PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1896. VOL. XIII, No. 1300 REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications v. pon them should be addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them 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. E. 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 15j. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engrain, ig on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no 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 analoaous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and ail 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 which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. ' 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond If 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. E. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as fol lows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( L). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2. Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OP PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identifica- tion by the Metropolitan Police the Photo- graphs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from Bank; stealing pair of boots from shop door; stealing bale of silk; van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1- — C. I. Department — For fraud and conspiracy — ANNIE AMELIA. TURPIN, alias KILL1NGWORTH, age about 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair light, well dressed — J. ARTHUR, alias JAMES JOHN" KILLING- WORTH, W. PAIN, & c., age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pile, hair dark brown— H. ARTHUR, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, well dressel. Warrant issued. 2— B Division— For libel— EVA BARRETT, alias CECIL, age 30, height 5 ft., complexion dark, hair black ; dress, blue serge skirt, light blue blouse, white straw sailor hat with black bind. Warrant issued. 3.— s Division- — For stealing 1 lady's gold keyless geneva watch ; 1 lady's gold albert chain, link and ball pattern; 1 gold ring, set 5 rubies; 1 £ 5 Bank of England note; and about £ 4— MARTHA HUGHILL, alias HETTY GAMBLE, and KATE LEASON, age 21, medium height, complexion freckled, hair dark brown, eyes daik grey, circular scar on side of left eye, long cut scar on left arm; dress, green ciepon, trimmed green velvet bows, white straw sailor hat with red band, button boots. Frequents cloak- rooms at railway stations. Native of Saltburn, Yorkshire. Warrant issued. 4.— W Division-— For embezzlement — J. N. TROWSDALE, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, mole on bridge of nose, awkward gait; dress, light jicket suit, black hard felt hat. Native of Darlington. Warrant issued. 5.— X Divisi On.— For embezzlement— ALFRED JOHNSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion and hair dark, lest right eye, sometimes wears a dark shade, at others a glass eye; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat. Native of Notting Hill, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For libel — JOHN IRVING, late of 13, Rostrevor Mansions, Rostrevor- road, Fulhatn, age 55, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair and moustache grey; dress, dark clothes, high silk hat. Absconded 22nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 7. — Luton ( Borough). — For embezzlement— T. WILLIAM TIBBITT, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight dark moustache, very thick bottom lip, which protrudes ; dress, usually, short black coat, double- breasted vest, light trousers; occasionally wears spats. A corn and hay dealer's traveller ; native of Dunstable. Is fond of billiards. May be accompanied by a woman, age about 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stylishly dressed. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Teale, Luton. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— FREDERICK COPPIN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fair, thin face, hollow cheeks, high cheekbones, hair ( inclined to sandy) light brown, has very large white teeth, of which he is fond of boasting ; dres3, snuff- coloured check suit, and brown peak cap, may be wearing whipcord breeches, and brown Melton cloth gaiters. A horse- breaker; native of Ipswich. Will no doubt seek employment at livery stables, dealers, horse - breeders, & c. Stated he was going to Aldershot, and thence to Edinburgh. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. CHESHIRE. 9. — Birkenhead ( County). — For highway robbery — WILLIAM FELL, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in , slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, may have slight sandy moustache, rather long nose and features, stoops slightly, and is rather knock- kneed, lost tip of right index finger, is addicted to drink ; dress, dark jacket, rough blue trousers, hard felt hat. Is a trombone player; a native of Bacup. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, County Hall, Birkenhead. 10.— Middlewich ( County). — For embezzle-* ment— GEORGE HEAPS, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, moustache and side whiskers light brown; dress, black coat and vest, light striped trousers, blue peak cap, light lace boots. A native of Sandbach. May seek employment at a coal wharf. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Large, Middlewich. CUMBERLAND. 11— Penrith ( County).— For robbery with vio- lence, 28th ult.— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair ard moustache light, bow- legged, speaks with slight Newcastle- upon- Tyne dialect; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1896. with bluish stripe, black stripe neckerchief, grey cap, lace bcols. Supposed to be a collier. Information to Supt. Hodgson, Penrith. DENBIGHSHIRE. 12.— Wrexham ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) — ELIZABETH EDWARDS, ago 24, height about 5 ft. 4 in., ba>' r ( cut pliort on forehead) dark, has lost upper front teeth ; dress, white blouse, black skirt, black silk stockings with flower work, black sailor hat, black veil with white spo's, low tau shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. £ 3 3s. REWARD. 13.— Alfreton ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst., at Oakerthorpe, a chestnut Welsh m- ire pony ( slightly mingled with roan hairs), dark patili on near side of rump, 3 years, about 13 hands, good action; a dark oak colour pony trap, opers behind to form buck seat, maker, Brittain, Birmingham, iron foot- rest, green cushions, india- rubber mat, silver- mounted lamps, dealer's whip, " Lardner, London," on ferrule; black leather harness, silver- mounted, rush collar, repaired at bottom— A man known as CHARLIE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, aud moustache dark, slouching gait; dress, dark coat and vest, striped trousers, grey cap, blue neckerchief, with white spots, heavy boots. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Samuel Barber, cattle dealer, Higham, for such information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the thief, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to that recovered. Information to Supt. Eyre, Alfreton. 14.— Ashbourne ( County).— For bousebreakirg, 19th ult., at Hulland Ward, and stealing 1 silver watch, gold albert, and gold locket ( recovered) ; and 1 pair men's grey stockings— JOHN STAFFORD, alias CHARLES JOHNSON, JOHN JOHNSON, and JOHN ASTLE, age 60, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey, 2 moles left side of neck, 1 on top of right shoulder, 1 on right side of back, 2 scars back of neck; walks lame, and turns his feet out; dress, drab slop, black cloth vest, light corduroy trousers, blue check shirt, red scarf, black soft hat, heavy lace boots. Has been employed as farm labourer. Native cf Boyleston, Derbyshire. Information to Supt. Wheeldon, Ashbourne. 15.— Belper ( County).— For rape, 26th ult.— CHARLES MARTIN, alias DUDLEY, age 48, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes brown, rather stiff legs, bald on oue side of head, wearing black and- brown check jacket, dark plaid vest, old blue scaif, dark plaid cap or soft hat, strong lace boots. A collier; native of Honsley- Woodhonse. May seek employ- ment as a bricklayer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Belper. 19.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For leading his wife and children chargeable to the S. ffron Walden Union— ALFRED PRIOR, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes hazel. A labourer; native of Saffron Walden. Warrant is- ued. 20.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the Saffron Walden Union— HENRY JOHNS, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion, hair, full beard and moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, plaid suit, dark overcoat; of smart appearance. A bookbinder; native of Saffron Walden. Warrant issued. Information to Sup1. Pryke, Saffron Walden. FORFARSHIRE. 21. — Arbroath ( Burgh). — Portrait and description of WILLIAM STEWART, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 1,200— Age 48, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, com plexion fresh, full red face, hair ( very short) grey, heavy moustache ( turning grey), slight whiskers dress, when last seen, dark blue suit, hard felt hat, A yarn salesman. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable M'Neill, Arbroath DEVONSHIRE. 16.— Devonport ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and ihild, leaving them chargeable to Stoke Damerel Union — FRANCIS WHITE, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes blue, " G. W." tattooed on one arm. Absconded 1st March last. Has been employ, d as rigger in H. M. Dockyard at Devonport, now supposed to be working in the neighbourhood of Dartmouth. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Matters, Devon- port. ESSEX. 17— Saffron Walden ( County).— For stealing linen ( recovered)— ELLEN WICKS, age 31, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel A native of Saffron Walden. Has with her a child about 12 months old. Warrant issued. 18.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the Saffron Walden Union — GEORGE WICKS, age 56, height 5 ft. 3 or 4in. stout build, complexion inclined to fair, hair ( turn ing grey) light brown, clean shaved, eyes supposed grey, scar bridge of nose ( apparently broken). A plasterer; native of Saffron Walden. Warrant issued. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 22.— Card iff ( Borough).- For stealing, 26th ult. 1 blue- black worsted ccat and vest; 1 pair Scotch tweed trousers, and £ 5— MORRIS SMITH, a marine engineer, age 24, short, slight build, hair ( curly) and complexion dark, clean shaved; dress, pilot cloth reefer jacket, blue serge vest and trousers, hard felt hat, new lace boots, carried a black leather portmanteau. May endeavour to go to sea. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable McKeDzie, Cardiff, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 23.— Fishponds ( County). — For stealing a purse and £ 6 10s., at Hoi field, Bristol- ALBERT EDWARD BRAIN, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache light brown, eyes blue; dres?, dark coat and vest, navy- blue trousers, black hard felt hat, Oxford shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 24. — Aldershot ( County). — For stealing. 2nd inst., an " Orion" safety bicycle, No. 159, Dunlop pneumatic tyres, usual parts plated " Orion" in gold letters on head, silver- plated " King of the Road" lamp, bell attached— ALBERT ALDERTON, age 15 ( looks older height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, very red nose dress, light jacket, dark trousers, cloth cap, white canvas shoes. An ironmonger's assistant; native of Surbiton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. 25.— Gosport ( Oounty).— For stealing, 3rd inst. a lady's gold open- face geneva watch, No. 11105 1 lady's gold double chain albert, with tassel at end 1 square gold locket, chased ( glass and inside rims missing), and a gold watch- key attached— A man who gave the name of WILLIAM BATES, age about 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair » ight brown, clean shaved, eyes blue; dress ( when last seen), faded grey coat, dark cheek trousers fworn), black hard felt hat. He travels the country hawkiug straw hats, dress- pieces, cloth, handker- chiefs, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Silver, Gosport. 26.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing, 8th inst.— 1 round towel, red stripe down side; 1 pink- and- white shirt; 1 chemise; 1 unbleached sheet, washed white, 3 yards long ; 5 old pillow slips ; 1 small bath towel; 1 black crape shawl, with fringe at bottom, torn in several places; 1 night- gown, with linen buttons on front; 1 under- vest, worn at bottom of sleeves ; 1 white teacloth ; 1 pink and blue ditto ; 3 pink and blue striped dusters— A man known as " MACK" and F. DURM1TT, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( several tald patches on head), moustache dark; dress, black jacket aud vest, dark trousers, whito turn- down collar, black tie, black hard Lit hat, lace boots ( much worn), wore the ribbon of the Egypt'an medal aud star, also the ribbon of the Humane Society's medal. Stated he was a native of Brighton. ( See Case No. 29.) Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 27.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtaining food at. d lodgings by false pretences — JOHN ERNEST HARRISON, alias POVEY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair ( turning grey), moustache, and eyes ( prominent) dark, well built; dress, blue jacket suit, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 28.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For larceny— TWO MEN: 1st, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark ; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, very light hair and moustache ; supposed wearing brown suit and cap. May be found at common lodging- houses. 29.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, 6th inst., 1 fawn colour covert coat, silk fawn lining, striped lining to sleeves, nearly new; 1 blue plain cloth overcoat, raised teams, velvet collar, plaid lining; 1 soldier's old blue serge coat, much worn— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, several bald patches on top of head, supposed clean shaved; dress, black frieze coat and vent, dirty light trousers, black hard hat, black tie; wears a piece of blue and white ribbon on vest. Has the appearance of a painter. Stated he came from Brighton, and was known by the name of '• MACK," and at a common lodging- house gave the name of F. DURMITT. See Case No. 26). Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 30.— Hertford ( County).— For stealing, between lst and 3rd inst., a dumond frame safety bicycle, pneumatic tyres, ball bearings, rubbsr pedals, straight handles, tangent spokes, changeable gear, lamp and pump, makers, " Turner, Fellows & Co., Birmingham," and " J. Wakett, 81, St. Andrews- street, Hertford," ou tube— GEORGE TINKLAR, alias A. CARBY, age 28, height 5 ft. 3| in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes grey. A stonemason. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. 31.— Watford ( County).— For stealing, 5th ult, 4 pairs of men's boots— JOHN RAYMOND, late of Watford, age between 50 and 60, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair turning grey; respect- ably dressed. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. 32.— St. Albans ( City).— For false pretences— A. CALLINGHAM, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., heavy moustache, dark ; dress, black or dark jacket and vest, striped trousers; a painter. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. LANCASHIRE. 33.— Bolton ( Oounty).— For stealing, between 6th and 8th inst., at Ilorwich, a silver English lever watch, No. 120611, maker—" H. Samuels, Market- street, Manchester" — A MAN, ago 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes TUESDAY, JUNE 23. 1 8 9 6 . T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 ( weak) grey, Ecar on back, cut mark inside left thumb; dress, brown- and- black striped jacket and vest, blue plaid trousers, low shoes. Information to Snpt. Leeming, Bolton. 34.— Leigh ( County). — For being concerned with two men, in custody, charged with office breaking, 5th inst.— A MAN, age 40, height 5 ft. 4F in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes browD, blue Ecar bridge of nose, outer corner of right eye, and upper lip, 2 small moles front of neck, mole outside left forearm, right thumb nail split, wart left buttock; dress, dark clothing and cap. A collier. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 35.— Liverpool ( City).— For failiDg to report — License Holder GEORGE WHITE, alias JOHN SWINBORNE, Office No. 1610- G, age 25, he; ght 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, chest and body covered with spots, flogging marks on back. A shoemaker, and native of Hackney. Sentenced at Bedford County Assizes, 2nd February, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 15th May, 1896. M U 175. Supervisee WILLIAM MURRAY, alias RICHARD SMETHURST, Office No. 43974, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair- brown, eyes bazel, scar between eyebrows, blind left eye, 3rd right finger slightly contracted, fleshy lump on left knee. A labourer; native of Birmingham. Sentenced at Preston Sessions, 17th February, 1892, to 9 months hard labour and 5 years police super- vision for larceny. 3591- 20. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. Kingston on 6th inst.) — A MAN, age 45, tall, whiskers and moustache turning grey; dress, brown overccat, cord trousers, skull cap. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( WEST). 40.— Horsham ( County).— For stealing, 3rd inst, a safety bicycle, 1894 make, front fork has been repaired on light side, 28- inch front wheel ( mnch worn), with Bmall " Palmer " valve, hind wheel fitted witi Dunlop" valve, different rim to front, direct spokes, rat trap pedals, seat fixed to inch pin with twisted wire— CHRISTOPHER LUNNON, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, loDg face, hair liqht brown, small side whiskers, eyes ( very prominent) blue. Appearance of a coachman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. OXFORDSHIRE. 36.— Oxford ( City).— For stealing, 4th inst., a pneumatic bicycle ( Cranage), transfer on head and down tube, 28- in. wheels, Dunlop tyro and tangent spokes in front wheel, standard tyre and direct spokes in back, roller chain, flat cranks, bracket and crown, etds of forks and ferrules on handles plated, no lamp or mud- guard— A man, who gave the name of TDRRELL, age about 22, height 5 ft. 7 in, clean shaved; dress, light suit and cap, wore a steel watch chain. Warrant issued. Informatio » to Chief Conslable Head, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 37.— LudlOW ( County).— For obtaining 3 horses by means of worthless cheques on the Birmingham and District Bank, Ludlow, on the 16th and 27th ult.— License Holder CHARLES BROOKS, alias CHARLES STANLEY SCALFI, DAVID EDWARDS, JOHN LEA, and CHARLES FLETCHER, Office No. 199- 6 ( Case No. 40, 5th inst.), age 24 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, scar under left eye and light groin, large mole right shoulderblade; dressed in lavender and brown tweed jacket and vest, cotton cord breeches and gaiters, black- and- white straw hat, lace boot9; native of Birmingham. He opened a corn factor's shop at Ludlow in April last, and obtained goods to a large amount, which be reitoved to other places, and sold by public auction. Was seen in the district of Chipping Norton, on 2nd inst., where his brother was arrested. Was convicted at Birmingham, 27th October, 18S0, and sentenced on 2 charges to 12 months hard labour each ( concurrent) ; at Wolverhampton Ses- sions, 18th March, 1892, to 6 mcnths hard labour for obtaining furniture by false pretences; and at Exefer Sessions, 17th October, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude for conspiracy and fraud. Licensed 16th January, 1896. T 463. ( See Case No. 58.) Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. 38.- Shrewsbury ( County).— License Holder HENRY PRICE, Office No. 49034 ( see Case No. 64, 10th January, 1896; Case No. 77, 1st May; Case No. 27, 8th May ; and Case No. 38,15th May, 1896), accidentally tilled whilst driving the stolen horse near Wolverhampton, on the 7th icst. SURREY. 39.— Chertsey ( County).— For stealing, 6th in6t., 2 bricklayers' large trowels, 1 with small notches round edge, the handle of other has been burnt; 2 small trowels, one has part of handle cut off, the other has cuts and letter W on handle; 3 pairs of lines ; 2 spirit levels, one in ebony case ( 1 trowel and 1 spirit level recovered, pawned at WARWICKSHIRE. 41.— Bi rmi ngham ( City).— For stealing a cash- fcox containing £ 27 — R. MARKLOVE, alias LEONARD, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft, complexion bronzed, hair dark brown, moustache ( dyed) and short side whiskers dark, sharp features, red cheeks and nose ; of smart appearance and gocd address, and of quiet and reserved habits; dresses well, generally in dark clothes. Stated that he had been in Australia for many years. May endeavonr to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended beyond the United King- dom. Information to Chiif Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 42.— Huddersfield ( County) .— Portrait and description of HERBERT WILLIAM GEE, whose who has been convicted of larceny at Liverpool and elsewhere, and ia now wanted for similar offences. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncister. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 45.— Windsor ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Reading Assizes for obtaining £ 3 by false pretences— ANNIE LEE, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eye3 bine. A bar- maid. Was convicted of larceny at North Londcn Sessions in January, 1894. Information to Head Constable Armour, New Windsor. apprehension is sought for embezzlement— Age about 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, full beard, whiskers and moustache, of smart appearance; dress, black clothe?, black hard felt hat. A bank clerk; native of Congleton, Cheshire. Warrant isiued. Information to Snpt. Pickard, Court House, Huddersfield. 43.— Ingleton ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pietecce?, at Bentham, on 13th ult.— A man who gavo the name of H. GREY, ( supposed false), age about 46, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), moustache and eyes grey; dress, dark blue coat and vest, dark striped trousers, grey cloth cap. Is accompanied by a woman, age about 46. Had with them a leather portmanteau and a wooden box. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gunn, Ingleton. 44— Doncaster ( Borough).— For stealing, 6tli inst., from his lodgiDgs, 1 silver watch ( recovered) ; 1 black serge waistcoat; and 1 pair of blueand- brown mixture cloth trousers— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., very slight build, hair brown; dress dark clothes, low shoes. Stated he was about to commence work at a tailor's shop. Supposed identical with WILLIAM ROBINSON, alias WILLIAMS, and HATT, a travelling thief, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 46. — Aylesbury ( County). — RemandeJ, for obtaining a watch and chain, by trick, through " Exchange and Mart" — WILLIAM WATSON, alias R. LOWSON, W. J. WILKINSON, H. GREY, etc., age 62, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair grey, eye3 bine; dress, blue eerge coat and vest, brown- and- red striped trousers, black tie with white spots, tweed cloth cap, old boots. A clerk. States be is a native of Edinburgh, but gives his address as 2, Elder- place, Norton Folgate, London. Found in his possession pawn- tickets relating to the following articles: 1 for Gladstone bag and pair of boots, and 1 for pair tronEers and a shirt, pawned with J. Hamson, 106, High- street, King's Lynn; 1 for a jacket, with J. Gordon, 23 and 25, Wavertree- road, Liverpool; 1 for a shirt, 2 pair drawers and handkerchief, with T. Armitage, 112, High- street, Harlesden; 1 for silver lever watch, with Messrs. Rose & Bates, 46, London- road, St. Leonards; 1 for a gold watch, with Henry Harts, 18, Cannon- street, Market- square, Dover; 1 for a silver watch, with G. A. Renal], Cliff Town- road, Southend; 1 for a wedding- ring end metal watch, with William Sams, 49, High- street, Mile Town, Sheerness- on- Sea; 1 for an overcoat, with Messrs. Gegan & Niblett, 19, Market- place, Margate; also found in his possession an antique watch in tortoise- shell case. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph may be Eeen on application. Information to Snpt. Pitson, Aylesbury. CUMBERLAND. 47.— Penrith ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Cumberland Assizes for robbery with violence— MARY RICHMOND, age 26, height 5 ft in., stont build, complexion sallow, fall round face, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A prostitute; native of Liverpool, but for some years has resided in various parts of Durham and Northumberland. Information to Supt. Hodgson, Penrith. DEVONSHIRE. 48.— Exeter ( County).— Committed for trial, at ensuing Devon Assizes, for obtaining money, etc., by false pretences — MARY HOOPER, alias BERGIMAN, age 22, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes browD, scar on forehead, bridge of nose, and under left eye ; dress, blue dress, blue blouse trimmed with velvet braid, white hat trimmed with velvet. States she is a native of Westcombe, near Salisbury. Trave's with her husband " JIM," age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy; military appearance. Information to Snpt. Payne, Exeter. HAMPSHIRE. 49.— GOS port ( County).— Remanded till 15th inst. for obtaining £ 7 by false pretences— JOHN MARTIN, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, moles on right shoulderblade, muscles of both arms, left elbow, and left buttock. Of Jewish appearance; supposed native of Hackney, London. He represented himself as a traveller for Messrs. Martin & Co., manufacturers of the celebrated " Stramonium" cigarettes, 97, Victoria- park- road, London, and obtained the money under the pretence of supply an automatic machine for the 6a'e of tbe cigarettes. Supposed wanted for similar offtnees elsewhere. Information to Inspector Silver, Gospoit. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 1G, 1896. 50 — Ringwood ( County).— Committed for trial at Hants Qnarter Sessions, 2nd prox., for house- breaking— FRANK McGUIRB, age < 15, height 5 ft. 5 in , slight build, complexion fresh, hair red, moustache and stubby b.' ard ginger, eyes hazel; dress, long black double- breasted coat ( much worn), dark grey trousers, black handkerchief round neck, dark grey cap, heavy lace boots. Native of Shrews- bury; appearance of a tramp. States ho has been an hotel porter in London for many years. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Haddon, Rirgwood. HERTFORDSHIRE. 51.— St. Albans ( City).— Committed for trial at next Herts Assizes, for uttering counterfeit coin — License Holder FRANK HENRY SHARP, r alias FREDERICK HENRY SHARP, GEORGE ' LEWIS, HENRY SHARP, and JOHN SMITHERS, Office No. 550- 6, age 65, height 5 ft. Sf in., com- plexion fresh, hair grey, eyes grey, scar top of right shoulder, abscess scar on left breast, brown mark between left shoulder and backbone, and on right shoulder. Sentenced at Surrey Sessions, 2nd December, 1872, to 18 months hard labour, for stealing a portmanteau; Central Criminal Court, 12th July, 1875, to 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision, for forgery ; Maidstone, 22nd Octeber, 1881, 5 years penal servitude, for housebreaking; Maidstone, 20th October, 1887, 7 years penal servitude, for housebreaking; and at Central Criminal Court, 21th July, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude, for possessing counterfeit coin. Licensed 15th February, 1896. Remanet of former sentence expires 24th April, 1898. B H N T 726. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. 55.— Melton Mowbray( County).— Committed for trial, at ensuing Quarter Sessions for inflicting grievous bodily harm — PATRICK REGAN, a tramp, age 42, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes hazel ( slightly crossed); dress, old brown mixture cloth jacket and vest, fustian trousers, cloth cap. A native of Castlebar. Information to Snpt. Bot*, Melton Mowbray. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 56.— Newport ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Usk Quarter Sessions, for stealing a bicycle — GEORGE PAUL, age 26, height 4 ft. 1H in , com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, slightly bowlegged, second finger left hand crooked at first joint. A haulier; rative of Biidport. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. paste rings; 18 sets of 9- carat and 15- carat gold brooches and earrings; 100 9- carat, 15- carat and 18- carat gold brooches ; 15 ladies'and gentlemen's gold alberta; 6 gold bracelets ( 1 horseshoe, 1 spray); 65 ladies' and gentlemen's silver alberts; all scratched with the following letters : S D C A 0 K M UN and Y. Information to be forwarded to tho Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. RADNORSHIRE. 57.— Penybont ( County).— Committed fortrial at Presteign, 15th inst., for burglary— WILLIAM JOHNSON, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair sandy, eyes brown, scar over right eye- brow, back and left side of head, on right cheek, and right shin; dress, black worsted jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, white flannel! shirt, brown cloth peak cap. Native of Newry, Ireland. Found in his possession: a silver brooch, If in. long, composed of a jubilee 3d.- piece, figures and part of crown enamelled red, wreath green, remainder of crown yellow and blue, bar of brooch sword- shape, with ball at end, in which is fixed hinge of rim, " sterling silver" stamped on under- side of bar, and a word ( apparently a name)). Information to the Chief Constable of Radnor- shire, Penybont. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 61. — Beaconsfield ( County). — 28th nit., at Burnham— 1 lady's old gold geneva watch, No. 24730; 1 lady's long gold chain, gold locket, with pearls and blue enamel centre, attached; 1 gold brooch, bar pattern, with about 13 pearls; 1 lady's gold ring, has diamond to represent button and button- hole^ in case, " Pearce, Brentford " on inside of case; I lady's gold ring, set blue stones; 2 silver brooches, 1 has " Maud" across front, the other has plain centre, with small knobs; 2 silver bracelets; I silver locket and chain, chain very old, tied with cotton in several places; 3 common purses, aon- taining small sums of money; 1 fourpenny- piese; a small ke j; and several visiting cards, " M^ BB* Carrie Hood, Mezzo Soprano " thereon. Information to Inspector Pearman, Beaconsfield. LANCASHIRE. 52_ Kirkham ( County).— Remanded till 15th inst., for sacrilege— A man giving the name of ARTHUR STUART, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " S." tattooed left arm, " A. S." between left thumb and finger ; dress, blue serge coat and cap, black worsted vest, bound with braid, corduroy trousers, blucher boots. States he left the Army 18 months ago, and has since worked as a goods porter at London- road Railway Station, Manchester, and at Manchester Market. Supposed previously convicted, and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 53.— Warrington ( Borough).— Remanded, for unlawful possession of a gold oxidised woven wire bracelet, with safety chain attached, and bears saw pierced, monogram " E. C. B."— TWO MEN: 1st, gave name of JOHN DAVIES, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache grey, eyes hazel; dress, old dark suit, blucher bcots; a labourer. States he is a native of Sligo, Ireland, but has been in America for 23 years Speaks with American accent. 2ad, gave name of JOHN MEISENPACH, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes hazel, star tattooed right arm, heart left arm; dressed similarly to first man; a printer, States he landtd from America in February last, since which time he has resided at Kilburn, London where he left on 24th ult, in company with Davies and tramped to Warrington. Found in possession of Meisenpach: 2 gold rings of inferior quality ( 1 gentleman's signet ring, minus stone; and plain hoop ring, both much battered) ; a diamond glass cutter; 1 table knife without handle in leather sheath ; and £ 3 10s. ( mostly shillings) in corduroy cash pouch fastened with brass anchor button. Photrgraphs can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Warring ton. SHROPSHIRE. 58. — Ludlow ( County).— Remanded till 17th inst., for obtaining 3 horses by false pretences— WILLIAM LEA, alias ROBERT ROBERTS, and ROBERT FLETCHER ( identical with Harry Wilton, Brooks, Scalfi, Stanly, and W. Harris), age about 23, height 5 ft. 3^ in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, thin face, hair ( inclined to curl in front) dark brown, eyes ( sunken) brown; dress, dark grey coat and vest, grey cord breeches, brown leather leggings, black- and- white straw hat, lace boots. States he is a native of Birmingham, but refuses to give any further account of himself, or to be photographed. Acted as manager to John Lea ( see Case No. 37), and is supposed to be his brother. When arrested at Chipping Norton, Oxon, he was accompanied by 2 women ( his mother and sisteF), and three young children. Was sentenced to 9 months imprisonment for fraud, at Exeter, on 17th October, 1893. Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. LEICESTERSHIRE. 54— Lutterworth ( County).— Committed for trial at next Leicester Sessions, for stealing a pony, cart, and set of harness— WILLIAM JONES, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown eyes grey ( cataract on right). A bricklayer', labourer. Worked for a short time on a new rail way near Lutterworth. Native of Middleton Cheney, Northampton. Infoi mation to the Chief Constable of Leicester shire, Leicester; or to Supt. Brewitt, Lutterworth CARNARVONSHIRE. 62. — Bangor ( County), — 26th ult. — 2 ladies'safety bicycles, tangent spokes, " Bransom" black leather gear cases, short cranks, thick black cord dress- guards--, square rubber brake fixed on plate with 4 screws, " Smart; & Sons, Hastings," light yellow " Brooks B 28'"' saddle on one, dark brown " Brooks B 10 " ditto cm other, fluted mud- guards, straight curved handle- bars, born handles, If in. detachable tyres, " Clincher " pneumatic on one, " New Buston " or " Woodey " the other, both nearly new, " Orion" stamped on curved tube, B. Parkes, near Dudley " on fronts of heads— By A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., thin oval face, moustache and eyes dark; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat. Supposed to belong to Manchester. And A WOMAN, age about 24, short, hair black, ladylike appearance; dress, brown jacket, beaver collar, black or dark dress, black veil, sailor's hat with white crown, black- and- white brim. Has since purchased a cap, dark veil, and cycling shoes. They arrived at Bangor on 25th ult. with 2 bicycles, Nos. 555 and 55&, supposed stolen, one of which the man pledged for £ 3 on following morning; the woman's ( a converted gentleman's bicycle), was taken to be repaired to the shop from which the two " Orions" were hired, for 2 hours only. They left Holyhead for Dublin at 2 a. m., 27th, ult., and North Wall, Dublin, at 7.30 a. m. May endeavour to leave Ireland by some other port for England or Scotland after disposing of the machines. Information to Supt. Harris, Bangor. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 59.— Doncaster ( Borough). — Remanded 15th inst., for larceny from a drunken person— MARY ANN RAWSON, alias LIGGINS ( sup- posed fal se), age 37, height 4 ft. 10^ in., hair dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, nose broken and flattened, scar on both eyebrows and above nose, boil scar in- side left forearm. States she is a native of Hudders- field.— MARY SMITH, alias WHITE and SALT, 30, beight 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, heart pierced by arrow tattooed inside right forearm, D. I. N. K. Y. outside right fore- arm, Jessy Salt, A. W., M. A. outside left forearm. A hawker. States she is a native of Longton. Sup- posed to be travelling prostitutes, and to have been | previously convicted. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Don- caster. til] l DORSETSHIRE. 63. — Dorchester ( County). — 7th inst., at Dewlish— 2 metal case watches ( 1st, small size, white dial, no seconds hand, glass at back of works inside, ring recently repaired, short metal chain, long and ring links alternately, attached; 2nd, larger size, yellow dial, out of order), a circular label, " F. Shepherd, Watch and Clock Maker, Bere Regis," pasted inside the back of one watch. Supposed by TRAMPS. Information to Supt. Devenish, Dorchestor. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 60.—' Y Division — 65 silver watches, 1 No. 79289, 1 No. 79961; 14 gold watches; 56 22- carat gold wedding rings; 56 9- carat do.; 56 18- carat gold keeper rings; 56 9- carat do.; 12 9- carat gold mizpah rings; 56 gentlemen's 9- carat a, nd 15- carat gold signet rings; 168 ladies' 9- carat., 15- carat and 18- carat gold dress rings; 24 9- carat knot- and- twist rings ; 24 gentlemen's 9- carat and 15- carat gold ESSEX. 64.— Saffron Waldon ( County). — 3id inst., by housebreaking, at Littlebury — 1 small gold hunter watch, thin cases, white dial, steel hands, supposed marked " 14- ct."; 1 9- ct. gold albert, large thick links, bloodstone attached by brass split ring; 1 gold scarf pin, crimped edge, white stone with man's head therein, piece of solder in back to secure stone. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Waldon. HERTFORDSHIRE. 65.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 1stinst., by housebreaking, at Kings Langley— 1 double- case silver watch; 1 gentleman's silver watch chain, curb pattern, jubilee shilling and seal with red stone in centre ( chipped), attached. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. TUESDAY, JUNE 23. 1896. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 66.— St- Albans ( County).— 23rd nit., at the Midland Railway Station— A gold English lever hunting watch, No. 03346, " McCabe, Royal Exchange," thereon, hands of curious and fancy pattern, shaped somewhat like an arrow. Information to Inspector Shore, St. Albans. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Leigh ( County).— 5th inst., from a church — A small round eight- day French clock, about 4 in. in diameter, geneva escapement, brass case, steel hands, white dial, back of case filed down round rim. Infoimation to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. NORTHUMBERLAND. € 8.— Berwick on- Tweed ( Borough). — 12th nit., at Spittal— 1 silver English watch, No. 28512, steel pointers, flat glass, " J. J." on plate, seconds hands; a yellow guard, attached. Information to Head Constable Garden, Berwick- on- Tweed. SURREY. G9.— Reigate ( Borough).— 3rd inst., by house- breaking— 1 long bar brooch with diamond in centre; 1 gold pin with diamond in centre; 1 gold bracelet, chased; 1 child's plated knife, fork, and spoon; 1 bracelet with Greek heads set in silver; 2 jubilee sixpences made into ear- rings ; 1 long old- fashioned gold watch chain; I dozen old- fashioned pearl buttons; 1 very small pearl necklet. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 70.— Lewes ( County).— 8fch and Sth inst., at Lewes Races — 1 gold lever watch, white dial, " H. N. Bawtree, from Isla Bawtree, Dec. 18, 1891, Colchester," maker " Dent, London " ; 1 gold hunter watch, maker " Honby, Liverpool," glass missing; 1 plain silver geneva watch. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. £ 25 REWARD. 71.— Brighton ( Borough).— 7th inst.— 3 ladies' 18- ct. gold geneva watches, Nos. 44200, 70415, 188897; 3 do. key'ess, Nos. 38154, 212916, 35670; 6 do., 14- ct., Nos. 127143, 130725, 130038, 73357 ( two numbers unknown) ; 1 do., No. 24785, maker, " Sturt, Brighton" ; 2 gentlemen's 18- ct. gold key- less do., Nos. 271196,9503; 2 do., 14- ct., Nos 119181, 68335; 1 gentleman's large second- hand gold do., gold dial; 2 gentlemen's silver English lever keyless do, Ncs. 26789, 27691; 1 gentleman's English lever, No. 27951; 2 gentlemen's do genevas, Nos. 75339, 1382; 4 ladies' do. genevas, Nos. 14303, 94191, 18630, 18058; 4 ladies' do. keyless genevas, Nos. 722640, 1666, 75336, 73786; 1 chatelaine watch, fluted glass back and front; 1 chased 9- ct. flexible curb do., with snap and padlock ; 1 18- ct. diamond and sapphire do., 9stone3; 11 9- ct. fancy bangles, some set with stones, and various patterns; 6 15- ct. fancy scarf - pins; 1 18 - ct. pearl and diamond brooch; 1 15- ct. fichu brooch; 5 ladies' 9- ct. gold fancy pattern albsrts; 3 gentlemen's 9- ct. gold curb and fetter pattern do.; gold rirgs: single stone diamond ( claw setting), pearls and turquoise, pearl and garnet, coral and pearl, garnet and pearl, coral, garnet and diamond, pearl and coral, cat's- eye and diamonds, diamond and ruby, single stone diamond, diamond Mizpah, 3 diamonds ( gipsy), 2 single- stone diamond, 3 tur- quoise, 3 corals, 5- stone emerald, emerald and 2 diamonds gipsy, diamond and pearl bangle, 3 half- hoop diamond, gentlemen's single- stone dia- mond, 2 18- ct. single- stone gipsy, single- stone diamond, pearl, coral and turquoise, 3 topaz stone, 18- ct. belcher, 2 5- stone coral, 2 single- stone diamond, small half- hoop diamond, single- stone Cape ruby, fancy Turkish turquoise, oval tur- quoise surrounded with rose diamonds, sapphire and diamond half- hoop, diamond and pearl, ruby and diamond, sapphire and ruby, 18- ct. fancy wire, 3 pearl and ruby, half hoop whole pearl, half- hoop pearl and ro3e diamond, pearl mourning, diamond and black enamel, pearl and enamel mourn- ing ( I. M ), diamond buckle, 3- pearl, pearl and coral half- hoop; 14 22- ct. wedding; 5 18- ct. fancy wire keeper; 3 9- ct. fancy wire keeper; 2 11- ct. gold keeper; 16 15- ct. gold keeper; 18 9- ct. gold keeper; 1U cheap rings; 36 cheap keeper and Mizpah rings. The above reward will be paid by Mr. G. Sturt, Duke- street, Brighton, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. ANIMALS, ETO„ STOLEN. SURREY. 72— Chertsey ( County).— 6th inst, at Byfleet — A dun mare pony, about 12 hands, brown mark down back and across shoulders. Information to Sapt. Hackman, Cheitsey. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND SUSSEX ( EAST). 73.— Lewes ( County).— 2nd inst., in the ladies' waiting room at Lewes railway station, the body of a newly- born female child, naked, which was placed where found between 6.20 and 7.50 p m. Trains arrived at that platform between these times from Uckfield, Tunbridge Wells, and Eait Grinstead only. A verdict of " Wilful Murder " has been returned. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. APPREHENSIONS. 74.— Lincolnshire, Spalding ( County).— Supervisee CHARLES HALL, Office No. 48966, Case No 31, 27th March, 1896. 75. — Shropshire, Church Stretton ( Oounty). — MAN, Case No. 39, 5th inst., and property recovered. 76.— Shropshire, Wellington ( County).— KATE FARRELL, Case No. 43, 22nd ult, and sen- tenced to 21 cays imprisonment. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77.— N Division.— For obtaining £ 5 5s. by a worthless cheque on the London and Counties Bank, Winchester Branch — JAMES O'CONNOR, alias CAPTAIN DONALD CURRIE, age 35, height 5 ft. llj in., complexion fair, freckled, hair light brown, moustache ginger, eyes light blue, high cheekbones; dress, black mixture tweed suit, white straw hat with dark blue ribbon. Has kept a public house at Winchester, and has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard. S. W. BERKSHIRE. 78— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst., a black pony, about 14 hands, 7 years, large warts round f yes and sheath ; a spring " Ralli" ca-, blue, picked out yellow, maker, " Windover, London," blue cushions; a set of black brass- mounted harness; 1 waterproof rug, check lining; and a whip— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, very bid teeth, weais eye- glasses; dress, blue jackct suit, black felt hat, brown kid gloves, brown spats. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. LANCASHIRE. 79. — Chorley ( County). — For stealing, at Chorley, 9th inst., a brown harness mare, aged, about 15 hands 3 in. high, fired on near hind leg, in poor condition; a set of brass- mounted harness; a butcher's shandry, oval front, body painted black picked out yellow, shafts and wheels painted red' picked out black, newly painted; and a box contain- ing about £ 5 worth of eggs, which he may en- deavour to sell— Supervisee JAMES RIGBY, alias JAMES RILEY, and THOMAS WILLIAMS, Office Nos. 48380 and 1622- 6, age 29, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes bine, faint tattco marks front and back left forearm and outside upper left arm, dot back right wrist, 2 moles on left and one right of neck; dressed in light grey coat, black vest, blue trousers, light neckerchief, cap, and heavy boots. Frequents common lodging- houses. Sentenced at Dorchester, 3rd January, 1894, to 18 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for housebreaking, and at Preston, 14th August, 1895, to 9 months hard labour for shopbreaking. 818. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. LANCASHIRE. 80.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report — License Holder JOHN HORTON, alias McCANN, Office No. 48192, age 31, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 3 scars crown of head, 1 centre of breast, 1 left side of back, part of ship, " P. R.," and part of anchor left forearm, man's bust outside left forearm, 2 vaccina- tion marks left arm, and 2 scars bend of left elbow. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 4th February, 1892, to 3 years penal servitude, remanet of former sentence, and 3 years police supervision, for shop- breaking. Licensed 18th May, 189- 5. I O S 1138. License Holder JOHN MALONE, alias PATK. COX, JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN JONES, JOHN SULLIVAN, and " PADDY THE DEVIL," Office No. 1689- 6, age 41, height 5 ft. 4 § in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( nearly bald), eyes grey, large abscess scar running round front of neck, scar left shonlder, 2 right groin, and 3 vaccination marks left arm. Sentenced at Manchester Afsize3, 21st February 1894, to 3 years penal servitude, for uttering counter- feit coin. O U 360. License Holder JOHN KANE, alias WILLIAMS, HAYES, MALONE, McDONALD, and GILL, Office No. 955- 6, age 41, height 5 ft. 3f in., com- plexion dark, hair bla^ k ( nearly bald), eyes hazel, scar back of left hand, centre, front and back of heal, oa collarbone, on 2nd left finger, It hip, and 2 on right shin, " J " on right arm, ruptured right side. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 6th Feb- ruary, 1890, to 7 years penal ssrvitude and 3 years police supervision for shopbreaking. Licensed 27th March, 1896. C I Q 327. Supervisee GEO. HINDLEY, Office No. 45699, age 38, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes bine, scar each side of forehead, back of right hand, and ontside right elbow, wart light armpit. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 6th October, 1892, to 15 months imprisonment and 3 years polica supervision for stealing shirts. 4254. Supervisee PETER O'BRIEN, alias FRANK BRIEN, and FRANK DAVIS, Office Nos. 46441 and 1503- 6, age 31, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, scar over right knuckles, outside right wri6t, inside left ankle, and top of left big toe, vaccination marks right arm. Sentenced at Salford, 5th Dec., 1887, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supar- vision for shopbreaking, and at Leeds Assize3, 6th May, 1895, to 12 months hard labour for burglary. Licensed 26th May, 1894. N 567. Supervisee WILLIAM HUNT, Office No. 46178, age 38, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar right of forehead, on face, between eyes, oi right ear, and behind ditto, back of right hand, right elbow, left arm, and left knee, mole centre of belly and right forearm. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 2nd Jnne, 1890, to 5 years penal servitude an I 7 years polica supervision for stealing tools. L'. ceasad 6th April, 1894. J Q 170. Information to the Dep. Chief Constable, Manchester, SUFFOLK. 81.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining a light brown waterproof ulster by falsa pretences— License Holder LEWIS RICHARDS, alias HEDGER BRAND, EDGAR RICHARDS, EDGAR STEWARD, EDGAR BRAND, and WILLIAM ANDERSON, Offi e No. 1019- 6, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar left back of head, ontside left buttock, front of It forearm, between 2nd and 3rd joints 1st left ficger, front of r'ght hand, front of right shin, and 2 vaccination marks on left arm, brown birth- mark on right side of chest, indistinct tattoo mark back of left forearm, bunion on 2nd joint right big to9; dressed in dark worsted suit, black hard felt hat; may be wearing the stolen ulster. Seatencad at Oxford Quarter Sessions, 2nd January, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( dwelling house). Licensed 1st April, 1896. W 1. Information to the Chief Constable, Ipswich. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 82.— Wantage ( County).— Committed for trial at Reading Assizes, 17th inst., for burglary— GEORGE WHITE, age 22, height 5 ft. in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes broffn, rather flat nose, scar on forehead, dark mark back of left shonlder ; dress, pilot jacket, dark blue serge vest, black tweed trousers, white scarf, bine cap, lace boots ( nearly new). A native of Bootle. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wantage. LANCASHIRE. 83.— Leigh ( County).— Sentenced 9th inst., at Liverpool County Sessions, to 1 months imprison- ment for housebreaking and larceny at Atherton— JANE MORLEY, alias SMITH, and THRELFALL, Case No. 72, 22nd ult. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. & PPKEM HiN& lQiN S. 84. — Metropolitan Police District, C Division.— WM MORRIS, Case No. 2, 5th inst. 85.— Essex, Saffron Waldron ( County).— ALFRED PRIOR. Case No. 20 » 5th inst. 8 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 1G, 1896. 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A CONCISE AND COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO THE PRESS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, Containing all the Daily, Weekly, and other Newspapers, Magazines, Reviews, and Periodicals, Annuals, Guides, Directories, Almanacs, < fcc., < fcc., with full particulars of their time and place of publication, price, genera] and special features, & c. 125, STRAND, W. C., AND 162, PICCADILLY, W. Drury Lane Theatre- Closed. Covent Garden Theatre— Royal Opera Season. Adelphi Theatre- Closed. Princess's Theatre— At 8, " The Span of Life." Gaiety Theatre— Every Evening at 8, " Carmen." Prince of Wales's Theatre— At 8.15, " John Jenkins at Biarritz." Daly's Theatre— At 8, " Geisha." Savoy Theatre— Every Evening at 8.30, " The Grand Duke." Avenue Theatre- Closed. Terry's Theatre- Closed. Grand Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " The Shop Girl." Surrey Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " The Two Hussars." Elephant and Castle Theatre— Every Evening, " Niobe." Britannia Theatre— Every Evening at 7, " Signal Lights." Theatre Royal, Stratford— Every Evening " £ 1,000 Reward." Theatre Metropole— Every Evening at 8, " All Abroad." Alhambra Theatre of Varieties- Open 7.30, Two Grand Ballots, Grand Variety Entertainment, eto. Empire— Every Evening at 7.45, Two Grand Ballets and Grand Varieties London Pavilion— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Oxford Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. The Tivoli, Strand— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Canterbury Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.40, Grand Variety Entertainment. Paragon Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Metropolitan Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Washington Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Aquarium— Twice Daily at 3 and 8, Two Grand Entertainments. Middlesex Music Hall— Every Evening Grand Variety Entertainment. Madame Tussaud's Exhibition- Open Daily 10 to 10. Admission Is. Children under twelve 6d. Niagara Halls— Beal Ice Skating, daily. Marlborough Hall- Living Photos by the Cindmatographe, daily 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Bedford Music Hall, Camden Town- Variety Entertainment, every Evening. PSIKTSD JOB EBB KAJBITX • WiTIOlTKBI OFFICS, BX H EElSOK MB 8OH0, 45, 46 4 47, IT. JUBTDt'g T. IW,