POLICE GAZETTE. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1890. VOL. VII., No. 642. REQULA I. AH announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should it addressed to THH EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, GEEAT SCOTLAND TABS, LONDON, S. W. t. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will it inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they art 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 person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 6. 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Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the nnmber at present supplied will be forwarded on appli- cation in the form set forth in circular of the 7tn 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. MURDER. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. EXTRADITION. i.— A Declaration was signed in London on the 2lst 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 and his Majesty the King of the Belgians shall, on requisition made in their name by their respective Diplomatic Agents, deliver np 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, I hall the High Contracting Parties be bound to surrender their own tubjects whether by birth or naturalisation." The result of the modification in the Treaty is that either Government may deliver Hp its own subjects to the other Government, bat can not be considered hound to do so. G DIVISION.— Woodcut portrait and description of MICHELE ARDOLINO, whose apprehension is sought for the wilful murder of Davinccio Pompeo, on the night of 13th February, 1890, Description:— Age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion, hair ( bushey at sides and flattened over forehead), eyes, and slight moustache dark; dress, brown jacket, blue vest and trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat ( worn on one side), white collar, blue scarf— all old. A Neapolitan ; speaks very little English, Is believed to have a recent wound on his head from a blow with an iron instrument, Inquiry is earnestly requested at all places frequented by Italians. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. 86 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 2.— C. I. Department.— For obtaining money and possession of houses by conspiracy and fraud— ALEXANDER DENNING, age 30 to 34, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, rather long face, hair rather light brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue; dress, when last 3een, black frock coat and hard felt hat, shabby appearance. Supposed native of Ro- chester, Kent. Warrant issued. 3.— C. I. Department— For falsifying bank books and defrauding the bank of £ 5000 or ^ 6000— ROBERT TURNER, age 43 ( looks a little older), height 5ft. 8 in. or 9 in., weight about 12 or 13 stone, com- plexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( turning grey) dark, slightly bald; slight cast in right eye, rather short neck, carries his head a little forward, is inclined to look away when spoken to, rather large nose, rather prominent high forehead; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey trousers, and black felt hat; carried a small black bag. A native of Grant- ham, Lincolnshire. Warrant issued. 4.— E Division. — For forgery — JAMES E. NICOL, age 32, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( heavy) light, slightly bald on top of head. May be heard of in Scotland or Ire- land ( probably in Dublin). Warrant issued. 5.— K D ivision.— For embezzling £ 3 16s. 6d., the monies of the Guardians of Poplar Union— FRANK GEORGE WILLIAMS, age 22, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes hazel; dress, dark cutaway coat and vest, light overcoat with cape, black hard felt hat. A native of London. Warrant issued. 6.— N Division.— For attempted rape, 1st inst. — A MAN, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache ( slight) dark, eyes dark brown, slight scar right side of nose, small wound on middle finger left hand; dress, dark blue overcoat, grey striped trousers, lace boots, and black hard felt hat; respect- able appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bryant, Chertsey. 7.— N Division.— For embezzling the sum of £ 400- ALFRED BIRT, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion florid, hair light brown, side- whiskers and moustache carroty ; dress, dark clothes, and black hard felt hat. A native of Kent. Warrant issued. Information to be forward ad to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8.— Biggleswade ( County). — Escaped from custody, 1st inst., at Potton, charged with assaulting police— JAMES NORTHFIELD, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, cross- eyed. A labourer; native of Potton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Biggleswade. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, 9.— Slough ( County).— For stealing, 4th icst., 3 saws ( recovered) — RUPERT GARLAND, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, small moustache, hair light brown, slim build ; dress, daik grey ribbed overcoat, black hard felt hat. A carpenter; native of Penn, Bucks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutton, Slough, or to Inspector Sapwell, Beaconsfield. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 10.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For embezzlement, 30th ult.— LEON REFFELLE, an umbrella maker, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, eyes light blue, slight dark whiskers and moustache; dress, dark check ulster, black melton coat, broad cord vest, striped trousers, and brown hard felt hat. Warrant issued. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 11.— Cambridge ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and fac- simile of handwriting of WILLIAM JOHN WARREN, alias STYLES, W. J. STANFORD, and W. J. SEAFORTH, whose apprehension is sought for stealing a silver watch, 10th inst.— age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., rather thick set, erect figure, complexion rather dark, hair and small moustache dark ; dress ( supposed), brown or black overcoat, dark grey coat and trousers, light striped vest, stand- up collar, light brown hard felt hat, wore a silver chain, and carried a smooth cane walking- stick. A native of Maidstone. He lodged at No. 3, Bentinck- street, Cambridge, from 6th to 10th inst., when he absconded, after pawning( for 7s. 6d., the watch of his landlady, Elizabeth Barber, who was found dead in the house at 2 p m. of that day under suspicicious circumstances. Left behind him a black bag 18 in. long and 10 in. deep, containing a sample pocket lock- stitch sewing machine, in a small dark green card box; 2 india- rubber stamps, with the initials " W. J. S." and " W. S.," and would presumably appear to be an agent for the Self- Lighting Gas Burners ; E. R. Rich- ford, The City Rubber Stamp Company, 44, Snow- hill, Holborn- viaduct, E. G. He also travels with the " Moldacot" Pocket Lock- stitch Sewing Machine, as an agent for Archer and Co., Southend, who purchased these machines, believed to represent part of a bank- rupt stock, the original price of which was 16s , but reduced to 7s. 6d. upon application to W. J. Stanford, No. 3, Bentinck- street, Cambridge. He appears to have been at Bedford, at No. 68, Queen- street, under the name of W. J. Seaforth ; and at Mrs. Cooper's, Pandwick- road, Luton, Bedfordshire, under name of W. J. Styles, by which name he is generally known. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cambridge. £ 15 REWARD. 12.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For embezzlement, 30th ult.— THOMAS PHILLIPS, a gentleman's ser- vant, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, rather weak ankles ; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, and brown felt hat; had with him a brown mixture suit. Is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1890. supposed to have booked from Cambridge to Liver- pool- street by 1 a. m. train 31st ult. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cambridge, by whom the above reward will be paid for the appre- hension and conviction of Philips. CHESHIRE. 13.— Runcorn ( County).— For stealing a small patent brass weighing machine ( recovered)— HENRY BRAMHALL, age 33 or 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, red spots sides of nose, long features, double ruptured; dress long light tweed overcoat, rough monkey jacket, cor- duroy trousers, old muffler, light shoes ( much worn), and black hard felt hat. A joiner; native of Wincham, Cheshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Large, Runcorn. DEVONSHIRE. 14— Devonport ( Borough),— For stealing, 11th inst., an old rear- steering tricycle, painted black, driven by chain one side, saddle with cradle spring, one brake spoon removed further on brake bar, cut in centre of tyre nearly all round one wheel, has been repaired at joint at the centre of fork under saddle with iron plate, valise with oil can marked " Favorite," small screw wrench, bone handles, no lamp or bell— JOHN HENRY GOODING, alias FRANK HEM- MING, a clerk, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and small mous- tache light, recent scratches on right cheek, speaks through his nose ; dress, plain black suit, black hard felt hat, respectable appearance. Served in the 4th Devon Militia at Exeter, 1889, in name of Arthur Williams. Has been engaged as a ticket collector at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, and may seek similar employment elsewhere. Information to Head Constable Evans, DevoDport. ESSEX. 15.— Brentwood ( County). — For stealing, 9th inst., .£ 3 gold from a box at Warley Barracks— ERNEST PURKISS, private Essex Regiment, age 19, height 5 ft. 3f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, indistinct tattoo mark on left forearm ; dressed in uniform of Essex Regiment, and sidespring boots patched outside near joint of little toe. Native of Wigtonshire. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. 16.— Chelmsford ( County).— For larceny ( person) at Chelmsford, 13th inst.— JAMES GARROD, alias SMITH, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( inclined to be sandy) dark, moustache dark. A bricklayer's labourer ; native of Ipswich. Escaped from custody of police at 11.30 p. m., 14th inst., and is supposed to have injured his legs in jump- ing a fence, and to have cut his feet at the time he escaped, having nothing on but his shirt. Is a very swift runner. Photograph will be forwarded on ap- plication. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. FLINTSHIRE. 17.— Holywell ( County).— For deserting family — ROBERT JONES, alias BOB TINKER, age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes grey, has a very dirty and untidy appear- ance; dress, blue monkey jacket, old cloth cap. A labourer.— THOMAS POWELL, or POWELLI, age 38, complexion dark, hair black. Has worked at Moseley, Oldham, Liverpool, Colwyn Bay, and Belfast. Lodged at 599, Halifax- road, Moorside; kept a light- house at St. Ives, Cornwall, and Offort Lighthouse, Suffolk. His mother resided at 133, Regent- street, Leamington. A painter and decorator.— JOHN JONES, alias JACK PENCAEDU, age 55, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresfc, eyes blue, hair, whiskers, and moustache turning grey, J. J. tattooed right arm. A labourer; native of Pentrefortas. Has been a soldier; is fond of drink. Well known at Llanrwst— ED WARD ALLEN LLOYD, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue. A joiner ; native of Llangollen. Has worked with a brother in Manchester and South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hughes, Holywell. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1890. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 GLAMORGANSHIRE. 18.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing £ 11— THOMAS ELLIOTT, alias SNOWDEN, late an in- mate of the Cardiff Workhouse, age about 34, height 6 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. 19.— 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. 20.— Fishponds ( County).— For larceny and false pretences— THOMAS PAINTER, a groom, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, smart appearance ; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, white necktie, brown bowler hat. His modus operandi is to take lodgings, representing he is employed at some stables near at hand, and after staying a short time absconds, stealing anything of value. A native of Chipping Sodbury. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Andover ( County).— For embezzling £ 14 lis. — CHARLES PAIN COLLIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache ( heavy) black, eyes ( full) dark ; dress, heavy blue cloth over- coat, brown tweed suit, cashmere leggings, button boots, and black hard felt hat. A native of Bishop Sutton, Hants. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Andover. HEREFORDSHIRE. 22.— Hereford ( County). — For stealing £ 16- JAMES MORRIS, alias SLEN, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, recent scratch on cheek; dress, rough pilot jacket, moleskin trousers, and brown cap, very dirty, ragged appearance. Supposed native of Upton- on- Severn. May be found drinking at low public- houses, or among drovers or rag and bone gatherers, which occupations he sometimes follows. Stated he had worked at the Penarth and Barry Docks, Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Cope, Hereford. build, complexion fair, eyes grey, clean shaved; dress, black cloth coat ( torn at one pocket), moleskin jacket, cardigan under ditto, moleskin trousers, violet necker- chief with white spots, black cloth cap with earlaps. navvy ; supposed native of Guildford, Surrey, and be wanted for other offences. He belongs to the West Kent Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Con& table Buck, Margate. KENT. 23.— Canterbury ( City).— For failing to report- License Holder CHARLES B. BOURNE, Office No. 38732, age 39, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes dark grey, boil mark on back of neck, moles on right shoulder and collar- bone and centre of breast, and on left upper arm and in left armpit; dress, dark mixture suit. Sentenced at Canterbury Sessions, 1st July, 1884, to 7 years' penal servitude for larceny Licensed 10th December, 1889. K 494. Information to the Head Constable, Canterbury. 24.— Dover ( Borough).— For embezzlement— THOMAS JOSEPH SHEIL, age about 40, height 5 ft, 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light; dresses usually in dark clothes, hard felt hat. A shoemaker. Has served in the Royal Artillery, and has a military appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Sanders, Town Hall Dover. 25.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing a watch and chain ( recovered), 7th inst.— JOHN JONES, alias PUNCH, age about 26, height about 5 ft., stout LANARKSHIRE. 26.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing £ 112 8s., consist- ing of notes, gold, and silver, 30thult.— JOHN ANDER- SON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale or sallow, hair steel grey, side whiskers and mous- tache mixed with grey, and cut short; dre3s, light grey jacket, dark vest, light check tweed trousers, and light cloth double peak cap, or may be wearing a grey tweed suit and black felt hat. A native of Aberdeen. Is accompanied by his wife, who is about same age, and a son about 6 years of age. Has friends in America, to which country he may endeavour to emigrate. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Bury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN GLEAVE, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light ( inclined to be sandy); dress, black coat and vest, brown check trousers, and light colour hard felt hat. Pretends to be a meat inspector appointed by Government, seizes some meat and gets it condemned by a local authority, then obtains a sum of money from the owner to withdraw the prosecution. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Henderson, Bury. £ 100 REWARD. 28.— Oldham ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of JOSEPH HENRY HULTON, late Union Bank for £ 14 9s.— HERR H. M. STAVENOW, 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. cashier at the Manchester and County Bank, Oldham, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 500 and other sums amounting to £ 10,000, age 36, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., slight build, complexion and eyes dark, hair very black and machine clipped, upper lip and face from about the line of nose covered with black hair, clipped short; dress, black worsted suit, or may be wearing a dark grey speckled Scotch tweed suit, dark cloth overcoat, black billycock hat; carried a small black leather bag and a walking- stiok. He left Oldham at noon, 1st inst. Warrant issued. To be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Hodgkinson, Oldham, by whom the above leward will be paid for the appre- hension of Hulton. 29.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For rape— JOHN THOMAS PATTERSON, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache brown; dress, light tweed coat, moleskin trousers and vest, clogs, and tweed cap. Has recently been working in a foundry as a labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Rochdale 30.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 25th ult., 3 £ 10 Bank of England Notes, Nos. 04461, 04462, and 04463, 1 £ 5 note, No. 56104 or 80820; £ 4 13s. gold and silver; and a cheque on the MIDLOTHIAN. 31.— Edinburgh ( City).- For fraudulently ob- taining £ 27 by presenting false cheques at various banks on 18th and 20th ult.— ROBERT ASHWOOD TAYLOR, a medical student, age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair and long drooping moustache light, otherwise clean shaved, long features; dress, dark overcoat or waterproof, dark blue coat or jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, and black felt hat, smart appearance, quiet manner. A native of Hereford, and speaks with English accent. Is an athlete, being a champion short distance runner, and is likely to mix with running men. Has failed as a student, and is hard pressed for money. By a fraudu- lent telegram he secured a cheque- book from the National Provincial Bank of England at Hereford, bearing numbers beginning I. 17321, and passed three of these in Edinburgh. As he may endeavour to pass the remaining cheques it is requested that bank authorities be warned. He left Edinburgh on 21st ult., and is believed to have gone to England. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Criminal In- vestigation Department, Edinburgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 32.— Newport ( County).— For embezzling £ 15 at Risca, 1st inst.— THOMAS COATES, age 45, height 5 ft. 9J in-, complexion pale, hair grey, moustache ( turning grey and cut short) brown, large eyes, pro- minent features, coal mark on bridge of nose an under right eye, ring tattooed on finger, bracelet on wrist, man and supposed woman on arm, all supposed on right side; dress, light clothes and black bowler hat. A collier ; native of Birmingham. Has been in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bosanquet, Newport. NORFOLK. 33.— 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, Colchester. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 34.— Peterborough ( City).— For cruelty to a child— SAMUEL LAMB, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair ( inclined to be sandy) light brown, thin whiskers ; dress, dark coat, cord trousers, dark cap with peak. A hawker ; travel the country with two old and shabby living vans and a flat van, with " Handock, Spalding, Lincolnshire,' painted thereon, drawn by three horses ( one chestnut, one brown, and one cob). Had also with him a black and- white goat and a dark lurcher dog. Is accom- panied by a woman of about 60, supposed to be his mother- in- law. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. SHROPSHIRE. 35.— Wellington ( County).— For indecent assault - EDWARD KIEK, age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, blue scar 2 TTLK POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBEUARY 14, 1890. over right eyebrow, cut mark back of right forearm, burn mark right breast, mole centre of chest and left shoulder- blade, boil mark between shoulder- blades. A moulder; native of Lincoln. Was committed for trial ( on bail) at the next Shropshire Quarter Sessions in April, but it is now suspected that he is about to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Galliers, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 36.— Brierley Hill ( County).— For stealing, at Old Hill, 21st ult., 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. 37— Brierley Hill ( County).— For stealing coat, at Brierley Hill, 20th ult.— GEORGE HARRIS, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, pockpitted, scar right eyebrow, burn scar left neck and chin, right side eyebrow, and first finger, scar top of left wrist, birth stain top of breast, scar outside left thigh, burn scar top of left foot and instep. A striker at boiler works ; native of Harts Hill, Brier- ley Hill. Is a notorious thief, and now under police supervision.— SAMUEL WHITE, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey. A native of Brierley Hill. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Woollaston, Brierley Hill. 38.— Tunstall ( County).— For stealing £ 4 from his lodgings- TOM FIRTH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, large dimple centre of chin, one finger left hand wrapped in white linen ( he said it was frost- bitten); dress, dark suit ( much worn), white collar, heart- shaped dark tie, lace boots, and hard felt hat. Sup- posed native of Yorkshire. Information to Supt. Hall, Tunstall. SUFFOLK. 39.— Boxford ( County).— For stealing at Cornard, Sudbury, 25th ult., a carpenter's plough ( recovered)— JOHN SCOTT, a tramping wheelwright, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, whis- kers sandy, eyes groy ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, and hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chapman, Boxford. SURREY. 40.— Chertsey ( County).— For stealing a cheque for £ 20 15s., which he cashed— GEORGE GRAHAM, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, clean shaved, scar on cheek ; dress, blue serge suit, cheese- cutter cap, boots sewn up in front with wax ends. Appearance of a fireman. Warrant issued. 41.— Chertsey ( County)— For embezzling £ 816s. 3d. — PERCY BAY LIS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ( heavy) red, walks very erect, of military appearance ; dress, brown overcoat, dark striped suit, and hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bryant, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 42.— Eastbourne ( County).— For conspiring to defraud the London and County Banking Company of the sum of £ 125, by means of a worthless cheque pur- porting to be drawn by T. Friend and Co , on the National Bank, Charing- cross — E. C- FRIEND, age about 32, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion floridi hair and moustache ( heavy) light brown, eyes ( rather arge) blue, full round face ; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, patent ' either boots, and high si IK hat; smart appearance. Has been a banker's clerk ; sup- posed native of London or suburbs.— HENRY ARNOLD, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, pinched face, hair dark brown, thin side whiskers and moustache; dress, dark tweed suit, and hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. 42.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing money— CHARLES J. WHEATCROFT, age 19, height 5 ft. 7| in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache ( slight), and eyes dark, turns his toes slightly inwards when walk- ing ; dress, black melton overcoat with velvet collar, and brown hard felt hat. A native of St. Leonards- on- Sea. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. £ 25 REWARD. 44.— Birmingham ( City).— Woodcut portrait and description of PHILIP HENRY CLARK, whose ap- prehension is sought for stealing 2 cheques for £ 150 each, the property of the Borough of Birmingham Loan Society, Limited, age about 54, height about 5 ft, 6 in., hair brownish, whiskers, moustache, and long beard grey, bald top of head, scorbutic marks at back of head and neck in hair, also on back of hands, dissi- pated appearance, caused by continual drinking and smoking; dress, brown seedy overcoat and dark suit, the front of which is stained with drink, sometimes wears gloves with fingers cut off, to hide the scorbutic marks, wears a gold curb chain. May be found in some hotel or public- house drinking, with the stolen money (£ 300 in gold, cheques having been cashed) in his possession. A native of Birmingham. It is requested that inquiries be made at hotels, shipping offices, etc., and that outward- bound vessels be watched. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Cotterill and Son, solicitors, 49, Temple- row, Birmingham, for the apprehension of Clark. 45.— Birmingham ( City).— For deserting his family— SICKENH AR SHORESON, a Japanese, age 45 or 46, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark. Travels the country with Japanese troupes, and appears at music- halls and circuses as a wire walker. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 46.— Oldbury ( County).— For stealing hair from the manes and tails of five horses at Halesowen, during the night of 12thinst.— WILLTAM BEACH, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ; dress, sleeve waistcoat with brown cord front, 2 pockets each side, moleskin back and sleeves, light cord vest, 2 pockets each side and 2 buttons on each pocket, dirty cord trousers, lace boots, and black hard felt hat. Attends fairs, etc., with a '' dummy " stall. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Speke, Oldbury. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 47.— Sproatley ( County).— For fowl- stealing— SAMUEL STOCKS, age 31, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short at back) light, lost first joint of third finger; dress, black coat ( much worn), blue serge jacket, cord trousers, lace boots, and check skull cap. A joiner; native of Withersea, Hull; has lately worked as a bricklayer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burniston, Sproatley. 48,- H ull ( Borough).— For obtaining 45 cases of oranges by fraud, 10th inst.— WILLIAM HENRY BELL, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., stiff build, weight 12 stone, complexion fresh ( rather dark- looking), hair ( cut short) dark, high cheekbones, smart appearance; dress, blue overcoat with velvet collar, light check suit, brown hard felt hat. Generally carries a thick walking stick. A fruit merchant; last residence 33, Springfield- place, Leeds. He is very fond of theatres, music- halls, and the company of gay women. Has a brother in Australia, and possibly may endeavour to emigrate, or start in business in some town under an assumed name as a fruit merchant. He has been in business in Cardiff under the name of Trathne, and may adopt it again. Since leaving Hull he has had letters left at post- office till called for in name of Trathne. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 49.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing a silver watch ( recovered); a gold albert, and oval- shaped gold locket, 27th ult.— ANTHONY PUNCHEON, age 13, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, brown mixture tweed coat ( too large), cord trousers, navy blue football cap with man kicking a ball in front. A native of Pontefract. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. See Latest Information, PERSONS IN CUSTODY, BERKSHIRE. 50.— Clewer ( County).— Remanded for burglary— WILLIAM ADAMS, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, rather broad face, coat of arms, Y. R., ship in full sail, W. Adams, head of woman, and bracelet right arm, rose back of hand, sailor and woman dancing, crown, ship in full sail, rose, and bracelet left arm, sailor holding flag, 3 cross flags, 2 anchors, and rose back of hand ; dress, short black jacket, dark vest, black ribbed trousers, black- and- white shirt, white stockings, lace boots, and brown hard felt hat. Found in his possession 18 half- ounce packets of tobacco, marked " Huxley and Co., Shield Shag Tobacco "; 1 knife ( new) with hooked top ; 1 small knife with 2 blades; 1 J- in. chisel ( new); 1 large gimlet ( new) ; 1 silk handkerchief, red- and- blue ( nearly new); 1 pipe bowl, figure of a man s head; 19 door- keys ( various); and 4 files. Information to Supt. Blake, Clewer. CUMBERLAND. 51.— Carlisle ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, for sheep- stealing— HARRISON ARM- STRONG, alias JOHN ARMSTRONG, a labourer, age 37, height 5 ft. Hi in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole right side of belly, right breast, and centre of back, scar inside right knee. A native of Dislington, Cumberland; lately resided at The Hill, Gretna, Dumfriesshire. Has been convicted in the name of John Harrison. When arrested a pawnticket was found in his pos- session for a Geneva watch, No. 334 ( supposed stolen), pawned at Middlesbro' on the 19th of November last. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DEVONSHIRE. 52 — Cullompton ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Devon Assizes for maliciously wound- ing- JOHN ANDERSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, oval face, hair dark brown, mous- tache dark, eyes blue, bridge of nose broken, slight scar over left eyebrow, pockmarked; shabbily TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1890. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 8 dressed; appearance of a tramp ton- on- Tees. Information to Supt. Collins, Callompton Native of Stock- GLOUC ESTERS HI RE. 53.— Cheltenham ( County).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions at Gloucester for indecent assault— DAVID ADAMS, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald) light brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey, prominent nose, two large burn marks both sides of belly, burn mark left thigh, small scar left cheek and neck, scar bridge of nose. A native of Canongate, Edinburgh. States he was invalided from the 5th Fusiliers about eight years ago. 54.— Cheltenham ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for stealing a suit of clothes- THOMAS KERRIGAN, alias CARRING- TON, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes blue, mole left side, right leg, and right of belly. A native of Manchester. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. His modus operandi is to call on clergymen and retired gentlemen, stating that his wife has j ust been confined in soma shed or place about a mile off, and thus obtains money. States he his been in Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk. Supposed previously convicted, and wanted for other offences. Information to Inspector Knights, Watton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 55.— Hitch in ( County).— Committed for trial at Hertford Quarter Sessions, 7th April next, for stealing a horse ( recovered) 3rd inst.— GEORGE REDSHAW, or RETSHAW, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( thin on top), beard, whiskers, and mous- tache black, high forehead, bruise on right groin, small mole left side of belly and on each breast near shoulder- blade, scar under right forearm, large scar back of left thigh; dress, light grey mixture coat, 2 black waistcoats ( one cloth, one diagonal), black diagonal trousers, fawn colour satin neckerchief, lace boots, and brown hard felt hat. A low horse- dealer; native of Braughing, Herts. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 60.— Northampton ( Borough). — Committed for trial at next Assizes for forgery and at- tempting to obtain money by false pretences— GEORGE HOWARD GRAHAM, alias JOHN GRIGGLESTONE, an assurance agent, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, slight whiskers and moustache light brown, eyes grey. Has been in the employ of various assurance societies in different parts of the United Kingdom, and is believed to have been previously con- victed. Correct name supposed to be Grigglestone. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 61.— Burslem ( County)— Committed for trial at Stafford Sessions on three charges of fraud— WILLIAM PERRY, alias ELLIS, NAYLOR, BAILEY, and BENNETT, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, eyes grey ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, and black hard felt hat. A native of Chelmsford. He represented himself as agent for Messrs. Butterick and Co., Regent- street, London, and chiefly defrauded milliners. He is wanted at Stockport, Leeds, and London. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. cream silk, 1 piece flawn flounce silk, 1 piece grey cashmere, 1 pair white satin shoes, 1 white feather fan, about 4 yards Maltese lace, 1 gent's Melton overcoat, " Greenwell, Strand " on tab, 5 pockets ( 2 hip, 1 ticket, 1 inside right breast, 1 outside left); 3 ladies jackets ( one dark green, trimmed brown otter, stamped; two reefing ; one short black buttons); 1 black hip jersey; 3 towels, 2 pillow cases, 1 brown plush mantle ( trim- med brown lace); 1 pair red curtains, claret and brown stripes ; 1 pair small plain 15 carat gold ear- rings. 66.— N Division.— loth inst.— A gilt ormolu clock, about 14 in. high, coloured enamel dial, pink- red- and- white, medallion on base surrounded with imitation turquoise, stands on four legs, with three urns, one each side and on top, French make. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. KENT. 56.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next Maidstone Quarter Sessions for maliciously breaking a plate glass window— RICHARD YOUNG, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, scar on bridge of nose, ring tattooed on second finger right hand, small piece off top of third finger right hand ; dress, black jacket and vest, cord trousers, lace boots, and black hard felt hat. A hawker of stools and wire • work; native of West Cowes, Isle of Wight. 57.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining goods by false pretences— WILLIAM KENSETT, age 52, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair ( turning grey, bald on top) dark, pockmarked. Has been a reporter, commission agent, and sewing machine canvasser. Formerly lived at Epsom and Croydon. Was convicted at the Surrey Sessions, 8th April, 1873, for obtaining goods by false pretences, and sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude Supposed to have other convictions against him. Information to Chief Constable Embery, Tunbridge Wells. LINCOLNSHIRE. 58.— Spalding ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Assizes at Lincoln, for obtaining 296 sheepskins by fraud— JOHN ESWARD, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, small side whiskers and moustache dark, eyes dark brown ; dress, dirty green cloth overcoat, light cloth jacket, dark mixture cloth trousers and vest, check cotton shirt, strong lace boots, and black hard felt hat. A native of Stratford, but lately resided at Baldock, Hertfordshire, and Brent- wood, Essex, and carried on the business of skin dealer and mat maker. Information to Supt. Jarvis, Spalding. NORFOLK. 59.— Watton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences- THOMAS WALSH, alias MOORE, age 45, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, bald top of head, lost end of right second finger, speaks with strong Irish accent; dress, blue coat, 2 black vests, grey trousers, white shirt, black hard felt hat. A native of Cork. DURHAM. 67.— Darl ington ( County).— 12th inst., by burglary at Blackwell— 1 gentleman's gold watch, large plain back ; 2 ladies' gold English lever watches, 1 gold dial, the other white, engine- turned case3, maker, " J. Harrison, Darlington"; 1 gold albert; 2 long gold chains ; 1 large gold locket and cable chain, " Seaton'' in monogram on one side and Sept. 22nd, 1877 ; 1 large gold locket, four photos and hair chain attached; 1 small gold locket with pearls ; 1 gold safety pin brooch with pearls; 5 gold brooches ( 1 with raised ball of pink coral in centre, 1 set 4 pearls, 1 in shape of bow with tassels, 1 set turquoise, and 1 with mono gram, " R. A. F.," thereon); 1 dark crystal brooch, gold rims; 1 silver locket and chain ; 1 jubilee 5s.. piece made into a brooch; other small brooches and locket. Information to Supt. Rogers, Darlington. SUSSEX ( EAST). 62.— Patcham ( County).— Sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment, for larceny— JAMES TERRY, age 41, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar right cheek ; dress, 3 old grey jackets, dark grey vest, old shepherd's plaid trousers, black hard hat, wrap round neck, lace boots. A stableman ; native of Lymington, Hants. Had in his possession ( supposed stolen), 1 black dia- gonal cloth jacket, lined with Italian cloth, pocket inside right breast, outside pocket left breast, ticket pocket, 2 pockets in tail; 1 pair fawn astrachan gloves palm of gloves lined with kid, red- and- white stripes inside ; 1 pair sheep skin gloves, nearly new ; 1 pair small size white cotton stockings; 1 pair brown leather leggings; 1 black leather cigar- case, lined blue satin. Information to Supt. Tucker, Patcham. 63.— Uckfield ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Lewes Assizes, for larceny— THOMAS HARRIS, alias ELLIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 11 slight build, complexion fresh, hair very dark, whis kers and moustache dark brown, eyes dark brown; dress, black cloth coat, dark brown tweed trousers and vest, black hard felt hat. A stableman ; native of Kingston, Surrey. Follows race meetings. Was sen- tenced on 9th August last to 6 months' imprisonment for larceny from a stable in Kent. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING): 64.— Pontefract ( County).— Committed for trial at ensuing Leeds Assizes for burglary— THOMAS JOHN POWELL ( supposed false), age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey. Has been employed as a labourer on the Manchester Ship Canal at Lachford Docks, near Warrington, and left there in September last. Had in his possession the follow- ing property, supposed stolen : I metal Geneva watch and steel chain ; 1 silver Geneva watch ; I Michigan silver albert; 1 silver albert; 1 nickel silver chain; 4 watch keys; 3 purses; 2 pocket knives; 1 pair scissors ; 2 shells ; and brass bill coin. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. See Latest Information. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 65.— J Division.— 12th inst., 1 plush mantle, 1 length of striped pluBh, 1 piece maroon plush, 1 piece GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 68.— Gloucestershire ( County).— 26th ult., from bedroom of an Inn - a cash box containing £ 32 in gold and silver ; 1 open face silver lever watch " E. A. B.' engraved on back of case; 1 set gold studs, star pattern, pearl in centre; 2 pairs gold sleeve links horse shoe pattern ( 1 pair reversable); 1 Post Office Order for 14s. payable to George Robins ; 3 or 4 gold and silver jubilee coins. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Chipp^ Gloucester. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Bury ( County8th inst., by burglary at Bury— 1 red leather purse with brass top; 1 five- shilling- piece ; 1 four- shilling- piece, dated 1887 ; 3 lion shillings; 1 fourpenny- piece; a few old copper foreign coins ; 1 very small maltese gold breast- pin; 1 Turk's- head patent metal breast- pin ; 1 dark purple ribbed cloth single- breasted overcoat, lined with black sateen, yellow and red striped lining in sleeves, bound with braid, 4 outside pockets and 1 inside right breast, 2 buttons on each cuff, pockets contained a pair of black woollen gloves and a white handkerchief ; 1 claret colour West of England Cambridge jacket, black Italian cloth lining, in pocket a pocket- book and diary combined, containing a Trevelyan Club card and bill from J. Heywood, Manchester, also a number of letters and 70 post- cards, with " Chesham, Unitarian Sunday- school, Bury, Thomas Wilde, Secretary," printed on front. 70.— Bury ( County).— 13th inst., by housebreaking at Heywood, 1 navy- blue overcoat, 3 pockets outside and 1 inside right breast, black bone buttons, " Edwin Greenhalgh " on tab; 1 grey tweed jacket, 2 pockets outside and 1 inside right breast, light bone buttons ; 1 vest of same material; 1 pair lace boots, toecaps ; I black billycock hat, all part worn, to fit a youth about 18 ; 1 lady's rough green leather handbag, catch on top, leather handle; 1 fine silver Geneva watch > hunting cases, steel hands, steel albert attached; I old silver English lever watch, white dial, steel hands, one broken, both watches are out of repair; £ 2 in gold and about £ l in silver, and a few coppers. The thief may be wearing the stolen hat and boots, as he left an old black billycock hat and an old pair of elastic side boots behind. Information to Supt. Henderson, Bury. 71.— Salford ( Borough).— 24th ult.— A large gold brooch, pale yellow topaz stone, size of a walnut; a small gold brooch, bow pattern, set 5 turquoise stones, 6 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 11 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. 72.— Belgrave ( County).— 5th inst., at Oadby Races— A gold keyless watch, No. 74133, white- and- enamel dial, centre seconds, plain back, chased on edge, " J. H." marked on case. Information to Supt. Ormiston, Belgrave. £ 50 REWARD. 73.— Leicester ( County).— 22nd ult., by burglary at Braunstone 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 ; 1 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 Chief Constable Holmes, Leicester- shire Constabulary, Leicester, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and convic- tion of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 74.— Wellingborough ( County).— 30th ult.— Two billiard balls ( one red, the other white.) Information to Supt. Bailie, Wellingborough. WARWICKSHIRE. 75.— Acocks Green ( County).— 30th ult., at Bal- sall, by housebreaking, 1 pair grey cloth trousers, black stripe down legs, I pair grey worsted stockings— Supposed by a TRAMP, who may be wearing the stolen articles. Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green. WESTMORELAND. 76.— Kendal ( Borough).— 9th inst., by shopbreak- ing— About 60 white and coloured silk pocket- hand- kerchiefs, large and small sizes ; and 30 penny postage stamps. Information to Chief Constable Cotton, Kendal. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 77.— Hull ( Borough).— 24th ult.— A gentleman's 18- carat gold English lever watch, small size, white dial, sunk seconds, gold hands, plain back, No. 23854, maker " B. Arnold, 72, Baker- street, Portman- square, London," 54 marked on case. 10th inst.— A gentleman's gold, keyless, j- plate, centre seconds stop watch, 18- carat cases, No. 8942, maker " King, Hull," " Johnson " engraved inside case. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 78.— Leeds ( Borough).— 25th ult. by shopbreaking — 4 ladies' silver keyless Geneva watches, Nos. 92849 to 92853, or 93311 to 93316, scratched inside cases 1967 to 1977, metal domes, engraved backs, one without bow ; 6 ladies' silver Geneva watches, Nos. 48264, scratched inside 1897 ; 48265, scratched inside 1898; 6211, scratched inside 1931 ; 6240, scratched inside 1936; 6245, scratched inside 1941 ; some fancy and some white dials, metal domes, engraved backs; 4 mosaic T H E POLICE GAZETTE. brooches in gilt mounts, different shapes; 1 dozen steel brooches, various patterns ; 1 gold- plated brooch, composed of 3 bars, horseshoe pattern on top, set with brilliants; 1 oval shape pincushion in silver frame ; 2 dozen small size gilt scarf pins, several horseshoe shape, set with coloured stones; 1 dark- red leather case, containing 11 ladies' 9- carat gold dress rings set 5 small diamonds across, 15 gentleman's 9- carat gold rings, small size, hollow, set various coloured stones, marked inside 3s. and 3s. 9d. Information to Detective Supt. Gillespie, Leeds. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN, WARWICKSHIRE. 79.— Warwick ( County).— 6th inst., at Shrewley — A brown horse cob pony, aged, 14 hands, white down face; dark brown two- wheel basket trap, hung low, wheels picked out red; a set of black harness, silver mounted. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Moth, Warwick. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND, HERTFORDSHIRE. 80.— Hertford ( County).— Killed, 7th inst., on the Great Northern Railway, between St. Albans and Smallford, a man, age about 45, length 5 ft. 71 in., hair ( bald on top), and whiskers and moustache ( cut short) dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, old grey mackin- tosh coat, old black diagonal morning coat, trimmed black braid, light check plaid vest, brown- and- white check tweed trousers, grey check single peak cap, old lace boots. Appearance of a tramp. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. SURREY. 81.— Guildford ( County).— 4th inst., in the river at Stoke, the body of a newly- born female child, white pockethandkerchief tied round neck, " L. Bradburn, No. 6," marked in corner in marking- ink. At the coroner's inquest a verdict was returned of wilful murder against some person unknown. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Barker, Guildford. See Latest Information. APPREHENSIQ NS, 82.— Kent, Canterbury ( City).— MAN, Case No. 15, 7th inst. 83.— Notti nghamshi re, Nottingham ( Borough).— Superviseee HENRY JAMES, Office No. 38764, Cas? No. 32, 13th December last. 84.— War wickshire, Warwick ( County).— CROSBY, Case No. 30, 14th inst. 85.— Yorkshire ( W. R.). Rotherham ( Borough). License holder SAMUEL WILLIAMS, Office No, 38537, POLICE GAZETTE, 15th November, 1889. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHEN81QN8 SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 86.— C. I. Department.— For obtaining money by means of fictitious cheques on the Northampton- shire Banking Company— HENRY WRIGHT, alias BURSTALL, SAYILLE, and WATSON, License Holder, Office No. 37355, age 53, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, mole back of neck, right shoulder- blade, front of left armpit, and near nipple, scar front of right hip, knee, and middle finger left hand, peculiar protruding navel, lame left leg ; dress, drab dust coat, brown plaid jacket, dark trousers, wears brown spats, appearance of a horse dealer. A native of Ware, Hertfordshire. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 87.— Fishponds ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee WILLIAM BRITTON, Office No. 37841, age 20, height 5 ft. 5in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey, W tattooed right forearm, I. S. q. E. left arm, scars on buttocks ( from caning), varicose veins right leg ; dress, dark suit, lace boots, and bowler hat. Sentenced at Gloucester, 2nd January, 1889, to 6 months' imprisonment and 2 years' police supervision for fowl- stealing. 1008- 10. Information to the Superintendent, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Fishponds. 88.— Bristol ( City).— For failing to report- Supervisee HENRY AMESBURY, Office No. 38072, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 1 , 1890. age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, long nose, scars on back of left hand and below left knee. Sentenced at Bristol 3rd May 1888, to 15 months' imprisonment and 2 years' super- vision for felony. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. LANCASHIRE. 89.— Rawtenstall ( County)— For failing to report — Supervisee CHARLES BOOTH, Office No. 29153 age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark' brown, eyes blue, two moles on back of neck, scars all over head, face freckled, slightly pockmarked. Sen. tenced at Preston, 20th May, 1880, to 7 years' penal servitude and 7 years' supervision for felony. G 522, Information to the Superintendent, Lancashire Constabulary, Rawtenstall. 90.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report- License Holder JOHN REYNOLDS, alias WILLIAM MANCHESTER, Office No. 38660, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes grey, scars on crown and left eyebrow, lost right thumb, scar on left cheek, small mole on back. Sentenced at Manchester, 14th October,' 1885, to 5 years' penal servitude and 3 years' police supervision for housebreaking. Licensed 16th November, 1889 — License Holder JOHN GOR- DON, alias SCOTT and HOOD, Office No. 38926, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scars on back of head, left eyebrow, nose, back of neck, and right wrist. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 25th August, 1886, to 5 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 8th January 1890.— JOHN PATRICK SMITH, alias BOYLE, BERNARD SMITH, BROWN, BUXTON, CHAD- WICK, CHATFIELD, CHIDELOW, CHATTER- FIELD, LAWSON, ROSS, etc., Office No. 39030, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 in,, complexion swarthy, hair grey, eyes bluish, scars on forehead, corner of right eyebrow, left ear, and each side of throat.— Supervisee CATHE- RINE SHERIDAN, Office No. 38561, age 50, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, pockmarked, scars on centre of forehead and right arm, right forefinger deformed. Sentenced at Salford Ses- sions, 22nd October, 1888, to 12 months' imprisonment and 3 years' police supervision for larceny.— Super- visee JOHN KIRK, alias RICHARD YOUNG, Office No. 39088, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, 2 scars centre of forehead, boil scar on throat, scar inside right wrist. Sentenced at Manchester, 8th April, 1889, to 10 months' imprison- ment and 3 years' police supervision for larceny. Liberated 7th February, 1890. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Man- chester. 91.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Borough).— For fail- ing to report— Supervisee EDWARD HARLOW, Office No. 36398, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, glides left eye, E. H. and 2 dots back of left wrist, scar on lower lip. Sentenced at Salford, 24th October, 1887, to 12 months' imprison- ment and 2 years' supervision for counting- house breaking. 4872. Information to the Chief Constable, Ashton- under- Lyne. PERSONS IN CUSTODY,, YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 92.— Beverley ( Borough).— Remanded till 24th inst. for stealing a horse— A MAN, who gives the name of JOHN SMITH, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion very fair, hair light brown, small side- whiskers and moustache light, sharp features, aquiline nose, rather keen grey eyes, well dressed and respectable appearance. States he is a horse dealer, and resides at 59, Edgware- road, London. He is in the habit of frequenting horse fairs, and associating with card- sharpers, etc. Information to Head Constable Knight, Guildhall, Beverley. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. WARWICKSHIRE. 93.— Warwick ( County).— 16th inst., in the River Avon, near Warwick— the body of a man, age 45 to 50 length 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair ( turning grey), moustache and imperial brown ; dress, black ribbed morning coat pockets behind and outside breast, navy blue vest, black tweed trousers with narrow white stripe, " T. Cotterill, Warwick " on buttons, red- blue- and brown striped Oxford shirt, brown merino socks, block- front sidespring boots, red handkerchief in coat pocket. Is supposed to have been in the water about 3 weeks. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Moth, War- wick. FBIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 1 , 1890. IM. T H E POLICE GAZETTE* <=£ 2 REWARD. LOST, on the Paris, Lyons, and Medi- terranean Railway, between Nice and Paris, or left in a first- class railway compartment ( No. 1,155) train which left Nice at 12.30 on Thursday, February 6tli, and which arrived at Paris at 9.20 on Friday morning, February 7th, a RUS- SELL'S COACHING WATCH, in a brass case, the name of Ridge being en- graved on the front of the case, and on the back of the watch engraved P. J. Rum- ney's Wonder Coach, 1880. " Whoever will forward same to Dr. Ridge, Royal Food Mills, Kingsland, London, shall receive the above reward. JOSEPH MOSSOP, Deceased.— If ^ HENRY MOSSOP, late of Wyth- moor Head, Workington, Cumberland ( youngest son of the late Joseph Mossop), who left his home in March, 1882, will apply as under, he will hear of something to his advantage.— Thomas Howson, Soli- citor, Whitehaven. LOST, on Wednesday evening, January 29, at the Lyric Club or the Shaftes- bury Theatre, a Lady's DIAMOND PIN, design a leaf of diamonds on a tortoise- shell pin.— Anyone finding the same and taking it to Anglesey House, Phillimore- gardens, Kensington, W., will be hand- somely rewarded. £ 3 REWARD. DIAMOND SCARF- PIN LOST, three- quarter carat, Monday, 10th, near Victoria Station.— Anyone finding the same and taking it to Colonel Walton, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, will receive the above reward. <£ 3 REWARD. ALADY'S GOLD HALF HUNTER WATCH, maker " Grohe, Lon- don," with engraved back, and short gold chain with seal, with eagle, crest, and other charms, LOST, on Thursday after- noon, February 13th, between 2 and 4, in Regent- street, Albemarle- street, or Sloane- street.— Anyone finding the same and taking it to S. A. A., Rothwell Vicarage, Leeds, will receive the above reward. <£ 5 REWARD. J^ OST, on evening of 10th inst., between Colville - gardens and Randolph- crescent, a SMALL DEAL BOX, contain- ing antique jewellery and coins.— Apply at 33, Randolph- crescent, Maida Vale. a » j RUPTURE < HERNIA.> All sufferers from this dangerous c ® mplaint should - - - - • longer torture themselves by Mr. C. B. HARNEStP know that they need no wearing useless trusses. NEW APPLIANCES are mad © to suit every form of Rupture, and axe positively guaranteed to GIVE IMMEDIATE RELIEF. An experienced and skilful Surgeon attends daily, and examines patients, free of charge, at the ELECTROPATHIC AND ZANDER INSTITUTE, of the MEDICAL BATTERY Co., l td., 52, OXFORD ST, LONDON, W. ( Corner of Rathbone Place,) NEW STORY BY THE AUTHOR OF " MICAH CLARKE." The Firm of Girdlestone. A New Sensational and Exciting Tale, By At CONAN DOYLE, Now RUNNING WEEKLY FROM OCTOBER 27, in " THE PEOPLE," lD- The Largest and Best Sunday Paper. FULLER NEWS OF THE WEEK THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER. 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Leave selection of patterns to myself, and be assured both yourself and friends will entirely agree with the minute of Mr. Ebenezer Iremonger, which I have this day received, as follows:— " County Police Office. Maidenhead, Berks., May 34 1888. " Sir,— I have received the three superfine flannel shirts, and they are a good fit, and the materials an first- class. The three winter and the three summer shirts that I purchased from you rather more than three years ago have worn well, and are the best I ever had.— I am, Sir, yours respectfully, " EBKNEZKE IKKMONGKR, Superintendent, Berks Constabulary. " P. 8.— Ton may make use of this if you please, as I consider that it snould be widely kiown what excellent shirts they are 11" " Dear Sir,— At a meeting of Superintendents of this force yesterday it was decided that the Shirts and other articles supplied by you were the best material, best fitting, oheap, and most suitable garments fni policemen to wear.— Tours truly, GEO. 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