The Wasp — 1896 — page 220: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon depicts two bearded men at what appears to be a political garden or public space. The left figure, identified by the caption as Mayor Sutro, looks startled by the appearance of Hon. M.M. Estee (right), described as "an active participant in the anti-railroad fight." The satire concerns Estee's unexpected political reappearance. The article explains that Estee had been politically "buried" after the Cuban affair and other failures discredited him. His sudden return to public prominence surprises Sutro. The cartoon mocks this resurrection of a disgraced political figure, using the graveyard setting and shocked expressions to ridicule Estee's attempt to remain relevant in San Francisco politics despite his damaged reputation.