The Wasp — 1894 — page 331: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains brief satirical observations rather than a formal cartoon. The main illustration, captioned "HE WAS THE TELLER," depicts what appears to be a bank scene with men in period dress, likely satirizing banking or financial corruption. The text items mock various political figures and social issues: James Budd (California governor) is ridiculed for his rhetoric; Chinese soldiers' low pay is critiqued; a burial society is mocked; and Corbett (likely boxer James J. Corbett) is mentioned regarding fighting. The humor relies on local/contemporary references—specific politicians, recent events, and current scandals—making it difficult for modern readers to fully grasp without additional historical context about 1890s California politics and personalities.