Judge — February 1, 1902 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon depicts a well-dressed man in a "Schizon" cap wielding a club against three caricatured figures labeled with text including "City Funds" and what appears to be "Plunder" and "Wake" (text unclear). The sign reads "No More Political Shakedown, S. Low." The cartoon appears to satirize a police official—likely "Policeman Low"—cracking down on corruption involving city finances and graft. The caption's wordplay ("on the beat" / "Ped again") suggests repeated misconduct occurring during this official's watch. The three small figures likely represent corrupt practices or officials being disciplined. Without clearer identification of "S. Low" and the specific historical moment, the exact political scandal referenced remains uncertain, though the cartoon clearly celebrates anti-corruption efforts in municipal government.