The Wasp — 1890 — page 66: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration depicts chaos at what appears to be a city government office. A demonic or grotesque figure labeled "MUSTARD" (visible on a jar he holds) sits centrally, surrounded by mayhem: scattered papers, tools, and debris litter the ground. Well-dressed officials on horseback and standing figures observe the disorder. The cartoon appears to satirize municipal corruption or mismanagement—likely targeting a specific San Francisco official or administrator. The "mustard" label suggests either a person's name or a metaphorical reference to something creating chaos or irritation in city governance. Without clearer identification of the specific figures or the complete OCR text, the precise political target remains unclear, though the overall message condemns administrative dysfunction or corruption.