Judge — March 22, 1890 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Judge magazine satirical cartoon critiquing Chicago's political corruption or governance. The image depicts an elephant (representing the Republican Party) being ridden or controlled by well-dressed figures, with "Chicago" marked on a signpost above. The elephant wears a collar labeled "Norwood's Fair," suggesting connection to a specific political figure or event. The satire suggests that Chicago's political establishment was manipulating or "riding" Republican interests for their own purposes. The fire in the background may reference urban decay or political turmoil. The caption text is largely illegible in the OCR, but the visual metaphor—using the elephant as a mount for politicians—indicates criticism of political control or corruption in the Gilded Age or Progressive Era Chicago politics. The exact historical event or figures remain unclear without legible text.