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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10
LOWELL.

The drama which was given ut the
town house on Friday by the members
at Gov. NJ. l.. Stearns Camp Sons OF
Veterans, will BE- repeated at the village
.ksting rink on next Friday, the 18th.
The Congregational circle was enter
tslned ON Wednesday evening by Mrs.
L. H. Sttarus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10
kEIAR FALLS.

Kerr Falls Loig-, I. o. D. F., have
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
Nc, John Bu.hby.
v.G., Y. ". Cbellis.
%. g., A. X. v. Fox.
Treas, w. u. Palmer.
y s., W. o. MerIiaeii.
T.. w. benton.
Osslp-e Lodge, X. OF r., have elected
the following officers for the ensuing
yes-:
&C, W. J. Libby.
v.C., Jacob Stanley.
r., Ashley Weeks.
X. u. r.. A. X. y. Fox.
". Of r.. ". u. Lori.
". Of r., ID. j. foN.
Nc. ut A., A. Fitzpatrick.
Hep NJ Pearl
Altefnates, Z. q. Stacy, A. X. r. Fox.
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sWEpeN

Snow is very thin aud sleddiug poor
yet most Of the tesms keep ut work do
Ing ~h1 they can.
Norrrli jewell 10 at work for J. w.
Prrry, Daniel Adams for q. w. Bennett,
S~th Bxckett f0r John Wilson and Is.
w. Knight for X. o. Moultou.
DurEsu & l'iummcr have been rein.
forc<~i thls week BY xr. Frank Nalns Of
Osi.nvli, vvtrru lumberusn.
Mr.. John wllson Il at Brlslgton car
Ing f,s h~r nlssv, hra. Alite Buruhsm,
y bs 10 shs prsseSt writlns. u very slck.
Frank DsrSin e On tbs sIck list ti'I'
scs4s!. 1t ~ town hall iAss wsiass-
~ svsalsg.
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THE OXFORD BEARS.
rne oo,Mos o. rng WEEK ~ AL
SECTIONS OF the COUNTY.


Sidney y. Abbott entertslned tho Un
ivers.list Cirvls Last Tu~asisy evening
The recelpts werc sb0ve elj.
II. A. Grover and Miss Lsttis Nsrsto'
~err jolned In marriage, Dec. 3lst, J,
Auburn, and have returned TO thrll
home In Andover.
A gospel Temperance meeting tonight
at the C0ugrrgstlonsllst house.
The singers In towu have Organised {
choral society to meet Tuesday evening
&C the churh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

The legislature OF Maine met NJ
Augusta Un Wednesday OF Last week.
Hon. A. VI. spear of Gardiner MA
chosen prrslirnt Of the senate, the
other senate oilicers being ss follows:
Kendall ". Dunbar. Damaris. otta, secretary.
II.g smith Augustt, assistant secretary.
a. " L0Nrioy, mr--enger.
~. Ashford. ss-i.t,Dt.
:. \. lloblcn, mall carrier.
A. o. a. Cha ibOarDe, fosier.
Hon. 4. X. Savage Of Auburn was
chosen speaker Of the house, aud the
following other house officers wer,
chosen:
VS. Cotton of Lisbon. clerk.
T.. ". Ta.ap -oa at U,top, as-i.tant clerk.
" } IA, ga OF LitshteGi. me.-eager.
t.e,,Tgt a. fi-hcr at WATERFRONT. assistant.
b. \. >trNsHs of Nome, -ecOn't assistant.
wai.I .. Neal OF i.ib'Ity, mail carrier.
}. b fre icdsk ct ~ ~, tSiler.
Jh1pn Ly'i-tOu, -ecOni fohter.
= =. llplbpsOk, thirl.
M Maxim vi Wayne. doorkeeper.
". ID. Beane, secOnl ioOfkccper.
At the Republican legislative caucus
"Wednesday evening senator Eugene
Hale r~cviyed unanimous rrnomina'
tion. lie was immediately notified aud
made bri-f speech of accrptance.
lion. Nicholas F.ssen,len Was nomi'
nat,yi Tor SECRETARY of state.
Fred poNers of lloulton was nOml.
mated attorney general.
Cen. George l.. Be,l was nominated
by accl,m I,ou To succeed himself as
stale treasurer.
Nominations were made "a follows for
m.mhers of the exc, utiye council, there
L,iug contest la only Que district:
Mallo ietr-ngill, i,umford.
VI. \. Mig. rorthni.
EINiu u. Clark, W,ltboro.
Chtrie, \. n arlington, Norrhlgewock.
frrd AlNUaI, winterport.
y. y. Simpson, Carmel.
l.. q. DUNnes, Calais.
Ga thursday the In ,ugur,tion of Gov
ernor lIrury Il. tleayr- took place. Ill
address To the lrgislstur, Il given Ia
full la snniher ploe. The Legislature
then adjouTn-d Till Tuesday To CIV
the presiding oIilc"rs an opportunity Ia
make up the cvmnitiees.
III. senate which Il now In session
consists of ID Republicans aud
D,mgrat, aud the h"use consists OF lO'
ErIubllc,Iis ani "a D,m ,cr tt. From
Howard Os-u's c,'in,,il,tion of bs'.
graphLsl sketches it appears that a~'
yrrs pr,,loninatr la tile srusi-, 10 oi
tia 81 m,,nb-r> belonging tn th,t pre-
f,ss,on, while la the house f,rmrrs pre-
d"nin ,t-, there h.'ing 81 farmers against
- merchants, " h~N-r., aud sm III
bunl,rrs of vsrious ether occup ,ti.,ns.
Ia rligh,us preferences, Congregation
alisls pr,,loDinate la b.'th brsnch-s.
Oxford Couniy's drhg di'u Ia TIL
legi.l ,tur. consists of two senator's snc
sin representatives, all Republicans, a'
follows:
SENATOR'S
Oscar ~. Jersey. Blskhsil
Addison h. IIerrick, BetheL
REPRESENTATIVES,.
John ". PhilbrOk. usthsL
vii lam n. STIR Rcy. Bp'wnheld.
fTshk i.by Warren. tiaItfVrd.
}. H. dag Bean, Na-.a
John \. kobetts. Norway.
James - Abl-ott, samnef.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10
UPTON.

Mrs. Mabel Goodwin of North Newry
has been spending = few days With hel
mother.
Christmas tree at VIM. Sargeut's Sat.
urtay night. The house Was crowded
and many useful presents were r~ceived
l.inny Bragg hurt her leg quite badly
cossting.
Weston Cross broke hls hip while
cosstlng Sunday. DIR. T~ltchell wAi
called.
y. ID. Brooks goes Into the woods TIL,
Thursday morning to work for Porter 4
Thomas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

arsin.t John Newton ami WIN. Harding. GeorEs
y. smith, =. W 4 %. A. Marion, Y. ]. Brown
David u. Hastings and Mclcher q Thomas, to
uether with seventy two dollars AMI thirty -four
rent. OF the tax Of the Andro.cofgin water
,irei dollars, be exp.ndel upon Black Brooh
ruai, anil Henry " 70 ter Of Andoyer ap
polnted Agent t'expend the same; and the bal
ance Of sail tar, amounting to one hun,,rel anJ
upon the roai leading from An'i0yer ~ Upton
AMI Henry W. Dun. Of Aniover Moth surpiu,
IL appointed Agent ~ exprnd the same; sn
ALI Agents are required " give bond - the Law
requires.
an Township Letter &c" for the purpoee 81
wing In sat1 towu-hlp, AMI also the "Carry
HA1," AZ caiiei, which lice IN saii township. the
.um of Two Hundred and fifty Dollars 10 -
resseI AZ follOWs;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

Union Water Power 20. OF Lew
i.tou, dam. los anil buitilngs. 30 5000 eloo "
4. 3. Coe q Co., remainder OF
los. ''"'' 1850 300 $50 90
ESQ 90
And Henry n. Porter Of Andover 10 appointed
agent 70 eSpeni the same, and 10 required 10
give bond as the law directs.
an "C" surplus. for the purpo OF repairing
J go much Of the County road lea'iins from
An,loyer 70 Upton, z. lie: IN .stI surpu,t, sne
UDn the entire Tract, supposed 10 contain nine
thousand three hundred scres, exclusive OF pub.
nc lots, and ownei BIZ q. 8. Coe ~ bangor. the
sum OF thiIty.nye dollars. And Silas y. peaslee
of UPTON Il appointed Agent 20 expen'i the
same, ami 10 required " give bond - the law Ill.
reefs.
nN fryeburg Academy Grant. for the purpose
~ Of repairing the only County roa therein'
the sum Ut Twenty three Dollars and thirty
.irht centa n asses.el A fOllOWs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

Gey. Mr.. Bickforj of N"r~ ay preached
At the Bspii.t church Sunday. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Wedge were unable TO return Last
week a. they expected on account OF
a.. h.hy's sickne.s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

The many friends, all over Oxford
C,nntv "a aell "a el.e~ here, OF lion.
w,IIn Psttsngill Of Rumf'ri, are much
pleased With his selection as one Oh the
Governors council.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

H. NJ. Rowe of Mechanic Falls has
onr.b .e,i the fixtures Of q. Il. Perkins,
ami h.. re-opened the barber shop Mt
Mrs. VI sons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

rnlyerali.t Circls at Academy HILL,
Friday evening, January 18Th. itcnic
.np ,rr IT six O'Clock, shsrp. AL cordi-
.IIy invited. Admission, 10 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

Wit stanley wSs up from Portland
over Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

And Allison Brown Of fryeburg Academy
Grant 10 appointed ,gent 70 superin!snd the ex.
bond ~ the Law directs.
IN Riley Plantation, for the purpose OF 10.
III j pairing the road In said Plantatisn running
mn 4, william OOrman's. the Gum Of Seventy-six
Dollars and kighty Cents 10 assessed ~ follows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

Mr.. o. A. Thayer Is visiting In Port
land.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

s1s 10
And Henry W. Dunn Of Andoyer North Sur
plus IL Hppolnted A gent 70 superintend the ex.
i.enditure Of the came. According IN law, and 10
required 10 give bond ~ the law req 'ires.
ON Andover North Surplus. for The purpose
Healing from Anaover Corner 10 Upton, ~ lies
within saii Surplus. and also 90 much OF the
Hack Brook roal, 80 callet, ~ lies within SAIL
surp us, the sum Of Two Hundred One Dollars
and Twenty six Cents II Assessed ~ follows'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10
The nav STATE GOVERNMENT.
OGGANIzNTIoN OF rue LEGISLATURE
AMI INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR
CLEAyEs.

The legislature Of Maine met at
Augusta ON Wednesday Of Last week.
Hon. A. NJ. Spear of Gardiner Ma
chosen prrsLirnt Of the senate, the
other senate oiiicers being ss follows:
Kendall ". Dunbar. Damaris.otta, secretary
N q smith Augusta. assistant secretary.
A
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REPRESENTATIVES,

John ". PhllbrOk. IisthsL
vii lam ~. >tisksey. Bpwnheld.
fTsnk i.by Warren. tiaItfVrd.
J. H. tinx lean. Maoa
John \. kol,eit.. Nofwsy.
James j Abl-ott, samner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

The officers Of Daniel A. Bean Post,
@. A. r., installed the evening Of Jan
2, 1898, are Ne follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-10

Henry W. Dunn. part Of home. ,s,
stead, JOG lOOot
Q. A. Andrews, Boobier lots, 100 100 .
Androscoggin Water Power
Co., balance Of township, 600 6Ao ~
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14

or some other, have my mpther-and
some one else--to live with me-, and be
on the road toward that success which
every man desires. | had even gone 50
far as to picture 70 myself who the
other one should be, though | had
never brcathcd Il word Of it to her, and
if she guessed the truth it was without
conscious hint from me. [ had an i'm
preston that she had done s.. and vas
thinking of her while looking out of
thc window that very morning, when
the partners constituting the firm OF
Harmon 4 Ru9ylcs. reached the Office.
The youngcr soon turned to his work.
but the Senior could hardly wait to
warm his fingers before he sauntcred
back to the window to gaze upon the
sccrc without.
Ordinarily the streets Of the country
town Wee thronged with vehicles at
an carly hour. especially if the sleigh
ing were good. On this morning the
first SIGN of external life was a sled,
drawn by a pair of bright red oxen.
who with appraised heads came briskly
down the long hill that lay to the
westward. tlounIcring through
the deep snow. the clumsy beasts
throw up little waves OF frosty
particles on either side which sparkIcd
in he sunshine as ii it had b ,cn silver
spray. Cones. of white vapor shot from
their nostrils. concealed in the frosty
their furry tlanlts. The driver stood
leaning against the cro-s-har of a high
wool-r;ck, look ing this way and that
at the unusual spectacle. His whip
lash dragged over the side. making. a
long waNy cut III the light, ilocculcnt
mas. Occasionally he raised it in alb
scnt-mindcd fashion. only to let it fall
back again into the snow.
He awakened out Of his Indifference.
however, lis Le approached the office of
Harmon X Kugglcs. His right arm
shot out. the long lash uncoiled and
the cracker snapped in the near OK $
ear: then it Kissed through the air
again and fell sharply on the flank Of
his mate. 'Haw. haw,.' shouted a shrill
metallic voice The obcdient beasts
broke into an awkward trot, vecred to
| the left. and stuck ont their white
dripping noses. about Which hung
| masses of short iciclcs rolled their
| bright liquid eyes set in a circlct OF
frosty lashcs and watched the driver
until he had alightcl. stamped his feet
| upon the porch, and. with the lash OF
the big black-snake whip coiled about
| his arm. entered the Office door. Then
their heads dropped. their eyes half
closed. and in q moment they were
chewing their cuus u, cJntentedly as
| if in their stalls three miles away.
Il VOW, RugGles," said the senior
member Of the firm. turning from the
window as soon rs he noted who was
approaching. here Joel Pike. What
do YOU suppose could have startled the
Old cuss out at this time Of day? He's
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14

He dH not once look in my direction.
smiled at his words. regarding both
the books and his purpose to bestow
them upon me as equally mythical.
Not need them: You'll never be
without lawsuit But sit down. Mr..
Pike said Ruggles pushing a chair
towards him. sit down and tell me
what can do for YOU"
Il want to See Squire Harmon min
ute or two-ef its convenient" an
swered the other seating himself.
I'm afraid he can't attend to you
this morning. He's got an important
matter on his mind. just now
The corners OF the Seniors mouth
twitched. but he kept his gaze upon
the cobwebs.
L can wait" said the imperturable
client.
Cant attend to your business. Mr..
Pike" asked the Junior blandly.
Not this time" was the answer. in a
decided tone. Il want little law this
mornin'. I'll talk to YOU when come
to settle.
\ snort from the Senior. whose eyes
fell at once from the ceiling to his eli
cnt's face, and a roOd-natured, Bet.
You will" from Ruggles. We're the re-
suit of this sally.
Joel Pike did not smile. He sat
with his feet on the fender, his whip
on he floor by his side. one elbow on
his knee and both hands stretched out
to the stove. lie wa looking straight
ahead under the b:im Of u much worn
hat of stiff black felt.
ITO BE CONTINUED
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14

the same dingy old courtroom were
therefore lacking and the silence was
almost complete. Pren1erga-t was
ready fer trial. and 1ailor Norris
brought him to the bar If Justice. y
more unhappy and inconscquential-
looking wretch cannot be imagined
than the prisoner when he was marched
into court by the big jailer. 1t was
apparent that he feigned composure,
but the attempt fal ed miserably.
CHANGING first at the Judge on tho
bench he cast his eyes around tho
crowded room until he met the gaze of
his attorneys, when he slightly hung
his head and assumed Il logged man
ner.
The People rs. Prendcrgast" was
the announcement made by Judge
brentanO at lt:.iu o'clock The attOr-
neys announced their readiness to pro-
coed. and examination of veniremcn
prCcc1 lcd at once.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14
CHAPTER III.

Hello" exclaimed the Junior. hold
ing out his hand to the newcomer:
whats brought you here at this time
of day"
Thought 81 had to come to town.
I'd start early an bring the children
to school, replied the client, pulling
OF his milton to shake hands.
Il didn't know you had any children, :"
in affected surprise.
No need ont IT, said the other. in his
thin. firm voice: my neighbors have
enough for us all.
why don't You let them haul their
own bratS.'
Wal, some on 'cm hain't got no
team, and some wouldn't TO il eff they
had"
You must he Il very pleasant neigh
Dor. Mr.. Pike"
Better ask them that knows about
it," answered the other. significantly.
But | do hate t. see II lot Of little ones
Wallowin' through such Il snow :is this
to school. an won't cf | can manage to
happen along about the right time.
An OK teams mighty handy to haul
young oncs with. Mr.. Ruggle5-no dan
ger gcttin on an oil or spilled out, you
sec Nornin, Squire" to Harmon.
Morning. joel, replied the lawyer.
scarcely taking his eyes from the cell
ing.
Joel Pike took OFF his other mittcn
and unbuttneu his coat. CHANGING
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14

coming here, too. Bet You anything
he's got another ten-,lollar suit for lis
to do a hundred dollars worth Of work
in"
We'll. he pays for the work. said the
Junior. He was the business partner
who made the collections. kept the
books and handled the cash. while the
other argued eases and resolved knottv
questions at law. Together they were
a very effective team: separately. IIar-
mon would have been without fees and
Rug-les without clients.
"Of course he does" answered the
senior. but who wants to fight such
picayune caSe;. even if he does get
raid: swear I'm downright ashamed
OF getting up in court and laying. y our
Honor. the case Il Joel Pike versus
John Doe I'm SIRE TO hear a litter
behind lie and perhaps see :; broad
grin Oh the bench. [ believe he's had
ease every term for twenty Years.
and dort believe the whole amount
in controversy would foot up thous-
and dollars"
His fees would" said the other sig
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14
.;e.an41,- aInnl Pilra isn't hall mad

nificantly. "Joel Pike isn't half bad
client: he pays on the nail and no
grumbling."
cot course. if a man will indulge in
such a luxury "a useless litigation he S
got to pay for it.
Then. too. YOU know he never lost a
case: that's worth something.
"Oh. he takes all the credit OF that
to himself"
We'll. Won can't deny hes entitled
to great deal of il: I've heard you ad-
wise him to quit and pay up a good
many times"
Oh, he's the bane of my life" ex-
claimed Harmon impatlently. L don't
see how he gets into SO many little
scrapcs. unless its just because every
body hates him and can't help trying
to impose upon him. | should think
they'd get tired. He's as sure to strike
back ;s a rattleSnake. and as certain to
win as if he played with loaded dice.
Then. he's as cold as frog: never
elated and never disturbed. | never
saw such a miserable. >tingy. conten-
tious Old bachelor in my life. You talk
to him if he comes in. | swear | wont. !"
He drew a gray shawl about his
shoulders. for the air in the office was
still frosty though the big wood stove
was all aglow. and sat down with his
feet On the circular fender, his stove
pipe hat on the back OF his head and
his great brown eyes yelling over with
humorous suggestion, fixed on the
ceiling. l took my book and dropped
into chair behind the big stove-a
place l had chosen since the cold
weather came On, as both more com-
Portable and less liable to interruption
than any other part of the Office.
"Oh. I'll manage him, said Ruggles.
carclc-sly. He rose and sauntered
towards the door a. the driver of the
oxen entered.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14
Poor Joel Pike
BY ALBION w. TOURGEE.

est, the freedom of the Office more than
made up for it. Every case was dis
cussed in open council. | was eX-
pcctnd to hunt authorities. and was
free to ask any question | chose in re-
gard to the matter in hand. The re-
suit was an unconscious familiarity.
not only with the principles of the
law but with its application, and a
readiness in the use Of that wonderful
array of books which are the real tools
of the profession, which cannot we'll
b. otherwise acquired. 1t is this which
makes the country lawyers office the
best place in the world to study law.
The labor required of me did not
seem mental, as it would now: and |
looked forward with confidence to the
time when | should he full-hedged
attorney. own a house in that village
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14

around the stove. his eyes fell upon
me. My attention just at that mo-
mcnt was given more to him than 70
my book.
"Good-mornin', sir" he said pleas
antly: heard You was rcadin' here:
glad ont. How you gettin' on?'
I'm hardly the one to ask about
that. ans wercd. very much surprised
at this recognition.
Didn't think Id know We, ch:" he
said. sharply. Wal, it amt surprisin'.
Joel Pike don't make friends with
everybody. I've been kind O forced to
look after YOU a little. Knew yer
mother when She was a gal-good
Bctscy Holcomb-go good woman
an thinks mighty we'll of her sen.
too: amt no ways anxious bout him,
| find I'm GLAD on't-it's q good
sign
| had taught school in joel Pixies
district the winter before. but had
never spoken With him beyond the or
dinary greetings. had no idea at
he still remembered ny existence, and
few things could have amazed me more
than that h. did 50
See here. Mr.. Pike, what's happened
to YOU" exclaimed Rugrlc5, ioco>cly.
~ at the. client whose face. was now
glowing from tie effects OF sudden
heat after long exposure t. cold
"ThinN I'd turn, d preacher:" was
the quick reply, with the suggestion Of
Il smile.
"l)idn't know what had happcned:
don't remember to have heard you
speak quite 50 we'll of any enc before"
Y al hain't often heard NE speak i'll
Of anyb dy. have ye::"
Don't know that I ever did: never
heard you say much about people, any
how"
-There'S not many l care to talk
about. answered the other. dryly.
Well. I'm clad You've taken a fancy
II Iolcombe." said Ruggle-. ~You
can let him have Your law books when
he pats out his shingle and So give him
a start. They tell me you've got a bet
! ter library than your counsel
| I've got a few books. said the old
! man. CHANGING at the eases around the
| room, as if comparing their contents
+ with his own store, but I amt through
! with en- Yet: ike 10 read en-. YOU
know. And even if I don't read EN-
its deal II company Just to look al
EN- specially III lorr winter evcnin-s. =
/ You couldn't spare them to Hol-
! combe. them"
How long fore he'll want emf"
! About threce ears.
Three years. eh: Likely I'll not
need 'em then. said the man serious
y. HE shall have EN- ii l don't: an
hope he'll make good Use of EN- He
I was warming his hands at the stove as
he spoke CHANGING now and then at The
senior, who seemed absorbed in thought,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-14
THE SWEET POTATO.
Made Into Pie, Fried. EscallOped In q
Deep Dish.


Ordinarily the sweet potato is
either roasted or boiled. When it is
rccooked, it is generally fried: but
there are several other ways OF pre-
pairing it, according to the New York
Tribune. A method that is almost
unknown at the North is to fry the
raw potato in hot fat For this pur-
pose the potato should be peeled
and cut in thin lcnyh-wise slices, and
laid in broad spider o: hot lard,
deep enough to immcrsc the slices
AS they brown on one side and rise
to the top. turn them and let tn m
brown on tn other, rs the und. side
OF an articla immersed in boiling fat
browns before the upper side.
a nice wav to prepare cold boiled
sweet potatoes is to escaIlop them.
Slice them in thin circles, sprinkle
them with salt and pepper, and put
them in a shallow dish which has
been well buttcrcd Moisten the
potatoes with little brown stock or
gravy, thinned with water. and add
few bits of butter. Continue till
the dish is full Then set 1t in a
very not oven loE Ten OF HlLccu ullu-
utes to brown. Few Northern
housewives are acquainted with the
sweet potato pie Of the South. This
is made Of dry, mealy potatoes, which
are rubbed through sieve in the same
way as pumpkin. To two cups Of the
strained potato add pint of milk,
two eggs, a saltspoon OF salt. half a
teas pOOn of nutmeg, a teaSnOOnful of
cinnamon, with sugar enough to
sweeten the pie. The amount will
depend largely upon the sweetness of
the potatoes Bake in an under crust
like q pumpkin pie.