A “bogus” cremation for the benefit of the “life-long Democrats”
Subject(s): Blackburn, Joseph C. S. (Joseph Clay Stiles), 1838-1918, Dana, Charles A. (Charles Anderson), 1819-1897, Hedden, Edward Long, 1828-1893, Hendricks, Thomas A. (Thomas Andrews), 1819-1885, Hill, David B. (David Bennett), 1843-1910, Jones, Aquilla, 1811-1891, McLaughlin, Hugh, 1827-1904, McLean, John R. (John Roll), 1848-1916, Pulitzer, Joseph, 1847-1911, Thurman, Allen Granbery, 1813-1895
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A group of men stand near the “Bourbon Crematory for Disbelievers in the Spoils System.” Some are identified by name, “Blackburn, D. B. Hill, McLaughlin, Thurman, Jones, Hedden, [and] Hendricks,” and some by association with quills behind their ears “Sun” Charles A. Dana, “Cincinnati Enquirer” John R. McLean, “World” Joseph Pulitzer, and “Star.” The newspaper editors are pushing a wrapped figure labeled “This is the Mugwump! And don’t you forget it!” into the crematorium. Hendricks stands on the right, next to an urn labeled “For Mugwump Ashes,” and the others observe from the left. Puck and the figure representing “The Independent Party” are watching from a window in the background. Caption: Uncremated Mugwump (from outside) – “If those old Bourbons take that dummy for me, they’ll be a little startled when they find out that I’m alive – and kicking!”
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1885-11-18
Creator(s)
Keppler, Joseph Ferdinand, 1838-1894
Publication Date
2013-12-26
Period
Dakota Rancher (June 1884-1886)
Original Collection
Prints and Photographs division
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
A “bogus” cremation for the benefit of the “life-long Democrats”. [November 18, 1885?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287824. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Keppler, Joseph Ferdinand, 1838-1894. A “bogus” cremation for the benefit of the “life-long Democrats”. [18 Nov. 1885?]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287824.
APA:
Keppler, Joseph Ferdinand, 1838-1894.: , [1885, November 18?]. A “bogus” cremation for the benefit of the “life-long Democrats”. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287824.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
