Judge — February 3, 1894 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Satire from Judge Magazine The main cartoon, titled "TAKEN WITHOUT LEAVE," depicts two well-dressed men in conversation. One asks the other for "a light overcoat" to borrow; the reply is "Yes, I had a talk dis er note. It was de only one on his rack." This appears to be satirizing political corruption or hypocrisy—likely referencing someone borrowing or appropriating something not rightfully theirs, perhaps alluding to misappropriation of public funds or positions. The artwork style and dialogue suggest early 20th-century American politics. The surrounding editorial text addresses various political issues including Democratic and Republican rivalry, tariffs, and governance concerns of the era, but the specific cartoon reference remains somewhat unclear without additional historical context about the referenced figures.