Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-13

Now that the turbulence and ex-
element over the late elections, has
subsidized, the question arises, which
party was benefited hyH the result.
The question appears, a simple one
TO answer. 1t is clear and incontro-
vertihle. that the desaocratic MAORI
ty ia the House has been consiesera-
bly, diminished, and as a consequence
the republican minority has been
greatly strengthened. While even
the most sanguine republicans,
scarcely expected such gratifying
termination, it is equally certain
that very few democrats looked for
such d substantial loss. The defeat
of Morrison was not altogether sur
prise, but the disastrous democrat
ic defeat in Virginia, assumed almost
the size and form of revolution.
The closest estimate that can be
made at present, in regard to the
next Congress, is Democrats l68,
Republicans l54 labor candidates 8.
In the last House of Representatives,
the Democrats stood l84 !. the Re
publicaus 14l. In the next or fif
tieth Congress, the figures will prob.
ably be Democrats 16S--Repuhl-
cans 1853. 1t will be seen that the
large majority of 43 has dwindled
away to narrow l5. 1t is not ex
pected however, that the coming
Congress will be distinguished for
any important legislation. The next
Presidential election win be fought
on the record Of the Administration,
and not on the legislation of Con-
gress. The Post (dem. in speaking
of the election says. 1.-THE Demo
Gratis have suffered substantial de-
feat all along the line in the elections
just held. 1t is useless to disguise
the fact or to ignore it, and it is too
early to attempt to outline the reaa
ons for it or learn the lessons which
it may be supposed to teach" The
Posts view of the matter is philo+
sophical.
A large number of. faistflir;l;sheJ
visitors have been In Washington
the past week. Among these were
Prince Louis Napolean, M. Barthol-
di, Count de Lesseps, admiral
Jaures, and the world renowned
Buffelo Bill. The last named celeb
rity, was in the city to make arrange
ments for securing Indians from vari-
Gus tribes for his next seasons show
of the "Wild West" Mr. Cody is
said to be about the only man the
Government will allow to employ
Indians for the purpose Of q show
He is kind to them, pays them good
wages, and is considered by the In
terror Department as doing good
work towards their civilization.
Years, appear to have changed the
hero of the plains, but little. He
still retains the picturesque sombre
70 and buckskin inexpressibles. His
hair is just as long, and his mustache
just as fierce, as Of old There has
been some talk of his taking his
show to England this winter, but it
is scarcely probable. Before he
would be permitted to take Indians
from this country, he would have to
give heavy bonds to the Department
for their safe return.
The act of Congress taxing cleo.
margarine went into effect yester-
day, when the revenue officers were
busy affixing stamps on all pack
ages of that material. The act fixes
tax as follows: 5000 per year for
manufacturers of oleomargarine,
$3.50 for wholesale dealers, and $48
for retail dealers. In addition to
the stamp, dealers are obliged to
mark the paper in which they wrap
oleomargarine, plainly. Oleomar-
garine, one pound, two pounds, or
whatever the quantity may be. The
production of oleomargarine for do
nestle consumption is estimated by
Commissioner Miller at the rate of
100,000,000 pounds year, and the
amount exported is also believed to
be very large.
We are looking forward to visit
from Prince Komatsu of Japan.
This high bred parsonage, is an uncle
of the Mikado, and is described as
being "a learned and good man.
His wife, who will accompany him.
is said to be a ''wee little mortal,1
remarkably fine looking and intelli-
gent. 1t is stated, that the Princes
object in visiting the United States
is to inspect the ordinance and war
ships of this country. This seems
to be a satire, but is really paradox,
In justice to japan, I think it would
be well to caution his highness, TO
be extremely wary. in convin0 any