Judge — July 9, 1904 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon depicts a chaotic scene centered on a tombstone reading "SILENCE IS GOLDEN BUT THE TRUTH MUST," surrounded by caricatured figures holding signs and implements. Visible signs reference "TO SUPPORT THE TRUST," "LOOKING FOR TROUBLE," and "POLITICS AND PARKER." A "DEPOT" sign appears overhead, and a large overturned container labeled with a dollar sign dominates the right side. The cartoon appears to satirize corruption or scandal involving political and business figures—likely referencing trust monopolies and attempts to suppress truth or evidence ("axes are out"). The crowded, violent composition suggests conflict between those protecting corporate interests and those seeking transparency. Without the full caption visible, the specific political figures and scandal remain unclear, though "Parker" may reference a specific politician or businessperson of the era.