The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians. Illustration shows the battle of Pelusium with the Persians identified as having Vested Interests (looking like Chauncey M. Depew), belonging to a Wall Street Syndicate (looking like John D. Rockefeller), or a Railroad Trust, throwing cats labeled Small Stock Holder, Small Investor, Widow, Little Stock Holder, and Orphan at the bewildered Egyptians who are outside a building labeled Administration and flying a banner labeled Federal Prosecution. Date 1907 March 27. The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians. Illustration shows the battle of Pelusium with the Persians identified as having Vested Interests (looking like Chauncey M. Depew), belonging to a Wall Street Syndicate (looking like John D. Rockefeller), or a Railroad Trust, throwing cats labeled Small Stock Holder, Small Investor, Widow, Little Stock Holder, and Orphan at the bewildered Egyptians who are outside a building labeled Administration and flying a banner labeled Federal Prosecution. Date 1907 March 27.