The Wasp — 1891 — page 189: what you’re looking at

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This page is primarily a **memorial tribute to General William T. Sherman**, who had recently died. The left column contains satirical political commentary ("O Tempora, O Mores!") criticizing corruption in San Francisco politics, particularly focusing on the Fire and Police departments' involvement in what the author calls bribery and vote-buying related to a "Fire bill." The right side features **Sherman's portrait** and an elegiac essay praising his military leadership and character during the Civil War and afterward. The satirical section below attacks local political corruption, suggesting "Boodle" (bribery) influences Sacramento legislation, and calls for citizens themselves to demand reform rather than relying on politicians. This juxtaposes reverence for Sherman's integrity against contemporary political decay.