PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1272 REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, 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. 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. 5. 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 r-' nkthan Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no wan ant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of volice, 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 Tnwrinr nr Innnttt fhrrrtn 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and a* i 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 Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly respo" • ' hie for any proceedings whuh mag result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They mutt be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond fy Co." Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted at advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows:— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. < b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities aid 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 alphabetical order. < d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metr politan Pol ce District. ( 2) Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boronghs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2. Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the • circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, • or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, er of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Folice Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. — Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— For obtaining money by means of stolen cheques on Messrs. Cox & Co's Bank, Charing Cross — ROBERT BOYES, alias ARTHUR JAMES, a? e 34, height 5 ft. 4 in., stiff build, com- plexion fresh, hair br jwn ; dress, light dust- coat, black bard felt hat, brown leather boots ; appearance of a coachman. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Officp, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 2.— For obtaining a situation by means of a false character— ALFED JEFFREYS, late of 49, White Hart- street, Kennington, Bge 17, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, has a peculiarity in left eye; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers and cap. An errand boy. Absconded 18th ult. Warrant issued. 3.— For obtaining money from persons under pre- tenceof getting them employment— H. C. GORDON ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion rather fair, hair ( sbort and inclined to curl) light brown, good prominent teeth, wears diamoud jewellery, stoops when walking.— JAMES CAMERON ( supposed false), age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion pale, full face, hair and long moustache brown ; respectably dressed. Both late of 68, Fleet- street, London, E. C. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. ABERDEENSHIRE. 4. — Aberdeen ( City). — JOHN MORRIS, alias JOHN THOMAS HAWTIN, and JOHN MORBY, Case No. 6, 23rd February, 1894, not now wanted. ANGLESEY. 5— Holyhead ( 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. 6.— Maidenhead ( Borough).— For being con- cerned with George Clark, remanded till 24th ult, for shopbreaking and stealing, on the 5th and 14th inet., 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 bard felt hat, and sup- posed the stolen clothing. Appearance of a groom. Has been charged ( in company with Clark) for destroying his clothes in the casual wards at Oxford and Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. 7.— Windsor ( Borough) — For deserting his wife and family— JOHN GARDENER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, stoops when walking ; frequents public- houses where " harmonic meetings" are held and plays the piano. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— Cambridge ( Borough) — For abandoning her children, on 5th November, 1895— MARTHA ANN HEMMINGS, a widow, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes light blue, upper front teeth rather prominent and decayed ; dress, when last seen, black dress, dark rough cloth jacket with fur round collar, and two rows of buttons, black bonnet. Was then ( November) far advanced in pregnancy. Supposed to have left Cambridge in company of a man, age about 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown; dress, moleskin jacket, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. A navvy. Warrant issued. 9.— Cambridge ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 2 7s. 9d., on 17th ult.— WALTER SUGDEN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair, moustache, and small imperial dark; dress, black serge Chesterfield overcoat, black donble- breasted serge jacket and vest, dark trousers with blue stripe, dark blue- and- grey striped muffler, flannel cricketing shirt, black felt hat, elastic- side boots. Was employed as manager of a boot repairing establishment at Cambridge, and was formerly in business at Croydon as a boot and shoe dealer; has worked at a boot shop at High- street, Sydenham, and is supposed to be well known at Mile- end- road, and Old Kent- road, London. Warrant issued. 10.— Cambridge ( Borotcgh). — For obtaining £ 2 0s. 9d., by false pretences, 11th ult.— 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896. DRUMMER BLACKFORD, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., well built, complexion fresh, full face, high forehead, moustache dark brown ; dress, short brown plaid jacket, brown cord or moleskin trousers, grey cloth cap with ear- flaps and peak. A navvy. Is likely to be found at new railway works. Warrant issued. 11.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family in October last— GEORGE WIL- LIAM MABBATT, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark, when last seen was wearing full short whiskers and moustache, but in now supposed to have small moustache and tuft on chin. A painter and plumber. Is accom- panied by a woman, height about 5 ft. 4 in , com- plexion pale, full face, hair dark, abscess mark centre of left cheek. Warrant issued. 12.— Cambridge ( Borough). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., prominent nose, clean shaved; is apparently suffering from sore feet; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, slate- coloured hat. He represented that he was an agent for the Prudential Assurance Company, and had just been transferred to the district. Left Cam- bridge on 11th ult., was traced to Peterborough on 14th, and is supposed to have gone to Stamford. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 13. — Nantwich ( County). — For stealing, between 10th and 11th ult., 1 metal watch, No. 22003; 1 metal chain, with medal ( shape 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, monstache 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 11th ult., for Stockport. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears — FREDERICK MAC- QUIRE, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexiou fresh, oval face, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark. Is accompanied by a woman, who travels the country with a van, " Emma Salmond" thereoD, selling brushes, mats, etc. Warrant issued, Information to Head Constable Eddy, Barnstaple. ESSEX. 15.— Brentwood ( County).— For stealing, 15th ult., at Romford, 3 pairs of shoemaker's nippers ( recovered), and a quantity of leather— JOHN JORDAN, age 28, height 5 fr. 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. 16.— Grays ( County).— For stealing a gentle- man's gold signet ring ( recovered), and a dark blue melton overcoat, with velvet collar — GEORGE J. C. GODFREY, alias ASHCROFT, ASHWORTH, and CARD WELL, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion pale, hair light brown, rather long light moustache, waxed at ends, eyes blue military appearance ; dress, black diagonal morning coat and vest, light striped tweed trousers, tweed cap, and may be wearing the stolen overcoat. He represeLts himself to be a Bub conductor, Bombay Ordnance, Karachi. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 17.— Southend- on- Sea ( County). — For ob- taining money by false pretences, at Shooburyness, 15th nit.— GEORGE ASHCROFT, alias GEORGE ASHWORTH, and CARDWELL, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 11£ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light; dress, dark double- breasted overcoat, 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. 18. — Southend- on- Sea ( County). — For stealing, 11th ult., a letter containing a gold bangle, the property of H. M. Postmaster- General — ALFRED LEE, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, slight dark moustache, eyes grey, walks quickly; dress, supposed brown tweed jacket suit, light covert coat, black hard felt hat, lace boots, " Lovell Warren, Southend- on- Sea." stamped inside. A post- office clerk; native of Bishops Stortford. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. 19. — Southend - on - Sea ( County). — For carnally knowing a girl above the age of 13 and under the age of 16, at Leigh, on 27th Jan.— 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 bard felt hat. Formerly head master at the Osnaburgh- street Schools, Regent's- park, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 20.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For obtaining office furniture, by means of a trick, on 13th ult.— F. BAINS, or MORDICANT, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark, prominent features ; speaks with American accent; walks with rolling gait; wearing, when last seen, fawn- coloured covert coat, light brown soft felt hat. Represents himself to be a manufacturer of brass cocks, an insurance agent, or an electrician. He takes an office, and orders furniture of dealers, of which he immediately disposes. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Alton ( County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— JAMES WILLIAM HOLDER, age 17, height 5 ft. 3j 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 Hollycoombe, Sussex. Absconded 10th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Hawkins, Alton. 22.— 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. 23.— Gosport ( County).— For deserting her family, 17th ult.— ROSETTA UZZELL, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in , complexion fresh, hair brown, prominent nose, front teeth upper jaw pro- trude. Was accompanied by a man, age about 30, height 6 ft. 2 in., complexion and hair dark, walks very badly, has served in tho 17th Lancers, supposed to be wearing a flannel shirt marked " Croydon Union." Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Silver, Gosport. HERTFORDSHIRE. 24. — St. Albans ( City). — For neglecting to maintain his wife and family — JOHN GIBBARD, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes grey, lisps, rather round- shouldered, is addicted to drink; dressed as a labourer. Native of St. Albans. Warrant issued. 25.— St. Albans ( City). — For obtaining a single- stone diamond ring, and a gold puzzle ring, by false pretences, on 30th Jan. last— H. PEARSON, ago about 25, medium height, complexion fair; wore a grey suit. He replies to advertisements in the " Exchange and Mart," representing himself as a clerk at the General Post Office, and gives an address at a shop where letters are left till called for, and a reference to " S. Cask, E.- q," at another address ( fiotitious), and thus obtains the articles. Warrant issued. Information to Head Cons! able Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 26. — Chatham ( County). — For forgery — GEORGE COOK, ago 53, height 5 ft 10 in., com- plexion rather sallow, long thin nose, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, turnirg grey, side whiskers and rather large moustache dark brown ; smart appear- ance ; very talkative ; fond of betting; dress, dark cloth suit, dark overcoat with velvet collar, b! ack flat- top felt hat. Carries a presentation walking, stick, which he is fond of shewing. A pensioner from the Royal Artillery, and was for in* Dy years master gunner of Artillery Volunteers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 27.— Sandgate ( County).— For non- payment of bastardy arrears amounting to £ 1 12s. — J03N HOPKINS, age 30, height 5 ft, 4 or 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache black, eyes black; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, skull cap, heavy lace boots. A bricklayers' labourer; native of S telling, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. 28.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing, 18th ult. — 1 pair black serge trousers; 1 pair half- boots; 2 pairs hose ( black- and- white); 2 Oxford shirts ; 1 blue guernsey; 2 lamb's wool undervests; 1 black - and - blue scarf; 1 P. and O. cap, with red lining — ARTHUR, TWYMAN, alias TAYLOR, age 31, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( curly), whiskers, and moustache black ( side whiskers shaved) ; dress, black pilot jacket, Llue guernsey, black serge trousers, and peak cap. A boatman; has been employed on board a schooner trading between Faversbam and Whitstable, and may seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 29. — Wigan ( County). — For indecent assault, at Abram, 27th ult. — JOHN GIBBIN, an Irishman, age about 26, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache sandy ; dress, dark suit. Speaks with strong Irish accent. Supposed to be well known in several Lancishite and Yorkshire towns. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. 30.— Burnley ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 16th n't.— 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 man's lace 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 or 4 in , stout build, complexion fresh, large burn mark bick ot' 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. 31.— Oldham ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee JAMES THOMPSON, alias THOS. THOMPSON, JAMES BURKE, JAMES MAR- SHALL, and JAMES NEVILLE, Office No. 41055, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes dark brown, oval face, lost ri^ ht foot, scar back of head, 2 on right elbow, 1 on eieh shin, and on knuckle of 1st right finger, on left shoulder, inside and outside left knee, 2 on left ribs, blue dot between thumb and 1st finger each hir. d,, and between 1st and 2nd right fingers, vaccination marks on left arm. A labourer. Sentenoel at Preston, 6th April, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude, and 7 years police supervision for larceny : and at Leeds Assizes, 4th December, 1894, to 12 months hard labour for shopbreaking and larceny. N 166. Information to Chief Constable Peacock, Oldham. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1896. T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. 3 32— Rochdale ( Borough).— For stealing, 24th ult., 1 pair brown leather boots, size 9 or 10, nearly new, have had spikes in soles and heels ; 2 pairs black leather hand- sewn watertight, boots, sizo 7 or 8, nearly new, with square- headed hob nails in soles atd heels at, irregular intervals; 2 thick white woollen jerseys, one has been burned and darned iDside one cuff— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, slight sandy mous tache, 2 recent cut scars on right of forehead ; dress black coat, Irown trousers, dark grey cap. Stated he came from Warrington, and was going to Man- chester, and thence to Hull. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale, LEICESTERSHIRE. 33.— Leicester ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family— MICHAEL JENNETT, commonly fcnown as " MICK." age 37, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark. A professional boxer, attends race- meetings and associates with cardtharpers and welshers. Warrant issued. Ioformation to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 34. — CaistOT ( County).— For obtaining £ 2, by false pretences, on llth nit. — A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., square build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache light brown, large irregular teeth ; dress, brownish grey suit, white collar, cuffs, and tie, black hard felt hat, with low crown and wide brim. Carried a brown paper parcel. He calls at isolated houses with patterns of cloth, shirting, & c., and states that his employer is in financial difficulties, arising through his having become surety for a nephew, who has absconded, that he must sell goods and obtain money at any sacrifice. He thus gets an order for goods to be delivered in a day or two, obtains an advance of monpy, arid leaves cloth as security. ( See Case No. 34, 15th November last.) Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Bailey, Caistor. 35 .— Grantham ( Borough).— For false pretence — HAROLD GREEN, alias ALBERT SOANES, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, thin face, long chin, hair and moustache dark; walked lame, as if left foot was injured ; dress, long black overcoat, black diagonal morning coat, blue- and- white spotted vest, dark grey trousers, black soft felt hat,; carried a silver- mounted stick, with straight white handle. Was accompanied by a woman, age about 33, short, red, blotchy face, as if addicted to drink, hair dark brown; dress, grey speckled cloth dress, short black cloth jacket, dark toque hat, trimmed green velvet; and a child, ago 18 months to 2 years, with very light golden hair. He left Grantham on 12th ult., for King's Cross, stating he was going to Cowes. Had with him a email brown leather portmanteau, a tin box, and a bip bath covered with sacking. He tendered a worthless cheque on Grant & Maddison's Bank, Portsmouth, in payment of food and lodging. Has been employed as a butcher's manager, in Flintshire, and appeared to be acquainted with Southampton and Norwich. Is wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Grantham. JOHN H. MUDD, alias T. WRIGHT, and T. POULTON, ago 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, blue- and- white neckerchief, lace boots. States he is a scrap- iron dealer. Sapposed native of Luton, Bed- 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. 38.— Burslem ( County). — For shopbreaking, and stealing clothing ( recovered), 13th ult. — WILLIAM K NAPPE R, 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, Burslem. 39. Longton ( County).— For failing to report— License Holder WILLIAM FODEN, Office No. 46757, ago 34, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, broad face, proportionate build, " W. F." and scar outside left forearm, scald scar outside ditto, mole back of right shoulder, 2 blue dots between left thumb and finger, ring on 2nd left finger, whiskers and moustache sandy; dressed in old dark cloth suit and red plaid scarf; native of Congleton. Sentenced at Stafford Assizes, 23rd July, 1888, to 7 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed3rd August, 1894. JO 1101. Information to Supt. Bake well, Longton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 40. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — For stealing wood, 13th ult.— JACK BAYLEY, alias SCAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 feet, complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, small moustache ginger; drees, light corduroy trousers and vest, blue guernsey, dark blue peak cap ( wears peak at side of head), heavy nailed boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 41. — Hove ( Town). — For embezzlement, on 2nd inst.— HENRY J. SMITH, late of 18, Dina- pore-& treet, Brighton, age 22, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion very fair, hair and slight moustache very light, eyes blue. A vanman. Has relatives at Wandsworth. May endeavour to leave the country for America, where he is stated to have been before. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 36.— Welshpool ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 2 horses ( recovered)— JOHN SMITH, age 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 fairs in North Wales, and visits Ireland buying horses. Has relatives at Wol- verhampton. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. STAFFORDSHIRE. 37.— Brownhills ( County).— For stealing a quantity of scrap iroD, at Lichfield, 10th ult.— SUSSEX ( WEST). 42.— Steyning ( County).— For stealing, between 17th and 19th ult., from the ship " Unity" lying in Shoreham Harbour, 1 white blanket red border, a few spots of tar thereon; 1 flock pillow ( without cover) ; 1 pair deck boots, newly soled; 1 pair blue serge trousers, patched knees, and piece cut out of flap inside front; 1 short serge yachting shirt, broad collar, ties in front with braid ; 1 black cloth reofer jacket, silk lining and black bone buttons, black or blue braid tab ; 1 black cloth cap, shiny peak, " Adams and Sons, Outfitters, Sboreham," on lining; 1 black oil- ekin coat and trousers; 1 sou'- wester hat; 1 pair small brass chart- compasses ; 1 " Pearson's Sixpenny Almanack for 1896" ; and 1 pair sailmaku-' s palms— FRANCIS H. NICHOLLS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slim build, complexion dark, thin face, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark, light speck on one eyeball ( supposed left) ; dress, brown tweed suit, black Oxford hat, elastio side boots, speaks with Cornish accent. A seaman ; late of Falmouth. Shipped at Newcastle, 20th Jan.— WILLIAM MAR- TIN, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slim build, com- pexion dark, hair ( cut short) dark, eyes supposeddark; dress, supposed, the stolen reefer, serge trousers, and cloth cap. A native of Guernsey ; shipped at South Shields. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Steyning. hair light brown ( cut short), moustache light sandy, eyes ( slight cast) grey, middle finger right band recently injured, rather flat- footed; dress, dark overcoat, much worn, dirty grey trousers, and black felt hat. A county court bailiff. Is a good billiard player. Supposed a native of Croydon, but has resided at Coventry for many years. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hannah, Atherstone. 44.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining £ 5, by false pretences — THOMAS SCOTT, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, mole on left side of face, 4th finger left hand deformed ; dreES ( when last seen), dark overcoat, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat. An electrical engineer; native of Fulham, London. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 45.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing £ 35 — GEORGE CARSTAIRS, age 14, medium height, complexion fair, round face, hair brown; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, block cap, pink stand- up collar, blue tie, with white spots. A jeweller's assistant; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 46.— Stourport ( County).— For committing an unnatural offence, at Shrawley, on 28th January last — HENRY COMPTON, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 on 5 in., complexion fresh, full face, two front teeth missing; dress, dark tweed suit, light lace boots. A labourer ; native of Shrawley. Will no doubt seek employment at brickyards, & o. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. WARWICKSHIRE. 43. — Atherstone ( County). — For stealing £ 46 43. 7d. ( bailee)— J AMES HAYNES, age 56, height about 5 ft. 9 in , stout, build, complexion fresh, YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 47.— Hull ( Borough).— For obtaining a suit of clothes by fraud— PATRICK CONNELLY, age 26 ( looks 30), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow hair and long moustache light, eyes blue; of dissi- pated appearance ; dress, light dust- coat ( worn at cuffs), blue cloth jacket suit, white rubber collar and cuffs, shepherd's plaid tie, black hard felt hat. May seek employment as insurance agent. Warrant issued. 48.— Hull ( Borough).— For neglecting to main- tain his family— ROBERT ABLETT, age 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, thin face, high cheekbones, hair and small moustache dark brown; dress, black jacket suit and vest, light trousers and cap. Native of Hull; is a bombardier or corporal in Artillery Militia, Scarborough. Supposed to be staying with friends at Leeds. Warrant issued. 49. — H U11 ( Borough). — For forgery— ARCH- DALE Y. QUILTER, late of 11, Hall- street, SpriDg Bank, Hull, age 40 to 42, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hollow cheeks, high cheekbones, hair ginger ( tura- ing grey), side whiskers, eyes dark. An agent. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 50.— Guisborough ( County). — For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Guisborough Union, 25th January last — WILLIAM DREW, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in.. complexion fair, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache light ( shaved on chin), eyes blue ; dress, pepper- and- salt coloured cloth coat and trousers, cord waistcoat, soft black felt hat, strong boots. A miner or navvy; native of Hoxton, London. 14 chiefly employed on public works. Prior to October last, he resided at Ramsey- street, Carrington, Nottingham, and worked on the new railway then being constructed; has also lived at Bo'. sover, Derbyshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guuborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 51.— Sheffield ( City).— For obtaining £ 10, by means of a worthless cheque on the York and 4 THTI P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896. County Bank — HARRY WALKER, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark ; of plausible manner and good address ; well dressed. An age at for patent Fuller's earth; native of Dronfield. Warrant issued. 52.— Sheffield ( Oity).— For stealing drapery — HENRY CARTER, age 37, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion sallow, hair black, partly bald, clean shaved, eyes dark; dress, brown ulster, steel- grey coat and 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 ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 53.— Northampton { Borough). — Remanded, for attempted suicide, by taking a quantity of oxalic acid- GEORGE BARRATT, age 43, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar on nose. A servant; states he is a native of Hatfield. Refuses to give any account of himself, but is supposed to have served in the Army Service Corps, and to have left about 5 years ago. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 54.— East Grinstead { County).— Sentenced, 3rd inst., to 14 days imprisonment, for stealing a pair of boots— EDWARD O'CONNORS, age 64, height 5 ft. Z in., complexion swarthy, hair black ( turning grey), eyes hazel, red lump on right eye- brow, left leg slightly deformed, having been broken, barn mark outside muscle of left arm, boil mark left side of navel; dress, old dark clothes, dark cloth cap with peak, heavy boots. A labourer; works with threshing machines, & c.; native of Tipperary. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 55.— Nantwich { County).— By shopbreaking, 1st inst., at Crewe— 1 black leatherette box, lined Hue satin, 15 itches square, by 8 inches deep, containing 6 white- handled table knives; 6 ditto dessert ditto, " John Myers and Co.. Best Sheffield steel " stamped on blades ; 6 tab'e forks ; 6 dessert ditto; 6 ditto spoons ; 2 table ditto; 6 tea ditto ; 2 s . It ditto, all nickel silver, " John Myers and Co." btimped on handle of spoons. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. HERTFORDSHIRE. 57.— St- Albans { City).— 2nd inBt., from the vestry of a church— 1 black- and- brown mixture tweed overcoat, usual pockets, brown buttons, 1 deficient, small hole at bottom, believed on the button side: 1 pair brown kid gloves, and a piece of ordinary wall paper in pockets. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans SOMERSETSHIRE. 58.— Weston { County). — 26ih ult., by house- breaking— 1 gentleman's gold curb albert, with pencil marked " Bessie" attached; 1 gold neck chain, with guinea, dated 1717, attached ; 1 ditto, with gold balls at end, and gold and turquoise pendant attached, 2 of the turquoise turned green ; 1 pair gold ear- rings, set small turquoise in centre ; I 5- dollar gold piece; 1 gentleman's gold solitaire diamond ring, to make stud or pin, with fittings; 1 ditto gipsy ditto, set diamond in ccntre and pearl each side ; I ditto snake ditto, set 5 small diamonds, forming head; 1 lady's gold half - hoop ( old- fashioned setting), diamond in centre, emerald each side ; 1 ditto old- fashioned ring, set 3 green stones ; 1 gold brooch, sword enamelled hilt; 1 ditto Prince of Wales' plume, with bar of pearls ( new) ; 1 ditto, fan with lizard crawling towards a pearl; 1 ditto, old- fashioned, Bet 1 turquoise in centre, glass at back; 1 ditto, Bet diamonds and garnet.-, with hanging tassels; 1 ditto ditto, twisted, with car- buncle in centre; 1 ditto ditto, small round, with leaf of pearls across centre ( nearly new); 1 ditto ditto, Bmall horse- shoe pattern, piste; 1 silver ditto, shape of leaf with fly on enamel; 1 watch, blue enamelled on back, pattern in diamonds ( several missing) ; 1 brooch and pendant, blue, to match, set 4 diamonds and ruby in centre ( old- fashioned) ; 1 blue enamelled locket, with cross of pearls ; 1 pair gold ear- rings, set pink coral; 1 p'ain gold bangle, twisted pattern; 1 bine enamelled ditto, set 3 brilliants ; 1 piD, twist of gold with bar of red coral through centre; 1 small gold wish- bone, set pearls ( new) ; filigree brooch and earrings, rose with arrow, leaves of fine filigree; 1 silver locket and chaio, " Mizpah " on front; 1 cut silver brooch, star with cross in centre and garter with motto " In Hoe Signo Vincea" ; I> silver bracket, about in. wide, Japanese pattern ; 1 pair green enamel shirt studs ; pair gold studs, chased; 1 silver chain, with a silver button- hook and a ditto gun toothpick ; 1 writing tablet; 1 scent bottle; glass horn with silver top; 2 or 3 Queen Anne coins ; and boat pencil- case with blue enamelled oars attached. Information to Supt. Rutherford, Westcn. ESSEX. ' 6.— Colchester { Borough). — 3rd inst., by shopbreaking — 1 lady's gold horizontal watch, No. 76394, marked og/-, keyless; 1 do, No. 50092, marked Kg/-, keyless; I do., No. 589103, marked cp/-; 1 do., No. 130515, marked Kg/-; 1 do., No. 146707, marked o/ ag/-; 1 do., No. 80517, marked Ko/-; 1 do., No. 91956, marked oo/- j 1 do., No. 85497, marked ib/-; 1 do., No. 143626, marked os/ c, )< ejless; 1 do., No. 99755, marked o/-/-; 1 do.. No 2123, marked ib/-; 1 do., No. 8963, marked o/ ag/-, keyless demi- hunting ; 1 gentleman's gold horizontal watch, No. 13017, marked Kg/-; 1 do. English Ifver, seexnds, No. 82311, marked As/-/-; 1 lady's Filler horizor t 1 watch, No. 6012, marked sa/-; 1 do, No. 34870, marked sa/-; 1 do., No. 139981, marked Hg/-; 1 do., No. 19084, marked Ho/-; do, No. 72408, marked be/-; 1 do, No. 81218, ma'ked bo/-; 1 gentleman's silver horizontal watcb, No 660769, marked og/-; 1 do., No. 58868, marked BK/ c; 1 do., No. 51833, marked bg/-; 1 do., No. 381223, marked ao/-; 1 do., No. 384222, marked a< /- j 1 do., No. 1155323; ] gentleman's silver 1 right- h lever watcb, No. 300445, marked bo/-; 1 do, No. 18368, marked Kg/-; 1 do., No. 138201, marked Kg/-; 1 do. No. 12830, marked ib/-; 1 do. No. 43364, marked Kg/-; 1 do., No. 88839, marked '/-/-; 1 do., No. 13759, marked og/-; 48 ladies' and gentlemen's alberts; 20 bangles and bracelets; number of scarfpins; sets of studs and links keepers, tress and weddiDg rings, signets, and brooches ( all go'd). Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- cl e ter. dial, with fancy pattern long gold chain, knobs 2 or 3 inches apart attached; 1 ditto, open- face horizontal gold geneva ditto, white dial, No. 7230, maker—" Gillian, London"; 1 ditto gold watch, open- face gold dial, chased back; 1 gentleman's gold curb pattern albert, bar and figure 9 on each link; 1 lady's fancy silver chain, silver pencil- cise attached; ditto double gold albert, small link pattern, small tassel at end; 1 ditto half- hoop ring, set 3 emeralds and 4 diamonds ; 1 ditto, set pearls; 1 ditto dress- ting, set diamond surroundel with pearls; 1 marquise ring, set small turquoise; 1 18- ct. gold mizpah ring; 1 gentleman's gold buckle scarf- ring, snap fastening; 1 sma 1 wedding- ring ; 1 plain oval- shaped gold brooch, raised centre, scalloped edge; 1 gold safety- pin ditto, with centre- piece size of 3d- pieca; 1 gold star ditto, size of a shilling, filigree work with rubies; 1 flat bar gold ditto, set 1 diamond ; 1 small silver ditto, true lover's knots ; 1 silver Maltese cross ditto ; 1 silver oval- shaped ditto, gilt flowers in centre; 1 gold bar ditto, set pearls; 1 old- fashioned ova'- shap3 gold ditto, with bair under glass; 1 oval- shape gold locket, with " A. E. J." in enamel; 1 old fashioned round gold ditto, engine- turned back, glass front with hair; 1 small oval- ahap9 ditto, chased both sides, containing photo of lady and gentleman;. 4 silver bangle?, knobs at ends; 1 plain narrow band gold bracelet, set 7 sparks diamonds, with safety chains and snap fastening ; 1 ditto, set I diamond ia a centre piece, with safety chain p. nd snap fasten- ing ; 3 old- fashioned gold studs, chased, much worn; 1 gold necklace j- inch wide, square link pat tern, I oval shape gold locket, containing photo of a gentleman attached ; 6 silver tea spoons; 1 gentleman's gold scarf pin, set cat's- eye, surrounded with diamonds. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 62.— Hove { Town).— During night of 2nd inst.— 1 box of fruit knives and forks, ivory handles, small bunch of grapes on blades ; 1 box of fish knives and forks, plated, fluted handles; 1 fish server and fork; 1 dozen silver forks, initials " T. E. P." or " P.; 1 silver spoon and fork, initials " D. F. V. P." or " D. P." ; 2 pairs silver sugar tongs ; 6 old silver tea- spoons, initials " E. J. M." ; 2 eleatro- plated teapots ( L large, 1 small); 1 ditto sugar basin; 1 ditto cream ewer; 1 ditto mustard pot; 11 large and 5 small knives ( new) ; 1 new cirving knive and fork; 1 crumb scoop, part electro- plate ; 1 bread knife; 4 salt spoons ( 2 silver and 2 electro- plate) ; 1 sugar sifter; 1 silver butter knife, rat's tail handle; 1 £ 5 Bank ot England note, No. 55530 or 555 H. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUFFOLK. 59.— Ipswich { Borough).— 29th nit., by house- breaking, 1 small gol 1 curb broosh; 1 gold horse- shoe pin; 1 lady's gold ring, set pearls and tur- quoise; 1 lady's gold buckle ring; 1 ditto, curb pattern; 1 gold curb bracelet, with horse- shoe in centre; 1 amber brooch, leaf pattern; I pair oval gold links; 1 gold locket, black enamel front, " J. M. O." thereon; 1 gold ring, Bet 3 garnets; 1 silver brooch, spear and spider ; 1 silver " Mizpah " rirg; 1 ditto, blue enamel " Astore"; 1 long silver brooch; 3 silver bangles; 1 large silver lockot and chain, photo of lady inside; 1 very wide silver bracelet; 1 silver Maltese cross brooch; 1 small blue enamel ditto, " Harwich Yacht Club " 1 small lizard skin pnrse, containing £ 2 12s. 3d., including a fourpenny piece ; and some sealed letters. Sup- posed by A MAN, height 5 ft. 10 in , dark mous- tache ; diess, dark suit, dark cap; carried a black bag, about 18 in. long. Information to Lieut.- Colorel Russell, Chief Con- stable, Tpswich. SURREY. 60.— Godstone { County). — Between 1st ult. and 1st inst.— 1 diamond crescent rupert pin, set in silver, very small for scarf wear, stones very good and well cut; also a quantity of table linen. Information to Supt. Brice, Godstone. SUSSEX ( EAST). 61.— Brighton { Borough).— 29th nit., by house- breaking— 1 gentleman's silver English lever watch, No. 7675, maker—" John Walker, CornhiU"; 1 lady's silver geneva keyless ditto, open face, white dial, No. 74224; 1 fancy pattern silver albert, with 2 or 3 acorn knobs, with oval shape locket and tassel 1 ditto gold geneva keyless ditto, open- face gold WILTSHIRE. 63. — Salisbury { City). — 2nd inst., from St. Martin's Church— A round 4- in. horizontal time- pieee, wit. h brass case, ivory dial, Arabic figures, and gilt centre. Supposed by TRAMPS. Information to Head Constable Mathews, Salis- bury. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 64.— Hull { Borough).— 21st ult.— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 21518, " E P " on back. 22nd ult.— 1 gentleman's silver geneva, No. 2927. 28th ult— 1 silver geneva, No. 37639. 29th ult.— 1 silver lever, centre seconds, stop watch. No. 41423; 1 9- ct. gold fancy pattern albert, oval shaped seal with green stone on one side, and red 6tone the other. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 65. — L Division. — Hired, 27th ult, — A bay horse pony, 11 hands, hog mane, short tail; in good condition ; a dog cart, painted chocolate, picked out red, iron frame, " T. Strange, 173, Camberwe'l New Road " on shafts, bottom of cart broken and repaired with sh'et it on ; a set of silver- plated hirness; 2 rugs ( 1 yellow- and- b! ack, 1 waterproof)— By a man, who gave the nam9 of " H. BLA. KE," age 25, tall, slight build; dress, black coat and vest, check trousers, black hard felt hat. Supposed to have gone in the direction oi Chelmsford. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1896. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 66. — N Division. — 27th ult., at Woodford Green, a light blue roan filly, 4 years, 14 hands, black face and legs, long black mane and tail, unshod. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. BUTESHIRE. 67.— Rothesay ( Burgh).— Found iu possession of GEORGE LAING, committed for trial for housebreaking — 2 valnable guns: 1st, double- barrelled rifle, pistol stock, sighted 200 yards, No. 23 cartridge, breech- loader, central fire, in brown leather case, makers—" E. Paton and Sons, London, Perth, and Inverness, No. 25" ; 2ad, single- barrelled rifle, hammerless lock, small bore, sighted 100 yards, pistol stock, breech- loader, in black leather case, maker—" David Crockart, 41, George- street, Perth, No. 290," name " Maria " on silver plate on stock. Information to Chief Constable Waters, Rothesay. 71- — Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— JAMES GUTTERIDGE, Case No. 5, 28th ult. 72.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough). — ARTHUR CONSTANTINE PIKE, Case No. 26, 28th ult. < 3.— Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough). — BARNET LEVI, Case No. 21, 10th Jan. last. 74.— Staffordshire, Tunstall ( County).— WILLIAM THOMAS BUCKLEY, Case No. 46, 28th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. ISLE OF ELY. 68.— Whittlesea ( County). — Found drowned, at Thorney, on 20th ult.— The body of A MAN, age about 60, length 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark ( turning grey), bald, whiskers grey; dress, black cloth overcoat, cardigan jacket, dark brown vest, dark mixture trousers, black- and- white scarf, white shirt, woollen under ditto and pants, worsted stockings, brown cap, elastic- side boots, with buttons, " G. H. Courtney, City and West End Bootmaker" on loops. Found in pockets: 1 wooden pipe, tobacco pouch, and a pair of spec- tacles. Was seen near where the body was found, on 19th ult. Appearance of a tradesman. Information to Inspector Nixen, Whittlesea. STAFFORDSHIRE. 69.— Stafford ( County).— Found on the railway, 24th u't., the body of A YOUTH, age about 17, length 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light sandy, eyes grey ; dress, blue serge suit, white shirt with pink front, red striped undershirt, light coloured braces bound with red, black socks, white check tie, white collar, small striped silk hand- kerchief round neck, light lace boots. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Longden, Stafford. MISCELLANEOUS. clothes, and hard felt hat. Sentenced at Chelmsford Sessions, 28th February, 1883, to 10 years penal servitude for carnally knowing a girl under the age of 13. Licensed 31et August, 1895. O 78. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping. 80.— Southend - on - Sea ( County). — For failing to report— License Holder ERNEST PRING Office No. 48535, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 iD., com- plexion sallow, bars dark brown ( curly), eyes hazel, oval face, mole froLt of rteck, under right forearm, inside left forearm, scar outside right forearm. Native of Liverpool; a silversmith by trade. Sei- tenced at Liverpool Assizes, 8th May, 1893, to 3 penal servitude for forgery. Licensed 10th Aug 1895. T 205. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Police Station, Southend- on- Sea. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 70.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— The following American professional forgers have left the United States for this country— CHARLES FISHER, alias PURDY and PALMER, native of New York, U. S. A., a clerk, but expert forger, age 27, height 5 ft. 7£ in., weight 10 stone, blue eyes, light hair, light brown moustache, high forehead, dot of indian ink on right hand, red mole right side of neck, mole on rieht elbow, very quick in his movements. — RACHEL FISHER, alias TURNER, and SHEENY RACHEL, age 30, stout build, complexion sallow, hair black, face slightly pockpitted ; is said to be the wife of Charles Fisher. — FRANK WOODWARD, age 26, height 5 ft. 7f in., well built, weight 11£ stone, complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue, has a patch of grey hair left side of head, scar, 2 in. long, on right wrist.— WILLIAM HARTLEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 10£ in., medium build, weight 12 stone 2 lbs., complexion dark, hair dark ( mixed with grey). The foregoing persons live by forgery, and Fisher especially is said to be most expert in the use of chemicals and altera- tion of figures, & c., on cheques or bank- notes. This gang have been in the habit of robbing post- boxes, abstracting cheques, ( fee., from letters, raising the amounts, and then cashing them. Charles Fisher and Frank Woodward are both wanted for forgery at Cincinatti, Ohio, U. S. A., but if located are not to be arrested, but it is requested that immediate information be forwarded to the Assistant Commis sioner, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, when application will be made for warrant. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 75.— c. I. Department.— For forgery at Melbourne, since September last— JAMES GOR- DON BAKER, age 34 or 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, military appearance ; well dressed. Provisional warrant issued 29th November, 1895. 76.— G Division.— For obtaining, 31st Jan. last, a Singer's hand sewing machine, No. 12738632, by false pretences— A MAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, broad nose, hair light brown, lost first joint of right forefinger; dress, black morniDg coat, striped trousers, red scarf, black felt hat. He calls upon persons who possess a machine, and states tbat he is district mechanic for Messrs. Singer & Co., examines the machine, and takes it away under the pretence of repairing same. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 77.— Reading ( Borough). — For shopbreaking, 2nd inst., and stealing 19s. ll^ d.— TWO MEN: let, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., rather heavy dark moustache, wart on right cheek, wear- ing a dark overcoat, black hard hat; 2nd, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair, whiskers and moustache dark; dressed in dark clothes, black hard hat; wore spectacles ; respectable appearance. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. ESSEX. 78.— Chelmsford ( County). — For stealing, 29th ult.— A black mare pony, aged, 13 hands, slightly bent near fore knee, lon^ dock, in good condition, has been clipped ; set of brass- mounted harness, ling snaffle, plain brass rosettes; and a dog cart, newly painted, dark blue body, 1 panel brown, varnished wheels, springs and shafts yellow with black lined, 1 cap on wheels plain, the other has maker's name " Emberson" thereon, near shaft scratched on outside, containing a black waterproof knee rug, plain dark green lining, has been mended; black American leather cushions; cocoa mat; piece of blue oil- cloth at bottom; Btring or thread carriage whip, 1 ferrule missing, " Upton's patent stamped on 2nd ferrule— A MAN, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache brown; dress, grey suit, black felt hat, turn- down collar, dark or red tie; respectable appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 79.— Epping ( County).— For failing to report— Licensc Holder GEORGE WILLIAM POULTON, Office No. 48605, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes grey, anchor, crown, and wreath front of left forearm, part bracelet back of left wrist, 2 hearts ( dagger through one cf them) front of right forearm, part bracelet outside right wrist, ring on right middle finger; dressed in dark LANCASHIRE. 81 — Chorley ( County).— For stealing 4th inst.,. • pair of gentleman's light lace boots, size ( supposed) » , brass eyelets and hooks, toe- capped— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight dark moustache ; dress, black serge jacket and vest, dark brown trousers, white collar, dark tie with blue epots, and probably the stolen boots. Stited he was a photographer, and that he came from Manchester. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 82.— Bradford ( Borough).— For failing to re- report— License Holder JOHN HENRY GALLON alias NORCL1FFE HARDISTY WILSON and NORCLIFFE WILSON, Office No. Ill | 96, age 41, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar inside left wrist, tip of 3rd left finger, on left ejebrow, right thumb, br. dge of nose, above right eyebrow, and a burn scar on left cheek, extending round and under left ear, large lump back of head. Sentenced at Northallerton, 7th April, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for horse- steiling. Licensed 9th January 1896. H L S 230. License Holder ANTHONY HOPKINS, alias JOHN KELLY, Office No. 434 | 96, age 49, height 5 ft. 3^ in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar right of head, inside right wrist, and a blue scar inside left forearm, brown birthmark on left shoulderblade, red birthmark under right ear. Sentenced at Leeds, 13th May, 1886, to 10 years penal servitude, and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licensed. 30th January, 1896. Sentence expires 17th April, 1899. A M 902. Information to the Ch'ef Cot stable of Bradford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83.— K Division.— 21th nit.— 3 gentlemen's 19- ct. go d hunter watches, Nos. 82157, 121755, 45399, marked " B. D O."; 11 ladies' gold watches, Nos. 34441, 134446,126460,130200,130201,133422, 114519, 114518,55451, 107521, 12244; 140 gentle- men's silver geneva watches, including Nos 6652193-, 245789, 5, 886519, - 472 33686, 33688, 140176, 97086, 723, 21589, 1158, 83578. 26049, 56735,14351,12598, 58155, 63882, 52753, 32163, 25651, 783488, 99566, 51855, 203738, 203739, 8315, 92615, 97085, 76815, 53506, 10038, 402985, 26537, 207377, 41497, 1771, 11759, 331982, 97088, 33689, 14315, 53609, 19281, 11688, 1641, 27388, 96554, 36374, 37033, 74057, 2284, 11981, 9881, 9835, 92656, 13541, 383287, 27617, 59^ 0; 6 gentlemen's silver lever watches, Nos. 308,1429, 381, 986, 59228, 5815 ; 2 gentlemen's silver levers, with " Lancashire Watch Co." thereon ; 2 lady's silver geneva watches ( 1st, No. 31218, 2nd, " E. G. C." scratched thereon). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 84.— K Division.— 26th ult.— A dark bay horse pony, aged, 13 hands, small cut on top of left ear, flat- footed, long mane and tail, in good condition; an! a set of brass- mounted harness, nearly new. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 6 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report nnder the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force Mqniring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Con- yict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture ol persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. iNaiuc, Metropolitan Police ( Jtlice JNo., and Force Desiring Capture. AGS. HEIGHT COM HAIR REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENSE HOLDERS. HENRY WILLIAMS, alias JOHN CHRISTY, 48606. C. O. THOMAS MITCHELL, alias JOHN BRYAN, JOHN O'BRYAN, JOHN O'BRIEN, and DANIEL FITZ- GIBBONS, 5— 96. C. O. JAMES HOLT, alias DONELLY, 46934. C. O. JAMES THOMAS CARTHY, alias RICHARD GIBES, GEORGE SMITH, and JOHN SULLIVAN, 49070. C. O. DAVID HERNSHAW, 47439. C. O. EDWARD HOAR, 46360. C 0. WILLIAM LAWRENCE, alias WIL- LIAM PHILLIPS, WILLIAM BUTCHER, and WILLIAM WAT- SON, 114- 96. C. O. WILLIAM GREEN, alias ALBERT 34 GREEN, and WILLIAM ALBERT GREEN, 488- 96. C. O. WILLIAM CLARKE, alias JOHN HARDING, JOHN HARDY, and JOHN CLARKE, 421- 96. C. O. JAMES FOOTE, alias JAMES CHURCH, JAMES ROSS, WILLIAM FOOT, and JAMES LAMB, 487- 96. C. O. GEORGE READ, alias ANDREW SMITH, JOHN FLETCHER, PATRICK MOORE, GEORGE SIMS, and JOHN JENKINS, 48360. C. O. ROBERT FERRIS, alias ROBERT ROBERTS, 48835. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued DAVID JOHNSON, alias GEORGE MAIN, MICHAEL SWEENEY, and GEORGE MAYNE, 305- 96. C. O. THOMAS JOHNSON, alias THOMAS MORGAN, NATHANIEL MOR- GAN, JAMES JONES, THOMAS HOWARTH, and JOHN JONES, 220. Ledbury ( County) WILLIAM BARNARD, 49107. Lowes- toft ( County) SUPERVISEES. JOHN WILSON, alias CHARLES HOLLOW AY, and JOHN HOLLO- WAY, 45541. C. O. 33 40 67 24 40 67 32 43 36 41 53 64 31 51 JAMES WILLIAMS, alias HENRY WILLIAMS, and JAMES BURNS, 41614. C. O. JAMES ROBERTS, alias WILLIAM WILSON, ROBERT MARSH, and GEO. CLARK, 39270. Thornaby- on- Tees ( County) GEORGE SHAW, 47831. Bilston ( County) AGNES JANE LITTLE, alias M. CONNELL, and JANE TAYLOR, 46382. Liverpool ( City) 48 JOHN LAWSON, alias JOHN GREY, 45 WILLIAM SWANSON, and WIL- LIAM WREN, 46734. C. O. 77 48 47 44 5 7 5 6 5 1 5 6 5 7 5 4 5 2| 4 11 5 61 5 5 5 5 4 5 7 5 0 5 8 fresli fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow sallow sallow fresh fresh fresh dark fair fresh fresh dk brn dk brn grey It brn ( thin) grey dark blue grey grey grey blue dk brn dk brn dk brn ( curly thin) It brn It brn ( bald, trning grey) It brn brn ( trning grey,' bald) brn ( trning grey, bald) dk brn brn dk bra 5 7 5 7 5 31 fresh fresh sallow 5 8 dark 6 5 5 1 fresh fair Scar It eyebrow, back of head, and back of It hand, top of 4th rt linger bent, and 2nd joint enlarged North London Sessions, 5th May, 1890, B years penal servitude for shopbreaking. License revoked. Liberated on second license 31st August, 1895, which expires 14th May, 1896. Q 162. Scar inner corner of It eyebrow, three back of Chesterton, 7th April, 1893, 3 years penal head, one bridge of nose, and a large scar It shin, anchor on It, cross and crossed- sword on rt fore- arm, two dots back of rt hand, ring 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rt lingers Nearly blind, scar rt of head and It elbow, lost top of rt thumb servitude for housebreaking and larceny. Licensed 1st January, 1896. G T 1045. Central Criminal Court, 24th June, 1889, 7 years penal servitude for possessing a mould for coining. Licensed 21st September, 1894. P 316. Brown birthmark rt of back of neck, two scars outer corner rt eye, and a large scar on It thumb Scar It of forehead, back and It of head, outer corner of It eye, and inside It forearm, varicose veins rt leg Two warts above It eyebrow, scar each side neck and top of 4th It finger, 3rd rt finger deformed grey grey blue grey blue dark grey light blue grey brn brn ( very thin) grey ( bald) dk brn ( thin in front) grey sandy grey blue grey Scar on rt forearm, each side throat, and four back of head Scar 4th rt finger, rt temple, and a large irregular burn scar above rt eyebrow, blue spot root of nose Scar top of head, each eyebrow, and on each fore- arm, nose inclined to rt Sear It eyebrow, It forearm, and on 3rd It finger, triangular mark between rt thumb and finger, indistinct marks inside rt forearm, anchor between It thumb and finger Scar back of head, on and above rt eyebrow, and rt of nose, cross outside It forearm Scar each elbow, It forefinger, above It eye, rt forearm, back of rt hand, three back of head, rt arm fractured at elbow, causing contraction of arm Two scars on upper lip, one front of It knee, back of rt hand, on 2nd rt finger, two on It forearm, one on It thumb, and on 4th It. finger, varicose veins both legs Dimpled chin, ( LEONARD MY SON) inside rt forearm Sear ! t side forehead, It eyebrow, rt wrist ( boil), back of It hand ( burn), 1st joint It thumb stiff from burn, broken nose, anchor front It forearm Large birthmark It side face, ruptured It side, ring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd It fingers Scar back of neck, D. It side, woman, E. S., and dot outside, sailor, flag, and anchor inside rt fore arm, ship and woman outside, ship, E. S., and ISABELLA SPERNWAY inside It forearm, bracelet It wrist, ring on 3rd It finger Scar on rt forearm, lost top of rt forefinuer Central Criminal Court, 8th February, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 23rd December, 1895. S 87. Central Criminal Court, 16th September, 1889, 7 years penal servitude for threatening to accuse of an infamous crime. Licensed 29th December, 1894. P 445. Maidstone, 22nd October, 1885, 10 years penal servitude and renianet of former sentence for receiving. Licensed 9th May, 1894. Senteuce expires 22nd Feb., 1899. Z L 1330. If apprehended, this man is to be cautioned. North London Sessions, 1st February, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 9th January, 1896. M S 652. North London Sessions, 6th November, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 5th February, 1896. T 581. Ipswich, 6th January, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision and remanet of former sentence for robbery. Licensed 1st February, 1896. O T 93. South London Sessions, 14th February, 1893, 3i years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 11th February, 1896. T 102. North London Sessions, 21st November, 1892. 3£ years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 5th July, 1895. B H N S 1141. hazel brn grey Scar on It temple and bridge of nose, R. L. A. inside rt forearm, B. C. on chest Middlesex Sessions, 5th Nov., 1888, 5 years penal servitude for stealing a cash box. License revoked. Liberated on 2nd license 18th October, 1895, which expired 9th Feb., 1896. O 461. North London Sessions, 5th June, 1893, 3| years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 25th January, 1896. D 1 421. Worcester, 19th October, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 18th January, 1896. J T 567. Ipswich, 30th November, 1892, 4 years penal servitude for wounding. Licensed 31st December, 1895. S 457. Middlesex Sessions, 3rd December, 1888, 5 penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 1st December, 1893. O 549. North London Sessions, 24th July, 1893, 12 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for warehousebreaking. 10553. Croydon Sessions, 9th January, 1890, 18 months hard labour and 5 years police supervision for larceny. 17051. Preston, 15th October, 1884, 7 years penal i; er- vitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. K 903. Scar each side of head, It of forehead, bridge of nose, and under It angle of jaw, lost It hand from above wrist, distended nostrils, nose flattened Scar rt eyebrow, under chin, and centre of fore head ( faint) Manchester, 24th Octobei, 1887, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for receiving. WEN 647. Preston Sessions, 17th May, 1893, 12 months imprisonment and 2 years police supervision for larceny. 118- 9. TUESDAY, MARCH 135, 1896. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 £ 2 REWARD. a.. . - ____ 4 "|"^ OST, in cab, or dropped outside probably in Cornwall Gardens, on the night of February 11th, a DIAMOND BUTTERFLY BROOCH. The above reward will be paid to anyone returning the same to 39, Courtfield Road, S. W. £ 5 REWARD. T OST, in Reading, on Februarv 10th, a Lady's GOLD CHAIN PURSE, containing some silver ; has circular mouth and has the name " Madge " engraved on top. The finder will receive above reward Mrs. BLAGRAVE, Calcot Park, Reading. STRAYED, /^ VN lltli ult., from 55, Eaton Place, 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. £ 2 REWARD. J^ OST, black smooth- coated RETRIEVER DOG. Answers to name of " Duke White spot on chest. 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