Judge — January 20, 1923 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicts a figure in winter clothing confronting what appears to be a snowman. The caption reads: "Will Oi r-run him in now or let him melt?" The cartoon satirizes law enforcement and justice ("Law and Order"). The snowman likely represents a criminal or suspect, while the uniformed figure appears to be a police officer or authority figure. The joke plays on the transience of snow—the officer must decide whether to arrest the suspect immediately or wait until the evidence literally disappears through melting. This is social satire about how criminals might escape justice through inaction or delay, or possibly commentary on the effectiveness of law enforcement. The specific historical context or individual referenced remains unclear without additional publication date information.