Judge — March 11, 1905 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Top cartoon ("The King Bee"):** Shows a well-dressed man labeled "Honest Abe" (likely a con artist or charlatan) with a sign reading "SWINDLE POOR SAINTS," pitching to gullible people. He claims superiority and demands obedience while appearing to exploit religious faith. The satire mocks fraudsters who prey on the credulous, particularly in religious contexts. **Bottom cartoon ("A Parthian Shot"):** Depicts two hunters with dogs in a field. One suggests he shoots better alone, implying he drinks whiskey from a hip-flask. The other sardonically notes this "Parthian shot" (a parting insult)—referencing the ancient tactic of shooting while retreating. The joke satirizes someone's transparent excuse-making for poor performance while under the influence. Both cartoons use caricature and wordplay to mock dishonesty and self-deception in everyday life.