Judge — December 5, 1903 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon depicting multiple political figures crowded onto a large hog labeled "Democracy" and "Morality." The figures appear to be quarreling politicians or party leaders, some wearing top hats and formal dress, fighting over control of the beast. Visible banners reference "Democratic" concerns and "Teller" (likely Senator Henry M. Teller). The cartoon satirizes how competing political factions exploit democratic principles for personal gain—they're literally riding and fighting atop "Democracy" itself, treating it like a prize to be seized rather than a system to serve. The work critiques political corruption and infighting, suggesting politicians care more about power than actual democratic values. The hog metaphor suggests degradation and greed among the nation's leadership.