Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-09
montpelier Journal

Clarke c. Fits of Brattleboro has been
elected attorney general. The Journal ex-
tends to him Its congratulations. 1t has
the utmost confidence that he will per-
form the duties of the office in a credit
able manner-in a way that will demon
strate to the people of Vermont the wis
dom of creating the Office. He must set
the pace FOR his SUCCESSORS. He must nut
the office on a practical working basis
lie mas a great opportunity before him
ana II the Journal mistakes not he will
seize II and make record for the office
and himself that viii merit the favor
Of the state
barre Telegram.1
In his speech seconding the nomination
OF Clarke c. Fits of Brattleboro for At
torney General Mr.. Lewis of Hvde pa rL
maue a happy hit In saying that he sec
onded mot locality, but a man" Man
hooo ana ability are OF greater impor-
lance than geography and local pride
Too little has this been recognized in the
past and too eager has been the readi-
ness 10 yield to the cry, 1T is our turn
this time" Well is II when ability ara
integrity are the conditions chiefly sought
IN searching for candidates for respon-
sible positions.
lSt Adams Messenger
The Messenger cordially Tongratulatos
Clarke c. Fits. of Brattleboro upon his
election to the newly created office OF at
torney-general today. Mr.. Fits is one OF
the most gifted and promising OF YER
monts younger generation OF men in pub
nc me- ana his choice by the legislature
10 establish and organize this important
public Office is a distinct recognition ~
MS exceptional capacity for the public
service. The Messenger has great faith
In Mr.. Fits and his future and conf
dentiy expects his administration OF the
o. H-frn WN. u1at,tw
practical results all the benefits that have
so long been put forward in advocacy OF
It's institution by this paper and others.
Mortified Newsl
The expected happened in the election
OF Clarke C. Fits to the newly created
ONCE OF attorney general 1t was un-
fortunate, however. that the duties of
the new office began Dec l. as II com
PEELED his resignation from the general
assembly. that can Ill afford to lose such
leading member from its ranks at this
time. Fits has fully demonstrated that
there Is a place In Vermont, along towards
the top, for young men of the right kind
When the writer first knew Fits a dozen
years ago. he had just begun the practice
OF law In Brattleboro. Some Of the Older
lawyers were inclined to poke a little fun
at him because OF his enthusiasm and
earnestness. but even then they recog-
nized that they were up against n nron-
osltioh when he was the opposing counsel
In local law cases. People said at that
time that Fits had talent and ability. but
he never heard them when they talked
mat way. II he secured a case, and oc.
cassionally one came his way no matter
now trivial. he took off his coat and
worked 1t out to win. That brought
larger business until he has up to this
time handled some OF the most important
ltgatlon In the state. In politics Fits
mas always been an enthusiastic Republi-
can and early advocated the young man
In politics In this as in other things his
influence has been largely felt. The new
once OF attorney general needs a strong
man to prove the wisdom of its creation
ana the career OF Mr.. Fits fully war
rants the belief that 1t has found the
ideal