Judge — August 8, 1885 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts Uncle Sam (left, in top hat) and what appears to be a political figure operating a whip toward a horse labeled "CAPITAL" near New York Harbor (recognizable by the Statue of Liberty). Money and financial symbols scatter as the horse bolts. The cartoon critiques government control or manipulation of capital/business interests. The whip suggests aggressive regulatory action or political pressure being exerted over American commerce and financial markets. The "more room" caption (partially visible) implies warnings about consequences or limited space for such tactics. The satire likely comments on late 19th-century debates over government intervention in the economy, trusts, or financial regulation—a frequent Judge magazine theme during the Gilded Age.