Judge, 1893-03-18 · page 9 of 16
Judge — March 18, 1893 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a satirical cartoon titled "Ump Cabinet" depicting what appears to be a baseball umpire as a central figure surrounded by other men in formal dress, some wearing military or official regalia with medals and insignia. The caption reads: "That cabinet gives me a chill." The satire appears to critique a political cabinet (likely from the Trump administration, given the "Ump" reference) by comparing it to an umpire's cold demeanor or questionable decisions. The figures surrounding the central corpulent character seem to represent cabinet members, their formal attire and decorations suggesting political authority. The overall tone suggests criticism of the cabinet's composition or direction, with the "chill" implying discomfort or concern about leadership choices. The snow/cold setting reinforces the temperature metaphor in the joke.
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Pine ‘Sackett aWidhelms Litho Co New York UMP CABINET. me! That cabinet gives me a chill.” comicbooks.com