The Wasp — 1893 — page 136: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and theatre listings** for San Francisco venues, with one substantial article titled "JUSTICE DONE" discussing Attorney-General W.H.H. Hart's vindication regarding the Harbor Commissioners money scandal. The article recounts Hart's successful legal defense against charges of mishandling funds collected from ex-Harbor Commissioners' bonds. Judge Levy upheld Hart's conduct, vindicating him after lengthy investigation. The piece celebrates Hart's integrity and the judiciary's independence from political influence. The satirical context appears to be Hart's triumph over corruption accusations—positioning him as a model of honest government against the graft and malfeasance plaguing late-19th-century California politics. No visible political cartoon accompanies this particular article on the scanned page.