Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-09-22

islands ten thousand miles away. And
better stili-our boys, the immediate
Jewels of our souls, are once more un-
der their own vine and fig-tree. Again
they will enjoy the blessings of citi-
zen's life instead of the deprivation of
an Alger camp. Is their glory less be-
cause they never saw battle? Was
not Abraham's faith counted unto him
for righteousness? Should not the
volunteers volunteering count to his
credit the same as if he had been to
the front and faced Spanish shot and
shell? They were anxious for the
front. They agreed to go to the
front. 1t was not their fault-their
fortune rather-the opportunity was
not offered. If they had seen actual
service the honor did them 80 proudly
and cheerfully to-day would not likely
have been the lot of all to enjoy. 1t
was certainly hearty reception they
received-one they will not soon for
get.
A committee composed Of @. F.
Clark, DIR. ]. R. Fritts, Mayor w. K.
Potts and W. 8. Hathaway, went to
CentraIia on the 1885 Wabash and
met the train bearing the soldiers and
escorted them to Mexico. They ar
rived here at $3.50. As the train pulled
in the greatest enthusiasm abounded.
There was cheer, music and roar OF
cannon and hearty congratulations-
kiss and handshake, and sold Glory" "
big and little ones, waved in the gem
tie breezes of this beautiful afternoon.
Then they marched from the depot in
the following order: Band, reception
committee, Company l., Ex-Confed-
crates, G. A. R. Post, citizens in con-
veyances, citizens on foot.
| The procession moved from the de-
pot on Promenade street to Jefferson
street, thence north to Monroe, west
to Washington, south to Jackson, east
to Jefferson, where an address of well
come was delivered by Rhodes Clay
His address was timely and well
delivered, expressing the appreciation
of the citizens of Mexico and Audrsin
county for the services rendered the
country by the volunteer soldiers. He
pronounced q benediction of "wel
done, good and faithful servants
upon the company. At the conclusion
of Mr.. CIay's address Corporal H. P.
Robbins made brief patriotic speech
The soldiers then repaired to the
Windsor Hotel.
| THEY EAT ONCE MORE.
Soldier life has not deprived the
patriots of their appetites, but it very
often deprived them of the opportu'
nifty of appeasing their appetites
Thanks to the people of Mexico, once
more the boys assemble with theil
feet under q table, not ladened will
hard tack, but, Instead, the menu reat
like this:
/ Cream of Rice
Sliced Tomatoes Celery en- Branches
/ Baked Channel Cat Fish
/ Juiienne Potatoes
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Roast Prime Rib of Beef, au' Ju
Baked Young Chicken and Dressing
Loin of Pork, apple sauce
Short Ribs of Beef, brown potatoes.
II Maccaroni and Cheese, au' gratil
Coney Island Clam Fritter
Mashed Potatoes String Beam
Il Stewed Tomatoes Sugar Corn
Buttermilk Salmon Salad
Southern Hoe Cake
Lemon Sherbet
Tapioca Pudding
! ''tApple Pie Pumpkin Pi
Il Watermelon on Ice
Coffee Iced Tea Cheese
Judging from the way these edible
> were consumed, 1t is probable q tele
,, gram was sent the soldiers not to ca
! any at the noon hour, 80 they Nigh
> do Justice to this sumptuous spread.
!, Il can be said that the returned sol
diers drew the largest crowd that eve
:. assembled at the depot In Mexico
= There was large assemblage ther
the first OF last March to see the gold
: seekers of for Alaska, but the numbe
J, Ion this occasion was much greater