Judge — November 7, 1885 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a figure labeled "THE JUDGE" wielding a gavel and appearing to strike down or condemn something. The figure holds what appears to be a large ceremonial mallet or hammer and is dressed formally in dark clothing. Based on the title and imagery, this likely satirizes judicial authority or a specific court decision. The elaborate dress and theatrical pose suggest mockery of judicial pomposity or overreach. However, without a visible date or additional context on this page, I cannot definitively identify which specific legal case or judge is being targeted, or what particular decision prompted this satire. The allegorical style was common in *Judge* magazine's political commentary.