Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
John Beal Tells
OF Life In This
National Capitol
Former Mexico Newspaperman Gives
Some Sidelights on Washington
in Interesting Letter.

The following interesting letter on
Washington, D c., VIII be of interest
to the many friends of John Beal in
this city and county. His letter fol-
lows:
The dandelion has made its appear
ance. But as yet / have not seen a
Eggs are selling at SO to AZ cents a
dozen here. Not a month since they
were $1.00.
Gale Johnston, late of Mexico, was
in Washington recently. / was, Of
course, glad to see him. He was the
guest Of his young friend Sid Hous-
ton while here and was on his way
for entrance in Princeton college.
Gale is a mighty good boy.
You hear much near profanity here
when folks get angry, of course. I
heard a new coinage the other day
'contwist."a I thought / might find
its meaning in the dictionary, but /
failed. 1t means blame it,, "confound
it," as I get it. Pennsylvanians use
the word; it is said to be too mild for
a iVrginian or Marylander.
Woodrow Wilson goes back to law
hitter leaving it 38 years ago. He
should take hat flock of sheep with
him. But those sheep were all right,
in IS Wilson. 1t was once thought that
George Washington wah wrong; and
Lincoln, and Mckinley and Cleveland
and Roosevelt, but most Of us have
since seen a great light"-our eyes
have been opened. Many Of us have
to change first opinions.
All true Americans profoundly hope
that that practical craftsmanship
against "idealism," may bring back tt
America deserved prosperity and al
good will. There are too many red:
and enemies of good government with
in our borders. Hang a few Crane
rascals. That would give ever ideal.
ism a better chance.
DR.. Ma Bolts, formerly of Mexico
who was overseas in the Great War
is very i'll at his home in Washington
The weather mar brought a clear
sky for the inauguration of the new
president, but the air was chilly and
cold. Perhaps $4,000 persons witness.
ed the ceremonies at the east front
of the capital. | was crowded back
perhaps 100 yards but was able tx
+ hear every word Of Mr.. Harding's ad.
dress, ditto all the rest of the multi
tude heard. An amplitier, that new
invention--a marvellous thing-wal
used, and it carried the voice blocks
away. The use of an amplifier II
Mexico might enable hat the popula
ton to hear a concert without paying
for tickets. What next? But Har
ding's inaugural was a great speech
Hope he may be able to realize ever.
worthy hope. :
Good Champ Clark is gone. ]
seems that one from the family ha'
left us. The most impressive cere
mony I ever expect to witness wa
held to his memory in the Hall 0
Representatives. Distinguished per
sonages wer present from all parts 0
the country. Representative Man
and Senator James A. Reed delivere
addresses. A precious alabaster bo
was broken, in the bank of flower
that covered the casket, the gift Of hi
associates in Congress who had Learn
ed to love him. A special tuners
train, composed Of eight coaches, cal
ried the body, accompanied by th
stricken family and dozens Of men
: berssof both the House and Senat
back to- the old home in Bowlin
: Green, Mo-, for it's final resting plac
The passing Of Champ Clark, learne
? brave; statesman, patriot, the grea
est American Of them all, is q grie,
Gus loss to the entire country.
: JOHN BEAls
2 Washington, D. @, March 2, 1921.