ROUGE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1893. VOL. X., No. 974. 5. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them LOTDON S W THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, * artlCXla" concZn ™ 9personswhose ^ prehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE UAZErrn, if they atesatjicient toenable action to be taken upon themby another, force. " S t0 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 jo. 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 promi-. ently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of \ hl per of engraving on wood ^ £ 0t° 3raph ar sketch of a stolen article, including the expense 8' Everyannouncement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief Officer of police or h, s immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. „ concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. REGULATIONS. 8. Announcements of all persons to he af^ rehended or of stolen property hear a number, a., d art alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZBTTE, 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 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 Sf Co.," Post Office Order payable at Cnaring 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. 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). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( o) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Polioe District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. fl). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on lication in the form set forth in circular of the APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. — Convict Supervision Depart - ment. — Woodcut portrait and description of applic: 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 • reward for the discovery of property or the detection of erime, 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— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( b) 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 property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTB.— There are 177 Station of the Metropolitan Police Forte at which Notices can be posted. Licence Holder HENRY LESTER, Office No 44303, whose arrest is sought for failing to report, and who is suspected of committing burg'aries in this district— Age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar left side forehead ( stab), left side head and on left kneecap, small birthmark on left buttock. Was sentenced at South London Sessions, 16th April, 1889, to 5 years penal servitude for receiving, and licensed 2nd Feb- ruary last. P 258. 2.— E Division,— For obtaining money by false pretences— WALTER WARRICK, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and mous- tache ( curled at ends) brown, speaks very quickly, is very restless, and appears to be always in a hurry; dress, black morning coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Dublin. He calls upon publishers and booksellers, repre- senting that lie is Mr. Fred Eason, of the firm of Eason & Sons, Dublin, and ha3 run short of money. Warrant issued. 3.— F Division. — For obtaining several sums of money by fraud— HAWKE BRYAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald in front of head), whiskers, moustache and beard ( pointed and supposed false) reddish brown, narrow- chested, very much round- shouldered, stoops when walking, and has a shuffling gait, has a Jewish cast of features and speaks with an American accent, cannot pronounce his R's; dyes his hair, whiskers, & c.; usually dressed in a double- breasted dark grey reefer jacket and trousers, hard felt hat with very narrow brim, white tie, patent leather boots, sometimes wears a black morning coat, fancy spotted vest, and low hard felt hat. This man has recently advertised in several Lmdon daily papers, representing that he wanted lady secretaries and cricketers for the Australian Lady Cricketers, and obtained money by representing that he would procure costumes for the applicants. Is identical with WILLIAM BATTEN, alias BERT HELLIS, ELLISTON, ELLISTONE, HERBERTE, GERALD L. POTTER, D. BARRAUDE, SCOTT, BU- CHANAN, EAST LYNNE, POOLE, & c. See Cases No. 7, 22nd, and No. 5, 29th January, 1892, and No. 3, 20th May, 1892. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For stealing £ 5 10s., and a cheque for £ 2 17s. on 19th inst.— FREDERICK JACKSON, a porter, late of 109, Cleveland- street, Fitzroy- square, W., age 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., thin build, complexion pale, hair and moustache light, very round or deformed shoulders ; dre3s, blue lounge jacket and vest, dark mixture trousers, red check tie, black felt hat. Warrant issued. 5. — For stealing £ 182 in gold and bank notes, on 19th inst.— DIRK KONING, alias JANSEN, a Dutchman, late of 53, Hampden- street, Harrow- road, W.; age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and pointed moustache light, pimple on right cheek, several pimples under chin, speaks good English, wears gold- framed eyeglasses ; dress, dark grey overcoat with silk facings, brown undercoat and vest. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry E. C. BERKSHIRE. 6.— Hungerford ( County). — For forging and uttering an Army Money Order for £ 3 13s. 4d., on 25th February last— HENRY SAMUEL SID WELL ( see Case No. 4, 31st ult.), age about 29, height ft. 5| in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight light moustache, eyes grey or very pale blue, spear wound on top of forehead, nose broken, several sores on body caused by blood poisoning; dressed, when last seen, in black coat and vest, light trousers, light cloth cap, cannot wear a hard hat on account of the wound on forehead. A native of Winchester, late an Army pension clerk in the office of the 37th Regimental District, at Winchester, and formerly belonged to the Inniskillen Fusiliers, from which regiment he was invalided as a sergeant. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Molsher, Hungerfoid. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1893. ABERDEENSHIRE. 8 7. — Aberdeen ( City). — Portrait and de- ription of JAMES WILSON, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 306— Age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair dark, whiskers and moustache dark, mixed with grey ( may now bo shaved), full face; has large tlat feet; dress, when last seen, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, dark brown overcoat, rough grey ulster, aud low- crowned hard felt hat. A mill manager and grain merchant; native of Aberdeenshire. Absconded 3rd inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wyness, Aberdeen. CARNARVONSHIRE. 8.— Conway ( County).— For stealing cheques— ROBERT JONES EVANS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair inclined to ^ be red, small light moustache, rather bow- legged ; of pleasing appearance and good address; dress, dark clothes and black felt hat, often wears a silk hat, and carries a silk umbrella with silver knob. Had with him a leather hat- box and two portmanteaux. A native of Carmel near Carnarvon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Conway. CHESHIRE. 9.— Runcorn ( County). — MAN, Case No. 55, .21st inst., not to be apprehended. HAMPSHIRE. 10.— AI d e rs h ot ( County ).— For embezzlement— EDWARD P1THER, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, black coat, dark check trousers and vest, brown hard felt hat, lace boots. A butcher; native of Odiham. May endeavour to enlist. Absconded 18th inst. Warrant issued. Information to DeputyChief Constatle Stephenson, Alderahot. HERTFORDSHIRE. 11— Hemel Hempstead ( County). — For stealing a quantity of leather ( recovered).— WAL- TER CORNISH, alias GARDNER, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache, no whiskers, eyes hazel, sly looking, walks with a swinging gait; dresses respectably. A boot clicker; native of Leicester, where he may be found, or in the East End of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Froglcy, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 12.— Folkestone ( Borough). — For stealing a clock ( found pledged) on 15th inst.— A man, who gave the name of EDWARD HARRIS, Priory- street, Dover ( false), age about 30, medium height, small whiskers and moustachc. He called at the hoQse under the pretence of examining the window cords. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. 13.— Tun bridge Wells ( Borough).— For em bezzling £ 11 18s.— ARTHUR EDWARD KIRBY, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown. A native of Fakenham, Norfolk. Was at one time manager of Haxell's Hotel, Strand. Warrant issued. 14. — Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — For stealing a quantity of cloth and tailor's trimming— FRANTZ DE LINNY, a Frenchman, age about 60, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair grey, light mous- tache ( turning grey), pockmarked, stoops slightly when walking. A tailor. Was accompanied by his wife, a Frenchwoman, age about 50, very tall, complexion dark; dressed in black. Both speak broken English. They booked by the 7.10 a. m. train, 14th inst., from Tonbridge to London Bridge. Are supposed to be known at Bradford, Dover, and London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 15.— Burnley ( County).— For stealing the sum of £ 7, a spring cart, and an iron breaker ( recovered) — WILLIAM TAYLOR, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown, pock- pitted, has the appearance of a low horse- dealer; dress, grey plaid jacket and vest, dark worsted trousers, black cap, fancy clogs, may be wearing a dark sleeve waistcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, County Police Office, Burnley. LEICESTERSHIRE. 16.— Loughborough ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst.— A brown cart- horse, 5 years, 16 hands, long mane and tail, long bushy forelock, star on forehead, off hind fetlock white, has a mark on inside near hock ( caused by a blister), the hair on which may be of a different colour, very broad shoes, rough coat, in good condition, value £ 50— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 to 10 in., com- plexion fresh, slight sandy moustache, horsey appear- ance ; dress, light d ust overcoat, rather short dark jacket, light mixture plaid trousers, neckerchief tied in sailor's knot, heavy lace boots, black hard felt hat. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Loughborough. 17. — Leicester ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 28 13s. 9d., on 30th ult.— WILLIAM T. CHURCH, a clerk, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( parted at side, plastered down and brushed up in front) dark, very slight moustache, otherwise clean shaved, very near- sighted and wears glasses, is well educated and of pleasant manners ; wears, on Sundays, a dark grey frock coat and silk hat, and, on week- days, a short brown over- coat, pilot shape, and black morning coat. He is fond of music, plays the banjo and sometimes per- forms as a nigger; he is a good baritone singer, and is in great request at smoking concerts. He also sings in amateur operatic performances and may be found in a stage chorus. His favourite songs are " Our ' Armonic Club," " The King's OWD," " Masks and Faces," and " True till Death." He is also a member of the Manx Club. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 18.— Grantham ( County). — For obtaining 3 pints of beer, and an ounce of tobacco, by false pretences, on 5th inst.— JOSEPH KETTLE, age 53, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, turning grey, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes grey; dress, dark jacket, grey vest, white cotton cord trousers, lace boots, hard felt hat. A labourer ; native of Gunby. Has been previously convicted of a similar offence and for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Grantham. 19.— Grimsby ( County). — For housebreaking, at Cleethorpes, between 15th and 23rd ult.— SAMUEL WILKINSON, a gardener, age 46 height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light or ginger, beard and moustache turning grey, rather high cheekbones, bold eyes, walks erect; dressed ( when last seen) in dark coat, grey or brown tweed trousers, blue striped collar and front, no tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Has worked at Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Doncaster. Is fond of horse- racing, and may be found in low public houses among betting men. Has been several times convicted of larceny. Is also wanted in Yorkshire for horse stealing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stennett, Grimsby. 20.— Spalding ( County).— For larceny at Crow- land, on 17th iDst.— A tramping labourer, who gave the name of WILLIAM BATSON, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, long thin face, dark brown tuft of hair on chin, stoops; dress, old brown velveteen coat with large pockets, dark trousers. Information to Supt. Jarvis, Spalding. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 21. — Newtown ( County). — For obtaining money and food by false pretences— WILLIAM MORGAN, alias WILL CIW, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., moustache sandy, crooked nose with small red mark or spot thereon; dress, dark cloth coat, light cloth trousers, dirty white apron, two- puaked cap. Carried a small black bag with tools. A tramping clock cleaner; supposed native of South Wales. Is well known to the police in Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hughes, New- town. 22.— Welshpool ( Count)/).— For assault, on 24th inst.— JOHN DOWNEY, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion swarthy, bair brown, slight light moustache; dress, long brown tail coat, black coat under, fustian trousers ( very dirty), peak cap, old boots, wore a leather strap studded with brass, & c., round waist. A tramp; native of Dublin. Frequents common lodging houses and casual wards. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 23.— Mansfield ( County).— For embezzlement — JOHN GEORGE MART, late of Sntton- in- Ashfield, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, small light moustache; dress, brown jacket suit, turn- down collar, black hard felt hat. Carried a brown mackintosh and black Gladstone bag. Has been a schoolmaster and rent collector. May apply for a situation as clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hensley, Mansfield. 24. — Nottingham ( County).— Fcr larceny ( bailee).— WILLIAM TREVELYAN, alias WAL- TER TREVELYAN, age 65 to 70, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slender build, complexion pale, hair grey, whiskers and moustache, eyes blue, prominent fore- head; dress, black coat, dark cloth trousers, felt hat; usually carries a small black hand- bag. A watchmaker ; states he is a native of London. Ho goes round to country villages, collecting watches and clocks to clean, which he pledges and then decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hallam, Nottingham. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 25.— Jedburgh ( County). — For stealing a cornet ( found pawned), on 18th inst.— SAMUEL FORTHGILL, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slender build, thin face, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light; dress, dark tweed coat, lightish striped trouser3, bard felt hat. States he is a native of Leicester, and that he is a carpet weaver seeking employment. Is a good player on brass instruments ; makes the acquaintance of brass band conductors and bandsmen, and borrows instru- ments with which to play in the streets. May be accompanied by his wife, age about 23, rather stout, complexion fresh, round face, hair ( wavy in front) brown, tender eyes ; dressed in striped petticoat, brownish jacket body, black hat with some red trimming. Spoke with a Glasgow accent, of which place she stated she was a native. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Porter, Jedburgh. SHROPSHIRE. 26.— Wellington ( County).— For embezzlement — FEWTREL M. CLEMENTS, a tailor's assistant FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark brown, slightly pock- marked. Has been employed in the drapery and outfitting business in London, Bournemouth, and Hungerford. His stepfather resides at Frome- road, Bradford- on- Avon. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 27.— Longton ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) — WILLIAM HODGKINSON, age 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, dark brown jacket, black vest, dark cloth trousers, paper collar, blue tie, lace boots, double- peak cap— all much worn. A native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Longton, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK. 28.— Boxford ( County}.— For embezzlement— PETER BRADLEY, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair ( very thin) and moustache light sandy, tender feet, stoops slightly when walking, is fond of drink; dress, short blue pilot overcoat, black worsted coat with silk facings, light trousers and vest, striped flannel shirt, brown worsted socks, grey pants. An electrical engineer; supposed native of Barrow- in- Furness. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chapman, Boxford. P. BANTON, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion dark, full face, hair dark brown, beard and moustache black, large dark eyes, is rather talkative and speaks as if a little tongued- tied; of gentlemanly appearance and good address; dress light tweed suit, billycock hat with small brim, or small cloth cap; carries a heavy malacca cane, silver knob, " G. P. B." engraved thereon; sometimes wears riding breeches and leggings. He was formerly manager of the Grand Hotel, Sunderland, and pro- prietor of the Winter Gardens, Birmingham. He is supposed to have left the latter place about the beginning of February last. Is accompanied by bis wife, age about 30, height ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion pale ; and their two children, a girl age 2, and a boy age 9 months. He took a furnished house and hired horses, agreeing to pay by the week. He sold the horses at Cave's Depository, Birmingham, and left the district. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. forged cheques— Age 32 ( looks younger), height about 5 fett, complexion rather sallow, hair dark, SURREY. 29.— Reigate ( Borough).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM FARNHAM, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair ( inclined to curl) and thin moustache, sandy, right arm and hand withered; dress, dark morning coat, and brown felt hat. A native of Devonshire. Was employed for 4 years as collector at Farringdon- road Sewing Machine Depot, London. May visit his wife, who is a cleaner at offices in Argyle- street, Regent- street. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Morant, Redhill. WESTMORELAND. 34.— Kendal ( County).— For stealing from an hotel at Kirkby, on 13th or 14th inst.— A chamois leather purse, clasp on top, containing £ 1 10s. gold; old - fashioned plush purse, fastens with gold ring, containing a jubilee half - sovereign, and jubilee sixpence; a long silver neck- guard, small links; and a lady's gold neck- chain, oval- shaped gold locket, monogram " H. T. K." thereon, containing photos of two boys, attached— A MAN, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache, eyes brown ; dress, blue or black jacket, grey tweed knickerbockers, white necktie and collar, grey- and- white striped tweed cap, black stockings, lace boots. Stated he was doctor in a London hospital. Information to Supt. Shields, Kendal. SUSSEX ( EAST). 30— Hailsham ( County).— For larceny from a draper's shop, at IleathSeld, on 10th inst.— TWO MEN : ( 1st), age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache ginger ; dress, light plaid jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, light cap with peak. Carried a carpenter's basket. States he is a carpenter; supposed native of Tunbridge Wells. ( 2nd), age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion and hair dark, full whiskers and moustache ; dress, dark jacket, dark cord trousers, black hard felt hat with narrow brim. States he is a carpenter ; supposed native of Tun- bridge Wells. Information to Supt. Renville, Hailsham. 31.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair, mous tache and few side whiskers light, very pale face; dress, dark blue or black overcoat with velvet collar, black hard felt hat, carries a walking- stick. He stated he was collecting money for the Local Fire Brigade, and had with him a small pocket- book with a number of names written in pencil, and the name of " Martha Harvey " written in ink. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 32.— Hastings ( Borough).— For housebreaking at St. Leonard's, 25th ult. — WILLIAM FOX age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes hazel, cap, spur, and whip tattooed left forearm, ring middle finger left hand ; dress, grey jacket, cord trousers, hard felt hat, all old and dirty. A rag and bone collector; native of Win- chester. Is known at Eastbourne and Portsmouth Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Has tings. WARWICKSHIRE. 33.— Solihull ( County).— For stealing a horse ( recovered) on 12th January last, GRANVILLE WILTSHIRE. 35.— Sal iSb U ry ( City).— For uttering 6 counter- feit 5s. pieces, on 14th ult.— ALBERT CARTER, age 25, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, long face, hair and eyes light brown, mole on back of neck, two moles on left side of neck, several cuts on both hands, scar on upper part of left leg, large red mark on lower part of back. A butcher; native of Pennard, Somersetshire. Was convicted at Reading for stealing 7 heifers, also sentenced to 6 months imprisonment at Wells Quarter Sessions, in October, 1890, for obtaining a horse by fraud. Information to Head Constable Mathews, Salis bury. clean shaved, longish prominent nose, stylishly dressed, wearing gaiters, large collar and cuffs. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 39.— Slough ( County).— Committed for trial, at the next Quarter Sessions, for stealing a horse at Slough— LAWRENCE ERNEST ROLFE, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes ( large) hazsl, thin face, scar right forearm; dress, old black coat and vest, brown trousers, red necktie, black hard felt hat. A native of Chalvey, Buckinghamshire. Is said to have been a cab- driver in London. Information to Supt. Sutton, Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 40.— Isle of Ely ( County). — Remanded for stealing a tarpaulin ( recovered), at Littleport ( see Caso No. 54, 21 st inst,) — WILLIAM LAMB, age 45, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, blind in right eye, left eye hazel, scar on left of forehead and on right cheek ; dress, brown velvet- jacket, cord trousers, blue necktie with white spots, black soft bat, heavy lace boots. A travelling hawker; native of Colchester. He camps about the country with a caravan. Information to Supt. King, Ely. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 36. — Thornaby- on- Tees ( County). — For stealing a suit of clothes and a quantity of bed and table linen, on 29th ult. — A man who gave the name of REEMA, alias JOSEPH JACKSON age 55 to 60, height about 5 ft. 6 in., com plexion fair, thin face, rather sunken cheeks hair grey, bald on top of head, no whiskers or mous tache, red mark and wart on top of head, stoops little when walking, part of right second finger amputated, speaks with a strong foreign accent; dress, new brown mixture cloth overcoat, dark cloth suit, collar and tie, hard felt hat, new side- spring boots; carried a new brown leather portmanteau and a parcel wrapped in American cloth, and had a lady's umbrella with him. Left behind some old china ( supposed stolen). Supposed native of Ger- many. Stated he was a traveller, also a doctor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, Thornaby- on- Tees. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 37— Tadcaster ( County).— For failing to report.— Supervisee JAMES PRESTON, Office No. 43070, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye, bridge of nose and right cheek, wart centre of forehead and left side abdomen. Sentenced at Preston, 17th February, 1892, to 4 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny. Information to Supt. Tebbut, Tadcaster. 38.— Leeds ( City).— Portrait and description of SIDNEY PHILIP POUND, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining the sum of £ 3,000 by means of CUMBERLAND. 41.— Wigton ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking, on 12th inst.— JAMES GILLAN, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., comp1exion swarthy, hair dark brown, whiskers and mousfache mixed with grey, scar on thumb and little finger right hand, nail on third finger deformed, long scar back of right forearm, scar back of left hand, on each knee and shin, and calf of right leg, scars on forehead, top of head, and back of neck; dress, blue serge jacket, grey tweed trousers with black stripe, grey striped shirt, white linen collar, blue cloth cap with glazed peak and strap round front, carried a grey waterproof overcoat with brown lining. A sailor; native of Cork. Has been convicted of larceny at Carlisle, and is supposed to have been convicted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hodgson, " Wigton. DEVONSHIRE. 42.— Exeter ( County).— Sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment at Teignmouth, on 17th inst., for pre- tending to tell fortunes— Two men : 1st, WILLIAM PRIESTLY, alias PROFESSOR PRIESTLY, ANDERSON, and VENN, age about 65, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair grey, eyes blue, large scar on right temple, sailor and American flag left forearm, scar on right leg, wears spectacles— 2nd, FREDERICK GEORGE VENN, age about 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, wears spectacles. Since their conviction they admitted that they are father and son, and named Venn. They advertised in the " South Wales Echo " and various papers in the North of England, under the heading of " Matrimony— Portrait of future husband or wife, with position, Is. 6d.; 1 year's events, 4 Is. 6d.; 5 years' events, 3s. 6d.; life chart from 5s. 6d. to 7s. 6d., & c.— Professor Priestly, Oke- hampton- street, Exeter." The address was sub- sequently altered to " 29, Northumberland- place, Teignmouth." Information to Supt. Payne, Constabulary Office, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 43.— Ware ham ( County).— Remanded till 2nd prox., for larceny— JOHN O'CONNOR, age 26, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, moustache dark brown, otherwise clean shaved, eyes hazel, anchor tattooed on left forearm, right little finger crooked; dress, dark jacket, white jacket jumper under, cord trousers, light cap, lace boots. A labourer; native of London. States that his father, who is a shoemaker, resides at Deptford, Kent. Is supposed to have been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Carter, Wareham. ESSEX. 44.— Colchester ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for uttering, on 5th inst., 4 fictitious cheques, purporting to be drawn by J. Lloyd & Co, on the London and South Western Bank, Highgate Branch — WILLIAM IRWIN, alias POWIS, age 60, height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, high receding forehead, prominent nose, mole on right cheek, lost front tooth in lower jaw, first right finger contracted from middle joint to end ; respectable appearance, and of quiet disposition; dress, long black melton overcoat with smooth bone buttons, grey trousers, side- spring boots. About ten years ago he kept a fancy wool shop at Upper- street, Islington, and since then he is sup- posed to have been uttering worthless cheques. CHARLES GARDINER, age 54, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair grey, short side whiskers, moustache grey, eyes hazel, mole over left eye ; dress, long black diagonal coat, single- breasted, and black vest with braided edges, dark trousers, black tie, somewhat shabby appearance. He recently carried on business as a furniture remover at 72, Finsbury Pavement. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. FLINTSHIRE. 45.— Mold ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— A man who gives the name of GEORGE SANDFORTH, a clerk, age about 26, height 5 ft. 9 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, blue check vicuna coat and vest, blue serge trousers, blue tie with white spots, round hard felt hat, lace boots. Gentlemanly appearance, and of superior education. Is supposed to have been convicted elsewhere, and to be wanted for stealing contribution boxes. He called at the leading hotels, obtained first class lodgings and refreshment?, and left withont paying his bill. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bolton, Mold. HEREFORDSHIRE. 46.— Weobley ( County). — Remanded till 1st prox., for larceny— JOHN LEWIS ( supposed false), age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache turning grey, whiskers about a month's growth, eyes brown, full freckled face ; dress, white slop, dark vest, cord trousers with patch on right knee, plaid shirt, strong lace boots, cap with peak and tassel on top. States he is a native of Cherbury, near Montgomery. Information to Supt. Ovens, Weobley. KENT. 48.— Maidstone ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Assizes at Maidstone, for burglary— JOHN BOBERTS, private, Royal West Kent Regi- ment, age 19, height 5 ft. 5£ in, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, oval face, two soars back of head and back cf neck, woman's head and cross tattooed left forearm, nine blue marks and bracelet left forearm, rings on 2ad and 4th fingers left hand, cross flags and crown right forearm, compass outside right forearm, H. W. A. O. inside calf of left leg, blue dot over It knee, F. D. inside right calf. A native of Bobbing, Kent. Information to Head Constable Dalton, Maidstone. NORFOLK. 49.— East Dereham ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst., for housebreaking— Two men ( see Case No. 43, 21st inst.) : 1st gives the name of GEORGE PILL, a bricklayer, of Romford, age 24 ( looks 30), height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, brown cloth over- coat, and vest with small red- and- white stripes, militia socks, heavy nailed lace boots ( nearly new), black hard felt hat with hole in top. Had in his possession an Army Reserve form in the name of Charles Teece, bearing Post Office stamps— Buckhurst, dated 2nd September, 1891, to 2nd January, 1893, addressed Mr. Teece, Old Bull's Head, Loughton, Essex.— 2nd, gives the name of THOMAS WRIGHT, a labourer, of Ongar, Essex, age 21, height 5 ft. 7Jin, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes hazel, letter H. or anchor, and some small dots very indistinctly tattooed left wrist; dress, black cloth jacket, light cord vest, beaverteen trousers, heavy lace boots with large square- headed nails, blue cotton wrapper with white anchor and marks, black cloth peak cap. Had in their possession 2 new pocket- knives, one double- bladed with white bone handle, the other a single- bladed gardener's knife with dark bone handle ; a blue check shirt, white linen buttons ; a new coloured handkerchief; a pair of woman's greenish stockings, mended at heel; 4 clean white pocket handkerchiefs ; and a large dark- blue- and white wrapper with figures of men playing football thereon. Information to Supt. Chambers, East Dereham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 50. — Towcester ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for stealing a diamond pin, at Towcester Races, on 3rd inst.— JOHN JONES, alias " GINGER," age 32 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5£ in. without shoes, complexion fresh, hair brown, whiskers and moustache inclined to be sandy, eyes blue, long scar on right of fore- head, cut scar 1 in. long on middle of back, burn scar front of left thigh ; blinks his eyes when talking and twitches his face ; dressed in a new suit of clothes. Information to Supt. Norman, Towcester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 47. — Hitchin ( County). — Remanded till 2nd prox , for uttering 10 counterfeit five- shilling pieces, dated 1889, on 20th inst.— HARRY HARCOURT, a commission agent of 72, Belvedere- road, London, age 27, height 5 ft. 7£ in, complexion dark, hair black, fringe on forehead, eyes dark brown, flat forehead, nose rather broad and flat, mole between, shoulders, and back of right leg, scar left of belly and behind left ear, lump back of neck; dress, dark brown mixture tweed suit ( new), light tie, red socks, button boots, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. SHROPSHIRE. 51.— Bridgnorth ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for housebreaking, & c.— JOHN SMITH ( supposed false), age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar on right of chin, jaw has been broken, scars on cheat, left ribs, and left cheek near ear, mole left shoulder, burn mark out- side right knee; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, dark velvet corduroy trousers with blue stripe, old cotton shirt, grey plaid silk neckerchief, brown hard felt hat ( flat brim with wire round it), strong lace boots. States that he was born at Evesham, Worcestershire, that he left there ten years since and has been travelling the country, sometimes working and sometimes tramping, also that he had been employed at Aberdare, Brecon, Giles' Factory, Blackburn, and Well's Forge, Cotton- lane, Derby. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Inspector Walters, Bridgnorth. 52.— Ludlow ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for attempted rape at Farlow, on 8th inst. — JOHN JAMES JONES, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, small sandy moustache, eyes grey, blue mark back of right hand and over left eye; dress, Cardigan jacket, tweed vest, light moleskin trousers, blue neckerchief, black cap. A miner; native of Farlow. Has worked for the last eleven years at the collieries at Abergavenny and Blaenavon, and has been in the Montgomeryshire Militia, which he left about 5 years ago. Is supposed to have been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. 53.— Whitchurch ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for larceny ( welshing), at Woore Races, on 13th inst.— WILLIAM BAKER, alias REYNOLDS, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in, rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, bald on top of head, eyes brown, scar on left cheek, mole between shoulders, ruptured in right groin and wears a truss, second finger left hand contracted; dress, brown large plaid cloth suit, black tie, brown mixture tweed cloth cap, brown lace boots. Gives his address as 29, Spring- street, Liverpool. Sen- tenced to 3 months imprisonment at Huntingdon, on 27th July, 1872, for assault; to 1 month at Liverpool, on 29th March, 1873, for assault; to 1 month at Pontefract, on 26th July, 1873, for being a rogue, & c.; to 4 months at Northallerton, on 26th January, 1876, for wounding; to 18 months at Newcastle, on 10th January, 1879, for larceny; to 2 years and 3 years police supervision at Knutsford, on 16th October, 1882, for base coin; to 1 month at Malton, on 20th March, 1886, for being a sus- pected person ; to 2 months at Doncaster, on 22nd May, 1886, for assaulting police ; to 3 months at Marlborough- street Police Court, on 14th October, 1886, for frequenting ( in the name of Reynolds); to 1 month at Liverpool, on 2nd January, 1888, for attempted larceny ( in the name of Baker) ; to 3 months at Belfast, on 3rd November, 1888, as a rogue, & c. JOHN WELSH, alias PATRICK DALEY, and JOHN McFARLANE, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, dots tattooed inside left forearm, scar on second finger left hand, boil mark on left upper m; dress, blue melton coat with velvet collar, black alpaca jacket, dark mixture tweed vest, blue plaid trousers, black tie, brown hard hat, button boots. States he is a tailor, and a native of Liver- pool. Was sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment, at Liverpool City Sessions, in December, 1891, in the name of Patrick Daley, for larceny ( person) ; to 60 days at Glasgow, on 17th January, 1893, for attempted larceny ( person). CHARLES HENRY READING, alias HARRY HIBBERT, age 25, height 6 ft, complexion fresh, round face, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes brown, mole on left shoulder and right of neck, dots tattooed inside left forearm; dress, slate- coloured tweed suit, light dust coat, black- and- blue spotted necktie, dark mixture cloth cap, brown lace boots. States he is a billiard marker, of 117, Spencer- street, Everton. Had in their possession a brown leather portman- teau, containing a number of betting cards and tickets beating the names of C. Guppy, Tom Clayton, and Tom Hoodless. BAKER and WELSH attend race meetings, and are well known as associates of expert thieves They are supposed to have been convicted elsewhere, and wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. 54. — Oswestry ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions on two charges of larceny ( bailee)— GEORGE LEWIS ( see Case No. 28, 21st inst.), age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair, beard and moustache brown, large eyes, bloated face. A tramping watchmaker ; native of Birkenhead, where he was convicted of larceny in June, 1885. Supposed to be wanted for similar offences elsewhere. 55.— Oswestry ( Borough).— Sentenced to six weeks imprisonment, for larceny ( 2 cases) — BARTHOLOMEW WALE, or WAKE ( supposed false), age 40, height 5 ft. in, complexion swarthy, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, walks erect, cut mark on right cheek- bone near eye, woman with feather on head and sword in left hand tattooed inside right forearm. Had in his possession 5 pawn tickets, relating to a carpet- bag, a shirt, boots, a coat and vest, and a pair of trousers ( supposed stolen), pledged at Liver- pool, in the name of James McCarthy. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. SUFFOLK. 56.— Lowestoft ( County).— Remanded till 1st prox. for purse snatching.— THOMAS WIL- LIAM SILVESTER PUSTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 2£ in, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, lost front tooth upper jaw, scar on head and on right FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1898. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 thumb, three small blue dots tattooed on back of left hand; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, brown trousers. A native of Brooklyn, TJ. S. A — HENRY THOMAS PIPER, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " H. T. P. " and dot tattooed on left forearm, anchor, dot and H on right forearm, anchor on back of left hand, scar on nose, several scars on both legs; dress, dark cloth coat and trousers, peak cap. A native of London. Is known to have been convicted at Maidstone Assizes on 11th July, 1888, at Gravesend Petty Sessions on 25th Oct, 1889, 29th Jan, 1890, and 22nd Dec, 1890, and at Yarmouth Petty Sessions on 11th Jan, 1892, 10th March, 1892, and 18th Jan, 1893 — HENRY ELLIS, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in, com- plexion dark, hair brown, eyes blue, lost front tooth from upper jaw, figure of a man, flag, anchor and heart pierced with spear tattooed on right forearm, three fishes on left forearm, tan spots on face; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, brown trousers, peak cap. A native of Sheffield. Was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment at Yarmouth Petty Sessions, 10th March, 1892, for stealing a ham. Photos will be forwarded on application. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 57.— Chertsey ( County).— Committed for trial at the Surrey Sessions, on 27th June next, for selling obscene photos and transparencies, & c.— THEOPHILUS TRUMP, alias MILLER, age 34, height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey. A miller and an amateur photographer, of Chobham, Surrey, and Southampton, Hants. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 58.— Driffield ( County). — Remanded till 4th prox, for stealing a quantity of bacon— HENRY SQUIRES, alias GEORGE BLACK, age 43, height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion fresh, hair dark, whiskers brown, eyes blue; dress, fustian jacket, cord trousers and vest, black cap, lace boots. A tra mp- ing labourer; native of Waddington, Lincolnshire. Information to Supt. Farrah, Driffield. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 59. — Pontefract ( County). — GEORGE YORKE, Case No. 46, 10th nit, sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, at Pontefract Borough Sessions, 20th inst. PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 60. — Chelmsford ( County).— 18th or 19th inst.— A pair of solid silver sleeve- links, oval shape, nearly new, very heavy, quite plain. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 61.— Cardiff ( Borough).—. 5th inst, by shop- breaking— 1 opal diamond ring; 1 18- carat gold lever watcb, No. 20057, open- face ; 1 gold geneva watch, No. 176820; 1 gold geneva watch, No. 16224; 1 gold geneva keyless watch, No. 8164 ; 1 silver lever watch, No. 9920 ; 1 open- face silver geneva ; 1 silver Waltham lever ; 1 long gold chain, round link pattern, coloured gold ; 10 lady's 9- carat gold dress rings ( second hand) ; 12 9- carat gold dress rings ( new) ; 12 15- carat lady's gold dress rings ( second hand); 12 22- carat gold wedding rings ( second hand) ; 12 18- carat keeper rings ; 1 round cluster diamond ring, large stone in centre ; 1 lady's 18- carat 5- stone diamond ring; 1 lady's 18- carat 7- stone diamond ring; 1 lady's dress ring, set 1 ruby and 3 diamonds ; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold single- stone diamond ring; 1 lady's diamond and turquoise ring; 1 lady's ruby and diamond ring; 1 large marquise paste gold ring, about a dozen stones, American make; 1 gentleman's heavy gold ring, single stone ( paste) ; 7 gold lockets and charms ; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold single - stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 lady's 18- carat gold ring, set 2 rubies and 3 diamonds; 1 5- dollar gold coin, mounted; 1 18- carat gold curb albert, weight ] oz. 18 dwts.; 1 15- carat gold guard, round ? link pattern, weight 1 oz. 5 dwts.; 1 9- carat new fancy albert with seal attached; 1 diamond and [ ruby bracelet. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 62.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 16th inst, by housebreaking— A small gold chain with 3 turquoise studs; a small silver fork and spoon, " B. W. N." on front; a lady's gold ring, set with an emerald and five pearls round; a gentleman's silver buckle ring; 24 fourpenny pieces, some with holes in them ; about 6 Ceylon coins ; a double- case silver hunting watch, maker " Frodsham, Change- alley, London " ; a pair of gold sleeve links ; a silver Humane Society's medal, " George D. Ward " on rim ; several small silver coffee spoons ; several old silver forks; a pair of sugar tongs; 2 small silver caddy spoons; 3 silver bracelets, viz.: one broad band, half chased and half plain, one broad band, buckle- shape, one side plain, and one bangle, chased knobs ; a silver keyless watch, with a lady's gold chain attached ; a silver watch, maker " Marriott, Colchester " ; 4 silver brooches, one made from a five- shilling piece, dated 1822; a jubilee brooch, " Sebastapool " thereon ; a gold ring, green stones surrounded with pearls; a gold ring, horse- shoe pattern, set with pearls ; 3 silver studs, set with crystals; 3 plain silver studs ; 2 gold studs, 15- ct, round heads ; a £ 2 piece, set in gold, forming a brooch ; 12 silver dessert spoons ; 14 silver tea spoons; 4 silver table spoons, thread pattern, " C. M. E." on each; 2 silver salts, shell pattern, dolphin's legs and " C. M. E." in monogram thereon; a gold cameo brooch; a gold brooch with amethyst, topaz and appendage ; a gilt brooch; 1 oval - shape jet brooch, inlaid with turquoise ; 2 electro- plated sauce ladles, monogram " C. M. E." engraved thereon ; 4 silver salt spoons ; a small gold chain ; and about £ 8 cash.— Supposed by THREE MEN: ( 1st), age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in, very slight build, slight light brown moustache, otherwise clean shaved ; dressed in dark short coat, light grey trousers, black hard felt hat with very low crown; ( 2nd), age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in.; dressed in dark coat, and black hard felt hat; ( 3rd), height about 5 ft. 2 or 3 in, wearing a black hard felt hat; appearance of mechanics. From an hotel— 1 gold bar brooch, surrounded with small diamonds, three large sapphires in centre ; and a pair of imitation gold sleeve links. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall. Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 63.— Hereford ( County).— 11th inst, from a boat- house at Lugwardine — A single- barrelled breech- loading gun, No. 7558, weight 5 lbs. 11 oz., 32- in. barrel, nearly new, and a long salmon fishing- rod, in two parts, new brass reel and line attached. Information to Supt. Smith, Hereford. KENT. 64— Folkestone ( Borough). — 18th inst.— A diamond- frame Southern Safety bicycle, cushion tyres, band brake on front wheel ; in good con- dition. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 65.— Old Trafford ( County). — Between 10th and 21st inst., at Levenshulme— 2 long gold chains, one small link, the other old- fashioned link ; 1 short gold neckchain; 1 gold locket; 1 large cameo brooch, set in gold ; 1 large gold brooch with five garnets; 1 long gold oval- shaped brooch, set with five amethysts in a row ; 1 five- shilling piece brooch; 2 tortoiseshell brooches, inlaid with gold ; 2 pairs tortoiseshell ear- rings to match ; 1 large crystal, heart- shape; 1 lady's gold ring, set with turquoise; 1 lady's gold buckle ring, set with small diamonds; 1 gentleman's plain gold ring; 1 lady's silver albert chaiD, silver pencil, elephant, lion shilling and cross attached; 1 silver neck- chain, silver locket with buckle across, attached ; 3 silver bangles; 1 broad silver bracelet; 1 gold- plated bracelet, made with farthings; 1 plain gold- plated bracelet; 1 silver brooch and ear- rings to match; 1 pair of small silver ear- rings ; 1 pair of small gold ear- rings ; 1 sixpenny box, containing 1 half- sovereign and a few sixpences; 1 black morocco leather jewel- case with gilt lines round the top, about 12 in. by 8 in.; 2 gold oval lockets with photos and hair; 1 gold locket and chain with small steel split ring ; 1 round silver brooch and ear- rings to match ; 1 pair of silver ear- rings, bird thereon ; 1 pair of long gold ear- rings; 1 lady's gold ring, set with ruby and diamond; 1 ditto, set with sapphire and pearl; 1 ditto, set with turquoise and ruby ; 1 ditto, set with hair; 1 gilt necklace, cross, set with pale garnets attached; 1 pearl necklace with gold clasp; 1 amethyst, surrounded with small pearls and brooch to match ; 1 gold mourning broocb, set with pearls and hair at back, " Blight " thereon ; 1 packet of 18 or 20 silver and bronze coins, consisting of dimes, cents, & c. ; 1 fancy hair pin, long square head little over an inch, with electric green cut stone ; 1 small length of gold chain; 1 small old- fashioned gold brooch, hair in centre and pearls round ; 1 pair of masonic studs, gold mounted; 1 small tin cash- box, containing a few coppers and documents. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 66.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— 20th Feb. last, by burglary, at Coston Rectory — A gold repeater watch, crest ( a bear) on back, motto " Nec- aspera- terrant," maker," Vullany, London " ; a lady's gold enamelled watch, No. 6043 ; a massive gold albert chain, curb pattern; a silver chain, round links; a round gold chain, pendant attached with cat's eye set in gold with three pearls ; 2 small ruby bracelets, set in gold; 1 jet bracelet; 1 porcelain bracelet; 1 old- fashioned china bracelet with tur- quoise, set in gold ; 1 coral pin brooch ; 1 gold tur- quoise, set in blue stone with ruby in centre ; 1 pearl brooch ; 1 plain gold brooch, snake pattern ; 1 gold brooch with berries; 2 pearl necklaces; 2 Irish diamond clasps; 2 blue enamel hearts; 1 white porcelain scent - bottle with gold stopper attached by two small gold chains ; 1 meerschaum pipe, three horses carved thereon, " W. C. H, 1874 " engraved on silver mount. Information to Supt. Bott, Melton Mowbray. MIDLOTHIAN. 67.— Edinburgh ( County).— 21st or 22nd inst, by shopbreaking, carrying away and forcing open a safe, £ 88, consisting of 30 £ 1 notes of different banks, £ 20 in silver, 10s. in copper, and the re- mainder in gold— Supposed by THREE MEN, who are strongly suspected of having committed a number of similar burglaries in the neighbourhood during the last three or four months ( 1st) age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in, no whiskers or mous- tache; dressed in dark jacket suit and cap with peak; ( 2nd), age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slender build, long thin face, hair dark brown, short brown side whiskers; dressed in dark jacket suit, and cap with peak; ( 3rd), age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in, stout build, full romnd face ; dressed in dark jacket and vest, grey moleskin trousers, and cap with leather peak down on face. All had the appearance of engineers or rivetters. Information to Col. Borthwick, Chief Constable, County Buildings, Edinburgh. OXFORDSHIRE. 68.— Woodstock ( County).— 13th inst, from a hut, on the Great Western Railway at Shipton- on- Cherwell— A black rough overcoat ( such as is worn by railway servants), black bone buttons, rule pocket and breast pocket inside left breast, marks on collar where red letters " W. R." have been picked out— Supposed by A TRAMP, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in, complexion dark, hair, whiskers ( thin and straggling) and moustache dark; dressed in old black hard felt hat, supposed to be wearing the stolen coat, as an old black overcoat ( much worn and patched) with velvet collar, was left behind. Stated he was making his way to the North of England. Information to Inspector Sorrel!, Woodstock. SHROPSHIRE. 69.— Whitchurch ( County). — 18th inst, by burglary— A dark green indiarubb9r tobacco pouch, square made, worn at corners, marked outside with stripes forming diamonds, with a white spot in centre of each ; also a Waterbury watch. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. SURREY. 70. — Farnham County). — 17th inst, at Frensham— A lady's gold watch, No. 6097, opt n face, gold dial, maker, " G. Bowring, Jersey," a lcng gold chain, large links, attached. Information to Supt. Alexander, Farnham. 71.— Godstone ( County).— Between 17th and 22nd inst., from the Roman CathoHc Church at 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1893. Caterham— An ivory figure of the Saviour, about 18 in. high, finger broken off one hand. Information to Snpt. Bryant, Godstone. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 72.— Dewsbury ( County).— 19th inst., from a watchmaker's shop at Heckmondwike— 48 ladies' and gentlemen's Swiss watches, Nos. 2906, 5991, 5628, 26150, 22800. 18203, 35002, 36931, 40921, 41130, 44907, 44926, 46850, 51920, 34931, 33898, 37143, 56107, 55957, 56791, 57052, 57642, 52851, 57977, 55963, 93102, 95604, 64665, 59075, 59073, 95605, 114063, 118129, 133491, 144535, 98633, 144547, 141288, 147313, 148278, 154314, 195343, 203391, 49939, 746220, 176063, 58929, 83184; an English centre - seconds chronograph watch, No. 31414; 11 English lever silver watches, Nos. 290, 6461, 6614, 13099, 13112, 13561, 15716, 15977, 16685, 37403, 78962 ; 8 metal watches. Nos. 51921, 60393,165262, 22568,58437,262850,267686,262852; 13 gold brooches ; 2 gilt brooches ; 7 gold brooches ; 4 gold brooches, 9- carat, horse- shoe pattern ; 1 gold brooch, 15- carat, horse- shoe pattern ; 1 gold brooch, curb pattern ; 33 gold Bcarf- pins, various patterns ; 3 gold- plated scarf- pins ; 10gold pencil cases; 2 gold bracelets, 9- carat, curb pattern; 1 gold bracelet, horse- shoe pattern, set with pearls; 1 gold bracelet, 9- carat, set with pearls; 1 gold bracelet, open pattern, set with pearls; 1 gold bracelet, 9- carat, plain ; 1 gold bracelet, 9- carat, set with pearls and rubies, letters " H. S." ; 1 long gold guard ; 8 gold wedding rings, 9- carat; 2 gold scarf- rings, 15- carat; 1 gold locket, enamelled " Souvenir"; 1 gold locket, enamelled ; 1 gold locket, engraved ; 16 gentlemen's gold signet rings; 2 gold signet rings, twisted pattern ; 2 gold rings ; 1 gold seal; 1 gold bar; 1 gold swivel; 1 gold lantern charm ; 4 gold charms ; 3 gold gem rings; 1 gold ring, hollow- twisted pattern; 2 paste brilliant rings ; 1 set paste studs ; 6 gilt scarf- rings ; 6 silver alberts, curb pattern ; 5 silver alberts, various patterns ; 14 silver necklets and locket; 20 silver signet rings ; 39 silver rings, various patterns ; 54 silver scarf pins ; 2 Canadian gold scarf pins ; 2 Canadian gold bangles; 9 Canadian gold alberts ; 1 Canadian gold pendant; 1 Canadian gold seal; 1 Canadian gold compass. Suspicion attached to THREE MEN, who were seen loitering in the locality, one about 5 ft. 10 in. in height, and the other two about 5 ft. 5 in. Information to Supt. Midgley, Dewsbury. PROPERTY FOUND. WARWICKSHIRE. 77.— Aston ( County).— Pledged in Birmingham, 12th August, 1892— A new gold scarf- pin, large oval pearl in centre surrounded with 12 diamonds, can be converted into a stud; value about £ 27. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston. APPREHENSIONS. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 73.— V Division. — 19th inst. — A dark bay gelding, 14 hands, slightly over on bind fetlocks, bare patch off side hip, small white star on forehead ; a set of brass- mounted harness, brown leather collar; a butcher's cart, painted chocolate, picked out red, " W. J. Samson, Outside Porter, Balbam Station, L. B. & S. C. Railway " in gold letters, thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SURREY. 74.— Godstone ( County). — At Limpsfield— A chestnut horse, aged, 16 hands, white hind feet, hind fetlocks gone over, one broken knee, scars on right side of lace and on withers, short mane and tail, in poor condition. Information to Supt. Bryant, Godstone. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. CHESHIRE. 75.— Northwich ( County).— 18th inst., in the River Weaver, at Northwich— the body of a newly born female child, wrapped in a pillow slip and piece of twilled sheeting. An inquest was held on the body, and a verdict of wilful murder returned against some person or persons unknown. Information to Snpt. Large, Northwich. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUFFOLK 76.— Lowestoft ( County).— Watch and chain, Case No. 69, 2lst ' inst. 78. — Metropolitan Police District, N Division. — JOHN P. BRAND, Case No. 4, 21st inst. 79. — Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( County). — JOHN EDWARDS, Case No. 5, 7th inst. 80.— Lancash i re, BU rn Iey ( County).— Super- visee MART ANN CUNNINGHAM, Office No. 43882, Case 11, 24th ulto. 81.— M on tgo meryshire, Newtown ( County).— MAN, Case No. 18, 31st ult. 82.— M o ntgo m e ryshi re, Welshpool ( County). — JOHN GOODWIN, Case No. 23, 24th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83.— K Division.— For stealing a horse ( re- covered)— LEONARD BUCKLEY, a gipsy, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion and hair dark, slight light moustache, eyes blue ; dress, black- and- white check jacket, light tweed trousers, blue silk necktie, black hard felt hat. Is supposed to belong to the 3rd Essex Militia, at Warley. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DORSETSHIRE. 84. — Dorchester ( County). — For stealing, 26th inst.— A No. 12 New Howe Roadster Safety bicycle, 1^- inch cushion tyres, diamond frame, ball- socket head, marked " New Howe " or " Howe " on head, foot- rest broken off, and frame twisted, making wheels show two tracks— A man who gave the name of FREDERICK CLARENCE, or LAURENCE WILSON, age 20, height 5 ft. llf in., complexion sallow, hair brown, sickly appearance, narrow contracted chest, small face, large Roman nose, bad and irregular teeth ; is a great smoker of cigarettes; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, brown shoes, light cap. Is supposed tj belong to London, and to have been recently employed at Mr. Whiteley's. He endeavoured to enlist in the Coyal Horse Artillery, at Dorchester, I ut was rejected on accouut of impaired constitution and bad health. When he left Dorchester, at 2 P. M. 26th inst., he went in the direction of Blandford, and the same evening posted a letter at Wimborne. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Devenish, Dorchester. LANCASHIRE. 85.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing 17th inst., a black silk umbrella, Fox's paragon frame, straight handle, varnished oak colour, and a silver- mounted briar root pipe— HENRY MATTHEWS, a mining engineer and draughtsman, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, squints slightly, flat- footed and turns his feet out- wards ; dress, single- breasted reefer, Scotch tweed coat, double- breasted vest to match, light brown mixture plaid trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat with broad brim and low crown. May seek employment at collieries or surveyors' offices. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 86.— Warrington ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee PETER C'ASSIDY, Office No. 37877, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair reddish brown, eyes hazel, two scars left side neck, P. M. Mc. G. on right forearm, four dots above left wrist, P. C. A. A. S. back of left hand. Sentenced at Manchester, 15th June, 1882, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police super- vision for breaking and entering. 1611. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. OXFORDSHIRE. 87.— Oxford ( County).— For stealing at Wol- vercote, 25th inst.— A gold ring with four different persons' hair ( 3 dark brown, one grey) under glass- in centre ; £ 4 gold ; and £ 7 or £ 8 silver— A MAN, age 26, hoight 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair black, moustache, eyes dark blue; dress, dark blue jacket with blue and white stripe, white flannel trousers, grey cap, belt to match jacket, brown shoes and socks. This man calls at public- houses, takes two Tooms stating that he has come into the country for the benefit of his health, and after a day or two leaves without paying for his food and lodgings. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Oxford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 88.— Hastings ( Borough). — For obtaining £ 5 12s., by means of a fictitious cheque, on 17th inst.— GEORGE H. RAWLINS ( supposed false), age about 52, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion very florid, hair ( curly) brown, turning grey, no moustache, small side whiskers, eyes blue, slightly pockmarked, peculiar- looking ; dress, black morning coat and vest, brown mixture trousers, black felt hat; carried a light leather bag. Stated he was an agent for boarding- houses, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. WESTMORELAND. 89.— Kendal ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences, on 25th inst., a gentleman's new silver English lever watch, No. 9158, full plate, " J. Winder, Kendal" on bar; a gentleman's silver albert guard, dog- chain pattern, medal with round shield on one side, and plain on the other, attached — A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., well built, complexion and moustache dark, short whiskers all round face, hair ( slightly bushy at sides) wavy, full face, second finger right hand has been amputated between first and second joints, rough hands; dress, dark check morning coat, lighter trousers, light cap with peak. Carried a stick with silver knob. Has with him a dark over- coat, a white silk muffler, and a white straw hat with blue and white striped ribbon round. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Kendal. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 90.— Gloucester ( County).— 21at inst., a blue- serge sack coat, two bone buttons at end of each sleeve, collar lined with dark satin, and an open- breasted vest to match, spotted lining— Supposed by A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, who said he came from Switzerland, and was on his holidays. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott,^ Gloucester. SUFFOLK. 91.— Ipswich ( Borough).— 21st inst., at Ipswicb Races— A new overcoat, long light cloth, collar of same material, two outside and two inside pockets, maker's name, " Newton & Bean, Hanover Square " may be on collar. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 92.— Uckfield ( County).— 20th inst., by bur. glary at Rotherfield — A blue Melton overcoat- ( nearly new), velvet collar, chain tab; a pair 0f opera- glasses, black leather; a metal keyjesa watch with steel chain attached; a bunch of keys, and about 160 cigars. Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. APPREHENSIONS. 93.— Hertfordshire, Bishops Stortfortf ( County).— H. BENTON, Case No. 16, 13th Nov 1891. 94 — Lancashire, Oldham ( Borough).__ Supervisee JAMES THOMPSON, Office 41055, Case No. 15, 14th inst. 95— Worcestershire, Pershore ( Count,,} — EVAN HARVEY, Case No. 20, 6th inst. FBIDAY, APRIL 28, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 WILLIAM COLDMAN. gON of Charles and Jane Coldman, formerly of Coldharbour, Dorking, Surrey, will, by - applying to JAMES DUDLEY, of Coldharbour, hear of SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE. He would he about 38 years of age. Any information would be gladly received. LOST, TN the City, on Tuesday night last, the FRONT of a SCREW SHIRT STUD, black pearl, surrounded by diamonds. £ 2 Reward will be paid : to finder on application to C., 5, Coleman Street, E. C.' LOST, J^ AST Thursday, in the 7.50 train from Bourne- mouth, after leaving Southampton, a CROCO- • DILE CIGAR CASE, silver mounted and silver monogram, " J. S." 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