The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
TH[ BIG STORM UNABATED
Eastern Slope of Rocky Mountains Still in the Grasp of the
 Blizzard.
HEAVIEST OCTOBER SNOW ON RECORD

More Than Twenty Inches Has Fallen in
 Denver-Edge of the storm Reaches
 Wichita, Kan.-In Western Nebraska
 snow Continues Failing and Train
 Service Is at a StandstilI.
 Denver, Oct. 24--The snow storm which began last Friday night still continues throughout eastern Colo rado. southern Wyoming, northern New Mexico, western Texas and vest ern Kansas and Nebraska Clearing weather in this region Tuesday was promised by the weather bureau. It is said to be the heaviest October snow storm here, of which there is any record. The total snowfall in Denver up to Monday night was 20 inches and several inches have fallen since that hour The temperature continues to hover around the freez- ing point and thus far but compara- lively little damage has been done.
 According to stockmen who are in Denver the cattle on the range will not suffer greatly as result of the otOtut iHty dlC onld tO Dt HI t1N cellent condition and well able to withstand hard storm. Fruit on the western slope will probably suf- fer considerably as not more than half the apple crop has been picked owing to lack of help.
 Trains on both the mountain and prairie roads have been greatly de- layed and some city streets have been rendered almost impossible. Other wise no serious consequences have yet resulted from the storm in this vicinity.
 Wichita, Kan, Oct 24.-This sec ton of the state experienced the first touch of winter Friday morning when temperature of 40 degrees above zero was registered. The drop in temperature was from II degrees Mon- day. During the night .01 of an inch of rain fell and backwater stood on the streets. At intervals Tuesday rain has fallen and occasional showers are the prediction for Tues day night with fair weather Wednes- day A steady rain was falling in Oklahoma Tuesday and the temper ature was 3S.
 Topeka, Kan, Oct. 24.-The big western storm failed to reach Topeka as was predicted Monday. and the weather here is warm. sultry and with etrono fpdfcoffcue ,f roiu Tho general office of the Santa Fe and Rock Island operating departments report no further trouble with trains on account of the storm in the west.
 Alliance, Neb., Oct 24.-The storm still continues, more than 12 inches of snow having fallen in 24 hours. Train service west Is at standstill. The Burlington was unprepared for the severe weather, blows not being ready until Tuesday. There is much apprehension for live stock. A large portion of the potato crop is in the ground and 1t Is feared it will be a total loss. Passenger trains may run west Tuesday, but 1t is doubtful. Dallas, Tex. Oct 24.--Wind blow ing at velocity of 60 miles is sweep ing across the plains country in the Texas panhandle, with blinding sleet and snow. Grass is covered with ice, but cattle are In good condition and the loss will not be heavy. In Child ress there is ice and frost and at Charming blizzard is raging. In the Dallas territory the temperature has been in the seventies. but at midnight was falling.
 ! The storm abated in this vicinity during the day but in northeastern Colorado 1t has developed into a veritabie prairie blizzard. A dispatch received from Fort Morgan, Col. so miles northeast of Denver. at noon Tuesday says.
 There is two feet of snow on the ground now, and waves of white arc coming from the north and northeast, driven by a gale. But little can be learned of the actual conditions in country districts, as roads are im- passable. If the storm continues 12 hours longer and the weather turns very cold, thousands of cattle and sheep On the range will perish, Rail- road traffic is interrupted. The snow is being carried in such volume by the wind that at times 1t is impossi- ble to distinguish objects 100 feet dis tant."
 Colorado Springs. Oct. 24.-MeageI reports from Limon Col. are to the effect that tho snowstorm in that VI cinity Monday night was very heavy All Rock Island traffic between Colo rado Springs and Limon has been discontinued. It Is said that there is four feet of snow on the track the other side of Limon and still snow ing A high gale is blowing and drifting the snow very badly.
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 Topeka, Kan. Oct. 23.-The second day of the Farmers National co-op erative congress opened at 10 o'clocl ! trssx..