COMMON SENSE is furnished to subscribers for Three Dollars per annum, in depend upon the genuineness of one or of one hundred advance. Letters intended for the Business Department should be addressed: AMANDA M. SLOCUM, BUSINESS MANAGER, 236 Montgomery st. SENSE. 467 ..467 .468 .468 .469 AMANDA M. SLOCUM, ASSISTANT. professed mediums; and even if it did, dear as the belief is to us, we would not hesitate to give the truth. This journal is not published to sustain any individual, nor any ism, but it is for the TRUTH, whatever that may be. Since the foregoing was written we are informed that Mrs. Sawyer has returned to Chicago. SUSTAIN YOUR PRINCIPLES. Our friends will be glad to learn that the COMMON SENSE PUBLISHING COMPANY has purchased an extensive Steam 470 Printing Establishment, and is now ready to do Book and Job Printing of all kinds in as good style as can be done by any printer in the city. The office purchased is that of the Woman's Publishing Company, formerly located at 511 Sacramento street, now at 605 Montgomery, in the building formerly occupied by the Evening Post, where it is carried on under the old name, which is retained because it indicates the fact that the work in the office is performed mainly by women. The establishment is under charge of Mrs. A. M. Slocum, the Business Manager of COMMON SENSE, assisted by Mrs. Flora Wellman Chaney. Not only the management, but the book-keeping, soliciting and type-setting are all performed by women. In fact it is essentially a Woman's Office; and all friends cf woman's right to equal pay for equal service are solicited to give the establishment their cordial support. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 1875. Of fourteen mediums and clairvoyants whose advertisements appear daily in a certain city paper which habitually abuses Spiritualists, only two advertise in COMMON SENSE, and of the fifty or more who occasionally advertise in the daily papers, only a half dozen support the paper which supports them. What does this fact indicate? If it means that mediums consider the advertisements in COMMON SENSE as of no use to them, we can assure them that they make a mistake. It is the very paper that country readers rely upon for information as to the most reliable mediums, and when Spiritualists come to the city, they visit those who advertise in this paper. If it is true, however, that Spiritualists are not the ones who support mediums, we reply, the readers of COMMON SENSE are not, in the main, Spiritualists, but inquirers and Infidels. The paper would have failed long ago had we depended upon Spiritualists alone for support. Not one in ten of the Spiritual families of this State take the paper, but our subscribers are, mainly, Free-thinkers and Reformers who have liberality enough to aid an ally with whom they do not fully agree. MRS. C. M. SAWYER:-There has been in this city for several months a medium for materializations, who is beyond doubt an honest, well-meaning woman, but who, like most mediums, is exceedingly sensitive to all the influences by which she is surrounded. She has not been cordially received by spiritualists generally, and her seances have failed to satisfy some who think she ought not to give public exhibitions until able to do so in a manner to silence skepticism. This lady has given public seances at the East for years, and as we are informed, with very satisfactory results. The spirits do not walk out of the cabinet, neither do the features always appear distinctly, but at times, during harmonious circles, the manifestations have been beyond question genuine, and there is every reason to believe that with more favorable conditions they would greatly improve. She is at present at No. 10 Stockton street, but intends soon to return to the East. If the spiritualists of San Francisco desire to have proof undeniable of the genuineness of Mrs. Sawyer's mediumship, they should sustain her by their sympathy and support, and thus be able to answer the cavils and detractions of those who are so busy in denouncing her as a fraud. If she is a fraud, let the fact be proved; if not, then cease such uncharitable charges. We are ready to publish any facts, no matter whether favorable or unfavorable to those most concerned. The truth of spirit intercourse does not The foreman of the office is one of the best Job Printers in the State, and his assistants are the most capable of either sex that can be obtained. We do not beg for favors; but we ask the opportunity of proving our ability to do as good work, at as low rates, as any other office in the city; and as a means of sustaining COMMON SENSE, we urgently request all men and women of progressive views-all who favor free thought in religion, and advancement in social and political science to extend to us their individual patronage, and do all they can to influence the patronage of others. In this purchase we incur, as is usual in business operations, some indebtedness. To keep good our credit, and to build up a profitable institution,-one worthy our cause we propose to sell stock in the Common Sense Publishing Company, and for a limited period we offer it at one dollar per share. (The par value is five dollars.) While we ask Liberals to purchase this stock for the purpose of sustaining their principles, we expect soon to make it pay a good percentage on the investment; and we hope that those of our friends who have had doubts of the stability of the paper will now come forward and give us their earnest support. Our subscription list is gradually increasing, and the prospect every day brightening, but with a little effort on the part of friends the slow work of years may be reduced to months. We want an agent in every town of the State to procure subscribers. Who will volunteer to help us? Now is the time. Aid deferred is no aid at all. Show your regard for your principles by doing something to build them up; and what you are willing to do, do at once. UNITY AMONG SPIRITUAISTS. The Spiritual Scientist says any common ground of union for Spiritualists must contain Fact for the senses, Philosophy for the intellect, and Religion for the soul, and that "if our cause is to succeed we must have more order, more united action and more unanimity with regard to principles." Yes, but how shall we get this unanimity? Freethinkers are individualized; they cannot be driven in a herd, nor even coaxed in one direction. They profess to be willing to go where reason leads, but what they call their reason leads in diverse directions. There seems to be general disintegration among truth-seekers, and we are not sure but this very fact is a good sign-an indication of honesty of purpose. Radical Spiritualism, the Scientist says, is Rationalism run mad, and that what we want is progressive Spiritualism (eclectic Spiritualism) which has in it the elements of purity we need. "Admitting no finality; ever broadening and improving; reducing to order as it proceeds, it builds as well as destroys." That is good. The Scientist adds: "Spirit Communion, God, and Individual Immortality are at present all we can unite upon." This statement would be true if the last two had been omitted. Thousands of Spiritualists do not believe in the existence of anything that can properly be termed God. Some believe in law; some in a principle, and others in a universal spirit that controls matter, but their ideas of deity are so vague as hardly to merit the name; and as to "individual immortalitv," there are many who see little proof of life everlasting in the mere fact of spirit existence. How long it may be, if ever, before the individual spirit returns to the "Spirit of the Universe" is an unsolved problem. Then the doctrine of re-incarnation, so repulsive to many Spiritualists, is firmly believed by thousands in Europe, and is also a growing faith in America. The question is not What do we desire to be true? but, What is true? We, however, see no necessity for agreement on mere points of doctrine. Let there be differences of opinion as to unknown facts in nature; such differences can be tolerated. What we need is unity of action as to the every day duties of life. The Scientist itself well expresses this, when it says: "Life, its designs, duties and requirements. These are the points on which we need a set of principles, a Spiritual Philosophy in fact, worthy of the name, that shall represent our movement as one worthy of the respect of the world at large, and one that will fill the soul of every adherent with a lasting joy, and an eternal satisfaction.' Mr. J. Burns, editor and publisher of the Medium and Daybreak, London, gives an interesting account of his re MEDIUMSHIP. One of the strangest things in connection with Spiritual manifestations is the well attested fact that the presence of evil disposed persons at a circle, or of those bitterly opposed to the Spiritual theory, is frequently the cause of utter failure in the manifestations. This fact has been so often and so forcibly demonstrated that it is now generally conceded that none but spiritually-minded persons should be admitted at a seance for the higher order of manifestations, such as the materialization of spirits. Ordinary inquirers should begin at the foot of the ladder— with such manifestations as raps or tips, and only those of a high order of spirituality should presume to enter at once into the inner sanctuary of the temple. If this rule is disregarded the conditions are deranged and failure is the result. This is a law controlling spirit intercourse, and can no more be ignored then can any other law in nature. We have frequently known the presence of a single distrustful person at a circle to break up all harmony, and either prevent demonstrations, or induce those which savor or fraud; and when we are invited to attend a seance with skeptics who are unreasonable in their opposition, we invariably decline, well knowing that nothing satisfactory can result. Mediums are peculiarly sensitive, and subject to evil as well as good influences. They are controlled in entire accord with the elements by which they are surrounded, and it is the duty of Spiritualists to see that genuine public mediums are aided by their presence and sustained by their sympathy. If this is not done, if mediums are permitted to be surrounded constantly at their circles by suspicious, lying hpyocrites, who go there not for any good, but merely to prove others as false as themselves, and the result is lies and deceit, then Spiritualists are more blameworthy by far than the mediums who are by them condemned. It is proposed to organize a Philomathean Society in this city to meet every Sunday night at Social Hall, the first meeting to be on Sunday, at 7 P. M. February 21, when either Mrs. Laura Cuppy Smith or Prof. Chaney will lecture. The name of the society is the best index of its character-" A lover of learning." It will be neither a Spiritual nor an Infidel organization, but its great object will be the elevation of mankind. Without being a "Social Science Society," it will still make social science a leading feature. In a word, it is proposed to make it eclectic, caring for humanity more than for an ism of any kind. Hence, there will be no creed to defend, since there will be no profession of faith, save a professed love for knowledge, for truth and for humanity. No charge for admission at the door. Tilton testifies that Mrs. Woodhull obtained her informa covery by aid of spirit power, from an almost fatal illness, tion concerning the Beecher scandal from Mrs, Morse, the brought on by extreme labor and anxiety. He took no drugs, no stimulants, the entire effort being to assist nature. He is now at work as vigorously as ever. To show our readers what a man must endure who publishes a spiritual paper from principle, without the hope of pecuniary reward, and against adverse circumstances, we shall copy a portion of Mr. Burns' article next week. mother of Mrs. Tilton. Mrs. Morse got her information from Tilton and from the confession of Mrs. Tilton to her. Alexander Badlam, an honest, energetic citizen, as Assessor The San Francisco Board of Supervisors have chosen in place of Rosener. It is an admirable selection, and gives general satifaction. MRS. SMITH'S LECTURES. SPIRITUALIST SOCIETIES. MR. EDITOR:-Please inform your readers when the pres- The attendance at the Hall of the Spiritualists' Union, 011 Market street, on Sanday last, was large, both in the afternoon and evening, showing an increasing interest in the discourses of this eloquent speaker. The subject of the afternoon lecture was The duties of Parents toward their Children. Mrs. Smith began with the statement that what the world most needs is good mothers. She treated at considerable length the subject of ante-natal influences on the child, and then proceeded with a general review of the prudish and false modesty of society that keeps from the knowledge of children those things which most concern them. She spoke of the undesirable influences of the Sunday School and urged Spiritualists to come with their chil-growing audiences, yet not so large as they should be, dren to the Lyceum. 66 The evening lecture was upon "Modern Ishmaelites." She contrasted the Modern with Ancient Ishmaelites in this wise: The ancients were Every man's hand against them and their hands against every man," while with the modern it is every man's hand against them but their hands against none. The modern Ishmaelites, or reformers, protest against wrong, but make no war on society or individuals they are opposed only to the usages of society. She urged reformers to be charitable and give a helping hand to every unfortunate whom the respectable ones in society spurn from their doors. She related several touching incidents to prove that those whom society pronounce utterly depraved, have very humane hearts, which kindness and sympathy could incite to the best resolves. very Emma Hardinge Brittain declares herself still a Spiritualist and a medium, but she is so much opposed to "social freedom" that she will neither speak from a free platform nor write for a free-thought paper. She uses other words to express this fact, but this is what she means. We do not care to defile the columns of COMMON SENSE with the epithets some extra pure people apply to social reformers. It is quite probable that if we had the same vile thing in our minds when we speak of "social freedom" that they have, we should denounce it also, though, we trust, in gentler language; but the truth is that the very terms which to their minds seem to call up so much that is detestable, suggest to our own only ideas of purity. Words seem to have lost their meaning, of late, when applied to the relations of the sexes. THE IDEPENDENT LYCEUM had for its subject on Sunday last, "Modern Spiritualism Unmasked," The gentleman advertised to make the opening address, not being present when the hour arrived, Mr. Hand led off with a thirty minute speech and was followed by Dr, Pilkington, Mr. Lundi, the "unmasker," Mr. Stowe and others. Mrs. Logan occupied the chair. There was music, recitations etc. as usual. Spiritualism, although "unmasked," still survives, and will come in for another hit at a future meeting. We believe the election is to take place, under the constitution, in June, but in case of the resignation of members, vacancies could be filled prior to that time. It is said that the President of the Society has resigned, but as yet no steps have been taken for the election of a successor. The Vice President can undoubtedly act in her stead. There were no meetings last Sunday, and we are not informed that any will be held to-morrow. Mrs. Smith, at the Hall of the Spiritualists' Union, has been speaking to and it has been suggested that the present would be a good time for the reunion of the two societies. An effort to this end was made some months ago, and a general consent was given, with the exception of two or three of the Trustees of Charter Oak Society. The presiding officers of both societies were, at that time, willing to resign, and do whatever else they could to promote harmony. Perhaps Mr. Kendrick, who made a very popular President, would accept the position again, and if some of the Trustees of the Charter Oak Society would give place to a like number of those of the Union, it is probable that the name of the incorporated society could be retained, though it would be necessary to modify the constitution, which now restricts freedom of speech, and members would be called upon to exercise mutual forbearance. A writer for the Spiritual Scientist is devoting himself to the task of visiting all the Boston mediums, and writing descriptions of the seances, commending those who give him good tests, and condemning others who fail. This may appear fair to one who is ignorant of the philosophy of Spiritualism, but we are surprised that its injustice has not occurred to the scientific editor of that paper. Does he not know that as much depends on the investigator as upon the medium, and that the former can get nothing unless he is able to come into rapport with the medium and the spirit communicating? The elements of harmony might exist at one time and not at another, and there might be natural congeniality with one and not with another. The medium could not control these conditions, and should not be blamed for a single failure, as the same medium might succeed admirably with another person. One feature of the articles of the Scientist critic we cordially commend. There are a large number of persons professing to be mediums and clairvoyants who are not. They are simply imposters, and such swindlers should be exposed. There are some of this class in San Francisco, as in every other large city, and it would be well if people could be informed of their true character, but it is difficult to give such information without at the same time bringing into disrepute the cause these charlatans assume to represent. We trust the Scientist will be able to steer clear of the rocks on either shore, and bring its readers into safe harbor. CHRISTIANITY AND SPIRITUALISM. Last week we republished from the San Jose Mercury an epitome of a lecture by Dr. Dean Clarke on the Christian Plan of Salvation. The Mercury of a later date gives a reply from a supporter of the church, the following extract from which contains all the writer says that is pertinent to the subject: Those who scoff at the religion of Christ are utterly in the dark themselves. They would rob the world of this inestimable treasure, the Bible, but they have nothing with which they can replace it. No higher code of morals to elevate the race, even in this life, is presented, and as for the great future beyond the valley and shadow of death the blackness of darkness enshrouds them. Not so with the true Christian. To him the Bible is a priceless treasure and the religion so earnestly taught in that blessed book exactly fills a want in the human soul which the world has failed to supply; brings peace and consolation to the fortunate possessor, which cannot be purchased by the rich; it lifts the degraded out of the mire and gives even the great a more exalted station. If then the religion of the Lord Jesus is capable of accomplishing so much for the world, why stand in the way of its progress? W. B. To this Mr. Clarke says in the same paper: I am not a "scoffer at the religion of Jesus Christ," but, on the contrary, I would disabuse it of the false doctrines and paganistic dogmas that have so long perverted it and sullied its purity. I believe that Evangelical Theology, based upon ancient Egyptian and Hebrew mythology, entirely misrepresents his grand mission, and many of his sublime teachings, to this world. I believe that he came as a divinely ordained moral and spiritual teacher, not as a sacrifice to atone for the sins of the world, and it was this false doctrine of "Vicarious Atonement," and its fabulous foundation, which I attacked, and not his beautiful religion of love to God and man, which I believe in, and am striving to establish. * * * * As to the moral teachings of the Bible, taken as a whole they are not superior to those of the "Sacred Books" of other nations and races, written long prior to the Jewish and Christian Bible, as I could prove by ample quotations had I space. History proves that no worse tyrants and villians have ever lived than thousands who have taken the Bible as their standard. They have quoted its texts in justification of war, rapine, slavery, persecution unto death, and oppressions of every kind. They have quoted it against every great discovery of science, and thrown it at the head of nearly every great reformer since the days of Jesus! And they have been consistent in so doing, for how can frail man be better than the God whom he worships? Those, however, who have taken Jesus as their divine exemplar, and lived his humanitary and purifying teachings, have been, and will be, the better for it, and I will vie in efforts with the most zealous Christian in living and teaching the grand spiritual gospel, which saves all who live pure, benevolent lives; but I repudiate that Theology which teaches that an innocent man or God can atone by his blood for the sins of the guilty, and suffer for another the consequences of wrong doing, which are the means of discipline and reform, which justice and mercy alike ordain to elevate and spiritualize the sinner. Sin and suffering stand as cause and effect, and no one can suffer for another any more than he can eat or sleep for him, and the doctrine of vicarious atonement and for giveness of sin, as prescribed by Theology, is little better than a license for indulger.ce. Let me correct one more error of my critic, and I will forbear. The large and rapidly increasing class to which I belong, whose religion is love to God and man, are not in the great darkness he imagines, but have a far greater light than that in which he dwells. Our "hope has changed to glad fruition," and faith is supplanted by knowledge of an immortal life into which we pass, through the beautiful gateway of Death, which, instead of being the "King of Terrors," is the Angel of Deliverance from the bondage of the flesh into the glorious liberty of a spiritual existence; each gravitating to the position and association for which they are morally and spiritually fitted while on earth, and where each grows in goodness and knowledge in proportion to the effort made. Our light is from Heaven to-day, and is knowledge demonstrated by science which admits of no doubts. DEAN CLARKE. LETTER FROM C. FANNIE ALLYN. DEAR MRS. SLOCUM :-The steamer sails in an hour, and so it is with haste I write; but I want to report good progress in this portion of California. I came here last November; have had large and increasing audiences. Have visited Ferndale, Rohnerville, and Hydesville and find interest everywhere. Mr. York has done an excellent work in this section, and has many warm friends and admirers, who will be glad to greet him again. I have found a home in Eureka at W. F. Sweasey's, who is widely known as a humanitarian. He is indeed one of nature's noblemen, and is a model husband, father, neighbor and Liberalist, and his wife walks side by side with him in good deeds of kindness and charity. They'll both get to heaven without the orthodox wings or "fedders like a hen." We have formed a young Lyceum here. It is crude, but is interesting, and is gaining every Sunday in interest and numbers. If they will only continue as they have begun, it will soon be a powerful instrument of good. At Rohnerville I had a home in every sense of the word, with Mr. and Mrs. Strong, advocates of, and subscribers to your paper. Speakers who stop with them have an opportunity of seeing the practical side of unselfishness. With them I visited Hydesville and was the first Liberalist that has ventured into its churchly precincts for many years. Good audiences, good attention, and an invitation to "come again," was the result. I shall leave here with regret for the many dear faces I leave behind me. I have found health here. and am growing strong once more. My voice has not yet recovered its old time flexibility and clearness, but is very much improved, and promises to be "itself again." Next Wednesday I am tendered a benefit, and shall give dramatic readings, en costume, assisted by good singers, closing with a dance. Mrs. Addie Ballou arrived this week. I shall give way for her to speak next Sunday, and may visit Arcata, so I leave the cause in good hands, and have no fears but it will be sustained, for in addition to her inspiration, she is esteemed by the literary portion of some of the churches. So despite theologic anathemas, the spirit of progression goes "marching on" with increased power. Bless you and yours, my dear sister. I have spoken in behalf of your paper, which to me is a very welcome visitor, and when I come to town (which will be somewhere about the 18th,) I shall subscribe, so that my friends at home can share the pleasure, and know what a bright, sparkling paper the Liberalists of the Pacific Coast support. I hope you are having good encouragement, for you C. FANNIE ALLYN. merit it. In haste Eureka, Humboldt Co. Cal. Feb. 8th. SPIRITUALISTS AND SCIENCE. ED. COMMON SENSE :-The disscussion of Spiritualism before the Lyceum for Self Culture at Social Hall was attended with one notable feature worth recording. At the beginning we were foully dealt with by our orthodox brethren, who threw mud in every direction. Well may the devil (provided there is one) chuckle to hear orthodoxy crying out to Spiritualists, "Thou too art defiled." "Instead of civilization owing its progress to the Christian religion, so-called, one of the hardest tasks of civilization has been to civilize religion." Spiritualism has accomplished more in this direction in a quarter of a century than materialism has done in 1800 years. Has materialism become conservative, or is it jealous of its new ally that we find it arrayed side by side with orthodoxy in hurling anathemas at Spiritualism? Though it must be admitted that Spiritualism, supported by facts, is achieving an easy victory over both its adversaries, is there not danger that Spiritualism also is running into dogmatism and bigotry? What evidence have we that man has a spirit? Is it not more reasonable for us to suppose that intelligence is universal, and pervades everything animate and inanimate in proportion to its capacity to receive it? When we say that the brain of man is the seat of intelligence, have we any evidence that the brain is not the mere receptacle, that, like a mirror, reflects the thoughts it receives? Have we discovered the process by which new thoughts are created, that we so confidently declare that they have their origin in the brain? If they do, how are they born? Are there any phenomena credited to individual spirits that could not with equal propriety be supposed to originate with universal intelligence? One passage of Scrip"The spirit of man returns to the God that ture says: Neither can I put any other reasonable intergave it." "Thou shalt pretation upon the Bible commandments. not bow down," etc., but that God is universal intelli gence. In this city, a few days since, a lady was crossing Market street at 4 P. M. and became very much alarmed from Her husband, a being nearly run over by a street car. carpenter, was at the same hour employed in his shop; he looked up and saw his wife entering the door, but continued his work, and when he had done, looked round for his He then inquired of another wife, no where to be seen. person where his wife went, and was told to his great surWhen he returned home prise that she had not been seen. he asked his wife where she went, and why she did not come into the shop. To his still greater surprise the reply was that she was not near the shop, but at the same hour she was very near being run over. Facts of this kind are of frequent, perhaps daily occurrence, but "they are too contemptible to merit the attention of scientists." The trouble is, the investigation may overturn both the dogmas of theology and the theories of materialism. But science is moving along slowly in the wake of public clamor, and will be here presently. Science never makes her appearance until her avant courrier has summoned the beleaguered fortress of ignorance and prejudice to surrender. But there is one thing to be said in her favor. Though reluctant and slow to obey the popular voice, she is sure to inflict the coup de grace that will at last put an end to priest-craft, king-craft and monopolies, the parents of all human ills. SPIRITUALIST. INTEREST ON MONEY, ETC. EDITOR COMMON SENSE:-In No. 37, page 439, of your "How does our "working man' propose paper, you ask, to prevent the collecting of interest for the use of money?" "Is not money subject to the same law of demand and supply that labor is, or any article of commerce?" These questions are of the utmost importance, and upon their answer hangs the destiny of our Government-whether it shall be aristocratic or democratic. Commercially these questions should be answered affirmatively, politically in the negative. As gold and silver, they are, and should be governed by the law of supply and demand, and allowed the percentage due all commercial transactions. Politically gold and silver as a medium of exchange are no more entitled to ten per cent. or any other per cent. than my yard stick, because made of gold, when loaned a year should be thirty-nine and six tenths (39 6 10) inches long, or my measure, because made of silver, and loaned the same length of time, should hold 66 lbs. of wheat. Weight and measure are purely legal and arbitrary, and the right of an individual, or individuals to increase their measuring capacity is just as much an act of tyranny, as for me to move the government stakes around my farm so as to include one tenth more land annually. Either right ceded by the government is fatal to its democratic form. Therefore let Congress pass a declaratory act making it felony to receive or pay interest. Yours for reformation. Windsor, Sonoma Co., Feb. 5. EDGAR LINDSAY. The question "Is not money subject to the same law of demand and supply that labor is, or any article of commerce?" is the question to be asked of all who propose to retain our present financial system, but want to mend it and patch it, in the vain hope of making something good out of a thing which is in itself essentially bad. We believe Mr. Lindsay agrees with us, that the system itself is wrong; but we do not like his remedy; first, because it would be ineffectual, as all usury laws are; and second, because it is unnecessary, as the same result can be attained in a better manner. You cannot legislate justice into men: but the Government itself can loan money to the people, and thus prevent the extortions of private money lenders. There is no good reason why money should be made of material which has intrinsic value. That is the idea of barbarians. What have civilized people to do with it? Let the poor Indian have his wampum, which cost him months of labor to manufacture; people of culture should be able to devise a better mode. Money should be simply a representative of value-not value itself. The wealth of the entire nation should be its basis, and it should be loaned by the Government to the people, on landed or other security, and at low rates, until the country is out of debt, and the system is well established, then it should be absolutely free of interest. Some reformers favor the abolition of ownership in land. We do not think this will ever be done; but in such case, personal property could be deposited as security for the money loaned. The Government should be the friend and protector of the people, instead as now, the bulwark for the protection of the money grabber, the land grabber and monopolists generally. |