Turning to other matters of female
ornamentations, we can say that the
finest emeralds in feminine jewelry
are possessed by the Empress Eliza
beth of Austria, just as the richest
and most perfect collection of rubies
extant is the property of the Grand
Duchess of Saxe Weimar, grand
daughter of Paul I., Emperor of itRs
sia. Pearls and turquoises, which
are without rival, belong to the Rus
sian imperial fta tily, as do sapphires
I to tlie British house of Guelph. As
i for diamonds-except the crown jewels
iof various nations-private collec
ttions can vie with those of queens,
and iot disadvantageously.- Paris
º Sport.
The Fourth Congressionai District
is certainly entitled to the banner of
t the State and Caddo to the banner
- of the district. Caddo sends forward
s at least 1704) Republican gain, while
t the parishes composing the Fonrth
District swell the Reipublican gain to
between 5000 ginl 6000, as compared
with Democratic figures of the election
r in 1874. This secures the election of
e George L. Smitu to Congres. by a snh
r stnttial majority'.-Sltreceport Tele
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