The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-12

tence OF not less than sixty or more than
one hundred days in the house OF correc-
ton. He joined James Hogan in his excur-
sion to Rutland on Thursday in the charge
OF Deputy Sheriff Kidder.
The report of the commissioners in the
Middlesex Narrows bridge case was filed
on Friday with M. e. Smile, county
clerk. The commissioners, Hon. s.
Stanton of Roxbury, Hon. T. H Lance Of
Cabot and Hon. II. W. Lyford of Warren,
recommended that the expense of the new
bridge be appointed equally between the
towns of Mddlesex and Moretown, each
town paying onehalf This is matter of
the liveliest interest. and much speculation
has been heard regarding the report of the
commissioners which is today for the first
time made public. The commissioners
went over the matter very thoroughly and
examined large number OF witnesses from
both towns. They we're entirely impartial
in the matter, did their work faithfully and
well, and there is little doubt but what their
recommendations will be accepted and their
report adopted.
Peck Brothers have contracted with Lucy
j. Bradshaw for the complete renovation OF
plumbing in Bradshaw block and will place
in each of the twelve tenements a modern
bath and closet. Miss Bradshaw clearly
shows by such improvements that she is
alive to the needs of her tenants, and while
giving them the means Of more whole
some standard of living she is also attract
ing more desirable class, which will re-
suit in increased income from the property.
There are many others in our city, owners
of blocks and houses for rent, who might
take 81 object lesson from this improve
ment with profit to themselves. People
who rent, as well as those who own their
homes, appreciate modern coDveniences
which are fast becoming necessities, and
will he more and more attracted by homes
which offer the hest in this line.
The board OF school commissioners has
decided upon the acceptance of plans sub
mi'ted by Austin & Brigham, architects OF
Boston, from which the proposed school
building will be constructed. Some modi-
fications OF an economical order will be
made in the specifications as originally
drawn. The board expects to begin the
work Of construction the present season but
the building will not be ready for occu-
pancy before next spring. Chairman j. H.
Lucia has petitioned the city council to
call special city meeting at its earliest
convenience in order that the voters may
pass upon the plans selected and decide as
to the amount they will appropriate for
the construction OF the building. Until the
voters have passed upon the plans, de-
scription of them would be superfiuous as
the board may make other changes which
may be suggested in discussion OF the
matter at the city meeting.
Inc I6dCubTb Vi o.. mlCudtlb pdTO-
chial school in this city have been called to
other fields Of school work and their places
will be taken by teachers from the Sisters
OF Mercy of Burlington. Miss III. Eagan
and Miss M. j. Hoard are to leave the city
the last Of the month for Cleveland, Ohio,
where they have been assigned for work.
For the past quarter OF a century these two
| ladies have been connected with St. Mi
chael's school and under their able and
tireless efforts the material and educational
interests of the school have been advanced.
At the present time there are scores of men
and women who occupy positions of honor
and trust whose first footsteps along the
| path OF practical business education and
moral uprightness were guided by these es'
| Unable educators. Both Miss Eagan and
Miss Hoard are held in the highest esteem
by the community in which they have NOV
ed for 80 many yeas and while their depart
ure will be regretted their friends are as
sured that the ladies will meet with sue
cess and warm friends in their new field OF
labor