The Wasp — 1890 — page 92: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a satirical illustration and accompanying political commentary rather than a clear political cartoon. The main illustration depicts what appears to be a social scene with figures in period dress, though the specific satire is unclear from the image alone. The text discusses various San Francisco topics including: divorce law and its societal effects, Judge Hoag's conduct presiding over court proceedings, President Hooe dealing with parliamentary disorder, and newspaper work by Arthur McEwen. The satire appears to target Democratic politicians, judicial conduct, and social issues of the era (likely 1880s-1890s based on The Wasp's publication period). However, without clearer identification of the illustrated figures or more context, the specific target and joke remain ambiguous to a modern reader.