The Wasp — 1914 — page 306: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains only text—no visible cartoon or illustration. The passage discusses a pirate scheme, mentioning: - A speaker persuading followers to attack **John Trimmer**, described as a "traitor" - Promise of significant treasure ("five hundred men wealthy for life") - Reference to **James Burnham** capturing a brig called the *Virtue* - Trimmer's plan to use an approaching southbound brig to "silence" troublesome followers The text suggests a 19th-century piracy narrative, likely satirizing political conflict or gang violence under the guise of maritime adventure. Without the accompanying illustration, the specific political figures or events being mocked remain unclear, though Trimmer appears to be the satire's primary target.