Judge — May 2, 1908 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page satirizes incompetence in public transportation, likely early 20th century. **Top panels ("Took Him Too Literally"):** A photographer attempts to photograph a conductor, who misinterprets instructions to "look natural" by becoming increasingly chaotic and violent, culminating in physical destruction. **Middle section ("He Furnished Proof"):** A dialogue between a conductor and passenger about repeated fare disputes. The conductor claims he's never made mistakes; the passenger counters with specific instances of overcharging across different streets and locations, proving the conductor's dishonesty. **Bottom left ("It Floats!"):** A satirical "Big Dough" logo (possibly referencing the company or management) depicted as bloated/corrupt, "saved by the doughnut"—suggesting financial impropriety. **Right image:** A "homeproof police uniform" for conductors, humorously suggesting they need protective equipment—implying conductors were violent or problematic. The overall message critiques crooked transit workers and negligent management.