Judge — June 10, 1905 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting a group of men confronting a large elephant labeled "PROTECTION." One figure holds a sign reading "PROTECTIONISTS," while another character (lower right, appearing portly) asks "WHERE THAT BRICK?" The elephant represents protectionist trade policies. The diverse group of men—rendered with exaggerated features typical of period satire—appear to be various political or business interests quarreling over the issue. The "brick" reference suggests someone wants to attack or undermine protective tariffs. Without a visible date or clearer context, this likely comments on late 19th or early 20th-century American debates over tariff policy, where protectionists advocated for import duties while others opposed them. The chaos depicted satirizes the fractious political disagreement surrounding trade protection.