Judge — June 14, 1902 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a violent confrontation between what appears to be a police officer or authority figure (left, wielding a club) and workers labeled "MINE OWNER" (center). The scene shows industrial buildings with smokestacks in the background, establishing a mining or factory setting. The satire critiques labor strike violence, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century when mining strikes were frequently brutal. The cartoon's title suggests commentary on strikes that backfire or cause harm. The composition suggests Judge magazine's likely anti-labor stance—portraying workers/strikers as victims of their own violence or depicting them unsympathetically. The formal dress of the "mine owner" contrasts with working-class figures, emphasizing class divisions central to labor disputes of this era. The specific historical strike referenced remains unclear without additional context.