The Wasp — 1880 — page 71: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Top Cartoon: "A Cat Among the Rats"** This depicts a large cat with a man's head (face includes prominent mustache) among numerous rats. The image appears to be political satire comparing the figure to a predator eliminating enemies or competitors. The "Municipal Court of Apis" stamp suggests legal or administrative context. Without clearer identification of the specific historical figure and period, the exact political target remains uncertain, though the metaphor clearly positions this person as a threat to rival factions represented as rats. **Bottom Cartoon: "One of the Menlo Park Yearlings"** Shows a horse and handler with a small dog in the foreground. "Menlo Park" likely references a specific location or institution. The cartoon appears to satirize something about breeding, quality, or pretense, though the specific reference requires additional historical context to interpret accurately.