Judge — March 10, 1894 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a rotund, well-dressed gentleman seated at a desk, appearing to press a button. The visible text at bottom reads "I PRESS THE BUTTON, TH[E]" (sentence incomplete on this page). On his desk are items labeled "MAR" (likely March), what appears to be official seals or stamps, documents, and a calendar or ledger. The man wears formal attire with medals/decorations, suggesting someone in power—possibly a government or military official. The cartoon likely satirizes executive power and arbitrary decision-making—"pressing a button" to enact consequences. Without the complete caption or publication date visible, I cannot identify the specific figure or event being mocked, but the imagery suggests commentary on authoritarian or bureaucratic abuse of power through simple, decisive (and presumably harmful) actions.