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The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-12-22

When you can get q me health and
accident policy for $500 per month
why be without it? See Beebe.-adv.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-12-22

Henry Giles spent Friday in Pc
catello transacting business.
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We are In the market for hrst class
Farm Loans. ]. II. Early. u
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Essex Coach. Closed = comfort.
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Fire Insurance, Bea6e. Phone NV
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-07-21
STONE CHAPEL

Sunday school 10 a. m. July 70.
The Mite Society met at the home OF
Mrs. CLAYTON Banner, July 10. Seventy
being present. A most enjoyable az
ternoon was spent by all. good pro-
gram, especially the music, several
vocal duets by Mrs. Nagan Bale and
Mrs. Thompson, several pieces of in
strumental music on the violin by Mr..
John Sittig, which was well executed.
Thank YOU good friends, meet with us
again. Most delicious refreshments
were served in abundance. The hos
tess were Mesdames Cora Banner and
Ellen banner. Guests were present
from Baltimore, Frederick and Carroll
county.
Those who were fortunate in at
tending the Chautauqua in Westmin-
ster, had the pleasure of hearing the
best program that has ever been in
our town. A contract was signed for
the Chautauqua for 1928, but will be
later in the season, so the farmers
can attend.
The NJ f. Church Sunday schools
of New Windsor Circuit, expect to
hold a picnic at Druid Hill Park, Bal
timore, August l.
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w. VI. c. FACULTY.

There will be several additions to
the faculty next year.
DR.. George S. Wills has been ap-
pointed to the English Department and
takes the place made vacant by the
death of DR.. Warfield. DR.. Wills taught
at Western Maryland for several years
prior to DR.. Warfield. He is an alum
nus of the University of North Caro-
lima and of Harvard University.
Miss Ina l.. Slaughenhaupt, of Hag-
erstown. Md, will assist in the De-
partment of English.
Miss Pearl A Eader. of Frederick.
will assist in the Department of His
tory
An additional teacher has been Sc
cured for the growing needs of the
Department of Home Economics. Miss
Rowena Holdren, of Marietta, Ohio,
and a graduate of Drexel Institute,
will teach Sewing.
Mrs. Fannie NJ. Slower for several
years a teacher in the Preparatory
School has resigned to take the posi-
ton of Social Director in the College.
Mr. r. Floyd Cromwell, of Walkers
vile, has accepted the principalship
of the preparatory school for the COM
ing year. He is a graduate of Western
Maryland College. The lady principal
will be Miss Minnie .Marsden Ward,
who will teach history.
Mr.. Hugh Barnett Speir, of Iona
coming. has been appointed teacher of
Mathematics and Science in the Pre-
paratorv School. He will have charge
of athletics for boys in the prepare
tory.
Miss Anna l.. Hastings. New Wind
sor, will teach Latin and French in
the Preparatory.
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FREEDOM

Miss Edith Frizzell spent Wednes-
day and Thursday with Miss Anna
Prough.
Mrs. Martin, of Ohio, is visiting her
sister, Mrs E. l.. Skinner, of Freedom
Mr.. and Mrs. William Arlington
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs wal
ter Arlington, at Salem.
Mrs. E. l.. Skinner, Mrs. Martin, Mrs
B. M. Walters and Miss Prough spent
TUESDAY in Westminster.
Mrs. Thomas Harris and Lawrence
Harris. of Baltimore, spent day
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Reed
Miss Annie Lee Jones, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. II. Shaw,
has returned to her home in Highland
County. Va.
The Woman's Missionary Society oil
Freedom NJ E. Church, South, Will
have the regular monthly meeting at
the church on Thursday, August 31st.
The Sunday school of Freedom NJ. E.
Church. South, will hold their annual
picnic at Never Die Park on Turs-
day, July 9th. The Tavlorsville Band
will furnish music. Amusements for
the children will be ready for use at
one o'clock. Supper will be served at
five.
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SYKESVILLE

Mrs. Edwin Mellor entertained at
cards Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Earl CLANCY, of Baltimore,
spent last week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Schrade.
Robert Roy Hewitt, who is taking a
course in wireless at the Radio
school. in Baltimore, spent last week
with his uncle, Mr.. A. S. Hewitt, at
Berrett.
Mrs. Frank Stub and son, Frank,
of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. Ed
win Mellor.
Miss Eugenia Brown has returned
after visit of week with her cous-
ms, the Misses Berry, in Harrison
vile.
Paul Harris has returned after a
weeks visit to his sister, Mrs. Ley
field, in Aberdeen.
Mrs. Linton Casson, of Baltimore,
is visiting, Mrs. William Frazier
Miss Ida Jones entertained the Up
to-Date card club last Friday.
Miss Ethel Jones is visiting her
aunts. at Dayton, Howard county.
Rev. f. 0. Pritchett is taking a
summer course at Dickinson College,
Carlisle. Pa.
Mrs. Kate Slack is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Steele, at Westminster, this
week
Mrs. E. NJ. Mellor, ST., with her lit
tie granddaughter, Dorothy Graham,
spent last week with Mrs. Mellor's
son. Mr.. Brooks Mellor, at their home
on the Mayothy River
Mr.. and Mrs. James Vernay and son
James. and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Yer
nay, visited Mr. and Mrs VIM. H. Ben
nett Sunday
Mrs. Roy Warner. of Lisbon, who
has been very sick for five weeks, was
brought over to the home of Mrs.
Levi Barnes last Friday to convalesce
for a few days.
Rev. M. J. Schroyer. of Western
Maryland College, preached at st.
Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
SUNDAY morning and evening.
Mr.. Washington RidgIey is very
sick at his home near Eldersburg.
Mrs. James o. Ridglev and Mrs VIM.
S. DeVries gave a large card party at
the homo of the former last Thurs
day afternoon
Mrs. r. r. Bennett. Jr, entertained
SUNDAY Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. ShipIey and
children. Miss MARYLAND Maddox,
Misses Edith Sheriff. Evelyn Briddell.
Louise Bennett, Ruth Bennett, John
Scott and Walter Bennett.
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gambler

Don't forget the picnic this Sat
urday afternoon and evening, begin
ming at II m, which will be held by
Providence Methodist Protestant Sun
day school, in the grove adjoining the
church. Music will be furnished by
the Westminster orchestra. All well
come.
Sunday school at Providence Meth
odlst Protestant Church Sunday morn
ing at 10 a. m. c. L. Society at 500 D.
m. Topic. Grow" Leader, Miss Annie
Leister, All welcome.
Mrs. Maggie Edmonson and chill
dren sDent few days with Mrs. Ed
monson's uncle, Mr.. Thomas Simmons
of Eldersburg.
Mrs. Annie Lester, of Hampstead
IS spending some time with her son,
Mr.. David Leister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Kingry. of
Roanoke. Va, spent "A week with MIR.
and Mrs. Henry Nicholas, of near
here
Mrs Snyder of Hanover, Pa. is
spending some time with her son, Mr..
James Bowers.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Provi-
dence Methodist Protestant Church
will meet at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Stimax, of Westminster. on
Thursday afternoon, July 81, at 200
p. m.
Those who spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton ShipIev
were Mr.. and Mrs. David n. Lester.
Mrs. Lizzie Coleman, Mrs. Alice Cole
man and son, Rover, Misses Annie and
Gladys Lester and Katheryn Hutch
ems.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pfieffer. of Bal
timore. is spending some time with
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bonner.
Mrs. Henry Nicholas and son, Err
nest, are spending a few weeks in
Virginia. with Mrs. Nicholas daugh-
ter, Mrs Rufus Kingry
Miss Katheryn Hutchens. of Bal
timOre. is spending some time with
Miss Annie and Gladys Leister.
Roger McCaslin, of Finksburg,
spent few days with Herbert Barnes.
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House For. Rent
R E M O VAL

This is to announce the removal of my office
from the corner of Main and Center Streets to my
residence CTraii's Enid Lincoln Road. two squares
South from Odd Fellows Hall. Opera.
Special Work-Chronic Diseases.
Office hours Z To 9 A. NJ. l2 M. to 2 p M
and To 7:3O p Nj. Phone 1872.
ID. +. SHIPLEY, NJ. d.
un20-4t Westminster, Md
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HOUCKSVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Lippy had as
their guests the past Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Belt and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson Wagner and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Monroe Taylor and daugh-
and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
kleinsnita and son.
Mrs. r. z. Buchanan and family and
Mrs. Peter Buchanan spent Sunday
with friends in Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Hoffman and
son and Mr. and Mrs. r. W. Buchanan
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.. Jo-
seph w. Hoffman, of Hoffmansville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p. Shaffer, of
Baltimore, spent July with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. W. Buchanan.
Mr.. Roy Sykes spent Tuesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Elseroad Mr.. Sykes
left in March. He has made the trip to
South America and sailed $4,000 miles.
Miss Lydia Johnson is the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. n. E. Basler
Mr.. and Mrs. James, of Baltimore.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gorsuch, of Mt
Carmel. spent the past Sunday with
Mr.. John w. Abbott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Leppo. of Bal
timore. spent the past Sunday with
Mrs. Carrie Leppo
Mr.. Eugene Bby has secured en-
ployment in one of the large banking
houses in Baltimore
The Ladies' Aid Society met the
nast Thursday at the home of Mr..
Noah w RiIl.
The Wesley Sunday school will hold
its annual picnic August 10. 1t will
be an all day Dicnic and continues
during the evening.
The roof is now being put on Wes-
lev. but the masons are still on the
job.
Mrs. Agnes Brummel is critically
i'll. She is with her sister, Mrs. Maggie
Zepp.
Some of the farmers are not through
harvesting. Some threshing and some
blowing.
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meeting of the building committee last
week. Plans were made and work will
begin in earnest as soon as harvest is
over
Mrs. Roland Oursler and little
daughters, Ada and Vera, of Belair,
Hartford county, are visiting Mrs.
Oursler's brother, Mr.. Herbert Buck
ingham.
Mrs. Grace Weyrich and Miss Ida
Stansbury, of Windsor Hills, spent
part of last week with Mrs. Butler
Gorsuch.
Mrs. Arthur Evans, Mrs. John Men
chey and Mrs. Mahan, of Baltimore,
visited Mrs. John Magee last week
at 1.-THE Locusts."
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and Mrs. Theodore Shearer, Of GnV|
Run; John Thurman, Of Stitl; u
and Mrs. John Shearer and EStha
Harris. of Glen Rock; Russell al
Margaret Albaugh and LeOla Tayl1
of Shrewsbury; Mr.. and Mrs. WllG1
Snitcher and children, Kennl'
Richard and Ruth and Eugene Ro5i
of Baltimore.
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PLEASANT GROVE AND REESE.

Sunday is regular preaching day at
1890. Sunday school at 8. All come
out
Ladies' Aid will meet the regular
time, second Saturday afternoon in
August at the home of Mrs. VIM. Dew
ilbiss. If weather is inclement it will
be held the following Saturday.
Ladies' Aid and friends of the
church will fill a number of one-half
gallon Jars with fruit and vegetables
for the Kelso Home ins baltimore. Any
one who wishes to help can get
jars by getting in touch with Presi-
dent of Ladies' Aid. Miss Mollie Read
The jars will be left at the home Of
Mrs. Magee.
Two charges were presented at the
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Those who visited at the home of
Henry Shearer, at Alesia, on Sunday
were Clarence Shearer, Stanley Gil
bert, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Shearer, J.
II. Boyer, of Hanover; Mr.. and Mrs.
Leroy Shearer and son Gerald, of
Glyndon: Jacob Shearer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Shearer and sons, Kenneth
and Robert, and Margaret Bassford
and Matte Shearer, of Baltimore: Mr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-07-21
KILLS MARYLAND RONrS

AnnaDolis, July lS.-The Court of
Appeals today decided that the $9,OOO,-
600 soldier bonus bill passed by the
last Legislature is unconstitutional,
holding that the referendum clause
attached is in violation of the State
Constitution
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Sugar from DahIias.

The Dahlia, native of Mexico and
Guatemala, Central America, where
they grow wild. is in the lime light
now. 1t has been discovered that the
dahlia roots are richer in sugar cane.
Steps are now being taken to turn
front-yard flower roots into dahlia
SUGAR What is next?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-07-21

Judge Moss, of Annapolis, was in
this CITY today attending to legal bust
ness for attorneys
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26
TO BASE COAL
 PRICE ON COST

Bridgeport's coal situation was to- day declared by the office of the Iocaf fuel administrator to be "in as fa- vorable a condition as could be hoped Tor in such an emergency"
 Coal shipments are being speeded up as much as possible and R. W. Miller, traffic manager for the Crane Company and chairman of the traffic committee of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce is aiding in the expedit- ing of delayed shipments.
 It was learned today that Charles c. Wilson. certified public account ant, has consented to act as cost ac- countant for the fuel administration here and if any changes are made from the present "fair prices'' they will be predicted upon MT. Wilson's analysis Of costs
 The present prices are:
 S14.50 for 75 per cent. egg, 25 per cent. No. l buckwheat.
 14.75 for 75 per cent. stove. 25 per cent. No. 1 buckwheat.
 s15,5o for 75 per cent. nut, 25 per cent. pea
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26

That Irregularities in the accounts of Town Clerk Clarence E. winton were suspected was confirmed by Mayor Frss AtE-&~ today who up to this time has remained silent.
 "Unfortunate," Says Mayor.
 Tt is a most unfortunate affair." said the mayor when asked of deveI- opments concerning the rumors about the accounts of Town Clerk Winton.
 I've are auditing the books" the mayor continued, but I do not be- lI lieve there is anything wrong with nothing new in the situation"
 Intimating that further action of definite nature must come through Atwater said: T haven't been in touch with the legal department ss yet today"
 City Treasurer John H. Williams was closeted with City Auditor Ber-. nard Keating for several hours today. With Auditor Readings assistants. John Nlson and Deputy City Auditor Walter Garrity, Williams assisted in the , audit of some of the city books. Williams said that it was the regular monthly audit of his books.
 Winton ''Shadowed."
 Detectives still shadow the move ments of Town Clerk Winton. Two from police headquarters watched over Wintons home last night while Detectives Malone and Holbrook were stationed at City Hall today.
 City Attorney John A. Cornell when asked of the affair that has caused a sensation in political circles declared that something definite will come out of the maze of mystery that has hover ed over the office Of the town clerk.
 There must be some developments today" City Attorney Cornell said. Certain things are to happen today and developments later will depend upon these things. Until that time l do not care to make a, statement"
 Winton Silent.
 r caisJ possibility of a conference today be- tween the officials involved and Town Clerk Winton. This wdll be of short duration, he said, as an extended one will not be necessary.
 City Auditor Bernard Heating said that he had nothing ito say on the matter.
 ''I have nothing to say" Town Clerk Winton said when asked con- eerning the reports in circulation.
 "They are looking things up," he added.
 Meanwhile the two detectives stand guard and dog the steps of the town clerk.
 winton is confident of vindica- tfon. Reports in circulation today were to the effect that the alleged shortage in city accounts ranged from s3,ooO to $7,O0O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26
PROBE INTO DEATH
 OF DERBY MANIAC BEATEN TO DEATH

to the assistance and the two were soon on top of the man. and when they had finally got Tallaneln under control it was found that the patient was limp and exhausted.
 Dr. Chester Waterman, then in charge, was called and he examined the man and found that he was bad ly injured. Two hours later at 8 o'clock, TaIlanelli died.
 pr. John D. Liveland of tlos city, who is acting medical examiner dur imp the brief absence from this city of Dr. J. Francis Ca1ef, was called to the institution. After viewing the body Dr. Loveland said death was due to the injuries.
 The autopsy was performed by pr. Loveland.
 Two of the attendants here are young men of about z5 to 30 years of age. while the other two are in the neighborhood of 60 years old.
 Dr. Waterman said today that Tal- lanelli was dangerous patient but had not figured in any fights of any serious nature previously.
 Committed Year Ago.
 TaIlanelIi was committed to the in stitution by an order of the Superior Court in May, 1921. He was ar- raigned5in the Criminal Superior Court in New Haven on a charge of assault with intent to kill his wife. The records show that TaIlanelH shot his wife and then tried to commit suicide Following this he jumped out of a second story window and fractured his leg.
 When he was brought to court he was acquitted on grounds of insanity At this point Tallenelli mada an at tack on the public defender in the New Haven County Court. who had re presented him Tallaneli was or dered committed to the state hospital for term of five years
 He was 36 years old and leaves a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26
B0RAH'S GERMAN PLAN CREATES
 SENATE STORM

Washington, Dec. 26-A flood of reservations threatened today to en- gulf Senator Borah's proposal for an international economic and disarma- ment conference as Senator Lodge, and other Republican leaders sought to calm the angry verbal tempest it has already aroused.
 Following a series of conferences held by administration spokesmen it was stated Lodge and his associates might be willing to accept the Borah plan as an amendment to the pending navy supply bill provided he in turn agreed to the reservations they were conside ering.
 Enough of the probable nature of these reservations was conveyed to Boarah and other Senators standing with him to convince them they would be destructive" of his pro- posel. and reduce it to a mere de- claratfon of policy by the Senate re- garding the German separations mud d1e without making 1t mandatory on ., (Continued on Page Six.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26
BURGLARS IN KELLER HOME GET JEWELRY
Thieves Force Rear Win dow of Jewelry Mans Home-Other Thefts Reported.

Henry F. Keller. of 348 Beechwood avenue, treasurer and manager of the Fritz & Hawley Co.,. reported to the police today that while absent from his home yesterday afternoon thieves managed to gain entrance by forcing a rear window and made off with a quantity of jewelry valued at close to $500. Among the articles stolen were three rings, a gold watch, a gold law alierre, four pairs Of cuff links. three pairs of earrings, two shirt studs, one coral necklace, and SIP in cash.
 The intruders evidently had plan led the burglary carefully as MT. from the house a great while. and was of the opinion that the thieves had watched him depart from his home and then entered.
 Myer Antel of arr Myrtle avenue reported that thieves had made off with $17 which was in the cash reg ister of his dry goods store at the same address. some tune during Sat urday night. Entrance was gained through a cellar door.
 Automobile thieves seem to be do- ing a lucrative business in this cIry. Harry Unger of 261 Spring street, re. ported that @ black grip containing lady's dress and other wearing apparel was stolen from his car Which he parl1ed on Spring street
 JAcon Starion Of 96 Steuben street reported that a white and red bicycle was stolen from his rear yard Xmas Eye.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26
CERMANY'S
 PROPOSALS
 FALL FLAT
Poincare Rejects Berlin Plan to Have U. S. Guarantee Frontier for Thirty-Year Period France Remains Sus- picious of Teutons.
(Copyright 1922. By International
 New Service.)

Copyright 1922. By international
 New SerVice.)
 London, Dec. 26-U. N. S.)-
 German proposals, submitted to
 Secretary of State Hughes
 through the French ambassador . at Washington, to guarantee the
 German frontier for 30 years
 have been turned down by
 Premier Poincare, of France, 1t
 was learned this afternoon in the
 most authoritative quarters.
 Details of the program are not of fcially known but 1t is understood that Germany proposed through Jules Jusserand, French ambassador to the United States that Great Britain. France. Germany and Italy enter into 8 Quadruple pact to guarantee the German boundaries for thirty years.
 Germany's offer was reported to propose maintenance of the present frontier subject to withdrawal from the pact by any power after na- tiona1 referendum.
 M. Poincare was said to have de- c1ined the proposals on the ground that the French constitution did not provide for any such referendum. The French Premier was understood to have taken the stand that Germany might attempt to evade her obIiga- lions under the agreement through a faked" referendum.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26
JOHN A. LYNCH
 PASSES AWAY
Was Former Leader of Wheeler and Wilson Band.

John A. Lynch, for over a, quarter of a century identified with the Wheeler and Wilson band of this city. and for eighteen years its lead CT, passed away Sunday morning af- ter a short illness of pneumonia, at the Arcade Hotel, where he had re- sided for number of years. MT. Lynch was the son of the late John and Julia Coleman Lynch. who were early settlers in this city. He was born at the home of his parents in Gilbert street fifty seven years ago and at an early date evinced an un- an adept at the violin at the age of twelve years. appearing at many pub lie affairs. At the age of seven years he was a clog dancer with the old Bridgeport Minstrels and continued with them for a number of years when that famous organization was in it's prime.
 MT. Lynch's musical ability was early recognized and he became member of the Wheeler and Wilson band and then elected to its leader ship. During this time he was the leader of the orchestra at the old Bunneu and more lately known as the Plaza. He was also enlisted man with the National Guard for over twenty years and took an active par ticipation in all its affairs.
 About ten years ago MT. Lynch re- tired from active association with the band but always maintained a keen interest in all its affairs. Though of a quiet retiring disposition, he made many friends who will be sorry to learn of his demise. MT. Lynch is survived by one brother Edward Lynch a plumbing contractor, and several nephews and nieces to mourn his loss The funeral will be held from the funeral parlors of Mullins, Scott and Redgate, 293 Golden Hill street, Wednesday morning at eight thirty and from St. Auguseine's at nine o'clock Burial will be in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-26
DRY ENFORCER
 SHOT TO DEATH

Steubenvi1Ie, Ohio. Dec. 2s - Shot through the head and back, the body Of Charles Dixie" BHnn. prohibition enforcement agent was found early today in Marsh alley. a dark thor oughfare in the heart of Steubenvflle. The shooting is attributed to B1inn's activities in enforcing the cabaret act and his life has been threatened a score of times. poIicesay.
 Police are without a definite clue to the murder His clothes had been rtf1ed and his revolver and pocket book stolen. His body was lying in a muddy spot in the dark alley.