t u i THe HMe Circle. Conducted by MIm IUttis D. Clmike. BALEM, FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1877. OHRISTMA8BHAD0W8. The needle haye dropped from the nerveless hands, As she watches the dying embers glow, For oat from the broad old chimney place Come ghostly shadow of " long itfci:" Shadows that carry ber back airaln To the time of her childhood's artless Joy; 8hadows that show her a tiny row OfstooklnKS awaiting the Christinas toy; Bbsdows that show her the hoes loved Of many a URir-forotten friend; And the ChrNtmif evti It is passing by, While Past and Present in shadows blend. Alone in the dear old homestead, now, With only theshadows of Auld LangSyno, The clock is ticking tho moments on, While tho tears In her aged eycsbtlll sbino. If only out from the silent world The world or nhado ws which mock her so, One might return to his vacant chair, To sit with her In the flre-llght'8 glow I If only was tbnt a whlto white hand Thatswraed to beckon hpr.ontofthegloomt Or wiw it tho ember's lust bright flash That startlsd the shadows round tho room? TbeChntui!iROVAhri paxgpd atlengtli; A glorlou clsy frntn the night is born; TheshsdowHftre iron from earth awsv, And tho bolls aro ringing for CbrMmas mom. But, all I bv the broad old ohlmnnv place Tim nngel of duv.h knMDt watnh nlnno, Kor striliflit f the OhrUtoblld,- loving arm A lutultigfplrit hatli gladly Howu, Broad-Baking and Ghostly warnings. It was In tho tlnys of our grandmoth or, whon thoro wore brick ovons in tho land, that Mr. Hubbard bought hid houso-'-tno haunted houso of II , very much against his wife's will. I', was n lonely house. It was near n graveyard which, though long unused was not very cheerful, and it had Ihe reputation of a ghost. Howovor, Mr. Hubbard did not bellovo in ghosts, was too cheerful to bo depressed by warn ings, and never intended to bo lonely. Mothor Hubbard, ho said, when his wifo shook hor head over tho pur chase, "I got the houso cheap, and It's a good ono. You'll llko It when you get there. If you don't, why then talk." So tho houso wa bought, and Into it tho Hubbard family moved. There was scarcely a chnnco for a ghost to show his faco in such a household of boys and girls. Tho rosy-faced master and hlsllulojwlfo hud ton of thorn. It was In viow of tho eternal nry or "mother," that tho Jolly husband had dubbed his Martha Jane " Mother Hub bard," using It In jest, nt first, and at last because of an old habit. Hearing It, tho rest of R fell into tho way of calling htr Mother Hubbard, so that It was more hor nttmu by far, than her baptismal Martha Jane. Having onco expostulated and 'spok en out hor mind,' Mothor Hubbard gavo up tho point. Sho scrubbed and scoured, tacked down carpets and put up curtains and owned tho place was nruttw mid iw not utfhn4tnnrMMirpd forn week, mado un her mind that -there was no such Inhabitant, and ovon be gan uot to mind tho tombstones. So the houso was got to right nt last, and baking (lav c.tino about. In tho press of buslnoss thoy had hud a great deal of baker's bread, and were tired of it. Mrs. Hubbard had nover enjoyed set ting a butch of bread to rise as sho did iimr tvlitf.li wn4 to l eaten for the first tlmo In tho now hoti-o. "For I can't get up nn appetite Air ntuff that nobody knows who has had tho making of," Raid Mothor Huhhtrd, "nnd all puITy nnd nltimy besides." So Into tho ovon wont tho bread, and out It camo at tho proper time ovon nun nroivu unu nonu tiful as lo.ivos could be. Mothr Hublurd turned thorn up on their sides as sho drew thorn forth, and thoy stood In tho long bread tray, glor ious proof of her skill and tho excel lence of tho ovon, whon Tommy boun ded In. Tommy w.w four, and at that ago ouo Is prone to bollevo that any thing will bear our weight. Tommy, theref-re, anxious t lusp-et Ihe now initio bread, swung himself off his feet by cluU'hlng tho edgo or tho bread tray, and over It came, loaves and Tom my and all. Mother Hubbard flow to tho rescue nnd picked up the loaves. All woro dusted and in tho tray but one. That lay bottom upwards under tho table. A bothering child to givo mo so much trouble," sho said, as sho crawl od under tho table. "Ah oh nh oh dear dear dear oh my." And there on tho floor sat Mothor Hubbard, screaming, wringing her hand, anil shaking her head. Tho children all screamed In concert. Mr. Hubbard rushed in from tbo gnrdon whero ho was nt work. ' "What is tho matter, mother?" ho gasped. Mrs. Hubbard pointed to tho bottom ef the loar lying in hor lap. "Look there, and ask mo?" she said, it's a warning William I am goln to be taken from 'em all." And, as Mr. Hubbard looked, he saw en the loaf a 'death's head and cross bones,' as plainly engraven as they pos sibly conltl be. " It's accident," said Mr. Hubbard. "Buch queer cracks do come you know, don't fret" But Mother nubbard was In a trou bled state of mind. "Tho stories about the haunted house were true," she said, "and the spirits have marked the loaf. I'm afraid It's a warning." And the oaf was put aside, for even Mr. Hubbard did not dare eat any of Mrs Hubbard got over her fright at last, but the news of the awfully mark ed loaf spread through R . and peo ple ouMto the Hub&mlB all thweelc. lo look at It It was a death's head awl craftvboBM, certainly j everyone aw that at glaaae; but, as to Its meaning, people differed. Some be lieved that it was a warning of ap proaching death; some that tho spirits wanted to frighten tho Hubbards away. This latter supposition inspired Mrs. Hubbard with courage. Finally she leaned to that belief, and when an other baking day arrived, put her loaves into the oven once more, pre pared for cross-bones, and not to bo frightened by them. The loaves baked as before Thoy came out brown and crusty. Mother Hubbard turned each in her hands. There were no cross bones visible; but on tho last were sun dry characters or letters. What ! No one could toll until there dropped in for n chat a certain printer of tho neighborhood, accustomed to reading things backwards. "Halloo ! " said he, " that's curious ! That is curious r-e-s-u-r-g-a-m resur gam (I shall rise again): that's what's on tho loaf resurgam." "It's what thoy put on tho tombs, ain't it?" asked Mother Hubbard, rnlntly. "Well, yes," said Mr. Hubbsrd; "but it ain't so bad as cross-bones and skulls." Mother Hubb-.trd shook her head. "It's even solomncr," said the little woman, who was not as good a linguist as a broad maker. "I feel confluent, William, that I shall soon bo ' resur gamed;' and what will those dear children do then?" And now that tho second loaf was be fore her eye", marked awfully as was tho first, Mother Hubbard really grew thin and pale and lost all of her cheer fulness. " I have a presentiment, sho said over aiid over again, " that tho third baking will decidu who tho warn ing points to. I hollnVb it's meant for mo, and tlmo will show. Don't you sco how thin I'm getting?" And al though Mr. Hnbbard laughed, lie also began to bo troubled. The third baking day was ono of gloom. Solemnly us to a funeral the family assembled to ussist in tho draw ing. FIvo loaves camo out marklcsa; but ono romalned. Mother Hubbrd's hand trembled, but sho drow it forth, nnd laid It in tho tray; sho turned it softly about. At last sho exposed tho lower Burface. On it were letters prin ted backwards: plain enough to read this time, and arranged thus: "Died, April 2nd. Lamented by Hor large family." "It's mo," cried Mrs, Hubbard "I'm to go to-morrow. This Is tho first. I do feel fain!. Yes, I do. It's awful, and so suddon," and Mother Hubbard fainted awny in tho arms of tho most terrified of husbands. Tho children screamed, tho dog barked, the cat mowed. Tho oldest bny ran for the doctor. People flocked to tho house. Tho loaf was examined. Yes. there was Mother Hubbard's " warning," her call to quit this world. wne lay in nor neu miming good nyo to hor family and friends, her strength going fast Sho read her Bible, and tried not to grieve too much. Tho doc tor shook his head. The clergyman prayed with her: nobody doubted thnt her end was at mind! for people were very superstitious In.tfjoija.days. They -had been up all night with good little mother uuuonru, aim tiawn was orcuK ing, and with It sho felt that sho must go; whon clatter over tho road and up to tho door came a horse, on tho horse u man. Ho alighted. Ho rattled the knocker. Ho rushed in. There was no stopping him. Up stairs he went to Mother Hubbard's room, and bolted in. Every one stared at him. He took oil his hut. " Pardlng !" said lie, " I heord Miss Hubbard was a dyin. Thatsho'd lied warnln's on her hakiti's. 1 come over to explain. You seo I was sexton o' tho church here two years ago, nod I know all about It. xou needn't die o' skoerjuityot, MUs Hubbird, for tbeie Is neither spirit nor devils about, nor yet warnln's. What marks tho loaves Is old Mrs. FInkle's tombstone. I took it lor an ovon bottom, hoeln thar war no survivors and bricks war dear. Tho Inst folks before you didn't have 'em printed oil" cos they made pan loavo.-, out wo was used to 'em ourselves. Cros'-bonos ami : skulls In the ginger bread we didn't heed, nnd I never though o' carlo' for tho rcMirgum. So you see how it is, Miss Hubbard, nnd I'm sorry you was skeured. Pd-orter n mentioned it when I old the proper ty." Nobody said a word. Tho minister shut his hymn hook. The doctor walk ok to tho window thero wan deathly silence. Mothor Hubburd broke It. " Father," she Mild, " tho Hr.st thing you do. got a now bottom to that oven." And the tone assured tho nssemhlngo of friends that Mother Hubbard wasn't going to die Just then. Indeed, sho sat up tho very next day, and us soon ns tho oven was rohottomed invited everybody to a tea drinking, at which no one. discovered awful warnings on the bread, nor ghostly printings on tho ginger-cake. , Votes from Colombia County, Oregon. As the tourist along tho Columbia river approaches Eaglo Cliff, W. T a depresions in tho mountains on tho opposite side of the river, in Oregon, is noticed. There lies tho Clatskunie Valley. Taking a sail boat, crossing the river, passing through Columbia Slough, and Beaver creek, tho mouth of Clatskanlo river Is reached "then to the right," row leisurely with the tide and enjoy the cool sea breeze. The roses line the hanks on either side, and cast their shadows lu tbo dark green colored waters beneath, while; the grand old ceders and firs add beauty to the sceac On our left waves the wild gramaa of the Prairie. This land Is subject to Dual overflows, but good bay eaa be cat aad cured for stock. WILJLAMETTE FARMER. Nine miles from Eagle Cliff, and wo land in the Valley. The first farm we find is owned by E. (i. Bryant who has lived here over 20 yeura- Acres of land are in cultivation, hay fields, good wa ter, good pastures; no better claim can be found for a dairy. Here we see nn orchard growing, apples, pears, plums and good soil for all kinds of grain, and vegetables. Tho steamer Gazelle Is at tho lumber yard and on reaching- there find E. S. und 0. J. Bryant have thousands of feet of lumber from their saw mill ready to transfer to the steamer. Here we find the finest cedar lumber In tho State, planed and ready for use. They employ a number of men nnd tho Ga zelle makes semi-monthly trips, enrry fng freight nnd passengers. Leaving tho river wo pass through O. J. Bryants farm, past his garden and orchard to A. Barr's claim. A beautiful field of wheat and near by a field of timothy and clover, attracts the admiration. Hero wo see nn old logging camp, but from tho looks of the fine fir timber somebody is going to coin money -from the saloof these enormous trees. There Is a substantial barn (with u mountain stream near by which furnishes water for the stock,) in sight of the hills. Wo stop nt this hopItablo hou?o to rest, and aro soon served with a tip-top good dinner cherries are ripe, and we arc Invited to partake. Apple, peach, plum, cherry, and different kinds or fruit trees abound. A span of horses and a cultivator aro making great im provomeuts In that field, while the garden shows that a hoe has been used to good advantage on tho weeds. The soil is moist and every plunts looks fresh und greon, although thero bus been no rain forsotnetimo. We saunter along in tho shado of the majestic firs, and leafy 'moss-grown maples till wo find tho Barr school house, by tho side or a quite little mountain stream. We quench our thirst, and call otl tho school. Good order prevails and till seem satis fied with their kind teacher. Miss C. A. English ' of this county. A song in which all Join tho teacher, nnd tho children go over tho hill to Beaver and down tho Clatskunie. Wo find tho com'siny of tho school mnrm pleasant, and Mrs. L. Barr's Is boon reached. Her sons Win. und James tako care of this place, 320 acres some of which Is under good cultivation. They have grain, grasses, vegetables, and plenty of all kinds of good fruit, while thero is is timber enough to make a poor man rich. Thoy have a small mllLwhiuh-rnws-luttfbe'rr"lnVosiies, grinds eider &ote. Yon can spend hours in looking about this place and feel it is good to bo hero. Across tho Clatskanlo from here, Is u good flouring mill owned by Geo. B.trr. Wo retrace our steps down and across tho river to tho farm of our old friend Hon. E. W. Conyr-, now post master at this place. Wo jwss through a lino orchard and meadow to his house, and find Mm at homo distri buting tho weokly mull. Such a quan tity of letters and miscellaneous mat ter! and wo see tho Wimmmktk Fau MKit there too. Thero Is a fine (iehl of potatoes growing near tho garden and It reminds me of what a man onco told me: "thoy can't mho anything down thero but potatoes and salmon," From the looks of tho cauliflower, cabbage, turnips and In fact all kinds of vegeta bles and m"lom growing near, I think that man was an Indian. The Clatska nlo school houso is in view, and tho trustees think themselves very fortun ate In having secured tho services of Miss Mary Eaton, of rorost Grove, ns teacher for tho summer. Over twenty five scholars are In regular attendance. Aoro aro held tho religious sorvlces of the M. E. Church; Ituv. J. S. Mnthewn Pastor. Also a union Sunday School II. B. Tingle Supt. C. C. Lee, ust. Grange no. 182, hold regular monthly meetings, W. II. Conyers. W. M. His claim Ih near and we find him hoeing corn. See some of those celebrated Irish Cap potutoor growing, nnd look around to seo souo little folks turning rocks, and catching little mountain trout In the brook that flows past the house. Such flno fields of clover und timothy I no wonder bees swarm aud mako such clear uweet honney. Fine fir, ulder, maple, nub, huzel every where. But we must rest ns wo are admonished to bo moderate in entlng, drinking and I would not wish to tire you nil with this, my first description of tho Clatskanlo Valloy. 0. Work. Tho man who has nothing tp do is the roost miserable of beings. No matter how much wealth a man posses, he can neither be contented nor happy without occupation. We ara born to labor, aad the world Is 'our vineyard. We can find a field for, unefaJnw almost May where. In bectpatkm,- we forgstt r care, Mr worldly trials aad our sorrows. It keeps us from con stantly worrying over aad brooding over what is inevitable. If we have eneugh for ourselves, wo can labor for tho good of others; and such a task Is one of the most delightful duties a worthy rood man can possibly enrago .in. Friendly Critloitm. Ed. Home Chicle: Are not the cor respondents of your department, somo of them, rather overdoing tho matter when thoy say so much of "woman's rights" and novel-rending? Before writing on anything, tho writer should thoroughly understand the subject, and deal with It clearly nnd concisely. " What girls shall read," has become exceeding trite. Every young lady's life, character, and taste, breatbo of tho atmosphere of home. If girls are brought up under tiio influenco of pious, cultivated, nnd refined parouta, they will unconsciously form noblo characters, acquire a pure literary tasto, and grow up cultivated wornpu nnd or naments to society. Your Ohio correspondent' would ra ther go to tho polls with his " wife and other good-looking females," than with tho " sterner lords of creation." Mr. S -, in his speech at tho Pioneer picnic, desired to hear some of the "females" speak; but, although both Mrs. Minto and Mrs. Duniway made very Interesting littlo speeches, they never once returned tho compliment ('.'; by referring to tho gentlemen as " males." Mrs. Minto and Mrs. Duni way aro ladies, and no modest woman likos to bo cnllod by a term that Is ap plicable to any animal of tho feminine gender, as welt us to women. Gentle men, If you use the word " female," let it bo as a term of scorn and reproach, and apply It to womon whom you do not respect, but not In speaking of your wives, mothers, sisters, or friends. Many use the term not understanding- ly, but Ignorance is not bliss in this In stance, nt least to ladies. In tho communications to the Homo Circle, of late, thero has appeared a tendency to speak of mon us tyrants and ovorboarlng creatures. Women must not forgot that tho duties nnd cares of II fo full us heavily upon their husbands ivs themselves. No truo man likes to sco his wife overburdened, and will try to relievo hor as much as pos sible. Does ho not caro for you? Re member, ho cared enough to se lect you from out tho great circle of womanhood to walk with him through life, and promised to love and cherish you. Huyu you kQpt your vows any better 'thuh ho? After all, mon aro, to somo extent, what their wives muke them. It makes n great difference in n man's success In life if ho has a wife who Is kind, helpful and sympathizing. God made women as helps moot for men as their companions and counts. Lot us, llko "Gertrude," glvo men credit for doing the best they can. In regard to such nomine dea plumes as "Jennie Squash," "Elizuboth Pars ley," "Susan Juno Cauliflower," "Com Jlmptonwecd," and 'Johnny Jumpup:' Do you think they aro mon refined und modest than "Mrs. M.," "Jesse G. D.," "Oertrudo,", "Uose," and others? In a Into number of tho St. Louis Journal of Agriculture, ono correspondent, speaking of another, says: "Nadlne Norwood, what a pretty name you have! " A pretty, rhythmi cal name, uot a lackadaisical one, leaves a very pluuMint Imprcnloii, while, after reading an interesting article, If wo And u slgnnturo entirely at variance with tho sentiment expressed In the communication, wo read It with a dis appointed feullng". Of course, anything like letters from "AuntHopsy" Is more trifcctlvti whon tho numo nnd sentiment nro couched in tho same old f.i'ihloucd style. 11, What Qirls Should Rcad ' E. Home Chicle: I differ with Jenny Squash In regard to tho number of books that a girl should read. A girl's library should contain all kinds of good books. Knowledge Is what wo want. In.regard to wearing corsets: I think It a good thing for ladles to wear, if worn loosely it will make them straight. I do not bellovo in the feet being Incased in tight shoes. It will do for ladies that sit in the parlor, for they havo nothing to do. As for myself I will wear loose elides. All sensible girls would dress their feit comfortubly If they have to work as I do, standing all day doing houe work, and occa slonally taking the mattock and helping my father grub. How do you like that for a trlrl only fourteen years old? People cannot wear tight gloves, shoes or dresses and do work; 1 should like to hear from sisters Cauliflower, Pars ley aad beanpole, tbay appear to have tiken a. back seat Maooik Mouktai 8PROVT. JeJterson, Or. A Girl's library. Dear, Ed. There has been for some time an argument in regard to "what girls shall read." I am n girl, and I read everything I desire. I would bo much displeased if I wore not allowed that privilege. I do not agree with. Miss Jenny in regard to a girl's library. I think It should contain more than three books. I know those books sho mentioned nro necessary In a girls li brary, but others should bo ndded to it,. a girl should read everything boys read. Miss Jenny says "train a girl's waist by the corset." Tho corset will spoil any girl's form if worn tightly. If worn looso enough to feel pleasaiiiv. it is not so injurious. Wo know that. lacing will mako us slim, but it throws us out or shape. It makes our shoul ders too largo, nnd it throws our hips into a queer shape. It presses our lungs and makes them small, Thero- aro about 7,(100 pores to an inch square. Just think or pressing nil or those littlo pores with a corset. It ruins our hcnlth forovor. I mil afraid Miss Jknny's ad vico will cause somo of our rosy-cheeked girls to bo placed in an enrl gravo. It would bo a wise act if corsets woro thrown away. llEUIX'CA VANDEUl'OOU Prineville, Or. BREVITIES. IT wo nro sufficiently watchful mer our own conduct, wo shall havo no tlmo to find fault with the conduct of others. v Steadfastness Is a noblo quality; but unguided by knowledge or Humility, it becomes rashness. "Whore nro you going?" asked Jack of nn acquaintance. "To seo a friend."' "Well, I'll go with you, for I noversaw ono yet." Say nothing respecting yourself,, either good, bad, or indifferent noth ing good, tor mat is vanity; nothing bad. for that is affectation: nothlnu- In different, for that is silly. Mrs, Boss, who has been lecturing on "Our Girls," in Boston, holds that tho truo mission of woman is love and marriage. The girls think so, too. MIVIJI irV I 7IIUUin) IIIUMI 11111 1TIIV Cur8uetli it; but it followeth nt tho eels of him who would fly from It. If thou contest It without merit thou shall never attain unto it. If thou do-t-orvest It, though thou hide thyself it 3lftt Ittrn ii a It fw lttt Units Itlst-t titlrv win novor rorsako tneo. Old Mrs. Slmplelgh read thnt it cost $50,000 to move "Cleopatra's noodle" from Egypt to London, and now sho would llko to know ntiout how much It would cost to move Cleopatra's sewing machine tho same dUtanue. CHOICE RECIPES. Nici: Cjikap PunniNC One miart of milk; four tiihh'.-poonfols of flour; four eggs; six tablospoonfuls of suirar; nutmeg. Steam three-fourths of an hour. Ai'l'M Pi im. Take nice tart apples,., Spitzonhurg uro best, although Pippins Greenings und Unlets are excellent. Slice them; (111 the under crust an Inch thick; sprinkle water over them; mid a sM)onfuI or two of water; cover with u thin crust, and bake three-fourtlisofan hour in a moderate oven. Picicm:ii C. nn Adi:. Select solid head-, sllcu flno, very jfm put in ajar, then cover with hnlliiur wtterj'wnen cold drain oil' tho water and season with sliced horse radish, , equal parts of black aud red ih'Iuht. cinnamon and clovos whole; cover with stromr vine gar. This is, handy, always reutiy,unu good. Sm:ki'INi II i nth. Sleeping with tho mouth open hould uot make tho throat sore. Past a broad elastic baud from the uiiterior portion of the l.iwor jaw over top of head, and mako it sulll- clontly tight to Keep tlio ttiolli eMnou; if tho clioloratoof putnts (.'J)oiie,(!ram to three ounces of water, three or four times daily. SORTS SALEM STORE W. L. WADE, 1 T TDK URinC STOKR. MAS JUST KKCKrV rV ed stall strortiutLtof Greneral Merchandiie, Dry Goods. Groceries, Booti l ShOtMs, Hardware, Clothing; UciUstdfurUieCltrDdCoaiitrrTrftd. Boufclss SmVSdwU bo Mll .t SHALL A WtOKTr. M jttMwbo SILL AT COST. taTOooto dtllmul to HIT MTt Ol UlO CltT frt Ul ClAIgt. liUWt Farms and Land lor Sale. OPFEIt KOIt H tLE ONK FAHM, 3'itt ACItlS. w.i arrra III r.llflvit till. Iflrt ll Of' IllfU. tlllU Wl OU I iiv iv-uit lllii rit. i' a .4 "D. '."'?. t'KS'J.0 City. Al-o. Uut nou mtc -i jjiaiij unu, ouie of Itie bt slK' "'" tiwvcr tiuui i-il m U nuiay, u rounilt-U lij t.ll .J '"u.b und. Tlroor 'uiir vary su11'. fruit' iit Iw iiwl 'unif It. li jUco lnf colony. Willi tn 'il Hie b-i e lot tfjeetb r. TliU Luuil U lliuiloJ lu L-nn iOUiity, Mb..at 11 jt)H Adiir'i'i' K Ii. iiUNN. huytnt VUr. Sou -Mad and Haad-Mad BOOTS. I f TOO WART A OOOD-WTTIMa rix OOT jroa (An m ikimwhihii uj vwu At ArssmrsHsf ' ... ..l.i . ...... UIL..U aw.UB iU. WONS WiJlItTll. 11 llff KBAlOlliJWfc- un .Urufl TV avaaMfiM.... ..- iuiiv u.di uthUiy tloM. 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