The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-14
"The Unexpectedly

occurred III several of the states throughout
the country last week. occasioned quite
flutter of excitement to pervade this usually
quiet community. whose inhabitants are
temporarily retired from active participa-
ton in politics. The opinion that generally
prevailed here previous to the election, was
to the effect that New York, New Jersey
and Virginia might be considered doubtful.
although the indications were as much in
favor of their adhering to the doctrine of
the 'unterrifed" as of their renewing al
legiance to the z. o. p. It was conceded on
all sides that Maryland and Mississippi
would again unite their fortunes with that
body of states whose solidity has remained
unbroken since the days of reconstruction;
whilst Ohio and Iowa were looked upon as
the especial property of the disciples of
Sherman and Allison. When it was as
certained beyond doubt that all of the
states enumerated above-particualarly the
two latter-had gone democratic the intel
ligence was received with glad expressions
of surprise by those holding the same DO
litical faith as the victors while those who
entertained opposite opinions were CORE
spondingly depressed.
Such was the state of affairs on Saturday
evening last, when one of the staff of THE
MIRROR perambulated the corridors in
quest of items or matter for this ISSUE A
count of noses revealed the fact that the
house was pretty evenly divided in political
opinions, and it would have required bal
lot on the Australian or Montana" plan,
to have decided who were in the majority
During the course of his ramble, our repre-
sentative made prOtracted halt at the en-
trance to the ''wigwam" of which Tammany
is the lone occupant. The |. o. was reclining
on a couch Of skins. toying with the tassels
OF his dressing -gOwn-which, by the way,
is very gorgeous affar-and upon being
made aware of the presence of visitor at
his portal, he Immediately arose and stretch
ing his herculean form to it's fullest pro-
portion (471a inches in his moccasins) ex-
tended hearty welcome.
well. Tam. what is your opinion in re-
gard to the elections, and their results?"
queried the scribe.
THAT" replied Tam, depends very
much upon what use you intend making of
it. If you wish it for publication, l most
respectfully decline giving it, but if you re-
gard it as confidential have no objections
to unbOsOming myself to a friend"
Upon being assured that his communca-
ton would be held sacred our esteemed
contributor gave his views as follows:
Il thought" he said. THAT cyclones,
billiards. and other aerial disturbances. were
confined to Minnesota and the DakOtas.
but the late terrible visitation has convinced
me that no locality can be considered safe
from their ravages. The 'sighclone' of
Tuesday last made it's baneful influence
felt from as far east as Massachusetts, to
the banks of the Missouri. | term it a
sighclOne on account of the signs of the
numerous victims it left in its wake. In
New York every preparation had been made
to avert the impending calamity. The County
Democracy united with the Republicans to
stem the tide of destruction. but their efforts
availed naught. owing to the up Hip ma
ture of the undertaking. HISTORY PROM
Uses TO REPEAT ITSELF TWO YEARS
HENCE WHEN DAVID AND GOLIAH
wREsTLE FOR THE SUPREMACY. In Vir
ginia, Billy Malone, och hone, och hone,
has received official notice from large ma
jority of his fellow citizens. that his services
as "bOss" have forever been dispensed with
Billy did very 'un Wise thing at the
last Republican National convention. and
has been following up the same lead ever
since, which contributed very materially to
his discontinue. 1t was from no lack of
outside assistance that he came to grief, but
it is now evident that he failed to put the
postmasters where they would do the most
good: and on his political tombstone should
be engraved. Sic transit gloria mundi.
In the Buckeye state, the insatiate appetite
of the storm was most forcibly demonstrated
by the numerous victims upon which it fed,
and 'FOuracre' lot which was believed to
be impregnably intrenched was obliged to
succumb to it's violence. The saddest feat
ure of the calamity in that state was that it
was entirely unexpected Signal Ser
vice Bureau having neglected to display a !