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Show The l'aris Fire. i New Orleans, 1. A upecial from : Paris, Texas, says: A fire broke out in a saloon last night and spread very rapidly, destroying tbe east, west, and , south Bides of the square, including the postoffice, express office, telegraph tele-graph office, aud many business houses and private dwelling . Arout ten solid blocks were destroyed. Tbe water gave out, which rendered the fire engine useless. The lo-is is esti--. mated at from $1,000,000 to $1,500, -000, Many . families are without shelter. Some lives are reported lost. Only one body 1b found as yet. The firs was caused by an incendiary, who is under arrest. |