Judge, 1886-04-10 · page 8 of 17
Judge — April 10, 1886 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a political cartoon titled "THE HEATHEN E[N]" from *Judge* magazine, though the complete title is cut off. The caption references "Funans (paralyzed)" and includes partial text about "bation" (likely "damnation"). The image depicts a chaotic scene with caricatured figures with exaggerated features representing Chinese people ("Heathen"), being attacked or threatened by white American figures. References visible include "OREGON CHINESE OUTRAGE," "LOUISIANA LOTTERY," and "SWINDLE." This satirizes late-19th-century anti-Chinese sentiment and violence in America, likely commenting on the Oregon anti-Chinese riots or broader exclusionary policies. The cartoon appears critical of American exploitation and violence against Chinese immigrants, though the racist caricatures reflect the period's widespread prejudices. Without the complete title and caption, the precise satirical target remains partially unclear.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
THE HEATHEN E? 43:1 Funans (paralyzed) —‘‘Is this the bation