The Wasp — 1914 — page 197: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a page of narrative fiction rather than a political cartoon or satirical content. The text describes a violent incident aboard a ship called the *Polly*, where eighteen people boarded and six were killed. The passage focuses on James Burnham, who emerges as a heroic figure—the first over the rail, first to kill, and slayer of someone named "Hicks." The narrative details Burnham leading wounded survivors to the cabin with a bloodied blade. Without seeing the accompanying illustration clearly or knowing the publication date and context of *The Wasp*, I cannot identify the historical event, figures, or satirical intent this serialized story references. Additional context about when this was published would be necessary for interpretation.