The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-07-14
Correspondence Baitiaors CoHH,y uHioR.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, July nth, 1883.
Owing 10 the terrible heat and Close atmosphere
which prevailed last week, the mortality among
children was unprecedented, there being over two
hundred deaths among them, ranging downward
from ten years 20 very young infants. With scarce
~ an exception they fel victims 10 sumner con-
plant, - common among children, resulting from
excessive heat Tho poor little creatures suffered
terribly. There have, in some instances, been two
and three deaths In family, thus producing grea,
sorrow and lamentation with parents and relatives
Many hearty and beautiful little ones were carried
of with but brief illness, which added especially
TO the grief and sorrow Of parents. The disease
was simply such as children are subject 10 In ex.
eessively hot weather aud not really contagious
or infectious epidemic. The cold wave which, for
fortunately, occurred on Sunday evening, eontin-
uing through the night and most % Monday, with
= much cooled atmosphere, and the Thermometer
reduced from . range Of 90 TO % degrees down 20
65 and IS, proved great relief and materially
abated the disease, reducing the mortality more
than one-halE As the weather hiss again become
close and very warm, Il IL feared that there will
ye, be much suffering aud m unusual number Of
deaths among children Of tonder ages from this
dreaded complaint. The bsst thing would be for
those parents who possess the means 10 take them
TO the country, where this little can get pure
fresh and cooler air. II has been for want Of this
being Pent up In . hot, close eity-that 90 many
fell victims 20 the great heat. Persons residing
In the country should by no means bring their
children from their country homes 10 the city dur
ing such intensely hot spells Of weather. They
stand ten chances 10 one Of losing their lives
There have been many Borrowing tears aud bitter
regrets among parents, brothers and sisters In con.
sequence Of not observing greater caution with
children 10 our city daring the past ten days.
Physicians were constantly on the 70.
The presentation At the City Hall, yesterday, Of
the seuvsnisr from the Grand Army Of the Rspub.
lie. through its committee, TO the citizens Of Bal
timorc, through Mayor whyte aud tho committee
on the part Of our citizens, was m imposing and
highly interesting occasion, characterized with
much patriotism, eloquent addresses aud natter.
ing resolutions. The souvenier thus presented 10
In the shape % scroll, and IL composed Of metal
from Union and Confederate cannon used In the
late war, and IL thirty inches in height by eigh.
teen inches in width, and 10 TO stand upon an
ebony pedestal three feet In height II was do.
signed and executed by Mr.. William Hunt, scaIp.
tor. Of New York. The legion Of tho q. A. r.,
Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, 10 Inscribed on
the ribbon held In the beak Of the dove which
mounts the piece; the names Of all the States are
upon the links Of the endless chain which eonsti-
tutes the border; the National Gag, at right and
left, Is grouped with military and naval embiems
the base Is fessooned with laurel, and upon the
scroll l. engraved the presentation address. Quite
q number Of persons were present 10 witness the
ceremonies. The entertainments and excursion
down the bay were much enjoyed by al who par
ticipated.
With the extreme heat and the large exodus Of
our citizens 90 the various summer resorts at the
seashorc. the mountains and rural retreats else.
where, Baltimore has become quite dull aud al.
most stupid 10 those remaining at home. Hence
business Of all kinds IL dull aud likely TO continue
for some weeks 10 come. The chief aim is-not
how to Keep cool. for that 10 impossible-but how
hes, to be comfortable. or even toerably so, With
the mercury often up TO % degrees 10 time and
from IS to SIS during the night, Sighting mosquitoes
too, occasionally. The whole army Of these mis-.
cradle pests threaten 10 be upon Us very SOON
Fortunately. howcver-barring sickness among
children from summer complaint-good general
health prevails throughout the city.
It's gratifying 10 see that the Maryland Cen.
trail railway Il now completed aud running regu.
larry TO Belair, doing very encouraging business,
and that arrangements have been fully eonsum.
mated TO complete Il through to Delta without de.
lay or hinderance. There can be no doubt what.
ever Of this being a highly valuable improy emeni
in every way aud profitable, not only to the own
ere but 20 residents of the counties through which
IL passes. II Is bound 10 be n favorte outlet for
pleasure excursions along the whole line.
am glad TO observe that the Smedley House.
ut Tows0ntown, has again been re.opened under
such favorable auspices. Kept as IL will be by
Mr.. l.. u. Urban, the new proprietor, II must be-
come favorable and pleasant resort for those who
wish to spend few Of the hot weeks Of summer
In your very charming village.
Political matters are rather quiet just now. The
city Democratic convention assembled last even.
ing-On their own NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that all
things passed of harmoniousiy. Il did but little
beyond organizing and confirming certain party
measures and resolutions previously sgreed upon.
II they fail 90 unite aud harmoniEe-a result not
exactly Promising-they are the bigger fools. So
will be the Republicans when they come TO act,
for without unity there can be no hope Of success
for them. The period Is near ut hand when there
can be no triaing In such matters.
Considerable quantities Of new wheat from Ma
ryland, Virginia and States farther south are now
reaching our markets aud End prompt sale at fair
rather more than an average. We certainly have
ALI things considered-a very good season In
every way for the grain product. The fruit crop
will be very large. Peaches are nov reaching our
markets In fair quantities. They are Of excellent
quality. Vegetables and fruits Of al kinds are In
great abundance.
The construction of the Philadelphia extension
Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Is now causing
\ large demand for laborers, mechanics and ar,i-
rams 10 work upon IL. The recent article Of Mr..
Robert Garrett, vice. president Of the road, CON-
batting certain arguments put forth some days ago
by several merchants and business men Of Bald.
more, seem 10 have been quite effectively answer
eli, causing considerable of q change 10 the tone
Of sentiment uPoa that subject regarding termi-
nus Of the Baltimore and Ohio In Nov York city,
The fact IL the more great highways Of this kind
that are built and put into operation the better
must Il be. ultimately, for the whole county,
They belong TO a class Of internal improy ements
and great enterprises that cannot be dispensed
with. SEsron.