Judge, 1886-08-28 · page 9 of 16
Judge — August 28, 1886 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon depicting men in military or formal dress uniforms in what looks like an elegant dining setting. The partially visible caption references "Sing Sing" (a notorious New York prison) and "writing on the wall," suggesting a biblical reference to divine judgment or impending doom. The scene seems to satirize powerful or privileged figures being interrupted during a meal, with the "writing on the wall" serving as a warning of consequences. Without the complete caption and publication date, the specific political figures or events referenced remain unclear, though the tone suggests criticism of those in power facing accountability or retribution for their actions.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
ERRUPTED hat writing on the wall means Sing Sing.’ comicbooks.com