And out of all the rack and ruin rose the form of the nascent Oligarchy, imperturbable, indifferent, and sure.

Its serenity and certitude was terrifying.

Not only did it use its own vast power, but it used all the power of the United States Treasury to carry out its plans.
* Wall Street--so named from a street in ancient New York, where was situated the stock exchange, and where the irrational organization of society permitted underhanded manipulation of all the industries of the country.
The captains of industry had turned upon the middle class.

The employers' associations, that had helped the captains of industry to tear and rend labor, were now torn and rent by their quondam allies.
Amidst the crashing of the middle men, the small business men and manufacturers, the trusts stood firm.

Nay, the trusts did more than stand firm.