Judge — May 14, 1892 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes what appears to be a legal or governmental proceeding, referencing Dickens's *Oliver Twist*. The caption "Please, can I have some more?" echoes the famous scene where orphan Oliver requests additional gruel. The cartoon depicts officials or judges seated at a table examining documents labeled with what appear to be municipal positions ("Sheriff's," "Mayor's"). The scattered items on the floor suggest bureaucratic chaos or corruption. The satire likely critiques government officials greedily seeking additional power, positions, or resources—paralleling Oliver's desperation for basic sustenance. The Dickensian reference implies these officials, unlike the sympathetic orphan, don't deserve such requests; they're portrayed as corrupt or gluttonous rather than needy. Without a clear date or byline visible, the specific political scandal referenced remains unclear.