Judge — March 18, 1893 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine, March 18, 1893 **"Cleveland and His Party"** This cartoon depicts President Grover Cleveland as a rotund, well-dressed gentleman in top hat and formal wear, standing before classical government buildings (likely the Capitol and White House). He holds a small dog labeled "Toggie" while whistling. The caption reads: "Grover (whistling)—'Toggie, Toggie—vere is dat tam leetle toggie?'" The satirical point appears to mock Cleveland's search for political support or party unity ("Toggie" likely representing his party or coalition). The exaggerated physique, the somewhat childish tone of the caption (mimicking an accent), and his seemingly carefree whistling while searching suggest political instability or Cleveland's inability to control his fractious Democratic Party during the economically turbulent early 1890s.