The Wasp — 1890 — page 438: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a man struggling to restrain a large bull labeled "SOLID NINE" (likely referring to a voting bloc or political constituency). The man appears to be a political figure or handler trying to control this powerful force, which is straining against his grip near a wooden structure—possibly representing a political establishment or institution. The satire suggests that a particular political group or demographic (the "solid nine") has become difficult to manage or control. The cartoonist is commenting on the tension between political leaders and their base, implying the constituency has become unruly or resistant to manipulation. The rural setting (barn, fence) may reference agricultural or working-class voters. Without more specific dating or context, the exact political reference remains unclear.