The Wasp — 1887 — page 290: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a demonic figure labeled "Colorado Springs" in a landscape bordered by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The central character, a grotesque creature with an anguished expression, appears to represent Colorado Springs or a associated political/social force described as the "White Blind Devil." The caption quotes the figure commanding followers to "scatter till the storm blows over," suggesting political upheaval or scandal requiring dispersal. The surrounding territorial labels indicate this concerns North American regional conflict or instability. The specific historical event referenced remains unclear from the visible text alone, though the 1887 date and Colorado Springs reference suggest involvement with local political turmoil, possibly related to labor disputes, resource conflicts, or municipal governance issues of that era.