Judge — April 12, 1890 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon depicts a skeletal figure labeled "Judge" addressing Republican leaders in Washington. The skeleton wears a tall hat marked with what appears to be a date or seal, and is surrounded by labels including "SILVER QUESTION," "CORRUPTION," and other partially visible text referencing political issues. The caption reads: "Come, come; set to work and dig him out. You have all the power." The satire appears to criticize Republican leadership for failing to address corruption or resolve a significant political crisis (likely related to the silver question, a major 1890s political debate). The skeletal "Judge" personifies the withering political situation, pressuring Republicans to take action. The cartoon suggests they possess the political power but are failing in their responsibility to clean up or resolve the problem.