The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-29

abandoned for the present. The storm
extended over parts of Michigan, Wiscon-
s;n, Iowa and Missouri, but was especially
violent l., Illinois, where the snow is re-
ported to be iu some cases two feet deep,
and badly drifted.
JOLIET, ILL.,, March 28.-A driving snow
storm is in progress here. 1t is the worst
of the season.
OTTAWA, ILL.,. March 2s.-We are now
having one of the worst storms of the sea-
son. The snow is drifting very badly, aud
trains On the Chicago, Burlington, &
Quincy railroad were two hours behind
time this noon.
LA SALE, ILL.,. March 2S.-Snow from
the northeast commenced falling at $50
o clock last evening, and has continued
ever since There is now P. Ma
heavier body of it than at any time during
the late winter months. ln consequence
of the horrible condition of the roads, there
is serious scarcity of coal among the
farmers of this region, many of whom are
compelled to burn corn for household fuel
Pontiac, ILL.,, March 2S.-A binding
snow storm from the north and northeast
commenced here last evening about Z
clock 1t ragged all last night. and at the
present writing I'll A. NJ it still continues.
The snow is Idrifted, and in some places
from ten to fifteen feet deep. The public
schools are closed, the children being un-
able to walk on the streets. In conse-
quence of the storm, trains are blocked on
the railroads, and trade is dead
kANKAKEE. ILL.,. March 2S.-The
severest storm we have experienced for
two years has been raging since mid
night. About foot of snow has fallen,
which. under the influence of fierce
northwest gale, is drifting badly. Trains
on the Illinois Central and kankakee line
are all behind time The morning express
on the former, due in Chicago at s O'Clock
this morning is now at Gilmaa, and will
not reach Chicago, even with double
header engine. until afternoon. The Kan
kakee line is suffering most severely. The
drifts along the route are from eight to
ten feet deep. and freight trains are
blockaded at various points. The telegraph
line is in working order as far as Temple
ton. Every effort will be made on both
roads to pl.t the passenger trains through
on time.
PEORIA, Ill.,. March 2s.-The heaviest
has been prevailing here since early this
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places, and the streets cars are effectually
city are detained.
| JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, March 2S.-A fear
!ul snow storm has ragged here since o.
clock last night, the wild blowing almos,
q gale all the time. Not less than fifteen
inches Of snow has fallen, and the storm
has but slightly abated at this hour Il A.
NJ The snow has drifted badly, and is il
many places from four to six feet deep.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. March %. The Sc
verest snow storm that we have had this
winter commenced last evening aud con-
tinued until noon to-day. The snow fell te
the average depth of foot or more, en- a
layer of mud nearly as deep. 1t Is drifted
in many places to the depth of fou: or
five feet. The street railroads are com.
ple,e!y blocked up, and the streets are
almost impassablc for vehicles. All of the
incoming trains have been delayed; thai
from Chicago, which was due here at O.
clock this morning, will not reach here
before o'clock this afternoon. The trair
, from the south is also behind time. as ar,
also, all other trains.
{ Quincy, ILL.,, March 2S-All the road
leading out OF the city are snow blocked
, and no trains have been able to get ou
, this morning. Large forces of men are a
= work opening the roads. Over foot O
snow fell last night and to day, and it i
still showing 1t drifted badly, as VIC
lent gale was blowing during the night.
ST Louis, March 2s.-After cnntin
uons rain all day yesterday, the heaves
SHOW storm Of the season set in about /
e o'clock last night, and up to the presen
e writing III A. NJ some ten inches of suo,
: have fallen. The streets are in horribl
e slush;- state, and street railroad and othc
g travel is much impeded The tempcratur
! mild
CAIRO, ILL.,, March 2S.-Nearly tw
D inches of rain fell here yesterday and las
night, and furious snow storm set in thi
morning aud still prevails at P. NJ. Th
= Ohio is rising. the gauge mark at noon t
day showing forty four feet aud inche.
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