T H E 2 POLICE GAZETTE I PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1890. VOL. VII., No. 632. REGULA 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should he addressed to THE EDITOB or THE POLICE GAZETTE, GEEAT SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, ij sufficient to enable the article itt question to be thereby identified 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch oj a stclen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent ; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. T I O N S. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and art alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side oj the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Great Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Zirummond $ Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 126, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning ^ " nerty lost or persons missing can only be accepted as advertisements. B. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No, of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a). Regulations at top of 1st page, ( b). Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c). Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d). Property Stolen, ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on appli- cation in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints ts to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once noti- fied to the Editor. NOTICE. EXTRADITION. A Declaration was signed in London on the 21st of April, 1887, between the British and Belgian Govern- ments, for amending Article I. of the Extradition Treaty of 20th May, 1876. The amended Article will henceforth read as follows:— " It is agreed that Her Britannic Majesty aud his Majesty the King of the Belgians shall, on requisition made in their name by their respective Diplomatic Agents, deliver up to each other, reciprocally, any persons who, being accused or convicted as principals or accessories of the crimes hereinafter specified, com- mitted within the territories of the requiting party shall be found within the territories of the other party." " In no case, nor under any consideration whatever, shall the High Contracting Parties be bound to surrender their own ' tubjects whether by birth or naturalisation." The result of the modification in the Treaty ia that either Government may deliver Hp its own Bubjects to the other Government, bHt can not be considered bound to do so. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 1.— C. I. Department.— For stealing a hand- bag and contents ( recovered), from Railway Station— WILLIAM READ, age about 45, height 6 ft., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, small side whiskers, long face, impediment in his speech; dress, dark clothes, dirty appearance. A horse- keeper; native of Brighton. 2.— D Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of JOSEPH WILFRED BOSTON, whose appre- hension is sought for stealing, 30th ult., £ 25012s. 2d. and other sums— age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7£ in., com • plexion fresh, hair, whiskers ( cut close), and moustache ( long) turning grey, eyes dark, very bald, 2 large scars back of head, walks slightly lame from rheumatism; dress, dark blue beaver overcoat ( velvet collar), dark suit under, " Lugit Brothers, Exeter," on buttons of trousers, hard felt hat; sometimes wears a ring with a large diamond on little finger; of gentlemanly appearance. Friends reside in Warrior- square, Hast- ings, and Hurstpierpoint, Brighton. A native of Leicester. Warrant issued. 3.— G Division.— For stealing a post bag, con- taining 2 pairs of gold folding eyeglasses ; 1 gold watch bezal; 1 keyless silver independent chrono- graph watch, open face, No. 181164; 1 gentleman's silver watch, j- plate, " C. Matthey " on movements; 1 lady's keyless watch, fancy dial, 14k, No. 16604; 1 do., i hunter, J- plate lever, plain smooth face, with a white or pink circle where figures are, No. 435502 ; 1 14- carat keyless i hunter watch; 1 gold bracelet set with device in pearls; 13 brilliants, from J- carats to 4|- carats; 3 gold rings with precious stones ; 1 pair diamond earrings, single stone in claw setting ; 1 diamond star ; 1 diamond half- hoop ring ; and 2 loose stones, 7 carats, small brilliants, about 20 to the carat; I ruby and diamond bracelet; 1 moonstone and heart bracelet; 1 curb ditto, with loose snap, 9- carat; 1 emerald ornament; 12 diamond and sapphire horse- shoe brooches; 1 pair of diamond and sapphire ear- rings ; 3 diamond half- hoop rings, Nos. 1214 and 1216 engraved inside; 1 gold brooch, violin pattern, 9- carat; 1 ivory toothpick with gold blade ; 1 18- carat gold gentleman's snake ring with diamond set in head ; 1 lady's 5 stone diamond half- hoop ring ; 10 gold rings ; 2 gold brooches ( one diamond, one plain); 3 scarf pins ( one foxhead, one horseshoe, and one sword pattern); 3 heavy gold gipsy rings; 5 scarf pins; 1 single row graduated pearl necklet, d>- diond snap, in black case, lined with blue velvet; 103j- carat of sapphires; 302g carat of rubies ; 342- carat of emeralds; 976 grains of pearls; I tortoiseshell card- case; laid on diamond pattern, silver corners, and initials, A. R. M. R., on a small shield; 1 cheque for about £ 10, payable to H. C. Kent; 2 £ S Bank of England notes, Nos. 58428 and 70971, issued at Hull; share transfers; postal orders; 2 bills of acceptance in the name of the Whitby Jet Association, dated respectively 30th April and 31st May, 1890; some Bank of England notes; American greenbacks, Nos. unknown; and a certifi- cate of transfer of shares — THREE MEN : 1st, JAMES CROSBIE, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short), inclined to be sandy, eyes small and deep set, prominent eyelids, looks downwards when talking, narrow turn- up chin, square shouldered, clean shaved, but can grow a strong beard, gentlemanly appearance and plausible in manner ; well dressed, usually wears a brownish- grey covert coat and high silk hat, carries an umbrella or stick— 2nd, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair, side whiskers, and moustache dark, eyes dark, stout build; dress, black double- breasted frock overcoat, black silk hat with mourning band, sometimes wears a high silk hat, very narrow in centre, with broad brim — 3rd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair and slight side whiskers dark brown, eyes dark, no moustache ; dress, dirty check suit, hard black hat. 4.— L Division. - Woodcut portrait and deacrip 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890^ tion of FREDERICK COLE, a barman, whose appre- hension is sought for larceny ( servant)— a. ge 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, sharp features ; dress, black diagonal overcoat, black diagonal cutaway coat and vest, light mixture tweed trousers, and black felt hat. 5.— M Division.— Forobaining by fraud during ast six months— 1 gentleman's silver horizontal watch, crystal glass, No. 103139; 1 do., No. 62165, 120161 ; 1 do., No. 105315, 135853 ; 1 do., No. 61710, 116204 ; 1 do., No. 14420, 114566; 1 do., No. 62869, 121267 ; 1 do., No. 103083, 136201; 1 do., No. 97149, 135039; 1 do., No. 104754, 135868 ; 1 do., No. 103047; 1 do., No. 84077, 113466 ; 1 do., No. 596374, 136793 ; 1 silver lever stop watch, open- face, centre seconds, No. 5751, 128861 ; 1 silver horizontal, No. 104783, 136893 ; 1 do., No. 105382, 136520 ( all the numbers scratched inside case); J dozen table knive3, white handles; J dozen dessert knives, white handles ; I dozen nickel- plated forks ; 25 nickel- plated spoons, various ; and a carving knife and fork- CANNON ASHMORE, a commission agent, age 54, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion, small side whiskers and moustache fair, otherwise clean shaved, slim build ; dress, light covert coat, high black hat, and wears dogskin gloves ; of gentlemanly appearance. Calls on tradesmen, whom he induces to form watch clubs to be supplied by Messrs. Kendal and Dent, and afterwards fraudulently gets possession of watches supplied, which he pledges. Is well known at Hastings. Warrant issued. 6,— T Division.— Escaped from custody, charged with larceny— FREDERICK KIRBY, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) and eyee dark, clean- shaved, good teeth ; dress, brown overcoat, dark red - and - green striped trousers, dark Equare necktie, lace boots, and hard felt hat ( old). A coach- man ; native of London. May seek employment at livery stables. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For embezzlement— HOWARD BETTERTON GLOYER, age 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, full bushy moustache and eyes ( very fall) dark, long thin nose, broad nostrils ; dress, rough black double- breasted overcoat, velvet jacket under, high black hat, some- times wears a flat- topped felt hat, and gaiters. A stationer's traveller. May endeavour to obtain em- ployment at music- halls as a singer. Absconded since 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Wantage ( County).— For housebreaking at Fawley, 29th ult., and stealing a lady's gold crystal lever watch, No. 11582, gold coloured dial, seconds hand, ivy leaves chased on back, makers, " Birmingham Midland Watch Co." ; a lady's pale gold Geneva watch, No. 5862, gold coloured dial, seconds hand, engine turned case, small light colour bead chain attached; and 3 pairs of scissors ( one 3$ in. long, the others 2| in.)— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and whiskers ( slight) brown, otherwise shaved; dress, brown stable jacket, dark grey mixture trousers, blue spotted necktie, and brown felt hat with straight brim. Information to Supt. Dorrell, Wantage. 9.— Reading ( Borough).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM BRUNSDON, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and moustache ( slight) dark, tattoo marks on left wrist and third finger left hand ; dress, when last seen, navy blue serge suit, dark overcoat, and blue serge double- peak cap. Has been employed by dealers of fish, game, and poultry. He is believed to have served in a regiment of Lancers and to belong to the Army Reserve. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. BRECONSHIRE. 10.— Brecon ( County).— For shopbreaking, 25th nit., and stealing boots ( recovered)— WILLIAM LAMB, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) and moustache light, eyes grey, scar back of head left side, three brown spots tattooed right upper arm, ship, anchor, B., flag, two brown spots right forearm, bracelet on wrist, anchor, cross flags, B. W. P. I, left forearm, mermaid and blue dot left wrist, cross flags back of left hand ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, old lace boots, and brown bowler hat. A smith's striker; native of Colchester. Has been previously convicted at Brecon, and sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment. Liberated 10th ult. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Flye, Brecon. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 11.— Cambridge ( County).— For stealing a quan- tity of beef and bacon at Waterbeach, 3rd inst.— CHARLES HOWLETT, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, thick prominent lower lip ; dress, mixture cloth coat and vest, broad cord trousers, and double peak cap. A native of Waterbeach. Warrant issued. 12.— Cambridge ( County).— For stealing a shovel at Dry Drayton, 9th inst.— WILLIAM SULLIVAN ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion hair and eyes dark ; dressed as a navvy. Stated he was a native of Kettering, Northampton. Information to Supt. Whitechurch, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 13.— Broxton ( County).— For stealing a heifer ( recovered) from where he was employed as colt breaker— WILLIAM JONES, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair and small side whiskers dark, otherwise clean shaved, takes short strides, and turns his toes in when walking, coughs slightly when talking ; dress, dark suit, blue spotted muffler, and black felt hat. A native of Trentham, Staffordshire, where his mother resides. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Broxton, Chester. CORNWALL. 14.— Tru ro ( City).— For embezzlement— ALFRED FREDERICK DREW, late assistant bailifl, County Court, age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( getting bald), whiskers and moustache dark brown, very husky or broken voice ; dress, covert coat, dark or grey clothes, dark hard felt hat; gener- ally carries an umbrella or walking- stick. Was for- merly an omnibus conductor in London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Angel, Truro. 15.— Helston ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and children— PHILIP HENRY MOON, a basket maker, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes black, whiskers rather ginger, thin features, long sharp nose, right forefinger crooked, rather round shouldered, and stoops slightly when walking. Has been to sea as a stoker, assistant cook, and ordinary seaman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grant, Helston. CUMBERLAND. 16.— Penrith ( County).— For assaulting police— JOSEPH ARNISON, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( parted in centre and brought over forehead) light; dress, brown check suit, and black hard felt hat, respectable ap- pearance. A labourer; native of Penrith. Is sup- posed to be working at Thirlmere Waterworks, West- morland, or on Manchester Ship Canal. Absconded 31st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowier, Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 17.— Chesterfield ( County).— For stealing at Whittington, 6th ult.— A brown mare, rising 4 years, 15 hands 1 inch, tail docked, black legs, high stepper, valud £ 40— CHARLES BULMER, age about 32, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion rather sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, high cheek bones, pointed chin, bridge of nos9 broken, one tooth deficient and another decayed in front of upper jaw, walks erect slightly bow- legged ; dress, long dark faded overcoat, broad brown cord trousers, and black hard felt hat. Has been a soldier, and is occasionally employed by a professional horse tamer. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Shentall, Whittington, for the apprehension and conviction of Bulmer and recovery of mare. Information to Supt. Carline, Chesterfield. 18.— Derby ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of GEORGE LEECH, auctioneer and accountant, whose apprehension is sought for embez- zlingmoney belonging to a Land Society— age38, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) very dark brown, beard and moustache ( cut short) dark brown, shaved on chin, very stout build, corpu- lent, short swaggering gait, pleasing appearance and of good address; dressed usually in black clothes and brown overcoat; may be wearing a dark plaid over- coat with cape attached. A member of the Derby Town Council. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Delacombe, Chief Constable, Town Hall, Derby. ESSEX. 19— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing, 17th ult., a pair of cart springs ( recovered)— WALTER PALMER, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion very dark or swarthy, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes full, thick lips, puts out his tongue when ac work, rolling gait, badly ruptured ; dress, dark dirty clothes. Has a dirty appearance. Absconded 19th ult. May be found at village wheelwright shops. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Colchester. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 20.— Chipping Campden ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 155 5s. lid.— JOSEPH KEEN, age 62, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair ( long) and eyes ( small) grey, hobbling step, from tender feet, twitching in eyes when talking ; dress, long blue over- coat, blucher boots, and soft billycock hat. A natiye of Blockley, Worcestershire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Helps, Chipping Campden. 21.— Fishponds ( County).— For using threats— HENRY FURLEY, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, long light moustache and small side whiskers, eyes hazel, long Roman nose; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, and bowler hat; a native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. 22.— Gloucester ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES SMITH, age about 25, height about 6 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( bushy) light brown, moustache ( slight) light, walks lame; dress, black double- breasted jacket, striped trousers, and black bowler hat. Has been a canvasser to an Assurance Company. Supposed native of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Chipp, Gloucester. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 23— Bristol [ City).— For stealing £ 8 8s. 9d.— HENRY WALKER, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, round face, scars back of head, right of forehead, bridge of nose, left hand and arm and knee, four moles between shoulder- blades. A convict on license until 2nd No- vember, 1890. It is strongly suspected that he will endeavour to emigrate. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE, 24.— Aldershot [ County).— For stealing £ 150 gold and silver at South Camp, Aldershot, 11th inst.— Private JOHN BURR, Regimental No. 2626, 1st Bat- talion King's Liverpool Regiment, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or V in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar on chin, linear cutaneous markings across small of back ; dressed in plain clothes. A native of Manchester; enlisted at Liverpool. Has been to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brinson, Aldershot. HEREFORDSHIRE. 25— Leominster { County).— Forobtainingmoney by false pretences— F. W. TAYLOR, age 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair long and turn- ing grey, side whiskers and moustache; dress, long blue coat, silk vest, dark cloth trousers, high black hat, lace boots. His modus operandi is to represent himself as District Manager for the Positive Government Assurance Com- pany, Limited, engaging men as agents at 30s. per week and commission. As security he requires them to take out a life policy in the society, on account of which he receives 2s. 6d. as a deposit, and then decamps. Supposed native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strangward, Leominster. HERTFORDSHIRE. 26.— Hertford { County).— For burglary at Bengeo Cottage, 10th inst., and stealing about 1,000 cigars of the following brands, viz., Alfred de Rothschild, Prin cess Finas, and Londres R. Lewis, St. James- street— TWO MEN, 1st, age 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stoutish build, full beard ( turning grey on chin); dress, dark overcoat and trousers, black hard felt hat, carried a black leather bag ; 2nd, age 27 to 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., moustache dark ; dress, black diagonal suit, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Parish, Constabulary Office, Hertford. knee, and wrist, round- shouldered. Sentenced at Preston, 21st May, 1884, to 5 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny. Information to Supt. Bourke, Garstang. 30.— Rochdale { County).— For embezzling £ 6210s. — JOHN LAYCOCK, a clerk, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion rather pale, hair dark, no whiskers or moustache, quick walker ; dress, when last seen, brownish tweed suit, light brown overcoat, billycock hat, boots. Is fond of betting, and frequents places where betting is carried on. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Heywood, Rochdale. 31.— Salford { Borough).— For embezzlement— CREIGHTON JAMESON, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light, small side whiskers and moustache. Warrant issued. 32.— Salford [ Borough].— For failing to report- Supervisee ELIZABETH JONES, alias SARAH JACKSON and ELLEN WILLIAMS, Office No. 38078, age 61, height 4 ft. 9i in., complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes grey, nose crooked, scar corner of left eye, lost several teeth, lame left leg, wears a high heeled boot. Sentenced at Oldham, 25th January, 1889, to 6 months' hard labour and 5 years' police supervision for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. KENT. 27.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For stealing a coat, jacket, jet watch chain, a concertina, and other articles — GEORGE ROBERTS, alias ROWE and BARKER, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, moustache light, scar on right eye ; dress, brown jacket, black vest, brown tweed trousers, and dark blue cloth cap with peak. May be playing a con- certina in the streets. A native of Bradford, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Chorley ( County),— For perjury, 6th inst.— FRANCIS BENNETT, alias SAVAGE and KEN NEDY, age about 27, height about 5 ft 5 or 6 in. complexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark brown, eyes grey , dress, dark tweed lap coat, black worsted vest, light tweed trousers, black billycock hat, or cap with peak, A collier ; native of Worsley, near Manchester, or Ince near Wigan. Warrant issued. . Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. # 29.— Garstang ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee WILLIAM NIGHTINGALE, Office No 38093, age 51, height 5 ft. 2J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar left side forehead, second right finger injured, scars right shoulder- blade, left brown, whiskers, beard, and moustache auburn, large forehead, heavy eyebrows, high cheekbones, appear- ance of a farmer ; dress, brownish tweed jacket suit, lace boots, and dark cap with peak. Had also in his possession a new black corded cloth morning coat and vest, and black- and- grey striped trousers. A native of Perthshire. Accused commits frauds by calling on farmers repre- senting himself as a foreman in the employ of respect- able firms in search of hay, straw, etc., orders a quan- tity, and arranges to meet the farmer's carts contain- ing it, on doing which he induces the men in charge to deliver it at whatever places he may previously have sold it, receives payment for it there, and absconds. He has been traced to Southampton, where he was endeavouring to obtain employment as a dockyard labourer. Was twice convicted of fraud before the Sheriff Court, Edinbuigh, the last conviction being on 8th September, 1888 ; and also six times before the Sheriff Court, Dundee. Information to Chief Constable Harding, Paisley. LEICESTERSHIRE. 33.— Loughborough { County)— For stealing, 24th ult., 1 brown smooth cloth overcoat ( nearly new), fly front, 2 side and breast pockets, inside breast pocket on right side, bit of tape, with " H. W. Phil- lips Blain " thereon, in one sleeve, near shoulder; and a brown- and- white mixture jacket— ALFRED JEN- NINGS, alias WILSON, a returned convict, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, hair on chest, scar left upper arm, 2 moles right side, boil mark right of back, slight varicose veins left leg ; dress, shabby dark clothes, blue trousers ( similar to those worn by railway officers). A native of Whit- church. Has been convicted at Manchester, Salford, and Mansfield. Information to Supt. Smith, Loughborough. 34.— Market Harborough { County).— For steal- ing, 1st inst., a blue melton hunting coat and vest, 2 brushes, and a pair of clipping machines ( recovered)— JAMES BANG, a groom, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair and small side whiskers brown, eyes ( rather watery) grey, lame one foot ( supposed right); dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, brown breeches and leggings, low shoes ( cut in front), and brown hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Bott, Market Harborough. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 35.— Peterborough { City).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences— CHARLES ADAMS, an Army Reserve man, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes brown, 2 hands clasped, with the words " forget- me- not" tattooed on breast, white speck left eye. Frequents Salvation Army barracks ; sometimes joins their bands, and plays on the small drum. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 36.— Nottingham ( Borough).— For failing to re- port- Supervisee WILLIAM GLYNN, Office No. 37390, age 46, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scars left shoulder- blade and left breast. Sentenced at Nottingham, 24th October, 1888, to 6 months' hard labour and 1 year police super- vision for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable of Nottingham. RENFREWSHIRE. 37.— Paisley ( County).— For fraud— GEORGE BRUCE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( slightly bald on top) SOMERSETSHIRE. 38.— Bridgwater { Borough).— For obtaining 15s. by means of a forged request, 2nd inst.— THOMAS SMITH ( supposed false), age about 45, height about 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and large whiskers dark, puffed under eyes ; dress, serge jacket ( faded), small pattern cord trousers and vest, dark cloth cap or soft felt hat, appearance of a drover or carter. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Lear, Bridgwater. STAFFORDSHIRE. 39.— Burslem ( County).— For obtaining money by fraud, 2nd inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of BRADBURY, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., very stout build, complexion, hair, and moustache ( heavy) dark; dress, dark morning coat, grey striped cloth trousers, spotted tie, and scarf- pin set with blue stone, lace boots, black hard felt hat; carries a short black walking- stick. Calls on surgeons and clergymen, stating he has lost his trombone at Bolton, asks for money to buy another, and produces a book of sub- scriptions. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 40.— Stafford ( County).— For stealing a lady's silver watch ( recovered), at Rodbaston, 31st ult.— HENRY ALLEN ( supposed false), age about 55, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, long beard, little or no whiskers, very spare build, long thin fingers, small feet; dress, old black dress coat ( turning brown), dark cloth trousers, lace boots, and black hard felt hat. A clock and watch cleaner ; carried a black satchel containing his tools. Supposed native of London. 41.— Stafford ( County).— For obtaining money, food, and lodgings, at Stafford, 23rd ult., by falsely representing he was a reporter for the 11 Oswestry Advertiser "— GEORGE ROGERS, age about 55, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, small side whiskers, lost right eye, large red nose, stoops when walking; dress, grey check suit, white collar with ends turned down, spotted pink necktie, lace boots, black hard felt hat, carries an umbrella. A native of Montgomeryshire or Shrop- shire. Information to Captain Oswell, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Stafford. SUFFOLK. 42.— Halesworth { County).— For embezzlement — WALTER HOWLETT, a butcher's slaughterman or salesman, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( small and turned up at ends) black, eyes dark ; dress, very long brown waterproof overcoat, slate colour coat, grey check tweed trousers, brown hard felt hat. Absconded 6th inst., and may seek employment at slaughter- houses or butchers' shops. A native of Holt, Norfolk, or its neighbour- hood, where he is well known. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. 43.— Ipswich { Borough).—}. WRIGHT, alias WILSON, Case No. 28, 10th inst., not to be appre- hended. Warrant withdrawn. 4 SUSSEX ( EAST). 44.— Ore ( County).— For assaulting a gamekeeper — WILLIAM BEXHTLL, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, long black overcoat, white slop, cord trousers and vest, heavy lace boots with square- headed nails ( nearly new). A native of Ore. Is a notorious poacher. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tobutt, Ore. 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WALTER LEITH, or LEIGH, a traveller, age 35 to 37, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown. He professes to collect money and orders for the " Season " newspaper, 13, Bedford- street, Strand, London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. WARWICKSHIRE. 46.— Birmingham ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 10 2s. 6d.— FREDERICK J. POOL, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache sandy, front teeth prominent, has a habit at times of lifting up his shoulders ; dress, black overcoat and dark clothes, black silk or billycock hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndaie, Birming- ham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 47.— Great Witley ( County).— For uttering a forged document to beg and gather alms, purporting to be signed by the Rev. R. L. Spencer, Kidderminster — JOHN SMITH ( supposed false), age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, moustache heavy, strong rough beard ; dress, dark jacket, vest, and trousers, large red handkerchief round neck, black hard felt hat, and clogs. A labourer ; supposed native of neighbourhood of Kidderminster. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Great Witley. 48.— U pton- on- Severn ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, et Malvern, 30th ult., by stating he was a traveller for " The Mills, Darling- ton "— A MAN, age 60 to 70, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair, heavy moustache, and eye- brows all dyed black, small tuft of hair under lower lip otherwise clean shaved, eyes dark, large Roman nose; dress, short blue serge coat and vest, dark cloth trousers with black gaiters, Oxford shoes, high black hat; sometimes wears a light double peak cap and dark tie, with large gold horseshoe pin. He obtained an order for £ 8 9s. 5d., and obtained £ 4 4s. 8d. on account, signing his name G. Yince. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Drury, Upton, or to Inspector Oliver, Malvern. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 49.— Barnsley ( County). — For embezzling £ 48 6s. 9d.— THOMAS WOOD alias " WOODEY," age about 38, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache imperial ( may now be clean shaved), first finger right hand deformed ; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers. Supposed he will endeavour to leave the country. A native of Cheadle, North Staf- fordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kane, Barnsley. See Latest Information PERSONS IN CUSTODY, ESSEX. 50.— Chelmsford ( County).— Remanded for tres- passing in pursuit of game— JAMES CHAPMAN, alias BOOBY, READ, and WHITE, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., thick set, complexion dark, hair dark browD, moustache dark, eyes brown, 2 small scars centre of chest and inside left knee. His father resides at Buckhurst- hill, and he has a sister at Margaret Roding, Essex. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. THE POLICE GAZETTE. SUSSEX ( EAST). 51.— East Grinstead ( County).— Sentenced to 6 weeks' imprisonment, 24th ult., for stealing fowls, etc. — THOMAS TURVILL, age 32, height 5 ft. 1\ in., complexion fair, ha; r dark brown, eyes blue; dress, cord trousers and vest, with black vest under, blue neckerchief with white spots, heavy half- boots, and black cloth cap with peak. A native of Droxford, Hants. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Berry, East Grinstead. WILTSHIRE. 52.— Tisbury ( County).— Sentenced to 10 weeks' imprisonment, for stealing a copper boiler and other property- GEORGE FRANK HAM, alias FRANK- LIN, a gipsy, age 55, height 5 ft. 3^ in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes hazel, clean shaved, 2 scars on eyebrows, 1 on nose and right shin, little finger right hand crooked, boil marks right shin ; dress, dark jacket and trousers, cord vest with large white bone buttons, black soft felt hat— all very old and dirty. Travels the country with a horse and cart, selling sand, etc. Is an expert thief, and is supposed to be wanted for oth? r offences. 53,— Tisbury ( County).— Sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment, for larceny— JOHN HUGHES, alias LEE, age 33, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, coat of arms and rose tattooed right arm, bust of female left arm, left forefinger deformed ; dress, dark mixture cloth jacket and vest, small check cloth trousers, black hard felt hat. Travels the country with a horse and cart, and repairs umbrellas. Associates and encamps with gipsies. States he has served in the Army and Metro- politan Police. Supposed wanted for other offences. His relatives reside at Pewsey, Wilts. Information to Supt. Bull, Tisbury. See Latest Information. PROPERTY STOLEN, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT,, 54.— C. I. Department— 14th ult.— 3 large dia- monds, valuable stones, set on light gold bar ; 1 large sapphire ring, surrounded by diamonds; 1 lady's black russia leather dressing- case, 18 or 20 in. long, with flap outside, E. R. H. in gilt letters on outside of case, containing writing- case, nickel silver inkstand and papers, fitted inside with solid silver fittings, ivory brush and comb, containing also a pair of diamond screw earrings, very fine clear white stones, gold wire*, with nut on each to fasten to the back of the ears ; 1 gentleman's very thick gold ring, with black enamelled edges ( enamel partly worn), hair inside, with inscrip- tion, " God love you, my darling"; 1 gold bangle bracelet; 1 gold bracelet, curb pattern, closely worked, about £ in. wide; card- case; papers; 2 purses ( one dark red leather, containing about £ 8 gold. £ 100 REWARD. 55.— B Division.— Woodcut engravings and de- scription of jewellery stolen, 3rd inst. :— 1. A half hoop gold bangle bracelet, set 13 large diamonds; " Ella" engraved inside. 2. Three gold bangle bracelets, set 3 large diamonds in centre of each ; rose diamonds on each side. 3. A crescent brooch, set 5 large diamonds filled in with rose diamonds. 4. A circular diamond pendant, raised in front, dia- monds only showing. 5. Two old- fashioned gold clasps, topaz in centre, set ' round with pearls. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890^ A silver Geneva open face watch, No. 73385, maker " Reid, Bristol," on dome. By a man who eflected an entrance by forcing the attic window, after passing through an unoccupied house. Supposed age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and moustache dark; dress, dark clothes ; carried a small black leather handbag. Left behind a pair of old lace boots and an iron chisel about 18 inches long. The above reward will be paid by Miss E. Arm- strong, 97, Elm- park- gardens, S. W., on apprehension of thief and recovery of property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. 56.— P Division.— A gold bracelet, set diamonds, brilliants, and sapphires, brilliants in centre, sapphires top and bottom, small diamonds on band. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 57.— Wallingford ( County).— 20th ult, 1 smooth- ing plane, 1 tenon saw, brass back, maker " Turner " ; 1 six- inch square, imitation of three diamonds on brass plate, let in wood ; 1 racket brace and bit, 1 inch socket chisel, and 1 half- inch wood chisel. Information to Supt. Borlase, Wallingford. CHESHIRE. 58.— Stockport ( County).— 5th inst, at Marple— 1 gold lever watch, centre seconds, No. 2892 ; and an old silver lever watch. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, County Police Office, Stockport. 59.— Stockport ( Borough).— 2nd inst., by bur- glary— 4 silver- mounted meerschaum pipes, in red morocco leather cases ; 1 do., in black leather case ; 2 carved meerschaum cigar holders, in green morocco leather cases, amber mouthpices ; 2 do., in black leather cases; 2 carved cigarette holders, in green morocco leather cases, amber mouthpieces; 1 do., in black leather case; 2 silver- mounted briar- root pipes, in red morocco leather cases; 2 black- and- white horn snuff boxes; 2 do., wooden; 3 cigarette holders, in red morocco cases; 1 amber cigar holder, in red case; 6 nickel silver match boxes, bottle and other shapes ; 4 tobacco pouches ( two red corded velvet, one black leather, the other imitation sealskin). Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 DENBIGHSHIRE. 60.— Wrexham ( County).— 18th ult.— 1 bracelet, about H in. wide, oxydised silver, with raised figures thereon on dark blue enamel, smooth inside, very heavy and uncommon; 1 bracelet, about li in. wide, red stones, supposed cornelians, set in gold, engraved, stones engraved in Arabic characters, and supposed in- laid with white ; 1 gold brooch, with child's teeth set therein, centre one is a double tooth showing end, those around are set on flat, showing front, and look like corals, child's eye tooth forms drop at bottom of brooch. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wilde, Wrexham. common table - knives, black bone handles ; 48 nickel silver table forks, initials, etc., supposed to be J. P. S.> P. E. and crown, R. R. S. and crown, J. P. Benares, J. P., S. S., J. B. P. and Prince of Wales' feathers, crown and RD.; 1 silver fish- knife and fork, ivory handles, pearl ends ; 24 spirit glasses ; about £ 2 in silver and copper ; and about 7s. worth of penny and halfpenny postage stamps. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. £ 20 REWARD. 68.— Liverpool ( City).— 1st ult., in transit by rail between Lime- street Station, Liverpool, and Euston Station— 1 plain gold flat bracelet, 1 in. wide, FLINTSHIRE. 61.— Holywell ( County).— 22nd ult.— 1 lady's gold engagement ring, set 2 pearls and 2 rubies, " B. C." engraved inside ; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 4360, with 18- carat gold chain ( link pattern) attached. Information to Supt. Hughes, Holywell. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 62.— Fishponds ( County).— 12th inst., at Shore- hampton Railway Station— 1 gold keyless watch, No. 384— 1000, maker, " Gabriel, London," " C. T." en- graved on back. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE: 63.— Bitterne ( County).— 25th ult., by burglary at Fremantle— 1 open- face silver Geneva watch No. 15094, steel hands, seconds ditto, " Examined by Birch, Fenchurch- street," stamped on inner case; £ 9 10s. gold and £ 7 16s. silver, partly composed of 44 threepenny pieces. Information to Supt. Adams, Bitterne. 64.— Bournmouth [ County). — 19th ult., from an hotel— 1 blue necklace ; 2 blue bracelets ; 1 pearl- and- enamel brooch; 1 pearl necklace; 1 diamond stud set in gold; 1 gold buckle, about 4 in. deep; 1 pink topaz brooch and pendant; 2 gold band bracelets; 1 gold ditto, set with emeralds, heart pendant attached; 1 turquoise brooch, and earrings to match; 1 pink turquoise brooch, and earrings to match; and £ 2 gold — supposed by R. F. NELNER or HELNER ( as signed in visitor's book), a Frenchman, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion hair and eyes dark, mous- tache ( slight) light; dress, dark overcoat, light clothes, brown hard felt hat. Carried a brown leather hand bag. Information to Inspector Knapton, Bournemouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 65.— Hemel Hempstead ( County). — 19th ult., by burglary — 25 gold signet and other rings ; 14 gold lockets; 9 gold brooches ( one coloured gold, set car- buncle) ; 10 gold earrings ( one large horseshoe pat- tern) ; 7 gold scarf- pins ; 4 sets gold studs ; 74 silver earrings; 53 silver brooches; 31 silver scarf pins, plain; 16 silver lockets; 5 silver rings; 4 silver thimbles ; 17 silver albert chains, curb, etc.; 4 silver necklets; 2 silver studs ( from set of 3); 2 silver fruit- spoons and sugar- sifter; 5 silver sets brooches and earrings; 1 brown plaid overcoat, with cape, much worn and lining repaired, handkerchief pocket marked " Daniels"; 1 dark melton overcoat; 1 small dark jacket; 1 small black bag. 66.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking at Great Berkhampsted— 1 gold pen- dant, with coral fly in centre ; 1 gold and enamel brooch, in green case; 1 gold bangle; 1 red pebble brooch and small silver brooch, in brown case; 1 fancy French mantle, prune colour velvet collar and cuffs ; 1 blue velvet dress skirt; 1 silk merveille skirt; 1 red plush opera cloak ; 1 black fur cape; 1 black circular cloak lined with fur; and a black bonnet- box— Sup posed by TWO MEN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., one fair, the other dark complexion, both wearing brown overcoats. Booked to Euston. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pearson Hemel Hempstead. cotton skips; 1 cotton handkerchief ( Scotch pattern); 1 red- and- black woollen handkerchief. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 73.— Bourne ( County).— 14th inst.— A silver English lever watch, No. 13007, steel hands, minute hand cracked in socket, seconds hand, engine- turned case. Information to Supt. Brown, Bourne. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 74.— Tcwcester ( County).— 2nd inst., by shop- breaking, at Stoke Bruerne— 1 new cotton football guernsey, full size, machine made, black- and- white striped, stripes of equal width, about li in., and go round body and sleeves ; 1 pair of men's new worsted stockings, blue with white tops and toes, home knitted, ribbed, pearl stitches which form a diamond when stretched ; 2 new worsted stockings, odd ( one plain brown, the other grey ribbed, machine made) ; | lb. of tobacco, large twist, cut up in i oz.— Supposed by TWO TRAMPS, who may be wearing the guernsey and stockings. Information to Supt. Norman, Towcester. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 12th and 13th inst., at Reddish— 6 boxes fourpenny cigars; 48 from which a band, set with three bands of stones, has been removed, viz., one band set with rubies, one with emeralds, and one with pearls, gold beaded edge, C B 73; and 1 narrow polished gold bracelet, beaded across middle, may have C 355, 78/- scratched nside snap. The above reward will be paid by William Angus, 27, Lord- street, Liverpool, for the apprehension and ponviction of the thief and recovery of the property. 69.— Liverpool ( C%).- l7th ult. — A gentle- man's gold open- face lever watch, cases much worn, No. 2505, maker " Robert Cammack, Ormskirk," and a portion of a gold albert chain, three large and two small links alternately. Information to Chief Supt. William3, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. 70.— Bacup ( Borough).— 24th ult.— 1 silver centre seconds Swiss watch, single case, No. 3304, makers name, " Thomas White, Leicester," engraved on works, nearly new Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bacup. 71.— Rochdale ( Borough).— 4th inst., by burglary, from 4 houses— 1 shirt, pink, white, and blue stripe merino, to fit a youth, shop make, machine stitched, linen buttons ; 2 ladies old- fashioned silver Geneva watches one flowered back, No. 17035, silver dial, gold numerals, without glass, the other plain white face, No. 7150 ; 1 jubilee sixpence ; 1 man's black worsted overcoat, lined with black Italian cloth ; 2 dinner knives, ivory handles, " Rodger's " make ; 6 desert knives, same quality and make ; 6 dinner forks, " Elkington's" electro- plated A 1 fiddle pattern, stamped W. P. in crown, E. P. in a shield, and A 1 ; 1 man's brown mixture tweed jacket, partly worn, upper part of one sleeve has been repaired, brown Italian cloth lining, bone buttons, two on each cuff; 1 long old 9- carat gold guard, snake pattern, has been repaired ; 1 blue- and- black stripe silk muffler, nearly new ; 1 pair men's strong kid gloves ; 1 gentleman's 12- carat bright gold plain masonic ring; 1 gentleman's 18- carat dead gold ring, blood stone in centre, plain ; 1 pair pebble eye- glasses, piece of black string at- tached ; 1 breast pin made of 5 dollar piece; 1 pair men's lace boots, size 8, kid tops, nearly new. The thief left behind him an old pair of woman's elastic side boots, cut at the heels to admit of their being worn by a man, a black- handled dinner knife, " John Wigfalls" make, and a small sewing machine screw- driver. He was seen to leave one of the houses about 4.30 a. m., and is described as being between 30 and 40 years of age, dressed in dark clothes and cap, medium height. He may be wearing the stolen boots. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Roch- dale. 72— Salford ( Borough).— 13th inst.— 1 lady's blue silk dress, trimmed with blue lace; 1 pair women's new slippers; 1 blue cotton quilt ( star pattern); 1 black cloth dolman, trimmed with black beaded lace ; 1 twill cotton sheet; 2 babies' NORTHUMBERLAND. 75.— Newcastle - upon'- Tyne ( City).— 24th ult.— A gold keyless chronograph watch in hunting eases, No. 3919, has No. 2947 scratched on inside of case. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. OXFORDSHIRE. 76.— Witney ( County).— 14th ult.— A brown beaver overcoat, with velvet collar, steel chain loop, usual pockets. Information to Supt. Leech, Witney. SHROPSHIRE. 77.— Whitchurch ( County).— 8th inst., by house- breaking at Wallerton— 1 black worsted cloth round reefer jacket ( bound), pockets on sides, ticket pocket right side, one outside left breast and one inside right breast, yellow stripe lining, black twill buttons, two on each sleeve; 1 black worsted cloth vest, with step collar— the above fit a small- sized man ; 1 black- and- grey stripe one peaked cap; 1 double- breanted blue piloo cloth reefer jacket, pockets on sides with flaps, and one outside left breast, black buttons; 1 white pocket- handkerchief with deep black border; and 1 double- blade penknife, imitation tortoiseshell handle, ends capped with brass— Supposed by a MAN, age about 28 or 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, moustache and eyes dark ; dress, black worsted cloth jacket, light cloth trousers, white muffler, brown hard felt hat, light boots ; carried a bundle in a red- and- white spotted handkerchief, and called at houses, offer- ing to clean spoons, etc., from a bottle of silver wash. Had the appearance of a tramping hawker. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. STIRLINGSHIRE. 78.— Stirling ( Burgh).- 3Ut ult., by housebreak- ing— 1 electro- plated cruet stand for four bottles, carved, about 4 inches high; 1 electro- plated egg stand for four cups, about 2 inches high and 6 or 7 inches in diameter ; 1 electro- plated fish fork and knife, about 12 inches long, ivory handles ; 1 silver- plated pint jug, " George Michie" engraved thereon ; 1 silver salver, carved, about 12 inches in diameter; 6 silver napkin riDgs, Nos. 1 to 6; 1 lady's long gold chain, small square links, well worn; 1 man's grey- marled tweed jacket, brown Italian lining, four out- side pockets with flaps, and one inside right breast, four brown bone buttons; a vest of same material, light inside and brown outside lining, six brown bone buttons ; and a black leather Gladstone bag, about 20 inches long ( almost new). Information to Supt. Ferguson, Stirling. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890^ SURREY. 79,— Chertsey [ County).— nth. nit., at Addle- stone, an old brown portmanteau, one handle broken, and £ 227, consisting of notes, gold, and silver. Some of the notes are stamped " Beeching's Old Bank, Tun- bridge Wells," some " Cherry, Corn Dealer, Uxbridge," and others " London and County Bank, Rickmans- worth." Information to Supt. Bungard, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 80.— Pocklington ( County).— 13th inst., at Yap- ham— 1 rough arab overcoat, lined with horse- rug- ging, sleeves newly lined with white calico, 2 rows black bone buttons; 1 rough brown overcoat; 1 wagoner's whip, 3 brass rings round stock ; 1 napkin — Supposed by TWO TRAMPS. Information to Supt. Farrah, PockliDgton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING) 81.— Knaresborough ( County).— Between 8th November, 1889, and 7th inst., by housebreaking at Harrogate— 1 onyx brooch, with circle of small pearls, and gold enamelled border; 1 pair onyx eardrops, set with pearls ; 1 green and gold enamelled brooch, with hair in centre; 1 gold brooch, with topaz centre stone; 1 gold brooch, with aqua marina and pendants; 1 lady's gold chain, thick links, curb pattern; 1 lady's gold chain, fancy pattern ; 1 three- linked gold necklet, looped up in centre ; 2 gold plated necklets ; 1 gold dress ring, set rubies and opals; 1 gold ring, set five diamonds ; 1 gold ring, set with pearls and one small diamond ; 1 gold pencil- case and pendant; 1 pair ear- drops, with three brilliants ; 1 gold mourning locket, with hair inside, round which was inscribed the words, " Not lost but gone before." Information to Supt. Ormsby, Knaresborough. See Latest Information, ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. ESSEX. 82.— Brentwood ( County).— Between 13th ult. and 2nd inst., at Collier Row, near Romford, a dark hrown gelding pony, 4 years, black mane, tail, and legs, tail nearly to hocks. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood, or to Inspector Millsmer, Romford. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND, ESSEX. 83,— Ongar ( County).— 6th inst., at Roydon, on the Great Eastern Railway, the body of a man, age about 45, length 5 ft. 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( very long), whiskers, and moustache dark brown, beard about two months' growth, roman nose; dress, blue- and- white cotton shirt, white twill jacket, one mouse - coloured waistcoat, pearl buttons, and one white sleeve corded, brown cord trousers ( no braces), dark pilot coat, red- and- black lining, square red handkerchief round neck, soft hat, heavy lace boots, much worn at heels and cut down side of little toes, piece of cord round body. Information to Supt. Lennon, Epping, or to Inspec- tor Harrington, Harlow. LANCASHIRE. 84.— Orrnskirk ( County).— 3rd inst., in a tool shed at a house in course of erection in Westbourne- road, Birkdale— the body of a male child, about 3 or 4 months old, 23J inches long, complexion fair, hair ( very thin) light, eyes blue; dress, white calico skip with needlework in front of band, trimmed with needlework round neck and wristbands, long flannel barrow with chain stitching in front, and bound with white braid all round, flannel binder, herring seamed, and burned at one end ; very fine white calico shirt, trimmed with edging round neck and armholes; wrapped in a small black- and- white check shoulder shawl and a rough canvas apron. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. LANCASHIRE. 85.— Rochdale ( Borough).— A sterling silver hall- marked table napkin ring, with monogram W. C. S. and date 1885, also some filigree engraving. Information to the Chief Constable, Rochdale. 86.— Salford ( Borough). — In possession of a prisoner remanded till 18th inst.— 1 15- carat gold brooch, horseshoe pattern, with case; 1 set of studs and solitaires, common plate, plain round pattern, in case, " H. Samuel, Lever Watch Factory, 97 and 99, Market- street, Manchester," inside of case; 2 15- carat gold breast pins ( one solid set dog, marked under- neath shank, " 167, 35/-," the other set with pearl in star, small size, " H/ n " scratched at the back ; 1 black and- white plaid silk handkerchief; 1 small clock with fancy brass stand, works and face about the size of a large watch. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. CAUTION. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— The attention of Police is directed to the pro- ceedings of a man, known as WILLIAM PERRY, alias ELLIS, NAYLOR, BAILEY, and BENNETT, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, of gentlemanly appearance, who has committed, and is reported to be at present committing frauds on dressmakers and other similar persons in the Provinces ( Eastern Counties), by repre- senting himself as agent for the firm of Messrs. But- terick and Co., 171, 173, 175, and 177, Regent- street, and who has obtained subscriptions in advance for an illustrated paper of fashions, costumes, etc., called the " Delineator," published by the above firm, who have not authorised the man to act for them. He is supposed to have been convicted of frauds, under circumstances similar to the above, at the fol- lowing places and the dates mentioned :— Bedford, November, 1884, sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment. Northampton, April, 1885, sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment. Cambridge, January, 1886, sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment. Warwick, July, 1886, sentenced to 6 months' im- prisonment. Bristol, May, 1888, sentenced to 18 months' impri- sonment. PROPERTY RECOVERED. 88.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — Book Case, No. 79, 15th November last. APPREHENSIONS. 89.— Metropolitan Police District, A Divi- sion— ARCHIBALD WILLIAM STALKER, Case No. 2, 22nd June, 1888. 90.— Cheshire, Oakmere ( County).— MARY ELLEN EDWARDS, alias JANE EDWARDS, Case No. 6, 6th ult. 91.— Cumberland, Penrith ( County).— JOSEPH ARNISON, Case No. 10, 10th inst. 92.— Fifeshire, Cupar f County J.— DAVID HODGE, Case No. 17, 2nd August last. 93.— Hertfordshire, Ware ( County).— THOMAS DURRANT, Case No. 17, 10th inst. 94.— Lancashire, Leigh ( County).— Supervisee THOMAS THOMASON, Office No. 38390, Case 70, 10th inst. 95— Leicestershire, Loughborough ( County) - ALFRED JENNINGS, alias WILSON, Case No. 21, 10th inst. 96.— N ott i ngha ms h i r e, Nottingham ( Borough).— Supervisee ALFRED JENNINGS, Office No. 38386, Case No. 104, 27th ult. 97.— Suffolk Ipswich ( Borough).— WILLIAM TYE, Case No. 29, 10th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHEN8ION8 80UQHT. KENT. 98.— Chatham ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., a chestnut pony, aged, about 12 or 13 hands, has been clipped, long mane, short tail, chipped knees; a set of black harness, and a tradesman's small cart, painted plum colour, picked out red, " Enenden, Rochester," thereon— A MAN, who hired the same for a few hours, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, no whiskers or moustache; dress, light suit, and black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Coppinger, Chatham. PERSONS IN CUSTODY, BERKSHIRE. 99.— Maidenhead ( Borough).— Remanded till 20th inst., for stealing, 10th inst., a black single- breasted morning coat, lined black sateen, sleeves lined with yellow and white, black buttons, pockets outside left and inside right breast, two pockets behind and ticket, ditto — RICHARD SMITH, a collector of bones and rags, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, crown, dancing girl, cross- flags and 10 dots tattooed right arm ; dress, dark serge coat, dark vest, brown trousers, blucher boots, and brown hard felt hat. Supposed known at Farnham and Windsor. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 100.— Wh itby ( County).— Committed for trial at the York Assizes in March next, for rape— JAMES STON- HAM, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark. A native of Hastings. States he has been several times convicted of vagrancy in different parts of the country, and has occasionally gone to sea in fishing smacks. 101.— Whitby ( County).— Sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment, 14th inst,, for larceny— GEORGE WRIGHT, age 21, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. A native of London. Tramps the country and steals horsehair from stables. Sup- posed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Ryder, Whitby. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT.*, 102.— M Division.— 11th inst.— 1 old japanned tin cash- box, containing 5 watches ( 1 open- face silver English lever, engine - turned case, compensation balance, " Champion, Walworth," on dial; 1 lady's gold Geneva, horizontal movement; 1 open- face silver English lever, capped and jewelled ; 1 open- face silver American, worn; 1 open- face silver Geneva); 1 gold albert, herring- bone pattern, gold key, shape of deer's foot, attached; 2 pairs gold pear- shape earrings; 1 pair silver do., with brooch to match ; 1 silver chate- laine with locket; 3 gold rings ( 1 plain with claw setting, stone deficient; 1 lady's mourning; 1 wed- ding); copy of will in the name of Thomas Bacon Sprowston, Norwich. 103.— W Division.— 13th inst.— a wicker plate basket, lined green baize, containing 24 spoons ( six table, six dessert— plain; twelve tea— six fiddle pat- tern, six plain); 12 forks ( six large, six small— all plated); 18 knives ( ten large, eight small— ivory handles); 2 silver watches ( one verge hunter; one Geneva, white dial); 3 brooches ( one small square gold, hair in centre; two silver— one diamond shape, raised in centre ; one circular pattern, size of a florin) ; 2 round gold pencil cases ( one set white stone at end; one small, with ring, attached to watch chain); 1 small gold albert, curb pattern; 2 silver bangles ( one snake pattern ; one plain, chased at end); 1 large gold locket, heavily chased, glass broken; 1 silver thimble; 1 prune- coloured silk dress, trimmed velvet to match ; 1 small carriage clock, wood case, brass mounts, stands on 4 brass knobs. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 7 , 1 8 9 0. THE POLICE GAZETTE, MISSING. — JOSEPH WILFRED BOSTON, age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in., medium figure, bald, iron grey beard cut short, moustache rather long, ruddy complexion, two long scars back of head very noticeable, shuffling walk from rheumatism. Last seen in Regent- street, W. ( has lived some years in this neighbourhood) late on Monday even- ing, December 30th; well dressed, dark blue overcoat.— Information to Mr. Wen- ham, 216, Oxford- street, London, W. £ 13 REWARD. J^ OST, a white TERRIER BITCH, tan head, black spot.— Whoever brings the same to 107, Sloane- street, will receive above reward. REWARD. LOST, DOG, NORWEGIAN WOLF- HOUND, light brown colour, similar in appearance to a fox. Answers to name of " Fox."— Anyone bringing the same to Gammon, Pawnbroker, Brentford, will receive above reward. £ 2 REWARD. LOST, on January 9, between Regent- street and Charing- cross Station, a MINIATURE, set as a brooch, painted on ivory and set round with seed pearls, and with a gold back — Anyone taking the same to 20, Grosvenor- street, Grosvenor- square, will receive above reward. ^ RCHIBALD EDWARD MATHISON, formerly of Twickenham, in the County of Middlesex, who left England for Melbourne, in December, 1869, by the ship Norfolk, is requested to apply to Mr. E. J. Hallam, of 17, Furnival- street, Hol- born, London, Solicitor, from whom he hear of something to his advantage.— Dated this 9th day of January, 1890, THE POLICEMAN'S DUTY. THE NEW EDITION, Containing the latest Statutes and Regulations, - with References to the Acts of Parliament, of THE POLICE CODE AND Manual of the Criminal Law. By 0. E. HOWABJD VINCENT, Esq., C. B., M. P., PEESIDENT OF THB POLICB PENSIONERS' EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATION, FORMERLY DIRECTOR OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS. Is NOW READY. 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