HORACE GREELEY was a most unique character-the product of a country and a people where the right of free speech and a free press is never abridged-and was the genuine type of the self-made man. He was an editor who fought fiercely for what he thought was right, a politician who did not understand the meaning of the word "compromise," and an author who wrote books worth reading. Greeley was the New York Tribune and the Tribune was Greeley. In 1872 he led the bolt from the Republican party of those who did not like President Grant; was nominated by the seceders and the Democrats for the Presidency, and beaten so badly by Grant that he died shortly after the election. He was certain he could defeat Grant, but the latter was still the idol of the nation. Mr. Greeley was born in New Hampshire in 1811. (71)

ARTHUR T. HADLEY, whose fortune it is to be the thirteenth President of Yale University, was chosen to fill the chair of chief executive in 1899. He was graduated from "Old Eli" in 1876, when twenty years of age, and soon afterwards was made professor of economics. President Hadley's father was professor of Greek at Yale at the time his brilliant son was graduated. He, also, owned Yale as his alma mater. The ceremonies attendant upon the induction of President Hadley into office were the most elaborate ever known, and the display made some of the old professors open their eyes in astonishment. The young head of Yale is a progressive man, eager to keep abreast of the times. (72)

EDWARD EVERETT HALE, a pulpit and platform orator whose influence has for many years extended the length and breadth of the country, was ordained for the ministry in 1842. After occupying pulpits in several cities he accepted the call extended by the South Congregational Church of Boston, and nothing could induce him to tear himself away from there. But by no means have his labors as a clergyman absorbed all of his time, although he has never been derelict in his duty to his congregation. He has been an editor, writer of books (many of which are given a high place), lecturer, and all-around worker for the general good. As an orator he demonstrated his rare ability at an early age, his genius being recognized by his teachers and schoolmates. He was born in Boston, in 1822, and it is still his home. (73)

MURAT HALSTEAD is a journalist whose career began about 1850. He was present at the execution of John Brown, in 1859; was correspondent and staff officer during the War of the Rebellion; was correspondent during the Franco-Prussian War; has reported every Republican National Convention since 1856, and was editor and proprietor of the Cincinnati Commercial many years. Mr. Halstead has refused to take office, preferring the independent life of a journalist. He was born in 1829, and is yet vigorous in mind and body. As a picturesque writer Mr. Halstead can hold his own with the young men. (74)

ALEXANDER HAMILTON was born on one of the islands of the West Indies, but was as thoroughly in love with his adopted country as though he had been one of her own children. In many respects he was the ablest of the statesmen of the early Constitutional era. During the Revolutionary War he was a member of Washington's staff, was the first Secretary of the Treasury, and did wonders in saving the United States from financial ruin. The rules governing the management of the Treasury Department laid down by him are largely followed now. He was killed, in 1804, by Aaron Burr, in a duel. (75) He was born in 1757.