The Wasp — 1892 — page 374: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based editorial content** rather than political cartoons. The masthead illustration shows a generic wasp figure attacking/stinging. The editorial commentary covers diverse contemporary topics: - **"Black Pearl"** — A ship/naval story about colored fighters - **French warship Dubourdiou** — A recent international incident - **Oakland police controversy** — Local political criticism of Chief Tompkins - **Chicago's World's Fair** — Commentary on the 1893 Columbian Exposition - **Columbus Day parade** — Satirical note on Dr. O'Donnell's participation - **Crime in England** — The "Dr. Nell Cream" murder case involving aristocratic scandal - **Prince of Wales** — Satirical speculation about his potential U.S. visit The tone is consistently sardonic, targeting government incompetence, crime, and social hypocrisy.