Judge — December 30, 1899 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Political Commentary Analysis This page contains brief political commentary and satirical cartoons from Judge magazine. **Political Items Referenced:** - Congressman Roberts of Utah (mentioned as having "three wives") - Democratic minority leadership and "Sulzer or Bailey" - The Dewey House (apparently a disputed property or administration) - Joseph Choate and Joseph Chamberlain discussing international relations - References to Russia, France, South Africa, and the Philippines **Cartoons:** "Benedict's View" shows a tall figure with a child, captioned about a "necessary evil." "A Facial Change" depicts two poker players, where four kings appear valuable but four aces appear larger—a visual pun about perception. The commentary criticizes various political figures and discusses Christmas peace prospects. However, **without specific dates or clearer context about which politicians are being targeted, precise identification of most figures remains unclear.**