Judge — July 9, 1892 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "Going to the Tombs for Their Candidates," depicting Democratic Party leaders as grave robbers attempting to resurrect political "mummies" as candidates. The caption's subtitle—"The abortive attempt of the Democratic leaders to electrify two mummies"—clarifies the metaphor: the cartoon mocks Democrats for nominating aging or politically "dead" candidates rather than fresh talent. The image shows figures in a tomb-like setting with coffins and skeletal remains, suggesting Democratic leadership is literally and figuratively digging up the political past. The "electrify" reference likely alludes to attempts to energize or revive these dated candidates through campaigning. Without specific dates visible, the exact election targeted remains unclear, but the satire criticizes Democratic candidate selection as relying on outdated figures rather than innovative leadership.