THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1344. REGX7 X.- A. XI03STS. 1. AU announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF IHE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases 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 signal ure 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 analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and axe alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. 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Advertisements are accepted tor trie 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 cu advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows:— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged 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 Ttli of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any coin- 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. SUPPLY OF THE POLICE GAZETTE. A number of copies of the POLICE GAZETTE have recently been returned to the Editor by the Postal Authorities, not having been properly despatched by the Contractor, and the Editor will be glad if Chief Constables will communicate to him particulars of cases in which their files of the GAZETTE are incomplete, in order that the deficiency may at once be made good. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— A Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip tion of FREDERICK WILLTAM JONES, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion swarthy, hair ( slight'y bald) and small moustache - J Division.— For indecent assault, 11th AUSTIN BRADLEY, age about 29, height black, eyes ( prominent) dark brown, slightly bow legged, hands very small and white; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, black felt hat. Lately employed as collector by the Gas Light and Coke Co., Limited. Native of Finsbury, London. Warrant issued. 2.— G Division.— For stealing ( bailee) a cheque for £ 28 15s.— JOHN LOWING, qlias JO& BPH LOWINES, age 42, height 5 ft. G in.-, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dross, light dust coat, light tweed trousers, brown hard felt hat. Na- tive of Cambridge. Warrant issued. 3.- ult.— ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark; dress, light overcoat, light check suit, black hard felt hat with rather broad flat brim. A veterinary surgeon's assistant; supposed native of Malton, Yorks, and to have friends at Birmingham. Warrant issued. 4.— L Division.— For stealing from his lodgings, £ 108 15s.— JAMES ARTHUR WEST, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue, large gear on one leg; dress, blue serge double- breasted jacket and vest, dark striped trousers ( supposed), brown hat. Native of Bristol. 5.— P Division.— For robbery with violence, at Bromley, Kent, on 19th ult.— JAMES REEVES, alias WESTERHAM, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown; dress, grey coat and trou- sers, black hard felt hat, heavy lace boots ( all old). Native of Bromley Common. JAMES BAKER, age 27, height 6 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, varicose veins in legs, cut scar back of left hand ; dress, long black overcoat, grey trousers and cap, heavy lace boots. Native of Selhurst, Croydon. Previously convicted at Bromley and Maidstone. THOMAS, alias CREASY YOUNG, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) light; drees, long dark uhter, light cord trousers, light tweed cap, lace boots. Native of Bromley Common. Is well known in Kent and Surrey. Warrant issued. 6.— Y Division.— For stealing 3 silver alberts, curb pattern, red and green seals attached; 1 gold signet ring, monogram " G. C. W." thereon; 2 silk handkerchiefs ( 1 white, 1 brown and green); 2 blue serge suits ( 1 double, 1 single- breasted), " Driscoll" on tabs; 1 black coat and vest; 1 pair tweed trou- sers ; 1 silver seal, ship shape, with compass in centre and 3 coins attached; 1 soft felt hat, " Moore, South- ampton," inside ; 1 small pearl- handle pocket- knife; 1 black leather purse— JAMES FITZGIBBONS. age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair ( freckled), hair and moustache light, scar on bridge of nose, bracelet left wrist, in red and blue ink ; supposed wearing stolen clothes. Native of Leicester. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard. S. W. CUMBERLAND. 7.— Cockermouth ( County).— For cattle- steal- ing— JOHN WILLIAM ELLIS, alias McALLISTER. age 21, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, square shoul- ders, complexion sallow, hair light brown, slight dark moustache, eyes grey, of smart appearance; dress, dark brown jacket suit, black hard hat, stand- up collar, liffht brown boots. A groom and boots: native of Cockermouth. May endeavour to join an Association football team, or to leave for South Africa. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Cockermouth. DENBIGHSHIRE. 5.— Wrexham ( County).— Concerned with 2 men in custody, for stealing wearing apparel, 3rd inst.. at Llangollen— JOHN THOMAS, alias JACK BRYMBO, age 26, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey, lost front tooth upper jaw left side. A labourer. Tramps Merioneth, Denbigh and Flint. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DEVONSHIRE. 9.— Exeter ( County).— For non- paymentof £ 23s., fine and costs for travelling on the Great Western Railway without paving his fare— FREDERICK CHARLES HEARD, age^ 46, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), whiskers and mous- tache dark, eyes brown, addicted to drink; of very 2 T H E POLIG'E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1896. plausible manner; dress, dark overcoat with velvet collar" dark suit, brown hat, lace boots. Native of Totnas, where he was forinerly a cab proprietor. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief * Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. 10.— Gateshead ( Borougli).— Portrait and des- cription of JOHN SCOTT, whose apprehension is sought for stealing £ 135, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, slight light moustache,.. long nose, large nostrils. Speaks North country dialect. A publican's manager. Dress ( when last seen), brown overcoat with velvet collar, dark jacket and vest, light plaid trousers, light cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Trotter, Gateshead. 11.— Durham ( City).— For stealing, 2nd inst., 1 lady's silver lever watch, maimer " Jacoby, Sunder- land "; 1 lady's silver albert, with Faith, Hope, and Charity appendage— JAMES McCANN, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., very stout build, full round, face, hair and moustache light, wart centre of forehead, speaks with Irish accent; dress, black jacket and vest, brown check trousers, brown peak cap. Stated he had served as a gunner in, the 18th Company Southern Division Royal Artillery, and returned from India in August last. Was employed as a probationary warder in Durham Prison from 29th September last to 2nd inst., when he absconded. Has had letters addressed to public- houses in names of JAMES McGAHAN, McLAUGHLIN and JOHN MORRISON. May en- deavour to seek employment as temporary Prison Warder. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. ESSEX. 12.— Saffron Walden ( County).— On commit- ment warrant having been sentenced to 2 months imprisonment for aggravated assault—- CHARLES THOMAS PERRY, age 36, height about 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair, very heavy moustache and eyes dark, round face. A carpenter; native of Saffron Walden. 13.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For neglecting to maintain his family— JOHN PERRY, age 51, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, he « ry- ifst- ft. moustache, large red Roman nose. Was formerly employed as a carman on the Great Eastern Railway. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 14.— Card iff ( Borough).— Forstealinga£ 5 Bank of England note and £ 4 gold— CHARLES STEWART, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light; wearing long dark overcoat with as- trachan collar and cuffs, brown Tam- o'- Shanter cap. A ship's steward. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 15.— Gosport ( County).— For neglecting to main- tain his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Alverstoke Union— WILLIAM MALLEY, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, bracelet tattooed on wrists; dress ( when last seon), long « I « ck trousers, brown cap. A rag sorter; native of Gosport. Warrant issued. r > 16.— Gosport ( County).— For larceny, 4th inst.— FRANK BURKE, age 22, height 5 ft. 4£ jn., com plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar on on head:; wearing drub overccat and blue serge cap. A Lance- Qorpoml of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, and may be wearing uniform trousers. Native of Rugby. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 17.— Winchester ( County).— For larceny, 28th ult., at Worthy— CLARENCE RANKER, age; 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue ( have a peculiar appearance), bad teeth, large crack almost to bone on knuckle right liltle finger; fond of athletic sports, is a good, runner; dress, black jacket and vest, tweed breaches ( hole- in strapping- of- 1 right knee), box- cloth gaiters; may be wearing light trou- sers. A racing stableman; native of Ashley, near Newmarket. Warrant issued. 1 ; < * ' . . i Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sillence, Winchester. 18.— Southampton •( Bor. ough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— F. HUDSON, age 45 to 50, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair ( bald on top) light. He advertises jars of honey for, sale, obtains payment in advance, but does not supply the goods. Warrant issued. 1.9.— Southampton ( BorouQh).—~ For forgery— HARRY C. HAYNES, ago about 38, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., long features, rather large nose, good teeth, wears glasses, speaks in a soft persuasive manner ; wore heavy rough brown coat, brown boots. Has been employed as a canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable. Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 20.— St. Albans ( City).— For larceny ( bailee), 15th September last— JANE FLINT, alias SHAW and JACKSON, age 68, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes ( cast in left) brown, rather round- shouldered ; dress, black cape, trimmed crepe, black frock and bonnet trimmed 2 jet orna- ments and black satin strings. Accompanied by ANNIE SHAW, alias JACKSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes ( full) brown ; dress, black dress, cape lined black and white plaid, black hat. satin lining. They were sentenced, at Leek, Staffordshire, on 5th March last, to 3 months imprisonment, for larceny. Travel as mother and daughter, and left St. Albans on 1st ult. ( See Case No. 21.) Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. ISLE OF ELY. i 21.— Ely ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., at Littleport, £ 3 2s. 0d., also at Streatham Ferry, 2 white calico nightdresses, machine sewn, embroidery in neck and sleeves; 5 foreign and colonial coins ( in- cluding 2 Egyptian, 1 Indian, and 1 Australian), and £ 1 0s. 0d.— TWrO WOMEN. 1st, age about 64, rather short and stout, has a defect in left eye, and walks lame, wearing dark dress and cloak. 2nd, age about 26, rather tall, complexion pale, full dark eyes, wear- ing dark clothes, carries a bag. They represent themselves as mother and daughter, and take lodgings in quiet places, and, after committing a larceny, de- camp. Supposed to have gone in the direction of Lynn. Are believed to be identical wifcb women, see Case No. 20. 1 Information to Supt. Burrows, Ely. KENT. £ 2 REWARD 22.— Sittingbourne ( Countv).— Portrait and de- scription of WILLIAM GOODFELLOW VEIl'CH, -. a i A <! » •< [ ca whose apprehension is sought for deserting his chil- dren on 15th ult., ago 41, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion fair, very light brown hair ( thin on top), moustache light, eyes bluish gceyKscar bridge of uose, apiece of a front tooth in left'side upper jaw broken off, very small mole under left eye, short neck; usually wears light tweed > auitj A brewers! assistant. Warrant issued. $ Tfae,\ aW4| ye reward will be, paid by- the Guardians of the Faversham Union for the apprehension of Yeitch. Information to Inspector Highwood, Faversham. 23.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing, 4th inst. — 1' set of Jubilee coins ; 1 lady's silver lever Waltham watch, No. 12224 ; 1 bright plain gold bracelet, with small gold chain attached; 6 or 7 silver bangles, 1., with 3 small silver pig charms attached ; 1 steel chain- * purse, containing £ 4; 1 housekeeper's purse,, con- taining some bills and 30s.; 1' old- fashiOned gold ring, with hair under glass in. centre, surrounded with, pearls; I gold buckle- banded ring, with hair under-' neath; 1 gold locket, opens both sides, toothed edge; 1 lady's fine gold chain, link pattern; 1 old- fashioped gold brooch, oblong shape, fluted, and £ 16? gold— FLORENCE HERBERT, age .28, height 5 ft., complexion florid ( blotchy), hair andf: eyes dark, prominent features, one or two teeth broken in front,; dress, short plain cloth" cape, with straps across • front, fastened by 2. large black and white horn buttons, black silk blouse trimmed black and white lace, black serge dress, black felt boat- shape hat trimmed 2 white quills. Had with her a new brown leather portmanteau and a parcel, labelled " M. A. Grey." A domestic servant.;> Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. < 24.— Dover ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— E. McKENNA, age 48, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, thin face, hair and' heaVy " jnoustache dark ; dress, brown overcoat, brown mix- ture tweed trousers, blue tie with white spots, brown cap. A journeyman tailor ; supposed native of Man- chester, where he has friends. May be found at military tailors' shops. Warrant issued. 25.— Dover ( Borough).— For deserting his wife,, and family, leaving them chargeable to the Dover, Union— WILLIAM PATRICK ALLEN, age 33, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark, " W. P. A." and star tattooed left forearm, wearing blue guernsey and peak cap. Native of Dover. Has been employed as a diver at harbour works. \ f Warrant issued. 26.— Dover ( Bcrough).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Dover Union — FREDERICK HARRIS, age 48, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, sandy mous- tache; dress, dark check suit, black overcoat with' ; velvet collar, hard felt hat. A labourer; supposed native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. 27.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For stealing, 10th inst., 1 No. 1 shovel, nearly new, maker, " Hodson, Stourbridge," stamped on handle; 1 pickaxe, " A. W." thereon, recently forged; 3 trowels ( 1 brick, 1 gaug- ing, 1 pointing, with file marks on handles)— A man giving the name of JOHN OLIVER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair curly over forehead, moustache dark; dress, short dark coat, corduroy trousers, red neckerchief, dark skull cap. I Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maid- stone. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Church ( County).— For assaulting police on, 2nd ult.— JOHN WANT, age 31, height, 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, blind right eye. A labourer; native of Burnley. WILLIAM UTTLEY, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes blue, cut scar over right eye. A boiler- maker; native of Burnley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Campbell, Church. 29.— Bootle ( Borough).— For using a place for the- purposeof betting- ANDREW WILLIAMSON, alias- HUNTER and SCOTTIE, age 40, height 6 ft., com- plexion fresh, full face, hair ( cut short) grey, slight moustache, eyes blue, well- built, walks erect, speaks with Scotch accent; dress ( generally), light tweed suit and cap. Native of Girvan, N. B. Has served' in the Army and Police. Absconded 3rd inst., when he had a phonograph in his possession, with which he may endeavour to obtain a livelihood. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootl « . 30.— Liverpool ( City).— Portrait and description of DAVID EDWIN DAVIS, a Jew, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,. 13, 1896. THFI POLICE GAZETTE, 3 • T- • and eyes dark, large nose. Has been employed as a . traveller in the tobacco trade. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 31.— Liverpool { City).— For failing to report, Licence Holder GEORGE JACKSON, alien FRE- DERICK FOSTER, Office No. 3212- 96, age 24, height .- 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown, .2 scars below left elbow, 1 on 1st joint 3rd right finger and centre of forehead, right thumb deficient. Sen-; tenced at Sheffield County Quarter Sessions, 6th January, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years: police supervision for shopbreaking. Licenced 20th ' October, 1896. T 12. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. LEICESTERSHIRE. 32.— Lutterworth ( County).— For stealing a cash • box, containing .£ 7;— JIM LAMBERT, alias ERNEST CASH, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion! very fresh, hair, moustache and eyes dark, impedi-: ment in speech, shuffling gait, tattooed on left hand, j , heart, anchor and spear on arm; dress, brown coat, i . slate- coloured trousers with dark stripe, brown cap. j light lace boots. Supposed native of Ashton- under- j . Lyne. ! i Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brewitt, Lutterworth. 33.— Leicester ( Borough).— For embezzlement — THOMAS KERR, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 of • 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, clean-$ haved, • eyes grey, long- hooked nose, stoops slightly; dress ( when last seen), dark jacket suit. A draper's traveller; native of Penpont, Dumfriesshire. Warrant issued. t Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, , Leicester. MIDLOTHIAN. 34.— Edinburgh ( County.)— Portrait and des- cription of Expiree FREDERICK WEBB, alias JAMES MILLER, JAMES TULLOCH and CHARLES JAMES MORTON, Office No. 47008, wanted for steal- ing, 26th ult.— 2 £ 20 notes, and 2 £ 5 notes, on the ' National Bank of Scotland, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight side whis- kers ( brown), no beard or moustache, eyes blue, full face, stout build, " J " on right forearm, blue dot between left thumb and finger, and scar right of fore- j head ; dressed in new blue overcoat, dark tweed suit, black felt hat, and patent leather shoes, carried a J crooked- handle walking- stick. A groom, and of smart appearance; Left- at his lodgings a number of betting- tickets. ' Sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne Sessions, 24th June, 1892, to 3 years penal servitude for horse- stealing. Licenced 3rd October, 1894. ! S 258. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Colonel Borthwick, Chief Constable, County Buildings, Edinburgh. NORFOLK. 35.— Holt ( County).'— For stealing a bright bay mare, black legs, 12 hands 2 in., 6 years, in good con- dition, saddle, bridle and halter— GEORGE WOOD- HOUSE, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, broad face, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes blue; wearing light . suit. A groom ; native of Bes- singham, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 36.— Nottingham ( County).— For stealing a cash- box containing £ 21— HARRY EDWARDS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, small scar over left eye, 2 rings tattooed on one left finger; dress, grey jacket, dark vest, dark trousers - with brown stripe, light cap, strong lace boots Has served in the Navy and on fishing- smacks at Hull and Grimsby. Recently employed at a travelling show ; supposed native of Hull. Information to Supt. Harrop, Nottingham. 37.— Newark ( Borough).— Portrait and descrip- tion of JAMES CHARLES HART, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark. A saddler. Has been employed as a book- keeper. Is fond of betting, and may be found at race meetings acting as clerk to a bookmaker. May be accompanied by his wife and 2 sons, ages about 10 and 6. He left Newark on 17th prox., riding a bicycle, and his wife and sons left by rail on 7th inst. When he left he was wearing a 14- carat gold- filled Walthamdemi- hunter watch, No. 2652250, engine- turned case. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. SHROPSHIRE. 38.— Church Stretton ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, on 4th September last— WILLIAM PHILLIPS, alias SCHEMER, age 45 to 50, height 5 ' ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey), cast in left eye, round- shouldered, shuffling gait. A carpenter and wheelwright; native of Orleton," Herefordshire. Was convicted of larceny at Leominster in November, 1895. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Lewis, Church Stretton. 39.— Shrewsbury ( County).— For larceny, 31st ult._ WILLIAM ALBERT ' GRIFFITHS, age 16, height 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, slightly freckled, hair light brown ( inclined to sandy), eyes dark brown, slight impediment in speech; dress, black serge coat and vest, brown mixture cloth trou- sers, dark grey mixture cloth cap, Navy pattern boots, underclothing and boots marked " W. A. Griffiths." He purchased his discharge from the Royal Navy on 14th September last, and may endeavour to rejoin. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edwards, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— Frome ( County).— For obtaining a pony by false pretences, on 28th tilt.— A man who gave the name of CHARLES KITLEY, age .45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, complexion freeh, hair ( cut short) grey, clean- shaved, top < of one ear ( supposed right) is either very thin or part missing; wore slate- coloured suit, raised seams, tight- fitting trousers, lace boots. Appearance of a dealer. Stated he was a farmer, and resided at Trowbridge. He was allowed to take the pony for a week on trial, but resold it the same day. He is said to be travelling with a gipsy horse- dealer of Rudge, Beckington, with a chocolate- coloured van, drawn by a brown horse, and a high spring trap, accompanied by 2 lads and the gipsy's wife. . . •-.-•.. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Frome. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Stafford ( County).— For larceny, 7th inst.— HARRY or HENRY PAGET, age about 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, large wart on right side of face, small wart under chin, scar back of head; dress, dark tweed reefer coat, rather lighter tweed vest and trousers, print tie, hard felt hat or dark plaid cap, lace boots. Is accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 24, medium height, slight build; dress, dark dress, black velvet bodice, dark green three- quarter jacket, black felt hat with red flower and an animal similar to a ferret, brown shoes with straps. Information to the Chief Constable of Stafford- shire, Stafford. £ 3 REWARD. 42.— Uttoxeter ( County).— For stealing, 25th ult., a black horse, about 16 hands, aged, white star on face, 2 large scars on oS hip, short scanty tail, clear legs, in good condition; a dog- cart, red wheels and shafts, dark body, " Richardson, Builder, Uttoxeter," on wheel caps, near shaft has been repaired under the body; old black silver- mounted harness; 1 black waterproof apron; 1 cocoa mat; 2 lamps; 2 cushions— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale or sallow, hair, whiskers and eyes dark, of delicate appearance; dress, dark brown suit, dark dust or waterproof overcoat, black hard hat, light lace boots. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. J. Carter, Market Place, Uttoxeter, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property. Information to the Chief Constable, Stafford; or Inspector Gilbride, Uttoxeter. STIRLINGSHIRE. 43.— Stirling ( Burgh).— For housebreaking, be- tween 30th and 31st ult.— EDWARD DUFFY, age 37 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in-, hair dark ( turn- ing grey), clean- shaved, blue dot on web of thumb, point of 1 large toe enlarged, and foot slightly de- formed, scar on forehead, 2 on back of head, blue mark corner of right eye and upper lip; dress, when last seen, light tweed knickerbocker suit, with brass buttons, blue cloth cap straight peak. Has been in the Army, and wears 3 or 4 imitation medals. Is well known as the " Stirling Wheelbarrow Mart" May have a number of golf balls in his possession. A labourer ; native of Stirling. Previously convicted of theft at Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Paisley. Information to Chief Constable Ferguson, Stirling. SUSSEX ( EAST). 44.— Lewes ( Comity).— For larceny ( lodger)— JOHN METHERALL, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair and very long moustache dark brown, eyes grey, woman tat- tooed ( supposed) right arm; dress, black suit, blue guernsey under vest, cord trousers under black, blue- black peak cap, lace boots. Has served in the 2nd Duke of Cornwall's Regiment, and is now an Army Reservist. A quay labourer; native of Bide- ford, Devonshire. Warrant issued. 45.— Lewes ( County).— For housebreaking and stealing 1 metal albert, with compass at end; 1 square flag basket; 1 rabbit and 15s.— A MAN, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark ( turning grey) ; dress, black jacket, light cord trousers, soft black hat. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 46.— Lewes ( County).— For obtaining, 31st ult., by fraud, 6 £ 5 notes, Nos. 59120 to 59125, st- amped " Barclay and Company, Limited, Lewes," dated 1st July, 1896— A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, clean- shaved, sometimes wears eyeglasses with gold cord attached. Of gentlemanly appearance Has in his possession a cheque- book on the Lewes Branch of Barclay and Company's Bank. No. B 6937 to 6960 inclusive. Supposed identical with HERBERT FISHER, see Case No. 33,9th ult. Information to Major Lang, Chief Constable; or Supt. Stevens, Lewes. v 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,, 1896. HAMPSHIRE. 54.— Portsmouth ( Borough) — Committed for trial for larceny— FRANK GltlFFEN ( supposed false), age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 3J in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, several teeth mis- ing in upper jaw, small brown mark right shoulder, scar right side and near centre of chest, 2 moles right side of belly, 1 left side and 1 3 in. left navel, scar right knee, second toe both feet deformed; dress, dark- and- grey mixture overcoat with velvet collar, dark blue diagonal morning, coat and vest, dark- and- grey striped trousers, white shirt with pink front, turn- down collar, dark tie, black hard felt hat. States he resided at Manchester. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 55.— Southampton ( Borough).— Sentenced 10th ult., to 6 months imprisonment, for attempting to obtain £ 500 by means of the " confidence trick"— MARTIN NOLAN ( supposed false), age 31, looks older, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, nose inclined to right, cut mark £ in. long right side of neck, abscess scar teft shoulder- blade, small of back, right buttock, and left thigh ; dress, grey tweed suit, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. States he is a waiter or steward ; and native of Clonmel. Refuses to give any par- ticulars of his antecedents. WILLIAM MORAN, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustacho sandy, eyes hazel, pock- marked on forehead and back of neck, coat- of- arms ( coloured) inside right forearm, large scar right shin, small scar on calf; dress, black serge suit, dark blue over- coat, brown soft felt hat. States he is a furniture dealer ; native of Liverpool, and that he lived in San Francisco for 7 years, leaving for England in 1893. Supposed identical with men described in Case No. 13, 6th September, 1895, and to be wanted else- where. Found in their possession ( supposed stolen): 1 gentleman's open- face gold watch, No. 353261, chased back; 1 gentleman's gold hunter, No. 237298, engine- turned cases, makers " The Ameri- can Waltham Watch Co." ; 1 gold double albert, long links, with silver sovereign- case attached; 1 ditto, with square seal, set black stone, attached; 2 gen- tlemen's single- stone diamond rings; a £ 5 bank of England note, No. T/ 20- 34135, dated 2nd April, 1895, Manchester; also 4 " Bank of Engraving" notes, 6 American greenbacks, and a number of Continental addressee. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Southamp- ton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 56.— Hatfield ( County).— Remanded, for stealing 2 pairs of boots, at Redbourn, on 3rd inst.— JOHN BAINES, age 32, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, blotchy face, hair dark, eyes grey, red spots over back, ring tattooed on 3rd, and 2 rings on 4th left fingers, anchor left thumb, part of anchor, dot and " L." on left forearm, star right thumb; wearing black over- coat, black hard felt hat. States he is a native of Preston, Lancashire. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield; or In- spector Shore, St. Albans. LEICESTERSHIRE. 57.— Loughborough ( County).— Committed for trial at Leicester Assizes, for burglary, 26th ult.— JOHN LEE, age 34, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, blue mark left arm ; dress, black jacket, grey- striped waistcoat1, brown check trousers, soft brown hat. Native of Hanley. THOMAS HENRY NEWMAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar back of head, cut scar inside right hand, scald scar left shoulder, abscess scar right groin ; dress, dark jacket, grey striped trousers, brown cap. Native of Wolverhampton. Both supposed previously convicted,' and wanted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith Loughborough. STAFFORDSHIRE. 58.— Stafford ( County).— Remanded for indecent assault— LEWIS SCOTT, age about 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut mark corner of left eye and across throat, " J. B." or " J. E." tattooed on left bicep, cut mark near left elbow. States he is a native of Belfast; and has worked as a fitter's labourer and a miner, but refuses definite information. Formerly a bandsman in the 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment, from which he was discharged on 26th March. 1884. Was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment, at Manchester Assizes, on 7th May, 1886, for burglary at Salford. Information to the Chief Constable of Stafford- shire, Stafford. plexion fair, hair brown, very slight moustacho light, eyes blue; dress, black overcoat and suit, hard felt hat, wore a silver watch and gold chain. A race follower. Native of Kennington. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 60.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Committed for trial at Lewes Assizes, 27th inst., for false pretences— TANNAKER BUHICROSAN, alias P. T. TANNA- KER, MITCHKO, MICHAEL PERCY TARRO and JOHNSON TARROSON, a Japanese, age 39, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion swarthy, pock- marked, hair and slight moustache black, eyes brown, scar on centre of forehead, small mole back of neck and left cheek, scar right eyebrow, several white spots on chest and back, scars both knees, Indian ink mark on right forearm. Has been convicted at Northallerton, Leeds and Southampton. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 61. Doncaster ( Borough).— Remanded till 16ih inst., for obtaining money by fraud— FRANK BAR- NARD COOK, alias ERNEST BROWN, late of Read- ing Road, Sutton, Surrey, and London Road, Croydon, age 22, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion dark, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown, small round scars right cheek, large scar right side of forehead, mole left of neck and left side of belly, very hairy chest. States he is a florist, and native of Ockley. Has advertised ferrets, etc., for sale in the Exchange and Mart, and after receiving the money has ab- sconded. Supposed previously convicted of similar offences. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.— Y Division.— Since 7th August last, by housebreaking— 3 silver bracelets, 1 filigree, 1 en- graved, and 1 plain; 2 oval- shaped silver lockets, chased; 3 silver brooches, 1 oval shaped, basket of flowers in gilt thereon, 1 bar- shaped, ball at each end, and 1 oval- shaped, bird thereon; 1 silver scarf- ring ; 2 pairs silver solitaires, 1 pair made of Dutch coins; 2 antique silver charms ; 2 small silver ban- gles ; 2 pairs nut- crackers, 1 plated, 1 steel; 5 large table- knives, ivory handles, " Halstead, Chichester," on blades; 4 silver- plated saltcellars in case, scal- loped, with fish and gilt inside; 3 pairs trousers, 1 black, 1 grey tweed, 1 drab tweed; 1 black morning coat and vest, " Picket, Fleet Street," on tab; 3 white shirts; 1 sable muff, with tassels, lined brown satin; 1 brown mixture skirt; 1 pink crepon ditto; 1 lady's long brown- and- white check ulster, " South- sea " on tab ; 2 white flannel petticoats; 2 teacloths, 1 red border, 1 blue ; 2 large- size honeycomb quilts; 1 blue ditto; 81 volumes of books: 4 vols. " French Revolution"; 1 Past and Present; 3 Wilhelm Meis- ter ; 4 German Translation, by Carlyle ; 3 vols. Edna Lyall's works, " Knight Errant," " In the Golden Days," " Doreen"; 3 vols. George Eliot's works, " Scenes in Clerical Life," " Silas Marner," " Adam Bede"; 4 vols. Dicken's, " Barnaby Rudge," " Oliver Twist, " David Copperfield," " Dombey and Son " ; 1 vol. Thackeray's " Hogarty Diamond " ; 3 vols. Black's " Shandon Bells"; 4 vols. Charles Kingsley's, " Alton Locke," " Hypatia," " West- ward Ho," " Two Years Ago"; 3 vols. Scott's, " Abbott," " Peveril of the Peak," " Fair Maid of Perth "; 6 vols. Popo's " Homer," calf- bound; 1 Green's History of England; 1 vol. Scott's Poems; 1 Tan- gye's Travels; 1 Macaulay's Essays; 1 Kit Carson's Adventures; 1 Prescott's " History of the Conquest of Peru"; 1 Crabbe's " Life and Works"; 1 " Life and Letters of Roberson's, of Brighton"; 1 Wood's " Illustrated Histoiy " ; 1 " The London Garland " ; 3 vols. " Life of Pope Leo X." ; 1 Browning's Poems ; 1 Longfellow's Poems ; 1 Emerson's Essays; 2 vols. Foster's Essays ; and 1 vol. Coleridge's " Friend." Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 63.— Slough ( County).— 9th inst., at Langley Marish— A round mahogany fuzee clock, " Jarvis, Ux- bridge," on face, piece of wood broken out of back; 3 choppers ( 2 new, 1 old), branded " Nixey, Slough "; 2 pairs leather gloves; 1 pruning saw, half- moon shape; 1 pruning- knife; 2 pairs old pruning- scis- sors; 1 hammer; 1 pair gaiters, with buckles and straps. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. WARWICKSHIRE. 47.— Aston ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee ALFRED JONES, alias ROBERT ED- WARDS, Office No. 1604- 96, age 27, height 5 ft. 2 J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, coat of arms on left, crossed daggers, dot, and wreath encircling shield, and Union Jack on right upper arm, ship, vase of flowers, half- wreath, crossed flags, crossed daggers and part of bracelet on left, crown, crossed flags, cross anchor, sailor, star and part brace- let on right forearm, quarter moon, star, dot, T and F back of right hand, cross, half- wreath, 2 stars, sailor, female and ship on chest, star front of right thigh. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 18th February, 1895, to 15 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision, for larceny. 15110. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Walker, Police Office, Aston. WESTMORLAND. 48.— Appleby( Cownty).— For obtaining, by means of a worthless cheque, at Brough Hill Fair, on 30th September last, a light bay mare, 4 years, 15 hands 2 in., short tail, turns off fore- foot slightly inwards when trotting— GEORGE HOLLAND, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8in., complexion fresh, hair and side whiskers grey, round face; dress, black suit, black hard felt hat, carried a dark grey waterproof coat. Supposed to be a horse- dealer. Warrant issued. 49.— Appleby ( County).— For stealing, 31st ult., at Tebay, 1 lady's tan- coloured straw hat, trimmed green ribbon, 3 scarlet poppies in front, 3 below front of rim, and a bunch of poppies and honeysuckle behind; 1 black silk umbrella, black ebony handle, silver plate on end with " Nancy " engraved thereon ; 1 green cloth petticoat, with black braid, brace pat- tern round bottom ; 1 pair lady's leather slippers, elastic instep, nearly new— EMMA ELVIN, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, lost top front teeth; dress ( when last seen), short black jacket, black dress, stolen hat and slippers. A general servant. Native of either Lockerbie or Dumfries. She was traced to Carlisle, where it is supposed she took rail to Dumfries, or some station on the border of Scotland. Has relatives residing at Lockerbie, Callin near Dumfries, and Ivirdcudbright. Has been employed at a laundry, and may seek similar employment, or as a mill- hand at a farm. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Appleby. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 50.— Pontefract( Coimty).— Forstealing£ l 12s. 6d. and an old metal stop- watch— FRED MILES, alias HARRY HODGES and ROSS, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes blue. 51.— Pontefract ( County).— For larceny, 5 th inst., at Whitwood— A MAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, walks erect, has served in the Army; dress, dirty light- coloured double- breasted jacket ( much too small for him), black cloth vest, dirty brown corduroy trousers, white silk neckerchief, black cloth cap, lace boots. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. 52.— Barnsley ( Borough)— For obtaining 2 knee rugs, glazed outside, lined wool, by false pretences, on 4th inst.— WILLIAM JONES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( turning grey), clean- shaved, slightly deaf, speaks loudly; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, dark brown leggings. Is known at Leeds in the name of HALIFAX, and is supposed to hive worked at Wakefield. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 53.— T Division.— Remanded for uttering worth- less cheques on the Chiswick Branch of the London and South Western Bank, Tho Birmingham District r> nd Counties Banking Company, The Yorkshire Banking Company and the Bradford Commercial and Joint Stock Banking Company— HILLAS HUDSON, of St. Ann's Road, Clacton- on- Sea, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, c ut scar over left eye and in inner corner of right eye, first joint of right 3rd finger enlarged, mole right side of body, wears spectacles, of good address ; dress, long brown- and- black check overcoat, black jacket, and vest, dark grey striped trousers, black hard felt hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUSSEX ( EAST), 59.— Lewes ( County).— Ctimmitted for trial at next Sussex Assizes, 26th inst., for pocket- picking— GEORGE LEAT, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, com- DURHAM. 64.— South Shields ( Borough).— Within the past 14 days— A large round gold brooch, raised centre, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 631, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 with large diamond in star setting, photograph of a man at back covered by glass. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 65.— Northleach ( County).— 1st inst., from Not- grove railway station— 1 new rough black serge over- coat, single- breasted, tape tab, velvet collar, usual pockets, ticket inside marked " Size 5"; 1 light- colour shooting jacket, side pockets; 1 black hard felt hat; 1 black handle razor, marked " Plum," in case; I white duster, with letters " G. W. R." in centre. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Everiss, Northleach. HAMPSHIRE. 66.— Southampton ( Borough).— 9th inst., by housebreaking— 1 £ 5 Bank of England note; 1 silver brooch, with African shield and 2 crossed assegais; 1 gold brooch, oblong shape, set brown stone in centre; 3 silver tablespoons, with monogram " R. W."; 4 dessertspoons, plain; 4 silver forks; 1 lady's open face gold watch, with long link gold chain attached; 1 gentleman's double- case silver watch; 1 pear- shape gold locket, about 2 in. long, with tiger claw in centre; 1 pair gold earrings, shape of leaf, set 5 or 6 blue stones; 1 pair gold earrings, set brown stones, shape of pea; 1 gold locket, heart- shape, photo of gentleman one side, hair the other; 1 small gold neck- chain. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Southamp- ton. KENT. 67.— Tu n bridge Wells(^ oroH^ A)— Since 2nd inst., from an hotel— A black jewel- case, containing: i gold crescent brooch, set pearls and rubies, in red leather case lined blue; 1 pearl and diamond pin, button shape, large pearl in centre, can be used as a stud ; 1 pair gold solitaires, " R." engraved thereon; 1 tur- quoise pendant, dark hair at back; 1 fine gold round chain, has been repaired; 1 lady's fine gold double albert, with ball and gold coin attached; 1 thin gold bangle, small coin attached; 1 small silver and paste brooch ( lovers' knot); 1 gold ring, set pearls and rubies; 1 small gold pendant, heart shape, yellow stone in centre; 1 Scotch pebble brooch, greyish red, arrow shape, yellow stone at one end; 1 blue velvet ring- case, " Leadenhall Street" thereon ; 1 steel buc- kle ; and 1 horse- shoe paste brooch. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Leigh ( County).— 10th inst., at Newton— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, open face, white dial with small blue flowers, gold hands, figured case, out of repair; 1 lady's small double silver chain, with barrel at end; 1 lady's 18- carat gold keeper ring, two cracks inside, has been repaired; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 2 rubies and 6 pearls ; 1 lady's gold brooch, small knob at each end, has been repaired in centre; 1 lady's silver brooch, with Isle of Man insignia; 4 nickel- plated tea- spoons, " H. A.," " E. A.," " F. A.," " B. P.," thereon; 12 dessert spoons, nickel- plated, " Noclles Alraloid, made in Germany," stamped there- on; 1 blue melton overcoat, with velvet collar, small check pattern lining; 1 black worsted morning coat; 1 brown mixture tweed jacket and vest; 1 pair tweed trousers, light, with grey stripe, worn, stained with ink at bottom of legs; 1 silk muffler, red, white and yellow stripe on black ground; 1 pair drab Angola drawers; 1 pair Angola socks; 1 woollen singlet; 1 white linen shirt; 2 pairs lace- up boots, size 5, with clump soles, one pair nearly new; 1 pair lady's button boots, nearly new, size 3; 2 white flannel petticoats, embroidered and feather- stitched, white silk at bot- tom, woven band with words " Vorwcrk, standard quality, German manufacture "; 2 red flannel petti- coats ; 3 white blankets, full size, with red border; 1 pair grey twill sheets, full size. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. STAFFORDSHIRE. 69.— Walsall ( Borough).— 30th ult., by shop breaking— 57 pairs of gloves, viz.: 10 pairs gentle- men's dark kid, knitted lining; 3 pairs ladies' ditto, bushy fur round wrist; 3 pairs ditto, rabbit skin lining; 14 pairs gentlemen's ditto, red or brown lining; 27 pairs ditto, red or brown striped lining. 56 mufflers, viz.: 12 cashmere, dark shades; 3 white brocaded silk; 3 white, silk and wool mixture; 6 white, all silk; 5 dark, Paisley pattern in silk; 3 coloured, red, blue, or green, mixed with black; 12 dark, thin silk ; 6 ditto, silk, horse- shoe pattern ; 6 ditto, mixture silk and wool. 13 dozen silk handker- chiefs, various patterns and colours; 1 felt hat, dark leather lining, maker " MacQueen"; 2 ditto, not lined, either " Trilby " or " Denbigh " inside; 3 shirts, 1 white, " Berlin " inside collar; 4 umbrellas, straight sticks, silver bands, 1 oak, 1 orange, 1 cane, and 1 dark colour handles; 2 silk handkerchiefs, pack of cards printed round border; 3 sets of plated studs ; 1 set of crystal studs; 3 pairs of cuff links, gilt fronts; 2 ties; 3 pairs of socks; 2 pairs of thin woollen pants ; 3 woollen undervests, sleeves down to wrist. The thieves left behind a nearly new silk umbrella, with straight, clear horn handle and silver band, a common mixture Oxford shirt, and a blue print shirt, with front and cuffs, and C601 marked on front band. Information to Chief Constable Taylor, Walsall. SUFFOLK. 70.— Framlingham ( County).— 29th September last, at Aldeburgh— 2 gold napoleons ( 20 francs), 1 with inscription " N., Emperor of France, Italy, and Sardinia, date supposed 1805, and 1 with,. Nap- leon " on one side and Republic Stamp on the. pther- Information to Supt. Balls, Framlingham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 71.— Haywards Heath ( County).— 5th inst., by housebreaking, at Clayton— 1 silver verge watch, maker " Berwick, Colonnade, Brighton," " W. Ste- vens " scratched inside outer case, which is broken at hinge. 5th inst., by housebreaking, at Bolney— 1 white metal bangle; 1 silver bracelet, about 1J in. wide, plain in front, flower behind, spring fastening; 1 silver buckle ring; 1 lady's watch- chain, imitation silver; 1 silver horse- shoe brooch, whip through cen- tre ; 1 round silver brooch, engraved flowers, pin missing; 1 silver locket, pawnbroker's nark inside ; 1 silver scarf- pin, stone missing; 1 gold- coloured brooch, set stone in centre, pin missing; 1 metal brooch, set stone in centre, pin missing; 1 lady's gold- coloured ring, set large stone in centre, with 3 smaller each side; 1 round silver brooch, balls round edge, pin missing. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Hay wards Heath. 72.— Brighton ( Borough).— 9th inst.— A diamond marquise ring, flaw across centre stone. 9th inst.— A pneumatic safety bicycle, " Welch- Dunlop " tyres, 30- in. front wheel, 28- in. back, " B. 462, Marriott," on front fork, black leather saddle marked " 91 B.," " Magic" corrugated gear case, " Marriott's" secure steering lock and patent plum- ger brake, lamp, bell and cyclometer attached. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 73.— Hastings ( Borough).— 28th ult.— A new bicycle, makers " Smith and Co.," painted black, usual parts bright, rubber pedals and handles, geared to about 58, " Beeston " tyres, cross cut with a chisel under bottom bracket— By A MAN, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair and slight moustache dark brown ; dress, new blue suit, black felt hat. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 74.— Hull ( Borough).— 20th ult.— A pneumatic safety bicycle, " Norton Path Racer," " Dunlop " tyres, " Fairbank " wooden front wheel, " Westwood " hollow back wheel, " Norton" transfer on head and seat, pillar tube, rat- trap pedals, deep drop handle- bars, felt handles, " Eadie's " fittings throughout. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 75.— Sheffield ( City).— 4th inst., by shopbreaking — Gold watches: 1 gentleman's 14- carat gold Wal- tham watch, No. 5873799, D604 scratched inside case; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold English lever, white dial, crystal glass, maker " Guttenberg, Bristol," No. 1589, D530 scratched inside; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold English lever hunter, " Mole and Lane, Liver- pool," No. 2290, D27 scratched inside; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold English lever, cream dial, No. 102438, C355 scratched inside. Ladies' gold watches : 1 lady's 18- carat gold English lever hunter, white dial, No. 25097, D528 scratched inside; 1 lady's gold English keyless lever demi- hunter, No. 46722, C865 U/ F/- scratched in case. Gold alberts: 1 lady's 18- carat, fetter pattern, and an old fob seal; 2 ditto, 9- carat, with tassels; 1 gentleman's 9- carat, round link pat- tern, with seal. Gold rings : 1 gentleman's 18- carat single- stone diamond, marked Q/ M/ R ; 2 ditto, 18- carat diamond and sapphire gipsy, marked O/ Q and Q/ I/; 1 lady's 18- carat 7- stone diamond half- hcop ; 1 ditto, 18- carat, 3- stone diamond, marked O/-/-; 1 ditto, ditto, diamond and opal, marked MQ ; 1 ditto, ditto, 5- stone diamond half- hoop; 1 ditto, ditto, diamond and ruby, Q/ Q ; 1 ditto, ditto, maquise, 15 diamonds, marked Q; 1 ditto, ditto, 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; marked Q/ Q ; and a quantity of ladies' gold dress rings. Gold wedding rings : 23 9- carat, marked R; 7 22- carat, UO; 10 ditto, TRU ; 12 ditto, AR; 4 ditto, O ; 1 ditto, Q ; 1 ditto, QW. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. PROPERTY RECOVERED. DERBYSHIRE. 76.— Chesterfield ( Borough). — Watches, Case No. 59, 18th September last. DURHAM. 77.— South Shields ( Borough).— Perfume, Case No. 71 ; and boots, Case No. 72, 30th ulL, and thieves arrested. SUSSEX ( EAST). 78. — Uckfield ( County).— Watch, Case No. 87, 25th September last, and thief arrested. Property ( with exception of toast- rack and cruet- stand), Case No. 87, 30th ult., and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 79.— Newport ( Borough).— Sold, 4th inst., sup- posed stolen— A silver fish fork, crest a lion. Information to Head Constable Sinclair,^ Newport. ANIMAL, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 80.— P Division.— Horse, van and harness, Case No. 4, 6th inst. Thief not yet arrested. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND, CUMBERLAND. 81.— Whitehaven ( County).— Abandoned, 6tlr inst.— A FEMALE CHILD, about 8 months old, hair light brown, eyes hazel ; dress, large grey- and- brown check shawl, small white woollen shawl with crochet round it, flowering in white silk on one corner, pink flannelette dress, two blue and grey flannelette petticoats, pink chemise, with white silk feather stitching round neck, white cotton pinaforer. new red cotton stays, white woollen socks, blue cloth bonnet, trimmed brown fur, black lace boots. A note was left with the child stating its name was Lilian Walker. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 82.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Depart- ment).— Licence Holder JAMES WALKER, Office No. 2394- 96. The requirements of the 5th section of the Prevention of Crimes Act have been remitted in this case by order of the Secretary of State. APPREHENSIONS. 83.— Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe ( County).— JAMES BEAVER, Case No. 12, 21st August last, at Devizes. 84.— Durham, South Shields ( Borough).— JOHN COSSAM, Case No. 17, 6th inst, 85.— Glamorgan, Cardiff ( Borough).— Licence Holder CHARLES WEBSTER, Office No. 3081- 96, Case 17, 30th October, 1896, in custody at Penrith, Cumberland. 86.— Norfolk, Thetford ( County).— HARRY BENSLEY, Case No. 33, 6th inst. 87.— Somersetshire, Glastonbury ( County).— HARRY LYDON, Case No. 42, 30th ult. 88.— Sussex ( East), East Grinstead ( County). ARTHUR CHARLES POTTLE, Case No. 40, 6th inst. 89— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough). — JAMES EDWARD COPASS, Case No. 42, 3rd May, 1895. 90.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Selby( Ooity). JOHN WINTER, alias BLACK JACK, Case No. 87, 6th inst. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,, 1896. LATEST INFORMATION. • i Y: APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DEVONSHIRE. 91.— Torquay ( County). '— For neglecting to main- tain her children, leaving them • chargeable to the Totnefc Union—' MARY ELIZABETHZ BARHAM, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark. Native of Brixham. She was travelling a short time since with Anderson and Haslem's Circus, selling refreshments, etc. May ta » ke the name of WAITE. Warrant issued.- n ' Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. HAMPSHIRE. 92.— Aldershot ( CWu'i/).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 10, on 6th inst.— ALBERT F. CARTER, age 29, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair black, heavy moustache^ lark, eyes blue, large scar centre of forehead, left wrist and thumb ; dress ( when last seen), black suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. An Army Reservist. Has served in the Medical Staff Corps, frouii which he was discharged about 2 years ago. i . .-./':>. i? ivi. i Warrant; issued. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. WARWICKSHIRE. 93.— Ashton Manor ( County).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee ALFRED JONES, alias ROBERT EDWARDS, Offioe No. 1604- 96, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, coat- of- arms upper left arm, ship, vase of flowers left forearm, cross, half- wreath, crossed flags, crossed daggers and part of bracelet back of left forearm, small daggers ( crossed), dot, wreath, encircling shield and Union Jack outside right upper arm, small crown and Crossed flags, dash, cross and anchor front of righWforearm, sailor, star and part of bracelet back of righfrforearrti, quarter moon, star, dot, " T " and " F'' back of right hand, cross, half- wreath, 2 stars, sailor and female on chest, star front of right thigh. Sen- tenced at North London Sessions, 18th February, 1895, to 15 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision, for* larceny. 15110. Information to Supt. Walker, Astoi) Manor. PROPERTY STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 94.— Sheffield ( City). — 9th inst., by shopbreaking — 1 blue silk handkerchiefs, with large and small white spots ; 12 black- and- white check ditto ; 4 fancy- coloured chintz ditto; 2 white brocaded ditto; 2 Paisley pattern ditto; 11 gentlemen's Windsor scarves, - satin checks, various colours; 2 blue- and- white check silk scarves; 2 black- and- white ditto. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. APPREHENSIONS. 95.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division — Licence Holder HARRY KENDAL CRAB- TREE SMITH, Office No. 719- 6, Case No. 1, 3rd July last. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the month of October, 1896, with the resnlts, & c. % J J i Office No. ... NAME. .... „ Fresh Offence with which Result. Date and Place. REMARKS. . J charged. j 4 .142379 JAMES LYLE ) 473l( i CHARLES EDWARDS 26S9- 96 CHARLES ROSE 47802. EDWARD ALFRED WILSON 41893 ' WALTER KIR BY - 35338 ANN KING . s 2342- 90 JOHN DAVIES 45S11 JOHN SMITH 40892 GEORGE BROOKS 48953 GEORGE FISHER 4SS36 JAMES MARKHAM 2077— 96 EDWARD SULLIVAN 44236 JOHN FOY 47542 HENRY ELLIS 2078— 96 GEORGE HENRY TILLEY 2510—% FREDERICK MINDENHILL 1960— 90 THOMAS HURLEY 47423 JAMES BUTLER 32066 WILLIAM MoDONALD 47891 GEORGE ANDERSON 46472 JOHN LAMBERT 47591 FRANCIS KNIGHT 2579— 96 FREDERICK JACKSON 2699- 96 RICHARD ROUSE 1163— 96 THOMAS HOPKINS 1944— 96 ALEXANDER MACDONALD 2867— 96 JAMES O'BRIEN - 2311— 96 HENRY NYE 2943— 98 GEORGE HANSON 914— 96 WILLIAM GREGORY* : 2733— 90 BENJAMIN PHILLIPS - iSaO- rUli EDWARD BERRY • 2347— 96 MARY A. SHAW 1962— 96 JOHN TUPPER 7370 EMILY FOWLER 33474 . TAMES HARFORD 2311- 96 THOMAS GILL 103- 90 HENRY SHILLINGS WORTH 2017- 96 GEORGE SMITH 49075 CHARLES HEEKS 2188- 96 BENJAMIN BAKER 54- 06 JOSEPH RIST 5015— 96 HARRY ROBERTS 43960 WALTER TAYLOR 47508 WILLIAM BENNETT 48791 FREDERICK SHELL 41640 ARTHUR TALBOT 30300 JAMES CONLAN • 47047TIMOTHY CRAWLEY 47493 1524 - 95 47286 2646— 96 943- 90 ,2504— 98 2215— 96 2898— 96 1071— 96 48014 27949 1441— 96 992— 96 44005 " . 46396 34735 2585- 96 2685— 96 48300 1830- 96 ' 48204 . 003— 96 • 48491 47373 2484 - 96, ' .48106 2481— 96 40084 3220— 90 203— 06 40568' 34829 WILLIAM PATRICK GRIFFITHS JOHN COE CHARLES HILL JOHN SHEPHERD CHARLES PEARMAN THOMAS MASON JOHN IRWIN JOHN THOMAS WILFRED WATERMAN WILLIAM BRENNAN GEORGE BROWN FREDERICK CHARLES HARPER WILLIAM ELLIOTT EDWARD DENNIS O'HAY JAMES HEAD SAMUEL ADAMS ' PATRICK BRENNAN PATRICK BROWN FRANK RIDLER HENRY BREWER JOSEPH CARMODY BENJAMIN. REID I JOHN BAKER ALFRED JONES DANIEL RICHARD EVANS HENRY THOMAS , ARTHUR SIMPSON FREDERICK DOWLAND MAURICE ASHDOWN HENRY DARN1. EY' JOHN SIMPSON 1 ' 1 CHARLES DIXON Unlawful possession Larceny ( person) Possessing housebreaking implements Assault Larceny Disorderly conduct Larceny ( person) Attempting to pick pockets Prevention of Crimes Act Welshing Larceny Drunk and assaulting police Assault Attempted larceny ( person) Housebreaking Housebreaking Drunk and assault Burglary Incorrigible rogue Rogue and vagabond Prevention of Crimes Act Failing to report Pot stealing Larceny ( railway booking office) Suspected person Wilful damage Drunk, & c. Riotous conduct Assault on police Larceny ( person) Attempted burglary Larceny ( till) Assaulting police Stealing a cash box Larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Larceny ( goods exposed) Failing to report Attempted shopbreaking Burglary Larceny ( dock) Larceny Larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Housebreaking Housebreaking Fraud Unlawful possession Drunk, & c. Larceny ( still) Larceny ( person) Larceny ( lodgings) Assault on police Housebreaking Attempted housebreaking Suspected person Larceny ( person) Fraud Housebreaking Housebreaking Larceny Assault Assault on police Larceny Sacrilege Larceny ( person) Drunk, & c. Drunk, & c. Larceny ( person) Drunk, & c. Horse stealing Prevention of Crimes Act Prevention of Crimes Act Attempting to pick pockets Rogue and vagabond Attempted larceny ( person) Embezzlement Using obscene language Frequenting Drunk and disorderly Fraud 6 weeks hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 3 months hard labour Fined 5s. or 5 days imprison- ment 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 4 months hard labour Fined 40s. or 1 month hard labour 1 month hard labour 6 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude 2 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 9 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision 12 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 14 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 1 month hard labour 4 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 13 months hard labour 9 months hard labour Bound over 3 years penal seruitude 18 months hard labour 22 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 12 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 1 month hard labour Bound over 5 years penal servitude 1 month hard labour 8 years penal servitude 8 years penal servitude 4 years penal servitude 7 days hard labour Fined 10s., or 7 days hard labour 3 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude 6 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 15 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 6 weeks hard labour 1 mouth hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude 14 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 18 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour Fined 5s. 3 months hard labour Fined 209. or 14 days 3 months hard labour 29thSep., 1896, Croydon Boro' Bench 3rd June, 1895, Worship- st. Police Court 30th Sep., 1896, Nottingham 29th Sep., 1896, Thames Police Court 30th Sep., 1896, Salford 5th Oct., 1896, Thames Police Court 5th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 5th Oct., 1890, Southwark Police Court 2nd Oct., 1890, Brentford 11 Sep., 1896, Doncaster 19th Oct., 1895, Marlborough- st. Police Court 5th Oct., IS96, West London Police Court 5th Oct., 1896, Woolwich 6th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 6th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 6th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 6th Oct., 1896, West London Police Court 7th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 7th Oct., 1890, North London Sessions 8th Sep., 1890, Barnet Petty Sessions 9th Oct., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Court 10th Oct., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court 5th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 6th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 12th Oct., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 12th Oct., 1896, West London Police Court 12th Oct., 1890, Clerkeuwell Police Court 12th Oct., 1890, Clerkenwell Police Court 8th Oct., 1890, Woolwich Police Court 15th Oct., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court I4th Oct., 1896, South London Sessions 14th Oct., 1896, South London Sessions 14th Oct., 1896, South London Sessions 15th Oct., 1S96, CardifT Borough Sessions 15th Oct., 1896, South London Sessions 15th Oct., 1896, South London Sessions 14th Oct., 1896, South London Sessions 15th Oct., 1896, Lambeth Police Court 15th Oct., 189( i, South London Sessions 16th Oct., 1896, South London Sessions 17th Oct., 1896, Thames Police Court 19th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 19th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 10th Sep., 1896, Doncaster 19th Oct., 1896, Worcester 19th Oct., 1890, Worcester 20th Oct., 1890, Central Criminal Court 20th Oct., 1896, Thames Police Court 20th Oct., 1896, Thames Police Court 20th Oct., 1896, Thames Police Court 19thOct., 1896, Shrewsbury Quarter Sessions 20th Oct., 1896, Central Criminal Court 19th Oct., 1890, Marylebone Police Court 20th Oct., 1896, Winchester Quarter Sessions 7th Sept., 1896, North London Sessions 21st Oct., 1896, Southwark Police Court 20th Oct., 1896, North London Sessions 20th Oct., 1896, Central Criminal Court 22nd Oct., 1896, Maidstone 22nd Oct., 1896, Maidstone 23rd Oct., 1H96, Westminster Police Court 21st Oct., 1896, Wimbledon Petty Sessions 23rd Oct., 1896, West London Police Court 22nd Oct., 1896, Maidstone 24th Oct., 1896, Central Criminal Court 19th Oct., 1896, Central Criminal Court 23rd Oct., 1890, West London Police Court 23rd Oct., 1896, West London Police Court 23rd Oct., 1890, Guildhall Police Court 20th Oct., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 26th Oct , 1890, Central Criminal Court 27th Oct., 1896, Bow- st. Police Court 27th Oct., 1896, Bow- st. Police Court 21st Oct,, 1890, Clerkenwell Police Court 27th Oct., 1896, Marlboroiigh- st. Police Ct. 22nd Oct., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Ct. 26th Oct., 1896, Bromley Petty Sessions 29th Oct., 1896, Lambeth Police Court 29th Oct., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Ct. 28th Oct., 1896, Southwark Police Court 22nd Oct.. 1896, Marylcbone Police Court Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Lieance Holder. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Expiree. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Section 7- Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Section 7. Supervisee. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Expiree. Licence Holder. Section 7. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. E xpiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Licencc Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Supervisee. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. FRIDAY,: NOVEMBER 13,' 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 7 £ 5 REWARD. MISSING from his home, Smalldcn Farm, Grindleton, near Clitheroe, since the 8th September, 1896, WILLIAM MYERS, age 35 years, heights ft. 8 in., complexion light, rather fresh, blue eyes, hair inclined to curl, ligbt brown moustache ( probably growing a beard), proportionate build, rather round shoulders, and slouching gait when walking, and generally has his hands in his pockets. When last seen was dressed in black coat and vest, white moleskin trousers, cap, scarf, and light lace- up boots. A farm labourer; is of weak intellect, and it is feared some ill may have befallen him. His friends arc anxious to know his whereabouts, either dead or alive, and will pay the above reward to anyone giving that information ( Police included). Information to Walter Clayton, Chief Constable, Clitheroe. MISSING From his home at Cwm- mawr, Llan- badarnfynydd, Radnorshire, since 18th October, JOHN THOMAS JAMES, age 18, height about 5 ft. 2 in., smooth face, light hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, high eyebrows. Dress, dark cord trousers, black cloth monkey jacket, cloth cap, leather leggings, brown overcoat. A farmer's son. Supposed to have gone towards South Wales. May try to enlist, or may be found in the works. Kindly make enquiries. Any information to the undersigned.— Chief Constable Lloyd, Penybont, Radnor- shire. MISSING. HERBERT HENRY LEIGH, age 36, height 5 ft. 1 in., dark hair, fair beard and moustache, blue eyes, small scar on left temple and right side of neck, cauterisation on left hand. Last seen at East Grinstead, Sussex, on October 29th. 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