The Wasp — 1888 — page 219: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a baseball game scene with two caricatured figures. The figure on the left appears to be an umpire or authority figure in formal attire, holding what looks like a baseball bat or similar implement. On the right is a grotesque character labeled "CLEVELAND" (visible on his uniform), depicted as a clown or fool-like figure holding a drum labeled "PRIDE." The cartoon appears to mock Cleveland—likely referencing either the city or President Grover Cleveland. The "retaliation" text suggests this comments on some political dispute or conflict. The crowded stadium in the background emphasizes public attention to the matter. The satirical point seems to be critiquing Cleveland's handling of some issue as foolish or ineffective, though the specific historical reference requires additional context to identify precisely.