The Wasp — 1893 — page 119: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon depicting two well-dressed men in formal attire engaged in a violent struggle or altercation. One man wields what looks like a club or bat, while the other defends himself. Around them are various caricatured figures, possibly representing different groups or interests. The text references "SCOTCHING THE LOCAL VERMIN" and mentions "the deal" and "local brokers," suggesting this critiques political or financial corruption at a local level. The "vermin" likely represents corrupt officials or undesirable political elements. However, **without clearer identification of the specific figures or the publication date**, I cannot definitively state which political figures or events this targets. The style appears late 19th or early 20th-century American.