Judge — November 23, 1895 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a political cartoon satirizing the Republican Party, depicted as an elephant (the party's traditional symbol) that has collapsed or fallen. Four men in formal dress observe the fallen elephant with apparent concern or resignation. The caption reads "REPUBLICAN PARTY—'ALL DOWN; SET 'EM'" suggesting the party is in decline or defeat. Based on the archive markings visible (showing dates 1893-1894), this likely references the Republican Party's struggles during the economic depression of that era, or electoral setbacks. The cartoon uses the elephant metaphor to mock Republican political fortunes—literally showing their symbolic animal prostrate—while the observing figures (likely representing party leadership) stand helplessly by. The satire suggests Republican weakness or collapse during this period.