The Wasp — 1890 — page 45: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **textual content** rather than political cartoon. The main illustration shows a chaotic editorial scene with figures and printing equipment, labeled "EDITORIAL." The text discusses: - Administrative matters (circulation complaints, postal delivery issues) - Theater listings and amusements - **"The Silent Summons"** - an obituary section noting deaths of two prominent Californians (W.T. Garratt and John Martin) - Critiques of local governance, particularly regarding electric wire regulations and the Pine Street cable car franchise dispute - Complaints about city supervisors blocking infrastructure projects The satire targets **municipal corruption and obstruction** — supervisors allegedly preventing cable car construction on Pine Street while demanding payoffs. The tone suggests The Wasp viewed this as typical civic mismanagement and greed by San Francisco officials.