The Wasp — 1894 — page 211: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based satirical commentary** rather than political cartoons. The illustration "How He Got Her Home" appears to be a humorous domestic scene showing a woman and man, likely illustrating one of the gossip items. The satirical items mock contemporary political figures and scandals: - **General Coxey**: Criticized for charging admission to hear him speak about his march to Congress - **Congressman Caminetti**: Declining re-election amid rumors of deciphering handwriting on walls - **Harrison**: Mocked for silence and a "famous hat" - **Judge Coffey**: Ridiculed for attempting public speaking despite lacking vocal talent - **Joseph Kelly**: Described as "touching" for kneeling during a bribery investigation The satire targets political pretension, incompetence, and scandal through brief, caustic commentary typical of Gilded Age satirical journalism.