Judge — November 15, 1890 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page 82 This page contains political commentary on the 1890 U.S. Census and election disputes, particularly referencing Governor David B. Hill of New York. The main cartoon "David and the Census" satirizes controversies over census accuracy and counting methods used for political advantage. The text discusses how census enumerators may have inflated or manipulated population counts—with some rural residents being counted multiple times while city populations were disputed. Hill's administration reportedly challenged the federal census count, likely seeking political advantage. The satire critiques both parties for using census data strategically rather than pursuing accurate enumeration. The cartoon likely depicts Hill (or a representative) examining or manipulating census documents, highlighting the era's widespread suspicion that demographic counts were corrupted by partisan interests rather than conducted impartially.