GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. VOL. VIII., No. 832. TLEO- TTIL- A. TIOLSRS- 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOB OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 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 15i. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. 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 off.- er of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and art alphabetically arranged by counties. g. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZE rTE, 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 whicfi may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noonon 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 in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICB 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 as advertisements. E. ANDEBSON, Editor. SPECIAL MEMORANDUM. The POLICE GAZETTE will be published on Thursday next, 24th inst., in lieu of Christmas day, and it is specially requested that all copy for insertion be forwarded as early as possible to ensure publication. 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 ia 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. 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 ainount of the reward. ( á) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The person hy 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 — C. I. Department.— For forgery — JOHN BAPTISTE RECANO, age 48 ( looks younger), hair greyish, eyes grey, greyish mous- tache, face pockmarked, stoops slightly. Late assistant registrar at Gibraltar, which place he left 24th ult., supposed for England. Provisional warrant issued. 2.— D Division. — For conspiring to obtain leases and possession of houses and shops, by means of false references, with intent to defraud—( 1st), STEPHEN FREDERICK SMART, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers ( short and turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark frock coat, vest, and trousers, high silk or hard felt hat, worn very much over eyes, wears glasses, walks with very quick step, generally carries a small black bag; of respectable appearance. A native of Newington, London. ( 2nd), ALBERT HENRY WALTERS, alias ROBERTS, LAW- RENCE, and STEVENS, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hur and moustache black, eyes brown, round- shouldered; ruptured, and wears a truss; dress, grey or brown plaid woollen overcoat with cape, dark undercoat, vest, and trousers, high silk or hard felt hat. A native of Newington, London. These men may 1 e found in some provincial town, carrying on business as outfitters or boot and shoe dealers under various names, bat really com mitting long firm frauds. Warrants issued. 3. — T Division. — For larceny ( bailee)— GEORGE WILLIAM FRANKLIN, age 48, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes hazel, varicose veins left leg; dress, long black overcoat, dark mixture trousers and vest, lace boots, cloth cap with peak. A native of Charlton, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For stealing £ 40 — EDWIN E. THOMAS, a ship- broker's clerk, late of 19, Streetfield- street, Burdett- road, E., age 31, height 5 ft. 11 in., slim build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, high cheekbones; dress, light overcoat, blue serge suit, brown hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, London, E. C. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 5.— Slough ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., a black inverness mackintosh ( nearly new), " Anderton, m « ker," on tab j a malacca cane, slate- coloured crook- shaped horn handle, silver ferrule at top, brass ferrule at bottom; and 2s.— A man, giving the name of HOWARD LEIGH, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, clean face; dress, fawn- coloured tweed suit, light brown hard felt hat, lace shoes, respectable appearance, and is well educated. He takes lodgings at re- spectable public and private houses, states he is a student at Guy's Hospital, and is in the country for the benefit of his health, and that his luggage is coming on by train. He stays about a week and then absconds without paying for his board and lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutton, Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 6.— Isle of Ely ( County).— For stealing a pair of boy's boots, size 4, nailed, heel and toe- plated— TIM KERRY, or LESTER, age 50 to 60, short and stout, hair turning grey ; dress, dark clothes, soft hat ; a native of Leicester; has lately been living at Peterborough and Cambridge. Hawks pictures, brushes, & c. Information to Supt. Wright, Ely. CHESHIRE. 7. — Stockport ( Borough). — For failing to report— Supervisee EDITH SMITH, alias ELIZA PACKWOOD, Office No. 42039, age 21, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes blue, 3 vaccination marks upper part of left arm, mole centre and left side of forehead, left cheek, left side of neck, and right of chin. Sentenced at Manchester City Sessions, 16th Apri 1891, to 6 months hard labour, and 2 years police supervision, for larceny. 4624. 8. — Stockport ( Borough). — For obtaining £ 5 10s., by false pretences, on 18th ult.— MARY TIPPING ( supposed false), age 26, height 5 ft. 4in., complexion fresh, hair frizzy in front, long face, false upper front teeth, draws mouth slightly to one side when speaking; dress, grey beige dress, with low neck, fawn- coloured hat, trimmed with black silk velvet. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. DERBYSHIRE. 9.— Bel per ( County).— For indecent assault at Belper, on 16th ult.— WILLIAM SELBY, a collier, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, small light moustache, thin face. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Belper » 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. DEVONSHIRE. 10.— Exeter ( Citi/).— For stealing from lodgings, 7th ult., a lady's gold watch ( recovered) ; and a gentleman's gold- plated buckle- ring— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, mous- tache and whiskers ( small) light, clean shaved on chin, high forehead, has good teeth, walks erect, of good address; dress, black morning coat and vest, black and white check or plaid trousers ( rather loose), black hard felt hat, light silk tie; carried a black mackintosh with grey lining, and a black bag or small portmanteau. This man gave the name of Wilson and Batger, and represented himself to be a commercial traveller. May be found at refreshment houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Court House, Exeter. to America. His mother, Mrs. Toomey, resides at 29, Blackvvall- lane, East Greenwich. Information to the Governor, H. M. Prison, Can- terbury. HAMPSHIRE. 11.— Aldershot { County).— For embezzlement — JOHN ROBINSON, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue; dressed, when last seen at Kingston, Surrey, in brown check suit, and hard black felt hat. A butcher; native of Clewer Green, Windsor, and late of Fleet. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brinson, Aldershot. 12.— Bittern ( County).— For deserting from the Hants Constabulary, at Bittern, on 11th inst.— JAMES BAKER, age 28f, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes hazel, clean shaved, speaks with an Irish accent; dress, dark brown suit, hard felt hat; a native of Birmingham. Joined the constabulary on 4th ult.; was previously employed as a builder's labourer at Bournemoth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Adams, Bittern. ISLE OF WIGHT, 13.— Newport ( County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a small silver Geneva watch, monogram of two letters on back, one being " H.", small silver albert chain, without bar, attached ; a Waterbury watch, silver albert chain, single links, with gold locket, containing hair, blue enamelled, and set with pearls, and silver swivel seal attached ; a pair of speckled grey ribbed tweed trousers and vest— ARTHUR NEAL, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion sallow, hair and eyes dark, no whiskers or moustache, limps when walking; dress, black diagonal jacket, dark striped trousers, black hard felt hat, all very old. A machinist; native of Luton, Bedfordshire. May endeavour to enlist. Information to Detective Inspector Ayres, New port. LANCASHIRE. 17. — Bolton ( County). — For unlawfully assaulting a girl, age 6, with intent to ravish and carnally know— JOHN WATERS, age 38, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown or sandy, thin features, sharp nose; dress, black cloth jacket, moleskin trousers and vest, lace boots, black billycock hat. A native of Bradford. Warrant issued. 18. — Lancaster ( County). — For failing to report, also for stealing a silver English lever watch, No. 5215, nearly new, white dial, gold hands, had attached a white metal albert guard; a silver English lever watch, No. 12025, engine - turned cases, cream- coloured dial with latge black figures; a man's light tweed cloth jacket ( slack back), bone buttons, 4 pockets outside, light brown lining; a vest to match, both in good condition ; a pair of brown worsted stockings; a pair of light blue cloth trousers ; a bunch of keys ; a brown billycock hat; and lis. lOd. in money, from a dwelling- house— License Holder ADAM TURNER, alias JAMES SMITH, and THOMAS JACKSON, Office No. 42162, age 40, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, nearly blind right eye, wart both cheeks, boil scar right of neck, scar right elbow, 2 small warts on belly, vaccination marks It arm, mole near left arm- pit, under shoulderblade, It thumb- nail injured, scar It buttock, back of thigh, 2 small moles It buttock. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 7th May, 1886, to 7 years penal servitude for burglary. D M 1228. Licensed 20th November, 1891. Information to Supt. Baxendale, Lancaster. BELLAMY, stationer, & c., late manager of the Spilsby Branch of the Stamford, Spalding, and Boston Ban k; age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, somewhat bow- legged, toes incline inward; dress, grey check overcoat with cape, and black felt hat. Absconded 6th inst. Had with him a port- manteau, and a considerable amount of money. Is fond of betting and billiard playing. Knows London well. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Sowden, Spilsby. KENT. 14.— Dover ( Borough).— For stealing a double- barrel gun, 12- bore, central fire, " Smith" on barrels— A. F. MANBY, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown ; dress, lightish tweed knickerbockers, dark stockings, " Tam- o- Shanter" cap or brown hard felt hat; carried a white mackintosh. Warrant issued. 15.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement — CHARLES JOHN BOUTWOOD, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved. A native of Hastings. Keeps company with a young woman of Alfred- street, St. Leonard's. He has worked at a grocer's shop in Croydon. His father resides at Marina, St. Leonard's, or Kite's Nest Farm, near Ore. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Allison, Tunbridge Weils. 16. — Canterbury ( Prison). — Escaped from Canterbury prison on the night of 30th ult., whilst awaiting trial on a charge of burglary at Folkestone EDWARD O'BURKE, alias TOOMEY, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar top of left collarbone, 2 scars left groin, scar left knee, second toes on each foot crooked; dress, brown cloth jacket, striped bluish trousers, hard felt hat, prison shirt, socks, and flannels. A tailor; native of New York. Was discharged from Pentonville Prison on 24th Sep- tember last, after serving 5 years penal servitude. Has a knowledge of New York, and wishes to return 19. — Raw^ enstall ( County). — For stealing £ 11, gold and silver — WILLIAM HIRST, or HURST, age 16, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, prominent mouth, bottom lip drops when talking; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, cap, and clogs. A native of Penistone, near Sheffield. Information to Supt. Procter, Rawtenstall. 20. — Preston ( Borough). — Licence Holder FREDK. RICHARDSON, Office No. 40998, and Expiree JOHN DOWNEY, Office No. 40495 ( Case 25, loth April, 1891), not yet arrested. 21.— Salford ( Bnrongh).— For failing to report — License Holder JAMES WILLIAMS, Office No. 42106, a^ e 49, height. 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, moles on left shoulder, back of r. eck, and right side lower part of back, bow- legged. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 10th Nov., 1887, to 5 years penal servitude for bigamy. 22.— Salford Borough).— For embezzling £ 18, on 21st ult.— JOHN wiLLIAM WALCH, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light ( rather thin), eyes grey, slight light moustache; dress, blue- black melton overcoat, with velvet collar, dark cloth suit, lace boots, high hat. A butcher; native of Harpurhey, Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 23.— Loughborough ( County).— For highway robbery with violence, on 27th ult.— CHARLES GREGORY MEE, age 25, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion dark swarthy, hair and moustache ( slight) dark brown, eyes hazel, lisps when talking, walks with a swaggering or rolling gait, of gipsy appear- ance, and may be found in the company of gipsies ; dress, dirty dark snuff- coloured overcoat, grey tweed cutaway coat and vest, pockets with flaps on hips and breast, buttons horse- shoo pattern, trousers brown cord or similar to coat and vest, lace boots with toe- caps and brass eyelets, blue neckerchief with white spots, slovenly tied in sailor's knot; a native of Loughborough. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Loughborough. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 25.— Newtown ( County).— For deserting his family — URIAH MORRALLE, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, high cheekbones, upper front teeth projecting. A labourer; native of Denbighshire. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of Llanfyllin Union for the apprehension of Morralle. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Newtown. 26.— Welshpool ( County).— For being con- cerned with 3 others in custody in breaking and entering refreshment- rooms, and stealing spirituous liquors— RICHARD EKIN, age 26 or 27, height 5 ft 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight dark moustache and side whiskers, fresh scar on bridge of nose, and a black eye ; dress, flark grey overcoat, cord trousers, lace boots, soft hat. A labourer; native of Brockton, Salop. Has been in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lake, Welshpool, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 27.— Peterborough ( City).— For obtaining £ 20 by means of a worthless cheque on Messrs. Pease and Son's Bank, Hull— GEO. HAMMOND, alias H. HAMMOND and MIDDLETON ( all supposed false), age about 43, height 5 ft. 11 in., stout and well built, hair brown, side whiskers light brown, no beard or moustache, face breaking out apparently through drink; dress, long greenish cloth overcoat, black felt hat; carried a small black bag, wears gold watch ( very thin case and much dented), also a diamond ring with three stones on little finger. He presents business card " Hammond Brothers, Jewellers, Hamilton- street, Birkenhead " thereon, with letters from Griffin Hotel, Leeds, and Cobden Hotel, Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter borough. RENFREWSHIRE. 28.— Paisley ( Burgh).— For forgery and fraud, committed on 7th inst. — CHARLES BARTON ( probably false), age 35 to 40, height about 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair very light, moustache light brown ; dress, on 8th inst., blue cloth suit, and blue cap. Had a dark grey suit with cap to match, and a blue suit, with brass buttons on jacket and vest. Spoke with a slightly foreign accent, and said he was a Norwegian. Was accompanied by a woman, age 30 to 35, of delicate appearance, and her upper front teeth deficient; spoke with an English accent, and stated she was a native of Shields. He represented to two shopkeepers that he was boatswain of the s. s. " Plassy," owned in Glasgow, and was to sail from the Clyde on 8th inst., and induced them to give him underclothing and cash to the extent of £ 4, in exchange for two seamen's advance pay notes, which have been ascertained to be forged. He is wanted by the Greenock Police fox- similar offences committed a few days previously. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Paisley. LINCOLNSHIRE. 24.— Spilsby ( County).— For stealing £ 35 12s., and other monies — HERBERT RICHARDSON STIRLINGSHIRE. 29.— Falkirk ( County).— For forgery, by means of uttering fraudulent seamen's advance notes, whereby they secured £ 5, on 27th ult.— CHARLES BARTON, alias BERGSTROM, a Swede, age 36, height about 6 ft., weight 16 stones, complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light, eyes blue, full face, in- kneed ; dress, two jackets ( one blue pilot cloth, the other brown tweed), black- and- white striped trousers and vest, side- spring boots, sailor's FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE 3 cheese- cutter cap, with brass button oil each side, wore a collar and tie, and a dark muffler with bluish stripe through it — HANNAH BERGSTROM, age 27, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fair, ginger hair, cut short in front, and hangs on forehead, thin sharp features, eyes brown, lost two or three teeth in front of upper jaw ; dress, short black embroidered jacket, black dress, light worsted shoulder shawl, large black felt hat, trimmed with black ribbon, and long brown kid gloves. A native of South Shields. The accused took private lodgings for a few days in Falkirk, and paid 6s. in advance. The female stated that her husband was a seaman on board a vessel called the " Telcdo," which she said was then lying in Grangemouth Docks, preparing for tea, and during their stay he left the lodgings and returned daily, protending he was at the vessel. About 2 years ago they took lodgings in Grange- mouth, and secured a few pounds under similar circumstances. Both are systematic impostors, and are wanted in Jarrow and Newcastle- on- Tyne for similar offences, and are believed to have been in custody in Leith, about 2 years ago, on a charge of stealing from their lodgings. They are well known to police in South Shields, where the woman has several married sisters. Bergstrom occasionally goes to sea on short voyages, but he and his wife are believed to have lived during the last two years on the proceeds of frauds and forgeries. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Falkirk. discharged for dishonesty. May seek employment at chemists. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SUSSEX ( WEST). 30.— Brighton ( Borough).— For failing to report — License Holder JAMES DORAN, alias . TAMES MALONE, JOHN SHIELDS, and JAMES MALONEY, Office No. 41758, age 49, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scar right cheek, right of ncck, slight varicose veins both legs, scar right thumb, forefinger, and shin, tattoo marks left forearm, scar inside left forearm, left big toe- nail deformed. Sentenced at Maidstone Sessions, 8th July, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude for house- breaking. Z N 907. Licensed 15th August, 1891. Information to Chief Constable, Brighton. BERKSHIRE. 34.— Windsor ( Borough).— Remanded till 21st inst., for stealing a cash - box from a shop — ARTHUR HOWARD, age 18 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, high cheekbones, hair brown, eyes hazel, no hair on face, sailor with sword, crown, " CO," anchor, and several indistinct marks on right forearm, star with two crosses undet right band, sailor, cross- flags, " Bobby," and " Garter," and several other marks on left arm, mole on left shoulder, wart on second linger, and fourth finger liurht hand deformed, wound behind left shoulder- blade, 3 moles on back, crown and otner marks on right leg, scar left knee; dress, brown overcoat with velvet collar and check lining, black cutaway coat and vest, black diagonal trousers, lace boots with cloth caps, black hard felt hat.— JAMES TERRY, age 18, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes blue, large nose, of Jewish appearance, cross and several indistinct marks left forearm, two cuts on back, and one on forefinger left hand, mole under right arm, scar on right jaw; dress, blue overcoat with bone buttons, striped lining, velvet collar, blue serge jacket, pepper- end- salt mixture tweed vest, black trousers, lace boots, blue satin bow with small white spots, black hard felt hat.— JOHN COLLINS, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, eyes hazel, thick lips, large ears, bracelet with crown and indistinct marks left fore- arm, burn mark back of left hand, abscess mark right chcek, near jaw; dress, blue overcoat, black cloth jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, white cotton shirt, marked " W. X.," lace boots, black hard felt hat. States he is a printer, and native of Birmingham, and that he is known at Manchester and Walsall. All of them are supposed to be known to Metropolitan and City Police. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. WARWICKSHIRE. 31.— Aston ( County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— W. EARLE SHAW, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, bair, and full short beard daik, lost thumb and forefinger left hand; is very talkative; dress, grey suit, mackintosh or Inverness with cape, patent leather boots, gaiters, high silk hat. Is very fond of displaying imitation diamond rings on fingers. Supposed booked to London on 10th inst. Visits music- halls, and is fond of the company of music- hall performors. A native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston. 32.— Birmingham ( City).— For uttering, 9th inst., a forged cheque on Lloyd's Bank, in this city, and thereby obtaining a gold watch and £ 1110s. 8d., from a jeweller— JOHN SAMUEL BA1GEN, alias WILLIAM SMITH, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, moustache ( long and ihin) reddish, beard ( short) brown, eyes ( small and sunken) dark, sharp nose, small features; of good appeaiance and address; dress, brown plaid mackin- tosh, with cape, soft black felt hat, collar and tie, silk muffler. Supposed native of Yorkshire. This man has been engaged as an estate bailiff, a tram conductor, and clerk to wholesale fruit and game salesman, and will probably seek the latter kind of employment. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. hair light brown, moustache ( slight) brown, eyes blue, " W." and dot tattooed left arm, ring middle finger left hand, anchor base of left thumb ; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, dark brown Scotch tweed trousers, brown canvas boots, brown felt hat. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 39.— Aldershot ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for larceny— JAMES McMAHON, age 26, height 6 ft. ^ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, several scars on back of both shoulders, one scar on chest, belly, and right knee. An Irishman ; has been in the Army. Supposed previously convicted and wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Brinson, Aldershot. HERTFORDSHIRE. 40.— Ware ( County).— Remanded till 22nd inst., for obtaining money and board and lodging-* by false pretences— JOHN DAD FORD ( see Case No. 8, 16th October last), age 46, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion florid, hair brown, eyes hazel, two small flesh moles on back of neck ; dress, black melton coat with oversewn seams, brown tweed vest, check tweed trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat, all old. A native of Tunbridge Wells. Is believed to have resided at Hampstead. Information to Captain Wymer, Supt., Ware. LINCOLNSHIRE. 41.— Market Rasen ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Lindsey Quarter Session^, for horse- stealing and obtaining money by fal? e pretences— HENRY REES, alias EDWARD REES, a groom, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, large scar from burn on right cheek ; dress, light dust overcoat, dark coat and vest, light tweed trousers, old lace boots, black hard felt hat, blue necktie with white spots. States he was born at Bishop Stortford. Has been second whip to the South Wold Hunt, and employed in hunting stable3 in different parts of the country. Information to Inspector Taylor, Market Rasen. ESSEX. 3o.— Brentwood ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Essex Quarter Sessions, for ware- housebreaking— PATRICK WALSH, alias BOSS, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cast in right eye; dress, long dark overcoat, cord trousers, lace boots, black felt hat. A native of Chelsea. GEORGE CASTLE, age 20, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar on right shin, 4 vaccination marks on left arm; dress, long dark overcoat, dirty moleskin trousers, lace boots, black felt hat. A native of Westminster. PATRICK MILLIGAN, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, W. C. K. and anchor tattooed left forearm, bald back of head, very weak eyes ; dress, blue oerge jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, lace boots, black cloth peak cap. A native of Battersea. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 33.— Hull ( Borough). — For embezzlement— R. PICKERING, or A. FRASER, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair black, brushed back, clean shaved, thin face, of smart gentlemanly appearance; dress, brown overcoat, chain tab, dark coat and vest, brown hat, Oxford shoes, red stockings. A chemist's assistant; late of 20, Temple- street, Hull. Carried an ebony walking stick, silver knob. Sup- posed to be in company of his brother, age about 20. Was employed, 3 weeks ago at 70, Prescott- road, Fairfield, Liverpool, for about 4 days, when he was GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 36. — Fishponds ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions at Gloucester, for larceny ( shop)— THOMAS WILLIAMS ( supposed false), age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, four vaccination marks left arm, and one right arm, scar over left eye, centre of forehead, and left cheek ( running into nose) ; dress, black cloth coat and vest, blue cloth trousers, black bowler hat, all much worn. A labourer; native of Walsall, Staffordshire. 37. — Fishponds ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions at Gloucester, for larceny ( shop)— GEORGE HANDY, age 22 ( looks older), height 5 ft. £ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel, burn mark inside right forearm ; dress, black cloth coat and vest, brown cord trousers, black bowler hat. A labourer ; native of Bedmin- ster, Bristol. 38. — Fishponds ( County). — Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, 14th inst, for larceny ( shop)— WILLIAM PARKER, an artist, address refused, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 42.— Daventry ( County). — Sentenced to one months imprisonment, 5th inst., for larceny ( till) — ARTHUR LONSDALE ( supposed false), age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, rather heavy moustache, eyes grey; dress, dark ribbed overcoat, light brown cloth coat and vest, brown worsted Cardigan jacket, brown cloth trousers with black stripe, paper collar, blue tie, lace boots, black hard felt hat, all much worn except hat. A tramping painter ; native of London. Supposed wanted for other offences. States ho was invalided from the Army about 9 years ago, having served in the Army Hospital Corps, and was in the Zulu war. Had in his possession 6 pawn tickets, viz.:— one, No. 4921, for pair of boots, for 2s. 6d., on 25th Aug., with Humphreys & Son, Peckham Rye, in name of James Lonsdale ; one, No. 98, for trousers and vest, for 4s., on 23rd September, with Abraham, North- ampton, in' name of George Young; one, No. 26, for a coat, for 3s., with Walters, Northampton, on 24th September, in name of George Young; one, No. 5496, for 3 shirts, for 4s. 6d., on 24th August, with A. N. Pearson, 26, Bellenden- road, Peckham, in name of George Lonsdale; one for a bag, for 2s ., on 27th November, with J. H. Blackwell, Batchall Yard, Chestergate, Macclesfield, in name of A. Lonsdale; and one for a shirt, & c., for 3s., with Bentley, Broad- street, Pendleton, Salford, o . 25th November, in name of Thomas Delves. Information to Supt. Botterill, Daventry. YORKSHIRE. 43.— Doncaster ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, on 29th inst, for obtaining money by false pretences — JOSEPH GRIFFITHS KINGHAM, alias JOHN GEORGE KINGHAM, age 30 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark, eyes brown; wears glasses; of respectable appearance. An insurance broker, late of Bir- mingham. He represented himself to be an inspector from the chief office of the British Workman's Assurance Company, Birmingham, and obtained from an agent of the Company £ 8 and 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. other articles, by means of worthless cheques on the Smallheath Branch of the Birmingham and Midland Bank. He has recently been convicted in Edinburgh and Glasgow for similar offences. Photo can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 44.— Hull ( Borough).— In cnstody, for larceny— three men, viz. :— HENRY MARTIN, alias JAMES OWEN, GEORGE WILSON, and THOMAS TAYLOR. They were found dealing with a gold f- plate lever watch, No. 13130, gold face, centre of dial sunk, dial embossed, also a George III. guinea, date 1786, in good state of preservation, which has been made into a scarf- pin. Supposed recently stolen from a farmer or country tradesman. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 45.— D Division.— 7th inst.— 6 gold rings, viz., 1 broad band, set 5 rose diamonds in cluster on blue enamel ; 1 antique, set rubies surrounded with brilliants; 1 antique, rose diamond hoop ; 1 antique, emerald, ruby, and diamonds, leaf pattern; 1 broad band, set 3 rose diamonds ; 1 blue enamel; 2 small cluster rose diamond pins; 2 small round blue enamel brooches, set rose diamonds in cluster; 1 oblong enamel brooch, on one side two doves in cage, " D'Amite" thereon ; 1 small square brooch, ivory miniature set in blue, enamelled, diamonds and pearls; 1 oval diamond brooch, an eye painted on ivory thereon; 1 gold watch, French make, by Brequet, circular diamond ornament on back; 1 oval plated snuffer tray, pierced border, ring for handle. £ 150 REWARD. 46.— F Division.-— 7th inst., from the platform of Paddington Station, Great Western Railway— A brown leather dressing case, containing a square jewel case with silver- gilt fittings, three drawers, initials M. A., with the following articles therein :— ( 1) diamond bracelet, set 7 very fine fancy coloured brilliants ; ( 2) pearl and diamond star ; ( 3) very fine oblong emerald in diamond collett and scroll setting, with long pendant drop, emerald in diamond mount; ( 4) a large fine oblong emerald centre brooch, collett and scroll setting ; ( 5) an oval peridot, in diamond heart setting, with lovers' knot above; ( 6) oval miniature brooch in diamond border mounting; ( 7) diamond swallows on pearl and bar pin ; a small gold bangle with gold heart, " Edith " thereon in diamonds; one locket and crystal surrounded with diamonds ; one square sapphire brooch surrounded with diamonds; one sapphire bracelet with two rows of diamonds ; one bangle, with a small pearl sur- rounded with diamonds; one bangle, with two pearls, open at back with hair therein ; one gold and pearl necklace; three gold and diamond hat pins; some gold tops of bottles, with monogram " M. M. A."; one large misshapen pearl with ruby fly on top; ono moonstone, set plain; one gold wire bangle. The above reward will be paid by Lord Ashburton, The Grange, Alresford, Hants, to any person who will give such information as will lead to the appre- hension of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. 47.— K Division.— Between 6th and 7th inst., from a barge— A wooden case, marked " H. 1229," containing li cwt. of manufactured opium. 48.— S Division.— 10th inst.— A brown leather portmanteau, 2 ft. 6 in. long, two straps to fasten and one strap on top for rug, J. L. in black paint thereon, containing a long black overcoat, astrachan collar and cuffs, lined with undipped seal skin ; 2 dress suits ( 1 lined with silk) ; a rough black suit, reefer jacket, " Johnson, Sackville St.," on tabs of each; a grey cloth dressing gown; a short black overcoat; a number of shirts and collars marked " J. Lomax "— Supposed by A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, rather dark moustache ; dress, black overcoat, yellow, black, find red muffler, brown felt hat; of respectable appear- ance. Can be identified. 49. — T Division. — 38 watches, 2 gent's American silver, Nos. 84474, 84499 ; 4 gent's silver geneva, Nos. 17915, 16778, 918850, 56029; 1 gent's English lever, No. 14537, " John Walker" on face; 1 gent's keyless geneva lever, No. 51983 ; 1 gent's English lever, No. 27530, staff broken; 1 gent's English lever, No. 8825, seconds hand; 1 gent's geneva hunter, No. 54582; 1 do., open face, No. 2091 ; 1 gold geneva keyless lever, No. 12534; 1 silver pedometer, No. 13780, " D/ o" scratched inside ; 8 lady's silver open- face geneva, Nos. 7646, 58802, 38432, 52219, 52220, 52224, 48430, 70455 or 81504 ; 1 do. geneva half- hunter, No. 52442 ; 4 gold keyless geneva, 14 and 18- carat, Nos. 16251, 16473, 15670, 11777; 1 gold keyless half- hunter, 18- carat, No. 48872; 1 gold geneva, 14- carat, No. 201 ; 1 gold keyless, No. 8033 ; 1 nickel keyless ; I gent's do.; 1 gent's silver keyless, plain back, No. 82679; 3 geneva levers ; 1 silver geneva hunting watch case, No. 14780; 23 bangles: 11 silver, various; 10 metal do., various ; 2 gold horseshoe pattern ; 1 gold bracelet; 180 brooches : 150 silver, various ; 15 gold, various; 6 gold do. and earrings, sets; 1 Indian tiger's claw, set in silver; 1 silver Indian butterfly pattern; 1 metal stone, oblong, fancy etting; 75 chains: 9 gent's silver alberts, hall- marked ; 12 lady's silver do., fancy pattern; 1 lady's gold albert, Prince of Wales pattern; 1 gent's gold albert, 9- carat, curb pattern; 31 white metal alberts, various; 21 gold colour alberts, various; 1 gold chain, snake pattern ; 50 pairs of earrings : 20 silver, 15 silver and paste, 12 black jet, 1 large paste ring ( claw setting, in gold), 1 small ditto, and 1 pair of silver- gilt; 42 pins: 15 gold scarf ( set pearls, garnets and paste), 25 silver ditto ( various patterns), 2 Indian tiger- claw ditto; 55 rings: 7 gold wedding ( 22- carat), 5 gold 18- carat keepers, 6 9- carat gold keepets, 21 lady's dress do. ( set pearls and garnets), 1 lady's dress do. ( set pearls and sapphires), 2 lady's dress do. ( set diamonds and sapphires), 10 gent's 9- carat gold signet do., 1 gent's 18- carat gold cat's- eye do., 1 large paste do. ( claw setting, in gold), 1 small do.; 3 sets gold studs; 3 ditto fronted and links ; 1 silver coin, setting size of half - crown; 20 silver thimbles; I silver sovereign purse; 1 coin, setting size of 5s.- piece; and 1 silver, twisted setting. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. £ 5 REWARD. 50.— 1st inst. — 36 gentleman's sterling silver Swiss lever hunter watches, silver domes, engine- turned cases, Nos. 19345 to 19381; 36 lady's sterling silver Swiss lever hunter watches, fully engraved cases, size 15, Nos. 19309 to 19344. The above reward will be paid by Charles Quilter, solicitor, 56, Gresham- street, London, E. C., to any person giving such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the watches, or in propor- tion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 51.— Windsor ( Borough). — 2nd inst. — A gentleman's English lever watch, maker " Benson, Ludgate Hill," '• W. K. C." on back of outer case. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. CARNARVONSHIRE. 52.— Portmadoc ( County).— 2nd inst., at Cric- cieth— A silver patent lever watch, No. 26159, " J. J. Mercer, Coventry," engraved on movement inside, " J. Scolfield " on inside of case, " Exchange, 251 or 231, High- street, Swansea," in small print, on dial, glass slightly damaged, small crack on china dial near the minute hand ; an imitation silver albert chain with one cent, piece attached. 53.— Portmadoc ( County).— 25th or 26th ult., from Cambrian Railway Station, Criccieth— A new black tarpaulin to cover a cart, marked with triangle and letters W. D. V. Information to Inspector Prothero, Pcrtmadoc. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 DENBIGHSHIRE. 54.— Wrexham ( County).— 26thult., by smashing a window— A gold geneva watch, second- hand, " A farewell present from her father" engraved inside, an Indian fine gold chain attached; 18 or 20 • second- hand silver lever, geneva, and verge watches ; a two- gninea gold piece, George IV. ; a 20- franc gold piece, Buonaparte, and several other gold coins; a number of plain gold rings; a square link gold chain ; and a gold eyeglass. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wilds, Wrexham. ESSEX. 55.— Epping ( County).— 28th ult., at Harlow— 8 pairs of long black leather leggings, black buttons and long straps on tops; a black oilcloth water- proof coat. Information to Supfc. Womack, Epping. HAMPSHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 56. — Aldershot ( County). — 3rd inst., by burglary, at Farnborough— A lady's gold open- face lever watch, No. 3492, maker " Hancock," " F. C. S " in monogram at back in dark blue enamel; a small gold open- face cylinder watch, maker " Henry Capt, Geneva," white face, red enamel, set in diamonds and star in centre at back, No. 20635; a gold Indian bracelet, made in panels with Indian gold figure in red, about 3 in. wide; a diamond pendant, pink topaz in centre, set in green enamel and diamonds ; a fly, emerald body, diamond wings, ruby head, about ^- in. long ; 2 earrings, gold fringe, diamond in centre, surrounded by green enamel; a turquoise brooch, set in gold; a gold coin necklace ( coins Maltese Knights of St. John) ; a pair of coin earrings, to match; 2 gold neck chains ; a small hair brooch, surrounded by pearls ; a gold bracelet, 2 in. wide; a gold Assyrian bracelet; 2 gold roman brooches, with oxen's head above; a gold chain bracelet, with gold locket of plaited work ; a gold cable- linked bracelet, set with turquoises, small heart attached as pendant; 3 garnet brooches ; a garnet bracelet; a silver neck- lace, with two bells on silver chain ; a massive silver necklace, bells as pendants, very heavy ; 2 massive silver bracelets, 3 inches deep, with gold Indian pendant; 2 gold chain bracelets ; 2 gold brooches, with pendant, set with pink topaz; 2 pebble bracelets, with mosaic cross, maker " Santine " ; a pin with gold emu ; some corals and silver- gilt bells, white ribbon attached; a pair of small diamond earrings ; a pair of pear- shaped earrings ; a box of gold filagree ornaments; two £ 5 Bank of England notes; and about £ 20. Entrance was effected by placing a ladder against the bedroom window, which was forced open with a jemmy. The bedroom doer was secured with wedge and gimlet. The above reward will be paid by Major Joseph Holt, The Grange, Farnborough, for the recovery of the property, and conviction of the thief or thieves, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Brinson, Aldershot. 57.— Romsey ( County).— 28th ult., by house- breaking— 6 table spoons, 27 table forks, 12 dessert spoons, 24 desseit forks, 12 tea s- poons, 12 old tea • spoons, 2 Rauce ladles, 3 wine labels, 4 old salt spoons, 6 small tea spoons ( very old), 1 mustard spoon, all silver and engraved with tiger crest; 4 Admiralty salt spoons, marked crown and anchor on one side, broad arrow and K the other; 4 christening spoons, various designs; 2 doz. king's pattern spoons and forks with swan crest or letter " B " there- on; 1 boat- shaped salt cellar, monogram " E. B."; 1 pair sugar tongs, very old, open wicker sides ; 1 pair small sugar tongs, " D. N." or " N." thereon ; an antique Nuremberg pomander to hold scent; a pear, with leaves, ring attached, unscrews in the middle; 1 lady's watch, maker, " Frodshatn, Strand," white metal face, had attached a long watch chain, a smaller chain ( close links), an ornamented watch key, small shell locket, and an oval locket, " A. J. K." in black monogram on one side, black enamel and •" J. K." in pearls on other, containing photo of an old gentleman and lock of hair ; 1 short neck chain ; some studs, set coral; 1 maltese and butterfly brooch in filagree; 1 bracelet, set with large amethyst, female head in high relief thereon; 1 mourning brooch, set with half ball stone and ring of small pearls ; 1 small gold brooch, set with amethyst. Entrance was effected by placing a ladder to the bedroom window and forcing the lower sash up. The bedroom door was secured with wedge and gimlet, and doors fastened out ide with screws and string, string being fastened across the gravel walks. Information to Detective Inspector Lawler, Romsey. LANCASHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 58.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Borough).— Uth inst., from a jeweller's shop— A gold centre- seconds English lever watch, No. 56691, 18- carat cases, figure of Justice and " Henry Lees, Ashton- under- Lyne " on dial and movement; a small gold centre- seconds English lever watch, No. 3020, spring cap, and cream dial, 18- carat cases ; a gold centre- seconds f- plate English lever watch, No. 31329, cream dial; a gold seconds hand centre- seconds geneva lever watch, No. 41238; a gold geneva lever watch, gold dial, No. 45561 ; a gold geneva lever, cream dial, No. 73316 ; a gold keyless geneva lever, No. 38173, " Henry Lees, Ashton- under- Lyne" on dome; a gold horizontal watch, No. 9388; a gold geneva lever, " Nos. 1249, 32807, Le Compte, Geneva " on movement; a gold horizontal watch, No. 188438, " Henry Lees, Ashton- under- Lyne " and crown on dome— Supposed by A MAN ( who was in the shop at the time, and asked for jubilee sixpences), age 28 or 30. height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., no whiskers, dark hair, of Jewish appearance; dress, blue cloth over- coat, brown cloth trousers, black hard felt hat; carried a large black leather bag. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Henry Lees, Ashton- under- Lyne, to any person giving such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Chief Constable Snell, Ashton- under- Lyne. 59.— Blackburn ( County).— 11th inst.— 1 gold centre- seconds hunter keyless stop- watch, No. 49605 or 49608, gold hands, small indent on one side; 1 gold open- face centre - seconds keyless watch, size 18, No. 86013, steel hands; 1 gold keyless watch, size 18, maker " Woodcock," steel hands, small seconds. Information to Supt. Myers, County Police Office, Blackburn. 60.— Bolton ( County).— 14th inst., from a dwelling house at Turton— A silver lever English watch, No. 25146, " Henry Dyer, London" on dial, gold hands— Supposed by A MAN who lodged in the house, age 22, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion and hair dark, no whiskers or moustache, abscess marks under jaw ; dress, black worsted cloth suit, lace boots, Salvation Army cap. Information to Supt. Baxendale, Bolton. £ 1 REWARD. 61.— Old Swan ( County).— 28th ult., at Fair- field— A lady's gold geneva watch, gold dial, main spring broken, black hair chain attached with the following appendages :— gold and purple seal with " George " engraved thereon, 3 gold miniature keys, gold Victoria cross indented, gold book- shaped locket with blue enamelled facings, gold American dollar, dated 1840 or 1842, also several other trinkets; a pair of gold sleeve links ; a gentleman's gold signet ring, with white stone in centre; a gold brooch, set with greenish stones, raised in frosted gold, place at back for photo; a gold brooch, plain, with glass at back for photo. The above reward will be paid by Mr. James M. Neill, 41, Lorne- street, Fairfield, to any person giving such information as shall lead to the con- viction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Bryning, Old Swan, near Liverpool. NORFOLK. 62.— Norwich ( County).— About the middle of November — A scarf pin, convertible into a stud by removing the pin and fixing a plate into the back of the ornament, whole pearl in centre, set in 8 diamonds, maker " Benson, Ludgate Hill." Information to Inspector Chambers, County Police Station, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 63.— Oundle ( County).— 13th inst., by house- breaking— 1 gold watch, glass back and front; 1 silver lever watch ; 1 tortoiseshell card case with small watch in centre inlaid with pearls round it; 1 long heavy gold chain, fancy worked, nearly square links; 1 gold necklace with gold locket containing hair A. D. B. on outside; 1 pair of long gold earrings with fringe of gold at bottom; 1 gold ring set green stone and two pearls; 1 gold ring, set garnet; 1 gold ring, set large white stone; 1 gold mizpah ring, 18- carat, set blue stone; 1 plain gold keeper ring; 1 albert chain with spade ace guinea attached ; a lady's silver chain with locket attached; 1 large gold brooch with three stones in centre ; 1 gold stud enamelled flower in centre, and some silver and copper coins— supposed by a TRAMP, age about 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion pale, hair light; dress, short dark jacket, dark plaid trousers, old boots or goloshes, black hard felt hat. Has been traced to Nottingham. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Noble, Oundle. SHROPSHIRE. 64.— Ludlow ( County).— Between 26th and 30th ult.— A pair of brown leather driving reins for single harness, 1 in. wide, heavy make, brass buckles at ends, and small leather buckle at joint in centre. Information to Supt. Simcox, Ludlow. STAFFORDSHIRE. 65.— Burton- On- Trent ( County).— 1st inst., from hotels— 5 ladies' gold rings ( viz., 1 22- carat wedding- ring, 1 broad band chased 18- carat, amethyst in square setting, 1 18- carat chased broad band, bright red coral in oval setting, 1 plain gipsy, thick band, with " A. H." engraved inside, 1 set 2 sapphires in centre and 2 pearls inside) ; 1 silver- plated coffee- pot, heavily chased, solid silver rim, fluted spout, ebony handle, which has been cracked and rivetted; 1 gold brooch, about inches long, 2 crescents in centre, and 3 pearls at each end; 1 round gold brooch, large emerald in centre, sur- rounded by small ones ; and 1 lady's gold ring, set diamond. Supposed by TWO MEN: 1st, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresb, hair and moustache grey; dress, dark overcoat, dark grey suit, light lace boots, black hard felt hat with flat top. 2nd, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown; dress, dark cloth suit, black hard felt hat. Had with them a portmanteau labelled " Green," and an ordinary black bag. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Burton- on- Trent. 66.— Longton ( County).— 29th nit., at Longton— A blue striped bed tick, marked " I." and " A."; a new striped petticoat; a check woollen shawl, dark centre, fringe round edge; a pair of woman's second- hand boots, marked " e/- "; a new scarlet flannel petticoat; 2 men's grey linsey shirts ; and a number of silk handkerchiefs, of various colours. Information to Supt. Evans, Longton. WARWICKSHIRE. 67.— Acocks Green ( County).— 2nd inst., by burglary, at Olton— 6 large silver table spoons, marked " M " ; a pair of silver sugar tongs, marked " J. S. S." ; 10 silver teaspoons, some marked " G." and some " M. L."; 2 silver butter knives; a silver prong, fiddle pattern ; 2 silver pickle forks ; 4 plated eggspoons; 4 plated tablespoons; an old- fashioned German silver watch ; a small thermometer, ivory aud black, maker " Ward, Douglas." 68.— Acocks Green ( County).— 19th ult., by burglary, at Wake Green — 4 silver prize cups, marked " F. L. Hyde " ; 2 silver prize- cups, marked " H. W. Hyde"; 1 gold and 1 silver medal, both marked " F. L. Hyde" ; 5 sets of gold- coloured shirt- studs ; 1 silver toy kettle, marked " F. L. Hyde "; 1 silver basin ; 1 electro cup, marked F. L. Hyde " ; 1 silver basin, marked " H. W. Hyde." Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green. 69. — Birmingham ( City). — 9th inst. — A gentleman's gold keyless, minute repeating, inde- pendent centre- seconds, hunting watch, No. 1328— by JOHN SAMUEL BAIGEN", alias WILLIAM SMITH. ( See Case No. 32). Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 70.— Hull ( Borough).— Since 9th October last— A gold English demi- hunter keyless watch, No. 22715, compensated balanc?, without regulator, " Barnett and Scott, Hull, & c.," on dial and movement. THE POLICE GAZETTE. About 18th ult.— A bright gold albert chain rather longer than usual, open curb pattern with a small belcher link in centre, fairly worn, compass and bright engraved locket attached. 12th inst.— A silver geneva watch. No. 18696 silver albert, curb pattern, and jubilee shilling attached. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable Hull. MISCELLANEOUS. ANGLESEY. 71— Menai Bridge ( County).— This is to give notice that a Bill headed 5s. Reward — MARY OWEN, which is now being sent to Chief Con- stables, Ac., with reference, in the first instance to Mr. O. J. Owens, 18, Chapel- strcet, Beaumaris, or to Inspector John Jones, Anglesey Police, Menai Bridge, is not issued either by the knowledge or authority of Inspector Jones, Menai Bridge. SURREY. 72.— Redhill ( Borough).— Between 5 p. m. 10th, and 7.30 a. m., 11th inst., the chapel at the Philan- thropic Farm Schools, was broken into by some person unknown, by breaking the bottom part of a stained glass window, and entering thereby. The glass was very jagged at the bottom, and in getting through the aperture, which was about 20 in. by 10 in., the person very much cot himself, as there was a large quantity of blood on the window sill and in the chapel. The walls are besmeared with finger marks on the right hand side, showing that his right hand had been seriously cut. An attempt was also made to break open the vestry door with some blunt instrument. Inside the chapel was found a piece of the " Norwood News and Crystal Palace Chronicle," very much besmeared with blood. Information to Head Constable Morant. Redhill. ANIMALS, ETC., RECOVERED. HESHIRE. 73.— Runcorn ( Counly).— Horse, Case No. 82, 11th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 74.— Metropolitan Police District, C- I Department— EDWIN SMITH, Case No. 1, 13th ult., and FRANK EDWIN MASLEN, Case No. 2, 20th ult. 75.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division— FRANK KENT, Cases Nos. 6 and 65, 4th October, 1889. 76— Hertfordshire, Hertford ( County).— SAMUEL MILES, Case No. 13, 11th inst. 77.— Kent, Cranbrook ( County).— HARRY BEANEY, Case No. 15, lith inst. 78.— Lancashire, Salford ( Borough).— Super- visee DANIEL DOWNS, Office No. 42031, Case 20. ( See GAZETTE, 11th inst.) 79. — Lincolnshire, Boston ( Borcugl^. — FREDERICK JOHN BREWSTER, 17th No- vember, 1882. 80.— Lincolnshire, Kesteven ( County).— WILLIAM HENRY SMITH, Case No. 22, 13th ult. 81. — Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( Borough).—- Supervisee GEORGE H1CKEY, Office No. 41953, see GAZETTE, 13th ult., Cise 27. 82.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough).— CHARLES SIMON, Case No. 43, 20th March last. Central Criminal Court, 22nd September, 1873, and to 15 months imprisonment, for larceny ( person) in Paris, on 2nd May, 1890. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DERBYSHIRE. 84.— Derby ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence Holder GEORGE WILLIAMS, alias SMITH, DICKSON, and BROWN, Office No. 41987, ago CO, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes grey, mole loft forearm, several moles upper part of both arms, mole left groin, scar middle of back. Sentenced at Leicester 29th June, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). N 295. Information to Chief Constable, Town Hall, Derby. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LATEST IWFQRMATSQN. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRCIT. 83.— E Division.— For being concerned with two men in custody for forgery-- FREDERICK DE VALERO, alias " FLASH FRED" and FRED- ERICK WHEELER, Expiree, Office No. 18593, age 43, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, con- sumptive- looking, hollow cheeks, hair ( curly and turning grey) black, heavy dark moustache brushed up or curled at ends, may now be growing whiskers and beard, eyes hazel, scar on right wrist and left groin; usually well dressed. Speaks French. Sen- tenced to 10 years penal servitude, for forgery, at GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 85.— North leach ( County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences — GEORGE HUNTER ( false), age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., stout build, complexion dark, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark, nearly bald on top of head, eyes ( small) dark ; dress, snuff- coloured coat, dark mixture trousers, hard felt hat, very large lace boots. Supposed to be a dealer from London. His modus operandi is to go from town to town, take lodgings for a few days, and write for articles advertised in the " Exchange and Mart" to be sent on approval, giving generally false references, and after receiving the goods decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Northleach. HEREFORDSHIRE. 86.— Ledbury ( County).— For night poaching 15th inst.— GEORGE BRYAN, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair fair, beard two months growth, eyes grey, walks with a springing gait;. dress, dark velvet jacket, brown monkey- jacket under, light plaid waistcoat, fustian trousers, black cap with peak, light scarf, strong nailed boots. A labourer, native of Ledbury ; will be found in the company of poachers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. LANCASHIRE. 87.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., - woman's black cashmere bodice ( recovered) and a brown plaid woollen shawl— A woman, who gave the name of ANNIE TAYLOR, age about 40, tall and very thin, complexion pale, hair black wavy, eyes dark, prominent nose and teeth ; dress, plain black skirt, patched, black and white jacket, patched on front, black hat trimmed with black velvet and black feather; supposed wearing the stolen shawl. Said she was a widow and a dressmaker and came from Liverpool. She left Leigh with a man named THOMAS CLARE, alias DUFFY, age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue; dress, black worsted coat; dirty light cord vest, dark tweed trousers with light narrow stripe, dark blue cap, clogs. Is an iron dresser. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 88. — Rawtenstall ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee FRANCIS HARGREAYES, Office No. 42198, age 24, height 5 ft. 1 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over right eyebrow, wart on 2nd right finger, blue dot back of left hand, boil mark back of neck and centre of back. Sentenced at Preston, 26th November, 1890, to 12 calendar months and 4 years police supervision for shopbreaking. 3000— 19. Information to Supt. Proctor, Rawtenstall. WARWICKSHIRE. 89.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling the sum of £ 36 16.?. 10tZ.— FREDERICK TOWNSON, age 3- 5, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eye3 grey, impediment in speech, shuffling gait, occasionally wears glasses, carries a heavy stick with crook haudle. A native of Birmingham. Has been in the mercantile marine, and holds the certificate of an under officer; may seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. LANCASHIRE. 90.— Leigh ( County).— Remanded for larceny—• A man, who gives the name of JOHN GREEN, age 50, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, cut mark over and under left eye. A labourer, refuses to give any account of himself. Is suspected of having been previously convicted of felony. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 91— Northleach ( County).— 30th October last, by false pretences, at Stow- in- the- Wold— An Indian cashmere shawl, blue ground, embroidered at each corner with white floss silk, fringe of same description, corners fold to match. Value £ 50. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Northleach. KENT. 92.— Ashford ( County).— 15th inst., three £ 5 notes, Nos. C 1271, C 1334, and C 1415 on Messrs Hammond & Co's. Bank, Canterbury. Information to Supt. Wenham, Ashford. WARWICKSHIRE. £ 50 REWARD. 93. — Birmingham — 13th inst., by warehousebreaking— 6 bar- top lever Greener cross- bolt guns, 12 bore, 28- in., A. Wright & Co., London, Nos. 8039, 8031, 8032, 8035, 8036, 8037; 2 bar- top lever Greener cross- bolt barrels and actions, Nos. 7993, 7995 ; 1 top lever Greener cross- bolt Anson- Deeley hammerless gun, I2- bore, 30- in., No. 7931 ; 1 top lever Greener cross- bolt Anson- Deeley ham- merless gun, 12- bore, 27- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham " on rib, No. 7713 ; 2 top lever Greener cross- bolt bar guns, 10- bore, 30- in., Nos. 7761, 7762 ; 1 only Greener top lever barrels and actions, No. 7972 ; 1 top lever Greener cross- bolt gun, 12- bore, 28- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham," No. 8066; 5 double- breech- loader, under lever, double grip actions and barrels only, No. 236 marked on loop, Nos. 8152, 8153, 8154, 8155, 8156; 1 top lever bar Greener cross- bolt gun, " A. Wright & Co., London," No. 7876 ; 1 top lever Greener cross- bolt bar gun, 12- bore, 29- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Bir- mingham," No. 7890; 1 top lever Greener, cross- bolt bar gun, 12- bore, 29- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham " ; No. 7818 ; 3 Scott top lever, treble grip, bar gun. 12- bore, 29- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham " on the under side of barrels, Nos. 7830, 7830A, 7578 ; 1 top lever Greener, cross bolt bar gun " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham" on barrels, Nos. 7893; 1 top lever Greener, cross- bolt, feather- weight gun, 12- bore, 27- in., " Alten- dorf & Wright, Birmingham" on barrels, No. 7574; 1 top lever Greener, cross- bolt, bar gun, 12- bore, 30- in., No. 7949; 2 top lever Greener, cross bolt, Roger hammerless guns, 12- bore, 28- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham," Nos. 7462, 7464 ; 7 top lever Greener, cross- bolt, bar guns, 12- bore, 28- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham " ; 1 top lever Westley pattern, Anson- Deeley ejector hammerless gun, 12- bore, 30- in., " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham" on rib; 1 top lever Greener, crossbolt, Anson- Deeley ham- merless gun, " Altendorf & Wright, Birmingham " ; 1 Anson- Deeley Westley pattern lever hammerless gun, No. 8048, " Altendorf & Wright," on rib; 6 pairs bar- rebounding locks; 2 pairs bar- rebounding horse- shoe bridle locks; 1 plain constabulary re- volver, nickel- plated; 1 best constabulary revolver, blued; 1 9 mpn nickel- plated revolver; 1 9 mpn blued revolver; 1 230 rim- fire revolver in cigar- case; 1 320 Levaux Extractor Revolver. The above reward will be paid by Messrs Alten- dorf & Wright, Birmingham, to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the arrest and conviction of the tliieve3, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount thereof. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. APPREHENSION. 94.— Herefordshire, Hereford ( City).— THOMAS WYLES IRWIN, Cass No. 19, 27th ult. ROBERTS not yet apprehended. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. IEFT their home on the 16th March, J 1891, HENRY COOK, age 14, complexion and hair fair, slight mark across bridge of nose, scar cn right big toe; wore light coat, dark trousers, ' hard felt hat, FREDERICK COOK, age 12, com- plexion and hair fair, scar on left knee; wore dark overcoat, dark trousers, soft hat. Each wearing boots too large for them. May be found hawking fruit or vegetables and in company with dealers at common lodging houses. Information to SUPERINTENDENT TAYLOR, Folkestone. £ 5 REWARD. 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