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VOL. XLV., No. 299 Palladium, Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram. 1107. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 27, 1920. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

BEVERIDGE PLEADS FOR NATIONALISM

Brilliant Orator and ExSenator in Splendid Voice, Responds to Enthusiasm of Great Crowd. MAKES ELOQUENT PLEA Despite a rain storm which prevailed throughout the evening the crowd which heard the address delivered by Albert J. Beverldge Tuesday filled the Coliseum to capacity. The former senator, regarded one of the foremost American orators, responded to the enthusiasm of his vast audience and delivered a remarkably eloquent plea for the election of the Republican ticket, headed by Harding and Coolidge. Mr. Beveridge spoke for two hours and was in splendid voice. Many ot bis auditors were women. Time after time the speaker was interrupted by tumultuous applause and his every mention of Harding was a signal for enthusiastic cheering. It was a scathing indictment Mr. Beveridge. returned against the Democratic administration, and his flaying of the Wilsonian League of Nations, which he referred to as a " 'carpetbag' government for the world," brought a great roar of applause from the crowd. Hundreds of people from neighboring towns in Wayne and surrounding counties came to Richmond to attend the Beveridge meeting and there were many people who could not get into the Coliseum. There was to have been a parade preceding the meting but this was called off on account of the rain. Judge Bond Presides. Judge William A. Bond presided over the meeting and introduced Mr. Beveridge. One of the features of the evening was the musical program which delighted the big crowd. There were selections by one of Richmond's crack musical organizations, the City band. Campaign songs were sung by a Newcastle quartette, composed of Fred G. White. E. C. Strauhan, J. R. Thompson and D. J. DeWitt. A trio of women, Mrs. Joseph C. Teetor, Mrs. Albert Hlndman, both of Hagerstown, and Mrs. J. C. Linn of Connersville, end some colored women singers were repeatedly encored. The League of Nations was referred to by Mr. Beveridge as an article of partnership in which America furnished all (be assets and the other nations, parties to the pact, supplied nothing but liabilities. "English, French, Italian and Japanese statesmen sought to increase1 their .national interests -when the treaty of peace was written," Mr. Beveridge said, "and they did well, but what does it mean to America? It means that the time has come when the American people will place their government in the hands of a political party which will protect American interests. This does not mean material interests only. If four million people living on the Atlantic seaboard took all of the time of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and Adams in the serving of their interests I do not know of one now living who can look after the interests of 110,000,000 Americans and still have time to give to the affairs of the rest of the world. Carpet-Bag Government. "Where and how was this mortgage, called the league of nations covenant? "Where and how was this constitution for a carpet-bag government of the world devised and framed? That mortgage was drawn that carpet-bag constitution was framed by a secret conclave sitting behind locked doors in Paris. "After seven months the work of this secret conclave was suddenly laid before the United States senate; and the league propagandists clamored for immediate ratification of that treaty. Yet that document contains 80,000 words; it deals with subjects entirely unfamiliar to Americans; it binds us to perpetual obligations all over the world; it requires us to expend enorm ous sums of money, the amount of; which no man can estimate; it pledges) to send American ships and American soldiers to any quarter of the globe which the league directs; it puts us upon our honor to disregard the most vital provisions of our National concontinued on Page Five) Mike De Pike Heitler Now In Police Custody; Alleged Whiskey Ring Graft Leader ' CHICAGO, Oct. 27. "Mike de Pike" Heitler, for many years a looming figure in the Chicago underworld and alleged leader in recent whisky deals, today was in custody of federal officials who seek to obtain from him details of "booze ring" operations. He was taken into custody last night by deputy marshals and detained without bail after being questioned by Charles P. Clyne.U. S. district attorney. According to Clyne, Heitler made a confession detailing the activities of the ring and implicated a number of federal officials, state and city officers, railroad agents and smalj town mayors. Heitler's name has been linked with the whisky traffic by several saloonkeepers, who asserted he knew details of a recent $100,000 whisky robbery here in vhich police were said to have aided the "booze ring" in stealing the liquor. FRENCH PARLIAMENT CALLED (By Associated Press) PARIS, Oct. 27. An official decree has been issued calling the French parliament into extraordinary session on Nov. 8. FRENCH CABINET TO SELL FLEET OF 800,000 TONS PARIS. Oct. 27. The Cabinet today decided to sell the merchant fleet operated by the various ministries. The fleet totals about 800,000 ton3.

YOUNG BUSINESS MEN APPOINT COMMITTEES FOR NEW ENTERPRISE

Appointment of committees occupied a great deal of the time of the Young Men's Business club at their regular meeting in the K. of P. building Tuesdav evening. Despite the inclement w er about 125 men were present at j meeting, which was one of the most fruitful since the clubs organization. Committees were appointed to list available factory sites and buildings in the city; to investigate home in dustries contemplating expansion; to investigate the Charles Skidd manu facturing company, whose representa tive addressed the club; and to ar range for a tour of the county under the direction of W. O. Jones, county road supervisor. The financial committee appointed to raise funds for the Armistice day celebration reported that $3,502.15 had been collected and placed in the bank and that probably $100 more would be taken in before Nov. 11. The proposed tour of the county to Inspect roads and visit surrounding towns will probably be held Thursday, Nov. 4. Roland Nusbaum was selected as chairman of the committee to arrange for the trip. Efforts will be made to encourage citizens of Rich mond to go on this trip, and as many members of the Young Men s club as possible will make the tour.., Charles Skidd, president of the Charles Skidd company, manufacturers of dairy machinery, informed the club that he was looking for a favorable site to locate a factory. Dayton and Richmond were being considered. Mr. Skidd said that his company was looking for two good business men to enter .the corporation as a business venture. About $100,000 worth of stock would have to be sold. The moving expenses would have to be defrayed. Walter Fulghum was appointed chairman of the committee to interview Mr. Skidd. Talks were given by various members' of the club urging civic betterment activities. All members of the club were asked to answer the question "What do you think will help improve Richmond?" and mail their suggestions to the secretary, Leroy Hodge. J. II. Hill tried to resign his position as chairman of the board of di-! rectors but was finally pursuaded to retain the post at the earnest solicita tion of the president and members of the club. After the close of the business ses sion a general get-acquainted session' was held. Every man introduced himself and told his business and a general "hand shakin' " was held. Meetings will be held every two weeks on the fourth floor of the K. of P. building. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, Nov. 9. HECK DAMAGE CASE DECISION SUSTAINED BY INDIANA COURT The Indiana appellate court has sustained the decision of the Wayne circuit court and the verdict of the jury in the case of Charles Heck against Clem Thistlethwaite, proprietor of a number of Richmond pharmacies, for damages for personal injuries received in the Thistlethwaite store on North Eighth street. The case was tried in the Wayne county circuit court over two years ago and was the first case brought before Judge Bond as judge pro tem of the Wayne circuit court. The jury awarded Heck damages in the amount of $1,500. An Interesting point of law was involved in the case. Thistlethwaite appealed on a denial of liability, contending that Heck, who fell through a trap door, which employes had left open, as he was going to the toilet in the rear of the store, was present in the store as a mere licensee in which capacity he was obliged to accept conditions within the store as he found them. During the hearing of the case in circuit court attorneys for Heck argued that he was in the store in the capacity of an invitee, in effect, having been invited into the store to trade; that the toilet in the store was for the use of customers. Judge Bond ruled that the point involved was a question of fact for the jury to determine rather than a question of law for the court to rule upon, which decision is sustained by the appellate court. AWAIT FINAL DRIVE BY SENATOR HARDING MARION', O., Oct. 27. The League of Nations, tariif protection, Americanism and constitutional government are expected to be headliners among the issues discussed by Senator Harding on Ills final campaign swing through Ohio, beginning today and ending Saturday night with a speech in Columbus. In addition the republican candidate will sum up for the voters of his own state the detailed platform which he has laid down during the campaign arid on which he is asking for a national Republican victory at next week's election. Leaving Marion shortly after noon, I the Senators train is due In Cleveland in time to permit him to take dinner at a downtown hotel before his night address in Gray's armory there. He will remain in Cleveland until tomorrow afternoon and tomoriow night will speak in Akron. On Friday and Saturday nights, respectively he is to address night meetings in Cincinnati and Columbus. DUTCH COMMUNISTS MAY JOIN THIRD INTERNATIONALE ROTTERDAM, Oct. 27. Decision upon the question of affiliating with the Third Internationale (Moscow) was not reached at the National convention of the Dutch communist party, which adjourned here yesterday after a three d.'.y se-ion. The question was postponed after much discussion.

GREEK GOVERNMENT CALLS PRINCE PAUL TO SUCCEED BROTHER (By Associated Press) ATHENS, Oct. 27. Instructions will be sent by the government today to the Greek minister at Berne to preserL to Prince Paul, brother of the late King Alexander, the government's condolences, and to inform him that, according to the stipulations of the constitution, he has been called to succeed to the throne.1 "' Owing to the present relations existing between the Greek nation ant the former King Constantine, the minister is requested to inform Prim.e Paul that, before there is official pro clamation of his accession to tne throne, certain guarantees must bo given. These include the formal and "irrevocable" abdication of former King Constantine, renunciation by Prince George, Duke of Sparta, of all claims to the throne, and recognition by the new king of the legality of the state of affairs resulting from the Saloni'ii revolution. PARIS, Oct. 27. Complicated problems must be solved before the situation arising from the death of Kin Alexander of Greece, is satisfactorily adjusted, it is said in well informed circles in this city. Many solutions of the problems presented suggest themselves and the way of meeting the questions involved is by no means simple. "Nobody really knows how the dynastic crisis will be settled," remaiked Jacques Roujon, the foreign editor of the Figaro. "Premier Venizeios knows where he is going, but he keeps his own counsel, as always. Will he confront Europe with the accomplished fact? If Prince Paul accepts the Greek crown, it will be with the consent of his parents, and probably vnder their influence and guidance. Premier Venizeios has bitter enemies. Ii he is generally supported by the population of new Greece, old Greece does not always give him spontaneous confidence. However clever he may be, there are certain perils he can not avert." Brothers Eligible. It Is pointed out that it is not necessary that a son of King Constantine become Kins of Greece to keep the throne in the dynasty. King Constantine has four brothers, all of whom might be looked upon as eligible. They are Prince Christopher, who recently married Mrs. W. B. Leeds, an American woman; Prince Gwu'ge, whose wife was Marie, daughter of Prince Roland Bonaparte; Prince Nich olas, who married Grand Duchess Hoien of Prussia, and Andre, who married Princess Alice of Battenberg. LONDON, Oct. 27. Former King Constantine, of Greece, still appears to maintain the attitude that he is occupant of the Greek throne, says a despatch to the London Times from its Lucerne correspondent. For this reason, it is uncertain whether he will consent to the accession of his Eon, Prince Paul, who is better known to the inhabitants of Lucerne as an excellent dancer than as a student of international politics, the despatch asserts. It Is understood no formal invitation to accept the throne has been received from Athens by Prince Paul, and none is expected, pending action by the Greek parliament. Former Queen Sophia, who received news of the death of her son, King Alexander, yesterday morning is prostrated with grief. She applied several days ago for permission to return to Athens to nuive her son, but received no reply to her appeal. Constantine is said to apepar agitated and has been suffering from insomnia since the inception of his son's illness.

The 1920 Halloween Witch

Defense in Gregg Divorce Case Charges Wife With Plagiarism Hearing of the Gregg divorce caseeharged that Mrs. Gregg was a patron

was resumed Wednesday afternoon in circuit court before Judge Will Sparks of Rushville, sitting as special judge. Mrs. Mamie C. Gregg, in her complaint charges her husband, William H. Gregg, with cruel and inhuman treatment. In a . cross .complaint Gregg -filed "against' his wife he makes the same charge. The Greggs resided on an 80-acre farm north of Centerville, owned by Mrs. Gregg. In his cross complaint Gregg asks for an interest in this farm, the amount to be determined by the court, by reason of the fact that he has invested his earnings in the property, for its upkeep and improvements, for nine years. At previous hearings Mrs. Gregg has been examined and cross examined. Gregg has also testified on direct examination and Wednesday afternoon he was placed on the stand for cross examination. The case has attracted great interest in the community in which the Greggs resided and over two hundred people were in the court room when the case was resumed Wednesday. A large number of witnesses had been summoned. Mrs. Gregg and her three children, whose custody both parents are asking, were not able to appear in court, being quarantined in a house in this city, where they have resided lately, on account of diphtheria. Alleges Violent Temper. Mrs. Gregg testified at a previous hearing that her husband had attacked her on occasions and she exhibited marks on her neck which she alleged she had received when her husband choked her. The defense charged that these marks were self-inflicted. She testified that her husband had a violent temper. Gregg has charged that his wife refuped to live with him as a wife, that she hated him and had threatened to kill him. that she had no love for her children and that she neglected them and her household duties. The defense also introduced testimony to show that Mrs. Gregg regarded herself as the intellectual superior of her husband and that she chafed over the fact that she was required to live on a farm, giving her no opportunity to dvelope what she regarded as her literary attainments. It was also Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST. Cold weather will prevail for the next 24 to 4S hours, with minimum temperatures of freezing or below; with frost when the weather clears. This cold spell will soon be followed by a rise to moderate temperature as it is getting warmer over British Columbia. The crest of the cold spell is now over the western plain states. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Thursday; much cooler tonight; probably frost. Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum 6S Minimum 59 Today Noon 53 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore. Partly cloudy but mostly fair Wednesday night and Thursday. Cold, with minimum temperatures at freezing or below within the next 24 to 36 hours. General Conditions The center of the slow moving rain storm crossed Indiana Tuesday night, with heavy rains from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures are falling fiom Minnesota southward to Louisanna as the cold wave advances. Oklahoma City has reported a temperature of 46 at 7 p. m. Tuesday. Snow In Colorado.

- err'1 ushnelL of fortune tellers Allege Plagiarism. The defense charged that Mrs. Gregg had no literary talent and was nothing more than a plagarist. The defense introduced one of Mrs. Gregg's manuscripts which she had submitted to a magazine, for. publication -.-and which had been rej?ted and at the same time introduceu a book, published a number of years ago, from which Mrs. Gregg was alleged to have copied her magazine article, word for word. Evidence was also introduced to show that Mrs. Gregg had submitted a song lyric to a publishing concern, which song had been copied verbatim from a poem written by Robert Herrick. Mrs. Gregg admitted these acts. She also testified that on a few occasions her contributions had been accepted and she had received pay for them, but the testimony did not bring out whether her accepted contributions were plagarisms. FIRST VOTERS' BALL READY FOR MARCH Miss Martha Whitacre, chairman of the ticket committee of the first voter's ball will meet her committee this evening at Republican headquarters. All those having tickets will kindly report to room '203. 'phone 1048. Tickets for the floor are 50 cents and for the spectators in the galleries 25 cents. Miss Helen Nicholson, chairman of the music committee, and Mrs. Rudolph G. Leeds, chairman of the floor committee, have arranged a program of dances which includes several old fashioned waltzes as well as the new dances as many requests have been received lor a number of waltzes. The grand march will take place at 9 p. m. and will be led by visiting officials, officers of the county Republican organization and the county candidates. Dixon's orchestra will furnish the music and there will be other musical features. Dancing will continue until 12 p. m. Visitors Expected. Governor and Mrs. Goodrich will be present if Governor Goodrich's political engagements will permit. Mrs. Joseph B. Kealing, of the Republican state committee, is expectea, aiso( Richard N. Elliott, candidate for con-i gress. The second section of the ball will be given in the Mission Hall on South Sixth street under the auspices of the colored Harding and Coolidge club following the Republican rally at the A. M. E. church earlier in the evening. The First Voters' ball is the first event of its kind ever given in Indiana and Is being duplicated in various portions of the state. The following committee from among the first Republican men voters has been appointed to assist the managers of the Coliseum dance: Joseph Keith Hatfield. Centerville; Paul Davenport Paul Steen. Carl G Fiening, Earl P. Hewitt. William H Kelley, Jr., Robert D. Phillips. Ralph H. Rodgers, John Loehr, Earl E. Duller, Windsor B. Harris. J. Clarence Coyle, Waldo L. Dubbs, Ray E. Aiken. Earl H. Hiatt, Raymond B. Dalbey, Robert Watt, B. R. Jordan. John P. Ayres, Harry Kepler, Fred G. Lewis. LITHUANIAN GOVERNMENT RESIGNATION RUMORED (By Associated Press) LONDON, Oct. 27. Resignation of the Lithuanian government and establishment there of a pro-Bolshevik regime is reported in a Central News despatch from Riga.

WAYNE REPUBLICANS OUTLINE CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN COUNTY The following statement was issued Wednesday by the Wayne county Republican Central committee: The Republican organization of Wayne coun ty, co-operating as a unit, has conducted its campaign upon governmental issues and govermental issues alone. It has endeavored to bring to the attention of the intelligent people of the community, those things which the Republican party believe are the true issues of the hour, and that, as always

the Republican party believes In the J constitution and a constitutional form of government. In the preamble of the constitution we find these words as one of the reasons for our nationalization: "To secure the blessincs of libertv to our. selves and our posterity," and that J canism. In its fullest sense this liberty means freedom of speech, freedom of the press, security of personal rights and following the dictates of one's con science in the matter of religious faith. Believing in that document as we do the Republican party makes no appeal to any particular religious group. Allege Petty Politics. There has been circulated in this community within the past few days a pamphlet containing derogatory statements against a certain church By a strange coincidence these pamphlets have been mailed to Republican members of that church with an anonymous appeal to vote the Republican ticket, knowing full well that the inference will be on the part of any one receiving such a pamphlet that it has been sent to him by mistake with the hope that this will turn him from his chosen party. This is petty and dirty politics. As the attacks in this pamphlet might be attributed by the unwary to the Republican party, we deny that this is Republican propaganda, and we challenge proof on the part of any one. either by -an array of logic or facts, showing that these pamphlets have been issued through the instrumentality, with the consent or by the connivance of the Republican party. Outline Creed The Republican party does not fight under cover, but appeals with real issues to the best judgment of all the people; neither does it have to appeal to Republicans to vote the Republican ticket and, it never will have to appeal to any one in terms of affront to his religious creed or doctrine. We are on the eve of a great Republican victory. We are not disturbed by the chaff and dust of the opposition.. Our campaign has beenl clean and will remain 60. We will go steadily on through the final hours, and with the sinking of the sun on election day, will sink the last vestige of that rapidly waning hope of the Democratic party. Wayne County Republican Central Committee. COLORADO SENATOR TAKES NEW ATTITUDE ON LEAGUE QUESTION (By Associated Press) DENVER. Oct. 27 The peace treaty itself and not the league of nations is the greatest reason why the United States should not ratify it, Senator Thomas, of Colorado, declared in a campaign address here last night. "As long as I am in the United States Senate I will never vote to ratify it," he declared in asking support in his campaign as a "nationalist" candidate for the Senate seat he now holds as a Democrat. "The platforms of both major parties are silent, practically, on the treaty and both are ready to accept it with some reservations." he said. "It is not a treaty at all. Every treaty is a contract and the pact of Versailles has failed in that regard." The Senator charged that the United States "i directly violating its promise lo Germany, made before the armistice, in demanding indemnities," which he declared were indefinite and "such as Germany never can pay." Some say Germany had no business forcing this war on civilization and that the indemnities are her only just dues" he continued. "I agree to that provided we had not contracted to the contra'ry beforehand." Say3 Treaty is Inconsistent. He said the treaty was inconsistent even witli the idea of a temporary peace and that the receiver for the German empire," the reparation commission "can never serve equitably." "No enduring peace" he said, "can grow out of conditions which give such a body more power than the Kaiser had at the crisis of his rule, than that of Ivan the Terrible of Russia and of the Caesars." Aged Fountain City Man Succumbs Tuesdav Night Oliver Pitts, 73 years old, died Tuesdav nieht at his home in Fountain City. Ind.. He is survived by his widow and two daughters at his late home; and Ave brothers. Isac Pitts, of Fountain City; George Pitts, of n"ar Webster. Ind.: William Pifts. and Thomas Pitts, both living south of Richmond; and Benjamin Pitts, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted from the home Thursday, at 2:30 p. m. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery. The Rev. Blocker will officiate. Friends may call at anytime. Mrsi Sarah Evans Taylor Succumbs in Indianavolis Mrs. Sarah Evans Taylor, widow of Jacob Taylor, and mother of Mrs. Dr. W. N. Wilson, who was formerly of this city, died at her home in Indiantpolis, according to information received here. Burial will be In Earlham cemetery at 11 a. m. Friday.

WEST GOING REPUBLICAN SAYS CHIEF Manager of Western Headquarters Says Situation is Settled Into Final Form Enormous Majorities. DEMOCRATSTRADE COX

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO. Oct. 27. The political situation in the middlewest, now "settled into its final form." indicates Republican maiorities 'so pnnrmraii that one hesitates to even mention them" according to John T. Adams. Tice chairman of the Republican national commute in charge of western headquarters who today gave out the following review of campaign conditions in that territory. "Minnesota will go for Harding by a very large majority, undoubtedly above 100,000. As a national organization the Democratic party in Minnesota has almost ceased to exist. "In Nebraska the Democratic organization is moribund. The Republican majority In that state will be unusually large, at least 50.000. "In Iowa, Harding and Coolidge will win by well over 100,000. Senator Cummins will pull through but he wiii run considerably behind the national ticket. Wisconsin Considered Certain. "In Wisconsin the cetainty of an enormous majority for Harding has taken the life out of the national campaign. The governorship is in doubt. "In Illinois the Harding and Coolidge majority is problematical. It may be around 250,000. I expect to see Mr. Small win over Colonel Lewis. "Indiana is expected by the closest figures to go for Harding by 55,000 or 60,000. In Michigan, Harding is safe and sure, by a majority of more than 100,000. "In St. Louis an enormous Republican majority will be piled up. The state as a whole will go Republican by more than 40.000. "North and South Dakota will show a vote about three to two in favor of Harding and Coolidge. The majorities will not be enormous but they will be sure. "The National Democratic ticket has been given up as hopeless, and Mr. Cox is being traded off for state candidates." M'SWINEY'S RELATIVES PERFECTING DETAILS FOR BURIAL SERVICES (By Associated Press) LONDON. Oct. 27. Relatives of Terence MacSwiney, the late Lord Mayor of Cork, who died in Brixton prison, Monday morning following a hunger strike were today perfecting arrangements for the funeral of the Lord Mayor. It was expected the body would be turned over to them by government authorities following the autopsy, and plans already announced j contemplate its removal to St. George's cainearai. it win proDaDiy remain there until Thursday, when a requiem mass will be celebrated, after which the funeral procession will start for Fuston station. The route to be followed by the cortege will be along Iambeth road to E-lackfriars bridge, according to present arrangements. It will then turn to the left and proceed to Norfolk street and thence by way of Aldwych, Kingsway, Southampton row and Euston road it will go to the station. It Is expected to reach there at about four, o'clock, when the procession will line up and be dismissed. The body will probably reach Dublin early on Friday and there will be received by various organizations. CORK. Oct. 27. Outside of the Cork city hall there was posted today the following notice: "The second Republican Lord Mayor of Cork lies, as lay his predecessor, murdered by the British government. Cork is in mourning. Citizens, or any section of them, will take only authorized action. ! Orders will be Issued by proper au thority." Today passed quietly with the exception of a slight stir caused by military raids on banks in search of fire arms placed in vaults for safe keeping. Soldiers not on duty were restricted to their barracks. The body of Joseph Murphy, one of the hunger strikers In Cork jail, who died last night, was removed tonight to a church from which the funeral will be held tomorrow. With the exception of Kenny and Donovan, who are believed to be rapidly nearing death, doctors say there is still a chance to save the lives of the remaining hunger strikers if they are released. LONDON, Oct. 27. A jury of ten men. after twelve minutes deliberation this morning, returned an open verdict at the inquest over the body of Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork, who died in Brixton prison early Monday from the results of his seventy-three-day hunger strike. The verdict was that the deceased had died from heart failure, due to a silated heart, and scute delirium following scurvy, which was due to exhaustion from prolonged refusal to take food. The widowed lady mayoress, dressed in black and heavily veiled, was the only witness on behalf of the MacSwiney family, and was the dominant figure of the procedlngs. Her composure was indicated by her quick and pointed replies. Mrs. MacSwiney successfully resisted the continued attempts of the coroner to have her characterize. her late husband's occupation otherwise than as "a volunteer officer of the Irish republican army