Judge, 1893-05-13 · page 3 of 16
Judge — May 13, 1893 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three separate satirical sketches from Judge magazine: 1. **"Only His Way"** (top): Shows a domestic scene where a man has apparently returned home late. The joke plays on marital conflict—the wife (Miss Dolly) questions a drunk man's excuses about his late arrival, with the punchline being his shameless admission that he only tells himself how sorry he is. 2. **"The Blackball"** (center): A serious editorial piece discussing social ostracism. It argues that being blackballed from society shouldn't humiliate a person of good character, and that such exclusion often reflects poorly on the organization doing the excluding rather than the excluded individual. 3. **"On the Bridgeport Boat"** (bottom): A brief comedic exchange between two working-class characters about paying fares. The page blends humor with social commentary typical of Judge's satirical approach.
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ONLY HIS WAY. Miss Burris Mr. Dotty Miss Burtis—"* Do sit down, “* Don't be alarmed, Mr. Dolly.” It's only papa. HE PENALTY of murder being a trial by experts, the pangs of the halter and the chair become an inexpressible relief. WRITER says the young girls of Hawaii attire themselves in 100se, flowing gowns. ‘That is so, we think, except as to the gowns, eae HERE ARE WAITERS who would never think of wearing whiskers, and they are deft, pleasant, fair to look upon, and good to have around. They need employment, and they wear aprons as if to that manner born, What's that horwid "longshoreman swearwing in the hall fowr ?” He stubbed his toe coming in and he’s only telling himself how sorry he is." THE BLACKBALL, A MAN NEED NOT necessarily feel humiliated because he has been blackballed by a club. It is possible for him to feel complimented. There are many reasons for the blackball not one of which may be a reflection on his character, his associations or his race. He may be worthy without being the cheaper man principally known asa good fellow. On the other hand, the club that has not the privilege of the blackball must perforce admit undesirable persons and finally break up because of its miscellaneous elements and character. The blackball is a good thing, and not the less so because it is impossible for it to be strictly just. ON THE BRIDGEPORT BOAT. Mrs. Common Weatti (of Boston)—* That nuisance in the next room must be a dentist, Appleton, He's done nothing but brush his teeth ever since we left Bridgeport.” OccuPANT OF NEXT ROOM — ‘‘ Wiv fo’ pa’rs, at a dollah a pa'r, it’s a col’ night ef I doan’ see de foh’-"leven when I gits ter York !" comicbooks.com