T U B PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1292 REGULATIONS. 1. All announcement* for insertion in the P01. ICE GAZBTTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to TUB EDITOB or THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, TIOVDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the I'OLICE 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 an cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for thepaynent 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 of Is. Cid. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense rf engraving on wooi. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officcr of not less r » nk than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and nowari . int 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. 1. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analooous thereto. 8. A nnouncements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and cm 1 alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings wlith may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Fridau issue should be forwarced so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday miming. 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 lard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond Sf Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted at advertisements. K. AITDEBSOU, 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. ( L). 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 Pol'ce Di; trict. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical ordjr. 2. Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present suppliod 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 con. position for taking casts of footprints in any soft ground, and Government has acquired the right to use this invention iu. 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.) & FPBEHENSIQNS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1— M Division.— For e- nbezzling £ 27 12s. Id. — CHARLES GEORGE DICKENSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in , complexion veiy pale, hair light, large grey eyes, delicate appearance ; dress, black coat and test, light trousers, white tie, black bard felt hat ( all new). A native of London. Warrant issued. 2. — P Division.— For embezzling £ 15.— ALFRED GRAVES, a carman, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion, hair ( worn over forehead) and moustache dark, large eyes, tat- tooed cannon, ro; o, anchor, and E. M. back of left forearm, bracelet left wrist, ring on cach finger of left hand ; dress, black diagonal ja- ket, bine and white stripe trousers, Eailor knot tie, light grey cap. Warrant issued. Information to be forwirded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For forging and utteriner a cheque for £ 370 — ALBERT WALTER COUNTER, late of 18, Eddiscomte- road, Fulham, ego about 23, height 5 ft. 8 in , slight build, c< mp'exion fair, hair and moustache light, recent scar over one eje; dress dark frock coat, black and w liite check trousers, red scarf, high silk hat, linen marked " Webster, Bros., Lombard St." Had with him a new leather suit ca? e 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 accompaniei by a woman, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in , complex- oa fair, hair light. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, EC. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 4. — Cambridge ( Borough). — For obtaining food and lodgiDgs by false pre'. ence3— FREDERICK CASEMORE, alias FRED RALSTON, age 26 to 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, hair dark brown ( appearance of being curled in front with curling tongs), moustache brown, eyes ( very full) dark brown ; dre3P, black jacket and vest, brown speckled trousers, lace bco's. NELLIE CASEMORE, alias LULU TEMPEST, age 21 to 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pile, thin face, hair brown, frizzed in front; dress, long fawn- colonrol double- breasted jacket with brown turned- down collar, bi own bone buttons, b'ack dress with black silk sleeves and front, larte green felt hat with 2 black feathers and black ribbon to tie under chin, patenf- lea1 her strap shoep. PRISCILLA DIXON, alias CONNIE CLAREMONT, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, cut short and frizzed all over; dress, |- lergth dark brown jacket, navy- bine serge dress, black ret bat, trimmed b'a.- k ribbon, small yellow flowers and yellow- colourdd straw, patent - leather s'lrap bcots. Statel they belonged to a theatrical company, and were having a week's holiday, and that their luggage was at tie railway station. The younger woman lived as the man's wife. The elder stated ehe was his sister. Supposed to be theatre or mu9ic- hall artistes. Warrants issued, t 5.— Cambridge ( Borough). — For stealing, 1st inst., a bicycle, ' Road Raier," nearly Lew, rat- trap pedals, laced spokes, no brake or guards, " Dunlop" tyres fitted with 1896 pattern valves, No. 23685 stamped on handle- bar grip, enamelled plain black, with two transfers and name " John How & SODS, Cambridge," thereon -—- EVANS, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft 6 oi 7 in., complexion and moustache dark, hair brown; dress, military beyele suit with ra- raw gold braid, shoulder straps, and 1 stripe on right arm, glengarry cap. Was seen upon Newmarket He^ th with threa other men, about 4 pm. same date. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. BERKSHIRE. 6— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing 2 pair* full 6i'ze dark brown cord trousers ; 2 boys' m xed tweed knicker suits; 2 men's bluet'e jackets; 2 pairs men's red drab pants ( 1 with satin band->, P. S. M. r/ d in pencil on material, the other marked M o/ u) ; 1 pair men's natural colour merino pants— A woman, who gave the name of MRS. TAYLOP, age 30 to 33, height about 5 ft. 6 in., compUxiou fresh, oval face, hair dark; dress, dark clothep, black sailor hat, dark veil; of smart appearatce and [ gcod address. Had with her a perambulate r with a child. She calls at shops and obtains goods on approval, givirg a false addres3. Wairdnt issued. 7.— Reading ( Borough).— For burglary and assault en a police constable— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 ia., complexion sallow, full facf, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, dark bro^ D coat and vest, li^ ht cord trousers, brown cloth cip. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. 8.— Windsor ( Borough). — For stealing, 4th iust, 1 lady's safety bicycle, Woodley's pneumatio tyres, Gents saddle, tangent spokes, baH baarings throughout, black enamelled franaa, V- shape, usual parts plated, cork handles, rubber pedals, mud- guards, cord dress guard, and wiro guard cvor I 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY- 19, 1896. chain— A man who gave the name of G. R. BIRD, age abont 27, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, grey tweed suit, black hard felt hat. He left a card with the following addresses thereon : ' The Mitre," Kingsgate- street, Blcomsbnry, W. C , and " Elephant," Oxford- road, Windsor. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. BRECONSHIRE. 9 — Crickhowell ( County).— For stealing a gun ( recovered)— JAMES TOOMBS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ( thin face), hail? and moustache dark ; lame. May be found at Swindon, where he has friends. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10.— Fenny Stratford ( County).— For embez- zling £ 21 — HENRY NATION, a baker, late of Wolverton, sge 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stent build, complexion dark, hair ( short) dark brown, slight dark moustache, eye3 dark brown; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat. Is addicted to drink and fond of betting. Known at Peterborough, Southport, Melton Mow- bray, Market Harboro', and Long Clawson. Ab- sconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Sapt. Lait, Fenny Stratfoi'd. CARNARVONSHIRE. 11.— Bangor ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., 1 dark grey overcoat, black lining— A MAN ( tramp), age about 30, tall, stout build, complexion fair, sbort moustache; wearing white fustian vest and trousers, cap, stroDg boots. Left his own ccat behind. An Irishman. Information to Sapt. Harris, Bingor. DERBYSHIRE. 12.— Ashbourne ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., 1 gentleman's silver watcb, steel bands, seconds hand, glass loose ; 1 long silver curb- pattern guard; 2 hollow- ground razors, black handles ( in case); 1 brass seal, hands crossed, " Let us pull together" thereon; 1 penknife, 3 blades, tortoise- shell handle; 1 blue plaid cotton shirt, sleeve3 lengthened with different material; 1 George III. shilling— JOHN HALL, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, eyes supposed grey, scar on temple ( supposed left) ; dress, black worsted jacket and ve3t, grey trousers with blue stripe, black peak cap, light lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wheeldon, Ashbourne. DORSETSHIRE. 13. — Poole County). — For embezzlement — WILLIAM GEORGE BARTLETT, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair very dark, moustache and eyes dark, cut marks on thumb; dress ( usually), blue ribbed serge coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A butcher's assistant; native of Henstridge, Somerset. Ab- sconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains, Poole. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 14.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 5th inst., a double- cased silver verge watch, " W. Williams" scratched on inside case; 1 black vest; 1 pair brown- and- white check trousers SEIGEL, or SEAGAL, a Jew, age 24, ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved, eyes dark, thin protruding lips, dimple in chin; dress, dark jacket, brown plaid vest, greyish trousers ( frayed at bottom), black soft felt " Derby " hat. A tailor. Stated he had been employed at Piccadilly and Oxford- street, London. May be found making enquiries of secretaries of Jewish benevolent societies. 15.— Cardiff ( Bvrcrugh). — For stealing, on or abont 12th ult., 3 heifers ( recovered)— A MAN, age 48 to 50, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaved ; wore a dark suit. Appearance of a groom or horse- dealer. Slated his name was BLAKE, and that he was a farmer, of Tully. May be found at fairs. May have in his possession an English silver lever watch, No. 10987. Information to Head Ccnstab'. e McKenzie, Cardiff. 16.— Swansea ( Borough)— For embezzlem nt — WILLIAM LESSER, a brewer's traveller, age 36 to 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustacbe and whiskers ( painted) light brown. Is a professor of music; dress, usually, grey suit, black bowltr hat. May be found among betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Cipt. Colquhoun, Chief Constable, Swansea. HAMPSHIRE. 17.— Romsey ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— GEORGE HICKS ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, heavy dark moustacbe, large grey eyes, 2 upper teeth deficient, s'ightly bow- legged, scara back of left hand which cause the fingers to be cramped; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, cloth cap, brown leather boots. He represented himself as an insurance agent for horse3 ( see Case No. 71, 8th inst,). Warn nt issued. Information to Supt. Cooper, Romsey. 18.— Portsmouth ( Borough) — For embezzling £ 4 5s. 0d., 1st inst — HENRY MERCER, age about 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown; dress, grey check suit, or may be wearing b! ack double- breasted melton jacket with silk facings, and hard felt hat; of smart appearance. A traveller. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. 19. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — For house- breaking, between 21& t and 28th ult., and stealing 1 gentleman's small old geneva watch, white dial, no second hands ; 1 small round silver brooch, bird ttereon, pin missing; 1 gold appendage in shape of boat ( damaged) ; 1 plain gold telescopic pencil- case; 1 silver do.; 1 silver bracelet, set green pebbles, oval pattern, 1 polished steel bracelet, brass back, old fashioned; 1 small gold brooch, diamond shape, set 3 or 4 red stones in a row, pin missing; I thick twisted silver chain brooch, with 6 small imitations of Roman coins attached; 1 pair plain gold ear- rings, hoop pattern ; 1 pair gold earrings, set white paste stones; 1 lady's open- face gold geneva watch, gold dial, supposed word " Geneva" on inside; 1 gold bar brooch, several pearls in centre; 1 small round silver brooch; 1 small gilt horse- shoe brooch, set several paste stones, 1 missing; 1 small oblong silver brooch, set 2 red and 2 white stones, 1 missing — A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, supposed slight mous- tache ; dress, dark grey jacket, blue guernsey, cord trousers, skull cap. Was accompanied by another man, shorter than himself, and who has a deep scar on left side of face. They carry bags, and go from house to house, ostensibly for the purpose of collect- ing rags and bones. 20. — Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing £ 7, 2nd inst.— HENRICH ROSENKRANZER, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion dark, broad features, moustache brown; dress, fawn colour overcoat, dark velvet collar, black morning coat, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, brown shoes, carried a small dark walking stick. A German, speaks good English. A gardener, and may seek employment as such. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— Forembezzle- ment— WILLIAM ADAMS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., small features, hair ( slightly bald) very light, speaks indistinctly; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat. A journeyman baker. Absconded 28th ult. Had with him a small yellow wooden box. Warrant issued. 22— Southampton ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— W. J. COX, age 35 to 40, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., very slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown; respectably dressed. A brewer's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE, 23.— Ledbury ( County).— For stealing a pair of black Oxford cloth trousers, at Wellington Heath on 10th ult.— Expiree THOMAS TATTERSALL, alias JOHN THOMAS TATTERSALL, and OLIVER HOLDER, Office No 919- 6 ( see Gazette, 3rd ult., Case No. 58, and 17th ult., Case No. 14), age 40, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, lost front teeth, walks lame right leg, wears an elastic band on right thigh, sailor with right hand extended on right forearm, Ecar on left eyebrow, left side of neck, and under left ear, scald scars on chest; dressed in dark plaid stable jacket, black Oxford cloth trousers, black hard hat, long dark greatcoat with cape, and has a brown cap. He represents himself as being attached to the Ordnance Survey, and as a telegraph inspector,, engages men to work for him, obtains board and lodging for himself, borrows money to pay the car- riage on his luggage, supposed to be at the nearest railway station, steals what he can, and absconds; was last heard of on 6th inst., at Wellington, Salop, where he represented himself as a railway official, and carried a pair of ticket nippers; supposed to be now in North or South Wales. Sentenced at Stafford Quarter Sessions, 17th Oct., 1893, to 12 months, and license forfeited, for false pretences. G K P 579. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 24— Hertford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— JOSEPH SAVILLE, age 29, height 5 ft. in , complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown. A tailor; native of Stepney, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. 25. — Watford ( County).— For burglary — THOMAS MURRHAL, an Irishman, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, right eye badly discoloured, left little finger deficient; dress, speckled coat, 2 waistcoats ( one lined leather to form inside pockets), cord trouEers, dark cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Constable, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 26.— Ryde ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 8th inst. — MARY SMITH ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion sallow, full face; dress, black dress ( fancy material), black double- breasted jacket, brown hat. She represented that a sum of money had been left her, and that she required her railway fare to Cornwall, to which county she belonged. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Hinks, Ryde. KENT. 27.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE PASSBY, 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 bard felt hat, black tie; of gentlemanly appearance. Warrant issued. 28.— Chatham ( County). — For stealing a leather case containing 3 clarionets, A, B, and C, marked A, No. 6997, R. M. Band, 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, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; a deserter, Regimental No. 8204. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 29.— Sandwich ( County).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM HUNTLEY, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., 1 FRIDAY, MAY .15, 1896., T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 complexion ruddy, hair brown, slight light mous- tache; dress, dark overcoat, brown jacket, grey striped trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A baker; native of Dover. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. LANARKSHIRE. 30.— Hamilton ( Burgh).- For breaking into a railway booking office, 5th inst.— THOMAS RICE RIED, alias ANDERSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., well bnilt, complexion pale, hair light, clean shaved, • eye3 grey, large nose, small scar right eyebrow, mole right chest, small scar upper border left knee, lobules of ears adhering ; supposed dressed in light clothes. A native of Edinburgh. Is also wanted at Glasgow ( 766 | 95, Scotch Register of Criminals)— A MAN, age letween 30 and 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in, hair dark, supposed dark moustache, sharp features ; dressed in light clothes, speaks with London or slight foreign accent. May have in their possession false keys and safe- breaking implements. They were assisted by John Kane ( who is in custody), age 31, a hammerman. Native of Glasgow. No. 725 | 95, Scotch Register of Criminals. Infoimation to Chief Constable Millar, Hamil- ton. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Bootle ( Borough).— For obtaining, 2Ist 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. 32.— Leigh ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN WOODS, Office No. 48443, ago 32, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 scars centre of forehead, 1 over left eyebrow, " Little Nellie " and woman inside, man, bird, and " J. W." outside left arm, elephant outside left upper arm, and bust of soldier outside left fore- arm, bracelet left wrist, 2 women inside, 2 flags, anchor, and " P. O." outside right forearm, bracelet right wrist. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 9th July, 1894, to 12 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision, for burglary. 2559. Warrant issued. Information to Sapt. Higginbotham, Leigh, near Manchester. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 33.— 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 deaf; dress, car- digan jacket, cord trousers, black cap. A chimney- sweep ; native of Aston, near Birmingham. Has been previously convicted of a similar offence at Warwick. Warrant issued. Information to Sapt. Hustler, Daventry. NORTHUMBERLAND. 34— Gosforth ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee THOMAS BROWN, alias DOUGLAS, Office No. 48848, age 29, height 5 ft. Q in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar on belly, 2 left of neck, 1 on right hip and on left buttock. Sentenced at Preston Sessions, 17th Oct.,\ 1894, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision, for shopbreaking. 2447. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Morpeth ; or Snpt. Spratt, Gosforth. ORKNEY. 35.— Kirkwall ( County). — For embezzlement and breach of trust — JAMES GALT, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair and small moustache brown, eyes blue; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, grey peak cap. A dark or commercial traveller; native of Aberdeenshire. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom Information to Supt. Grant, Kirkwall. OXFORDSHIRE. 36.— Oxford ( City).— For non- appearance to his bail, charged with larceny, 9th inst.— JOHN WARD, age 63, height 5 ft 3j in., complexion fresh, hair, beard, moustache, and eyes grey, frontal bone of head has been removed, suffers from asthma; dress, black coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, light tweed cap, militia boots. A travelling draper; carried a parcel containing cloth, & j. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Heal, Oxford. RADNORSHIRE. 37.— Penybont ( County).— Portrait and descrip- tion of FRANK PARSONS, whose apprehension is sought for housebreaking at Tynfald, Rhayader ago 28, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, slight droop in left eyelid, love tattooed on right forearm, crown on left forearm, 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. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Radnor- shire, Penybont. SHROPSHIRE. £ 3 REWARD. 38— Shrewsbury ( County). — For stealing, 21st inst., a dirk cob horse, 4 years old, 15 hands 2 in. high, recently blistered near foreleg, stump of tail slightly crooked, valuo £ 40; and a light spring trap, painted dark green, lined red ( ex; ept wheels), containing green cushion, waterproof rug, black- and- red lining, whip, and one 2- leafed 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, and HILTON, Office No. 49034, age 62, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( cut close), grey, eyes hazel, upper part of right arm fractured and wasted, birthmark left knee, small mole left side of neck and bend of right arm, and 2 scars on right elbow ; dressed in dark coat, breeches, and leggiDgs, black hard hat, collar, and black tie. Was traced to Wolverhampton, 22nd inst., in possession of stolen property, where he had the horse 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, 30th November, 1895. C J 123. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Withers, builder, Leaton, for such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief, and recovery of the property. Information to Supt. Edge, Shrewsbury. 39. — Wellington ( Co unty). — For stealing, 6th inst., a double- breasted blue cloth jacket, front edges bonnd with braid of a lighter ehade, has been repaired on left elbow— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., corop'exion very sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark, walked lame, tattooed on back of hand and finger; wore long dark overcoat with cape, black hard felt hat. Stated he was going to work on the railway, and had in his possession a pair of railway ticket nippers. Supposed identical with Expiree THOMAS TATTERS ALL alias JOHN THOMAS TATTERSALL, Office No 48696, Case No. 25, 17th nit. Information to Chief. Sapt. Edwards, Wellington. 40.— Shrewsbury ( Borough). — For stealing, 4th inst., 1 silver geneva watch, No. 431603, and other articles, from his lodgings — ALFRED DAYIES, age about 40y height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, locg peculiar features, hair, moustacbe ( taming grey), and eyes ( which appear weak) dark, front teeth much decayed, cut scar on right side of neck or cheek, limps slightly, faint tattoo marks back of both binds; dress, black coat, blue trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots; carried a mackintosh with cape. Stated he was a native of Bristol. Is wanted at Wellington for a similar offence, on 6th inst. Identical with Expiree THOMAS TATTERSALL, Office No. 48696, Case No. 27, 10th ult., and OLIVER, Case No. 17, 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Blackwell, Shrewsbury. SUFFOLK. 41.— Ipswich ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, ^ 7th January la3t, a lady's 18- ct, go'd geneva watcb, No. 84582— M. COLE, alias A. WILLIAMSON, and FRANK WILLIAMSON, late of 24, Dean- street, Newcastle- on- Tyne, and 4, Pier- terrace, South Shields, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, side whiskei- 3 and moustacbe dark, long thin face; usually wears long overcoat and hard felt hat, carries a brown leather bag. Sometimes travels as a canvasser and agent, and receives, by post, numerous packages, apparently containing chemical food for cattle. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, County Police Office, Ipswich. SURREY. 42. — Farnham ( County).— For non- appearance to a summons on a charge of larceny— SPENCER FLEMING, late of Farnham, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tacbe light; dress, supposed grey suit. A writer and grainer. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 30, height about 5 ft., complexion dark. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bryant, Farnham. 43.— Guildford ( Borough).— For stealing £ 9, on 11th inst.— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., sandy moustache, scar on face ( supposed left side) ; dress, blue jacket and vest, light trousers, cloth cap, brown boots or shoes. He represented himself to bo an insurance agent, and carried a small bag containing what appeared to be insurance papers, and a revolver, with which he threatened the inmate of the house. 44.— Guildford ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst.— 1 gentleman's silver English lever watch, maker, " Gladstone, Manchester," silver twisted bar chain with green and pink stone attached; 1 lady's small silver geneva watcb, with small silver albert attached NARSTODA, an Italian, age 25 to 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, scar on right cheek, speaks Engiisb imperfectly; dress, grey tweed jacket, light shepherd's plaid trousers, green cloth cap, brown canvas shoes ; wore a silver chain, long fine links, with sqaare silver seal attached. May be found in company of ice- cream vendors. 45— Guildford ( Borough). — For obtaining money by means of a worthless cheque, No. C/ C 24500, dated 1st May, 1896, drawn on the London and Midland Bank, Limited, Blackfriars Branch— A MAN, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion dark, dark moustache ; dress, black morning coat, dark trousers with light stripes, brown hat. Carried a mackintosh. Information to Head Constable Wor'ock, Guild- ford. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1896. SUSSEX ( EAST). 46.— Battle ( Oounty).— For sheep- Btealiag, 3rd inst, at Ticehurst — WILLIAM BALCOMBE ( supposed false), age 30 io 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light or gioger, slight whiskers aud moustache; dress, light grey clothing, carried an old rusty overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb, Battle. 47— Hove ( Town).— For embezzlement, 6th inst. — WILLIAM HEWITT, late of 6, SpriDg- gardens, Brighton, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., s'ight build, complexion dark ( sunburnt), hair light fcruwn, slight moustache light, eyes hazel, lancer tattooed on one arm, danciDg girl on the other; military appearance, walks very quickly; dress, short grey mixture coat and vest, striped grey trousers, dark b'ue cap, military lace boots. A porter, supposed to be well- known at Croydon. Warrant issued. Iiifjrmation to Major Tecvar, Chief Constable, II > ve. WARWICKSHIRE. 48.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing and forging a bitker's cheque for £ 20, by which he obtained a pneumvtij Arab safety bicycle ( new), No. 4112, fitted with Dunlop, 1896, plain tyres, xao'V horn shape handle bar, coraline handles with bla « . tips ( lefc broken off), rat- trap pedals fitted with tee clips, frame enamelled black, usual parts plated, " Tomtit" lamp attached— JAMES RUSSEL, or CLEWLEY RUSSELL, a clerk or warehouseman, age 19, height 5 ft. 1 cr 2 in , complexion fair, round face, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 scars on right and 2 on centre of forehead, 4 sca- s back of left forearm; dress, blue eerge suit, patent leather shoes. Had wilh him a long b! ack Newmarket overcoat. Last seen at Shrewsbury, 29th ult., when he stated he was going to Wrexham and South port. Has in his possession 3 other cheques, Nos. 16 D/ Q 6002, 6004, and C005, on Lloyd's Bank, Birmingham. Warrant issued. 49.— Birmingham ( City). — For embezzling variou8sums, atnout, tiDgto£ 6— JOSEPH DUTTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, oval face, hair, whiskers ( straggling) and moustache brown, eyes grey, abscess mark under both ears; dress, long double- breasted overcoat, dark coat and Test, black hard felt hat, turn- down collar, white t! e. A grocer or canvasser; Dative of Stratford- cn- Avon. Warrant issued. £ 0— Birmingham ( City).— For forging and utteriig a cheque for £ 75— JAMES DAWSON, sge about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexicn sallow, full rouod face, hair, moustache and eyes dark, usually waxes ends of his moustacho; dresses well, wears a silk hat. Has served in the Army. If in a military town, will probab'y visit the sergeants' mesa. An insurance company's clerk; supposed native of London. Warrant issued. Not to bo apprehended beyond the United King- dom. Information to Chief Constab'e Farndale, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 51.— Devizes ( County).— For stealing a silver albert chain and locket ( recovered)— THOMAS WILLIAMS, age about 30 Leight 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, complexion daik, hair dark brown, heavy dark moustache, large grey eyes slightly bow- legged, scar back of le't hand; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trouserj and cap, trown shoes. lie took lodgings cn 2ad ins^. and left on 4th inst., without paying. He represented himself as an insurance agent for horses. Information to Deputy Cnief Constable Baldwin, Devizea. of Dudley. Works as a farm labourer during summer months, and is known in neighbourhood of Tenbury, Bromyard, and Kidderminster. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Whee'e1, Worcester. WORCESTERSHIRE. 52.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing 10s. and a halter, at Fernhill Heath, 26th ult.— A man known as DUDLEY TOM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion freih ( sunburnt) hair and rather heavy mou-. tacbe brown ; dress, old dark jacket and vest, brown cord trowsers, hard biliycock hat, and clogs. An iron- worker; supposed native YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING) 53.— Hull ( Borough).— For neglecting to main tain his wife- WILLIAM WADDINGTON, alias WILLIAM WADDIE, age 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair black ( r. urning grey), eyes dark brown, 2 abscess marks under chin ; dres3, moleskin jacket and trousers, white neckerchief, cloth cap. A plasterer. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 54— Cheltenham ( County). — Remanded till 22nd inst., for stealing a quantity of carpenter's tools ( recovered)— WILLIAM BROWN ( supposed false), age 25 (' oaks older), complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes hazel, steamship tattooed inside right arm, fult- rigged sh; p inside left ditto, and ring little finger left hand, abscess scars right jaw, neck, left shoulder, and back of left leg; dress, grey jacket, dark grey vest, blue ribbed cloth trousers, patch on right knee, grey cap, old thin lace boots. States he is a native of London. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. 55.— Stroud ( Oounty).— Sentenced to 1 month imprisonment for larceny — JOHN GEORGE WARD, age 63, height 5 ft. 8 iD., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, pockmarked, scar left temple, mole left cheek, scar top of right thigh ; dress, blue worsted jacket, vest, and trousers, hard brown felt hat, lace boots. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. 56.— Stroud ( Oounty).— Sentenced to 7 days imprisonment for stealing a a accordion— JAMES RILEY, of Corporation- street, Belfast, age 52, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scar top of right ear, long scar on right wrist; dress, black coat, dungaree jicket, 2 pairs of trousers ( I blue serge, 1 brown plaid), sailor's black cap with p? ak, old lace boots. Had in his possession a certificate of discharge from the ship " Mary," at Liverpool, on 9th January, 1896. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Infomation to Snpt. Hariison, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 57. — Fareham ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Quaiter Sessions, for oltiining money by false pretences— MARY ANN WICKENS, alias CAROLINE WILLIAMS, a tramp, ago 44, height 4 ft. 10£ in,, complexion fresh, ha; r ( turning grey) dark browD, eyc3 brown. A native of Brighton. Sentenced 16th October, 1895, to 6 weeks imprison- ment for obtaining goods by false pretences. SS.- C Fare ham ( County).— Remanded till 21tt iost, for picking pockets, 5th inst., at Hamblsdon Races- JOHN CANNON, age 20, heitlit 5 ft, in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, 4 indis- tinct tattoo mirks back of left arm; dress, old b'. ue serge jacket and vest, striped tronsers, blue serge peak csp, light lace boots. A native of Brighton. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. HEREFORDSHIRE. 59.— Leominster ( County).— Sentenced, 30th ult., to 3 months risonment for frequenting— JOHN WILLIAM TURNER, alias JOHN JOSEPH THOMPSON, JOHN TAYLOR, and IRISH JOE, age 26, height 5 ft, 7^ iD., complexion sallow, hair browD, eyes grey, 3 small Ecars corner of left eye, fla » right forearm, J. T., anchor and dots left arm, 5 dots back of wrist, ling 3rd finger; a native of Birmingham. Has been previously convicted at Stafford, Birmingham, Manchester and Salford of larceny, assault, & c— JOHN LEWIS ( supposed false), age 42, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and moustacho brown, eyes blue, molo left of neck ; states he is a native of Bristol. Information to Supt. Ovens, Leominster. KENT. 60. — Canterbury ( City). — Remanded till 18th inst., for stealing from a jeweller's shop, a diamond brooch ( recovered) — PRANK BAILEY, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, several front teeth missing, gun- shot wound Tight side of neck, cut scar left side of nose, mole back of neck, on chest, and several on back, scar light forefinger, scars on elbows ; drees, dark grey suit ( fashionably cut morning ccat), black hard felt hat. A working jeweller. Is identical with man described in Cases No. 38, 7th February; No. 11, 20th March; and No. 22, 27th March, 1896; aud is supposed to be wanted for similar offence) elsewheie Found in his possession an 18- ct. gold lever watch, No. 70154, Information^ Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. LEICESTERSHIRE. 61.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— Com- mitted for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions for shopbreaking ( see Case No 51, 8th inst.)— FRED WILLIAMS, alias PICKARD, MARTIN, DAWSON, and WARD, a groom, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar both sides, back of head, left groin, thigh, and centre of back, 2 crosses tattooed outside and 1 inside right fore irm, P W D outside left forearm; dress, dark pepper- and- salt colour jacket and vest, grey - and - brown stride trowsers, trown cloth peak cap, brown overcoat. Was convicted of burglary, 6th July, 1895, at Lincoln, as Fred Martin. Has also been convicted at Hull, Beverley, Salford, and Northallerton. ( See Criminal Register, 1693, Fred Williams.) Information to Supt. Bott, Melton Mowbray. OXFORDSHIRE. 62.— Bi cester ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Assizes, for breaking into a railway station 29th ult.— EDWARD RICHARD TAYLOR^ age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, rather full face, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, moustache and eyes brown, eyebrows slightly hang over; dress, brown double- breasted jacket, brown vest and trousers, black hard felt hat. States le is a printer, but at Oxford he represented himself as a watchmaker, aud that he had workel at that trade in America. Information to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. PEMBROKESHIRE. 63. — Haverfordwest Castle ( Oounty).— Portrait and description of GEORGE CARTER ( supposed fake), remauded for housebreaking— Age 29, height 5 ft. in. ( without boots), com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey, slightly Roman nose, burn mark under right cheekbone; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, dark cord trousers, grey cap, black- and- white muffler, light lace boots. States he is a native of London, but refuses any further account of himself. Found in his possession— receipts from J. J. Marks, 120, Commercial- road, Newport, Monmouth, dated ,9th March, 1896, for a G. B. lever watch, and of J. Barker & Co., Tailors, 38, High- jtreet, Newport, dated 10th March, 1896, for a suit of clothes; 4 pawn tickets for troupers, silver watch and albert, water 5 proof cloak, and a suit of olothe3, pawned at Clapham Janotion, East Greenwich, and Lee, S. E respectively, in names of Carter, French. Information to the Chief Coastable, Haverford- west Castle. SUSSEX ( EAST). 64.— Hastings ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Hastings Quarter Sessions for stealing 3 rings — FRANCIS CARROLL, ago 26, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes blue, 2 moles left ehoulderblade, 1 on right side; dress, dark blue jacket suit, white collar, black tie, white straw hat with fawn coloured band. States he is a native of Bangor. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. G5.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— 23rd ult.— 1 gentleman's silver keyless watch, No. 4614, opeu face, second hand, plain back, makers, " Barrand and Lund." Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. CARNARVONSHIRE. 66. — Bangor ( County). — 5th inst., from a chapel, at Llanfairfechan— A communion service, viz.: 3 plates, 1 flagon, 2 cup3, all solid silver; and 2 table- cloths. Supposed by A TRAMP. Information to Supt. Harris, Bangor. DENBIGHSHIRE. 67.— Wrexham ( County).— 5th inst.— A safety bicycle, No. 12234, diamond frame, about 32 lbs., Humber- Coventry make, Dunlop- Welch non- slipping tyres, hollow steel rims, tangent spokes ( 2 broken in hind wheel), block chain, straight handle- bar, cork handles, rubber pedals, tool bag about 12 in. long, no brake or mud- guards. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. HAMPSHIRE. 68.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 29th nit.— A " Globe " safety pneumatic bicycle, nearly new, black enamelled, makers " Messrs. Clarke, Cluley & Co., Coventry," Dunlop tyre3, ball bearings throughout, rat- trap pedals, straight handle bars, horn handles, usual parts plated, no brake, light brown semi- racing saddle, lamp with " Rose & Co." in white letters embo3sed on red glass. 30th ult., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold keyless watcb, with long gold neck- chain and bunch of charms ( 1 in shape of a filbert, 1 old- fashioned gold key in shape of a knight's head with movable mask over face, 1 gold watch- key with stone in shape of heart, and I Mexican gold dollar, attached) ; 1 gentleman's gold keyless geneva watch, monogram " G. A. W." oa back ; 1 silver albert, fancy fetter- link pattern; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, gold dial, 1 very old- fashioned gold chain attached; 1 gentle- man's 18- ct. single- stone diamond ring, with flaw in one of the facets; 1 gentleman's gold signet ring set with a square bloodstone; 1 lady's old- fashioned gold dress ring, set 5 turquoise; I lady's dress ring, set turquoise and psarls ( broken); 1 silver brooch made of 4 jubilee shillings; 1 fine gold horaeshoa brooch, with whip across; 1 9- ct. gold curb brace- let, padlock and safety chain attached ; 1 plain fine gold Indian made bangle, forms horseshoe with whip across, padlock and safety chain attached ; 3 Georga IV. crown piece3, several four- penny pieces, and a number of silver coins with holes in them. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 69.— Hertford ( County).— 4th inst.— 1 silver Waltham lever, No. 5057962, steel hands, white metal chain, black stone with white mark across at end; 1 new tweed jacket and vest, inside pocket of jacket sewn up. Supposed by a MAN, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, and slight moustache daik; dress, when last seen, black striped cloth coat and vest, dark cord treusers, peak cap, lace boots; may now be wearing the stolen clothing. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. 70.— Watford ( County).— 30th ult, by burglary, at Abbots Langley— 1 silver filigree flower vase, to hold a glass 14 in. high; 1 chased silver stand of vase, about 4 iD. high; 1 upright silver flower vase; 1 silver top of scent- bottle; 1 silver top of small inkstand; 1 ormolu top of ink- bottle; 1 antique gold and enamel watch, size of a 4b. piece, coloured flowers on white ground, with blue border on back; 1 pair gold sugar- tongs, about 4 in. long; 1 lady's small enamel and gold watch ; 1 antique gold chain, set green- and- red enamel, yards long; various corals, small chains and pins; 1 green enamel chatelaine, with small gold chains set green stones; 1 small round ormolu box, size of a crown piece, set turquoise round edge of lid; 1 gold ring, ^- in. wide, set 2 turquoise studs; 1 gold ring, £- in. wide, set heartsease, surrounded with pearls; 1 fan with mother- o'- pearl handle, figured; 1 small round silver box, size of crown piece, engraved with Nero's head; 1 small oval silver gilt box, mounted with yellow topaz ; 1 small ormolu egg cup ercrusted with turquoise; 1 top of silver pepper castor ( owl's head) ; 1 small gold seal; a pelican, 4 in. high, encrusted with coloured enamel and stones; 1 silver button hook with cairngorm stone in handle; 1 ormolu pen- tray, 8 in. by 3 in., 2 rests for pens, and small compass set therein; 1 5- franc piece of the " 100 days " 1815. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 71.— Ryde ( Borough). — Between 28th and 30th ult.— 1 lady's gold watch ; 1 gold chain; 2 sets of appendages; 5 gold brooches; 1 gold- rim double eye- glass and chain; 1 plain filagree gold brooch, diamond in centre; 2 gold brooches, rubies in centre; 1 gold brooch, set onyx; 2 silver chains; 2 silver lockets; 2 plain gold rings; 1 gold ring, set black stone; 1 gold name brooch; 1 long fine gold chain; 1 carved brooch, set 2 diamonds; 1 gold necklet and wristlet. Information to Head Constable Hinks, Ryde. LANCASHIRE. 76. — Bolton ( County). — 9th inst., at Little Hulton— 1 lady's gold lever watch, double cases, gold dial, maker—" Diddack" stamped on dial; 1 lady's gold ring, set 5 diamonds in line; 1 lady'a gold ring, set opals ; 1 plain gold ring; 1 lady's gold keeper ditto; 1 lady's gold ring, heart in centre, surrounded with hair.— By A WOMAN, age 18, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, large mouth and teeth; drees, light green dress, trimmed ribbon on right side, brown jacket, black hat. A domestic servant. Information to Snpt. Leeming, Bolton. 77.— Leigh ( County).— Between 11th and 12th inst, at Earlestown— 1 lady's ehort fawn cloth cape, trimmed with brown braid, frill on neck; 1 lady's uuderskirt, red and marone stripe; and 1 pair lady's button shoes, size 4— all partly worn. Suspi- cion is attached to a DOMESTIC SERVANT, who left the house on 12th inst, age 20, height 5 ft., complexion very dark, hair ( cut short at back), black, eyes blue, " K A D " and spray of flowers tattooed on light arm ; dress, short dark blue cape, trimmed dark braid, pink blouse, green velvet skirt ( much worn), black straw hat, trimmed black ribbon and red flower- bnds, and ( supposed) the stolen shoes. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. KENT. 72. — Dover ( Borough). — A " Swift" bicycle, semi- racer, front wheel 2 inches higher than the back, bell rusty, lamp hangs rather on one side, black handle- bar covered with indiarubber, yellow bag, curve shape black saddle, no brake or mud- guards, nearly new. Information to Supt. Sanders, Dover. 73.— Folkestone ( Borough). — 6th inst. — An " 1894" Humber frame bicycle, " Centaur" make, " 1893 Dunlop " pneumatic tyres, valve cap missing from hind wheel, ccrk handles, plated parts rusty, black saddle- bag, containing oil- can and spanner attached. Information to Snpt. Taylor, Folkestone. 74. — Gravesend ( Borough). — 6th inst., by housebreaking — 1 gentleman's double- case silver watch, No. 18446 ( push- pin broken); 1 ladies open- face gold watch, No. 235138, 121 scratched inside case, maker's name Mathery; 1 gold small link albert chain; 1 gold brooch with spider in centre, set pearls; 1 diamond shape gold brooch, set fine gold in centre; 1 gentleman's gold signet ring, set shield- shaped whita stone ; 2 sets gold shirt studs ( I flat, 1 oval). 7th inst., by housebreaking— 2 ladies' silver geneva watches, 1 has initials MA. S. inside case; 1 small gold locket and chain, oval shape, photo of lady and gentleman inside ; 1 silver locket and chain with M. A. S. on locket; 1 round scent bottle, silver top; 1 silver fruit knife, pearl handle; 1 pair gold ear- rings, acorn pattern; 1 pair very small silver ear- rings, 1 small dress ring, set 1 garnet and 2 opals; 1 amethyst store set in fine gold. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Graves- end. 75. — Maidstone ( Borough). — 8th inst, by burglary— 1 gilt watch- shaped compass, size about in., enclosed in a round dark brown leather case, through which the " D." of compass protrudes, dial card black on northern half, and white on southern, inscription on back somewhat as follows : Thames Marine Officers' Training Ship " Worcester," Swimming, 2nd prize, " Walter Davidson," June or Midsummer, 1870. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. OXFORDSHIRE. 78.- Oxford ( City).— 12th inst.— A" Premier" helical tube bicycle, dent on tube, " Dunlop- Welch " tyres, luggage carrier with long straps, new spoke in back wheel, dent on right side of handle- bar, pneumatic saddle, much cut, " Carter's " gear case and lamp — By AN ELDERLY MAN, shabbily dressed. 79. — Oxford ( City). — Hired, 11th inst. — A pneumatic safety bicycle, front tyre red, straight spokes bick wheel, " Dunlop - Welch " tyres, red tangent spokes, roller chain, bracket mi3sing, leather of saddle repaired — By a man who gave the name of EDWARDS, of Cowley- road ( supposed false), 8ge 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in , of good address. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 80.— Pontes bury ( County).— 22nd ult., at Dorrington— An old silver English lever watch, makers, Evans and Brown, Shrewsbury, " J. Tomlins" scratched inside case. Information to Supt. Straffen, Pontesbury. WORCESTERSHIRE. 81. — Bromsgrove ( County). — 1st inst., at Redditch— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 28122, silver- gilt dial, cracked glass ; 1 lady's gold geneva demi- hunter, blue enamelled on back and face; 1 lady's gold Reneva, dial discoloured ; 1 lady's ditto, gilt dome, No. 109116; 1 lady's gold geneva lever, No. 17319, gold dial, chased back, glass cracked. Information to Supt. Jeffrey, Bromsgrove. 82. — Stratford - on - Avon ( County). — 29th ult, from a coffee tavern — 1 short black melton jacket, 1 double - breasted vest to match, black buttons, 1 pair grey square mixture trousers, 1 white linen shirt; 1 pair new brown leather watertight lace boots; 1 silver albeit chain, plain links, about f in. loDg; 1 silver English lever watch, open face, engine- turned cases, No. 195294, or 185897, " William Luck ett " scratched inside, and 3301 or 3202 bottom of inside case; 1 pair silver sleeve links ; 2 gold- p'ated studs. Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., complexion brown, moustache slight. Respectable appearance. Wore dark clothes. Carried a black bag or portmanteau with brown straps and handles, and an umbrella. Also wanted at Coventry and Leamington. ( See Case No. 65, 1st inst.) Information t) Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 83.— Hull ( Borough).— Between 6th and 7ih inst., by shopbreaking — 2 ladies' gold keyles3 watches, Ncs. 65437,130t? i0; 1 gold keyless geneva, No. 128408; 2 silver English levers, Nos. 3494, 53531; 1 silver centre seconds, No. 74434; 3 gentlemen's gold geneva levers, Nos. 31938,124S89, 131052; 1 gentleman's 9- ct. gold geneva lever hunter, No. 125039; 1 go'd geneva, No. 74953; 1 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1896. ditto, 18- ot., No. 682* 24; 4 silver genevas, Nos 60093, 539, 66823, 75927; 1 lady's gold geneva, No. 81805. lpth February last— A SiDgers' se wing machine, No. 12148839. 25th ult.— A cushion- 1jre safety bicycle, No. 1320, stamped on bottom bracket head lug " The Grimston, maker— J. Challoner, Hull " thereon, rat- trap pedals, direct spokes, dropped handle- bar, plain rubber handles, LO brake or mud- guard. ' 48th nit.— A silver geneva watch, No. 30767, gold dial, gold cable- pattern chain, with gold key, stirrup and seal attached. 30th ult.— A lady's silver watch, No. 121855, and long silver guard. 1st inst.— 1 pointing trowel, 2 other trowels, marked " H."; 1 brick hammer ; 2 steel chisels, one T>-, the other £- in., marked " W." 6th inst.— A blue silk carriage rug, with crimson and yellow stripes. 84 — H U11 ( Borough).— 15th ult.— 1 silver English lever watch, No. 4660, flowered dial, gold hands; I metal Boston lever, No. 14595, minute hand broken; 1 old English silver verge watch, No. 29322 or 0138; I 15- ct. gold engagement ring, gipsy setting, email diamond in centre, basket work each side. 1/ th ult.— 1 gentleman's silver geneva watch, No. 7 " V. B. 3 " inside; 1 lady's do., " V. B." inside; 1 single- breasted rough blue overcoat, velvet collar; 1 blue sarge jacket and vest; 1 green leather case, containing 1 gold curled bracelet, with gold lock attached; 1 gold ring, set 1 diamond and 2 rabies; 1 18- ct. gold do., set 4 corals and 12 pearls; 1 white metal Swiss watch, No. 47255. 18th ult.— I silver geneva lever watch, No. 630431; 1 pair new strong lace boots, nailed, heel and toe- plates, No. " 298 " stamped on uppers, siz9 7 or 8. 19th ult.— 1 silver lever watchj No. 3987J. 23rd ult.— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 95627, and a gold fancy double albert with tassel. 28th ult.— A silver geneva watch, No. 30767; 1 gold cable- pattern chain. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 85.— Otley ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreak- ing, at Leathley— 1 old black leather purse, ball clasp3, two compartments, containing £ 20 gold, I silver guard, curb pattern, silver medal with gold centra, " Farnley C. C." engraved on one side, " J. Lonstaff" the other attached; 1 lady's gold dress- ring, set 3 small pearls; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 141429, supposed engine- turned cases; 1 gold wedding - ring; 1 silver " llizpah " ring. Supposed by a MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in,, complexion dark, hair and stubby moustache dark brown; dress, short dark brown or grey overcoat, dark trjusers, blue cloth cap. Ap- pearance of a mechanic. 86.— Otley ( County).— 9th inst.— A " Pere- grine " racer bicycle, nearly new, nickel- plated handle bars, cork handles with white tips, " Palmer " tyre3, " Palmer" stamped on one side, No. 722 stamped under crank, " Lister Bicycle Co., Makers " on front of handle- bar,^ toe- clips to pedals, " Tom- tit" lamp. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 89.— Wantage ( County).— 28th ult., in a well at East Illsley, the body of a male child, much decomposed. An open verdict has been returned at the inquest. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wantage. WARWICKSHIRE. 90.— Aston ( County).— 5th inst., in the Tame Valley Canal at Witton — The body of a male child, apparently newly born, wrapped in brown paper, and tied with string. Supposed to have been in water about a week. A verdict of " Wilful Murder against some person or persons unknown " was returned at the inquest. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston. PROPERTY FOUND. OXFORDSHIRE. 91.— Banbury ( County). — Left at a public house, about a fortnight since, a safety bicycle, diamond frame, cushion tyres, front 1 in., back in., dropped handle bars, direct spokes, roller chain, rnbbor pedals, no mud guard, " No. 215 Lamplugh & Co., Birm." on sida of saddle, black bag containing 2 oil cans attached. Information to Head Constable Preston, Banbury. ANIMALS, ETC., RECOVERED OXFORDSHIRE. 92.— Chipping Norton ( County).— Cob mare, Case No. 58, 8th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 93— Metropolitan Police District, F Division.— WILLIAM JOHN HARRISON, Case No. 3, 7th February last, and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. 94— Lancashire, Rochdale ( Borough).— GERTRUDE COLMAN, Case No. 33,1st inst. 95.— Somersetshire, Bath ( City).— EMIL FONTAINE, and FIRMIN DE RAVEL, Case No. 73, 8th inst., and property recovered. 96.— Wo rceste rshi re, VJorcester( County). — ALFRED THOMAS REEVES, Case No. 36, 24th ult, at Wigan. 97.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Beverley ( County).— JAMES BOULTON, Case No. 55, 18th January, 1895, at Keighley, and committed for trial at East Riding Quarter Sessions, Beverley. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 98.— Colchester ( Borough).— For failing to report — License Holder THOMAS BASIL POULTON, alias THOMAS POWELL, Office No. 47841, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole on right cheek, right nostril, top of left shoulder, back of left upper arm, right hip, and centre of stomach, scar on 1st left finger. Sentenced at Cambridge Sessions, 5th January, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining food by false pretences. Licensed 16th March, 1895. U 6. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. fences — License Holder ALFRED HEDLEY COLLINS, alias ALFRED HE ARDLEYCOLLINS and ALFRED HEADLEY COLLINS, Office No. 1112/ 96, age 23, height 5 ft. 3j in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, scar above right eyebrow, and on right forearm, white splashes inside right upper arm, two blue dots between right thumb and finger. Sentenced at Bradford, 27th June, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 10th April, 1896. S 284. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LINCOLNSHIRE. 101.— Lincoln ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences — Supervisee ADA GRAY, alias POSTLES, Office No. 48041, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair brown, fringe in front, wart on right eyebrow; dress, black dress, brown melton cloth jacket with beaver collar, black hat, trimmed with black feathers and yellow flowers, check scarf, patent leather shoes. States she is a native of Rugby. Was convicted of larceny at Rugby, in July, 1886, in the name of Ada Wickham; at Liverpool, July, 1893, in the name of Postles ; of larceny and fraud, at Northampton County Sessions, January, 1894; of larceny, at Northampton, 18th October, 1894, and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and 2 years police supervision. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Cabourn, Kesteven, Lincoln. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 102.— S Division.— Since 7th inst.— A large old- fashioned gold lever repeater watch, case similar to verge, short fob chain ( long and round links alternately), and 2 oblongseals ( coat- of- arms andsup- posed " P. D." on one) attached; 1 silver cigarette- case, " C. T. Part, presented by the Golf Club, Aldenham Lodge," engraved thereon; 1 goldscarfpin, rose surrounded with laurel leaves in centre, " Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry " engraved on outside rim; 1 nickel- plated combination pocket- knife, " C. T. P." thereon ; and a set of large coral studs, set in gold. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 103— Chorley ( County).— 13th inst., at Pen- wortham— 1 black cloth dust- coat, black lining, & ingle- breasted; 1 dark grey coat, 2 pockets inside, one outside; 1 black felt hat, maker " Green, Springs- road, Stone- square, London " ; 1 pair dark brown check tweed trousers, bone buttons, " Morrison & Co., Pall Mall," thereon; 1 snuff- colour tweed veit. The thief will probably be wearing the stolen property. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. OXFORDSHIRE. 104.— Oxford ( City).— 7th inst., from a College, 1 small gold ring, set black stone ; 1 old gold ditto, rim round^ edges, worn, small piece of glass with hair; 1 small gold locket with diamond cross, set in blue enamel; 1 metal watch chain, gold gilt, curb1 pattern; I gold sleeve link, set carbuncle. 7th inst.— By housebreaking— 1 lady's gold ring, red stone in centre; 1 ditto " Forget- me- not"; 1 gold locket, monogram " G. M. " thereon, hair inside; 2 gold ditto, enamelled, blue one side, the other plain, containing hair; 1 plaid gold lock9t; 1 silver snake- pattern bangle ; 1 silver bangle ( broken) ; 1 silver necklet; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, " M " sup. posed thereon. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. APPREHENSIONS. 105. - Cambridgeshire, Cambridge ( Borough).— FREDERICK CASEMORE, NELLIE CASEMORE, and PRISCILLA DIXON, Case No. 4, 8th inst. 106.— Lancashire,' Leigh ( County).— Super- visee ALFRED TURNER, Office No. 41517 ( see Gazette, 24th ult., Case 87). 107.— Shropshire, Shrewsbury ( Borough). — Expiree GEORGE GILL, Office No. 45148, Case No. 26, Gazette, 13th April, 1894. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— H Division.— 3rd inst.— A dark bay mare cob, 7 years, about 13 hands, long head, white star on forehead, both hind fetlocks white, long mane, short tail; a set of old silver- plated harness, near trace bound with string near swivel, old reins, with brass buckles; and a butcher's light cart, double- panelled bent top, side, and front, long bolted ax'. etree, odd caps on wheels, near shaft broken near body, and repaired with iron plate. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 88.— Pontypridd ( County).— 30th March— A chestnut mare pony ( aged), white mafk on back under saddle, short tail. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Pontypridd. LANCASHIRE. 99. — Salford ( Borough). — For failing to report — Supervisee ALFRED JACKSON, alias JOHN DEAN, and JAMES MURPHY, Office No. 42847, age 43, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar nape of neck, back of head, back of right hand, inside right knee, right shoulderblade, and below right collarbone, vaccination marks on left arm, boil scars front of left shoulder, left forearm, and inside left shin. A labourer. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 12th April, 1882, to 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny, & c. Licensed 29th April, 1892. Z 11214. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford, Lancashire. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 100.— Bradford ( Borough).— On a warrant, for obtaining food, lodgings and money by false pre T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 7 MISSING, PERCY BRYANT, age 18, looks older, fair complexion, height 6 ft. 10£ in., flim bnilt, toes deformed, joints enlarged through rheumatism, clean shaven ; may possibly now have slight whiskers and moustache. Clothes— black mourning coat and vest, grey ditto, two pairs dark grey striped trousers, also old pair trousers, dark blue and brown stripe, two new white shirts, one marked " Percy Bryant," stand- up collars, size 15, marked " Percy Bryant," natural wool vest, and two pairs pants, marked " P " in red cotton, one pair grey socks, one pair brown socks, one pair la e- up boots, one pair patent shoes, pyjama sleeping snit, pink and white stripe, marked " P" on string, dark overcoat, velvet collar, lined plaid, brown plaid Inverness shape mackintosh, with large cape, black felt hat, brown plaid cap, ivory back bail- brush, small comb ; had shiny leather black bag to take suit of clothes, & c.; has silver links, marked " P. B.," and silver watch chain ; no watch. Left 49, Eversfield Place, St. Leonards- on- Sea, 12 o'clock Wednesday, 6th inst., last seen leaving 4, Brabant Court, Pliilpot Lane, London, E. C., 9.30 p. m. same day, dressed in fireman's tunic, with belt ( big brass buckle), hatchet, waterproof overalls, top boots, undress cap; carrying sack marked " E. N. Millet, London," with blue and yellow stripe both sides. Sack supposed to contain private clothes and overcoat. Said was going long journey, leaving London at midnight. Looked very weaK and ill. Is not known to possess much means. May be found wandering and unable to give clear account of himself through weakness. May be found in hospital or infirmary, or trying to obtain situation on boat going sea voyage, or in company of firemen. May state he is a medical student or accountant. Is a native of North London. Has been recently suffer: ng from measles, and went to St. Leonards for benefit of his health on April 3 \ Information, for which a reward will be offered, to be at once given to OSBORN & OSBORN, Solicitors, 56, Copthall Avenue, or to his parents, at 59, Stamford Hill, London, N. 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