Judge — June 10, 1905 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This **Judge magazine** satirical cartoon depicts a confrontation between caricatured businessmen (depicted with exaggerated ape-like features on the left) and what appears to be a large elephant or similar creature (right). The businessmen hold a sign reading "FREE-TRADERS" and wear labels including "DANIELS" and "CLEVELAND." The cartoon likely critiques **free trade advocates** during the Cleveland administration, using dehumanizing caricature—a regrettable common practice in period political satire. The "who threw" text (partially visible) suggests the cartoon depicts conflict or blame-assignment regarding trade policy. Without seeing the complete caption and date, the exact political context remains unclear, though this appears connected to 19th-century American tariff debates.