1) c Dalles txmhk. VOL. XII THE DALLES, OREGON, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 18, 1900. NO. 410 1 1 I Only Five More Shopping Days Till Christmas. No doubt many who will road those linos have not made a single purchase. Intend to, but are putting it oil from day to day. Our advice is, do not wait until the last day till Xmas Eve. Come now; the first thing in the morning, when you can get better atten tion and find larger assortments than you will later on. There's nothing to be gained by waiting. To help you decide on "what to buy for Xmas" we herewith offer a few suggestions. Many more equally as ap propriate here for you to see. Special Holiday Offerings of China Ware - - at Half Price Our Xmas sucgestion : 3 pair of nice pure wool black caBhmere '..-hose, special ". . $J 00 Other grades in all-wool, heavier weight black, gray and vicuna per pair, 25c. K wool, 2 pair Jor 25c. Linen Collars. I IT1 V JT V V. Make the old folks a present of a nice pair of blankets. They'll appreciate such a thoughtful gift more than you can imagine. The best grades are found here at the Ioweet prices. $7.90 for B PIr of pure white, pure wool blankets, 5 pounds, size 75.S0 inches. A collection of very handsomely decorated pieces including Trays, Butter Dishes, Olive Dishes, Berry Dishes, Fruit and Dessert Dishes, Mush Bowls, Sugar Bowls, Finger Bowls, Punch Bowls, Vases, Tea Urns, Tea Cups and Saucers, Tea Sets, Pie Plates, Bread and Butter Plates, etc, ifcc. Sets and single pieces what they are worth, and what 3'ou pay: A dully necessity for many men therefore acceptable us a Xmas gift. We have a complete line of sizes in all the latest shupeu. Two Qualities: 1 5c each 2 for $8.00 for 0 Fair of silver gray, purely all-wool blankets; made of Eastern Oregon fleece wool, and guaran- t'eed 100 per cent pure. Size G0x80, Muke yourself a present of an extra pair of Trousers for Xmas.... You surely could not spend your money for any thing more useful. 25c pieces now 13c o5c pieces now 1 8c 10c pieces now 20c 50c pieces now 25c 65c pieces now 33c 75c pieces now 38c 85c pieces now 43c $1.00 pieces now 50c 1.25 pieces now 03c 1.50 pieces . .. now 75c 2.00 pieces. ..now $1.00 2.50 pieces now 1.25 What is there more appropriate aB a Xmas gift than a nice piece of China? Come and see. Fancy Vest Men's and Boy's. 25c All-wool cassimeres, dark patterns. $3 00 Scotch grays 3 50 20c each 3 for 50c Stripe worsteds, 3 00. 3 50, 4 00, 4 50, " 5 00 and up to 9 00 per pair. House Coats help to make a man comfort able and your holiday gift is eure to please father, husbaud, brother, friend. A house coat gives a touch of luxury home to u man's hours at We havtt the beBt va riety this season that we have ever pIiiiowii the product of a a leading New York maker. Come and see our House Coats ol reversible wool ma terials, plain outside and plaid iusidi' the plaid showing at coiTd collar and poekfct. These coats are designed for wear as well as appear-ance-well made mid trimmed ; guaranteed to fit. House Coats of plain cloths also. All sizes to -10 chest, $5.00 to $12.00. An extra veet one of those neat fancy worsted effects is very acceptable, and may be considered as one of the very niceBt Xmaa gifts to man or boy. While we have had an active trade in this line, a fair assortment still remains, iucluding some of the choicest styles. Men's Vests 2.50 to $0.50 Young Men's, size 15 to 20 yrs. . . 2.00 to $1.00 Bovb' Fancy Vests, size 4 to 14. . 1.25 to $3.00 Ladies' Bath or Lounging Robe. Those cosy garments, which are such a comfort around the house in the mornings, make a pres ent any giver can be proud of Made of all-wool eider down, in red and gray, flJ.DO ; fancy stripes and patterns, finer qualities, $3, $0 and $7. A double-breasted eiderdown robe, in light blue, richly applifjned in white cashmere, all edges bound in satin to match; silk frog fa eners, heavy curd $10 Men's Hath Kobes $5 to 5-12 Ladies' Dresslug fjacques $1 to $5 if 1 A Parisian Glove Nov elty, selected especially tor the holidays. Our Rutland in cherry, oxhlood. royal blue, and tans. Fancy silk stitch ing on the backs; 2 pearl clasps; per pair $2 Special Value. Two-clasp, Ladies' suede kid gloves, in pearl, grays, tans, modes, browns, white and black ; pair $1 Our Special 25c Counter of Holiday goods Oilers some extra good values in l'hoto Frames, Pictures, Decorated Trays, Dolls, Baskets, Kbon oid Goods, Card Cases, and dozens of other suitable X mas things, Exclusive Styles! Exclusive Patterns! A HEW MflE! The most attractive line of Neckwear we have ever offered our trade gathered from one of the finest makers in New York City. Narrow Four-in-hands, Imperial Scarfs, Bat-wing Clubs and Band Bows, Tecks, and Bows for that popular high-band collar. 50c to $2.00 each. Silk Handkerchiefs. Pure silk hemBlitched pocket hand kerchiefs, 25c, 35c, 50c and 05c. With corded border, each 35c and 50c. With silk initial in corner, each 50c. Linen Handkerchiefs. You will always come here for your linen hankerchiefs after you get to know how good and how cheap they are. Pure linen, hemstitched, each 50c, 25c and 20c. Fine cambric, hemstitched, each 10c, 8ic and G.c. Corded edge, each 5c. Silk Mufflers. An elegant line of new patterns, new colorings, new silks, at 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 1.90 and 2.00. Cheaper silk mufllers, good liberal sizes in pretty patterns, each 50c, 75c and 1.00. 30-inch Japanese silk mufiler, 2-inch hemstitched edge; black or white, price each, 1.50. Japonette Handkerchiefs. In imitation of Japanese silk, pre ferred by some to the all-silk article. Made with l'.j-inch hemstitched bor der, plain cream color, 15c. Plain or with silk initial, 2 for 25c. P5 Eastman's Perfumes. Please the little girl even if she lma a doll another one or two is none too many. Depend upon it, every little miss iu .town has been here viewing, planning, making mental selection of her favorite dolland is hopefully awaiting Xmas morning. Do not disap point her. Not when bright, sweet little doll babies can be bought here at prices such as these: in pretty dress, with bon net 25c, 35c, f"0c, 7fc, $1. finest at Nicely put up in fancy glass topped bottles one, two or three to a carton; all popular odors. Jockey Club, White Hose, Violet do Parme, American Lilac, Crab Apple, Heliotrope and others; per carton, 75c to $1,00. Other choice odors in addition to the above, also in bulk, and sold by the ounce. Comb and Brush Sets. With the very $1.20, $1.50, $i. !jj;2..ru and tfiUKi and a low as high as 4.50 and to (.)(). Bisque babies, with mov able head and limbs, long hair, each 10c and 15c; larger size, with closing eyes, 25c. Kid $-1.50. body dolls, 25c to Aluminum brush with decorated por celain back ; per set $l,2o and $1.50 Similar, with engraved white metal back : per tut . . $1.50 Thieu-pii'Cti nets Comb, lirunli and mirror, l'auey embossed white metal Bet $1.50 New celluloid set blue with white raised designs comb, brush and minor; set $2.00 Other stylus elegant desimis per set $:i,50 to $7.50 A. M. WILLIAMS & COMPANY.