GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1892. VOL. IX., No. 902. 2." 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. 8. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. • k 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 15s. 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 officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, ifthe 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 bu an officer REGULATIONS. than Inspector, or analogous thereto. \ officer of not less rank 8. Announcements of all persons to be t^^ rehended or of stolen property hear a number, a. jl art i 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 whicA may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forxarded 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 Cflaring Cross, Postal Order, or is 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 advert isements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Connties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Connties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. CI). Metropolitan Police District. f2). 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. 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- fa) The amount of the reward. ( 6) The conditions on which it is payable, ( o) The person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 1 No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to pioperty stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdi g 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 Volice Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. — E Division.— For stealing £ 1 5s. 8d.— FREDERICK SPARK, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion florid, hair and moustache light, eyes blue; dress, black coat, blue serge vest, light trousers, black cloth peak cap. A native of Hytbe, Kent. Warrant issued. 2.— M Division.— For stealing, by means of the confidence trick, 16 Bank of England notes for £ 5, Nos. 24009 to 24018 and 74192 to 74197, all pro- bably dated May, 1892— Two men: ( 1st) a man called DR. REED, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, moustache light; dress, black cheviot frock coat, light striped trousers, black silk hat. ( 2) PAT CONNOR, age 30, height 5 ft. G in., slight build, complexion fair, small light moustache, spike with Irish accent; dress, black diagonal frock coat, grey trousers, black silk hat Supposed to be an Irishman. 3.— S Division.— For obtaining £ 2 3s. 10d., by means of a fictitious cheque on the London and County Bank, Edgware- road Branch— A man who gave the name of F. STEVENS, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full face, slight dark moustache, hair dark brown, dissipated appear- ance ; dressed as a respectable mechanic. Is sup- posed to be travelling in the provinces as a working electrician. Warrant issued. 4.— T Division.— For embezzling £ 15 4s lOd.— WILLIAM HUMPHREYS, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes hazel; dress, black coat and vest, brown lace shoes, hard felt hat. A native of Edenbridge, Kent, where his father resides. Has an uncle at Guildford. May endeavour to leave the country and obtain employment on a cattle boat. Warrant issued. 5. — T Division. — For obtaining silk and money by means of a worthless cheque on the London Chartered Bank of Australia, 2, Old Broad- street, E. C.— J. HITCHINGS, alias J. HITCHENS J. ROGERS, J. E. FREEMAN, J. TAYLOR, and W. JOHNSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., ' com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, full round face, good teeth; dress, dark grey tweed suit, black cloth cap with peak, sometimes wears a black frock coat and high silk hat, also a black morniug suit, and high silk hat with mourning band, or black hard felt hat. Was formerly a draper's assistant, and afterwards a bookmaker. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. AYRSHIRE. 6.— Ayr ( County). — For stealing poultry, on 22nd ult. — Three rough - looking tramps : 1st, JOHN MURRAY, a labourer or navvy, age 30 to 35, stout build, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark, Scotch dialect; dress, dark tweed jacket, moleskin trousers, light muffler, old boots, dark single peak jockey cap — 2ud, JOHN McGOWAN, a labourer or navvy, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion four, lia, ii auu" moustache light, cy od blue, mixed Irish and Scotch dialect, marks of old sores about AAICG £ LS if from falls ; dress, dark tweed jacket, moleskin trousers, muffler, old boots, dark cap. A native of Newmains, Lanarkshire.— 3rd, SAMUEL KELLY, a navvy or furnaceman, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark, mixed Irish and Scotch dialect; dress, old dark tweed coat, moleskin trousers, old boots, dark cap. A native of Newmains, Lanarkshire. Has been previously convicted at the Sheriff Court, Hamilton, on 13th December, 1881, and sentenced to 5 months imprisonment for larceny, and at the High Court, Edinburgh, on 27th November, 1883, to 5 years penal servitude for assault and robbery. They are likely to travel together, and to be found at public works or in common lodging- houses. War/ ant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. CARNARVONSHIRE. 7.— Conway ( County). — For obtaining money, board, and lodgings, by false pretences— A man calling himself MAJOR 1YAN SOLOPHY, age about 42, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, round face, eyes blue, walks erect with military gait, fre* h cuts on palm of left hand; dress, blue- black morning coat and vest, black striped trousers, grey overcoat with velvet collar, black soft felt framed hat, close- fitting, blue figured white tie, side- spring boots. Says he is a Russian exile, and that he has a wealthy brother in Australia. Speaks with a foreign accent, some- times calling himself Major, and at other times Count Ivan Solophy. He goes about hotels and private lodging- houses telling the most sensational stories, and, on the pretence of waiting for his brother to telegraph money from Australia, obtains food and money. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Conway. CORK. 8.— Cork, North ( City).— For deserting from the Shropshire Regiment on 5th iast.. and stealing the sum of £ 50— Lance- Sergeant JOHN" BLUN- DELL, age 26, height 5 ft. 54 in., complexion fresh, hair dark browD, eyes grey, red face and nose, as it 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, A. UGUST 1G, 1892. addic ted to drink ; dress, dark tweed coat, light gre y trousers, and cap. A painter; native of St. Wollas, Newport, Monmouthshire. Information to District Inspector Oreaghe, R. I. C., Cork, North. DENBIGHSHIRE. 9. — Wrexham ( County). — For stealing a watch ( recovered), 10th inst.— PETER JONES, age about 30, height ."> ft. 9 in., complexion tanned, pockmarked, hair light brown, rather sandy mous- tache, eyes grey, stoops when walking; dress, dark worsted coat and vest, dark trousers with blue stripe. A labourer. Has served in the Army. Has a brother residing at 77, Nimrod- street, Walton, Liverpool, and at 26, Thatts Heath,, ^ t. Helens, and a sister at Halkyn Mold. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Vaughan, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 10.— Eckington ( County).— For embezzling the sum of 10s., while acting as photographer's assistant and collector, about 14th May last — FRANK TAYLOR, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark, thin face and ncse; dress, dark worsted coat and vest, dark striped conl trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, Eckington. ESSEX. 11— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, at Springfield, 3rd inst., a strong bay horse cob, 9 years, about 14 hands, black eyes, big feet, scar inside near hock, hairy legs, white streak down face, short mane and tail, is a little over behind, and i3 worth £' 12 or £ 11; a set of harness, brass mounted, except hames, which are silver- plated, the traces have chains at ends ; and a dog- cart, yellow wheels, black body picked out red, the springs are very narrow, but strong, " Tavner " on caps of wheels, blue cloth cushions— A. man, supposed named LA HE IN, or LORE1N, age » bout50, height about 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., blotchy face, hair ( cut short) grey, very long features; dress, large light plaid suit, black hard felt hat, has a hole cut in one of his shoes over the top. He belongs to London, and used to travel, hawking cheap cloth, but now travels hawking imitation oil painting. Suffers from gravel. Supposed to be ia possession ot' a pedlar's certificate, but place of issue unknown. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 12. — Grays ( County). — For embezzling £ 17 10s. 7d., on 1st inst.— JAMES GOBETT, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 oi 8 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, rather long thin features, peculiar twitching of the eyes when talking, is of thin build, and very active ; dress, btack diagonal coat and vest ( square patch on middle of back of coat), dark brown trousers with grey stripes, lace boots, light skull cap. Has been in the Army. Friends reside at iOd, Brady- street, Bethnal Green. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Joidan, Grays. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 13.— Bristol ( City).— For burglary, 10th inst., and stealing— A gold watch, made iu Johannesburg, Africa, " H. T. M. to J. A. J." in monogram on back; a spade guinea ; lady's gold ring, set with pearls and ruby in centre, filigree work round edge; gold brooch, with largo carbuncle ; 4 gold seals on ring; wedding riDg ; and cameo brooch— THREE MEN: ( 1- t) age abont 2>, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion dark, moustache black; dress, dark clothes. ( 2nd) age f bout 25, height 5 ft.. 4 in., complexion dark, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark clothes. ( 3rd) age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair. Two carried revolvers and threatened the lives of iho inmates, while the third stole the property. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HERTFORDSHIRE. 14.— Bishop's Stortford ( County). — For deserting his wife a- d four children, 27th ult., leaving them chargeable to the Bishop's Stortford Union — WILLIAM EDWARDS, ago 36, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, scar on top of head; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, brown hard felt hat. A native of Matching, Essex. Is supposed to be working as a labourer in a nursery near London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tripp, Bishop's Stortford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 15.— St. NeotS ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, on 9th June last, a cheque for £ 49 5s. Id.— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair, beard, and moustache dark, talks quickly, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark clothes. He represented himself to be connected with the firm of " Bell, Rag Merchant, Lincoln," and endorsed the cheque " Henry Bell." He has an extensive know- ledge of rag merchants and paper makers in the country, upon whom it is believed he is frequently making attempts to obtain money and goods by false pretences. Information to Supt. Copping, St. Neots. LANCASHIRE. 16. — Blackburn ( County). — For stealing a horse ( recovered), at Cuerdale— ROBERT CAT- TERALL, age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, prominent nose, lost two upper front teeth, scar right groin, burn mark on right nipple ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark brown corduroy trousers, blue and white striped shirt, blue tie, strong lace boots, slate- coloured cap with peak. A native of Blackburn. Information to Supt. Myers, County Police Office, Blackburn. 17.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing a mare at Turton, on 27th ult. — ROBERT CATTERALL, age 24, height 5 ft. 11., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, no whiskers or moustache, lost 2 upper front teeth, scar right groin, burn mark right nipple; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark brown corduroy trousers, blue and white striped shirt, blue necktie, strong lace boots, slate- colour cap with peak. A native of Blackburn. ; Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 18. — Rochdale ( County). — For stealing at Midrlleton, 22nd ult., a cash- box and £ 8— JAMES MABANE, age 28, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes blue, scar on third right knuckle. A butcher ; native of Yorkshire.— GEO. or JAMES TAYLOR, alias KITCHEN, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar3 first left knuckle and on top of nose. A traveller; native of Lancashire. — A WOMAN, age about 29, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.; dress, black jacket and dress, large black broad- brimmed hat trimmed with black ; s, mart appearance. Mabane and Taylor were each sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Salford Sessions, 10th April, 1887, for till larceny. Their modus operandi is to make a small purchase, tender gold in payment, and afterwards pretend to have dropped part of change through cellar- grating, and while the shopkeeper searches the cellar they commit a larceny. 19.— Rochdale ( County).— For picking pockets at Middleton, on 6th inst.— A MAN and WOMAN : ( 1st) age about 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers and moustache red ( turning grey) ; dress, light mixture suit, soft black hat, wore a silver albert with sixpenny piece attached, carried an overcoat on his arm and a stick in his hand ; ( 2nd) age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow, hair grey, blue mark on nose; dress, black stuff dress, large white apron, small black- and- white plaid shawl over head, carried a large umbrella. Both spoke with Irish accent. Information to Supt. Heywood, Rochdale. 20.— Wigan County).— For failing to report- Supervisee WM. HENRY WILD, alias SLEE, Office No. 36696, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scars on head, nose, chin, centre of back, each shoulder, on right thigh, below right knee, inside rt ankle, knuckle of 2nd right finger and left thumb, small heart inside rt forearm. Sentenced at Salford, 7th January, 1884; to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for fraud. D K 1111. 21.— Wigan ( County). — For obtaining 6s. by false pretences, at Pemberton — A MAN, age about 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 ID., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair light brown, small light moustache, thick lips; dress, dark cloth short jacket and vest, black corduroy trousers, billycock hat, white collar and front, black necktie, blucher boots. Appearance of a mechanic. His modus operandi is to call at houses and ask for lodgings, stating that he is a fitter by trade, and that he has come from Huddersfield, and has obtained employment as a fitter at a colliery. After obtaining lodgings, he states that he has left his box at the railway station, and asks for the loan of money to fetch it. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. 22. — Accrington ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences— R. HALLIDAY ( sup- posed false), age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., thin build, complexion fiesh, hair cut short, slight moustache, no whiskers, of respectable and gentle- manly appearance; dress, grey suit, billycock hat, wore gold eyeglasses. This man bought a new watch, on 4th inst., from a jeweller, and tendered in payment a Dividend War- rant, No. 967, dated London, 25th July, 1892, on the London & Westminster Bank, Limited, Lotlibury, for £ 10 8s., and received £ 6 4s. change. He left the watch for the purpose of having it oiled and regulated, giving an address in the neighbourhood ( false). It has since been ascertained that the dividend warrant was sent by post on 27th ult., and is supposed to have been stolen during trans- mission. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Beattie, Accring- ton. 23.— Oldham ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee JAS. KERSHAW, Office No. 43261, age 62, height 5 ft. 1| in., complexion pale, hair and eyes grey, blue scar outside corner of right eyebrow and on left cheek, hairy chest. Sentenced at Salford, 11th January, 1892, to 6 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for felony. 7656. Information to Chief Constable, Oldham. 24.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee THOMAS WM. HEAVISIDE, alias HEAVISIDES and HEAYYSIDE, Office No. 43406, age 24, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair browD, eyes brown, mole on right cheek, scar out- sido left elbow and wrist. Sentenced at Manchester, 5th Feb., 1891, to 18 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision, for larceny. 25.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee ANNIE WHITTAKER, Office No. 36880, age 35, height 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, small mole rt side fore- head, nose broken, scars rt shoulder and lower lip. Sentenced at Salford, 25th February, 1884, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision, for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. 26— Warrington ( Borough).— For stealing a watch ( recovered), a striped Oxford shirt, and a white flannel undershirt— A man, who gave the name of JOHN ANDERSON, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark; dress, black jacket, dark tweed trousers and vest, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hunt, Warrington. LINCOLNSHIRE. 27.— Bourne ( County).— For stealing a pair of trousers ( recovered), at Tallington — BERTHA THOMAS, ago 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, spotted face, caused through drink, Roman nose, hair and eyes dark; dress, black dress, short black jacket, trimmed with black astrachan, black bonnet with three dirty white roses on top, old button boots, sometimes wears a black fall. Has been twice married, her first name being ROYLE. Has relatives named Holmes at Tinwell, Rutland, and Markham, at Godmanchester, a daughter at Coventry, and her mother, Mrs. Burgess, resides at Burleigh House, London- avenue, North- end, Ports- mouth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Bourne. 28. — Spalding ( County). — For stealing, at Moulton Seas End, on 2nd inst.— A pair of reins and 1 side rein ( recovered at Boston on 3rd inst.) ; also 6 plain brass faces for harness ; and 1 pair of leather leggings, with knee- caps—" HARRY," a tramping labourer, ago about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 6 , 1892. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 complexion dark, hair, whiskers, and moustache light brown, walks lame ; dress, sleeved fustian or cord vest, black cord trousers; carried a dark coat on his arm, and was wearing the leggings. Information to Supt. Jarvis, Spalding. 29.— Spilsby ( County).— For larceny ( dwelling) at Toynton St. Peter's, on lst inst.— SAMUEL HOLDEN, alias " DEAF BOB," a labourer, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 2 in., clean shaved except under the chin, has a fleshy substance about the size of a pigeon's egg on left eyebrow; dress, blue cotton suit, and peak cap which he generally wears over left eye to conceal the lump. He carried a bundle containing a check cloth suit and a pair of drab cotton trousers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sowden, Spilsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 30.— Tredegar ( County).— For failing to report — License Holder WILLIAM JONES, alias WM. SLADE, Office No. 43252, age 3G, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scars on head and over It eyebrow, mole rt breast. Sentenced at Usk, 6th April, 1887, to 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 5th July last. Z F N 433. Information to Supt. Parker, Tredegar. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 31.— Bingham ( County).— For unlawfully and maliciously wounding a police constable, at Barn- stone, on 14th inst. — HENRY ROSS, alias " SCOTTY," a labourer, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark sandy, eyes dark grey; dress, brown tweed suit, strong lace boots, black hard felt hat. Has been in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hall, Bingham. 32.— Nottingham ( County). — For stealing since lst June, a gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 1089, maker " Sneeth, London"; 1 ditto, No. 12709, maker " Harris, Wolverhampton " ; 3 silver genevas, Nos. 35524, 92873, 20111; 1 silver geneva, " Stoddavt" on dial; l'. lady's silver watch, No. 4336 ; 1 Waltham lever, No. 16045; 2 American and 1 Waterbury watch— A man, who gave the name of F. W. HANDEREZB, age about38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and • whiskers, half way down face, black, eyes dark, teeth decayed in front, lisps a little; may be wearing dark serge suit. This man opened a shop on 1st June, represent- ing that he was a practical watchmaker from Benson's, and obtained a number of watches to repair. He left on 19th July, stating he was going to London to receive some money, and since then nothing has been heard of him. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hallam, County Police Office, Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 33. — Church Stretton ( County). — For criminally assaulting a girl, age 15, on 6th inst.— JOHN TURNER, a labourer, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and side whiskers brown;' dress, dark cloth jacket, brown cord trousers and vest, strong lace boots, brown felt summer hat. May be found amongst harvest men. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lewis, Church Stretton. 34.— Pontesbury ( County). — For attempted rape— Rev. ROBERT THOMAS KEMPTHORISTE, rector of Kenley, Salop, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair turning grey, clean shaved, wears spectacles; dressed in clerical costume. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Straffen, Pontesbury. 35.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 27th May last, at Buildwas— A quantity of machine tools ( recovered) — ROBERT JONES, age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark, slightly pookmarkod; dress, blue slop jacket, brown cord trousers, d#, rk cap with peak. He tramps the country repairing thrashing machines. His wife resides at Shrews- bury. ( See Case No. 19, 5th inst.). Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 36. — Glastonbury ( County). — For stealing, 26th nit., at West Cranmere, a brown tin box, medium size, and a stained deal box— BENJAMIN BAN WELL, age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, very slight light moustache, limping gait, respectable appearance; dress, probably dark suit, bowler hat. A native of Litton, Bath. Left Cranmere Station, 26th ult. with the boxes, and was traced to Bath.— AMELIA VOWLES STRONG, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey ; dressed probably in black. Has with her Fanny Edgell Strong, age 5, and Dorothy Hilda Strong, age 18 months, hair ( very curly) auburn ; dressed in light clothing. A native of Evercreech, Somer- setshire. Left Cranmere, 28th ult., and are no doubt in the company of Banwell. May endeavour to go abroad. Inquiries requested at shipping offices, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. 37.— Bath ( City).— For stealing £ 2 10s., 9th inst.— WILLIAM WHITE, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair ( brushed down on forehead) light brown, small light mous tache, otherwise clean shaved, eyes hazel, 2 flags tattooed on chest, man on left arm, flowers on right arm, blue ring marks on fingers of one hand, walks erect; dress, dark blue serge jacket, patched at elbows and pockets, pepper- and- salt coloured cloth trousers, nearly new, old dark blue serge with red cotton feather- stitching round neck and on breast, worn under an old light cloth waistcoat, very greasy down front, plaid cloth cap with peak, button boots. Is in the habit of picking wild flowers and selling them in markets. May be found at common lodging- houses or low beer- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 38. — Stoke- upon- Trent ( County). — For burglary, 30th ult., and stealing 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 9362, flowered case ; 1 silver lever watch, supposed No. 2349, maker, " Rivers, Hanley"; 1 lady's silver watch, " M. A. Pope, Hanley " ; 1 gold chain; 1 ditto with half sovereign attached ; 1 silver chain with tassels; 1 gold brooch, round shape, raised in centre; 1 silver brooch, oval shape; 1 silver locket and chain; 1 gold locket and chain, round shape ; I pair of silver earrings, stars ; 1 pair of gold earrings, horse- shoe pattern; 1 brooch, made from foreign silver coin ; 1 wedding ring and keeper, belt pattern ; 1 dress ring; 1 Isle of Man brooch, ruby- coloured stone ; jubilee coins, viz. :— 1 half- crown, 1 florin, 2 shillings, and 2 six- pences— JOHN WHITE, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, white collar and tie, black cap with peak, wore a white apron round waist. A French polisher; native of Manchester. Travels from town to town with his wife, who is an upholstress. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harding, Stoke- upon- Trent. SUFFOLK. 39.— Lavenham ( County). — For fraudulently obtaining money, by representing himself as agent in advance for Bostock's Menagerie — WILLIAM CALLHERRY, age about 60, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, hair ( turning grey) brown, mous- tache grey, eyes dark brown, cast in one eye; dress, old light clothes, light soft hat. He is a ventrilo- quist and conjuror, and tramps the country per- forming. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Watling, Lavenham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 40.— Hastings ( Borough).— For being concerned with another man named LESTER, in obtaining money by false and fraudulent pretences, on or about 31st ult.— ARNOLD TATE, late of 16, St. Helen's- road, Hastings, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair dyed, small side- whiskers and mous- tache, eyes grey, slightly bald at back of head, pointed nose and chin, throws his head back when walking, false teeth in upper jaw, speaks quickly; dress, brown coat and vest, brown and grey striped trousers, dark brown boots, white straw hat. Sup- posed to be an American. Stated be was theatrical manager for Captain Brabazon, Paris, and advertised for young ladies, from whom he obtained money under the pretence that it was for costumes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 41. — Shoreham ( County). — For stealing mackerel nets ( recovered)— GEORGE WHEELER, alias SMITH, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, small light moustache ( turned up at ends), front teeth lower jaw inclined inwards ; dress, dark jacket, cardigan under, dirty dark trousers, blucher boots, black hard felt hat or peak cap. He has sailed in fishing smacks from Yarmouth, and may be found in fishing ports on the East Coast. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Steyning. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 42.— Northallerton ( County). — For house- breaking, 5th inst., and stealing a black worsted cloth coat, two pockets behind and one outside left breast, dark lining, " Brocket], Northallerton" on loop of collar; a black cloth vest and trousers of same material, fly front, raised seams outside of legs, lined white calico; a pair of li^ ht grey tweed trousers, mixed with red, fly fronts, raised beams, unlined, piece of leather sewn on bottom of leg at front, has been repaired at bottoms, to fit a small man, all in good condition; and for stealing, 5th inst, at Howe, a dark mixture cloth jacket, two poskets outside, with flaps, one insido left breast and one inside right breast, dirk bone buttons ; a dark check cloth vest, six dark bone buttons, bottom one different to others ; one old razor, light coloured handle, broken and tied with string — THREE YOUTHS, ages 16 to 20, two of them short in stature, wore dark clothes and cap ; the other, taller, wore a blue serge jacket, and a pair of blue cotton trousers, wide at bottoms, cheeseeutter cap. One of them carried a bundle tied in a white handker- chief. 43.— Northallerton ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst., a blue woollen cloth jacket, 2 pockets on hips, and one outside left breast, 4 black bone but- tons down front and two on each cuff, bound with black braid, blue and white striped lining, vest of same material; a pair of grey cloth troupers with brown stripe, fly fronts, lined white calico ; a single- breasted brown cloth overcoat, with red mixture stripe, cape attached, 2 pockets outside on hips, one outside left breast, ticket pocket, 6 buttons down front, and 2 on each cuff, dark lining, small bright chain on collar; a pair of light lace boots, goloshed round, kid tops, perforated toe- caps, brass eyelets and hooks on top, one hook missing from right boot; all articles man's size, and in good condition; a black wooden pipe bound with silver, straight black bone stem— JOHN SAUNDERS, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, no whiskers or moustache, eyes blue; dress, stolen clothing, dark worsted jacket and vest, black hard felt hat. Carried a white bundle. A farm servant; supposed to be a native of Harlston, Norfolk. Has relatives residing at Harlston, and Northfleet, Kent. Is in company of a farm servant named Fuller, of same age and height, who has relatives residing at Newton, near Cambridge. Stated they were going to Liverpool, but will probably make for the places named, or seek employ- ment amongst farmers. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchin- son, Northallerton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 44.— Leeds ( Borough).— For embezzling about £ 300— JOHN SUTTON BALDWIN, a grocer s assistant, age 24, height about 5 ft. 6 in , thin build, hair light brown, no whiskers or moustache: dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, white vest, fawn- colour hard felt hat; carried a light tweed overcoat in leather strap. A native of Elsham, near Brigg, Lincolnshire. Was last heard of at Inverness, travelling in the name of JACKSON. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Cons'able Webb, Leejtt 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, A. UGUST 1G, 1892. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 45.— Beaminster ( County).— Sentenced to one months imprisonment for larceny ( bailee)— ELIZA WRIGHT, age 63, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair ( curly) grey, eyes blue, mole on right eyebrow, on chin, and both shoulders ; dress, dark dress, black bonnet trimmed with black crape, white apron, heavy lace boots. A native of Taunton, Somersetshire. Travels with a basket and sells iron- holders, laces, & c. Supposed to be wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Brooks, Beaminstsr. 46. — Wimborne ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Sessions, for stealing money— JOHN WILLIAMS, alias COCKNEY JACK, age 62, height 5 ft. 4 in., thin build and features, complexion fresh, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar over left eye, inside left leg, and on left arm between elbow and wrist, several front teeth missing, large lump on navel. Has the appearance of a groom. A native of Bristol— JOHN FANCEY, alias SAMUEL JAMES, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, three small moles on back of neck and shoulders. A native of Poole.— JOHN HURST, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, boil mark on left buttock near the centre. A native of Liverpool. These men, who state they are hawkers, frequent fairs, races, & c. Information to Snpt. Marsh, Wimborne. SOMERSETSHIRE. 47.— Bridgwater ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions in October next for housebreaking— WILLIAM SMITH, age 17, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache, no beard, eyes blue, left arm has been broken, cuts on right thumb and under right knee, scar back of head, slight impediment in speech; dress, brown plaid coat and vest, dirty moleskin trousers, dark grey cap, lace boots. A tramp; native of Leeds.— JOHN THOMPSON, age 19, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache, no beard, eyes grey, cut on right wiiht and first finger left hand ; dress, brown ribbed jacket, brown plaid vest and trousers, brown and black plaid cloth cap, blue neckerchief with white spots, lace boots. A tramp ; native of Hull. These men are well acquainted with prison discip- line, and are supposed to have been previously con- victed and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Yowles, Bridgwater. STAFFORDSHIRE. 48.— Burslem ( County).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment for stealing clothing — JOSEPH WEST, alias GEORGE WEST, GEORGE PRICE, and EDWIN JONES, age 28, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, large abscess mark under left cheek, coal mark corner of light eyebrow, scar inside left little finger, tattooed back of left middle finger; dress, brown cloth overcoat and vest, brown small plaid cloth trousers, cloth cap with peak, low shoes, all mucn worn. A native of Hawarden, Flintshire. Some- times works as a miner, and sometimes as a laboui er. Is a piano and flute player, and plays at public houstH. Is supposed to have been previously convicted and to be wanted elsewhere. Information Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUSSEX ( EAST). 49.— Hastings ( Borough).— Remanded till 23rd inst. for picking pocket, 15th inst. — GEORGE EDWARDS, age 58, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, bald on top of head, eyes grey, Roman nose ; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, black cloth trousers and black hard felt bat. States he has lately been employed as an engine- driver at Brighton.— MARY BROWN, age 60, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout, com- plexion fresh, full face, hair ( turning grey) dark, teeth missing from lower jaw; dress, dark clothep, trimmed with black crapr, black bonnet. Statas ' she is a widow, and gave as her address, Scotland- road, Liverpool.— Also remanded till the same date for attempting to pick pockets— EDWARD WIL- LIAMS, Hge 62, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache white, heav/ eye- b ow-., dress, black serge coat and vest, brown tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, blue tie with white flowers, laco boots. States he is a traveller, and gives his address as 18, St. James' - street, Glasgow.— JOHN SMITH, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair ( slightly grey) dark brown, heavy brown moustache, eyes blue; dress, grey coat and vest, light stripe trousers, hard felt hat, lace boots. States he is a hawker and a native of Liverpool. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hast- ings. WORCESTERSHIRE. 50. — Upton- on- Severn ( County). — Com- mitted for trial at the next Worcester Quarter Sessions for picking pockets— ED WARD LIMITT, ulias LYNETT, age 24, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, long moustache, eyes hazel, scars above right buttock, brown stain under edge of right shoulderblade, scar back of head, brown stain on right loin, scar over left eyebrow and on left shin and right groin ; a confectioner. Was dis- charged from the Army as medically unfit on 14th June, 1892. Has been convicted at Birmingham, West Brom- wich and Manchester, and is strongly suspected to have been convicted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Drury, Upton- on- Severn. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 51.— Guisborough ( County).— Committed for trial at Northallerton Quarter Sessions, for indecent assault on a female child— THOMAS COLLINS, age 32, height 5 ft. 11^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, woman tattooed on left arm, bust of woman on right arm ; dress, blue cotton jacket, blue serge vest, black cloth trousers, brown felt hat, blucher boots. A native of Seapoint, Cape Tow n. States that he liad been second engineer on s. s. " Roslin Castle," and left her in West India Docks, London. 52.— Guisborough ( County). — Seutenced to 2 months imprisonment for larceny ( trick)— JAMES McKENZIE, age 32, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, bald on forehead, ginger mous- tache, eyes grey; dress, grey coat and vest, ribbed trousers, with light blue- and- black stripes, brown soft felt hat, lace boots. A native of Sheffield. States he is a 3ugarboiler, and hawks his own goods in Sheffield and neighbourhood. 63.— Guisborough ( County). — Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for gambling on Redcar Race Course — RICHARD THORPE, age 52, height 5 ft. •< in., complexion fresh, pockpitted, hair brown, turning grey, eyes grey, scar centre of forehead, above eyes, and on cheeks, first finger right hand out, of joint; dress, black coat, brown vest, grey striped trousers, black felt hat, old low shoes. A native of Jarrow- on- Tyne — JOHN TUCKER, age 62, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, pock- pitted, hair grey, eyes hazel, nose bent to the right, scar on both cheeks and above left eye, blue coal mark on right temple, J. T. tattooed on right fore- arm ; dress, brown check suit, nearly new, black felt hat, low shoes. A native of Leeds. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. r> 4 — S Division.— loth inst.— A gentleman's dark grey twill overcoat, silk facings, cloth buttons, three pockets outside and one inside, " Bontroy, Sackville- street, W." on tab, " E. Waterhouse" sewn inside one of the pockets. Had in one of the pockets a cheque- book on the London and West- minster Bank, Lothbury, E. C., containing 99 blank cheques, No. D. C./ C. 43709- 438000. 55.— V Division.— loth inst.— A silver hori- zontal watch, No. 4695, engraved case, tents in back ground, soldier with sword in hand on horseback ; a gold open- face English lever watch, No. 700, maker " Honey bone, Brentford"; a gilt keyless horizontal watch, No. 79410; a silver English lever watch, No. 17591, maker " Jones, Strand " ; a silver English lever watch, No. 9529, going barrel, maker " Gayden, Richmond " ; a gold keyless horizontal watch, No. 68019; a gold demi- hunter horizontal watch, No. 7322 or 7875, enamelled figures on out- side of case, stamped " W. C. & S." ; a silver open- face horizontal watch, No. 20279 or 68120, with gold or silver- gilt bezils front and back of case. 56.— V Division.— 11th inst., by housebreaking — 4 large silver goblets ( 1 marked " A. P.," 1" Joanny Fannon," 1 " 23," and 1 plain); 1 large silver soup ladle, marked " H. P." in raised letters ; 2 children's silver spoons and forks ( 1 set marked " 23 " the other " A. H."; 1 small silver salt collar, marked " George III"; 2 silver napkin rings ( 1 marked " M. H." the other " H. H." ; 1 silver umbrella handle, about 6in. long, with initials " M. H.," long silver chain attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 57— Maidenhead ( Borough).— 11th inst., by housebreaking— I lady's silver geneva watch, No. 40038, old- fashioned seal and an Italian coin " Alphonsa" attached; 1 gentleman's old silver watch, open face, hands deficient; 1 Waterbury watch ; 1 silver chain, twisted links; a part of a silver necklet, imitation of small birds; 4 silver bracelets ( one narrow bangle, one chased with maidenhair fern leaf, the other two plain) ; 1 small gold clasp set with hair; 1 oxidised silver buckle; 1 long narrow gold brooch, set with two pearls ; and several common brooches. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. CARNARVONSHIRE. 58— Conway ( County).— 4th inst.— Two £ 5 Bank of England notes, 2 gold rings set 3 large pearls, initials " M. H. C. L., 1891," engraved inside one, and " A. L. L., 1891," inside the other. Information to Supt. Williams, Conway. ESSEX. 59. — Chelmsford ( County).— 2nd inst., at Trueloves, Ingatestone— A light oak dining- room clock, about 12 in. high, massive steel and brass pendulum, white face, 2 small red knobs in works above dial which can be seen when clock is going, woodwork has been broken near keyhole, is now out of order, maker " Barraud and Ludd " ; and a small drawing- room carriage clock, square, about 6 in. high, has the appearance of silver, handle on top; also half a sheet marked in ink, J. G. P. 12- 1878.— Supposed by a MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stoutish build, complexion, hair and moustache dark, dirty appearance round chin, as if he had not shaved for 2 or three days; dress brown jacket and hard hat. Carried a square parcel in brown paper. A ticket No. ZV 9796, issued by the North Metropolitan Tramway Co. was picked up near the window of the house where entrance was effected. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 60.— Grays ( County).— 15th inst.— An open face silver geneva watch, No. 27413, crystal glass; a small round metal timepiece, standing on four feet, has eagle on top; a gold keeper ring, chased; a gold ring, set two sapphires and one pearl; and a pair of gold earrings, forget- me- not pattern. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 61. — Gloucester ( County). — 2nd inst., by housebreaking— A lady's gold open face watch, No. 8817, chased on back with flowers, a brown braid guard attached; a long gold neck chain, lock pattern, 3 trinkets attached, viz., 1 a fish with movable tins, and 2 small gold seals; 1 lady's gold dtess ring, set with amethyst; 1 gold dress ring, chased, set with green stone and imitation pearls round it; 2 pairs of oval- shaped gold earrings, topaz in centre of each, drops of one pair longer than those of other; 1 oval- shaped gold brooch, set 3 topaz stones ( 1 in centre and 1 at each end) ; 1 small gold mourning brooch; 1 oval shaped gold locket, containing hair and a cross set with pearls; a silver open face lever watch, No. 32884, short aluminium gold chain attached; 1 pair of silver earrings, wires, no fastenings, drop nearly as large as a sixpence; 1 round silver brooch, chased, minus pin; 1 common brooch with silver twisted wire; 8 silver table spoons, may bear monograms " S. P." or " J. T. L. M. "; 3 silver dessert spoons ( one marked P, others plain) ; 17 silver tea spoons, plain, some worn more than others ; 12 large silver tea spoons, supposed marked " J. T. L. M"; 1 pair silver sugar tongs ; 4 silver salt spoons; 1 plated mustard spoon ; an old brown leather purse, fastens with two knob3 on top, containing about 15s.— Supposed by A MAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1892. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather slim build, complexion fair, clean face, hair ( cat short) brown, erect; dress, drab or grey cloth jacket and vest ( jacket worn at elbows), grey trousers worn at bottoms, grey cloth cap with pjak, which looked too small, boots worn down at heels. Had the appearance of having been in the Army. 62. — Gloucester ( County). — ], 1 i hS .— A mahogany box, about 6 in. loug and 3 in. wide, containing about 30 sable brushes or pencils used by coach- builders. Supposed by A MAN, age about bO, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair aud moustache brown, full face, appeared addicted to drink ; dress, pepper- and- salt mixture tweed suit, black bowler hat. 63.— Gloucester ( County). — 15th inst.— A slate- colour diagonal overcoat, single- breasted, Italian cloth lining; a pair of men's lace boots with toe- caps, small patch on inside of one; a light- coloured workbox, about 8 in. by 6 in. and 4 in. deep, inlaid with a variety of small squares of wood and one pearl square top of lid, red silk lining ; a pair of gold- plated sleeve links ( one chased, the other plain ), and a plain gold- plated collar stud. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HEREFORDSHIRE. 64.— Bromyard ( County).— 11th ult., at Ocle Pitchard— A silver Geneva watch, No. 11693, with steel chain attached. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. a bread holder, weight lOf ozs., " The gift of Mrs. Mary Buckley, wife to William Buckley, Esq., Sergeant- at- Law to the Parish of Northton, on the first day of May, Anno Dom. 1684," and coat- of- arms inscribed thereon; an offertory plate, weight 12J ozs., " St. Giles, 1756," inscribed thereon; a silver butter knife; a pair of silver sugar tongs; a silver- plated tea and coffee service ; sugar sifter ; fruit spoon ; cake dish ; butter cooler ; sauce ladle ; soup ladle ; and a hot water jug. Ttie thieves in this case are supposed to be the same as are wanted by the Bedford Borough Police and Northamptonshire Constabulary. Description of THREE MEN, who were loitering in the vicinity of the house, who have been traced to Wellingborough, where they left by Midland Railway for St. Pancras, by the 8.16 A M. train, on Tuesday morning, eaoh carrying a bundle, doubtle.- fs the stolen property. lst.— Age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, black moustache, otherwise clean shaved ; dressed in dark suit, rather open- fronted vest. 2nd.— Age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair brown, small black moustache, otherwise clean shaved ; dressed in dark suit, and open- fronted vest. 3rd.— Age 47 or 48, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair light brown, whiskers turning grey; dressed in light suit, rather shabby. All had a Jewish appearance. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. KENT. 65.— Folkestone ( Borough).— 6th inst.— A gold keyless donble- case geneva watch, " Dime, Chrono- meter 18K," inside of case; gold albert chain, with long and short twisted links attached ; a soft yellow leather letter case with Eiffel tower on outside ; a dark red silk handkerchief; an open face silver geneva watch with nickel- plated chain, long links and rings, attached; a wooden pipe, and a brown leather cigar case. 8th inst.— A dark blue single- breasted overcoat, velvet collar, dark check ining, chain tab, mak er, " Ward, Tunbridge Wells;" and a pair of black challenge opera glasses, marine, theatre and field combined, in black leather case, maker, " Treadgold. " Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 66.— Old Trafford ( County).— 4th inst.— A plain marble clock, about 15 in. by 9 in., " Bassalet, Horloger, Paris," on dial; and a red and white damask table cloth, mixture of silk and wool, with fringe. 9th inst.— 1 gold brooch with pearl in centre ; 1 silver brooch, representing 3 swallows following one another, red eyes; 1 white metal diamond- shape brooch, round centre set red stone, and several light blue and 2 dark stones round edge; 1 round gold framed brooch, coral centre; 1 jet brooch, 15 in. long and 1 in. wide ; a lady's 15- carat gold ring, set 3 brilliants ( 2 red and 1 diamond); 1 gold gipsy ring, set 5 pearls; 1 gold gipsy ring, set 5 brilliants 1 silver ring, with " God take care of you " thereon in French, lined with blue ; a pair of 18- carat gold earrings, moon- shaped, with 7 pearls in each ; silver brooch, shape of a four- bar gate, with flowers round side. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 67.— Rochdale ( County).— 6th inst., at Royton — A silver centre- seconds chronograph stop- watch No. 48197, white dial, gold hands, maker " Harris & Sons, London and Manchester," gold albert guard long links, with gold 20- dollar piece attached. Information to Supt. Heywood, Rochdale. 75.— Hove ( Town).— 10th inst.— A Bilver coffee, pot, brown wood handle, crest— a griffin ; 1 silver ink- stand, long, for four bottles; 1 silver waiter, rather old, crest—- a griffin in centre ; 7 or 8 silver sauce ladles, crest— a griffin; 3 dozen silver table- spoons ; 1 dozen silver table forks; 1 dozen silver dessert forks ; 2 dozen silver gravy spoons ; 2 dozen silver marrow spoons; and 4 silver napkin rings ( 2 dated 10th Feb., 1892. 1 marked " S. H. P." 1 marked " J.", one marked " G.", and one " J. E. H. P."), all bearing crest— a griffin ; -^- dozen white metal oyster forks; 1 dozen plated table spoons, " J. E. H. P." thereon ; 1 dozen plated table forks and 1 dozen plated small forks, ' J. E. H. P." thereon; about 2 dozen of forks, spoons, egg spoons, and mustard spoons ( some silver, some plated), in one parcel; a bine entmel pirt'ait of an admiral in uniform, oval frame, gold Vandyke edges, set with pearls, hair at back ; a star spectroscope, by Browning; a small brass spectroscope; and a silver- gilt snuff- box, very old. v Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. OXFORDSHIRE. 69.— Oxford ( County).— 15th ult., from Cow- ley Barracks, a silver geneva keyle3s watch, edge, front and back gilt, large hand jewelled, " Spiral Remoiter 15 Rubis " marked inside. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Station, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 70.— Oswestry ( County).— 3rd inst., by house breaking, at Malsbury— A new red- and- blue plaid cotton shirt, old fashioned make, gathered sleeves; a medium sized pair of tailor's scissors ; a common brown morocco leather purse, clasp on top, com- partment inside with clasp broken off, containing 1 half- sovereign, 1 shilling, and 5^ d., and the head of a scarf pin ( horseshoe)— Supposed by A MAN, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair aud beard dark brown, turning grey; walked with a stick ; dress, dirty grey or brown plaid jacket, cord trousers, dark hard hat, lace boots. Carried a guano bag and a workman's bass. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. 71.— Wellington ( County).— 25th ult., at Al- brighton, a Wulfruna pneumatic safety bicycle, referee pattern, number on machine 4040, number on handle bar 4042, tangent wheels, tyres marked " Open this edge for repairs," cork handles, cow horn handle bar, " Wulfruna" in gilt letters on bottom bar of frame, roller chain, Minor's mud guard, rat trap pedals, 28- inch wheels, ball bearings throughout, Mikado lamp. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. SUSSEX ( WEST). 76.— Brighton ( Borough).— lst inst.— A silver lever open- face watch, maker, " Gabriel, Grace- church- street, London " a lady's small gold open- face lever watch, No. 42808, small gilt chain at- tached. 2nd inst— A gentleman's gold keyless English lever watch, open face, maker, " Donne, Brechin- lane, London," No. 1147; a gold, open- face watch, gold dial, No. 2145. 3rd iDst.— A silver geneva watch, No. 12873, " J. W. W." engraved inside, long- linked gold albert chain attached. 4th inst.— A pair of mother- of- pearl opera- glasses; a lady's small gold watch, gold dial, " Lawson, Old Steine," engraved thereon ; a pair of star- shaped diamond earrings, with pearl centre and small pearl drop, small diamonds in gold setting; a gentleman's gold hunter watch, maker, " Muirhead, Adelaide," a crest ( arm holding a branch), engraved at back of case. 5th inst.— A silver card- case, " F. D. N." on one side, and a bird on the other; a beaten- silver match- box, set with small diamonds and rubies, a pair of black- and- white mother- of- pearl opera- glasses, set in silver; a pair of field- glasses, in yellow case, new; a silver chain, with peucil and knife attached. 6th inst.— A piir of black field- glasses, " Field, theatre and sea " engraved thereon. 7th inst — A plain gold bracelet, containing smaU miniature gold keyless watch, white dial, gold figures, 3 pearls on bracelet each side of watch ; a small geneva open- face silver watch, No. 51586, imitation flowers on centre of dial; silver chain with pencil attached. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. £ 25 REWARD. 68.— Northampton ( Borough).— 8th inst., by burglary— A silver Communion service, consisting of a silver paten without inscription ; a chalice, weigh t 13 ozs , " The gift of Mrs. Mary Buckley, wife to William Buckley, Esq., Sergeant- at- Law to the Parish of St. Giles, in Northton, on the first day of May, Anno Dom. 1684," inscribed thereon; a chalice, weight 11^ ozs., " The gift of Thos. Scriven, Vicar's Churchwarden, and Eliza his wife, to St. Giles' Church, Northampton, Xmas, A. D., 1878," inscribed thereon; a flagon, weight 14£ ozs. " St. Giles, Northampton, 1735," inscribed thereon; STAFFORDSHIRE. 72.— Longton ( County).— 11th inst., by house- breaking— 1 old broad silver bracelet; 2 small silver brooches; 1 gentleman's grey overcoat— Alexander, maker ; 1 pair of blue- grey trousers, " Hill" supposed on buttons; 1 pair of black trousers ; 1 black cloth waistcoat, cut low ; 1 pair of light grey trousers, " Glover & Roberts " on buttons ; 1 black worsted cloth vest. Information to Supt. Evans, Longton. 73.— Stone ( County).— 5th inst., at Tittensor — A premier safety bicycle, cushion tyres, makers " Hillman, Herbert & Cooper, Coventry," cross frame, second grade, nearly new. Information to Supt. Chaplain, Stone. SUSSEX ( EAST). 74.— Lewes ( County).— 5th and 6th inst., at Lewes Races— A pair of small field glasses ; a lady's silver geneva watch, flowered back, albert chain attached ; an old- fashioned gold lever watch and albert chain; a ring; 4 amber sleeve links ; and a heavy gilt watch, American make, " Victor" inside. Information to Supt. Coppard, Lewes. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 77— Hull ( Borough). — Between 30th ult. and 4th inst, by housebreaking— A lady's gold geneva watch, " Z. H." on back ; a long gold guard, small link pattern, attached ; a lady's silver albert, twisted pattern; a silver necklet; a silver locket, chased back; a gold brooch, set with garnet and hair at back ; a gold scarf loop, with pale coral in centre, " T. H. Hnrrison, 22, North Wall, Hull," engraved at back; an oval- shaped gold locket, " Z. H." engraved on front; a gentleman's black leather dressing- case, complete. lst inst.— A silver English lever watch, No. 2987. 2nd inst.— A silver lever watch, No. 2 375. lst inst.— A geutleman's gold hunting- watch, No. 3943601, case No. 15279, " W. J. M." in monogram on back of case; a gold chain, curb pattern, with guinea- piece, dated 1701, attached. 2- th ult.— A lady's gold horizontal watch, No. 33195. June last.— A silver geneva watch, No. 3S18. 2nd inst.— A dull gold brooch, with four bands crossed in centre with a guinea pendant, enameUed 011 one side, and red stone with masonic crest, dated 1782, on the other. 31st ult.— A silver watch, No. 37975. 78.— Hull ( Borough).— Between 19th ult. and 6th inst., from a jeweller's shop— A 5- stone gold diamond half- hoop ring, rose diamond corners, silver setting, 42 and private mark scratched inside— Supposedly A MAN, who entered the shop, 3rd inst., presumably with the intention of making a purchase, but left without doing so; age about 40, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, A. UGUST 1G, 1892. height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, whiskers and monstache trimmed, of smart appear- ance ; dress, slate check suit, double- breasted coat, silk hat, wore folding- glasses. Inquiries requested at pawnbrokers, jewellers, Ac. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hall. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 79.— Guisboro' ( County).— 9th or 10th inst., at Redcar Races— A silver geneva watch with 9- carat gold chain attached; and a silver geneva watch, No. 6172. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisboro'. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 80. — Leeds ( County). — 4th or 5th inst., by housebreaking— 1 doz. electro- plated forks ( large), marked W on front of handle, and 1A inside circle, MR inside circle, S and S inside circle, and cross keys; 1 doz. do. small; 1 doz. electro- plated spoons, marked " W. H., S., B. P. and M. P. R." ; 3 silver tea- spoons, marked J. M. on front and D. M. with Scotch Hall Mark on back; 5 plated teaspoons, marked W on front, and J. R. and S. E. P. A. on back; 1 small electro- plated salver ; 1 electro- plated crumb scoop, marked " R. Stewart, Watchmaker, Glasgow ;" and a centre dish. Information to Supt. Stansfield, Leeds. 81.— Leeds ( Borough).— Since January last, from a fine art gallery— 8 oil paintings, viz., 1 " The Old Pier," in gold frame, by Edwin Ellis, size about 16 in. by 24 in.; 1 " Children at Play among Straw," in gold frame, by Bartezago, size about 16 in. by 20 in.; 1 " Uonna Anna," Spanish lady veiled, by W. C. Wontney, without frame, size 21 in. by 18 in.; 1 " Landscape, River Scene," by James Peel, size 18 in. by30in.; 1 " Thames Meadows Flooded," swans, & c., by A. de Broauski, in broad gold flat frame, size about 18 in. by 36 in. ; 1 " Interior of Old Cottage," by Richard Andsell, R. A., in gold frame, size about 12 in. by 18 in.; 1 " View near the Alhambra, Spain," by Richard Andsell, R. A., in gold frame, size about 12 in. by 18 in.; 1 " The Gossips," by G. Reid, A. R. S. A, in gold frame, size about 16 in. by 20 in. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leeds. RAILWAYS. 82.— Midland.— 30th ult. and 4th inst, at St. Pancras Station— 9 oxydised- cased lever watches, 14 and 15 lines, keyless gold bow, winds seconds hands, Nos. 662579, 662580, 662584, 655799 to 655804. 18 sets of double gold sleeve- links, various pat- terns, some gem set, all marked " B. H.," 15 or 18- carat on back, some may be marked " B. D. R.," 18- carat. Information to Supt. Carr, Midland Railway, Derby. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. AYRSHIRE. 85.— Ayr ( County).— 2nd inst., on the beach, 5 miles south of Ayr, the body of a female child ( nude), age about 5 weeks ; supposed to have been in the water about 3 weeks. The body may have been carried some distance by the current before it lodged on the beach where it was discovered. Information to Capt. McHardy, Chief Constable, Ayr. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 86.— Northampton ( County).— 6th inst., in the parish of East Haddon— Part of the body of a full- grown WOMAN, the head and arms were miss- ing, one arm had been cut off with a very fine saw, death appeared to have taken place some time since as the flesh from the upper part of the body was gone and the bones fell to pieces when moved ; the age of the person could not be ascertained but was over 18, and, when living, is supposed to have been about 5 ft. 4 in. in height and slight build. The body had on a chemise ( nearly new) trimmed with frilling round top and sleeves, a pair of white calico drawers with tucks and embroidery at bottom, black ribbed stockings ( nearly new), flannelette petticoat, pink, white and drab 3tripes, green cashmere skirt with black satin frill at bottom, part of, calico night dress, tucks down front with embroidery, it is cut round the neck, having apparently been worn when the head was severed from the body. Information to Supt. Alexander, Constabulary Office, Northampton. SUFFOLK. 87.— Lowestoft ( County).— Washed up on the beach, at Corton, 28th ult., the body of a man, sup- posed to be a German captain, age about 50; dressed in dark clothes, wore on little finger, left hand, a gold ring of foreign make, broad chased band, black stone with white ground, head cut on stone, sup- posed about 14- carat gold. Found in pocket, a purse containing half- dollar and one mark, and a pocket book containing two letters, supposed written by a daughter " Helena" to her father, and addressed " H. Rabe, Capt., [ Hamburg," also a German tele- gram from Stralsund, dated December last. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. APPREHENSIONS. 88. — Cheshire, Runcorn ( County). — YOUTH, Case No. 6, 12th inst., and property recovered. 89. — Shropshire, Ludlow ( County). — GEORGE PUGH, Case No. 18, 5th inst., and property recovered. 90.— Sussex ( East), Haywood's Heath ( County). — MAN, Case No. 2?, 12th inst., and property recovered. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. LATEST 3NFORMATION. On 28th ulto, a Post Office Order was obtained at Birkenhead or London, for the sum of Is. 2d., by a man giving the name of H. Johnson, the figures were afterwards removed by means of an acid, and the amount of " £ 9 14s. 6d." and " Reading" substituted. On the 30th ulto., this man took the order, which was crossed, to an iron- monger's shop, with an advice for hinges, bolts, locks, & c., with a request that he might be handed the balance of the order in cash, but as there was a slight delay in obtaining the change, he became suspicious and decamped. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LINCOLNSHIRE. 93.— Stamford ( County).— Remanded till 20th inst., for larceny— ELLEN ADAMS, alias GRA- HAM, age 37 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair grey, eyes brown, very thin faces, states she is consumptive ; dress, red and dark blue waterproof with cape, black dress, side- spring boots with patent- leather toe- caps, black straw hat. She calls herself a cook, and calls upon ladies want- ing servants, and if engaged she attempts to obtain money for her railway fare. Supposed previously convicted, and wanted for other offences. Information to Inspector Clarke, Stamford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 94.— Taunton ( County).— Committed for trial at the Somerset Sessions, October next, for stealing a purse containing 17s., 11th inst.— JOHN JAMES, or LEWIS, age 60, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark grey, eyes hazel, scar on nape of neck, left temple, left forearm, bayonet wound outside left knee, lost third finger right hand; dress, light brown cloth coat and vest, blue trousers, with dark stripes, black hard bowler hat, military lace boots. Supposed to be a native of Cheddar; state3 he has been in the Army, and served in the Crimea. 95.— Taunton ( County).— Committed for trial at the Somerset Sessions, October next, for stealing a pair of boots, 2nd inst.— CHARLES JONES, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, mole and 4 burn marks on back, cut mark inside left foot; dress, long blue cloth frock- coat, light grey trousers, bowler hat. A native of Ply- mouth. Information to Supt. Durham, Taunton. PROPERTY STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 96.— Barnsley ( County).— 18th inst., from St. Thomas's Church, Worsbro' Dale, near Barnsley— 1 maroon velvet altar cloth, embroidered with various shades of yellow silk; 1 maroon velvet pulpit cloth, richly embroidered with yellow silk; 1 maroon velvet reading- desk cloth to match pulpit cloth, with three tassels; 1 large and 4 small white linen Commnnion cloths; 2 scarlet silk and 2 scarlet cloth alms bags, embroidered with red ; 4 black silk stoles, each embroidered with three crosses; 1 Oxford B. A. black silk hood trimmed or lined with white fur; the white fur of another hood; 4 brown holland dust covers, marked " St. Thomas's Church" in black ink; 1 white towel with narrow pink border, marked " St. Thomas's Church" in black ink; \ doz. new grey calico dusters ; 1 fine linen surplice; 1 piece of valuable foreign lace; 1 small hammer and 1 small screw- driver. Information to Supt. Kane, Barnsley. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. DERBYSHIRE. 97.— Wirksworth ( County).— 12th inst., in a barn at Snillerton Hall Farm, South Darley, near Matlock— The body of a MAN, age about 45, length 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, bushy whiskers and moustache; dress, brown check cloth coat, bhek striped cloth vest, cotton cord trousers, very shabby strong lace boots with heel- plates ( soles nailed), blue woollen shirt, yellow and red handker- chief round neck, grey worsted stockings ( much worn), light cloth cap with two peaks and ear- flaps. Information to Supt. Lytle, Wirksworth. 83.— X Division.— 18th ult., a dark chestnut gelding, 14rL hands, white star on forehead, old scar below near hind bock, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SURREY. £ 10 REWARD. 84.— Dorki ng ( County).— 11th inst.— A valuable well- bred chestnut gelding, 6 years, about 16 hands, enlargement over right eye, high on rump, rather large ears, cut on outside of near front pastern joint, is nervous on approaching his off side. Value £ 150. Was attached to an old spring cart used as a milk cart, new shafts, tail- board broken ; " W. R. Wells " on shaft— By TWO MEN : one middle age, short and stout, the other tall and thin, appearance of horse dealers, who were seen in possession of the horse and cart at Reigafce, at midnight, 11th in3t., going in the direction of London. The above reward will be paid by Mr, W. R. Wells, Leigh Place Farm, Leigh, for the apprehen- sion and conviction of th? thieves, and recovery of the horse. Information ' o Supt. Collis, Dorking. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— K Division.— For stealing a bale of wool from a barge, on 6th inst.— HENRY KNIGHT, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, black curly hair, which he generally wears rather long, deep gruff voice; dress, black double- breasted reefer jacket and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A bargeman ; native of Limehonse. Is supposed to be now working on the Manchester Ship Canal, where he has a brother, George Kuight, working. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 92.— Reading ( Borough).— For forging and uttering a Post Office Order, on 30th ulto.— A MAN, age 35 to 38, slim build, complexion fair, hair, moustache, and slight side - whiskers dark brown ; dress, tweed suit. Has the appearance of a respectable carpenter. Talks very quickly, and in conversation draws his left hand over his mouth and chin. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1892. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 7 £ 10 REWARD, J^ OST, beginning of April last, probably at Chippenham, Newmarket, Oxford, or London, A GOLD SAFETY PIN, diamond rabbit on it. Whoever brings same to Hall Porter, Turf Club, Piccadilly, W., will receive the above reward. • £ 25 REWARD. " J^ OST, a DIAMOND STAR, about the 22nd of last month. The finder will be rewarded as above. Apply to BUTLEE, 37, Lowndes Square, S. W. LOST, WEDNESDAY evening, August 10th, in St. James's Street, FOX TERRIER PUP. Answers name of " Bob." Lemon patch over each eye and on back. Whoever brings same to T. ROBERTS, 24, St. James' Street, will be well REWARDED. LOST OR STRAYED, 31st July, from 4, Bridgewater Street, off Barbican, London, E. C., a very old white MALTESE TERRIER DOG, named Tiney, with red collar. Anyone bringing it to this address will receive 20s. reward. TADDY'S HIGH- CLASS TOBACCOS. ALL SMOKERS SHOULD TRY TADDY'S UNRIVALLED DELICIOUS COOL SMOKING. OF ALL LEADING TOBACCONISTS IN 2oz. & ioi. PACKETS. 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Sole Contractors for the SPECIAL CORNERS on Top of IW^ Page of the MORNING STANDARD, EVENING STANDARD MORNING ADVER- TISER, PEOPLE, and Corners on pages 2, J, and 6 of THE GLOBE. Bole Agents for all Advertisements in the OFFICIAL GOVEHNMUNT POLICE GAZETTE. WILLING'S, ~ I25, STRAND, W. O., BRANCH OFFICES: 162, PICCADILLY, W. Telegraph Address, " Willinge, London." Telephone. No. 2,773. ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY AND FOLICE EXAMINATIONS. Dritisb Cntrtspnnbcnte Colltgc, ESTABLISHED 1885. QUEEN'S ROAD, PECKHAM, LONDON. CANDIDATES are rapidly prepared for all Civil Service and other Examinations in Day or Evening Classes, and by the celebrated Corres- pondence System of Tuition. Parents who intend their Sons and Daughters to enter the Public Service should enrol them for Special Preparation at the College without delay. Reduced terms to Sons, and Daughters of Policemen. Day, Evening, and Correspondence Classes are in operation throughout the year for:—( MALE DEPARTMENT) Second Division Clerkships, Assistantships of Excise, Outdoor Officer- ships of Customs, Male Telegraph Learnerships, Boy Clerk- ships, Boy Copyistships, Assistant- ships in British Museum, Assistant Clerkships in the lloyalNavy; ( FEMALE DEPART- MENT) Clerkships in the General Post Office, Telegraph Learnerships, Sorterships; ( Male and Female Department) Practical Telegraphy, Postal Duties, Commercial Training. A Complete Course of Preparation, covering a period of 12 Weeks for THIRTY SHILLINGS, or Pupils can receive instruc- tion until successful for FIVE GUINEAS. NO Extra Charge is made for Postage or Stationery, as all fees are inclusive. Individual attention, each pupil having as much work set him as he has shown himself able to do. Students can com- mence on any date. They can join with the merest rudiments of knowledge, being brought by easy stages through all the various subjects. The testing is conducted by complete Sets of Actual Papers set at previous competitions. The per- fection of the system used is shown by the great success which attends the Pupils at the College. Candidates are advised as to the Examinations for which they are best suited. Policemen who wish to improve their education without going up for any examination can have lessons by Post in three subjects for £ 1 per quarter. See Spccial Prospectus, with full particulars, Post Free from the Secretary, British Correspondence College, 198, QUEEN'S ROAD, PECKHAM, LONDON. Read this and secure the Handsome Gifts H The ACME WATCH. J plate, Horizontal movement. My price £ 1 5s. Od. Honest value for £ 3 3s. Od. Solid Silver Cases. Latest improvements. GIVES A 5 YEARS' WARRANTY. The WONDERFUL ENGLISH LEVER WATCH. My price £ 2 12s. 6( 1. Massive Solid Silver Cases. Hall marked Gold Hands. Sunk Seconds. Worth £ 5 5s. Od. Special Value. ALLOWS A WEEK'S TRIAL The TRUE TIMEKEEPER. A superb English lever My price £ 4 4s. Od. Retailed in the trade at £ 8 8s. Od. Extra massive Solid Silver Case; chronometer balance; extra jewelled ; timed for any climate. Strongest and best made. Try it!! RETURNS MONEY IF NOT APPROVED, READERS OF THE POLICE GAZETTE Should take advantage of H. Samuel's nouncement, which will not appear for a very long period, to secure his superb and valuable watches at wholesale prices. The terms on which they are supplied, and the wonderful satisfaction, they give, is evident to all who are any judges of what a watch should be. H. 8amuel's announcement and specialities have been imitated by every small shopkeeper in the kingdom, but these valuable watches are for their unap-; proachable excellence; beyond competition.! H. Samuel's receives on an average 700 testimonials daily from all parts of the world. One indis- criminately selected from thousands is given below. Crickadarn Mill, Near Erwood, Breconshire. June 28th, 1892 H. Samuel, Esq. Dear Sir, The watch I re ceived from you some time ago has given me , the utmost satisfaction as being exquisitely finished and a most accurate timekeeper. I have no hesitation in affirming that it would be impossible to \ purchase so cheaplyI ! elsewhere. As to its; jtimekeeplng qualities' jit has quite exceeded my expectations; it is a beautiful specimen of workmanship, com- bining great strength with extreme ele- gance. Wishing you every success, and thanking you for your prompt attention, I remain, Yours truly, D. J. ATTWOOD. To every Purchaser of this Watch I present free BAVARIAN GOLD ALBERT complete with Seal and appendages. NOW IS YOUR TIME! DELIVERS FREE AT OWN RISK. To every Purchaser of this Watch I present free a splendid NICKEL SILVER CLOCK 30 j hours with once wind- ing, Polished cases, j and brass mounts. DON T LET THIS SLIP ! 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Townhall Buildings, Mare Street, Hackney, a few minutea from City, At Broad Street book Hackney ; turn to right from station. Please note HACKNEY FURNISHING COMPANY over door. Prospectus, Catalogue, and " Guide to Furnishing," post free. BXTTLE B'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Violins with Bows in Case, complete 2os., 25s., 30s., 40s. to j£ lO. BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS, FLUTES, CONCERTINAS, & c.. Carriage paid, to any part of the Kingdom. 29, HAYMARKET, LONDON, & O'CONNELL BRIDGE, DUBLIN. Illustrated Price List post free. W PEOPLE KNEW How speedily every nerve and muscle of the body would bccomc strengthened by simply wearing HARNESS' ELECTROPATHIC BELT they would not lose a moment in procuring one. It cures almost all disorders of the Nerves, Slomafh, liver, and Kidneys, Those . who have any doubt as to its remarkable Properties for llefttorins? 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Just Published, Price 10s. 6d.; For Cash, Post Free, 8s- lid. SNOWDEN'S POLICE OFFICERS' CUIDE, With an Epitome of the Police Acts, The Criminal Law Consolidation Acts, The Licensing Acts, The Summary Jurisdiction Acts, and the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1885. 9tlj ( Bbiiioit, by T. Hastings Lees, Esq, M. A, Of the Middle Temple, Barrister- at- Laic ; Chief Constable of the Isle of Wight ( late Chief Constable of Northamptonshire and Royal Irish Constabulary); Author of The Constable s Pocket Book," jyc. London: Shaw & Sons, Fetter Lane & Crane Court, E. C. JOHN BRINSMEAD & SONS, London, PIANOFORTE MAKERS to the Royal Family, and by special appointment to the Prince and Princess of Wales. NUMEROUS GOLD MEDALS. Prices from 40 guineas to 330 guineas. JOHN BRXNSMEAD AND SONS, Nos. 18, 20, and 22, Wigmore St., Cavendish Sq., London, W. Established In the Reign of King WiUiam IF. Cite pflrniitg ^ itaqtisqr ( ESTABLISHED 1794J BEST HOME AND SPORTING NEWS. ONE PENNY DAILY. 127, FLEET STREET, E. C. THE FAMILY PAPER FOB CITY AND COUNTY. THE NORWICH ARGUS. Best Weekl3T Advertising Medium in the Eastern Counties. Published TUESDAY and SATURDAY. NORFOLK DAILY STANDARD. No other Conservative Daily Newspaper in Eastern England. NORFOLK WEEKLY STANDARD. Published Saturday. LOWESTOFT STANDARD. The Official Organ of the Conservative Party for East Suffolk. Published Saturday. CROMER AND NORTH WALSHAM POST. The only Paper Published in North- East Norfolk. P. SOMAN <£. SON, Printers < Sl Publishers, HEAD OFFICES : NORWICH, LOWESTOFT, and CROMEB. LONDON : 130, FLEET STREET. Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON. To whom all Communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY. AUGUST 19, 1892. COLOURS IN STOCK. Any Shade, Tint, or Colour made to Pattern, and a number of New Art Gobelins, Terra- Cottas, Moss Greens, & c„ & c, Vermilion Flamingo Red Dark Red Royal Mail Red Sealing Wax Red Black Imperial Red Sage Green Japanese Green Pea Green Peacock Green Blue Terra- Cotta Canary Maroon Stone Drab French Grey Olive Coral ( Pink) Hedge Sparrows' Egg Tint Heliotrope Smoke Straw Orange Lilac Myrtle Green Indian Yellow Light Oak Dark Oak Quaker Blue Starlight Blue White Ivory Green Turquoise Peacock Blue Electric Green Chocolate Bronze Fawn Primrose Araoian Brown Old Gold, & c., & c. ' Invaluable for renovating-. — Queen. ' A perfect godsend."— Ladi/' s Pictorial. ' Aspinall's Enamel is simply perfect."— Lady. ' Use Aspinall's Black Enamel."— Lady's World. ' Furniture like new."— Bat. • Aspinall's wonderful Enamel."— Globe. • Better than any stains for floors."— Truth. ' Use Aspinall's Flamingo Enamel."— Housewife. • Unequalled for beauty."— Art Designer. 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