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05/08/1887

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The Police Gazette, Or Hue-And-Cry

Date of Article: 05/08/1887
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THE OR HUE- AIVD- CBY. Published for Ireland on every Tuesday and Friday. I?**. ..- a .^ — R EGXJI. A. TIONH. f- SF" All Notices intended for insertion in the Hue- and- Cry are to be transmitted under cover, addressed to the Inspector- General, Royal Irish Constabulary, Dublin Castle, authenticated by a Separate Communication. No Description can be inserted unless an Information shall have been Sworn; but it is not necessary to forward the Informations to the Inspector- General. Notices respecting all Felonies and such Misdemeanours as are of an aggravated nature will be inserted. All Descriptions of jiersons whose apprehension is sought on a charge of Misdemeanour should be accompanied by a statement that a ' Warrant has been issued, and by tho name of the person in whose hands it is. But the Constabulary should remember that they cannot arrest a person charged with an offence of this nature unless they have the Warrant in their possession. *•* Should irregularities arise in the delivery of the Hue- and- Cry, it will be necessary to forward one of the covers, or give the number it bears, as without this information the mistake cannot be rectified. Prison und Police Authorities are particularly requested to be' good enough to inform the Inspector- General, Royal Irish Constabulary, Dublin Castle, of the abolition of Gaols, Stations, < tc., and of any circumstances rendering the supply of the " Hue- and- Cry" no longer necessary. u ' 1 1 . • . DUBLIN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1887. NOTICE, The composition of the Hue- and- Cry will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a.) Regulations on top of first page. ( b.) Apprehensions sought. ( 1.) Royal Irish Constabulary. ( 2.) Dublin Metropolitan Polioe. ( 3.) English Polioe. ( 4.) Scotch Polioe. ( c.) Animals, & c., stolen. ( d.) Property stolen. ( e.) Apprehensions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY. Antrim. Description of JAMES CLEMENTS, mother's surname M'CONNELL, native of Larne, who stands charged with having, on or about 21st June, 1887, in the barony of Upper Glenarm, parish of Larne, unlaw- fully and carnally known Hessie Allen, a girl under the age of thirteen years:— Blue eyes, regular nose, fresh complexion, round face, stout make, 5 feet 9 inches high, about 23 years of age, dark hair ; wore a guernsey coat, gray striped trowsers and vest; is a sailor. Carrickfergus, July 12, 1887. ( 82591 c.— 41571.) Armagh. Description of CHARLES CAMPBELL, alias CHARLES MALLON, alias THOMAS BOYLE, native of Creenagh, near Coalisland, county Tyrone, who stands charged with having, on the 21st July, 1887, in tho barony of Oneiland West, parish of Killy- man, committed a burglary, and had in his possession a horse and trap, supposed to be stolen, which he abandoned on the public road :— Long cut in hair over forehead, black eyes, regular nose, sallow complexion, 5 feet 5 J inches high, about 50 years of age, dark gray hair ; is a labourer and habitual criminal, is supposed to be the Convict described at page 16 of " Register of Habitual Criminals" of 1st January, 1885. Description of horse and trap :— A gray mare nearly white, blind of right eye, in poor condition ; value for about £ 2. The trap is newly painted blue with red ^ wheels, right step broken. Tho harness and the pro- ceeds of the burglary have been identified Lurgan, July 23, 1887. ( 82793 c.— 41875.) Cavan. Description of JAMES MURRAY ( supposed fictitious), native place unknown, who stands charged with having, on the 5th July, 1887, in the barony of Clonkee, parish of Enniskeen, four head of young cattle in his possession, which he was trying to sell at Kingscourt Fair, supposed to be stolen :— Birth mark behind left ear, cupped on back of neck: gray eyes, long nose, sallow complexion, long thin face, slender make, 5 feet 10 inches high, about 40 years of age, short dark hair, large heavy dark moustache, face shaved; wore a gray serge coat, brown trowsers, and vest. Accused is in custody, and remanded to 14th instant. • Bailieboro', July 6, 1887. ( 82458 c 41360.) Clare. PATRICK KEARNEY, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 25th March, 1887. ( 80293 c 38209.) Cork. Description of MICHAEL BROWN, native of Knockduff Upper, who stands charged with having, on the 9th April, 1887, at Curragh, in the barony of Duhallow, parish of Clonfert, with others committed or attempted to commit a rape upon Ellen Roche, and being required to give bail for his appearance at next Cork Assizes, failed to do so and has absconded:— Dark eyes, regular nose, sallow complexion, oval face, stout make, 5 feet 10 inches high, about 28 years of age, black hair; wore a soft black hat, frieze coat, tweed trowsers and vest; is a farmer. Will probably try to emigrate. Kanturk, July 11, 1887. ( 80828 c 41495.) Donegal. JAMES DUFFY, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 19th April, 1887. ( 80864 38966.) Down. Description of WILLIAM BECK ( mother's surname Greenway,") native of Coolnacran, county Down, who stands charged with having, on the 21st June, 1887, at Coolnacran, in the barony of Upper Iveagh, parish of Aghaderg, in the county of Down, indecently assaulted Mary Hall, a child under 15 years of age :— Gray eyes, regular nose, fresh complexion, regular face, medium make, 5 feet 7 inches high, about 30 years of age, fair hair; wore a dark coat, gray tweed trowsers, and dark vest; is a weaver. Warrant in the hands of the Banbridge Constabulary. Banbridge, July 4, 1887. ( 82410 c.— 41298.) Description of MARGARET SALSBURY, native of Enniskillen, who stands charged with having, on the 1st day of June, 1887, in the barony of Lower Iveagh, Upper Half, parish of Hillsboro', and townland of Ballykeelartifiney, abandoned and exposed her male child, about one month old, whereby the life of said child was endangered :— Sore eyes, short nose, fresh com plexion, round face, medium make, 5 feet high, abont 30 years of age, dark hair; wore a white straw hat, trimmed with black velvet, red plaid shawl, a pair of new elastic boots; was accompanied by a boy, about 1 year and 9 months old. A warrant is in the hands of the District Inspector, Royal Irish Constabulary, at Banbrfdge, for her arrest. Banbridge, June 7, 1887. ( 81944 c.— 40597.) Dublin. Description of TWO MEN names and native places unknown, who stand charged with having, on the 4th day of July, 1887, in the barony of Rathdown, parish of Kilgobbin, stolen a cow ( since recovered) from off the lands of Judge Darly, Newtown Little, the property of William Webster, Fernhill, Kilgobbin :— 1. Sore or reddish eyes, sandy complexion, medium make, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, about 25 years of age, wore a jerry hat, dark old gray tweed coat; corner boy appearance. 2. Appeared to have weak eyes, 5 feet 1 or 2 inches high, about 20 years of age, slight sandy moustache; wore a jerry hat, dark clothes. Dundrum, July 12, 1887. ( 82460 c 41364.) Galway, Description of MARTIN MESKILL ( mother's surname Kate Martin), native of Kilcreest, who stands charged with having, on the 28th day of July, 1887, in the barony of Kilconnell, parish of Ahascragh, been found in the possession of a gold watch, chain, and locket, knowing same to have been stolen:— Gray eyes, regular nose, dark complexion, round face, medium make, 5 feet 2 inches high, about 40 years of age, dark hair ; wore an old brown hard hat, old gray coat, tweed trowsers and vest; is a tramp. Accused is in custody and remanded to 6thprox., and is believed to have committed crimes elsewhere. Description of the articles found in his possession :— A lady's gold geneva watch, No. 44,820, dial flowered in centre, the letters C. B. engraved on back of case, photograph of young lady pasted on inside of case ; a lady's gold chain folded to Albert length, small gold locket attached, containing a portion of dark hair tied with pink thread; all value for about £ 5. Ballinasloe, July 31, 1887. ( 82911 c— 42071.) Description of MARTIN MORRIN ( mother's surname Flynn), native of Cloughbrack, county Galway, who stands charged with having, on the 31st day of May, 1887, in the barony of Ross, parish of Ross, grievously assaulted Michael Morrin, from the effects of which his life is in danger:— Gray eyes, regular nose, fair complexion, round face, stout make, five feet 6 or 7 inches high, about 18 or 19 years of age, dark brown hair; wore a white flannel coat and trowsers; is a farmer's son. Clonbur, June 6, 1887. ( 81894 c.— 40532.) THOMAS MURPHY, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 5th April, 1887. ( 80481 c.— 38455.) THE POLICE GAZETTE, OR HUE- AND- CRY, AUGUST 5, 1887 ar Limerick. Description of MICHAEL HOGAN, native of Ballinphonta, county Clare, and BARTHOLOMEW LAWLOR, native of Kilbaha, county Kerry, who stand charged with having, on the 14th March, 1887, at Killea, barony of Lower Connelloe, parish of Croagh, county Limerick, and in the barony of Lower Kilnamanagh, parish of Donohill, embezzled several sums of money amounting to £ 20 ( twenty pounds), the property of their master, John Cohoon, Tea Mer- chant, at Rathkeale :— 1. Stout square make, gray eyes, thick nose, fair complexion, full face, stout make, 5 feet 9 inches high, about 23 years of age ; wore a dark tweed coat, dark trowsers and vest; is a car driver, delivering tea, but looks like a shop assistant. 2. Down looking, sunken gray eyes, prominent nose, brown complexion, sharp face, slight active make, 6 feet high, about 20 years ot age ; wore a gray tweed coat, tweed Wowsers and vest; is a car driver, delivering tea. Warrant for their arrest in the hands of the District Inspector at Dundrum, county Tip- perary. Rathkeale, May 17, 1887. ( 81245 c.— 39993.) JOHN REDDAN, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 22nd April, 1887. ( 80998 c 39169.) MICHAEL KNIGHT, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 15th April, 1887. ( 80752 c— 38807.) Mayo. Description of JOHN MAHON, native of Kila- dangan, who stands charged with having, on the 18th February, 1887, in the barony of Costello, parish of Kilcolman, murdered one Edward Luby:— Large forehead, dark heavy eyebrows, sunken gray or blue eyes, short nose sunk between eyes, pale complexion, broad face, stout make, 5 feet 6 inches high, about 19 years of age, dark brown hair; wore a soft cap, dark tweed coat, trowsers, and vest. Ballaghaderreen, Mar. 7, 1887. ( 79607 c.— 37618.) Meath. Description of A MAN, name and native place unknown, who stands charged with having, on the morning of the 28th June, 1887, in the barony of Lower Duleek, parish of Duieek, stolen 6 store heifers, value £ 60, the property of P. Matthews, Esq., J. P., Mount Hanover:— Speaks with an American accent, and carried a large whip; sunburnt complexion, round face, stout make, 5 feet 7 inches high, about 40 years of age, dark brown hair ; wore a brown tweed tag coat, dark trowsers and vest; is apparently a farmer or respectable dealer. Warrant in hands of the Slane Police. Slane, July 4, 1887. ( 82411 c.— 41299.) Monaghan. Description of MARY M'GORMAN, alias BRIDGET M'CANN, native place unknown, who stands charged with having, on the 24th July, 1887, in the barony of Monaghan, parish of Monaghan, stolen the following articles, the property of Catherine Flynn :— One red petticoat, one black cashmere quilted petticoat, one black stuff cape, trimmed with lace, one green plaid shawl, one black stuff umbrella :— Impedi- ment in speech, regular nose, dark complexion, round face, medium make, 5 feet 2 inches high, about 20 years of age, dark hair ; wore a white hat, trimmed with cream- coloured lace, with a reel flower in front, elastic boots, supposed to be wearing the stolen articles above described; is supposed to be a tramp. Monaghan, July 28, 1887. ( 82867 c.— 42013.) Sligo. Description of two itinerant tinkers named M'DONAGH, native places unknown, who stand charged with having on the 5th July, 1887, in the barony of Leyney, parish of Ballisodare, stolen a pair of car wheels the property of Daniel M'Gloin :— 1. Flat, nose, swarthy complexion, round face, stout make, 5 feet 10 inches high, about 70 years of age, gray hair ; wore knee trowsers, and long gray stockings. 2. Dark complexion, thin lace, stout make, 5 feet 9 inches high, about 27 years of age, black hair. Collooney, July 13, 1887. ( 82600 c 41582.) Description of THOMAS BOLAND, native of Ballaghmore, King's County, who stands charged with having, on the night of 18th or mdrning of 10th April, 1887, in the barony of Eliogarty parish of Drom, stolen a sheep, the property of George Roe, Esq., and who failed to attend trial at Thurles Quarter Sessions on 15th June, 1887, having been bailed to appear there:— Active appearance, lilue eyes, regular nose, dark complexion, long thin face, medium make, 5 feet 11 inches high, about 35 years of age, dark hair, dark whiskers under ears, shaves chin and upper lip; wore a soft hat, brown tweed coat, trowsers, and vest; is a labourer. Warrant granted to arrest. Templemore, June 16, 1887. ( 82078 c 40806.) JOHN BURKE and EDWARD BURKE, not arrested ; Hue- and- Cry, 24th May, 1887. ( 81562 c 40099.) Tyrone. Description of SAMUEL M'CUTCHEON, native of Beiagh, who stands charged with having, on the 14th of April, 1886, in the barony of East Omagh, committed wilful and corrupt perjury :— Gray eyes, thin nose, fresh complexion, thin face, medium make, 5 feet 7 inches high, about 45 years of age, brown hair turning gray; wore a black cloth coat, trowsers, and vest of American fashion. Omagh, 31st July, 1887. ( 82910 c 42070.) Westmeath. Description of LAWRENCE CARLEY, native of Ranaghan, who stands charged with having, on the 26th May, 1887, in the barony of Demifore, parish of Saint Fechins, fired a revolver shot at Widow Jane Heffernan, in her dwelling- house at Ranaghan, on 26th May, 1887, wounding her in the head:— Large wide mouth, thick lips, restless manner, aggressive expression, blue eyes, cocked nose, sallow complexion, short face, medium make, 5 feet 7 inches high, about 48 years of age, dark hair turning gray, wears iron gray side whiskers ( no beard or moustache), is inclined to drink hard; wore a hard round felt hat, dark tweed coat, trowsers, and vest; long silver chain round neck fastened to watch ; is a farmer and cattle jobber. Castlepollard, May 27, 1887. ( 81753 c.— 40335.) DUBLIN METROPOLITAN POLICE. THREE PERSONS, not arrested ; Hue- and- Cry, 3rd May, 1887. ( 81171 c.— 39448.) 0 Division. Particulars relative to Convict JOHN BURNS, convicted at Downpatrick, county Down Assizes, 17th March, 1883, for uttering base coin, and previous conviction for like offence, and sentenced to 5 years penal servitude:— 63 years of age on conviction; read; Roman Catholic ; widower; is a labourer; born in Ballybay, county Monaghan; resided before convic- tion in Newry, his friends reside in Newry; gray hair, brown eyes, dark brown eyebrows, small nose, medium mouth, sallow complexion, worn visage, medium make, 5 feet 5 inches high; ruptured on right side. This man was released on licence from Maryboro' Prison, 20th February, 1887, and went to reside at lodgings in Maryboro', which place he left without notifying same to the R. I. Constabulary, and his present whereabouts are unknown. In the event of his arrest he should be dealt with under 5th section of the Act 34 and 35 Yic., cap. 112. ( 83 H. c.) Particulars relative to Convict JAMES MILLIGAN, A 689, convicted at Belfast, county Antrim, at Belfast Assizes for county Antrim, on 20th March, 1883, for larceny after previous conviction, and sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude :— 44 years of age on conviction, he can read and write; is a protestant, single, tailor, born at Armagh, resided before conviction at Belfast, where hi* friends reside; brown hair, gray eyes, sandy eyebrows, small nose, medium mouth, fresh complexion, round visage, stout make, 5 feet 3 inches high ; left eye blind. This man was released on licence from Maryboro' Prison, on 23rd February, 1887, and went to reside at 8, Cumberland - street, Blackrock, county Cork, which place he has left without notifying to the Royal Irish Constabulary, and his present whereabouts is unknown. In the event of his arrest he should be dealt with under the 5th section of the Act 34 and 35 Yic., cap. 112. ( 80 B. c.) Kerry, DEBORAH SHEA and MICHAEL SHEA, not arrested ; Hue- and- Cry, 29th April, 1887. ( 81134 c— 39386.) JAMES CAHILL, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 11th March, 1887. ( 79618 c 37209.) Kilkenny. Description of TWO MEN, names and native places unknown, who stand charged with having, on the morning of 7th instant, about 2 A. M., in the barony of Galway, parish of Urlingford, burglariously broken into the shop and dwellinghouse of Patrick Holohan, and stolen therefrom several remnants of tweed cloth and 6 skirts of women's dark brown cashmere dresses, all value for about £ 2 :— 1. Stout make, 5 feet 7 inches high, about 35 years of age ; wore a soft felt hat, dark brown coat; supposed to be a tramp. 2. Slight make, 5 feet 9 inches high; wore a soft felt hat, brown coat; supposed to be a tramp. The remnants of tweed were of different colours, were each about a yard long, and can be identified. Johnstown, July 8, 1887. ( 82520 a— 11466.) Description of RICHARD POE, native of Callan, who stands charged with having, on the 21 st January, 1883, and 24th August, 1884, in the barony of Callan, parish of Callan, forged two promissory notes, on the Bank of Ireland, for £ 30 and £ 45, respectively:— Blind of left eye, generally wears a green patch over it, square build, walks with a rather swaggering gait, gentlemanly appearance, shaves all his face, may wear spectacles; blue or gray eyes, regular nose, fair complexion, regular face, medium make, 5 feet 9 inches high, about 45 years of age, fair hair; wore a black jerry hat, gray tweed coat, trowsgrs, and vest; agent of the Bank of Ireland. Callan, July 5, 1887. ( 82457 41359.) King's. Description of ROBERT WALSHE ( mother's surname Meade), native of Waterford city, who stands charged with having, on the 18th March, 1886, in the barony of Brawney, parish of Saint Mary's, deserted his wife and four children, which have since been chargeable to the rates of the Tullamore Union : — Pockpitted, blue eyes, regular nose, fair complexion, broad face, stout make, 5 feet inches high, about 40 years of age, fair hair; wore a dark tweed coat, trowsers, and vest; journeyman harness maker. A Warrant in the hands of District Inspector Carter, of Tullamore, for his arrest. Tullamore, July 29, 1887. ( 82868 c.— 42014.) MARY KERSHAW, not arrested ; Hue- and- Cry, 27th May, 1887. ; ( 81689 c— 40209.) PATRICK RYAN, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 6th May, 1887. ( 81265 c.— 39590.) Londonderry. Description of HENRY FLEMING, native of Drumnacannon, who stands charged with having, on the 30th day of May, 1887, in the barony of Lough- inshollin, parish of Tamlaght O'Crilly, seriously assaulted one James Doherty, and having been bailed to appear, and take his trial at Londonderry Assizes on 20th instant, failed to do so:— Round shoulders, bald on top of head, wants some front teeth ; gray eyes, regular nose, pale complexion, stout make, 5 feet 10 inches high, about 50 or 55 years of age, dark hair turning gray, which he wears long; wore a hard round hat, much worn, dark coat, trowsers, and vest, and top coat; shaves all his face, except a small rim round throat; is a farmer. A Bench Warrant has been issued for his arrest. Magherafelt, July 30, 1887. ( 82909 c 42068.) Description of JAMES SMYTH, native place unknown, who stands charged with having, on the night of 23rd or morning of 24th July, 1887, in the barony of N. W. Liberties of Londonderry, parish of Templemore, burglariously broke out of a lodging house, taking with him a suit of gray tweed and a shirt, all value £ 1 10s. the coat, frock make with flaps on sides but no pockets:— Tattoo mirks of a ring, each on two fingers, and tattooing on arms, lame from a blister on the heel; dark eyes, regular nose, dark complexion, thin face, slight make, 5 feet 6 inches high, about 24 years of age, dark hair and moustache, no whiskers; wore a peaked cap with tassel, gray tweed frock coat, trowsers, and vest,' small laced shoes; believed to be wearing the stolen clothes which are too big for him, is a tramp ; believed to be a discharged soldier. Londonderry, 25 July, 1887. ( 82822 c.— 41928.) Longford. Description cf DANIEL CASEY, native of Augh- akerin, who stands charged with having, on the night of tho 24th July, 1887, in the barony of Moydow, parish of Killashee, seriously assaulted Robert Neary, of Aughnaskea, by striking him on the head with a loaded whip;— Walks with a slight stoop, and generally carries his hands in his trowsers' pockets ; gray or blue eyes, regular nose, sallow complexion, regular face, medium make, 5 feet 10^ inches high, about 22 or 23 years of age; wore a soft black hat and gray tweed suit; is a metal caster or tinker. Longford, July 26, 1887. ( 82837 c.— 41948.) Tipperary. Description of JERRY GRIFFIN, native of Golden, who stands charged with having, on the 12th July, 1887, in the barony of Clanwilliam, parish of Relickmurry and Athassal, stolen a silver lever watch No. 2,125, maker Gaskin, Dublin. The watch is deficient a glass, second hands and ring, for the latter a piece of wire has been substituted, value £ 2, the property of John M'Glynn :— Has a cast in one eye, slovenly appearance, blue eyes, regular nose, sandy complexion, round face, stout make, 5 feet 6 inches high, about 20 years of age ; wore a black jerry hat, dark coloured tweed coat, trowsers and vest; is a labourer. Warrant issued for & rr6st Cashel, July 17, 1887. ( 82614 c.— 41644.) Convict, PATRICK CARR, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 17th May, 1887. ( 68 H. C.) Convict DANIEL O'NEILL, A 593, not arrested. Convict JOSEPH VAUGHAN, A 479, not &> I* I* 6 s to d a Convict JEREMIAH WHELAN, A 573, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 17th March, 1887. ( 54 H. C.) English Convict HENRY MILLWOOD, Jt. J. 1255, not arrested, Hue- and- Cry, 22nd February, 1887. ( 5TH. c.) Convict DENIS O'KEEFFE, A 614, not arrested ; Hue- and- Cry, 8th March, 1887. ( 43 H. c.) Convict THOMAS MURPHY, A 624, not ar- rested ; Hue and- Cry, 21st January, 1887- ( 42 H. C.) THE POLICE GAZETTE, OR HUE- AND- CRY, AUGUST 5, 1887. ENGLISH POLICE. Cumberland. £ 1 REWARD. Wanted here, charged with deserting his wife and family, on the 11th July 1887, and leaving them chargeable to the Cockermouth Union, WILLIAM HODGSON, alias " FORTY POCKETS," labourer, 32 years of age, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, light brown hair, slight light moustache, gray eye3, long thin face, a native of Cockermouth; dressed in fustian trowsers and jacket, cord vest, black felt hat, and clogs. May be found at common lodging- houses, and likely to be employed at stables, or carrying parcels for travellers. This man may be accompanied by a woman, named Elizabeth Welsh, about 35 years of age, short and stout, pock- pitted, and has 4 children with her. Kindly make every possible search and enquiry for Hodgson, if found arrest and communicate with Mr. Superintendent TAYLOR, Cockermouth, Cumberland, who holds a Warrant for his apprehension. County Police Office, Cockermouth, July 30, 1887. ( 86 H. C.) £ 10 REWARD. Stolen, between 1 and 6 a. m., on the 10th inst., from the person ot Dr. Redmondi, while asleep in the cabii of the s. s. Silloth, lying in Silloth Dock, viz;— A gold chased hunting watch, No. 2102ft, " Dent's Chronometer" on dial, and " Makers to the Queen " on works ; a 9- carat gold Albert, round link pattern ; one 20- dollar piece, one 50- franc piece, and one old guinea, all gold ; value £ 40. By the two men described below :— 1. THOMAS PEARCE, alias TOMMY THE GUESSER, licence holder No. , f4a, 35 years of age; 6 feet 8 inches high, fresh complexion, light hazel eyes, fair hair ; is a racing sharp, hotel thief, and member of the ramping mob. Native of Shrews- bury. Particular Marks.— Scar front of head, blue scar right side of forehead and bridge of nose. Right Side.— Lost top part of fourth finger, scar dais of third finger. Left Side.— Catarrah of left eye. 2. WILLIAM DAVIS, alias GENTLEMAN DAVIS, 29 years of age; 5ft 10 inches high; fair complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair; is a clerk and betting man ; native of Birmingham. Particular Marks.— Scar centre top of forehead, small scar corner of left eye ; scar nearly centre of left cheek. Both of respectable appearance, betting men, frequent race courses, billiard rooms, and bowling greens. Not to be apprehended unless the property can be traced to their possession. Kindly cause every possible search and enquiry to be made with the view of recovering the property and arresting the thieves, and communicate with Superin- tendent BROWN, who will pay the above reward on the recovery of the property and conviction of the thief or thieves, Constabulary Office. Wigton, Cumberland, 23rd July, 1887. ( 79 H. C.) Hanley. Wanted on Warrant, charged with forging and utter- ing a cheque for £ 30, ALFRED HALL, a native of Stoke- on- Trent, and late of 26, Granville- street, Stoke- on- Trent, by trade a baker, and is well known among bakers in the Potteries:— About 33 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, pale complexion, light brown hair, thin light whiskers and moustache, or may now be shaved, rather round shouldered, thumb of right hand much larger than the other, owing to its having been knocked up and split up the centre through the nail. He was last seen in Hanley on Tuesday, the 5th instant, when ho was wearing a black hard hat, light tweed jacket and vest, white collar and front, no neck- tie, light cord trowsers, and lace- up boots. It is suspected that he has left or will endeavour to leave tho country. Kindly cause every possible enquiry to be made at shipping- offices, hotels, and all likely places, and if found arrest and wire to HERBERT WINDLE, Chief Constable's Office, Chief Constable. Town Hall, Hanley, 21st July, 1H87. ( 78 ii. c. l Liverpool. WILLIAM COLE, not arrested; Hue- and- Cry, 17th June, 1887. ( 73 H. c.) Manchester. Particulars of a person whose apprehension is sought: — " Convict Licence holder," ROBERT HORRIDGE, native of Manchester, 38 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, fresh complexion, dark brown hair, blue eyes; marks :—" right side," scalp wound side of head, scar over eyebrow, scar in centre of forehead, two scars above collarbone, two scars on upper leg from burns, several scars from burns on forearm ; " left side," scalp wounds side of head, slight shortening of left leg from paralysis, contraction of hand and arm from gun- shot, slight impediment of speech, ( upper part of back covered with pockmarks; his offence is shopbreaking and shooting police officer. Information to the undersigned, W. J. SMITH, Deputy Chief Constable. \ I'-' ust 3, 1887. ( 85 II. c.) Rochdale, BOROUGH POLICE, ROCHDALE. Description of a man wanted at Rochdale, on a charge of stealing a large sum of money, the property of his employers " The Corporation of Rochdale":— JOSEPH SCOTT HARESCEUGH, clerk and traveller, 29 years of age, 5ft. 6 or 7in. high, gray eyes, fair complexion, light brown hair ; he is very dull of hearing and near sighted, he often wears spectacles, especially so when reading; clean and smart in appear- ance. He was dressed when last seen, in a black coat and vest, dark mixture trowsers and billy- cock hat, and a light drab overcoat. He was last heard of in Leeds on the 14th June. He is a native of Rochdale — his father was at one time manager of the manure department there. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. A reward will be paid for his apprehension or for any information as to bis whereabouts. Jos. WILKINSON, Borough Police Offices, Chief Constable. Rochdale, July, 1887. ( 77 H. c.) Stafford. Description of EDWARD PHILLIP CONNOLLY, wanted upon Warrant, at Burton- on- Trent, in this county, charged with stealing from an hotel there one Gladstone bag ( black), containing one dozen linen handkerchiefs, one dozen linen collars, one night- shirt, marked " Frederick Goodeve," one tobacco pipe ( wood) and pouch, one comb and brush, a large pocket- book, and 3 cheques, 1st for £ 5, drawn by Clarke, Derby; 2nd for £ 2 4s. 6d. or £ 2 Os. 6d„ drawn by Raynes, Stoke- on- Trent; also one for about £ 2, all made payable to " Hill and Underwood," the two latter crossed. Bank unknown. He is 31 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, gray eyes, fresh complexion, dark hair and moustache, whiskers shaved off. He was formerly in the Army, then Boots at Mrs. Moore's Hotel, Kilkee, Clare, in name of Patrick Connelly. Dressed when last seen in small check tweed suit, and low black felt hat. Previously convicted of hotel robberies at North- ampton, October, 1881; at Rugby, January, 1882; and at Wolverhampton, August, 1882. Please cause every possible enquiry, and if met with apprehend and communicate with Mr. JAMES GILBRIDE, Superintendent ol Police, County Constab- ulary office, Burton- on- Trent ; or to the undersigned, JOHN THOMAS WHEAVER, District Inspector. Chief Constable's Office, Stafford, 28th July, 1887. ( 82 H. C.) Westmoreland. Description of Convict Reg. No. J. 32", HECTOR M'NEIL alias ANDREW PHILLIPS, who is wanted by the Kendal Borough Police, for failing to report:— 32 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, dark complexion, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, proportionate figure, oval face ; a labourer and a native of Liverpool. Marks :— Scar left side of head and bridge of nose ; Right Side— Small scar side elbow, one blue dot, boil marks side ribs, scar shoulder- blade and middle finger; Left Side— Vaccination marks, birth stain below breast, circular scar and small one on hip and mole. He was liberated from Borstal prison on licence on the 25th day of June, 1887; sentence expires on 28th June, 1888. He left Kendal on the 15th July, 1887, and stated that it was his intention of removing to Manchester, but he has failed to report his arrival there. He is also wanted by the Wigan Borough Police, for felony. Photo will be sent on application. Information to be given to THOMAS COTTON, Chief Constable, Kendal. Chief Constable's Office, Kendal, 1st August, 1887. ( 87 H. C.) SCOTCH POLICE. Clackmannanshire. Wanted on a Magistrate's Warrant for obtaining 15s. in money, and 3 gold finger rings, by false pretences, JAMES KING BROWN, lately a traveller in the employment of the firm of Robert M'Nish and Co., Tea merchants, East Howard- street, Glasgow ;— About 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, no whiskers or moustache, fair hair ( cut short), walks erect, with a heavy step, weighing about 11 stone, and speaks with Scotch accent ; dressed when last seen in a brown felt hat, upright collar, white satin tie, with black spots, brown checked coat ( dice pattern), thinks pockets at sides, tweed vest and trowsers, and wears spatts. One of the rings unrecovered:— Gold mourning finger ring, suitable for hair, set with pearls, and the words " In Memory Of" in centre. Absconded on 22nd ult. Not to be apprehended beyond the United Kingdom. Information to Superintendent NICOL, Burgh Cham- bers, Alloa. ( 84 H. C.) Edinburgh. £ 20 REWARD. Wanted in Edinburgh, charged with having, on the 10th instant stolen a deposit receipt for £ 750 from a Lockfast box in a dwelling- house at Portobello, and with having forged an indorsation thereon and there- after, within the premises of tj^ e Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh, presented said deposit receipt and ob- tained a deposit receipt on the Bank of Scotland, dated 10th instant, in favour of George Hay, 17 Keir- street, Edinburgh, for the sum of £ 160, £ 500 in £ 5 Bank of Scotland notes, £ 70 in £ 5 Bank of England notes, £ 7 10s. in gold, and 9s. in silver money, at the same time accused transferred a sum of £ 12 12s. to another branch of the Bank of Scotland:— GEORGE CORNELIUS SMITH HAY, . 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, stout make, inclined to corpulency, dark hair, bald on top, high formation of head, full pale face, brownish moustache only, otherwise shaved, large eyes, wears glasses; dressed in black suit of clothes, blue tie with white spots, round black felt hat, lacing boots, is of respectable appearance, stoops forward, and head is believed to incline ilightly to right side, speaks with distinctly Scotch accent; has been three times confined as a lunatic, twice in an Asylum at Edinburgh, and once in an American Asylum; has been addicted to fast living, which may again have affected his brain. Accused absconded immediately after obtaining the money before mentioned, and will probably be found spending the money freely in hotels and other likely place, or may endeavour to emigrate. The above reward will be paid by the Bank of Scotland to any person ( other than a Police Officer) giving such information as will lead to the arrest of the accused, and the recovery of the money obtained or in proportion to the amount recovered. Police Officers are requested to keep a very sharp look out at hotels and other likely places, and to examine all outward going vessels, with the view of securing the arrest of the accused and the recovery of the money. Any information to bo immediately communicated to the Subscriber, W. HENDERSON, Chief Constable. Criminal Investigation Department, Edinburgh, 11th May, 1887. ( 67 H. c.) Glasgow Wanted here for having obtained 100 barrels of sugar, value for £ 193 7s. Ad. from different merchants in this city, DANIEL FINDLAY, otherwise DANIEL ANDERSON FINDLAY:— About 55 years of age, about 5 feet 9 inches high, ordinary make, dark hair, beard, whiskers, and moustache, all turning gray, swarthy complexion, head shakes slightly tfrhen walking; dressed when last seen in a black cord frock coat, dark trowsers, and satin or felt hat; is a widower, and resided at 93, Can bridge- street, Glasgow. Absconded on 16th July, current. Police officers are requested to make particular search and enquiry for accused at hotels, shipping- offices, and other likely places, and to search outward- bound vessels, and if he be found, to have him arrested, and informa- tion sent to the Chief Constable here. Detective Department, Central Police Chambers, Glasgow, 23rdJ uly, 1887. ( 81 H. c.) ANIMALS. & c„ STOLEN. ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY. Tipperary. Description of a cow, the property of Maurice Carroll, which was stolen or strayed from the lands of Garranmore, parish of Ballyshehan, barony of Middle- third, on the 24th day of July, 1887 :— A black stripper cow with white star on forehead, blind of right eye which is sore, having been recently injured; in good condition, and value for £ 8. • Cashel, July 27, 1887. ( 82842 c.— 41965.) PROPERTY STOLEN. ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY. Galway. Description of a watch and chain, the property of Michael Weir, which were lost or stolen from his person in the Military- barrack, Portumna, parish of Lickmolossy, barony of Longford, on the evening of the 18th day of July, 1887, viz. :— A gold hunting lever watch, gold dial and enamelled case, with figures of dial appearing also outside on case, which was 18 carat fine hall- marked; maker's name " Cooke Bros., London," " No. 13141," marked inside on back of case. The chain was of rather an intricate pattern, specially manufactured from the pure gold in Hong- Kong, frosted and carved bar, with a guinea and locket attached. The guinea was of the spade pattern of the reign of George III., and the locket ( gold) bore on the outside the letters " From J. W. to M. W.," and contained two minature photographs, a man and women. Portumna, July 27th, 1887. ( 82843c— 41966.) Kildare. Description of articles, the property of James Kilmurry, which were stolen from his dwelling house, at Ticknevin, parish of Kilpatrick, and barony of Carbury, on the 30th day of July, 1887, viz.:— A dark brown tweed coat, trowsers, and vest, with very small white spots, a low hard black hat, a red silk neck tie striped with black ; all value for about £ 1 10s., also a small clock, lever make, cased in brass, and dinged at back; value for about 1 Os. Robertstown, August 2,1887. ( 82934 c— 42104.) Meath. Articles of clothing, the property of the Misses Catherine and Bessie Beggin, recovered; the plate and jewellery not yet recovered; Hue- and- Cry, 19th July, 1887. THE POLICE GAZETTE, OR HUE- AND- CRY, AUGUST 5, 1887. — ••———— „•.•,.,--„„„•„.,. - - —.. —— .: HABITUAL CRIMINALS UNDER POLICE SUPERVISION Who have not reported themselves, as required by " The Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871," and who are liable, on conviction, to 12 months' Imprisonment. I. District- Inspectors are to report without delay to " The Office of the General Prisons Board,, Dublin Castle," the Names and Descriptions of all persoris under Supervision reporting themselves in their respective Districts. II. Also to report without delay to the Inspector- General, and to " The Office of the General Prisons Board, Dublin Castle," the CONVICTION of any Habitual Criminal whose Name may appear in the Hue- and- Cry as a Defaulter. III. Also to report to the " General Prisons Board, Dublin Castle," in all cases in which it may come to the knowledge of the Constabulary that' Convicts are in any way infringing the conditions of their Licences. MALES. Date of first Date of first Date of first No. Hun*. Insertion In Hue- and- Cry. Na Name. Insertion in Hue- and- Cry. No. Name. Insertion In Hue- and- Cry. 368 James Irvine, alias Wm. J. Harvey, 232 Francis M'Manus, . . . 17 - 12 - 80 324 John Hughes, 19 - 1- 83 alias Johnston, alias James Wilson, 18 - 1- 72 214 Bernard Joyce, . . . 24 - 8- 80 356 Patrick Gough, . , 4- 12- 83 1167 William alias Patrick Curran, alias 130 William J. Jackson, . . 6 - 5- 79 339 Alexander M'Cafferty, 31 - 7- 83 Christopher Fisher, I - 1- 76 241 Edward Toal, . • • John M'Farland, . . . 25 - 1- 81 352 John Porter, Daniel M'Leneghan, 2- 11- 83 63 A 2 John Regan, 13 - 10 - 76 246 22- 3- 81 364 4 - 3- 84 6607 James Herns, 28 - 11 - 76 243 Joseph Harvey, . . . 25 - 2- 81 376 Thomas Dunne, 19- 8- 84 62 Robert heffadine, . 4- 12 - 77 71 Michael O'Neill, or John Neill, . 21 - 6 - 78 379 James Gray, alias Alex. Hamilton, 17 - 10 - 84 37 Michael Francis O'Meara, . 23 - 10 - 77 302 John Purcell, or John Sheridan, . 12 - 5- 82 390 Samuel Smyth, 10 - 2- 85 3962 John Sinnott, 30 - 10 - 74 555 Michael Kiely, 11- 11 - 81 396 John Higgins, otherwise M'Cabe, . 3 - 3- 85 SI Francis Hayden, alias Wallace, . 9 - 4- 78 308 Daniel O'Sullivan, . 26 - 9- 82 422 John Ryan, otherwise Franklin, . 27 - 10 - 85 116 Hugh Corrigan, 4 - 3- 79 330 John Reilly, 27 - 4- 83 414 Thomas M'Enroe, . 15 - 9- 85 19 Alexander Martin, 6- 3- 78 342 William Hogan, alias J. Wilson, 444 George Budd, 1 - 6- 86 113 John M'Cawley, . 14- 2- 79 alias J. Allen, 11- 9- 83 385 Francis Fitzpatrick, 16- 12- 84 FEMALES. 1020 Mary Mahony, - 10 - 72 67 Catherine Cosgrove, 9- 7 - 80 118 Mary Donnelly, 18- 5- 83 37 Mary Cahill, alias Carr, alias 72 Sarah Rankin, 17 - 12 - 80 142 Sarah Kelly, 22 - 6- 86 Tallant, & c., 16 - 7- 78 95 Charlotte M'Mullen, 19- 9 - 79 HABITUAL CRIMINALS. Particulars of Persons Liberated from Prisons and subject to Police Supervision under the provisions of " The Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871" ( 34 and 35 Vic., cap. 112). Office Register Number \ DESCRIPTION. Prison from which Liberated, and Date of Liberation. Offence for which Convicted. Period for whioh subject to Police Supervision. Intended Residence after Liberation. 1 Name and Alias. Age Height. Hair. Eyes. Com- plexion. Trade or Ocoupation. Other Distinguishing Mark. Sentenoe. RBIUJUU. 1 » J> James Magee, . • 29 6 81 BroWtl Gray 1* rt'OII Labourer Cross flags, true love cross and heart, and wreath of flowers on left forearm ; bracelet on left wrist; scar back of loft hand; two rings on left middle fingers. Mountjoy, . 13/ 12/ 86. Larceny and previous convictions. 6 years' penal servitude. 6 years Liverpool. Two previous con- victions for larceny. John Boyle, alias M'Conkey. 24 5 10 Brown Brown Fresh Smith's, Helper. J. B. on left forearm; lost part of right forefinger. Belfast, 10/ 2/ 87. Larceny. 9 calendar months' hard labour. 2 years 9, M'Kibberi's- court, Belfast. Three previous con- victions for larceny. John M'Kee, . 31 6 7 Brown Gray Fresh Poulterer. Freckled. Kilkenny, 10/ 2/ 87. Larceny. 9 calendar months' hard labour. 2 years 60, Gardner- street, Belfast. Thirty- six previous convictions. IM> Daniel Martin, alias John Byrne. h7 a Gray Hasel Fresh Tailor Scrofula marks right side of neck; A. D. on left side; mole on upper part of left arm. Mountjoy, 4/ 3/ 87. House- breaking and two former convictions of felony. 10 years' penal servitude. 7 years Liverpool. Thrice previously sentenced to penal servitude. 1236 James Hanratty, 34 6 4 Brown Gray Fresh Labourer Scald mark on left hip. Maryboro', 10/ 3/ 87. Breaking and entering with intent. 5 years' penal servitude. 5 years Belfast. Four previous con- victions for larceny. 1S47 George A. Win- dle. 54 6 n Brown, turning gray. Gray Fresh Farmer & Shop- keeper. — Belfast, 27/ 2/ 67. Larceny and previous conviction for felony. 5 years' penal servitude. 2' years 96, Short Strand, Ballymacarrett, Belfast. Three previous con- victions in Glasgow for theft. 260 James Sherlock, alias Chris- topher M'Evoy. 36 A SJ Brown Hazel Sallow Labourer Flat nose; anchor on right forearm; slight cut on- left finger; cast in left eye; lost three upper front teeth. Mountjoy, 23/ 3/ 87. Larceny from person. 7 years penal servitude. 1 year Liverpool. Sixteen previous con- victions for felonies, & C. 481 Thomas Brien,. 56 ft 10 Gray Blue Sallow Labourer Tattooed back of left hand and wrist; cut- scar on left eye- brow ; first left and right little finger injured. Dundalk, 23/ 4/ 87. Larceny and two assaults. 2 years' hard labour. 6 years Bray. Sixteen previous con- victions. 126T John Dunbar, alias Patrick M'Auley. 42* 6 71 Brown Gray Fresh Tailor. Disfigured B. C. on right breast; ship on chest; cross, sailor with pipe in mouth, flag and bracelet on left arm; bracelet and figure on right wrist; red cocked nose. * Mountjoy, 26/ 4/ 87. Larceny, and confessed to a previous conviction for felony. 7 years' penal servitude. 3 years Liverpool. Four previous con- victions for larceny, & c. t BY AUTHORITY.— Printed by A L E X . THOM & Co. ( Limited), 87, 88, & 89, Abbey- street, Dublin, The Queen's Printing Office.'
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