The Wasp — 1894 — page 260: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a man being ejected from office, labeled "KICKED OUT." The figure at the desk appears to be a political official or commissioner being removed from his position. The cartoon references several contemporary political controversies visible in the text boxes: - "A Waterloo!" referencing a major defeat - "Old man afraid of his shadow" and "Hinton for R.R. Commissioner"—suggesting railroad commission politics - "Board of Equalization" matters - References to "Braunhart" and democratic processes The bottle labeled "Old Gin" and various scattered documents suggest corruption or incompetence. The observers in the gallery above appear to be watching the political downfall. This appears to be early 20th-century California state politics, though specific individuals remain unclear without additional historical context about these particular commissioners and electoral disputes.