Judge — October 27, 1883 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This **Judge** magazine cartoon satirizes Arthur as "the Lone Fisherman" with a caption reading "Positive Appeal." The image depicts what appears to be political figures in formal dress (top hats) observing a solitary fisherman. The phrase "Lone Fisherman" and "Positive Appeal" suggest this criticizes a political figure—likely Arthur (possibly Chester Arthur, U.S. President 1881-1885)—for operating independently or without broad political support, despite claims of popular appeal. The well-dressed observers on the left appear to represent the political establishment, contrasting with the isolated fisherman figure. The satire likely mocks the gap between claimed popularity and actual political isolation or lack of substantive backing among party leadership or the electorate.