The Wasp — 1894 — page 178: what you’re looking at

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This page contains primarily **text articles rather than cartoons**. The main content is a music criticism column titled "MUSIC" by A. Sharp, discussing San Francisco's musical scene and orchestra performances. The article features a **portrait photograph of Edgar Stillman Kelley**, identified in the caption. The text praises Kelley as an accomplished composer and musician, defending him against criticisms of his work—particularly his opera compositions based on Chinese themes. The writer argues Kelley's music demonstrates artistic merit despite using unconventional subjects. Below is a separate article titled "A SUBJECT FOR THE POLICE" discussing alleged fraudulent practices by lottery agents in San Domingo. This is **primarily a literary/critical page** without political satire cartoons, focused on arts criticism and social commentary rather than visual satire.