The Wasp — 1896 — page 467: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This single cartoon depicts a street scene with what appears to be a con artist or charlatan operating a sideways scheme on the street. The accompanying captions reference "Johnnie business" and "unlucky building" with dialogue about pushing someone "along" and concerns about "boodle" (slang for bribery money). The satire targets urban corruption and petty fraud—likely referencing San Francisco's notorious reputation for graft during this era. The title "More Business for the Courts" suggests the cartoon mocks how such everyday swindling schemes clog the legal system. The specific figures and con being depicted are unclear from the image alone, but the overall message critiques street-level corruption and dishonest dealings affecting the courts' workload.