POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FBI DAY, MARCH 24, 1893. VOL. X., No. 964. 1." All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOE OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 8. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE UAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. M to stolen property will be likewise inserted in oneissue, 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. 6. 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 Is. Gd. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 8. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature Of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief oj/ icer of police or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. ' IFtEQ- TTIj- A- TIOaXrS- 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, a,. A art alphabetically arranged by counties. Q. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted i* the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editof 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 which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond ! f Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted at advertisements. R. ANDEBSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Polioe District. ( 2). Counties. ( 8). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. a). Metropolitan Police Distriot. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly reqnested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at onoe notified to the Editor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( à) The amount of the reward. ( á) The conditions on which it is payable. ( 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, 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 Station of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. — C. I. Department. — For absconding from his bail, charged with fraudulent bankruptcy— FREDERICK JAMES WARR, age 37, height 5 ft. 8^ in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, round face, hair, moustache, and side whiskers light, eyes grey; dress, dark green overcoat, black hard felt hat. A brewer's agent; native of London. Warrant issued. 2.— V Division. — For deserting his family— ALFRED WOODNUT, age 3- 5 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., slim build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes grey; is lame from rheumatism and walks with a stick ; dress, black frock coit, black vest and trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of East Molesey, Surrey. Is supposed to be in the neighbourhood of Brighton. Warrant issaed. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. AYRSHIRE. 3.— Girvan ( County).— Portrait and description of JOHN FLANNIGAN, a mason, whose appre hension is sought for committing an offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act— Age 42, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair, whiskers, beard, and moustache grey, eyes dark grey, full heavy forehead, lancet scar on right side of neck ; speaks with Scotch accent; dress, grey melton overcoat, brown astraclian jacket suit, dark felt hat with high crown, light lace boots. Has with him a greenish c'. oth overcoat, a fawn- coloured waterproof coat, and a grey check tweed suit; clothing good. Absconded 16th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Maidenhead ( County). — For obtaining £ 3 by false prctences, on 15th inst.—- A MAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( cut short) and heavy pointed moustache brown, tattooed both wrists having bracelet on one ; dress, black overcoat, tunic with brass buttons, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Stated he belonged to the Maidenhead Fire Brigade, and had called for the annual subscription, and produced books with " Fire Brigade " printed on cover. He booked from Cookham to Westbourne Park the same evening. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dorrell, Maidenhead. CHESHIRE. 5. — Middlewich ( County). — For stealing £ 4 10s., on 18th inst.— JOSEPH HINDS, age 22,. height 6 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, both feet deformed, toes turning underneath; dress, black coat and vest, dark blue and black striped tweed trousers, lace boots, white front, dark figured tie, black hard felt hat with flat brim. A native of Derby. Warrant issned. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. ESSEX. 6. — Brentwood ( County). — Escaped from custody of police, 17th inst., charged with stealing a horse, cart and set of harness, at Southwold — JOSEPH RAWLINGS, age about 60, short stout build, very broad across shoulders, com- plexion dark, full round face, full whiskers and moustache, turning grey, generally dyes both hair, whiskers and moustache almost black, bridge of nose has been broken ; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. Is supposed to be a native of Bethnal- green or Kingston- on- Thames. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 7.— Grays ( County).— For embezzling £ 113s. 4d. — JOHN WILSON, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion very dark, hair and eyes dark, middle finger right hand amputated at second joint and third finger at first joint; dress, Scotch plaid coat and trousers, cloth cap with cloth peak. A baker; supposed native of Rochester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. HEREFORDSHIRE. 8. — Hereford ( County). — For failing to report— Supervisee WM. HINTON, alias THOMAS • THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1893. JONES, Office No. 41504, age 41, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right eyebrow and on each second finger, blue mark right wrist and left elbow, cleft palate, weak knees. Sentenced at Hereford, 23rd January, 1891, to 5 months hard labour and 5 years police supervision for larceny. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Hereford. KENT. 9. — Gravesend ( Borough). — Portrait and description of GEORGE WRIGHT, alias Captain GORDAN CAMERON, LENNOX CAMERON, and LENNOX (. JORDAN, whose apprehension is sought for stealing furniture to the value of £ 150, whilst acting as caretaker of several unoccupied furnished houses ; age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 i » ., complexion fair, hair dark brown, bald on top of head. A native of Alton, Hants, where his wife, father, and brother now reside. Lately resided at 87, WaterJoo- road, London. Is known at the Charity Organization Society, Brighton, and at the Work- men's Rest, Kingston- on- Thames, where he was seen on 28th January last, and at Twickenham, where he was seen on 24th January, and is well known to the police of those districts. He appears to have associated himself a great deal with Christian mission work, and has been a member of the Salvation Army in various towns in which he has been living. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. 10.— Margate ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his daughter, whereby she became charge- able to the Isle of Thanet Union, on 27th January last — FREDERICK WESTON, alias G. F. TOWNSHEND, M. PAVEY, and JAMES LESTER, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion florid, hair light, curls in front, light stubby moustache; dress, snuff coloured double- breasted overeont with velvet collar, dark trousers, brown hard felt nat, sometimes wears a black hard felt hat, lace boot*. He is well known in London and other places, and is likely lo communicate with house a£ enti under the pretence of opening business premises. He left. Margate on 17th ult. Is also wanted at Hove and Tunbridge Wells. He is generally accompanied by his son, whom he calls " Bertie," age about 16, complexion pale, top lip projects; dress, dark grey ulster, dark grey mixture suit, black cloth cap with peak and black - velvet band. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baok, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 11.— Burnley ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee MARY ANN CUNNINGHAM, alias ROSANNAH MURPHY, and ANN MURPHY, Office No. 43882, age 64, height 5 ft. £ in., com- plexion pale, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar on each eyebrow, right side top lip, centre and left side forehead, left cheek, right side neck ( large burn), and each side right forearm, mole under chin, right little finger deformed, face much - wrinkled. Sentenced at Preston, 29th June, 1892, to 4 months hard labour and 1 year police supervi- sion for larceDy. Information to Supt. Barnett, Burnley. 12— Hurst ( County).— For stealing £ 4 14s. 6d., on 18th inst.- JOSEPH MATTHEWS, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, face much pockpitted, hair dark brown, slight sandy moustache, lost sight of one eye; dress, black jacket and vest, dark brown cord trousers, black velvot cap, lace boots. A collier; native of Rhosllanerchrugog, North Wales. Is said to have been convicted at Wrexham for larceny and assaulting police, and at Tyldesley for assaulting police. His mother resides at Rhos- y- medre, North Wales, and his wife is said to reside at Doncaster- road, Barnsley, Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hewitt, Hurst, near Ashton- nnder- Lyne. 13.— Leigh ( County). — For stealing, 15th inst. — A watch and chain ( recovered) ; a black worsted reefer jacket, black Italian bady- lining, blue striped light sateen in sleeves; a vest to match; a pair of men's lace boots, size 7, toe- caps, nearly new; and a blue silk handkerchief— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight light moustache; dress, blue reefer jacket, black vest, cord trousers, light plaid cip, drab- and- red silk handkerchief— 2nd, age about 19, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ; dressed in stolen coat, vest, and boots, brown plaid trousers, white muffler with red border, black felt hat. 14. — Leigh ( County). — For embezzlement — JOHN SMITH, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, round features, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, dark jacket and vest, tweed mixture trousers, cap and clogs. A rag gatherer; supposed native of Green Bank, St. Helen's. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 15.— Old Trafford ( County).— For stealing the carcase of a sheep from a field at Irlam, on 14th or 15th inst.— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in.; dress, old brownish jacket, dirt} r white moleskin vest and trousers, black cloth peak cap, dirty muffler. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 16.— Wigan ( County).— For larceny from acanal boat— A MAN, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, short neck, full face, has lost all fingers of left hand, and two or three of right hand ; dress, dirty brown coat, ragged vest and trousers, old shoes or clogs, and cap. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. 17.— Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing a white metal lever watch, No. 6962, " Manchester, Bury, Rochdale & Oldham Tramway Company" marked on dial; also 9s. 2d. cash — GEORGE PLATT, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark ; dress, black coat and vest, old military trousers with stripe taken off, regulation boots, black billycock hat. He served 12 years in the Lancashire Fusiliers, and is now a sergeant in the 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers ( Militia). Warrant issued. 18. — Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing a watch and guard ( recovered) — ROBERT BUR- ROWS, a labourer, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, walks badly ; dress, old grey coat, cord vest, black cord trousers, blue smock under jacket, black billycock hat and boots. Fre- quents low public houses, beerhouses, and lodging houses. He is said to be well known at Holme, and in the neighbourhood of Underbarrow and Crooklands, Westmoreland. Has worked at several places in Yorkshire, and expressed his intention of going to Bradford. Was convicted at Milnthorpe, about 2 years ago, for stealing a spade. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Roch- dale. LEICESTERSHIRE. 19.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing from a dwelling- house, 19th inst.—£ 30 gold ; I gold ring, set with grey hair and forget - me - nots; 1 gold keeper ring, buckle pattern; 1 gold ring, stones deficient; 1 old gold wedding ring ; 1 gold ring, set with coraline and pearls; 1 gold ring, set with diamond and 2 rubies; 1 gold ring, set with diamond and 3 rubies; 1 thick gold albert, small links, diamond cut, tassel at end; 1 Norwegian watch; 1 steel albert, each link set with small brown stone; 1 gold machine- made lever watch, No. 128641, gold dial and figures, makers " Stowe aid Wear," wreath of flowers on outer case, " American Lever " on dome ; 1 large silver watch, cases loose, maker " Wilkinson " ; 1 gold cross and chain, small links, diamond cut; 1 gold bracelet, half- inch wide with horseshoe of pearls in front; 1 gold - plated bracelet, fet with 12 or 14 paste diamonds; 1 silver and gold Norwegian brooch, about the size of a crown- piece, filigree work; 1 gold bar brooch, l|- in. long ; 1 round gold brooch, set with amethyst; 1 gold brooch, set with topaz in 4 claws ; 1 gold brooch, set with 2 rows of coral; 1 gold brooch, horse - shoe pattern ; 1 glass scent- bottle, flecked with gold, silver top ; 1 gold collar stud, set with amethyst; 1 gold collar stud, set with topaz ; 1 white hair brush, ivory handle and back; and 1 white comb— A man who took lodgings at the house on 16th inst., and gave the name of THOMAS CHARLES, » ge 24 to 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, hair dark, lighi, or sandy mous- tache ; dress, either light brown suit, or black coat and vest, light trousers, button boots, ono of which has been stitched at side, black hard felt hat. Had with him a brown leather portmanteau. Left behind a black leather Gladstone bag, about 20 in. long, containing collars, shirt, and ties, marked " S. V.," made in Liverpool, a lotion bottle, with " Liverpool Drtg Stores" thereon, and a visiting card in the name of " Thomas Charles ( Charles, Sons & Fox, 3, Mincing- lane, E. C."). Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 20.— Lincoln ( City).— For deserting his wife and child, leaving them chargeable to the Lincoln Union— WILLIAM JOHN HADDRELL, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark brown ( may now be shaved), wears ear- rings. He has been in the employ of the Railway Company at Lincoln, as foreman platelayer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mansell, Lincoln. LINLITHGOWSHIRE. 21. — Linlithgow ( County). — Portrait and description of JAMES MEIKLE, a clerk, whose RPi! •* y ••• ••! • IP"':. i- • •. - apprehension is sought for embezzlement, at Armadale— Age 25, height 6 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark brown, eyes dark, thin cheeks, hangs his head forward, and stoops slightly when walking, two first fingers of right hand recently severely lacerated and not yet healed; respectable appearance ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark grey tweed trousers, light grey tweed cap, light lace boots. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Robinson, Linlithgow. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 22.— Newtown ( County).— Forobtaining money by false pretences— A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, very slight light sandy moustache; dress, dark mixture suit, grey cap, wore spectacles. He calls upon clergymen, and states he is a civil engineer on a bicycle tour through Wales, and through meeting with an accident on his bicycle a few miles away, he had unfortunately lost his purse and all his money. On these representations he obtains the loan of money to wire to his parents for a cheque, leaves a false name and address, and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hughes, Newtown. FRIDAY. MARCH 24, 1893 THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 23.— Welshpool { County).— For deserting: his children, leaving tliem chargeable to the Llanfyllin Poor Law Union, on 17th February last— JOHN GOODWIN, ago 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair, side- whiskers, and moustache sandy, eyes blue A labourer ; native of Llanerfyl, Mont- gomeryshire. Is supposed to be working in the coal- pits in South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. SOMERSETSHIRE. 24.— Bath ( Oily).— For obtaining £ 3 15s. 6d., by false pretences, on 15th ult.— C. J. ROSE ( sup- posed false). ai; o 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in , complexion fair, hair and moustache dark, full face, talks quickly, slight impediment in speech ; dress, plaid mackintosh with cape, brown plaid f- uit, black hard felt hat with flat top ; carries a leather hand- bag and 2 leather cases. His modus operandi is to call upon shopkeepers, representing himself to be the proprietor of " Rose's Marking Ink and Times Cement, 56, St. Peter's- street, Mile End, London" ( false), and stating that he intends to appoint paid agents in every town, thereby inducing tradesmen to buy at a low price a large quantity of ink, which is afterwards found to be quite worthless. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SUFFOLK. 25— Ipswich ( Borough).— GEORGE FORBES, Case No. 20,13th January last, not yet apprehended. Warrant issued. Information to Lt.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. 2G .•— Redhill ( BcyrougK).— For housebreaking, 12th inst., and stealing— 1 coral necklace, composed of 3 rows, gold clasp ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 50987, maker " Bennett, London " ; 1 silver albert, curb pattern ; 1 scarf pin, set imitation diamond ; 1 oblong scarf pin, set turquoise ; 1 scarf pin, shape of a buckle, set turquoise ; 1 bronze scarf pin, fox's head, red eyes ; 1 circular silver brooch with raised centre ; 1 diamond- shape silver brooch, set green stones; 1 silver brooch with glass centre ; 1 brown speckled tweed jacket— TWO MES : 1st, age about 27, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., moustache light, eyes dark brown; dress, white slop jacket, dirty cord trousers, light brown tweed cap with peak. 2nd, is older and taller, complexion and moustache dark, beard of a few days' growth ; wore moleskin or light cord trousers. Both have the appearance of navvies. They are in the habit of begging from foot- passengers and at houses, and are generally under the influence of drink. One has several tattoo marks on wrist. Were traced to Banstead on the evening of 12th. Information to Head Constable Morant, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 27. — Patcham ( County). — For stealing at Rottingdean, 5th inst.— A lady's gold dress ring, set opal surrounded with brilliants — A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., very slight bnild, complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, smart appearance; dress, light overcoat, white silk scarf round neck, black bowler hat. A singer and musician. Information to Supt. Tucker, Patcham. 28— Brighton ( Borough). — For stealing the sum of £ 4 — JOSEPH JEWELL, age 17 ( looks younger), height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes dark brown, 2 front teeth in upper jaw wide apart; dress, long black overcoat, dark coat and vest, brown cord trousers, black cap. A native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. WARWICKSHIRE. 29— Aston ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 by means of a worthless cheque— DAWSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark, appearance of a foreigner; dressed respectably. He tendered a worthless cheque for £ 2 10s., on the London and Westminster Bank, City Branch, as a deposit for apartments he had taken for a student, obtained £ 1 change and absconded. ( See also Case No. 10, 3rd inst.). Warrant issued. 30.— Aston ( County). — For stealing bicycles which were advertised for sale on trial— WALTER FOSTER, age 23 or 24, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion i'resb, hair dark brown, no whiskers or moustache, eyes brown, scar over left eyebrow, two moles on left cheek, is supposed to stammer ; dress, dark blue suit, brown soft hat, or black hard billy- cock hat. A native of Lewisham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston. 31. — Atherstone ( County). — For burglary, 4th inst., and stealing 6 white silk handkerchiefs, in company with JOSIAH WOOD, who is in custody, and remanded till 22nd inst. ( see Case No. 59, 10th inst.)— JOSEPH HORTON, age 22, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, carries his head forward when walking; dress, dark jacket, light trousers, hard felt hat. A hatter, but has worked as a miner; native of Baddesley, Ensor, Warwickshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hannah, Atherstone. 32.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining a large quantity of fire and paving bricks by false pretences, on 24th ult. — CHARLES COLLINS, age about 55, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair grey, moustache turning grey; dressed, when last seen, in broad striped light corduroy suit, black hard hat, lace boots. A bricklayer; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 33.— Stourbridge ( County).— For obtaining a revolver, watch, bicycles, & c., by fraud, through the " Bazaar, Exchange and Mart "— A man who gave the name of GEORGE PHILPS, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, full round face, of good address; dress, blue serge suit, lace boots, black hard felt hat. This man engaged lodgings at Bewdley, on 20th February, which he said he would occupy on 27th. On 28th he arrived, when he received a large number of parcels, 2 bicycles, & c., and left on 1st inst., stating he was going to Bristol. At that time he was riding one of the bicycles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 34.— Hull ( Borough). — For stealing furniture ( recovered), between 1st Sept., 1892, and 20th ult. — CHARLES HENRY BLACKBURN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, respectable appearance ; dress, long dark overcoat, dark suit, tourist hat. An oil miller; native of Driffield. Was employed about 12 months since as goods guard on the Caledonian Railway, Hamilton, near Glasgow, and has recently been a publican in Hull— ELIZABETH BLACK- BURN, age about 30, height 5 ft., complexion very pale, thin face, hair light. Warrant issued. 35.— Hull ( Borough).— For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 6953— WILLIAM ARTHUR, age about 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( curly) and eyes dark brown; dress, black jacket and vest, blue serge trousers. A ship's steward, late of 55, Rosamond- street, Hull. Warrant issued. 36.— Hull ( Borough).— For stealing harness — JAMES DUNLAYEY, an Irishman, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache, military appearance ; dressed in ordinary labourer's clothes and cap. A bricklayer's labourer; late of Middle- street, Hull. May have joined the Army or Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 3 7.— I ngleton ( County).— Forstealing. at Aust- wick, on 12th inst.— A grey mare, age J, 16 hands, well bred, lame on off fore- leg, cro- s- cut tiil; an old riding bridle with f- nnffle bit; and m old riding saddle, repaired on flaps— A MAN, age 28, height 5 ft., hair and moustache dark, no whiskers speaks with a strong Lancashiie accent; dress, black jacket, check tweed waistcoat, fustian trou- erp, lace boots. A groom or farm labourer. Information lo Supt. Guuu, Iiigleton, near Kirkby Lonsdale. 38.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to report— Supervisee JAMES ANDERSON, alias JOHN CHEEVERS, Office No. 42910, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fiet- h, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right eyebrow, five back of head, and boil marks back of neck, pockmarks on right shoulder- blade, chest, belly, and about body, M. A. C. on left forearm, left big toe nail deformed, brown marks above left hip. Sentenced at Manche- ter, 18th March, 1886, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( person). M 153.— License Holder JOHN STAND RING, alias COLLINS, Office No. 44168, age 61, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresb, hair brown ( bald on top), eyes blue, slightly pockmarked, slight scars on back, chest, and each arm. Sentenced at York, 2nd March, 1889, to 5 years penal servitude for possessing coining implements. Licensed 5th January, 1893. P 90. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. 39.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th ulto.— A small leather case, containing hymn- book and prayer- book ; a magnifying glass about the size of a crown piece, silver rim and black handle about 3 in. long ; 4 white linen pocket- handkerchiefs and 2 large cotton ditto, all supposed marked " J " in red cotton in one corner— A woman who gave the name of GERTRUDE ELEANOR DOUGLASS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stoutish build, complexion pale, hair black, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead, lost 3 or 4 front teeth from upper jaw, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, black three- quarter jacket, black dress, green waist, dark blue mantle or cloak, lace boots; had with her two black straw hats, one trimmed with broad red ribbon, and the other with black feathers and black and green ribbon. Is wanted at York for a similar offence on 6th ulto , and at Sheffield on 4th inst. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 40.— Chesham ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Assizes, for arson— GEORGE BROWN, a tramping labourer, ago 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, whiskers and moustache sandy, oval lace, pockpitted, prominent nose, hair thin in front, second finger left hand has been injured ; dress, old blue serge jacket with brown jacket and guernsey underneath, cord trousers, washed light, balmoral boots, dark brown cloth cap with peak. Supposed native of Deptford or Wool- wich. Was convicted at Amersbam, in January, 1887, and sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for re- fusing to work in Union ; at the Central Criminal Court, in April, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude for arson ; at Godstone, in September, 1891, to 14 days imprisonment as a refractory pauper ; at Royston, in October, 1891, to 10 days imprisonment for refusing to work in Union; at Lowestoft, in December-, 1892, to 7 days as a rogue and vagabond ; and at Hertford, in February last, to 21 days imprisonment for re- fusing to work in Union. He boasts of having been in many prisons in England. Information to Inspector Summers, Chesham. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 41.— Arrington ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for housebreaking, at Steeple Morden, on 9th inst.— JAMES WATSON, age 42, heigh 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, rose, shamrock and thistle in flower- pot tattooed on right forearm, coat of arms on left forearm, cut scar over right eye; dress, black pilot jacket, moleskin trousers, white neckerchief, black hard felt hat. A native of Belfast. States he was discharged from the 10th Hussars in 1881. Information to Supt. Wilderspin, Arrington. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 18 3 ESSEX. 42.— Brentwood ( County).— Sentenced to one months imprisonment for making a false statement when enlisting in the Army— JOHN CALLAGHAN ( supposed false), age 10, height 6 ft., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar on right and centre of top lip, violet tattooed outside right forearm, " J. M.," 2 dots inside right forearm, flag outside left forearm; dress, long thin light coat, light tweed trousers, light cloth peak cap, lace boots— all much worn. A labourer ; native of Burr, Ireland. Was sentenced to six months imprison- ment at Lewes Quarter Sessions, in 1892, for house- breaking and is supposed to be wanted for similar offences. 43.— Brentwood ( County). — Remanded for stealing a horse, cart and set of harness, and for assaulting police— FRANK MARTIN, alias FRANK HOOK, age 45, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, slightly pockpitted, hair and moustache light brown, eyf s grey, scars right eyebrow, bridge of nose, inside right forearm, on belly, knee, and right leg below knee, and left forefinger, two moles right armpit, two shoulderblade, and one above groin; dress, long light brown overcoat, dark tweed jacket, light tweed vest, dark striped trousers, black cloth cap with peak, black - and - white woollen scarf, heavy lace boots. Has been convicted for burglary and cattle stealing. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 44.— Grays ( County).— Committed for trial at the Essex Quarter Sessions, 5th prox., for breaking into a railway station with intent to commit felony — GEORGE BOW DEN, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right elbow, Britannia and " Minnie Gordon" in floral wreath tattooed left arm, two clasped hands tattooed back of left wrist, two scars on chin. A native of Liverpool. Was lately employed as engine- driver at Purfleet Paper Mills. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 45.— Cheltenham ( County).— In custody for stealing a donkey ( recovered) — WILLIAM ELLIOTT, age 19, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, slight light whiskers and moustache, eye3 grey, A. W. J. E., cross, and a man's head tattooed oil outside left forearm; dress, dark grey suit, much worn. A labourer; native of Brighton.— CHARLES MURRAY, a mulatto, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair black, eyes dark, " CM," a star, plume of feathers tattooed on right forearm, ring on third finger right hand ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, much worn. An acrobat. Both state they were formerly at the Youths' Labour House, 12G, Stepney- causeway, Commercial- road, London, E., and that since they left that institution, they have been tramping the country and hawking salt. Had in their possession a heavy iron axle hand truck, which they stated they bought from a man in Albert- road, Birmingham, " No. 2, for hire" painted on both sides, " J. H." branded on front and on several spokes, " Birm." on front, name erased, front and tail boards made to drop down, handles pinned and screwed to body of truck. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. HEREFORDSHIRE. 46.— Hereford ( County).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, on 3rd prox., for house- breaking— THOS. JONES, alias JOHN BROWN, sge 37, height 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, com- plexion sallow, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey, large, high forehead, small lump near right temple, ship, and a woman representing a queen, tattooed on right arm ; dress, old black coat and vest, thin blue trousers, white muffler, tight- fitting cap, old boots. A sailor; native of Liverpool. Was convicted in March, and in April, 1891, for stealing Bhirts in Herefordshire. Is supposed to have been convicted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Hereford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 47.— Boston ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking— EDWARD ADAMS, age 21, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, oval face, no whiskers or moustache; dress, old dark suit and cap. A native of Wicklow, Ireland. States he has been in this country about 18 months. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Supt. Crawford, Boston. 48. — Grantham ( County). — Remanded for larceny— GEORGE WILLIAM WEBB, a brick- layer's labourer, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, long moustache, whiskers about a week's growth, eyes blue, sea.- over right eye and on right cheek, nose has been broken. States he is a native of London, and that some months since he was an inmate of Bakewell Union, suffering from a bad side. Has worked in Derby, Leicester, and Lancashire. Information to Supt. Taylor, Grantham. 49.— Spalding ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining money by false pretences— EDMUND POWYS, alias EDWARD JAMES and G. J. OKE, an auctioneer's clerk, age 31, height 5 ft. 6J in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache and small side whiskers, light; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, grey check trousers, brown cloth gaiters, black hard hat, light blue tie, button boots ; carried an umbrella. States he belongs to Merton, South Wimbledon. Photo may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Jarvis, Spalding. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 50.— Daventry ( County).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions on 6th prox., for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— PHILIP CALLENDER ( see Case No. 40, 10th inst.), age 37, height 5 ft. 4^ in., complexion pale, hair ( parted down centre) brown, heavy dark moustache, turning grey, otherwise clean shaved, eyes blue, scar over right eye, small scar at end of left thumb; dress, dark blue jacket, black vest, dark cloth trousers with stripe, worn at bottoms, white collar and front, black satin necktie, kid gloves, black mittens, lace boots, left one patched across front. An architect; native of South Shields, where his father was a doctor. Was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment at Stafford Quarter Sessions on 2nd July, 1889, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, and to 3 months imprisonment at South Shields on 21st November, 1890, under the Vagrant Act, in the name of Peter Downes. Information to Supt. Botterill, Daventry. OXFORDSHIRE. 51.— Bicester ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for robbery on 11th inst.— MARY ANN WILLIAMS, age 29, short stature, complexion, hair, and eyes dark. States she is a native of Redruth, Cornwall. Was travelling with a man who gave the name of John Williams, by trade a French polisher, but sometimes hawks common jewellery, who stated he also belonged to Redruth. They were acquainted with some of the persons connected with Sanger's circus. The woman is supposed to be a sister of one of the female riders. Information to Sapt. Bowen, Bicester. 52. — Burford ( County). — Remanded till 8th prox., for larceny.— JOHN HOLLIDAY, of 129, Regency- street, Westminster, age 17, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes grey, V tattooed on right and R on left breast, cross in centre, " G. Dawkins" on left forearm, bracelets and a snake's head and part of body on left wrist; dress, blue jacket, brown cloth trousers and vest, black hard hat ( narrow brim), lace boots. States he served 2 years on the training ship " Cornwall." Information to Inspector Cooke, Burford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 53.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Lewis Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for larceny— WILLIAM FOTHERGILL, alias WIL- LIAMS, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, eyes grey; dress, old dark clothes, peak cap. States he was employed for 10 years by the National and Cunard Steamship Co., and for some time kept a public house at Robert- street, Liverpool. A waiter; native of Liverpool. Information to the Acting Chief Constable, East- bourne. table contributions by fraud— JOSEPH WALKBN, age 40, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, turning grey, slight light whiskers and moustache, eyes blue; dress, dark cloth jacket with short blue jacket under, dark cord trousers and vest, heavy lace boots, black bowler hat; appearance of a railway employee. A native of Warrington, Lanca- shire. He went about stating that a railway porter had been killed at Swindon, and that he was employed to collect money for the widow and children. Information to Supt. Tyler, Malmesbury. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 55.— Heworth ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst.. for arson— SAMPSON WILLIAMS, age 51, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, blue cut over left eye; dress, grey coat, brown vest with light stripe, black cloth trousers, dark grey flannel shirt, with three white buttons down front and one on each wrist, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. A tramping labourer; native of Newton, Montgomeryshire. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. PROPERTY STOLEN. WILTSHIRE. 54.— Malmesbury ( County).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment, 17th inst., for obtaining chari- CHESHIRE. £ 100 REWARD. 56. — Chester ( County). — 16th inst., by burglary, at " The Rookery," Worleston, Nantwich — 1 gold hunting watch; 1 gentleman's gold stop watch, foreign; 1 very small gold geneva watch, with enamelled landscape on case ; 1 gold geneva watch, with J. H. S., monogram and coronet over, maker Fensohn; 1 gold watch in shape of a pad- lock, with key and chain; 1 very solid long double gold watch chain; 1 gold enamelled chain, long enough to go round neck, old fashioned; 3 diamond stars; 1 pair diamond earrings, each containing 1 very large single stone ; 1 pair pearl earrings, each containing 1 large single pearl; 1 large diamond brooch, horseshoe shape; 1 diamond buckle brooch; 10 or 12 valuable rings, one in two hearts, one pink pearl, one emerald, one black pearl surrounded by diamonds ; 10 or 15 valuable bracelets ; 1 diamond heart; 8 round turquoise brooches of different sizes; 1 brooch and 2 earrings, enamelled pink leaves, a caterpillar on one earring and a fly on the other, the two ( caterpillar and fly) also on the brooch, these comprise a set; 1 set of cameos ; 1 large gold locket with pearls and diamonds; 1 plain gold locket and chain, with portrait inside locket; 1 long gold fan chain, old fashioned; 2 rows of pearls with diamond clasp ( one large diamond surrounded by smaller ones) ; I pearl pin; 1 brooch representing flowers, made in red and green enamel and pearls; 2 paste buckles; 6 sets, each consisting of brooch, pair of earrings, and 2 studs of the following description:— 2 plain gold, 1 coral, 1 amber, 1 lapis lazuli, 1 small enamelled Doge ; 1 small miniature, set in diamonds; 2 pearls on long pins; 1 brooch, pair earrings, and 2 necklaces of gold coins; 1 diamond brooch, shape of two horseshoes; 1 brown brooch, set in white diamonds; 1 silver chronograph stop- watch, and albert chain in gold and platinum ; 10 pins, including 1 star sapphire, 1 oval enamel, set in small pearls, 1 crystal, with monogram " A. S." Supposed by THREE MEN, who were seen in the vicinity the previous day, and on the day of the burglary, and who are known to have been staying at Crewe for some days previously : 1st, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., medium build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, no beard; dress, fawn- coloured dustcoat, slate- coloured trousers with black stripe, dark brown felt hat. 2nd, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, black moustache and beard, trimmed to a point, eyes brown; dress, rough black cloth suit and overcoat, black felt hat, black tie with horse- shoe pin, studded with pearls representing nails, in- variably wore a brown kid glove on one hand ( supposed right) ; carried an oak sapling walking- stick. Described himself as a hay and straw dealer. 3rd, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., com- plexion fresh, heavy light brown moustache of a bristly description, stands out from his lip, and looks as if it were clipped, sunken eyes, walks erect, supposed to be slightly pockpitted; dress, black coat, mixture coloured trousers, black felt hat, bright red necktie with pin, wore a high collar, showing stud behind ; carried a light gorse walking- stick. These men were dressed in better clothes than their appearance and class of life seemed to warrant, THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1893. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 77.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 10th inst., by shopbreaking— 3 silver lever watches, second hand, Nos. 15142, 4309, and 6815; 4 silver lever ( one a chronograph) and 2 silver genera watches, second- hand; 8 or 9 new wedding rings, 22- ct., broad and heavy, stamped with makers' initials " T. M. & Co.," or " W. M. " ; 30 to 33 gold wedding ring, second- hand, 22- ct., various sizes, some much worn; about 9 new gold wedding rings, 9- ct.., various sizes; about 18 second- hand gold wedding rings, 9- ct., various sizes, some much worn; about 6 new gold keeper rings, 9- ct., broad, large size ; about 34 second- hand gold keeper rings, 9- ct., various sizes; about 8 ladies' new gold dress rings, mostly 9- ct., various patterns, set with coloured stones or pearls ; about 27 second- hand gold dress rings, mostly 9- ct., a few 12 aud 18- ct., various, mixed settings with coloured stones, pearls and diamond chips, various designs, amongst which were a French- made gold ring, serpent pattern, small chain about 5 links with small gold coin attached ; a gold ring made out of a wedding ring, set with red stone in centre, a turquoise at each side, one lighter colour than the other ; one set with 5 small diamonds in a lino; 2 old- fashioned rings with a long and - wide band at front, one diamond in centre, and studded with small pearls, the other has one diamond in centre, and studded with small turquoise ; a mourning ring, black enamel, with blue enamel forget- me- not in centre ; a black enamel mourning ring, set with about 5 pearls ; a four- shilling piece brooch, coloured enamel front, gilt back, strong pin ; and a large round gold brooch, coloured, raised centre and ornamental work. Information to Chief Constable Ashe, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 78.— Sheffield ( City).— 4th inst.— An 18- ct. gold English keyless stop watch, No. 77095, centre seconds, ruby jewelled in eight holes, expansion balance, plain gold case, crystal glass, J. Newbould, Parkgate" on centre dial, f- plate movement, engraved " J. Newbould, Parkgate." 79.— Sheffield ( City). — Between 4th and 6th inst., by warehousebreaking— 4 or 5 pairs of carvers with steel plain bolsters, stag hafts, marked " A. Baxter & Co., Sheffield," with crown in centre, in paper cases ; 3 leather rolls containing samples of table and butchers' knives, some marked " Arthur Baxter, Sheffield," and others " A. Baxter & Co., Sheffield," with crown in centre ; 1 leather roll of assorted sample butcher knives, marked ditto, and forged steel ; 2 leather rolls containing samples of pocket and sportsmen's knives, marked ditto ; 18 assorted fancy penknives, marked ditto ; 1 maroon plush roll containing samples of small fancy pen- knives, chased backs, marked ditto; 12 pairs of bone carvers, four pin, marked ditto ; 1 dozen bone hafted table and dessert knives, edge pin and balance, marked " A. Baxter, Sheffield " ; 1 dozen rosewood hafted bread knives, etched blades, 5 pins; 3 dozen black tip table knives, ed^ e pin, marked " Superior Cutlery, Sheffield"; 6 dozeu bone- hafted table knives, metal bolsters, two pin, marked " A. B. C. Cutlery Co., Sheffield"; 4 dozen bone- hafted cast- steel forks, three pin; 10 dozen assorted pocket knives, mostly two blades, all marked " Arthur Baxter, Sheffield " with crown ; 1 black leather bag, 18 iu. by 12 in., two leather straps round it, in good condition. 80.— Sheffield ( City). — 14th inst, from an hotel— A gentleman's very long dark- blue Melton overcoat, single breasted, sleeves lined with dark cardinal sateen, bottom edge of coit is unstitched and looks frayed; 1 hair brush and 1 hat brush, with ivory backs, monogram " E. T." thereon; 1 small clothes brush, ivory back, with monogram " E. T." ; 2 ivory- haftcd razors, one rather heavy, in black case, which contains nail file and button hook; 1 razor strop. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 81.— J Division.— 6th inst, at Woodford, Essex.— A bay van mare, 9 years, 15 hands, white star on forehead, small white patch on near side, outside off- hind foot white, long mane and tail. £ 5 REWARD. 82.— M Division.— 8th inst.— A bay mare cob, 14 bands, thick- set, short mane and tail, white blaze down face, clipped down to knees, hind legs white to hocks, answers to name of " Jessie"; silver- plated harness, square buckles, large size collar; a dog- cart, oak colour, black wheels, picked out dull red, piece of copper round centre of right shaft, three steps each side, piece of wood let in at hinge right of tailboard, deep groove inside of felloes right wheel. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Albert Hart, 78, Galleywall - road, Bermondsey, for the appre- hension of the thief and recovery of the property. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. VY. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 83. — Stroud ( County). — 10th inst., in the Thames and Severn Canal, at Chalfora— The body of a newly- born female child, wrapped in a piece of serge dress material, enclosed in brown paper, the right cheek torn from the lip about 1J in., slight abrasion on crown of head, bruise on right side of chest. Is supposed to have been dead four or five days, and to have been in the water about two days. It is also supposed that the body was thrown from a passing train into the canal. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. KENT. 84. — Cran brook ( County). — Accidentally killed by a fall of earth on the Cranbrook and Paddock Wood Railway on 16th inst.— A man, known as J. SQUIRE, nicknamed " Watford," age about 35, length 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and few short whiskers on chin, dark, scar from lance wound on left cheek; dressed in rail- way official's black overcoat, cord trousers, brown speckled cloth vest and a black cloth vest, striped coloured shirt, white cotton braces, black hard felt hat, white leather knee straps, black leather waist strap, each with square brass buckles, heavy nailed boots, nearly new, grey cotton socks, coloured hand- kerchief, " No. 3720 " in one corner. A navvy; supposed native of Hertfordshire. He came to work on the railway on 13th inst. Is supposed to have formerly been a driver in the Royal Artillery, and to have belonged to the Herts Militia. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Cranbrook. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SURREY. 85. — Chertsey ( County). — Property, No. 82, 17th inst., and thief apprehended. Case APPREHENSIONS. 86.— Metropolitan Police District, Y Division.— NASSIB ABDOULLAH and AMY G. SHIBLEY, Cases Nos. 5 and 6, 17th inst. 87.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County).— WILLIAM ROONEY, alias CLARK, & c., Case No. 15. 30th September, 1892. JAMES McLEAN, Case No. 15, 23rd December, 1892. 88. — Lancashire, Salford ( Borough).— Supervisee PETER GERALD DARCEY, Office No. 38544, Case No. 78, 8th April, 1892. 89.— Lincolnshire, Horncastle ( County).— JOHN STUART, Case No. 35, 17th inst. 90.— Norfolk, Walsingham ( County).— WILLIAM HARPER, Case No. 18, 17th ult. 91.— Staffordshire, Longton ( County).— Supervisee GEORGE EDWD. ALDIS, Office No. 42225, Case No. 85, 22nd July, 1892. 92.— Suffolk, Ipswich ( Borough). — JOHN CHURCHMAN, Case No. 27, 3rd inst. 93— Worcestershire, Dudley ( County).— License Holder ANNIE WILSON, Office No. 44499, Case No. 42, 17th inst. 94.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Don- caster ( Borough).— HERBERT BOUTALL, Case No. 20, 3rd inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 95.— G Division.— For stealing, 13th inst., a rough- coated roan cob, a fcet of brass- mounted harness, and an oak- coloured box trap with green- covered cushions— GEORGE FRANKLIN, alias " NOVICE FRANKLIN," age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, chocolate check coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 96.— K Division.— For stealing a piano organ, No. 1886, fixed on a red barrow, " H. Leader" on cover of organ and on barrow — WILLIAM BROWN, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, hard felt hat. May be found playing the organ in the towns of Essex or Suffolk. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HEREFORDSHIRE. 97.— Ledbury ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, on 20th inst.— WILLIAM HENRY BATES, alias DAYIS, age 27, height' about 5 ft. 5 ft., complexion fair, hair brushed up in front, light small moustache, eyes grey, two upper teeth project; dress, brown jacket and vest, brown speckled trousers, old boots, brown hard felt hat; wore a silver watch- guard with eye glass attached. A native of Lincolnshire. He pre- tends to be very pious and teaches in Sunday sehools. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. LANCASHIRE. 98.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing 10s. on 22nd inst.— A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, round face, moustache light, impediment in speech, respectable appearance; dress, dark coat and vest, supposed brown striped trousers, brown felt hat, white collar and tie, lace boots. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 99.— Wigan ( County).— For stealing at Ashton, on 18th or 19th inst., a lady's silver geneva watch, flowered case, white dial, small gold- coloured wreath of flowers round centre of dial, steel hands— A MAN, age about 18 ( looks younger), height about 5ft., stout build, full features, sullen appearance; dress, brown plaid suit, blue cap, black- and- white scarf, side- spring boots. A shoemaker, but has worked in a colliery. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SURREY. 100.— Reigate ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next Surrey Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for housebreaking — JAMES GARDNER, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in. slight build, complexion fair, small light moustache, thin features, large mouth, small nose, large nostrils, eyes small and sunken, face ap- pears to have been knocked about with gloves or fists, " R." tattooed back of left wrist, heart, crown, and other marks with " R." inside left wrist, two rings on second and third finger, and one ring on fore and little finger, right foot appears to have been injured, as he generally cuts his boots; dress, velvet coat, pepper- and- salt mixture vest, dark trousers, dark grey cloth cap. ROSE VINCENT, age 23, height 5 ft. 1 in., stont build, complexion ruddy, hair light red, round face, flat nose, large scar top of forehead ; dress, brown ulster, black woollen shawl, brown dress, black hat, with green feather on right side; a prostitute. States she has resided at Deptford. Information to Head Constable Morant, Redhill. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 101.— K Division.— 21st inst.— A bay cob mare, aged, 14 hands, clipped trace high, fired, hind feet white, dock tail, cat- footed; a set of old brass mounted harness, and a spring dog- cart, painted green, picked out red, brass rails, brass caps on wheels, one new wheel not painted, new spokes in the other, panels of tailboard roughly repaired. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SURREY. 102.— Reigate ( Borough).— Property, CaseNo. 67, 24th ulto., and thieves apprehended. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1893. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. ' A LOST, ON Friday afternoon, March 10th, between Cannon Street, Cbeapside, Leicester Square, or Oxford Street, LADY'S GOLD WATCH. Monogram A. H. £ 1 REWARD will be given on finder returning same to A H., 99, Charlton Lane, Charlton, S. E. £ 3 REWARD. 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