Judge, 1886-12-18 · page 3 of 16
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three distinct satirical pieces targeting Democratic politics and social issues of the era. **"Democratic Snow Men"** uses winter snowmen as metaphor for failed Democratic policies. Cleveland is depicted as a "snow man" growing colder—losing support. The tariff is another "dangerous snow man" that will ultimately destroy its creators. The satire mocks Democrats for creating these unpopular positions themselves. **"Takes the Palm"** sarcastically discusses palmistry trends while obliquely referencing Jacob Sharp, likely a corrupt political figure, suggesting his palm lines would reveal his character flaws. **"Material for the Jury Box"** advocates replacing respectable jurors with social undesirables—tramps and street performers—to clear cities of "abominations" while getting honest verdicts. This is darkly ironic social commentary. The cartoons depict working-class figures in period dress. The magazine's consistent target is Democratic incompetence and corruption, using humor to attack the party's policy failures and moral character.
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Mixe—* Ther docther sez an ould stove an’ Tl be afther t but you wanted to draw.” trivial matter the 1 And out of this wspapers have drawn ma terial for g! MINISTER, ‘She took stimulants It ld, doubtless. But Sedg-! small one and the But perhaps the more climate then, TAKES THE PALM. Palmistry is the new craze. lines of the palm of the hand and tell therefrom the character of the various owners. The r doesn't care much knows his chs put the student! of palmistry is enlightened if he knows w he is about. |Such a student was J. SI good many pa i You study the ow he cured the itching with one application of! his sovereign remedy. But nobody has studied | the palm of Jacob Sharp. There are some po- culiar lines there, Who shall enlighten us with regard to them 7 made in tof Lord and y at a venture et_as far away -in Kalamazoo, wT necessarily umpbell, we should s that it was made in—let us from heaven as possible MATERIAL FOR THE JURY BOX. The JupGE is not prepared to say that the jury system should be abolished; but it ought to be so reformed that respectable and self- respecting men could serve within the box. Until that reformation is effected the box ought ed by individuals 1 or perhaps men a intelligence—the tramp, for instance; the sandwich man, and such other individuals as are at present a nuisance on the public streets, Give these men the jury job and we shall have relief in several directions. ‘treets will be cleared of abomination, the uan toed not be in danger of disgracing elf by serving nd some mea- | be all right, ould anchor this afternoon bout it, because he| Bridget, ive yez plenty of iron. fluous individual prisoner in the box. DEMOCRATIC SNOW WEN, The Democrats of this country can give sev- eral names to their snow nian and each will hit the mark better than the missiles they throw at it. Mr. Cleveland is a snow man so far as their wishe longer he neerned, and he grows colder the n object of protest and attack. Here's whatever becomes of the The great humbug of civil-service reform a snow man with the most ridiculous of shap and countenances, and the vigor with which it is pelted is evidence of the most pronounced of all hatred and malice. These snow men were gotten up by the Dem- Ives, and they are so shockingly illegitimate from the Democratic standpoint that the only wonder is that they were not dislodged months ago. But the mozt dangerous of snow men is the tariff snow man. There is terror as well as frigidity in its eyes and its general make-up; and the el re that in due season it will turn upon its ¢1 and destroy them even to the last individ: TREAT HER KINDLY FOR HER MOTHER. The gentle heart of the Theatre is touched at the continuance of the harsh judgment of Violet Cameron after she had clearly indi regret because of the notoriety her relations with Lord Lonsdale ga The point is The press did treat her brutally. c* she acted very well; she kept the company of no man after Lons- dale left, not even of her own husband, and she was lonely and sad when she went away. It seems hard. It is to be regretted that sh was not given a few kind words. But, good gracious! a public that has been insulted can't swap its severity of countenance for a sweet smile with the velocity of an acrobat in his us changes; and the most it can do now le 1 y a proper m vou know, t riend in the background, instead of m1 him the chief feature of her various performances. THE OCEAN TRIP. Bripr—"' I feel so sick, my dea and if I should die and they bury me here won't you some- sure of painful justice will be done the super- times come and plant flowers over my grave?”