THB POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1893. VOL. X., No. 976. 8. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and aU communications upon them thouLd be addressed to THE EDITOB OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. & Particulars concerning personswhose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 8. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. V. 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. fi. Portrait* of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will he promi- ently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15 » . per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. 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 hi/ the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. T. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. REQ- TTX.- A- TIOISrS- 8. Announcements of all persons to be i^ rehended or of stolen property bear a number, a,. d ora , alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted t' » the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings whi; n may resu'tfrom such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forjiarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday m rning. 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 Ya- d, by cheque, crossed " Drummond !( Co.," Post Office Order payable at Causing Cross, Postal Order, or \ n 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 Btriot alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Polioe District. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). 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 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 onoe 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 aooount 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— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. ( e) The person by whom it will be paid. ( J) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 1 No expression must be used in nuch 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. NOTI.— There are 177 Station of the Metropolitan Mi* Force at which Notice* can be posted. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. — A Division. — For embezzling £ 400 — PATRICK GEORGE WASHBOURNE, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue ; dressed generally in dark coat and vest, light trousers, felt hat. A native of Surrey. Was lately employed as clerk at the Hotel Windsor, Victoria- street, Westminster. Warrant issued. 2.— K Division.— For obtaining, on 8th ult., by means of a forged cheque on the London aDd County Bank, Braintree Branch, Essex, purporting to be drawn by T. Moody in favour of J. Harriss; a Referee diamond- frame bicycle, cushion tyres,{ back tyre worn, direct spokes, round rubber, plain pedals, Humber chain, drop- handle bars, solid top, L pin, no mud guards, plunger brake; and 12s. cash— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair very light, eyes blue, appearance of a brick- layer's labourer; dress, dark red small check suit, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 3. — K Division.— For stealing £ 4 on 20th ult — BERNARD BOWEN, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in. well- built, complexion sallow, hair light brown, moustache light; plausible manners; respectable appearance; dress, light brown check suit, black hard felt hat. Supposed native of Tewkesbury. Is accompanied by bis son " Jackie," age 13, fair complexion; dressed in black- and- white check knicker suit, who rides a safety bicycle. This man takes lodgingsat a respectable boarding" house; advertises in some leading daily paper for lads as apprentices or assistant stewards on board ship ; obtains money from applicants under the pretence of buying their outfits, or for having secured them berths; and then absconds. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 4. — Hungerford ( County). — For obtaining food and money by false pretences on 27th ult. NELLIE DAVIS, age about 50, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes ( rather weak) brown, lost nearly all teeth; dress, black dress, black bonnet with black feather round it, black alpaca dust coat with stripes in it. Stated she had just left the service of a doctor at Marlborough, and was goiug into another situation ( false), and wanted money to pay for her boxes which were coming by goods train. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Molslier. Hutigerford. 5.— Reading ( Be/ rough).— For housebreaking, 30th ult., and stealing a small gold locket chased with flowers, a lady's photo, and piece of hair inside, a small piece of gold chain attached— TWO MEN : ( lst), age about 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight mous- tache ; dress, black jacket and vest, striped trousers, black hard felt hat with low crown and broad brim, ( 2ud) age about 22, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, inclined to Bandy, clean shaved, cast in right eye; dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat with low crown and broad brim. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. ABERDEENSHIRE. 6. — Aberdeen ( City). — Portrait and de- r iption 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 be shaved), full face; has large flat feet; dress, when last seen, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, dark brown overcoat, rough grey ulster, and 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^ CHESHIRE. 7. — Stockport ( County). — For stealing a silver English lever watch, No. 3794, at Cheadle, Hulme, on 27th ult.— A MAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., had the appearance of a farm labourer or navvy; dress, black round jacket with three buttons on each side behind, cord trousers, much worn, slit inside right leg, narrow- toed clogs, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. BrittoD, Hazel Grove, Stock- port. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1893. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 8. — Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing, 28tli nit.— a grey tweed suit, a silver watch and chain, maker " Camerer & Kuss, London," " Made in Switzerland" on inside case; a shirt, and £ 2 7s. cash — JOHN BLAKE, a shoeblack, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, short sighted, stoops when walking, turns his toes out, and has a shuffling gait; supposed dressed in stolen clothes, a black hard felt hat, lace boots. Has been in Feltham Industrial School. Is supposed to be making his way to London. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 9.— Fishponds ( County).— For stealing £ 55 — EDWARD MAY, age 27, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, slight light mous- tache, eyes supposed blue, scar on right hand and right forearm; dress, old brown plaid suit, black bowler hat, red and black scarf, blue check shirt. A spelter worker; native of St. George, Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 10.— Winchester ( City). — For failing to re- port — License Holder JAMES THOMAS, alias JAMES TAPP, Office No. 44682, age 31, height 5 ft. 5j in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( dark bushy whiskers), eyes brown, heart, spear and cross right forearm, cross, bottle, 1862 ( in ring), pipe, jug and glass, and SONG. JIM left forearm ; dress, dark tweed suit and hard felt hat. Sentenced at Winchester, 5th April, 1887, to 7 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 19tli ult. Previously convicted at Clerkenwell and Central Criminal Court. N 174. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. KENT. 11.— Dartford ( County}.— For failing to report — License Holder JOHN BOAKES, Office No. 42875, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar right thigh, mole centre of back; dress, cord trousers and vest ( recently washed), blue guernsey underneath, black pilot cloth jacket, close fitting cap, with ear flaps tied on top, heavy nailed boots. Sentenced at Maidstone, 11th July, 1883, to 5 years penal servitude, for office- breaking. Licensed 11th May, 1892. O 269. Information to Supt. Webster, Dartford. 12.— Dover ( Borough).— For neglecting to main- tain his family— MICHAEL FITZGERALD, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes ( rather weak) blue, two spots left arm, burn mark left knee ; generally dresses in dark or black clothes. A native of Dover. Is employed as a stoker on board a steamer which sails from London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sanders, Dover. NORTHUMBERLAND. 13.— Newcastle- On- Tyne ( City). — Licence Holder SARAH ORD, Office No. 43055, Case No. 27, 29th July, 1892, not now wanted. OXFORDSHIRE. 14.— Oxford ( County).— For stealing at Wol- vercote, 25th ult.— A gold ring with four different persons' hair ( 3 daik brown, one grey) under glass in centre ; £ 4 gold ; and £ 7 or £ 8 silver— LEWIS RICHARDS, alias EDGAR BRAND, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache very dark, 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. A native of Ipswich. This man calls at public- house3, takes two rooms 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. Is supposed to be wanted for similar offences at Reading and Windsor, and to have been convicted at Bedford, and discharged from prison in October last. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Oxford. £ 5 REWARD. 15.— Oxford ( City).— For stealing, 25th ult., from Trinity and Magdalen Colleges— A gold open- face watch, No. 20729, seconds- hand missing; a silver keyless geneva watch, No. 507345 ; a massive silver chain, with seal one side green, the other pink, Trinity College crest engraved thereon, attached; a gold albert chain; an opal breast pin, set in gold, Marlborough College arms engraved thereon, and " Marlborough College " round outside ; a gold ring set with large red stone ; a gold stud, set with pearls, horse- shoe pattern ( unscrews) ; a silver snuff- box, view of church and spire, and greyhound ranning after hare, engraved on lid; a silver snuff box in shape of an egg; and a silver snuff- box, square pattern— A MAN, age about 27, height 5 feet 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, moustache light, gentlemanly appearance; supposed dressed in dark blue serge suit, white straw hat with black band. The above reward will be paid by the Bursar of Trinity College to any person giving such informa- tion as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of any portion of the property. Information to Chief Constable Head, Police Office, Oxford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 16.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining a lady's watch by means of a trick— A woman, who gave the name of MARY DAVISON, of Warminster, age about 50, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., hair turning grey, rather weak brown eyes, has scarcely any teeth ; dress, black mantle trimmed with fur, black dress, black bonnet trimmed with black ribbon. This woman calls upon small working jewellers, stating she has come for a watch which was left for repairs, thereby inducing the person in charge of the shop to part with the property. She is also wanted at Reading and Marlborough for similar offences. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SUFFOLK. 17. — Halesworth ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— J. FULCHER, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, clean shaved, loDg face, turns his right foot outwards when walking; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, white shirt and tie, lace boots, black hard felt hat. A native of Wymondham, Norfolk, where he worked for his father who is a whitesmith and bellhanger. He has recently been discharged from some prison. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. SUSSEX ( EAST). 38.— Hastings ( Borough).— For deserting his infant daughter, whereby she ba3 become chargeable to the Hastings Union— JOHN DALE, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, small side whiskers, moustache light; dressed as a stableman. May be found at the Horse Repository, St. Martin's Lane, London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. WESTMORELAND. 19.— Kendal ( County).— For stealing from an hotel at Kirkby, on 13th or 14th ult.— A chamois leather purse, clasp on top, containing £ 1 10s. gold; an old - fashioned plnsh purse, fastens with gold ring, containing a jubilee half - sovereign, And a 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, lacc boots. Stated he was a doctor in a London hospital. Information to Supt. Shields, Kendal. 20.— Kendal ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences, on 25th ult., a gentleman's new silver English lever watch, No. 9158, full platen " 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 bine and white striped ribbon round. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Kendal. WILTSHIRE. 21— Marlborough ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, on 26th ult. — MARY DAYIS, age 50, height about 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion sallow, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes ( rather weak) brown; dress, black dress, black bonnet trimmed with black feather and ribbon, alpaca dust cloak with brown stripes, may be wear- ing a short black mantle under, white cuffs, carried an umbrella. She stated she was employed as a cook to a local surgeon; and that her boxes which con- tained her money and a cheque were at the railway station ( false), by which statements she obtained 5s. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pierce, Marlborough. WORCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Pershore ( County).— For housebreaking at Besford, on 27th ult.— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean shaved, tattoo marks cn back of one hand ( supposed right) ; dress, blue cloth sailor suit, flat top cap with peak similar to those worn by midshipmen, cream- coloured silk neckerchief, light boots. Information to Supt. Cope, Pershore. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 23.— Leeds ( City).— Portrait and description of SIDNEY PHILIP POUND, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining the sum of £ 3,000 by means of forged cheques— Age 32 ( looks younger), height about 5 feet, complexion rather sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, longish prominent nose, stylishly dressed, wearing gaiters, large collar and cuffs. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 24. — Bottisham ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Cambridge Quarter Sessions for housebreaking — WILLIAM WRIGHT, a tramp, age 30, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, oval face, long scar on left cheek, scar on right ribs and back of head, 3 scars centre of loins. Information to Inspector Redhonse, Bottisham. CUMBERLAND. 25.— Penrith ( County). — Remanded till 9th inst., for larceny from stables — WILLIAM BARLOW, age 33, height 5 ft. 4| in., stoutish build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache red, eyes blue, anchor tattooed on inside right forearm, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 dot inside left forearm, mark across left wrist, birth mark right of forehead ; dress, brown check jacket, corduroy vest, and pilot sleeved waistcoat with flaps on pockets, broad cord trousers, white scarf, fastened with a brass finger ring, round white flannel hat, old side- spring boots. A bricklayer or pedlar; native of Cambridge. Belongs to the Westmore- land Militia. His wife resides at Millom- road, Millom, Cumberland. — THOMAS WILLIAM BENNETT, alias SMITH, age 34, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache red, eyes grey, T. tattooed on left forearm; dress, grey- and- brown striped tweed jacket, brown check vest, old corduroy trousers with patch on right knee, light check cap, single peak, ribbon at front, strong lace boots. A labourer; native of Thorne, near Goole, Yorkshire. They appear to be travelling thieves, and have been through Cumberland, Westmoreland, and South of Scotland, during the last three months. Supposed to have been previously convicted and " wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Russell, Penrith. 26.— Wigton ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking, on 12th ult.— JAMES GILLAN, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, whiskers and moustache 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. HEREFORDSHIRE. 27.— RoSS ( County). — Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, on 26th prox., for house- breaking— THOMAS EVANS, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark sallow, hair dark, eyes brown, cut mark on fourth finger of right hand, and on chin; dress, dark blue jacket with- three seams, dark plaid vest, dark blue serge trousers, dark blue cap - with peak, dark muffler, grey flanelette shirt, light lace boots. A ship's fireman; native of 41, Milicent- street, Cardiff. Information to Supt. Cope, Ross. HERTFORDSHIRE. 28.— Ware ( County).— Remanded till 10th inst. for obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM GARDINER, alias WILLIAM YOUNG, age 40, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair, side whiskers and moustache brown, eyes grey, birth- mark under right breast; dress, long black frock coat, black morning coat ( much worn), grey check vest, a pair of policeman's fine cloth trousers ( much worn), painter's white apron, lace boots, blue cloth cap with peak and plaited cord in front. A native of Esher or Weybridge. Is believed to be known at Croydon, Stoke Newington, Upper Tooting and Epsom. Information to Captain Wymer, Supt., Ware. KENT. 29.— 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. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, oval face, two scars back of head and back cf neck, woman's head and cross tattooed lefc forearm, nine blue marks and bracelet left forearm, rings on 2nd 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 Daltoa, Maidstone. LINCOLNSHIRE. 30. — Grantham ( Borough). — Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment on 1st inst., for larceny, from an hotel — JOHN SOBOT, alias Dr. HURST, REEMA, JOSEPH JACKSON, and JOHN SMITH, age 58, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, bald on top of head, no whiskers or moustache, eyes light brown, thin lips, large nose, broad chest, birthmark and small lump on crown of head, right index finger deformed, left second finger amputated at first joint; dress, brown overcoat, dark suit, black hard billycock hat, fancy scarf with paste pin, new side- spring boots with block fronts. A native of Hanover. Has recently been living in Hamburg. States he is a fitter. ( See Case No. 36, 28th ult.). Photo will be forwarded on application. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Gran- tham. SHROPSHIRE. 31.— 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 chest, 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. 32.— Wellington ( County). — Remanded till 8th inst., for stealing 10s., from a public- house— JOHN WHITTAKER, age 61, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and eyes grey, no moustache, deep cut right forearm, three fingers right hand and two fingers left hand contracted, lost second toe left foot. States he has spent most of his time in Scotland as a gamekeeper, and has been tramping the country for the last three or four years. Is supposed to have been previously con- victed. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. 33.— Whitchurch ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for larceny ( welshing), at Woore Races, on 13th ult.— 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 daik brown, eyes brown, dots tattooed inside left forearm, scar on second finger left hand, boil mark on left upper arm; 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 bearing 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. 34. — Oswestry ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions on two charges of larceny ( bailee)— GEORGE LEWIS ( see Case No. 28, 21st nit.), 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. 35.— Oswestry ( Borough).— Sentenced to six weeks imprisonment, for larceny ( 2 cases) — BARTHOLOMEW WALE, or WARE ( supposed false), age 40, height 5 ft. 8^ 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. 36.— Mildenhall ( County). — Remanded till 12th inst., for housebreaking— JOHN WESTLEY NEWDICK, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, moustache and whiskers sandy, eyes hazel, lost one front tooth from upper jaw, varicose vein inside right leg, small scar on left little finger; dress, cloth check jacket and vest, brown cord trousers with five brass buttons on each leg from knee to bottom. A native of Tuddenham St. Mary, Suffolk. 37.— Mildenhall ( County). — Remanded till 12th inst., for setting fire to heath — JOHN PETTITT, age 47, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, whiskers slightly grey, eyes grey, Roman nose, lost four teeth from upper jaw; dress, dark brown coat with stripes, light cloth trousers and vest, American black felt hat. A native of Hackney, London. Information to Supt. Reeve, Mildenhall. 38.— Ipswich ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next assizes for breaking and entering a church, and stealing alms— THOMAS TAYLOR, age 22, height 5 ft. 2 in., weight about 9 stone, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes dark blue, oval face, boil scar under chin, blue dot right wrist, female bust behind a pot of flowers tattooed right forearm, mole top of right groin and inside right thigh; dress, black cloth coat with white jacket under, brown corduroy trousers, cloth cap. States he is a native of London. Appears to be a vagrant and tramp. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. 39. — Chertsey ( County). — Committed for trial at the Surrey Sessions, on 27th 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. SUSSEX ( EAST). 40.— Hailsham ( County).— Sentenced to one month's imprisonment, on 1st inst., for larceny ( shop), at Heathfield, on 10th ult. ( see Case No. * 30, 21st ult.) — WALTER SANDS, age 35, height 5 ft. 7\ in., complexion freckled, hair brown, whiskers and moustache ginger, eyes brown; dress, light tweed jacket and cap with peak, cord trousers and vest, short brown leather leggings; a carpenter, native of Ewhurst, Sussex— GEORGE MILES, age 61 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion and hair dark, bald on top of head, whiskers and moustache dark, shaved on chin, eyes blue, crown tattooed on left wrist; dress, light tweed jacket and 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1893. vest, dark cord trousers black hard folt bat; a native of Tilford, Surrey. Supposed to be a pensioner from the 1st Battalion Leicastershire Rngt. Information to Snpt. Renville, Hailsham. WILTSHIRE. 41.— Trowbridge ( County).— Committed for trial at the next ( Quarter Sessions for uttering counterfeit coin— RICHARD GEORGE FOSTER, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair brown, pronunciation defective, unable to sound " tb," says " firty " for thirty and 11 ovvera " for others; dressed respectably, wears a long inverness coat. Is said to be a native of Brighton. Was in the company of Albert Carter, Case No. 35, 28th ult. On 22nd ult. he booked to Devizes but went on to Reading. Information to Supt. White, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 42.— Guisborough ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst., for stealinga silver verge watch ( recovered), and an old vergo watch in brass case, white dial, brass hands, cracked across dial ( not recovered)— ROBERT BURNS, alias ROBERT CARNABY, and " COCKNEY BOB," sge 16 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brushed down on forehead, light, eyes blue, lobe of right ear deformed; dress, fine light- grey serge jacket, black- and- white striped vest, black ribbed cloth trousers, orange colour muffler, old Army boots, black felt hat with narrow brim. States he lived at Be aeons- field Buildings, Caledonian Road, London. Found in his possession, 5 large naptha lamps, such as are used by showmen at fairs, & c.; 6 wooden skittles, painted green and dark red; 10 wooden balls, painted bine; and a cotton screen, red- and- white diamond pattern. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 200 REWARD. 43.— S Division.— 16th ult.— 1 diamond cross; 1 small diamond brooch, with grey hair in front; 1 pair of diamond earrings; 1 pearl necklace, with diamond clasp; 1 circular or flexible diamond bracelet ( very valuable) ; 1 circular pearl bracelet; 2 flexible circular gold bracelets; 1 enamel cross, • with passion flower thereon ; 1 opal and gold neck- lace; 1 lapis- lazuli cross; 1 opal and diamond brooch, with earring3 to match; I gold bracelet; 1 enamel and diamond ring; 1 sapphire and diamond ring ; 1 pair of flat circular earrings set with small diamonds, enamel dove in centre; 1 gold brooch, medium size, large diamond in centre, black enamelled earrings to match ; 1 lady's gold half- hoop pearl ring; 1 lady's gold half- hoop diamond ring; 3 diamond stars about the size of half- a- crown; and 3 diamond buttons— all very fine quality. The above reward will be paid by Henry H. Gibbs, Esq., St. Dunstan's, Regent's- park, to any person giving such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. A reward of £ 100 will be paid for such information as shall lead 1o the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves, although none of the property be recovered. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 44— Stockport ( County). — 26th ult., at Northenden— A set of brown leather harnesp, braas mounted, to fit a pony 12 or 13 hands, belly band to saddle missing, and four or five inches broken off end of one of the traces. Information to Supt. Britton, Hazel Grove, Stock- port. ESSEX. 45. — Chelmsford ( County).— 18th or 19th nit.— A pair of solid silver sleeve- links, oval shape, nearly new, very heavy, quite plain. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 46.— Cardiff ( Borough).— 5th ult., by shop- breaking— 1 opal diamond riDg; 1 18- carat gold lever watch, 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 ( secondhand); 12 9- cvrat gold dress rings ( new) ; 12 15- carat lady's gold dress rings ( second hand); 12 22- carat gold weddiDg 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 riDg; 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 1 oz. 18 dwt3.; 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. 47.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 16th ult., 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 foiks; 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, " Sebastspool" 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., wearicg a black bard 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. KENT. 48— Chatham ( County). — 23rd ult.— A gold keyless half- hunter watch, No. 515586, maker " Benson, London," monogram " G. M. K." on back, and June or July, 1890, engraved inside case; a gold albert chain, bar for button- bole in centre, with swivels at each end of chain, and a silver match box, with Moorish engraving. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 49— Dover ( Borough). — 20th ult.— A small silver pocket flask, curved to fit breast pocket, has a Marquess coronet on it, and initials underneath the flask " G. O. B.," screw stopper, very old silver and much indented. Information to Supt. Sanders, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 50— Old Trafford ( County). — Between 10th and 21st ult., at Levenshulme— 2 long gold chainB, 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 tortciseshell 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 email diamonds; 1 gentleman's plain gold ring; 1 lady's silver albert chain, silver pencil, elephant, lion shilling and cros9 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 brooch, 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; I 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. 51.— 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 thereoB, " W. C. EL, 1874" engraved on silver mount. Information to Supt. Bott, Melton Mowbray. MIDLOTHIAN. 52— Edinburgh ( County).— 21st or 22nd ult., 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. STAFFORDSHIRE. 53. — Wolverhampton ( Borough). — 22nd ult.— A safety bicycle, pneumatic tyres laced on to rims, wheel 28- in. in diameter, 2- in. back tyre, If- in. front, solid rim to hind wheel, hollow rim to front wheel, No. 3908 probably on front of lamp FBIDAY, APRIL 28, 1893. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 ' bracket and front of neck, " Olympic " in gold tetters marked on top tube, " T. Parkin, Olympic, W. Hampton " inside shield on front fork behind break, no mud guards, partly worn. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 54.— Brighton ( Borough).— 26th or 27th ult., during the races, a gold hunting watch " Examined by Manning, at Worcester " inside, and a coronet and castle on outer case ; a gold open- face watch, seconds hand, crest ( a closed visor), No 54910, maker, Layden, Basingstoke"; an 18- carat gold albert chain, small link pattern with seal bearing crest ( a closed visor) attached; a large gold lever stop watch, No. 85560, a 9 or 11- carat gold albert chain, curb pattern, attached; a gold English lever watsh, white dial, " A. B." engraved on outer case; a gold hunter watch, Coventry make, a piece of gold chain, link • pattern attached ; an open face gold watch, maker " Benson, London "; a long gold albert chain, link pattern, with three small links between the long ones, attached; a silver lever watch, maker " Sparks, Colchester," white face, slightly chipped at edge. From a jeweller's shop— A gentleman's old- fashioned gold French repeater watch, gold figures, with figures of a man and woman holding a hammer which strikes on the bow, maker " Broquet"; a gentleman's gold French repeater watch, gold face, - strikes on the bow, and a gentleman's gold English lever watch, white dial. 55.— Brighton ( Borough). — 28th ult.— A square mahogany box, about 12 inches long and 8 inches wide, containing 6 silver tablespoons, and 6 dessert spoons, with crest— a lion's head; 8 silver " teaspoons, with monogram " S. S." ; 2 silver sauce ladles; an apostle silver sugar- sifter; a gold mounted miniature of a man's head; a small silver • vinaigrette box, with inscription, " Willett, Bear Admiral of the Red"; a plated pickle fork; 6 dessert knives and forks, with carved ivory bandies; and an old- fashioned rosary, with silver crucifix attached. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 56.— Dewsbury ( County).— 19th ult., 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 scarf- pins, various patterns ; 3 gold- plated scarf- pins ; 10 gold 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, o^ en 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 stud 3 ; 6 giit 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 pa tterns ; 54 silver scarf pins; 2 Canadian gold scarf pins ; 2 Canadian gold bangles; 9 Canadian gold alberts ; 1 Canadian gold pendant; 1 Canadian gold stal; 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. 57.— Leed S ( City) .— 23rd nit., by shopbreaking— A gentleman's silver geneva watch, heavy numerals, No. 148638 ; a gentleman's demi- hunter silver geneva keyless watch, No. 136315; a lady's gold geneva keyless watch, fancy white dial, No. 21605 ; 8 gentlemen's silver geneva watches, engine- turned cases, white dials, Nos. 292342, 88017, 84867, 88049, 88102, 88098, 75724, and 88094, a stock number beginning with a C. ( as " C. 562") is scratched inside each watch ; a nickel keyless watch : and 8 or 10 silver curb albert guards. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leeds. 58.— Sheffield ( City).— 2nd inst., by shop breaking— 2 doz. white flowered silk handkerchiefs; 1 doz. silk handkerchiefs, various colours, blue, cardinal and gold; 2 doz. check silk mufflers; 1 slate- coloured and white muffler; 1 slate- coloured and red muffler; 22 men's new woollen Bhirts, striped and check pattern, various colours. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. HERTFORDSHIRE. 59 .— Hitchin ( County).— 29th ult., from a field at Watton— A bay carriage horse, 4 years, 16 hands, white star on forehead, black points, has been docked, recent scratch on chest, partly broken and is very quiet. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. KENT. 60.— Dover ( Borough).— Accidentally drowned in Dover Harbour, 24th ult.— A man, supposed named BARTHOLOMEW, age about 35, length 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair, beard, whiskers, and moustache dark, eyes hazel, cross flags, crown, " Y. R.," Victoria Cross, and anchor tattooed right arm, " E./ 2 S. R. O. J. E. R. E. N.," spur and stirrups, left arm; dress, dark grey tweed coat, old black jacket under, brown tweed vest, brown cord trousers with pair of blue cloth under, striped cotton shirt, red neckerchief, heavy nailed boots; appearance of a tramp. Information to Supt. Sanders, Dover. PROPERTY FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 61.— Leeds ( City).— A 15- ct. gold match- box with a small ring at top, bears a presentation inscription, supposed " A. T. from F. A.," which is partly obliterated by the box having been hammered. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall. Leeds. APPREHENSIONS. 62. — Metropolitan Police, Convict Supervision Department.— License Holder HENRY LESTER, Office No. 44303, Case 1, 28th nit. 63.— Metropolitan Police District, B Division— GEORGE WILKINS, Case No. 1, 21st ult. 64.— Metropolitan Police District, B Division.— EDWARD JONES, Case No. 1, 14th ult. 65.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division— PRISCILLA JAQUES, Case No. 3, 14th ult. Go.— Carnarvonshire, Conway ( County).— ROBERT JONES EVANS, Case No. 8, 28th ult. 67. — Lancashire, Salford ( Borough).— Expiree SIDNEY SMITH, Office No. 39604, Case 25, 20th June, 1890. 68.— Lincolnshire, Grantham ( County).— THOMAS LEE, Case No. 13, 31st March last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 69.— Colchester ( County).— For stealing a pair of opera- glasses ( recovered), at Harwich, ou 24th ult. — GEORGE AMBROSE, alias GEORGE THOMPSON, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue ; dress, pepper- and- salt mixture jacket, black vest, dirty white cord trousers, lace boots, black cloth peak cap. An engine driver; native of Chat- tisham, Suffolk. Was formerly in the employ of the Great Eastern Railway. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 70.— Coleford ( County).— For burglary, 30th nit. — FRANCIS ASHBY, alias WALFORD, BROOKE, PENNESTON, and MOXWELL, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion swarthy, hair ( thin on top) brown, bc- ard and moustache of recent growth, eyes brown, lost upper front tooth, small mole right side of neck, dot tattooed base of left thumb, burn mark left forearm near elbow ; dress, blue serge coat, vest, and trousers, light brown dust coat ( nearly new), sand shoes, black felt hat. Carried a red birch walking- stick with buckhorn handle and silver band, and a spirit flask with silver top. Supposed native of Christiansand, Sweden. He is also wanted for having escaped from Car- narvon Prison on night of 31st March. ( See Case No. 12, 21st ult.). Information to Supt. Ford, Coleford. WESTMORELAND. 71.— Kendal ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences, 25th nit., a gentleman's new silver English ' ever watch, No. 9158, full plate, " J. Winder, Kendal," on bar ; a gentleman's silver albert guard, dog- chain pattern, which has, as a pendant, a medal with round shield on one side, and plain on reverse side— License Holder DANIEL O'NEILL, alias BARTON, NEALE, SCOTT, NUTTLEY, BLAIR KEITH, MERCERON, ROSS, PHILIPP, and McNEILL, Office No. 44634, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, dark moustache and whiskers ; a baker; native of Liverpool; scar on bridge of nose, right thumb, 1st and 3rd right fingers, left hip, left foot, and left shoulder- blade, boil scars on belly and back, lost second right finger, large stain under left nipple, mole on left hip and shoulder- blade, varicose veins left leg. Sentenced at Pre3ton, 3rd July, 1889, to 5 years penal servitude, and 5 years police super- vision for fraud. Licensed 19th . April, 1893 J P 328. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Kendal. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 72.— Beverley ( Borough).— For stealing a drab covert or dust coat, and also for obtaining food, lodgings, & c., by false pret3nce3— A MAN, who gave the names of " GREEN," " MORLEY," & c., age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, full face, moustache light; dress, dark suit, white collar turned down at corners, white tie, black felt hat, may wear the stolen over- coat. Carried a brown paper parcel. This man calls at good hotels and asks for letters which he says he expected; states he is a commercial traveller, and after obtaining food, & c., absconds without paying his account. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Knight, Beverley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 73. — Dorchester ( County).— Remanded for stealing bicycle, Case No. 84, 23th ult. — CLARENCE WILSON, alias BDFFIN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 11-^ in., complexion sallow, sickly appearance, hair brown, eyes bluish grey, bad and irregular teeth, large Roman nose, impaired consti- tution, narrow chest, very thin build; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, broivn shoes, light cap ; appearance of a clerk. Supposed native of London, and to have been employed at Mr. Whiteley's. Information to Supt. Devenish, Dorchester. PROPERTY STOLEN. NORTHUMBERLAND. 74. — Roth bury ( County). — At Rothbury Steeplechases— A gentleman's gold keyless hunting watch, split eagle crest on outside of front case, and monogram " J. B. D." on outside of back ; a gold albert, long link pattern, with gold pencil case abont 3 inches long attached, cross bar on albert is attached to ring which slides along. Information to Supt. Dobson, Rothbury. APPREHENSION. 75.— Dorsetshire, Dorchester ( County).— A MAN, Case No. 84, 28th ult., acd bicycle re- covered. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL18, 1893. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Fores requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Con- vict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. LICENSE HOLDERS. WM. ANDERSON, < 2759. C. O. Sen tence expired. Warrant issued WILLIAM DAVIS, alias JAMES MOORE, and ALEXANDER KEN NEDY, 42580. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued GEORGE GALWAY, alias GEO. GALLOWAY, GEO. WHITE, and GEO. SMITH, 44436. C. O. PATRICK HAYES, alias PATRICK HAROGAN, and HY. WHITE, 43036. C. O. THOMAS SMITH, 43100. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued WILLIAM PAYNE, alias WM. ROW- LEY, WM. GOLDING, WM. WHIT- TER, WM. WHITTON, and WM. WHITLE, 44059. C. O. ALICE SIMMONS, alias ELIZABETH ALICIA SIMMONDS, ELIZABETH COLEY, and ELLEN SIMMONDS, 44538. C. O. JAMES SCOTT, 44525. C. O. GEORGE HENDERSON SEEGEANT, alias GEORGE SERGEANT, 43700. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued HENRY RICHARD SEAGER, 41604. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued GEORGE TAYLOR, alias FRANK FOSTER, and JOHN WM. LAW- RENCE, 42619. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued JOHN TRAINER, alias JOHN TRAINOR, 43646. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued GEORGE WILTSHIRE, alias GEO. SMITH, 44271. C. O. KATE ADA HARPER, alias FANNY VIOLET HOLLAND, 43911. Liver- pool ( City) GEORGE OWEN, 44243. ( County) Tunstall GEORGE SIMPSON, alias JOHN SMITH, GEORGE WALLACE, WILLIAM OGILVIE, and DUNCAN McDONALD, 44545. Durham ( City) MARY KELLY, alias CATHERINE FLYNN, McFARLANE, MARY CATHERINE JOHNSON, MARY O'HARA, and BRIDGET O'BRIAN 44498. Liverpool ( City) THOMAS PERRY, alias MOLLETT, and JAMES HAMMERSLEY MOL LERT, 44493. Chelmsford ( County) SUPERVISEES. GEORGE FRASER, alias CHAS. HARVEY, GEORGE ADAMS, ALF. WELLS, and SIMON FRASER, 25913. C. O. JAMES QUINLAN, alias HY. PALMER, and LOUIS LAMPLIN, 41491. C. O. WILLIAM PEARSON, alias ANDER- SON, EDWARDS, THOMAS JOHN- SON, THOMAS WILLIAM EATON, and JAMES McGUINESS, 42D18. Liverpool ( City) JAMES PRESTON, 43070. Tadcaster ( County) PETER CASSIDY, 37877. Warrington ( Borough) 41 59 40 36 33 51 38 44 2 » 32 40 35 28 33 43 34 49 42 COM. HAIR. EYES. 5 5 5 6 5 2 5 4 5 8 5 6 5 6 5 7 5 5 5 1 5 7 5 5 5 6 5 3 5 2 5 7 5 3 5 6 fair fair fresh fresh fresh brn ( bald) dark grey dk brn brn dk brn ( thin) fresh dk brn ( bald) fresh fair sallow fresh sallow fresli fresh fair ruddy fresh fresh fresh dk brn grey hazel It brn dark It bvn dk brn dk brn dk brn It brn dk brn dk brn ( trning grey) dk brn brn ( thin) blue blue dark grey ( full) blue blue light hazel blue REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Scars on nose, rt cheek, It side mouth, rt shoulder- blade, and each kneecap, varicose veins It leg M. P. L. and ship rt upper arm, cross and anchor and crossed- swords rt forearm, 2 anchors and female rt side, and male It side chest, I. H. S. and cross on muscle of It upper arm, heart, anchor, Hope, female, and crow It forearm, motto back of It hand, rings 2nd rt, and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th It fingers Scars It cheek, nose, and It wrist, cross and dots on rt forearm, crossed- swords, cross, scroll, J. P., and cross on It forearm, 2nd It finger injured, lost upper teeth Scalp wound top of head, scar It side forehead, brown spot back of rt thigh, W. R. X. inside, and B. A. D. outside It forearm, bracelet and RXBAH back of It hand, cross lst It, ring 2nd, and star 4th It fingers ( all indistinct), fleshy mole inside It arm Scar rt groin, wart inside rt forearm Scars over rt eyebrow, on It temple, and 2 rt fore- arm, each big toe- joint enlarged Middlesex Sessions, 16th April, 1888, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 20th April, 1892. 0 188. Middlesex Sessions, 4th July, 1887, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 11th March, 1892. Z J N 264. Northampton, 28th June, 1882, 10 years penal servitude and 1 year police supervision for larceny. Liberated 11th March, 1893, on a second license, which expires 8th November, 1893. B I 43. Surrey Sessions, 6th December, 1886, 5 years penal servitude and a remanet of a former sentence for receiving. Licensed 16th June, 1892. Sentence expires 10th June, 1893. B H M 1258. Central Criminal Court, 23rd April, 1888, 5 years penal servitude for robbery. Licensed 22nd June, 1892. 0 195. Surrey Sessions, 6th September, 1886, 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 13th December, 1892. F M 805 Scar on chin, and large scar It palm, has 6 false teeth 4 scars top of head, 1 rt side forehead, front of head, 2nd rt finger, and It shin, wart It cheek It blue 45 43 54 36 27 5 5 5 7 5 3 5 7 5 3 sallow grey hazel grey hazel grey grey hazel brn Scars It cheek, It forearm, and lst and 2nd It fingers and thumb, mole on neck, 4 blue dots back of It hand, and 1 on It wrist, rt forearm injured, and hand contracted Scars on head, forehead, it eyebrow, outside rt forearm, ball of It thumb, and top of 3rd It finger, blue mark each forearm, back of It hand, and It wrist, A back of rt hand, anchor inside It forearm Scar inside corner of rt eyebrow and front of It Brighton, 4th July, 1887, 5 years penal ser- vitude for larceny. Liberated 23rd March, 1893, on a third license which expires 30th inst. N 39. Stafford, 7th November, 1881, 10 years penal servitude for horsestealing. Licensed 4th April last on a 2nd license which expires 29th September, 1893. A H 407. Surrey Sessions, 18th January, 1886, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 21st September, 1892. M 50. Lewes, 14th April, 1885, 8 years penal servitude for arson. Licensed 13th July, 1891. L 180. leg, brown mark dislocated outside It shoulder, rt knee Scars It breast ( 2), rt side belly ( 3, 1 large), inside It forearm ( 2 large), and knuckle of second It finger, E. W. and dot on It forearm Scar on forehead, bridge of nose, rt knee, and It side back of head Nose broken and scarred, mole on forehead Scar each eyebrow, 2nd and 3rd rt fingers, It hip, It cheek, and burn scar on each slioulderblade and small of back Scrofula marks It side neck, scar back of neck and back of It shoulder ( boils), and three on It thigh ( stabs), A. O. M. inside rt, J. O. J. J. S. inside It forearm, blue dot between each thumb and fore- finger, varicose veins rt calf Maidstone, 25th October, 1884, 7 years penal servitude for possessing counterfeit coin. Licensed 9th March, 1892. F K 97. Birmingham, 6th January, 1883, 10 years penal servitude for warehousebreaking. Licensed 16th September, 1892. D J 97. Central Criminal Court, 30th July, 1888,5 years penal servitude for robbery. Licensed 21st January, 1893. O 377. Ipswich, 4th July, 1889,5 years penal servitude for felony. Licensed 7th November, 1892. P 23. sallow fresh fresh fresh grey brn brn reddsh brn grey ( It weak) brn grey grey blue hazel Nose inclined to rt, scar centre of forehead, between rt thumb and forefinger, top of lst rt finger, on each eyebrow, and It upper arm, mole It shoulder, ribs, and buttock Scar nape of and rt side neck, It groin, and burn scar rt groin, cupping marks on . shoulders, varicose veins legs Shrewsbury, 25th July, 1887, 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 20th Jan., 1893. C X 464. Durham, lst July, 1889, 5 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licensed 3rd April, 189i. F P 816. Shrewsbury, 3rd January, 1887, 7 years penal servitude aud 5 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated on a second license 8th March, 1893. D N 167. Chelmsford, lst February, 1887, 5 years p'nal servitude for burglary. Liberated on second license 20th March, 1893. B N 249. York, 28th July, 1873, 15 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for felony. X Z 882. This man is suspected of having committed recent ladder burglaries in the provinces. South London Sessions, 17th March, 1890,15 months hard labour and 2 years police nupei- vision for larceny. 18698. Large ears, It forefinger injured, scald scars on Manchester, 20th October, 1879, 12 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for receiving, t F 62. Preston, 17th February, 1892, 4 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny. Manchester, 15th June, 1882, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for breaking and entering. I 611. Scar It eyebrow, mole centre of chest breast Scar over rt eye, bridge of nose, and rt cheek, wart centre of forehead and It side abdomen Two scars It side neck, P. M. McG. on rt forearm, four dots above It wrist, P. C. A. A. S. back of It hand TUESDAY, MAY 7G, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 WILLIAM COLDMAN. ^ ON 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 be about 38 years of age. Any information would be gladly received. LOST, JN 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." The finder will be rewarded by delivering same to 74, Ludgate Hill. 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