years' service as chief executive of the state, was marked by high administrative ability, by economy, and by prompt and faithful performance of duty. His career in the house of representatives, at Washington, has been characterized by like ability, good sense and industry. Physically rugged, of great energy and force of character, an indomitable worker, a well-balanced judgment, Ex-Governor Burleigh has achieved both fortune and honor, and serves as an excellent example of the successful man in public life.