Judge, 1886-11-13 · page 1 of 16
Judge — November 13, 1886 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This political cartoon depicts a large, stern watchdog being presented to three men peering from a window or doorway above. The caption quotes A.S. Hewitt and references "Tammany Burglar" and "Covert Tramp." The satire appears to concern New York City politics, specifically Tammany Hall's corruption. The "new watch-dog" represents either a reform candidate or anti-corruption measure meant to guard against Tammany's criminal activities ("burglars" and "tramps"). The men above—likely Tammany politicians—express skepticism about this watchdog's effectiveness, with one saying he "looks ugly" and questioning whether it will actually prevent wrongdoing. The cartoon mocks Tammany's confidence that no reform effort will truly stop their corrupt practices.
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O_O vok.11 NO.265. NOVEMBER 13, 1886. THE POST o, y ENTERE? TFice BY THE JUDGE PUBLISHING Co. OF NEW YORK THE NEW WATCH-DOG. PRICE 10 CENTS, hy OFFICE Poter Bultine, PARK ROW. an 18 NEW YORK “ I wild not be bound by any party pledges."—A. 8, -Huwrrr. Tuounr Burataz,—‘ We got him in, now he'll let us in.” Coomrz Taawr.—* Don’t be too sure, pard ; he looks ugly. I guess we've been too smart.”