The Wasp — 1890 — page 338: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**"A Hard Hit"** (top cartoon): Shows figures at a dining table in a heated political discussion, likely mocking California Republican leadership debates over who should lead the party and take responsibility for failed legislation. **"Politics"** (middle section): Text discusses Frank L. Coomba's fitness for state leadership, praising his legislative competence while debating his age and maturity for higher office. Multiple newspapers are cited offering competing endorsements. **"Love's Surprise"** (bottom, two-panel cartoon): A comedic domestic scene where a woman named Luise hides in a closet to surprise her husband "Charlie," then jumps out to startle him—a lighthearted contrast to the heavy political content above. The page balances serious California political commentary with humor.