Judge — March 8, 1890 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Cartoon: "St. Patrick's Day - Plucky little Tommy stops the parade"** This satirical cartoon depicts St. Patrick's Day parade proceedings in Washington, D.C. (the Capitol building visible in background). A small figure labeled "Tommy" appears to be disrupting or "stopping" what looks like a political parade or procession featuring politicians and dignitaries carrying banners and flags. The satire likely mocks either Irish-American political influence or a specific contemporary political dispute. The phrase "plucky little Tommy" suggests David-versus-Goliath commentary—a small figure opposing established political power. Without identifying the specific individuals caricatured or the exact political conflict referenced, the core joke appears to be about an underdog disrupting official proceedings, presented as humorous commentary on 1890s American politics.