Judge — October 1, 1887 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting a political exchange. "Cleveland" (likely President Grover Cleveland) laments losing votes of numerous men. "Solid South" (personified, representing Southern Democrats) responds that by "snubbing" those men, Cleveland has made the South's political support solid for him. The cartoon satirizes a political trade-off: Cleveland's loss of support among certain groups (possibly regarding patronage, appointments, or policy) is compensated by securing reliable Democratic backing from the South—a crucial voting bloc during this era. The ornate interior setting suggests high political stakes and backroom dealing. The satire critiques how politicians sacrifice broader support to maintain regional power bases.