PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1896. VOL. XIII. No. 1331. IFtEG- TJIL^ A- TIOIIXrS- 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and ail communications wpon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In ail 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. 5. 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 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per " photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the. signature of an offi. cer" of not less rankthan 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 analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncemerUs of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are 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 on*, 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 < fc Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted tor 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 as advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. WAR OFFICE, SEPTEMBER 29, ( 896. DESERTERS AND ABSENTEES FROM HER MAJESTY'S SERVICE. OFFICE NO. NAME. REG. NO. CORPS. COM- PLXN. HAIR. EYES. ENLISTMENT. PLACE OF PARISH AND COUNTY IN WHICH BORN. DESERTION OR ABSENCE. DATE OF PLACE OF MARKS AND REMARKS. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Agar, Alfred Arnold, Edward Barnes, J. Blackmail, Albert Boulton, William Brown, Andrew Burgess. William Butler, Lionel Geo. Butler, Wltr. Ormnd Cash, Ernest 2176IW. Yorks. Rgt. 43941 Essex Rgt. 5917 Durham L. I. 3912 W. Yorks. Rgt. 12631 Army Ser. Crps. — 16th Lancers — 4thDragn. Gds. 5400 S. Wales Bordrs 5405 S. Wales Bordrs 194 5089 R. Scots Fus. 19} 18 21f 23 224 21 184 4$ fresh 9 fresh 4 fresh 74 fresh 4} fresh 8 fresh 9 fresh 5 fresh 64 fresh 7? fresh fair brn black brn brn sdy bn brn dk brn dk brn dk brn blue hazel grey blue brn brn hazel brn blue [ brn clerk greengrcr labourer labourer saddler mason greengrocr prntr's lbr carman labourer 11 Feb. 2 Jan, 1 July 5 Feb. 13 Apl. 10 Sep. 10 Sep. 19 Sep. 19 Sep. 4 Feb. ' 88 York ' 95 Stratford ' 96 Redcar ' 94 Kingston ' 96 Manchestr ' 96 Aberdare ' 96 Stratford ' 96 London ' 96 London ' 96 Manchestr Acomb, Yorks. Walworth, London Gateshead, Durham Elstead, Surrey St. Nicholas, L'pool Chepstow, Gloster Poplar, London Newingtou, London Newington, London Knutsford, Cheshire 21 Aug. 21 Sep. 13 Sep. 16 Sep. 19 Sep. 17 Sep. 19 Sep. 19 Sep. 16 Sep. Dover Warley Nestle- o- T Gibraltar Woolwich Canterbry Woolwich London London Aldershot scar It wrist dots It frm, H A & c. rt frm scar It groin _ birthmark rt shldr, pierced ears E. HODKIN, & c. rt frm, & c. If, &. c rt frm, dts, & c It frm, & c. mole above rt collar- bone 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cooke, James Crozier, George Currie, Thomas Daley, William Davenport, William Davies, Charles Davies, Edward Divers, Charles Dyson, Thos. Edwd. Flannigtn, Patrick Yorks. Rgt. R. Insklug Fus. 19th Hussars Gordon High. Worcester Rgt. Royal Artillery Border Rgt. 4769 A. & S. High. — Shropshire L I. — R. Irish Rifles I 5233 \ 5263 i 5767 4663 4719' 4479 234 21} 19? 19J 22} 34} 20 24} 24 244 6} 64 6? 8} fresh fresh fresh sallow 0J pale 84 sallow fresh fresh fresh fresh 34 6 6 54 brn dk brn brn grey brn brn dark dk brn brn brn hazel grey grey dk brn blue grey brn hazel grey grey porter weaver labourer miner groom labourer painter miner labourer labourer 7 July 13 Apl. 8 Sep. 11 Aug. 27 Aug. 13 Feb. 4 Oct. 28 Apl. 17 Sep. .16 Sep. ' 96 ' 96 ' 90 ' 96 ' 96 ' 85 ' 94 ' 93 ' 961 ' 96 Richmond Portadown Woolwich Glasgow Birmnghm Newport London Stirling Manchestr Belfast Stockton, Durham Shankhill, Armagh St. Pancras, Lndn. Lambhill, Glasgow Brmnghm, Wrwck. Llanstephan, Car. Islington, London Campsie, Stirling Manchester, Lanes. Maghera, Down 19 Sep. 15 Sep. 8 Sep. 5 Sep. 15 Sep. 14 Sep. 20 Sep. 19 Sep. 19 Sep. 18 Sep. Richmond Omagh * en route Glasgow Worcester Pembroke Aldershot Glasgow Manchestr Belfast scar of burn on chin and rt arm J L It frm, & c. * To Canterbury scar rt cheek dots frms, scrs It eybrw, kns, bk scirs frhd, It wrst, elbow, hd, 4c. tree It arm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Klynn, Andrew Foley, Patrick Wm. Forde, J. A. Goughran, Joseph Greenwood, Thomas Grover, Edward Hamilton Walter S. Hamilton William Haminesley, James Hare, Chas. F. — j 13th Hussars 18}| 5 — | 9th Lancers 194 5 4600 5th Lancers 22 J5 9399 Royal Artillerv 20 5 4213 Kssex Rgt. 20? 5 4043 Shropshire L. I. 21J 5 90459 Roval Artillerv 244 5 4870 R. Irish Rifles' 19 5 3734 Leicester Rgt. 22f 5 5013 S. Wales Brds. 19415 5? fresh 7 fair 8? fresh 84' fresh 6|| fresh 5 dark 5} fair 44 fresh 8 sallowi 6?, fresh ! brn jbrn fair [ fair brn dk brn dk brn brn brn light grey bl gry blue blue brn dk brn dk brn grey dk brn grey labourer shoemaker baker labourer labourer waiter carmau labourer labourer labourer 14 Sep. ' 90 Dublin St. Andrews, Dublin 17 Sep. 12 Sep. ' 96 London Eermoy, Cork 16 Sep. 17 Sep. ' 95 Belfast Shank Hill, Antrim 17 Sep. 23 Apl. ' 95 Belfast Dunleer, Louth 10 Sep. 22 May ' 94 Stratford West Ham, London 20 Sep. 20 Feb. ' 93 London Hillngdn Hth. Mdx. 14 Sep. 26 May ' 92 London Camberwell, Lndu. 14 Sep. 3 Sep. ' 96 Belfast Ballymena, Antrim 21 Sep. 3 Apl. ' 93GrtBowdn Hinckley, Leicester 21 Sep. 12 Aug. ' 95 London Tooting, Surrey 25 Sep. Dublin London York Fareham Warley Portland Colchester Belfast Leicester Aldershot eyebrws meet, brn patch rt chk scar rt elbow D rt forearm, moles on back scar It buttck, It of head scars chest, ahdomen, It shin scr nk, flgs & c. rt frm, ship & c. It scar bk shldr, mole bk It shldr scar inside It knee, mole neck scar rt chin, rt cheek 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Hiekey, Joseph Higgins, John Hoey, William Hogan, John Hull, John Hutchinson, Benj. Kingabey, Chas. F. Jackson, Edwd. T. Leonard, Michael Loftus, Joseph Mackin, Anthony Majnard, Alfred McKendrick, Robt. MePherson, Wm. Miller, Frank Mills, James Mitchell, David Morris, Jacob O'Brien, William Parker, Frederick 61 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 4470 Border Rgt. 204 5 5932 Durham L. I. 18 5 4103 R. Irish Rifles 21 5 5699 R. Irish Fus. 19 5 10003 Royal Artillery 20 5 — Yrk & LancRgt 20f 5 — 19th Hussars 19JI5 3565 14th Hussars 19} 5 5299 R. Irish Rgt. 19?[ 5 5237 5302 9194 5100 R. Scots Fus. 22 Liverpool Rgt. 23} 4445 5582 Phillips, Thomas Plummer, Jno. Wm. 3090 Potter, Ervin 29806 Potter, George Prince, Thos. Ouston Ramsay, Robert Ringland, James Sears, Jno. Evenden Seymour, Frank Shemmen, James Sheppard, Wm. G. 29833 Small, Stanley 7667 Smith, Charles 5319 Smith, Timothy 2760 Spooneii, William 3401 Royal Artillery 23 Gordon High." 23. J 5229 R. Scots Fus. 21 9836 Royal Artillery 194 7633 Royal Artillery 20 5781; Gordon High. 21? 3400,6th Dragoons 22} 3198 W. Yorks. Rgt. 24} 1472: iRoyal Artillery,' 19} 5 T2039 Army Ser. Crps. j 18? 5 fair dk brn sallow dk brn fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fair fresh fresh brn brn It brn lit brn brn bru brn It brn blue grey grey brn grey blue grey brn hazel blue carman labourer gardener labourer drawer elocutionst decorator clerk labourer labourer 3 Oct. 5 Aug. 2 Mar. 19 Aug. 30 Apl. 18 Sep. 17 Sep. 12 Mar. 12 Dec. 21 Julv ' 94 London ' 96 Ncstle- o- T ' 94 Belfast ' 96 Limerick ' 96 Chorley ' 96 Sheffield ' 96 London ' 90 London ' 94 Clonmel ' 90 Leith Fort Whitechapel, Lndn20 Sep. Aldershot S. Mary's, Sndrlnd. 19 Sep. Ncstle- o- T Greencastle, Antrim 21 Sep. Brighton S. Michael's, Lin- rek 16 Sep. Cork Leigh, Lancashire 21 Sep. Coventry Cornforth, Durham 21 Sep. Sheffield Leyton, Essex — Kensington, London 17 Sep. Cahir Silverford, Tipperrv 21 Sep. Tmplemre St. Cuthbrt's, Edin. 19 Sep. Ayr " I Love Mog Myres" rt frm,& c. scar rt shin, dots back It hand wmn It frm, anchr rt lg, svrlscrs dots It forearm and hand * en route to Canterbury moles face, E F C, sword It frm mole It scapula ballet girl rt forearm 64 fresh 7| fresdi 7? . fresh 7} fresh 7? fair 54jfresh 4? dark 7? fresh 44 fresh 54 fresh dk brn It brn brn brn brn brn brn black brn 10th Hussars 23$ Ryl. Engineers 21} 5 Yorkshire L. I. 19} 5 W. Yorks Rgt. 19} 5 Royal Scots 214[ 5 8355 Roval Artillery 214 5 14378 Royal Artillery 234 5 — ; 4th Dragn. Gds. 214 5 4427 Nrthmpi n Rgt. 21}| 5 34 6 10 5 54 64 64 4 8| 3 fresh fresh ruddy fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fair ruddy brn grey hazel brn grey hazel grey blue brn brn brn brn Ik brn brn brn dk brn brn grey aubrn fair labourer labourer miner labourer waiter tent maker slippermkr room slierman labourer hazel blue brn brn blue blue grey brn dk bl blue driver labourer blacksmith groom farm lbrer labourer labourer grocer's ast clerk seaman 26 June 11 Apl. 10 July 17 J uly 7 June 3 Jan. 9 Sep. 20 July 23 May 26 Mar. ' 96iLiverpool ' 95 Chatham ' 94 Glasgow ' 96 Leitli Fort ' 95 London ' 95 Woolwich ' 96 Dundee ' 96 Burv ' 92 Nrthmptn ' 96 Brecon Liverpool 15 Sep. Sheppey, Kent 19 Sep. Dairy, Ayr 17 Sep. St. Giles', Edinbrgh 14 Sep. Liverpool, Lanes. 14 Sep Horsham, Sussex 14 Sep. Dundee, Forfar 15 Sep. Rochdale, Lanes. 14 Sep. Leeds, Yorkshire 11 Sep. Stapleton, Glos. 12 Sep. Warringtn scr It eybw, 4 bk head, 1 bk It leg Chatham mole over 7th cervical vertebra Glasgow tip mdle fngr rt hand deformed Ayr scar on forehead Colchester eybws meet, scrs It wrst, It thmb Horsham small scar It thumb Aberdeen scr rt shldrbld, brth mrk nek, & e Edinburgh Dover scrrtevelid, tat both forearms Aldershot F P, F P It wrst, A rt frm, & e. 21 Apl. ' 96 Manchestr Oldham. Lancashire 19 Sep. 16 Jan. ' 92 Ncstle- o- T Thirsk, Yorks. 19 Sep. 9 June ' 96 Chatham Maine, U. S. A. 19 Sep. 17 Sep. ' 96 Barnsley Middlesbro' 17 Sep. 14 Aug.' 95 York ' Cay ton, Yorks. 26 Aug. 17 Feb. ' 96 Kirriemuir Dundee, Forfar 16 Sep. 11 Feb. ' 95 Belfast Shankhill, Antrim 14 Sep. 9 Mar. ' 90 Maidstone Farleigh, Kent 15 Sep. 16 Sep. ' 90 London Battersea, Loudon — 29 Oct. ' 94 Colchester ' Woodbrdge, Suffolk 16 Sep. Woolwich scr It shoulder Newbridge J W P rt frm, M A C It frm Aldershot 2 scrs rt knee, little fingers bent * * en route, to join at Pontefract Hythe scar rt cheek, back It hand, & c. Barry Cmp mole rt side, dots webs thumbs Colchester mole rt btk, 2nd fngrrthd dfmd Woolwich mole It shoulder * dots It frm * en route Canterbury Je- sey anchor, J S It arm, woman rt Ryl. Engineers Roval Artillery R. Insklng. Fus W. Riding Rgt 3rd Hussars 19} 18 18} 20} 224 44 fresh 6? fresh 7} fresh — fresh 7 fresh bru [ blue black brn dk brn brn brn grey fair blue groom collier labourer boatman labourer 4 Aug. ' 96 Hounslow Islington, London I IS Sep. 16 Sep. ' 90 Brecon Wincanton, Somrst 17 Sep. 21 July ' 90 Balygawly Carrackmre, Tvrne — 1 July ' 90Chatham" Gillingham, Kent 19 Sep. 9 Oct. ' 93 Swansea S. Mary's, Swansea 19 Sep. Aldershot * Bristol soar It leg, S S It hand * en roiUe (> magh scar It elbow- Woolwich anchr, hrt, dgr, Love rt frm,& c. Aldershot cicatrix below It ear 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1896. DESERTERS AND ABSENTEES FROM HER MAJESTY'S SERVICE— continued. OFFICE NO. NAME. REG. NO. CORPS. AGE. HEIGHT. COM- PLXN. HAIR. EYES. TRADE. ENLISTMKNT. PARISH AND COUNTY IN WHICH BORN. DESHRTION OR ABSENCE. DATE OF | PLACE OF MARKS AND REMARKS. DATE OF PLACE OF 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 St. Clair, Frank Sweetman, E. J. Tait, John Talkington, Fred. Taylor, Wm. Henry Thornton, J. Tomlinson, A. Trevelyan, James Tully, F. Vincent, Henry 12318 8120 9873 4777 4496 4869 4866 96841 9566 14152 Royal Artillery Royal Artillery Royal Artillery R. Scots Fus. Loyal N. Lanes. Manchstr Rgt. Manchstr Rgt. Royal Artillery King's R. Rifles Koyal Artillery 19J 19J 21 20 221 20} 254 274 23J 24} 5 5 tresh 5 5} fresh 5 73, fresh 5 74 fresh 5 7} fresh 5 84 fresh 5 8 fresh 5 7 fresh 5 54 fresh 5 9 fresh bra It brn bra bra bra dk brn bra brn brn dk brn grey Icarman grey sailor grey labourer blue pntr's labr brn iron turner hazel seaman grey clerk grey carpenter blue spinner dk brn sailor 29 Nov. ' 95 24 Jan. ' 95 8 June ' 95 20 Dec. ' 94 2 Aug. ' 94 14 Apl. ' 96 31 Mar. ' 96 1 Apl. ' 93 10 Sep. ' 96 26 Feb. ' 96 Woolwich Preston Glasgow London Preston Manchestr Ashtn- u- L. Sheffield Manchestr Richmond Dalston, London Paddington, Londn Barony, Lanark Fulham, London Droylsden, Lanes. Brackndle, Canada Manchester Sheffield, Yorks Ardwick, Lanes. Darlington, Durhm 13 Sep. | Aldershot 16 Sep. Woolwich 14 Sep. Colchester 17 Sep. Aldershot 15 Sep. Preston 18 Sep. Aldershot 18 Sep. Aldershot 14 Sep. * Mlfrd Hvn 17 Sep. Gosport 13 Sep. Mlfrd Hvn rather Hat rt foot, good mobility anchr, crss, hrt, wrth It frm, & c. scars back head, rt kneecap, kc. scr frhd, S P, hrt, dgrrt frm.& c blue scar nose, mole It nipple scar It hip, mole front rt elbow scar back of head anchor rtarm, & c. [* En route to 2 scars rt shoulder scar* lower jaw, anchr It hnd, & c. 76 77 78 79 80 81 Wallace, Anthony Walsh, Charles Warren, Joseph Whittaker, M. Williams, Thomas Wright, John 4418 5399 4151 4280 3200 5538 W. Yorks. Rgt. Liverpool Rgt. Shropshire L. I. Lanes. Fus. Durham L. I. Royal Scots 214 19 21} 24 263 204 5 44 5 5 5 53 5 44 5 7 5 54 fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh brn brn brn brn It bra brn grty blue hazel bra grey blue titter moulder labourer labourer labourer fireman 14 May ' 95 21 Aug. ' 96 16 Sep. ' 93 8 Nov. ' 92 15 Jan. ' 9b 9 Jan. ' 96 York Liverpool Shrwsbury Manehestr Dublin Dundee Leeds, Yorks. Glasgow Shawbury, Salop Manchester St. James, Dublin Dundee, Forfar 11 Sep. 15 Sep. 14 Sep. 23 Sep. 19 Sep. 16 Sep. Dover Warringtn Portland Athlone Dublin Barry Cmp scars rt eye, bk rt elbow, 4 vac. It various scrs, tat rt frm, & e. cicatrix centre of forehead scar on head and It thumb MB, & c rt frm, J W, BFRW It DISCHARGED FOR MISCONDUCT. OFFICE NO. 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 NAME. Beyant, Frank Burke, Joseph Carr, Robert Day, Joseph Drake, Edward Foley, James Felix Franey, Michael Gilbert, Thomas Henry, Walter F. Joyce, Thomas McClair, John Murray, Joseph Prentice, Amos Raftery, James Rees, Daniel Reid, William Sharkey, John Snoding, John Williams, John Wilson, William REG. 13316 3157 2590 4981 2780 3224 4029 4043 2584 3484 Royal Artillery Yrk & Lane Rgt. Yrk & Lane Rgt. Nrthmptn Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. Leicester Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. Yrk & Lane Rgt, 3732nd 14904 3437 3931 4445 4094 3522 4872 3459 8603 Scots Gds. R. Horse Art. W. Riding Rgt. Yrk & Lane Rgt. Devonshire Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. Yorkshire L. I. Yrk & Lane Rgt. 2nd Scots Gds. 23 234 25j 22i 24} 23J 24$ 23 25 26 COM- PLXN. HAIR. EYES. CAUSE OF DIS- CHARGE AS STATED ON PARCH- MENT CERT. PARISH AND COUNTY IN WHICH BORN. DATE OF DIS- CHARGE. PLACE OF DISCHARGE MARKS AND REMARKS. 2145 19j 5 22} 5 24J 5 194 5 21 5 22 5 20} 5 25} 5 27 5 6} 6A 9" 4 44 5 4 4} 8} fair sallow fresh fair fresh sal low fresh sallow fresh fresh brn black brn brn brn black brn dk brn brn dk brn sallow fresh fresh fresh tresh fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh grey grey grey brn grey bra blue grey blue blue brn brn brn dk brri brn dk brn brn brn dk brn brn grey brn blue grey brn blue grey brn grey grev painter labourer collier labourer moulder collier labourer shoe trade dyer labourer hmmrman labourer labourer labourer labourer painter labourer labourer labourer labourer con. civ. power incorig& wrthls ignominy ignominy iucorig& wrthls incorig& wrthls incorig& wrthls ignominy incorig& wrthls incorig& wrthls, S. Truly, Nw pi t, Mon. 24 Sep. S. Mry's, Leeds, Yks. 22 Sep. E. Ardsley, Wakefld22 Sep. Walthamstow, Essx 17 Sep. Saltare, Brdfrd, Yks 22 Sep. Salford, Lancashire 22 Sep. Swinford, Mayo 22 Sep. S. Mrgret's, Leicstr. 22 Sep. Bradford, Yorks. 22 Sep. Mry's, Brmnghm 22 Sep. Exeter- Woolwich Woolwich Jersey C. I. Woolwich Woolwich Woolwich Woolwich Woolwich Woolwich tattooed on both forearms scar of cut on forehead tattoo marks anchor left hand scar right eyebrow scar left cheek scar inside left collar- bone ignominy Westvale, U S. A. 30 Sep. ignominy St. Anne's, Cork 21 Sep. incorig& wrthls Sandon, Essex 22 Sep. incorig& wrthls St. Charles', Sheffld. 22 Sep. incorigifc wrthls St. George, Bristol 23 Sep. misconduct Halifax, Yorkshire 22 Sep. incorig& wrthls Bradford, Yorks 24 Sep. incorig& wrtlils Islington, London 19 Sep. incorig& wrthls Isleham, Cambridge 22 Sep. ignominy Barony, Lanark | 30 Sep. Dublin Newbridge Woolwich Woolwich Pembroke Woolwich Woolwich Mullingar Woolwich Dublin scrs It cheek and back of neck scar on forehead scar of burn right shoulder- blade D. Rees rt frm, scar back of head tattooed on both forearms crss figs rt frm, J L A It frm, scr neck scar on left hip frkld fee & arms, scr outside rt thigh ABSENTEES FROM THE MILITIA. OFFICE NO. NAME. REG. NO. CORPS. AGE. HEIGHT. COM- PLXN. HAIR. EYES. TRADE. ENLISTMENT. PARISH AND COUNTY IN WHICH BORN. DESERTION OR ABSENCE. MARKS AND REMARKS. DATE OF PLACE OF DATE OF PLACE OF 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 Bates, George Brown, William Eden, Peter Fisher, Harry Gornall, Joe Harris, Charles Hirst, Robert Jones, Arthur Kana, William Lauchlan, Angus 4364 870 860 Gloucester Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. Manchstr Rgt. Gloucester Rgt. Yorkshire L. I. Gloucester Rgt. Yorkshire L. I. E. Lanes. Rgt. Scottish Rifles Scottish Rifles 17} 5 4} 21} 5 9} 18 5 23 17 5 44 2235 84 18} 5 54 17} 5 33 22 5 54 1845 6 18 | 5 3} tresh : brn fresh brn fresh dk brn pale dk bru fresh grey sallow dk bra fresh blue sallow brn fresh brn fresh dk brn brn brn grey dk brn dark grey brn brn grey brn labourer yarn fiushr carter labourer labourer labourer driver labourer labourer labourer 18 Sep. ' 96 9 Sep. ' 96 17 Sep. ' 96 21 Sep. '!) 6 17 Sep. ' 96 18 Sep. " 96 17 Sep. ' 96 16 Sep. ' 96 11 Sep. ' 9 25 Aug. ' 96 Tewkesbry Halifax Manchestr Stroud Dewsbury 1 ewkesbry Dewsbury Manchestr Glasgow Hamilton S. Paul's, Chcltenhm 18 Sep. Bradford, Yorks. 19 Sep. Ashton- u- L., Lane. 17 Sep. Painswick, Gloster 21 Sep. Halifax, Yorks. 22 Sep. S. Paul's, Cheltenhm 18 Sep. Prince Vale, Bradfrd 22 Sep. Salford, Lanes. 17 Sep. Anderston, Lanark 15 Sep. Barony, Lanark 14 Sep. * Halifax Manchestr Bristol Pontefract Pontefract Manchestr Hamilton Hamilton * en route Tewkesbury 10 Bristol scar It lower jaw, It side of neck * en route Tewkesbury to Bristol cross and dots back It forearm birth- mark rt breast scr rt chk, knep, stain It buttock 112 113 114 115 116 Limer, Altred Wm. Lines, William McDonald, John Ridley, James Spencer, James Hy. 3341 9417 4343 Ivent Artillery Gloucester Rgt. Highland L. I. Manchstr Rgt. W. Riding Rgt. 213 17} 273 18 I83 5 7 5 33 5 74 5 3 5 7} tair fresh fresh fresh freah brn It brn It brn dk brn brn brn icarman grey labourer grey labourer blue labourer bra igardener 14 Sep. ' 96 18 Sep. ' 96 28 May ' 96 17 Sep. ' 96 19 Aug. ' 96 London Tewkesbry Hamilton Manchestr Halifax Marylebone, Lndn S. Peter's, Cheltnhm Mossend, Lanaik Manchester, Lanes. Halifax, Yorks. 14 Sep. 18 Sep. 16 Sep. 17 Sep. 19 Aug. London * Hamilton Manchestr Halifax scar forehead and It thumb * en route Tewkesbury to Bristol scar rt wrist and rt forearm scar It side of neck red mark upper lip ADMIRALTY. Description of Deserters from Her Majesty's Sea Service. OFFICE NO. NAME. SHIP DESERTED FROM. DATE. RATING. WHERE BORN. « 0 HEIOllT COM- PLXN. HAIR. EYES. MARKS AND REMARKS. 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Ashmore, J. H. Brenham, Waltr F. Clarke, Albert J. Dook, Edward Field, William H. Finch, George Gould, Joseph Harding, Chas. G. Havergall, F. O. Markham, Hy. T. Vivid, deserter ' Blake, deserter Benbow, straggler Victory, deserter Blake, deserter Pembroke, deserter Katoomba, deserter St Vincent, deserter Victory, deserter Blake, deserter 16 Sep. ' 96 O. S. 13 Sep. ' 96 O. S. 22 Sep. ' 96 private R. M. L. I. 7 Sep. ' 96 stoker 2nd class 13 Sep. ' 96 boy 1st class 14 Sep. ' 96 private R. M. L. I. 8 Aug. ' 96 P. O. 2nd class 14 Sep. ; 96 boy 1st class 31 Aug. ' 96 stoker 2nd class 13 Sep. ' 96 bov 1st class Slomley Lovett, Wrcstr Long Acre, London Stonehouse, Devon Hull, Yorkshire Birmingham, Warwick Bermondsey, London Nottingham Wilton, Wilts St. Pancras, London Birmingham, Warwick 19 19 213 204 17 223 27 164 21} 173 5 6 5 24 5 5} 5 3 5 4 5 7} 5 7} 5 7 5 7 5 14 dark fair fresh fresh dark fresh dark fresh ruddy fresh dark brn It bra dk brn black dark brn brn dk brn brn dark grev Brn grey blue bra brn brn grey orn scar bk neck, anchr, hrt, crss, coat of arms rt arm 2 spots It arm scar rt eye, 2 dots rt arm wart on It index finger, bracelet both wrists scar over rt eye tattoo marks rt arm 1^ 7 128 129 130 131 132 Mcb'arlane, Joseph Milton, Ernest O'Connor, Pat. C. Painter, Thomas Penniall, Hy. John Vatcher, Arthur Victory, deserter Victory, deserter Victory, deserter Wildfire, deserter Victory, deserter Victory, deserter 5 Sep. ' 96 10 Sep. ' 96 9 Sep. ' 96 14 Sep. ' 96 12 Sep. ' 96 28 Aug.' 96 stoker 2nd class stoker stoker 2nd class stoker 2nd class qual. signalman stoker 2nd class So. Bade's, Sth Shields Southsea, Hants Antrim, Ireland St. Pancras, London Lambeth, London Christchurch, Hants 20 224 21 22} 19} 5 44 5 3 a 94 5 64 5 6 5 8 fresh fresh ruddy fresh dark fresh dk brn brn brn It brn black dk brn blue blue It blue blue hazel hazel " E. M." and 2 dots rt wrist scar ou chin, 2 dots It wrist scar It wrist ROYAL MARINES Description of Deserters. OFFICE NO. NAME. DIVISION. WHERE BORN. TRADE. AGE HEIGHT COM- PLXN. HAIR. EYES. REGIMENTALS OR PLAIN CLOTHES. DATE OF DESERTION PLACE OF DESERTION MARKS AND REMARKS. 133 134 135 136 137 liassil, Hugh Buckee, George H. Davies, Herbert Pearce, William J. Smith, Frederick Chatham Chatham R. M. R. M. Chatham St. Luke's, Lndn. Bethnal Grn, Ldn Llanwtt, Pntyprd Limehouse, Lndn. Paddington, Ldn signwriter 30} labourer 26} collier ! 20 porter 20 labourer 22 5 7 5 64 5 74 5 6 5 6 pale black fresh brn fresh brn dark brn sallow | dk brn hazel grey grey brn hazel regimentals regimentals plain clothes regimentals 20 Sep. ' 96 20 Sep. ' 96 19 Sep. ' 9a 19 Sep. ' 96 20 Sep. ' 96 Chatham Chatham Liverpool Walmer Chatham scr between eyes, hd, chst, mle It collar- bone, & c hrt, lup, flwr It arm, 2 figres, JPMW, & c rt arm,& c dot left wrist \\ henever men suspected of desertion or straggling from the Royal Navy or Royal Marines are brought before Magistrates in the Metropolitan District, it is desirable that the Descriptive Return in use in that District should be used only in the eases of seamen and others of the Royal Navy, and of Marines, who have deserted from Her Majesty's tl!" P!' the case of Marines not embarked who have deserted from the head quarters of their Divisions, the Army Descriptive Return, as specified in the 4th Schedule of th^ Army Act. 1881, should be » Bed. In Districts outside the Metropolitan Districts to which Naval Descriptive Returns are not supplied, the Army Form should be used in all cases. MEN REPORTED AS DESERTERS OR ABSENTEES ( War Office and Admiralty) who have REJOINED, or who, lor any other reason, are NOT to be Apprehended. NAME. Bartley, F. Bate, ( ieorge Grey, Robert Heath, W. O. Jennings, John REG. NO. OR RATING. CORPS OR SHIP. POLICE GAZETTE IN WHICH ADVERTISED. 3598 3735 private 4771 2844 Somerset L. 1. Worcester Rgt. R. M. A. Gloucester Rgt. Royal Warwick Rgt, 19 - May ' 96 25 Aug. ' 96 15 Sep. ' 96 | 15 Sep. ' 96 ! 22 Sep. ' 96 NO. OF A DVT. 112 87 356 31 43 NAME. REG. NO. OR RATING. Moore, Henry Page, Thomas William Trew, E. Vincent, Henry private ! 4727 2902 CORPS OR SHIP. R. M. A. Royal Warwick Rgt. Royal Warwick Rgt. Royal Artillery POLICE GAZETTE IN WHICH ADVERTISED. 15 Sep. ' 96 15 Sep. ' 96 22 Sep. ' 96 20 Aug. ' 95 NO. OF ADVT. 357 65 81 117 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 >, 1 8 9 6. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 nS/ TISSIUXTG- jyjARJORY JANE ( MADGE) McKECHNIE, age 19 ( past), height about 5 ft., fair com- plexion, dark brown hair, prominent teeth, dark brown eyes, walked with a halt on left leg, of a cheery disposition. Had on dark blue dress, light grey cape, black straw hat, buttoned boots. Believed ( by some persons) to have joined some music hall or theatrical party. Left home on 16th May, 1895, between 12 and 1 o'clock in the day. Any information that will lead to her recovery will be thankfully received by her parent.— John McKechnie, 56, Port Street, Cranston Hill, Glasgow. J^ OST, on Saturday, September 19th, supposed to have been left in Hansom Cab, between Army and Navy Auxiliary Stores and Grand Hotel, between 12.30 and 1.0 o'clock, parcel containing CHEMISTRY, and GOLD- MOUNTED DOUBLE SCENT- BOTTLE, initials en- graved " E. M. N." £ 1 Reward will be given to finder if returned to Grand Hotel, Charing Cross. OCTOBER ELECTION, 1896. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASYLUM. T OST, a FAWN and WHITE ^ COLOUR DOG, cross between St. Bernard and Collie; fighting. REWARD Elmwood, Harlesden. both eyes slit by given.— Walford, JOHN N. HARE, NORFOLK HOTEL, ARUNDEL. SIX MILES FROM BOGNOR. The finest Roman Pavement in England. The favour of your Vote and interest is earnestly solicited on behalf of JOHN CATHERINE HOLMES, who, through illness and misfortune, are compelled to seek a home in the above Institution. JOHN HOLMES and his Wife have kept the Duke of Cum- berland, High Street, Kensington; The Running Horse, Harrow Road; The Green Dragon, King Street, Regent Street; The Red Lion, York Street, St. James'; The Windsor Castle, Albany Street; and The Glasshouse Stores, Brewer Street. The Case is strongly recommended by— Messrs. MEDX & Co., Horse Shoe Brewery, Tottenham Court Road. Messrs. J. and W. NICHOLSON, Distillers, 195, St. John's Street, Clerkenwell. The LION BREWERY COMPANY, LTD., Belvedere Road, Lambeth. Messrs. DDNVILLE & Co., Irish Whiskey Distillers, London and Belfast. Messrs. BUCHANAN & Co., Scotch Whiskey Distillers, 20, Bucklersbury, E. C. W. ROLFE, Esq., 102, Great Russell Street, W. C. HAROLD HARTLEY, Esq., Pure Water Co., Battersea Park Road. JAMES WILLING, Esq., 125, Strand, W. C. W. DREW, Esq., Savoy Palace, Strand, W. C. Messrs. T. JACKSON & SON, Cigar Importers, 17, Glasshouse Street, W. * H. J- TURNER, Crown Pottery, Praed Street, W. * Mr. CHARLES DEAKIN, Vice- Chairman, Central Board, Corn Exchange Tavern, Mark Lane, E. C. Mr. RICHAKD BAKER, Treasurer, Central Board, Coventry Street, W. C. Mr. J- R- WORTH, Truste « , Central Board, Windsor Castle, Park Terrace, Regent's Park. Mr- C. H. BKLSEY, The Nelson, Holloway Road. • Mr. S. RAVEN, Star and Garter, Sloane Square. • Mr. T. COULSTON, The Albion, Sussex Street, Pimlico, S. W. Mr. J- KENT, 145, Kensington High Street. • Mr. T. J. SEWELL, The Mitre, Chancery Lane. Mr. RUDDEKFORTH, The Unicorn, Jermyn Street. Mr. F. HURDLE, Westcombe, Wcstover Road, Wandsworth Common. Proxies will be thankfully received by the gentlemen whose names are marked with an asterisk, or by the applicants, at the Lodge, 50a, Westbourne Street, Pimlico, S. IK. Agent and Carrier for London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Company, CARRIAGES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS— EXTENSIVE STABLING TICKETS TO VIEW KEEP OF ARUNDEL CASTLE. On Mondays and Fridays from 12 a. m. to 4 p. m. can be obtained only at this Hotel. OMNIBUS MEETS EVERY TRAIN. A Handsome Billiard Room has been added to this Hotel. C j) t IHnrnmg Jtbtef isa ( ESTABLISHED 1794.) Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund. Patron— HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. President— H. R. H. the Princess LOUISE, Marchioness of LORNE. Yice- President— Her Grace the Dowager Duchess of MARLBOROUGH. TheMarchioness of Waterford. The Lady Mary Howard. The Countess Waldegrave. The Countess of Bective. The Lady Emma Talbot. The Lady Agnes DanielL The Lady Arthur Hill. The Dowager Lady Westbury. The Hon. Mrs. Swinton. Lady M'Clintock. Lady Pontifex. Mrs. Goschen. Mrs. Hatton. Mrs. Lecky. Mrs. Montgomerie. Mrs. Edgar W. Brodie. Miss Leslie. Miss Craigie. Gen. Sir Henry de Bathe, Bt. Lieut- Col. Davidson. Lieut- CoL Hatton. E. Parker Young, Esq. Augustus Hill, Esq. Robert Martin, Esq. Hon. Treasurer- H. H. Pleydell- Bonverie, Esq. Bankers— Messrs. Barclay, Ransom, & Co., 1, Pall Mall East, S. W. Manageress— Work Depot, Miss Campbell, 17, North Audley Street, W. Secretary— Gen. W. M. Lees, 17, North Audley Street, W. Contributions will be gratefully received by the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion House; by the Bank of England, either in London or at the Country Branches ; by Messrs. Barclay, Ransom & Co., 1, Pall Mall East, S. W., or 54, Lombard Street, E. C. ; by the National Provincial Bank of England, Bishopsgate Street, E. C., and all its Branches ; by Messrs. Coutts k Co., Strand, W. C. ; by Messrs. Hoare & Co., Fleet Street, E. C. ; by Messrs. Henry S. King & Co., 45, Pall Mall, S. W., and 65, Cornhill, E. C.; by the London and County Banking Company, South Kensington Branch ; or by the Secretary, payable to the " Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund." W. M. LEES, General Secretary. Office and Work Depot, 17, North Audley Street, W. HIGH- CLASS TOBACCOS. ALL SMOKERS SHOULD TRY TADDY'S UNRIVALLED MYRTLE GROVE. DELICIOUS COOL SMOKING. BEST HOME AND SPORTING NEWS. ONE PENNY DAILY. 27, FLEET STREET, E. C. HOWARD HOTEL, Norfolk St., Strand, and Victoria Embankment, London. This newly- built Hotel, with 100 rooms, furnished by Shoolbred, IS NOW OPEN. Replete with every modern improvement. Electric Light throughout. Lift to all floors. Central for business or pleasure. Private suites of apartments. Public Reception, Dining, Drawing, Smoking, Reading, and Billiard Rooms. MODERATE TARIFF. A PHENOMENAL, SUCCESS. FLOR DE DIJMDIGUL, A MEDIUM MILD INDIAN CIGAR, Of exquisite flavour and aroma. The late Mr. SALA wrote :—'' Bear farourable comparison with choice Havannas at about one- third their cost." 22s. and 20s. per 100 ( two sizes), carriage paid. Samples 4 and 6, Is. ( 12 stamps). FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGARETTES pKtSl'Sit 8s. per 100. Samples 12 stamps BEWLAY, 74 & 49, Strand, & 143, Cheapside. Established 1780. OF ALL LEADING TOBACCONISTS IN 2 oz. and i oz. PACKETS. London : Established 180 Years. Hackney Furnishing Company's NEW HIRE SYSTEM. Cheapest, Best, and Most Economical. NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED. GENERAL TERMS. £ s. d. ... 0 6 0 per month. 0 11 0 0 18 0 „ 13 6 17 6 2 5 0 5 0 0 Payments as may be arranged. No large first payment A full three years' credit. Goods delivered free in private vans. Strict privacy, Established 50 years. Catalogues free. PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS- TOWN HALL BUILDINGS, MARE STREET, HACKNEY, LONDON, N. E. Few minutes from City, Broad Street. Book foi Hackney. References to old customers, if required. • Bankers— London and County, Hackney. £ 10 worth £ 22 „ £ 30 „ £ 40 „ £ 50 „ £ 100 „ £ 200 „ £ 500 „ 125, STRAND, W. C. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS, EXCEPTIONAL TERMS FOR A SERIES. Sole Contractors for Advertisements in the REFEREE, the SPECIAL CORNERS cn Top of Front Page of MORNING STANDARD, EVENING STANDARD, MORNING ADVERTISER, PEOPLE, and Corners on Pages 2, 3, and 6 of the Globe. Sole Agents for all Advertisements in the OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT " POLICE GAZETTE " W1. LLINGS, 125, STRAND, W. C. BRANCH OFFICES- 162, PICCADILLY, W Telegraphic Address—" Willings, London." Telephone No. 277S. Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON, W. O. To whom all Communications respecting Advertisements must he addressed. 29 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1896. ROYAL IRISH POLICE SHIRT DEPOT, 4, KENT ST., ROYAL AVENUE, BELFAST CITY. ALL POLICE OFFICERS SHOULD REFER TO MESSRS. JAMES HICKLAND & CO.' S PRICE LIST, Published at end of '' Police Almanac " and page 119 of the " Police Index." His far- famed POLICE STANDARD SHIRTS and UNSHRINKABLE FLANNELS at Cs. 6d. and 7s. each should cover the body and legs of every grade in the service. Extra size, work, and high- class wools, all made up at Manufacturer's Price direct to the Police Force ( only). Thousands of testimonials from Chief Constables, Superintendents, Inspectors, and other officers commending their shirts and diawers. The Improved Police Giey Standard Shirt, Gs. 6d., extra heavy Police Standard Shirt, 7s. each, for winter wear. Please enclose in addition 3d. per Shirt postage ; on three or more, 2jd. per Shirt. THE SUPERINTENDENT'S SHIRT, 7s. 6d. Our latest and finest production, made to fit men 6 ft. 6 in., and 20 stone weight, if required, free of extra charge. Be sure and write by this post for sample pair. Gorgeous patterns, and silk or sateen bands. The only exclusive shirt depot for the Police in the Kingdom. Police Summer Shirts, in beautiful stripes and checks, Oxford patterns at 4s. each ; extra large sizes, 3d. extra. Our finest plain and fancy checked Tweed Shirts, only 5s. 6d. per shirt, double sewn, and extra large. Describe colours preferred, or leave selection of patterns to myself, and be assured both yourself and friends will entirely agree with the minutes of the following Chiefs :— Police Station, Dunoon, Greenock, JAS. HICKLAND. Esq., 4, Kent St., Belfast. 3rd October, 1895. DEAR SIR,— I wish to inform you that I received the ten Police Standard Shirts on 2nd inst., and we are all highly delighted with them. It is our opinion that for neatness of finish and good quality of material they cannot oe excelled. You may rest assured that when we require shirts again you shall have the preference of our custom. Your most obedient Servant, NEIL McCALLUM, Sergeant. Police Station, Willenhall, Nr. Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. DEAR SIR, 11 TA September, 1895. I received shirts this evening, and I am more than satisfied with the quality, and if I can put any other orders in your way I shall do so. The quality cannot be equalled in any of the drapers' shops in this neighbourhood for nearly double the price. You are at liberty to make what use you think proper of this letter. I am, Sir, Yours respectfully. To JAS. HICKLAND, Esq., 4, Kent Street, Belfast. T. DAVIS. Surely its members should send their orders in thousands to— JAMES HICKLAND OO-, Police Shirt Manufacturers and Contractors. The only exclusive Police Sliirt and Underclothing Depot in the British Isles. Please make P. 0.0. payable at G. P. 0., Belfast City. Shirts will be delivered at your Station in 24 hours' notice. DR. RIDGE'S FOOD. The perfect Food for Children and Invalids. All the Genuine Packets and Canisters are enclosed in White Wrappers, and the words DE. RIDGE'S PATENT COOKED FOOD are printed boldly thereon, SO THAT NONE NEED BE DECEIVED OR MISTAKEN. NOW READY. BRITISH AND IRISH PRESS GUIDE ( TWENTY- THIRD " YEAR.) PRICE 1s. POST FREE 1s. 4d. 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, Direc- tories, Almanacs, & c., & c., with full particulars of their time and place of publication, price, general and special features, & c. 125, STRAND, W. C., AND 162, PICCADILLY, W. Wing's Selected^ TMrical Programme, Drury Lane Theatre— At 7.30, " The Duchess of Coolgardie Covent Garden Theatre- Closed. Adelphi Theatre— At 8, " Boys Together." Princess's Theatre— At 7.45, " Two Little Vagabonds. Gaiety Theatre— At 8, " My Girl." Prince of Wales's Theatre- Closed. Daly's Theatre— At 8, " Geisha." Savoy Theatre— Every Evening at 8.30, " The Mikado." Shaftesbury Theatre— At 8.0, " The Little Genius." Grand Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " The Girl I Left Behind Me." Surrey Theatre— Every Evening at 7.45, " The Work Girl." Elephant and Castle Theatre— Every Evening, " The King of Crime." Britannia Theatre— Every Evening at 7, " Hoodman Blind." Theatre Royal, Stratford— Every Evening at 7.30, " Against the Tide." Borough Theatre and Opera House, Stratford— Every Evening, " En Route.." Theatre Metropole— Every Evening at 7.45, " An Artist's Model." Alhambra Theatre of Varieties — Open 7.30 Two Grand Ballets, Grand Variety Entertainment, etc. 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- Closed. Bedford Music Hall Camden Town- Variety Entertainment, Every Evening. LONDON : PRINTED FOB HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY WYMAN AND SONS, LTD., 63, CARTER LANE, E. C.