The Wasp — 1894 — page 456: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts **Mr. M'Ewen**, a lawyer involved in the Keeley Cure case (a legal dispute discussed in the accompanying article). The illustration shows him in an "ammunition shop," a metaphorical depiction of him acquiring weapons—likely representing legal arguments or evidence—for an upcoming court battle. The image satirizes M'Ewen's aggressive legal strategy. The text mentions he's "a pertinacious aggressive attorney" and references his questionable associations with W.W. Foote. The cartoon suggests M'Ewen is arming himself heavily for courtroom combat, mocking his combative approach to litigation. The "ammunition" and military metaphor humorously characterize legal proceedings as warfare, with M'Ewen portrayed as overly belligerent and well-equipped for confrontation.