The Wasp — 1890 — page 498: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Top Section:** Announces photography prizes for amateurs, with illustrations of Victorian-era figures. The Wasp offered a Kodak camera outfit and cash prizes to encourage amateur photography. **"Politics" Cartoon:** Depicts a Democratic State Convention debate about whether to hold it in San Jose. The text discusses convention logistics and mentions Democratic infighting—specifically that San Jose was chosen by committee despite cost concerns, with references to Barney Murphy and Mayor Rucker over funding disputes. This appears to mock Democratic party disorganization. **Lower Section:** Discusses Mayor Pond and gubernatorial aspirants, Democratic "open house" traditions, and mentions a Republican superintendent named Hott seeking nomination. Satirizes local political maneuvering and civic service debates regarding the Fire Department. The page balances society announcements with political satire typical of 1890s San Francisco journalism.