Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-01
Editorial Tributes.
Carleton's Sportsman's Journal for
June)

toafl"ton S SportSman'S Journal for
June)
Clarence b. Burleigh, president Of
the Sportsmans Journal Publishing
Company that publishes Cartoons
State of Maine Sportsman's Journal,
died suddenly at the home of his
brother law. DR.. Stubbs. in Au-
gusta, Monday evening, May "a, in
the 4Gth year of his life.
Mr.. Burleigh was born in Linneus.
ArooStook county, and was the son of
Congressman Edwin c. Burleigh of the
Sd Maine Congressional District He
had been editor Of the kennebec Daily
and Weekly Journal for years and was
very highly regarded by the news
paper fraternity generally. He was
popular among the people of all
classes. He was an author of note
writing such books as Camp on Let
ter X, Raymond Benson at kramp-
ton. THE kenton Pines" "All
Among the Loggers." With Pick Pole
and Peavey" The Young Guide" and
was disciple of the outdoor life. a
great friend of the birds. fish and
game forestry interests of the State.
BY his death these interests have
lost powerful friend and advocate.
At the head of a great political paper,
he never forgot the services of a friend
and he seldom, if ever. sought to in
tiict penalty upon a political foe.
He had no personal enemies. This
was not because he was negative
character: indeed he was a positive
equation in every relation: such was
his candor in antagonsm and fairness
in that thnnoI
differing in political opinion, could
bear toward him personal Twill.
When the shadows of an evil moment
would begin to weave an ill-hued veil
to entangle his friendships. the very
sunshine OF his countenance would
dissolve it. the ever Astounding
geniaity of his nature would dispel
it. His friendships We're intense.
1t is of Clarence Burleigh the man.
the friend. we would speak and what
ever simple tribute our pen can frame
shall be laid at the feet of that picture
Of him that memory has left to those
of us who We're his associates and
warmest personal friends.
Quick witted and keen as he was.
his pen had kindness that spranG
from a warm heart and a generous ma
ture: and though the shafts from his
bow We're often barbed. there was
kindness in the graceful way in
which the 'archer sped them that
robbed them of their sting, even when
they reached the mark. Full OF
anecdote and fun, full of life and ac-
ton full of animation and viVaclty as
he was. our friend had upon him that
hall mark of n hearty good fellow
he could both tell and appreciate a
joke upon himself
In political battle he was as brave
and fearless as an old-tme knight. but
when the storms of battle had passed
away. they left no bitterness IN ms
soul. his mind was broad and big
enough to be tolerant of the views OF
those who did not a gree with nm,
and too loyal. too true to cherish AMI
mostly towards his fellows.
He was generous hearted warm
natured, red blooded man. intensely
human and always lovable.
We loved him as man, we miss
him as an associate. We mourn him
as friend. While we are giving this
expression of our sorrow at his death.
our friend has already lifted the i'm
penetrable curtain that wells Eternity.
It's time-old mystery is mystery no
longer to him. Its unknown spaces are
no longer chartless to him
He has solved the mystery of hui
man life and mortal death and those
who have faith that after death there
is life everlasting. the hope does not
seem vain or ill-founded that our
friend. with his lovable personality.
his splendid qualities of mind and
heart and character. has found both
forgiveness and favor in the eyes Of
that Great Judge who never errs.