An Illinois Town Gutted By Fire

Hakrisburg, Bis., April 2.- At 1 oVIoek Sunday afternoon fire eoinpletaly destroyed the entire west side of the public square and two dwellings, entailing a total loss of 20,000. The hea viest losers are given: Hrs. Sarah Peams. 11,000; W. P. McFarlaiul, H, 500; A. Nyberg, $1,600; Dr. E. M. Provine, $2,000; C. A. Priester, $1,000. The other losses not covered by insurance were small. but mimerous. There were several narrow escapes from death or severe injury by fire and falling waltó The two dwellings burned were in another part of town. A strong south wind was blowing, and the only thing the people had to flght the fire with was buckets. Fourteen buildings are in ashes. The south side burned down three weeks ago, numbering twen ty -three buildings.