Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-13
FOLLY OF FALSE PRIDE
Subject is Discussed by Two Old 0ronies Of
Local Fame,
AS USUAL, THEY ARE ABLE TO AeStl
they Take the Position. That Certain
sense of Legitimate Pride IL
Always . Good Trims
20 Have.

II my place should burn out before my
children are married and while was
without insurance protection would write
a book on proud men I have met and
proud moments have had since the day
I first held my nursing bottle unsssisted
and threw my little pink feet up in exulta-
tion," remarked the Careful Observer yes
terday afternoon 20 his pewmate. the Old
est Ii.habitant.
When the man OF mental snapshots called
at the home OF the man who could re-
member the time when the city directory
could have been carried in his vest pocket
or sent for s cents in postage to pay for
mailing and packing he found his friend
showing his wife how to adjust stovepipe
and sing the Doxology at the same time.
The Oldest Inhabitant moved the wash
ing machine to a corner OF the Kitchen,
wound the clock, placed the cat in the
cellar, asked his wife for a pitcher Of
buttermilk, took pinch Of snuff, moved
two chairs to such positions that persons
occupying them could place their arms on
the kitchen table, motioned the Careful
Observer to the chair with the spring seat
and then assumed a sitting posture in the
other chair himself. He also gave his wife
a two-bit piece to send to the heather.
Nothing hut n Little wind.
As the Careful Observer and the Oldest
Inhabitant sat at the table for their
weekly communion and mental menu there
was nothing TO disturb them save the
rustling Of March night wind through the
vacant branches OF a nearby tree and the
knawins of a mouse trying to gain an
entry to the pantry where two fresh cakes
were ready for the Ladies' Aid society,
which was to hold social the next day
for the benefit of the new carpet fund
(rhe carpet fund then amounted to $1oS2)
After clearing his throat with a glass
of buttermilk the Careful Observer took
up the subject for the evening.
IT believe everyone should be imbued
with certain sense Of PRIDE" began the
Careful Observer. 81 think pride is one
OF the lubricants OF life, which, II judicl-
ously used, will make the wheels go around
and forward. but IL applied in a reckless
manner will cause the running gear OF life
to slip on the rails without making any
Roadway. wheel going around on a
y, greasy rail- makes, lots Of fuss. but does
not get the train in on time. So 1t is with
those who have too much pride, or a false
pride: they look like big Injuns in the
grand parade of human beings, but when
the roll is called and the days receipts
, checked up they do not find themselves at
the first table.
Il have always taught my parishioners
not to allow pride to rule their hearts, but
rather to use pride as condiment in life's
bill of fare ihterposed the Oldest Inhabi-
tant.
All Have Source of Pride.
''It cannot be gainsaid that nearly every
one has occasions in life when pride may
he INDUCED in to more than ordinary de-
Erees," continued the Careful Observer. Il
can look back over the years and recall
the first time / went to the butcher shop
alone. felt proud and important on that
a occasion, but the novelty soon wore of
and It then required nickel from my
father or whipping from my mother to
get me to go. Ny next real proud moment
was when went TO barber shop for my
first shave. The next occasion of pride
was when I became related to my wife 8
folks. But the real proud moment of them
all was the frst time went out with nay
wife behind the baby carriage. The baby
was two months old and as / looked UT
and down the street imagined eyes were
peering out of every window and that traf-
nc was suspended, was that proud even
passed our groceryman without recognize
ing him. But aside from those little ex-
ceptionsI instances which come into every
life think We should not let our spirits
become too proud. 1t Is not necessary &c
carry q toothbrush exposed TO public view
to let the general public know we take
pride in our teeth. We should not on every
occasioa announce that some of our an
eestors came over in the Mayfower OF
played pinochle with Walter Raleigh"
AS the oil was getting low I'm the lanI
an adjournment was taken until mex
week. when other matters Of pressing in
terest will be discussed and fresh gallon
OF midnight oil opened.
Vim Key Is coming.