The Wasp — 1894 — page 219: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a scene at what appears to be a California public establishment (likely a saloon or gambling house, given the "Play" signage and gaming table visible). A group of men holding "Clerk's Warrant" documents crowd at the left doorway, while a well-dressed man stands guard at the right. The central figure is a woman labeled as "Teacher's Warrant." The sign advertising "Lunch and Drinks Free" suggests ironic commentary on false promises. The cartoon likely satirizes corruption or fraud involving warrants—possibly depicting government employees or clerks attempting to access something they're not entitled to, with "teachers' warrants" being weaponized or misused. The "California Public" sign suggests state-level political commentary. Without the publication date or fuller context, the exact scandal referenced remains unclear, though it clearly mocks official misconduct.