The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-10

cal lines. The men, rs a rule do this now;
it is only question Of time when the ladies'
will do likewise, and the bitter memories OIL
the war will become dim or obliterated.
English and other European history tells us
that this was the case with countries there
/ which had suffered from civil war, and we,
as Americans, are usually not far behind
. them in good sense and sound judgment
As to the weather here now, ii is undeni'
able true that the sun is powerful hot, the
thermometer ranging way up among the
nineties, and the tendency with the writer
to keep in the shade is irresitable. 1t is also
true that 80 far, have almost always been
able to find cool place on the hottest day,
while the early mornings and the evenings,
after 8 or 6 o'clock, are simply delightful.
The nights are cool and one can enjoy sound,
refreshing sleep, and wake invigorated and
fitted for the duties Of the following day
The most of the northern people whom
have met here say they much prefer this
clmate-summer and winter-to that IN
Illinois; few do not like the long, hot sum
mers, and would really enjoy Dakota biz
card. II is a fact that the hot weather be-
gins earlier and lasts longer than with u.s.
while the winters are shorter and TAR less
severe. In considering this subject, natures
great compensation balance, cool nights,
should not be forgotten; it is the one thing
that makes this climate endurable 10 the
white race, and is a climatic feature that Is
highly enjoyed by northern and southern
people alike. This is rather the idle season
with farmers who are not compelled to and,
as a rule, do not work very hard during the
hottest part Of the day. Flowing and the
sowing Of winter wheat and winter oats is
done from August to November, planting
in February and March, harvesting in llay.
Cotton picking is done from September to
Christmas, and must be q sort of work that
white man would despise.
A farmer may make living in Texas
easier than in any other portion Of the coun-
try, or he may work out of doors every
month in the year to his own proht and ad.
vantage.
John Dunayan is still nominally running
the Dunsvan House, but as he has other en-
ployment in an agricultural implement store,
hny hp
principal charge of the hotel, and are sue
ceeding we'll La Sale county people are
found in many portions of the state as well
as here, but time will not permit me to par
ticularize further.
Your exchanges have, doubtless, had more
or less to say as to the homicide which oc-
CURED in Denton on the day of my arrival.
heard part of the examination of the
fair defendant, observed her well and care
fully, conversed with the presiding judge
and with many other prominent citizens, and
thing can give you brief, impartial ac-
count of the affair.
The families of Lyles and Roberts were at
one time near neighbors. Mrs. Lyles, who,
by the way, is only about - years old, has
fair features, pleasant, engaging manner,
a kind heart and an unblemished reputation,
had proved herself true friend to Mrs. |
Roberts in sickness and other troubles. 1t
happened that some months later the two
families procured dwellings somewhat re-
mote from each other, and Mrs. Roberts re.
uuested her friend to aid her in finding
dwelling near her own, which she, Mrs
Lyles, did, and wrote her friend, Z
+ i "the house will be vacant
next week, and if you want it you must
come soon.
"Your sincere friend,