_ * K- A M „ PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 189G. VOL. XI iI., No. 1268 REGULATIONS. 4. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 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. 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. 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\ bs. per portrait, and of Is. Gd. 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 be insi rfed, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of notice, or his immediate deputy of the county, city, or borough, as the caie may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector or i.. nlr." nn< thereto 5. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and at i alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to he inserted is the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at ow e tr< i„ » m t to the I-. dilor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion 1,1 the next i* xue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of a iy announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings rn'iith tna'i result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should befor warned so as t > he received not Inter than noonon Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one tide of the paper only, be in the usual form, aud accompanied ly i covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either rt the nfifi- e, Xeir Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond Sf Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Ordert or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for ME POLICE GVZETTT: 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 le 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 a id Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetic il order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Pol ce District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boronghs therein, arranged in 6trict alpliab3t, ical order. 2. Anv additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the nomber at pres3nt supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 188i. 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 ut once notified to the Editor. MURDER. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward hills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, 011 the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points ( à) The amount of the reward. ( á) The conditions 011 which it is payable. ( c) The person bv whom it will be paid. ( 1d) That the name and address of the printer appear , thereon. 2. No expression must be used iu such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid 011 its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE — There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 1.— Nottingham ( County).— About 10 p. m. 14th inst. A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 to 10 in., thin build, complexion pale or sallow, supposed light brown or ginger moustache, weak or hoarse voice ; wearing, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat, called at the house of a market gardener named Powley, at Arnold, and informed Mrs. Powley that her husband had been injured by a bicycle, and was Iving in n serious condition at a public- house some distance away, and had sent for his wife and children. The wife, leavino- a Mrs. Kaye, age 73, in the house, went to the place mentioned and found the man's statement unfounded. On returninjr home o she found Mrs. Kaye lying unconscious, suffering from three fractures of the skull and other injuries, inflicted with a poker, from which she died on the 17th inst. The house had been ransacked and th? following property stolen : — 1 lady's silver geneva watch, silver dial, gold hands and figures, engine- turned cases, shield at back, long thin gold chain, square snake pattern, attached ; 1 gold brooch, raised centre, set several blue stones round centre, filim- ee 7 O work round edge; 1 lady's gold dress- ring, set 4 blue stones, diamond shape, with white pearl in centre ; 1 lady's gold keeper ring, with flowers thereon, broken in centre ; £ 7 gold and <> half- crowns. I n formation to Supt. Harrop, Nottingham. released 2nd ult. an! gave hi » xdlress Rt 47, Cleveland- tt eet, Tottenham Court- rua 1. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. License Holder BENN WATTS, aliis DOXALD GRANT, EDWARD PRICE, and THOMAS O'BRIEN, Office No. 322, age Sti, height 5 ft. 10 in., METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 2. — Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— For failing to report and for burglary with violence— License Holder WILLIAM HALL, alias THOMAS JOHNSON, THOMAS HARRIS, THOMAS E. HALL, THOMAS TURNER, FREDERICK WEBB, and THOMAS HALL, Office No. 3, age 62, height 5 ft. 2 in , complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( bald) grey, eyes brown. Was complexion dark, hair ( tnrniog grey and thv.) black, eyes brown. Was released 25th ult., when I19 g* vt> a false addiess. It is requested that every endeavour may bj mala to effect the arrest of these men. 3.— D Division.— For obtaining money bv false pretences- PUNNY LALL, alias JAMSETJEE N. WADDIA, GEORGE CAMPBELL. REGINALD CARNELL, PALLOYJEE MANCHERJEE, & o, a Hindoo, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in, complexion swarthy, hair black, eyes grey; dress, black Chesterfield overcoat, b! a; k m? rning coat and vest, T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 189G dark trousers, black- and- white check tie, high silk hat. He represents himself to be the son of an Indian judge 01 other high official, that he has just arrived in this country, and requires money for the purpose of clearing his luggage at the docks. Warrant issued. 4.— G Division.— For embezzling £ 9 12s. 6d.— ARTHUR ANDREWS, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes blue ; walks quickly ; dress, black jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Birmingham, where I19 was formerly in the employ of furnishing warehousemen. Warrant issued. O.- G Division. — For embezzling £ 11 9s.— ALFRED MERRIMAN, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fallow, long thin face, clean shaved; dressed in light or brown suit. Native of Middlesex. For embezzling 8s. 7d.— J. CAVANAGH, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in , complexion pale, hair dark, lame left leg, Jewish appearance; dress dark suit, and felt hat. Native o: St. Luke's, Middlesex. News- agent's carmen. May seels similar employment. Both absconded 7th inst. 6.— R Division.— For stealing a quartermaster- sergeants', R. H. A.. dress jacket, forage cap. and busby lines — WILLIAM' JOHN ASHCROFT, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey; dress, black rough cloth jacket and vest, grey trousers and cap. A native of Plymouth. Has served in Royal Horse and Field Artillery. May visit barracks. Pre- viously convicted ; it well known at Exeter. Warrant issued. 7.— T Division.— For obtaining money by falsely representing that he was authorised to insert advertisements in a parish magazine— A man, who gave the name of RICHARDS, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark ; wore black overcoat, high silk bat. Warrant issued. 8.— V Division.— For stealing two gold brace- lets from his lodgings, on 1st November last — ARTHUR BURROWS SLEIGH, alias CAPTAIN A. B. SLEIGH, and CAPTAIN J. STANLEY, age 34, height 5 ft,. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, one upper tooth deficient, military appearance ; wore dark clothes. A notorious swindler; is known in the provinces. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANGLESEY. 13.— Holvhead ( County).— For larceny ( bailee), 17th October, 1893— WILLIAM BARKER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown; dress, light grey suit, hard felt hat, ( too large for him). Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Holyhead. BERKSHIRE. 14.— Wantage ( County).— For highway robbery and rape— A MAN, age about 36, short, has a white stock on ball of left eye; dress, light cap, elbows and knees patched with clothes and dark cloth. Supposed a tramp. Information to Supt. Robotham, Wantage. 15.— Maidenhead ( Borough)— For being con- cerned with George Clark, remanded till 24th inst, for shopbreaking and stealing, on the 5th and 14th in& t., 1 pilot jacket; 1 dark ditto; 1 striped woollen shirt; 1 pair lace boots ( all new) — THOMAS STEVENS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, moustache light, eyes grey; dress, 2 corduroy waistcoats, white cord breeches and gaiters, black hard felt hat, and sup- posed the stolen clothing. Appearance of a groom. Has been charged ( in company with Clark) for destroying his clothe3 in the casual wards at Oxford aud Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— For obtaining money from persons under pre- tence or getting them employment— H. C. GORDON ( snpposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion rather fair, bait ( sbort and inclined to curl) light brown, good promicent teeth, wears diamond jewellery, i- toops when walking.— JAMES CAMERON ( supposed false), age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion pale, full face, hair and long mcus'ache brown ; respectably dressed. Both late of 68, Fleet- street, London, E. C. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 10. — For fraud — WILLIAM WHETSTONE, alias BOCK, or WILLIAMS, a grocer, late of No. 98, Westminster- bridge- road, S. E., age 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark, moustache hrown, scar across nose ; appearance of a farmer. Wcar3 an Irish frieze overcoat. Warrant issued. 11.— For forgery— FRANK BURNETT, late of No. 3, Oat- lane, Wood- street, City, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light, well dressed;; wears low brown felt or high silk hat. A silk braid and lace agent. Absconded 21st ult. Supposed to be in the company of a prostitute. Warrant issued. 12.— For larceny ( servant) — PERCY LEWIS BOYTON, late of 5, Sydenham- terrace, Hetherfield- road, Streatham, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, very slight moustache; a clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, EC. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 16.— Fenny Stratford ( County). — For em- bezzlement— WALTER COMPTON, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in , complexion fresh, hair and slight mous- tache brown; dress, dark coat and vest, brown trousers, black hard felt hat. A butcher; native of Newport Pagnell. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lait, Fenny Stratford. 17.— High Wycombe ( Borough)— For assault — HARRY HELMORE, age 44, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin features, hair ( cut short) dark brown ( turning grey), clean shaved, eyes grey, red 6car or birthmark on neck near right ear, walks quickly and swings right arm ; dress, old black pilot coat, side pockets, and vest, old grey tweed trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat. A scalemaker and adjuster. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Warrant issued. 18. — High Wycombe ( Borough). — For stealing, 30th ult., a dark bay mare cob, aged, about 14 hands 2 in., white star on forehead, both hind legs white, shod with leather pads both fore feet, clipped body, in good condition ; light dog cart, black body and yellow wheels, " Wilkins, Uxbridge" on wheel caps, plain black leather brass- mounted harness, in good condition, ordinary Tound turrets to saddle, plated curb bit, plain brass ornaments to brow- band of bridle; rugs ( 1 black mackintosh, lined red and white plaid, 1 woollen horse- rug, 1 yellow sleeping rug) ; web mat with red border; new nose- bag; and stick- whip. A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion, hair, and side- whiskers dark, otherwise clean shaved; dress, dark clothes and cap, tight- fitting trousers with 3 rows of stitch- ing round bottoms, lace boots. Appearance of a coachman. Supposed identical with man described in Cases No. 28, 10th, and No. 78, 24th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United King- dom. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. No. 22003; I metal chain, with medal ( shapa of cross), fourpenny- piece and rupee attached; 2 American dollars ; 1 pair grey cloth trousers; and £ 5 gold.— A MAN, age 27 to 29, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger; dress, short dark jacket, dark vest, white collar and front, small red- and- black bow tie, sailor cap with glazed peak, lace boots. An Italian. Has served in the Army. May be found in company of Italians with street pianos. He left Crewe on llth, by 12.15 a. m. train to Stockport. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. CUMBERLAND. 21.— Carlisle ( City).— Vox failing to report- License Holder HENRY HALL, alias THOMAS HALL, and HENRY HARRISON, Office No. 49111, age 36, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( bald), eyes brown, scar top of head, mole top of right shoulder, on right buttock, on right side, on back of left upper arm, top of left shoulder, and 2 outside of left forearm; dressed in blue jacket suit, and blue cloth cap with patent leather peak. Sentenced, at Blackburn, 7tli Jauuary, 1887, to 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on second license, which expires 14th February, 1897. N 125. Information to the Chief Constable, Carlisle. CHESHIRE. 19.— IVliddlewich ( County).— For larceny— TIM AMES, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turning grey) brown, eyes grey, left wrist has been broken, which causes the hand to turn outwards; dress, black jacket and vest, dark stripe trousers, patched on right knee with lighter cloth. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. 20. — Nantwich ( County). — For stealing, J between 10th and llth inst., 1 metal watch, DURHAM. 22.— South Shields ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) I gentleman's 15- ct. gold patent lever watch, No. 127485, gold dial with silver wreath, flowers in centre, steel pointers, frosted dome, English winding and Erglish turned cases; 1 silver chronograph Swiss lever watch, No. 99865, white dial, black chapters, gold pointers, seconds pointer steel, plain cases— JOHN WILLIAM ROCHESTER, known as " FRED," age about 21, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair black, very slight dark moustache, eyes dark, good teeth, cut scar one kneecap, very large feet, turns his toes inwards when walking ; dress, when last seen, large fawn- coloured overcoat, brown tweed jacket suit, hard felt hat, collar and tie, lace boots, or may be wearing a navy- blue corded serge jacket suit. Has been employed by an auctioneer to travel the country with a van, selling watches, jewellery, & c. Is addicted to drink; may be found in company of loose women. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. 23.— Sunderland ( Borough).— Escaped from police cells at Sunderland, on 28th ult, chsrged with having in his possession implements for the manufacture of counterfeit coin — WILLIAM ALMOND, age 28, height about 5 ft 8 in., com- plexion fresh, round face, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, 5 blue dots back of left hand, scar right forearm, turns toes outwards, and walks with shuffling gait. A labourer; native of Sunderland. Supposed to have worked inashipyari at Kirkcaldy, under the name of PETER MARTIN. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Huntley, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 24.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., at Romford, 3 pairs of shoemaker's nippers ( recovered), and a quantity of leather— JOHN JORDAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, pointed chin, hair and small mous- tache light, walks erect, cf military appearance. A shoemaker. Has been traced in direction of Colchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 25.— Grays ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst., £ 11 from the ship " May Queen "— EDWARD WILCOX, age 16, height about 5 ft., hair brown, eyes hazel, scar over right breast, back of left wrist and shin ( supposed), ship and 2 anchors tattooed on breast; dress, dark blue monkey jacket, dark blue serge sailor trousers, " P. and O." cap, cloth peak, trimmed braid. May endeavour to get a situation on board ship. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 26.— Southend- on- Sea ( County). — For ob- taining money by false pretences, at Shoeburyness, 15th inst.— GEORGE ASHCROFT, alias GEORGE ASHWORTH, and CARDWELL, age 35 to 40, FR. OAY. FEBRUARY 21, 189G. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 height about 5 ft. 1H in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light; dress, dark double- breasted ov. rooat, dark serge jacket and vest, light striped tweed trousers, light tweed cap, low shoes of Indian make. Has been a sergeant in the 36th Field Battery Royal Artillery, and arrived at Portsmouth, from India, in January, 1892. Is known at Ports- mouth and Woolwich. Warrant issued. 27. — Southend - On - Sea ( County). — For carnally knowing a girl above the age of 13 and under the age of 16, at Leigh, on 27th ult.— HANDEL JAMES GREENHALGH, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., square shoulders, stout build, full red face, hair ( inclined to curl, bald on top) ginger, moustache and side whiskers sandy, eyes blue, sometimes wears glasses ; usually wears blue serge suit, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. Formerly head master at the Osnaburgh- street Schools, Regent's park, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. 28— Mold ( County).— Fcr obtaining money, food, ml lodgings by false pretences— JOHN RICHARD JONES, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion fresh, hair dark, burn mark on back of left hand and arm ; dress, black ribbed jacket and vest, dark plaid trousers, with two patches of darker colour on seat, dark cloth peak cap, lace boots, with toecaps, square toes, military leggings, red- and- black plaid muffler. He represents himself to be engaged putting up telegraph wires, and • employs men to assist him. Supposed identical with Richard Thomas Wynne, sentenced to 2 months imprisonment, 15th November last, at Barmonth, for larceny, and to 1 day's imprisonment, 28th ult., at Mold Assizes, for obtaining food and lodging by false pretences. Warrant issued Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 29.— Cardiff ( Borough).— On a commitment for withholding monies belonging to the " Pride of Canton" lodge of the " Grand United Order of Oddfellows"— ARTHUR CONSTANTINE PIKE, age 44, height 5 ft. 9 in , hair light brown, moustache and small imperial light, eyes bine, right thumb nail split; addicted to drink ; of smart appearance; walks with springy gait. Formerly belonged to the Gloucestershire Constabulary at Cheltenham; afterwards chief clerk of the Cardiff Borough Force, but resigned 3 years ago ; has since been employed as a spirit merchant's traveller, and may seek similar employment, or take an insurance agency. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 30.— Fishponds ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences — JAMES WILLIAM WELCH, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( supposed) hazel, star tattooed back of right hand, clasped- hands back of left hand; dress, blue serge suit, neckerchief, black or brown hard bowler bat. A native of St. George, near Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 31.— Alton ( County) — For obtaining goods by false pretences— JAMES WILLIAM HOLDER, age 17, height 5 ft. 3|- in., complexion fresh, hair- brown, eyes grey, 3 scars back left, hand, forefinger left hand deformed; dress, dark jacket and vest, black trousers, double- peaked cap. A labourer; native of Ho'. lycoombe, Sussex. Absconded 10th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Alton. 32.— Andover ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Andover Union— TOM RUMBOLD, age 28, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel, cut- mark on forehead, under right eye, upper lip, and left cheek. A labourer; native of Andover. May be found in common lodging houses or casual wards. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. James, Andover. 33.— Fareham ( County).— For arson— EDITH HOLE, age 17, height about 5 ft., complexion and eyes dark, hair black ; dress, black jacket and dress, black fur boa, black hat. A domestic servant; native of Steyning, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 34.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst.— 1 lady's 9- ct. gold engagement ring, embossed with ivy leaves, with words " I cling to thee" engraved thereon, has been enlarged with piece of 22- ct. trold : and a watch and ring ( recovered) — FLORENCE DALTON ( supposed falsa), age about 20, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair ( frizzed in fiont), and eyes dark; dress, black J double- breasted jacket, black dress, trimmed black satin, satin sleeves and front, green toque hat, trimmed light brown fur, bright buckle left side, and an imitation sable fur ( squirrel). Stated she taught the mandoline, and that her family were conneoted with the stage. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Silver, Gosport. 35.— Winchester ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings, and £ 1 13s. 7d., by false pretences— OVENIE PORTSNIE, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, hair and mous- tache very dark, turning grey, eyes brown, false teeth in upper jaw, much worn through holding pipe, has received recent injury to knuckles of right hand, is addicted to drink ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, white linen front and turn- down collar, small red- and- white scarf, gold- plated studs ( chased), brown knitted gloves, light stripes. States he is a native of Paris; speaks broken English. Stated he was a dealer in oranges, onions, & c., and that he had stores at Southampton, Reading, Exeter, and Cardiff. He takes lodgings at low beer- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 36.— Portsmouth ( Borough)— For bigamy— WALTER HARRY DE BOOS, alias WALTER HOWARD, age 30 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin features, prominent nose, hair ( inclined to curl in front) dark brown, eyes blue, side teeth in upper jaw project, slight scar bridge of nose; dress, long brown rough overcoat, check lining, navy- blue serge suit, soft felt hat, or brown tweed knickerbockers, brown leather leggings. May be wearing blue glasses with side pieces. Has been a corn- merchant's traveller, and will probably seek similar employment. May be accompanied by a woman, age about 19 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes dark; wearing golf cape with plaid hood, or three- quarter jacket with velvet sleeves. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 37.— Southampton ( Borough).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a dun gelding, 15 hands 2 or 3 in., age 7 or 8 years, black stripe running from withers to tail, icclined dark points, light colour mane find tail ( docked), value £ 28— WILLIAM WHITE, supposed false, age about 65, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair grey, clean shaved, suffers with gout; dress, blue coat and vest, grey trousers and mackintosh. Is accompanied by a man, described as his son, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., sandy moustache, bloodshot eyes; dress, blue jackot and vest, heavy overcoat. His modus operandi is to obtain a horse on trial for a week, paying a small deposit, which is to be forfeited if the horse proves unsuitable ; and takes an early opportunity to abscond with tbe animal. The gelding described above was seen on 5th inst., being led with others in the direction of Win- chester. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Berry, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 38.— Watford ( County).— For embezzlement— JAMES WALDOCK, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in , complexion fresh, rather full face, hair light brown, eyes blue ; stoops when walking. Native of Abbotts Langloy. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Wymer, Deputy Chief Constable, Watford. KENT. 39. — Folkestone ( Borough). — For stealing, 29th ult., 1 silver watch; 1 gold ring ( both recovered) ; 1 silver long link pattern chain, with jubilee shilling and silver coin attached— STEPHEN LANGLEY, age 38, height about 5 ft. 9 in., red face ( caused by erysipelas), moustache brown ; dres?, long black cloth coat, dark coat, two pairs of trousers, one cord, the other light cloth, black hard felt hat. Has been in the employ of an earthenware dealer at Islington, and occasionally travels the country with him. Was at Chatham on 31st ult. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHfRE. 40.— Ch or ley ( County).— For carnally knowing a girl, age 9, at Adlington— HENRY MERGER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., comolexion dark, hair ( slightly bald on top), whiskers ( cat short) and moustache dark brown. Supposed native of Longridge. Has be^ n employed as verger at Adlington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 41.— Burnley ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 16th inst.— 1 English silver lever watch, No. 2333, cream dial, gold hands, black numerals, plain cases, letter " H " scratched on back of outer case ; 1 brass snake- pattern chain ; I pair m an's lacs boots, with heel- plates and nails in soles ; 1 youth's union shirt, light brown ground, with red, blue, and white stripes— A man who gave the name of WATSON, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or4 in , stout build, complexion fresh, large burn mark back of left hand, bow- legged ; speaks very quickly, blinking his eyes very fast at same time. Stated he was a plumber, and had come from Macclesfield to work at the military barracks. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Burnley. LEICESTERSHIRE. 42.— South WigSton( County).— For larceny— CHARLES MILLER, age 37, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresb, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, lost 1st joint of right forefinger, scar side of nose and forehead; dress, old brown coat and cap ( much worn), dirty da. rk cord trousers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormiston, South Wigston. LINCOLNSHIRE. 43.— Sleaford ( County). — Portrait and de- scription of SARAH CLIPSHAM, whose appre- hension is sought for larceny, on 22nd ult.— Age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, hair brewn, eyes grey ; usually wears dark clothes, dark hat or bonret. Supposed accompanied by a man, age 38, height 5 ft. 11 in., stout build, com- plexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, walks very erectly; dress ( probably), black serge or slate- colour tweed suit, slate- colour overcoat, white collar, black tie, dark felt hat. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Taylor, Sleaford. 44.— Grantham ( Borough).— For false pretences — HAROLD GREEN, age about 30, height 5 ft. FBTT> » V. FEBRUARY 21, I89FI. 8 in., complexion pale, sharp features, hair and stnlie dark; walked lanae, as if left foot was injared; dress, black diagonal morning coat, dark grey trousers, black soft felt hat. Was accompanied by a woman, age about 33, short, rei blotchy face as if addicted to drink, hair dark brown ; dress, grey ppackled cloth dress, short black cloth jacket, dark toque hat, dark fall; and a boy, age 18 months < o 2 years, with very light curly hair. Left Grantham on 12th inst, stating he was going to Peterborough, and thence to Cowes. Had with him » sn all brown leather portmanteau, a tin box, and a. hip bath covered with sacking. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Joms, Grantham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 45.— Tredegar ( County).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences— JAMES SNEDDEN, age 44, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, eyes brown, 2 blue marks on face near left eye, reddish colour birthmark ( size of man's hand) inside of left thigh ; dress, tweed pepper- and- salt suit with stripe running through, black hard bowler hat, light boots ( recently soled). A native of Court Bridge, near Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Sapt. Allen, Tredegar. 46.— Welshpool ( County).— For obtaining by fal- ie pretences, 2 horses ( recovered) — JOHN SMITH, ago 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy ( blotchy), hair dark brown ( turning grey), clean shaved ; walks lame right leg, having had it broken; dress, when last seen, dark overcoat, dark suit, black hard felt hat. A low horsedealer. He attends fdii- 3 in North Wales, and visits Ireland bujing horses. Has relatives at Wol- v ihampton. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. NORFOLK. 47— Harling ( County).— For larceny— ELLEN MARIA HARBOUR, age 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, full face, hair brown ( cut and frizzed in front), eyes dark brown ; dress, short black jacket, crushed strawberry coloured drees ( satin figured stripe down side), brown sailor hat, long black fur round neck, button boots. A native of Larling, Norfolk; left Norwich ( Thorpe) for Liverpool Street by 10.25 p. m. train, 17th ult, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, Harling. 4R.— Wymondham ( County).— Fcr obtaining 2P. by false pretences, on 14th inst.— ARTHUR RANDALL, alias ROBERT COOPER, and GEORGE WOODS, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, scar left cheek, waits slightly lame right foot; dressed in dark bin* sirge suit, dark cap. Appearance of a fireman, a native of Methwold, Norfolk. He calls on clergymen and Nonconformist ministers and represents himself to be a plumber and glezier residing at Methwold, that he has lost half- a- sovcreign, and asks for the loan of some money to eaable him to pay his fare to Brandon, promising to return same ou bis arrival. He gives the Vicar of Methwold, as reference. He lodge3 at small public or fceer houses. Has been in custody at Ely for a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information to Sapt. Knights, Wymondham. seen, black round jacket and vest, light grey trousers, light peak cap, brown boots ( have been blacked) ; or may be wearing new dark Sotch tweed suit. A grocer's porter; formerly employed as milk- cart driver at Manchester. Information to Supt. Wa'ters, Bridgnorth. 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., co mplexion fresh, hair,, moustache and side whiskeis dark brown, eye » SOMERSETSHIRE. 51.— Bath ( City).— For stealing, 6th inst., a safety bicycle ( recovered)— G. EDWARDS ( sup- posed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and long moustache light, eyes blue ; well spoken; dress sruff- coloured suit, and cap, or may be wearing a black bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SHROPSHIRE. 49— Bridgnorth ( County).— For fowl stealing, 1st inst.— CHARLES PAINTER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, rather small face, hair ( bushy in front) brown, slight light mous- tache, eyes grey; dress, grey cloth jacket, brown trousers, white muffler, grey peak cap, strong lace boots ( all much worn). A labourer; native of Bridgnorth. May be found in the employ of builders, & c., or in company of poachers. Warrant issued. 50— Bridgnorth ( County). — For embezzlement on 31st ult.— EDMUND DEVEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, thin features, high cheek bones, scar on cheek ( supposed right), hair black clean shaved, stoops when walking, turns his feet cut and treads heavily on heels; dress, when last STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 2.— Brownhills ( County).— For stealing a quantity of scrap iroD, at Lichfield, 10th inst.— JOHN H. MUDD, alias T. WRIGHT, and T. POULTON, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 io., complexion fresh, hair light brown; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, brown card trousers, b'ue- and- white neckerchief, lace boots. States he is a scrap- iron dealer. Supposed native of Luton, Bsd- fordshire. He agrees to purchase quantities of scrap- iron from plumbers and others, removes part by rail, sells it, and absconds. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Brownhills. 53.— Burslem ( County). — For shopbreaking, and stealing clothing ( recovered), 13th iust.— WILLIAM KNAPPER, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion dark, thin face, hair and moustache dark, eyes blue ; dress, brown coat, dark vest, cord trousers, white muffler, dark cap. A potter or labourer; native of Burslem. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Barslem. 54— Longton ( County).— For deserting his family at Fenton, Stoke- on- Trent, on 18th Novem- ber, 1895— WALTER NUTTALL, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light ( inclined to sandy), eyes grey, burn mark right forearm; dress, long grey plaid over- coat, brown plaid coat and vest, dark cloth trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat. A watch and clock cleaner; native of London. Warrant issued. 55— Longton ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult., a concertina ( recovered) — ORSWELL HEATON, age 28 or 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and slight mous- tache light, several pimples on neck and facs; dress, rough black worsted round jacket suit, white composition collar and front, small black tie, light brown cloth cap, strong lace boots. A con- certina player; native of Leeds. He tramps the country, taking weekly engagements at music halls and public- houses : represents himself on the bills as tie " Concertina King" and " Champion Player of the World, winner of 172 prizes, open to play anyone for £ 50." Sometimes stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. 56.— Wolverhampton ( Borough)— For steal- ing, 31st ult,, 1 pair light, grey cloth trousers, with narrow black stripe, fly front, part worn; 1 pair men's fawn- coloured cotton drawers; 1 ditto vest ( worn) ; 1 brown fawn- aud- grey striped flannelette shirt, lined white calico ( nearly new) ; 1 gentleman's dark- check- and- red mackintosh, cape attached lined light coloured material, chain loop, 1 button deficient, in good condition ; 1 black p itent leather hand- bag, 18 inches long; 1 pair of spectacles ( pebbles), ordinary frame in morocco case, fastens with clasp — ALFRED GILBERT, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in. complexion fresh, hair dark brown, whiskers ana moustache cut short, 2 blue marks and white scar centre of forehead, scar over left eye, ditto right cheek, large ditto on muscle of right arm, scar back left thumb. A carpenter, pretends to be religious. Has been previously convicted. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. 57.— Wolverhampton ( Borough). — Portrait and description of ALBERT WILLIAM FINCHER, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 25 13s. Od. on 31st ult., and other sums— Age about brown ; dress ( when last seen), dark brown overcoa*, c'ark grey suit, black hard felt bat. A millet's traveller; supposed native of Great Bridge, Stafford- shire. Lately resided at Birmingham, but recently removed to Hanley, whero his family now reside. Warrant issued. SUFFOLK. 58.— Halesworth ( County).— For stea iag a watch ( recovered)— WALTER ADAMS, age 37, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair and mous- tache dark, eyes brown, walks very upright; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, light fustian trousers, dark cloth cap. A native of Leiston, Suffolk. May be found in low lodging houses or casual wards. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. SUSSEX ( EAST). 59 — East Grinstead ( County).— For obtain- ing money by false pretences, on 30th ult.— T. WOOD, age 50 to 60, height about 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair grey, wore shabby black bonnet trimmed black ribbon, black veil, men's boots. An artia<\ She takes lodgings in a respectable locality ( which she leaves without paying), and calls ou e'ergymen and others, representing that her husband is dying of starvation, and offers small cards, with view of Lake Windermere thereon, for sale. Was accompanied by a man ( supposed her husband), age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., compUxioti sallow, hair and moustache light brown; wea iug black overcoat, black hard felt hit. An artis'. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. WARWICKSHIRE. 60.— Stratford - on - Avon County). — For stealing a " Wiccjcle" pneumatic safety bicyclp, makers—" White Sewing Machine Company, 48, Holborn Viaduct, London, E. C., and Coventry "— GEORGE SHIRLEY, age 14£, tall for his age, complexion fresh, hair daik brown, eyes grey; dress, black overcoat, striped tweed trousers, check cloth cap, black leather leggings. Na'ive of Strat- ford- on- Avon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Limbourne, Stratford- ou- Avon. 61. — Birmingham ( City). — For stealirg 8s. 10id.— ARTHUR COLLINS, age 14, tall ana thin, complexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes dark ; dreds, dark jacket, patched at elbows wiili blue cloth, corduroy trousers, light cloth cap. Is in the habit of sleeping out. A mat weaver; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 62.— Hull ( Borough).— For obtaining a suit of clothes by fraud— PATRICK CONNELLY, age 26 ( looks 30), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sal'ow, " FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 hair and Jong moustache light, eyes blue; of dissi- pated appearance; dress, light dust- eour, ( worn at cnffr), bine cloth jacket suit, white rubber collar and c- ufR shepherd's plaid tie, black hard felt hat. May seek employment as insurance agent. Warrant issued. 63 — Hull ( Borough).— For ncglecting to main tarn bis family— ROBERT ABLETT, a, e ' 21 heght 5 fr. 10 in., complexion sallow, thin face, high cheekbones, hair and small moustache daik brown dress, black jacket suit and vest, light trousers and cap. Native of Hull; is a bombardier or corpora' in Artillery Militia, Scarborough. Supposed to be staying with frier. ds at Leeds. Warrant issued. 61. — Hull ( Borough). — For forgery— ARCH DALE V. QUILTER, late of 11, Hall- street, Spring Bank, Hull, ago 40 to 42, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in hollow cheeks, high cheekbones, hair ginger ( turn- ing grey), side whiskers, eyes dark. An agent. Warrant issued. 65.— Hull ( Borough).— For obtaining, by means of a worthless cheque on the London and Midland Bank, Limited, Kirkgate, Leed=, 1 double gold albert, curb pattern; 1 9- ct. gold single- stone diamond ring, claw setting; 2 gold seals ( L shape of ship's capstan, with compass, & c , in centre, the other curb- chain pattern on top, blood- stone one side, supposed red stone the other)— ALBERT EDWARD TAYLOR ( supposed false), age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes project; wore dark blue melton overcoat, silk hat. Stated he was a jockey and rode in name of Blake. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hall. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 66.— Heworth ( County).— For violent assault, at Smnsall- JAMES DIXON, alias MITCHELL. AILESTONE, and FLEMING, agd 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, large moustache; dress, brown cashmere overcoat witn large pearl buttons, black- and- white plaid coat, vest and cap, cord breeches and leggings. Left York, 29th January with large living van, 8 or 10 horses and ponies, 2 pony trap3 ( I a yellow buggy), 3 bull dogs. Was accomsanied by his wife aDd a youth, age 15 or 16. A horse dealer; travels the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 67.— Sheffield ( City).- For stealing drapery — HENRY CARTER, age 37, height 5 ft. 10* in., complexion sallow, bair black, partly bald, clean shaved, eyes dark ; diess, brown ulster, steel- grey coat aud vest, brown check trousers, black hard felt hat. A draper's assistant; was formerly in business at Leicester. Addicted to drink. Native of Leicester, where he was seen on 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 68 — A Division.— Woodcut portrait and de- scription of A MAN, who was sentenced. 4th inst., to 18 months imprisonment for stealing, receiving, forging, and uttering postal orders, the property of H M. Postmaster General, and who refuses to give any account of himself, name ( supposed) W. HARRIS, age 20, height 5 ft. 10£ in., comp exion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, dimple on chin, small mole on bead of right arm, tear above It ft wrist dre.' s, dark frieze overcoat, dark serge jacket a> d vest, hlue striped trousers, white shirt and collar, " W. Ho rris" thereon, grey tie, black hard hit ( See Caw. No. 84, 17th ult.) Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. £ 9. — Southampton ( Borough). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for pocket pickirg— WILLIAM WATSON, age 67, height 5 ft. li in., complexion pale, hair ( bald on toj>) and eyes grey, 9 cut scirs top of head, cut ma » k over left eye, and on left cheek, sandy hair on chest a d arm?. A brass caster ; native of Bethnal Green. ( See Case No. 51, 14th inst.) Information to Chief Constable Berry, South- am}) ton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 70.— Bishops Stortford ( County). — Com- mitted for tiial at Herts Quarter Sessions, 7th April next, for stealing a witch ( bailee)— DAVID JOHN TYLER, alias DUDLEY ELLIOTT, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, eyes grey ( lost right), scar centre of forehead; dress, long black overcc at, with astrachan on sleeves, light cloth trouseis, white neckerchief, peak cap. Carried a black bag. Native of Cuckfield, Sussex. Was sentenced to 2 months imprisonment for larceny, at Marylebone Policp Court, 7th January, 1888 ; to 3 mouths ( 3 cases) at Aylesbury Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1891; to 9 months, at Guildhall, Westminster, on 18th Oct., 1889; to 12 months, at Lewes Quarter Sessions, 14th April, 1893, ai Dudley Elliott; and to 12 months, at Aylesbury Quarter Sessions, 2nd July, 1894. Supposed to have been convicted of similar offences, and to be wanted elsewhere. ( See Case No. 23, 6th December last.) Information to Supt. Duke, Bishops Stortford. 71. — St. Albans ( City). — Sentenced to 5 months imprisonment, for false pretences, at Hert- ford Assizes, on 7th inst.— GEORGE THOMPSON, alias EDWARD ARTHUR, age 61, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes ( blind in left, which has strong cast) grey. Was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment for bigamy, at Derby, on 26th January, 1874; to I month for false pretences, at Grimsby, 20th Oct., 1893; to 1 month for false pretences, at Derby, 23rd Febtuary, 1894; to 9 months for forgery, at Nottingham, on 17th July, 1891; fined £ 5 for assault, at Ejkington, 3rl March, 1879 ; and 20->. for larceny, at Eckington, 28th October, 1888. ( See Case No 38, 10th ult.) Information to Head Cocstable Blatch, St. Albans. STAFFORDSHIRE. 72. — Burslem ( County).— Remanded til! 24th inst., for larceny ( person), at Keele Races — THOMAS THACHER, of 5, Adam- street, Harper- street, New Kent- road, London, age 21, height 5 ft. n., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, flag tattooed on left forearm, lame left leg; dress, blue cloth suit, dark blue overcoat with black velvet collar, black muffler, with blue spots, lace boots. Had ici his possession a railway ticket from Keele to Nottingham. States he served 4 years in the 60th Rifles, and was discharged at Chichester 6 years ago. Attends race meetings. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Barsleoa. 5 ft. 2 in , complexion f. esb, hair brown, eyes blue, cut scars on nos*. A ha. wk" r; stites her husband is a travelling hawker and horse dealer, and that he deserted her two years ago; since then she has bsea travelling the country, and living with William McMullin as Lis wife. A native of Derby. 74. — Worcester ( County). — Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment, at County Petty Sessions 18th inst, for stealing a hand saw — THOMAS LEA, age 12, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown f'urning grey), whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes blue, small scar centre of forehead; dress, blue pilot jacket, moleskin vest, cord trousers, bla'ik cloth cap, heavy ntiled boots. A contractor'* labourer or navvy; native of Oidy, near Leicester. Information to Deputy Cr- ief Constable Wheeler, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 75.— Doncaster ( Borough).— Remanded till 24th inst, for larceny ( lodger) — WILLIAM MORLEY ( supposed fahe), age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache ight, eyes grey, scar top of nose, behind left ear, and back of neck ( left side); dress daik mixture clothes and black cap. Native of Leeds. States he is a tool- smith, and worked at Birken- head for 8 months, buFdeclines to give at y further account of himself. Supposed previously convicted, and may be wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Photo will be forwarded on application. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncister. PROPERTY STOLEN. ABERDEENSHIRE. 76.— A berdeen ( County)-— 16th November last, at Inverness Station, or in a carriage of the 3 o'clock train from Inverness to Inverurie— 2 game books, 1 cov\ ldd with dark green m'- rocco, the other with dark grei 11 leather, 1 about a foot square and the other a little larger, both about 4 inches deep; on the cover of 1 there is an indistinct; " I" and a coionet, and the covers are somewhat worn. The bcoks contain a collection of photographs and sig- natures of gentlemen, and water- colour paintiogo of houses both in this and foreign countries. There is at least 1 photograph in each bo. k of Lord Kintore, of them bearing at the bottom, in writing, his then title, " Invcrnrie." There are several photo- graphs of L ) rd Carnegie, and 1 of Major Gordon, signed underneath, " Duncan For > as Gordon, 92nd Gordon Highlanders." Information to Major D. F. Gordon, Chief Con- stable of Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen. WORCESTERSHIRE. 73. — Worcester ( County). — Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment, at County Petty Sessions, 18th inst., for larceny— WILLIAM McMULLIN, age 32, height 5 ft. 7j in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes bazal. A printer, and member of the Typographical Association, and carries a member's card, issued at Newport, 24th December, 1895, certifying that he was free on the books of that branch, on 16th October, 1895; has travelled the country in search of work, visiting Manchester, Derby, Bradford, Tamworth, Birmingham, and other towns. A native of Newport— JEMIMA GADSBY, alias COOPER and McMULLIN, age 37, height BERKSHIRE. 77.— Reading ( Borough).— 16th inst, by house- breaking— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, white dial, chased back, " R. E. D." engraved thereon; I cameo brooch, woman's head mounted in gilt edge; 1 lady's long, close link pjttern chain, supposed silver gilt; 1 gentleman's gold curb pattern albeit ( not stamped, no cross- bar) ; 1 ronnd gold brooch, about size of a shilling, chased, pin missing; 1 round silver brooch, set several green and red pebbles. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, dark whiskers; dress, dark clothes, overcoat, black hard felt hat. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. 78.— Windsor ( Borough).— Hired, 16th inst, and not yet returned— A '' Brooke's" pneumatic bicycle, No. 287 stamped on handle - bar crown, " Brooke's " saddle, " Millard, Bros." stamped thereon, no mud- guards, brake handle, but no brake, rather light machine, name on lamp " The Star " ; a " Raglan " bicycle, " Dunlop " pneumatic tyres, back tyre plain, No. 257 stamped on handle- bar crown, " Brooke's" saddle, " B. 95" stamped thereon, " Our Dating " on lamp.- By TWO MEN : 1st, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fair, moustache light; wore blue serge suit. ' 2nd, age about 24, height about 5 ft 9 in., com- plexion dark, clean shaved ; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 79.— Slough ( County).— 16th inst., by house- breaking— 1 lady's open- face gold watch, plain cases, 4 maker, Barrett, Edgware-'- oad ; 1 do. long gold chain ; 1 gentleman's gold albert; 1 bilver twisted necklet, with locket attached ; 1 silver watch chain ; 2 lady's gold rings, 1 set blue turquoise and small diamond in centre, the other set 2 rubies with diamond ; 2 gold brooches, 1 bar, set 4 or 5 pearls in centre, 1 solid, horseshoe stamped thereon; 1 pair earrings to match ; 2 silver brooches, 1 with yellow stone in centre, 1 with chic)' en on wishing bone; 1 silver table- spoon, " W. A. B." thereon; 1 silver butterknife, mother- o'- pearl handle; 2 gold studs, flowers engraved thereon ; 2 or 3 silver teaspoons, 1 old and bent; 2 silver dessert- spoons; 6 new plated teaspoons; 1 pair plated sugar- tongs; and 3 purses ( 1 leather bag, 1 green leather, and 1 black Icat her). Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 80. — Fishponds ( County). — 12th inst., by burglary — 12 boxes Cope's Bright Virginia cigarettes; several boxes of " Old Gold," " Honey Crop " and " Up- to- date " cigarettes ; a quantity of cigars ( various brands) ; 2 wooden pipes ( 1 straight, 1 crooked stem), supposed silver mounted, and 9s. bronze. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. STIRLINGSHIRE. 81— Stirling ( Burgh).— Between 12th and 13th inst.— A black corded cloth shooting coat, worn ; 1 pair black corded cloth trousers, nearly new; and a red striped cloth money- bag, containing about £ 15, including two £ 1 notes. Information to Chief Constable Ferguson, Stirling. SURREY. 82. — Chertsey ( County). — 12th inst., from Virginia Water — 2 safety bicycles : lst, Juno safety, pneumatic tyres, 28- inch wheels, right handle slightly cracked, no brake or mud- guard, " Juno " lamp, toe- clips to pedals. 2nd, pneumatic safety, clincher tyres, curved handle bars, black ebonite handles, brake rusty.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, an Army Reservist, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion dark, heavy moustache dark. An electrician; has been employed at the Sana- torium, Virginia Water. Information to Sapt. Hackman, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 83.— Hull ( Borough). — 1 small gold geneva watcb, No. 2384, gold dial. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. brown, eyes hazel, several warts on hands, mole light shin: dress, black serge double- breasted jacket 3 large black bone buttons on each side, false pocketp, brown dress, speckled with white, bodice and skirt to match, green silk facings, and bright metal buttons on bodice, dark striped flannelette petticoat, red flannelette petticoat, white petticoat, and chest preserver, black corsets, white chemise and drawers, black stockings and garters, small black beaded bonnet, trimmed with violet velvet, black bow, small feathers, black silk neckerchief, new low shoes, brown kid gloves. Appears to have been in the water some time. Found in pockets, a half return ticket, Southend to Liverpool Street, dated 28th January, 1896. Information to Supt. Wood, Ware. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 87. — Norman Cross ( County). — Found drowned, at Glatton, 10th inst., supposed to have been in the water 6 weeks, the body of A MAN, age about 60, length 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) grey, full beard; dress, rusty brown overcoat, lined red- and- black check, grey- and- black check coat, with black- and- white imitation silk buttons, black cloth vest, dark cord trousers, striped cotton braces, woollen pants, grey shirt, white flannel under- shirt, brown socks, old heavy lace boots. Found in pockets :— a pair of spectacles, a pocket- knife, pair of scissors, a clay pipe, " Wm. Bell, Bp. Auckland," stamped on stem, and a small cotton cash- bag, " Woods & Co, Bankers, Newcastle- on- Tyne," thereon. Appearance of a mechanic. His hands were tied in front with a black- and- white silk handkerchief. A verdict of " Found drowned " was returned at the inquest. Information to Supt. Allen, Norman Cross. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1896. sallow, hair grey, eyes dark brown, vaccination marks on left arm, 2 scars back of left lower arm, 1 front of right shin, mole back of right thigh, bunion on each foot, 2 ad toe on each foot overlaps big toe. Sentenced at Northampton County Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1893, to 3 years penal servi- tude for larceny. Licensed 17th January, 1896. T 460. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 97.— Bilston ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee GEOBGE SHAW, Office No. 47831, age 47 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4^ in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( clean shaved), eyes brown, scar each side of head, left of forehead, 2 over right eyebrow, burn scar under left angle of jaw, several scars on right shin, 1 bridge of nose, centre of back, left side of back, right buttock, right elbow, and outside each thigh, lost left hand ( wears a hook), 2 moles on right breast; dress, light cloth jacket, dark grey jacket and vest, black billycock hat, dark grey plaid muffler round neck. Sentenced at Man chester Sessions, 21th October, 1887, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for receiving stolen property. Licensed 22ad March, 1895. w E N 647. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. ANIMALS, & c„, STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 84.— J Division.— A bright bay gelding, 13| hands, 3 years, blaze down face, both hind heels white, long mane and tail; in good condition ; has not been shod. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 88. — Metropolitan Police District, P Division. — ANDBEW CLARKSON, alias REGINALD E. DODDS, and ROBERT ASTON DODDS, Case No. 4, 7th inst. 89. — Cheshire, Middlewich ( County).— WILLIAM MOSS, Case No. 21, 26th July last. 90.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— CHAS. FREDERICK WOOLLEY, Case No. 17, 14th inst. 91— Huntingdonshire, Norman Cross ( County).— WILLIAM BROWN, alias " DUMMY," Case No. 28, 14th inst. 92.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City)— Licence Holder GEORGE COLE, Reg. No. C 668 ( see Gazette, 9th August, 1895, Case No. 87). 93— Norfolk, Pulham Market ( County).— GEORGE BARBER, Case No. 27, 31st nit. 94 — Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Borough).— E LI STOKES, Case No. 37, 14th inst. 95.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough) — WILLIAM FOSTER, Case No. 47, 28th June, 1895. RADNORSHIRE. 98.— Penybont ( County).— Remanded for attempted rape at Rhayader, 10th inst.— License Holder CHARLES GRIFFITHS, alias CHARLES WILLIAMS, Office No. 44509, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar on crown and each side of head, and on eye- brows, on under lip and centre of forehead, on 4th right finger, front of right thigh and middle of back, near It elbow, on left wrist, and on 3rd left finger, mole on upper left arm ; dress, dark clothes, hard hat. Native of West Felton, Oswestry. Sentenced at Chester Assizes, 27th July, 1889, to 10 years penal servitude for bestiality. Licensed 22nd March, 1893. P 354. Information to the Chief Constablo, Penyhont. DERBYSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 85. — Chesterfield ( County). — 9th inst., at Wheeldon Mill, Brimington, a bay harness mare, rising 5 years, 14^ hands, brown legs, rough coat, black mane, tail cut but not docked, unshod. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Shentall, Brimington, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the mare. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Carline Chesterfield. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 96.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Depart- ment). — vVoodcut portrait and description of M" M - f rj « 1| PERSONS OR BODIES FO'TOD HERTFORDSHIRE. 86.— Ware ( County).— Found drowned in New River, at Broxbourne, 17th inst., the body of a woman, age about 25, length 5 ft. 1 in., hair dark PF L: cense Holder WILLIAM BROOKS, alias ARTHUR LESLIE BROOKS, and EDWARD BROOKS, Office No. 200/ 96, wanted for failing to report— Age 61, height 5 ft. 0i in., complexion PERSONS IN O'OSTODY. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 20 REWARD. 99.— K Division.— 16th inst.— A light bay Canadian mare, 16 hands, 5 years, long mane and tail, slight greasy heel on near hind foot, hair rubbed off near hind fetlock. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Clarke, 257, Roman- road, Bow, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the mare. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. BERKSHIRE. 100.— Wokingham ( County). — The following property was stolen on 11th inst. by breaking into & coach- house at Finchampstead, Berks :— A fawn- coloured hese- rug, bound with red, brown leather straps; a carriage- rog, chocolate colour one side, and green- and- red stripes the other; an old white coloured carriage dust- sheet; a pair of black leather driving reins with round brass buckles. These articles were traced to Epsom Railway Station, sent from Fleet Railway Station, Hants, on 12th inst., where they were claimed by a man giving the name of ROWLAND, supposed identical with License Holder JOHN READ, alias JOHN CREEK, THOMAS RANSOM, JOHN KEEPE, ALFRED YATES, JOHN WINN, and ROBERT WILLIAM SAWYER, Office No. 48797 ( see Gazette 3rd ult.), remanded at Wokingham till 22nd inst., on suspicion of having cDmmitted this larceny as John White. Information to Supt. Atkin, Wokingham. APPREHENSIONS. 101. — Cheshire, Nantwich ( County). - Supervisee JAMES GOODALL, Office No. 45554 ( Case 7, 13th December, 1895. 102.— Kent, Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).- JOHN CUTHBERT ALLISON, Case No. 16, lst September, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 £ 2 REWARD. T OST, at Covent Garden Ball, Febi • uary 14th, DIAMOND, EMERALD, and' RUBY BROOCH, in shape of cock bird. I 7, Alfred Place, Bedford Square, W. C. L Hackney Furnishing Company's NEW HIRE SYSTEM. Cheapest, Best, and Most Economical. NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED. GENERAL TERMS. £ s. d. £ 10 worth ... ... 0 6 0 per month. 0 11 0 0 18 0 „ 13 6 17 6 2 5 0 5 0 0 Payments as may be arranged. v i) £ 20 £ 30 £ 40 £ 50 £ 100 £ 200 £ 500 No large first payment. A full three years' credit.' TO TOBACCONISTS ( COMMENCING), See Illd. Guide and Catalogue 259 pgs. 3d.. " How to open a Cigar Store from £ 20 to £ 2,000." " TOBACCONISTS' OUT- \ FITTING Co." ( Reg.), 186, Euston Road, London. N. B. Shop fitters and show case makers for all trades. Estimates free- A reputation of over SO years. Manager, H. MYEBS. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE. £ 5 REWARD. OST, near Portman Square, on Feb. 1st, small white FOX TERRIER ^ Jf^ f?* private vans Strict privacy. JLstabhshea 50 years. Catalogues free. SFPFIFULS CAUTION.— Genuine Chlorodyne ysJMWMi" j 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. POLICE OFFICERS are Invited to send to DOG, tan and black on ears. Answers PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS.- STE RS. RYE, SUSSEX, Maker of the Policeman's A C S T Y " TOWN HALL BUILDINGS, to name of " Jack." Apply 15, Seymour MARE STREET HACKNEY w If J IViriXXE. OilVCCl, E. i , WATCH, an entirely English Lever, 85/-. 8/ 6 monthly. Sendfora LONDON, N. E. Catalogue ( 678 illustrations), gratis ami post free. Few minutes from City, Broad Street. Book 1 ^ . u ^ Oj Jf • ° References to old customers, if required. Kl'ttt ^ t 0t| tTllt0 Bankers, London and County, Hackney. k Street, W. No further reward will be offered. ( ESTABLISHED 1794.) A PHENOMENAL SUCCESS. I £ 5 REWARD. fLO^ DE Di^ DIGUL, BEST HOME AND SPORTING NEWS, OST, in Reading, on February 10th, A MEDIUM MILD a Lady's GOLD CHAIN PURSE, INDIAN CIGAR, Of exquisite flavour and aroma. The late Mr. SALA wrote :—" Bear favourable comparison with choice ONE PENNY DAILY. 127, FLEET STREET, E„ C, ... i , i BALA wrote:— near tavo containing some Silver; has circular mouth, Havannahs at about one- third their cost. 22s. and 20s. per lOO ( two sizes), carriage paid. • 11 t( - n r - i n 1 ' Samples 4 and 5 Is. ( 12 stamps). and has the name Madge engraved on ^ DE £ » IJ{ DIGULI CIGARETTES KXSi ' 83. per lOO. Samples 12 stamps. 8EWL& Y, 74 & 49, Strand, & 143, Cheapside. Established, 1780. top. The finder will receive above reward. Mrs. BLAGRAVE, Calcot Park, Reading. STRAYED, Tuesday, from 55, Eaton Piace, an ABERDEEN TERRIER, answers to the name of " Jock." One front tooth missing from upper jaw. Anyone bringing the same to above address will be re- warded. WOOD BLOCKS ENGRAVED OF Stolen Jewellery, Persons Wanted, etc., FOR " POLICE GAZETTE." Prices on application. PAIN & KENNEDY, 62, Strand, Engravers to the Metropolitan Police. NINTH EDITION, Just Ready. £ 2 REWARD. X OST, black smooth- coated RETRIEVER DOG. Answers to name of " Duke." White spot on chest. Anyone bringing same to 3G1, Holloway- road, N., will receive above reward. HIGH- CLASS TOBACCOS* ALL SMOKERS SHOULD TRY TADDY'S UNRIVALLED DELICIOUS COOL SMOKING. ANS General Manual of Criminal Law, BY tljr fUfom. THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER. CONTAINING ALL THE LATEST ATHLETIC, SPORTING, AND DRAMATIC NEWS. PRICE M. Offices: ST. BRIDE STREET, E. C. COL SIR HOWARD VINCENT, C. B., M. P., ETC. WITH A PREFACE BY Col. Sir E. BRADFORD, K. C. B., COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. 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