THXa PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1891. VOL. VIII., No. 764. 1. All announcement! for insertion in the POLICI GAZETTE, and all communication! upon them thould be addrened to THI KDITOE O » THI POLICI GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAMD YA* D, LOKDOW, 8. W. Particular! 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. I. 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 responrible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. I. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of Itolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. ( id. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all periom to be apprehended or of ttolen property bear a number, and art alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particular! concerning delinquenti or ttolen property to be inserted im the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Edittr notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next Cuw, 10. In all caiei, the officer tigning the requeit for insertion of any announcement, will it wholly responsible for any proceedings whicA may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later tha• 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 S( Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Croti, Postal Order, or im Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLIOS GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 121, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concern- ng vroperty lost or persons missing can only le accepted M advert isements. B. AJTDEBSOIT, Editor. NOTICE. V—' The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on 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. 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 biils, 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 Commiscionevs, 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— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The person by whom it will be paid. (( I) 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 — Convict Supervision Department. — For a breach of the conditions of his license— ANDREW WOOD, a criminal lunatic, age 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes blue, collar- bone projects on left side, scars on forehead. Sentenced at Edinburgh, 4th June, 1888, to be detained during Her Majesty's pleasure, for attempted murder, and liberated conditionally 6th September, 1690. Father resides at 4, Tweed- place, Galashiels, and brothers at 30, Quilter- street, Bethnal- green, London, where he may visit. Information to the Prison Commissioner for Scotland, Edinburgh ; or to the Assistant Commis- sioner, Convict Supervision Office, New Scotland Yard. 2. — Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— For obtaining money by fraud— W. A. SENIOR, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair turning grey, short sighted, squints with one eye, appearance of a colonial or retired army officer, generally carries a black bag and walking stick. He inserts bogus advertisements in various daily papers, and obtains from applicants sums of money to pay his travelling expenses. Warrant issued. 3. — E Division. — For obtaining money by fraud — WILLIAM J. FIDELE, alias FIDELE W. JANANSCHEEK, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, wears his hair long, speaks English imperfectly, shabby - genteel appearance. He styles himself as General Director of the Fidele Company, advertises for a secretary, cashier, or manager, and induces applicants to make deposits as security, and absconds with the money. Sup- posed a Frenchman. Warrant issued. 4.— E Division- — For stealing eight £ 5 Bank of England notes, 18th inst.— JESSE VEITCH, fireman, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, two bald patches on head ( one at back, and one on top) ; dress, black diagonal jacket and vest, blue serge trousers. A native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Warrant issued. 5. — J Division. — Woodcut portrait and description of M A. JOR SLUCE, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 40— age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache ( slight), and side- whiskers ( small) dark, rather long nose, smart appearance, of good address, and fond of music; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, black felt hat. A butcher; native of Clapton, Middlesex. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For stealing, 10th inst., a cheque for £ 87 10s. — ARTHUR MEESON WATTD, age 21 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, stammers, carries his head forward when walking; dress, short black jacket and vest,- dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A clerk. His mother resides at 77, Brudnell- terrace, Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewryr- E. C. ANGLESEY. 7.— Holyhead (. County).— For causing grievous bodily harm— HENRY WILLIAMS, alias HARRY BARDSLY, a sailor, age about 24, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion dark, hair ( inclined to carl) black, small dark moustache, eyes supposed brown. The appearanco of a pugilist. Native of Holyhead. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Davies, Holyhead. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8.— Biggleswade ( County). — For committing a serious assault on a police constable— SAMUEL HOUSDEN, a labourer, age 43, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion very dark, black, bushy whiskers. GEORGE FRANCIS, a labourer, age 37, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, moustache 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 18P 1. ( slight) light brown, little whiskers, bald on top of head. Both men are notorious poachers, and are supposed to have gone to the neighbourhood of East Ham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Biggleswade. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Wokingham ( County). — For embezzling, 2nd inst., £ 11 14s. 6d., and other sums— WILLIAM CUTLER, a corn and coal merchant's traveller, age about 37, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( slightly bald on top), moustache, and beard sandy, eyes light blue, slight scar on bridge of nose, very offensive breath; dress, light large pattern check suit, drab mackintosh, sleeves have been lengthened and joined above wrist, brown bowler hat, lace boots. Absconded 2nd inst., and may endeavour to leave the country for Canada or the United States. Native cf Binfield, Berks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Atkin, Wokingham. 10. — Reading ( Borough). — For stealing £ 6 3s. 4d.— HENRY WHEELER, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and moustache light, eyes blue. Was lately employed as treasurer of the Reading branch of the Salvation Army, and canvasser for the Pearl Life Assurance Association. Is supposed to be accompanied by ALICE COPAS, age 19, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., very slight build, and of delicate appearance; dress, dark blue serge dress, trimmed with braid in front, dark blue cloth jacket, lace boots, black hat trimmed with ribbon, was wearing a red woollen wrapper round her neck. He may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 11. — Isle of Ely ( County). — For stealing £ 13 10s. gold, 22nd inst.— HARRY CHAMBERS, age 29, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair light brown, moustache ginger; dress, brown coat, black vest, grey check trousers, white collar, white and red necktie, black hard felt hat. A saddler and harness- maker; native of Wolverton, near King's Lynn. May endeavour to go abroad. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Burrows, March. 12.— Cam bridge ( Borough).— For shopbreaking, 1st inst., and stealing a lady's black satin bodice, trimmed with jet beads; a black serge bodice, trimmed with black braid; a pink woollen wrap ; and 3s. in farthings— TWO MEN: 1st, age about 4- 5, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather thin build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, supposed slight moustache; dress, dark overcoat and black felt hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, round full face, small moustache; dress, dark clothes. They left behind a small and nearly new common blajk portmanteau, bound with brown leather, a formidable steel jemmy ( new), and a painter's old knife. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cambridge. CARNARVONSHIRE. 13.— Llandudno ( County).— For embezzlement — HUGH PIERCE, a milk salesman, age 27, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) dark, two corner upper front teeth protrude, drivelling when speaking. A native of Denbigh. May endeavour to go abroad. Absconded 8th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Conway. CHESHIRE. 14.— Birkenhead ( County).— For committing an offenco under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, at Ellesmere Port, on 29th ulto. and 4th inst.— CHARLES BLAKE, known as " NOBBY," age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair ( wavy) and eyes dark, very round- shouldered; dress, grey plaid jacket, white cord trousers, double- breasted cord vest with pearl buttons, side- spring boots, black hard felt hat. A labourer, supposed tnativo of Bristol. Was employed as " Wheeler " on one of the steam navvies on the eastern section of the Ship Canal Works, and left there on 8th inst. Will probably be found on one of the other sections of the works. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, County Hall, Birkenhead. CORNWALL. 15.— Penzance ( Borough).— For stealing, 18th inst., an old dark leather purse containing £ 6 in gold— MARY HALL, age 15, rather short and stout, complexion pale, hair ( hanging on shoulders) brown ; dress, short grey jacket ( rough material), large bronze buttons with male figure thereon, light dress, black hat with slate colour trimmings; carried a yellow tin hat- box. Native of Penzance. Information to Head Constable Nicholas, Pen- zance. DEVONSHIRE. 16.— Barnstaple ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., at Ilfrajombe, 2 leather purses, containing £ 11 in gold— ANNIE MURPHY, age 25, short, complexion fair, hair very dark ( has been cut short, and now growing), eyes ( weak) dark; dress, black - and - white stripe bodice, black skirt, plain black stockingette jacket, bound with black braid, black bone buttons half way down in front, small black sailor hat, trimmed with black ribbon, thick lace boots ; wears small pearl brooch. Native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hobbs, Barnstaple. 17.— Devon port ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the parish of Stoke Damerel— WILLIAM HENRY MOORE, age 33, height about 5 ft. G in., slight build, hair, moustache, and side whiskers dark, thin face, very red and blotchy, has peculiar eyes, one being black, the other grey, large scar behind right ear, husky voice ; dress, dark blue short overcoat, black diagonal coat and vest, striped trousers, black hard felt hat; carried a black mackintosh. Had with him a large yellow tin trunk, a new leather portmanteau, a sugar box, with " Tate's Cube Sugar" thereon, and a basket containing a light brown suit, a suit of 2nd Devon Volunteer uniforn, and two clarionets. Has served in the 11th Devon Regiment, and was lately employed as toll collector in the Devonport Market. Absconded 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Evans, Devonport. ESSEX. £ 2 REWARD. 18.— Chelmsford ( County). — For deserting his wife and family — THOMAS KETLEY, a labourer, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair and whiskers dark brown, no moustache, eyes blue, rather round- shouldered, carries his head forward when walking, bow- legged. Native of Great Leighs. ( See Case No. 21, 25th July, 1890.) Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Chelmsford Guardians for the apprehension of Ketley. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 19.— Chelmsford ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his family— JAMES CARNELL, age 47, height - 5 fl. 3 or 4in., complexion, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark ; right arm has been broken ; is addicted to drink. A labourer ; native of Boreham. Last residence, Southchurch, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Depi. ty Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 20— Southend ( County).— For stealing, 13th inst., from the Officers' Quarters, Shoeburyness, £ 5 in gold, and a light grey tweed suit— EDWARD RICHARDSON, or WILSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, bald place at back and side of head, dot tattooed It arm, mole about If inches from dot, two small moles bend of left olbow, and one at back of right upper arm; dressed in the stolen suit, and hard felt hat, blue tie with white spots, white linen shirt marked L. B. S. Christie, or S. S. Browne. States he is a native of Rochester, Kent, but believed to bo a native of Bermondsey. Deserted from Royal Artillery, Shoeburyness 13th inst. Information to Supt. Hawtree, Southend. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Petersfield ( County).— For rape, atBram- shott, 5th inst.— A TRAMP, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, supposed short stubby dark beard, bruise on one hand ( sup- posed left) where he was bitten by the woman he assaulted; dress, brown coarse tweed frock coat, dark trousers, boots much worn, and walks on the outside of left, black hard felt hat, all old and shabby. Information to Inspector Miller, Petersfield. HEREFORDSHIRE. 22.— Hereford ( City).— For stealing a canvas bag containing £ 57 10s. gold and 30s. silver— HANNAH REARDON, age 34, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair very dark brown, large dark eyes, has lost the greater part of front teeth in upper jaw ; dress, black dolman mantle, brown staff dress ( too short for her), strong boots, bonnet and fall. A native of Abersychan, near Pontypool. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Richardson, Here- ford. KENT. 23.— Ashford ( County).— For larceny ( bailee), a man who gave the name of HARRY MOORE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 to 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache rather sandy, eyes hazel, shaved on chin ; dress, double- breasted short black coat with silk facings, brown vest, dark trousers, new lace boots, brown hard felt hat with square top. A tailor. When talking, often uses tho words " Absolutely," " Notwith- standing," and " By- the- bye." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wenham, Ashford. 24.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For falsification of books and embezzlement— GEORGE TURP1N, a clerk, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, hair ginger, moustache fair, suffers from fistula, and may apply at hospitals and dispensaries for treatment; respectably dressed, and of smart appearance. Has served in the Army. May be found with his brother, who is supposed to keep a public- house near the West India Docks, or with his father, who is employed in Portsmouth Dock- yard. Was accompanied by his wife ( who has a large scrofula mark on face) and six children. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANARKSHIRE. 25.— Wishaw ( County).— Woodcut portraits and description of two men, whose apprehensions are sought for housebreaking at Motherwell, 28th nit., and stealing £ 455 14s. 7d., consisting of £ 359 in one- pound bank notes of the National Bank of Scot- land, £ 49 in half- sovereigns, £- 17 in silver, and 14s. 7d. bronze— 1st, ANDREW McDONALD, ago 29, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, hair ( cut short) and moustache ( thick) brown, eyes blue, full round face; speaks with a mixed Highland and English accent; dress, black cord coat and vest, grey striped tweed trousers, lace shoes ( newly soled, patch on one of lace- holes), light brown felt hat, had a light brown mackintosh overcoat with cape. A labourer or barman ; native of Avocli, Rossshire. 2nd, DONALD McDONALD, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, hair brown, moustache reddish- brown, eyes ( sunken) grey, thin face, speaks FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 with a mixed Highland and English accent; lost first joint of left forefinger, cut mark left side of head ; dress, blue melton overcoat, dark brown tweed suit, strong lace boots, brown felt hat. A tailor or cutter; native of Avoch, Rossshire. Both worked in Sheffield for some time prior to 1890; are fond of horse- racing and other sports, and spoke of starting as bookmakers. They may endeavour to go abroad, or follow race- meetings, & c. Absconded from Motherwell on the night of 3rd inst. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Gordon, Wishaw. 26.— Glasgow ( City).— For embezzling £ 979.— DAVID STEPHEN, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard, whiskers, and mous- tache dark, mixed with grey ( may have shaved), speaks with Glasgow accent. A nativo of Aberdeen. Resided with his wife and family at Gowanbank, Shewlands, Renfrewshire. Was employed as agent in Glasgow and the West of Scotland, for Messrs. Oyston & Sons, soap and candle manufacturers, Aberdeen. Absconded 3rd inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar left side ; dressed in stolen clothes. A native of Holbeck, Leeds. Is known at 3, Wood- street, Stanningley, near Leeds. Is also wanted for deserting from the 30th Field Battery, Royal Artillery. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Botterill, Daventry. 31— Northampton ( Borough).— For stealing, 16th inst., £ 34— CHARLES PARR, a cashier, age 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., rather stout, slight light moustache, eyes light blue, respectable appearance, wears patent leather boots. A good football player. Left Northampton on the morning of the 17th inst., booking for Dover, but no doubt changed his route for either London or Liverpool. May endeavour to leave the country or to enlist. Enquiries are requested at shipping offices and recruiting depots. Warrant issued. 32.— Northampton ( Borough).— For attempt- ing to obtain property by means of a fictitious cheque— A man who gave the name of PERCIVAL GRANT, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion and hair dark, small dark moustache of about a fortnight's growth, otherwise clean shaved, left eye bloodshot; dress, dark clothes, black billy- cock hat, sometimes wears a brown covert coat, and two ( supposed imitation) diamond rings; respectable appearance. This man calls upon refreshment and lodging- house keepers, furniture dealers, and jewel lers, representing to those who let apartments that he is an agent and manager of the London and Provincial Apartments Agency and Guide, 4A, Fleet- street, London, and produces printed cards to this effect. Upon visiting jewellers and furniture dealers, he makes purchases, and presents a check in pay- ment, and also requests that the change ( if any) may he handed to him. On 21st inst. he presented a cheque for £ 19 upon the bank of G. Barker & Co., Mark- lane, London, which has been returned " no account." Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing, 14th inst., a watch ( found pledged at Leigh same day), and a pocket knife with two blades, stag's horn handle, brass mounted— A MAN, who lodged in the house, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion hair and moustache dark, scar on shoulder from sword cut; dress, brown cloth coat and vest, black cord trousers, lace boots, black- and- brown plaid cap with peak. Supposed to have come from Wigan Stated he had been in the Egyptian War. • Information to Supt. Eatough, Bolton. 28.— Old Trafford ( County).— For larceny— RICHARD ALLEN, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., com plexion fair, hair and moustache light; dress, dark grey tweed suit, black billycock hat. Supposed well known to Manchester Police. Has recently been in prison for fowl- stealing. Frequents common lodging houses. 29.— Old Trafford ( County).— For assaulting police, 12th inst. — J. GURBRIDGE, age 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, very much tattooed both arms very muscular, and walks very erect; dress, short grey frieze jacket, moleskin vest and trousers, cloth peak cap. Has been a soldier. Stated he had served a term in a military prison. — WILLIAM STACEY, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slender build, complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache dark; dress, short grey frieze jacket, moleskin vest and trousers, cloth peak cap. They are supposed to be convicts on licence, and to have been assisted by the Prisoners'; Aid Society, and employment found for them on the Manchester Ship Canal, as navvies. May probably be found on another section of the canal, or on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 30.— Daventry ( County) .— For stealing a groom', grey Bedford tweed suit from Weedon Barracks; 3lst ult.— FRANCIS POLLARD, driver Royal Artillery, age 19, height 5 ft. 3f in., complexion SOMERSETSHIRE. 36.— Wells ( County).— For stealing, 3rd inst,, a gentleman's silver geneva watch, No. 61348, white dial, steel hands, silver chain, plain links with oval- shaped silver locket attached— HERBERT WAKE- LEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, walks with a quick step and throws his arms about a good deal; dress, black coat and vest bound with black braid, grey trousers with small black stripes, lace boots, light grey cap with peak, all nearly new. A seaman. Snpposed native of Plymonth. Wan- ant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 33.— Newark ( Borough).— For obtaining board, lodging, and money by fraud— A man who gave the name of THOMAS CALDWELL, age about 60, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., full face, heavy grey beard, very full eyes with long eyebrows; dress, dark brown coat and vest, dark grey check trousers. He took lodgings at an hotel, 28th ult,, and re- mained till 6th inst., stating he travelled for " James Veitch & Sons, Nurserymen, King's- rd., Chelsea." In payment of his account he gave a worthless cheque, drawn on " Robarts, Lubbock & Co.," signed by " Veitch & Sons," payable to " Thomas Caldwell. He left behind a new portmanteau, containing two, large pieces of coal. It has been ascertained that he booked for Peterborough, also that he received a postal order, issued from Thrapston. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Liddell, Newark. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 34.— Hawick ( Borough).— For larceny— JAMES BLYTH, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes hazel, full round face, downcast lcok ; dress, faded tweed jacket suit, check peak cap, may be wearing a yellow- coloured overcoat ( much faded). A native of Hawick. Has relations at Denholm, Ancrum, and a brother at Pentland, near Edinburgh. Has been in the Army Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Hawick. SHROPSHIRE. 35— Shrewsbury ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences- SAMUEL WESTON, age 70 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 3^ in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes blue, prominent nose, scars both eyebrows, right cheek- bone, aud left elbow, both big toes deformed ; dress, drab slop, grey cloth trousers, patched at knees, black or brown hai d felt hat, btrong lace boot-', may be wearing a brown overcoat. A tramping labourer; native of Stanton- upon- Hine Heath, Salop. Has been convicted at Stafford, Fenton, Hauley, and Shrewsbury. May be found working at farm- houses or at auctions as a drover. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 37.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing clothing ( recovered), at Wolstanton, 11th inst,— EDWIN BURTON, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress light coat and tronsers, clogs, brown hard felt hat. A native of Wolstanton. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. WARWICKSHIRE. 38.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 4 13s. 3d. on 1st inst., CHARLES ELLIS LLOYD TAYLOR, late curator at the School of Art Com- mittee, Birmingham, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, very slight black side whiskers, otherwise clean shaved, pimples on face, walks with a slight stoop which apparently arises from weakness; dress, brown overcoat with cape, double- breasted jacket with silk facings, black billy- cock hat, occasionally a silk hat. Was wearing a watch and thin gold chain, and gold ring on little finger left hand. Frequents theatres, the bars of large restaurants, & c., and generally sleeps at temperance hotels. A native of Washwood Heath, near Birmingham. He was a member of the Balsall Heath Artillery Volunteers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 39.— Hull ( Borough). — For fnud — GEORGE MARWOOD, a labourer, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes light, dimple in right cheek; dress, brown stripe mixture coat and vest, trousers patched on knees, hard hat; slovenly appearance. Supposed to have left Hull on 8th inst., and will probably tramp the country, or seek employment amongst farmers. Warrant issued. 40.— Hull ( Borough).— For embezzlement — JOHN ALPHEUS RICHARDSON RALLYMAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light, rolls when walking, splay - footed. Supposed residing in Liverpool. Native of Hull. Warrant issued. Infoimation to Capt, Gurney, Chief Constable,. Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 41 .— Sheffield ( Borough).— For stealing £ 25 and a number of cheques and drafts for money, on 18th inst. — HARRY JEPSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ( slight) light, large eyes, two upper front teeth rather prominent, large forehead, smart appearance; dress, serge jacket and vest, light striped trousers, lace boots, hard felt hat. A clerk ; native of Sheffield. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HEREFORDSHIRE. 42.— Hereford ( County).— Remanded till 29th inst. for stealing a watch and chain— CHARLES ALLEN, a labourer, age 28, height 5 ft. 8£ in. ( without boots), complexion fresh, hair light brown, small moustache ( light), eyes grey, lame left leg from fracture, bird and a bough tattooed right arm, anchor, cross, and guns left; dress, brown plaid jacket, brown vest, cord trousers, black bard hat, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. F « RR? J( r, APRIL 21, TI? 9T. white muffler, strong lace boots. Has been in the Army. Native of Windsor. Information to Supt. Smith, Shire Hall, Here- ford. KENT. 41.— Cranbrook ( County). — Committed for " trial at next Quarter Sessions, 2nd July, for obtaining goods by false pretences.— FREDERICK RUMENS, age 36 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, small pink spot under right eye, cut scar left elbow, scar • right arm, 3 small boil scars right shin, and 2 on left; dress, black coat and trousers, dark check vest, grey woollen shirt with pink stripe, white turn- down collar, black tie, light lace boots, all rather worn and shabby. Was sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 8th February, 1886, to 12 months imprison- ment, in name of FREDERICK SAUNDERS, and at Canterbury City Sessions, 14th April, 1890, to 2 months, for obtaining goods, & c., by false pre- tences. Supposed wanted elsewhere. ' Information to Supt. Bartlett, Cranbrook. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 44— Peterborough ( Libertg of).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment, 15th inst., for begging alms— WILLIAM JONES ( supposed false), age 63, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers grey, eyes grey, right knee injured by a fall, is very lame; dress, brown overcoat, brown • cord trousers, heavy nailed boots, brown soft felt hat— all old and dirty. A native of Birmingham. Information to Inspector Blackman, Peterborough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 45.— Nottingham ( County). — Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, 29th June next, for larceny — HENRY JONES, alias GREEN, McKENZIE, & c., age 24 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, scar right eyebrow, forehead, back of head, inside right wrist, and on chin, small mole back of neck ; dress, long dark overcoat, with velvet collar, black Cardigan jacket, brown mixture trousers, blue neckerchief, with white spots, lace boots, and brown hard felt hat. Has been at Bir- mingham and Manchester. This man represents himself as a sword swallower, and goes about to public- houses with an iron sword, which he pretends to swallow. He also visits gentlemen's houses with a begging letter, repre- senting that he is a wood carver, from Penzance, and is deaf and dumb, and steals anything he can lay his hands upon. Supposed previously convicted and wanted for similar offences. States be has served 6 months imprisonment at Manchester, for larceny, and is believed to have been in custody at Birmingham and Bristol. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Snpt. Hallam, Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 46.— Shrewsbury ( County). — Sentenced to 1 month imprisonment for larceny ( shop)— ROBERT THORNE, age 35, height 5 ft'. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, small dark moustache, and whiskers round chin, eyes hazel, full round face, wound left shin; dress, blue ribbed cloth coat, dark mixture vest, corduroy trousers ( patched in front), lace boots, brown hard felt hat— all old. States he was born at 8, Avenue- road, Bow, Middlesex, and that he belongs to the Carnarvonshire Militia. Hawks boot- laces, and ha3 a pedlar's certificate, granted by the Carnarvonshire Police, dated 16th June, 1890. He appears well acquainted with prison discipline. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. SURREY. 47.— Guildford ( Borough). — Remanded till 27th inst., for highway robbery— JOHN McCANN, ( supposed false), a plasterer's labourer, age 30, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes bluish grey, French girl holding a fan tattooed left arm, scar back of head; dressed in ordinary labourer's clothes.— HENRY JOHNSON ( supposed false), a costermonger, age 37, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes bluish grey, dimple on chin, long nose, nude woman tattoce 1 right arm, bead and bust of woman left; dress, long shabby black coat," and black bowler hat. Supposed native of Lambeth.— PATRICK BAKER, a costermonger, age 29, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, blue dots tattooed between finger and thumb both hands; dress, black shabby coat, blue stripe jersey. Sup- posed native of Brighton. Information to Supt. Berry, Guildford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 48.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, at Lewes, for obtain- ing £ 5 by fraud— JAMES FRANCIS DONALD, alias BARONSCOURT, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair iron grey, eyes light blue, quick speaking, of gentlemanly appearance and address; dress, bluo overcoat, with velvet collar, blue serge suit, with plain brass buttons on vest, red and black scarf, with iron and gilt pin shape of pair of horns, thin shoes, high black silk hat. A native of Peckham Rye, London. Was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment at Lewes Assizes, 20th December, 1890, for fraud. Has several conviction* recorded against him. Supposed wanted for similar offences. 49.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 10 a. m., 27th inst., for larceny ( person)— WILLIAM HAMPSON, alias EMMESSEY, age 32, height 5 ft. 4^ in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes grey; dress, blue melton overcoat with velvet collar, dark mixture suit, blue neckerchief with white spots, military front boots, hard felt hat. Slates he is a baker. Supposed native of London. Photograph will be forwarded on application.— HENRIETTA HAMPSON, alias MILLEN, MILLER, and EM- MESSEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes brown, " B. P." and " C. Millen'" indistinctly tattooed left forearm; dress, black braided jacket, black figured dress, black straw hat, broad in front, trimmed black feathers, usually wears a grey brocaded mantle. Supposed to have been previously convicted for picking pockets, and may be wanted in other districts. States she is known at Worship Street Police Court, and that she has been in service at Highgate. A piece of paper, apparently taken from a purse, " 36, Blackstone Road " thereon, was found in her possession. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Iuformation to Chief Constable Fraser, East- bourne. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 50.— Pocklington ( County). — Remanded till 25th inst., for larceny, at Wilberfoss.— JAMES KELLY, a tramping blacksmith, age 48, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache dark, scar on nose, mole near right ear; dress, black cloth coat and vest, grey mixture trousers, low shoes, brown cloth cap. States he is a native of Brigg, Lincolnshire. Information to Supt. Farrah, Pocklington. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 51. — Scarborough ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Yorkshire Assizes for larceny— Supervisee EDWARD ELLIS, alias GEORGE WALKER, Office No. 38946, age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scars on neck, right groin, left forearm, and 2nd left finger. A labourer; native of London. Sentenced at Northamptonshire Quarter Sessions, 2nd January, 1889, to 12 months hard labour, and 5 years police supervision for larceny. Has several previous con- victions recorded against him, including one of 5 years penal servitude, and 7 years police supervision, at Hereford, in October, 1882, for shopbreaking. Information to the Chief Constable, Scarborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 52.— K Division.— 19th inst.— 2 gentlemen's silver lever watches; 1 lady's silver lever watch, blue and red flowered dial; 1 gentlemen's gold albert, small link pattern; 1 gold locket, chased flowers one side, heart the other; 1 gentleman's silver albert, small link pattern; 1 silver locket, glass and rim inside case deficient; 1 lady's silver albert, small link pattern, small round ball alternately, tassel at end; 1 lady's silver necklace, twisted pattern, broken and leld with black cotton ; 7 Ja^ ge silve: lockets, plain one side, chased bird the other1, photo of a lady inside ; 1 silver brace'et, filgree pattfrn ; 1 pair of silver earrings, white paste stones in centre ; 1 silver broo h, horseshoe pattern ; 1 lady's gold half- mourning dress ring, snake pittern, black head and tail; 1 gentleman's gold ring, double snake patlern, two heads, ruby one eye, diamond the other; 2 jet chains ( one small and large links, one round beaded pattim) ; 1 dark blue diagonal coat and vest, large pattren. 53.— K Division.— 18th inst.— 1 silver teapot, fluted and chased, flat at top and bottom, ivory knob handle; 6 silver forks, plain partem, engraved " G. M.; 1 silver claret jug, engraved " Kildare Athletic Spoits, won by G. W. Murdock " ; 1 plated silver tankard ; and 1 small tin japanned cash- box. 54. — v Division.— 17th February last— An old- fashioned gold watch, white dial, woman's head at back in bluo enamel, studded round face with diamond sparks, " Apemar, Paris," on face. A silver card- case, blue- lined, ivy leaves engraved thereon, crest— a man holding a club; motto— Dead God. TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1891/ THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 55— K Division— 19th inst.— 1 gold locket, wreath and forget- me- nots one side ; 1 gold chain, small link pattern; 1 gold dress ring, set single stone diamond; 1 gold dress ring, set 8 turquoise •( one stone deficient), diamond in centre; 2 plain dress rings; 1 gold brooch, beetle pattern; 1 pair of gold earrings, star pattern ; 1 pair of gold earrings, oval shape; 1 gold seal, set - white cornelian Btone, dog on top ; 1 gold scarf pin, beetle set thereon ; 1 gold stud ; 1 collar stud, beetle thereon; 1 silver brooch, horseshoe pattern ; 2 silver scarf pins, one horseshoe pattern, and 1 steel bracelet. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. £ 1,000 REWARD. 56.— 16th February last — a small satchel with " Bank of Scotland, Lothbury," in gilt letters thereon, • containing the following Bank of England notes :— seven £ 1,000, Nos. 68920, 69535, 69602, 69603, • 69604, 69515, 69516, all dated 14th March, 1889; four £ 500, Nos. 78978- 81, dated 14th February, 1889; five £ 200, Nos. 81347, 78257, 79843, 79273, 79804, dated 1st January, 1890; nine £ 100, Nos. 55748, 55750, 57598, 69127, 51573, 53537, 55299, 48190, 69456, dated 2nd June, 1890; nine £ 50, Nos. 19406, 19407, 19408, 39344, 30997, 29312, 27831, 30844, 19927, dated 2nd May, 1890; eight £ 20, Nos. 15821, 15822, 12193, 01806, 01807, 8880, 14458, 21270, dated 4th March, 1890; four £ 10, Nos. 43278, 54441, 51060, 61747, dated 7th June, 1890; one £ 10, No. 18916, dated 5th June, 1890; one £ 5, No. 98555, dated 12th September, 1890; one £ 5, No. 15357, dated 13th September, 1890; one £ 5, No. 63496, dated 12th September, 1890; - one £ 5, No. 17838, dated 13th September, 1890. Description of suspected person :— age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., fair moustache, well built; dress, light brown overcoat and felt bat. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Ashurst, Morris, Crisp & Co., Solicitors, of 17, Throgmorton- a venue, E. C., to any person giving such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the said thief, or thieves, and recovery of the pro- perty, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, B. C. nickel all- winding watch- key and gold seal, repre- senting a bear with a staff, set white cornelian, with the same crest as on watch, attached; 2 morocco- leather pin- cases, " Phillips, Bond- street," on inside, one containing a single pearl scarf- pin, and the other a cat's- eye scarf- pin, set in gold; 1 horse's hoof scarf- pin with silver shoe ; 2 gold buttons with a regimental crest in silver thereon; 1 George III. crown- piece, marked on reverse side " A. C." with St. George's cross between; 1 Spanish half- dollar, Charles VII. reign, dated 1777 ; 1 graceless florin, worn smooth, except that the roBe in centre is distinguishable. Information to Chief Constable Cosser, Town Hall, Portsmouth. gaged rooms at the house, representing he was a post- office clerk, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., red face, supposed to be wearing side whiskers, rather stiff build ; dress, dark grey check suit, dark blue tie, dark kid gloves, black hard felt hat. He asked to go to his bedroom for the purpose of washing his hands, and then left, stating he would return with his luggage; shortly afterwards the property was missed. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. CHESHIRE. 57.— Altrincham ( County).— 11th inst., at Tim- perley— a Beeston Humber safety bicycle, diamond frame, No. 19528, maker " Jennings, Dean's- gate, Manchester." Information to Supt. Leighton, Altrincham. 58.— Oakmere ( County).— 15th inst., at Tar- porley racecourse— a gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 3488, gold hands and hinges, steel seconds hand, cream colour dial, had attached a massive gold guard with gold seal, impression of which is a man's left side of face, head and neck, a gilded lion shilling, and a red coral stone, shape of heart; an old gold duplex double- case watch, No. 473, white dial, gold hands, had attached gold albert guard with seal set yellow stone, and key with purple and yellow etone. Information to Supt. Walker, Oakmere, near North wich. ESSEX. 59— Colchester ( County). — 11th inst., at Parkeston— An open- face silver watch, plain case, No. 30969, maker " Yabsley, London." Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 60.— Swansea ( Borough).— Between 29th ult. and 5th inst.— A small box, containing £ 46 in gold, 2 lion shillings, 1 old silver lever watch, " John Archloot" engraved on dome, 1 old silver or plated geneva watch, No. 6553 ( the dome has a brassy appearance), had attached a silver albert, long link and two short links alternately, with compass, which is rusty inside, attached. Information to Captain Colquhoun, Chief Con- stable, Swansea. HEREFORDSHIRE. 62— Hereford ( City).— Since Christmas, 1890 — a valuable square walnut tea caddy, inlaid with silver, shamrock, thistle, and rose coming out of the horn of plenty on top of lid, a shield on one end, and anchor on the other, a wreath of oak- leaves and acorns on front of lid, Nelson's tomb, date of his death, and " England expects every man to do his duty " on front of the caddy, below which are swords, battle- axe, cannon, & c. Information to Head Constable Richardson, Here- ford. SUFFOLK. 69.— Sudbury ( County).— Within the past week — 2 oil- paintings: 1st, 20 in. by 24 in., a landscape, with cows in foreground, one cow on bank in centre of picture, ( signed " Cuyp "), painted on oak panel, which has been joined twice, veneered frame, veneer- ing partly off; the other, 12 in. by 18 in., a land- scape with trees, house in centre, and three cows, one lying down and two standing near river, 3 in., gilt frame. Information to Supt. Sach, Sudbury. HAMPSHIRE. 61.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — 17th inst.— 1 open- face silver watch, maker, " Bennett, Corn- hill," crest on back: a vine- tree with shield hang- ing from it, a silver cable- pattern albert with patent KENT. 63. — Cranbrook ( County). — 17th inst., at Hawkhurst— a silver geneva watch, No. 127666, silver dial, ornamented with gold, silver albert with tassel attached; a jubilee half- crown brooch, pin broken off; a silver brooch with " Nellie " in centre; a silver ring; a pair cf lady's silver cuff studs; 6 plated tea spoons; £ 2 10s. gold, and 5s. silver and bronze. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Cranbrook. LANCASHIRE. 64.— Leigh ( County). — 14th inst. — A black Cardigan jacket ( partly worn), and a pair of man's low shoes, size 7 or 8 ( nearly new). Supposed by a collier who lodged in the house, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, moustache dark brown; dress, grey cloth coat, brown plaid vest, and cord trousers; may be wearing the stolen jacket and shoes. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 65.— Salford ( Borough).— 18th inst., by house breaking— A gentleman's silver English lever watch, No. 3544, maker " John Johnson, 11, Orchard- street, Preston " on dial, had attached a long silver chain, broken in one place ; and 3s. in silver. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 66.— Peterborough ( Borough).— Between 10th and 11th inst., by shopbreaking— about 6 or 7 lbs. of shag and cut cavendish tobacco ( loose); and £ 3 lis. 7d. in silver and copper coins. An attempt was made to break open the safe, and about an inch of a broken jemmy was found in the shop. Suspi- cion attached to TWO MEN : 1st, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and moustache dark ; dress, dark overcoat, black felt hat; gave the name of MAYS. 2nd, ago about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, clean shaved; dressed in dark suit and black felt hat. These men booked by the G. N. train from Peterborough at 4.6 a. m., arriving at King's Cross at 5.45 a. m., 11th inst. Supposed to be the same as described in Case No. 10, 10th inst. Information to Head Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. OXFORDSHIRE. 67.— Oxford ( County).— 10th inst., atHampton- Pojle— a Metropolitan and Birmingham Banking Co.' s cheque, No. A 82566, for £ 51, payable to " Thomas Allen," signed " Joseph Harris," and dated " 9th April, 1891 "; a £ 20 Bank of England note, No 15/ 76968; 3 £ 5 [ notes of Gillet's Bank, Banbury, Nos. 39799, 39618, 39829; and £ 3 gold Information to the Chief Constable, Connty Police Station, Oxford. 68.— Oxford ( Borough).— 3rd inst.— a lady's silver geneva watch. No. 22606; a gentleman's silver geneva watch; and a long gold neck- chain small link pattern— supposed by A MAN, who en- SUSSEX ( EAST). 70.— Battle ( County).— 4th inst., after delivery, at Etchingham Post Office— a mail bag, " Etching- ham to Hawkhurst," thereon, containing about 80 letters and several newspapers, addressed to people in the district of Etchingham ( one registered letter containing £ 10 gold ; one a cheque for £ 289 17s. 6d., drawn on " Lloyds, Tunbridge Branch," to " H. C. Barton," crossed " London and County Bank, Hastings," and a receipt for £ 23 2s.; one a cheque for £ 11 10s., on the " London and County Bank," from " William Ford " to " James Newington " ; a post official letter with 19s. cash; 2 small parcels with a roll of music and ladies' gloves). Information to Snpt. Smith, Battle. 71.— Hailsham ( County).— 15th inst., by house- breaking at Warbleton— A large old- fashioned silver verge watch, open- face, pair case, flat pendant, " J." scratched on rim inside case, maker " Henry Grant, Warbleton," on works, a steel albert chain attached; a gold keeper ring, small 9 scratched inside. Sup- posed by a YOUTH, age 17 or 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, blue serge trousers, black hard felt hat, high- low shoes, much worn. Information to Supt. Renville, Hailsham. SUSSEX ( WEST). 72.— Worthing ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking— A gold chain, 5 strands, made from an old neck- guard, with bunch of trinkets attached, amongst them being a blue enamel gold locket, with pearl and pink cross thereon; an imitation port- manteau, which will open ; an old- fashioned gold maltese cross earring; and a small hair ring, with 5 small turquoises; 11 silver teaspoons, 5 with pattern running round, supposed initials S. T. N, thereon, the others plain; 2 old- fashioned three- legged silver salt cellars ( period Geo. III.); 1 small silver candlestick, vine- leaf pattern, broken off from foot; 1 old- fashioned large gold plain- case hunter lever watch, No. 254, maker, Wilmshurst, Chichester, with chain of alternate long and round links; an old- fashioned gold key and gold seal crest, unicorn's head attached ; 1 old- fashioned gold snuff- box, richly chased, " Presented to C. C. Dendy, of Chichester, by the Baptists of Chichester " thereon; 1 horn snuff- box, with silver lid, known as a Scotch mull; 1 plated butter- dish, with handle, to hold a glass, oval shape; several lockets; 1 massive silver link chain, with locket, initials A. I. E. there- on ; 1 plated Queen Anne sugar basin with handle 1 very small pair of silver sugar tongs ; 1 large silver arrow with pin; 1 pair gold pear- shaped earrings with fringe ; 1 mourning ring, with latin cross of pearls in black enamel; 2 signet rings, green stones, 1 very small for little finger, mended with a piece of solder inside; 1 Indian silver bracelet, about 1 in. wide, open work of fishes curled back to back, fastened with a silver pin; 1 signet ring with reddish white stone, cross engraved thereon; 1 silver gipsy ring with shield, L. W. thereon; 1 tortoiseshell hair pin with fine cut steel butterfly ; 1 small Isle of Wight diamond brooch, shape of star; 1 fine cut steel brooch; 1 gilt round Maltese brooch with 3 pendants and earrings to match; 1 round silver brooch, " Louisa " thereon ; 4 small round plated three- legged salt cellars ; 1 massive silver Indian bracelet, weighing a quarter of a pound ; 1 silver Indian bracelet, snake with 2 heads ; 1 gold brooch, round onyx, stone in centre; 1 old- fashioned gold shawl brooch with portrait of a gentleman ; 1 small 8 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 17. 1891. gold locket; several gold rings ( 1 with diamond in centre, 1 with rose diamonds ( gipsy ring), 1 with pearls, & c.); several gold and silver lockets ; 1 gold breast pin with onyx stone, hair at back ; 1 ditto set with pink coral ; 1 ditto with frame for hair ; 1 ditto with cameo ; 1 silver George III. tankard with crest, unicorn's head; about 12 silver- gilt cut Indian bangles ; 1 very small old- fashioned gold split riDg; 1 wedding guard ring; 1 very fine thread gold riDg, with a piece of red coral set in claw ; 1 pair gold sleeve links with crest, unicorn's head; 1 small gold pencil case; 1 Geo. III. ^- guinea, with hole in it, dated 1817; 1 pale gold latin cross, set with different coloured pebbles; 1 gold tipsey key; 1 long old- gold pear- shaped earring; several gold and silver brooches ; 1 sugar basin, plated, round, with fluted edge, gilt inside, and sifter; 1 gold- ribbed pencil case to hold lead pencil; 1 gold collar stud, with onyx stone ; 1 clasp mother- of- pearl and silver fruit- knife, with pattern; 1 large imitation cameo brooch, oval- shape, with 2 pendants to match; 1 plated tea- maker, shape and size of egg, with chain and hook to hang on teapot; 1 oval silver brooch, with green malachite stones; 1 small silver box, hinge to lid, engraved with dog— inside was a medal ( size of a shilling) of Calcutta Exhibition, and a minute tortoiseshell knife, and plain gold locket, with place for hair; a number of unset pebbles of various sizes; a plated dog- collar necklet; 1 plain silver band bracelet; 1 Indian brooch, in shape of two Japanese fans, handles crossed, silver, with design in brass and copper thereon; 1 imitation silver bracelet, 1 in. wide, engraved with birds and grasses; 1 small oval silver locket, with Indian god thereon; 1 long- cloth night- dress, medium size, front gathered with three bands across, each with two rows of feather- stitching, trimmed with edging and insertion of Indian chicken- work, marked in ink " L. Woods, 1886." Information to Supt. Long, Worthing. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. HEREFORDSHIRE. 73.— Hereford ( City).— 1st inst.— A two- year- old Hereford bullock, white stripe along back, scissors mark on crup and back, in good condition. Information to Head Constable Richardson, Hereford. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 74.— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— 14th inst., in possession of a tramp— a bricklayer's full- size trowel ( quite new), " W. H. S. Hunt & Sons, Brades & Co." on blade ; a bricklayer's hammer ( old) ; and 2 iron pins with lines attached. Information to Inspector Blackman, Peterborough. SUSSEX ( EAST). 75.— Eastbourne ( County).— In possession of WILLIAM HAMPSON and HENRIETTA HAMP- SON ( Case No. 49)— 1 copper oval tobacco box, " Prom Tom" roughly marked in holes on lid; 1 jubilee shilling ; 2 sixpences and 20 threepenny pieces with holes punched therein ( supposed part of necklace) ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch ( new), No. 8627, " A. Y. F. 5" inside case, 0800 inside back, a few green and red flowers on face ; 1 lady's white metal albert, 2 balls and bar attached; 1 oblong silver brooch, horseshoe and " Good Luck " thereon ; 1 pair of gold earrings, long old- fashioned pattern, in two parts ; 1 gentleman's light gold signet ring, 9- carat, green stone ; 1 lady's broad wedding ring, 22- carat; 1 broad wedding or scarf ring, 22- carat; 1 lady's keeper ring, buckle pattern, set 3 light blue stones; 1 lady's keeper ring, 9- carat, rib and oval plate pattern; 1 lady's dress ring, 9- carat, set 3 coral- coloured stones and 6 pearls; 1 lady's dress ring, 9- carat, set 5 coral- coloured stones ; 1 lady's dress ring, very thin, not stamped, set 5 light blue Btones. Information to Chief Constable Fraser, East- bourne. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 76. — Leeds ( Borough). — In possession of HAROLD WORTLEY STUART, alias HENRY LESLIE CURTIS, sentenced to 12 months im- prisonment, 13th inst., for stealing jewellery from his lodgings:— 4 watch seals ( one with old English " D " engraved thereon) ; 1 pearl cuff- stud with letter " T " thereon ; 1 scarf ring with lady's head thereon ; 5 pairs of cuff- links ( two gilt, one silver, one bone, and one black pearl) ; the works of a lever watch, No. 1972, and plate of another watch, No. 12342, with " S. Zolki, Sheffield," thereon ; 1 metal box; 1 pair silver chain bracelets; 1 Turkish opium pipe ; 4 ordinary wood pipes ; 5 pocket pouches; 1 cigar case; 1 brown cloth cap; 2 striped print night- shirts ; 1 woollen under vest, with " H. W. Stuart," on front and " H " inside neck; 19 white linen collars ( six marked " H. W. Stuart," five " R. Cook," one " A. C. Madder," and one " H. Cal- vert") ; 6 pocket handkerchiefs ( one marked " ZIX," one " J. E. Otter," and two " H. W. Stuart ") ; 7 silk ties ; 1 silk handkerchief ; 2 pairs of brown tan gloves ; 7 pairs of socks; 1 comb; 2 hair brushes, with monogram " L. S. G. " on back ; 1 mackintosh shaving bag ; 1 razor strop ; 1 camel hair lather brush ; 3 razors ( two with white handles and one black handle) ; 1 book, entitled " Fern Leaves," with " Mrs. E. Lord " written inside; a pawnticket, No. 452, dated 23rd February, 1891, John Lawrenson, 34, Moor- lane, Preston, " for a suit, 10s. 2d., in name of John Fish, 160, Lloyd- street, Manchester " ; a pawnticket, No. 2550, 23rd February, 1891, Richard Marsden, 115, Church- street, Preston, for jacket, vest and trousers, in name of John Fish, 160, Lloyd- street, Manchester; a pawnticket, No. 892, 27th October, 1890, Paul Roberts & Son, 9, John Bright- street, Birmingham, for trousers, vest, & c., 6s. 6d. in name of " W. C. Wilkinson, Monmouth- road, Birmingham"; No. 2303, 24th March, 1891, Hugh Shaw, 51, Broadgate, Lincoln, scarf pin for 3s. 6d., in name of Tom Scott, Boultham Avenue; No. 693, 20th March, 1891, same shop, a blue overcoat for 10s. 6d. in same » me. Information to Chief Constable Webb, Leeds. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Bolton ( County).— Property, Case No. 95, 17th inst., and thief apprehended. APPREHENSIONS. 78.— ( Convict Supervision Depart- ment). — Expiree MICHAEL OSTROG, alias BERTRAND ASHLEY, CLAUDE CATON, DR. GRANT, Ac., Office No. 22550. ( See GAZETTE, 9th August, 1889, Case 3, and 10th May, 1889, Case 34.) 79. — Metropolitan Police District, D Division.— NORR1S F. WILLOTT, Case No. 4, 17th inst. 80.— Metropolitan Police District, E Division— JAMES O'BRIEN, Case No. 3, 16th January last. 81— Metropolitan Police District, N Division. — W. J. CROSSLEY, Case No. 6, 17th inst. 82— Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Borough). — THOMAS CLEGG, Case No. 94, 17th inst. 83.— Kent, Cranbrook ( County).— FREDK. RUMENS, Case No. 19, 11th July, 1890. 84.— Norfolk, Pulham Market ( County).— PHILIP WILBY, Case No. 28, 13th ult. 85. — Northamptonshire, Kettering ( County). — THOMAS ASHLEY, Case No. 33, 17th inst. at Bedford. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CORK ( NORTH). 86.— Cork ( City). — For stealing £ 27, and a cheque on Bank of Ireland for £ 7, on 21st inst.— FRANK TAYLOR, age 23, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexiou fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel; dress, grey tweed suit. Is a private soldier and officer's servant, and is a deserter from Shropshire Regiment. A native of Salop, and has friends residing at Shortheath, near Wolverhampton. Warrant issued. Information to District Inspector Bourchier, Cork City. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 87.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing a pony ( recovered) on 19th inst.— HARRY STAMP, alias " JONICHER," a horse- coper, age about 60, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, whiskers and moustache grey ( may have shaved), thin face and lips, nose much marked by smallpox, walks lame, the effects of a broken leg. May be found at low public- houses, and in company of low horse- dealers at fairs. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. LANCASHIRE. 88.— Salford ( Borough).— Supervisee EDITH ANNIE BLAKE, Office No. 40927, Case No. 29, 17th inst. Not now wanted. WORCESTERSHIRE. 89.— Great Witley ( County).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee MARY MARIA HUNTING, alias MARY HUNTING, Office No. 38454, age 40, height 4 ft. 9 in, complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar centre of forehead, lost several upper front teeth. Sentenced at Worcester, 8th April, 1889, to 6 months hard labour, and 2 years police supervision, for larceny. Information to Supt. Pugh, Great Witley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 90.— Winchester ( City).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for pocket- picking, MAR- GARET ELLEN HARDING alias HARDEN, and SMITH, age 40 ( looks older) height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, full face, slightly pockmarked, hair ( partially bald) grey, eyes blue, cut on fore- head over left eye, nose, upper lip, and left cheek, scar back of left ear and centre of chest, ears pierced ; dress, black dolman with lace trimmings, dark dress, brown bonnet; native of James- street, Waterford. Was sentenced at Portsmouth, 17th October, 1890, to 6 months imprisonment for pocket- picking. Supposed convicted elsewhere, and to have served a term of penal servitude.— JAMES KITCHEN, alias SMITH, age 20, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, mole left shoulder, slightly round- shouldered; dress, dark slate- colour jacket and vest, light trousers with brown stripe, black hard felt hat, laco boots, black waterproof coat with very deep cape. A clerk, or grocer's assistant; native of Newcastle. Was sentenced at Portsmouth, 17th October, to 6 months imprisonment for pocket- picking. Is supposed to have been convicted elsewhere, also to have served nine months imprisonment at Newcastle. Is well acquainted with mat- making. Information to Head Constable Morton, Win- chester. PROPERTY STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 91— Old Trafford ( County).— 21st inst., at Walkden :— A black plaid cloth jacket to fit a youtfi of 18 ; 1 pair of men's lace boots ; 2 pairs of ladies' button boots, high tops; 1 old silver brooch, oval shape, and a pen knife with pearl handle. 21st inst., atCadishead :— A navvy's red- and- grey check tweed double- breasted jacket ( new), large hare pocket inside, Vandyke flaps, grey mixture tweed lining, large black bone buttons. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92.— v Division.— 17th inst., a dark bay mare, aged, 15 hands, black mane and tail, slightly bent off fore leg, sand- crack off hind foot, wind- gall off hind leg, heavy in foal ; a set] of plain brass- mounted harness, square buckles and fittings; a large square light spring cart, body painted dark blue picked out white, wheels ( small American boxes) painted daik green, picked out light green " Minter " painted on tin plate on off shaft; a cocoa- nut fibre nose- bag ; 2 brown- and- yellow stripe rugs " Beach " in black letters on one. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSION. 93.— Lancashire, Blackburn ( County).— Supervisee DOROTHY HANNAH BRINDLE, Office No. 40810, Case No. 33, 27th February last. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 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