PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1895. VOL. XII., No. 1168 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them ' should be addressed to THB EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YAED, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought Kill he inserted, in one issue of the POLICE GAZETT R, if they are sufficient to enahleaction to be taken upon them by anotherforce. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward, is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. o. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to Reinserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of ooHce, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or nvaJonnvs thereto. REG- XJLA. TIONS. 8. Announcements of all persons to he apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the liditor 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 mai/ result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noonon Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition notlaterthan 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, X" ew Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed Drummond fy Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Order, or in Stamps. lir.,, • 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 as advertisements. E. ANDEKSON, 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 striot alphabetical order. ( 0) Persons in custody. Metropolitan Police Distriot. Counties. Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in striot alphabetical order. ( tO Property Stolen. fl). Metropolitan Police Distriot. < T2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in striot 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 ol November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that arty com- plaints aa to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLIQI GAZITTB, may be at once notified to the Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the drculation, 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 ad vertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of erhne, 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 c'e& rly expressed in relation to the following points— ( o) The amount of the reward. ( 6) The conditions on which it is payable. ( o) The person by whom it will be paid, ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 1 No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, In relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the rtward will be paid on its return without the offender bei& Z brougut to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. SPECIAL NOTICE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. THE AMERICAN OXYZONE SYNDICATE. The EDITOR suggests to the Local Police Forces to acquaint any person who may apply to them for the return of money forwarded to the above- named Syndicate, that the principal agents in the business are in custody on a charge of fraud, and nothing can be done in the matter until the conclusion of the case. In the event of their conviction, any Postal Orders found ia the letters enclosing them, addressed to the Syndicate, will then be returned to applicants through the Local Police. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— F Division.— For stealing jewellery, & c.> value £ 100 — Expiree EDWARD CHARLES CORNISH, Office No. 45492, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, small scar over right eyebrow, scar back of neck, red mark under left eye; dress, long light Ulster, dark clothes, cloth cap, patent shoes. A butler; supposed to be a Scotsman. 2.— J Division-— For burglary and stealing a quantity of postage stamps ; 100 post- cards ; 1 pair silver- plated shell pattern sugar- tongs ; 1 cream and pink handkerchief — THOMAS TEECE, alias LAMBLE, and CURLY THE BARMAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly), slight moustache, and eyes dark, " G. Yale," bust of woman, anchor and roses, on right forearm, ship in full sail, " G. Burgess," " T. S.," sailor, cannon, and flag left forearm; dress, dark jacket and vest, lavender stripe trousers, brown stripe muffler, black felt hat, brown shoes.—- CHARLES TEECE, alias WRIGHT, and PILL, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache light, eyes dark brown ; dress, brown overcoat, dark tweed suit, black felt hat, lace boots. Was sentenced to 9 months imprisonment at Norwich Quarter Sessions, 28th June, 1893, for housebreaking at East Dereham. Both are natives of Buckhurst Hill, Essex. 3.— J Division- — For stealing, 31st January, 1895— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, white dia!, with spray of flowers thereon, chased back; 1 lady's gold neckchain, flat link pattern, with oblong gold locket attached— HOWARD ST. CLIVE NETH- ERSOLE, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion, hair, heavy moustache, and eyes dark, near sighted; dress, dark blue o^ erjoat, velvet collar and cuffs, black coat and vest, light trousers, low shoes, black hard felt hat. Identical with Howard Nethersole, alias Lester and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Central Criminal Court, 5th January, 1884, for fraud by advertising cutlery in " The Exchange and Mart," and to 20 months imprisonment at Middlesex Sessions, 12th May, 1885, for fraud. May be found hawking cutlery in the provinces. 4.— V Division.— For embezzlement — WIL- LIAM HARRIS, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top), and moustache light; dress, blue melton overcoat, dark tweed suit, brown cloth cap. Supposed native of Portsmouth. Has served 12 years in the Royal Irish Lancers, and is now a serjeant in the East Surrey Militia Regi- ment. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. AYRSHIRE. 5.— Ayr ( County).— Portrait and description of JOHN CREE, whose apprehension is sought for fraud, on 25th uit., age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, slight light moustache; dress, light tweed jacket suit, tweed cap with single peak, light colour overcoat. A clerk and pawn- broker's assistant. May be found with sporting men. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 6.— Maidenhead ( Borough). — For embezzle- ment— WILLIAM WICKENS, age 35, height ft. 65 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) Clyde, jda- k brown, eyes brown; dress, dark brown over 8,' T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 716, 189 5. coat, dark check coat, dark cloth trousers and vest, cloth peak cap, striped muffler. A milkman; native of Wallingford. Is known at Littlemore, Oxon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 7.— Aylesbury { County).— For stealing, 5th inst., a mahogany cash- box, containing about £ 15— FREDERICK J. IRELAND, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) light brown, eyes blue, arms and chest tattooed; dress, dark jacket and trousers, brown cloth cap, dark blue overcoat with velvet collar. A scene painter. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Webb, Aylesbury. CHESHIRE. 8. — Nantwich ( County). — For larceny, 4th inst. — A MAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, cross- flags tattooed on left arm; dress, dark jacket and vest, fawn- colour cord trousers, stand- up collar, black tie with white spots, light brown peak cap, lace boots. He took lodgings, stating he was going to work on the L. & N. W. Steam Sheds. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. DENBIGHSHIRE. 9.— Wrexham { County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— BARNY- CROFT, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair light, clean shaved, of good address; dress, brown check mackintosh with sleeves and cape, light covert coat, light grey suit, thick plaid stockings, sometimes worn over trousers to give, them the appearance of knicker- bockers, white silk tie, black felt hat, lining torn, as if to destroy name, brown boots, have been blacked. He takes lodgings at an hotel or country inn, for himself and two or three others ( who are to arrive in three or four days' time), representing himself as an ordnance surveyor. He passes his time comic sketching, mostly with the children of the house, and on the third or fourth morning informs the landlord that he is going to the station to meet his friends, and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Yaughan, Wrexham. DEVONSHIRE. 10.— Exeter { County). — For embezzlement — GEORGE MILLER, age about 29, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., rather slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, front teeth decayed; dress, covert or dust- coat, brown leather leggings, with brass studs, black bowler hat, narrow brim, lace boots. Smart appearance. A saddler; native of Torquay ; knows Somerset and Dorset well. Pre- viously convicted of a similar offence at Wellington. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. ESSEX. 11,— Chelmsford { County). — JOHN CAR- TER, Case No. 8, 25th November, 1892, not to be apprehended. Warrant withdrawn. FLINTSHIRE. 12.— Flint { County).— For stealing, 25th nit., a pair of boots, and £ 2 12s., also for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences — RICHAED TATE, age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 8 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved; dress, light brown cloth coat, light brown trousers, dark stock- ings, brown gaiters, light cap, lace boots, newly soled and toe- capped. He sometimes turns up trousers to resemble knickerbockers. May have with him a blue Skya terrier dog wearing a brass collar. Booked from Chester to Birkenhead by 11.40 a. m. train, 25th ult. He represents himself as a Government Sur- veyor, and takes lodgings at an hotel, or private lodging house, and also secures lodgings for three men who are to follow him in a day or two. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Davies, Mold; or Inspector Minshull, Flint. GLAMORGANSHIRE, 13.— Neath { Borough).— For larceny, 23rd ult.— ARTHUR HILL, age about 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, thin face, hair dark, small light moustache, eyes grey, large lump on side of right knee, walks lame, having broken his leg and both arms at Forth Bridge. Speaks with American accent; dress, pepper- and- salt overcoat, dark rough cloth coat and vest, grey mixture trousers, red tie, lace boots. An engine driver ; native of Lancashire. He represents himself as a local Baptist preacher and Good Templar. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Evans, Neath. KENT. 14. — Ashford { County). — On commitment warrant, for non- payment of fine and costs, for refusing to quit licensed premises — PATRICK SWIFT, age 39, height 5 fo. 2 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, tattooed flags, swords, crown, anchor, and yacht right forearm, tree right upper arm, cross back of right hand, & c. ; generally dressed in old and dirty clothing. A labourer. 15. — Ashford { County). — On a commitment warrant for non- payment of fine and costs for cruelty to a cat at Egerton— JAMES C. KEMP, age 30, height 5 ft. in,, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, 2 small moles left side of face; dress, white moleskin jacket, dirty white cord trousers, fitting tight to legs, white cord vest, blue cardigan jacket, spotted scarf, black cloth cap, shiny peak, heavy lace boots. Native of Bethersden. Information to Supt. Wenham, Ashford. 16.— Tonbridge { County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., from the Post Office, Bidborough, a cigar box, containing about 5s. — A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache ( cut level with upper lip) dark; dress, black jacket, brown cord trousers, old hard felt hat with slit one side, thin boots. A tramp. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. 17. — Tunbridge WellS { Borough). — For stealing £ 10.-- HUGH THOMAS WATTS, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, 1 upper front tooth broken; dress, light check jacket and vest, grey trousers, light cloth cap. Native of Guernsey. May seek employment as a baker or painter. Warrant issued. 18. — Tunbridge Wells { Borough). — For obtaining two tons of hay, by false pretences— J. NELSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, hair dark brown, full face, limps slightly, left leg having been broken; dress, dark pilot coat, cloth trousers, brown felt hat, maroon scarf. Supposed a native of Bermondsey. Travels the country hawking stable brushes, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 19.— Chorley { County). — For embezzlement— Expiree GEORGE BRAMLEY, alias BROMLEY, Office No. 40918, age 40, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy, eyes light grey, scar right jaw and back of left thumb, birth- mark right breast. Sentenced at Liverpool, 3rd February, 1881, to 10 years penal servitude for arson. H 148. This man frequents workhouses, and is said to be well known at Ormskirk, Wigan, Rishton, and Accrington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 20.— Manchester { City).— For embezzlement WILLIAM PEATE, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion very ruddy, round face, red neck, hair ( thin on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes full. Re spectably dressed. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United King- dom. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 21.— Newport { Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of HERMANN HENRI KORN, or CORN, whose apprehension is sought for stealing, on 26th ult., a 9- ct. gold albert chain, long link pattern, gold Maltese cross pendant with red stone in centre, which opens, and has the photo of a lady inside— Age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair ( curly) black, slight dark moustache, receding chic, near- sighted and wears eyeglasses, leans forward when walking; dress, double- breasted black cheviot overcoat, grey check coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, black bowler hat, lace boots; carried a small hand- bag and a parcel. A native of Altona, Hamburg. Is well educated, and speaks English well. Has been employed as a photo- grapher's canvasser and for an insurance company. He left London on 26th ult. He has a brother in Chicago, and may endeavour to go to America. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. NORFOLK. 22.— North Walsham { County).— For steal- ing, 18th ult., at Cromer, a lady's long gold chain, has been recently repaired and gold washed ; 1 gold locket with blue enamelled cross in centre ; a gentle- man's dark blue neckerchief with red stripes; and £ 7— FREDERICK PHILIPS, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, short dark moustache, large nose, scar on second joint of right thumb ; dress, dark grey over- coat, short dark jacket with silk facings, grey trousers and vest, black hard felt hat, side- spring boots, patent leather gaiters. Carried a dark hand- bag covered with American cloth, and a small port- manteau covered with imitation leather. A stone- mason ; native of Barnstaple. He takes lodgings, stating that he is employed by some firm in the neighbourhood, aud after stealing any articles of value he can find, absconds. Was convicted of larceny at Newport, in December, 1891, at Penarth, in March, 1892, and at West London Police Court, in April, 1892. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lovick, North Walsham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 23. — Northampton { Borough). — Woodcut- portrait and description of ARTHUR BROOKE, alias CRICHTON, ALSKA, and W. POLLARD, whose apprehension is sought for shopbreaking, TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1895. T H E POLICE GAZETTE 3 19th inst., and stealing a large quantity of jewellery — Age 26 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, inclined to swarthy, hair ginger, clean shaved, eyes brown, small mole near right collarbone, birth mark right • of navel; dress, dark mixture coat and vest, light trousers, turn- down collar, black bow tie, black felt hat, dark grey overcoat with black velvet collar ; wore a diamond scarf ring, and rings on fingers, carried a small brown leather hand- bag. Is an expert shopbreaker, and has been convicted of that offence and for assaulting police at West Hartle- pool, Newcastle- on- Tyne, Leeds, and Durham. A cabinetmaker, but states he is a comic gymnast. Is well known in the North of England. He travelled the country with a woman named JENNY FAIRWEATHER, BROOKE, or JEANETTE CRICHTON, who is remanded in custody, and who has on several occasions been in custody with the man wanted. ( See Cases Nos. 77 and 103, 22nd ult.) Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. SHROPSHIRE. 24.— Wellington ( County).— For housebreak- ing, 17th ult.— WILLIAM PAYNE, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and small moustache dark brown, rather hook nose, eyes grey; dress, round grey cloth jacket, and old brown jacket, brown cord vest and trousers, grey cloth cap, strong lace boots. A farm labourer. May seek • femployment as horse- driver at coal- pit banks or brick yards. Has been previously convicted of a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edwards, Wellington. 25.— Whitchurch ( County). — For stealing, 8th ult., £ 15 5s. 8d.— WILLIAM JONES, age 31, height 5 ft. 1 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, short neck; dress, light dust- coat, dark brown mixture jacket, vest, and trousers, black hard felt hat, collar turned down at point, black- and- white tie, lace boots. A groom ; native of Brixton, Surrey. Has been employed at Mold, Rugby, Leamington, Birmingham, and God- aiming. May be found in racing stables. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. 29. — Stafford ( County). — For stealing £ 20 ( including a £ 5 note, No. 79629), and a gentleman's gold English lever watch, No. 10495— HENRIETTA ARNOLD, age 20, height 5 ft., slight build, com- plexion very pale, hair and eyes dark ; dress, black dress, brown felt hat, trimmed brown ribbon and squirrel's tail, and ( supposed) brown mackintosh. A native of Wednesbury. Accompanied by Alfred Wilson, age 24, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, alight dark moustache; dress, short double- breasted overcoat, dark mixture trousers and vest. Has been employed by the Telephone Company at Stafford. A native of Stoke- upon- Trent. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Longden, Stafford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 26.— Yeovil ( County). — For larceny—- WIL- FRED AUBREY LESLIE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair light ( rather bald), little or no whiskers, prominent forehead, rather round shoul- dered, wart or mole on one side of nose; dress, when last seen, on 2nd November last, black coat and vest, fawn- colour plaid trousers, light cap, also had with him a pair of dark grey trousers. A native of London. He travels the country on a tricycle, and fixes enamelled letters on tradesmen's windows. He carries labels—" From W. A. Leslie, show card and ticket writer " thereon, and also has a light- colour bag with the letters ° W. A. L." in gilt thereon. May be found at a coffee tavern. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Self, Yeovil. 27.— Bath ( City).— For stealing £ 80, on 12th ult.— CECIL SOUTHCOMBE, age 20, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair black, slight dark moustache, eyes dark brown, very bad front teeth; dress, pepper- and- salt overcoat, dark suit, black bowler hat, brown boots. Gentle- manly appearance. A clerk. May endeavour to leave the country for Western Australia, where he has relatives. Warrant issued. STAFFORDSHIRE. 28.— Burslem ( County).— For defilement of a girl, age 6, on 18th ult.— JOSEPH WILSON, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, side whiskers, moustache and eyes brown, slight im- pediment in speech, rather thick lips ; dress, cloth suit, black hard hat, light lace boots. Native of Burslem. A clothier. May seek employment as a china decorator, having served an apprenticeship to that trade. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SURREY. 30. — Guildford ( Borough). — For stealing, 17th December, 1894, a saddle and bridle— HENRY PARISH, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, full round face, hair light, very small side whiskers, lower lip split in centre, turns one foot out when walking. A groom. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Worlock, Guild- ford. WARWICKSHIRE. 31.— Longford ( County). — For cruelty to a child, age 12-- ELIZABETH THAY, alias BROOK- HOUSE, and HAYES, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey, peculiar twitching in eyes ; was wearing, when last seen, a brown velvet plush jacket, and dark bonnet; a native of Southwell, near Nottingham. Is accompanied by two boys and three girls, ages from 16 to 2i years. Left Liverpool, on 14th ult., for Bootle. Was convicted in October, 1891, at Nottingham, for cruelty to a child. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford. WESTMORLAND. 32.— Kendal ( Borough). — For failing to sur- render to his bail, at Westmorland Assizes, 12th ult., on a charge of forgery — JOSEPH THOMP- SON, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, com- plexion sallow, thin face, hair brown, turning grey, long flowing beard ( may now be shaved), large staring blue eyes, large cut scar front of left wrist, stoops slightly when walking ; suffers from chronic disease of the kidneys, and may apply for treatment at a dispensary. Will probably attach himself to a religious body, such as the Salvation or Church Armies. A tailor; native of Shap, Westmorland, but resided for some years past at Preston. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Kendal YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 33.— Hull ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) A walnut frame piano, No. 7333, makers— Holder Bros., Hull— HENRY PRESGRAVE, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, high cheek- bones, hair and moustache ( curly) dark brown; dress, brown overcoat, velvet collar, grey check trousers, black felt hat. Gentlemanly appearance ; speaks with London accent. He takes a house, obtains a piano, furniture, & c., on the hire system, and then absconds, taking the goods with him. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34.— A Division. — Committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, on 25th inst., for sacri- lege — GEORGE WALLACE, alias ROBERT SMITH, age 46 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, pockmarked, hair and eyes dark brown, scar right of back, 2 moles on neck; dress, black diagonal morning coat and vest, brown check trousers, black hard felt hat ( all old). States he is a Scotsman, bat is supposed to be an Irishman and an expert travelling thief.— PATRICK RILEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar left groin; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, laoe boots, black hard felt hat. 35.— M Division.— Remanded at Greenwich Police Court, for possessing forged notes and photo- graphs of American bills for 1,000 and 100 dollars, and for inciting a photographer to commit forgery— WARREN CURTISS LAFFRAY, age 72 ( looks several years younger), height 5 feet, complexion florid, hair, beard, moustache and eyes grey, blue dot back of right hand, scar on front of right wrist, wart back of neck; dress, dark blue melton over- coat, velvet collar, black diagonal suit, black Bilk tie, high silk hat, Wellington boots ( square toes). Supposed an American. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. NORFOLK. 36.— Norwich ( City).— Remanded, for obtain- ing money by false pretences — JOHN MORLEY, age 69, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top), whiskers, and moustache, and eyes grey, several small moles on back, two back of left arm and pit of right arm, two small warts on front of neck, only one tooth, ruptured both sides and wears a truss, very near- sighted and wears glasses ; dress, black cloth coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, brown alpine hat, military top boots, all old. He calls upon persons whose names appear in the Index Register of advertisements respecting unclaimed property and money in Chancery, and, under the pretence of making enquiry for them, obtains a fee in advance, and absconds. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Norwich. OXFORDSHIRE. 37.— Oxford ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for larceny from colleges— WILLIAM MONTAGUE MARCHANT, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, moustache and slight side- whiskers sandy, eyes blue; of smart appearance; dress, brown over- coat with velvet collar and cuffs, black coat and vest, light plaid trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Chiswick, Middlesex; has travelled for a firm of London tailors. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 38.— Oswestry ( County).— Sentenced, 1st inst., to 1 month's imprisonment for larceny— CLARA TORRENCE ( supposed false), age 21, height 5 ft., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark. States she is a native of Glasgow, but refuses any further account of herself. Was travelling in a van with John Cordwell, attending fairs, & c. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. STAFFORDSHIRE. 39.— Burslem ( County).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment, 5th inst., for ( till) larceny— JOHN CLARK, age 60, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustaohe dark, eyes brown, several long scars on legs, palm of left hand hns been injured, causing slight contraction of fingers ; dress, dark melton cloth coat, dark cloth vest, stripe trousers, red- and- black plaid scarf, hard black hat, lace boots. States he is a native of Norwich. Supposed previously convicted and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 40. — c Division. — 27th ult. — 36 ladies' sealskin jackets, all new, dyed dark ( 3, 31 inches long with top cape, including 2 plain; 26, 34 inches long, plain, half- fitting fronts, tight- fitting backs; 4, 35 inches long; 3, 36 inches long, 1 with tight lapels, 2 plain, half- fitting fronts and tight backs) ; 9 ladies' sealskin capes ( 1, 16 inches long with frilled upper cape, lined brown satin; 1, 19 inches long, trimmed minx J-' i T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1895. tail; 1, 20 incites loDg, plain circular shape ; 3, 24 inches long; 1, 26 inche3 long, shoulder shape; 1, 36 inches long, raised shoulders ; 1, 37 inches long, raised shoulders) ; 1 lady's double- breasted sealskin driving coat, 42 inches loDg, coll; r and cuffs trimmed Russian sable, lined brown quilted satin; 1 lady's sealskin mautle, 28 inches long at back, with loose under- front, trimmed skuuk far; 1 lady's loose- fitting driving coat, bishop's sleeves, collar, front, and lapels trimmed skunk fur; 1 lady's eeil- skin jacket, 34 inches long, loose front, fitting back, with sleeves, collar, lapels, and front edge composed of minx far; 1 ditto, 32 inches long, fancy lapels, collar, and cuffs; 1 black watered lambskin jacket; 1 ditto, 34 inches long, Eton apper jacket, front com- posed of black astrachan lambskin; all stamped inside on leather " R. & Co." in stencil on bottom of skins and front; 40 sable skin ties, some composed of 1 and others of 2 skins each; 20 skunk skin ties, each compo^ d of two skins ; 1 pa'r gentleman's lice boots; 1 bat brush, stamped—'' Heath, Oxford- street." 41. — Y Division. — 1 silver- plated carriage clock, maker, " E. Edmon, Paris "; 13 silver tea- spoons ( 6 shell pattern, marked " T. E. L."; 2 plain, marked " L"; 5 odd, rop9 pattern, marked " S. J. A.") ; 5 silver- plated dessert spoons; 5 table spoons; 6 silver- plated table forks ; 6 ditto dessert ditto; 1 ditto pickle ditto ( with mother- o'- pearl handle), all marked " P. F. C. L. M. T." in monogram ; 1 silver- plated butter- knife; 1 pair silver sugar- tongs, marked " T. C. L."; 1 silver thimble; 1 dark brown melton overcoat, lined cream plaid, black velvet collar, black cloth buttons; 1 lady's very dark brown siik umbrella, fawn- colour horn handle, plated top ( old). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 42.— Epping( county).— lst inst., by housebreak- ing at Stapleford, Tawney— 1 light brown jacket and vest ( small check with white specks) ; 1 grey peak cap ; 1 pair worsted stockings ; 1 white silk hand- kerchief, initials " A. E. B." in violet pencil in corner — Supposed by TWO MEN, who were offering needles for sale: ages about 30, medium height; one • wore dark pilot jacket and cap, the other light jacket, black cloth trousers and vest, hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping. HERTFORDSHIRE. 43.— Watford { County').— 24th ult., by house- breaking— 1 £ 5 Bank of England note, No. 26465 or 26466; 1 old- fashioned gold keeper ring; 1 gold ring, set pearls ; 2 gold brooches, set pearls; 1 plain silver brooch; 1 ditto, shape of arrow; 1 steel brooch; I steel neck- band, stars pendant; 1 common pearl necklace, very old; several old coins ; 1 gold eye- glass, chain about 6 in. long; 1 silver brooch, shape of button; 1 black cloth morning coat; 1 black cloth jacket, both nearly new; 3 silk necker- chiefs ( 1 blue, 1 bright red, and 1 faded blue). Information to Deputy Caief Constable Pearson, Watford. KENT. 44. — Margate ( Borough). — 26th ult.— 1 gold and platinum bracelet, lover's knot pattern; 1 old- fashioned gold locket chain, twisted and converted into a bracelet, small circular locket attached ; 1 lady's gold ring, set with turquoises all round, one deficient; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set turquoise in circular setting, initials " R. C. M." ( and another initial unknown) thereon ; 1 lady's half- hoop ditto, set turquoise and 1 " Isle of Wight" diamcnd; 1 large oval- shape gold brooch, set 4 pearls and 1 diamond, 2 locks of hair ( 1 grey, 1 brown), in back, can be converted into a locket; 1 small gold link - pattern locket chain; 1 gold heart- shape brooch, set garnet, open centre; 1 oval- shape mosaic brooch, set in gold, bird of paradise in centre, can be converted into a locket; 1 maltese cross m03aic brooch; 1 Scotch pebble brooch, shield shape, silver setting ; 1 silver brooch bouquet holder; 1 figured silver bracelet, about J- inch wide; 1 oval shape silver locket, monogram " E. E. P." in centre, photo of girl inside, fancy link pattern chain attached ; 1 lady's silver albert, cable pattern, small tassel attached; 1 jet oval- shape locket, Swiss boy's head painted in centre; 1 oval- shape brooch to match ; 1 small oblong gold brooch, glass front, hair inside ; 1 small thin silver pencil- case, pink stone in centre; 1 small cornelian heart pendant, suspended by a small gold ring, which is broken ; several small silver brooches and trinkets — A MAN, of the following description, endeavoured to dispose of some of the property to a jeweller, on 26th ult. :— age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in, complexion fresh, grey moustache; wore a dark Chesterfield overcoat and soft felt hat; of respect- able appearance. £ 5 REWARD. 45.— Margate { Borough). — Between 26th and 28th ult.— 1 pair diamond earrings, about 15 stones, set in cluster, hollow at back of setting, 2 wire hooks, 1 with spring for securing in ear, about size of a sixpence ; 1 diamond and sapphire half- hoop gipsy ring, large diamond in centre, sapphire both sides, and diamond at ends ; 1 diamond ring, large oval shape cluster of about 10 stones, hollow at back of setting; 1 diamond and ruby cluster ring, about 7 rubies in a row tapering from centre, surrounded by small diamonds; 1 plain gold bracelet, about 1 inch wide, worn bright, with large diamond shape ornament set turquoises, and similar smaller orna- ments at sides, several stones missing, snap fasten- ing, safety chain ; 1 plain round gold bangle, about ^- inch wide, with hinge, snap fastening, safety chain, Austrian gold coin attached by a link; 1 round gold bracelet about \ inch wide, set several pearls, horse- shoe, nearly 1 imh wide in centre, imitation gold nails, snap fastening. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Margate, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the value of the property recovered. LEICESTERSHIRE. 46.— Leicester { Borough).— 2nd inst., by shop- breaking— Gentlemen's silver genevas : 16o49 ( vr,/- scratchod on inside case), 16904, 35193, 7510, 72288 50566, 172095, 53599, 37453, 7966, 58144, 30936, 77088, 34823, 2264, 50336, 70333, 214272, 70237, 80333, 8092, 42215, 57989, 3416; gentlemen's silver English levers: 2733, 3631, 11752, 71420, 3703, 3293, 61597, 52226, 21007, 31459; ladies' silver genevas: 49284, 13479, 12959, 41792, 344482 545412, 545410, 152565, 21593, 37415, 2024, 26386, 100970, 8806, 31901, 17719, 5666. 27479; gomle- men's silver Waltham levers: 2842737, 1270326; 1 American silver lever, 53421; silver watch, 740; 1 gentleman's silver duplex, 835 ; gentlemen's patent silver levers: 75879, 6193; 1 silver Boston lever, 94005; 1 silver geneva, 71; gentlemen's silver hunting lever : 94430, 4020 ; 1 lady's silver keyless geneva, 42606; 1 gentleman's silver lever, capped, 1012 ; 1 gentleman's gold English lever, 22374; gentlemen's gold geneva levers: 14- ct., 104111; 18 ct., 21776; 1 lady's gold lever, 37536; 1 lady's gold geneva, 33362; ladies' gold keyless genevas : 98971, 66568, 94508; 1 gentleman's gold patent chronograph keyless lever, f- plate, 39246; 1 pair- Cise silver verge, 3828; silver genevas: 16649, 34623; 1 silver Boston lever, 94005 ; 1 gold English lever, 4210; 1 Waltham lever, 2842737; 16 gold wedding rings, 22- ct.; 3 lady's fancy gold alberts; 3 9- ct. ladies' gold guards; 5 gentlemen's 9- ct. gold alberts, various pit terns ; 1 ditto curb albert, 18- ct.; 1 gold belcher; 3 gentlemen's gold fancy alberts, seals attached; 1 gold necklet, 9- ct.; heart- shaped locket, 1 pearl therein; 1 gold necklet, 15- ct., with blue enamelled locket, 18- ct.; 2 diamond rings, 18- ct.; gentleman's gold signet ring ; diamond and cat's- eye ring; 3 gold bracelets; 21 gold rings, various patterns ; 13 gold brooches, various patterns; 1 silver seal; 1 wedding ring, 18- ct.; 25 ladies' silver alberts; 27 gentlemen's silver alberts, various patterns; 7 ladies' and gentlemen's gold alberts, curb and fancy patterns ; gold curb bracelet, with padlock. 3 Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. OXFORDSHIRE. 47. — Henley- on- Thames ( County). — 26th ult., by burglary at Peppard— A miniature horse- shoe- shape clock, whip on top and dog's head with gilt edging. The thief evidently sustained serious injury by falling down cellar- steps upon wine bottles, there being a large quantity of blood found about the premises, and he will probably require medical aid. Information to Supt. Jennings, Henley- on- Thames. 48.— Watlington ( County).— Between 25th December, 1894, and 19th ult.— L lady's 18- ct. gold dress ring, set 3 pale pink corals, each surrounded with small diamonds. Information to Supt. Hawtin, Watlington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 49. — Weston- super- Mare ( County). — 5th inst.— 1 dark gieea leather case, small steel handle, lined green satin and velvet, containing: 1 gold padlock bracelet, plain band ; 1 pair gold horseshoe earrings ; I gold locket " Souvenir " on front, gold fancy twisted chain attached ; 1 gold brooch, fancy pattern; 1 silver geneva watch, No. 27890, engraved back, common gold- colour chain attached; 1 gold wedding ring, much worn; 1 wide silver bracelet; 1 folding silver bracelet; and a certificate of birth of Nellie Jehan ; also 1 morocco leather case, con- taining : a lady's gold keyless demi- hunter geneva watch, No. 83054, gold albert chain with American dollar attached. 50. — Weston- super- Mare ( County). — 5th inst.— 1 thick curb pattern gold bangle, fastens with padlock and chain; 1 lady's curb pattern gold watch chain ; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 9366, gold face, plaid pattern back — Supposed by A MAN, age 37, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( inclined to curl), and heavy moustache light, slight impediment in speech ; dress, blue over- coat, light suit, brown leather leggings, hard bowler hat, wore a silver watch, gold- colour chain with a £ 2- piece attached. Information to Supt. Balkwill, Weston- super- Mare. STAFFORDSHIRE. 51.— Wolverhampton ( Borough). — Between 25th and 26th ult., by shopbreaking— Watches: lady's gold lever, 18- ct., No. 70155, maker " F. Skerett, Newcastle," private mark c/ x/ x on inside case; lady's gold lever, 18- ct., No. 13002, s/—/— ; ladies' gold genevas, Nos. 18847 d/-/-, 8905 a/ y/-, 40027 a c/-, 87858 a/ a c/-, 73465 a/ W- j silver levers, Nos. 85343 a/ c/-, 1036 a d/-, 76508 d/ y/-, 5014 d/-/-, 12766 a/ c/-, 11044 a/-/-, 21058 d/ y/-, 16339 d/ y/-, 33922 a/ c/-, 38280 a/ ac/-, 1715 y/-, 36705 a/-/-, 19273 a/-/-, 1789 a/ c/-, 14621 d/-/-, 11227 ac/-, 14991 a/ y/, 32202 d/-/, 3545 i/ ac/ e, 42845 ac/-, 13855 i/ x/ 1, 77466 a/ y/, 2119 a/ y/-, 48635 b/-/-; silver hunter, " J. H." on case, y/-; silver levers, 16042 a/- c/-, 575 a/ ac/, 52125 a/-/, 533,1/, 15928 a/ c/-; gold geneva, 94742a/ c/-; patent levers, silver, 22634 y/-, 33231 a o/-, 36705 a/-/-, 6324 y/-, 6469 ac/-, 35159 a/-/-, 143997 a/-/-, 2046 ac/-; silver genevas, 152775 a d/ o, 14907 v/, 952S7 ac/-, 59875 ac/-, 87827 a 1/, 4169 aa/, 54048 ac/-, 28858 al/ o keyless, 9482 v/-, 446 a/-/, 39330 a 1/, 611925 a/ c/- demi- hunter kevless, 35651 a e -, 35476 y, 47882 a d/ o, 191311 a/- c/-, 25479 y'/-, 180560 a/-/-, 18362 y/-, 107735 a/ v/ o demi- hunter, 30542 o/-, 143997 a/-/-, 23037 ae/-, 95302 a/ r, 64701 ac/-, 90143 ac/-, 22406 ae/-, 32294 a/-/-, silver centre seconds a/-/-, 38681 r?, 8125 y/-, 57706 e/ b, 26532e/-, 36133 e/, 42018v/-, 95304 ar/-, 255671 y/-, 60065 o/-, 153953 y/-, 1159 r/-, 33882 v/-, 7286 v/-, 2153 v/-, 27384 - o/-; silver Waltham levers, 2542343 a/-/-, 3399440 a/ c/-, 32294 a/-/-; silver verges, 3429 - o/-; metal watches, private marks a a/ o, new metal keyless, private mark v/ o ( the private marks above described are inside each case); gold alberts : gentleman's 3 curb, 9- ct.; 1 open curb and seal, 9- ct.; 1 double albert and seal, 9- ct.; 1 9- ct. link; and 1 snake pattern ; gold chains, lady's gold snake; 7 long silver chains ; 4 ladies silver alberts; 6 silver curb alberts, some with seals, also 1 cable albert, and 1 link albert; 10 ladies' silver necklets and lockets, also 1 lady's gold necklet and locket; 40 wedding rings, 22- ct., all are scratched inside with the following marks— v/-, / o, y/-, ac/-, ao/-, as/-, e/-, ai/-, a/-, y/ ao/-, r/-, y/ r-, aa/ r, a/ d/ d, r/ o, y/ o, ad jo, ar/ 1, al/-, aa/ 1, a/-/, e/ o, 1 9- ct., s/-; 6 gold signet rings, 9, 15, and one 18- ct.; 7 gold keepers, 9,15, and 18- ct.; 5 dress rings, 9,15 and 18- ct.; 4 men's silver rings; the whole of these rings would have one of the above private marks inside. And a quantity of silver brooches and spoons. Supposed by TWO MEN, who were seen loitering in the neighbourhood early on the morning of 26th ult.: lst, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair light brown, very short side whiskers; dress, long light- brown overcoat, dark cloth troasers, black hard hat, wore brown kid gloves ; 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, mous TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1895. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE 3 College Hill, London, E. C., Solicitors, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of such person or persons who wilfully caused the fire. Information to the Chief Constable of Brecon- shire, Brecon. APPREHENSIONS. 57 — Metropolitan Police District, B Division.— ALICE N. O. BRADSHAW, Case No. 2, 1st ult, 58. — Metropolitan Police District, D Division.— EDWARD W. PALIN, Case No. 2, 31st Augnst, 1894. 59.— Cumberland, Whitehaven ( County). — Supervisee JAMES KEARNS, Office No. 47035, Case No. 11, 4th ult. 60.— Monmouthshire, Newport ( Borough). — ALBERT WHITE, alias WILLIAM ANDER- SON, & c., Case No. 21, 8th ult. 61. — Staffordshire, Stoke- upon- Trent ( County).— ANNIE FINNEY, Case No. 46, 15th ult. 62.— Staffordshire, Tunstall ( County).— License Holder RICHARD STOCKTON, Office No. 46116, Case No. 35, 13th July, 1894. 63.— Suffolk, Ipswich ( Borough).— GEORGE H. ATKINS, Case No. 26, 6th April, 1894. 64. — Yorkshire, Doncaster ( Borough).— License Holder WILLIAM CAPEL, Office No. 47659, Case No. 101, 22nd ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 69.— Wellingborough ( County).— For larceny, 22nd ult.— JOHN HATTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes light blue, shamrock supposed tattooed on left forearm ; dress, brown jacket and vest, snuff- colour trousers, light brown felt hat, dark green overcoat, all worn. A painter and sign- writer; native of Belfast. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 70. — Caversham ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— A woman, giving the name of MORTON, age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( brushed back from forehead) and eyes dark; dress, black jacket with full sleeves, trimmed with black braid, black skirt, black woollen gloves, small black bonnet; of good address. She represents herself as the sister of a clergy- man, and is desirous of placing three orphan young ladies in a good middle- class school. Supposed identical with the woman described in Case No. 12, 1st inst. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Caversham. SUFFOLK. 71.— Lowestoft ( County). — For stealing 16s. ( bailee), on 2nd inst. — FREDERICK BRIGGS, alias DICK, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion swarthy, hair and eyes brown; dress, old blue reefer coat ( much too large), cardigan jacket, sleeve waistcoat ( much worn), cloth mixture trousers ( darned on one knee and seat), light cap, lace boots, right boot split across front. A builder's carter; native of Norwich. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Shipp, Lowestoft. tache black; dress, black or blue cloth overcoat, dark grey cloth trousers, black hard felt hat. They are probably connected with sporting men. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 52.— Midhurst ( County).— 27th ult.— A set of brown pony harness, white metal mounts, no breech- ing; 1 Liverpool " Never Rust" bit; 1 set black pony breeching. Information to Snpt. Ford, Midhurst. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING.) 53.— Sheffield { City).— 26th ult. — 1 lady's 18- ct. gold keyless geneva, No. 28758, S18/ 438 scratched on dome inside, gilt dome, small enamel dial, case 5- square in front of dial; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold geneva, No. 62557, S 25/ 553 scratched on dome inside, gilt dial, gilt dome, " E. Rippon, Wicker, Sheffield," engraved on dome; 1 gentleman's 18- ct. |- plate English lever, No. 10901, S 27/ 589 scratched on inside dome, compensated balance, 3 pair extra jewel, up and down movement on dial, " E. Rippon, Sheffield," engraved on plate; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold geneva, No. 61233, S 28/ 605 scratched on inside of dome, gilt dial, gilt dome, " E. Rippon, Wicker, Sheffield," engraved on dome; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold keyless geneva, No. 51030, S 34/ 745 scratched on dome inside, gilt dial, raised figures, gilt dome, " E. Rippon, Sheffield," engraved on dome ; 1 lady's 14- ct. gold half- hunter geneva, No. 102788, S 35/ 764 scratched on dome, case engraved shell pattern enamel dial, metal dome, " E. Rippon, Sheffield, eDgraved on dome; 1 lady's 14- ct. gold geneva, No. 82028, S 39/ 848 scratched on inside of dome, opal dial, gilt dome; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold geneva, No. ] 19745, S 39/ 853 scratched on inside of dome, opal dial, gilt dome; L lady's 14- ct. gold geneva, No. 101232, S 39/ 854 scratched on inside of dome, gilt dial and dome; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold keyless geneva, No. 22442, S 42/ 912 scratched on inside of dome, gold dome, white enamel dial, " W. & Cie," ( Swiss make) on movement. 54. — Sheffield ( City). — 20th ult., by shop- breaking— 15 silver lever watches, Nos. 18623 TV/-, 1014 T4/-, 8119 TG/-, 24285 E/ G/-, 4550 E/- V/-, 11103 T4/-, 4088 L/-, 1409 T/ V/-, 19809 E/- TG/-, 2311 TV/-, 14902 E// G,/-, 9940 V/ G/-, 2108 E/ V/-, 1700 TG/-, 9232 E/-/-; 27 silver genevas, Nos. 81612 S/-, 2521 J/-, 68953 T/-, 37774 T/-, 32877 T. V/-, 2957 T/-, 10624 J/-, 56500 T/-, 62633 J/-, 22015 T/-, 72 - 4/-, 22130 TV/-, 4048 J/-, 41122 T/-, 33712 S/-, 28598 S/-, 33421 S/-, 39595 J/-, 3368 J/-, 15906 J/-, 66986 S/-, 884 J/-, 21099 TXV/-, 2015 G/-, 25439- 4/., 7983 S/-, 51976 TV/-; 1 lady's silver geueva, with gold albert chain attached; 3 silver verge watches, Nos. 9647N/-, 42161 S/-. 182A/-; 4 silver hunters, 26229 J/-, 26903 4/-, 7168 IV/-, 7205 4/-; 3 silver watches, 21227 4/-, 30852 G/-, 357285 L/-; 12 metal ditto, Nos. 6770 A/-, 489293 A/-, 35907 A/-, 28811 A/-, 4734 N/-, 166231 T/., 5192 G/ 4, 466562 N/-, 362 J/-, 66 G/ 4, 33144 M/ 4, A/-; 1 silver lever hunter, No. 3099 T/-; 2 gold genevas, Nos. 14472 E/- /-, 55050 E/- T/-; 1 Boston lever, No. 4687 TV/-; 3 or 4 silver alberts; 2 gold curb- pattern alberts. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SHROPSHIRE. 55.— Oswestry ( County).— Body of man, Case No. 85, 15th ult., has been identified. MISCELLANEOUS. BRECONSHIRE. £ 500 REWARD. 56.— Brecon ( County).— On the 23rd January last, " Buckland," the residence of Mr. J. P. W. Gwynne Holford, situate at Bwlch, was destroyed by fire, commencing between midnight and 5 o'clock in the morning, and it is suspected that the fire was • wilfully caused. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Gwynne Holford, through Messrs. A. R. and H. Steele, 21, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 65.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Depart- ment.— For beirg concerned with two others ( in custody) in stealing a diamond ring from a shop— License Holder JOHN JOHNSON, alias JOHN LEWIS, and JOHN JONES, Office No. 47087, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar left cheek, mole close under right armpit, blue dot outside and inside left forearm Sentenced at North London Sessions, 5th January, 1891, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing a cash- box. Licen sed 4th January, 1896. R 24. 66.— G Division.— For obtaining £ 10 by fraud — JOHANN BLUM, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, moustache, and beard ( cut short) brown. Smart appearance. Speaks with foreign accent; dress ( when last seen), brown overcoat velvet collar, light striped trousers, brown hard felt hat. Supposed a German. He calls upon firms whose businesses are adver- tised for sale, agrees to purchase same, and obtains' a cheque in exchange for a worthless one drawn on Lloyd's Bank, Colemore- row, Birmingham. Warrant issued. 67.— S Division.— For obtaining money under pretence of marriage, through newspaper adver- tisements — WILLIAM KING, alias DR. KING, a chemist, age 65, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache, and small side- whiskers grey, first finger right hand deformed, on which he wears black finger- stall, slightly lame left foot; dress, black frock coat, grey mixture trousers, black soft felt hat, black frock overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUSSEX ( EAST). 72.— Ore ( County).— Committed for trial at next Lewes Assizes, for burglary— BENJAMIN FREE- MAN, age 41, height 6 ft,, complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, stoops slightly, rolling gait; dress, dark grey coat, cardigan jacket, dirty moleskin trousers, red scarf, black hard felt hat, navvy boots. A tramping labourer; native of Bexhill. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Brookham, Ore. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 73— Doncaster ( Borough). — Remanded, till 11th inst., for larceny— CATHERINE FLORENCE, alias FOWLER ( supposed false), age 27, height 5 ft. 6| in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar left eyebrow and left of lower lip. States she is a native of Oldham. Supposed a travelling thief, to have been previously convicted, and to be wanted elsewhere. Was in company with a man, age about 27, who makes small corks, which he offers for sale at public- houses. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 68.— Wantage ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., at Lambourne, a lady's silver geneva watch, open face, small black bone chain attached— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache light, eyes dark ; dress, black cloth jacket and vest, brown trousers, light cloth cap. A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Robotham, Wantage. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 74.— Hull ( Borough).— 23rd ult.— A gentleman's silver geneva watch, No. 45103. Information to Capt. Garney, Chief Constable, Hull. APPREHENSION. 75.— Staffordshire, BursIem ( County).— Expiree JAMES WILKINSON, alias THOMAS HALL, and CHARLES WILSON, Office No. 45944, Case No. 83, 16th March, 1894. J-' i T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1895. List of License Holders, Supervisees, and Expirees who have been re- apprehended, for the month of February, 1895, with the results, Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which Charged. Result. Date and Place. REMARKS. 47482 JOHN BURNS Attempted larceny ( person) 3 months hard labour 29 th Jan., 1895, Cardiff Supervisee. 47345 PETER BIRMINGHAM Burglary 12 months hard labour 29th Jan., 1895, Central Criminal Court License Holder. 45626 ROBERT OLIVER Unlawful possession 2 months hard labour 29th Jan., 1895, Woolwich Police Court Expiree. 47237 ANNIE McPHERSON Larceny 1 month hard labour 7th December, 1894, Birmingham Supervisee. 43533 GEORGE ABINGER Assisting in a gaming house Fined £ 5 31st Jan., 1895, Marlboro'- street Police Court 26th Dec., 1894, North London Police Court License Holder. 45938 MARY JOHNSON Larceny ( shop) 1 month hard labour License Holder. 47134 JOHN WARD Failing to report License forfeited 1st Feb., 1895, Belfast License Holder. 45903 ENOCH ENOCH Prevention of Crimes Act License forfeited 18th Jan., 1895, Bradford License Holder. 46950 ARTHUR THOMPSON Larceny ( person) 3 years penal servitude 5th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Expiree. 46071 GEORGE THWAITES Refractory conduct 5 days hard labour 4th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Expiree. 46856 CHARLES BACON Loitering 1 month hard labour 1st Feb., 1895, Guildhall Police Court License Holder. 47347 GEORGE CATES Failing ^ o report License forfeited 5th Feb., 1895, Lambeth Police Court License Holder, 46817 EMMA GREEN Larceny ( person) 18 months hard labour 5th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Expiree. 46074 JOHN GARDOW Larceny ( van) 18 months hard labour 5th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Supervisee. 29917 HENRY JONGHS Larceny ( servant) 12 months hard labour 7th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Expiree. 47631 MICHAEL MCCARTHY Drunkenness, & c. Fined 3s., or 1 day im- prisonment 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 5 years penal servitude 4th Feb., 1895, Thames Police Court License Holder. 40619 FRANCIS FAWCETT Housebreaking 8th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Expiree. 23313 THOMAS TURNER Fraud 8th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions License Holder. 44640 JOHN ROGERS Prevention of Crimes Act 9 months hard labour 9th Feb, 1895, Bow- street Police Court Expiree. 38005 JAMES BROCKINGTON Drunkenness, & c. Fined 18s. 6d. 8th Feb., 1895, West Ham Police Court Expiree. 47253 47631 JOHN SMITH MICHAEL MCCARTHY Warehousebreaking and assault Wilful damage 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 10 days hard labour 11th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions 9th Feb., 1895, Thames Police Court Expiree. License Holder. 15176 JOSEPH CULLEN Larceny 6 months hard labour 12th Feb., 1895, South London Sessions Expiree. 40710 WILLIAM FRASER Larceny 6 months hard labour 12th Feb., 1895, South London Sessions Expiree. 37877 PETER CASSIDY Begging 21 days hard labour 24th Jan., 1895, Prestwich Supervisee. 44605 EDWARD DENIS O'HAY A ssa. nlt. 3 months hard labour 11th Feb., 1895, Marylebone Police Court Expiree. 46204 47222 JOHN SULLIVAN GEORGE WHITE Robbery with violence Defrauding railway com- 12 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 9th Feb., 1895, Cardiff 8th Feb., 1895, Warrington Expiree. License Holder. 47088 47180 39565 47598 37877 JOHN LAWRENCE DAVID JONES ALFRED EVANS OWEN HENRY BLISS PETER CASSIDY pany Larceny Larceny Not stated Assault Failing to report 12 months hard labour 1 month hard labour and complete unexpired por- tion of penal servitude 7 months and 10 days im- prisonment 4 weeks 1 ard labour 2 mouths hard labour 12th Feb., 1895, South London Sessions 12th Feb., 1895, South London Sessions August, 1893, Rome 14th Feb., 1895, Marylebone Police Court 13th Feb., 1895, Strangeways License Holder. License Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Supervisee. 39365 18451 WALTER KING ADAM REED Prevention of Crimes Act Ringing the changes 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 14th Feb., 1895, Edmonton Petty Sessions 13th Feb., 1895, Mansion House Expiree. Expiree. 17755 EDWARD READ Ringing the changes 3 months hard labour 13th Feb., 1895, Mansion House Expiree. 39613 45065 THOMAS SMITH MARGARET FREEMAN Ringing the changes Unlawful possession 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 13th Feb., 1895, Mansion House 16th Feb., 1895, South Western Police Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Supervisee. 29970 JOHN PULLEN Indecent assault 6 months hard labour Court 16th Feb.. 1895. Middlesex Sessions 47228 HENRY DANIELS Housebreaking 5 years penal servitude 16th Feb., 1895, Middlesex Sessions 46502 47137 EDWARD LLOYD GEORGE EDWARD CHURCH Larceny ( trick) Larceny 6 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 12th 16th Feb., 1895, Bristol Feb., 1895, Middlesex Sessions License Holder. License Holder. 40824 JOHN LAVERY Larceny Bound over to come up, etc. 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 12 months hard labour 16 th Feb., 1895, Middlesex Sessions Expiree. 47624 46407 HENRY MATTHEWS WILLIAM SMITH Larceny ( person) Prevention of Crimes Act 18th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions 16th Feb., 1895, Marlboro'- street Police Court 18th Feb., 1895, Southwark Police Court 18th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions 14th Feb., 1895, Thames Police Court 18th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions License Holder. Supervisee. 46494 38105 47058 47376 GEORGE PHILLIPS TIMOTHY SHINE JOSEPH BE VAN EDWARD OLIVER Suspected person Larceny and assault Larceny Incorrigible rogue 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision 1 month hard labour 12 months hard labour Expiree. Expiree. License Holder. License Holder. 35293 47589 25268 MICHAEL MURPHY HENRY FLYNN SAMUEL HOLT Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny , 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 3 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 19 th 19th 20th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Feb., 1895, Clerkenwell Police Court Feb., 1895, Salford Expiree. License Holder. Expiree. 46054 WILLIAM JAMES CLARK Housebreaking 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision 12 months hard labour Fined 10s. and costs in first 22nd Feb., 1895, Oldham License Holder. 34240 28498 WILLIAM HALLAM RICHARD PERRY Larceny Wilful damage and re- 20th Feb., 1895, Salford 23rd Feb.. 1895, Stratford Expiree. Expiree. 43908 47389 47053 THOMAS LOWE fusing to quit licensed premises Larceny Failing to report Possessing coining imple- case, an'd 40s. and costs in second, in default, 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 22nd Feb., 1895, Worship- street Police urt Feb., 1895, Marylebone Police Court Feb., 1895, Central Criminal Court Supervisee. License Holder. License Holder. JAMES BERRY CHARLES REEVES 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour and license revoked 6 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude Co 25th 25th 44305 45182 JOHN WILLIAMSON WILLIAM WALKER ments Fraud Uttering 25th Feb., 1895, Central Criminal Court 25th Feb., 1895, Central Criminal Court Expiree. Expiree. 40148 46662 42711 THOMAS MILES JOHN BERRY ELLEN JENKINS Shopbreaking Drunkenness, etc. Larceny ( shop) 5 years penal servitude Fined 3s., or 5 days im- prisonment 6 months hard labour 25th Feb., 1895, Central Criminal Court 18th Feb., 1895, Clerkenwell Police Court 19th Feb., 1895, North London Sessions Expiree. Supervisee. Expiree. F R I D A Y , MARCH 8, 1 8 9 5. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 HEIRS WANTED. Families of mary douglas or LAW, sometime in Melrose, after- wards in Newcastle; of JOHN LAIDLAW, sometime at Fountainhall; and of ANDREW LAIDLAW, sometime in Leith, who were relatives of late Henry Douglas and Mrs. Elizabeth Laidlaw or Douglas Hope, Lime Works, Midlothian, are requested to com- municate with GRAY AND HANDYSIDE, Solicitors, Dalkeith, N. B. LOST, ON the evening of March 1, at the entrance or within the Lyric Theatre, a MASSIVE GOLD CURB- CHAIN BRACELET. Finder will be rewarded by bringing it to 16, Palace Court, Bays- water Hill, W. LOST, ON 20th February, a BLACK SKYE TERRIER DOG. Small, with white patch on chest. Answers to the name of " Pecca." Anyone taking the dog to LADY O'HAGAN, The Priory, Shepherd's Hill, Highgate, shall be hand- somely rewarded. THE • > • POLICE CODE AND General Manual of Criminal Law, BY COL. HOWARD VINCENT, C. B., M. P., ETC. NEW EDITION. 23rd Thousand. WITH A PREFACE BY Col. Sir E. BRADFORD, K. C. B., COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. — " The guardian of public order and Bafety can learn what he ought or ought not to do in every imaginable conjuncture."— Daily Telegraph. FRANCIS EDWARDS, 83, HIGH STREET, MARYLEBONE, LONDON, W,; Or of any Bookseller. PRICE 2s. 2d., POST FREE. Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund. Patron— HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. President— H. E. H. the Princess LOUISE, Marchioness of LORNE. Vice- President — Her Grace the Dowager Duchess of MARLBOROUGH Chairman— The Marquis of WATERFORD, K. P The Marchioness of Waterford The Lady Mary Howard. The Countess Waldegrave. The Countess of Bective. The Lady Emma Talbot. The Lady Agnes Daniell. The Lady Arthur Hill. The Dowager Lady Westbury. The Hon. Mrs. ' Swinton. Lady M'Clintock. Lady Pontifex. Mrs. Goschen. Mrs. Hatton. Mrs. Lecky. Mrs. Montgomerie. Mrs. Edgar W. Brodie. Miss Leslie. Miss Craigie. Gen. Sir Henry de Bathe, Bt Lieut.- Col. Davidsoi) Lieut.- Col. Hatton. E. Parker Young, Esq. Augustus Hill, Esq. Robert Martin, Esq. Hon. Treasurer— H. H. Pleydell- Bouverie, Esq. Bankers, Messrs. Barclay, Ransom & Co., 1, Pall Mall East, S. W. Manageress, Work Depot, Miss Campbell, 17, North Audley St. Secretary, Gen. W. M. Lees, 17, North Audley St., W. Contributions will be gratefully received by the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion House; by the Bank of England, either in London or at the Country Branches; by Messrs. Barclay, Ransom & Co., 1, Pall Mall East, S. W., oi 54, Lombard Street, E. C.; by the National Provincial Bank of England, Bishopsgate Street, E. C., and all its Branches; by Messrs. Coutts & Co., Strand, W. C.; by Messrs. Hoare & Co.. Fleet Street, E. C.; by Messrs. Henry S. King & Co., 45, Pall Mall S. W., and 65, Cornhill, E. C.; by the London and County Banking Company, South Kensington Branch; or by the Secretary, payable to the " Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund." W. M. LEES, General, Secretary. Office and Work Depot, 17, North Audley Street, W. LONDON & PROVINCIAL FURNISHING CO., 251, TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, FURNISH ON EASY TERMS. Furniture, Pianofortes, and everything con- nected with House Furnishing kept in Stock' GENERAL For £ 10 worth .. . For £ 20 „ .. . 20s. Od. „ 30s. Od. „ 50s. Od. „ No Security Required. OLDEST ESTABLISHED FIRM IN THE TRADE. For £ 30 For £ 50 For £ 100 TERMS. 7s. Od. monthly. 12s. Od. LONDON & PROVINCIAL FURNISHING Co., 251, TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD. Waterloo House & Swan & Edgar, PICCADILLY AND RECENT STREET. SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY & OUTFITTING, SHIRTS, 32s., 38s., Ms., 50s., 56s., per Half- dozen. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. WATERLOO HOUSE AND SWAN AND EDCAR. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE. 3 CAUTION.— Genuine Chlorodyne. IJ Every bottle of this well- known || remedy for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, etc., bears on the Government Stamp the Name of the Inventor— DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE. JOHN N. HARE, NORFOLK HOTEL, ARUNDEL. SIX MILES FROM BIGNOR The finest Roman Pavement In England. Agent and Carrier for London,, Brighton and South Coast Railway Company. OAERIAGES OF ALL . DESCRIPTIONS— EXTENSIVE STABLING TICKETS TO VIEW KEEP OF ARUNDEL CASTLE On Mondays and Fridays iron. 12 a. m. to 4 p. m. can be obtained only at this Hotel. OMNIBUS MEETS EVERY TRAIN. A Handsome Billiard Room has been added to this Hotel. „ REVULCANISED BOLD MEDAL RUBBER STAMPS. Your Name, your Monogram, bottle o Endorsing Ink, two Fads, Box, and Brush for 9d„ post free; with Marking Ink, Is. 3d. Nickel Silver Pen and Fenoii Case with Name Stamp, 6d. Nickel Silver Name and Address Stamp, 9d. Watch Case, beautifully chased, with Name and Address Stamp, IS.; and, every other description of Rubber Stamps, Endorsing and Indelible Inks, Stencils, Hand- printing appliances, Ac., at half the usual prices. Send for List of 100 illustrations. Agents wanted. Address t0 crystal Palace ( John Bond's Daughter's) Gold Medal Marking Ink Works, 75, Southgate Road, London, N. CAUTION.— The Original and Genuine Ink Label has the trade mark'' Crystal Palace." BREAKFAST- SUPPER. EPPS'S GRATEFUL- COMFORTING. COCOA BOILING WATER OR MILK. TO TOBACCONISTS ( COMMENCING), Write for Illd. Guide to thetrade 259 pp 3d., " How to open a Cigar Store from £ 20 to £ 1,000." " TOBACCONISTS' OUT- FITTING Co." ( Reg.), 186, Euston Road, London. Wholesale only. Mgr., Hy. Myers Est. 1866. N. B. Shop fitters and show case makers for ail trades. Estimates free. PIANOS AND ORGANS DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY TO THE PUBLIC ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. NO EXORBITANT CHARGES. NO MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS. HITHERTO the great expense has permitted only the wealthy' classes to place themselves in possession of a good Piano or Organ, while many people have been naturally reluctant to avail themselves of the extended purchasing system, owing to the high and often exorbitant rates which many lirms charge for such a facility. BOYD'S, however, have adopted the principle to supply a high- class, sound and durable Piano or Organ AT WHOLESALE PRICES, allowing the purchaser to acquire it by monthly instalments. BOYD'S possess exceptional advantages for so doing, being one of the largest and most important Firms of Manufacturers of Pianos and Organs in the world. A GUARANTEE FOR TEN YEARS IS GIVEN WITH EVERY INSTRUMENT. Illustrated Price List and Particulars of their Equitable Deferred Payment Arrangement sent post free. 9 E. C. 19, HOLBORN, LONDON, AVOID LONDON FOGS. BERRY'S HOTEL, BOULOGNE- SUR- MER. Proprietor, Rue de Boston, Boulogne- sur- Mer. ( ESTABLISHED 1794.) BEST HOME AND SPORTING NEWS. ONE PENNY DAILY. 127, FLEET STREET, E. C, X LLIN Car , 125, STRAND, W. C. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL, AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS. EXCEPTIONAL TERMS FOR A SERIESV Sole Contractors for the SPECIAL CORNERS on Top of Front Page of MORNING STANDARD, EVENING STANDARD, MORNING ADVERTISER, PEOPLE, and Corners on pages 2, 3, 6 and of THE GLOBE. Sole Agents for all Advertisements in the OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT POLICE GAZETTE. WILLINGS, 125, STRAND, W. C. BRANCH OFFICES— 162, PICCADILLY, W. Telegraphic Address—" Willings, London." Telephone No. 2773. Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON, W. O. To whom all Communications respecting Advertisements must le addressed. 8,' THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 722, 1 8 9 5. CORRECT TIME FOR POLICE OFFICERS. ho- J S' in engraving, is a bona fide Silver English Lever Watch, made expressly for .. flMdweai'. and correcttime - keeping. It has an Enamel Dial, Seconds Hand, Five Jewels, Chronometer . Balance, Superior Finish, Crystal Cilass, Engine- turned and Hall- marked Cases. WARRANTED FOR 5 YEARS, PRICE £ 3 10s. Registered Official Time- Keeper Watch at £ 5 lOs. is the finest Fall Plate Silver 7 ™ g C Ci' evST manufactured, made expressly for Hallway and Police Services, and constructed manufacturer86 sudden changes of the weather. Being " Hegistered," cannot be made by any otber All goods sent, free and safe, without any risk to the Purchaser. asnfwb^ tex^ r^ Jfofkmln"^ 1163 ^ JeWellery o£ every description repaired and done up he J?^ ™ ,- VfaSf3 are n°, w 5Tei,, g worn by PoIiee and Railway Officials, and references may be n. ade to most of the Chief Officers of the United Kingdom. Secretary wanted in every force to form a Watch Club ; send for particulars. Detailed Price Lists of Watches, Chains, & c., together with Testimonials as to excellence of workmanship, sent Post Free, on application to— or. msr o x& x js, Watch Manufacturer & Jeweller, " Hertford Works, 33," Coventry DR. RIDGE'S FOOD The perfect Food for Children and Invalids, All the Genuine Packets and Canisters are enclosed in White Wrappers, and the words DR. RIDGE'S PATENT COOKED FOOD are printed boldly thereon, SO THAT NONE NEED BE DECEIVED OR MISTAKEN, I wish to make it known ^^^ hbbbbbhbbbambmabbahdhbhbdbahh mmsgilmr"* iimwrtrrmasgbagkkaaaaa^^ to all Policemen That I am prepared to supply at once, and without any club rules or formalities, The Policeman's " Veracity" Watch, a Silver English Lever, well- known and highly recommended in many Forces, and said to be equal to a London made £ 5 5s. watch, for 85s., at- 8s. 6d. monthly, or for 80s. cash. I warrant the watch for 5 years and agree to exchange within a year any watch not performing satisfactorily. I also supply a splendid ( five prize medals) 30s. Watch for 10s. down and 5s. a month, and agree to allow the full 30s. for it in exchange for a " Veracity " at any time within a year. • ^ W A I I Q \ A/|\/ CrO an<^ Sons and Daughters all have I I W Ufl VV I V LO good watches, I am equally willing to supply Jewellery, Cutlery, Plate, Silver- mounted Walking Sticks, Sewing Machines, Musical Instruments, Domestic Machinery, Perambulators, & c., on similar easy terms. TO_ for a Catalogue ( 618 illustrations) of IwJ p" Watches, Jewellery, and Plate, gratis — and post free. POLICE CONSTABLE BRETT, NORTH WALSHAM, writes: " My watch is quite as good as represented, and I should consider it would be utterly impossible to get a more accurate timekeeper if I gave 5 guineas for one." In similar terms of praise Policemen in all parts of the kingdom have written to—• J. Jt JVIASTERS, The Policeman's Watchmaker, POLICE SUPPLY STORES, DVC CjfCCCY { Established 1869). UWOUl- Al Wing's Selected Theatrical Programme. Drury Lane Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " Dick Whittington." Matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1.30. Covent Garden- Next Fancy Dress Ball, March 15. Adelphi Theatre— Every Evening at 7.45, " The Fatal Card." Daly's Theatre— Every Evening at 8, " Dinner for Two " ; at 8.30, " An Artist's Model." Prince of Wales's Theatre— Every Evening at 8.30, " Gentleman Jo?." Savoy Theatre— Every Evening at 9.0, " The Chieftain "; at 8, " Cox and Box " Lyric Theatre— Every Evening at 8.20, " His Eieellency " ;. at 7.40, " Papa's Wife-" Toole's Theatre— Every Evening at 8.4$, " Thorough Bred '; at 8.0, " The- Secret." Grand Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " The Derby Winner." Surrey Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, Hands Across the SM>." Britannia Theatre— Every Evening at 7, " The Giant of the Mountain." Elephant and Castle Theatre— Every Evening at 7.45,, " A Gaiety Girl." Theatre Royal, Stratford— Every Evening, " The Hew Woman." Olympic Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " Man to Man." Alhambra Theatre of Varieties- Open 7.30, Two. Grand Ballets, Grand Variety Entertainaaent, si' © , Empire— Every Evening at 7.30, Two Grand Ballets and Grand Ya- rietiaa, London Pavilion— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Oxford Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Graad Variety Entertainment. The Tivoli, Strand— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Canterbury Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.40, Grand Variety Entertainment. Paragon Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Metropolitan Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. South London Palace— Every . Evening at 7.30, Varieties, Sketched, etc Washington Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Aquarium— Twice Daily at 3 and_ 8, Two Grand Entertainments. Middlesex Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Madame Tussaud's Exhibition- Open Daily 10 to 10. Admission Is. Children under twelve 6d. Niagara Hall- Real Ice Skating, Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. TONBOX: RLILNTED TOE HEB MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OPSICE BT HATTEISON AND SONS, 45, 46, & 47, ST. MABTIN'S 1AITE,