Judge — July 16, 1898 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from Judge magazine (1896) referencing "Hobson" — likely **Richmond P. Hobson**, a U.S. Navy officer who became famous during the Spanish-American War for his heroic (or allegedly exaggerated) actions. The cartoon depicts figures in elaborate dress appearing to perform acrobatic or theatrical feats, with text mentioning "accounting" Hobson. The satire likely mocks either: 1. Hobson's inflated public fame or self-promotion 2. Contemporary political or military figures capitalizing on war heroism 3. The spectacle of celebrating military figures The theatrical staging and exaggerated poses suggest ridicule of overblown hero-worship or performance surrounding contemporary events. Without clearer visibility of all figures, the specific targets remain somewhat unclear, but the overall tone is clearly mocking.