The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-21

butes to the Times-Herald: "Philan-
thropy as an occupation is growing In
favor among the people who are seek
ing field of effort and the mighty dol
lar in one quest. Religion, law, medi-
cine and the other ordinary lines of
business have a dangerous rival in the
new profession. Men and women of a
certain grade of intelligence, Joined to
sharp wits and smooth tongue. have
found out a new way Of getting on in
the world, and they are proceeding to
get on with swift and sure progress,
through the kind offices of the rest of
creation. 1t is easy to start In trade as
a philanthropist. All that Is necessary
is to organize a society ofone or more
for the prevention or promotion of
something or other, and then as soon as
possible force upon an unwilling world
an Institution, charitable or refOrma-
tory, but always to be written with a
big I. In fact not to be partial, the
philanthropist of the type here consid-
cred so writes himself. His start once
made all is simple and secure. With his
society and institution at his back the
philanthropist can face frowning
world undismayed. He considers cor
rugation Of the brows as nothing. The
pocket of mankind is his oyster. which
he with his tongue will open.
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Prospectus in hand, its front page
duly garnished with the names of good
natured figureheads, the philanthropist
is fully equipped for business. But a
little while and for him the land flows
with milk and honey. Helives in comfort
and dignity in the well-appointed ad-
ministration buildings or rooms of his
institution waited upon cap and knee by
inmates the quick growth of institu-
tions. They come Of themselves, like
weeds In a garden. An asylum for the
seventh three-toed sons of the seventh
six toed son would doubtless be filled with
duly qualified inmates within a month
after its doors We're open. The philan-
thropist at home or abroad lives on the
fat Of the land. His clothes are well
made, he wears q new hat, he Is re-
ceived in comfortable homes and re-
galed with chicken pie. The evening
service at church is his especial func-
tion, and after his talk the chink of
silver is heard in the aisles. For all
these benefits and blessings he talks.
He just talks. He can say what seems
good to him, for he is accountable to no.
body but to the plant figureheads of
his society or institution, and these. IL
he is philanthropist of the growing
school, he has we'll In hand. There Is
no one to moleSt or make him afraid. No
ships captain on the high seas is more
Independent and secure in his authority
| and dealings than this autocrat in his
institution. His rules and regulations,
his bylaws and his charter. have been
carefully drawn to make him supreme
In authority and responsible to no one.
He himself has chosen with a cunning
hand the persons making up his board
of directors and officers, and not one
of them by any chance. he well knows,
has energy or conscience to oppose him.
Upon his charges he firmly binds the
gripping bands of institutionalism.
They are untitled for life and it's respon-
sibilities with sure success, and new un-
fortunates. detectives. or incorrigibles
crowd around his gates. The people pay
the bills-the good, easily coaxed,
"eAi tCu PCoplC' anu tHcy HCNeT
ask an accounting. Great is the pro-
fessional philanthropist,an great is
the system of society In which he -four
ishes."
SELECTED RECIPES:
Teacakes.-Rub six ounces Of butter
into one poung of flour, add six ounces of
caster sugar, two ounces of candied peel
finely hre1 Yntv n N tar of n toac
full of carbonate of soda In a little less
than q gill Of milk; pour this into the
Hour, sugar, and butter; drop In gradually
| the yOlks of four and the whites of two
well-beaten eggs; stir, grease q tin put
the mixture on 1T In small lumps and
bake them in a brisk oven.
Lobster Cutlets.-For every cup Of boiled
lobster take one large tablespoonful of
flour, one tablespoonful of butter, one
half Of table spoonful Of cream or milk,
one tablespoonful of chopped parsley, the
yolk Of one egg, salt and pepper to taste.
Scald the milk, rub the butter and flour
together until smooth. add to the milk
and stir until 1t thickens; add the beaten
yolks, stir for a moment and remove from
the fire. Add the seasoning to the lobster
and mix the custard. This must be done
very carefully. that the outlets may not
be pastry. Put 1t away to cool. and when
and bread crumbs and fry in smoking-hot
fat Garnish with lemon and parsley.
Jellied Cranberries.-Pick over and wash
two quarts Of cranberries. put them into
porcelain-lined saucepan with sufficient
cold water to cover them; place the sauce
pan over the fire and slowly stew the fruit
until 1t is soft enough to be pressed
through fine sieve with potato mash
er; to each pint Of the cranberry pulp
oII nf Hnn Vryhtt ,,,tt hn
cranberry pulp and sugar over the fire
and boil them.. stirring them constantly
for about fifteen minutes or until a little
Of the jelly cooled on a saucer thickens
to the desired consistency; when the jelly
is properly boiled pour 1t into molds wet
in cold water and let 1t cool until It Is
firm. 1t is then ready for use. Serve tine
jellied cranberries with the chicken pot
pie.
A Nice Way to Warm Over Remnant of
Ham.-Chop the meat fine, being careful
to remove any pieces Of gristle and fat.
Put tablespoonful of butter into a sauce
pan, when hot add a tablespoonful Of
-four cook until smooth but not brown,
add gradually a cup of rich milk. stirring
constantly, add the chopped ham, sea-
soned highly with red pepper and little
salt. Let the meat get thoroughly hot and
serve. The beaten yolks' Of Two eggs may
be added. and makes a pleasant variety.
Macaroni Without Cheese.-A good dish
Of macaroni can be made as follows: Stew
the macaroni in salt water: at the same
time stew half a can Of tomatoes (of four
fresh ones) with a sliced onion. putting
them through a colander when they have
cooked about ten minutes. Then add but
ter about the size OF half an egg, a heap
ing teaspoonful of corn starch. salt and
pepper to taste Ut Is better II highly sea-
soned); when this mixture is cooked to
thin paste. pour 1t over the macaroni
and bake 1t twenty minutes.