One reason in four tableaux. Illustration shows four scenes related to New York City residents: in the upper left, August in Madison Ave. showing the well-to-do leaving town to beat the summer heat; in the upper right, August in Mulligan Alley showing the working class suffering from the summer heat; in the lower left, The 'better element' in his element showing wealthy men relaxing in comfort at the shore; and in the lower right, The ward politician making 'dives' popular showing a local politician handing out free tickets to mothers and children at popular middle class beaches and amusement parks. Date 1900 August 22. One reason in four tableaux. Illustration shows four scenes related to New York City residents: in the upper left, August in Madison Ave. showing the well-to-do leaving town to beat the summer heat; in the upper right, August in Mulligan Alley showing the working class suffering from the summer heat; in the lower left, The 'better element' in his element showing wealthy men relaxing in comfort at the shore; and in the lower right, The ward politician making 'dives' popular showing a local politician handing out free tickets to mothers and children at popular middle class beaches and amusement parks. Date 1900 August 22.