" X - KM. m POLICE AZETT i PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1860. VOL. VII., No. 636. R E < 3 U L_ 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, thould he addressed to THZ EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, GEEAT SCOTLAND YAED, LONDON, S. W. 1. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he 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 in question to be thereby identified 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some pa- son responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly staled. 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. t. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature ef an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to he 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. MIONS. 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 ustcal form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Great Scotland Tard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond <$• 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, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted as advertisement-,. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1,— The corrtposition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazotte" 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 Htrict 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. 1.— 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 ia 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 2lsf> 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 requiiing 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 in that either Government may deliver up its own subjects to the other Government, but can no* be considered bound to do so. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METRO POUTAN POLICE DISTRICT, 1.— C, I. Department.— For falsifying books and stealing from .£ 5,000 to £ 6,000 — ROBERT TURNER, bank secretary, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, beard, and moustache ( turning grey) and eyes dark, slightly bald, large nose, has a tendency to look away when addressed, sometimes wears hi3 hair long at back. A native of Grantham, Lincoln- shire. Warrant issued. 2.— C. I. Department.— For obtaining money by means of fictitious cheque oil the National Provin- cial Bank of England, Southampton Branch— W. PERCY TILGHMAN, an American, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fai<-, hair light brown, mous- tache ( slight) light, eyes blue, very short finger nails, ends of fingers swollen and red, red boil mark left wrist, of good appearance and address, speaks several languages; dress, blue overcoat and high siik hat. Was formerly United States Consular Clerk at Berlin, and has been employed in the office of the United States Consul at Bristol. Warrant issued. 3.— C Division.— For obtaining, by means of a worthless cheque on the London and County Banking Company, Westbourne Grove Branch— 1 large dia- mond crescent brooch, 25 brilliants, 7, i, J, and 14 roses ( 1144); 1 large diamond passion flower brooch ( 1117) ; 3 fancy stars, 91 brilliants ( 2488), ; 3 plain diamond stars, 12 points each ( 2513, 3663, 3664); 1 watch bracelet, diamond border, 21 brilliants, watch No. 1889 ( 104) ; 1 single diamond pin, which can be used as a stud, i, 1- 16 ( 3536); 1 single white pearl pin, plump drop, 12£ grs. ( 3629) ; 1 single pink pearl pin, 7 grs. ( 3638); 1 bronze pearl and diamond border pin, 9 brilliants, H, 1- 16, 1- 32 ( 3631); 1 gold English lever hunter watch, No. 2822, dog collar pattern ; 1 gold open- twisted double curb watch- chain ( 1864); 1 gold oval link watch- chain, with 4 pearls ( 1870); 1 gold collar stud ( 7678); 3 shirt studs ( 7677); 1 pair of gold sleeve links ( 7676); 1 crocodile skin travelling bag, lined pigskin, silver- mounted fittings, outside pocket containing ink and light boxes, shaving mirror, etc., also empty outside pocket, initials " F. R. S." on bag ( 8302) ; 1 gold twisted pencil, double pull out ( 4616)— the numbers in parentheses are scratched on the articles in very small figures— FREDERICK RICHARD STONE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft, complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark brown, eyes ( rather sunken) dark brown; well dressed in dark clothes and silk hat, has several suits with the name '' Davis and Son " on buttons. Supposed to be a Scotchman. Is probably accompanied by a woman, age 25, medium height, complexion very fair, hair red, and a boy about 3 years of age. Warrant issued. 4.— T Division.— For stealiug, 22nd inst., a black horse pony, about 14 hands, recently clipped, chipped knees; a set of brass- mounted harness; and a light village cart, mahogany body, wheels painted black picked out green, tail- board broken off at hinge — CHARLES CUNNINGHAM, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes small, beard and whiskers shaved off, silver plate on top of head ; dress, black overcoat with astrachan collar and cuffs, and round felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 5.— Isle of Ely ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE MANN, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache and small side whiskers sandy, eyes haa ; 1; dress, tweed coat and trousers, heavy lace boots, and black cap. A labourer, native of Reach, near Cambridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, Ely. CHESHIRE. 6 — Middlewich ( County). — For stealing ( in company of another man in custody) a quantity of iron— A. JONES, alias WORCESTER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, speaks with a Worcester accent; dress, light colour tweed coat and vest, moleskin trousers, and black cap with peak.— THOMAS CARROLL, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey ; dress, black coat and vest, brown cord trousers, cap with peak and string in front. A native of Stockport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plant, Middlewich. WS. XJ Efc I> S 3E£ . 7.— Nantwich ( County).— At 11 p. m., 25th inst., Richard Davies, clothier, Hough, near Crewe, was brutally murdered on the highway while driving home from Crewe, by TWO MEN, one of whom is said to be tall, and wore dark clothes and hard felt hat, the other is shorter, and supposed to be wearing dark clothes and a cap. Deceased's head was battered in a shock- ing manner, apparently by a small hatchet, and as a large quantity of blood was found at the scene of the murder it is possible the murderers' clothes will have bloodstains upon them. Information to Supt. Leah, Nantwich. CUMBERLAND. 8— Carlisle ( County).— ROBERT EDMOND- SON JACKSON, Case No. 7, 22nd November last, not HOW wanted. DENBIGHSHIRE. 9— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing £ 2— ROBERT JONES, alias " LONG BOB," age about 39, height 5 ft. 9J in., slight build, hair and whiskers light brown, eyes blue, hairy mole on left cheek. Generally works at farm- house3, and is well- known in Denbigh- shire and neighbouring counties. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wilde, Wrexham. THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARF 31, 1890. DERBYSHIRE. 10.— Derby ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of GEORGE LEECH, auctioneer and 21, accountant, whose apprehension is sought for embez- zlingmoneybelonging 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. DEVONSHIRE. 11.— Exeter ( City).— For stealing a watch, 21st ult. ( recovered)— JOSEPH MILLS ( supposed false), ase about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) and moustache light, rather bow- legged; dress, dark tweed suit, black hard felt hat. A traveller. Frequents race meetings. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Exeter. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 12— Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing £ 11— THOMAS ELLIOTT, alias SNOWDEN, late an in- mate of the Cardiff Workhouse, age about 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) and moustache light, grey hairs on side of neck, eyes grey, walks with a swinging gait, and swings his shoulders very much; dress, supposed, black cloth coat and vest, fustian trousers, lace boots, black bowler hat. A native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Is supposed to be tramping the country. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 13.— Cheltenham ( County).— For stealing a suit of clothes— CARRINGTON, alias KERRIG- DEN, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to be sandy) light, eyes grey, moustache ( heavy) sandy, 4 large front teeth in upper jaw project and he cannot speak without showing them, speaks with an Irish accent; dress, dark cloth overcoat with plaid lining, dark tweed suit, black bowler hat. Travels the country with a horse and trap, which he hires, soliciting orders for clothes, accompanied by a boy age about 16, and absconds without paying his lodgings or any of his bills. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. 14.— 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 native of Blockley, Worcestershire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Helps, Chipping Campden. 15.— Coleford ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— HENRY KING ( supposed false), age about 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair grey, small side whiskers turning grey, otherwise clean shaved ; dress, long black overcoat, black dress coat, black silk vest ( flowered), black cloth trousers, and high black hat; carries a black bag and an umbrella with ring handle and knob. Represents himself as superintendent of the Building Societies Trust, Limited, 57 and 58, Chancery- lane, London, distributes leaflets bearing this address, and engages persons as agents, from whom he obtains money and absconds. ( He is identical with F. W. Taylor, Case No Herefordshire, Leominster, County). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, Coleford. 16.— 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. 17.— Gloucester ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES SMITH, age about 25, height about 5 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. HAMPSHIRE. 18.— 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 7 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. £ 2 REWARD. 19.— Kingsclere ( County).— For deserting his family— HENRY YERNEY, age 28, height 5 ft. in. complexion frish, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut mark on forehead and first finger right hand ; dress, cord jacket or blue pilot reefer coat, cap or soft billycock hat. A labourer, native of Kingsclere. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Barnes, Clerk to Magistrates and Guardians, Kingsclere, for the apprehension of Verney. £ 1 REWARD. 20.— Kfngsclere ( County).— For deserting her child— ELIZABETH MILES, age 26, height 5 ft., complexion very pale, hair, with fringe, dark, eyes hazel. A native of Wolverton, Kingsclere. Is sup- posed to be an unfortunate in some town. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Barne3, clerk to Magistrates and Guardians, Kingsclere, for the apprehension of Miles. Information to Supt. Waters, Kingsclere. HEREFORDSHIRE. 21 — Leominster ( County).— For obtaining money 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. 22.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For stealing 15th inst.— 1 lady's gold keeper ring, buckle pattern ; 1 lady's gold ring set blue stones and pearls, forming the word Regard" ; 1 lady's gold ring set five brilliants ; 1 lady's plain gold ring ; 1 lady's gold ring set two rubies and three pearls ( one deficient); and 1 silver ring with stone3, all common jewellery— A MAN, age about 22 or 23, height about 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stiff build, moustache slight, cast in eyes, wart on right side of forehead, bad teeth ; dress, black coat, brown trousers, and brown felt hat. Is supposed to be a Jew. He attended a Salvation Army meeting on the night he committed the larceny. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pearson, Hemel Hempstead. 23.— 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, curried 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. 24.— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing fowls, 14th inst. ( recovered)— GEORGE BARKER, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, bald patch back of head, short thick neck ; dress, dark blue melton coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat ( flat top), lace boots ( one patched). Has been convicted in the Metropolitan Police District for being in possession of housebreaking implements. A native of Hitch in, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 25.— Norman Cross ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, at Glton and Stibbington, 14th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of WALTER SMITH, age about 20, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark, rather sickly appearance ; dress, dark coat, grey mixture trousers, and black hard felt hat. Had in his possession a printed form, signed " Sergt.- Major Baker, Royal Engineers," and stated he wanted money in order to obtain a copy of his register of birth at Peterborough, to enable him to get an appointment in the Royal Engineers at Cambridge. Information to Supt. Allen, Norman Cross. KENT. 26.— Chatham ( County).— For stealing, 15thinst, 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. 27.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing £ 3 103.— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion rather sallow, thin face, hair ( cut short) turn- ing grey, moustache ( heavy) dark, eyes rather sunken, speaks very fluently, with a foreign accent; dress, blue pilot cloth suit, brass buttons on vest, Jight drab small check Inverness overcoat, blue cap with a British flag and gold or yellow lacs on front, stand- up collar, black sateen tie with pin, wears a ring ( ruby stone in centre, set with small diamonds) on one little finger and a signet ring on the other little finger. His modus operandi is to engage rooms with a re- spectable family, stating his luggage, etc., which consists of five or six large boxes, and his horse and carriage, are following him from town ; sleeps there during the night, and decamps next morning. He represents himself to be Captain O'Donnell, and be- longs to the Royal Navy, having recently come from China, where he saved the life of Lady Colin Camp- bell's sister, who was shipwrecked, and shows the ruby and diamond ring which he alleges she presented to him. Information to the Chief Constable, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., at Horwich, 1 South African silver medal, " No. 1902, Private B. Southworth, 80th Foot," engraved round edge; 1 Egyptian silver medal, " No. 1902, B. South- worth, 1st Batt. South Staffordshire Regiment," en- graved round edge ; 1 Khedive's bronze star medal; 1 black worsted cloth vest, single- breasted, part worn, in one pocket of which was a plain steel tobacco- box, " J. Sherwood" scratched outside and " B. South- worth" inside- WILLIAM ASHWORTH, age 51, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey and worn long) sandy, large eyes, broad red nose; dress, old black coat with laps, greasy grey cloth trou- sers, and dirty cloth cap. Formerly served in the 2nd Battalion 12th East Suffolk Regiment, and is now tramping the country seeking work as a labourer. A native of Whitewell Bottoms, Rawtenstall. Information to Supt. Eatough, County Police Office, Bolton. 29.— 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. 30— Prescot ( County).— For stealing a violin ( re- covered) 22nd inst.— FRANK PHILLIS, alias ABRA FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 HAM GOLDSTONE, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fresh," round features, hair ( inclined to be - wavy in front) and eyes darli brown, speaks with a London accent; dress, long dark grey overcoat ( which appears too large for him), dark grey striped trousers, side spring boots, and billycock hat. A native of Liverpool, but has lived in London about 8 years. Is a good musician, plays the violin in the streets, or may join a string or other band in a theatre or music- hall. Information to Supt. Barker, Prescot. 31.— 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. 32.— Rochdale ( County).— For assaulting a police constable, 9th inst.— WILLIAM BIRTLES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion, hair, and moustache dark, whiskers at end of chin, full face; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, black billycock hat, strong lace boots. Is fond of poach- ing, and may probably be found in the company of poachers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hey wood, Rochdale. 33.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 25th inst., 3 £ 10 Bank of England Notes, Nos. 04461, 04462, and 04463, 1 £ 5 note, No. 56104 or 80820; £ i 13s. gold and silver ; and a cheque on the Union Bank for £ 14 9s.— HERR H. M. STAYENOW, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, hair ( parted in centre), moustache and side whiskers sandy ; dress, grey tweed suit, low shoes, and brown hard felt hat; has also in his possession a black cloth suit and a black cloth overcoat; very respectable appearance. A native of Germany; speaks very bad English, and is supposed to obtain his livelihood by teaching German, French, and Italian languages. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 34.— Stamford ( County).— For stealing a coat ( recovered) 13th inst.— A TRAMP, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion and moustache ( slight) dark, sores about chest and shoulder, is very talkative; dress, dark morning coat and vest, black cord trousers, black hard felt hat, no shirt. Appearance of a black- smith. Information to Inspector Clark, Stamford. NORFOLK. 35.— Norwich ( City).— For shopbreaking, and stealing 30 opera- glasses and a silver- plated cream jug ( recovered)— CHARLES LANE ( supposed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, small side- whiskers and moustache, several small pimples about face; dress, greenish melton New- market overcoat, stand- up collar, green- and- black necktie in sailor's knot, and dark brown hard felt hat; carried a brown canvas bag. Gave his address as 22, High- street, Colohester. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Norwich. RENFREWSHIRE. 36— 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) 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, Edinburgh, the last conviction being on 8th September, 1888 ; and also six times before the Sheriff Court, Dundee. Information to Chief Constable Harding, Paisley. SOMERSETSHIRE. 37.— Glastonbury ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, 14th November last, leaving them chargeable to the Wells Union— AUGUSTUS LANE, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, slight side whiskers and moustache, bald on back of head, thick lips; dress, dark plaid coat and vest, cord trousers, heavy lace boots, and black bowler hat. A blacksmith; native of Wells. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. 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— Brierley Hill ( County).— For stealing, at Old Hill, 21st inst., 1 silver Geneva watch, silver dial, steel hands; 1 silver albert chain, long link pattern ; 1 black overcoat, with black wool collar and cuffs, pockets on hips and outside right breast, black cloth- covered buttons; and a pair of dark plaid trousers— WILLIAM SHORT, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, eyes dark, very splay- footed ; dress, short black jacket, dark vest, stolen overcoat, and trousers, collar and tie, light cloth double- peak cap. A native of Warwick, but resided several years at Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Woollaston, Brierley Hill. the Army, and left the 12th Lancers about two and a half years ago. Has a brother in one of the regiments of Life Guards. Warrant issued. 46.— Leeds Borough).— For obtaining money from dressmakers by false pretences— W. H. BENNETT, alias WILLIAM PERRY, ELLIS, NAYLOR, and BAILEY , age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion acd hair dark. ( Same as described in Case No. 77, 10th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Bower, Leeds. See Latest Information PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DEVONSHIRE. 47.— Torrington ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences- OVENE PORTSINE, age 63 ( looks much younger), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, long moustache twisted at ends, eyes light brown, small teeth, burn marks on back and shoulders, large fiDger joints left hand, speaks with strorg foreign accent; dress, dark brown cloth jacket and trousers, black cloth vest, brown bowler hat, red muffler round neck, nailed lace boots. A native of Paris. Information to Supt Buchanan, Torrington. SUFFOLK, 40.— 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. SURREY. 41.— Godstone ( County).— For stealing, 20th inst., at Caterham Barracks, 1 gold horseshoe pin; 1 new pair sergeant's regulation boots, and £ 3 5s. in money — Private J. COBERRY, No. 8380, Scots Guards, age 19, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar left cheek; dressed in plain clothes. Native of Deansgate, Yorkshire. Information to Supt. Redford, Godstone. WARWICKSHIRE. 42.— Acocks Green ( County).— For stealing at Yardley, 18th inst., the sum of £ 9 10s.— GEORGE NEW, a clerk, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair and beard dark, respectably dressed in dark clothes. May endeavour to leave the country, as he has stolen other sums of money. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green, near Birmingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 43.— 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. 44.— Great Witley ( County).— For an offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act— EDWIN TEARNE, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion florid, hair light brown, moustache ( slight) light; dress, white slop, corduroy trousers and vest, strong lace boots, and double- peak cap. A farm labourer ; native of Martley, Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Great Witley. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 45.— Leeds ( Borough).— For stealing £ 3 15s. ( larceny, servant)— WILLIAM SOMERSET BOWERS, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light, otherwise clean shaved ; dress, black worsted jacket and vest, grey mixture trousers, blue tie, and black felt hat. Served several years in KENT. 48.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next Maidstone Assizes, for stealing money by ringing the changes — FRANK PEM- BROKE, alias BAXTER and CURTIS, of North Brixton, age 28, height 5 ft. 10] in., complexion fair, hair ( slightly bald on top) brown, moustache light, eyes grey. Has been a purser on board ship. Was convicted at the Mansion House, 25th September, 1886, for stealing a diamond pin, and sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment; and at Brighton, 2nd July, 1888, for 4 hotel larcenies, and sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment. — HENRY JACOBS, alias HENRY SMITH and HALES, of Blackfriars- road, London, a builder's timekeeper, age 33, height 5 ft. 8J in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, chin shaved, " H. J.," 3 flags on each side, 10 dots in triangle, and flag with flowers left arm and wrist, scar left elbow. Was convicted in 1871 for felony, and sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment, and in 1872 to 5 years' in a reformatory school; in 1884, at the Guildhall Police Court, to 3 months' im- prisonment for ringing the changes, and in August, 1887, concerned with another man, at the Sussex Assizes, for stealing £ 22 17s. from a post- office at Eastbourne, and sentenced to 18 months' imprison- ment. They are expert thieves, and are supposed to be wanted for other offences, and to have other con- victions against them. Information to Chief Constable Embery, Tanbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 49.— Leigh ( County).— Remanded till 3rd prox , for being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose— A MAN, who gives the name of SAMUEL WORTHINGTON, age 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes brown; dress, brown jacket and vest, dark trousers, and hard felt hat. States he resided at I, Hayfield- place, Pendleton, Manchester. Information to Supt. Weir, Leigh. PEMBROKESHIRE. 50.— Haverfordwest ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Assizes, for indecent assault— THOMAS DA VIES, alias THOMAS MORRIS, age 42, height 5 ft. 0J in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, round face; dress, dark grey coat acd vest, light ribbed cloth trousers, brown hard felt hat with low crown, generally carries an old dark grey mackintosh on his arm. A fitter; native of Cardiff. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverfordwest Castle. SHROPSHIRE. 51.— Oswestry ( County).— Committed for trial at the Salop Assizes, for larceny— GEORGE BOLLOM, age 29, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair, side- whiskers and moustache dark. A gardener ; native of Corwen. Has been previously convicted of larceny, and is supposed to be wanted for other offences at Chester and elsewhere. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. STAFFORDSHIRE. 52.— Longton ( County).— Remanded till 5th prox., for obtaining money by false pretences— WALTER WILLIAM HARDMAN, alias WALTER CLARKE, 4 age 29, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion sallow, ha; r small side- whiskers, and moustache dark, eyes ( deep set) grey, large forehead ; dress, black cloth coat, brown vest, grey trousers, white collar, black tie, lace boots, and black hard felt hat— all worn and shabby. A native of Coventry. Information to Supt. Evans, Longton. 53.— Stafford ( County).— Committed for trial at Stafford Quarter Sessions for housebreaking — STEPHEN WHEATLEY, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers brown, eyes light brown, two small scars left side of head, one right side of forehead and right side of throat, burn mark right forearm, right side of neck, and left knee- cap, scar right elbow, nail split on first finger right hand, scar on upper lip, right shin, inside right ankle and instep, mole top of left shoulder; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, moleskin trousers, and cloth cap. Supposed wanted for similar offences in Cheshire, Derby, and in Wales. Previously convicted at West Bromwich, 29th April, 1876, for felony, and sentenced to 1 month's imprison- ment ; at Wednesbury, 10th October, 1876, for stealing money, and sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment; at Tipton, 12th February, 1877, to 3 months' imprison- ment for stealing fish, and 3 months' as a rogue and vagabond; at Stafford Quarter Sessions, 15th October, 1877, for stealing beef, and sentenced to 9 months' imprisonment; 14th October, 1878, for stealing a vest, and sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment and 5 years' police supervision ; 1st July, 1879, for housebreaking, etc., and sentenced to 7 years' penal servitude; and on 1st January, 1889, for stealing 3 geese, and sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Captain the Hon. G. A. Anson, Chief Constable, Stafford. SUFFOLK. 54.— Ipswich ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Assizes at Ipswich; commencing 10th March, for obtaining money by false pretences— RICHARD JOHNSON, age 31, height 5 ft. 5f in. without shoes, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, mole between breast, bubo scar left groin, mole right groin, two moles right armpit and one right side of back, two small scars right buttock. A native of Great Yar- mouth; last residence Norwich.— SAMUEL GIL- MORE JOHNSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 7J in. without shoes, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, several email scars right shoulder- blade. A native of Norwich, last residence Great Yarmouth. Both men are photographers, and have been travel- ling the country together with a small hand- cart, in which they carried their photographing apparatus, staying at quiet country inns, and visiting farmhouses, etc., inducing the occupiers to have their photographs taken, obtain payment in advance, giving a receipt signed " Johnson Brothers, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk." They have been previously convicted of similar offences, as follows— SAMUEL JOHNSON, at Great Grimsby County Quarter Sessions, 10th April, 1888, and sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment as Samuel Gilmore Johnson; and Richard Johnson, at Great Grimsby County Quarter Sessions, 10th July, 1388, and sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment as Richard Johnson. They have travelled in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincoln, Cambridge, Huntingdon and Essex. Photographs will be forwarded on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ips- wich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 55.— Hastings ( Borough).— Sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment for stealing an overcoat from a dwell- ing- house ( recovered)— JAMES PALMER, age about 40, height 5 ft. in., complexion ( fair) fresh, hair brown, slight whiskers and moustache, eyes blue, rather slight build, scar on back of neck, mark from a bite right forefinger, mark on bridge of nose ; dress, black diagonal cloth coat, dark tweed trousers, grey vest, brown felt hat. Supposed to have been in a regimental band; plays a tin whistle about the streets. Native of London. 56.— Hastings ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions, for larceny at St. Leonards- JAMES F. BARONSCOURT, alias HON. F. J. McDONALD, age about 36, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache heavy, eyes hazel high cheekbones, of military appear- ance, speaks with a slight Irish - American accent; dress, grey overcoat with cape, blue serge suit, small brass buttons on vest, and hard felt hat. An Irish- man ; states his father is steward to the Duke of Abercorn. ( Same as described in Case No. 39, 24th inst.) Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. WORCESTERSHIRE. 57.— Worcester ( County).— Committed for trial on three charges of fraud— ROBERT TIMBO, alias EDWARD SAVAGE, a cloth hawker, age 49, height 5 ft. 7 in , complexion fresh, hair and eye3 grey, very large nose, which inclines to the right, bald crown of head, scar left wrist, white spots on body ; respectably dressed. His modus operandi is to sell cloth for suits, and dress pieces, and obtaining money for the making, stating that the " firm's " foreman tailor will call in a day or two to measure and make up the clothing, also that rooms are engaged at some principal hotel in the district for the tailors to work in. A nitive of Shaftes- bury, but has been residing at Sheffield for several years Information to Deputy Chief Constable Tyler, Worcester YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 58,— Bridlington ( County).— Committed for trial at the next York Assizes, for stealing a tricycle at Bridlington Quay, 14th June last— JAMES SUT- CLIFFE, alias CHAPMAN, CROIZER, JOHN CRAWSHAW, JOSEPH TILLIAGE, and JOHN SUTCLIFFE CRAWSHAW, age 55, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown ( mixed with grey), eyes light hazel, 2 scars on fore- head, scar left corner of right eye, knuckle of right forefinger, top of right instep, inside left shin, nose inclines to left, speaks at times with an American accent; dress, dark Dufferin overcoat with cape, fine black worsted suit, light lace shoes, drab gaiters, white collar, blue silk tie with white spots, light brown double- peak cap, carried a brown silk umbrella, and had with him a light leather portmanteau. A native of Halifax, Yorkshire; has been a commercial traveller in the woollen trade. Information to Supt, Winpenny, Court House, Brid- lington. 59.— Pocklington ( County).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions at Beverley, 8th April next, for larceny at Yapham — HENRY WOOD, alias KNIGHT and SUFFOLK GEORGE, age 41, height 5 ft. 51 in., complexion pale, hair ( bild on top) brown( eyes grey, marks on bridge of nose and cut mark on right wrist ; dress, brown velvet vest with fustian sleeves, cord trousers, lace boots, and brown cloth cap. Native of Eye. Information to Sapt. Farrah, Pocklington. PROPERTY STOLEN, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. JB100 REWARD. 60.— 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. A silver Geneva open face watch, No. 73385, maker, " Reid, Bristol," on dome. By a man who effected 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. 61— M Division.— 11th inst., by housebreak- ing— 1 open- face silver American watch, worn ; 1 ditto English lever, Coventry make, capped and jewelled, No. 8443 ; 1 ditto, " Champion, Walworth," on dial; 1 ditto, capped and jewelled; 1 lady's gold Geneva, horizontal movement; 1 gold chain, herring- bone pat- tern, gold key shape of deer's foot attached ; 1 silver ditto, Newgate pattern, each link Hall- marked, new ; 4 rings, one 18- carat gold band, flat pattern, stone deficient, one plain gold, claw setting, stone deficient, one lady's mourning, one wedding) ; 3 pairs earrings ( two pairs gold, pear- shaped, one pair silver, pear- shaped) with brooch to match ; a silver chatelaine, locket attached; a Pope Pius IX. farthing, a William and Mary ditto, and a Charles I. ditto, all in good preservation; a copy of a will, in name of Thomas Bacon, Norwich ; two life policies, one in name of Robert Bacon, the other Mary Bacon; a pawnticket for a diamond ring, pledged for £ 3 10s. with Atten- borough, Newington Causeway, May, 1889. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 62.— Clewer ( County).— 26th inst., from Clewer Church, a small brass travelling clock, about 8 in. high, glass in front, back, and each side, white dial, black figures, handle at top loose, in velvet case, nearly red colour. Information to Supt. Blake, Clewer. CHESHIRE. 63.— 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. 64.— Chester ( City).— 27th inst, from the Masonic Hall— 1 grey Irish frieze double- breasted overcoat, long, grey velvet collar, 2 breast pockets, outside pockets on hips, crimson check horse cloth lining, makers name, Charles Davies," chain to hang it up by ; 1 black leather brief bag, containing a case of Masonic ( Royal Arch) clothing, tobacco pouch and wooden pipe, a white handkerchief, envelopes with Masonic and Oddfellows' notices ; 1 silk muffler, crim- son and yellow stripes on black ground ; 1 small book ( Royal Arch Ritual), with brown cover ; 1 brown felt hat, round, maker, " Lincoln and Bennett," bought from " A. Rhys Jones, 1, Hope- street, Wrexham"; 1 grey Irish frieze ulster coat with waist- belt, pockets on hips, a ticket- pocket on right side and another on left cuff, one row large pearl buttons, lined with yellow stripe cloth, makers' name on loop," R. and R. Hughes, Oswestry " ; 1 black silk umbrella, with ivory top, en- graved and initialled " C. K. B.," " C. K. Benson, Wrexham," on silver plate thereon; 1 small black hand- bag, containing a large number of Masonic jewels, attached to jewel- cloth, viz : A Royal Arch jewel, Past Master's jewel, boy's and girl's school jewels, presentation charity jewel, and a number of silver and enamel charity bars, some gold bars, and a Royal Arch apron and scarf. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Chester. 65.— 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 FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 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. ~ ESSEX. 66.— Brentwood { County).— 14th inst., from a hotel at East Tilbury— 1 lady's gold demi- hunter keyless watch, No. 10215, plain case, monogram E M. S. on back ; 18- carat gold chain ( curb pattern), had attached a 5 dol. piece, a 5 fr. piece, a small compass, one ruby locket ( heart shaped), one gold locket with blue enamel cross, one gold locket containing hair, one small toy gun, and a portion of an earring ; 1 lady's demi- hunter gold keyless watch, glass chipped; 1 half- hoop diamond ring, set seven stones, in Indian setting, large size, filigree work; 1 red cameo ring, carved head, plain setting; I necklet and locket ( supposed silver gilt), locket containing a lady's portrait— sup- posed by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in , complexion dark, very small dark mous- tache ; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat, blue overcoat; 2nd, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, heavy dark moustache ; dress, blue overcoat, high silk hat. Had with them a well- worn Gladstone bag. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. 67.— Chelmsford ( County).— 22nd inst., by burglary, at Ingatestone— 1 keyless silver half- hunter watch, No. 6269, makers " The Army and Navy Co- operative Society"; long gold chain, cable pattern, eaah link marked 18- carat, sliding ring with hook, silver match box attached, imitation crocodile skin ; 1 pair of pince- nez eye- glasses, rather large; 1 Swiss silver watch, open face, engraved inside, " Examined by Dent"; 1 plain Indian gold ring, made of gold mohair; 1 silver embossed case, " Bought Michael Chesham, 1847," engraved on ivory tablet, the case contains bodkin, scissors, etc.; 1 onyx pin, cameo set round with small diamonds ; 1 white mourning ring, enamelled, with " John Wedgewood, died, etc.," in gold letters ; 1 oxidised steel keyless watch, Swiss make ; 1 ormolu travelling clock, maker " Blackie, Strand " ; 1 plain silver oval stamp box, old- fashioned; 1 silver- handle knife, large ivory blade, and small steel pen blade, may be marked " George, Piccadilly " ; 1 silver dessertspoon, hall- marked, milkman with pinniers ; 1 old- fashioned gold finger ring, opens to hold hair ; 1 gold ring for tie, a ram's head at each end ; 1 gold pin, with cross pendant; 1 gold pencil- case, with blood- stone, crest— man holding up a club in one hand and griffin in the other* motto— Deus Robur Meum "; 1 pair gold sleeve links, very solid, engraved " G. W. W."; 1 silver fruit clasp knife, mother- o'- pearl handle; 4 old Admiralty silver saltspoons, with crest— an anchor ; 1 George II. guinea; 1 plain Indian gold collar stud ; 1 leather purse, with ivory button, containing £ 3 10i. ; 1 silver hunting flask, with cup, bayonet top, engraved " G. W. W."; 1 crocodile skin pocket- book, silver edges and clasp ; 1 black russia leather memorandum book, spring back ; 1 prismatic compass ; 2 carbuncle studs, silver mounts; 2 sleeve links, silver and paste, rose pattern, were formerly old buttons ; 1 brown water- proof coat, buttons to match; 1 pocket compass, shagreen case; 1 penknife, 2 blades and ivory blade, metal ends, rosewood haft ; 1 single bladed knife, ivory folding handle; 1 silver pencil- case, containing cedar pencil, fluted, maker " Mordan " ; 1 Rota Metre, silver, for measuring distances on a map; 1 glass flask, bayonet top, plated cup ; 1 leather morocco bag, marked '' A. M. C W." ; 1 gold cameo ring, very large, the head is like one of the old Roman Emperors; 1 pair of gold hook spectacles, with round glasses; 3 pairs of field- glasses ( one large, by " Callaghan, New Bond- street," leather worn off eye- pieces, both dented from a fall; the second pair are by a Liverpool maker; the third pair are small pocket size, no maker's name); 2 or 3 old gold studs, elephant stamped thereon ; and 3 small moss agate shirt studs ; the silver tops from a jug, and from 2 drinking horn3 and an inkstand; 1 dark grey waterproof coat. Supposed by FIVE PERSONS : 1st, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., dark beard ; dress, long over- coat and hard felt hat. Was accompanied by a woman, height about 5 ft. 4 in., wearing black hat and shawl; both carried umbrellas. 2nd, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion dark, wore a dark cloth cap. Was accompanied by a woman, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., dressed in dark clothes and hat; both carried parcels in a sack. 3rd, LUDDICK POOLE, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 1 in., stiff build, moustache dark, otherwise clean shaved, big teeth ; dress, dark coat and hard felt hat. A native of Writtle ; tramps the country, singing songs ; accompanied by his wife, Susan Chapman, and a boy. Poole is supposed to have been recently dis- charged from prison. The thieves left behind a small sack branded in red, " S. Kidd and Co." Information to Daputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 68.— Epping { County).— 20th inst., at Theydon Boia— 1 green cloth livery coat, red cord binding, brass buttons, with monogram " F. W. B." ; 1 green waistcoat to match; 1 brown cloth livery coat trimmed with green; 1 dark grey tweed coat, pepper- and salt colour; 1 pair brown cloth trousers; 1 pair white cord breeches; 1 brown leather belt with brass buckle ; 1 razor and case marked " English and Son, Brighton," all much worn ; about 1 dozen carriage lamp candles; 1 clasp pocket- knife, buckhorn handle, large and small blades, saw in front, corkscrew, gimlet, punch, and stone pick in back. Information to Supt. Lennan, Epping. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 69.— 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. HERTFORDSHIRE. 70.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking at Great Berkhampsted— 1 gold pen- dant, with coral fly in centre ; I 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. LANCASHIRE. 71.— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 12th and 13th inst., at Reddish— 6 boxes four nny cigars; 48 common table- knives, black bone handles ; 48 nickel silver table forks, initials, etc., supposed to be J. P. S., P. R. and crown, R. R. S. and crown, J. P. Benares, J. P., S. S., J. B. P. and Prince of Wales' feathers, crown and R D. ; 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. 72.— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 25th and 27th inst.— 1 long blue- and- black fancy cloth mantle, trimmed with fringe, lined to waist with black silk ( nearly new); I short black ottoman cloth mantle, trimmed black raccoon fur ( part worn) ; 1 brown plush jacket, lined brown satin, fastens with two large smoke- pearl buttons ( nearly new) ; 1 short brown thin cloth mantle, trimmed with pleating of same ma- terial ( part worn); 1 short fancy black braided cioth mantle, trimmed with ruche and bows of ribbon, part worn; 1 fur- lined circular cloak with black cashmere cover, part worn; 1 pair spectacles, steel frames. 73 — Old Trafford [ County).— 15th inst.— 1 lady's half- hunter gold watch, " E. J. M." in monogram on back of case, figures on front of case are on an opal rim, white dial, No. 77484 or 23701, had attached a small gold chain, curb pattern, small ball pendant; 1 black leather hand- bag, " Finnigan's" make, white metal lockings, " R. N. N'." embossed in centre of one side in silver leaf, contained about 40 cartridges to fit 12- bore gun, No. 5 E. C. powder, Martin's make, also a spring cartridge extractor. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 74.— 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, " Rodgers' " 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 ; I 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. 75.— 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' cotton skips; I cotton handkerchief ( Scotch pattern); 1 red- and- black woollen handkerchief. 76.— Salford ( Borough).— 24th inst.— A large gold brooch, pale yellow topaz stone, size of a walnut; a small gold brooch, bow pattern, set 5 turquoise stones, small heart appendage, 4 stones in bow and 1 in centre of heart, place for hair at back ; a long gold brooch, with 3 rubies, chased; a red cornelian oval- shape brooch and a pair of earrings to match, set in gold; a lady's long gold watch- chain, open link pattern, had attached a small gold locket, with photo of a lady and gentleman, and a small gold seal, with white cornelian stone; a lady's memorial ring, raised edge, black enamel, chased with gold letters " In memory of "; a pair of gold earrings, set with bloodstone, pear shape ; a silver vinaigrette, with letters " S. N." outside, about in. by 1 in.; a silver buckle, 2 in. by 1 in. ; a spade ace guinea; a four- shilling piece, dated 1889 ; a George II. five- shilling piece; a small silver appendant, fish shape ; a small silk bag, containing several silver coins 2 American, the remainder English ; and a silver thimble in a brown case. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 77.— Leicester ( County).— 22nd inst, by burglary atBraunstone Hall— 1 pair of diamond earrings, very old, and very fine brilliants, shape somewhat resem- bling outline of human figure,; 1 diamond brooch, oval centre, is very largely studded with fine brilliants, has 2 wings attached by gold hooks to a gold eye on either side ; I fine yellow gold oval locket, olive branch in diamonds thereon, miniature of a young lady in black, wearing white rose at throat, inside; 1 old fashioned miniature of a lady, on ivory, with hair dressed high and powdered, solid gold back, with gold loops for ribbon; 1 diamond ring, with 3 very fine brilliants, large centre stone, 2 side stones, pear- shaped ; 1 round gold necklace, of fine filigree work ; 1 coral necklace of round beads, stones about size of large peas ; 1 silver bracelet, of open Venetian work ; 1 medium size plain solid silver locket; 1 do., with band and buckle; 1 silver necklace, plain links, cable pattern, The above articles were taken from a front bedroom before the family had gone to bed ; access was obtained by means of two ladders lashed together. The bedroom door was fastened on the inside by a small piece of wood pushed under the door, and screwed to the floor with a small gimlet; the front door of the Hall was fastened on the outside with screws and string. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. 78.— Leicester ( Borough).— 19th inst. by house- breaking— 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, green and gold flowering round edge and in centre, black hands; 1 silver chain bracelet; 1 silver buckle bracelet, }- inch wide, engraved ; 1 Indian gold brooch, filigree work, emerald in centre, with row oE garnets and emeralds round ; 1 gold brooch, butterfly pattern, set with white stones for wings, and stones for eyes ; 1 gold brooch, box and glass containing hair; 1 Indian gold ring, set with turquoise and pearls, broken in shank; 1 plain gold ring, shield at top, " E. G." engraved thereon ; 1 coloured gold necklet, small link pattern, snap broken ; 3 large and 3 small silver medals, for Turkish, Crimea, and Indian Mutiny ; 1 large silver medal, engraved, " For distinguished service in the field"— the large medals have " Sergeant- Major Robert Gibbins, 90th Foot," engraved round rim ; 1 black- ribbed morning coat, pockets behind, inside right, and outside left breast, " Maggs, Radfordiroad, Hyson Green, Nottingham," on tab, lining has been repaired with small black patch under one arm; 2 silver teaspoons with initials, one being " G." 79.— Leicester ( Borough).— 9th inst.— 1 gold ring set with three or four opals, supposed claw setting ; 1 plain gold ring, with one diamond, claw setting ; I gold ring, set two small red stones, heart- shaped; I gold ring, black enamelled, set pearls and diamonds ; 1 gold ring, set with cluster of green stones, pearl in centre, partly chased; 1 gold bracelet, \ in. wide, engraved ; 1 oval shape gold locket, medium size, engraved both sides, containing photograph of a lady ; 1 gold brooch, pearl spray ; 1 oval shape gold ditto, fancy edge, hair inside ; 1 gold ditto, old- fashioned, about 1 in. square, set pearls, hair in centre; 1 tortoiseshell ditto, oval shape, inlaid with gold ; 1 silver ditto, bar, about 2 in. long, filigree work; 1 coral ditto, about 2 in. long, branch shape; 2 keys, one stamped " Plate chest" ; and 2 dark green leather purses, containing about £ l 14s. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890^ LINCOLNSHIRE. 80.— Bourne ( County).— 14th inst.— A silvei English lever watch, No. 13007, steel hands, minute hand cracked in socket, seconds hand, engine- turned case. Information to Supt. Brown, Bourne. SHROPSHIRE. 81.— Shrewsbury ( County).— 18th inst.— 1 dark brown cloth single- breasted overcoat, cloth buttons, 1 button missing; 1 brown plaid round jacket, hole at back of neck, ticket pocket right side and 1 left breast; 1 dandy brush— all much worn— Supposed by a MAN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, moustache dark brown, no whiskers, red nose ; dress, dark clothes, hard hat. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. 82.— Whitchurch ( County).— 17thinst., at Betton Moss— 1 wash- leather bag containing £ 33 gold; 1 lady's 9- carat gold hoop ring set white stone ; and a single- breasted black fancy diagonal shooting coat, pockets with flaps on hips, outside left and inside breast ticket ditto, bufi colour lining in sleeves, bound black braid, four black twill buttons on front and two on hips. 83.— 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; I double- breasted blue piloc 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. £ 5 REWARD. 84.— Falkirk ( Burgh). — 18th or 19th inst. — 5 gentlemen's gold lever watches, two with gold and three with white dials, one flowered and four engine- turned cases ; 2 ladies' gold keyless watches, one No. 56368, the other 118322 ; 2 ladies' gold Swiss watches ; 5 gentlemen's silver lever watches; 1 lady's demi- hunting silver watch, No. 137840 ; 9 gold albert chains ( different patterns); 14 gold guard chains; 4 gold necklets, light pattern for children; 1 gold- plated guard chain, rope pattern ; 18 gold lockets, different patterns, one with large pearl in centre; 50 gold ear- rings ; 24 plain gold wedding rings ; 12 gold keeper rings, one set with hair ; 6 ladies' gold rings, set with stones, one with five opals ; 50 gold brooches ( various patterns), one set with three rubies; 1 set of gentle- men's gold studs and sleeve links to match ; 5 silver guard chains ; 6 silver alberts ; 2 large silver lockets. A strong gimlet, a file, and two wooden wedges were left behind, which doubtless had been used in gaining an entrance. From the size of the hole, 15 in. by 8 in, cut in a wooden partition, the person who passed through must either have been a boy or an adult of small proportions. Information to Supt. McDonald, Falkirk, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property. SUSSEX ( EAST;. 85.— Ore ( County).— 26th inst., supposed by tramps— An old pair of long black leather leggings, one button off each knee and at bottoms, and an old black soldier's coat with cape, torn about 12 inches down the back under cape, " 10/ 9" marked on the inside breast pocket. Information to Supt. Tobutt, Ore. RAILWAYS. 86.— Midland Railway.— 24th ult., from St. Pancras Station, a parcel containing 24 dozen silver thimbles, each marked S. P. A. on rim, and 47 dozen and 11 fancy silver lace pins, some marked various initials. Information to Supt. H. Carr, Midland Railway, Derby. See Latest Information, ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 10 REWARD. 87.— P Division.— Between 6th and 7th inst., at South Norwood— An iron- grey cob gelding, 5 years, 15 hands, short tail, enlargement of bone inside near hind leg ( small sharp bone). The above reward will be paid by Mr. Arthur Ward, cattle dealer, Devonshire- road, Croydon, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the horse. 88.— S Division.— 24th inst., a light bay horse, 15 hands, streak down face and feet white, long mane and tail, deformed hoof left forefoot, in good condi- tion; a set of brass- mounted harness, initials " G. S.'' thereon; and a milk van, painted chocolate, picked out red, " G. Street, Dairy Farmer, West Heath Farmi Cricklewood," on side; maker " Hill, Woolwich," on cap of wheel, coat of arms on each side of van. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 89.— Longton ( County).— 28th inst., at Fenton— A dark chestnut horse cob, aged, 14 hands, few white hairs on forehead, shod all round, in good condition ; and a plain cart bridle with red leather band across front ( nearly new). Information to Supt. Evans, Longton. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. KENT. 9 0.— Canterbury fCounty).— 24th inst., on the beach at Herne Bay— A newly- born male child, wrapped in four old calico napkins, covered with brown paper, and tied with string. Is supposed to have been dead 3 or 4 days. On 27th inst. an inquest was held, and an open verdict returned. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. WORCESTERSHIRE. 91.— Upton ( County).— 24th inst., in a'by lane, at Earls Croome, with a pistol shot in head, the body of a man, age about 30, length 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( cut close), brown; dress, dust overcoat ( raised seams), blue serge jacket and trousers, brown hard felt hat, white linen shirt, standup collar marked " Pall Mall, 16," woollen guernsey, light lace boots worn at heels, and with pro- tectors on them. Found in pockets a bottle containing laudanum, 35 cartridges, six shillings, a Worcestershire race card of 22nd and 23rd October, 1889, and tobacco pouch. Close to the body was a six- chambered revolver and an oak walking- stick. Supposed to have been dead about 3 months. Information to Supt. Drury, Upton. ANIMALS FOUND. WARWICKSHIRE. 92.— Acocks Green ( County).— 22nd November last, at Coleshill, supposed stolen— Two heifers ( one dark red- and- white, the other light spotted). Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green, near Birmingham. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. HAMPSHIRE. 93.— Bournemouth ( County).— In possession of three travelling thieves, viz., ALFRED YOUNG, alias WILLIAM ROBINSON, GEORGE CAREY, and JANE CAREY, alias ELLEN O'DONNELL and WEEDON— 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold lever hunter, No. 23449; 1 ditto 15- carat gold albert, bar pattern, seal attached; 1 lady's 18- carat gold Geneva hunter watch, number indistinct; 1 lady's gold double albert, 2 mounts with tassel, a George III. shield guinea and locket attached; 1 18- carat gold diamond star locket, oval shape, with 18- carat gold necklet attached, basket pattern, f inch wide and 17J inches long; 1 gentle- man's breast pin, 8 diamonds in cluster; 5 ladies' diamond dress rings ( 3 claw settings, 2 box settings); 1 lady's dress ring, diamonds and emeralds, claw setting ; 1 ivory bracelet. Information to Inspector Knapton, Bournemouth. PROPERTY RECOVERED. 94.— Oxfo r dsh i re, Chipping Norton ( County).— Boots, Case No. 73, 24th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 95.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( County).— Supervisee ELIZABETH HIGGINS, Office No. 38957, Case No. 91, 24th inst* 96.— Suffolk, Ipswich ( County).— JOHNSON BROTHERS, Case No. 37, 24th inst. LATEST INFORMATION APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 57.— E Division.— For obtaining a type- writing machine by fraud— P. BROWN, alias RICHARDSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ; dress, brown tweed suit and black billycock hat; appearance of a mechanic. Last known address, 9, Waterloo- buildings, Wood- street, Liverpool. Is known to Mr. Orr, 173, Princes- street, Ipswich. Warrant issued. 98.— N Division.— For fraudulent bankruptcy— ALBERT SCOTT, a Jew, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache ( slight) and eyes dark, very reserved in manner, and is continuously smoking cigarettes; dress, long dark mixture ulster, dark trousers, brown felt hat, wears spats. Warrant issued. 99.— R Division..— For obtaining £ 10 10s. by a false cheque, drawn on the Exchange and Discount Bank Company, Leeds— EDWARD KEMP, age 38, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, of gentlemanly appearance and good address; dress, short dark cutaway coat, striped tweed trousers, and black felt hat with flat top. Supposed native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 100.— Lichfield ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee GEORGE GILES, alias JOHN MOORE, Office No. 28754, age 45, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, three small moles on neck, one on forehead, belly and left ribs, scars under right eye and in left groin. Sentenced at Bradford, 26th November, 1877, to 10 years' penal servitude and 7 years' supervision for larceny. V D 234. Information to the Superintendent, Staffordshire Constabulary, Lichfield. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 101.— Keighley ( County).— For attempted burglary — License Holder JOSEPH STEPHENSON, Office No. 38741, age 42, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes brown, rather broad shoulders, slightly bald, grows slight moustache, may have cuts and bruises on head and wrist, has two old scars on bridge of nose, and six on back of head ; dress, black slack back jacket ( much too small for him), brown check waistcoat, light check trousers, hard billycock hat, square- toed lace boots ( rather heavily nailed), clothing probably stained with blood. A native of Standrop near Darlington. Sentenced at Durham on 3rd November, 1877, to 15 years penal servitude and 5 years' supervision for burglary. Licensed 4th Decem- ber last, Y D 1248. May attempt to obtain work as a stonemason. It is requested that the most careful inquiries be made for this dangerous criminal. Information to Supt. Grayson, Keighley. PROPERTY STOLEN, BEDFORDSHIRE. 102.— Biggleswade ( County).— 27th inst., at Pot- ton Horse Fair— A bag purse, containing 1 £ 10 and 2 £ 5 notes of the Baldock and Biggleswade Bank, about £ 14 gold, and £ 2 silver. Information to Supt. Smith, Biggleswade. ESSEX. £ 20 REWARD. 103.— Chelmsford ( County).—( Property, Case No. 67, additional particulars) .-— A cheque for £ 5, No. k- 16 003599, payable to bearer, on Cox and Co., 16, Charing- cross, signed " George W. Wood, Lieut.- Colonel, late 56th Regiment"; 1 box of cigars, box marked " La Calma, Yera Cruz " ; 1 brown wooden handle knife, with button hook, big blade, corkscrew at each end, maker " Bradford, Clonmel" ; 1 box of mathematical instruments, " Moore " engraved on box and on each instrument; 4 silver egg- spoons; 1 silver wine strainer, cre3t— griffin's head. The silver match- box, imitation crocodile skin, the ring for attaching to chain is on the bottom of the box. The onyx pin is pointed top and bottom, cut like a cameo, set round with small diamonds, has the raised draped figure of a dancing girl in the centre. The silver embossed case is supposed to be scratched " E. S." on the bottom, and contains scissors, plated knife, spoon, ivory tablet, pencil and bodkin, " Bought Michael Chesham, 1847," thereon. The above reward will be paid by Colonel G. W- Wood, Nithsdale House, Ingatestone, for the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves who stole the above property, and that described in Case No. 67, and for the recovery of the property there and above described, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset Chelmsford. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1890. 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