The Wasp — 1895 — page 318: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon depicts a man in formal dress attempting to enter a church marked "CLOSED" while carrying signs reading "CHURCH DILLS" and "SIDE EXCURSIONS." A street sign shows "DO WE NEED A NEW ORDINANCE." This appears to satirize disputes over Sunday closures and commercial activity. The figure seems to represent someone—likely a businessman or entrepreneur—frustrated by regulations restricting his activities on Sundays, when churches traditionally held exclusive claim to public attention. The accompanying text discusses California politics, Governor Jim's appointments, and various political controversies. Without clear identification of specific individuals or exact dates visible in the OCR, the precise political figures and events remain unclear, though the cartoon criticizes restrictions on Sunday commerce and activities conflicting with religious observance.