2 49, $290 and 3 f9 j f V V'THsS VV i if China Cream Pitchers, beautifully decorated.at 95c, $1.25 and $1.50 . I : rvy r- 1 1 if Individual Tea-pots, decorated china, at 49c, 50n, and to $1.25. We would like to tell you of the dozens of other pretty things In fancy plates, for fruits, cake, etc. ; of the pretty Bon Bon, O.ive or Pickle Dishes; of the Mush Sets, Cracker Jars, or Fruit Bowls; those beautiful Opal Glass Water Bottles, Jewel Caskeis, I'in Trays, 1'nff B.xh, hich chii be had In sets of four or Bix, or by the tingle piece; of beautiful Vaees. that bring up thoughts of India and Japan, but space forbids, and then it's a whole lot more satisfactory to you to' come and see, and plan and buy, if you want to. Collar and Cuff Boxes. V .V, : If yon don't know what else it shall be, consider the ad vantage of having a nice box in which he can keep his collars and cuffs. It need not bo a-i extravagant one uniess you want it to be; we have any number of different styles and as many different prices. In celluloid, white embossed, at G9 cents ; with panel picture on the top, plaited satin lining, special place for cuffs, $1.25; and others to $2.50. Made in Japan ; collar and cuff boxes of highly polished black enameled wood, circular ehape, guld decoraliuns on lid, 79 cit. Albums. We want to impress, and that deeply, on everyone's mind that we sell Alliums that we have'AI bnuiB cheap and cosily that any one wanting an Album will save time any money by coming here. White Celluloid Album, embossed cover, plush covered back and corners, gilt, edges, nickeled wire fastener, will hold twenty 2'.Jx3,,j pictures, price 25 cents. Other styles, full regular sizs, in a number of pretty bindings, at prices to $6 40. Christmas Handkerchiefs. Wonderful values. Styles such as are to be found at Xma9 time only. Scalloped and embroidered edges, or if you prefer, with lace inser tion. Theu there are real lace handkerchiefs, with the daintiest of linen centers. 122c to $2.50. TT. TVTrt'M Silk Mufflers bought for the holidays and J; Or lllcll. here they are. Full liberal sizes, io pure white or black, with an elaborate flowered center and handsome border, or in bright and attractively colored, fancy stiipes. 75c, 85c, $1.00 and $1.25. Initial Handkerchiefs, etched bo? . ii, 25c, 50c, and 90c to size ami weigtu , . . , - Made of Japonette, with silk initial, hemstiched . . . . . .each loc. 2 for 2,3 hemstitched, initial worked in corner oc School Handkerchiefs for the children 3c and 6c each Necktie and Glove Boxes. Our assortment of these handsome goods is inort attractive. Glova and Tie Boxes in various tliadep, liaud"omely decnratel ; tlioe at GOc Kith panel of celluloid on cover, with the word "NTklieV nr "Olovcs" em bossed thereon. Puffed crepe lining. Finer ones to 2 50 Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, come in sets of two, per et 95c Others made of a wood, closely resembling ebony, highly polished and beautifully decoratid in gold, in quaint Japanese designs, "9o, )!),, oJc. Mirrors. Our assortment of these ri tides is already growing less. 1'robatily enough for a half wiek'd selling ; exactly as cut, with wire eael hack, earn 25;. Others square shape, bevel-plate, S4-inch fine lacquered franie, swing easel stand, $1.75 and $3.50. Photo Frames x Fit for Xmas Gifis. Ap- J? OOtWear preciated by home stay- ing people. Children's Komeos, Felt with for trim ming, leather soles, no heel, colors red. and brown $1.00 and 1.2.j 7 V V Ladies' Felt Komeos, red green and brown, with white.gr ay A brown fur trimming. . $2.00 Similar in black only Children's Felt Slipper?, 1 1 to 1 Sizes i to lO'j Ladies' Princess Felt Slip pers, brown c 'lor with silk braiding on vamp, leather soles and low heel, sizes 3 to 7 $1.50 Ladies' black, red, brown, felt slippers, serviceable though not costly $1.25 $1.00 in red, leather soles, siz $1.00 75 Gilted, round or oval, wire easel hack, plain, 15c 19c and 25o With bow-knot top; oval shape, 6x9, each 39c Square shape, 4'axfi, each 40c 6x7 75c Other sizes, In white metal and nronght iron, wide elaborate frames or nar row fancy headings 75c to $2.00 Fancy Shirts for Xmas Gifts. The same young man who never hns too many neikliea is also very partial to a handsome shirt, such as we are known to sell. Some styles are particularly appr'' priate, for the season. Those "swell" stripes in the new shades of led, bine and helio. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. Bath Robes. Have you seen our Bath Robes? If not, possibly a solution to the "what shall ! give him for Xmas" problem has been found. We think there never were Bath Kohes quite as soft, as pretty, as generous in length, in fact as perfect as those we are showiug this season. $5 to $10.00. Golf Capes And others- j SEE OUR WINDOWS. Two weeks ago our assortment of Oo'f Canes whs practically exhausted. 'IV dity we chioniclu the addition of a few new ones and look for more tomorrow. $5 to $13.50. Golf Capes for Children. Most of those natty little Capes you've seen little girls wearing hereabouts no doubt come from here. We know of no other Btoie in town ho has tneiu. $3.50 Capes for children, are made of a heavy, smooth surface material, in a nretty green mixture, the reveres and hood are of a bright plaid and are edged willi fringe to match. 8 to 18 years. $5 00 Golf Capes are of n heavy navy blue Killing, with n large bright red' plaid tuck, hood an I fringe, $7.50 Cape la made of the best quality fcolf Ing, the body color a bright red plaid with a back, large storm collar and hood. For Small Girls. MILITARY CATKS, made of a heavy armv-hlue cloth, lined with red flannel', rolling collar inlaid with black velvet and trimmed in two rows'gold soutache; same trimming on straps, regulation brass buttons ; 4 to 12 years, $3.25. Xmil "it.iMua"' I I V