Judge, 1887-03-12 · page 1 of 24
Judge — March 12, 1887 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This *Judge* cartoon from March 12, 1887 depicts a bearded man (likely a Democratic political leader) running desperately from a fire while pursued by angry figures. The caption quotes him urging "Run for your lives, boys!" The satire targets Democratic Party leadership during a period of internal conflict. The fire and pursuing mob appear to represent consequences the Democrats face—possibly related to the party's divisive positions or failed policies. The "brave but fool-hardy" title suggests the leader's actions are simultaneously courageous yet strategically reckless. The small text block on the left contains commentary, though it's partially illegible. The overall message criticizes Democratic leadership as simultaneously bold and dangerously misguided, fleeing from the chaos they've created.
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VOL.11 NO. 282 MARCH 12, 1887. PRICE IO CENTS. hg ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT NEW YORK AS SECOND CLASS MATTER, COPYRIGHT 1887. The principles of Democratic party are on tial from © new force which bas suddenly ap- peared in polities, and which will destroy the f party enless It 1s boldly confronted and the dan. feroot and pernicious effect of Ite doctrines and aim principles denounced. ‘The Democratic party re { ares the Individual as the anit of society. BRAVE BUT FOOL-HARDY. Dxnoonatio teapres.—“ Run for your lives, boys!”