T H £ I NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1891. VOL. VIII., No. 790. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. GAZETTE 1. At: announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them shoulti Ut uaareased to THE JS. DITOU OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought unit be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15. t. per portrait, and of Is. Qd. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. 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. . Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank ' h. m Inspector, or analogous thereto. 0. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings whicn may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side 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 Sf Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or iit Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted at advertisements. R. ANDEBSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( 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 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. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— A Division.— For stealing £ 7 7s. 3d.— GEORGE GREENFIELD, age 16, height 5 ft. in., thick- set, complexion [ hair and eyes dark; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, light check cricketing cap, lace boots. Fond of riding tricycles. Native of Dereham, Norfolk, where he has friends, and also at Fakenham. Warrant issued. 2. — P Division. — For embezzlement — ARTHUR THOMSON, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and whiskers light, very slight cast in one eye; dress, generally, black frock coat, and high silk hat. A commercial traveller, native of Exeter. Last known address, 23, Prospect Park, Exeter. Warrant issued. 3. — P Division. — For embezzlement — RICHARD HASSELL, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark, downcast look ; dress, dark overcoat, light undercoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A traveller; native of Hackney. 4.— P Division.— For larceny ( servant) — HENRY ELDRID, aee 14, height 4 ft. 11 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, grey speckled tweed suit, blue wrapper, lace boots, velvet peak cap. A native of Sydenham. May be found with his grandmother Mrs. Belton, near Anchor " public house, Great Wakering, Essex, or at Burrow Green, Teynham, Kent. 5.— P Division.— For threatening to murder — GEORGE GOWER, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion florid, hair, moustache and side whiskers brown, walks very erect; dress, grey mixture tweed cutaway coat and vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Croydon. Is supposed to be at work, haymaking, in the vicinity of Sevenoaks, Kent. Warrant issued. 6.— R Division.— For obtaining various sums of money, amounting to £ 102, and a gold watch- chain, & c., by fraud— HARRY HOBSON, age 40, height 6 ft., very red face, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, peculiar broad features, large prominent nose, walks with slight stoop, of slovenly appearance; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, low black hat. A native of Melbourne. Warrant issued. 7.— X Division. — For stealing, 8th inst., 4 horses ( since found sold)— GEORGE BAYFORD, age 38, to 40, height5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair ( parted in centre) and eyes dark, large scar right of neck, high cheek bones, round shoulders, stoops when walking, tender feet; dress, black coat and vest, black hard felt hat, brown or patent leather shoes. Native of Beverley, Torks. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANGLESEY. 8.— Beaumaris ( County).— For stealing, on or about 15th ult., £ 15, counterpane, bed sheets, towels, a quantity of wearing apparel, and a large tin box— MARY OWEN, late of 18, Chapel- street, Beaumaris, age 40 ( looks younger), height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, high Roman nose, wears short dark jacket and thick close veil. Had a girl with her, two years old, light curly hair. Forreceiving the above— WILLIAM WARDLOW. a painter and decorator, late of 62, Brainard- street, Liverpool, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, clean shaven except moustache, high round shoulders, speaks with Gaelic accent. Has a wife and children at Shrewsbury. May be found working at his trade. Supposed native of Stirling or Aberdeen. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Anglesey, Beaumaris. BEDFORDSHIRE. 9.— Bedford ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— J. J. WILSON, alias R. CUL- LINGFORD, F. CULLINGFORD, and COLQU- HOUN, age about 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion swarthy, hair and heavy moustache dark brown, turning grey, bald top of head, heavy eyebrows; dress, light tweed suit, patent pointed boots, with brown tops, brown hard felt hat; carries a small black hand- bag. Ls wanted at Norwich and other places. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10. — Buckingham ( County). — For stealing, 28th ult., at East Cla} rdon, a silver lever watch, seconds hands, nearly new, in metal case; a long silver guard- chain with swivel; 1 pair water- tight boots, square- headed nails in heels and soles, size 9 ( nearly new)— A man, known as THOMAS WHITE, age 40 or 45, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair brown, whiskers and moustache about six weeks' growth, round shoulders, carries his head very drooping, lost top of right first finger; dress, old long dark coat, brown tweed trousers, patches on legs, soft black felt hat, piece sewn on top, and the stolen hoots, dirty appearance; a tramping labourer, sleeps in barns, & c., on farms when in work. Information to Supt. Shepherd, Buckingham. 11 — SlOUgh ( County).— For larceny— JOSE PH CHEESE, age 43, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1891. dark, liair dark brown, moustache black, eyes hazel; dress, dark speckled Martini- Henri suit, brown hard felt hat, and army shoes, lately discharged from the Army Reserve ; supposed to have gone into Kent for the fruit picking. Native of Slough. Warrant issued. 12.— SlOUgh ( County).— For stealing, 24th ult., at Iver, 1 gold English lever watch, while dial, " ( Hux, Piccadilly " thereon), raised flowers on out- side of case ; 1 gold albert, plain ^- in. links, 2 bars inside links; 1 gold oval locket, Prince of Wales feathers raised on outside, slightly discoloured by a flare of candle; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, pin at bottom of case turning yellow— a woman named BENSON, age 50, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) dark, pointed nose, narrow face, round shoulders, swerves when walking as if from rheumatics, addicted to drink; dress, brown skirt, black mantle, brown velvet bonnet, light bow in front, wears eyeglasses. She engages herself as a lady's companion. Warrant issued. Informaiion to Supt. Sutton, Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 13.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— FREDERICK DAY, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout builc1., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes ( large) hazel, round full face; dress, old brown cloth coat, supposed new cotton cord trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat. Has served in the Suffolk regiment, and now belongs to the Army Reserve. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cambridge. LAND, age about 54, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( parted in centre and at back) light brown, moustache and imperial ginger, other- wise clean shaved, rather small sunken eyes, long sharp nose, high forehead, walks erect and with swinging gait; dress, dark cutaway coat and vest, tweed trousers ( all rough material), black hard felt hat, shoes and yellow socks, wore a small gold horse- shoe pin in necktie. A Scotchman. This man stated that he represented Messrs. Wil- son, Jenner & Co., the British Foreign Debt and Accountancy Offices, Finsbury Square Buildings, 1 and 2, Chiswell- street, Finsbury Pavement, ( vide POLICE GAZETTE, Case No. 1, 20th February last). He opened an office in Exeter, and issued circulars, similar to those used by Wilson, Jenner & Co., headed '' J. W. McGregor & Co., Accountants, the Western Counties Accountancy Office, Castle- street, Exeter," offering, through advertisements in local papers, to recover debts and rents. May probably be found attempting to open similar offices in other towns. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Court House, Exeter. CARNARVONSHIRE. 14. — Bangor ( County).— For embezzling £ 60— JAMES KENT, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache cut short, eyes hazel, small made, and narrow shoulders ; dress, black morning coat, brown trousers, black straw bowler hat. Is well- known in North Wales and Cheshire, having travelled in the coal trade. Has been in the employ of Simpson, Davies & Co., of Runcorn. Native of Frodsham, Cheshire. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Roberts, Bangor. CHESHIRE. 15.— Middlewich ( County).— For stealing a pair of boots, an overcoat, and a pipe— MATTHEW WHITNEY, age 54, height 5 ft. 8 in , complexion swarthy, hair turning grey, eyes grey, scar back of head, on chin, and top lip, both ankles deformed, lost all upper tetrth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plant, Middlewich. CUMBERLAND. 16.— Carlisle ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— JAMES McKUNE, or LARRY, labourer, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, bushy side- whiskers, erect and swagger- ing gait; generally dressed in blue pilot coat, light moleskin trousers, soft billycock hat, or peak cap. When last heard of he was employed on the Man- chester Waterworks, in the neighbourhood of Kendal Native of Kilhead, Dumfriesshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DORSETSHIRE. 19. — Beaminster ( County). — For stealing cattlo and farm implements ( recovered) to the value of £ 167— ALFRED NORTON, a farmer, age 41, height 5 ft. 9i in , complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, long dark whiskers, which may be cut off; generally dressed in brown mixture suit. A native of Stanton, St. Gabriel's, Dorset. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Freeman, Beaminster. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 23.— Chipping Sodbury ( County). — For office- breaking, 21st ult., at Almondsbury, and steal- ing 4. s'. worth of penny stamps— A man, supposed WILLIAM ROBBINS, or ROBBiNSON, age 35^ to 4 , height 6 ft., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, eyes dark, long thin neck with large gullet,, springing gait, rolls his eyes when speaking, keeps his teeth closed; dress, black coat, light trousers with brown stripe at sides, hard brown hat, thin lace boots, no vest. A labourer, supposed native of Norfolk. Information to Supt. Critchley, Chipping Sodbury. HEREFORDSHIRE. 24.— Hereford ( County).— For arson, 13th inst. - HENRY BANKS, age 17, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion very freckled, hair light sandy ; dress, brown plaid mixture jacket, brown vest and trousers,, black hard hat, side- spring boots. A labourer; native of Weston Beggard, near Hereford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Shire Hall, Hereford. DERBYSHIRE. 17. — Ashbourne ( County). — For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 13— WTLLIAM ROLAND RASTRICK, age 26, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair rather sandy, whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes grey, jaunty gait, springs on to his toes, turns right leg inwards; dress, supposed Hack diagonal worsted cloth coat and vest, light cloth trousers, hard brown felt hat, has also dark grey dust coat; a schoolmaster, and educated at Wesley College. Native of Halifax. Warrant issued. Not to be . apprehended out of the United Kingdom at present. Information to Supt. Gill, Ashbourne. DEVONSHIRE. 18.— Exeter ( City).— For larceny ( bailee)— JAMES WALTER McGREGOR, ' alias KEL- ESSEX. 20. — Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst., about £ 6 cash, consisting of 1 jubilee sovereign, 1 jubilee half- sovereign, 1 jubilee half- crown, 1 jubilee shilling, 1 jubilee sixpence, 1 five- shilling piece ( not jubilee), and 1 sovereign dated 1891 ; a white metal chain, glow- worm or snake pattern, with silver padlock attached; 1 pair flannel pants, with red band at top ; 1 white- handled razor, " Addy " supposed thereon ; 1 small razor- strop ; 1 lathering brush ; 1 pair low shoes with toe- caps ( recently soled and heeled) — EDGAR BRAND, alias RICHARDSON, JOHN BARNES, EDGAR RICHARDS, EDWARDS, and WILLIAM KNIGHT, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion fair, very sharp, thin features, hair dark brown, slight moustache and side- whiskers, eyes Mue, dog's head tattooed left wrist, 3 dots back of left hand, large dot back of right hand, 2 moles centre of chest; dress, light coat and vest, dark striped trousers, black hard felt hat, and wearing the stolen shoes. Supposed native of Norwich. Was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Chelmsford Sessions, 19th February, 1890, on three charges of larceny at Ilford. 21.— Chelmsford ( County). — For stealing money, at Chelmsford, on 10th ulto.— WILLIAM DAVIS, alias WILLIAM WOODYATT, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark, clean shaved, appearance of a groom ; dress, dark cutaway coat and vest, light trousers, old lace boots, black hard felt hat. Sup- posed native of Ledbury, Herefordshire. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. KENT. 25. — Dover ( Borough). — For deserting his children— WM. MUNNS, a grocer's warehousemen, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, beard, whiskers, and moustache ( slight) dark, walks badly; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, dark cord trousers, heavy boots, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sanders, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Old Trafford ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., £ 1 10s., from a shop where he was employed as errand boy— JOHN SILAS MOORE, age 13, height 5 ft. ; dress, dark tweed suit, black cap, black- and- red stockings, white collar, new lace boots. May have gone to 6, Lord- street, Great Harwood, where he has a brother residing. 27.— Old Trafford ( County). — For stealing, 29th ult., at Moss Side, £ 4 10s.— GEORGE WILLOWBY MEADE, alias MARTIN JOHN MEADE, age 30 to 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, hair and moustache brown, eyes ( full) blue, short- sighted, red birthmark left of neck; dress, dark brown suit ( round jacket), black pot hat, low shoes. Has been convicted of felony at Widnes and Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 28.— Rochdale ( Borough).— Fcr stealing, as a. bailee, the sum of £ 573 — JAMES LOMAX TAYLOR, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustacho brown, thin features, slightly bow- legged. An auctioneer and valuer; native of Rochdale. Was last seen on 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Roch- dale. FORFARSHIRE. 22.— Forfar ( County).— For stealing, 18th ulto. from a field at Grange of Barry, 8 cattle ( recovered)— A man, who gave his name and address as FRANK STEWART, of Lochee, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( pretty full behind) light brown, moustache light, stiff erect gait, long pimply face, 3 scars left side of neck, third finger right hand deformed, dissipated appearance, and seemed to have an affection of one eye, as he kept wiping it with his pocket handker- chief ; dress, dark summer overcoat, light check trousers ( long and tight), white neckerchief, old boots, hard felt hat, all very seedy. Had the appear- ance of a broken- down clerk. May endeavour to leave the country. For seven of the cattle he received a cheque for £ 99, which he subsequently cashed, receiving large notes of the Union Bank. . Information to Chief Constable Adamson, Forfar. LEICESTERSHIRE. 29.— Market Harborough ( County). — For obtaining, 27th ult., 5 dresses by false pretences— FLORENCE WELLS, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark; dress, navy- blue skirt with fawn- colour bodice, red silk front, small black knitted shawl, large black slraw hat, trimmed black lace, high- leg button boots. A corset hand, late of Desborough, Northampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bott, Market Harborough. 30.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing, 6th inst., a silver geneva watch, white dial, blue steel hands, engine- turned cases, silver albert twisted links, double, with seal attached ; 1 pair gold cuff links, oval shape, flowers engraved thereon; 1 gold scarf pin, oval shape, gold bar across with flower thereon; 1 dark green small check tweed jacket, black lining, sleeves greasy ; 1 large blue silk hand- kerchief, white squares ; 1 large blue silk handker- chief, red border, flowered in centre— CHARLES HENRY HUNT, age 21, height 5 ft 10 in., clean shaved, peculiarity in right eye, which looks in- wards ; dress, long dark cloth oyercoat, with small white speck, belt and flaps on cuffs, light striped trousers ( worn at bottom), , black billycock hat, FBIDAY, JDLY 24, 1891. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 • sometimes wears a red cap with thin white stripe. He is by trade a fitter, but has latterly been engaged as a music- hall artiste. A native of Langley Mill. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 31. — Grantham ( County). — For assault — PETER, alias ALEXANDER MOONEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, little or no whiskers, slight moustache ; dress, grey coat and vest, hard felt hat. He is a china mender, and is supposed to have a pedlar's certificate. During the summer months he attends watering- places " touting." Left Little Gonerby last week, accompanied by his wife and 2 children, for Louth, where his parents reside. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Grantham. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 32.— Llanidloes ( County).— For deserting his - wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Newtown and Llanidloes Union — EDWARD HUGHES, a collier, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( very curly) dark brown, small light moustache, is addictcd to drink. Is supposed to be at work in the neighbourhood of Abercwmboy, Glamorganshire. Warrant issued. Information to Sergeant Humphries, Llanidloes. NORFOLK. 33.— Acle ( County).— For stealing 2 hens, on 28th ult.— GEORGE ANNISON, alias BELSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair and whiskers black ( may be shaved), eyes dark brown ; dress, light mixture cloth coat and vest, light cor- duroy trousers, red or black neckerchief, lace boots, black soft felt hat. A labourer; native of Rollesby, Norfolk. He is a notorious poacher. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Basham, Acle. 34.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— FRED CULLINGFORD, alias FREDERICK R. CULLINGFORD, age about 55, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, hair and moustache iron- grey, bald on top of head; dress, light suit, fawn- colour hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Norwich. 35.— Great Yarmouth ( Btrough).— ALLEN YOUNG, Case No. 26, 3rd inst., not to be appre- hended. Property recovered. SHROPSHIRE. 36. — Bridgnorth ( County). — For larceny— HENRY LLOYD, age about 55, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair and side whiskers dark- brown ( turning grey), no moustache, clean shaved on chin; dress, dark sleeve waistcoat, dark trousers, strong lace boots, black billycock hat. A barge- man ; native of Jackfield, Salop. Likely to be found on canal boats, or in brickyards. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 37.— LudlOW ( County).— For stealing from a lodging- house, 14th inst., a pair of men's strong lace boots ( hand- sewn), nailed all round with small nails— A tramping carpenter, who gave the name of CHARLES HERNE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion swarthy, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, old black jacket and vest, small plaid cloth trousers, lace boots, single peak cap— all much worn. Carried an old frail on his shoulder. Was traced to Leominster, Herefordshire, on 15th inst., where he offered the boots for sale. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simcox, Ludlow. 38.— Wei I ington ( County). — For obtaining money by means of a fictitious cheque— a man, who gave the name of T. G. Allen, age about 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sunbnrnt, hair ( rather long, inclined to curl, and turning grey) brown, moustache grey, roman nose, stoops a little, of good appearance and address; dress, blue serge jacket, light trousers and vest, patent leather shoes ( well worn), brown hard felt hat. Carried a black hand- bag, which contained a blue serge suit, and a pair of eyeglasses. He took lodgings at a temperance hotel and remained there a fortnight, stating that he travelled for Messrs. Truman Hanbury & Buxton, brewers, Brick- lane, London. In payment of his account he gave a worthless cheque, drawn on Messrs. Barclay, Bevan & Co., Fritton's Limited Bank, 54, Lombard- street, London, signed E. Handbury, and made payable to T. G. Allen. The cheques were received in an envelope bearing the Burton- on- Trent post- mark. Wan ant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Galliers, Wellington. 39.— Shrewsbury ( Borough).— For being an absconding bankrupt — THOMAS WILLIAM PLIMLEY, age 31, short and thick- set, complexion fair, hair light brown, small moustache, eyes hazel, broad forehead, of gentlemanly appearance. Ab- sconded 3rd inst. 40.— Shrewsbury ( Borough).— For stealing, 24th ult., a silver English lever watch ( sold at Bridgnorth) ; 1 coloured shirt, with neckband and cuffs white; 1 white shirt. " G. Morris" on skirt; 1 pair pants ; 1 spotted silk handkerchief ; 3 pairs kid gloves ( 2 tan colour) ; 1 gold scarf pin, plain front; 1 blueand whitescarf— HENRY ATKINSON, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( very curly) sandy, lisps, shows his teeth one side of mouth; dress, dark coat and vest, dark plaid trousers, strong lace boots, brown hard felt hat. Is wearing the stolen pin, but has a common one, shape of a violin. Stated he was a valet from Liverpool. Left beliird him a stolen bicycle. Is a travelling thief. Information to Chief Constable Blackwell, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHRE. 41.— llminster ( County).— For stealing a pair of men's lace boots, hob nailed, tips on heels ; a purse and 2s. 9d.; and a key— WILLIAM LAWRENCE, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in. in boots, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, slightly pockmarked; dress, brown check tweed jacket, black cloth vest, dark trousers, double peak cap, and the stolen boots. A corporal in the 2nd battalion Somerset Light In- fantry, No. 22- 5, and is now in Army Reserve. Native of Lydford, Castle Cary, Somerset; absconded 2nd inst.; supposed gone to Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Self, Ilminster. SUSSEX ( EAST). 45.— Lewes ( County). — For stealing, at the harboar station, Newhaven, the sum of £ 100 in gold and silver ( English and French money)— JAMES REED, booking clerk, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( inclined to curl and parted in centre) brown, slight moustache and side whiskers, walks erect, usually stands with his hands behind him when talking ; dress, short black diagonal coat and vest ( turning rusty), dark tronsers, black hard felt hat. A native of Newhaven. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Osbon, Lewes. 46.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — For embezzle- ment— JOSEPH ERRY, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) very fair, eyes light blue, anchor tattooed on one arm ; dress, unknown, but it is probable that he is wearing blue pilot cloth vest and tronsers. Has been employed as booking clerk for the past 11 years at Eastbourne ( London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway), and formerly as telegraph clerk, by the same company, at Brighton, where his friends reside. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Fraser, Eastbourne. 47.— Hove ( Town). — For embezzlement, 8th inst.— JOSEPH STEER, age 28, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, no whiskers or moustache ; dress, black melton coat and vest, plum- colour trousers, black hard felt hat. A blacksmith; native of Brighton, where his friends reside. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. STAFFORDSHIRE. 42— Burton- on- Trent ( County).— For steal- ing, 14th inst., a gold chain ( recovered)— JOHN T. TOWNSEND, age 19±, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion dark, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark mixture tweed coat and vest, dark grey- and- blne tweed trousers, hard black felt hat, white collar, blue tie, shoes. A deserter from the Scots Guards ( POLICK GAZETTE, 14th April, Office No. 112). Native of Sawston, near Cambridge. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Burton- on- Trent. 43.— Lichfield ( County).— For stealing, 12th May last, a watch and chain ( recovered)— WALTER JONES, alias ALBERT GOULD, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, supposed scar over one eye, and large scar right forearm. His parents reside at Saltby, near Birmingham. Native of Birmingham. Information to Supt. Hernaman, Lichfield. SURREY. £ 1 REWARD. 44.— Guildford ( Borough).— For deserting their wives and families, whereby they have become chargeable to the Guildford Union — CHARLES BATCHELOR, alias PORTER, a bricklayer, age 31, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel. HENRY ELI TRUSSLER, a bricklayer, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, carries his head erect, head slightly thrown back, and takes long strides. Warrants issued in each case. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Guildford Union, to any person arresting the above- mentioned individuals. Information to Supt. Berry, Guildford. WARWICKSHIRE. 48.— Birmingham ( City). — For stealing £ 2 3s. 2d., on 20th ult., the moneys of the Amalga- mated Society of Gas- workers— HENRY SMITH, alias " HUMPY SMITH," age about 36, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., red face, reddish hair, sandy mous- tache, no beard or whiskers ; dressed as a labourer. May seek employment at ship canals, gasworks, gas main contractors, & c., as a labourer. Well known amongst contractors, and is supposed to be at the present time working in Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birmingham. WILTSHIRE. 49.— Devizes ( County).— For stealing a silver geneva watch ( recovered)— ALEXANDER TRA. Y- LEN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complex- ion dark, hair black, small side whiskers and moustache ( may have shaved), eyes brown, wounds in front of both legs, squeaking voice ; dress, blue serge suit, and close fitting cap of same material. A working jeweller, native of Downton, Wilts. Carried a small black bag containing tools. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Baldwin, Devizes. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 50.— Beverley ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst, a black cashmere dress ( recovered) — ANNIE FORBES, alias STEVENS or STEPHENSON, age 22 or 23, height 4 ft. 11 in., hair dark, fringe on forehead, lost right thumb; dress, grey dress or ulster, with black striped cape trimmed with black velvet, low shoes with bright leather fronts, white straw hat, trimmed with red ribbon and yellow roses. A native of Huddersfield, where she has been convicted for larceny. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wood, Beverley. 51.— Driffield ( County).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM SMITH, alias " TAMBOURINE BILLY," age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion rather pale, hail- turning grey, whiskers and moustache shaved off, stoops slightly and is rather bad on his feet. Speaks with a West Yorkshire acccnt; dressed respectably. A groom, but works also as a labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kelsey, Driffield. 52.— Hull ( Borough). — For stealing a silver English lever watch, No. 4713, with long silver guard, curb pattern, attached; and a purse, contain 402 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 189!. ing about £ 1 4s. in silver— HENRY PARSONS, age 17 or 18, heiglit 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress, greyish mixture jacket and vest, slate- colour trousers with dark stripes, blue cloth cap with bright leather peak. An assistant ship's cook. His parents reside at 23, Vauxhall- street, Kennington- lane, London. Warrant issued. 53.— Hull ( Borough). — For stealing blankets, sheets, and other articles, from the keel " Friend- ship," on 17th inst.— DENNIS McALLISTER, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown, cross- eyed; dress, bine guernsey, serge trousers, white muffler, black cap. A fisher- man or labourer; native of Hull. He is well known to the police at Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 2 REWARD. 54.— Heworth ( County).— For deserting his two children, Amy, age 7, and Ada, age 4, on Strensall Common— JOHN WILLS, alias BUR- KETT, a tramp, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark coat, blue smock or jacket under, cord tronsers, red and white striped collar, black hard felt hat. Is accompanied by his wife, Clara Wills, age 30, carrying a child in her arms about 4 months old. The above reward will be paid by the Clerk to the Board of Guardians of the York Poor Law Union for the apprehension of Wills. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 55. — Dewsbury ( County). — For absconding from his situation at Normanton, where he was placed on licence from Calder Farm Reformatory, Mirfield, Yorks— ROBERT WANDLASS, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair darkjbrown, eyes blue, mole centre of brow, scars from burn on third and fourth fingers left hand, three prominent scars left elbow ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, dark trousers, lace boots, felt hat; was wearing a watch. A native of Normanton. Information te Supt. Midgley, Dewsbury. 56.— Rotherham ( County).— For stealing, 30th nit., at Guisbro', £ 58 10s.— FRANK RUTHER- FORD, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, very much sunburnt, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, arms tattooed, recently had a black eye, smart appearance; dress, dark clothing much worn, brown billycock hat, supposed lace boots. Native of Whiston, near Rotherham. Was accom- panied by Clara Platts, alias Quinn, age 27, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair light brown ; dress, dark green, washing silk dress, light straw hat trimmed light brown ribbon in two shades, and cream- coloured lace round neck, carried a cloak or jacket fastened with leather straps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hammond, Rotherham. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 57.— K Division.— Remanded till 27th inst., for pocket- picking— HENRY WESTON, alias BAR- LOW and WILTON, age 35, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fair, hiir and moustache light; dress, light grey overcoat, black diagonal vest and trousers, red stripe shirt, blue and white tie, white collar, brown hard felt hat, lace boots. A professional pick- pocket. Recently liberated from Strangeways Gaol; known to police at Wrexham, Beccles, and Liverpool. Native of Mile End, London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BANFFSHIRE. 58.— Banff ( County).— Committed to prison for farther enquiry on several charges of stealing clothing from bleaching greens— JOHN GRIFFIN, a tramping labourer, age 33, height 5 ft. in., weight 126 lbs., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, reddish moustache, no whiskers, blue rolling eyes, oval face, thickish Hos, irregular teeth ( one deficient left side upper jaw), brown birthmark left forearm, with strong bristly hairs growing on it, very short feet, with points of toes turned down, dull of hearing; dress, blue coat ( basket pattern), brown tweed jacket, two vests ( one grey, the other dark tweed, much faded), old white moleskin trousers, old lace boots, grey tweed single peak cap. Admits having served 5 years, 2 years, 18 months, 9 months, 6 months, and 4 months in English prisons, amoDgst which he mentions Pentonville, Clerkenwell, Wakefield, and Lincoln. May be wanted for similar thefts in Scotland. He is undoubtedly a bad character, and evidently exists on the proceeds of petty thieving. A native of Bristol. Information to Chief Constable Haig, Banff. CUMBERLAND. 59.— Wigton ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, for breaking into railway booking- offices — WILLIAM PERCY ( supposed false), age 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache and eyes dark. States he is a baker, and native of London, but has followed horse- racing for some years. The following, found in his possession, is supposed stolen :— a gold locket, " Darling Georgie, born 7th January, 1857, died 29th November, 1860," inscribed thereon, 2 gold mourning rings, with box and glass; a silver toothpick, white stone at end. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Brown, Wigton. DORSETSHIRE. 60.— Sherborne ( County). — Remanded till 27th inst., for burglary at Sherborne, on 15th inst. — HENRY HARVEY ( supposed false), age 33, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair light brew a, eyes hazel, coat- of- arms tattooed on chest, two women, stars and stripes, flower and pot on back of left arm, peacock and woman on front of left arm, two anchors on back of left hand, three women and flower, union jack, flower and sailor on back of right arm, mole on back of both arms, gunshot wound left side of neck; dress, brown plaid coat and vest, black cord trousers ( nearly new), striped cotton shirt with collar attached, military socks, light lace boots ( nearly new), black and red scarf, hard bowler hat. A native of Staffordshire. Information to Inspector Matcham, Sherborne. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 61.— Neath ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Assizes at Swansea, on 1st prox., for utter- ing silver counterfeit coin— BARNARD SINNETT, age 61, height 5 ft, 9 in., rather stout build, hair dark grey, eyes grey, varicose veins both legs. States he is a cattle dealer, and native of Belfast. Is supposed to be known at Drogheda, and to have committed offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Thomas, Neath. LANCASHIRE. 62.— Leigh ( County).— Remanded till 29th inst., for larceny— WILLIAM BELL, age 45, height 5 ft. 2| in., slender bnild, complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, third and little finger right hand contracted, left little finger crooked, one upper front tooth projects, crippled both feet. States he was employed at " Huntley & Palmer's, Reading," 14 years ago, and at " Atkinson's, Victoria Mills, Liverpool," 12 months ago. Information to Inspector Hodgson, Leigh. SHROPSHIRE. 63.— Shrewsbury ( County).— Remanded till 29th inst., for larceny— GEORGE MILES, age 54 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved, eyes blue, round features; dress, black woollen guernsey, brown cord trousers, black and white scarf, cloth peak cap, cotton shirt, lace boots. States he has worked of fete on the Ship Canal, and that he is a native of Faringdon, Berks. Had in his possession a pawn- ticket for a pair of boots, pledged with " Thos. Morris, 20, Stanley- road, Liverpool," in name of Coventry. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 20 REWARD. 64— Y Division.— 6th inst., 61 watches, viz. : ; gentlemen's open face silver, Nos. unknown, 6 gentlemen's open face silver, Nos. between 30151, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; 3 do., Nos. between 85159 and 85164 ; 2 do., 73237 and 73242; 3 do., Nos. between 51233 and 51238 ; 2 do., Nos. 77763 and 77763; 3 ladies' open face silver, Nos. between 90465 and 90468; 2 do., Nos. between 73277 Fand 73282 • 3 do. r Nos. between 93903 and 93908, 2 do., Nos. between 98128 and 98133, 3 do., Nos. between 98344 and 98349, 1 do., No. 71189; 10 ladies'gold geneva, 1 No. between 18941 and 18949, 1 No. between 18938 and 18943, 1 No. between 67757 and 67762, 1 No. unknown, 6 with metal domes ( 3 plain dials, 3 gilt), 1 crystal glass imitation demi- hunter, all engraved cases ; 15 ladies' silver geneva, Swiss, hall- marked, 1 keyless demi- hunter, 3 plain dials, remainder all fancy and engraved cases, 3 metal keyless watches, Perrie's make, viz.: 2 gilt glass domes ( one worn) 1 nickel with glass dome; 51 chain's, viz. : 2 gentle- men's 18- carat hall- marked alberts, graduated curb and fetter and 3 rings; 6 gentlemen's 9- carat hall- marked alberts ( 1 fancy fetter and 3 rings, 1 graduated curb, 1 twisted fetter and ring, 1 open curb, 1 straight curb, 1 fetter and 3 oval rings) ; 12 ladies' 9- carat alberts, various, all with tassels, 1 double pattern knob and ring, 1 thin tassel ball; 19 ladies' silver alberts, ordinary patterns, all with tassels and fancy bars ( 2 very thin curbs, hall- marked every link) ; 4 gentlemen's silver alberts, hall- marked ( 2 curb, 2 fetter with 3 oval rings) ; 8 metal alberts, viz.: 4 ladies' short gilt with chased ball at end, 1 gentle- man's graduated curb, stamped Canadian gold on bar; 3 gentlemen's white metal, stamped Albo silver, on bar) ; 90 gold rings, viz.: 63 ladies' dress ( 1 18- carat, 3 stones, 1 ruby and diamond, octagon gipsy setting, 1 18- carat, 5 stone ruby and diamond, boat shape CR/- scratched inside, 1 18- carat, 3 stones, pearls, and diamond fancy, CC/ X inside, 1 18- carat, 3 stones, ruby, and diamond, CE/ inside, 12 15- carat pearl and ruby, various patterns, 23 9- carat, pearl, ruby, and paste ( hall- marked), 2 18 - carat single stone diamond star, gipsy setting, 2 9- carat common braid rings ( 1 heart, buckle, hall- marked and initialled H. & S., 10 18- carat chased keepers, P/ C, AA/, AE/-, AC/ X, AI/ C, AC/ X, AE/-, AC/ AE, AJ/ AE, AC/ X scratched inside; 2 9- carat chased keepers, N/-, N/ X scratched inside, 13 wedding, 21 9- carat five- stone paste with bright flat bands; 51 9- carat gilt fischue brooches, cost mark scratched on back of each ( 1 pearl pattern with pearl horseshoe centre, EE/ X scratched on back, I plain bar, ball ends, garnet and crystal fly centre, B/- on side, 8 scratched C/ X on back, 1 C/ L on back, 17 P/- on back, 3 P/ C, 4 P/ X ( 2 with ruby and rose horseshoe centre), 4 P/ L, 1 R/., 1 R/ X, 4 R/ L ( pearl centres, raised gold flowers), 1 L/ X fancy horseshoe, hall- marked, 2 N/ X plain horseshoe, 2 G/- fancy horseshoe, 1 G/ C, 19 gold- fronted, bright gold, engraved fronts with gilt, backs, well made ( 4 horseshoe, remainder ordinary fischue pattern), 3 gilt mosaic, AX/ scratched thereon ; 29 bangle bracelets ( 16 9- carat), 4 stamped curb, 1 sapphire and rose half hoop, 1 thin pearl horseshoe, AA X on back, 1 thin eDgraved half round, L/ X on back, 1 single stone star, set diamond and filigree, CB/- scratched on back, 1 flat engraved AG/- on back, 7 ordinary band, { inch wide, engraved half round ; 13 silver bangles ( 1 with 6 rows chased, held with silver hand) ; 25 pairs common gold gilt ear- tops, pearls and white paste, 2 odd pairs, 1 pearl and I paste) ; 5 silver telescope pencil cases; 2 engraved silver fusee cases, scratched R/ G; 3 metal sovereign purses ; 4 9- carat bright gold reversible seals ( bloodstone, sardonyx), stamped W. W. & Co. 5 9- carat bright, hall- marked charms, viz., boot, fiddle, kettle, opera glasses, and cricket stumps 11 pairs 9- carat, engraved, hall- marked, sleeve- links, marked Watton, Birmingham; 4common gold gilt collar studs ( 3 plain bead, 1 paste) ; 2 seta engraved fiont studs, gilt with gold fronts; 1 set gilt links and studs, with raised masonic designs ; 2 bright gold paste star ( pin and stud), 1 stem missing. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Robert L. Allen, Secretary London Co- operative Supply Stores, 143 to 153, Fonthill road, Holloway, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves arid- recovery of the property. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 65— Windsor ( Borough).— 4th inst., a lady's gold lever watch, No. 3206, maker— R. Budgeon and Son, Edinburgh." Information to Supt. Armour, Windsor. I I FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1891. THE P O L I C E G A Z E T T E . 5 CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 66— Bottisham ( County).— 26th ult., by house- breaking, at Fen Ditton, 3 silver medals ( 2 Crimean, 1 for good conduct and long service), all having " B. Long" engraved thereon; 1 gold ring set imitation stone, 3 letters in centre; supposed by a tramp hawking needles, age between 30 and 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion florid, moustache dark, disfigured nose; dress, brown check coat, light trousers, brown hard felt hat. Information to Inspector Redhouse, Bottisham. CHESHIRE. 67.— Altri ncham ( County).— 15th inst., at Hale — 1 hand saw ; 1 tenon saw ; 1 smoothing plane ; 1 jack plane; 1 rabbit plane ; 1 hammer ; 1 mallet; 2 iron chisels ; 6 wood chisels ; 2 gouges ; 1 oil stone ; 1 screw- driver ; I 12- inch square ; 1 6- inch square ; 1 pair compasses; 1 brace ; 4 bits; 1 bass— all joiner's tools, " F. Hewett" stamped on handles. Information to Supt. Leighton, Altrincham. DORSETSHIRE. 68.— Sturminster ( County).— Between 14th and 15th inst., at Woolland— A nickel silver open- face watch ; a pair of lads, galoshed rivetted boots, small nails in soles and round heels; a bunch of about 8 small keys on ring ( one key broken) ; a jar containing whiskey, supposed marked " Mansford, Frome ;" and a pair of boy's new cashmere chocolate colour socks. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Devenish, Sturminster Newton. ESSEX. 69. — Brentwood ( County). — 24th ulto, by burglary at West Tburrock— a lady's gold watcfc, open- face geneva, No. srcpposed 61022,; I pair black opera glasses, maker " Lawley, Strand," engrawd " Won by Colr.- Ser. Kogg, 12th Surrey R. V., at Kingston''; 1 pair pfiain black opera glasses.; lady's plaioi gold Deck chain, 18- carat, ourb pattern, with two small gold lockets and tortoiseshell penknife attached ; 1 siCver goblet, giltinside, about 12 inches ' high, two handles. Supposed by FOUR MEN, who took train fsr Stepney : lst, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., whiskers and be « . rd abomt a ' weeks' growth ; dress, tight suit, round cap; 2nd, : age about £ 5, height 5 ft. 9 in., no whiskers ; dress, • long black coat, round black hat, carried a black Gladstone bag ; 3rd and 4th, about 5 ft. 6 in. high, wearing black jackets and round black hats. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. 70.— Epping ( County).— 9th inst., by burglary at Abridge Post Office- 1- 100 blank post offiee orders, Nos. 3100 to 32- 00, and office stamp, " Abridge, 9 July ' 91 "; also a black handle razor. Information to Supt. Lennon, Epping. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 71. — Pontypridd ( County).— 3rd inst., by burglary, a dark blue melton overcoat with dark Italian cloth lining ; 2 white shirts, 16^ in. collar; 1 black hat, size " Patent Zepby" inside; 3 silver cups with monogram J. P. thereon, about the size of half- a- pint; 1 pair fawn- colour socks; 1 child's white woollen petticoat; 1 opera- glass; 1 nickel- silver watch, opens at back, " Godfrey Phillips, August, 1889," engraved on inside case, silver chain attached; 3 knives, " Turner & Co." on blades; 3 large electro- plated forks; 3 small do.; 5 dessert spoons; 3 tea spoons; 2 table spoons; 1 antima- cassar. Information to Supt. Jones, Pontypridd. HAMPSHIRE. 72.— Fareham ( County).— 26th and 27th nit., at Portsmouth Park Races, 1 silver lever watch, maker " Dyer," curb albert chain with pendant blood stone and red stone attached; 1 single stone diamond scarf pin, diamond slightly yellow, set round with pearls in open gold work, head screwed into the pin, being a combination for pin and stud; 1 single case gold lever watch, white dial, S. P. on back; 1 English lever watch, open face; 1 silver geneva, open face, No. 226, gold albert chain attached ; I double case gold watch ; 1 single case silver watch, maker " Smith, Strand," a silver chain, long link with sliding bar attached; 1 open face silver geneva, place on back for monogram ; 1 three- quarter plate gold lever hunting watch, No. 42573 ; a£ 5 Bank of England note; a silver lever watch, open face, gold albert chain ( long link), and spade guinea attached; 1 silver hunter English lever watch, No. 4031, " Richard Lee, Market- place, Romsey," on dial and name- plate; and a chamois leather bag containing £ 9 gold. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Stephen- son, Fareham. KENT. 73.— Canterbury ( County).— 2nd inst., by bur- glary at St. Stephen's, 2 electro- silver pepper boxes, 1 barrel shape, the other acorn ; 4 silver spoons ( 2 dessert, 1 marked " J. H.," 1 table and 1 tea) ; 6 large metal spoons, marked " T. D." in monogram ; 6 common tea spoons. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. LANARKSHIRE. 74.— Hamilton ( Burgh). — 17th inst., a gold geneva watch, No. 22614, white dial, black chapters, steel hands and seconds, " Freres, Brothers, Geneva," on dial, cases somewhat worn, and slightly indented, ring, imitation gold. 18th inst.— A silver lever watch, No. supposed 4441, silver dial, gold chapters, steel hands, had attached a gold albert chain, links horse, shoe shape, and gold seal set in red stones. 18th inst.— A gold geneva hunting- watch, No. 45266, gold plated chain, with spade gninea, dated 1794, attached. 18th inst., at a race meeting— A gold lever stop- watch, No. 73193, white dial, plain smooth cases, gold hands and seconds, gold albert chain, curb pattern, having attached an American five- dollar gold piece. Information to Supt. Millar, Hamilton. LANCASHIRE. 75 — ChorJey ( County).— Between 8tli and 10th inst., at Hoghton— 1 tenon saw, with iron back ; 1 smoothing plane; 1 1- inch chisel, handle stamped " C. Wadsworth " ; 1 ' 2- ft. folding rule ( nearly new); I small band saw; 1 l|- inch chisel, with turned handle; and a grey cloth case, containing about II brace bits, of various sizes. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 76.— Old Trafford ( County).— 15th inst., at Prestwich— A solid silver goblet, embossed round top, inscription, " Presented to Sergeant James Whittam, 27th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers, by Col. Graham " ; a solid silver salver, about the size of a saucer, " J. W." in centre. Between 10th and 11th inst., at Gorton— 2 cricket bats, 1 marked C. B. C. C.; and 2 cricket balls. 77.— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 11th and 13th inst., a pair running pumps, size 6 ( nearly new) ; 2 pairs ditto ( recovered) ; 1 pair men's lace shoes ; 1 pair lace boots, toe- capped; 1 pair black running drawers ; 1 black running singlet; 1 pair navy- blue running drawers, with pale blue stripes down side; 1 dark red knitted jersey, yellow maltese cross on front; 1 dark red woollen jersey; 1 thick white woollen jersey, marked " Potter" on bottom; 1 thick white jersey, trimmed tnrkey- red round neck and arms, marked " Potter"; 1 brown rough towel, with red stripes each end. Two of the pumps were pledged in Manchester, 18th inst., by a man who gave the name of JAMES BROWN, 17, Hanover- street, Manchester ( false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slender build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, wearing blue pilot coat, and blue cloth cap; the appearance of a navvy. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 78.— Liverpool ( City). — 22nd ult., between Bootle, Liverpool, and Argyll- square, London, by Midland Railway— Russian leather case, crimson satin lining; a tray, lined crimson plush; £ 12 in gold, and a £ 5 Bank of England note ; 1 plain gold bracelet, set diamond and ruby stones; 1 gold necklet, twisted pattern, had attached a gold pen- dant, heart- shape diamond on centre, containing photo of a girl; 1 gold brooch, set diamond, had attached a gold chain pendant, large diamond in centre; 1 gold double horseshoe and hammer brooch, set pearls and rubies ; 1 lady's gold albert, fancy tassel attached ; 1 pair blue enamelled dia- mond earrings, raised centre; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set diamonds and opals ; 1 ditto, set diamonds and tnrquoise; 1 pair gold rim eyeglasses; 1 gold necklet and locket, containing photo of a gentle- man ; 1 wedding ring, initials " A. F." inside; 1 gold ring, set diamonds and sapphires; 1 gold bracelet, set 3 diamonds ; 1 gold curb chain bracelet; 1 cameo brooch, set in gold ; 1 gold dress ring, set pearls, 1 missing; 1 full set gold studs; 1 gold brooch, set rubies and crystals ; 1 plain silver brooch, and a white ivory purse. Information to Chief Supt. Williams, Detective Department, Liverpool. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 79.— Peterborough ( Liberty of) ( County). — 27th ult., at Deeping Gate— A man's woollen shirt ( cut out but not made up) red and yellow stripes ; 2 white antimacassars ; 2 small table- mats; 1 calico sheet ( new) ; 1 scarlet bed valance ; a lady's calico nightdress ; 1 silver- plated dessert spoon, " D. A." on back ; 1 silver- plated four- pronged table- fork, " W. B. E. P." on back; 1 gold- plated brooch with light hair in centre, reversible. Information to Inspector Blackman, Peterborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 80.— Banbury ( County).— 2nd inst., at Drayton, a silver consular watch, foreign lever, hard dial, flat glass, seconds hands, No. 1157106. Information to Supt. Wyatt, Banbury. SUFFOLK. 81.— Ixworth ( County). — 6to inst., at Liver- mere— A silver geneva engine- turned watch, No. 24926, seconds hand, silver albert chain, long links and rings, with small silver knife, silver key, silver medal and coin, value 10d., of the reign of George II., attached. Supposed byatramping painter, lately em- ployed at Bury St. Edmunds; age about 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, short thiek beard, full eyes; dress, dark brown coat, with black band on arm, brown vest and trousers, black bard felt hat. Had with him a girl about 12 years of age, hair brown, small features, dressed in black jacket, grey dress, trimmed with black, white sailor hat trimmed with crape. Information to Supt. Cole, Ixworth. £ 10 REWARD. 82.— Lowestoft ( County).— 8th inst.— A heavy old- fashioned gold chronometer watch, maker's name on face " Morris," long plain link chain, with gold key and seal, red cornelian stone in latter, with crest— hand holding a cross attached. Information to Supt. Gobbett, Lowestoft, bv whom the above reward will be paid for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. SURREY. 83. — Godstone ( County). — 14th inst., by burglary, at Horley— 1 mustard spoon; 1 sugai tongs, 2 pepper castors— all silver and marked " A. E."; I top of biscuit canister, 1 cream and sugar stand, 1 butter and cheese stand, 1 sugar basin and spoon, 4 napkin rings, 1 mustard pot, 2 cruet stands, 1 top of jam jar— all electro- plated and marked " A. E." ; 2 damask table- cloths ( one 10 ft. long the other about 7 ft. long), and 3 table napkins— all marked " Eve." Information to Supt. Redford, Godstone. SUSSEX ( EAST). 84.— Brighton ( Borough).— 19th inst.— a lady's gold half- hunter English lever watch, white dial, blue figures on outer case, maker " Moore, Dnblin," No. 40118; a gold albert ( small links), with locket, having black enamelled ivy leaves on one side, and a gold pencil and seal, with horse of platinum over, attached. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. WILTSHIRE. 85.— Devizes ( County).— A double- case silver geneva watch, engine turned, spring of pin in bow split, gold key attached with string, ban- el split, and swivel fastened with brass pin. Supposed bv GEORGE SCOTT, a builder's labourer, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair, moustache, and eye? dark, arms tattooed, crown, heart, & c.; dress, light, mixture cloth coat, blue cloth trousers, light browr. cap, with double peak. Plays a tin whistle, and sings at public- houses. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Baldwin, Devizes. Ue T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E . • FRIDAY, JULY 2 4 , 1 8 9 1 . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 86— Guisborough ( CWnty).'-^ Between 23rd • March and 8th inst., at Hutton'- low- Cross— 1 gen- tleman's gold English lever watch, No. 3439, maker Harrison, Darlington, white dial, black chapters, short black hands; 1 gentleman's silver English lever watch, silver dial, and supposed gold chapters, may have maker's name on works " Olive, Falmouth "; 1 gentleman's small mahogany dressing- case, about 8 in. long, brass plate on lid; 3 gentleman's old- fashioned gold seals, 1 with an amethyst bearing crest— a unicorn's head, and initials " N. M. B.", 1 with initials " N. M. B.", and 1 with initials " P. B." ; 1 pair gentleman's old- fashioned pebble sleeve links, set in silver; and a small red damask bag, containing about 50 or 60 old copper and bronze coins. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. and vest, grey striped trousers, light brown hard felt hat. A native of Tottenham, Middlesex. Is YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 87. — Sheffield ( Borough). — 15th inst. — 5 18- carat English lever keyless watches ( 1 f- plate, full jewolled, chronometer balance, No. 18009, 1 centre seconds, No. 18109, 1 heavier case, No. 18184, 1 escapement, jewelled on end stones, No. 4474, 1 hunter case, heavy, No. 18205). Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 88.— L Division.— Between 18th and 19th inst., a light chestnut mare, 14 hands 2 inches, hog mane, short tail, three scars on shoulders, and one on back ; alight dog cart, painted black, picked out yellow, • patent seats, crest, three cross- bars and horseshoe, small black box fastened to splash board; three sets of harness— 1st, pony harnes, silver mounted, mono- • gram " E. P." on blinkers; 2nd, horse harness, silver mounted " E P." on blinkers; 3rd, horse harness, brass mounted— all with patent leather collars. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. DERBYSHIRE. 89.— Derby ( County).— 6th inst., in a shed, at Park Nook, Muggington, the body of a man in a very decomposed state, age about 68, length 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, long hair and whiskers grey ; dress, dark cloth jacket, trousers and vest, blue neckerchief with white spots, blue and white striped cotton shirt, flannel undershirt and drawers, carpet belt round waist tied with three pieces of tape, military boots ; red and white pocket handkerchief and pocket knife in pocket. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, County Police Office, Derby. APPREHENSIONS. 90.— Buckinghamshire, Great Marlow ( County).-— DAVID JOHN TYLER, Case No. 11, 10th inst. 91.— Kent, Sittingbourne ( County).— - JAMES NEIL, Case No. 75, 5th ulto. 02.— Lancashire, Leigh ( County).— MARTIN KELLY, Case No. 26; and JOSEPH BERRY, Case No. 27, 13th March last. 93.—' Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City) — GALLETT WEBB, Case No. 28, 5th ult., at Leicester. 94.— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Greta Bridge ( County).— MAN, Case No. 31, 10th inst., and property recovered. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 95. — N Division.— Woodcut portrait and de- scription of CIIALtLES ROWLAND FORD, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement: age £ 1, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair very light brown, eyes light blue, rather near- sighted and wears spectacles ; dress, short dark hip jacket fond of boxing and football and is an amateur run- ner. His father and stepmother reside at the " Surrey Yeoman " public- house, Dorking, Surrey. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 96.— Chelmsford ( County).— For embezzling sundry sums of money between 30th January and 12th March last— EDWIN HUDSON, an adver- tising canvasser, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., weighs about 15 stones, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light, short side whiskers, eyes greyish blue, face slightly blotched, rather bloated appearance, is a great smoker, walks erect but slightly knock- kneed; dress rough jacket and waistcoat, light trousers, sometimes a cape overcoat, and^ black hard felt hat. Likely to'seek employment as advertising canvasser to tea trade or for news- papers. Supposed native of West Ham. Mother resides at Norwich. Believed to be well- known at Mitcham, Surrey. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Deputy- Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. LANCASHIRE. 97. — Ashton- under- Lyne ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee WILLIAM HUNT, Office No. 26184, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair browD, eyes hazel, scars on head, nose, left eyebrow, and under left ear, moles left breast, centre of back, and left shoulderblade. Sentenced at Salford, 25th October, 1880, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for felony. G 1013. Information to the Chief Constable, Ashton- nnder- Lyne. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 98.— Northampton ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee GEORGE BOWERS, Office i No. 41631, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, bust of woman and EMMA right forearm, tips of second finger both hands injured. Sentenced at Northampton, 3rd July, 1890, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for laiceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Northampton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 101. — Wi ndsor ( Borough). — Remanded till 11 A. M., 30th inst., for stealing a silver inkstand from a dwelling- house, 22nd inst.- JOHN KENNEY, a hawker of flowers, real name supposed to be JOHN NEWTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, eyes blue, sailor and cross- flags tattooed right forearm; dress, grey suit, lace boots, black hard felt hat— all old. A native of Notting- hill, London. Supposed pre- viously convicted.— THOMAS MACIJONALD, a hawker of flowers, age 33, height 5 ft. H in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, flat thick nose, face blotched, supposed from secondaries; dress, light tweed suit ( new), lace boots, black hard felt hat, dirty appearance. An Irishman. Information to Supt. Armour, Windsor. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 102.— G Division.— 20tli inst.: 1 rose bowl, on 3 feet, with a flat perforated plate inside to hold roses, weight about 18 oz., 10 in. in diameter; 1 sweet bowl, on 3 ball ft., grape leaf pattern, marked " L. S."; 12 vases, assorted pattern, marked " L. S." and " H. C. F."; 12 napkin rings ( 6 plated, 6 chased), marked " H. C. F."; 5 trays ( 2 sweet, scroll pattern, on 3 ft., perforated, fluted, and chased basks, on 4 ball ft.) ; 1 reading lamp, to hold candle inside, plain silver, with hook to suspend it; 16 boxes ( 2 small gilt, hair, hammered sides, plain bottom, top transparent, enamelled, about 3j in. long, ditto high ; 1 stamp box, transparent, enamel and silver gilt, divided olf in centre for stamps; 2 puff, chased sides and tops ; 2 hairpin, plain ; 2 trinket, round and oval, chased tops, cupids, roses, < fcc.; 1 heart- shape trinket, chased ; 3 bonbon, square, enamelled, with flowers on top, ducks flying; 1 stamp, enamelled, " Stamps " written on lid in dark blue on white enamel, round ; 1 ditto, enamelled, " Stamps " ( written in black on lid on silver ground) ; 4 stands, ( 2 plain match, in little tray; 2 ditto chased); 5 bottles, 1 plain salt, lined glass; 3 scent, septagon and octagon, chased, hinged top; 1 champagne ditto muffinger, ( plain bottom, gilt top) : 2 photo frames for midget photos, standing on easel; 1 clock with handle, fluted ; some muflingers, fluted and chased, marked " H. C. F."; several double and single sovereign purses, plain, fluted, and engraved; 2 lady's fluted and 2 lady's chased purses ; several flasks ; plain, fluted, and engraved match- boxes, and some with gold shield on front; several cigarette cases, plain, fluted, and engraved " H C. " and " F " and " W. N." and " L. S."; several bottle cigar cutters, some enamelled, with sporting subjects ( dogs' and horses' heads, bicycling, running, racing, yachting, cricket, < 5tc.) : and some silver bonbon boxes, round and oval ( all silver). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 99. — Lichfield ( County). — License- Holder FREDERICK FOUKES, alias FREDERICK FOLKS, FOAKES, HUGHES, GEORGE FREE- MAN, and JOHN ODDY, Office No. 40458 ( see Case 77, 6th February, 1891), not yet apprehended. WARWICKSHIRE. 100. — Birmingham ( City). — For stealing £ 5 10, « ., the moneys of his employer— License Holder WILLIAM HENRY AVIS, alias A. NEVILLE AVIS, Office No. 40526, age 26, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes dark brown, scar right shin, mole on left breast and forearm, A on left forearm. Sentenced at Warwick, 22nd November, 1886, to 5 years penal servitude, for forgery. Liberated 20th November, 1890, N 555. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Birmingham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 103.— Daventry ( County).— 20th inst. by house- breaking at Stowe: a blue pilot overcoat, brown mottled lining, black cloth buttons ( one deficient), and a large old- fashioned silver watch. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Botterill, Daventry. SURREY. 104.— Reigate ( Borough).— 18th inst.— A set of ivory chessmen, castles ( elephant shape), and pawns ( men holding banners). Information to Head Constable Morant, Reigate. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 105.— Liverpool ( City).— Information wanted as to the whereabouts of Supervisee THOMAS MIDDLETON, alias THOMAS COOLEY, Office No. 41412, age 47, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair bark brown, eyes hazel, scar bridge of nose, mole right shoulderblade, blue mark right upper arm. Sentenced at Chelmsford, 20th May, 1884, to 7 years penal servitude, and 5 years police supervision, for larceny. Liberated 3rd June, 1891, E K 593. Information to the Chief Supt., Detective De- partment, Liverpool. FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1891. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 405 HOMING PIGEONS' PROTECTION SOCIETY. £ 1 REWARD. jyOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as shall lead to the conviction of any person who has feloniously shot, injured, or stolen any homing pigeons, the property of members of this Society. Application to be made to the Hon. Sec., Mr. WILLTAM TAYLOR, Phoenix Street Mill, Oldham. 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