The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-12-05
Correspondence baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
Respect for the Memory of the Vice-Pres-
Observation-Disclosures Evidences of the
Approach of Christmas-Suffoca-
tions by Gas, ETC., Etc, Etc.
BALTIMORE, December LIST, 1885

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BALTIMORE, December LIST, 1885,
Messrs. Editors Our nation to- day is in mourn
ing at the obsequies and in memory of the late
Vice-President Hendricks. He has been held In
grateful remembrance. His name and memory
deeply cherished, not only in this country, but
to proper degree all over the civilized globe
He has-or his mortal remans-been laid away
to rest at Indianapolis, where was congregated
vast concourse of mourners. Everywhere due re-
spect was shown the occasion, becoming one in
his position. This was as it should be at the de-
mise of one holding the second Office in so great
country ours and so worthy of it. In this city
the people, almost spontaneously, came forward to
show their respect and veneration for one so gen.
orally known and esteemed. Not only that but
the inhabitants of the nation have manifested their
high regard of a citizen prominently connected
with them as q distinguished statesman. He was,
it is true, ardent as politician of his own Demo-
cratic school, but that was his own choice. He
did what he supposed was right and none could
consistently blame him. Others are in the same
category. Let the dead rest. His transit or ex-
change from earth was sudden. Let us hope his
spirit has gone to a brighter and better sphere
1t is proper warning to all others, high or in
humble life, to be ready when the dread summons
comes. am one who believes he begins sub
stantially to live in the future when done with
this world, and that there is no end to progressive
His demise has rendered it necessary to elect
another President of the U. S. Senate, and circum
stances make it so that that person, in all proba-
bilty, will be Republican, there is majority
of that party in the Senate This will likely be
done Monday of next week, when Congress meets
and organizes. 1t is not just now much worth
while to speculate upon who will be the fortunate
one in obtaining this high position. There is
confidence, however, that he will be properly
chosen and suited to the peculiar occasion. With
a Republican President of that body instead of
Democratic one, as would have been had Mr..
Hendricks lived, the party cannot help gaining
considerably of political advantage. Let US hope
under the circumstances this delicate position may
be thoughtfuly and literally exercised. If it
should be the misfortune of our government and
of our nation to lose President Cleveland in the
same way as we have Mr.. Hendricks, our country
must again fall back into Republican rule. 1t is
my hope such may not be the case, but that he
may live long to be an honor to himself and his
nation. This sentiment believe, is very gener
orally entertained. What the President should
best do at all times and under all circumstances is
to be judicously cautious, as he really belongs to
the people. They have in him universal in
terest Thus far he has done well and deserves
their confidence
Mayor Hodges has been taking a very active
and deserving part from first to last, in the obse-
quies of Vice President Hendricks. In this he
orally have done the same thing. The desire is
universal that the life of President Cleveland may
be spared for many years after retiring into pri
vate life The sentiment is general that he acted
wisely and discretely by not going to indianapolis.
1 observe that the battle axe, to some extent,
has been let fall upon some of our custom house
officials. Those who have thus had their salaries
raced are all interested in welfare and have as
much interest in economy as others. They, there
fore, do not complain.
learn that Mr.. VIM. Thompson, eX- priyate Sec
tary to Collector Webster, who stricken with
paralysis some weeks ago, is much improved. He
rode out to Druid Hill Park and enjoyed it much
There are great hopes of his recovery.
1t already has the appearance that our Christ
mas holidays are approaching. The fancy stores
are already preparing to accommodate their Gus
toners. They expect to do large business
Those who are wise will advertise in time and let
people know where they are and what they have
on hand for sale. This is the true plan. I sup
pose the advertising columns of your paper are
open to those who wisely use them Santa Claus
is getting ready to surprise and supply his little
friends. 1t is said the variety stores in Baltimore
will be full and very inviting.
/ observe that Mayor Hodges has already been
doing handsomely by giving place in the
Health Department to an old friend-Mr. Martin
Sisson. He is very deserving person.
As we approach the holiday season and people
to the nroads and depredations of thieves robbers
burglars and cut-throats of all kinds, they ought
to be vigilantly on the lookout for them. The
city is full of them now. Temptations should not
be thrown in their way. Take time by the fore
lock and guard against them. Many of the scoun
drels have become desperate and are ready to do
anything
There have in the past few weeks been several
melancholy and fatal accidents in city of per-
sons being suffocated with gas, which they
elected to shut off after retiring. This generally
happens to country people who come to the city
and remain over night. They not accustomed
to as-lights and thus frequently inhale the gas
and lose their lives Persons thus situated should
be very careful and see that the lights proper
ly fixed. 1t is almost certain death to have the
gas on-unburning-in close room. The effects
too are often very serious in causing for after
delicate health.
1t is seen, as 1 supposed that the war between
Bulgaria and Servia has been brief. 1t has very
little effect. The fact is none of the European
nations want to fight. We must look to other
causes to effect our markets. l see that the sup
ply of wheat, corn and -four has fallen off some
what. This is in favor of higher prices. There
is no special change in markets.
I am glad to realize that stoves have been
placed in all the York road cars which these cold,
damp days makes them very comfortable. Put
more cars on during market days, particularly
Saturdays, and all will be right, otherwise people
will never stop grumbling, and justly too. If
passenger railway cars of all companies in our
city put neat stoves in their cars during winter
they certainly would augment their incomes and
be greatly applauded We want competition in
this line. NEsToR.