Judge — June 22, 1895 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Judge magazine satirical cartoon, though the OCR text provides minimal context. The image shows a figure in classical dress (appearing to represent Liberty or Columbia, identifiable by the star-emblazoned garment) being pulled in opposite directions by two competing forces on the right side. One ribbon is labeled "CONGRESS" while another reads "PRESIDENT" (partially visible). A small figure at bottom left holds what appears to be a restraining rope labeled "SALOON." The cartoon satirizes political conflict between Congress and the President over a particular issue—possibly Prohibition or liquor regulation, given the "SALOON" reference. The classical female figure represents the nation itself, caught between competing governmental powers and special interests, unable to move freely. This visualizes the era's tensions over executive versus legislative authority.