Judge — June 1, 1889 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon, titled "The End of the [Republican] Statesmen," depicts a group of well-dressed men bidding farewell to Uncle Sam (the figure in military dress in the center). The caption reads: "Good-by, Uncle Sam! It is..." The image satirizes Republican politicians departing or abandoning their principles. The caricatured figures represent various Republican statesmen, drawn with exaggerated features typical of late 19th/early 20th-century satirical art. The elaborate flag or banner they carry suggests political pageantry being abandoned. Without the complete caption, the specific historical moment is unclear, but the cartoon critiques Republican leadership during a period of political transition. The phrase "end of the" suggests either the end of Republican dominance, the end of an administration, or the end of a particular political era. This type of satire was common in *Judge* magazine's commentary on American politics.