Judge — November 13, 1886 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "The New Watch-Dog" - Judge Magazine, November 19, 1886 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.