A complete issue · 16 pages · 1883
Judge — August 11, 1883
# "Sensitive Brother Dana" - The Judge, August 11, 1883 This cartoon satirizes what appears to be a dispute involving an editor named Dana (likely Charles A. Dana of the New York Sun newspaper). The caption describes him as "A Great Editor at a Small Business." The scene depicts Dana being confronted by several figures holding papers and signs near the Sun Building. The satire suggests Dana is engaging in petty, undignified behavior unbecoming a major newspaper editor—hence "small business." The figures appear to be creditors or rivals presenting claims or complaints. The cartoon's humor relies on the contrast between Dana's prominent editorial position and his apparent involvement in trivial disputes or financial matters. Without additional historical context, the specific incident remains unclear, but the satire mocks Dana's dignity and editorial standing.
# The Judge, Page 2: Satirical Commentary on Public Figures and Summer Social Life The page contains two main satirical pieces. **"Dana Winces"** mocks Charles Dana, editor of the *New York Sun*, for banning the magazine *Truth* from his office after it published witticisms about him. Judge ridicules Dana's hypocritical stance—he himself regularly published jokes about others but cannot tolerate being targeted. The piece sarcastically suggests Dana is burying his head like an ostrich rather than facing criticism. **"The President's Trip to the Yellowstone"** critiques President Chester Arthur's planned excursion, suggesting it's merely a publicity stunt benefiting the Hatch syndicate (likely a railroad or tourism company). Judge implies such junkets are nothing new—previous railroads and entrepreneurs have done similar trips. **"In and Out of Town"** humorously discusses "grass widowers" (husbands left behind) and the social dynamics of wives summering elsewhere while husbands work in the city—a common upper-class practice. The page blends political satire with social commentary typical of Judge's irreverent approach to contemporary affairs.
