The Wasp — 1888 — page 470: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The cartoon titled "DISTANCED!" depicts two men in a horse-drawn carriage being passed or outpaced. The horse is labeled "EXAMINER" and carries what appears to be a Chronicle newspaper box. One figure wields a whip labeled "EVIDENCE" while another holds "PRIVILEGE." This appears to be San Francisco press satire, likely commenting on a rivalry between *The Examiner* and *The Chronicle* newspapers—both prominent San Francisco publications. The "distanced" caption suggests one publication is being left behind by the other's journalistic vigor or use of evidence. The inset scene above shows figures dated "MARCH 26, '87," possibly referencing a prior incident motivating this rivalry. The exact political/legal context remains unclear without additional documentation.