a he D a II co VOL. XII THE DALLES, OREGON, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1900. NO. 419 1 i Only Two Mare Shopping Days Till Christmas. No doubt many who will read these lines have not made a single purchase. Intend to, but are putting it olf 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 belter 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. i MENS HOSIERY v:-l Our Xmas suggestion : 3 pair of nice pure wool black cashmere '..hose, special $ 00 Other grades In all-wool, heavier weigh t black, gray and vicuna per pair, 25c. '.j wool, 2 pair Ior;25c. Linen Collars. 1 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 lowest prices. $7.90 for 8 Pir of Pure white, pure wool blanketB, 5 pounds, size 75x80 inches. $8.00 for a Pair of silver gray, purely all-wool blankets; made of eastern Oregon fleece wool, and guaran teed 100 per cent pure. Size 00x80, weight pounds. Muke yourself a present of an extra pair of A dully necessity for many men therefore acceptable hh a Xmas gift. Wo have a complete line of sizes in all the latest ehapes. Tronsers for Xmas.... Two Qualities: 15c each 2 for. ? Vou surely could not spend your money for any thing more useful. ... JoC All-wool casslmeres, dark patterns. $3 00 .Scotch grays 3 50 OQc (iich 3 for .... 50c Stripe 1 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 utile and your holiday gift is sure to please father, husband, brother, ft lend. A'houee coai gives a touch of luxury to a man's hours at home. We huvo the best va riety this teason that wh have ever fhnown the product of a a lending New York maker. Come nnd ace our lionse Coats ot reversible wool ma terials, plain outside and plaid iiifide the nlaid showing at . .. . 'ii cullV, collar and pocket. These coats are designed for wear as well us appear-onw-wall made and trimmed ; guaranteed to lit. House Coats of plain cloths also. All nines to 40 chest, $5.00 to $12.00. Special Christmas Opportunity! A TWO DAYS' SALE OF Black Sack Suits Saturday and Monday we place on sale Fifty All-Worsted Black Clay SUITS... SPECIAL Worth regularly $12.50 and $13.75. All sizes from 35 to 50 chest; in round and square cut sacks. Made in New York City by a tirst-class concern. Every suit spick and span and perfectly tailored. .Received yesterday. : : : : $10 SSX! SSOW WINDOW.. Fancy Vest Men's and Boy's. An extra vest one of those neat fancy worsted ell'ecte 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 this line, a fair assortment still remains, including some of the choicest styles. Men's Vests $2.50 to 0.50 Young Men's, size 15 to 10 yr. . . 2.00 to $4.00 Hoys' Fancy Vests, size 4 to 11. . 1.25 to $11.00 Ladies' Bath or Lounging Robe. Those cosy garniente, which are such a comfort around the house in the mornings, make u pres ent any giver can be proud of 2 M A Parisian Glove Nov elty, selected especially tor the holidays. Our Rutland iu cherry, oxblood. royal blue, and tans. Fancy silk stitch ing on the "backs; 2 pearl clasps; per pair $2 Special Value. Two-clasp, Ladies' euede kid gloves, In pearl, grays, tans, modes, browns, white and black ; pair $1 Made of all-wool eider 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 uppliqued iu white cashmere, all edges bouiid in satin to match; tilk fiog fast eners, heavy cord $1' Men's Until Kobe V to $12 Ladies' Dressing Barques $1 to $5 Our Special 25c Counter of Holiday goods Ofl'ers sonui extra good values iu l'hoto Frames, Picturee, Decorated Traye, Dolls, DasketH, Kbon oid Goods, Card Casee, nnd il zhiib of other auitable Xmas things. Exclusive Styles! Exclusive Patterns! A HEW IdflH The most attractive lino 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 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, 8'u'c and 6c. Corded edge, each 5c. Silk Mufflers. An elegant line of new patterns, new colorings, new alike, at 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 1.90 and 2.00. Cheaper silk mufllere, good liberal sizes in pretty patterns, each 50c, 75c and 1.00. 30-inch Japanese silk muffler, 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 lVinch hemstitched bor der, plain cream color, 15c. Plain or with silk initial, 2 for 25c. Eastman's Perfumes. WW Please the little girl even if she has 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 lier favorite dolland is hopefully awaiting Xmae 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, 85c, 50c, 75c, $1. With tho very finest at $1.25, $1.50, $'1.75, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 and a low as high as $-1.50 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 $-1.50. Nicely put up in fancy glass topped bottles one, two or three to a carton; all popular odors. Jockey Club, White Hose, Violet do Panne, American Lilac, Crab Apple, Heliotrope and others; per carton, 75c to !fl 00. Other choice odors in uddition to the above, also in bulk, and sold by the ounce. Comb and Brush Sets. Aluminum brush with decorated por celain buck ; per set $1,25 and $1,50 Similar, with engraved white metal back : per i-et , $1.50 Thiee-pleeo sets Comb, brush and mirror. Fancy embossed white metal hot ! 50 Now celluloid t-et blue with white raised designs comb, brush and mirror; bet $2.00 Other stylos elegant designs per Put $3.50 to $7.00 A. M. WILLIAMS So COMPANY.