prepared for the purpose by the citizens of Galena.

"The heroes of the hour are relatively great, of a faster growth; or they are such in whom, at the moment of success, a quality is ripe which is then in request. Other days will demand other qualities. Some rays escape the common observer, and want a finely adapted eye."

The traits of character that have been exhibited in Mr. Kohlsaat are great as a combination; taken separately they are in common with many persons. His personal appearance does not declare him a shrewd man of the world, but impresses one that he has keen sensibility, and a gentleness of disposition. rarely seen in man; but a closer study of the features reveals in the chin a firmness of purpose approaching obstinacy, which is so free from harshness, that it would not be called a fault. His manner indicates native refinement, and not the extreme modesty or diffidence that has often been attributed to him; it is true that he does not relish puffing or undue praise, but genuine appreciation he never mis

construes.

Mr. Kohlsaat, like many other successful men, apparently did not inherit business capacity from either of his parents; however, as the desire of one generation is generally developed, or brought out, in the next, thus proving the evolutionary growth, the fruit of his character is probably due to an inherited. idea, so subtle is the law of Life. A refined taste, a delicate constitution, or a lofty imagination naturally creates a desire for elegant surroundings. Although having been reared under the influence of the Christian religion, Mr. Kohlsaat is not a member of any church. He attends Dr. Henson's churchBaptist-of which his wife is a member.

At one time he expressed his admiration of the principles innate in the character of "Fishin' Jimmy," who, as described by Annie Trumbull Slosson, possessed all the elements of knowledge, which he expressed in simple homely language. His art was a whole system of morality, a guide for every-day life, and education, a gospel. It was all any

poor mortal man, woman, or child needed in this world to make him or her happy, useful, good." "He had not cared for books, or

school, and all efforts to tie him down to study were unavailing. But he knew well the books of running brooks. No botanical text-book or manual could have taught him all he knew of plants and flowers and trees."

A specimen of the long lost plant known to science as subularia aquatica was shown to him by a scientist, and he knew it at once, saying: "There's a dreffle lot o' that peppergrass out in deep water there jest where I ketched the big pick'ril, I seen it a foot high, and it's jucier and livin'er than them dead sticks in your book." The story of Jesus when told by a fisherman, in the "meetin' house," with incidents of His life as he conversed with fisherman, touched the heart of Jimmy and he never lost the impression. He said: "It's more'n forty year ago now, but I rec'lect it same's 't was yest'dey, an' I shall rec'lect it forty thousand year from now if I'm 'round, an' I guess I shall be."

The character as delineated by the author is suggestive, and compares favorably with the esoteric knowledge claimed at this day by a few.

Mr. Kohlsaat has two elder brothers, both of whom are living in Chicago. One of them,

C. C. Kohlsaat, is a Judge of the Probate Court. Ernest W., the eldest is proprietor of a bakery establishment.

"Some men are born to own, and can animate all their possessions. They should own who can administer; not they who hoard and conceal; not they who, the greater proprietors they are, are only the greater beggars, but they whose work carves out work for more, opens a path for all. For he is the rich man in whom the people are rich, and he is the poor man in whom the people are poor; and how to give all access to the masterpieces of art and nature, is the problem of civilization.

CHAPTER XII.

PHILIP D. ARMOUR.

"To make great acquisitions can happen to very few."

Philip D. Armour is one of the few men who possess the remarkable faculty of foresight, judgment and decision, which is so essential in business transactions. He did not inherit wealth; he was not rocked in the cradle of luxury, but the elements of prosperity were implanted in his nature, and, with a sound constitution, and an earnest purpose, he has made environments which are vouchsafed to but very few.

In order to know the man you must find him in his works; for when you have grasped the dominant faculty, the whole development of his character is revealed.

Apart from his extensive railroad interests, and the cares incident thereto, Mr. Armour is known by his vast, and indeed, unparalleled packing business. His agencies are not confined to the United States, but embrace also