Judge — June 25, 1904 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two separate satirical cartoons: **"Nothing Doing There"** depicts a judge character (Wayward Hoss) apologizing to a lady for requesting food, claiming he wouldn't have asked if he'd seen her dog first—implying the dog is more deserving or appetizing. The satire likely mocks judicial incompetence or desperation. **"Arising Doubts"** shows a shipwrecked sailor (Halloran) observing another castaway creating mysterious designs on his back. The sailor suspects the designs might be for a hunting expedition rather than rescue—suggesting dark intent or cannibalism fears among desperate castaways. Both cartoons use exaggerated ethnic dialects and caricatured figures typical of early-1900s Judge humor. The satire appears to target foolishness, desperation, and moral ambiguity in crisis situations, though the specific contemporary references remain unclear without additional historical context.