The Wasp — 1876 — page 68: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three distinct articles rather than illustrated cartoons: 1. **"Why Tilden Should Be Elected"** - A pro-Democrat piece supporting Samuel J. Tilden's presidential candidacy, arguing for reform and attacking Republican corruption. 2. **"Chief Ellis and the Gamblers"** - An exposé criticizing San Francisco's police chief for tolerating gambling operations, particularly Chinese gambling establishments. The article details alleged corruption and payoffs protecting illegal gaming. 3. **"A Change for Judge Farrel"** - A brief note about a legal case involving a defendant named Hardin who escaped custody. The magazine's satirical focus here targets government corruption and inadequate law enforcement rather than presenting visual political cartoons. The content reflects 1876 San Francisco politics and civic complaints.