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Responsibility for Crime.
From the New York Herald.

from the New York Herald.
The sudden abandonment of the Young
trial and sentence Of the prisoner to life
Imprisonment on a plea Of murder in the
second degree, advised and accepted by the
court, are well calculated to cause surprise
and criticism. This was done on the finding
OF the prosecution expert examiners, who
reported that the man is medically" but
not Legally insane. That Is to say, he Is
mentally unbalanced, but is able to distin-
guish between right and wrong He is,
therefore, morally responsible and legally
liable for his crime. This rule was applied
in the Guteau trial and is generally recog-
nized in the courts. In such case the law is
plain that the murderer must pay the pen
atty OF his crime If found guilty and re-
sponsibie, and it Is for the jury to say
whether he is guilty and responsible. In
this instance the jury Is waved aside. the
prisoner escapes with Imprisonment, proba-
Bile commitment to an asylum later on and
the chance of ultimate pardon. AS his
criminal responsibility is affirmed by the
medical examiners on whose report the ac-
ton is taken. 1t is a precedent that can
hardly be commended In the interest of JUS
tice or the welfare Of society.
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be paid. but at the last moment it always
succeeded in getting through it's difficulties
The reason is a simple The sultan,
who Is as much his own finance minister
as he is his foreign minister, purposely kept
his treasury in straits in order that it
should be forced to live upon it's own re-
sources without a loan, and his ajesty
only agreed to the recent conversion of the
customs loan when he was convinced that
extraneous resources were absolutely neces-
sary. To some extent there Is wisdom in
his majesty's policy, but 1t gives occasion to
newspaper correspondents to cry wolf very
often when the wolf Is really far from the
door.
With disorderly financial situation such
as exists in Turkey the only safety Is in a
restriction of credit, and it Is to be hoped
that this restriction Of credit will continue
In the interest of Turkish bondholders, as
well as of Turkish finance.
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February Sale of
FHigG1=(irade Art Furniture.
New York-WAsHINGToN-Paris.

Beginning shall naugurate Our first February sale OF
Our location on ourth
floor of the building opportunities display the differ
en classes goods much advantage than ever before
having and better light.
During shall offer hggrade goods at prices greatly be-
selections from large assor
men Of fancy pieces the of several lots bought
especially for will have opportunity to secure
the house. low
price -, ~, c
Among the may be found Morris Chairs Book Cases.
Tables Hail Racks and Closets Music Cabinets, Library
Tables Ladies' Desks Desk Chairs Dining Room Ghalrs
Couches and Tables Jrdnere Stands Pao
Tables besides quite of and attractive novelty pieces
oak mahogany oak and Antwerp oak Mission and Old
Dutch designs. -,
Among the manv values be found the following:
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HELP FOR FINLAND.
American Generosity Necessary to the
Starving People.

From the Chicago Scandinavian.
Last year the crops Of Finland were a
total failure. and starvation has now begun
Its fell harvest among the stricken people.
The famine in Finland is the most severe
unprecedented rains and early frosts de-
stroyed the crops almost completely.
Grains, hay, peas, beans. potatoes and
other vegetables rotted in the ground. The
people Of many of the northern provinces
were left entirely destitute to face the ap-
preaching winter. Bread of unripe grain,
husks, straw and bark was their only
means of sustaining life. No pen can de-
scribe their suffering. In the great Finnish
famine Of 1867 100000 people died from
starvation. According to reports from re-
liable sources 100000 people, or one-sixth of
the population of Finland, will die from
hunger this winter unless prompt aid is
extended to them.
Russia has her own starving millions to
take care of, and can do but very little for
Finland. But We are assured that the Fin
nish department of the imperial govern
ment accepts gratefully Americas aid
The appeal to America will not be in vain.
There Is no people today more worthy Of
the sympathy and succor of the Christian
world than the destitute people Of Finland.
Their virtues, fortitude and heroism CLEAN
through the sad gloom of Finnish history
as one OF the precious heirlooms of all
mankind. But never before have the brave
people faced a crisis like the present. The
letter from a Finnish minister printed on
this page reveals the sad fate Of this most
unhappy of all peoples, in all its horrors.
Bereft OF the staff of life and denied the
right Of free speech they are doomed to
suffer and die In silence.
But their stided cry of distress has reach
ed the American people and touched the
American heart. Let the work of Finnish
relief be properly and promptly organized,
and money and food will pour forth from
our cities. workshops and farms. Let the
bankers, business men and railroad men of
Chicago take the matter in hand, and the
people of the west and northwest will re-
spond with generous contributions Let
the railroads furnish cars, and the farmers
will load them with grain from their boun-
teous crops; the mills Of Minneapolis, Du-
Futh and Superior will supply flour, and the
large packing houses of Chicago Omaha
and Kansas City will contribute provisions
In abundance Let the precious gifts be
hurried to the seaboard and further across
the sea to relieve the perishing people
America has come to the help of starving
people in India and Russia with cargoes Of
food. Let her do the same for the stricken
people of Finland. And let action be taken
at once, for the long-suffering heroic Fin
landers are perishing; the very heart of the
Finnish nation Is dying from hunger and
cold in the grasp Of fierce winter.
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Driest Spot on Earth.

From the Liverpool Post.
The reputation of being the driest spot
on earth is claimed by many spots in
many climes. The latest claimant is Payta,
in Peru, a place about five degrees south OF
the equator on the coast that has risen
forty feet in historic times. Prof David q.
Fairfield, a recent visitor, reports having
reached there In February just after rain
Of more than twenty-four hours, the first
for eight years The average interval be-
tween two showers is seven years. Sea
fegs are common. OF about nine species
of plants noticed seven were ANIMALS and
their seeds must have remained dormant
In the ground for eight years. In spite OF
the lack of rain, the long rooted Peruvian
cotton is grown in the dried up. river bed.
furnishing crops that yield subsistence to
the natives.
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TURKEYS ODD FINANCE.
Salaries Unpaid, Treasury Empty, Yet
Fresh Loans Always Succeed.


From the London Mail.
We understand that the question Of the
unification of the Turkish debt Is again
likely to shortly come to the front, and in
view of this fact it is desirable to clearly
outline the presen- position Of the finances
of the ottoman empire.
The following general statement Is derived
from expert sources:
1. The consolidated debt of Turkey, sup
posing the project Rouvier carried out, and
leaving out Of account the loans provided
for out Of the tribute Of Egypt, amounts
to ct. 10 529, 600, equals G66,17 100 sterling,
and represents ga Is. Sd. sterling per head
of population.
9 The annual burden for that debt
amounts to, for interest and sinking funds.
eT3427 OBS, equals E3 0S4 900 sterling, and
represents S. Cd. per head of population
No budget IS published, but 1t Is assumed by
competent authorities that there Is anannual
say, Ct $50 OG0 sterling. But this supposes that
all salaries are fully paid. In reality how
ever, only about eight months salaries in
the year are paid. The four months sala-
ries not paid may represent zET.750, co.,
equals fG75. 600 sterling Further, included
in the hudgetary expenditure is an amount
of ct 500 coo, equals s720, 600 sterling arr
nually supplied to reduction of debt by
purchases OF the public debt commissioners
and the sinking funds of various loans.
It may appear very hard that the func-
tionaries should only receive eight months
of salary instead of twelve in a year. but
it is to be remembered that the salaries of
all important functionarfes; are fixed at a
very high rate Thus, the salaries Of the
members of the legislative council. who
are numerous and do very little work, are
about E2,000 sterling year. Receiving
two-thirds of that annually they are still
very largely paid for the work they do
That part, then, of the budgetary deficit
represented by salaries in arrears does not
press much upon the treasury
The part Of the deficit represented by ex-
tinction of debt Is creating a void which
the public are willing to fiji up.
This explains the remarkable success Of
the recent ottoman customs loan of ETS-
GCe.OOO Five millions one hundred thou
sand of that loan was destined to pay of a
previous loan, that Of 1885, whose holders
all applied for the new loan, as they did
not wish to be paid off. The balance Of
tT 500 600 was subscribed for thirty times
over This is quite comprehensive The
last loan p1Sns5 on the market by Turkey
was In 1886 -Sr ET.4 100000. Since then
about ET.5 .008.0 eco has been applied to re-
duction of debt, and consequently the pub
lie was more than disposed to take the
sT.2, $50 600 offered 1t on November 20 last
The Jack of foresight" of tho Turkish
treasury brings upon 1t In Europe a dis
credit greater than is justified. During the
last Ave years the treasury was always In
straits Whenever months salary had to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11
Our Department of i
Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases
And Other Tourists Requisites

today stock that not only the have shown
FORE desirable styles for 1903 included
Our Trunks is unsurpassed and comprises trunks
for all purposes style and manuacturedDress
Trunks Basket Trunks Visiting Trunks Rawhide
Trunks Hat Trunks Shirt Waist Trunks
Skirt Trunks for menabout styles all And the
three of the perfect trunrengt and
sight of viii be found embodied all
the models shown by
Orr prices range from $3.50 good substantial trunk
for rawhide-covered trunk.
Those contemplating going south taking will
find advantage line of Travelling Goods
Particularly good represented in the following
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

The taste -of this progressive age, strange as it
may seem. runs greatly to antiques, and Old Mis-
sion furniture Is at present In vogue. This mas
stve style, which was used In the monasferies OF
the monks and graced both the castles Of kings
and the humble homes Of the peasantry in the
Middle Ages, has special merit in its massive
designs and artistic value.
1t was first brought to this country by mission
aries Of the early days, and has recently been
vfved reproduced under the title of Mission fur
nitHre, being also as we'll known rs Arts and Crafts
1t is especially suited to the library and dining
room but there many odd pieces which give
artistic value to other apartments, and the dark
Flemish weathered and fumed brown har-
montze well with various surroundings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Prairie Grass is made up into furniture light and
durable. This is particularly designed for summer,
but the chairs, tables, settees and lounges are
adaptable to beauty and comfort at any season.
Many OF the designs have an elegance which proves
great artistic in the manufacture
triangular table Is quite pretty and pleasing
for cozy tea, and is light that it may readily
be moved about suit fancy.
settee is made after the design originated by
the celebrated Madame Recanlier; and equally as
graceful Is Roman chair, woven In the beautiful
yield Of far western prairies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11
Fashions i'm Furniture.

improvements are in progress in
the new building for the better dis
play of furniture, consisting mostly
of odd and artistic pieces. Large
areas have been covered with a rich
green material, forming handsome
ground for rare collections of fur
niture, any article of which will add
to the grace and beauty of the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11
Helpful Hints
For Tourists.

Now that many people are con-
templating trips to Europe and
others are going south, the matter
of travelling necessities and conven-
fences is an important question.
Never before have such ample pro-
visions been made in these lines as
are now offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

II hear Bromley was elected president Of
the Lonelyvi.le Automobile Club, rather a
distinction for such young fellow.
Eyes, but you see he was the only men,
Der that owned an automobile. York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

There IS superb new trunk which brings to
mind some Of those Old-fashtoned trunks slowed
away In garrpts with precious contents OF letters
Of long ago and souvenirs OF generations passed
away. This is the raw-hide trunk, which viii also
last hundred years aud more. The frame Is OF
Eastwood, covered and bound with the hide the
dark color being relieved by the brass clamps and
naiIheads Of the center bands.
There are two styles Of the raw-hide trunk-one
for ladies', the other for gentlemen. The former
has q secret place for letters and valuable papers
also a hidden jewelry case which unaware
Of its hiding place would be likely to find even If
the trunk rummaged through or euIptted OF
all its visible contents.
The genttemen's raw-hide trunk has a medicine
chest lifted with bottles, and a hat case with
lining arranged that Into 1t will exactly 1T hIs
silk hat and be protected from the slightest In
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

The French pattern trunk Is one Of the latest. It
is eh- aper than the imported Paris trunk snd more
substantial and desirable. The gray cover Ia
tastefully wrought in French designs and memo
gram OF the manufacturer, and the lining also
On the blue straps to con.ine garments in their
place. They made after the French veton
trunks, and some others have the tops elegantly
lined with satin crossed in diamonds with SAITH
ribbons to hold cards and letters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Very rich mahogany pieces are also here in the
fashions of Colonial days. Handsome and easy are
the rockers, and elegant indeed all the furniture
Ia mahogany, which lends Itself supelbly to the
dignihed and stately treatment Of the era OF the
American colonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Observation-Disclosures Coast Lines
famous trains leave Washington 3:16 p.m.
$40 pm. Office. 601 Pennsylvania avenue.
advertisement.
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hall clock in the Mission make is remarkably
handsome III Its stragn. slanting to the top,
Its dark panels and shelves, the only ornamental
t1On being the brass ngures OF the dial, and the
heavy bfass pendulum which is seen swinging the
moments into the storied past Of which it appears
to be relic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Very attractive is lady's writing desk in the
old Mission STYLE ornamented with Dutch tiles.
These tiles not only artistic in their represen-
tations Of picturesque Holland scenes, but they
have also peculiar interest in that they were
taken from Old tireplaces in Holland, and no two
are alike. Between the tiles on the front of the
desk stands quaint little Dutch girl, in the
tune Of her country
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Trunks.

Our W. & L. Special Trunk. These Trunks are
manufactured expressly for us and according 10
our specifications. They have several features not
found in other trunks. Constructed OF basswood,
covered with heavy army canvas; fifteen hardwood
Stats on outside best malleable iron slat and cor
ner clamps double doweI bolts on either corner
and end; four twelye-inch strap hinges on the
small sizes and five the larger ones; No D
Taylor bolts and best Excelsior lock; sheet Iron
bottom; rollers set back: two trays; thoroughly
Wv aa led yalue
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Long discussion in COMMITTEES.

Long DISCUSSION IN Commlttee.
The Senate committee on the Judiciary
yesterday forenoon spent. two hours con-
sidering the trust question. and adjourned
until afternoon. At the afternoon session
there was long discussion of the question
OF publicity Some senators contended that
this Is amply provided for In the department
of commerce, bill. and others holding the
I contrary view, The committee viii meet
again tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Some Of the handsome wood utilized In the Mis-
sion styles Is adapted to the Colonial designs Of
much Later period, and here reprvstuc lions
Of chairs, tables and other pieces secured from
the homes Of old Virginia families. ,-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

The lines Of tourfsts goods embrace all
kinds OF travelling bags. untitled aud fitted tina
latter containing comb, brush, whisk broom and
every toilet article needfui Journey These
may be had for both men and women in Russian
leather, alligator and ether styles, an ivory Tint
being just now quite IN vogue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

HoIa-alls. called also carry -alls because they
may be carried In the hand: are Indispensable on
q trip across tie ecean, holding. as they do rugs
r.gFe1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Basket trunks for European travel are covered
III enameled canvas, bound with sole leather linen
lined, having two trays the top divided so as
to afford hat box, and the whole interior arranged
to contain tourists wardrobe complete
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

A Mission window seat is particularly antique
In its cushion OF Spanish leather, such as the
Spaniards used centuries ago. firmly strapped and
buekfed onto the seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

handsome fire screen for dining room Is mas
sive in Flemish oak and each Of the three panels
bears inscription i'll German lettering: Good
Fire, Good Friends, Good Cheer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Our No. 30 Steamer Trnnk-a popular priced
leather-bound Trunk, made Of carefully selected
Eastwood. canvas covered; brass trimmings; heavy
box and valance clamps double dawel clamps on
either end Excelsior lock; cloth lined; full rvet-
ed; two leather trays-an exceptionally we'll made
trunk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

There skirt trunks especially designed
for women visiting resorts where much dressing is
required. -'.lso hat trunks, which will hold and
keep in place without mussing all the hats and
toques the most fashionable woman may have in
season. The hat forms be removed and
the trunk used for other purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

novelty for sea voyages is steamer trunk
opening at the front SO that 1t may be kept under
the berth without the annoy Of pulling it out
and showing 1t back whenever occasion requires to
get at its contents. The make is exceptions lily
strong and this newest steamer device will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Something new that VIII appeal to men Is the
extension suit case, sometimes called .beiiows
ease, because the Leather top is In folds like q
fire bellows and may be extended as to hold q
considerable outfit There leather hat boxes
which may accompany this suit case on journey
or which will be found convenient for home use,
having space for three hats.
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SSaid R asa Standing 5000. Value, $3.50
Solid Soil 4 3Har sssfs $500. Value, &c. 50
sSiS oak B ssssss $3o5 Value, $500
S Sissy OAK ns hsssfases $685. Value, $3.50
s Sts e eiass $3.50 Value $500
s sS1a oit sssives $685. Value $500
sSlia oni $685. Value, $500
Solid Oak
Gnif!snisFs no f glass &o5. Value, $500
Solid Oak
G Gh'enis1 and f glass $685. Value, $IIoo
sslas 1 minr nre'sers Soo5. Value, 5000
Mahogany Dresser,
colonial design,
1 hass mrsn5 stane $5oo Value $500
Wa1-1nish Oak
Chifonier, colonial
s SssSn n Gaana $4,000 Value, $500
White Enameled
aSes ehi n,%iiar to $25oo Value, $500
1 White Enameled
essn dss,s to match $4,000 Value, $500
5Ea-ft Golden Oak
Directors Table, c,-oo Voice Coo RI
two drawers. pI O.OO' VoluS, P@@-oo
two cd dra os,ss TABLE 5000. Value, $1,000
eft. Golden Oak e.. .--. ..5 p:
Table, c11oo N,1,,a Cr6,oo
3S inches wide. PAo.Oo. NoiuS, rAo'oo
Diamond tufted
Leather Couch, co-oo N,t,,a Gro M
mahogany frame. pO0'oo. foA@AN, pOO'oO
Dfamond-tufted
Il ather Couch, Go oo yT,1,.o c.ooo
oak frame. ......... Yoo.oo. oAuS, p-f@'oO
Office or Library
k in .ssshe upholstered $1,000. Value, $4,000
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People who live in trunks will find a boon in
the wardrobe trunk, which sits on end, requires
small space and has hangers for gowns, while the
top presents q number OF inclosed shelves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

IL vi llCAV ONahSN
Weathered Oak
Jardiniere Stands.
Golden Oak
Jardiniere Stands.
Golden Oak
Jardiniere Stands.
Book Rests for at
taching to Chair
Arms.
Oak and Mahogany
finish Rockers. 49,.
Oak
Rockers. .........s
Mahogany Tables,
diamond shape. -.
women's Oak and
Mahogany Desk
Chairs. ............
Women's Oak
Desk Chairs. .....
Chartered Oak Din
Ing Room Chairs,
box seat.
Solid Oak Dining
Room Chairs. box
seat. ..............
Solid Oak China
Closets, bent glass
ends.
Mahogany
Music Cabinets. -.
wootbsrad oak H.
brary Tables. good
sfze
Golden Oak Library
Tahles French legs
CIson ook "a
H EoiteH oVs boranv v
n I'M, Tahi La .ssraii
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Suit Cases.
Our famous Five-dollar Suit Cases
have no equal. Although we are
paying little more for them than
heretofore, Our price remains the
same.
They are made especially for us
and are absolutely the best value OBJ
tainable.
Genuine cowhide leather; "a
inches long, six inches deep; steel
frame (sewed in; leather corners
good brass lock; strong handle
three hinges, riveted on-russet and
brown leather.
$500 each.
24-inch Brown Cowhide Leather Suit Cases: six
inches deep: French edge, hand sewed; steel
frame; three hinges; linen lined; shirt pocket IN
top; Yale and Towne brass locks.
Special price, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Dainty New Books for Valentines
We showing splendid collection books in attractive
bindings, well illustrated, appropriate Valentine
favors es7'f - "
Book Dept, Baenea
Woodward s. Lothrop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

Our No. 500 Trunk. very stylish Battle-Ground
and brass-trimmed Trunk; two leather straps;
best selected Eastwood box covered with heavy
canvas; double dowel locks on either end and on
either side of lock: two trays: cloth lined through
out: No. Taylor bolts; best Excelsior concealed
Iaatr- nj vain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-11

To those persons familiar with the do
nestle affairs of the Capitol it IS now and
has been for some time apparent that The
members of the House do not receive all
of the accommodations due them In the
matter OF rooms. At the present time
every available room in the House portion