The Wasp — May 22, 1880 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon, titled "Human Trash and their Deserts," depicts two figures being physically ejected or dragged away. Based on the accompanying text, this critiques the San Francisco Police Department's handling of officers involved in misconduct cases. The article discusses Officer Isaac, Officer Byrns, and Officer Frey, arguing that corrupt or incompetent policemen escape accountability while honest citizens face severe justice. The cartoon appears to satirize the hypocrisy of the police system—suggesting that wrongdoing officers ("human trash") receive inadequate punishment compared to their actual crimes. The rest of the page consists primarily of advertisements and notices for local San Francisco businesses, including breweries, restaurants, and commercial establishments, typical of 19th-century satirical magazine content.