Judge — April 14, 1888 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Muddy War of the Rival Neptunes" This satirical cartoon depicts two figures identified as "Neptune Bennett" and "Neptune Gould" engaged in combat in shallow, muddy water. The dialogue exchanges accusations: one calls the other "a Pirate and a Villain," while the other responds "you are a Libertine." The cartoon appears to reference a contemporary political or business rivalry between two prominent figures named Bennett and Gould. The "Neptune" designation likely alludes to their involvement in maritime or shipping matters. The muddy, undignified fighting pose mocks both parties, suggesting their dispute is petty and conducted without honor. The "to be continued" caption indicates this was an ongoing public controversy that Judge's readers would have recognized and followed.