The Wasp — 1891 — page 271: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **text-based editorial and commentary page** rather than a cartoon page. The masthead shows a decorative wasp logo and publication details. The main content celebrates **Senator Charles N. Felton's election to the U.S. Senate**, which The Wasp frames as a Republican victory over "Stalwartism" and machine politics. The editorial argues that Felton's selection demonstrates that honest character can overcome political tricks. The page also includes brief commentary on the **New Orleans uprising** (likely referencing recent lynchings), comparing political corruption in California and Louisiana, and scattered notes on other newspapers and local topics. The "wasp" metaphor—sharp, stinging commentary—reflects the magazine's satirical approach to California politics and social issues of the 1890s.