The Wasp — 1888 — page 392: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents "The Lost Chord," a front-page cartoon satirizing what appears to be a political figure's funeral or death. The accompanying poem uses the bell-tolling metaphor to mock someone whose political career has ended—likely a prominent politician who overstayed his welcome. The text references Cleveland (probably Grover Cleveland) and suggests the figure was involved in controversial policies. The satire criticizes his political decisions and suggests relief at his removal from office, describing his legacy as divisive. The remaining content includes unrelated pieces: "The Irish Widow" (social humor) and "Mineral Water Did It" (a story about mineral water converting a Democrat to Republicanism for satirical effect). These represent typical Wasp magazine content mixing political mockery with general social commentary.