Judge — March 24, 1906 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts **Aldrich** (labeled on the scythe) as Death, wielding a large scythe over three smaller figures labeled **"Populism," "Crankism," and "Slings"** (or similar terms—the exact third label is unclear). The Capitol building appears in the background, establishing a Washington, D.C. political context. The cartoon satirizes **Nelson Aldrich**, a prominent Republican senator, suggesting his political power is destroying or "reaping" various reform movements and populist causes of the era. The three figures crawling or cowering beneath him represent different political movements or ideologies that Aldrich's influence allegedly threatens. The caption reads "WHO DID ALL THE WORK?"—likely questioning who bears responsibility for dismantling these reform movements.