The Wasp — 1894 — page 491: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a figure labeled "Cleveland" (likely President Grover Cleveland) dressed as a cowboy/prospector heading to "Buzzard's Bay." He carries fishing equipment labeled "Cold Bug Bait" and displays a banner reading "My High Water Mark for Democratic Deluge." The satire appears to mock Cleveland's retreat to leisure activities (fishing at Buzzard's Bay, a real vacation spot) during a political or economic crisis—possibly the economic panic/depression of the 1890s. The "Democratic Deluge" reference suggests criticism of Democratic Party policies or failures. The dead figure at bottom (labeled "Democratic Welfare") indicates the cartoon's point: Cleveland is abandoning his party or political responsibilities while Democrats suffer. The "Samari" (samurai) reference in the title remains unclear from the visible content.