Judge — August 16, 1890 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Outplayed!" - Judge Magazine, August 16, 1890 This political cartoon depicts **Champion Blaine** (likely James G. Blaine, the prominent American politician) seated and relaxed, having apparently defeated the **English Prime Minister** at some unspecified game. Two well-dressed figures observe from behind a fence in the background. The satire plays on the phrase "outplayed"—Blaine has literally beaten the British leader at what appears to be a recreational game, but the cartoon likely references broader diplomatic or political maneuvering between the United States and Britain during this period. The casual, confident posture of Blaine versus the formal setting suggests American shrewdness triumphing over British formality. The specific political dispute referenced remains unclear without additional historical context from this 1890 issue.