The Wasp — 1879 — page 254: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts an interview scene where a reporter questions a prominent citizen about current events. The text identifies the interviewee as **Timothy Hodsarrier**, who expresses views on the new Constitution and concerns about radical designs threatening established institutions. The satire appears to mock how influential men publicly present themselves as reasonable and concerned about stability, while the cartoon's exaggerated facial expressions suggest their self-importance. Hodsarrier's verbose, somewhat contradictory responses about constitutional protections and labor issues—dismissing workers' concerns while praising free institutions—exemplify the kind of elite hypocrisy *The Wasp* regularly targeted. The piece represents the magazine's satirical approach to covering San Francisco's prominent business and political figures.