Chrirokk VOL. XII THE DALLES, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1900. NO. 417 e l)c Dalles r: f Ml Only Four More Shopping Days Till Christmas. No doubt many who will read these lines have not made a single purchase. Intend to, but are putting it r oil' from day to day. Our advice is, do not wait until the last day till Ninas Eve. ('nine now; the first thing in the morning, when you can get better atten- "1 (ion 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 Nmas" we herewith offer a few suggestions. Many more equally as ap- O nronriate here for vou to see. 11 4 Special Holiday Offerings of China Ware - - at Half Price MENS HOSIERY Jljljjlt Our Ninas suggestion : 3 pair of nice pure wool black cashmere .'..-hose, special SJ 00 Other grades in all-wool, heavier weight blaek, jrray anil vicuna per pair, 25c. wool, 2 pair for.25e. Linen Collars. tit aft1- I Xr Make the old folks a present of a nice pair of blankets. They'll appreciate such a thoughtful gift more than you cau imagine. The best grades are fount! here Bt the lowest prices. $7.90 ioT K Pa"" of pure white, pure wool blankete, 5 pounds, size 75xS0 incheB. $8.00 for a rair of silver gray, purelv all-wool blankets; made o'f hasten! Oregon fleece wool, and euaran- t'eed 100 per cent pure. Size 00x80, A collection of very handsomely decorated pieces including Trays, Gutter 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 Butler Plates, &c, tfcc. Sets and single pieces what they are worth, and what you pay: 85c pieces now 43c $1.00 pieces now 50c 1.25 pieces now G3c 1.50 pieces now 75c 2.00 pieces now $1.00 2.50 pieces now 1.25 25c pieces.. now 13c ooc pieces now loc 40c pieces now 20c 50c pieces now 25c 65c pieces now 33c 75c pieces now 38c Make yourself 1. iieccnt u nil iv extra pair of Trousers What is there more appropriate as a Xmas gift than a nice piece of China? Come and see. Fancy Vest Men's and Boy's. A daily necessity for many men therefore acceptable as a Xmas gift. We have a complete lino of aiiws iu all the latest shapes. Two Qualities: 15c each 2 for 25c 20c each 3 for 50c for Xmas.... You surely could not spend your money for any thing more useful. All-wool cHseimeres, dark patterns. $3 00 Scotch grays 3 50 Striped 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 sure to please father, husband, brother, friend. A'houso coai gives a touch of luxury to a man's hours at homo. We have the best va riety this season that wo have ever shnown the product of u a leading New York makoi. Come and see our Hoiuo Coats ol reversible wool ma terials, plain outside and plaid 'inside the plaid showing at culls, collar and portal. These route uro designed for wear as null as appear-anee-well made ami ttimmud; guaranteed to fit. 'House Coats of plain cloths also. All Bizea to 40 chest, An extra vest one of those neat fancy worsted effects is very acceptable, and may be considered as one of the very nicest Xmas gifts to man or boy. While we have had an active trade in tilts line, a fair assortment still remains, including some of the choicest styles. Men's Vests $2.50 to .1-0.50 Young Men's, size 15 to 20 yrs. . . 2.00 to 1.00 Hoys' 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 iu the mornings, make u pres ent any giver can be proud of it A Parisian Glove Nov elty, selected especially tor the holidays. Our Rutland in cherry, oxblood. royal blue, and tans. Fancy silk stitch ing on thu 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 $5.00 to $12.00. Made of all-wool eider down, in red and gray, $3.50; fancy stripes ami patterns, finer qualities, f, () and if7. A double-breasted eiderdown robe, in light blue, richly appllqued in white cashmere, all edges bound in satin to match; silk frog fast eners, heavy cord $10 Men's Hath Kobes..., 5 to Ladies' Dressing .Sueuues H ioij't Our Special 25c Counter of Holiday goods Oilers somo extra good values in l'hoto Frames, Pictures, Decorated Trays, Dolls, Muskets, Kbon oid Goods, Card Cases, and duzens of other Htiitable X mas things. Exclusive Styles! Exclusive Patterns! A JEW MflEI 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 Cluhs and Band Bows, Tecks, and Bows for that popular high-band collar. 50c to $2.00 each. Silk Handkerchiefs. Pure silk hemstitched 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 hankerehiefs after you get to know how good and how cheap they are. Silk Mufflers. An elegant line of new patterns, new colorings, new eilks, at 1.25, 1.50,1.75, 1.90 aud 2.00. Cheaper silk rnutllers, good liberal sizes in prettv patterns, each 50c, 75c and 1.00. 30-inch Japanese silk mufller, 2-inch hemstitched edge; black or white, price each, 1.50. Pure linen, hemstitched, each 25c and 20c. 50c, Fine cambric, hemstitched, each 10c, 8'u'c and 6'.-,u. Corded edge, each 5c. 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 Bilk initial, 2 for 25c. Eastman's Perfumes. Nicely put up in fancy glass topped bottles one, two or three to a carton; all popular odors. Jockey Club, Whito Hose, Violet do Panne, American Lilac, Crab Apple, Heliotrope and others; per carton, 75c to $1,00. Other choice odors in addition to the above, also in bulk, aud sold by thu ounce. Comb and1 Brush Sets. Please the little girl even if she lias a doll another one or two is none too many. Depend upon it, every little miss in town has been here viewing, planning, making mental selection of her favorite doll--ami is hopefully awaiting Xmas morning. Do not disap point her. Not when bright, sweot little doll babies can be bought here at prices such as these : In pretty dress, with bon net 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1. With (ho very finest at $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, 2.00, St9. fifl n.wl OH nml n Imv , 1a , . ,,, am Aluminum brush with decorated por- high as $4.50 and lO $(i.0(). celaiu buck ; per set .... .fl.L'.- and fl 50 .Similar, with engraved white metal Bisque habies, with mov- ll!U'k: i""'"'1 1'50 able head and limbs, long Three-piece .ow-Comi;, brush ami , , ... i ir i miiror, rancy embossed white metal hair, each H)c and 15c; larger set i.:o size, with closing eyes, 25c. .w celluloid M-t biuu with white raised designs comb, brush and minor ; Kid body dolls, 25e to ' ,'" f-.oo , . rn Other styles elegant designs per !?!.. r)U. set $:i.fi0 to $7.50 A. M. WILLIAMS & COMPANY.