Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-30

G. Munroe Of Boston was summoned. He
did not give assurance that an opera
ton would be successful, but wss positive
that without one there was no hope Of re-
covery. DR.. Munroe performed the opera
ton, assisted by Drs. Pratt, Webster and
Conland Mr. Hit was a difficult man 10
operate upon, owing 10 his fleshy condl-
ton and the dstention of his bowels. The
operation revealed a highly nflamed and
gangrenous condition. Mr.. Hit seemed
10 be doing well for - hours after the op.
Grafton, and then peritonitis developed,
causing his death in a short time. Mr..
Hits mother was summoned from Rut-
land, arriving here Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Hit was born in Wallingford, VT,
Nov. y, 1864 son of DR.. and Mrs. John
+ Hit. His boyhood was spent in his
native town, and he graduated from the
High school there al the age of IL. He
taught schools In eastern New York and
in Rutland and Bennington counties dur
ing larger part Of the next four years.
He registered as a student in the law office
of Martin II Eddy in Brattleboro in No
vember, 1854. He came here as a perma-
nent resident the next February, having
ia the meantime taught the upper grade Of
He was admitted TO the bar in October,
1887, and month later became a member
OF the firm OF Waterman, Martin Il Hit,
Mr.. Waterman having succeeded Mr.. Eddy
as Mr.. Martins partner
Since his admission TO the bar he had
practiced regularly in the county aud the
state supreme courts. Mr.. Hit took an
interest in politics at an early age. He
was one Of the organizers Of the Young
Mems Republican club in 1888, and was
elected its president. He was elected
states attorney Of Windham county in
1890, and for two years filed that Off ce
without fear or favor.
The Republicans Of Windham county
honored him in June Of last summer by
nominating him as county senator, and he
was elected 10 that Office in September.
He was the youngest member of the SEN
ate, but his abilities were at once recog-
nized, and when the final ad journment was
taken Mr.. Hit had won the reputation as
one of the keenest and most useful mem
bers in the upper branch. He was chair
man Of the important committee on banks
and member Of the committees on cleo
tons and education. He was chairman of
the joint committee on the revision of
bills and a member of the Joint committee
on emigration and industrial matters. He
drew and introduced into the legislature
several important bills. One of these
which became a law relates to supreme
court decisions, and provides for the dspo-
sition of cases which have been tied up in
the court for years through non concur
renee of judges. His efforts were instru-
mental in defeating Gov. Smiths taxation
scheme. This was his most important
work in the legislature, and the most i'm
portant that any senator performed.
Mr.. Hit was a natural lawyer. He had
that keen, steady, analytical mind which
saw directly the different sides of a ques-
ton in their true proportions. He was
well-polsed, energetic, and as an opponent
at law aggressive, even cOmbative. Law
yers who have crossed lances with him
say he was hard man to down" He
was diligent student and was well
grounded in the principles of law. As an
advocate he was earnest, logical and con-
vincing. His law work was thorough from
the preparation of his premises to his final
arguments. He had the faculty, rare with
lawyers, of making a few words express
his meaning clearly, and his retentve
memory held facts in such distinct form
that they were always available for use.
All of his work showed that common
sense which is more essential to permanent
success than so-called brilliancy. Having
this quality he was good business man,
and it is understood that it was his ability
in this direction that won for him admis-
sion TO one of Vermont's leading law firms
Immediately after he became a lawyer.
He had accomplished much by his own en-
deavors, at a comparatively early age, and
he had in him not only the elements of an
eminent jurist, but of a master in the bust
ness world.
Mr.. Hit was so devoted to his profess
sion and his business that he saw little of
the social side of life, but to the few who
knew him intimately he endeared himself
as a companion and friend. His death,
coming suddenly at time when the best
years of life were before him, has made a
profound impression upon the community
in which all of his professional life was
spent.
Mr.. Hits father died in Granville, n.
Yin 1888, having moved to that place from
Walllngford in 1881. Mr.. Hit is surviv-
ed by his mother, who lives in Rutland, by
sister, Mrs. Maud Fennell, who is a
teacher in the training department of the
state normal school at Castleton; and a
brother, Henry c. Hit, who is a lawyer
in Chicago.
The funeral will be held at the Univer-
salist church tomorrow, Saturday, fore
noon at $50 sharp. The body will lie in
state from $50 to $50. Rev. II. d. Max
well will officiate. Mr.. Hits brother and