Judge — October 14, 1893 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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This political cartoon satirizes Democratic leadership's treatment of President Grover Cleveland. The caption quotes a Democratic leader claiming he "took medicine like a man" when Cleveland didn't acknowledge him after his election, but now feels exhausted by Cleveland giving him a dismissive "go-bye" for something trivial. The cartoon depicts two figures in formal dress outside what appears to be a government building. The imagery suggests internal party conflict—specifically, Cleveland's apparent coldness toward Democratic allies or supporters. The satire mocks the Democratic leader for enduring Cleveland's discourteous behavior while pretending to be stoic about it, implying Cleveland's poor interpersonal treatment of his own party members was notable enough to warrant public ridicule.