St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-13
DAKOTA'S VISITATION.
The Big Territory Gets Its Full
Share of the Great Storm.

Special to the Globe sis
WATERFOWL, OAK, Jan. 12.-The
worst blizzard of the year has been rag
ing furiOusly here since late last night,
and tonight it seems worse and more
terrific than ever. A binding snow
storm and piercing wind prevail. Not
a wheel on the railroad has moved to-
day. The pioneers all unite in calling
this the worst and most severe storm
ever witnessed III this part of the terri
tory. This afternoon Walter nj. Savage
left his store to go home about 8 O'Clock
to the North side during the heaviest of
the storm. He got lost and wandered
around for some time in beWildered
condition, and when found he was al
most exhausted and had badly frozen
hand.
AT FARGO.
Special to the Globe.
FARGO, OAK, Jan. 12.-PerSons with
curiosity to see traditional Dakota
blizzard are satisfied tonight. The
oldest settlers remember nothing equal
to it in North Dakota. There is over
two feet of snow on the ground. The
blizzard seemed to have reached its
height about 5 p. m. and has slightly
abated since. On the main streets and
sidewalks drifts eight and ten feet high
are frequent. Two trains from ST. Paul,
OH the Northern Pacific, came in about
20 p. IN. One was due this morning.
They combined and started west with
dOuble-header and four engines and
puSher, but is reported stalled at Wheat
land. No trains will attempt to move
from this point OH any road tonight.
One of the two rotary snow plOwS is fast
between two freightS Oil the jamestown
Northern, and it will probably be day
or two before trains can get through on
the branches can be dug out. 1t is
feared that some of the towns will suf-
fer for fuel and provisions.
AT HURON.
Special to the Globe.
HURON, Dak., Jan. 12.-The worst
storm known in this locality has pre-
vailed since noon. 1t came up suddenly
from the northwest, the wind fifty
miles an hour and the SNOW binding.
1t is growing colder rapidly and the
storm is increasing in severity. The
railroad whistle was blowing all this
afternoon to attract parties that may be
on the prairieS without shelter. There
was considerable alarm about the school
children, but it is believed all will be
found. 1t will be miraculous if no seri-
GUS results attend settlers. ALI railroad
business is suspended.
AT PIERRE.
Special to the Globe.
PIERRE, Dak,, Jan. IA terrific
blizzard set in here this morning, the
wind blowing a gale from the north
west. 1t was impossible to see hun
dred feet. Three trains are showed in
at Rec Heights. Two freights collided
there last night with slight damage.
The prospects are good for a weeks
blockade. The wires are apt to go
down.
AT ABERDEEN.
Special to the Globe.
ABERDEEN, OAK, Jan. 12.-One of
the worst storms within the memory of
the oldest citizens is now raging, it nav
ing commenced this morning about TO-.
The snow is so fiOur-like that it literally
fills the air. rendering walking about
the city almost impossible. The Their
mOmeter is Is deg. below, with strong
north wind.
AT YANKTON.
Special to the Globe.
YANKToN, Jan. IA very severe
storm is raging. All trains on the
Northwestern railroad were abandoned
throughout Southern Dakota. and the
same condition exists on the Milwaukee
road.