The Wasp — 1892 — page 231: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page displays eight portrait photographs arranged in three rows, titled "THE WASP" at top. The OCR'd names identify them as judicial officials: John A. Benson, Judge P. Long, Dr. Geo. J. Hokensall, Superior Judge J. M. Truett, District Attorney W. S. Barnes, J. J. Duyer, D. J. Gordon, and Lewis Freer. This appears to be a straightforward presentation of California legal officials rather than satirical commentary. *The Wasp* was known for biting political satire, but this particular page seems primarily documentary—presenting portraits of judges and attorneys, likely for public recognition or institutional record. Without additional context about scandals or disputes involving these officials, the satirical intent (if any) remains unclear from the image alone.