The Wasp — 1890 — page 497: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text-based editorial content rather than political cartoons. The main articles address: 1. **State Prison Management**: Criticism of Gen. McComb, Warden of San Quentin Prison, following a legislative investigation into prison mismanagement. The piece defends Governor Waterman against pressure to remove McComb, arguing the Governor has no political motive and demands impartial investigation rather than political retaliation. 2. **"Hummings of The Wasp"**: Brief satirical notes on local California matters, including Census delays, church attendance in rural Nevada County, and a humorous anecdote about countrymen stealing from a boat. The page emphasizes *The Wasp*'s editorial independence and commitment to investigating issues fairly, "no personal interests to serve and no political scores to settle."