Judge, 1889-03-02 · page 1 of 28
Judge — March 2, 1889 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This cartoon depicts two figures in dialogue labeled "GROVES" (left) and "BENJAMIN" (right). Groves complains of being "driven from home" and "sadly forlorn," claiming his landlord evicted him despite promises, calling him "too English." Benjamin responds that he'll "fill the White House" with his administration, which has "sand in its heart"—a reference to grit and determination. The figures appear to represent political candidates or administrators of the era. The "eviction" language and contrast between "out" and "in" likely references the 1888 presidential transition, with one figure departing office while another assumes power. The satirical point critiques political displacement and broken promises during changes in administration.
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VOL.1IS NO.385 MARCH 2 [889. PRICE 10 CENTS. EnTEReEo At THE Post Orrice aT New YORK AS SeconD-Ciass Matter, 4) Copymiont 1889 By THe Juooe PuaLisHine Co: LVICTED, | OUT AND IN. Groven.—I am driven from home, and I'm sadly forlorn: bseNJamIN.—I think I can manage to fill the White House I don't know just where I shall go. With some bric-a-brac not at all slow; The landlord got tired of promise, and said An Administration with sand in its heart, I was English—too English, you know. That is Yankee—quite Yankee, you know. ‘omicbooks.com