Judge — July 28, 1883 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "The Judge" Page, July 28, 1883 This cartoon titled "Damon and Pythias" depicts a political allegory. One figure leaps joyfully holding a sign reading "THE PEOPLE DEMAND AN OLD TICKET," while another figure sits dejected below. The caption attributes the quote to "Damon Hendricks": "Courage! I am here to save thee." The reference to the classical "Damon and Pythias" legend—about friendship and loyalty unto death—suggests this concerns a political campaign or party loyalty issue from 1883. The "old ticket" likely refers to renominating previous candidates, apparently against someone's wishes. Without identifying the specific figures or election, the cartoon appears to satirize political factionalism and the tension between party demands and individual political actors.