The Wasp — 1894 — page 348: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts chaos erupting at what appears to be a police commissioner's office. Multiple figures are being violently ejected or falling from a table, while a large hand descends from above—likely representing authority or consequence. The caption "When Thieves Fall Out" suggests internal corruption or betrayal among officials. Labels visible include "Commissioner," "Police Office," and various sacks marked with words like "Bunco Sack," "Graft Sack," and "Lottery Sack"—indicating accusations of organized crime, bribery, and illegal gambling operations within city institutions. The cartoon satirizes municipal corruption, suggesting that when corrupt officials quarrel with each other, the public benefits by witnessing their downfall. This appears to reference specific San Francisco political scandals, though exact identities remain unclear.