PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1896. VOL. XIII, No. 1278 REGULATIONS. L All announcement* for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them nktmld be addressed to THE EDITOR OP 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 tyhere 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. 6. 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 15*. per portrait, and - af Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no wan ant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of pel ice, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank 6 7. than a^ alnnnna therein. 8. Announcements of all persons tobe apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and a » 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 it- wholly responsible for any proceedings whiih mag result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Fridag issue should be forwaraed so as to be received not Inter fhon noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They m u » t 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 % Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Order-, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James If tiling, 12S, 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 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). Metropolitan Police 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. 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, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( o) The amount of the reward. ( 6) 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 011 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— E Division. — For stealing £ 3 IO3.— JAMES LEWIS, alias HARRIS and LONG JIM, age about 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair very grey, eyes grey; military appearance; dress, usually, long dark grey overcoat, jacket suit, black soft hat, spotted muffler, dirty looking. May be found in the streets, < fcc., of provincial towns, selling toys. Warrant issued. 2.— G Division.— For obtaining a quantify of calf and glove hides, by false pretences— ISAAC MARKEWITCH, a Russian Pole, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes blue ; very soft voice ; speaks Eoglieh well; dress, black overcoat with velvet collar, dark suit, black felt hat. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. 3.— G Division— For stealing £ 30 — JOHN MORTON, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( painted at ends) brown, eyes g'ey, slightly round- shouldered, and carries his head forward ; dress, lorg black- and- white check Newmarket overcoat, dark mit, black alpine hat, patent boots, coloured shirt. Has been employed as a bookmaker's clerk, and may ba found amongst betting- men. Native of Bermondsey. Warrant issued. 4.— K Division. — For fctfaling £ 1, 10th inst. — CHARLES GILLINGHAM, age 26, height 5 ft. « 7f iD., complexion fair, hair dark browD, eyes daik, scar right side of temple, round- shouldered, stoops and turns his toes out; dress, short black overcoat, black reefer jacket and vest, brown mixture trousers, black alpine hat, or brown cap, carries a black hatd- bag. A native of Tunbiidge Wells. Wairant issued. 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, Clapham- road, London, age 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion florid, hair ( bild on top of head), whiskers ( shaved cn • hin), 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 SnoninghiU, a waistcoat ( recovered)— THOMAS KING, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in, com- p'exion fresh, very broad face, bair brown, moustache ( cut short) ginger, eyes ( weak) bine; 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. AlbaDs on 7th inst., and is suppo ed to be gone to Luton, Beds. Is known, at Poole, Dorset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Read, Cle^ r. 7. — Reading ( Borough). — For stealing, 12th inst.— 2 safety bicycles: 1st, a " Swift Popular," No. supposed between 20,000 and 21,000, Dnnlop- Welsh lyres, Warwick rims, tangent spokes, rubber pedals, 5/ 16 block chain, straight handle- bar, no brake, back mnd- 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 tnbe- tyre on front dit'o, 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 naire 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; re- pectable appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. BRECONSHIRE 8.— Brecon ( County).— For housebreaking and stealing £ 40— A MAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, small moustache, birthmark under chin ( right side$; dress, dark blue monkey jacket, dark vest, dark brown or black cord trousers ( new), black peak cap, heavy lace boots. Supposed a native of London. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Joseph, Brecon. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 9.— 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 deseiter from the West Surrey Regiment. May endeavour to go to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Snttor, Slough. A I) T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1896. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 10.— 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., ratber stout build, full 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. 11.— Llandyssul ( County).— Portrait and de- scription of JAMES EVANS, whose apprehension brown- and- white chock lining, dark brown fur round collar and cape; white wool crochet shoulder- shawl; 1 pair gloves; and £ 1 — MARGARET ANN LARDER, age 23, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, brown costume with white front, small black bow in front, small green velvet hat with brass buckle in front, bright leather shoes, straps across front, high heels, and the stolen cloak. A native of Winlaton, Durham. Pre- viously convicted at Newcastle- on- Tyne, West Hartlepool, and Gateshead. Was liberated from Durham Prison on 19th inst. Left for Manchester 20th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. 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 above reward will be paid for the apprehension of Evans. FORFARSHIRE. 15.— 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 scarf, 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, Dundee. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 16.— 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. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Chesterfield ( Borough). — For rape, on 9th iost.— WILLIAM WRIGHT, age 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. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 17.— Bristol ( City).— For failing to report— License Holder HENRY SMITH, alias ISRAEL ABRAHAMS, Office No. 568/ 96, age 32, height 5 ft. If in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, 6car right eyebrow, front and back of right wrist, and on right calf ( dog bite), cupping marks each fide abdomen. An engineer; native of Berlin. Sentenced at Bristol, 3rd August, 1889, to 7 years penal servitude and 6 months hard labour ( concurrent), and remanet of former sentence for burglary and assault. Licensed 7th February last. Sentence exp'res 7th June, 1897. K P 870. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. CHESHIRE. 12.— Nantwich ( County).— For non- app arance to summonses for wilful damage assault, and travelling on railway without paying his fare— 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 out slightly. Attends small race meetings, HAMPSHIR1" sports, and agricultural shows. Native of Nantwioh. Warrant issued. 18.— Bitterne ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. — BE ALE, 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 lace boots ; usually wears long dark overcoat. A builder. Warrant issued. j 19.— Bitterne ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons for eaabezzleme nt — THOMAS HARRY OSBORNE, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) brown, small dark moustache, eyes brown; addicted to drink; dress, black serge suit, black tie, black hard felt htit. A newspaper reporter; native of Powick, Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Bitterne. 20.— Bournemouth ( County).— For stealing, R 11 P W A M 28th nit., a safety bicycle ( recovered)— WILLIAM UUKnAIVI, pIKE( age aboufc 23) hei(, ht 5ft 7org iD) com_ 14— Durham ( City).— For stealing, 20th inst., plexion fair, hair light, clean shaved; dress, when 1 light brown check three- quarter cloak with cape, last seen, 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 Standon Manor, Hunger- ford, and Fitzhugh, Southampton. A waiter. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 21.— Bournemouth ( County).— For embezzl- ing £ 420— EDWARD CHARLES OFFER, late Secretary to the Bournemouth and District Electrio 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 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., hair brown, complexion fresh. May be found in theatrical circles, beiDg 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. 22.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, 20th inst., 1 18- ct. gold albert, graduated curb pattern, with drop and bar, stamped on each link, weight about 1| ozs.— A man who gave the name of DOUGLAS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., steut build, complexion pale, full face, stubby moustache; spoke with slight American accent; dress, dark serge suit, black hard felt hat; wore a silver horse- shoe pin. He called at a jeweller's and askel to be shewn some gold alberta, but left without purchasing, and immediately afterwards it was discovere 1 that he had purloined the chain. Is identical with mau described in Case No. 12, 13th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23— Bromyard ( County).— For highway robbery, and stealing 19s. 3d. and a leather purse, on 15th inst. — TWO MEN : 1st, age 45 or £ 0, height 6 ft., complexion fair, beard browo ; drees, black monkey jacket, white cord or moleskin trousers, black scarf round neck, black slouched hat, strong toots : 2nd, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark; dreBS, dark monkey iacket ( torn across breast), dirty cord or moleskin trousers, peak cap. Tramping navvies. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. HERTFORDSHIRE. 24.— Hertford ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences— GEORGE GRAY, a cloth and woollen manufacturer's traveller, age about 45, height about 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) light. He calls upon tradesmen with whom he has previously done business, states he is short of cash, aod obtains money in exchange for a worthless cheque. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. KENT. 25.— Tonbridge ( County).— For stealing a sjold brooch ( recovered)— JOHN FREDERICK ASH- CROFT, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, rather long light moustache ; military appearance, of very plausible manner; dress, black serge jacket, dark serge vest with light spots, lined red, dark trousers, light stripes, white collar, green tie with wbite stripes, black hard hat, military shirt and boots; carried a light mackintosh, maker's name, " Af'ed N\ e,'' 17, St. Margaret's- street, Canterbury," inside. May be found in some garrison town, where be is likely to make acquaintance with non- commissioned officers, especially sergeants- major. Has in his possession some visiting cards, printed " Conductor JLO. F. Ashcroft, Bombay Ordnance, Karachi, Ind a." ( Sje Cases Nos. 16 and 17, 6th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Chorley ( Cowity).— For stealing, 2> nd inst.— A lady's three- quarter jacket, brown early cloth material, large buttons — A WOMAN, age TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1896. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, com- plexion fair, hair sandy, mole left cheek; dress, velvet bodice, trimmed steel jet down front, blue dresa, low button shoes, brown straw hat, trimmed brown velvet. May be wearing the stolen jacket. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( by trick), 2nd inst., two valuable bear- skin victorias, and two muffs— A WOMAN, age about 25, medium height, complexion fair, hair light, one upper tooth overlaps, giving the mouth a pointed appearance; speaks with American accent; dress, 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 moustache light, eyes palo blue ; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat or light cap, long light overcoat, with velvet collar, or dark overcoat. 2nd, 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. and Mrs. FRANK VAUGHAN, and Mr. LEWIS VAUGHAN. They engage a brougham with liveried driver, call on shopkeepers and select goods, which are forwarded to their apartments on approval, and then decamp. Information to the Chief Constable, Liverpool. LEICESTERSHIRE. 28 — Leicester ( Borough).— For failing to report— License Holder JOHN WARD, Office No. 633/ 96, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, mole each side neck, 2 blue dots on right, cross on left forearm, bow- legged, lost tip of left thumb, speck in left eye. Sentenced at Leicester Assizes, 21st November, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 22nd Feb- ruary, 1896. T 540. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 29. — Scunthorpe ( County). — For obtaining £ 12 by means of worthless cheques — GEORGE GRAY, alias SIDNEY CHARLES TAYLOR, late of 9, Stratford- villas, Parkside- road, Hounslow, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, small moustache brown ; dresss, black 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 Snpt. Morritt, Scunthorpe. 30.— Spalding ( County).— For obtaining food by false pretences— A MAN, age 70, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, hair ( bald on top) grey, small side whiskers and moustache, jaw disfigured; dress, grey overcoat, bluo pilot jacket with velvet collar, brown mixture trousers, black felt hat, lace boots, wore 4 medal ribbons on left breast of vest. He represented himself to be Sergeant W. E. Wallis, an old soldier, in receipt of 17s. 6d. per week pension. He induces the people with whom he stays to write to a daughter at Woolwich, and, under the pretence of going to a neighbouring post office to draw his pension, absconds. Was last heard of on 12th inst., at a casual ward at Grantham. Warrant issued. 31.— Spalding ( County). — For failing to report — Supervisee CHARLES HALL, Office No. 48966, age 39, height 5 ft. 4 § in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar on right eye- brow and bridge of nose, lost end of 3rd right fiDgcr, varicose veins right leg. Sentenced at Spalding, 17th October, 1895, to 21 days hard labour and 2 years police supervision for fraud. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Osborn, Spalding. 32. — Grantham ( County). — For stealing, 21st inst., at Stainsby, 1 lady's dark cloth jacket; 1 dark print dress with white spots; 1 calico pillow- slip; and I metal- case watch— RUTH REBECCA FISHER, age 41, height about 5 ft., stoat build, complexion dark, freckled, hair black; is fond of drink and tobacco; dress, daik cloth jacket, the stolen dress, white apron, black straw hat, trimmed black velvet and violet flowers, strong lace boots ( nearly new) ; had a grey shawl in her possession. An Irishwoman. Has tramped the country for pa t 6 years. Left Colsterworth for Stamford on 20th inst. Freqnents common loiging or low beer- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Grantham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 33. — Risca ( County). — For stealing boots, wearing apparel, & c.— GEORGE HUSSEY, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache light, scar on forehead, 2 scars on upper lip, 2 teeth deficient in upper jaw. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parry, Risca. NORFOLK. 34. — 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. 35.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining £ 14 10s. by false pretences— GEORGE GRAY, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 8£ 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. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Guild- hall, Norwich. £ 2 REWARD. 36.— 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- foorted. 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. 37.— Alnwick ( County).— For embezzling fl 13a. 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 jacket and vest, brownish grey trousers ( worn at knees), grey cap, strong lace boots ( broad toes). A miner supposed native of Yorkshire. Sometimes stays in common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Terry, Chief Constable, Morpeth; or to Supt. Rutherford, Alnwick. 38.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For steal- ing a cheque for £ 7 ( bailee)— WILLIAM PER CIYAL 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 batcher. Supposed a native of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tyne. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 39.— Nottingham ( Borough),— For failing to report— License Holder ELI STOUT, Office No. 48573, age 51, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair grey ( bald), eyes dark grey; scar both fore- arms, back of left hand, outer corner of both eye- brows, top of left temple, and top of head, 5th light toe overlaps 4th toe. Sentenced at Nottingham, 22nd February, 1888, to 10 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 15th August, 1895. A O 834. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. RENFREWSHIRE. 40.— 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, Sal ford, Burnley, and Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Angus, Greenock. ROXBURGHSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 41.— Hawick ( Burgh). — For embezzlement and forging bills to the amount of £ 233 - GEORGE GRAY, alias SIDNEY CHARLES TAYLOR, late of 9, Stratford - villas, Parkside - roal, Hounslow, age 45, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair and moustache 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 clothiers. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Innes, Chambers & Co., Hawick, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Gray. Information to Chief Constable Macdonald, Hawick. SHROPSHIRE. 42.— 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, tbin gold chain, plain pattern, tassels at end, attached ; and a lady's black rough serge double- breasted jacket, large black buttons, pockets on hips— KATE HUGHES, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 1 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, fall 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 ber. A domestic servant; stated she was a native of Llandudno, but was brought up by an aunt at Llanelly, and that she had been in service at Liverpool. She came to the Shrewsbury district, from Welshpool, in company of a militia- man, and wa3 for some time in the Union. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Edge, Shrewsbury. 43. — Wellington ( County). — For stealing £ 4 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 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. SOMERSETSHIRE. 44 — Yeovil ( County).— For embezzlement— CHARLES H. GRAVETT, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, Roman nose, hair ( rather curly) dark, cle& n shaved, eyes daik or hazel; dress, aark overcoat, serge jacket, slate- colour trousers, b'a; k felt hat; carried a light dust- coat. A journeyman butcher and salesman. Left Yeovil for Basingstoke by 6.10 a. m. train, 23rd in& t. Had with him a tin box. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Self, Yeovil. STAFFORDSHIRE. 45.— 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, 8ge about 36, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache dark ( cut short), small beard ( cut short), has very long arms, and large ears, which stand straight out from his head; dress, dark cloth coat, black cloth double- breasted vest, cloth- coveici buttons, rough light tweed trousers, black- and- wbite p'aid scarf, soft billycock hat or blue cloth cap with knob on top, blucher i boots; of smart appearance. Supposed to be a boatman, and native of London. Information to Sapt. Barrett, Brownhills, Walsall. SUSSEX ( EAST). 45.— Brighton ( Borough). — For removing a quantity of wine, with intent to defrand his creditors— WILLIAM BALLAND, alias WOOD, BATTY", TOMBLINSON, SMITH, and BOOTH, age 54, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, com- plexion dark, full face, bair dark brown, whiskers and moustache dark brown ( torniog grey) cast in left eye, slightly round- shouldered ; dress ( usually), dark Inverness cloak, dark clothes, high silk hat. A boarding- hou? e keeper. May be accompanied by his wife, age about 40, tall, complexion and hair dark, and a boy and giil, ages 14 and 16 respectively. Warrant issued. 47.— Brighton ( Borough). — For larceny, 1st inst.— ALICE ROBINSONj age 21, height 5 ft. 4in , complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark; dress, large black cloak, blu9 serge dress; carried a brown silk umbrella with cherry- wood crook handle. Wariant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 48. — 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 bine covers, " Frederick Potter, presented (• 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 in., 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. Plsystead, alias Young, and Stevens. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. WARWICKSHIRE. — Birmingham ( City). — For forgery — JOHN WILSON, age 79, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight bni'd, complexion ruddy, wore long brown wig, whiskers sandy ( turning grey), small piercing eyes, very active movements ; dress, dark overcoat, coat and vest, bine strip id trousers, silk or flat- crown hat, Wellington boots. A painter and secretary of a building soc: ety; 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. M ly endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- ' mingham. 52.— Hull ( Borough).— For stealing workhouse clothing— EDWARD FEENEY, age 65, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stoop*, complexion ficjh, hair grey, whiskers on chin ; dressed in grey cloth workhouse suit. A labourer; native of Hull. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Garney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 53. — Thornaby- on- Tees ( County). — For failing to report— Licsnse Holder JOHN BOLAN, Office No. 48505, age 30, height 5 ft. 8f in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar toD of head, each eyebrow, and under chin, crucifix and crescent on chest, coat- of- arms and pun on right, MY LOVE FOR YOURS and LOVE on left fore- arm, bracelet left wrist, ring on each left finger. Seutenccd at Winchester Assizes, 19th Match, 1890, to 7 years penal servitude for rape. Licensed 25th July, 1895. Q 60. Information to Supt. Wright, Tcornaby- on- Tees. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BRECONSHIRE. 54.— Crickhowell ( County). — Remanded till 30th inst., for larceny— CHARLES BROWN, alias CHARLES PERCY EDWARD BERWICK, age about 37, height 5 ft. 8 in., very muscular build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, small side whiskers ( about 6 weeks' growth), eyes blue, 2 scars back right band, 1st joint right ring finger deformed ; dress, blue plaid cloth coat and vest, cord trousers, grey tweed cap ( much worn), lace boots ; addicted to drink. A carpenter, but has been working as a farm labourer; supposed a native of London, and to bs wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. of Whitechapel. Supposed wanted for other often- 63 elsewhere. Has beon tramping the cmntry accompanied by a woman with one eye ( supposed native of Wisbech), and a child, age 2 years. Photograph may be seon on application. Information to Deputy Caief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. WORCESTERSHIRE. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 55.— Aylesbury ( County).— Committed for trial at Aylesbury Quarter Sessions, 7th prox., for house- breaking — SAMUEL WARD HARRINGTON ( supposed false), age 27, height 5 ft. 8^ in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes ( slight cast in left) grey, slight impediment in speech; speaks with north country accent; dress, black serge jacket and vest, dark plaid trousers, white collar and cuffs, chocolate- colour tie, black hard felt hat, light lace boots, brown spats. Refuses t") give any account of himself. Supposed pre- viously convicted, and to be wanted elsewhers. Photo may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. 56.— Beaconsfield ( County).— Remanded till 30th inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM HANSLOW, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 io., complexion fresh, hair, beard, and moustache light brown, eyes blue. He represents that he is an agent for a firm, and obtains a deposit on an order for goods. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Inspector Pearman, Beaconsfield. HAMPSHIRE. 59.— Southampton ( Borough).— Reminded until 30th inst., for shopbreaking— WILLIAM HARVEY, ago 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes h. zjl, tattooed anchor and cross- flags back of right hand, sunflower in bracelet on wrist, heart piercsd by arrow, and American flag and eagle on right forearm, first finger- nail crushed, unfinished designs on left fingers, hand and forearm, viz. : rings, flowers, arrow, ship, bracelet, sunflower, sailor dancing, & c.; dress, brown jackit, black vest, grey striped trousers, blue serge cip, brown shoes. A stencil- plate designer ; native of Burton- on- Trent. Information to Chief Constable Berry, South- ampton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 60.— Steyning ( County).— Committed for trial at West Sussex Quarter Sessions, 9th prox., for larceny from a dwelling house— THOMAS ALEX- ANDER MOBRIS, age 26, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion fresh, pockmarkcd, bair light brown, slight light moustache, eyes gray, 3 blue dots between thumb and forefinger left hand, blue dot on each left finger, 3 dots left forearm. Supposed native of Croydon. States he was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at the Old Bailey, two or three years ago, for highway robbery at Horley, Surrey, and served the sentence at Wandsworth Gaol. Supposed wanted for other offences else- where. Information to Supt. Bridger, Sfceyning. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 61. Guisborough ( County).— Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for being found in a dwel- ling- house with intent to commit a felony— JOHN HARRIS, alias HENRY THOMPSON, JOHN ROBERTS, CHARLES DYSON, and GEORGE BROOKS, age 65, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey), moustache grey, eyes brown, left eyelid droops, large cut scar left side of forehead, soar outside left eyebrow and centre of forehead, mole left cheek and right shoulder, small blue dot right side of forehead, partly paralysed left side, drags his left foot slightly ; dress, old black worsted jacket suit, blue muifler with white stripes, brown cap, old lace boots. A tailor; has been tramping the country. Native of Bristol. Has been four times previously convicted of similar offences at Newcastle- on- Tyne, and in Durham county. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. 50— Stourport ( County).— For stealing ! • 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 tche light brown, eyes grey, wears glasses, carries hi) head back when walking, takes long strides, and turns his thumb inwards ; re- spectably dressed. A tailor's foreman and cutter. Has wotked at Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. ( See - vCase No. 42, 1st February, 1895 ) Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Long, Stourport. CARDIGANSHIRE. 57.— 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 out on wasto lar d during nights. Is accompanied by his wife and several young children. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, L'andyssul. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 51.— Hull ( Borough).— For embfzzling £ 3 3s - RICHARD HARDY, age 30 to 33, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, pockmarked all over face, hair brown, eyes blue ; dressed in dark cloth suit, billycock hat; shabby appearance. Native of Hull. Warrant issued. ESSEX. 58.— Chelmsford ( County) — Sentenced, 20th inst., to 14 days imprisonment, for larceny— CHAS 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 PROPERTY STOLEN. BRECONSHIRE. 62.— Crickhowell ( County). — 17th inst., at Llanelly— I Welsh flannel shirt ( nearly new), plain grey colour, fastens in front, two lows of fancy needlework on breast, red stain round collar.— Sup. posed by A TRAMP, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., side whiskers sandy ( turning grey); dress, dark coat ( supposed double- breasted), moleskin trousers, dark bowler hat, lace boots; is believed to be wearing stolen shirt. Information to Sapt. WinterEoa, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 63.— Slough ( County). — By housebreaking, 15th inst.— 1 lady's gold English lever watch, white dial, seconds hands, pia at bow mii- sing; 1 gold oblong- shape locket, plain back, rubies and pearls in form of ling, with diamond in centre, I gold small p'ain link chaia attached ; 1 pair gold rim eye- glasses; 1 long gold brooch, engrave! in front; 2 gold sleeve links and 2 gold studs, engraved on fronts; a number of jubilee coins, from sovereign downwards; I lady's black morocoo double purse, with book in centre ; 1 silver pencil- rase ; 1 large oval locket, glass front and back, female on one side, FBIDAY, MARCH 27, 18S6. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 5 hair on other, heavy gold chased border; 2 small round gold lockets; I small round silver ditto; 1 old long silver watch cbain ; 1 old silver lever hunting watch, " C. W." engraved on f<. ce; 1 silver shamrock biooch; 1 cheqie for £ i 6s., payable to • Charles West, drawn on Woo lbrid._' e & Co.' s Bank; and about 2s. woith of old penny pieces, some with holes in them. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, • Slough. £ 50 REWARD. 64. Aylesbury ( County).— 8th inst., at Lilling- stone Ddgrell— 5 diamond ttars; 1 diamond and pearl necklace; 1 large diamond crescent; 2 diamond pendants ( 1 lore shape, 1 conventional); 1 red enamel locket with diamonds and pearls; 1 sapphire and diamond bracelet; 1 ruby and diamond ditto; 1 large diamond ring; 1 pearl half- hcop ditto ; 1 pearl clutter ditto, mounted with diamonds ; 1 pearl necklace, alternate with hoops of paste; 1 string of pearls with diamond clasp ; L Italian gold bracelet, with rubies and pearls; 1 gold brooch, set rubies and pearls, pendant ( shape of bull) attach( d; 1 gold lalf- liuuter watch, initials M. E. H.; 1 gold broocb, with ciiu and cbain attached ; 1 gold hunting crop brooch, set diamond horse- shoe thereon ; 1 diamond broocb, bi'rdp, green enamel lesf and pesrs; 1 enamel and diamond brooch, 1696 thereon; 1 fox- head pin; 1 safety- pin pearl and butterfly brooch ; 1 pearl and gold horse- shoe brooch; 1 pearl bird brooch; 3 gold studs, with silver links ; 1 old silver cuddy spoon ; 1 silver stamp bcx ; about 9 ends of gold p'ns ; I gold hair pin; 2 gold frames to hold 6 stars on head; 2 bracket?, sappbirp, ruby and diamond horse- shces ; 1 miniature gold locket; 1 onyx, pearl, and diamond ditto; 1 miniature gold enamel pin; 1 go'd atjd turquoisi ring; 1 gold cross; 1 th c'< gold chain; 1 gold locket, set pearls in centre ; 1 broach, enamel mounted with pearls ; 1 gold pencil bracslet; 2 gold bracelets; 1 square silver box ; 1 silver battle, initials M. D. P. in monogram ; 1 ditto flask, engraved " Frank"; 1 sit gold studs; 1 paste buckle; 3 guinea gold studs; 1 tecklace, diamonds and pearls alternately; 1 gold brooch, Russian gold coin and chain attached ; 1 silver flask, " Frank, Xmas., 18J5 " ; 1 clinical thermometer, No. 1,029,986; 1 tilver - mounted purse ; 1 tortoise- shell cigarette cate; 2 toitoise- shell comb*, paste ornaments; £ 10 go'd and tilver; a receipt for a share in th8 Army and Navy Co- operative Society, and fevira1 r. cipes for presciiptions.— 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 apprtIllusion and conviction of the thief, and recovery of the property. Information to the Cbiif Constable of Backs, Aylesbury. HAMPSHIRE. 65.— Portsmouth ( Borough) .— 22al inst., by housebreaking— 1 gold bracelet, set diamonds and pearls in blue enamel; 1 plain fine gold band bracelet, 1 inch wide; 1 ditto, £ inch wide ; 1 gold twisted bargle; 1 fancy gold ring, set emeralds; 1 gold dress riner, set 5 opals ; 1 hair brush, silver bat k, " A L. J." tbereon; 1 silver sauce- boat, hammered embossing ( very old), old English " C." on side; 1 pair gold rim picc- tez ; 1 lady's open- face gold geneva watch, gold dial, chased back ; 1 ditto plain gold alberf, heart shaped appendage, set ruby, attached ; I plain gold mourning ring ; 1 pair oval gold sleeve- links, flat, chased surface; 1 gold compass charm, crystal centre, with small go'd ball surrounding ; 1 lady's dress ring, set turquoise and pearls; 1 gold mournirg ditto, " In memory of Guthrie" engraved inside; 1 silver leaf- pattern brooch; 6 very old- fashioned tea- spoons, with crest; 6 large silver ditto, " P. MS." engraved on handles ; 2 pairs silver sugar tongs ( 1 pair very old- fashioned, vsith " G." engraved thereof, " E." on the other) ; 6 silver tea- spoons, " E." engraved thereon ; 1 set of coral broach, car- rings, and necklet; 1 large onyx cross, mounted in gold ; 1 gold oblong brooch ; 1 bunch of trinkets ( 1 gold dice- box, dial; 2 gold seals ; 1 gold and topaz watch key ; 1 gold locket, with enamel cross, gold clasp ; 1 silver cross) ; 1 set of gold studs ( 2 round, 1 oval). Information to tbe Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 66.— Southampton ( Borough).— 25th icst., by shopbreaking — ] open - face gold chronograph, No. 185, " G. B." scratched inside case; 1 past master's gold masonic jewel; a quantity of silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, and gloves. Information to Chief Constable Berry, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 67. — Watford ( Cct< wty).— Between December 1895, and March, 1896— A solid gold belcher shank ring, size 22, set one diamond, weight about 2 ca- ats, value £ 100. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. 68.— St. Albans ( City).— 21st inst.- l gold- cased liunt'ng watch, engraved back and front, No. in case 50873, on movement 1781782 ; 1 ditto open- faced watch, engraved back, back and bezel screwed on, patent " set hands," No. in case 2101496, on movement 590835; 1 ditto, engine- turned, patent " set hands," No. in case 184094, on movement 6250152, all American Waltham move- ments. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 28, tall, thin, complexion pale, slight mous- tache ; dress, black jacket, brown vest, brown or grey cord tr jusers, bar! felt hat. Information to Head Constable Blatcb, St. Albans. KENT. 69. — Canterbury ( City). — 16th inst., by burglary — A lady's gold English lever watch, No. 22965, maker's— Dent & Dent, London; 2 pta'lpins; pearl brooch ; " C. B." medal; L Chinesa medal; 1 seal- skin purse, containing old small coins. 17th inst.— A hunter watch, " G. Walters" s? ratched inside of outer case, No. 1368. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Can- terbury. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Bolton ( County).— 21st inst., at Tonge— 1 silver Ei g ish lever watch, No. 31691, go? d hinges and hands, " Feby. 6tb, 1891," and " Nov., 1895 " scratched on inner case, brass chain, with steel bar attached ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 84948, with lialf- mcon shaped wreath of forget- me- nots on face, gold ring round each figure, engraved back-; bad attached a lady's silver cbain, in 3 portions from bar to swivel, two outside chains have small flat links, inside one twisted pattern, sliding keeper in centre, supposed engraved with ivy leaves, with silver tassel attached ; 1 silver- mounted brown wood pipe, in marone- colour morocco case ; 1 ditto black wood pipp, in green- coloured case; 1 American 3- cents coin, star one side, bent, and has a hole through, on ring. Information to Sopt. Leemirg, Bolton. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 71.— Longton ( County). — Between 10th and 11th inst., by shopbreaking— 1 diamond and ruby scarf- pin and stud; 48 9- ct. gold drass rings; 22 9- ct. gold keeper rings; 16 9 ct. gold wedding rings, 1 18- c| p. gold keeper ring ; 1 18- ct. gold dress ring; 1 large brooch, with stone, cnrb pattern, on edge ; 2 gold bangles, set pearls ; 1 gold bangle, curb pattern ; 1 gold bangle, set 4 ruV. ies and 3 diamonds; 27 gentle- men's silver alberts ; 2 ladies' silver tassel alberta ; 4 gold curb brooches; 13 9- ct. gold brooches; 2 9- ct. gold brooches and earrings ; 2 9 c<;. 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 pendaits ( 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; £ doz; n silver tea spoons, ; 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/-; 12312 R/-/-; 1868 LU/-; 174429 T/ LQ/-; 1512 L/-; 13247 T/ Q/-; 126219 T/ Q/-; 15700 T/ Q/-; 10978A/-; 23300 LQ/-; 24549 T/-/-; 2793 LQ/-; 20978 T/ Q/-; 20318 LQ/-; 2488 L /-; 22151 T/ L/-; 2064 T/ L/-; 34763 T/ Q/- ; 3893 LE/-; 3229 T/ L/-; 32058T/ Q/-; 32838T/ E/ U; 32735 T/ I/ U ; 33600 T/ LQ/-; 48773 T/ L/-;' 4088 A/-; 40004 M/ U; 55117 T/ B/ U; 5114 T/-/-"; 58123 T/ LR/ U; 61513 T/-/-; 68365 R/ L/-; 6010 I/-/-; 6063 T/-/-; 6016 LQ/-; 65110 T/ LU/-; 75295 T/ L/-; 7561 T/-/-; 7614 T/ Q/-; 838 T/ Q/-; 81121 T/ Q/-; 9555 LE/-; 96' 5 T/ Q/-; 98766 R/ Q/-; 1217 LM/-; 18207 R/-/-; 2922 T/ L/-; 2275348 LT/-; 33302 T/-/-; 4745 LQ/-; 5709 T/-/-; 58263 LR/ U; 64188 T/-/-. Silver geneva watches:— 1 lady's, No. 14921, marked L/ A; 1 gentleman's, No. 10241 L/- ; 102550 LR/- ; 12 A/- ; 1 gentleman's keyles*, No. 1114- 2 LQ/-; 23214 LK/-; 2670 LS/-; 22743 L/-; 2 ladies', 53389 LT/ U; 63147 LT/ U; 71018 LR/-: 5 lidies', Nos. 63459 LT/ U; 8372 LQ/-; 83456 E/-; 9816 E/-; 14819 LT/ U; 1 metal watch, No 222, marked Q/ L; and 1 silver verge, No. 8891. Tbe 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 the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Sapt. Bake well, Longtan. SUFFOLK. 72. — Woodbridge ( County). — Hired, 12th inst., at Felixstowe — A " Popular Star " Woodley tyre bicycle ( nearly new), makers — ' Sbarratt & Lisle, Ltd., Wolverhampton, sup- plied by A. S. Clarke, Cycle Depot, Felixstowe" on mud- guard, new centre lamp, rubber pedals, " Prett's " case, 18- in. brass pump attached.— By A MAN, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in . hair light, slight moustache ; dress, long brawn overcoat, light cap, boots turn up at toes. Information to Supt. Hubbard, Woodbridge. SUSSEX ( EAST). 73— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Between 2lst and 23r. l inbt.— I screw- driver, " F. Baker" on handle ; 1 pair compasses, " V " marked thereon; 1 spirit level, " C Vine" thereon; 1 1^- in. chisel; 1 f- in. chisel, " C. Vine" on handle. 74.— Eastbourne ( Bcrough).— Hired 13th and not yet returned, a new " Rothwell" road racer bicjcle, makers—" Eclipse Co., Oldham," supposed No. 5146 on bottom bracket ( two figures each side of oil bole), " EUon" pneumatic tyres, weight about 29 lbs, extra wide handle- bar with black bandies, to brake or mud- guards, semi- tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals— By ERNEST SADLER, of " Haslemere," 5, Wiltshire- road, Brixton, age 18, height 5 fc. 7 in., slim build, complexion pale, burn mark right cbcek and arm; dress, blue serge short coat and vest ( trouser button sewn on vest), dark grey transers ( darned knees), black hard felt hat. 75— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 4th inst — 1 gentleman's single- breas'ed blue melton cloth over- coat, raited seams, v< lvet collar, fly front, black bone buttons, lined black material with red- and- black check btripes, usual pockets with flaps, left hip pccket slightly tern at top corner. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Town Hall, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 76.— Hull ( Borough).— 17th inst.— A cushion tyre sifety li; yc! e, diamond frame, old rubber 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1896. pedals, nickel- plated handle- bar, cork handles, 28- inch back wheel, 30- inch front do., no mud guards or brake, direct spokes, old long saddle, old bell, rusty and out of order. 77.— Hull ( Borough).— 29th ult.— 1 silver lever centre Becond stop watch, No. 41423, and 1 9- ct. albert, round link pattern, alternate links chased, and oval shape seal, attached. 2nd inst.— 1 double- breasted frieze cloth Chester- field overcoat, black bone buttons. 6th iust.— 1 pair brown check trousers; 1 gen- tleman's gold ring, rope pattern round edges, plain ia 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 coSee- 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 trousers, fly fronts, top pockets. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 78.— G Division.— 14th inst.— A light brown cob, 7 years, 14^ hands, white patch on off fore fetlock, scar underneath near hind fetlock, thick mane ; and a set of brass- mounted harness ( nearly new). 79.— V Division. — A dark brown mare 14 hands, aged, clipped trace high ; 1 set of brass- mounted harness, half of the reins plaited; 1 light spring tradesman's cart, painted dark green, picked out light green, containing a brown cushion, and 2 rugs ( 1 woollen, 1 black waterproof), " G. Turner, Garratt Lane, Lower Tooting," on off- side shaft, and " Green, Plough Road, Clapbam Junction," on off- side panel, by a MAN, age 40 to 45, bloated face, side whiskers, and tuft on chin ; dressed in old brown overcoat, black bard felt hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. DEVONSHIRE. 81. — Devonport ( Borough). — Abandoned, 18th inst.— A female child, about 4 or 5 weeks old, hair ( about 2 inches in length) and eyes dark; dress, long white calico night- dress, flannel wittle, 2 white napkins, pink flannelette square, and wrapped in a three- quarter capo, dark and yellow stripes, 2 metal buttons, rough material, and much worn. Letter found on child :—" March. Kindly take the greatest care of this tiny Infant, as it is fatherless < fe now motherless I have no desire to live & therefore leave my little Child to be cared for in the Workhouse. I have myself no home nor no friend in the world so you will find my body in watery grave, but could not take a sinless little lamb like this. I am a miserable Poor woman. My Husband, died in Africa 3 months ago, so I leave all behind to be cared for is this baby, & we were both starving with hunger, & sold thing after thing so nothing more is left. I am gone for ever. Sarah Clarke native of London." Information to the Head Constable, Devonport. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 89.— R Division.— WILLIAM JOHN ASH- CROFT, alias ASHWORTH, CARDWELL, WOODWARD, & c., Case No. 6, 21st ult., not yet apprehended. The special attention of police at military stations is requested respecting this man, who is well versed in military matters. He sometimes represents him- self to be a conductor in the Orinance Store Corps, and to be on furlough from India. It is also requested that, as he is likely to visit barracks, & c., military authorities may bo asked to detain bim, should he be seen. ( See Case No. 26, 21st ult, and No. 23, 28th ult.) Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 82.— Canterbury ( County). — At Chartham — The body of A MAN, age about 65, length 5 ft. 6 in., hair and eyes grey, clean shaved ; dress, white cotton shirt, grey flannel, grey merino pants, white woollen scarf, brown worsted socks ( T. P. worked in white worsted thereon), leather strap round waist, black melton overcoat, black diagonal jacket, 1 black cloth and 1 brown check vest, light brown cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, heavy lace boots. Found in pockets— a quantity of lace, pins, worsted, & c. Appearance of a hawker. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. MISCELLANEOUS. ARGYLLSHIRE. 90.— Lochgilphead ( County).— For fraud, by means of fictitious cheques— RICHARD DURN- FORD, or RICHARD PERCIVAL DURNFORD, an Episcopal clergyman, late of Upper Sonachan, Dalmally, age 50, height about 5 ft. 10 in., stoop9 slightly, complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache light reddish ( turning grey), has peculiar set eyes ( the left being nearer nose than right), wears gold spectacles; dress, clerical suit, soft felt hat. Native of Sudbury, Suffolk. Left Glasgow for Euston Station, London, 13th inst. Had with him a quantity of luggage, 2 bicycles, and small terrier dog. f Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Argyll- shire, Lochgilphead. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 80.— High Wycombe ( Borough). — 30th Jan. last— A dark bay marc cob, aged, about 14 hands 2 in., white star on forehead, both bind legs white, shod with leather pads both fore feet, clipped body, in good condition ; light dog cait, black body and METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83.— Convict Supervision Department. — The Secretary of State has remitted all the requirements of Section 5 of the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871, in the case of License Holder HENRY TORRE SMALLPAGE, Offics No. 911/ 96. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 91.— York ( City).— For stealing £ 5 Is. 6d., 29th nlt.— WILLIAM WALTERS, alias JOHNSON, a man of colour, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., small black moustache, supposed to have lost end of right index finger; dress, Scotch tweed coat and vest, brown trousers, white collar, black tie, hard felt hat, brown boots. A barman. An African; well known in the north of England. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lloyd, York. ANIMALS, ETC., RECOVERED ESSEX. 84.— Chelmsford ( County).— Mare, cart and harness, described in Case No. 78, 6th inst., at Guildford, sold by a man, answering description given in above case, who stated his name was A. SEAMOR, of Fir Tree Farm, Epsom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. KENT. 92.— Sandgate ( County).— Committed for trial at East Kent Qoarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences, at Saltwood, on 24th ult.— JOHN HENRY COOKE, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel ( slightly crossed), upper teeth very uneven and pointed, tattoo dot left forearm ; dress, black diagonal jacket and vest, brown tweed trousers with narrow white stripes, brown leather gaiters, black soft felt hat, elastic side boots. A photographer. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. yellow wheels, " Wilkins, Uxbridge," on wheel- cips, 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, 1 woolkn horse rng, 1 yellow sleep- ing rng) ; web mat with red border ; new nose- bag; and stick- whip. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wyccmbe. APPREHENSIONS. 87. — Berkshire, Reading ( Borough). — HENRY KEMPSON, Case No. 7, 3rd January last, at Lichfield. 88. — Hampshire, Aldershot ( Ciunty).— MAN, Case No. 17, 20th September, 1895. KENT. 95.— Dartford ( County).— 23rd inst., by office breaking at Crochenhill, Eynsford— 1 cheque- book on London and County Backing Company, Limited, Dartford Branch, containing about 32 blank cheques, numbering from 81369 to 81401, and about 80 3d.- pieces. Information to Supt. We" ster, Dartford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 85. — Chesham ( County). — Property, Case No. 58, 20th inst., and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND. STAFFORDSHIRE. 86. — King's Heath ( County). — Found supposed sold by License Holder BEN WATTS alias DONALD GRANT, EDWARD PRICE, and THOMAS O'BRIEN, in custody oa 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. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 93— W Division.— 24th inst.— A small old- fashioned silver mug, initials " C. L. S. C."; 1 dark leather cash box, containing 1 pair of carbuncle earrings with diamond fly, 1 pair old- fashioned Italian earrings, some large pearl buttons, 1 gold pendant with large pearls and rubies. 94.— Y Division.— 25th inst., by housebreaking — 3 silver brooches ( 1 lover's knot pattern ; 1 cupid driving a dog, reins deficient; 1 small round, en- graved stalk of bulrushes) ; 1 gold do., earrings to match ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch ; 1 wliite- metal albert, snake pattern ; 1 silver bracelet, engraved flowers, flat link pattern chain attached. Supposed by TWO MEN: 1st, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in.; dress, dark suit, wore a chain— 2nd, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in.; dress, dark clothes ; bad a peculiar gait. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. F B I D A Y , M A R C H 171. 1 8 9 6 . T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. • JF Mr. FREDERICK W. PHIL LIS, many years ago a Cigar Manufacturer in the Hackney Road, London, N. E. will communicate with Messrs. CHARLES MAYER & Co., of 36, Fenchurch Street, London, E. C., he will hear of SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE. £ 5 REWARD. T OST, in Penybont Fair, on Friday, March 20th, TWENTY £ 5 NOTES of the Kington and Radnorshire Bank, the numbers of which are as follows :— * 948, * 964, ^ 523, ? 992, C; 303, ° 415, (/ 552, V675, ? 123, " 577, ? 465, » 214, " 987 ? 236, " 479, ? 390, { 424, J416, * 755, ? 749. The finder will receive above reward on handing the notes to the undersigned. J. ELYSTAN LLOYD, Cliief Constable of Radnorshire. LOST, J^ N old- fashioned CHAIN BRACELET when leaving St. George's Hall, on Saturday night, March 21. Regard paid to the finder on restoration to BENNETT, c/ o WILLING'S, 125, Strand, W. C. £ 2 REWARD. 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, Courtfieid 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. BLACRAVE, Calcot Park, Reading. TO TOBACCONISTS ( COMMENCING), See Illd. Guide and Catalogue 259 pgs. 3d., " How to open a Cigar Store from £ 20 to £ 2,000." " TOBACCONISTS'OUT- KITTING Co." ( Keg.), 186, Euston Road, London. N. B. Shop litters and show case makers for all trades. Estimates free. A reputation of over 50 years. Manager, II. Mylks. Haclmey Furnishing Company's NEW HIRE SYSTEM. Cheapest, Best, and Most Economical. NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED. GENERAL TERMS. £ s. d. £ 10 worth 0 6 0 per month. £ 20 0 11 0 £ 30 „ ... 0 18 0 £ 40 „ ... 1 3 6 £ 50 „ ... 1 7 6 £ 100 „ 2 5 0 £ 200 5 0 0 £ 500 „ ... Payments as may bo arranged. No large first payment. A full three years' credit. Goods delivered free in private vans. Strict privacy Established 50 years. Catalogues free. 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