The Baltimore County union., 1881-10-08
COrTe.pondsnce Baiiimors County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Sudden Change In the Weather -Contin-
ued Drought-Tho Orioie-6cenes
OF Activity, &o., &c.

BALTIMORE, October Sth, 1881.
The cold autumn wave has come In earnest aud
very suddenly upon us In the past few hours, the
thermometer falling from O'Clock p. m. yesterday
until this morning 2s TO 80 degrees. The msr-
curry registered 4so this morning at 10 o'clock,
going up slowly as the suns power become greater,
though up 10 this writing but little above co.,
There has been strong, steady wind from the
north, blowing at the rate Of 10 10 20 miles per
hour and quite cold. The sky has been entirely
free from clouds. Persons seen out on the streets
have very generally been obliged 10 change their
costumes from summer 10 winter apparel. Straw
hats have disappeared Ike magic and At present
very few Of them arc 90 be seen. The various hat
emporiums are overrun with customers Al Mr..
II. Y. Taylor's, on Calvert street, opposite Bar
nuns, celebrated as the fashionable hat store"
dozens upon dozens can be seen getting them.
selves rugged with this indispensable appendage
suitable FOR the early fall season. Rarely u over
before have l seen so marked change Of weather
In 80 short q time. All day yesterday people
seemed almost melting and suhocating with the
extreme heat II was not only hot but peculiarly
suitry, scarcely breath Of air stirring. To-day
IL has really (most Of the foren0on) been comfort
able with Gre. Though there were thick, dark
clouds during most Of last night, portending rain,
yet only mere sprinkling Of Il fell. This morn
ing--and all day-the dust has been intense, so
thick indeed as 10 almost blind pedestrians on the
various streets and thoroughfarcs. This, however,
pretty much subsidized In the afternoon.
The drought continues very great-almost
alarming indeed. Vegetation 10 literally parched
up and marketing Tor fruits and vegetab bes-near-
ly everything necessary for subsistenee-is not
only scarce but commands double prices, often
more. Dealers are prompt 10 take advantage Of
this. Particularly as the Orioie celebration IL 90
nsar-and such large Influx Of strangers will
have 10 be provided for. However many there
may be at this jubilee, the Pimlico races, cattle
show ETC., may assert hdenly that our hotels,
boarding houses and private residents will be
amply prepared 10 accommodate all and have 10
spare, so there need be no apprehensions upon
this point. Let all who will, come, and their
needs will be attended to most eheerfully. They
are certainly promised what am sure will be the
case--magnihcent entertainments.
All the meiancholiy drapsry In respect TO the
memory OF our late lamented President Garfield
has disappeared to soon be replaced by the gayer,
more gaudy and cheerful festoonngs aud orna-
mentations Of the 0riole celebration OF the coming
week. Preparations for II are now going forward
In all parts Of the city, including stands for open
air concerts, beautiful fountains and thousands Of
other captivating attractions. As hare hitherto
remarked, the grand fountains In Monument
Square, ut the Battle Monument, and In Mount
Vernon Place, adjoining tho Washington Monu.
ment including the squares surrounding. will Of
themselves be worth visit 20 Baltimore during
the 0riole display. Neither pains nor expense
will be spared TO make our city everywhere and
throughout such % will do honor and credit 20 all
concerned. The introduction Of water on that
occasion from the new Gunpowder river water
works will be grand and very important feature
OF the jubilee. | observe that the proprietors Of
the baltimore San--aiways on hand with such
entes.ainments-are now erecting a grand plat
form on both sides Of the San building, from
which 10 give free concerts and to accommodate
persons with comfortable seats. The illumina-
tons at nights, produced by electric lights. gas,
ETC., arc expected to be brilliantly grand and gor-
geous. These will extend over the most prOmi-
..fs 81. AZ Ia