\£ k JLM PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1896. VOL. XIII, No. 1288 REGULATIONS. I. All announcement!! for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 1. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the TOI. ICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them bg another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for , the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. B. 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 of 7s. 611, per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense cf engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less r" nk than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be insi- rted, and no warrant is in force against 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 be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or njialoanns thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to he apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and a* J alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZEITB, 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 responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noonon Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition notlaterthan Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond Sf Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. 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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. SPECIAL NOTICE. An inventor has patented a composition for taking casts of footprints in any soft ground, and Government has acquired the right to use this invention in any part of the United Kingdom. It is anticipated that it will prove of value occasionally in criminal cases, especially in rural districts, and any Police Force that wishes to have particulars of it, is invited to apply to the Home Office confidentially for that purpose. ( This intimation is given by desire of the Secretary of State.— ED.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— J Division.— For stealing £ 6, 25th ult. — FREDERICK FLEXMORE, age 26, height 5 ft. 3^ in., complexion swarthy, hair dark, eyes dark brown ( one very peculiar), cross tattooed left arm; dress, light check overcoat, black double- breasted reefer jacket, dark grey vest, slate- coloured trousers, black and red muffler, black cap, lace boots ( all old). Native of Bethnal Green. 2.— N Division.— For falsifying account? to the amount of £ 55— HENRY WILLIAM PEA- COCK, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, com- plexion, hair ( rather long and curly) and moustache dark; dress, l'ght dust coat, black morning coat and vest, grey twead trousers, black hard felt hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. 3.— N Division.— For stealing clothing, 1 gladstone bag, boots and jewellery— ALEXANDER STRUBIG, alias SCHULTZ, age 27, height 5 ft, complexion sallow, long nose, bad teeth, hair and moustache light, eyes blue; dress, brown beaver jacket, black trousers, blue shirt, red tie, light grey cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. 4. — p Division. — WILLIAM JOHN TRUDGETT, Case No. 5, 10th April, 1891, not to be arrested. Warrant withdrawn. 5. — T Division. — For embezzlement — EDMUND COX, age 27, height 5 ft., csmplexion fair, hair light brown; can speak French; dress, black diagonal jacket and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat. Is accompanied by his wife and baby in arms. A fishmonger. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. 6. — V Division. — For stealing clothes and jewellery from his lodgings— TOM EDWARDS, age 34, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion, hair ( bald on top of head) and long moustache dark, large hooked nose; dress, daik clothes, hard felt hat. May be found working for saddlers and harness makers in the provinces. Warrant issued. 7.— V Division.— For deserting h's wife and family- WILLIAM ALBERT EXCELL, sge 37, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes hazel. A musician ; plays the clarionet and cornet. Native of London. M « y be found at Brighton. Warrant issued. 8.- V Division.— For deserting his wife and family — JOHN JAMES SYMES, alias JOE SYMES, pge 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, stoops slightly ; dres3, mole- skin jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, black felt hat. Has served in the Army. A native of Ham, Surrey. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 370 — ALBERT WALTER COUNTER, late of 18, Eddiscombe- road, Fnlham, age about 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light, recent scar over one eye; dress dark frock coat, black and white check trousers, red scarf, high silk hat, linen marked " Webster, Bros., Lombard St." Had with him a new leather suit case and crocodile skin kit bag, " J. W. Allan, 37, Strand," stamped thereon. May assume the names of CLAIR and POLLACK. A stockbroker's clerk. Absconded 20th ult. Supposed accompanied by a woman, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jesviy, EC. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10.— SlOUgh ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— A. ADVANI, a Hindoo, age about 35, height about 6 ft. 2 in , dress, light grey suit, long light brown covert coat, brown wide- awake hat, sometimes wears check coa1: and trousers. States he is an Indigo merchant. Has in his possession a number of cheques on Wood bridge & CJ'. S Bank, Slough Branch, by means of which he is obtaining money. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued.. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. CHESHIRE. 11.— Middlewich ( County). — For assault, at Brereton, 8th ult. — ISAIAH FINNEY, age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark; dress, moleskin or fustian suit. A gipsy; travels the country with a van, selling biushes, & c. Is accompanied by his wife and child. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Large, Miadlewich. 12.— Runcorn ( Oou7ity).— For forging an cider for 300 copies of a book, entitled " TLe Runcorn Illustrated "— ALBERT CLARKE, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair 4 TA* POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1896. light brown, moustache light, eyes ( supposed) blue ; walks very erect; appearance of having been in the Army; believed to be well dressed. Frequents hotels, and plays billiards. Supposed native of Leeds or Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Okell, Runcorn. DEVONSHIRE. 13. — Exeter ( County). — For non- payment of fine and costs, amounting to £ 1 14s. Gd., for riding on Great Western Railway without paying his fare — JOHN LYSHON, age 46 to SO, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresb, full face, hair light brown; dress, light suit ( morning coat with hip pockets). A bookmaker; native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. 14.— Exeter ( County).— For cruelty to" a child— JAMES WATERSON, age about 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight light moustache, two fingers of left hand deficient; dress, dark suit, bowler hat, dark overcoat.— ANNIE M. WATERSON ( wife of above), age about 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair ( with fringe) black; dress, dark dress and jacket. Natives of London. Formerly members of the Salvation Army. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. 15.— South Shields ( Borough).— For stealing carpenters' tools, 13th ult.— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, whiskers about a week's growth; dress, black jacket and vest, blue dungaree trousers, black check scarf, brown cap. A German; speaks good English. He sold the tools in Newcastle on 14th or 15th ult., when he stated he was a ship's carpenter and was disposing of his tools to raise money to enable him to get to London. Is suspected of having stolen tools de- scribed in Case No. 57, 24th ult. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. £ 2 REWARD. 16.— Chelmsford ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, on 25th June, 1895, leaving them chargeable to the Chelmsford Union— GEORGE THOMAS SMITH, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, two men boxing tattooed on chest, woman, trees, bracelets, rings on arms and hands; sometimes wears Indian gold riags on left little fioger. A native of Writtle, Essex. Was formerly in the 41th and 24th Regi- ments, and, in 1892, was recruiting Serjeant to the Montgomery Militia at Welshpool ( see Case No. 14, 9th August last). Warant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Chelmsford Union for the arrest of Smith. 17.— Chelmsford ( County).— For assault, at Chelmsford, on 19th June, 1894— CHAS. JORDAN, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stiff build, complexion fair, full face, moustache and eyes brown, tattooed on arms. A bricklayer; supposed native of Ipswich ( see Case No. 14, 29th June, 1894). Commitment warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 18.— Chelmsford ( County).— J. BULLOCK, Case No. 80, L3th April, 1894, not to be arrested. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 19.— Fishponds ( County).— For stealing £ 178 — JOHN STONE, ago 24, height 5 ft. 4 in , com- plexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. Nativo of Kingswood, near Bristol. Warrant istued. Information to Supt. Mathews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 20. — Lyndhurst ( County). — For inflicting grievous bodily harm, on 6th ult. — WILLIAM HART, age 25, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, cut mark top of head ; dress, dark moDkey jacket, moleskin trousers and vest, dark peak cap. GEORGE HART, ago 20, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark ; dress, groy tweed jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, blue and white neckerchief, dark peak cap. Natives of Sway. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Payne, Lyndhnrst. 21. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, 16th ult., 2 . tablecloths ( recovered) — KEATES, age about 40, hoight 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slim build, complexion fair, thin features, whiskers and moustache light, shaved on chin, walks badly ; dress, ginger check moruiDg coat suit ( much worn), black hard felt hat. Hr. s been engaged as salesman in a furniture warehouse, and may seek similar employ ment; and his wife, age about 37, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, blotchy face, addicted to drink; dress, light drab circular c'oak, black dress, browu alpine hat. 22.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For forging and uttering cheques on Cox & Co.' s Bank— GEORGE NORTON, age 20J, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dirk brown, eyes brown, scar top of forehead, 1 on throat, mole 3 in. below right nipple and on both forearms, takes long strideg, and looks on the ground when walking; dress, blue serge jacket suit and cap. Is a deseiter from the 31st Co. Southern Division Royal Artillery. A gardener; native of Kildare. Has in bia possession a cheque- book on Messrs. Cox & Co., containing cheques numbered from J/ 16 013136 to 50. Informatisn to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 23.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For stealing, 15th ult., at Great Berkhampstead, 1 " Yiking " safety bicycle, referee frame, pneumatic tyres, fitted with brake, no mud- guard, dropped handle- bar, rubber pedals, £- in. blocks, f- chain, " Harrison's" double alarm bell, " Lucas" lamp, " Middlemore " saddle, with bag attached, containing spanner and oil can, all bright parts nickel- plated, other parts enamelled black, makers, " Warman and Hazlewood, Coventry "— A MAN, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, slight light moustache; dress, light tweed suit and light cap. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 24. — Ashford ( County). — Portrait and de- scription of WALTER A. NSELL, whose apprehen- sion is toagot for twbezzlement— Age about 27, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown ( inclined to curl), eyes brown ; dress, usually, dark jacket and vest, dark brown tweed trousers, light tie, with pin containing stone, black hard felt hat, dark brown double- breasted overcoat, with brown velvet collar. A clerk ; native of Ashford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wenham, Ashford. 25.— Canterbury ( County).— For deserting his children— JOHN COX, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair and whiskers dark brown, very largo front teeth; dress, old dark coat, fustian trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Bishopsbourne, Kent. Warrant issued. Information tp Supt. Wood, Canterbury. 26.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE PAStSBY, late relieving officer of the Medway Union, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion dark, sharp features, hair and long moustache dark ; dress, navy blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, black tie; of gentlemanly appearance. Warrant issued. 27.— Chatham ( County). — For stealing a leather case containing 3 clarionets, A, B, and C, marked A, No. 6997, R M. Bind, maker Boosey; B marked R. M. Band, maker, Chappell; C marked No. 24768, R. M. Band, maker Boosey— JOSEPH THEODORE O'BRIEN, a musician, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in,, complexion fresh, hiir dirk brown, eye3 blue ; a deserter, Regimental No. 8204. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 28.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing, 14th ult., 1 18- ct. gold curb albert, double length, £ 9 marked ineide swivel— A MAN, who entered a jeweller's shop under the pretenca of making a purchase, age about 32, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com plexion sallow, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark jaoket and vest, dark trou= ers with fine stripe, wore a gold horseshoe pin. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 29.— Leigh ( County)— For obtlining by false pretences, 2 pigs ( recovered)— JAMES ISHER- WOOD, alias " WHITE-' UN," age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, comp'exion fresh, hair very light, moustache light; dress, dark coat and vest, brown cord trousers, brown cap, clogs. A butcher; native of Astley Bridge, near Bolton. Has worked at Bolton, Blackpool, Southport, Wigan, and Horwich. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higgiabotbam, Leigh. 30— Ormskirk ( County).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences, 10th ult, at Burscough— JOHN BENTLEY, a clerk, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald in front) light brown, heavy moustache, small side- whiskers, eyes brown, rather lame right leg; is fond of drink ; dress, when last seen, black cloth suit, black billycock hat, lace boots, blue overcoat with velvet collar. Has served in the 17th Lancers. Warrant issued. 31.— Ormskirk ( County). — F^ r obtaining money by false pretences, 18th ult., at Founby— A MAN, age about 52, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, thin sandy whiskers and moustache, turning grey; dress, brown dust- coat, light trousers, black billy- cock hat. He stated he had secured work in the neighbourhood as a joiner, and wanted the money to bring his boxes from Liverpool. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. 32.— Bo Ot I e ( Borough) .— For obtaining, 21st ult,, eight horses value £ 203, by means of worthless cheque— THOMAS WHEELER, age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) brown, walks erect; dress, brown check suit ( tight fitting trousers), cap to match. Appearance of a horse- dealer ; was recently in business as a provender dealer at Wolverhampton. Is known to horsedealers at Birmingham, West Bromwich, Tattenhall, and elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 33. — Rochdale ( Borough).— For stealing various articles ( found pledged) from jewellers' shops— A woman, who gave the name of GERTRUDE COLMAN, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresb, full face, hair ( frizzy in front) dark brown, has very small waist; dress, long black jacket, astrachan collar, black dress, bnttoned down back, sealskin cap, trimmed imitation squirrel, and black veil. Stated she came from London, and had visited Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester. Had in her possession a book bearing the address No. 1, Powell- street, London. She calls at jewellers' shops and asks to be shown watch- guards, pendants, lockets, & c., and while the attention of the shopman is directed to some other object, steals one or other of the articles. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 MONMOUTHSHIRE. f4. — Newport ( orough). — Portnit ano description of WILFRED NICK LESS, whoi. apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 35, on 10th ult.— Age 33, height 5 ft. in., stout build weight about 13 stone, complexion fair, hair arid monstacho light, is addicted to drink ; dresp, blue serge coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, wears a silver watch chain. Native of London Hay erdeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 35.— Daventry ( County). — For stealing, 23rd ult., a chimney- sweep's machine, hand - brush scraper, and 2 cloths — FREDERICK MOUN TAIN, alias JAMES BAMFORD, age about 60 height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair turn ing grey, cast in one eye, rather deif; dress, car digan jacket, cord trousers, blick cap. A chimney sweep; native of Aston, near Birmingham. Has been previously convicted of a similar offence at Warwick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hustler, Daven'ry. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 36.— Nottingham ( Borough).— For failing to report — Licet ce Holder FREDERICK SHAW, Office No. 48622, age 53, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar top, and 2 back of head, 1 left cheek, centre of back, noee inclines to left, mole left cheek, red molo centre ot breast, blue cross right forearm, sailor with flag left upper aim, crosses and brick left forearm. Sen- tenced at Nottingham Assizes, 22nd Febiuary, 1888, to 10 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Liberated 21st August, 1895. G 0 443. Information to the Chief Constable, Nottingham. RADNORSHIRE. 37.— Penybont( County) .— Portrait and descrip tion of FRANK PARSONS, whose apprehension is sought for housebreaking at Tynfald, Rhayader; a? o 28, height 5 ft. 62L in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, slight droop in left eyelid, love tattooed on right forearm, crown on left fo earm, ring on back of both hands; dress, grey coat, cord trousers, light cap, heavy boots, all much worn. A tramping labourer ; native of Child Oke- ford, Dorsetshire.-^ ( See Case No. 62.) Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Radnor- shire, Penybont. SHROPSHIRE. 38. — Shrewsbury ( County). — Portrait and description of KATE HUGHES, whose apprehen- jgLy tl i' yj - r= r . - £ tion is sought for tiealiog, 2nd Mar., £ 60 ; a lady's small silver watch, gold figuripg on face, has been repaired by a watchmaker at Coik, whose label may bo inside case, thin go'. d chain, plain pattern, with tassels at end attached; and a lady's rough black serge double- breasted jacket, large black buttons, pockets on hips— Age 22, height about 5 ft. 1 in., rather stout build, comp'exion fresh, full face, bair brown, eyes grey, lost second joint third ADger left hand ; speaks with Welsh accent; dress ( when last seen), grey speckled gimp dress, black- and- white speckled straw hat, and the stolen jacket. A domestic servant; has been in situations at Aberystwyth, Llandudno, and Liverpool. Native of Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire. Was for some years in Bangor Woikhouse. May be found in service, workhouse, home, or at places where militia or volunteers assemble for training. Attends Salvation Army meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 39.— Bridgwater ( Borough).— For stealing quantity of tallow ( recovered)— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark; dress, brown coat, grey striped trousers, dark cloth cap, lace boots ( one cut down front). A tramping carpenter. Left Bridgwater on 18th ult. Information to Chief Constable Barnett, Bridg- water. STAFFORDSHIRE. 40.— Longton ( County).— For stealing a suit of clothes, at Fenton, on 23rd ult.— HARRY WATSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark, smart appearance; dress, black worsted cloth coat and vest, light plaid tronsei's, patent leather shoes. A bootmaker; supposed native of Leamington. Is a good baritone singer, and sings at public- houses, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 42. — Lewes ( County). — For larceny — FREDERICK JOHN WRIGHT, age 25 to 30 height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair, heavy moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, grey suit, dirty red tie, light cap, light boots; an agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. May join what is known as Hamilton's Reserve Staff of that Company. He ordered several suits of clothes to be sent to his lodgings, afterwards called at the shop and stated that he had selected one of them. He then obtained other articles, and asked that the bill be sent when the suits were fetched, but absconded with the whole. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. SUSSEX ( WEST). 43.— Chichester ( County).— For being con- cerned with a man who gave the name of Harry Saphir, of 28, Commercial- road, Lambeth, in cus tody for larceDy ( person), age 24, height 5 ft 1 in., complexion dark, hair black, very thick lips, cut mark inside right arm, Jewish appearance, a tailor— TWO MEN: 1st, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion very dark, supposed clean shaved ; dress, light coloured mixture tweed suit and cap. 2nd, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., supposed slight moustache; dress, dark jacket and vest, light coloured trousers, wearing a cap. Information to Supt. Ellis, Chichester. SUFFOLK. 41. — Mildenhall ( County). — For rape— JOSEPH CARMAN, age 30, height 5 ft, 9£ in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight side whiskers and moustacte dark, scar over right eye, is subject to fits; dress, light drabbet jacket lined check, plaid waistcoat, cord trousers, black cloth flat crown hat with straight peak, lace boots. A labourer; native of Lakenhoatb. Has been in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reeve, Mildeahall. WARWICKSHIRE. 44.— Coventry ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— ROBERT L. BELMONT, alias REYNARD, GOODWIN, and GOLDSMIDT, a German Jew, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in , complexion sallow, hair and heavy moustache dark ; dress ( when last seen), dark suit, deerstalker hat; wears a pin made of a half sovereign, with imitation fly on rim. Stays at first class hotels. Hss with him a large brown leather bag and a portmanteau. He advertised in London and provincial news papers, for agents to sell bicycles, & c., on salary and commission, for the " Monarch Cycle Manufacturing Company of Coventry and Cheapside, London," and forwarded to applicants a number of pipers, a catalogue and conditions of agency, with a request that £ 5 be sent as security for a sample machine, valne £ 10. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WESTMORLAND. 45.— Kendal ( Borough).— For failing to report Licenca Holder GEORGE STEWART, Office No. 1249- 6, age 36, height 5 ft. 4^ in , complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark grey, blue scar left cheek, abscess scar left of neck, sailor, cutlass, cross, heart and anchor on left, crossed flags, 4 dots, crossed swords, 4 dots, GS and AM on right fore- arm, anchor back of left hand, 1st joint right fore- finger deformed. A labourer; native of Belfast. Sentenced at Kendal Sessions, 28th June, 1895, to 4 months imprisonment, and 2 years police super- vision ( not to run concurrent with unexp red sentence) for housebreaking. Remanet of former sentence expires 11th June, 1896. Liberated on 2nd licence, 15th instant. J S 893. Information to Chief Constable Hardy, Kendal. WORCESTERSHIRE. 46.— Worcester ( County).— For non- appear- ance at last Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, to answer a charge of larceny— ALFRED THOMAS REEVES, age 51, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald in front), whiskers, beard and moustache ( rough) brown, eyes grey; dress, dark cloth suit, rough black coat, black hard hat, all rather shabby. A market gardener, & c.; native of Broadheath, near Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, County Police Office, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 47.— Wakefield ( City). — For obtaining food and money by false pretences, 25th August last— TOM WELLS, alias DANIEL and ABRAHAM HARTLEY, sge 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache daik brown, eyes blae; dress ( when last seen), dark coat and vest, black THT£ POLICE GAZETTE. FBIDAY, MAY 1, 1896. and- gray stripe trousers, long dark overcoat, dark cloth cap. Sent; nced at Birkenhead Petty Sessions, 6th February, 1693, to 2 months imprisonment for being in possession of mutilated silver. He represented himself to be in the employ of the General Post Office as a telegraph linesman. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DEVONSHIRE. 43.— Exeter ( Oounty).— Remanded till 4th inst. for obtaining money by false pretences— CHARLES WILLIAM HARDING, age about 46, height b ft 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair and eyes brown, brown mole back of neck. He advertises in various newspapers for persons to address envelopes, offering constant employment, and requesting stamp for particulars. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 49.— Cheltenham ( County).— Committed for trial for stealing money from effertory- box at Tewkesbury Abbey Church— SAMUEL HORTON, late of 6, Lowesmoor- place, Worcester, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and inous- taohe brown, eye3 grey, mole on back and on right shoulder; dre3S, grey serge jicket, b'ue vest with spots, drab knickerboskers, dark blue stockings, white collar, red tie, brown mixture cap, Oxford shoes. Found in Lis possession: An 18- carat gold lever watch, No. 13332, maker " Burlton, 51, Borough High- street, and 59, Cheap3ide, London"; a batch of 15 keys to fit Chubb's lever locks, and a " Cestria" Cushion Safety Bicycle, by " Price & Co., Frodsham- street, Chester," Humber patt. m, black enamelled, usual parts plated, round cranks, no brake, guards or gear case, If detach, able pneumatic tyres, corrugated cover to back, arrow pattern to front, ball bearing3 all over, both wheels 28- in., tangent spokes, rat - trap pedals, " Brampton" hammock saddle, Powell & Hanmer's " Chieftain" lamp, single hell, tool bag, marked " F. Lewis, Worcester," Lucas' " King's Own " oil- can, adjustable spanner, " Wood's" valve to back tyre, " Lucas" ditto to front, no step. ( See Case No. 31, 17th ult.) Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. MICHAEL CARROLL, alias JOHN MILLER, ago 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, oval features, hair brown, pointed ginger moustache, eyes blue, cross flags and Prince of Wales feathers tattooed in blue ink right arm, 2 scars on back, below left Ehoulderblade ; dress, old brown jacket and vest, grey check trousers, navy serge cap, new heavy lace boots. Native of Notting- ham. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE, 57.— Altrincham ( County).— 25th ult., at Brooklands, Sale, during Gentleman Riders' Rice Meeting— 1 gentleman's gold keyless hunter watch, centre seconds, jewelled iu ten holes extra," No. 87129, makers, " Russell and Son, London and Liverpool," ring supposed missing ; 1 gold breast- pin, round shape, large size, set with straw- coloured' diamond. Information to Supt. Britton, Altrincham. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 50.— Newtown ( County).— Remanded for fre quenting— JAMES JEFFRIES ( supposedfalse), age 63, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, 6car back and 2 moles front of right fore- arm, mole left of back ; dress, dark clothes, hard hat. A brushmaker. States he has resided in London fcr several years. GEORGE DAVIES ( supposed false), an Irish- man, age 35, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, nose broken, mole left side, large scar on and under left knee, stiff knee joint; dress, dark clothes and hard hat. A whipmaker. JAMES McCAN, an Irishman, age 28, height 5 ft. 2^ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, pock marked, scar under right nipple, and near left shoulderblade; dress, dark clothes, cloth leggings. A general dealer; lately resided at 42, Baker- street, Liverool. All supposed expert pickpockets, and to have been previously convicted. Information to the Chief Cor stable of Moatgomeiy- th're, Newtown. ABERDEENSHIRE. 53— Aberdeen ( County).— 14th ult.— 1 8- day keyless geneva lever watch, No. 283656 or 285656, oxydized case, fancy dial, gold hinds, open escape- ment ; 1 old- fashioned gold albert, long double link, and several small round links alternately, drop for appendage missing; and 1 silver- plated tea- pot ( recovered), pledged by a man who gave the name of JOHN WATSON, of 56, Clifton- road, Aberdeen, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, thin face, sharp features, hair and short mous- tache dark; dress, grey check tweed suit, b'. ue- striped shirt- front and cuffs, peak cap. Carried an umbrella atd overcoat. Spoke with Aberdeen accent. Of smart, gentlemanly appearance. 54.— Aberdeen ( County).— 18th ult, by shop- breaking, at Ballater— 1 lady's gold watch, chased caEes ( new), No. 83135; 1 do., stem- winding, figures on dial, No. 101291 or 104855; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, stem winding, No. 123962 or 123966; I shell- backed silver geneva watch, No. 39571 or 40720; 1 pair- cised silver lever watch, No. 73713; 1 silver spring- backed lever watch, maker " John Forrest, London," No. 72415; 1 do., " Robert Spence, Huntley," on movement; 1 do , going barrel; 1 yellow metal hunting geneva lever, bezel for glass missiog; 1 silver hunting geneva, stem winding; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, carvel ca « ej, No. 4990; 1 silver centre- seconds geneva; 1 gentleman's silver demi- hunting lever watch, No. 60284; 3 second- hand silver lever watches, spring- backed ; 1 second- hand pair- cased silver lever watch; 1 large silver American hunting lever watch, stem winding ; 1 lady's s: lver geneva watch, white dial; 1 gentleman's second hand silver geneva watch; 1 o'd- fashioned Swiss geneva watch ; 1 lady's yellow metal demi- hunting watch ( new); lj aluminium- cased geneva watch 1 white metal cased watch, days of week, month?, and changes of moon on dial, 6tem winding ; 4 white metal cased geneva watches; 1 gentleman's white metal geneva watch, centre seconds ; 1 gentleman's white metal Amoricin lever ( new); 1 do. geneva watch; 1 fpriDg- backed silver lever watcb, going barrel, No. 158074; 1 do., " D. R." on outside case ; 1 silver demi hunting watch, bezel for glass missing; 1 gentleman's silver geneva watch, metal dome; 1 doz. 9- ct. gold gem rings ( new); 44 gold brooches; set pearls, various patterns, safety- pin design, ; 1 gold hat pin, cairngorm on top; 1 doz. gold charms, consisting of crosses, hearts, & c.; 1 gold thistle scarf- pin, set small pearls; 1 gentleman's gold scarf- pin, set amethyst; 1 silver button- hook, tiger's head, gems for eyes; 9 silver badges or medals, various patterns, Victoria cross, & c.; 5 silver albert chains, curb pattern; 1 fancy silver albert chain, large links; 112 silver brooches, set topazes, pebbles, & c. Information to the Chief Constable of Aberdeen- shire, Aberdeen. DERBYSHIRE. 58. — Alfreton ( County).— 15th ult., at the- Rufford Hunt Steeplechases— I silver English lever watch, No. 13474, maker— Marks Levi, Birmingham, engine- turned case, white dial, gold hands, Ion" gold chain, flit links, attached, with jubilea sovereign as appendage; 1 silver geneva lever watch, " London Geneva lever" underlined with red oa dial, engine- turned cases, white dial, a 9- ct, gold albeit, oval link pattern, with cross - bar attached. Information to Supt. Eyre, Alfre'on. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 59.— Cheltenham ( County).— 28th ult. — 1 9- in. square; 1 |- in. chisel; 1 £- in. beading- plans; 1 smoothing- plane; 1 screw- driver; 1 14- in. tenon- saw, marked " Mead"; 1 6- in. square; 1 1- in. rabbet- plane ; 1 f- in. rabbet- plane, marked " Price"; 1 6- in. square; 1 £- in. chisel, marked " Witcombe";. 1 12- iu. square ( new) ; 1 12- iD. tenon- saw, marked " Barrow "; 1 smoothing- plane, marked " Juggins"; 1 large rush basket; 1 13- in. oil- stone; 1 spirit- level, bottom bevelled ; I large hammer, face broken,, short handle; 1 small hammer, lance wcol handle; 2 pairs of pincers, 1 with wing deficient. Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age 45 to £ 0, rather short, hair turning grey, small side whiskers an! mous- tache ; dressed in dark coat, trcusers, and cap. Information to Supt. McRae, Chdtenham. 60. — Cirencester ( County). — 18th ult.— a cash- box with yellow lines on lil, 12 inche3 by 6 inches, containing £ 13 gold, 8s. silver. Information to Supt. Morgan, Cirencester. KENT. 61.— Maidstone ( Borough). — 23rd ult, by housebreaking — A lady's silver keyless geneva wa'ch, No. 95360; 1 gold scarf- pio, set round stone, 1 round gold brooch, raised centre, hair at bick; 1 silver albert chain ; and 1 pair of nippers. 25th ult., by housebreaking— 1 plain gold- plated bracelet. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN: 1st, age about 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexijn fair, hair and moustache light; dress, blue serge suit, yellow and bine silk neckerchief, soft brown felt hat. 2nd, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 in, cimplexion pale, hair ( parted in centre) and thick moustache black ; dress, brown suit, black hard felt hat, brown shoes. They left Maidstone for Holborn Viaduct 25th ult. Information to Chief Constable Macintish, Maid- stone. NORFOLK. 51.— Norwich ( City).— Committed for trial, at Quarter Sessions, for milicions damage— JAMES ALFRED GROUNSELL, ego 61, height 5 ft. 0£ in., complexion fie3h, bair daik ( turning grey), eyes brown, flesh wait right armpit, mole right side brta-> t, cut- scar across palm of right hand, unablo to use right thumb; dress, black pilot coat, blue serge waistcjat, small dark grey check trousers, small red- and- black check scarf, black hard felt hit, lace bootj. Native of Richmond, Surrey. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Nor- wich. BERKSHIRE. 55 — Windsor ( Borough).— 23rd ult.— A Psycho light loalster bicycle, Dunlop tyres, ^- in. handles, rat- trap pedals, " 76159 " on handle- bar crown, no mudguard or brake. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 52.— Guisborough ( County).— Committed for tiiil, at Northallerton Qunter Sessions, 2nd Ju'y xt, for stealing 4 watches from a jeweller's shop— RADNORSHIRE. 62 — Penybont ( County).— 2nd ult., by house- breaking at Tynfald Rhayader— I 18- ct. gold curb chain, middle link filed flat. Suppojed by FRANK PARSONS, see Case No. 37. Information to tho Chief Constable of Radnor- shire, Penybont. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. £ 6.— Newmarket ( County). — 29th ult., at Newmarket Races— 1 gold English lever watch, engine- turned cases, maker's name, " Lear," or " Lcaoh, London," gold dial and hands, seconds' hand; 1 9- ct. curb pattern albert, with guinea, da ed 1798 or 1802, attached; 1 gold Waltham Btop- wa'. cb, engraved, inside back case, " Thomas Alec Cheadle, from W. BC. and E. M. C., March 12th, 1895 " ; gold curb albert chain, slide- bar in centre, with silver cigar cutter acd silver pen and pencil, attached. Information to Sopt. Whitechurch, NewmarkeS SURREY 63.— Godstone ( County).— 21st ult, by house- breaking— 1 gold ring, with 3 stones in centre; 1 gold rirg, set one pearl in centre and 4 blue stones; 1 oval shape gold brooch, blue centre surrounded by 12 pearls ; 1 long, chased silver brooch. Information to Supt. Brice, Godstone. 64.— Guildford ( County).— Between 23 d and 24th ult., from the Officers' Quarters, Iakermann Barracks, Knaphill— A double- barrelled central' fire breechloader gun, 12 bote, left barrel choked, right barrel honeycombed, in leather case, " G. H. Neale,. 2nd Lieut, Queen's Regt." thoreon; 1 new blue melton overcoat, check lining; 1 light colour covert coat, thick material, silk lining. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. FRIDAY, APRIL 3. 189.6. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 WARWICKSHIRE. 65. — Leamington ( Borough). — 28th nit., from a coffee tavern— 1 double- cased silver geneva watch, maker's name—" Schwerer, Northampton," engraved inside ; 1 silver chain, curb pattern, with small silver seal and tooth- pick attached; 1 black morning coat and vest; 1 drab coloured alpaca jacket; 3 pairs of trousers ( 1 pair b! ack, I black- and- white check, and 1 bluish grey ground, with dark stripes— Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, black round jacket, bluish grey trou; ers, with dark stripes ( supposed stolen). Carried a common black portmanteau, with brown facings, straps, and handle. Also wanted at Coventry, Oxford, and Stratford- on- Avon for similar offences. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leam- ington. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 66.— York ( City).— Since 6th ult.— A gentle- man's gold open- face keyless watch, No. 6T446, monogram " A. S." on back; a gold albert, loDg links, with gold pencil- case and seal, attached, " Algy" on bloodstone of seal. Information to the Chief Constable, York. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. HERTFORDSHIRE. 67.— Bishop's Stortford ( County).— Found shot in a railway carriage, the body of a man, age 30 to 35, length 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown, small side whiskers and moustache recently clipped, eyes grey, small burn scar on back of left hand, " V " and 6 dots in Indian ink on left forearm; dress, brown double- breasted melton cloth overcoat, velvet collar, usual pockets, brown bono buttons, very fine diagonal cloth trousers and vest, white collar and front, white figured satin tie, blue- and- pink striped flannelette shirt, figure 9 in ink on back of collar, white cotton socks, half watertight lace boots with toecaps, black hard felt hat. Found in pockets 3 penny pieces, brown leather case containing 4 cigarettes, 1 albert metal watch chain, 1 bunch of 5 keys ( 1 small brass key split at end, 1 latch, 2 box, 1 small American lock do.) on steel curb chain fastened with small harp- shape brass lock, 1 new pocket knife, 1 pair steel rimmed spectacles, 1 theatre pass ticket, dated 13th April, ' 96, and a railway ticket from Liverpool- street to Broxbourne. A. small new 6- chambered plated revolver with 1 discharged and 5 undis- charged cartridges was found on floor of carriage. Photo may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Duke, Bishop's Stortford. APPREHENSIONS. 70.— Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— CHARLES GILLINGHAM, Case No. 4, 27th March last. 71 — Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— JAMES CLARKE, Case No. 13, 24th ult., and sen- tenced ( o 3 months imprisonment. 72.— Suffolk, Mildenhall ( County). — GEO. FISHER, Case No. 27, 17th ult., and the first- described bicycle recovered. LATEST INFORMATION. SURREY. ^ 68.— Guildford ( County). — 23rd ult., in the Basinstoke Canal at Ash, the body of a male child, age 3 to 6 months, complexion dark, eyes blue; dress, white hand- made nightdress, crochet trim- ming round neck and sleeves, and an ordinary napkin. Supposed to have been dead 6 or 7 days, and in the water about 48 hours. An inquest was held 25th inst, and a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown was returned. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. 69.— Godstone ( County).— Body of maD, Case No. 72, 19th ult., has been identified. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 73.— J Division.— For stealing a bay cob, aged, 15 hands, rather over on forelegs, long mane and tail ( hair rubbed off in parts), off- hind fetlock white, thick neck, answers to name of " Doctor "— BEN BOTTOMLEY, age 37, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache sandy, slight impediment in speech ; dress, pepper- and- salt colour coat ( horse coper's), dark trousers, coloured neckerchief, hard felt hat; and a MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ia., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark; dress, dark overcoat, check trousers, black hard felt hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 74.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report- License Holder WILLIAM ARTHUR STANS- FIELD, alias WILLIAM STOKES, and LEONARD WILLIAM BERNARD, Office No. 48695, age 33, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes grey; abscess scar left cheek ( indistinct), tattoo mark left arm, anchor back of right arm ; native of Clifton. Sentenced at Oldham Sessions, 20th Nov., 1891, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 17th Sept., 1895. M R 390. 75.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report — License Holder WILLIAM GLOVER, alias GEORGE TAYLOR, and HENRY SHAW, Office No. 565- 6, age 43, height 5 ft. f in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, nose large and inclines to left, scar under chin and left eye. Native of Manchester. Sentenced at War- wick Assizes, 13th December, 1888, to 6 years penal Birvitude for burglary. Liberated on second licence 15th February, 1896. Remanet of former sentence expires 22nd June, 1896. 0 514. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. SHROPSHIRE. £ 3 REWARD. 77.— Shrewsbury ( Coxnty).— For stealing, 21st inst., a dark cob horse, 4 years old, 15 hands 2 in. high, recently blistered near foreleg, stump of tail slightly crooked, value £ 40; and a light spring trap, painted dark green, lined red ( except wheels), containing green cushion, waterproof rug, black- and- red lining, whip, and one 2- ltafed mahogany table, front end of rail near side of trap broken, and off side rail back end of trap broken and mended with iron plate ; 1 set of silver- mounted harness ( worn), new reins with brass buckles— License Holder HENRY PRICE, alias WILLIAM JONES, CORNELIUS HOTSPUR, RICHARD ELTON, aud HILTON, Officc No. 49034, age 62, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( cut close), grey, eyes hazel, upper part of right arm. fractured and wasted, birthmark left knee, small mo'. e left side of neck and bend of right arm, and 2 scars on right eloow; dressed in dark coat, breeches, and leggings, black hard hat, collar, and black tie. Was traced to Wolverhampton, 22nd icst., in possession of stolen property, where he had the liorte shod. Sentenced at Stafford Sessions, 31st December, 1883, to 14 years penal servitude for larceny, and at Salop Assizes to 3 months, and license revoked, on the 29th November, 1894. Liberated on second license, SOth November, 1895. C J 123. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Withers, builder, Leaton, for such information ai will lead to the apprehension of the thief, and recovery of the property. Information to Supt. E jge, Shrewsbury. SUFFOLK. 78.— Halesworth ( County). — For fraud— J. HEWLETT, late of Stratford Market, E., age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy moustache brown ( inclined to sandy) ; respectably dressed. He obtains vegetable market produce from all parts of the country, for which he fails to pay.] Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Haksworth. OXFORDSHIRE. 76.— Oxford ( City).— For stealing, 27th ult., a quantity of bed linen ( recovered)— A woman, who gave the name of E. WILSON, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in.; dress, light grey dress ( large plaid), black mantle with velvet collar, brown felt hat, cashmere boots, carries red wicker basket, occa- sionally wears blue serge skirt and brown bonnet with strings down back; professes to be a nurse; of good address, but addicted to drink. She takes lodgings at private houses, and, after staying a short time, steals anything she can and pledges it. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. PROPERTY STOLEN. OXFORDSHIRE. 79.— Oxford ( City).— 30th nit., from a coffee tavern— A gent'eman's silver geneva watch, No. 31385, dial cracked, supposed metal chain attached ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 46031, silver chain and tassel attached— By a MAN, age about 27, height 5ft. 6 or 7 in., clean shaved; wearing black morning coat, reddish- coloured tie, hard felt hat, has with him a black portmanteau. Supposed wanted at Leamington for a similar offence. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford, APPREHENSION. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 80. — Metropolitan Police District, G Division.— MAN, Case No. 95, 28th February last. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons Is sought for failing to report under the Proris ons of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force mnlring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Con- Set 15fflce) In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circnlated from C.^ information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AOS. HEIGHT COM. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENSE HOLDERS. GEORGE COOK, alias WILLIAM SMITH, WILLIAM COOK, and EDWARD ELLERTON, 48998. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. FREDERICK WILSON, alias THOMAS LAYLAND, JAMES REED, and WILLIAM WATSON, 796- 96. C. O. JAMES HATCH EORD, alias JOSEPH REARDON, JAMES MARTIN, and JAMES REDMAN, 117- 96. C. O. JOHN JONES, alias ALFRED LITTLE, and ARTHUR LITTLE, 787- 96. C. O. MICHAEL REGAN, alias MICHAEL BURKE, and MICHAEL CARTHY, 48241. C. O. 23 30 5 4 5 7 32 I 5 sallow black sallow brn fresh dk brn ( tming grey) 29 5 10 fresh Jkbrn 32 5 2 fresh dk brn brn hazel blue hazel grey Several scars on head, cross and wreath, W. I. H. T., Central Criminal Court, 10th April, 1893, 3 F. I. N., S O , and F. U. on rt forearm, woman on years penal servitude for warehousebreaking. It upper arm, sailor, star, anchor, and woman on Licensed 30th Noveinb.., 1895. T 227. It forearm, star rt, star and W. on It wrist, dot on 1st and 2nd It fingers Scar rt of forehead, top of 2nd It finger, and on North London Sessions, 5tli December, 1892, 3rd rt finger, and rt thumb 4 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 6th March, 1896. S 557. Scar It cheek, top of forehead, and top of 2nd It South London Sessions, 16th May, 1893,3 years finger, 2nd rt finger contracted and 6 months penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 8tli January, 1896. N T 455. Scar rt of forehead, rt eyebrow, 3rd rt finger, and North London Sessions, 20th November, 1893, rt forearm, fleshy lump It wrist 3 years penal servitude for fraud. Licensed J 5th March, 1896. T 626. Scar bridge of nose North London Sessions, 7tli June, 1S92, 4 years peual servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 7th June, 1895. J S 148. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1896. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Farce Desiring Capture. AGE. H1IQHT COM. HAIR. ETE8. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENSE HOLDERS— contd. ADA CLEVELAND, alias EMMA HARRIS, MARGARET MULLINS, EMMA HERRING, MATILDA EDWARDS, RACHEL DEAN, EMMA MOORE, and MARGARET KEATING, 48878. C. O. SAMUEL SOLOMONS, alias MICHAEL KAUFFMAN, or KAUF- MAN, 721- 96. C. O. JAMES CRAWLEY, 49102. C. O. HARRY KENDAL CRABTREE SMITH, 719- 96. C. O. GEORGE WHITE, 47770. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued. JAMES FLANAGAN, 47950. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. DANIEL THOMAS RYAN, 426- 96. C. O. JOHN BURNS, alias THOMAS McGANN, 47947. C. O. ISAAC FRAKMAN, 543- 96. C. O. WILLTAM BENNETT, alias WIL- LIAM RUSSELL, 47508. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued. JOHN COLLINS, alias JOHN JONES, JOHN DAVIS, WILLIAM JOHN- SON, JOHN CONWAY, and JOHN DAVIES, 49071. C. O. THOMAS EATON, alias JAMES RAYNOR, 1015- 96. C. O. JOHN COLLINS, alias JOHN SHAUGHNESSEY, FREDERICK CURRY, and FREDERICK CURRIE, 556- 96. C. O. THOMAS WILLIAMS, alias WIL- LIAM JACKSON, and THOMAS ANDERSON, 7- 96. C. O. GEORGE LLOYD, alias RICHARD LLOYD, and GEORGE EVANS, 1017- 96 Bridgenorth ( County) JOHN WILLIAM WORSENCROFT, 48814. Rochdale ( County) JAMES GRAHAM, alias JAMES DUNN, and ROBERT WILSON, 47652. Liverpool ( City) SUPERVISEES. JOHN WHITE, alias DAVIS, and SANDERS, 48856. C. O. MARY TURNER, alias ELLEN DAVIES, ELLEN LENNON, and ELLEN LEONARD, 915- 96. C. O. ALFRED BENNETT, alias ALFRED BUNCE, 47431. C. O. JOHN LAWSON, alias WILLIAM SWANSON, JOHN GREY, and WILLIAM WREN, 46734. C. O. JOHN THOMPSON, alias JAMES SMITH, 1244. C. O. JOHN ASHTON, 42049. ( Borough) Wigan GEORGE HE3ELTINE, alias iG HAZLETINE, J. JONES, F. KILROY, G. MORTON, and C. EDWARDS, 138- 96. Walsall ( Boro'). Warrant issued. FREDERICK SUMMERS, 46158 Kettering ( County). Warrant issued. ALFRED TURNER, 41517. Leigh ( County) 49 34 62 33 MICHAEL LEARY, alias GEORGE 45 CLARK, CHARLES ROSS, and CHARLES KEMP, 47003. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued 42 30 27 29 20 26 33 32 45 68 41 21 33 5 0 52 62 45 45 41 43 62 29 40 sallow 5 8 fresh 5 9 5 3 5 5 5 7 5 6 5 8 5 5 5 4] 5 8 5 7 5 81 5 4i 5 2 5 31 fresh fresh fresh fresh dark fresh fresh dark fresh sallow pale fair sallow brn dk brn grey brn dk brn ( bald) dk brn blue blue brn grey ( snkn) grey brn dk brn brn dk bru black * lk bm brti fresh 5 1] fresh 5 3 5 OI 4 9 5 6 5 7 5 6g 5 H 5 41 5 7 5 1 fresh grey grey grey brn dk brii dk bi n sandy ( bald) grey brn ( bald on top) It bru brc blue Lxlue blue grey blue dk brn bra ( thin) fresh sallow fresh fresh fresli fresh sallow fresh fresh dk b i n dk brn ( truing grey) brn Scar over It eye, under chin ( abscess), on lower lip, and near It breast ( abscess), T. S. on rt forearm Nose broken, crooked, and very large, woman on rt upper arm, woman, tree, snakes, and centipede on rt forearm, man, woman, and parasol, heart, F. H. C., anchor, and M. K. on It forearm Face slightly pockmarked, D. D. It. side body, three abscess scars It side neck, and one above It collar- bone, burn scar inside It forearm Scar under chin, rt of forehead, and back of It forearm and front of rt Scar on forehead, over It eyebrow, and back of rt hand ( large), nail of It forefinger deformed, flat feet Scar It forearm, front of rt wrist, aud bridge of nose Two scars rt of head, and one near rt ear, blue dot between each thumb and finger, three blue marks on It forearm Scar It temple and on each thumb, indistinct tattoo marks on It forearm Face and arms freckled, scar over It eye, two back of head, mole It of neck Two scars It of head, one under rt ear, and back of It hand, two moles rt, and one back of neck, round shoulders Hairy mole rt of chin, scar back of neck, four blue dots on rt, W. and three blue marks on It forearm Blue dot between It thumb and finger, scar top of head, rt eyebrow, rt of nose, between 2nd and 3rd rt fingers, and on rt thumb, blue mark on rt forearm Oossed- flags centre of chest, crossed- flags, sailor, anchor, and double triangle on It, E. I., heart, two wreaths, heart, LOVE, and knot on rt fore- arm, bracelet It wrist, and It instep, crossed- flags on rt, cross and wreath on It forearm Sear over It eyebrow, two back of rt wrist, one back of It hand, base of It thumb, and 2nd It finger Slightly pockmarked, mole rt of neck Sear back of head, on It thumb, and seond It finger, It forefinger deformed Sear centre of back of head, outer comer of It eye, and between first and second It fingers, boil sears rt and centre of back, outer corner of It eye, and on rt shoulderblade Sunken eyes, scar It side of throat, centre of back, iu each groin, on rt shoulderbiade, It buttock, and two It calf grey dark grey grey Abscess mark under It jaw brn blue ( bald) brn brn bald brn dk brn 1 grey grey blue grey grey Central Criminal Court, 27th June 1887 12 years penal servitude for larceny ' Licensed 25th October, 1895. B N 101. If appre- hended, this woman is to be cautioned. Central Criminal Court, 2nd May, 1892, 4 years penal servitude for uttering." Licensed 28th February, 1896. S 218. Chelmsford Sessions, 24th May, 1887, 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision and remanet of former sentence for larceny, Licensed 28th December, 1895. Remanat expires 20th July, 1898. Y H N 826. Winchester Assizes, 14th Nov., 1893, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 27th February, 1896. T 531. Central Criminal Court, 24th March, 1890 5 years penal servitude and reniauet of former sentence for uttering. Licensed 5th October 1894. Sentence expired 7th April 18%' M Q 64. ' Salisbury Quarter Sessions, 7th April 1891 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Licensed 9th March, 1895. R 98. Middlesex Sessions, 9th April, 1892, 4 years penal servitude for larceny ( dwelling- house) Licensed 15th April, 1895. S 188. Chelmsford, Assizes, 28th July, 1887, 12 years penal servitude for rape. Licensed 29th January, 1896. N 356, Lincoln Assizes, 9th July, 1891, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed lOtli April 1895. R 187. ' Central Criminal Court, 13th November, 1893 3 years penal servitude for diminishing gold coins. Licensed 17th February, 1896. TG01. Middlesex Sessions, 11th April, 1891, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 10th January, 1895. R 106. North London Sessions, 8th May, 1893, 3i years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licensed 20th December, 1895. " T 263. Northampton Borough Sessions, 5th January, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 3rd April, 1896. U 5. North London Sessions, 20th January, 1890, 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 13th February, 1896. VC JQ 111. Chelmsford Sessions, 6th April, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 4th January, 1896. S 139. Shrewsbury, 2nd January, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 1st April, 1896. H U 290. Knutsford Sessions, 28th June, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for schoolhousebreaking. Liberated 9th October, 1895. T 286. Leeds Sessions, 30th December, 1889, 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for shopbreaking. Liberated 30th March. 1895. I P 147. Scar on It forearm, two It and centre of upper lip, aid one on lower lip, three white spots oil rt forearm D. It side, woman, E. S., dot, sailor, flag, and anchor on rt forearm, ship, woman, ship, E. S. and ISABELLA SPERNWAY on It forearm bracelet It wrist, ring on 3rd It finger Scar It hand, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th It fingers, rt fore- finger, bridge of nose, and It eyebrow Birmingham, 22nd October, 1894, 1 year hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny ( person). North London Sessions, 21st January, 1895, 14 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny. North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1893, 14 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for warehousebreaking and larceny. North London Sessions, 24th July* 1893, 12 months hard labour and 3 years police super- vision for warehousebreaking. Mole over It eyebrow, and on rt cheek, three abscess scars on chest, varicose veins on each leg, lost part of It hand Burn mark rt . shoulderblade, scar bottom of back and on rt ankle- bone, rt arm slightly crippled double- rupture, face pockmarked One scar ( red) rt side of forehead, two top of fore- head, varicose veins both legs Pockmarks rt arm, scar centre of chest, It elbow, 2nd joint It forefinger, and outer side It hand North London Sessions, 18th February, 1895, 14 months hard labour and 18 months polioe supervision for larceny Salford Hundred Sessions, 18th February, 1891, 15 cal. months hard labour and 4 years police supervision for larceny Wolverhampton, 10th January, 1895, 12 cal. months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Northampton, 29th June, 1893, 9 cal. months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny Liverpool Sessions, 15tli July, 1884, 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for housebreaking. 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