Judge — November 8, 1884 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a courthouse scene where various figures wait outside a judge's chambers. The artwork is signed by Hamilton (likely Grant Hamilton, Judge's prominent cartoonist). The scene shows well-dressed men in top hats and business attire standing alongside children and what appear to be working-class figures, all waiting in a formal architectural setting. While the specific historical context isn't entirely clear from the image alone, the title "Waiting" suggests commentary on judicial delays or a pending legal decision affecting multiple classes of society. The mixing of wealthy businessmen with common people implies social commentary, possibly critiquing how the legal system treats different classes or how justice postpones decisions affecting various populations. Without additional date context, the precise case or issue referenced remains unclear.