Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-03-31
Mecha0csown Frederick County, Maryland Thursday March st. 1892

'suppoac we let Uncle John decide this
question that has been ve1ed one for
nix years, and the only point Of differ
ence Of opinion fany Importance III our
lives
Willingly James replied; and you
shall tell your story frat.'
we had our first difference, uncle, in
the building Of these houses said Seth.
'Outwardly you see they are precisely
alike; but mine cost nearly double the
price Of this one.
Indeed | said.
i went to Boston before I built, and
l made study Of home comforts. 1t
was impossible for me to bring all de.
sired to Upham, but as far as possible I
made my home perfect for my wife S
convenience. NV cellar was cemented
and carefully Aoored 80 that it is per-
tectly dry, while large windows keep
it light. In that is the best furnace I
could find, so that Nellie carries no
! coal or ashes in the winter above the
kitchen, every room being heated by
the cellar furnace. How many stoves
have you, James?
Five
All Of which has to be watched ev.
cry day. In my kitchen ! have first.
rate range. and from that pipes carry
water to every bedroom so that Nellie
carries no water up or down stairs. Be.
sides the range have four stationery
tubs, and in one good washing machine
All have hot and cold water and waste
pipe g, 80 Nellie has no lifting Of heavy
tubs or pals upon washing day. My
machine spares her hands the hard Ia.
Dor Of rubbing clothes upon a board,
and she has wringer, that saves her
wrists the strain Of twisting heavy
clothing So much for my Kitchen
'And has James none of these con-
v,niences
None. When Susy washes, she must
bring up heavy tubs from her dark,
damp cellar, then b'irg III the water
from the pump. heat what she requires
from cooking stove, rub ali her clothes
upon a board, wiring them with her
hands, and then take an entire day to
wash for two people, While Nell washes
for four in about three hours
Come Seth. said James uueas!iy you
are little hard on me.
Is 1t not true?' Seth asked grave!y.
/ am saying no more now than have
said many times in the last six years.
Well, finish your story.
From my kitchen, SAID Seth, Il
went to my dining room, and upstairs I
carried out the same plans AS sa,d,
when the houses were finished, mine
cest double the price Of James
But that is all over I sa,d.
Not 30. make it part Of my life
work TO procure for Nell all the modern
inventions that are really Of practical
value in house. do not rush of and
buy every gimcrack that that is adver.
tised as James thinks
You miss precious few James
said.
Uncle shall Judge! If l buy sew.
ing machine that will enable Nell to
get through all her sewing IN one tenth
Of the time hand labor takes, consider
that money well invested. And so
with other labor saving utensils. l
have told my story. now you shall de-
eide between u.s.
Stop James said. Seth has told
you the cost Of his house, of the money
he puts into modern inventions. !
looked at this money and thought If !
died, it would be in the bank for Susy.
When l am tempted TO put spare mon.
ey into my honse. my furniture, or fine
clothing, think Of the future, and so
my bank account for Susy when | die
more than doubles Seth's.
II seems to me you both act coEsci.
entiously.' said, MS my nephews
waited for me to speak, but think Seth's
the wisest. Should you both die,
Nellie has health and strength to bat.
tie with the world, while Susy (iorgive
me for speaking plainly, James, is over
worked and fairly broken down.
There was . moment Of silence, then
James said. huskily:
Il never meant to be unkipd to Su
sy.
Let her decide, said quietly. ASK
her whether you shall take from her
future legacy the sum requisite to give
her all Nellie has Of home conyeulences,
und see whethe. she hesitates.
We talked then Of other matters, Nn-
I'll we eaw the sisters, coming up the
garden walk, laden with bundles.
We have been over to Main street