The Wasp — 1896 — page 257: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon, titled "SAID THE WRONG THING," depicts two figures in period dress. Based on the accompanying text, this satirizes a scandal involving **Mrs. Davidson** and **Rev. C.O. Brown** regarding blackmail accusations. The text discusses how Mrs. Davidson has taken charge of prosecuting Rev. Brown for allegedly attempting to blackmail her over an affair. The satire mocks the irony of their mutual recriminations—Mrs. Davidson claims to defend morality while her own conduct is questionable, and Rev. Brown's position as a clergyman makes his alleged behavior particularly hypocritical. The cartoon captures a moment of awkward social confrontation between the two. The page also contains editorial commentary on various San Francisco civic matters and a Royal Baking Powder advertisement.