The Wasp — 1888 — page 72: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct sections: **Left column:** A biographical profile of Opie P. Read, a Tennessee-born writer and journalist. The text discusses his career in type-setting, newspaper work, and literary aspirations, establishing him as a figure of interest to the magazine's readership. **Right column:** "The Chief Justiceship" — political commentary on judicial appointments, discussing candidates for California's Supreme Court position. The text praises Hon. Charles X. Fox's qualifications and criticizes the Democratic Party's position on the judgeship, emphasizing the importance of judicial integrity in state elections. **Illustration:** A sketch of a woman in classical dress, seated, holding what appears to be a wine glass — likely allegorical imagery relating to justice or law. The page blends biographical journalism with political advocacy typical of late-19th-century satirical magazines.