F H J U GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891. VOL. VIII., No. 754. REO- XJLATIONS. 1. All announcement! for imertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communication! upon them tkould be addretted to THB EDITOI OF THE POLIOI GAZBTTB, NEW SCOTLAND YAED, LOWDOK, 8. W. I. Particulart concerning persons whose apprehention it tought 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. 8. Particulars at to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one utsue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward it offered the name and address of tome person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehention it tought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15 » . per portrait, and of It. 6 d. per photograph or tketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. f. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property mutt be guaranteed by an officer of not let! rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all pertont to be apprehended or of ttolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by countiet. 9. The farce which causet particulart concerning delinquentt or ttolen property to be interted it the POLICE QAZKITB, must, on their apprehention or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for intertion in the next ittut. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the requett for intertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings whicfi may result from such publication. 11. A nnouncementsfor the Friday itsue thould be forwarded to at to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They mutt be clearly written on one tide of the paper only, be in the utual 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 If Co.," Pott Office Order payable at Charing Crott, Postal Order, or is Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 12 » , Strand, London, the tole Agent, who will furnish the ratet on application. 14. Announcementt concern ng property lott or pertont missing can only be accepted at advert isements. R. AJTDEBSOIT, 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 lst page. ( b) 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 the 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 the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. ( 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 Department, 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 delays 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. ( rf) 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— D Division.— For stealing, 12th inst.— A gentleman's gold keyless geneva watch, crystal glass, enamel dial, Bregnet spring, compensation balancc, plain case, " Payne & Co., 163, New Bond- street," and No. 8513 on dome; a gentleman's plain link gold albert chain, small gold locket, containing some hair, attached; 1 lady's small gold open- face watch, white dial; I cross, composed of pearls and diamonds, about 3 in. long by 2 in. wide; 1 gold locket, cross of pearls thereon; 1 gold locket, forget- me- not in pearls thereon ; 1 gold locket, set large crystal and photograph of a gentleman at back; 1 gold chain bracelet, 2 small gold fishes thereon ; 1 Norwegian gold bracelet, with filigree work in shape of buttons round it; 1 lady's gold piD, with horse- shoe and whip thereon; 1 diamond crescent, 1 stone deficient; I diamond brooch, shape of a fly, about an inch wide ; 1 cat's- eye and pearl brooch; 1 gold brooch, with enamel fox's head thereon ; 1 pair diamond and sapphire ear- rings, which can be fastened to ears by screws; 3 plain gold rings; 1 gold ring, with gold shield thereon ; I cat's- eye and sapphire ring; 1 blue enamel ring, with pearl in centre ; 1 pearl and turquoise ring ; a half- crown and 2 or 3 threepenny- pieces on a piece of pink ribbon— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, small features, hair and supposed slight moustache dark brown, nose inclined to left; dress, short dark jacket, dark trousers, rather tight fitting, black felt hat, narrow brim. The appearance of a mechanic. Carried a small coil of copper wire and a pair of pliers. He gained access to the house by stating he had been sent to repair the telephone wires. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 2.— For embezzlement— THOMAS KELLY, late of 5, Dempsey- street, Commercial- road, E., age 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair and slight moustache dark ginger, full face, springing gait, appearance of being addicted to drink. May have a revolver in his possession. * Dresses respectably. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 3. — Windsor ( Borough). — For obtaining a silver watch and chain by false pretences— ERNEST DURF1ELD, anas JOHN BOND, a bootmaker, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout buiid, complexion fair, hair ( curly), beard, and moustache brown, eyes grey, scar on chin ; dress, dark- brown tweed snit, dark tweed overcoat with cape, brown hard felt hat, polo collar, dark- blue tie, lace boots. May be found at Hampstead or Clacton- on- Sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Armour, Windsor. BRECONSHIRE. 4. — Crickhowell ( County). — Woodcut portrait and description of EDWIN PROSSER, whose apprehension is sought for perjury, age 25 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache ( slight) dark brown, rather large eyes, long neck; sup- posed dressed in brown suit. A shoemaker. Native of Llanbedr, Crickhowell. Has friends in pottery district of Staffordshire, near Longton- on- Stoke. Was seen at Longton on 23rd February. May endeavour to go to America. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CHESHIRE. 5.— Middlewich ( County).— For stealing£ 7 2s., at Mowcop, ICt'i inst,— JOHN ROBERT WALL, age 24, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, cut mark under one eye; dress, dark cloth coat, blue pilot vest, brown cord trousers, strong lace boots ( nearly new), and old blue pilot cap with knob on top. Snpposed native of Tipton, South Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plant, Middlewich. 6.— Stockport ( Borough). — For embezzle- ment— JOHN TAYLOR, age 25, height 5 . ft. 8 in. slight build, complexion pale, hair b! ack,* slight 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 134, 1891. moustache, of Jewish appearance; dress, black ribbed worsted coat and vest, grey striped trousers, black hard felt hat. A scenic painter and decorator. Is known in Lancashire towns as " Concertina Jack." Is also known to Mr. Jacques, Painter, 27, Barratt- street, Lloyd- street, Manchester ; to Mrs. Beaton, 43, Hereford- street, Lisson- grove, London, and to Messrs. Giles & Co., Painters and Decorators, High- street, Kensington. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. DEVONSHIRE. 7.— Devonport ( Borough). — For forger}', 25th ult., and thereby obtaining the sum of £ 10— JOHN HENRY GOODING, a clerk, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache light, has an impediment in speech, as if speaking through his nose ; dress, blue witney overcoat with velvet collar, brown check tweed coat and vest, black diagonal trousers, side- spring boots - worn down at heels, black hard felt hat; carried an nmbrella, and a bundle containing clothing. Is well known to the Salvation Army, at 27, Whitechapel- road, at 6, St Margaret's- court, High- street, Borough, at 38, Gaunby- street, St. John's, Hoxton, and at 3G, Upper Thames- street, London. Left Plymui. by Great Western Railway train at 2.10 p. m., 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Evans, Devonport. DORSETSHIRE. 8.— Wareham ( County).— For leaving his wifo and family chargeable to the Wareham and Purbeck Unioy. — EDWARD MAHAGAN, age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, but sun- burnt, hair brown, whiskers and moustache turning grey, eyes blue, crucifix, E. M., female, tree, and flags tattocJcd on arms. Speaks with a strong Irish accent. A naval pensioner, but has not drawn his pension since April, 1890. Dress, blue reefer jacket blue guernsey under, blue serge trousers, blue stock- ings, and hat. Has been convicted of vagrancy in Devon. Supposed tramping the country. Native of Swanage, Dorset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Feltham, Wareham. ESSEX. 9.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing £ 33 — ALFRED RABEY, a deserter from the 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, age 19, height 5 feet 4 in., com- plexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, bald patch left side of head, portion of which can be seen when the hat is worn, scar both sides of head, brown patch left buttock ; dress, dark mixture suit, red spots. Native of Outwell. Wisbech, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable, Coombs, Col- chester. HAMPSHIRE. 10.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing, 26th ult. ( bailee)— a dun- colour entire pony, aged, about 13 hands, short tail, black head, value about £ 4; also cart and harness ( the latter recovered) — GEORGE WOODS, age 23, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel, cut mark upper lip, mouth usually dirty from chewing tobacco ; dress, blue serge coat, dark cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, dirty appearance. Native of Gosport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Catchlove, Gosport. 11— Winchester ( City).— For stealing, 27th ult., a pair of field glasses, recovered — JAMES HALBROOK, ago 37, height 5 ft 5£ in., without boots, complexion air, hair light brown, eyes blue, cut over right eyebrow, nose slightly inclined to right, white spots on neck, back and chest, crossed cupped on back of neck, T. G. H., wreath, flags, heart and arrows, crown, plume of feathers, and dots right arm, scar above right muscle, bracelet right wrist, anchor, flags, P. S., wreath, crown, flowers and dot loft . arm, cut left second finger and back of head; dress, dark brown tweed suit, brown overcoat, brown hard felt hat, white turn- down collar, white muffler; also had with him a light brown tweed suit. A racing tout, and associates with prostitutes. Has resided in Winchester for the past 8 years. Warrant issued. _ 12.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing a curb- pattern gold albert, 9 carat stamped on each link, a gold brasalefc, c'lasjl, abaat iuc't widj, and Is. 2d. LILLY ATKINS, age 19, height 5 ft., complexion fair, square face, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, blue cloth skirt, print skirt under, black bodice, long black cloth jacket, black straw hat, trimmed navy- blue ribbon, lace boots. Was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for felony, in June, 1890, at the North London Sessions. Is well known at the Women's Shelter, Hanbury- street, Whitechapel. Su posed native of Sunder- land. Information to Head Constable Morton, Winches ter. 13.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 35 by falsely representing a quantity of spurious metal to be " silver- ABRAHAM MARCUS, age about 41, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather slight build, hair ( turning grey and cut short) black, moustache ( turning grey) dark, sore eyes, long nose, thin and rather wrinkled face ; dress, dark brown overcoat, double stitched round edges, brown check coat with velvet collar, and pieced at ends of sleeves, black diagonal cloth vest with white silk binding, dark grey check trousers, hard black felt hat, button boots, shabby- genteel appearance. Is a Polish or German Jew; speaks English, French and German fairly well. Stated he was a tailor. Was accom- panied by a woman whom he stated was his wife, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., very slight build, rather pale complexion, long thin nose, hair black ; dress, long black jacket with feather trimming, black satin dress, black velvet hat with white feather, or short brown jacket and brown dress. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cosser, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 14.— Ledbury ( County).— For night poaching— GEORGE BRYAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, small light moustache, long face, wart back of left hand, two small moles left side of back ; dress, dark grey- coat with breechers and gaiters to match, grey cap with double peak. A labourer; native of Ledbury. — WILLIAM DAYIES, alias " ZULU," age 4- 5, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, moustache sandy, oval face, cut marks over both eyes, back of left hand, left knee, and back of head, scar from stab centre of back, ruptured both sides; dress, blask cloth coat, grey vest, with pearl buttons, brown cord trousers, black hard felt hat. A labourer; native of Hereford. Both have been many times convicted for offences against the game laws. They will probably be found in the company of poachers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Ledbury. 18. — Rochester ( City). — For attempted burglary and violently assaulting police, on the morning of 26th ult.— FOUR MEN: 1st, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in , moustache dark, few side whiskers ; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, and black hard felt hat; 2nd, height about 6 ft., com- plexion fair, side whiskers, no moustache; dress, light overcoat, light trousors, and brown felt hat, with dent in centre; 3rd, age 25 or 26, height about 5 ft. 5 in., moustache ( slight) light; dress, light dust coat, light trousers, and light cap ; 4th, cannot be described. They left behind a black leather Gladstone hag, containing 2 jemmies, 2 chisels, 2 centre- bits, 4 gimlets, lamp, 2 wooden wedges, large ball of string, screws, small saw, shoe mufflers, small brown and black plaid travelling rug, and a blue cotton handkerchief, with small white spots. Information to Chief Constable Broadbridge, Rochester. KENT. 15.— West Mailing ( County). — For stealing 30 pieces of cut willow— WILLIAM SCAMP, alias MATHEWS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion very dark, hair and eyes dark, impedi- ment in speech, very dirty and ragged appearance. Travels with a 4- wheel house van, chocolate colour, top painted red, " Louisa Lee, Gravesend, Kent," painted thereon. Warrant issued. 16.— West Mailing ( County). — For bastardy arrears and costs amonnting to £ 9 15s.— LIONEL W. BARTRAM, late of the Admiral Napier Inn, New Cross, London, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark, usually wears a slight dark moustache, good- looking, and of gentlemanly appearance. A native of Ton- bridge. Warrant issued. 17.— West Mailing ( County).— For stealing 2 pairs of sheets, 1 counterpane, 4 pillow slips, 4 toilet covers, 1 table cloth, 1 clothes box, & c.— THOMAS BALLARD, age about30, height 5 ft. 9or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light, high cheek bones, scar from abscess on each cheek; dress, beaver cloth overcoat, dark check tweed suit, and brown hard felt hat. A stableman, late of Snodland, Kent. He eloped with prosecutor's wife, and was traced to London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hulse, West Mailing. LANARKSHIRE. 19. — Glasgow ( City). — For embezzling £ 41 10s. Id. — MONTEITH SINCLAIR, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion ruddy, hair dark, rather fair slight moustache; dress, supposed dark tweed clothes, and black felt hat. Resided at 1, Albert- road, Crosshill. Ab- sconded 5th inst. Native of Newcastle. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. 20.— Hamilton ( Burgh).— For murder, com- mitted on 21st ult., at Shielinghill — PETER CORRIGAN, alias KERRIGAN and CUNNING- HAM, age about 55, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion dark, hair beginning to turn grey, clean shaved, but if moustache or whiskers are allowed to grow they are likely to be grey, longish features, rather broad at cheeks, and narrower at chin, lips rather thin, or fall in slightly as if some teeth are deficient, stoops slightly, is of a somewhat sullen and unsociable disposition; dress, dark coat, vest, and trousers, or may be wearing greyish trousers, black or dark blue cloth cap with glazed peak, worn down on forehead, front of cap raised rp and turned to one side. A labourer; native of Ireland. Has been a good many years about Glasgow, and has worked as a mason's labourer, and as a brasher or roadsman in pits. Has also been employed on " Anchor Line" ships between Glasgow and America, and has gone about as a pedlar hawkiug laces and matches. May endeavour to leave the country. Absconded 23rd ult. It is requested that enquiry be made at shipping offices, steamboat quays, new buildings in course of erection, and at farms, quarries, coal] its, brick works, common lodging- houses, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Millar, Hamilton. LANCASHIRE. 21.— Bury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— a WOMAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 ir., stout build, complexion pale, hair ( parted at siua and slightly wavy in front) dark auburn ; dress, black dress skirt, brown stripe bodice, white apron, dark- brown shawl, button boots; respectable appear- ance. She calls at cotton factories, and asks for one of the workmen, and tells him a friend of his has come from abroad and wishes to see him before he goes back, and asks for his address in writing. She then takes this to the man's wife, telling her that her husband has sent her for £ 1. Supposed native of Accrington. Information to Supt. Henderson, Bury. 22.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing 5s., 9th inst.— A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 8] in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, Turkish soldier tattooed right arm, 1883 under- neath ; dress, coarse tweedjmixture jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, stained with blue dye, check scarf, black billycock hat, old lace shoes. Belongs to the Army Reserve. Was sentenced at Chorley, 30th November last, to 14 days imprisonment, for larceny. Native of Chorley. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley.'' 23.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 6th iust., a dark brown worsted reefer jacket, lined with black sateen, pocket on each hip, and one outside left breast, black buttons, vest to match, and pair of black and white stripe trousers — A collier, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion and FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 moustache dark ; dress, dark reefer jacket, dark trousers, lace boots. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. LINCOLNSHIRE. . 24. — Stamford ( County). — For stealing £ 5 14s. 6d. and 2 purses, 15th inst.— JOHN G WOODS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) light brown, clean shaved except a little light side whisker, full fat face, teeth bad in front, scar from bite of a horse on one fore- arm, long thin nose, bow- legged, walks with a shuffling gait; dress, brown check jacket, bound round wrists with black braid, light cloth trousers and vest ( trousers darned at knees), white collar, blue necktie with white flowers or spots, blue and white check shirt, snuff- colour socks, strong lace nailed boots, which have been repaired at toes. A stableman. Supposed native of Macclesfield. Information to Inspector Clarke, Stamford. NORFOLK. 25— Pulham Market ( County).— For stealing fowls ( recovered) — PHILIP WILBY", age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, beard and moustache inclined to be sandy, eyes grey ; dress, brown velveteen coat and vest, cord trousers, heavy lace boots, and black soft felt hat. A farm labourer; native of Wortham, Suffolk. Is now supposed to be in the North Riding of Yorkshire. AVsrrant issued. Information to Supt. Short, Pulham Market. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 26.— Wellingboro' ( County).— For stealing a silver watch and chain ( recovered)— WILLIAM MANN, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark sandy, peculiar look in eyes, splay- footed, has a bad finger, supposed right hand; dress, brown tweed suit, trousers much worn, black patch on one knee and at bottom of both legs, boots much worn, hard felt hat, sometimes wears a cap. When hard up he will draw figures on the pavements of towrs he passes through. A press- man, native of Northampton. 27.— Wellingboro' ( County).— For stealing a silver geneva watch, white dial, cases worn very thin, plain heavy figures, a white metal albert chain, curb pattern, and a pair of lace shoes recently heeled, sewing has come undone at bottom of lace holes, toe- capped, size 7— ALFRED MILTON, age 27, height 5 ft. 0 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, no whiskers or moustache, eyes grey, lost first joint of left thumb, slouching gait; dress, brown or speckled cloth jacket, hip pockets, red and black guernsey, moleskin trousers, hard black felt hat, army belt, brass buckle ; supposed wearing the stolen shoes. A labourer; native of Wellingboro'. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailie, Wellingboro'. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 28. — Southwell ( County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences— E. CHILTON aliai BLAKE, VINCENT, and NADEN, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) light brown, full beard, whiskers and moustache, eyes blue ; dress, long light overcoat, reddish brown breeches and brown gaiters, hard round hat. Wore a leather strap across shoulders under overcoat. Had a yellow and white collio dog with him. Supposed native of Lichfield : A woman named M. CHILTON, alias VINCENT and BRASSING- TON, age 35, height 4 ft. 5 in., slight build, com- plexion very pale, hair supposed brown, well educa- ted, and writes a good hand ; dress, long dark cloak, supposed dark greenish dress, black felt hat, shabby boots. Supposed native of Weston- super- Mare, and that her real name is MARIA STEADMAN. They take lodgings, and, assuming the name of some respectable person, write for goods on approval, and pawn or sell them when sent. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Marshall, Southwell. complexion fresh, hair light, small side- whiskers about in. down cheeks, full eyes, lost thnmb and part of first and second fingers left hand ; is addicted to drink; dress, light tweed suit, tight - fitting trousers, maybe wearing a light or dun- colour short overcoat, and drab cloth tight- fitting leggings. Absconded from Kelso on 14th inst., accompanied by his uncle ANDREW AITKEN, a shoemaker, of Kelso, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, moustache light brown, full face; dress, light tweed suit. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Porter, Jedburgh. SOMERSETSHIRE. 30.— Taunton ( County). — For stealing, 10th inst., £ 10— GEORGE THOMSON or THOMPSON, age 25, height G ft., complexion fair, hair brown; dress, dark overcoat, dark bowler hat. A brush hawker.— FAITH, his wife, age 25, short, com- plexion swarthy, hair dark, gipsy appearance, daughter of one of the Holland's, travelling gipsies ; dress, dark shawl, light grey straw hat, with red tips. Carries laces, buttons, & c., in cross- handle basket. Has a baby 2 months old. ( Apprehended. See Case No. 104). Information to Superintendent Durham, Taunton. Has a dapper, confident manner, hands short very thick stumpy thumbs, small feet. Is musical, and has sung at smoking concerts ; dress, blue serge suit, dark overcoat, low black hat. A member of Redhill Cyclist Club. Information to Chief Constable Pearson, Reigate. STAFFORDSHIRE. 31.— Burslem ( County).— For larceny ( servant), at Burslem, 15th inst.— ELIZABETH LILLY, alias GRACE LILLEY, age 21, height about 5 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, round full face, large head, sharp nose ; dress, long brown jacket, trimmed round neck and front with brown astrachan, dark bodice and skirt, side- spring boots, and high- crowned brown straw hat. She obtains situations as domestic servant, by answering advertisements in local papers, remains a few days, and suddenly absconds after committing a larceny. A native of Newcastle- under- Lyme. Warrant issued. 32.— Burslem ( County). — For forgery — ALBERT WALTER JOHNS, age 23, height 5 ft. 6| in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes dark; dress, light cloth overcoat, black vest, light striped trousers, lace boots, brown felt hat. A traveller or clerk ; native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 29.— Jedburgh ( County). — For stealing a cheque for £ 17 8s., 14th inst.— ROBERT AIKEN, a groom, age about 21, height about 5 ft. 7 in., SUFFOLK. 33.— Ipswich ( County).— For stealing a silver watch ( found pledged in Ipswich in name of Henry Bennett)— A man who gave the name of HORN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair, whiskers, and moustache dark, large head, full, bloated face; dress, dark clothes, and hard felt hat. He is a tramping watchmaker and clock- cleaner, stays at common lodging- houses, and carries a small black leather bag, containing his tools. Supposed to have left Ipswich about a month since, and is likely to be found in London. This man stayed in a lodging- house in Ipswich, and went out into the villages round getting watches and clocks to clean, some of which he has returned, and some not. Stated he was a native of Belgium. Speaks with a foreign accent. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ipswich. 34. — Lowestoft ( County). — For stealing a lady's gold geneva watch, maker, Briggs, Spalding, a vulcanite chain with small black pencil ( gold end) attached— WILLIAM WHITTON ( supposed false), age about 28 or 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion swarthy, hair and short stubby whiskers brown, cross- eyed; dress, light check suit, hard black hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gobbett, Lowestoft. SURREY. 35.— Reigate ( Borough).— For embezzlement— BARNHAM BAKER, age 39, looks older, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, hair ( turning slightly grey) dark, cropped whiskers, beard, and moustache, eyes light, sharp features, straight thin nose, if shaven would look very thin and cheeks hollow, walks with short quick steps, and swings his arms. SUSSEX ( EAST). 36— Eastbourne ( County).— For stealing a cash- box ( recovered) ; 2 cheques— 1 for £ 10, on " Wheeler & Co., High Wycombe," drawn by " Geo. Gardner to self, 19.2.91 " ( crossed), the other for £ 5 on the " London and County Bank, Romford"; about £ 7 10s. in money ; 1 gentleman's gold English lever watch, maker " Manders, Windsor " ; 1 lady's gold keyless half- hunter, f- plate lever, No. 394763, com- pensated balance, maker " Bruford, Eastbourne " • 2 gold albert chains and appendages, consisting of a £ 2 jubilee coin, a mounted guinea, a mounted 7s. piece ( gold), a gold seal with white stone, a small gold locket, and a silver sovc- reign- parse, shell pattern ; 1 silver cigarette- case, lion one side, mono- gram R. P. on the other; 1 gold brooch, filigree pattern, photo of child on back ; 1 pair gold ear- rings to match ; 1 plain gold brooch ; 1 pair fancy gold earrings; 1 drab cloth box overcoat, with double stitched seams and velvet collar; also some masonic papers. HUGH TRAVERS THOMAS, alias DOCTOR THOMAS, THORNTON, and BROWN, age about 42, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( thin on top of head) and whiskers ( thin) light brown, eyes ( sunken) steel- grey, cut mark down forehead, across nose, and left cheek, small head ; dress, dark overcoat, dark blue- striped frock coat, with silk facings, and vest to match, white and black check trouser3, black tie, and pin, brown oblong stone. Supposed native of Australia. ( Sve Case No 4 18i/ i October, 1889.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. 37— Patcham ( County).— For obtaining £ 7 by means of a fictitious cheque— WILLIAM GEORGE MITCHELL, age about 44, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, few whiskers; dress, dark frock coat, high hat, patent leather boots. Late of 6, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, E. C. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tucker, Patcham. WARWICKSHIRE. 38.— Longford ( County). — For stealing £ 1 4s. 3d. from a boy at Exhall, 7th inst., under the pretence of carrying a parcel for him— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, light tweed jacket, brown cloth trousers, side- spring boots, and black hard felt bat. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford. 39.— B irmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 42 9s. 3d., 6th inst.— WILLIAM HORACE PED- LINGHAM, age 21, height 5 ft, complexion sallow, hair ( rough and long) dark, very slight",- moustache and side whiskers, eyes dark; dress, dark sack coat and vest, grey trousers, long dark overcost, shabby appearance, but of good address. Native of Bir- mingham. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 40.— Hull ( Borough). — For deserting his wife and family— ANDREW JOHNSON, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair, whiskers, and moustache1 black. A seaman ; native of Finland. He was paid off from a ship in London, in July, 1890, and has not since been heard of. Warrant issued. 41.— Hull ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and child— RICHARD SATCHELL, a labourer, age 34, height 5 ft. 4 in , slight built, complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, cut side of nose. Left his homo in August last, and is supposed to be working in the neighbourhood of Borrowden, near Stamford, of which place he is a native. Warrant issued. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891. 42.— Hull ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family— WILLIAM FALKINDER, a labourer, age 25, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., very stout, com- plexion dark, hair black, moustache brown. He left his home in December last. Native of Burgh- le- Marsh, Lincolnshire. Warrant issued. 43— Hull ( Borough).— For deserting his wife - and family— CHARLES SIMON, a ship's carpenter, . age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout bnild, complexion fresh, hair sandy, whiskers and moustache darkish, • eye3 blue. Was paid off from a ship in Newcastle- - npon- Tyne about 2 years ago, and has not since " been heard of. A German. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, .' Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. ' 44.— Slough ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for stealing from a shop at night, 5 dozen brass taps; 2 dozen brass grates ; and £ 5 cash— WILLIAM KELLEY, alias QUINLAN, O'DONNELL, and SMITH, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey and partially bald) dark, eyes blue, scars back of middle finger and thumb left hand; dress, mixture tweed jacket, vest and trousers, brown tie, lace boots, and black hard felt hat. A native of Dublin. Was liberated from Chathan Prison on 23rd October, 1890, after 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Sutton, Slough. CHESHIRE. 45.— Chester ( City).— Sentenced to 6 months " imprisonment for hotel larcenies — F. C. HER- MANNSTEIN, alias HERMAN STERM, FRED- ERICK LLOYD, THOMPSON, & c., a German, age 64, looks 54, height 5 ft. 5 in., hair, beard, and moustache iron- grey, eyes blue ; well dressed. Had in his possession a pawnticket for 3 valuable rings, pledged at Canterbury, 23rd January last, 1 an Indian gold turquoise ring, set with 9 stones, 1 half- hcop ring, set 5 pearls, 1 diamond and ruby ring, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies. Has been convicted at ' Eaton for stealing a bag and contents, see Case No. 27, 6th ult., and Case No. 76, 27th ult. Is - wanted at Oxford, Liverpool, and other places. Committed for trial — WILLIAM HENRY BRIGGS, alias NEWSHAM, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark, eyes grey ; well dressed. Convicted at Liverpool, 12th January, 1888, and at Derby, 30th July, 1890. Is wanted at Liverpool and elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Chester. DEVONSHIRE. 46.— Exeter ( City). — Sentenced 5th inst. to 1 month's imprisonment for larceny — VICTOR VAUGHAN ( supposed false), age 19 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache ( slight) light, rather large nose, narrow • chin, large right elbow joint, mole right muscle, dark scar back of neck, 2 moles left arm, several decayed teeth lower jaw, very bow- legged; dress, - dark mixture ribbed suit, light brown hard felt hat, • spring side boots, drab gaiters, carried a small black bag. Had in his possession skeleton keys and a large spring dagger knife. Suspected of having committed other offences, viz.: obtaining food and lodgings by fraud, larcenies from lodgings, forging false letters of introduction, and tendering worthless cheques as securities. States he is a chemist's assistant. Information to the Chief Constable, Court House, Exeter. ESSEX. 47.— Chelmsford ( County).— Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, 13th inst., for stealing 95 silk handkerchiefs; 9 pairs of gloves, & c., from a draper's shop, 5th inst.— EDMUND or EDWARD HENRY, alius ANDREW LEWIS, and MASTERS, age 36, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion dark, hair ( turning grey at sides) dark brown, moustache daik, whiskers and beard clipped close, eyes brown, several small lumps left side of neck, scar on right side of neck, vaccination on right arm, small scar over left eyebrow ; very respectably dressed in hard hat, dark overcoat, hose- shoe pin with blue stones worn in necktie, wears ring on right hand. A native of Jersey. Last residence, 5, Whyteville- street, Upton- lane, Forest- gate, Essex; previous residences, 171, Malmesbury- row, Bow, E., and 216, Roman- road, North Bow, E. Describes himself as a hosier, hatter, draper, and job- buyer. Is supposed to be wanted elsewhere for shop larcenies. His modus operandi is to call at a draper's or hosier's shop, selecting one with only one assistant, stating he wants a number of silk handkerchiefs for a bicycle or foot- ball club, and asks to look at some particular handkerchief in the window, and whilst this is being got out, he pockets anything within reach. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. KENT. 48. — Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— Com- mitted for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larceny — FREDERICK LEACH, age 17, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scars from shingles across shoulders and chest; dress, grey tweed jacket, vest and trousers, light cap, spring- side boots. States he was sentenced to 7 days imprisonment at Bow- street, about a year ago. Native of Cram- ton- road, Peuge, and supposed known at Deptford. Information to Head Constable Embery, Tun- bridge Wells. OXFORDSHIRE. 49.— Watlington ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 7th pros., for larceny — JOHN WILSON, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( short) brown, clean shaved, eyes ( large) grey, long features, scars from scratches on face, lost some upper front teeth; dress, short brown tweed jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, hard felt hat, lace boots, coloured shirt, all old. A tramp ; native of Maidstone, Kent. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Oakley, Watlington. SHROPSHIRE. 50.— Shrewsbury ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes, for unlawfully wounding— BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, a sailor, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, ship on chest, ring right third finger, body and back covered with dry rash ; dress, black round coat, brown plaid trousers, black hard hat Has been tramping the country with his brother, giving his name at unions, & c., as John Lacey. Sentenced at Tredegar, March 1881, to 2 months imprisonment for stealing wearing apparel; at Swansea Assizes, April, 1887, to 15 months; and in Aug., 1888, to 3 days imprisonment and 1 year police supervision for burglary; at Monmouth Assizes, Nov- ember, 1888, to 3 days for burglary; at Tredegar, March, 1889, to 14 days for failing to report; at Monmouth Assizes, July, 1889, to 15 months for bnrglary, during which imprisonment ho received 36 lashes for wounding the medical officer at Usk Prison. Supposed wanted for other offences. Native of Monmouth. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewbury. 51. — Oswestry ( Borough). — SentencedvCth inst, to 1 months imprisonment, for pocket- picking — WILLIAM TURBERFIELD, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tache ( slight) light, eyes blue, cut mark left thumb, mole on throat, ring tattooed second finger right hand, dots forearms; dress, blue pilot overcoat, dark grey mixture suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Stated he belonged to Southampton and Dudley. Attends race meetings and fairs hawking nuts and gingerbreads. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. SUFFOLK. 52.— Ipswich ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, for setting fire to a hay- stack at Great Blakenham— JOHN ANDREWS, a tramp, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion florid, hair black, eyes blue, near- sighted, burn scar left elbow, scar ri^ ht groin and front of right thigh; dress, black serge jacket, b'ack diagonal trousers and vest, grey trousers under, black hard felt hat ( nearly new), which, he stated, he bought from a man at Yarmouth, name inside, " Green, Hatter, Great Yarmouth," lace boots ( much worn), red woollen scarf. Was carry- ing a small blue- black very fine diagonal coat, black velvet collar, bound round edges and cuffs, single breasted, black covered buttons, 2 tail pockets, and 1 inside left breast; states he bought it from a man at Hull ( supposed stolen). Native of New York. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ipswich. WARWICKSHIRE. 53.— Rugby ( County).— Sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment, 10th inst., for larceny ( lodger)— JAMES ANSELL, alias JAMES REUBEN, and WILLIAM MEAD, age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair ( long) dark brown, slight light moustache, eyes light blue, scar right cheek- bone and right side of neck, very splay- footed. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hall, Rugby. WILTSHIRE. 54.— Marlborough ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining mcmey by false pretences— GEORGE WHITE, age 37, height 5 ft. 5f in. without boots, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right hip; dress, light grey jacket and vest, dark trousers, browa hard bowler hat, sometimes wears a dark plaid oloth cap, boots, long light grey overcoat. This man goes from place to place representing himself as a dealer in vegetables, poultry, & c., and advertises in local papers for various kinds of goods. He also answers advertisements and offers to supply goods, requesting that a cheque be sent with the order, on receipt of which, he leaves the locality without executing the order. Has been convicted at Fareham, Southampton, Wells, and Taunton, and supposed to be wanted for similar offences. Information to Supt. Pierce, Marlborough. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 55.— Guisborough ( County).— Committed for trial at the North Riding Quarter Sessions, at Northallerton, 9th prox., for larceny— WILLIAM WILKIE, age 19, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut mark under left eyebrow, left thumb nail damaged; dress, brown and black check cloth jacket, dark brown striped cloth vest, broad brown cotton cord trousers, blue aud white striped Oxford shirt, flowered silk neckerchief, lace boots, and rough brown broken check cloth cap. A cartman. Native of Swan- street, Gateshead, where he has been seven times previously convicted for larceny, and twice for minor offences.— JOHN EDWARD LAW- RENCE, age 18, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fair, face freckled, hair light sandy, eyes blue, small brown birthmark on mnscle of left arm, cut mark above left eyebrow; dress, brown broken check cloth jacket, brown mixture vest, dirty moleskin trousers, red and blue striped Oxford shirt, black and white woollen scarf, lace boots, and black cloth peak cap. A labourer. Native of Middlesborough, but was brought up at Gateshead, where he has been previously convicted for larceny. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 56.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— A pair of single stone diamond ear- rings, French mounted, screw fastening, weight 2i carats each. Value £ 200. 57— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment — A diamond crescent brooch, set 18 FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 brilliants weighing carats, 62 brilliants weighing carats, and 56 rose diamonds weighing £ carat; " Frazer and Hawe, Jeweller, 31, Regent Street, W.," inside case. 58.— A Division.— 28th January last, in transit — A gold chronometer watch, No. 203, maker " Cook." 59.— V Division.— Since 19th ult., a black marble Trojan clock, 18 inches high, 1 ft. long, and nearly 1 ft. thick, black dial, gilt figures and hands, minutes not marked, strikes on gong, carved figures about dial. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 60.— Hazel Grove ( County). — 1st inst., at Bredbury, by burglary— 1 navy blue overcoat, velvet collar, usual pockets, containing a pair of yellow kid gloves and white silk muffler, and the key of a church- door; 1 black worsted dress coat, pockets behind, and one outside left breast; 1 pair elastic- side boots ( nearly new), toe- caps, size 9; 2 pairs youths' half water- tight lace boots, toe- caps, sizes 5 and 6; 2 children's money- boxes, containing 2s. Id., which have been found broken open in a field close by. Entrance effected by pushing back the catch of the back kitchen window. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, Hazel Grove. CUMBERLAND. 61.— Cockermouth ( County).— 12th or 13th inst., by breaking into a school, £ 3 cash, consisting of £ 1 silver, and £ 2 bronze, wrapped up in 5s. packets, in paper from a filled- up copy- book, sup- posed by— A SAILOR, on tramp, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion sallow, round face, hair and moustache brown, no whiskers ; dress, dark cloth coat nearly down to his knees, dark trousers, light boots, and dark cloth cap with peak. Two small desk keys, which were taken from the school, also some of the copy- book paper, may be found in his possession. Information to Supt. Taylor, Cockermouth. 62.— Penrith ( County).— Between 12th and 13th inst., at Calthwaite, by burglary— 1 pair of strong half watertight boots, nearly new, 6 eyelets, and 3 hooks, toe and heel- plates, 2 rows of sparables all round, and 3 rows in centre of soles ; 1 striped cotton shirt ( red, blue, and white threads) ; 1 woollen shirt, much worn and mended, dark, with yellow and red stripe; 2 pairs very light grey woollen stockings ; 1 odd dark grey woollen stocking ( to fit a boy of 12); 1 blue pilot overcoat, very much faded, velvet collar, double- breasted, black wooden or horn buttons, blue and green tartan lining, pocket at sides and left breast. Information to Supt. Fowler, Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. 63. - Chapel- en- le- Frith ( County). — 22nd ult., by housebreaking, at Buxton— 1 gentleman's gold lever watch, No. 37626, " Presented to Rev. I. J. Hardy, by the Friends of Derby 2nd Circuit, as a memento of personal esteem and recognition of valuable services, July 4th, 1873," long gold chain attached; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 2590 or 20136, small dent outer case, and Victoria gold cable- pattern guard; 1 old silver verge watch; 1 round gold brooch, diamond in centre ; 1 enamelled half- crown brooch; 1 gold mizpah ring; 1 gold dress ring, set rubies and diamonds ; 1 gold mourning ring, hair round rim; 1 gold weddiug ring. Information to Supt. Hallam, Chapel- en- le- Frith. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 64.— Dumfries ( County).— 28th ult., at New- hriggiug, near Lockerbie— an old silver lever watch, No. 2178, smooth cases, white dial, black chapters, centre seconds, gold hands, white metal chain, with white metal scales and brass key attached. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Dumfries. DURHAM. 65.— South Shields ( Borough). - Between 23rd and 25th ult., an 18- carat gold English centre- second stop watch, No. 2518 i, maker, J. Von Hoff- mann, Ocean- road, South Shields, on dial and works, chased round edge, plain back with garter and buckle, had attached a 9- carat gold long link chain. Information to Chief Constable Moorhouse, South Shields. ESSEX. 66.— Brentwood ( County).— 8th inst., 1 pair light trousers ( black stripes) ; vest to match ( nearly new). Supposed by a man who gave the name of TOMLINSON, and stated he was a painter and decorator, and had been a soldier, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 iu., complexion fair, hair brown, light mous- tache ; dress, very light tweed suit, light- brown hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. 67.— Chelmsford ( County).— 19th ult., by shop- lifting— A lady's valuable brown silk umbrella, flat top, stone in centre, set in silver, cape garnets all round, " E. Neave " engraved thereon. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 68.— Southend ( County). — 15th inst. — A photographic 5- inch lens, has had a slot cut in the top of the barrel of the lens between the two glasses, to admit a special slide so as to reduce the focus. Supposed by a travelling photographer named " Treadwell," who is believed to be living at Stratford. Information to Supt. Hawtree, Southend. HERTFORDSHIRE. 69.— St. Albans ( City).— 13th inst.— A lady's gold geneva watch, No. 98065, gold dial, engraved back, short gold chain attached.— Supposed by a man who gave the name of NEVILLE ROBINSON, age about 27, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, clean shaved; dress, light brown coat and vest, dark jersey, light plaid trousers, black or dark brown felt hat. Is supposed to be known at the " Ross and Crown," Watford, as " Long- un," and to have a brother a fly- driver at Barnet. Information to Head Constable Wood, St. Albans. KENT. 70.— Chatham ( County).— 10th inst. by shop- breaking at New Brompton — 12 dozen pairs of ladies' black and coloured kid gloves, 4 buttons, some marked " Alfred C. Child, North- end, Croydon"; about 4 dozen gentlemen's black calf gloves, 1 and 2 buttons ; 8 pairs of ladies' black fancy silk gloves ; 8 pairs Ringwood ditto, fancy check pattern ; 1 dozen men's coloured bordered handkerchiefs, marked 2fd., 3fd., 4| d.; about 8 yards sage- green check ribbon, 5 inches wide ; 12 yards myrtle ditto, 3£ in. wide ; a quantity of grey shirting with fine white stripe; 4 dozen mauve handkerchiefs ; about 25s. bronze, including 10s. worth of farthings. Information to Supt. Coppinger, Chatham. 71.— Tu n b ri dge We lis ( Borough) .— 16th inst., from a lodging- house— An ormolu travelling clock, in dark brown morocco case, purple lining, about 7 in. by 5 in., repeats and chimes hours, maker Carrington & Co., Regent- street, London. 72.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 6th inst., a roll of umbrella silk, dark brown, about 60 yards, folded in 4 thicknesses. Supposed by— TWO MEN, who asked to look at some expensive umbrellas in the window, but left without making a purchase: 1 st, age about 28, medium height, dark whiskers and moustache, other of fairer complexion. Appearance of commercial travellers. 73.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 5th inst.. by burglary, 1 silver filigree card case, initials H. S. thereon; a small collection of silver and copper coins; 1 large gold verge watch, out of repair; 1 small clock in metal case ; 1 silver dessert spoon ; 2 fancy spoons; 1 silver etine with seal; 1 silver stopper to scent bottle ; 1 pair small plated candle- sticks; 1 small silver heart- shaped box; an old fashioned massive silver pencil- case ; I silver needle book; thimble and scissors in silver sheath; 1 oli snuff box with gold rim; 1 single opera glass ; 1 silver vinaigrette, initials H. E. S. thereon ; 1 large silver medal, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales' prize at Oxford, won by Oswald Steele, 1864; 1 silver medal, " The Pitt Club, 1811"; 1 sealskin jacket, modern pattern; 1 ditto, racoon border; about 9s. silver; about 24 cheques ( in a book) on the London and County Bank, Tunbridge Wells Branch, payable to bearer; 1 hunting crop, silver band ; supposed by— THREE MEN : 1st, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, few whiskers at side ; 2nd, age 26 or 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and moustache ginger; dress, light colored jacket, dark tight fitting trousers; 3rd, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, sup- posed slight fair moustache ; one of the men appeared to be slightly deformed in back. They had some- what the appearance of tailors, or loafers outside railway stations. They were seen next morning at a railway station, 5 miles from Tunbridge Wells, and took the first train to London Bridge by the South Eastern Rail- way. 74.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 1st inst. by housebreaking, 1 small silver geneva watch, No. 2658 ; 1 lady's silver watch, " N S." on back; 1 small gold chain and gold locket, man's portrait inside; 1 silver pebble brooch, 1 pebble missing; and £ 4 10s. 0d. in money. Information to Head Constable Embery, Ton- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 75.— Old TrafFord ( CWty).— Between 8th and 9th inst., a drab blue Chesterfield overcoat, velvet collar, 3 pockets and ticket ditto outside and one inside right breast, cloth- covered buttons, " Wall" on tab ; 1 striped plaid woollen shirt, and 1 grey knitted woollen siuglet. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 76.— Salford ( Borough).— 10th inst.— A gentle- man's gold chronometer watch, No. 2777, maker " Hayes, Oldham," " B. C. Mattison, Werneth, Oldham," engraved inside outer case. 11th inst.— 1 square hand bass ; 1 12- inch square ; 1 6- inch square; 6 chisels, from § to l^- inch ; 1 iron- faced smoothing plane, all marked " A. Hand "; 1 pair of iron compasses ; 1 pair of pincers ; 1 large hammer; 1 small hammer; 1 7- inch square; 5 chisels, from | to 1^- inch, with box- wood handles; 1 pair of compasses ; 1 pair of pincers ; and a jack plane, marked " T. Hesford." 9th inst.— A maroon stuff dress, trimmed with maroon plush buttons down one side, fawn- colour ribbon on neck, pearl buttons down front; and a navy- blue bodice, with blue and grey striped front. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 77— Worksop ( County).— 16th inst, at Work sop Railway Station.— A pair of black aluminium field glasses, maker " Callaghan, Bernard Street, London," in black leather case with diagonal marks, and shoulder strap. Information to Supt. Irwin, Worksop. SUSSEX ( EAST). 78.— Brighton ( Borough).— 2nd inst.— A lady's open- face gold watch, No. 7888, gold dial; 1 old- fashioned long gold neckchain ( link pattern) ; 1 gold seal, " Mary Anne, the Copse " on stamp; 1 gold seal with plain white stone, set turquoise ( some missing) ; 1 gold seal pansy and yew tree thereon; 1 pearl necklace, straight gold fastening; 1 gold bracelet, with 3 horse- shoes thereon, set with pearls; 1 gold necklace, supposed flexible pattern; 1 small gold cross, set pearls; 1 cross, set 5 cat's- eyes in silver setting; 1 onyx box; 1 gold seal, heart shape, stone missing ; 1 thin gold wire bracelet, set with a lapis lazuli stone; 2 mosaic brooches. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 79.— Hull ( Borough).— 28th ult.— An English lever watch, No. 307S4, silver albert attached. 6th inst. — An 18- carat gold geneva watch, No. 68288. 10th inst.— A green worsted cloth overcoat, with grey cloth lining, bone buttons, 2 pockets in laps, ticket pocket, and one inside breast. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 80.— Sheffield ( Borough).— 11th inst., from the Barracks ( Officers' Quarters), a gentleman's gold English lever keyless watch, No. 29702, large size, white dial, chased buck, monogram A. G. on back, had attached a very old heavy gold albert, large link pattern, with a gold signet ring sliding on guard, stone missing, gold key and snap appended ; a nickel- pluted 5- clianiber revolver, old pattern, 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891. good condition ; a silver lever watch ; a small silver watch, a silver chain, bit pattern, attached ; 2 silver match boxes, one fluted the other plain, the latter having initials C. W. T. thereon. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. WARWICKSHIRE. 81.— Acocks Green ( County).— 24th nit., a bay cob mare, aged, 14£ hands, small patch of white on off hind fetlock, both knees have been broken, in poor condition. Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 82.— Gloucester ( County).— 13th inst., in the snow, at Whitminster, the body of a man, age 45 or 50, length 5 ft. 7J in., hair, whiskers and moustache dark, wound back of left hand, apparently of long standing ; dress, dark round tweed jacket, dark tweed vest with slight plaid in it, brown cord trousers, dark bowler hat, military boots, a pair of dark trousers like coat was found near the body. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Chipp, Gloucester. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 83.— Pocklington ( County).— 14th inst., in a field at Kirby- nnder- Dale, the body of a man, age about 65, length 5 ft. 8 in., hair and whiskers turning grey; dress, dark cloth suit, white muffler, white cotton shirt and drawers, grey socks, lace boots, black felt hat. Appearance of a tramp. Information to Supt. Farrah, Pocklington. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. ESSEX. 84.— Chelmsford ( County).— In possession of EDMUND HENRY ( Case No. 47)— A black silk umbrella, Fox's paragon frame, " J. H. Shipman, 50, Mile End- road, Bow," maker, cane stick, hazel handle, silver knob and ring stamped " B. I."; a silver geneva lever watch, marked " Fine silver, 16052," engine- turned case with shield on back, sunk seconds hand; gold albert, marked 9 carat, curb pattern, with gilt lion shilling inclosed in crystal locket; gold horse- shoe pin, set with 13 blue stones, 5l/- on back; gold blood- stone ring; also pawn- tickets relating to coat pawned for 6s., on 24th October, 1890, at Tuson's, 101, Burdett- road, Mile End- road, in name of Mr. Lewis; and 27 hand- kerchiefs, 6 pairs of gloves, pawned for 30s., on 27th February, 1891, at Smyth and Dyraonds', 80, Newgate- street, in name of Mr. Masters, 6, Fore- street. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 85.— Hull ( Borough). — Lady's maroon dress, sheets, & c., Case No. 86, 27th ult. APPREHENSIONS. 86.— Dorsetshire, Beaminster ( County).— WILLIAM ROLLS, Case No. 14, 6th inst. 87. — Lancashire, Church ( County). — A MAN, Case No. 25,13th inst., and property recovered. 88.— Lancashire, Leigh ( County).— JOSEPH BERRY, Case No. 27, 13th inst. 89.— Wiltshire, Devizes ( County).— ALEX- ANDER TRAYLEN, Case No. 33, 28th November last. 90. — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough). — WILLIAM JARVIS CLIFFORD, Case No 99, 30th January last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— A Division.— For embezzlement— JAMES LONG, a solicitor's clerk, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion florid, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, long thin face, thin nose ; dress, dark blue overcoat, black coat and vest, light trousers, and high hat. A native of Wandsworth, Surrey. Associates with betting men. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 92.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For unlawfully and maliciously wounding a female, 16th inst.— WILLIAM MORRIS, age 24, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion fair, liair light and curly, moustache ( slight), is of drunken habits, and will be found in the company of prostitutes. A boilermaker's helper; native of Bristol. Is known at most sea- port towns. His father resides at Kingsland- road, St. Phillip's, Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKcnzie, Cardiff. LANCASHIRE. 93. — Liverpool ( City). — License Holder JOHN DOWNEY, Office No. 40495 ( Case No. 96, GAZETTE 20th ulto.) not now wanted 94.—,' Salford ( Borough). — Surpervisee RO- BERT ' JEFFCOAT, Office No. 40372 ( see Case No. 79, GAZETTE 13th inst.), not now wanted. 95.'— St. Helen's ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN SAVORY, alias SMITH, Office No. 32765, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scars on head, bottom lip, right side forehead, on right elbow, inside right forearm, back of left hand, top of lst left finger and thumb, and on each shin; ruptured right side; flat feet. Sentenced at Manchester, 10th February, 1881, to 8 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny ( person). XH 1050. Information to the Chief Constable of St. Helen's. SURREY. 96.— Redhill ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of BARNUM BAKER, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement, age 39 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., hair ( turning slightly grey) dark, eyes light, walks with very short, quick steps, and swing his arms, dapper, confident manner, short hands, very peculiar thick stumpy thumbs, small feet; dress, dark overcoat, blue serge suit, and black felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pearson, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 97.— Eastbourne ( County). — For stealing a cash box, cheques, money, watch, & c.— HUGH FRANCIS THOMAS, alias DOCTOR THOMAS, THORNTON, and BROWN, age about 42, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( thin on top) and moustache ( thin) light brown, eyes ( sunken) steel- grey, appeared slightly crossed, cut mark down forehead, across nose and left cheek, small head; dress, dark overcoat, dark blue striped frock coat with silk facings and vest to match, striped trousers, black tie, and pin with brown oblong stone, black hard felt hat. Supposed native of Australia. Photograph will be forwarded on application. ( See Case No. 31, 13th inst.) Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 98.— Hull ( Borough).— For failing to report, License- Holder THOMAS BURNHAM, Office No. 40983, age 31, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scalp and right little finger injured, scars back of right hand, on second right finger, outside left forearm, in left groin, and on left shin. T. B. outside left upper arm. Sentenced at Hull, 2lst October, 1886, to 5 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 28th February, 1891. M 59- 5. Information to the Chief Constable of Hull. PROPERTY STOLEN. SUFFOLK. 99. — Ipswich ( Borough).— 19th inst., by shop- breaking— Gold watches :— Gold geneva, No. 45734; gold English lever, No. 17163; gold English lever hunter, No. 2506, maker, " Dent, 61, Strand, Lon- don "; gold geneva, No. 46704, and gold geneva, No. jnjfgf; 5 gold albert chains, curb pattern. Silver watches:— Silver lever ( new), No. 31775, maker, " Davis"; silver lever ( second- hand), No. 32594, maker, " Gartwood, Huntingdon "; English lever ( second- hand), No. 40142; lever ( new), No. 27855, maker, " Samuels and Son"; English lever ( new), No. 48126, maker, " Bent, London"; 2 waltham levers ( new), Nos. 777672 and 4387342; geneva ( new), No. 30197 ; hunter ( new), No. 99942 ; 2 ( new), Nos. 45012 and 64945; second- hand, No. 33418; fancy " dial, No. 87136 ; keyless, No. 30399; plain case, No. 53836; chased case, No. 34777; 17480; 78907; hunter, No. 7190, maker, " Purvis, London"; keyless, No. 12345; lady's, No. 40055; 41989; 2 pear case ( second- hand), Nos. 8203 and 9066; 3 consular, Nos. 3146, 4069, and 8497; hunter, maker, " Howe, Marboro'." Three keyless metal; 1 metal; 2 metal American lever, Nos. 9531 and 980671 ; 3 metal, Nos. 1182951, 33123, and 55090; 2 white metal; 2 gilt metal; and 3 nickel keyless. About 30 silver albert chains, patterns principally curb and cable ( ladies' and gentlemen's); 3 dozen white metal chains ; 3 dozen gold and silver brooches, mixed patterns. Gold rings:— 1- 5 22- carat gold wedding rings; 21 12- carat ditto; 8 9- carat ditto ; 9 9- carat gold keepers ; 1 12- carat gold mourning; 5 fancy rings ; 5 cr 6 dozen silver earrings ; about 20 silver seals, different patterns; 6 pairs of silver bracelets and bangles. A small, thin M AN, who turned his toes in a little when walkiug, dressed in dark coat, supposed light trousers, and hard felt hat, was seen to leave the shop at 5.58 a. m. It is requested that inquiry may be made at pawnbrokers, jewellers, & c. Information to Chief Constable Russell, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 100.— Hastings ( Borouqh). — 17th inst. — a gentleman's gold geneva watch, white dial, " Examined by Hanley, London," inside case; a silver English lever watch, No. 1489, maker " Russell, Norwich," enamelled face, gold hands, black figures ; a gold half- hoop diamond ring, set with three stones ( flaw in one), heavily mounted. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. APPREHENSIONS 101— City of London.— JOHN MAY, Case No. 5, 26th September, 1890. 102. - Cheshire, Stockport ( Borough). - License Holder' JAMES JONES, alias JOHN LEONARD, Office No. 40835, Case No. 17th Gazette 27th February last. 103. — Down, Newtownards ( County).- Supervisee GEORGE WILSON, alias DUNCAN and FRASER, Office No. 40926, Case No 65, Gazette 6th inst. 104.— Somersetshire, Taunton ( County). - GEORGE THOMSON and FAITH THOMSON, Case No. 30. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 COUNTY OF DUMFRIES. 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