The Wasp — 1891 — page 186: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, with one small political cartoon titled "Justice Scores a Point" in the upper left. The cartoon depicts a judge questioning a prisoner, who claims to be "do be left wet wrote 'Annie Rooney.'" The judge orders the officer to "take the prisoner out in the jailyard and shoot him instantly." The joke appears to mock **excessive judicial punishment** for minor offenses—possibly referencing a real case where harsh sentencing seemed disproportionate. The phrase about "Annie Rooney" (likely a popular song) suggests the prisoner may be illiterate or confused, making the death sentence absurdly severe. The remainder of the page contains San Francisco business advertisements for typewriters, tailoring, gloves, furniture, and pianos—typical of period magazine advertising.