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President ChurchiII's Valedictory.

President THOMAS w, CHURCHILL
of the Board of Education might con-
fer II lasting benefit on this town II
no should make his retirement from
office the occasion Of u frank state.
ment Of the causes which have oper.
ated to prevent him from achieving
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In Hdrper's Monthly for January frion 1.
represented by the continuation OF Basil
Kings serial and short stories by Mrs
wilkins Freeman. Alioc puer Miller, J. G,
Huneker AMI five others. Harrison Rhodes /.
sarcastic about BostonianS. W Warf.JI de-.
sor,hes conditions ~ Babylon, II Il cal
leIli" tells NJ a iup IN tho bahamas and
Hurses johnson sck- light on "A wood
p"cker story Winston Churchill dlscour.,s
on Americanisin. II. Bruerc on tho mini.
mum wage and H., y, Candy on poetry
TAssU ere tOus poems.
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"NIce hat YOU have. How much ala Il
cost YOU"
"Can't say vet I've hal 1t three wecks
and itS "ost me nho'it So ! suppose t.
win ataul me a couple of hundred brfrie
| got through"
Couple of hundred '
yes. getting It back every day from ths
tip boy II the restauraAtsL"
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Mr.. WILSON denies that he eyer said
that the MeXicans will raise hell until
they arc through" II would nj course
have hcen strong language for Mr..
WILSON. hut II would have hecn the
truth. Certainty the McNicans will
raise nothing else until the country Is
paclticd
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n. Tie Saw the Surgeon. iii,

To tn, Er'ron OF TN, suw-,cir' A iNtl.
parhurv hov called his fathers silmen'
appendicitis. n T..
pASHTRy, conn, DcCrmtrr ~
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Wife-Have YOU shut up everything for
the nIght2
Husband t~meekly)--Im sorry to saS,
dcIr, that I haven't.
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~ our friends tcho rdror rs ,rih manu-.
SCI, pts and illustrations for publication irish
70 hare rejected articles rsfnrNed hev must
~ oil cases send stamps for fhaf purpose.
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lone Way out.

hnicker--Can't YOU bounce the cook
Bocksr--wcll. we're trying to make hsI
sail W ilistio Yankee
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London ONCE. Erinshsm House. 1 Arun.
de- street, strand
Paris oiace. 6 Rue de Ia Mlehodiere, on
I,uc du Ouatrc Scptelnbre.
Washington Office. Htbbs Building.
Brooklyn once. Toe Living Ston street.
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The President doesn't seem to have
much luck with the Col0nSaa.
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Evening star., 1915-11-16
WOULD REVERSE COURT ORDER
Mrs. Mamie Childs Contests for Gus.
tody of Her GRANDDAUGHTER.

Mrs. Mamie Childs. material grand
mother of f1ve-year-old Elizabeth NJ.
Liesch, noted an appeal today from the
decision of Justice Mccoy awarding
the infants custody to it's father,
Albert A. Liesch. Mrs. Chiids furnish
ed a supersedeas bond under which she
may retain the child until the decision
of the appellate tribunal.
Hattie Liesch, mother of the child.
died a few weeks ago, and by her will
left the infant to the custody of her
mother, Mrs. Childs. The infants
father Instituted habeas corpus pro-
ceeding denying the mothers right to
dispose of his child by will. The par
ents of the infant were separated, but
no divorce had been granted.
Attorneys Richardson & Shreve rep
Evening star., 1915-11-16

tfons had a somewhat dismaying ef-
feet upon the editorial writer's OF the
London morning papers. who ior
months had been assuming that Mr..
WHAT has been termed blunders In
carrying out the war operations and
who had been rather lavish in bestow-
ing adverse criticism upon him.
They now are inclined to blame the
government for not making these revela-
tions before, and seem to find difficulty
in making amends to Mr.. Churchill.
Absolved by the Times.
The Times, in an editorial, frankly alb
solves the retiring minister.
His speech undoubtedly was a par
liamentary triumph says the Times,
''and we think the country, reading it
this morning in calmer atmosphere, will
pronounce it statesmanlike utterance
marked by restraint as well as by force.
and admirably calculated to achieve its
object. Its broad effect Is that on the
facts as he stated them he must be COM
pletely absoived from the specific charges
of Independent action brought against
him."
The Morning Post, on the other hand.
is still dissatisfied and argues that if. on
October 8. the King of Belgium had been
allowed to carry out his project OF re-
treat on the coast he could have eXtri-
Gated his army without serious loss and
saved Antwerp from bombardment, and
that it was Mr.. Churchill's advice that
led to the delay.
Glad He Quit Post.
The Morning Post criticises other
points in Mr.. Churchilrs speech in the
same spirit, and in conclusion says:
Upon the whole we are still very
much relieved that Mr.. Churchill left
the admiralty, and we sincerely hope
that he will not be allowed to assume
any position of superior command In
the army"
1t may be remembered that the Morn
ing Post has always severely attacked
Mr.. Churchill for the Antwerp expedi-
tion.
The liberal Daily News thinks it
would have been better had Mr.
Churchill maintained discreet silence
Dealing with his revelations, 1T still
charges him with recklessness. and
says it hopes Admiral Lord Fisher will
not reply to the speech.
AS Earl Kitchener is likely to be alb
sent for some time, little Is said by the
newspapers about the probability OF
his contributing any explanation OF the
points in dispute.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Will Repeat Lecture on Art.

art, as Seen in Washington was the
topic of an illustrated stereoptlcon ana
moving picture lecture given last even
ing by Gilbert M. Eiseman at the VIII
son Normal School, 11th and Harvard
streets, under the auspices OF the Far
ents' League of the third public school
division. 1t is to be repeated this even
ing at 8 o'clock, according to announce
ment of Mrs. Lyman F. Kebler, presi-
dent of the league Miss Margaret VIII
son has been invited to attend and TO
sing a solo. Henry W. Blair, presioeh'
Of the board of educa tion, is to preside.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
: Ernest P. Bieknell to Speak.

= At meeting this evening OF, the So
ciety of the Sons of the Revolution. at
the Army and Navy Club. Ernest p
Bickneli will speak on Personal OBJ
servations and Experiences in the War
Zone." and there will be introduced a
number OF new members. A report from
the committee on church service to be
held at the Church of the Epiphany
next Sunday also will be submitted.
This committee is composed of DIR. Mar
Gus Benjamin. chairman: Col: John Van
X. Hon. Dir. Ralph Jenkins. Ernest Will
kinson, Lee w. Wright. and. ,ex officio,
Albion X Parris ard Rev. DR.. Randolph
H. McKim.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
CAPT. FORTESQUE TO SPEAK.
Will Tell Press Club of Turkish
ARMY at the 1ardanelles.

Capt. Granville r. Fortesque. U. s. A,
retired, a war correspondent. will talk
on the subject of with the Turkish
Army in the Dardanelles" at the Ma
tional Press Club Thursday night. Capt.
Fortesque, it is said, is the only Amer
lean correspondent who has been at
the Turkish front. He was in Liege at
the bombardment.
Capt. Fortesque was military aid at
the White House during the Roosevelt
regime. He was one of the official OBJ
servers for the United States army
during the Russo japanese war. Capt
Fortesoue was wounded at San Juan
Hill, and after leaving the army has
gained distinction as an explorer and
correspondent.
The Press Club talk will start
promptly at S:15 o'clock.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Mai. Sylvester Hurt in Train Wreck

Mai. Richard Sylvester. former chief OF
police of the District of Columbia, was
injured in train wreck at Camden, N. j.,
last night, according to a dispatch re-
ceived here. Maj. Sylvester. who Is now
chief of the police force of the du Pont
Powder Company in Delaware and at
Hopeweii. Va. is said to have been pas
senger in a coach of train from Cape
May which overturned as the result OF an
open switch. He was thrown against a
seat, it is stated, and his back injured.
He was treated and later taken to Will
mington, Del, his headquarters. 1t is
stated he was not dangerously injured.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Will Address Anti-War League.

Rev. L. Morgan Chambers. pastor OF
McKendree NJ. Z. Church, is to lecture
on peace. at public meeting of the
Anti-War League of the District of CO.
lumbia, at the Public Library. tomor-
row evening. Other speakers are to be
Mrs. E. G. Perry. Joseph H. Hannen and
William V. Mahoney. Admission is free
Questions will be answered.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
For Exchange
Exchanging Everywhere

If you cannot easily sell your
property, why not trade it for
real estate which you can use9
State your wants.. describe your
offerings. No CHARGE FOR
LISTING.
If you have an old house you
would exchange for new, a
large one for a small, an equity
for clear, vacant for improved, we
offer clear properties and valu-
able equities and cash. We can
help you to a satisfactory ex-
change.
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Evening star., 1915-11-16
Miss Evans to Give Recital.

Miss Lillian Evans is to give a recital
Thursday evening at o'clock at the
New Bethel Church, 9th and streets
northwest. Her selections are to be
from such negro composers as S. Cole
ridge Taylor. VIII Marion Cook, Harry
T. Burleigh and J. Rosamond Johnson.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Early Advice Ignored.

Both with regard to Antwerp ard the
Dardanelles, Mr.. Churchill, for the pur-
pose of defending himself against re-
proaches. went a little farther than
merely producing evidence that he had
followed expert advice. A month be-
fore the Antwerp expedition was un-
dertaken, he said, he had advised with
Premier Asquith, Sir Edward Grey, the
foreign secretary, and Lord Kitchener
as to the dangerous situation develop
ing then and the grave consequences
to admiralty interests that would re-
suit from the loss of the fortress.
But" he added, mo action was TAX
en-"
As to the Dardanelles. before naval
attack was undertaken. he offered to
provide transports for 10000 troops
from Egypt, on the chance of their be-
ing wanted, but was informed that no
troops were available, and that, if they
were, they should not be used in CAL
lipoli. The naval attack was indorsed
by Vice Admiral Garden. who was in
command at the time: by the war coun-
Gil, which Lord Fisher attended, and
where nobody spoke word against it,
and by the French ministry of marine.
Mr.. Churchill paid a tribute to Lord
Fisher for the improvements he had in
troduced in the navy since the outbreak
of the war, and expressed confidence
that ultimate victory would be achieved
through the destruction of German
manhood and the increasing strength
of the allies.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Charles ID. Schuyler was appointed
crier of the Talbot county court, to
succeed George w. Mowbray, resigned.
Eleven horses were burned to death
during a fire on the Lockwood farm
in Cecil county. Md. The loss Is $1,000.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

resented the father Mrs. -ChiIds was
represented by Attorneys Wilton j.
Lambert and George H. Macdonald.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

A capstan is built into a new block
and-tackle with which one man can
handle loads of 1000 pounds and two
men 1000 pounds
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Story of the Dardanelles.

Discussing in detail the Dardar:elles
expedition, Mr. Churchill said he was
not going to try to prove that the plan
adopted was the best that could have
been adopted. Least of all was he go
ing to try to prove that his RESPONSE
bility in the matter was not great one.
II am concerned to make clear to the
house and the nation" he said, that
this enterprise was profoundly, eiab-
orateIy considered and that there was
great volume of expert opinion behind
it; that it was framed entirely by ex-
perts and technical minds, and that in
no circumstances could it be regarded
as having been undertaken with care
lessness or levity. .
Renarking that the political situation
in southeast Europe last December was
stagnant and torpid and that the current
of opinion favorable to the allies flowed
sIuggishly or even ebbed, Mr.. Churchill
proceeded
"In Italy even the negotiations made
little progress and at the same time the
Russian government asked whether some
action against Turkey in the Mediter-
ranean was not possible to relieve the
pressure on the Caucasus. In consequence
6f communications to the foreign and war
offices ] directed the attention Of the first
sea lord and other naval officers to the
possibility of action in Turkish waters.
Transports for 10000 Men.
"Of course, all recognized that Joint
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Puts Blame on Kitchener.

"As long as Earl Kitchener-the man
who accepts no advice-remains at
the war Office we will not win the war;"
declared Sir Arthur B. Markham. Earl
Kitchener. Sir Arthur added. was re-
sponsihle for the plumbers" at Ant
werp and the Dardanelles and also for
the Withholding of information from
the public, whom he treated like
dervishes."
Mr.. Churchilrs unexpected revela-
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Hypnotized by Germany.

In conclusion, Mr.. Churchill. refer
ring to Bulgaria and "other small states
hypnotized by German military pomp
and precision" said
They. do not see or realize the ca
pacity of the ancient, mighty nation
against whom Germany is warning, to
endure adversely, to put up with dis
appointment and mismanagement, to
renew their strength. and to go on with
boundIess suffering to the fulfillment of
the greatest cause for which man has
ever fought"
Premier Asquith. in paying tribute to
Mr.. Churchill. after the close Of the lat
ter's speech, said that during a close
association with him of ten years he
had always found him a wise counsel
or. brilliant colleague and a faithful
friend. He was certain that Mr..
Churchill would take with him to his
new duties the universal good will of
the house and the country.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Not an Apologize Speech.

There was nothing apologetic about
the speech of the former first lord of
the admiralty, who some months ago
was transferred to the chancellorshfp
of the duchy of Lancaster, the office
he has just resigned. His reference to
Admiral Lord Fisher, the former first
sea lord, who, he said, had not openly
opposed the Dardanelles undertaking.
were spoken in firm tones of condem-
nation.
In the opinion of the house, Mr..
Churchill fully justified every step he
took while head of the admiralty.
AS to the dispatch of Rear Admiral
Craddock's squadron, he said he was
in full agreement with the experts and
advisers of that time-Admiral Prince
Louis of Battenberg and Vice Admiral
Sir Frederick Sturdee-and that the
dispositions were the best that could
De made in the circumstances.
There was no truth in the charge
that he had ordered, against the ad-
vice of experts, the Hogue,. Cressy and
Aboukir to remain at sea, where they
were sunk by German submarines. The
Antwerp expedition originated with
Lord Kitchener, the secretary for war,
and the French government, while the
naval attack on the Dardanelles was
deliberately considered and had the full
support of the advisers at home and
those on the spot.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Destruction of German Manhood.

In his opinion, it would not be neces-
sary to push the Germans back over
all the territory they have absorbed to
win the war. and while the German
lines extended far beyond their from
tiers. Germany might be defeated more
vitally in the second or third year
than if the allied armies had entered
Berlin during the first. ..
Great Britain's command Of the seas
and the rapid and enormous destruc-
tion of German manhood were factors
upon which the country might conf
IDENTIFY rely. Germany's power was
diminishing; Great Britain's was con-
tinually becoming stronger.
I'VE are the reserve OF the allied
cause" he said. 'and the time has
come when that reserve must be
thrown fully into the scale"
The campaign of 1915 had been gov
erned. Mr.. Churchill said. by the short
age of munitions. and the campaign of
1916 ought to be decided against Ger
many by reason of shortage of men.
1t was therefore vital to Great Brit
ain and a matter of honor. a sacred
duty. to increase and maintain the
numbers Of her armies In the field.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Damage Along the Coasts.

From New York to Eastport, Me-, how
ever, the wind took on the proportions of
sure enough gale, and caused more or
less damage along the coasts between
these two points. Winter temperature ae-
companied the gale. the cold extending
almost to the Gulf of Mexico on the
south. A minimum temperature of "a de-
grees was reported from Georgia. and
temperatures ranging around that figure
were noted in several other points in the
south.
According to the weather bureau, how
ever, the small boy need not get out his
skates In anticipation Of heavy ice, at
least for a while. Tonight is going to
be cold, though not as cold as last night,
the experts at the bureau said today, and
tomorrow the mercury is to begin climb
ing up the tube again as a warm wave
chases the frosty weather into the broad
expanse of the Atlantic ocean.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Tn smaller some folks are tn
more pleased they are t assume
tn weight O tn universe.
You can't beat tn gals-skirts
are t be too short this season in
stead O. too narrow.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
ICE FORMS IN POOLS
AND SMALL STREAMS
First Near-Winter Weather Comes
in on Wings of Northwest
Wind.

Although the lowest temperature re-
corded at the weather bureau last
night was 33 degrees above zero, one
degree higher than freezing. the sea-
sons first ice formed on pools and
small streams during the night. The
ground-where it was muddy-also
froze, and early morning temperatures
were low enough to bring the red to
noses and ears and cheeks and to put
a tingle into fingers and toes.
The cold weather arrived yesterday
on the wings of a northwest wind
straight from the centers of low tenn
perature away out in Montana. AS the
afternoon faded into evening the wind
grew stronger and colder. >nntil short
ly before midnight it was whooping and
, bowling around corners and down the
streets in a. very fair imitation of a
real winter gale. The weather bureau
however. refused to dignity it with the
term gale" saying that, at least in
| this section. it was nothing more than
a brisk wind
Evening star., 1915-11-16

LONDON, November 16.-Winston
Spencer Churchill. who has been the
most severely criticised MEMBER Oh INC
government and who has been heie
personally responsible for the loss Oh
Rear Admiral Sir Christopher era
docks fleet in the Pacific. the destruc-
tion by submarines of the BRUSH
cruisers Cressy, Hogue and Abouklr;
the Inflated Antwerp expedition, ana
the initiation of the naval attack on
the Dardanelles, delivered Il speech in
his own defense in the house of com
mons yesterday. following the resig-
nation of his post in the cabinet.
Il won't have it said. was his dra-
matte assertion, referring to the Dar-
danelles attack, that this was a
civilian plan foisted by political
amateur upon reluctant officers and
experts"
.- Agreed to by Experts.
And this sums up his reply to all
his critics. In every case, he showed
that experts had counseled and con-
CURED before any of the expeditions
which had been condemned were un-
dertaken, and it was clear, before he
had gone far, that the house of COM
mons sympathized with him.
For months Mr.. Churchill has lived
under reproac ches. sHis entrance to the
house yesterday was passed almost un-
noticed. As he rose, his supporters
gave him encouraging cheers. Appro-
baton increased in volume as he an
swered one charge after another, and
he concluded amid a hurricane of ap-
plause, while members of all political
parties crossed the house to conSratu-
late him.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

"of course. all recognized that joint
Evening star., 1915-11-16
British Close to Victory.

Pointing out that the British army
had stood all summer within few
miles Of a decisive victory. Mr.. Church
hill empha sized that on no other front
could an equal advance have produced
comparable strategic results. 1t
would have settled the fate of the Tur-
kish army on the promontory; might
have determined the attitude of the
Balkans cut off Germany from the
east and saved Serbia. Throughout the
year he had urged the government to
do all it could in the west. but IN any
case to take Constantinople while time
remained.
The situation is now entirely
changed" he said, land IL there had
been any operation in the history OF
the world that, having been taken, II
wasAworth while to carry through with
the Shtmost vigor. fury and sustained
flow of reinfQrcements and utter dis
regard of life 1t is that operation so
daringly begun under Ian Hamilton by
the immortal landing in the Darda-
nelles." .sss-.- e.
Mr. Churchill mentioned incidentally
that at the time of Lord Fishers resiB-
nation he himself had offered to retire,
but Premier Asquith asked him to re-
main. He then reviewed the present
military situation. and continued:
I'VE are passing through bad time,
and it will probably be worse before It
is better, but that it will be better, II
we only endure and persevere, l have
no doubt whatever"
Evening star., 1915-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Washington. ID. c.. November 16 1918.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Columbia Title Insurance Company of the Dis
trict of Columbia. for the purpose of electing
fifteen trustees of the company for the ensuing
year, will he held at the Office of the company.
No. 500 5th ST. NV, on Monday. December 20.
1915. The polls will be open between the hours
OF 2 and O'Clock pm.
The transfer books will be closed ten days
before said meeting.
GEORGE G. McELWEE, Secretary.
THE GRADUATES AND EX-STUDENTS OF
Tuskegee Institute are requested to meet at
the residence of s. s. jefferson. 1929 I'D st.
NV, Tuesday evening. Nov. 10th. to send an
expression of coincidence to the bereaved widow
of the founder Of our beloved alma mater.
Booker T. Washington.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL
Homeopathic Hospital Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia will be held in the white par
Tor of the Ebbitt House on Tuesday. November
49, 1915, at 8 O'Clock PIN. All members OF
the association and friends of the hospital are
invited to attend.
ARTfIIjR A BIRNEY, President.