Judge — August 20, 1887 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a political cartoon titled "The Prodigal Son," attributable to G.W. Curtis. It depicts a man (likely representing a political figure or the public) surrounded by animals—possibly representing political opponents, corrupt officials, or problematic political associations. The man's statement, "I can herd with these animals no longer," suggests he's rejecting or abandoning these corrupt or disagreeable companions. The biblical "Prodigal Son" reference suggests themes of redemption or return. Without clearer identification of the specific animals or historical context, the exact political targets remain unclear, but the cartoon's purpose appears to criticize certain political alliances or associations as morally unacceptable, calling for separation from them.