H U E PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1891. VOL. VIII., No. 734. HFtEGrTT I- i- A- T JOISTS . 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZBTTB, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZBIIE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning personswhose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if 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. 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 15j. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. • 6. Every announcement, iffor the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen properly bear a number, and art alphabetically arranged by counties. 9- The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property tole inserted im 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 7> e wholly responsible for any proceedings whicA man 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 of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond fy Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or i » Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICB GAZBTTB 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 at advertisements. E. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found • arranged for easy reference as follows :— < a) Regulations at top of 1st page. Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. . ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond ihe number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in ihe date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. < b) < c) < d) NOTICE. " Scotland Yard, London," has been regis- tered at the General Post Office as the abbreviated address for telegrams for the Assistant Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, Criminal Investigation, whose offices are now at New Scotland Yard, London, S. W., instead of 21, Whitehall Place. The following is a copy of the order which governs the • circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing < lelays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering - a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of • crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited,' with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( à) The amount of the reward. ( á) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Convict Supervision Department. — For failing to report— License Holder CHARLES ARMSTRONG, alias LITTLE SOLDIER, Office No. 40527. ( See woodcut portrait and description in Case 84, Gazette 28th Nov. last, to which tpecial attention is called.") This man is a notorious attic and portico burglar. ™ Information to the A'sistant Commissioner, Con- vict Supervision Department, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 2.— K Division.— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences— J. F. JAMES, age 4- 5, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( turning grey) light, eyes blue; dress, light tweed suit, and blown hard felt hat. He advertised for a manager of a clothier's shop, receiving the £ 20 as security, and subsequently absconded, taking his stock with him. Warrant issued. 3.— P Division.— For stealing £ 14 at Norwood, 1st inst.— JOHN BOURNE, a tailor's assistant, age 17, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, usually carries his hands in his trousers pockets, slovenly gait and appearance; dress, dark tweed suit, polo cap, and old boots. Has friends in America, where lie may endeavour to go. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4. — Woodcut portrait and description of THOMAS GWILLYM WILLIAMS, a clerk, late of 19, Thorpdale- road, Hornsey, whose apprehen- sion is sought for absconding from his bail, charged with embezzlement ( see Case No. 7, 21si November last), age 26, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, haii- light, moustache sandy, eyes brown; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark stripe tweed trousers, and high hat. Warrant issued. 5.— For obtaining a quantity of goods ( various), by false pretences, from a number of wholesale houses— SAMUEL BOBBY ( presents himself as son of Mr. Bobby, draper), alias C. W. FISH, of Frederick Fish & Son, Ipswich, and Mr. CRICK, of Bury St. Edmunds, real name supposed H. E. KEMP, of Stidbury, Suffolk, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, wears gold eyeglasses, of gentle- manly appearance and address; dress, dark chester- field orercoat, with far collar and cuffs, dark suit, and high hat. Supposed same as described in Case No. 5, 12th September last. May be accompanied by a French woman, age about 26, complexion and hair fair, good- looking, and well dressed, who speaks very little English. Warrant issued. 6.— Woodcut portrait and description of GEORGE THORPE, late of Shepperton House, Lee- road, Lee, Kent, whose apprehension is sought for larceny and embezzling large sums of money— Age 52, ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair dark and smooth, parted in centre, slight straggling whiskers, fall face, walks lame and stoops, slouching gait, stout build ; dress, dark beaver overcoat with velvet collar, dark suit, and high hat, smart appearance. A cashier. Absconded 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. - 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1891. AYRSHIRE. 7.— Ayr ( bounty).— For violent assault at Kil- winning— JAMES LEE, a furnace labourer, age 23, hei ' ht 5 ft. 5 or C in , complexion fresh, full round face, hair dark, mny have small dark moustache, stout build, slouching grit, speaks with a mixed Irish and Scotch dialect; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, grey tweed or dirty moloskin trousers, heavy lace boots, dark tweed or black silk single- peak cap. Absconded on 22nd nit., accompanied by his brother, William Lee, stating that he was going to make his way into the county of Cumberland, where he has been previously employed at ironworks. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BEDFORDSHIRE. - 8.— Leighton Buzzard ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of RUPERT FINN, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 54— Age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, no whiskers or moustache, but may wear false whiskers and moustache, well built, carries his head forward ; dress, dark rough pilot ovcrcoat, with velvet collar, dark grey coat and vest, grey ehcck trousers, and black hard felt hat. A native of Canterbury. Has friends at Gravesend. Was employed as manager of a shoe shop. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Shepherd, Leighton Buzzard. BRECONSHIRE. 9. — Crickhowell ( County). — For deserting his wife and family— WILLIAM GARDNER, late of Cwmda, Crickhowell, age about 48, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair and whiskers dark, partly bald from erysipelas, eyes grey, rather high forehead, very noisy when in drink. Supposed working at some colliery in Rhondda Valley, Glamorganshire. Last heard of working at the Maritime Colliery, Pontypridd. Supposed under a false name. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. 10.— CrickhowelKCWity).— JOHN E. CHAP- MAN, Case No. 11, 19th ult., not to be apprehended. Warrant withdrawn. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 11.— Dumfries ( Burgh).— Woodcnt - portrait and description of JOHN BLAIR, a seedman's clerk, whose apprehension is sought for forgiug and utter- ing a cheque for £ 46 on the Commercial Bunk, age 30, height C ft., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache dark, eyes brown, no whiskers, long full fice, walks erect, smart respectable appea - ance, good- looking ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, and dark round felt hat; may have a drab- colour dust- coat. His father is said to reside in Rothesay. May endeavour to leave the country. A Scotchman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Malcolm, Dumfries. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 12.— Gloucestershire ( County).— For steal- ing a Bible and a Prayer- Book, " Dear Mrs. Scobell " written on front leaf of both— A MAN, ago about 50, height about 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout bvild, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), dark, clean full face ; appearance of a clergyman ; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, soft felt hat, broad bottom boots. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Chipp, Gloucester. represented himself as being a member of the " Lights o' London Theatrical Company." Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 17.— Leigh ( County). — For stealing from the person with violence, 23rd ult., between Orford and Houghton, 12s. Gd. silver ; a brass beer- barrel key ; a two- bladed pocket knife, buck- horn handle; and a red and white cotton handkerchief— Two IRISH- MEN, 1st, age about 30, tall and stout; 2nd, age about 25, slight build, medium height. Supposed to reside at Warrington. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 18.— Manchester ( City).— Woodcut portrait and description of BENJN. THOMAS CUN- CLIFFE. whose apprehension is sought for larceny LANARKSHIRE. 13. — Glasgow ( City). — For embezzling £ 44 ISs. 5d.— JOHN BROWN, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair and slight moustache . dark; dress when last seen, dark tweed double- breasted jacket, light check trousers, li^ lit felt hat. Takes an active interest in football, arid was a playing member of the Clyde Junior Eleven Foot- ball Club. A clerk. Absconded on or about 12th ult. Warrant issued. 14.— Glasgow ( City).— For forging, between 9th September and 9th December, the name of an umbrella manufacturer, to three bills of exchange, amounting to £ 215 His. 3d., which he discounted in a bank in this city, JOHN W. PATERSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark brown, sunken peculiar eyes, speaks with a Scotch accent; dress, when last seen, dark clothes and black felt hat. Is married and resided at Mfiirhead, Chryston, Lanark- shire. Absconded 15th ult., and may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. 15.— Airdrie ( Burgh).— For stealing, at Chapel- hall, 16th Nov., a two- wheeled dog- cart, dark brown painted body, the lower panel divided into three parts, and the upper one sparred, wheels and shafts lined with red, dark blue cushions, both seats shift with a spring from the front, and the foot- board behind is worked by a spring in the centre of it, half- moon shaped silverised handle on each side in front- JOSEPH SMITH, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair, whiskers and moustache light, beard cut to a point on chin, thin features, very small eyes, rather large nose, spoke with an English accent; dress, navy blue serge jacket suit, dark blue waterproof coat, and felt hat. Also his son, age 20 or 21, height about 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair light, clcan shaved; dress, brown jacket suit, dark blue waterproof coat, and black felt hat. These men were canvassing for a firm of photo- graphers in Glasgow, and hired the dog- cart by the week. The pony was their own. Information to Suf t. Hynd, Airdrie. LANCASHIRE. 16— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult. — 1 pair acme patent skates, stamped with the Canadian mark, new sole clip on each side of each; also a pair of clog skates— a man who gave the name of JOHN ANDREW McMANN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair black, short dark thick moustache, eyes brown, very dark eyebrow s, several front teeth deficient in upper jaw, and several are decaying, has very large hands; dress, short dark green overcoat ( faded), with velvet collar to match, dark brown cardigan jacket, light check vest, dark grey striped trousers, lace boots, and fashionable black felt hat, wore a brown silk neckerchief with silver stripes, and brown astrachan kid gloves ; of gentlemanly appearance. He left Chorley on night of 29th ult., taking with him a fawn- and- white rough haired collie dog, and was last seen at Wigan, where he obtained lodgings at an hotel, by false pretences. Has frequently and embezzlement, age 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion fair, hair black; dress, blue pilot overcoat, black velvet collar, black Inverness mackintosh. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smithy Manchester. 19.— Old Trafford ( County). — For stealing, 29th ult., 1 lady's gold watch, white face, broken glass ; 1 lady's gold twist brooch, oval shape, with slide and buckle; 1 pair of gold earrings, with round drop in centre, very old- fashioned; 2 gold rings,. 18- carat, set pearl and coral; 1 gold keeper ring, chased; 1 gold brooch, horse- shoe pattern ; 1 gold bracelet and clasp ; 1 silver bracelet, serpent pattern, gilt with gold; 1 amber necklace, bracelet and brooch to match, oval- shaped links ; 1 crown- piece : 1 black cashmere cloak, circular pattern; 1 black fur- lined silk cloak, grey and white fur; 1 brown felt hat, sailor- shaped, trimmed with brown and red band ; 1 steel brooch and earrings to match, crescent- shape— A WOMAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) light brown, full features, right eye somewhat peculiar ; dress, light cotton check dress, blue check cotton bodice, button boots, and stolen cloak and hat. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 20.— Boston ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a brass cornet, silver mouth- piece, dent near bell, maker, De Lacey, London, in black case— JAMES GARDENER, alias W. J. GARDENER, oge about 48, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair and moustache dark brown, military appearance; dress, dark cloth suit and hard hat. A house painter. Stated he had been a bandsman in the Army, and was in India 17 years. A good musician and music writer. Left Boston by train 21st Nov., supposed going to March, having the cornet in his possession. Stays at common lodging- houses or low beer- houses, and calls on bandmasters for relief or employment iu giving music lessons or writing music. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crawford, Boston. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. £ 50 REWARD. 21.— Newtown ( County).— For falsification of accounts — SAMUEL MORGAN, age 43 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., thick- set, complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache grey, eyes very dark, full features, turns his toes in, and stoops slightly when walking, slightly bow- legged, pleasing appearance, and good- looking; generally wears a dark dust overcoat and hart felt hat. May endeavour to leave the country. Late manager in the Mont TUESDAY, JANUARY G, 1891. THE POLICE OA. ZETTE. 3 gomeryshire Flannel Company, by whom the above jreward will be paid for bis apprehension and con- viction. Warrant issued. , 22.— Newtown { County).— For attempted rape and inflicting grevioua bodily harm— A man, sup- posed named WILLIAM HAMILTON, age25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, mole back of right sido of neck, boil marks right knee and leg, blood stains on clothes and wrist bands ; dress, brown jacket, light trousers ( supposed cord), dark cap with peak, wore a strap round waist. It is supposed that he lias cut marks on hands, and that he may call on chemists • or nnion doctors to have them dressed. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Newtown. NORFOLK. 23.— Norwich { County).— For night poaching at Taverham— SAMUEL SHICKLE, alias DAWDY, • age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, freckled, hair light brown, eyes grey, slightly round- shouldered ; dress, grey check suit, bell- bottom trousers, black hard hat, brown cloth overcoat. A native of Costessey. — EVERSON JONATHAN LOVETT, alias SWEAT, age 22, height about 5 ft. * 9 in., complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark, cut side of left eye; dress, check jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, plaid peak cap. A native • of Norwich. — WILLIAM COUSINS, alias DODGER, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion rswarthy, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, brown check suit, rough black overcoat, black hard hat. Native - of Costessey. Warrant, issued. Information to Inspector Chambers, County Police Station, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 24.— Northampton { Borough).— For stealing, 19th ult., a dark mixture cloth Inverness overcoat, - with cape, black and red check lining, bone buttons, 2 pockets on hips, ticket and breast pocket; 2 pairs grey Shetland lamb's wool pants ; 2 woollen shirts, 1 grey ground with black stripe ( check), tlia other a blue ground with black stripe ; and 1 pair of red and black woollen gloves— A man who gave the name of TAPPER, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or .8 in., complexion pale, moustache and eyebrows dark, sharp nose, Jewish appearance; dress, dark overcoat, dark trousers, black hard hat, may be wearing the stolen overcoat. He went to a large shop and selected the above articles, directing that they should be sent to an address in a better class locality, and that he would pay on delivery. The goods were sent, and after keeping the man, who delivered them, waiting for a considerable time, Tapper came to the door and said that some of the things did not match, and would see the man again in a minute. He theu went into the house, turning • out the gas, and was not seen again. His footprints were traced in the garden, having got over the wall into an adjoining street. The house proved to be an empty one, he having obtained the key from a house agent, to whom he stated he was unmarried and lived with his sister. Also gave the name of LAWSON. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 25.— Henley- on- Thames { County). — For converting to his own nse, money which he received for the sale of harness- THOMAS WHITE, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, bow- legged ; dress, dark clothes, wears an apron round, Iris waist. A native of Reading. He travels the, country repairing harness, and carries a canvas bag with his tools. Stays at common lodging- houses and beer- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Keal, Henley- on- Thames. SOMERSETSHIRE. 26.— Frome { County).— For stealing, 17th ult. — A lady's silver geneva half- hunter keyless watch, No. 68687, and a gentleman's silver geneva horizontal open- face watch, No. 38742, with silver chain attached ( found pawned in Frome in name of William Jones, New North- road, Hoxton) — A man, who lodged at the house one night and gave his name as ALFRED MOORE, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather si ght build, com- plexion fair, intelligent features; dress, dark fawn or dust coat, turn- down collar, with long pointed ends, cloth cap with peak in front, may be wearing a pair of men's merino drawers with bottoms of legs cut off as knickers, which he is aLo suspected of stealing. Stated he had been employed at some ironworks, also that he had been educated and emigrated to America at the expense of some society in London when a boy, that he was born at Frome, but left with his parents when a child. Information to Supt. Williams, Frome. 27.— Taunton { County). — For stealing, 20th ult., from the Military Barracks, Taunton— a silver lever watch ( found pawned in Exeter, 22nd inst.) ; and an old gold hunter watch, No. 2235, maker " Hunot," steel hands, coat- of- arms on front, and the initials R. N. G. on back, with gold chain, having oval links about a quarter inch long— A man who gave the name of MARTIN BROTHROE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, Lair, mous- tache, and whiskers ( mutton chop) light brown, square build, gruff voice, of military appearance; dress, blue overcoat, with supposed velvet collar, red, yellow, and black striped silk muffler, and hard felt hat. States he was employed by a dealer at Clapham Junction. Information to Supt. Durham, Taunton. WESTMORELAND. 28.— Kendal { County).— For stealing ( bailee), 23rd August last, a lady's silver hunting watch, engine- turned cases, " M. A. Atkinson " engraved on back, and a gentleman's gold albert guard, long link pattern— THOMAS WILSON, age 54 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, delicate looking, hair, whiskers and moustache brown, chin shaved, eyes grey, wears spectacles when reading; dress, light grey tweed suit, black billycock hat. A travelling watch and clock cleaner. Stated he had a wife and two children residing at Penrith, and that he had a private income of 12s. per week, which he allowed his wife to maintain herself and family. Stays at common lodging- houses, and was seen at a common lodging- house at Barnard Castle about 2 months ago. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. ShielJs, Kendal. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 29.— Hull ( Borough). — For felony — JOSEPH GREEN, alias JOEY, age about 50, heigh 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair and side whiskers dark brown, crooked nose, slovenly appearance ; dress, brown cloth beaver overcoat, pepper and salt mixture trousers, plaid vest and tie, black hard felt hat, all much worn. A night- soil collector. Native of Nor- folk. He sells night- soil to farmers and sometimes does a little cattle- dealing, buying and selling on commission. He is short of money, and may be working as a labourer. He is well known in Lin- colnshire and Norfolk. Warrant issued. Infor mation to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CHESHIRE. 30. — Chester ( City). — Sentenced to 6 mouths imprisonment, 2nd inst., for conspiriug to defraud, at the Chester Horse Fair, 20th Nov last WILLIAM SMEDLEY, alias BLOSS, a horse- dealer, residing at 48, Lever - street, Manchester, age 56, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair light brown ; dressed as a well- to- do farmer, and wears a silk hat. Was sentenced at York Assizes, December, 1860, to 6 months im- prisonment for unlawfully wounding; at Salford Sessions, February, 1873, to 12 months, for assault; has also, at Salford, been three times summarily con- victed. Was in custody at Ormskirk, Lancashire, in September last, for conspiracy; also, at Warring- ton, in November, 1879, for feloniously receiving a horse. WILLIAM BENNETT, alias JACKSON CROSS, ALLEN, GALBY, DEVIL'S FOOT, & c., age 43, height 5 ft. 8£ in., stout build, hair and eyes dark, right foot deformed. A butcher and horse- dealer. Sentenced at Chelmsford, loth October, lo73, to 5 years penal servitude for horse- stealing; at Dublin, 6th December, 187! J, to 14 years penal servitude, for uttering forged notes, and liberated on license, 12lh December, 1889 ; at Lambeth, 7th October, 1890, with conspiracy, and ordered to come up for judgment when called upon. To 1 month imprisonment— JAM FS COATES, farmer and horse - dealer, Bolton — GEORGE COATES, labourer, Broad Oak, St. Helens. These men have been frequenting horse fairs for years, and are supposed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Fenwick, Town Hall, Chester. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 31.— Kettering ( County).— Remanded fill 14th inst. for larceny ( servant) — ROBERT CRAW- FORD, a tramping tailor, aere 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) light brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, lost front teeth upper jaw, right knee- cap injured ; dress, black diagonal coat, serge vest, light chcck trousers, old side- spring boots, brown felt hat, and old black overcoat. A native of Largs, Ayrshire. States he worked in Glasgow for several yrears. Information to Snpt. Henslier, KetteriDg. OXFORDSHIRE. 32.— Chipping Norton ( County).— Sentenced to 7 days imprisonment for damaging workhouse bedding at Chippinsr Norton— A tramp, who gave the name of JOHN WRIGHT, of Leicester, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown. Had in his possession a pawnticket for a pair of boots, pawned for 3s. 6d. with ' Henry Claypole & Sons, Church- gate, Loughborough," on 28th July, 1890. Informition to Supt. Sutton, Chipping Norton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 33— c Division.— Between 22nd and 23rd ult., a 15- day buht clock, ahout 3 ft. high, bronze fignre of a female on top, blowing a trumpet, with two leaves on each shoulder ( one leaf missing) figure about 9 inches high, glass sides to observe works, beneath dial, Apollo, chariot, and horse. Information to be fowarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 34.— Birkenhead ( County). — Between 24th and 29th ult., at Seacombe— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, double case, steel hands, white dial, worn; 1 gold chain, small link pattern ; 1 square silver snuff- box, " Harrie " engraved on lid ; 1 silver band bracelet, 1 inch in width ; 1 do. J- in. wide, oval - 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1891. shape; 1 silver bangle, engraved with flowers; 1 plain silver bangle ; 1 small gold- plated breast pin, horse- shoe pattern. Between 24th and 25tli ult., at Seacombe— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, a piece of gold chain and a gold seal, green stone, attached : 1 plaited silk guard ; 1 pair men's boots, hand- stitched, with toe- caps, size 8, worn ; 1 dark or brown hard felt bat, in fair condition; 1 silver thimble; 10s. in silver and copper. The tliief left behind an old pair of blucher boots, and an old brown felt hat, and will probably be wearing the stolen boots and hat. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, County Hall, Birkenhead. ESSEX. 35.— Colchester ( Borough.). — 17th ult., at Colchester Barracks— 1 gentleman's gold lever hnnting- watch, engine- turned case ( much worn), no glass, crest, an arm holding a branch of oak, on case, maker " H. P. Webb, Manchester " ; 1 German or metal automatic watch, showing figures of hours, minutes, and seconds on separate dials, glass broken, shield on back ; 1 gold signet ring, crest, a lion ; 1 watch chain, fine gold and platinum; 1 gold knife, 1 in. long ( cigar cutter) ; 2 gold pencil cases, about 2 in. long; I gold scarf pin, representing a stage coach, diamond lamps and windows ; 1 gold masonic jewel, in form of carpenter's square, about in. long, and ^ in. wide, chased, pin and ribbon attached. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. HEREFORDSHIRE. 36.— Hereford ( City).— Within the past 2 years — 2 silver toddy ladles, initials " T. E. S." on front of handle, and on back of handle " A. S. TAIN." Information to Head Constable Richardson, Hereford. HERTFORDSHIRE. 37.— Ware ( County).— 1 large gold locket, mono- gram " A. E. P." in white enamel on one side, dia- mond spray, forget- me- nots, and leaves, 1 or 2 diamonds missing; 1 gold bracelet with disc, slightly hollowed, with bunches of grapes in turquoise and pearl; 1 gold bracelet, intertwined horse- shoes, tur- quoise and pearl. Information to Capt. Wyner, Supt., Ware. KENT. 38.— TunbridgeWellS ( Borough).— Byhouse- breaking— A gold swivel brooch, with three different kinds of hair one side ; a gold cameo brooch, with " forget- me- nots" thereon; a small gold brooch, with " St. Andrew's Cross, Thomas Boot, died April " on back ; and a long silver albert chain, with 2 small links. Information to Head Constable Embery, Tun- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 39.— Chorley ( County).— 24th ult., at Hoghton — a gold albert guard, curb pattern, gold pendant, with green stone one side and red the other, attached ; 2 crown- pieces; and some silver and bronze— Sup- posed by TWO MEN, who were seen going in the direction of Blackburn : 1st, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, no whiskers or moustache; dress, black coat, dirty moleskin trousers. 2nd, age about 26, height 5 ft. G or 7 in.; dress, long blue overcoat, dark trousers, and black billycock hat. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 40.— Salford ( Borough).— 23rd ult.— A parcel containing 4 gold watches, white dials, 1 with centre seconds finger, Nos. 1697/ 36991, 63/ 23449, 1173/ 41527, 1172/ 31678. Between 26th and 27th ult. — An indigo- blue Chesterfield overcoat, lined black italian cloth, 4 pockets outside, and 1 inside left breast, cloth- covered buttons, " Kino Bros." on tab. 41.— Salford ( Borough).— Between 19thand20th u] t.— a set of silver- mounted trap harness, breast- plate instead of collar, loose turrets to saddle and plate, with initials " J. C." thereon, square patent leather blinkers to bridle, plate on each with initials J. C. thereon, 4- ring snaffle bit, brown leather driving reins, double stitched, with ivory stoppers. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 42.— Market Harborough ( County). — 5th inst.— 2 new overcoats: one grey plaid mixture, with cape, pockets on hips, ticket pocket; the other brown beaver, velvet collar, Chesterfield make, pockets on hips, breast and ticket pockets. Information to Supt. Bott, Market Harborongh. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 43.— Burton- on- Trent ( County).— llth ult., from the Officers' Quarters, Whittington Barracks— a gentleman's gold f- plate keyless English lever watch, No. 5493, maker's name " George Just," with monogram 0. B. H. on back, and a gold 18- carat albert chain, small link pattern, had attached a small plain match box. The above reward will be paid by Lieutenant Barker, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Burton- on- Trent. SUFFOLK. 44 — Ipswich ( County).— Between 25th and 27th ult., at East Bergholt, by housebreaking, 1 gold necklet, monogram M. S. thereon; 1 gold dresi necklet with 5 round drops; 1 gold five- strand necklet with cross ; 1 heavy ring, old gold, eameo ( man's face) ; 1 lady's gold forefinger ring; 2 gentlemen's signet rings ( 1 red stone, 1 green); I old gold heavy ring, set 10 small pearls with small knot of hair in centre ; 1 gold mourning ring, set rose diamonds ; 2 sets gold sleeve links ( 1 old gold, pale coral and studs ; 1 gold brooch turquoise; 1 small gold brooch; 1 gold locket, cross in centre, lady's and gentleman's photos inside ; 1 lady's long gold chain ; 2 light gold alberts, lockets attached, hair inside; 1 gold seal, amethyst; 1 gold tipsey key ; 1 silver brooch, small hook attached; 1 lady's keeper ring, chased, 18- carat; 1 new silver geneva watch; 1 old silver lever watch, maker " White, Wickham Market," on back ; 1 silver lever watch, old- fashioned, name on dial; 3 silver tea spoons ( 1 plain, 2 chased); 6 silver table spoons; 6 silver forks ; 4 dessert spoons and 4 forks ( silver) ; 1 small carriage clock ; 1 lady's " companion" complete, red morocco, bound with chocolate and gold; 1 pair plated nut- crackers ; a number of old gold ear- rings, trinkets, & c.; 1 silver lever watch, No. 210314, enamel chipped off face; 1 gold pencil, slightly damaged at top; 1 pebble brooch, mounted in silver; 2 jubilee 5s. pieces; 2 jubilee 4s. pieces; 1 silver lever watch, minute hand deficient; and a quantity of cigars. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST) 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— llth ult., from an hotel— 3 bees, mounted in gold, of deer's teeth, ono engraved " A. H." behind ; 1 enamelled small oval brooch; 1 gold brooch, composed of 4 landscape enamel views, the whole joined together by St. Andrew's Cross in blue enamel, back of brooch gold; 2 small enamel ear- rings ( 1 blue, having a motto in French ( very old), the other red, with portraits of ladies) ; 1 gold flexible bracelet, acorn pendant; 1 flexible gold band bracelet, " A. B." marked inside; 1 gold flexible bracelet, with dark blue enamel, set with 5 diamonds ; 1 gold bangle bracelet, set with star stones ( supposed 7 blue and red) ; 1 necklace of Ceylon stones, set in old French gold, all different colours, amethyst, garnet, aga, marine,^ and various coloured topaz; 1 pair paste ear- rings, set in gold, with yellow and red topaz ; 1 perforated brass gilt chatelaine, with locket of pearl and sapphire, con- taining hair and date 1865; a small enamelled bottle, gold seal, and other articles ; Indian necklace, 5 rows of seed pearls and seed turquoise with amethyst drops, and in centre of each row a piece of enamel and pearl drop; 1 old garnet brooch, in shape of a heart, with crown at top ; 1 pair red and white enamelled ear- rings, diamond in centre of each in shape of a Lancaster rose ; 1 pair solitaire paste ear- rings ; 3 moonstone brooches, set in gold, 1 larger than the others, 1 chipped; 1 opal ring, clear, set 1 diamond on each side ; 1 old gold oblong brooch, set pearls, with miniature of a child in landscape, mother - of - pearl back; 1 large old- fashioned gold comb, about in. deep, in filigree work, and yellow topaz, set as a brooch; 2 pairs plain gold filigree ear- rings, 1 pair Greek make, the other Indian, bell shape; 1 small diamond scarf piir ( jockey and horse) ; 1 small crystal brooch, engraved bee, natural colours, gold setting; 1 pair pearl ear- rings, set in French gold, rows of pearls ; 1 crystal brooch, set with antique gold setting, rubies, diamonds, and emeralds, clear set; 1 large turquoise and pearl horse- shoe pin. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. 46.— Uckfield ( County).— Property, Case No. 66, 19th ult., recovered, except 1 silver watch, with- maltese cross and pencil case attached ; 1 old silver verge watch; 1 gold ring with 5 turquoise; 1 imitation- gold watch; 1 silver fork ; 1 ditto dessert spoon; 1 ditto tea spoon, " Fairie" engraved thereonr. Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 47.— Hull ( Borough).— 26th ult., by shopbreak- ing:— Gentlemen's gold English levers— Larard, 15075; fplate centre seconds, B. & S. 22372; ShepparcT, 9619 ; hunter, keyless, centre seconds, B. & S., 22716; keyless crystal, B. & S., centre seconds, 21456; i- hunter, keyless, B. & S., 17683; crystal keyless, B. & S., 106988, 13051, 179467, 179468, adjusted 22873 ; full plate, 7654; crys- tal, centre seconds, 97626 ; gold dial, full plate, 18605, 35496 ; enamelled dials, 49762, f- plate 23786; full plate, Fielding, 14695; |- plate, centre seconds, 88182 ; do. keyless, 96544 ; full plate, gold dial, 517; keyless hunter, B. & S. 23025. Ladies' gold English levers— crystal, 48721 ; oval glass, 3546,6981, 14926, 4963, 44366 ; keyless crystal, 5691; Keynoldson, gold dial, 44169} f plate, 8271; gold dial, 7642, 138432, 1562. Gentlemen's gold genevas— keyless, 11736, 46974, 17621, 35736, 76531, 5411; i- hunters, 1390, 100776 ; kevless, 9818, 57621, 76531; hunter, 7643. Ladies' gold genevas—^- hunters, 89420, 88951, 92474; keyless, 89414 ; crystals, 18053, 33425, 133184, 33910, 33912, 33416, 49606, 33278; 33279, 5621, 15760, 13462, 35942,46912,17651, 108355, 76548, 61432, 61971, 57362, 76542, 76543, 67251, 551354, 470526. Gentlemen's silver levers— crystals, 75691, 103996, 13758, 13754, 172508, 167493, 14425, 149055, 13018, 3756, 14970, 14669, 179107, 95550, 176027, 1752, 16512, 5103, 5976, 18762, 1984, 68420, 5481, 5962, 5113, 14976, 16876, 76690, 5482, 5098, 4621, 5962, 5102, 4762, 91112, 2074, 4971, 4682, 76136, 84326, 175095, 49762, 4632 ; Waltham, 917629 ; hunter, 53379 ; Dent, London, chronograph, 33631; keyless, 85192 ; centre seconds, 103607, 39630, 46126, 104130, 39610; f- plate B. & S., 179712; full plate, B. & S., 14939,14924,1548, 17651, 15426,10/ 5109, 57621, 4972, 4254, 76531, 76571, 5107, 5863, 5762; centre seconds, 18916, 15721, 103442, 156121, 103451, 1214,103452, 21143,63109; crystals, B. & S., 5762, 2438; Elgin, 2066762 ; Anglo- American, 43979, 55, 43977, 44018, 43980, 44314. Ladies' silver levers— oval glass, 4837; crystal, 5496. Gentlemen's silver genevas— keyless hunter, 86762 ; crystals, 74163, 763616, 86334, 68855, 68874, 68875, 68862, 68842, 83677, 84251, 73550, 75958, 76214, 45320, 56854, 57963, 54382, 35401, 5643, 72356, 48321, 58621, 82317, 57964, 696741; ^- hunters, 30018, 30017. Ladies' silver genevas— crystals, 65141, 64592, 93173, 78166, 79063, 56274, 72689, 80992, 75572, 75436, 56132, 54621, 54850, 75434, 85326, 54632, 75438, 76542, 85431, 48532, 57362, 9450, 85126, 56317, 75542, 56318, 87123, 75437, 64931, 56732, 57312; f hunter, 79258; fhunter, keyless, 11185, 11187, 11189; chatelaine watch ; crystals, 76521, 64173, 65217, 55976, 56172. The majority of the English watches are named " Barnett & Scott, Hull." 48.— Hull ( Borough).— 26th ult. by shopbreak- ing :— 24 various gold necklets; 1 fancy diamond tiara, forming necklet; 2 collet necklaces ( diamond) ; 26 coloured gold lockets, including some set with small diamonds, and diamond heart pendant, emerald centre ; 27 bright gold lockets; 23 9- carat medals; about 40 gold scarf- pins, including single- stone brilliants, clusters and pins and studs; 16 half suites, including one oval brooch for pendant, set with 3 brilliants and a circle of roses, about 50 coloured gold bracelets and bangles; about 50 pairs gold ear TUESDAY, JANUARY G, 1891. THE POLICE OA. ZETTE. 3 rings, including about 8 pairs of single stone and clusters ; about GO coloured gold brooches, including flies, frog, 3 crescents, 1 rose swallow, 1 rose, ruby, sapphire and pearl butterfly, 1 rose, ruby, sapphire and pearl dragon fly, 1 crescent wreath, 13 stars, 1 long diamond arrow brooch ( all brilliants) ; a large number of gem rings, in- cluding half- hoops, clusters, single stones, set with diamonds and other gems; 2 [ marquise diamond clusters, and 1 large second- hand cluster, fancy shoulders, silver setting, inferior stones; about 3 dozen of 9, 15 and 18- carat signet rings, including one bluo enamel all round with shield shaped bloodstone ; a largo number of 9 and 18- carat keeper rings, flat and half- round " Mizpahs," twists, bangles, & c.; scarf- slides, including one pearl and lapis; about 20 of 9, 15 and 18- carat seals, compasses and charms; 30 sets of studs, including single- stone diamond, claw- and- ball and pearl; 14 pairs gold links and solitaires ; 2 suites with links; a large number of 9 and 18- carat hall- marked gentlemen's gold alberts, greater portion punched B & S; 50 ladies' coloured and bright gold albert and fob chains ( 4 long guards); 36 gold pencils, pens and pencils, and toothpicks ; paste and silver jewellery; a quantity of loose stones, consisting of diamonds, pearls, corals, rubies and emeralds. 49.— Hull ( Borough).— On or about 31st October last, 65 dozen pocket knives, iron hafts, japanned black, each knife has 2 blades with " George Wos- tenholm, Sheffield," on each blade, and I. X. L. on each haft and blade. Between 1st and 18th inst. :— A gentleman's 15- carat gold albert guard, graduated curb pattern with a triangular- shaped gold lion seal, each side set with a different coloured stone ; a lady's dress ring, set with red stone, and a gentleman's gold signet ring, set with an oval shaped red stone. 21st inst:— A white metal watch No. 7817, centre seconds, with white metal albert and key attached. Information to Captain Gumey, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 50.— Rotherham ( Borough). — 25th ult. — 1 ruby ring ( very valuable), 5 large square stones, round the rubies some very small diamonds ( one or two deficient) ; 1 dead gold locket, set pearls, pearls and small diamonds on cross bar, blue enamel round border, containing portraits of a gentleman and baby; 1 gold ring ( old- fashioned), set with pearls, engraved ; 1 silver fruit knife, pearl haft and fluted ; 1 gold ring set with amethyst; 1 gold ring ( small), pearls, diamond- shaped setting; 1 gold ring, square crystal; 1 gold pendant ( round), large cluster of turquoises, fringed with gold, place for hair at back; 1 large gold brooch, 3 rubies and 2 pearls, ruby in centre square, other two pear- shaped ; 1 small gold brooch set with seed pearls; 1 gold brooch, pale topaz; 1 gold bracelet, 3 amethysts ( old- fashioned) ; 1 gold- plated bracelet, snake pattern ; 1 pair black and white cameo earrings; 1 pair gold ball earrings set with large pearl and small diamond; 1 large coral necklace, small beads, several rows; 1 pearl neck- lace, beads size of small peas; 1 pair long gold earrings, filigree work, separated from hook; 1 gold brooch, pink and whito topaz stones, fastened with a gold bar; 1 cameo pin; 1 gold pin, made from a French coin ; 1 lady's gold watch, gold chain attached; 1 lady's long gold chain, pure Indian gold; 1 gold mourning ring, hair in centre, set with pearls, inscribed " Ann Harrison, died " ; 1 small ring, three very small diamonds in centre with one small ruby each side; 1 gold engraved keeper ring; 1 gold ring, formerly had hair round, with heart- shaped shield in centre; 1 small silver vinaigrette, engraved " A. M." ; 1 pair gold earrings, fancy, three turquoises in each; 1 pair gold earrings, twisted, pearl in centre of each 1 silver bracelet, engraved ; 1 gold bracelet, large gold ornament in centre, with pendant; 1 gold twisted ball- shaped hair pin ; 1 gold hair pin, turquoise and pearl beads ; 1 gold locket, engraved; 1 topaz cross, set in silver, centre stone loose; a case of gold studs ( 3 small, 2 large) ; 1 small square mourning brooch, two rows small dark pearls round; and a blue bead necklace, with ribbon ties. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Roiherham. ANIMALS ETC., RECOVERED METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 51.— N Division.— Three horses, Case No. 73, 19th ult. PROPERTY RECOVERED. BERKSHIRE. 52.— Windsor ( Borough).— Watch and chain, Case No. 37, 2nd inst. APPREHENSIONS. 53.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division.— ARTHUR CECIL FENTON, Case No- 3, 19th ult. 54— Metropolitan Police District, Pem- broke Dockyard — HENRY JONES, Case No. 7, 14th Nov. last. 55.— Essex, Colchester ( Borough).— H. H. TOUT, Case No. 10, 3rd Oct. last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 56.— E Division.— For conspiracy to defraud— WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, a clerk, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, rather irregular teeth ; dress, dark grey jacket, and black felt hat. 1 Supposed native of Dulwich.— HENRY RUSSELL WARD, age 30, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion, hair, small side whiskers, and eyes dark, may be growing a beard, Jewish appear- ance ; dress, rough brown jacket, Scotch tweed grey trousers, and black felt hat. A native of Covent Garden, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 57.— Burnley ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee JOHN RAMSBOTTOM, Office No. 36838, age 41, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scars over left eyebrow and on right cheek, a wart and mole back of neck, and slight wart on left cheek near nose. Sentenced at Preston, 29th June, 1887, to 18 months hard labour, and 4 years police supervision, for larceny. 608. Information to the Chief Constable, Burnley. NORFOLK. " 58.— Norwich ( City).— For absconding from his bail, charged with breaking and entering a ware- house, and stealing 4 hams; 2 rolled shoulders; 1 gammon ; 14 lbs. of butter; 1 dead hare ; and 1 partridge— ALFRED SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 4^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, 3 scratches on right wrist. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 59.— Leeds ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee GEO. CHAS. ANDREWS, alias EDWARD WARD and WM. POWELL, Office No. 30609, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel ( blind right), scars right side of head, outside right forearm and elbow. Sentenced at Bradford, 15th October, 1880, to 7 years penal servitude, and 5 years police super- vision, for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. £ 60. — Chelmsford ( County). — Sentenced to 3^ months] ^ imprisonment for obtaining money by false- pretences — JOHN DAVIS, alias BILLY TAYLOR, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, anchor tattooed right forearm, indistinct mark right wrist, trumpet, anchor, face, J. E. G. H., cross with red spot centre, and bracelet left arm, ring middle finger left hand. Supposed native of London. His modus operandi is to call at a house, offer buttons, combs, & c., for sale, and produce a ring and paper, on which is written, " Gold Ring repaired, 2s. Qd." He" pretends he cannot read, and says he has just found the ring and paper on the road, that it is a gold one, and that he will part with it for 28. 6d., as he is leaving the neighbourhood, so cannot find the person who has lost it. The ring turns out to be worthless. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 61.— Rotherham ( Borough). — Remanded for stealing from lodgings at Rotherham, 2nd inst., and Sheffield 31st ulto., 2 gold watches and other articles— GEORGE JOHNSON ( supposed false), a sailor, age 32 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair and moustache ( heavy) black, eyes brown, anchor tattooed 2nd finger, star 3rd finger, and ring 4th finger left hand, bracelets; both wrists, coffee- pot left forearm. Had in his possession a black oak- leaf cap band, gilt buttons, and nautical badge. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable Rotherham. PROPERTY J3TOLEN. KENT. 62.— Chatham ( County).— 1st inst., by shop- breaking— a lady's small watch, silver gilt chased back ; an old verge watch; white metal chain, with, compass attached; an open- face silver watch; an antique silver watch, woman sitting on man's knee enamelled on face; solid silver cigarette- case, with monogram I. H. and crest on back; 1 lady's solid silver card- case, with monogram; 1 lady's gem ring, set pearls ; 1 gentleman's gold ring, set red stone ;" il silver fiddle- brooch; 1 silver banjo- brooch ; 1 gold mourning locket; 1 combination pin and stud ; 3 mosaic brooches ; 2 silver combination match- boxes; 2 pairs solid silver salts ; 1 massive Indian bracelet; 1 pair plated dessert spoons— all second- hand goods. FRANCIS FAWCETT, a ticket- of- leave man, is in custody, and was seen to leave the shop at midnight, 1st inst., and was in London on 2nd and 3rd inst., where he is supposed to have disposed of the property. Information to Supt. Coppinger, Chatham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 63.— Uckfield ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking, at Wadhurst— 1 long gold brooch with flower chasing; 1 gold ring with cross of pearls ( one deficient) and two pink corals ; 1 silver chain, fetter- link pattern, with seal, inscribed " Fred," attached; 1 silver bracelet, plain band, with two knobs chased with a stork; 1 silver brooch, chased with rose, shamrock, and thistle; and a bunch of keys with label " M. A. Wallis." Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. APPREHENSIONS. 64. — Lancashire, Burnley ( Borough).— Supervisee JOSEPH RICHARDSON, Office No. 38554, Case 62, 7th November, 1890. 65.— Lancashire, Wigan ( County).— Super- visee JAMES DICKINSON, Office No. 40266, GAZETTE, 12th December last. 66.— Lancashire, St. Helen's ( Borough).— Supervisee JOSEPH GREENOUGH, Office No. 23831, Case 65, 2nd inst. - 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1891. List of License Holders, Supervisees, and Expirees who have been re- apprehended, for the month of December, 1890, with the results, k. Office No. NAME. Fresh Otfence with which Charged. Result. Date and Place. REMARKS. 30041 39455 31937 34001 2335 2 17873 40197 39847 29813 36848 35338 23983 40233 25709 36851 35675 38644 20107 39444 24514 39978 39614 40444 25271 28890 40168 39102 39315 39236 35218 38870 39928 15930 31667 31794 39041 40102 3S281 40472 39706 25667 39273 29051 38005 39268 29355 24297 31814 39584 40112 30064 40339 32572 32319 8525 35690 23721 32641 39849 34853 34059 35259 WM. MURPHY THOMAS MADDIGAN WM. SHRIMPTON MARY LAKE JAMES WILLIAMS JOHN JONES THOMAS FOSTER THOMAS LAMBERT PATRICK BARRY JOSEPH DENNY ANN KING GEORGE STRATHAM ASA VANBERY ERNEST MORLEY HENRY WILSON JAMES ROSS WM. CAREY PATRICK WALSH FREDERICK BROMLEY DANIEL SAVAGE MICHAEL MADDIGAN GEORGE WHITE ALICE SIMMONS MARGARET HEARN GEORGE GREEN THOMAS FORREST JAMES DICKENSON JOHN BONSHALL JOHN WELLESLEY WM. OSBORNE ROBERT Yv'ILKIE JAMES NEWSHOLME HENRY T. C. BOYI. E EDWARD W. LOR > GEORGE RAYCRA1 T JOHN HENRY FODEN ANNIE WILSON HENRY TAYLOR WM. WEST JAMES HY. WOOD WM. CLOVE GEO. H. SERGEANT FREDERICK GILBEY JAMES BROCKINGTON GEO. BROCKINGTON WM. SHAUGHNESSEY GEO. WILSON GEO. BRADSHAW THOMAS BAILEY THOMAS SMITH HERBERT WEBB JOSEPH McDONALD JOHN BENNETT CHAS. ROBERTS WM. GROUTE JOHN REID WM. TURNER BRIDGET O'lIARA JAMES CONNOR WM. SMITH THOS. MAHONEY MICHAEL MURPHY Failing to report Begging Begging Larceny Loitering Bigamy Larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Prisonbreaking Drunkenness, etc. Larceny Failing to report Larceny Housebreaking Larceny Failing to report Attempted larceny Possessing coining imple ments Forgery Attempted larceny Suspected person Larceny Assault on police Prevention of Crimes Act Failing to report Prevention of Crimes Act Failing to report Rogue and vagabond Felony Prevention of Crimes Act Burglary Gross indecency Burglary Felony and assault Burglary Uttering Attempted shopbreaking Prevention of Crimes Act Damaging and stealing trees Attempted larceny Forging and uttering Unlawful possession Fraudulent enlistment Fraudulent enlistment Drunkenness, etc. Prevention of Crimes Act Attempted larceny Larceny Larceny Housebreaking Housebreaking Suspected person Rogue and vagabond Vagrancy Drunkenness, etc. Uttering Uttering Uttering Uttering Wounding police Assault 2 months hard labour 7 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 1 month hard labour 1 month hard labour 6 months hard labour 6 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour Fined 10s. or 7 days hard labour 2 months hard labour License forfeited 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 7 days hard labour 3 months hard labour 8 years penal servitude 18 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 21 days hard labour 27th November, 1890, Clerken- Supervisee. well Police Court 28th November, 1890, Bow- License Holder. street Police Court 29th November, 1890, Maryle- Expiree. boue Police Court 29th November, 1890, Wands- Expiree. worth Police Court 15th Sept., 1890, Birmingham Expiree. • 26th November, 1890, Central Expiree. Criminal Court 1st December, 1890, North License Holder. London Sessions 1st December, 1890, North License Holder. London Sessions 2nd December, 1890, North License Holder. London Sessions 2nd December, 1890, Devon Expiree. Assizes 2nd December, 1890, Thames Expiree. Police Court 4th December, 1890, North Expiree. London Sessions 3rd December, 1890, Glasgow License Holder. 3rd December, 1890, Lambeth Expiree. Police Court 8th December, 1890, South License Holder. London Sessions 8th December, 1890, South Expiree. London Sessions 10th December, 1890, Lambeth Expiree. Police Court 10th December, 1890, South Expiree. London Sessions 9th December, 1890, Liverpool License Holder. Assizes 4th December, 1890, Central Supervisee. Criminal Court 1st December, 1890, Bow- License Holder. street Police Court 10th December, 1890, Maryle- License Holder. I bone Police Court 6 months hard labour and 8th December, 1890, South License Holder. London Sessions 1st December, 1890, Bow- Supervisee. street Police Court 25th November, 1890, Wands- Supervisee. worth Police Court 12th December, 1890, Hull Supervisee. 13th December, 1890, South- Supervisee. wark Police Court 13th December, 1890, Thames Expiree. Police Court 12th December, 1890, Guildhall License Holder. Police Court loth December, 1890, North Supervisee. London Sessions 13th December, 1890, Woolwich ( Expiree. Police Court license revoked 1 month hard labour 12 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 8 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 7 years penal servitude 2 years hard labour 5 years penal servitude 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour Uth December, 1890, Leeds Supervisee. 25th November, 1890, Leicester Expiree. 16th December, 1890, Central Expiree. Criminal Court 6th December, 1890, Thames Expiree. Police Court 11th December, 1890, Hants License Holder, j Assizes 16th December, 1890, Central License Holder. Criminal Court 16th December, 1890, North License Holder. London Sessions 17th December, 1890, Edgware Supervisee. Petty Sessions Fined 40s. or 21 days hard 17th December, 1890, Stratford Expiree, labour 3 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 21 days hard labour 1 month hard labour Fined 10s., or 7 days hard labour 12 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 8 years penal servitude 10 years penal servitude 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 days hard labour Fined 5s. or 7 days hard labour 12 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude 15 years penal servitude 10 years penal servitude 9 months hard labour 1 month hard labour Petty Sessions 13th December, 1890, Maryle- Expiree. bone Police Court 16th December, 1890, Central License Holder. Criminal Court 17th December, 1890, Greenwich Expiree. Police Court 18th December, 1890, Brent- Expiree. wood Petty Sessions 18th December, 1890, Brent- Expiree. wood Petty Sessions 15th December, 1890, South- Supervisee. wark Police Court 18th December, 1890, Clerken- Supervisee. well Police Court 17th December, 1890, Central Expiree. Criminal Court 30th November, 1890, Central Expiree. Criminal Court 19th December, 1890, North License Holder. London Sessions 19th December, 1890, North Expiree. London Sessions 20th December, 1890, North Supervisee. London Sessions 19th December, 1890, Clerken- Supervisee. well Police Court 22nd October, 1890, North Expiree. London Police Court 22nd December, 1890, Epsom Expiree. Petty Sessions 26th December, 1890, West- Supervisee. minster Police Court 3rd December, 1890, Liverpool Supervisee. 3rd December, 189l>, Liverpool Expiree. 3rd December, 1890, Liverpool Expiree. 3rd December, 1890, Liverpool Expiree. 3rd December, 1890, Liverpool Expiree. 26th December, 1890, Thames Expiree. Police Court TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1891. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 MISSING from Exeter, since the 29th ultimo, SAMUEL COLE, age about 15, height 5 ft. 3 hi., complexion fair, hair light; effeminite face, slight build, rather knock- kneed. Dress, serge suit and cap, cloth overcoat with velvet collar, all blue, lace boots. COLE left Exeter with ALFRED KEEPING, age about 19 ( looks younger), very short, complexion dark, medium build. Dress, dark plaid overcoat, light grey coat and vest, trousers and knitted stockings dark, dark blue cap, lace boots. £ 1 Reward will be paid for information leading to his recovery. If found please wire to — CHIEF CONSTABLE, CITY POLTCE, EXETER. 5th January, 1891. M ult. seen on ' ISSING, since Tuesday, 23rd, LEONARD SHUTER, last that day, at St. Stephen's Club at 12.20 p. m. 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