hxmkk. VOL. XII THE DALLES, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1900. NO. 418 I) c Dalies JJ TOIL Only 3 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 off from day to day. Our advice is, do not wait until the last day till Xnias 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. Man' more equally as ap propriate here for you to see. MENS HOSIERY Our Xmas suggestion : 3 pair of nice pure wool black cashmere '.hone, special SJ 00 Other grades in all-wool, heavier weight black, gray and vicuna per pair, 25c. x. wool, 2 pair lori'-'oc. Linen Collars. A daily necessity for many men therefore acceptable hh a Ninas gift. We have a complete lino of sizes in all the latest shapee. Two Qualities: Make the old folks a present of a nice pair of blankets. They'll appreciate such a thoughtful gift wore than you can imagine. The best grades are found here at the lowest prices. $7.90 'or tt Pa'"-of pure white, pure wool blankets, 5 poundB, size 75x80 inches. $8.00 for a Pa'r of silver gray, purely all-wool blankets; made of Eastern Oregon ileece wool, and Buaran- tf'eed 100 per cent pure. Size (0x80, Make yourBelf a present of au extra pair of Trousers for Xmas.... Von surely could not spend your money for any thing more useful. Special Christmas Opportunity! A TWO DAYS' SALE OF Black Sack Suits Saturday and Monday we place on sale Fifty All-Worsted Black Clay a. w r ( fc SUITS. ii $10 n SPECIAL Worth regularly $12.50 and $13.75. All si.es from 35 to 50 chest; in round and scpuare cut sacks. Made in New York City b' a first-class concern. Every suit spick and span and perfectly tailored. .Received vesterdav. : : : : : 192323 SHOW WINDOW.. Fancy Vest Men's and Boy's. m::m 15c each 2 for 2oC All-wool cassimeres, dark patteme.$3 00 Scotch grays 3 50 ciii'h 3 for 50C Stripe I worsteds, 3 00. 3 50, 4 00, 4 50, Lau 5 00 and up to 9 00 per pair. House Coats help to make a man comfort able and your holiday gift is sine to please father, husbaud, brother, friend. A house coat gives a touch of luxury to a man's hours at homo. We have the best va riety this season that we have ever shnown tlie product of a a leading New York maker. Come and see our House Coats ul reversible wool ma terials, plain outside and plaid inside the rlald showing at . .... in ..n. . wi... fr wiir hh well as annear- enns, collar ami poi'Kin. im-m, uuic ,v .vc,., .- - -. ance-well made and l.lmme.l ; gua.antml to fit. House Coats of plain cloths also. All sizes to 10 chest, An extra vest one of those neat fancy worsted ell'ects is very acceptable, and may be considered aB one of the very nicest Xmas gifts to man or boy. While we have had an active trade in this line, a fair assortment still remains, including some of the choicest styles. Men's Vests $2.50 to $(5.50 Young Men's, size 15 to 20 yrs. . . '2.00 to 4.00 Bovs' Fancy Vests, size 4 to 14. . 1.25 to $3.00 Ladies' Bath or Lounging Robe. Tlioso cosy garments, which are such a comfort around the house in the mornings, make a pres ent any giver can be proud of A Parisian Glove Nov elty, selected especially tor the holidays. Our Rutland in cherry, oxblood. 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 $5.00 to $12.00. Made of all-wool elder down, in red and gray, $3.50; fancy stripes and patterns, liner qualities, $5, $0 and $7. A double-breasted eiderdown robe, in light blue, richly appllqued in white cashmere, all edges bound in satin to match; silk frog fast eneis, heavy cord $10 Men's Hath Kobes $5 to ir-i 2 Ladles' Dressing Sacques $1 to $5 Our Special 25c Counter of Holiday goods Oilers some extra uood values in I'hoto Frames, Pictures, Decorated Trays, DoIIb, Baskets, Kbou old Goods, Card Caees, ami ili.i'iia of other suitable Xmas things. Exclusive Styles! Exclusive Patterns! A JlEW ItlflE! The most attractive line of Neckwear we have ever offered our trade gathered from one of the finest makers in New York Citv. 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 hemstitched pocket hand kerchiefs, 25c, 35c, 50c and 65c. 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, Sc and 6tfe. 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 mufllere, good liberal sizes in prettv patterns, each 50c, 75c and 1.00. 30-inch Japanese silk muiller, 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'.-inch hemstitched bor der, plain cream color, 15c. Plain or with silk initial, 2 for 25c. 09 VMM , WW Eastman's Perfumes. Please the little girl even if she has 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 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, 50c, 75c, .51. With the very finest at $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 and a few as high as $4.50 and to $0.00. Bisque babies, with mov able head and limbs, long hair, each 10c and 15c; larger size, with closing eyes, 25c. Kid body dolls, 25c to $4.50. Nicely put up in fancy glass topped bottles one, two or three to a cartou ; all popular odors. Jockey Club, White Hose, Violet de Purine, 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. Aluminum brush with decorated por celain back ; per set $1.25 and $1.50 Similar, with engraved white metal buck : per tut , $1.50 Three-piece gets Comb, brush and mirror. Fancy embossed white melal bet $1.50 New celluloid set blue with while raised ileslgne ooiuli, brush ami minor; set $2.00 Other styles elegant desiisns per sot $3,50 to $7.50 A. M. WILLIAMS & COMPANY.