The Wasp — 1890 — page 279: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes California politics circa the 1880s-90s using baseball metaphors. The top cartoon shows three baseball scenarios ("Foul out," "Two-bagger," "Clubs to bat on") representing political maneuvering. The main text discusses Democratic and Republican state conventions, mentioning specific figures like **Chris Buckley** (Democratic boss), **License Collector O'Brien**, **Hiram Cook**, and **Gen. Salomon**. The satire criticizes Buckley's health and suggests he may take a "furlough," implying his political power is weakening. The "Sacramento Gossip" section mockingly critiques Governor Waterman's policies regarding property purchases, school funding, and labor issues, suggesting incompetence and waste of public resources. The overall tone is cynical about state political leadership's effectiveness.