Judge, 1892-10-01 · page 9 of 16
Judge — October 1, 1892 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge cartoon depicts a large elephant (representing the Republican Party) with a well-dressed ringmaster or circus operator beside it. The caption references "The Sacred White Elephant" and mentions something "busting up in November" with "grand fun" beforehand. The satire mocks a political figure or administration as a circus act—a fraud ("humbug") that's worn out its welcome. The elephant, traditionally the Republican symbol, is portrayed as managed/controlled by a manipulative showman. The November reference likely indicates an upcoming election where voters will finally reject this "act." Without a visible date, the specific political target remains unclear, though the cartoon criticizes Republican leadership as theatrical deception masquerading as legitimate governance.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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