R R S 3 I JEZ PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1276 REGULATIONS. 1. Allamttvcements for invertkm in the Ponce < GAZETTE, and ail communications upon them should be ' addressed to THE SDITOB OF TEB POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YAED, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning perstnswhose apprehension is sought willbe inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be talcen upon them by another force. 3. Paif. culars 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'ill cases where a renoard is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 6, Portraits of persons ufrjose wpprehensim is sought for serious offences, and engravings of ttdien property, will be prominently ineerted, with detailed particulars, at a cost e/ 15 » . per portrait, and of 7s. 6&. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the ap- pnefension of a person, must be guaranteed by ike signature • of an officer of not leser^ nk than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to beinserted, and mo warrant is in forcengainst him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may le. 17. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guarunteed by an officer - ef not less rank < than Inspector, or analnnnvs therein. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and an alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causesparticulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inter ted i* the POLICE GAZBRTB, 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'riblefor any proceedings which 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 must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. , 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond Sf Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Order, or in Stamps. urn- ioe 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, J. Z&, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted at advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows:— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in etriet 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). Metropolitan Pol'ce District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2. Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. l— Convict Supervision Department. — Woodcat portrait and description of Supervisee 3.— T Division.— Portrait and dtscription of ARTHUR GEORGE COX, whose apjr hension is. Tlie 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 tha discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( à) The amount of the reward. ( á) 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 180 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. JAMES SAMUEL MILLAR, alias WILLIAM PERRY, and ALFRED NAYLOR, Office No. 48677 ( tee Gazette, 14th February, 1896, Case No. 53), wanted for failing to report, and suspected of fraud at Warrington, Accrington, Runcorn, Preston, and Bolton— Age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh hair black, eyes grey, birthmark inside upper left leg, hairy breast, slight varicose veirs in legs. His practice is to call at ladies' hosiers, dress- makers, servants' registries, & c. ( generally kept by women), and offer them an agency for that district, for the " Lady " and " Season " newspapers, whose chief office is in London, on condition that they become subscribers to the papers. On their paying a quarterly, half - yearly, or annual sub- scription, they hear no more of the matter. He uses the name of Perry, Barmer, A. A. Currie, Archie Carrue, A. A. Brown, and J. A. Booker. Sentenced at Leeds, 9th March, 1894, to 18 months hard labour and 5 years police supervision for obtaining money by false pretences. C 912. 2.— G Division— For obtaining £ 100 by fraud — EDWARD GREENFIELD, age 50, height ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair, beard and moustache dark, eyes dark, first finger right hand paralysed, weak knees, has very peculiar gait, and is very plausible in manner; dress, cloth overcoat, rough dark grey tweed frock coat and vest, dark stripe trousers, high hat, patent boots. He adver tises in daily papers for an assistant, obtains a deposit from the applicants and then absconds. Warrant issued. sought fcr embezzlement:— Age 22, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, long face, hair light, bad teeth, slouching gait; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, Lard felt hat, lace toots. A clerk. Ab- sconded 18th ult. Warrant- issued. 4. — V Division. — For shopbreaking and stealing, 10th inst, 8 gold watches, 1 18- ct. gold English lever, maker's name A. Faller, No. 50, York- road, Battersea thereon, crystal glass, No. 4826, 1 18- ct. gold crystal glass, plain case. No. 421, 1 18- ct. gold demi- hnnter, plain cases, No. 761, 1 18- ct. gold, crystal glass, keyless, Swiss lever, plain case, No. 75841, 1 ditto, engine- turned case, No. 49821, 1 ditto, No. 61747, and 1 key winding, crystal glass, No. 97463; 27 gold bracelets, all small bangle shape, some plain, some set stones; 5 knot pattern, plain gold, 3 narrow half- round buckle, 6 half- round plain, 4 chased, 2 crescent, 1 set ruby in centre, surrounded by pearls, 1 set all pearls, 1 horse- shoe, set rubies and diamords, bangle shape, 4 various patterns; 642 gold and diamond rings, 1 marquise, 14 gentlemen's single- stone 3- claw, others gipsy setting, 25 3- stoce ladies', 16 sapphire and diamonds, 28 or 30 ruby and diamonds, 20 to 25 pearl and diamonds, 5 set 2 rows of small diamondsr 8 set 5 diamonds in a row graduated, 61 others, set various patterns, 170 wedding, weighing from 2 to 8 dwts., 180 keepers, 40 18- ct. gold, curb pattern, all curb, 36 half ditto, 42 9- ct. gold, 6 half- curb, others half- round chased, 49 ditto, all chased, 41 18- ct. gold, chased, half- round; 8 buckle pattern, 130 diamond; 34 ladies' dress rings, 9- ct. gold, about 6 or 7 all pearls, others set various stones, consisting of turquoise, ptarls, sapphires, Ac; 130 ladies' dress, various; 32 gentlemen's signet, set onyx and bloodstones, Some solid gold, plain A I) T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896. patterns and stonos various; 94 gentlemen's scarf pins, 1 horse- shoe pattern, set 7 diamonds, 5 single stone, 1 sapphire and diamond continuation, 14 set small diamonds, 20 plain gold horse- shoe pattern, 1 pearl and turquoise ditto, 4 all pearls, 3 diamond and ruby ditto, 1 diamond and pearl ditto, 23 patterns various ; 8 sets of gold studs and links, 5 9- ct. gold, 1 plain, 4 chased, 2 15- ct. gold, 1 plain, 1 chased, 1 18- ct. gold, chased pattern; 78 to 80 plain gold ear- rings, 12 pairs set diamonds, patterns various, prices ranging from 7s. 6d. to 50a. in plain figures scratched on inside, 14 ditto, set pearls in centre, 20 ditto, plain, 14 ditto, set paste, 6 ditto, plain pattern ; 1 set diamond brooch and ear- rings, brooch long shape, ear- rings round, set stones in centre, to match; 6 gold shirt studs, 2 plain, 4 chased ; 2 pairs gentlemen's 15- ct. gold sleeve links, 1 dumb- bell and torpedo pattern, other torpedo and stud pattern; 12 gold double lockets, 9 square, 3 heart- shaped ; 2 gold round open masonic for watch chain; 1 9- ct. sovereign purse; a quantity of gold and silver pencil- cases ; 14 jeweller's trays, 3 covered cream plush, others marone; all articles are scratched inside with selling price in plain figures, and the cost price, one of the following letters: T. W. I C K. E. N. H. A. M.— TWO MEN: 1st, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair, moustache, and side whiskers dark; dress, black morniDg coat and vest, very light check trousers, white collar, black tie, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair; wore lavender striped trousers, white apron; had with him a carpenter's basket, containing tools. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 5.— For larceny ( servant). — EDWARD GEO. HARMAN, late of 268, Clepham- road, London, age 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion florid, hair ( bald on top of head), whiskers ( shaved on chin), and moustache dark brown; well dressed. A cashier. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 6.— Clewer ( County). — For stealing on 4th January, at Sunninghill, a waistcoat ( recovered)— THOMAS KING, age 38, height 5 tt. 7 in, com- p'exion fresh, very broad face, hair brown, moustache ( cut short) ginger, eyes ( weak) blue; dress, dark serge pilot coat, moleskin vest and trousers, blue guernsey, white cord cap. Supposed native of Stratford- by- Bow. Works on buildings and sewage works. Has been in the Army. Left St. Albans on 7th inst., and is supposed to be gone to Luton, Beds. Is known at Poole, Dorset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Read, Clewer. 7.— Reading ( County). — For being concerned with Charles Worsdale, in custody for housebreak- ing ( see Case No. 47)— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark, moustacho and small side whiskers; dress, dark overcoat, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. 8.— Reading ( Borough). — For stealing, 12th inst.— 2 safety bicycles: 1st, a " Swift Popular," No. supposed between 20,000 and 21,000, Dunlop- Welsh tyres, Warwick rims, tangent spokes, rubber pedals, 5/ 16 block chain, straight handle- bar, no brake, back mud- guard only, " Middlemore" saddle- 2nd: a diamond frame " Lombard " machine, new national single tnbe- tyre with ribbed surface on back wheel, and a smooth surface single tube- tyre on front ditto, with break and mud- guard — TWO MEN: 1st, age about 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., com plexion fresh, rather long face, hair dark ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, dark cloth cap, gentlemanly appearance, who hired the bicycles, giving a false name and address; 2nd, age about 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, full face; dress, black coat and vest, drab- coloured trousers, black hard felt hat; respectable appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewaley, Reading. 9. — Reading ( Borough). — GEORGE PAX- TON, Case No. 6, 31st January last, not to be apprehended. Warrant withdrawn. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10.— Slough ( County).— For larceny ( person), 12th inst.— ALBERT TUTTE, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion very fair, hair very light; dress, old pepper- and- salt coloured tweed jacket, old dark cloth trousers, cloth cap, army shirt and boots. A deserter from the West Surrey Regiment. May endeavour to go to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 11.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst., a small diamond pin— A man giving the name of G. THORPE, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build, fall face slight stubby moustache, speaks with slight American accent; dress, dark serge suit, black felt hat. He goes to jeweller's shops and asks to be shown rings, pins, & c , and, should an opportunity arise, steals anything he can. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CARDIGANSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 12.— Llandyssul ( County).— Portrait and de- scription of JAMES EVANS, whose apprehension is sought for deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Union— Age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy sandy moustache, birthmark on chest, scar above one knee, smart appearance, stoops slightly when walking. Has served in a police force; subsequently became a game- keeper. He worked at Aberdare last summer, and afterwards on a farm at Tulgarth. Last heard of at Knighton, Radnorshire, where he was employed by the Bir- mingham Corporation. Was accompanied by a short slight woman and a baby. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Llandyssul, by whom the abovo reward will be paid for the apprehension of Evans. CHESHIRE. 13. — Middlewich ( County). — S. OLLIVER, Case No. 16, 26tn October, 1894, not to be appre- hended. Warrant withdrawn. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Chesterfield ( Borough). — For rape, on 9th inst.— WILLIAM WRIGHT, ago about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair ( parted in centre) brown, slight moustache, and small side whiskers light, top front teeth missing or very much decayed ; walks very erect; smart appearance; an Army Reservist; dress, long grey overcoat, dark coat, short military leggings. A hairdresser, and traveller for patent medicines. Left Chesterfield on 10th inst. May endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. ESSEX. £ 5 REWARD. 15.— Chelmsford ( County) — For stealing, 29th alt.— A black mare pony, aged, 13 hands, slightly bent near fore knee, spike- fired inside near hock, long dock, in good condition, has been clipped; set of brass- mounted harness, ring snaffle, plain brass rosettes; and a dog cart, newly painted, dark blue body, dark oak stained long panels, about 5 in. wide, along each side and across tail- board, varnished wheels, springs and shafts yellow, with black lines, 1 cap on wheels plain, the other has maker's name " Emberson" thereon, near shaft scratched on ontside ; containing a black waterproof knee rug, plain dark green lining, has been mended; black American leather cushions; oocoa mat; piece of blue oil- cloth at bottom; string or thread carriage whip, 1 ferrule missing, " Upton's patent" stamped on 2nd ferrule; and a canvas horse rug, with plaid lining — 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. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Alfred Coombs, " Royal Oak" Inn, Cnelmsford, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 16.— Harwich ( County).— On a commitment warrant for non- payment of £ 50 and 17s. 6d. costs, for making false declaration of articles of plate, liable to duty ( Customsoffence)— JOSEPH SPEYEr| age 45 to 48, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build complexion sallow, hair dark, whiskers and moustache dark brown, Jewish appearance, speaks English with foreign accent; dress, dark blue overcoat, with velvet collar, dark ribbed trousers, high silk hat. A jeweller; native of Amsterdam. Information to Inspector Creasy, Harwioh. FORFARSHIRE. 17.— Dundee ( City).— For larceny ( lodger), 8th inst.— BLUMENTHAL, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and hair dark, bare- faced, dimple in chin; dress, black serge morning coat and vest, blue striped trousers, collar, and bow soarf, black felt hat; wore a watch and chain, with a badge, which he stated he won in a competition of skill among tailors in Birmingham, and what appeared to be a diamond ring. A tailor. Supposed wanted at Edinburgh for a similar offence in name of SCHMIDT. Has resided in Glasgow, where he was known as WOLF WILLIAMS. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Dewar, Dandee. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 18.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 7th inst., 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 995510, " K" engraved on back; 1 lady's silver watch chain, with small silver Bible, cream jug and coins attached; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set white stones; 1 ditto ( broken); and 1 pair girl's patent leather lace boots size 4— CLARA TORRANCE, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 2 in., rather stout, complexion pale, hair brown ( fringed), eyes grey, teeth in upper jaw project, 1 front one broken ; dress, black dress, dark gaiters, tam- o'- shanter hat, and ( supposed) stolen boots. A shooting gallery attendant. Is well known amongst showmen in London, Liverpool and Wolverhampton. Supposed to have had in her possession a cloak- room ticket for a box, in name of Torrance, issued at Paddington, Great Western Railway. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— Bitterne ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) BEALE, age about 40, height about 5 ft., complexion dark, hair dark brown, heavy moustache, and eyes dark, high cheek- bones, square face ; has a peculiar look about the eyes; dress, dark tweed suit, black hard felt hat, light laoe boots ; usually wears long dark overcoat. A builder. Warrant issued. 20.— Bitterne ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons for embezzlement — THOMAS HARRY OSBORNE, age 27 ( looks older), height TUESDAY, MARCH 2 0 , 1896. THE P O L I C E G A Z E T T E . 3 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, small dark moustache, eyes brown ; addicted to diink; dress, black Berge suit, black tie, black hard felt hat. A newspaper reporter; native of Powick, Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Bitterne. 21.— Bournemouth ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., a safety bicycle ( recovered)— WILLIAM PIKE, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, when last seeD, dark double- breasted jacket and vest, dark Scotch tweed knickers, stand- up collar, supposed black- and- white striped tie, blue woollen stockings, lace boots. Is known at Stacdon Manor, Hunger- ford, and Fitzhugh, Southampton. A waiter. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 22.— Bournemouth ( County).— For embezzl- ing £ 420— EDWARD CHARLES OFFER, late Secretary to the Bournemouth and District Electric Supply Company, and manager to the Theatre Royal, Bournemouth, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ( almost sandy), consumptive appearance, loDg neck, shews larnyx plainly, high forehead, very long fingers, Supposed accompanied by his wife, age about 21, height 5 ft. 2 in., hair brown, complexion fresh. May be found in theatrical circles, being well known to many members of the profession, or may endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23.— Bromyard ( County).— For highway robbery, and stealing 19s. 3d. and a leather purse, on 15th inst. — TWO MEN: 1st, age 45 or 50, height 6 ft., complexion fair, beard brown ; dress, black moDkey jacket, white cord or moleskin trousers, black scarf round neck, black slouched hat, strong teats : 2nd, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark ; dress, dark monkey iacket ( torn across breast), dirty cord or moleskin trousers, peak cap. Tramping navvies. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. HERTFORDSHIRE. 21 — St. Atoans ( 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 driok; 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, age 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 ehop where letters are left till called for, and a reference to " S. Cask, E.- q ," at another address ( fictitious), and thus obtains the articles. Warrant issued. Iuformation to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 26.— Chatham ( County). — For forgery — GEORGE COOK, age 53, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion rather sallow, long thin nose, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, turning grey, side whiskers and rather large moustache dark brown ; smart appear- anoe; very talkative ; fond of betting; dress, dark cloth suit, dark overcoat with velvet collar, black flat- top felt hat. Carries a presentation walking- stick, which he is fond of shewing. A pensioner from the Royal Artillery, and was for many years master gunner of Artillery Volunteers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 45777, age 59, height 5 ft. 5£ in , complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, spare build, prominent ears, B C. on right riba, scar front 3rd right finger, on scalp of head, outside left wrist, and on left knee, ruptured both sides. A stoker by trade Sentenced at Preston Sessions, 22nd August, 1883, to 10 years penal servitude, and 7 years police super- vision for larceny. Licensed 9th January, 1894. C J 554. Supervisee MARTIN MORLEY, Office No. 43738, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in , complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar under right eye, blue dot left of left eye, mole near left, armpit, tear on each eyebrow. Sentenced at Manchester, 15th August, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 16th September, 1892. N 374. Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 28— Garstang ( County).— For larceny from the officer's mess, Fulwood Birrariks, on 29th ult.— FREDERICK GEORGE WEBB, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 in, complexion dark, hair brown, eyes grey, anchor and log tattooed on left forearm, " F. W." in red - and - blue ink on back of left baud; dress, black worsted overcoat, brown vest and trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. An officer's soldier- servant; native of London. Information to Supt. Bourke, Garstang. 29.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( by trick), 2nd inst., two valuable bear- skin victorias, and two muffs— A WOMAN, age about 25, medium height, oomplexion fair, hair light, one upper tooth overlaps, giving the mouth a pointed appearance; speaks with American accent; dross, green tailor- made jacket and skirt, velvet collar and cuffs, large black hat and veil.— And TWO MEN : 1st, age about 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and very slight nsoastache light, eyes pale blue; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat or iight cap, long light overcoat, with relvet collar, or dark overcoat. 2od, age 19 or 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion very fair, hair light; dressed similarly to 1st man. Both speak with London accent. They gave the name of Mr. « , td Mrs. FRANK VAUGHAN, and Mr. LEWIS VAUGHAN. They engage a ferougham with liveried driver, call © n shopkeepers and select goods, which are forwarded to their apartments on approval, and then desamp. Information to * the Chief Constable, Liverpool. of right forearm, on 2nd and 4th left fingers, back of right hand, top and front of left thigh, on right knee, inside and front of left knee. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, London, 7th March, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 10th December, 1895. IMS 247. Information to Chief Constable Hitcliman, Guild- hall, Norwich. £ 2 REWARD. 34.— Great Yarmouth ( Borough).— For em- bezzlement— EDWIN HUDSON, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., bloated face, hair and mous- tache brown, round- shouldered, rather flat- footed. A printer's traveller. ( See Case No. 36, 26th Oct., 1894.) Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Parker, Great Yarmouth, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension of Hudson. NORTHUMBERLAND. 35.— Alnwick ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 13s. 0d., 6th inst.— CHARLES JONES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, light moustache, otherwise clean shaved, rather bald fore- part of head, turns his toes out; dress, black jackets and vest, brownish grey trousers ( worn at kDees)> grey cap, strong lace boots ( broad toes). A miner; supposed Dative of Yorkshire. Sometimes stays in common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Terry, ChieF Constable, Morpeth; or to Supt. Rutherford, Alnwick. LINCOLNSHIRE. 30. — Scunthorpe ( County). — For obtaining £ 12 by means of worthless cheques — GEORGE GRAY, alias SIDNEY CHARLES TAYLOR, late of 8, Stratford- villas, Parkside- road, Hounslow, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, small moustache brown ; dresss, bla3k mourning coat and vest, grey trousers, silk hat; a commercial traveller, Left Scunthorpe by 10.14 train, on 9th inst. for Doncaster- Had with him two brown handbags. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Morritt, Scunthorpe. LANCASHIRE. 27— Bury ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee GEORGE BIRTWELL, Office No. NORFOLK. 31. — East Dereham ( County). — For fowl- stealing — ROBERT OAKES, alias NAR- BOROUGH, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., thick build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, mous- tache and eyes dark; dress, black coat, brown cloth trousers patched on one knee, light peak cap, lace boots. A native of East Dereham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chambers, East Dereham. 32.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining £ 14 10s. by false pretences— GEORGE GRAY, age about 45, height about 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair light ( turning grey), deep voice; dress, morning coat and vest, silk hat. A cloth and woollen manufacturer's traveller. He calls upon tradesmen with whom he has previously done business on behalf of firms by whom he was previously employed, states that he is short of cash, and obtains cash for a worthless cheque. Warrant issued. 33.— Norwich ( City).— For shopbreaking, at Norwich, on the 6th and 7th inst.— License Holder CHARLES DARLOW, alias CHARLES HAR- LOW, and CHARLES CLARK, Office No. 49014 ( see Gazette, 7th nit), age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( thin), eyes grey, 2 scars on left temple, 1 back of head, several back of neck, large burn scar near right nipple, scar back RENFREWSHIRE. 36— Greenock ( Buigh).— For fraud, on 28th January last — Expiree ALFRED ALBERT TAYLOR, Office No. 41831, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, scars back of thumb and 2nd finger left hand. Native of Bradford. Has been previously convicted of larceny at Bradford, Saiford, Burnley, and Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Angus, Greenock. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 37. — Hawick ( Burgh). — For embezzlement and forging bills to the araountof £ 233 - GEORGE GRAY, alias SIDNEY CHARLES TAYLOR, late of 9, Stratford - villas, Parkside - road, Hounslow, age 45, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair light ( turning grey), deep voice ; dress, morning caat and vest, silk hat. A commercial traveller; represented a Scotch tweed firm and a Huddersfield cloth firm in the Midlands, where he is well known to tailors and clothier3. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constab'. e Macdonald, Hawick. SHROPSHIRE. 38.— Shrewsbury ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., £ 60 gold ; a lady's small silver watch, gold figuring on face, has been repaired by a watch- maker at Cork, whose label may be in case, thin gold chain, plain pattern, tassels at end, attached ; and a lady's black rough serge double- breasted jacket, large black buttons, pockets on Lips— KATE HUGHES, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 1 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair brown, eyes grey, lost second joint third finger ( supposed) left hand, abscess mark one 6ide of face near jaw, speaks with Welsh accent; attends Salvation Army meetings; dress, when last seen, grey speckled gimp dress, black- and- white straw sailor hat, and the stolen jacket, which is too large for her. A domestic servant; 6tated she was a native of Llandudno, but was brought up- by an aunt at Llauelly, and that she had been in service at Liverpool. She came to the Shrewsbury district, from Welshpool, in company of a militia- man, and was for some tima in the Union. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Shrewsbury. 39. — Wellington ( County). — For stealing £ 1 14s. 4d. ( bailee), on 27th ult.— WALTER HOW, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion very fresh, long thin face, hair brown, long whiskers and moustache sandy ( turning grey), eyes grey ( very full), lost all teeth in upper jaw except one or two in front, broad- set, slightly round- shouldered ; dress, dark or slate- coloured dust coat, dark jacket and 4 THTI P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896. vest, grey or brown cloth trousers, light- coloured cloth cap, light lace boots - all much worn. States he is in receipt of 16s. per week, which he draws from Post Office fortnightly. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 40.— Brownhills ( County). — For burglary, at Whittington, on 29th ult., and stealing 1 pair pepper- and- salt colour trousers, very old- fashioned flaps; 1 blue serge coat; 1 black cloth vest; 2 pairs blue knitted socks; and 2 grey shiits— A MAN, age about 36. height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark browD, moustache dark ( cut short), small beard ( cut short), has very long arms, and large ear. j, which stand straight out from his head; dress, dark cloth coat, black cloth double- bi- easted vest, cloth- cover el buttons, rough light tweed trousers, black- and- white p'aii scarf, soft billycock hat or blue cloth cap with knob on top, blucher boots; of smart appearance. Supposed to be a boatman, and native of London. Information to Supt. Barrett, Brownhills, Walsall SUSSEX ( EAST). 41. — Eastbourne ( Borough). — For stealing, 7th inst., from their lodgings, a silver brooch ( recovered), and 1 lady's very dark brown silk umbrella, " Parks, Eastbourne," inside, light plain rustic wood handle; 5 books, entitled " Fritters," pale blue overs, " Frederick Potter, presented to him by the Presbyterian Band of Hope," written on fly- leaf; " Uncle Tom's Cabin," dark brown covers; " Susie's Six Birthdays," blue covers; •" The Mummy" or " The Mummies" ( a novel); and " Annie Lee," dark brown covers— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, moustache light; wore dark grey covert coat, hard felt hat; and A WOMAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 iii., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( fringe on forehead) very dark; dress, dark grey- and- black plaid dress, short plain black jacket, black sailor hat; sometimes wears black hat trimmed tips and lace, black veil, and short feather boa. They gave the names of Mr. and Mrs. Playstead, alias Young, and Stevens. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. WARWICKSHIRE. 42. — Birmingham ( City). — For forgery — JOHN WILSON, age 79, height 5 ft. 7 in., sliglt build, complexion ruddy, wore long brown wig, whiskers sandy ( turning grey), small piercing eyes, very active movements; dress, dark overcoat, coat and vest, blue stripsd trousers, silk or flat- crown hat, Wellington boots. A painter and secretary of a building society; native of Birmingham. Sup- posed to be suffering from slight mental weakness. L; ft Birmingham on 25th ult., and was last heard of, 3ame date, at Gloucester. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. with brown specks thereon, deep perpendicular line between eyes; dress, dark overcoat, black jacket and vest, grey twaed trousers, black hard felt hat, patent leather boots. Supposed a native of Exeter or Barnstaple. Ha3 travelled in Australia, America, India, Japan, & c. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 45.— Reading ( County).— For housebreaking— CHARLES WORSDALE, age 46 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion rather dark, hair dark, moustache dark brown, eyes blue, anchor tattooed on each arm, 2 dots back of left hand, forefinger and 1st joint of 3rd finger left hand deficient, 2nd finger deformed ; dress, blue melton overcoat, velvet collar, dark grey serge coat and vest, dark striped trousers, blue shirt, white collar, blue tie, black hard felt hat, H. R. Hayland, 53, Tottenham - court- road, printed inside, button boots, makers' name, H. Kelsey, 134, Tottenham- court road, inside ( See Case No. 7.) Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. CARDIGANSHIRE. 46.— Llandyssul ( County).— Committed for trial, at Lampeter Quarter Sessions, 9th prox., for stealing 4 bundles of mats from railway station at Lampeter — WILLIAM JANES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, scars on forefinger and back of right hand. A hawker of mats, brushes, and cheap upholstery. Travels about Wales with a four- wheel waggon, camping cut on waste land during nights. Is accompanied by his wife and several young children. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Llandyssul. ESSEX. 47.— Chelmsford ( County). — Remanded, for stealing a pair of boots from a shop— CHARLES BENNETT, age 27, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes blue, scar outer angle right eye, woman holding football tattooed back of right forearm, mermaid holding looking- glass in one hand and comb in the other. A farrier; supposed native of Whitecliapel. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. WORCESTERSHIRE. 43— Stourport ( Cointy).— For stealing 2f yards of worsted coating, and obtaining £ 10 by false pretences, atTenbury- JOHN HARVEY BARKER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair, pointed beard, and moust iche light brown, eyes grey, wears glasses, carries his head back when walking, takes long strides, and turns his thumb inwards ; re- spectably dressed. A tailor's foreman and cutter. Has worked at Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. ( See Case No. 42, 1st February, 1895.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. HAMPSHIRE. 48.— Southampton ( Borough).— Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences and larceny— GEORGE NEWTON, a mulatto, age 20, height 5 ft. in., hair black, eyes dark, woman with helmet tattooed left foreaim. A seaman. 49.— Southampton ( Borough). — Committed for trial at ensuing: Quarter Sessions, for fraud — CHARLES YOUNG, alias J. WHITE, age 39, height 5 ft. 8j in., complexion pale, high fore- head, hair, beard, and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, 3 warts and several pimples centre of baak, pimples on chest and neck, bair on chest and shoulders, slight cut mark left forearm, slightly enlarged vein back of left hand, ruptured left side ( wears a truss), flat- footed, turns right foot out when walking; dress, black vicura cloth jacket suit, black tie, dark grey over- coat, soft felt bat. Native of Chelmsford. ( See Case No. 46, 13th inst.) Information to Chief Constable Berry, South- ampton. SHROPSHIRE. 51.— Church Stretton ( County) •— Remanded till 26th inst., for larceny — JAMES HARRIS, alias DAVID WILLIAMS, age 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., comp'exion fresh, hair and moustache brown ( turn- ing grey), eye3 grey, rather large nose; dress, dark cloth jacket and trousers, black vest, black- and- white plaid muffler, grey peak cap, old lace hoots. Has served in the Army. States he is a painter and native of Haverfordwest. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Inspector Lewis, Churoh Stretton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 52.— Bath ( City).— Remanded till 24th inst. for obtaining offi e furniture by false pretences— WM. HENRY EVANS, alias G. DUMFRIES, C. CUMMINGS, F. BAINS, MORDICANT, SYDNEY [ JACKSON, CECIL RODES, and H. EARLS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, large brown eyes, scar left eyebrow, top of second finger right hand ^ has been crushed, scir le't thumb; smart appearance; dress, black ribbed overcoat, dark jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, brown soft fe! t hat. He travels from town to town, takes a house and orders furniture under the pretence that he is about to open a branch business for " C. Cummirg* & Co, Electricians, of Cardiff and Bristol"; immediately after delivery of the furniture he disposes of it to a broker. He also answers advertisements iu the " Exchange and Mart," using bill- heads with one of the above names printed thereon, asking that watches or jewellery may be sent on approval. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Lt.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 44— Criminal Investigation Depart ment.— Remanded for bigamy, forging marriage register, and obtaining money by fraud and promise of maniage, and larceny— CHARLES BAKER, alia-, FARQDHARSON, GORDON, HAMILTON FEN WICK, CRISP, FARRAR, HARCOURT, and COOK, age 43, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion tanned, hair and heavy moustache brown, eyes grey, NORTHUMBERLAND. 50.— Alnwick ( County).— Remanded till 25th inst. for uttering counterfeit sixpences— JOHN GREEN ( supposed false), age 73, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and whiskers grey, heavy eyebrows, ruptured left side, left thigh out of joint, walks with two sticks ; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, grey tweed cap, strong lace boots. He travels the country, buying rabbit skins and horsehair. A native of Lurgan, Armagh States he was convicted at Newcastle two or three years ago of a similar offence. Information to Capt. Terry, Chief Constable Morpeth ; or Supt Rutherford, Alnwick. STAFFORDSHIRE. 53.— Burslem ( County).— Remanded till 24th inst., for robbery from the person — JOHN WILLIAM SIMPSON, age 27, height 5 ft. ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and moustache brown, eyes grey, nose slightly de- formed, scar crown of head, wart on 2nd joint of 2nd Tight finger; dress, dark tweed coat and vest, light trousers with black stripe, red neckerchief, old peak cap, lace boots. Native of Bolton, Lanca- shire; has in his possession a pedlar's certificate, issued 5th February, 1896, at Lseds. JOHN WILD, age 28 ( looks older), height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown, has lost 1st joint of 1st finger right hand, tattooed anchor, flags, heart inside, V- shapei scar outside left forearm, " J. W / see" outside left wrist, octagon figure back of left hand ; dress, black rough serge coat and vest, brown corduroy trousers ( bell bottoms), blue neckerchief with white gpots, dark grey peak cap, lace boots. Has in his possession a pedlar's certificate issued 18th November, 1895, at Newark; native of Ashton- under- Lyme. JAMES PRICE, age 38, height 5 ft. 8 in., elight build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, slightly pockmarked, has lost nearly all his teeth, tattooed ballet girl inside right forearm ; dress, dark coat and vest, blue slop jacket, light trousers with black stripe, light brown handkerchief round neck, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Native of Saltney, near Chester; has in his possession a pedlar's certi- ficate, issued 20th June, 1895, at Carnarvon. They travel the country, hawking laces, buttons, & c., and stay at common lodging houses. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burjlem. 54.— Stone ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Stafford Quarter Sessions for attempting to pick pockets at a coursing meeting — JOHN McCLURE, alias JOHN DRURY, and WILLIAM ISHERWOOD, age 23, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion pale, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, lost top part of left ear, scar inside left wrist; dress, black jacket, vest and trousers ( rough serge material), collar and tie, brown cap, light lace boots. A native of Birmingham. Was sentenced to 1 month imprisonment, at Nottingham Petty Sessions, 12th December, 1887, for gaming; to 2 months, at Sheffield Petty Sessions, 27th December, 1888, for picking pockets; to 3 months at Leeds Petty Sessions, 13th January, 1890, for frequenting; to 1 month at Nottingham Petty Sessions, 8th February, 1892, for larceny; to 1 month at Gosforth Park Petty Sessions, July, 1893, for frequenting; and fined 40s. and costs, or I month, at Melton Mowbray Petty Sessions, 6th March, 1891, for stealing claret ( all in name of FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1896. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 5 William Isherwood) ; to 3 months for frequenting; and 14 days for assaulting police, at Liverpool Petty Sessions, on 17th November, 1894, in name of John SDrury. Supposed wanted elsewhere. r 55— Stone ( County).—- Committed for trial at the next Stafford Quarter Sessions for s! ealing a watch and wearing apparel— GEORGE JONES, alias GEORGE BAILEY, HICKS, and DICKS, age 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and side whiskers dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, has lost 1st joint right forefinger, crucifixion of our Saviour tattooed on chest, bracelet, two women, woman on horizontal bar, a flower- pot, and D. R. I. N. K. on right arm, bracelet, English and Burmese flags, palm tree, a Scotch woman, Indian woman, man on elephant, and S ALL AM on left arm; dress, dark pilot jacket, white cord vest and trousers, coloured woollen muffler, brown soft felt hat, lace boots. Native of Forton Newport, Salop Was sentenced to 1 month imprisonment at Staf- ford Sessions, 4th January, 1875, for stealing wear- ing apparel; to 6 months and 2 years police super- vision at Shrewsbury Sessions, 16th March, 1875, for stealing a watch, & c.; to 7 days at Wellington Petty Sessions, 31st March, 1884, for vagrancy, in name of George Bailey ; to 6 months and 1 year police • supervision, at Shrewsbury Sessions, 19th October, 1885, for stealing a watch, in name of George Bailey, alias Jones; and to 6 months and 2 years police supervision, at Shrewsbury Sessions, 2feth June, 1887, for stealing a watch, in name of G. Bailey, alias Jones and Dicks. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Bishop, Stone. £ 50 REWARD. 59. Aylesbury ( County).— 8th inst., at Lilling- stone Dagrell— 5 diamond stars; 1 diamond and pearl necklace; 1 large diamond crescent; 2 YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 56— Wakefield ( Ct'ty).— Remanded till 25th inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN ARTHUR MACKINNON, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, hair and whiskers tinged with grey, eyes hazel, large nose, small burn scar back of left hand, very flat- footed ; a native of Glasgow. He cills on tradesmen, & 3., and solicits orders for advertise- ments to be inserted in what he terms, " Arthur's Directory," and charges various sums from Is. to 5s. for insertion, giving a receipt with ' Arthur's Directory ( Commercial and Professional), No. 26, Wilson- road, Handsworth, Birmingham," printed thereon. When arrested he had in his possession a book purporting to be " Arthur's Directory," and counterfoil receipt books with the addresses Ward's- bnildings, Deansgate, Manchester, and 13, Gray- rock- street, Liverpool, showing that subscriptions had been received at Newton Heath, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield; Bradford and other places. Supposed previously convicted and to be wanted elsewhere. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 57— G Division.— Between 8th and 9th inst, by shopbreaking— 4 dozen skins ( 2 dozen cordovan), anchor and 2 stirs in blue thereon; 1 dozen calf kid, and 1 dozen calf patent ( 7 medals and " Carl Frederberg" stamped thereon twice); 675 pairs boots ( men's, women's, and children's), various, some stamped with a heart on instep, some " post- man brand. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 58— Chesham ( County).— Between 7th and 12th inst., at Little Missenden— 1 old silver geneva semi- hunter watch; 1 gold albert, small snake pattern with gold pencil attached, repaired with silver at one end ; I gold bar brooch, set 5 pearls ; 1 pair small gold earrings, set garnets ; 2 gold studs, set garnets; 1 gold scarf piD, shape of stud ( broken); 6 silver teaspoons, " P. H. A." thereon; 1 plain gold wedding ring, old ; 1 brooch made of 2 franc piece; 1 pair gold earrings ( sleeping) ; and a fourpenny- piece. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury; or Inspector Summers, Chesham. fronts; a number of jubilee coins, from sovereign downwards; I lady's black morocoo double purse, with book in centre ; 1 silver pencil- case ; 1 large oval locket, glass front and back, female on one side, hair on other, heavy gild chased border; 2 small round gold locket3; 1 small round silver ditto; 1 old long silver watch chain; 1 old silver lever hunting watch, " C. W." engraved on face ; 1 silver shamrock brooch; 1 cheque for £ 1 6s., payable to Charles West, drawn on Woolbridge & Co.' sBank; and about 2s. worth of old penny pieces, some with holes in them. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. KENT. 62.— Maidstone ( County).— By burglary, at Banning— 1 pair black patent leather shoes, size 4; 1 small round nickel clock, about siz9 of a large watch, winds at back, in red imitation leather case. Information to Supt. Johnson, Maidstona. diamond pendants ( 1 ro e shape, 1 conventional); 1 red enamel locket with diamonds and pearls; sapphire and diamond bracelet; 1 ruby and diamond ditto; 1 large diamond ring; 1 pearl half- hoop ditto; 1 pearl cluster ditto, mounted with diamonds ; 1 pearl necklace, alternate with hcops of paste; 1 string of pearls with diamond clasp; I Italian gold Iracelet, with rubies and pearls; 1 gold brooch, set rubies and pearls, pendant ( shape of bull) attached; 1 golJ hilf- liunter watch, initials M. E. H.; 1 gold brooch, with coin and chain attached ; 1 gold hunting crop brooch, set diimond horse- shoe thereon; 1 diamond brooch, birdp, green enamel leaf and pear's; 1 enamel and diamond brooch, 1896 thereon; 1 fox- head pin ; 1 safety- pin pearl and butterfly brooch ; 1 pearl and gold horse- shoe brocch; 1 pearl bird brooch; 3 gold studs, with silver links ; 1 old silver caddy spooo ; 1 silver stamp bcx ; about 9 ends of gold pins ; I gold hair pin; 2 gold frames to hold 6 stars on head ; 2 bracket^ sapphire, ruby and diamond horse- sboes ; 1 miniature go'd locket; 1 onyx, pearl, and diamond ditto; 1 miniature gold entmel pin; 1 gold and turquoisj ring; 1 gold cross; 1 th. ck gold chain; 1 gold locket, set pearls in centre ; 1 brooch, enamel mounted with pearls; 1 gold pencil bracelet; 2 gold bracelets; 1 square silver box; 1 silver bottle, initials M. D. P. in monogram; 1 ditto flask, engraved Frank"; 1 set gold studs; 1 paste buckle; 3 guinea gold studs; 1 necklace, diamonds and pearls alternately; 1 gold brooch, Russian gold coin and chain attached ; 1 silver flask, " Frank, Xmas., 1895 " ; 1 clinical thermometer, No. 1,029,986; 1 tilver - mounted purse; 1 tortoise- shell cigarette cafe; 2 tortoise- shell combs, paste ornaments; £ 10 gold and silver; a receipt for a share in the Army and Navy Co- operative Society, and sevt ral recipes for prescriptions.— By A YOUNG MAN, height 5 ft. 3 in.; dressed in dark clothes ; wearing list slippers or goloshes. The above reward will be paid by Captain F. Douglas Pennant, of the King's Royal Rifles, Lilling- stone Dagrell, Backs, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief, and recovery of the property. Information to the Chief Constable of Backs, Aylesbury. 60— SlOUgh ( County).— 14ih inst.— 3 billiard balls, 2 white, 1 red; 12 pool balls, variour colours; 15 pyramid balls, red; 1 small mahogany box, lined green baize; and 1 wicker pool basket. 61.— Slough ( County). — By housebreaking, 15th inst.— 1 lady's gold English lever watch, white dial, seconds hands, pin at bow missing; 1 gold oblong- shape locket, plain back, rubies and pearls in form of ring, with diamond in centre, I gold small p'ain link chain attached; 1 pair gold rim eye- glasses; I long gold brooch, engraved in front; 2 gold sleeve links and 2 gold studs, engraved on NORFOLK 63.— Norwich ( City). — 6th inst., by shop- breaking— 1 gentleman's Swiss lever half- hnnter gold watch, No. 403080, " 1458" scratched inside lease; 1 ditto 18- ct. Swiss keyless lever, No. 32421, " 1399" scratched thereon; 1 ditto second- hand gold English lever, No. 20468, " 953" scratched thereon ; 1 ditto English keyless lever, No. 1362, " 827" scratched tbereon; 1 ditto ditto, f- plate, No. 66118, " 900" scratched thereon; 1 lady's 14- ct! gold keyless M. D. watch, blue dial, No. 88285, " 1460" scratched thereon; 1 ditto monitor, No. 69212, " 1417" scratched thereon; 1 ditto, No. 69216, " 1418 " scratched theteon ; 1 ditto gold geneva, enamelled, No. 116327, " 1404" scratched thereon; 1 second- hand gold English watcb No. 23915, " 1365" scratched thereon; 1 lady's 9- ct. gold geneva keyless ditto, No. 75392, " 1345" scratched thereon; 1 18- ct. gold ditto, No. 81385, " 1113" scratched, thereon; 1 14- ct. half- hunter ditto, No. 52581, " 1086" scratched tbereon; 1 lady's gold geneva monitor watch, No. 336651, ' 1013" scx- atched thereon; I ditto ditto keyless, fancy diil, No. 19683, " 972" scr- atched there- on; 1 ditto, No. 99149, " 965" scratched thereon; 1 ditto keyless lever Swiss half- hunter, No. 30228, " 96)" scratched thereon; 1 ditto keyless geneva halt- hunter, No. 54776, " 807" scratched thereon; 1 ditto geneva half- hunter, No. 35068, " 783 " scratched thereon; 1 ditto opal enamel, No. 50513, " 768" scratched thereon; 1 ditto 18- ct. keyless geneva, No. 224923, " 696" scratched thereon; 1 ditto, No. 13851, " 589" scratched thereon; 6 ditto genevas, Nos. 11608, 23040, 93654, 94983, 93368, and 94224; 1 ditto keyless geneva, No. 41940; 23 gold seals; 94 9- ct. keepers; 40 9- ct. rJbnckle rings; 24 9- ct. signet ditto; 100 15- ct. and 18- ct. gem ditto; 16 9- ct. mizpah and knot ditto; 30 9- ct. fancy ditto; 12 12- ct. wedding ditto; 18 18- ct. bangle ditto; 40 15- ct. brooches, some set with stone3; I 15- ct. diamond brooch; 2 15- ct. bracelets; 8 9- ct. ditto; 25 9- ct. scarf- pins ; 30] 9- ct. ditto; 1 diamond stud; 1 pearl pin and stud; 40 gold alberts; 60 9- ct. brooches. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN: 1st, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 . or 9 in., thin build; dresEed in dark clothes, carried brown hand- bag, about 12 in. long with square top; 2nd, age about 45, short and stout; dressed in brown suit, carried a black leather brief bag, about 15 in. long. These men left Norwich by the 6.50 a. m. train for Liver- pool- street on 7th inst. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Norwich. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 64.— Longto n ( County). — Between 10th and 11th inst., by shopbreaking— 1 diamond and ruby scarf pin and stud ; 4S 9- ct. gold dross rings; 22 9- ct. gold keeper rings; 16 9 ct. gold wedding rings, 1 18- ct. gold keeper ring ; 1 18- ct. gold dress ring; 1 large brooch, with stone, curb pattern, on edge; 2 gold bangles, set pearls ; 1 gold bangle, curb pattern ; I gold bangle, set 4 rubies and 3 diamonds; 27 gentle 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, MARCH 158, 1896. men's silver alberts ; 2 ladies' silver tassel alberts ; 4 gold curb brooches; 13 9- ct. gold brooches; 2 9- ct. gold brooches and earrings; 2 9- ct. gold brooches, diamond spark centres ; 6 pairs gold ball earrings ; 2 9- ct. gold seals ; 1 15- ct. do.; 1 silver match- box, engraved ; 3 coin pendants ( 2 Is. pieces, 1 6d. piece), gold mounted and enamelled ; 2 9- ct. hall- marked gold medals; 1 9- ct. gold locket; 5 silver seals; 3 pairs gold paste earrings; £ dozen silver tea spoons, & c.; 60 gentlemen's silver lever watches: Nos. 1061 T/-/- marked in case; 101251 T/ L/-; 14719 LM/-; 12419 T/ L/-; 12428 T/ Q/-; 135406 T/ LQ/-; 11895 LU/-; 10491 T/ R/-; 12342 R/-/-; 1868 LU/-; 174428 T/ LQ/-; 1512 L/-; 13247 T/ Q/-; 126219 T, Q/-; 15700 T/ Q/- ; 10978 A/-; 23300 LQ/-; 24548 T/-/-; 2793 LQ/-; 20978 T/ Q/-; 20348 LQ/-; 2488 L/-; 22151 T/ L/-; 2064 T/ L/-; 34763 T/ Q/-; 3893 LE/-; 3229T/ L/-; 32058 T/ Q/-; 32838 T/ E/ U; 32735 T/ I U; 33600 T/ LQ/-; 48773 T/ L/-; 4088 A/-; 40004 M/ U; 55117 T/ R/ U; 5114 T/-/-; 58123 T/ LR/ U; 61513 T/-/-; 68365 R/ L/-; 6010 I,-/-; 6063 T/-/- J 6016 LQ/-; 65110 T/ LU/-; 75285 T/ L/-; 7561 T/-/-; 7644 T/ Q/-; 838 T/ Q/-; 81121 T/ Q/-; 9555 LE/-; 9675 T/ Q/-; 98766 R/ Q/-; 1247 LM/-; 18207 R/-/-; 2922 T/ L/-; 2275348 LT/-; 39302 T/-/-; 4745 LQ/-; 5709 T/./-; 58263 LR/ U; 64488 T/-/-. Silver geneva watches:— 1 lady's, No. 14321, marked L/ A; 1 gentleman's, No 10245 L/-; 1 ® 2550 LR/-; 12 A/-; 1 gentleman's keyless, No. 1114* 2 LQ/-; 23214 LK/- ; 2670 LS/-; 22743 L/-; 2 ladies', 53389 LT/ U; 63147 LT/ U ; 71018 LR/-: 5 ladies', Nos. 63459 LT/ U; 8372 LQ/-; 83456 E/-; 9846 E/-; 14819 LT/ U; 1 metal watch, No. 222, marked Q/ L; and 1 silver verge, No. 8891. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Clarke and Son, pawnbrokers, Longton, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of Ihe thief or thieves, and recovery of the propei ty, or in proportion to the amount recovered. ^ Information to Supt. Bakewell, Lcngton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 65.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Hired 13th and not yet returned, a new " Roth well" road racer bicycle, makers—" Eclipse Co., Oldham," supposed No. 5146 on bottom bracket ( two figures each side of oil hole), " Eldon" pneumatic tyres, weight about 28 lbs., extra wide handle- bar with black handles, no brake or mud- guards, semi- tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals— By ERNEST SADLER, of " Haslemere," 5, Wiltshire- road, Brixton, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 in., slim build, complexion pale, burn mark right cheek and arm; dress, blue serge short coat and vest ( trouser button sewn on vest), dark grey trousers ( darned knees), black hard felt hat. 66— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 4th inst.— 1 gentleman's single- breasted blue melton cloth over- coat, raited seams, velvet collar, fly front, black bone buttons, lined black material with red- and- black check stripes, usual pockets with flaps, left hip pocket slightly torn at top corner. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Town Hall, Eastbourne. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 68.— High Wycombe ( Borough) — 30th Jan. last— A dark bay maro 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 round turrets to saddle, plated curb bit, plain brass ornaments to brow- band of bridle; 3 rugs ( I black mackintosh, lined red- and- white plaid, I woollen horse rag, 1 yellow sleep- ing rug) ; web mat with red border; new nose- bag; and stick- whip. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 67.— Hull ( Borough).— 29th ult.— 1 silver lever centre second stop watch, No. 41423, and 1 9- ct. albert, ronnd link pattern, alternate links chased, and oval shape seal, attached. 2nd inst.— 1 double- breasted frieze cloth Chester- field overcoat, black bone buttons. 6th inst.— 1 pair brown check trousers; 1 gen- tleman's gold ring, rope pattern round edges, plain in centre. 9th inst.— 1 silver English lever watch, No. 6632 ; 1 silver curb- pattern albert, lion shilling attached. 12th inst.— I boy's speckled coloured jacket; 1 do. dark blue reefer coat, brass buttons. 14th inst.— 1 black sateen cloth bodice, trimmed silk, steel buttons down front, red silk bow on neck 2 pieces of coffee- coloured lace on each shoulder 6 silk handkerchiefs ( 1 black navy silk, others various colours) ; 4 pairs gentlemen's scarlet and black mixture socks; 1 check cotton shirt, hand' sewn ; 1 pair fustian tronstrs, fly fronts, top pockets Information to C'apt. Gurney, Chief Constable Hull. HERTFORDSHIRE. 69.— Watford ( County). — Property described in Case No. fc' 0, 3l » t January, 1896. PROPERTY FOUND. STAFFORDSHIRE. 70. — King's Heath ( County). — Found, supposed sold by License Holder BEN WATTS, alias DONALD GRANT, EDWARD PRICE, and THOMAS O'BRIEN, in custody on a charge of burglary in the Metropolitan Police District, a well- coloured meerschaum pipe, representing a Turk's head. Information to Supt Wasley, King's Heath. APPREHENSIONS. 71.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division— FREDERICK HOWARD, Case No. 3, 15th November last. 72. — Metropolitan Police District, F Division — ROBERT ROGERS, Case No. 3, 13th inst. 73.— Essex, Latchingdon ( County).— CHARLES DAVIS, Case No. 6, 26th May, 1893. 74. — Hampshire, Fareham ( County).— FREDERICK HAMPTON, Case No. 21, 13th inst. 75. — Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Supervisee PATRICK TRODDEN, Office No. 46059 ( see Gazette, 28th June, 1895, Case No. 35), con- victed at Leigh, 16th inst. 76.— Somersetshire, Bath ( City).— W. H. EVANS, alias DUMFRIES, CDMM1NGS and BAINS, Case No. 36. 13th inst. i- ATEST ircFOMMAXIOM. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. FREDERICK PLANT, alias SOL, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion ruddy, hair brown, very large Roman nose ( very red, which appears to have been broken), rather large mouth, turns his feet ont slightly. Attends small race meetings, sports, and agricultural shows. Native of Nantwioh. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. ESSEX. 78— Southend- On- Sea ( County). — License Holcer EDWARD PRING, Office No. 48535, Case No. 80, 6th inst., not now wanted. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 79.— Cardiff ( Borough). — License Holder ROBERT SHORT, Office No. 48989, Case No. 18, 13th inst., not now wanted. LANCASHIRE. 80.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report- License Holder ELIZABETH JONES, alias HEN- NESSY, MITCHELL, and WILLIAMS, Office No. 335, age 37, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, pockmarked, mole over It eyebrow, scar on upper lip, and each eyebrow. A bawker; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Blackburn Sessions, 4th January, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 16th January, 1896. V I. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. LEICESTERSHIRE. 81.— Leicester ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— License Holder JAMES HENRY BROOKS, alias GEO. HY STAYNES, and FREDERICK J. ROWLEY, Office No. 541/ 96, age 50, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( thin), eyes grey, scar left elbow, right and back of neck, and crown of head, mole right jaw. Sentenced at Huntingdon Assizes, 15th February, 1893, to 4 years penal servitude for larceny and forgery. Licensed 14th February, 1896. T 30. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. NORTHUMBERLAND. 82— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For steal- ing a cheque for £ 7 ( bailee)— WILLIAM PER- C1VAL NORRISH, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion very fresh, hair light brown, slight light moustache, eyes blue, double chin, portion of right index finger deficient; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat. A bombardier of the 7th Field Battery, Royal Artillery. He enlisted, at Reading, in November, 1890, when he stated he was a butcher. Supposed a native of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tyne. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 77.— Nantwich ( County).— For non- appearance to summonses for wilful damage, assault, and travelling on railway without paying his fare— YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 83.— Hull ( Borough).— Supervisee MICHAEL BOTTOMLEY, alias RICHARD WILSON, Office No. 43493, age 62, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, bald top of head, scar left side of forehead, each eyebrow, nose slightly crooked, mole on right cheek, on throat, back of left shoulder, and above right hip. Sen- j tenced at Wakefield, 15th October, 1888, to 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for cattle stealing, after previous convictions at Bradford and York. Liberated 13th August, 1892. Z F 0 750. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. HAMPSHIRE. 84.— AI d e rs h ot ( County).— Found in possession of ERNEST GIBSON, alias McVICKARS, com- mitted for trial at Hants Quarter Sessions, 7th prox,, for uttering counterfeit coin :— 1 silver geneva open- face watch, No. 37482; 1 small curb link 9- ct. gold albert; 1 9- ct. gold ring, snake pat tern; 1 small gold scarf- pin, set pearl in claw. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. FILL DAY, MAR^ H 2 0 , , 1896. T T H E > P O L I C E R G A Z E T T E . £ 2 REWARD, r. i * , s •' J^ 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 February 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 llth ult., from 55, Eaton Place, an v 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. BOROUGH OF S0UTHP0RT. r I ^ HE Watch Committee are prepared to receive applications from candidates for the position of Head Constable of the said Borough. Salary £ 250 per annum. Uniform will be provided. Applications endorsed " Head Constable," and accompanied by copies only of recent testimonials, must be delivered at my office, on or before Wednesday, the 25th of March. Canvassing will be looked on with disfavour. By order, J. DAVIES WILLTAMS, Town Clerk. fUfm*. THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER. CONTAINING ALL THE LATEST ATHLETIC, SPORTING, AND DRAMATIC NEWS. PRICE 1 « 1. Offices: ST. BRIDE STREET, EC. Hackney Furnishing Company's NEW HIRE SYSTEM. Cheapest, Best, and Most Economical. NO DEPOSIT GENERAL £ 10 worth £ 20 £ 30 £ 40 £ 50 £ 100 £ 200 £ 500 n » II II II REQUIRED. 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A Handsome Billiard Room has been added to this Hotel. 125, STRAND, W. C. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS. EXCEPTIONAL TERMS FOR A SERIES. Sole Contractors for Advertisements in the REFEREE, the SPECIAL CORNERS on Top of Front Page of MORNING STANDARD, EVENING STANDARD, MORNINC ADVERTISER, PEOPLE, and Corners on pages 2, 3, 6 of the GLOBE. Sole Agents for all Advertisements in the OfFICIJsi GOVERNMENT " POLICE GAZETTE." WIXifclNGS, 125, STRAND, W. C. BIUNCH OFFICES— 162, PICCADILLY, W. Telegraphic Address—" Willing!, London." Telephone No. 2773. Sole Agent for Advertisements JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON, W. O. To whom all communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. 8 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1896. CORRECT TIME FOR POLICE OFFICERS. . MBHMwim The Watch, as In engraving, is a bona fide Sliver English Lever Watch, made expressly fo hard wear and correct time keeping. 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