Judge — November 3, 1894 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a political cartoon from *Judge* magazine featuring a classical warrior woman (likely representing Liberty, Justice, or the American Republic) standing in an arena before spectators in a Roman amphitheater setting. The woman holds a large shield labeled "MUNICIPAL REFORM" and carries a sword, positioned as if confronting an unseen threat (the partial text "...Y OR THE TIGER!" suggests she faces a dangerous opponent). The cartoon appears to satirize municipal politics, presenting reform efforts as a gladiatorial struggle against corrupt forces (represented as "the tiger"). The crowd of onlookers in the gallery likely represents the American public witnessing this political battle. Without the complete text or publication date, the specific reform movement and opposing force remain unclear, but the imagery emphasizes reform as heroic combat against entrenched opposition.