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stood at the back of the box and watched it
carefully. 1t was not Elsie Venner - my
Elsie VeDner'; they had made II into melO-
drama, and the psychology was not there"
but times hav- changed. doctor. The psy-
Geological drama is fast becoming popular"
ooh, yes; l know that, though | don't often
go 10 the theater nowadays. l remember see
ing Mr.. Irving when he was here last time in
The Bells which Is psychological play. was
greatly Interested. 1t was wonderful ner-
formance-as wonderful as Booth III The
FooPs Revenge But still'-and he shook his
head-"but sill do not think psychological
pay with Elsie as its heroine would he MOI e
successful to-day than 1t was thirty-odd
years ago. 1t was a great shock
10 me- that performance--a great shock. 1t was
the novel vulgariZed-and l should not like TO
see il again. You may imagine Elsie, with her
strange eyes and the snake LOOK in them. but
you cannot see her on The Stage; the Illusion
Will not hold there; and, besides, it would not
be easy 10 find an actress who eould look like
her. The one who acted it in the old days did
not look like Elsie as saw her. Nobody could.
Mono" in the sOitesJ voice imaginable-"El-
sic was written as tile outcome of theory
which held very strongly at the time; and l
want to ask you TO let her remain where put
her-in the hO0k -
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Kent His Word.

Henry Miller OF CHARLES Frohman's Empire
Theater Stock Company tells story about
Lesrau, a celebrated English magician. Les
rau was at Canterbury with his troupe, aud
they had had such bad success that they were
almost starved. He went TO the church war
dens and promised 10 give nights receipts 10
the poor If the parish would pay for hiring a
hall. The charitable bait took. the benefit was
a big one. and next morning the church war
dens waited upon the wizard to get the re-
Gel pts.
Il have already disposed of Them" said Les
rau. The profits were for the poor. ! have
kept my promise and given the money To my
own people. VINO are the poorest In this parish -
'oir !" exclaimed the church wardens, "this
is trick ~
81 know it." replied the conjurer. 81 live by
my tricks
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Circles the World.

Like the drumbeat OF the British army 1.-THE
New Boy is being heard the world around 1t
Is the sensation Of London and New YORK..
Even 10 far Australia, where the nut OF the
cherry drupe grows on the outside. il is the
sensation OF the year. Think OF the plot and
laugh! l he proprietor OF a fashionable school
Is in love with handsome young widow. He
makes her the matron, wills her his fortune.
that she may not marry again. He expects
her 10 marry him. There is boy in
the school who paints things red. The
DULLES make him steal apples and play
FRANKS. and finally he is arrested while
flirting with the villains daughter. After lot
of dark-eyed love-making there is a discovery.
The boy is really the husband Of the matron.
The creator made him a little fellow, he can't
help II; so they took him for a boy. The scenes
that follow the discovery make the audience
rear with applause. The young man has saved
the doctors fortune, and every sentence in the
play Is a surprise anG joy. 1t will be here on
November 10 at the California Tbeater.
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ceive clearly what the motive is. The chief |

ceIve clearly what the motive is. The chief
scenes lead steadily up TO the important stua-
lions and have an air OF reality which makes
them deeply impressive, while the characters
are not mere automatons, but living men and
women, whose loves and disappointmeuts, pas
sions and caprices interest US and keep the
attention alive from the rise to the fall OF the
curtain. MIR. Taylor calls his play historical"
and we get his warrant for dong so IN the fol-
lowing explanatory note
The leading incidents and personages Of this
play are historical. The history of the assas.
sinatiOn plot of 1896 has been told in detail by
Lord Macaulay from materials furnished
mainly by the state trials of that date. The
story OF the marriage OF Lord and Lady Clan
carly while still boy and girl. practice not I'M
common at The time when il occurred-of their
long and entire separation. their encounter as
strangers, the husbands subsequent discovery
OF himself 10 his wife. the rapid growth OF their
love, CIancarty's arrest in his wife's arms by
Lord Spencer, her brother, his condemnation to
death under the high-treason act for being
found In England without royal license after
hlIlng high posts In the armies and councils of
James III at ST. German and the pardon OBJ
talned with difficulty from the King by the low
ing courage OF Lady Clancarty Is also historical.
j lie author is answerable for duplicating
LORD Clancarty in the assassination plot of
1896 Qor most of the features ana actors of
which, as here represented, including the
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Music Master Cassasa's Scheme.

Sutro's baths will be flooded with The music
OF the tempestuous trombone and The clear
cornet this afternoon. CaSsasa and his big
baud will give mill airy and popular concert,
and as the admission is but 10 cents the place
should be packed.
The programme is as follows:
Grand overture. ''Tannhauser'. ........R. Wagner
Acknowledged by the musical world as the
greatest overture written.
Solo for cornet, Fantasia and variations .Hartm
VIII l.. Bates
Remembrance OF the Midway. ......... Donigan
Turks parade. Chinese orchestra, creole
wing dance, Big Nance teaching the color
ed 400 the HuIa Hula, ending with the mus
Gle dance.
VI anu
Comprising the gems OF Mey erbeer.
SOLO for trombone .-....,.,..............T obin
+. X. obiH, the California trombone soloist.
"Valse Cappriccio" ...................Vo llstedt
Grand overture. NV IiIiam Telr'. Rossini
Duo for comets, "Gla dIators'. .Pettee
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Bates.
"Scenes Pttot esq ue''.... Massenet
(d) Marche. (b) Air de Ballet, (c) Angelus
(d) Fete Boheme.
Humoresque, "Arkansaw Traveller" Williams
Gems from Maid Marian" ...............De hoven
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ent a desirable on. nv the most fastidious

ment desirable one by the most fastidiOus
Eastern manager - a class apt TO think
nothing good can come out of San
Francisco Mr.. Brophy is quite a young man
yet. but the Baltimore and Washington jour
nals OF the best sort speak OF his leading
work In William HawOrthS naval drama,
1.-The Ensign" as that of star actor and IN
such complimentary terms that the young Cal
ifornia actor is justified in feeling a glow of
pride. MIR. Brophy Is fortunate in illustrating
tile poets line, Though LOST 10 sight, TO mem
DRY dear" for on bis first appearance al Harris
Academy OF Music, in Baltimore, there might
be seen displayed In the foyer a magnificent
floral horSeshoe-a cut of witch il herewith
giyeh-with card attached bearing he COM
pliments OF MI. and Mrs Oliver Morosco, San
Eranciscn Cal
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stronger than that type OF drama usually is
and though Astounding with scenic effects is
not dependent on them for success. The scenic
and mechanical effects are excellent, and the
wreck of The engine and trestie Is away above.
Tor realism, anything of The KIND ever seen in
our CITY. The ship scene is a decided novelty
and said 10 be very effective. Space at this
time cannot be spared to describe the Mot, and
it Is only necessary 10 say that it affords the
Newells many opportunities for good and
strong acting. which they make the most Of
MIR. Willard Newell was formerly connected
with the Thomas Keane COMPANY as leading
man. and WAS successful In many roles. His
brother William has not had so much exper-
lence, but does quite as clever work.
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Burnt Cork a Winner.

Haverly's Ministries proved big drawing
attraction at the Orpheum the past week, and
the box-ofice was particularly juoilant. They
Will close their engagement with to-day's mat
inee and evening performances. after which
they will play over the stare circuit.
Manager Walter will open his winter season
TOMORROW evening with combination Oh
br light vaudeville talent. Comedy in all styles
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A Stirring MeIodrama.

II is some time since "Cad. the Tombov" was
on our local stage, but up to its last presenIa-
tion here 1t had had an almost uninterrupted
run of twelve years on the Eastern stage. The
Growers now propose to revive the piece, with
all its absorbingy Interesting incidents, giving
the first presentation at the Stockwell to-
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,borna Caorge Evans VIII Holbrook and
Georre Lote Silver have contributed very largely
TO this tremendous success. Their part singing
is admirable. The finale 10 the minstrel mrs.
mari il "a Sehoolboy's Visit" the title OF
which suggests the fun that pervades the act.
In addition TO the cOlored crescent there arr 10
less than seven or eight new arrivals from New
York. all premiers In their several ac's, WI" WIZ
will NM IN an appearance. Meyer does not let
the grass grow under his feet in providing nov
eItv Tor the narrons of the Wigwam.
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has recently been called to lite most effectively
IN this city by the coming OF Colonel j ack Hav.
eriy, VINO started two variety theaters into the
business at once with the people he had brought
With him. The Wigwam was one OF these. where
the "Havefly Quarter has crowded the anditori.
nm every evening so far, and Will continue 10
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9 Jupiter's" Jokes and Songs.

The Tivoli has achieved another great success
with Jupiter" From the rising To the falling
OF the curtain the fun Is continuous, and the
music catches all listeners for repeated hear
ing Hartman and Oracle Plaisted are en-
bodiments Of ''fun alive" In their topical songs
ana duets; the formers "A Girl Wanted" taxes
the house by storm. The Chorus OF Cobblers''
Is also striking feature. 1t is reminiscent of
the Tipkers' chorus in ''RObin Hood" but only
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singing comedian and mimic, from London,
England; Siegrist and Lee. acrobatic come
dians; W. c. Craft, the black pickaninny;
George Catln, Chinese impersonatorx Jose
nhine Sabel. the dashng and clever chanteuse
Toner and Frobel, Max Pettengll aud his dog
Willie, and last, as we'll as strongest, the SAM
soni Sisters. This is great list, and no house
In the East could excel IL
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A Credit to California.

Mr.. James NJ. Brophy, a young actor. native
and 10 the manner born in san Francisco, now
winning dramatic laures in the East, Is an in-
teresting study from the fact that he COM
meneed his career with Mr.. Waller Moroseo,
the present lessee OF the Grand Opera.house
(havlng been his leading man for The last four
years. and followed il so industrfously and iu-
telligently as 10 eventually make his engage.
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MR.. ROBERT DOWNING AND MISS EUGENIA RLAIR

splendid physique, melOdiOus and resonant
voice and a commanding mien. He is Dos
sessed also OF deep insight into character,
and the artistic temperament which Yields
itself TO the depicting of passion and emotion.
OF studi0uS disposition and never afraid of
WORK ne has improved on the gifts of nature
and has made OF himself the greatest living
exponent of The line OF parts he plays"
There could hardly be stronger indorse
meni.
1.-THE GLADIATOR"
Mr.. Downing will make his bow TO our public
in Saumers play, The GladlatOr''-a different
treatment OF a similar motive dram tized by
DIR. Robert Montgomery Bird of Newcastle,
Del, for Edwin Forrest. Saumet's version
treats OF the persecution Of the Christians by
Tie Romans. The gladiator, Nero, Is trained
athlete and eXecutOneT, and through machina-
lions of the Infamous Faustna. who IS the
Empress regent, Is ordered 10 Kill Neodamia,
because she rivals FaustiDa in the affections OF
FlavioD. This lie refuses do, as Neodama' s
beauty and Innocence move him TO pity. Later,
when he Is In the arena, where he is again
ordered 10 XIII NeOdamia because she IS a
Christian, he learns that she is bis daughter bv
blfthmark on her necN. This scene is one of
The strongest IN the play, and Nern's app al TO
The Romans that be be not compelled 10 Kill his
own daughter is said TO be most pathetic. The
interest steadily grows ftOm the beginning 10
the last act where, in the prison, Nero rather
Than his daughter should fall INFO the hands oil
he bowling mob OF Romans, takes her life and
then his own.
MR.. DOWNING's SUPPORT.
Downing has had The good sense 10 secure q
strong support, 1t Is underS God, so rs to Insure
harmonious action and a general excellence IN
The performance OF his plays. The Eastern
press speak in high terms OF praise regarding
Miss Eugenla Blair. his leading lady, and heI
acting OF NeOdamia. Ii Is called an ideal per-
sOnatioD, where beauty of face and form gives
additional cham. 1t is claimed for Mr.. Down.
Ing that he has the best company now sur.
rounding any star not devotiOg himself TO the
legitimate drama, and TIT his stage fittings
and costumes are worthy of his acting environ
ment. The tragedian also carries all his OWL
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Could Not Be Dramatized.

writer In the Pail Mall Gazette relates
how he once called on DIR. Holmes with view
OF dramatizng the latter's novel of elsie Ven
ner" Years ago." said the Autocrat, II
remember, some one dramatIZed the novel. /
went TO see ii. II was bad, very bad.
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scenes and characters at the Hurst. there Is
historical authority. and for assigning to him
the manly and courageous part In first reveal
ing the plot TO the King and the Earl of Port
land which was really played by Thomas
Prendergast, a JacObite gentleman OF Lanca-
shire. The assassination plot Immediately pre-
ceded the reunion of Lord and Lady Clancarty
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The Eden Musee Syndicated.

A syndicate has leased the Eden Mu.ee on
Market street and, in conjunction with
"Wonderland'' conducted upon the same lines
as Keith in New York. Boston ana Philadel-
phia will shortly open the same due notice of
which will appear. Four stories are necessary
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TO produce the many new features-a large
curiO hall devoted TO remarkable features (uOt
freaks). a theatorium. an electrical scenic thea
ter, many new waxwoiks from France, mystic
rious illusions, etc. Ii will be made place
that will compare with anything of The kind 10
this country. Frank r. Clifton has been APP
nOinIeQ business manayer.
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kendall IN LADY oLANcARrY

Louis press complained a good deal because
the Kendals withheld "Clancarty," as they
would have preferred the historical play to THE
Second Mrs. Tanqueray," which they looked
at askance. All the characters In LADY
Clancarty" have motive for what they
do, and, what is still better, even in the most
complicated interests the audience can con-
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and DISCUSSES will form the salient feature OF
the programme The Big Four troupe, with
oers. VIII prove, IL is said, The prominent num-
per. lhese people are known In the East as
ne funny Jour-" their act including clever
talking, comedy dancing aud lumbling.
Then there are next IN order Vernon Burnley,
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and the combination OF the two series of Incl
dents involved no violence to historical con.
ststency.
Better groundwork for a good stirring play
could not easily be found. and IL has also the
advantage of init oducing most picturesque sur
rouBdlngs OF which the management and author
take the fullest advantage. Il addition to this
the action of the piece Is laid at a period of
political transition. the results of which are
fell yet in cOurtly and aristOcratic circles.
Minstreisy Redivius.
Negro minstrelsy, supposed by many to have
become lost art in the world OF amusement
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KendaIs to Give "Lady CIancarty. -

KendaIs to Give "Lady CIancarty."
1t is pleasurable 10 contemplate the produc-
ZION Of new play by such consummate artists
as are Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall. aud their an
nOunceG first night of Lady ClaDcarty," Tom
TaylOrs remarkably well-constructed play
which viii be presented TO morrow night at the
Baldwin Theater, Will be sure to attract large
and repre- sentative audience. The great fla
ture OF Lady Clancarty," which is the title OF
the play, is lis intense human interest. The ST.
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New York Cotton.
THE ART LOAN EXHIBITION.
1t Opens Today for the Benefit of the
Eastern Dispensary.

TIE Art Lean Exhibition for the bene-.
fit of the Eastern Dispensary was opened
at noe n today in Grand Army Hall, and
despite the disagreeable weather there was
a good attendance. The walls of the COM
modious apartment are hung with variety
of pictures in oil, water color and pastels.
while along the sides OF the room are
tables bearing a pretty assortment or
fancy work and useful articles, which are
to be sold to further increase the substan-
tial benefit the entertainment Will AFFORD to
It's worthy object
The character of the works exhibited is
considerably higher than that OF those
usually loaned on such occasions and the
collection embraces number OF really
fine pictures.
The reception committee consists OF Mrs.
George A. Hazleton, Mrs. John w. Bayne,
Mrs G. A. Chamberlain, Mrs Miranda
Tullock Mrs. Edgar Allen, DR.. c. II. Beat
ty, DR.. c. R. Dufour, DR.. John I. Winter.
DR.. Llewellyn Elliott, DR.. ID. DIN Leecn,
Dr. j. V. Caraher. DR.. F. 7. Chamberlain.
Mr.. George F. Hardin. Mr. Charles =.
Lancaster Mr.. Henry K. Simpson. Mr..
w. n Crosby, Mr. Michael 1. Weller and
Mr.. Thomas w. Smith.
Tonight at o'clock the formal opening
of the exhibition will he made by District
Commissioner Ross. who will make an ad-
dress, while Colonel John Tracey. the SUI
perintendent of charities. will also speak
A lunch is served every day during the
exhibition which closes on saturday. from
noon to o'clock.
The ladies in charge Of the tables are:
Lunch table-Mrs. Samuel Cross. Mrs.
George Hazleton, Mrs. @. II. Chamber
lain, Mrs. p. V. De Graw, Mrs. Charles
Christiani. Mrs. /. X. Hill. Mrs. Henry
Hayes. Mrs c. r. Dufouri Mrs. Walter
Aycock, Mrs. F. Janus. Mrs. William
Bayne, Mrs. John T. Winter, Mrs. W. p. c.
Hazen, Mrs. VIM. Mcfarland, Miss l.. A.
Woods Miss Fitzpatrick and Miss Alice
Hayes.
Ice cream table-Mrs. A Van der veer.
Mrs. Charles c. Lancaster, Miss Anna
Barry, Miss Mary Lewis, Miss Tierney and
Miss Thompson.
Doll table-Mrs. John Swope and Miss
Ethel Swope.
Candy table-Mrs. Llewellyn Elliott, Mrs
VIM. Langvoight, Miss Allen, Miss Mamie
Elliott and Miss Winters.
Apron table-Mrs. E. NJ Thompson.
Lemonade well-Alrs. Thos. w. Smith.
Mrs. J. w. White ard Miss Smith.
japanese table-Mrs. Harmer Reside.
Fancy table-Mrs. Charles G. Dulin and
Mrs. Richard Moorehouse.
The Marine Band will be in attendance
each night, and the later hours will be
devoted to dancing.
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LIBERAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Capt. HOxfc Says the Country FavOrs
Beautifying Washington.

Beautifying Washington.
Capt. Richard L. Hoxie, one of the most
capable engineer officers ever connected
with the District. was visitor at the Dis
trict building today. Capt. Hoxie Is on his
way to Pittsburg, where he is stationed.
after passing a successful examination for
promotion to the rank of major of en-
gineers.
He said he could not resist the tempta-
ton to stop over and take a glimpse at
found everything as fine as could be ex-
pected, and said it was like returning home
to be ia Washington again.
Capt. HOXie was connected with the Dis
trict from 1874 until 1854 He was ap-
pointed by Gen. Grant a member of the old
board of public works, and served just
forty eight hours when the old form of
government went up and left him the sole
remaining heir. He was appointed to the
engineer District service, and served most
efficiently for ten years.
Il agreeably surprised at the senti-
ment throughout the country regarding
the tional capital said Capt. Hoxie to-
day. washington has great many
friends throughout the United States who
If called upon, would gladly contribute to
make this city wonder to the world.
Why, 1t has only been few days ago that
1 attended a dinner given by a prominent
citizen Of Pittsburg to Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Carnegie, and hear this city eulogized
The subject came mp, l think, in a dis
cussion OF municipal governments, and IL
was contended by some one present that
Washington was the best governed city in
the country. Then the subject of taxation
was spoken of, and the general sentiment
prevailed in favor of the general govern
ment bearing one-half of the District ex-
penses, and in favor of liberal appropria-
tons TO beautify the capital of the nation"
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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
4 Hall of Records,

Mr.. Wright today introduced bill for
purchase of a site for the erection Of a hall
of records in the District of Columbia. The
site named is square 112, between 18th and
18th and ID and E streets, at a cost of $40,
OUO.
A board Of Medical Examiners.
Mr. Heard introduced in the House today
a bill to regulate the practice Of medicine
and surgery in the District of Columbia.
1t provides for the appointment by the
Commissioners of board of medical exam
liners composed of nine members elected
from eighteen names to be presented by the
medical society. each member of the board
being required to have practiced at least
five years in the District of Columbia.
Provisions made for the examination
by this board of applicants for license
to practice medicine in the District A Ii
cense shall be granted the applicant II
he passes the examination in a manner
ga satisfactory to seven of the nine men,
bers of the board. For certain offenses
named the board may revoke licenses to
practice. A fine of $50 to 500 or imprison-
ment of from ten to ninety days or both Is
provided for any one practicing medicine
or surgery without license.
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STILL ANOTHER SPECIAL.
This Ex-PoIiceman Used a blackjack
"a Man.

Wilmot E. Kendig, an eS-policeman, has
ately baen watching the stock in a store
or the holidays.
About o'clock yesterday morning, when
The ex-polceman and friend were at 9th
and streets, near the market, two COL
ored men, Holt Wilkerson and Thomas
Fountain, happened to come along, and
the four men got into a dispute. Kendig
took blackjack from his pocket, so the
Wilkerson man charged. and struck him
This, the defendant denied, although he ad-
mitted he had the blackjack, having for
got to leave il at the store.
Judge Miller imposed a fine of $50 or
eighty days. A cClored man named Kirk
patrick, who was in court, volunteered to
give testimony for the defendant. He gave
his testimony, bit could not stand the
Judges cros3-examnation. He located the
affair mile from where 1t actually oc-
;urred, and described the defendant as
having been in full uniform.
Judge Miller said that the man had either
committed perjury his mind was not
light and committed him for examination.
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HALF A HUNDRED.
The Number of Men on City Post Of
flee Today.

The eleventh week of the scrutiny of
The Star over the work on the post office
building began this morning with fifty
men visible on the walls and around the
base of the structure. There might have
been some more hidden away somewhere
on the premises, and there might really
have been less than fifty, owing to the la
bility of one man being counted twice But
fifty was the nearest approach to a cor
rect count that could be made under the
circumstances. There were surely not as
many as four hundred men, which is the
number daily working on the new library
building, and which. experts have informed
The Star, could be economically employed
on the post office building IL there were
the disposition to do so. These fifty men
might finish the building by the I'd of jan
uary, 1898, according to an estimate that
was made by the lightning calculator of
The Star when the scrutiny was first be-
gun, on the LIST of October. but when this
schedule was arranged too much Hberality
was shown to the contractors and the
architects office, and so there is no ele-
ment OF liability in these calculations
Fifty men would be more likely to finish
the building some time in 1903.