The papers, books and "big-dividend" circulars of these concerns
filled several wagons. The police estimated that over $500,000 had
been lost by the investors in these concerns, which, notwithstanding
some of the high-sounding names adopted by them, were all turf
swindlers. Raid after raid has resulted in practically ridding Chicago
of these vampires, but they seem to thrive wherever they are permitted
to exist.