midnight
A few moments later , the train arrived , bringing the coroner , and as quickly as possible the inquest was held . Very few facts were developed beyond those already learned by Houston , excepting the extent of Morgan 's losses . These included not only everything which he had possessed , even to his watch and a few pieces of jewelry , but in addition , a large sum of money advanced him by Brocky Joe . Those with whom he was playing testified that he had quit shortly before midnight , and left the hall rather hastily . At the time , they thought he had gone to borrow more money , and perhaps try his luck at some other place , but nothing more was seen of him , and they soon forgot the occurrence . When all was over and the crowd was slowly dispersing , Houston saw several members of the gambling fraternity approaching him , headed by the two designated by Bull-dog as Slicky Sam and Brocky Joe . The latter , a stout , red-faced individual , with flaming necktie and blazing diamonds , was evidently speaker for the entire party .