The Wasp — 1895 — page 789: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page combines humor and political commentary. The top section contains light verse jokes about fishing and marriage, typical of satirical magazines. The main feature is a photograph of **Fitzsimmons, his manager Martin Julian, and his fighting lion** — likely referring to boxer Bob Fitzsimmons, a contemporary celebrity. The accompanying text discusses **Captain Goodall**, an Oakland resident who married a much younger woman, creating local scandal. The article satirizes society gossip while critiquing how newspapers sensationalize personal affairs. The lower sections attack **Superintendent Daggett** of the San Francisco Mint and **California politics** more broadly, accusing him of partisan corruption and misusing his position. The text expresses concern about Democratic influence in state government, characteristic of The Wasp's Republican-leaning satire. The overall thrust mocks both celebrity culture and political corruption as interconnected aspects of California society.