Judge — March 12, 1887 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes a "Mugwump Bull" — likely referencing the Mugwumps, independent Republicans who split from the party during the 1884 presidential election. The central figure appears to be a woman in elaborate Spanish/Mexican dress, representing either a political prize or allegiance being contested between two suitors. The caption references "Don Jose Clevezang" (possibly a corruption of a Spanish name), suggesting the satire involves romantic/political fickleness — the woman abandons her "old love" for "the new," implying politicians or voters switching allegiances. The bullfighting reference and Spanish elements suggest this concerns American foreign policy or territorial interests, possibly related to Cuba or Spanish colonial affairs that were contemporary political issues. The "Mugwump" label indicates the cartoon mocks independent voters as inconsistent or unreliable.