Judge — February 11, 1911 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes **Bourne's "Salvation Army,"** apparently a political faction or group of deposed politicians. The central tall figure conducting like a bandleader appears to be **Bourne** himself, leading a motley group of caricatured politicians playing instruments in disharmony. The banner reads "The Political Salvation Army" with "Game and Saved" visible, suggesting ironic commentary on their claims to rescue the nation. The exaggerated, grotesque features and chaotic composition mock these politicians as incompetent or discredited figures pretending to lead, while the "band" metaphor emphasizes their disorganization and cacophony. The overall message: these are failed politicians attempting a comeback through false claims of virtue or reform.