Judge — March 4, 1899 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Top Cartoon: "Not Out Either Way"** This depicts a chaotic scene with two figures labeled "Bottle Holder" and "Defeated Pugilist" in what appears to be a boxing context. The dialogue suggests a dispute over a wager—the defeated boxer claims he didn't bet on himself, creating a comedic legal/logical trap where neither party can claim victory or collect winnings. This satirizes the absurdity of certain betting disputes or contractual loopholes. **Bottom Cartoon: "He Paid the Penalty"** Shows two rough-looking men (labeled "Ruffian Tumble" and "Wayward Hoss") discussing a failed robbery attempt. One claims he couldn't eat the stolen food; the other boasts about impersonating a lieutenant to gain house access, but found only five old maids instead of valuables. The joke mocks incompetent criminals whose careful planning yields nothing, illustrating consequences of their misadventure. Both cartoons use exaggerated caricature and dialect to satirize working-class or criminal desperation during an unspecified period.