The Wasp — 1896 — page 378: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical commentary on San Francisco municipal governance. The main article criticizes **Auditor Broderick**, arguing he's overstepping his official duties by publicly criticizing city spending and tax practices. The Wasp defends Broderick as a "conservative and reliable journalist" performing legitimate oversight, but notes he faces pressure not to exceed his salary's worth. The piece satirizes how municipal officials neglect their duties while blaming inadequate funding—suggesting this is why citizens distrust city government. The cartoon (top right, titled "The Penalty of Success") appears to mock the social burdens placed on successful women, though specific figures aren't clearly identifiable in the image. Overall, the page critiques both municipal mismanagement and official accountability.