The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-03-13
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
The Dead Lock Continues-The Mayor
and the Legislature-TLeN New Col
lector--The City Passenger
Railway Employees, &c.
p.,r,,,opr March 9th


BALTIMORE, March 9th, 1885.
Messrs Editors The dead lock still continues
TO some extent in our City Council between Mayor
Hodges and the refractory sixteen who refuse to
confirm or act decidedly upon the Mayors noml-
nations. So the whole thing "hangs fire" and the
Mayor-to this time-has sent up no other nomi-
nations in place of those he first sent in. The
matter is now before the "powers that be- at An
napols to see what can be done there, and the
Mayor is waiting results, which probably will not
be known definitely for many days. He wants
relief so he may be authorized to act independent
" and accomplish temporarily what he wants
without them or any of our City Council. In
other words he wishes it so that his acts will be
free in the way of making these appointments and
to a certain extent be able to run the "machine"
or city government-without their interference
or counsel in the way Of nominations. Make the
best of it, things are in bad fix, and already the
city is nearly out of funds-in a certain Way-to
pay her real obligations. Mayor Hodges, however,
is hopeful the Legislature, way down at that little
Anticipated town of Annapolis, will come to his
relief in behalf of inhabitants of the big city OF
Baltimore 1t is rather a novel and dangerous
experiment, coming out in the end sauce for the
goose and sauce also for the gander. We know
not what day, week or year may bring forth
even to the political party that for the present
might approve it, 1t might cut where and when
least expected or desired. 1t has hitherto been
supposed our people could, in municipal way,
govern themselves without calling in the aid OF
outsiders. So is it still believed by very many
and will be. The coo populi don't like it, not
even the idea thereof. l am for what is best and
will put things right side up in our great CONNER
cial metropolis. I would, however, advise con-
Citation on both sides and spirit Of compromise
at home without going abroad for help or succor.
All disputes and differences must come finally to
and If nirin ma
am glad to say that our new Collector, ex-
Gov. Groome, has been promptly at his post-go-
| ing occasionally to Washington on business-ever
since occupying the Office. Thus far he has had
but littla time really hand IN call his own, hav
| ing been so constantly called upon by friends on
| both and all sides to offer their congratulations
| He is courteous and affable to all. He stands in
! the unenvable condition of having all friends and
no enemies. He appears indeed like an old ac-
| quaintance to the many who pay him their re-
| spects, being almost as Familiarity known in Bal
| timore as at his old home in Elkton. I say this
because have seen and know it. Though con
sistent Democrat he is purely conservative and
| will do what is right far as he knows His
wish is to serve the whole people, who really make
| our country His duties before him and he
| will do them.
| I observe that some members of both the U. s.
Senate and House are making rather timid efforts
to have the civil service law repealed. Just now,
| if | mistake not, it is doubtful move, as there
appears to be politics at the bottom. 1t was a
| popular move with our Democratic friends, who
are really fathers of the measure, because of its
tending to the good of our whole country. They
should not therefore, advocate the overthrow of a
| measure so popular and useful. Nothing OF this
| character can be gathered from President Cleve-
lands action but on the contrary he has been its
| friend and advocate.
The city passenger railway conductors and
drivers have not yet fully adjusted all their dill
culties but still continue to FIJI their POSITIONS
They appear determined to secure shorter time
of labor and pay which they believe adequate tt
their deserts. This is generally believed right
The hope and belief is they will finally Obtain
what they ask for without striking any Overt
acts This labor problem as being agitated al
| over our country is becoming one of great impor
lance and is likely to increase in magnitude: L
should be adjusted amicably in time. Let 1T b.
kept wholly apart from politics or it must fal
through.
Lent begins to morrow and continues forty days
In that time festivities will to great extent mod
ify or subside. 1t is doubtful if our young ladie
and others who took an active part in the kirmes
so successful here, will enact it in Washington
until after Lent closes.
St. Patrick's day 9th inst.) will have com
and gone before your paper goes to press mex
week. We may look for bluster about that pc
Rod and possibly snow rain, signalling ais
the vernai equinox. The grounding likewis
will be out. With all these things together W
may expect some roughness for day or two, bu
afterwards genial and pleasant.
I enjoyed the qualification day or two ago o
meeting and exchanging friendly greetings witt
my esteemed friend, A. Lingan Jarrett, Esq, o
Belair Clerk of the Hartford county Court.
ever to him life was jovial and happy. l was tn
more rejoced to see him 1 had heard he hat
been sick, which was mistake. Though no
Young he looked almost as if he were boy again
1t is rare we meet such friends and L was tru
gratifed. was glad to hear good accounts fron
Hartford She ranks high among our counties.
Thus far we have quite favorable accounts Q
the prospects for fruitful season for our farmers
If nothing unforeseen intervenes they are likely
lts' ~ Sd - :, ~asrarouI snos9n- "a
what we will, agriculturists are the salt OF th
| earth. We, under all circum stances, must turn I
them for our sustenance and real physical exist
ence.
The death of Mr.. Thomas Y. Candy, whom
knew many years and who has gone home to hi
fathers at ripe old age, was one of our very bes
most esteemed citizens.
This is what is called "Pan- Cake" day-the da
before Lent-and q goodly number of true bt
levers partook of CLAP jacks" for dinner or SUP
per, enjoying them in the good old style. Thes
are great dainty in such times, even to the day
of Martin Luther.
| am informed that rather an unusual numbe
of permits have been taken out in the past tie
days to build new houses in the northern, wester
and eastern sections of Baltimore. 1t would TAX
up too much room to notice them all.
gladly say that the general health of our cit
continues reasonably good, though there are som
cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria Colds al
rather rare for the peculiar season. All thing
considered we may be put down as a remarkabl
healthfu city.
Business here in Baltimore is improving slight
ly as spring advances, but it is still comparative
| ly quiet in all branches and prices present Il
special change. Now since Lent is on hand fsl
oysters, &c., not interdcted, are in fair request
NEsToR.