PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1346. REGULATIONS. L All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon 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 wiU 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 causes 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 slated. • 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is nought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of" s. 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 officerofnot less rant than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant it in torce 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 mu* t be guaranteed by an officerofnot less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncements ofaV persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. Theforcewhich rauset particulars concerning delinq< ient* or sto'en property to be inserted, in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehenn- on or recovery, at once transmit to the. Editor no< tce of the fact, referring to the number oj 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 mornina. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, eith'r at the office. New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond Co ," Post Office Order payableat Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted tor the POLICE GAZETTE throuoh 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. 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 7th 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. An inventor has patented a composition for taking casts of footprints in any soft ground, and Government has acquired the right to use this invention in any part of the United Kingdom. It is anticipated that it will prove of value occasionally in criminal cases, especially in rural districts, and any Police Force that wishes to have particulars of it is invited to apply to the Home Office confidentially for that purpose. ( This intimation is given by desire of the Secretary of State.— Ed.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Depart- ment).— Portrait and description of Licence Holder FREDERICK HENRY CLARKE, alias STDNEY GURNEY and JOHN ltAWLINGS, Office Nos. 26238 and 2743- 96, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining £ 25 by false pretences ; age 53, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion ruddy, hair grey, eyes blue, scar left side of neck, inside base of right middle finger, boil scar inside left forearm, mole right side of face, pock- marked on face, stout build. A com- positor. Native of London. Is believed to be at either Dover or Folkestone. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 4th June, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining money by false pretences. Licenced 2nd September, 1896. W 281. Warrant issued. 2.— A Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of FREDERICK WILLIAM JONES, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement, age 45, height 5 ft. b or 7 in, stout build, complexion swarthy, hair ( slightly bald) and small moustache 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. 3.— N Division.— For stealing £ 8 16s. 3d., on 6th ult.— HENRY BEAMES, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, whiskers and moustache dark ; dress ( usually), dark jacket suit, hard felt hat. A milkman's manager; native of London. Warrant issued. 4— P Division.— For stealing, 2nd inst., a horse, van and harness ( recovered)— JAMES GREEN, alios NOB BY COX, age 53, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, probablv clean- shaved, eyes grey, " D." on left breast, " J.' P. G." on loft forearm; wore light coat, black hard hat, Nati7e oi Sittingbourne, Kent. ( See Case No. 4, 6th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 5.— Cambridge ( County).— For stealing wear- ing apparel from their lodgings— Two women, giving the name of LAWRENCE. 1st, age about 64, short, rather stout, complexion fair, hair grey, eyes brown ( cast in left); dress, black dress ( with yellow stripes), blue cloak ( with stripe), black bonnet. 2nd, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, full dark eyes; dressed in black. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burrow, County Police Office, Cambridge. CUMBERLAND. 6.— 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, light 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. 7.— Wrexham ( County).— Concerned with 2 men in custodv, for stealing wearing apparel, 3rd inst., at Llangollen— JOHN THOMAS, alias JACK BRYMBO, age 26, height 5 ft. 5i 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. 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 640, 1896. DEVONSHIRE. 8.— Exeter ( County).— For non- paymentof £ 2 3s., fine and costs for travelling on the Great Western Railway without paying his fare— FREDERICK CHARLES HEARD, age 46, height 5 ft. 5i in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), whiskers and mous- tache dark, eyes brown, addicted to drink ; of very plausible manner; dress, dark overcoat with velvet collar, dark suit, brown hat, lace boots. Native of Totnes, where he was formerly a cab proprietor. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 9. Torquay ( County).— Foi neglecting to main- tain her children, leaving them chargeable to the Totnes 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 take the name of WAITE. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. DURHAM. 10.— Gateshead ( Borough).— 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.' 1 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.— South Shields ( Borough).— For larceny— W. HORNSBY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light, high cheek- bones, leans his head on one side, and has a peculiar twist in the face when speaking, usually well dressed ; an insurance agent. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. boots, and 1 pair Wellington dress boots— WILLIAM WHITWELL, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight moustache sandy, eyes grey, upper front teeth large and irregular, short upper lip, scars on head and left little finger; dress, black overcoat with check lining, mixed tweed lounge suit, brown- and- white check tweed cap, brown lace boqts ( part of the stolen property). A deserter from the King's Dragoon Guards. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Coombs, Colches- ter. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 16.— Cardiff ( 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. ESSEX. 12.— Saffron Waiden ( 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, heavy dark moustache, large red Roman nose. Was formerly employed as a carman on the Great Eastern Railway. Warrant issued. 14.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For non- pay ment of fine and costs for game trespass— FRED FITCH, age 18, height 5 ft., complexion fair, hair dark, rather large eyes, good teeth; generally wears corduroy trousers and leather leggings. A labourer - native of Saffron Walden. Commitment warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. 15.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing, 13th inst, a black cheviot overcoat; 1 pair brown lace boots; 1 pair blue serge trousers; 2 tweed suits 1 cavalry officer's frock- ooat; 1 stable jacket; . forage cap; 1 pair knee boots; 1 pair Wellington HAMPSHIRE. 17.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 10, on 6th inst.— ALBERT F. CARTER, age 29, height 5 ft. 5Jr in., complexion fresh, hair black, heavy moustache dark, eyes blue, large scat- 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, from which he was discharged about 2 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. 18.— 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 seen), long grey coat, check trousers, brown cap. A rag sorter ; native of Gosport. Warrant issued. 19.— Gosport ( County).— For larceny, 4th inst.— FRANK BURKE, age 22, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, scar on on head ; wearing drab overcoat and blue serge cap. A Lance- Corporal of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, and may be wearing uniform trousers. Native of Rugby. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 20.— Winchester ( County).— For larceny, 28th ult., at Worthy— CLARENCE RANNER, 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 little finger; fond of athletic sports, is a good runner; dress, black jacket and vest, tweed breeches ( hole in strapping of right knee), box- cloth gaiters; may be wearing light trou- sers. A racing stableman; native of Ashley, near Newmarket. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sillence, Winchester. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— 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. 22.— Southampton ( Borough).— For forgery— HARRY C. HAYNES, age 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. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23.— Ross ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a silver lever watch— THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLOR, age 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light sandy, long beard sandy ( turning grey); dress, long dark overcoat, dark trousers, black hat. A travelling watch and clock cleaner. Carries a small black bag, containing tools. Stays at common lodging- houses Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Ross. HERTFORDSHIRE. 24.— Watford ( County).— For false pretences LILLY HAMILTON, alias MRS. PENNY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or Q in., stout build, complexion pale, hair turning grey, two or three front teeth defi cient; dress, black cloth costume, bound with velvet black fur collarette, black hat trimmed black and white ribbon. Information to Captain Wymer, Deputy Chief Constable, Ware. 25.— 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. 26.) Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. ISLE OF ELY. 26.— 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.— TWO WTOMEN. 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 with women," see Case No. 25. Information to Supt. Burrows, Ely. KENT. £ 2 REWARD 27.— Sittingbourne ( Countv).— Portrait and de- scription of WILLIAM GOODFELLOW VEITCH, whose apprehension is sought for deserting his chil- dren on 15th ult., age 41, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexiort fair, very light brown hair ( thin on top), moustache light, eyes bluish grey, scar bridge of nose, a piece of a front tooth in left side upper jaw broken off, very small mole under left eye, short neck; usually wears light tweed suit. A brewers' assistant. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Faversham Union for the apprehension of Veitch. Information to Inspector Highwood, Faversham. 28.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing, 12th inst.,. 1 gentleman's gold lever watch, maker " Carter," No. 1884 ; 1 small gold keyless watch, gold face; and £ 3- — A MAN, age 27 to 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light; dress, dark tweed suit,, brown alpine hat. Represented himself to be the son of a clergyman. 29-— 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 somo bills and 30s.; 1 old fashioned gold ring, with hair under glass in centre, surrounded with FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 pearls; 1 gold bucklo- banded ring1, with hair under- neath ; 1 gold locket, opens both sides, toothed edge; 1 lady's fine gold chain, link pattern; 1 old- fashioned gold brooch, oblong shape, fluted, and £ 16 gold— FLORENCE HERBERT, age 28, height 5 ft., complexion florid ( blotchy), hair and « yes 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. 30.— Dover ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— E. McKENNA, age 48, height 5 ft. 3? in., complexion dark, thin face, hair and heavy moustache 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. 31.-— Dover ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Dover " dnion— 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. Warrant issued. 32.-— Dover ( Borough).— 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. trousers, navy blue cap, turn- down collar, dark tie with spots, low shoes. Lately employed in a restaurant.' Information to Chief Constable Beattie, Accrington. 37.— 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, Bootle. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 42.— 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. 43.— 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 OXFORDSHIRE. 44.— Oxford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving thom chargeable to the Heading- ton Union— FRANK WEST, age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and side whiskers light brown. A groom ; native of Cuddes- don, Oxon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxfordshire, Oxford. NORFOLK. ' 41.— Holt ( Gounty).— For stealing a bay mare ( recovered)— GEORGE WOODHOUSE, late of Bessingham, Norfolk, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, nose has been broken; dress, pepper- and- salt tweed jacket, light breeches, light box cloth gaiters, light cap, lace boots. Has served in the army. A groom. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. SOMERSETSHIRE. 47.— Frome ( Couvty).— For obtaining a pony by false pretences, on 28th ult.— A man who gave the name of CHARLES KITLEY, age 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, 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, laca boots. Appearance of a dealer. Stated ho wa « a farmer, and resided at Trowbridge. He was allowed to take the pony for a week on trial, but resold it the LANCASHIRE. 33.— 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 © ye. 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. 34.— Liverpool ( City).— Portrait and description of DAVID'^ EDWIN DAYIS, a Jew, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache LEICESTERSHIRE. face, stout build, " J " on right forearm, blue dot between left thumb and finger, and scar right of fore- head ; dressed in new blue overcoat, dark tweed suit, black felt hat, and patent leather shoes, carried a crooked- handle walking- stick. A groom, and of smart appearance. Left at his lodgings a number of bettine: tickets. Sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne Sessions, 24th June, 1892, to 3 years penal servitude for horsestealing. 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. SHROPSHIRE. 45.— 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 Lewig, Church Stretton. 46.— Shrewsbury ( Co7inty).— 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 Pleaaant, Shrewsbury. 35.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report, Licence Holder GEORGE JACKSON, alias 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 tho Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. 36.— Accrington ( Borough). — For stealing £ 4 10s. 0d., on 7th inst.— HENRY HARRISON, age 18 or 19, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in.; complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, short neck, cut scar on - forehead ; dress, black jacket and vest, brown 38.— Lutterworth ( County).— For stealing a cash box, containing £ 7-- IIM 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, heart, anchor and spear on arm; dress, brown coat, slate- coloured trousers with dark stripe, brown cap, light lace boots. Supposed native of Ashton- under- Lyne. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brewitt, Lutterworth. 39.— Leicester ( Borough).— For embezzlement — THOMAS KERR, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, clean- shaved, eyes grey, long- hooked nose, stoops slightly ; dress ( when last seen), dark jacket suit. A draper's traveller; native of Penpont, Dumfriesshire. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. MIDLOTHIAN. 40.— 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 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 Waltham demi- hunter watch, No. 2652250, engine- turned case. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. = 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. 642 T H E POLIG'E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1896. 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. 48.— Burslem ( County).— For failing to surrender to her bail at Stafford Quarter Sessions, charged with fraud— MARY HIGGINS, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey ; is addicted to drink. Stays at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 49.— Stafford ( Cou ity).— For larceny, 7th inst.— HARRY or HENKY 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; drees, 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. 50.— Stoke- upon- Trent ( County).— For steal ing a black rough overcoat, double- breasted, buttons on collar for cape, dark grey lining— A man giving the name of JENKINS, age about 34, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair and short thick moustache sandy ; dress, black jacket, blue slop, brown corduroy trousers with patch in right knee, striped muffler, dark- grey peak cap, low shqes. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Harding, Stoke- upon- Trent. £ 3 REWARD. 51.— uttoxeter ( County).— For stealing, 25th ult., a black horse, about 16 hands, aged, white star on face, 2 large scars on off 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. 52.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For stealing carpenters' tools, 29th ult.— JOHN CLACKSON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, has an impediment in speech ; dresses well; of good appearance. Has been employed at a cabinet maker's for some months, and may seek similar employment; a wood carver. Sup- posed native of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 55.— Lewes ( County).— 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 uernsey 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. 56.— 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. 57.— Lewes ( County).— For obtaining, 31st ult., by fraud, 6 £ 5 notes, Nos. 59120 to 59125, stamped " Barclay and Company, Limited, Lewes," dated lst 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. 58.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For violent assault on lst inst.— A MAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., whiskers and moustache dark; dress, long black overcoat, dark grey soft hat. Warrant issued. 59.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For embezzlement - SAMUEL ALLEN, alias JOHN SMITH and ASH STEAD, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, thin face, hair ( cut short) dark ( turning grey), moustache light, tattooed both arms (" Carrie" on one) and hands, scar back of head ; dress, black jacket and vest, brown trousers, blue peak cap, light boots. A chimney sweep. Stated he had been to sea in fishing- boats. Absconded 31st ult. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. STIRLINGSHIRE. 53.— 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 Maiv." 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. WESTMORLAND. 60.— Appleby( County).— 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. 61.— 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 Kirdcudbright. 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. long thin fingers, scar over one eyebrow. Is ad- dicted to drink; dress, grey suit, black hard hat- Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 64.— Pontefract ( County).— 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. 65.— Pontefract ( County).— Forlarceny, 5th 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- ooloured' 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. 66.— Skipton ( County).— Escaped from custody of. police, 14th inst., whilst being conveyed to H. M. Prison at Armley— HERBERT GILL, late of Green- gates, Apperley Bridge, near Bradford, age 24, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black mixture suit, light cap, brown leather boots. Is a well- known football player in Yorkshire: and other counties. Commitment warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lamb, Skipton. 67.— 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 have worked at Wakefield. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Barnsley. 68.— Bradford ( Borough).— For failing to report Licence Holder MARY ANN MORAN, alias SARAH ANN JANE CONWAY, MARY ANN BAGNELL and ANN CONWAY, Office No. 1694— 96, age 44, height 4 ft. 10£ in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scar bridge of nose, right of forehead, right eyebrow, right upper lip, and on right forearm, small mole on left eyebrow, lost several teeth, proportionate build. Born at Belfast. Sentenced at Manchester, 6th February, 1890, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Liberated on second licence, 25th May, 1896, which expires on the 12th prox. Q 6. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Paul, Town Hall, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SURREY. — Chertsey ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— WILLIAM CODD, alias TOM JACK- SON, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, large ear. i, wart behind right ear, large scar left arm ; dress, dark blue pilot jacket, white moleskin trousers and vest heavy boots. A native of Long Sutton. May be employed on sewerage works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. CARNARVONSHIRE. 69.— Conway ( County).— Committed for trial at Carnarvon Quarter Sessions, for false pretences— MABEL MARY THOMAS, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes grey, very delicate appearance; dress, black jacket and dress, black sailor hat. A domestic servant; native of Chirk, Denbighshire. Information to Supt. Rowland, Conway. WORCESTERSHIRE. 62.— Dudley ( County).— For abandoning, 16th inst., in the first- class waiting- room of the Great Western Railway station at Dudlev, a male child, age about 3 months, very thick dark hair, dark blue eyes; wearing grey flannelette night- dress with stripes, 1 long and 1 short flannel gown, white wool- len bonnet, white woollen socks with pink tops— A WOMAN, age about 25, short, complexion fair, hair ( frizzed in front) dark ; wore brown jacket, black felt hat trimmed blue velvet. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). G3.— Otley ( County).— For embezzling £ 24 8s. Od. — EDWIN DOUGILL, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, very thin face, hair ( turning • grey) and short moustache brown, very long neck, CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 70.— Cambridge( Borough).— Sentenced3rd inst., to 9 months, 6 months and 4 months imprisonment respectively, for larceny— JOHN KENNEDY, alias WALSH, age 64, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair grey, cut scar right of upper lip, tat- tooed man on left upper arm, 3 men and cross on front, man and bear back of left forearm, 3 men and tombstone front, woman and bracelet back of right forearm, cross flags back of left hand, star, tomb- stone, crown and wreath on chest, ship left thigh, man. right thigh, sailor back of right hand; dress, black overcoat, dark vest, blue and black striped trousers, grey cap, lace boots. States he is a bricklayer; and native of Nottingham. He was sentenced to 1 month imprisonment, for larceny, at Chesterfield Borough Petty Sessions, on 24th August last. ALBERT WIL- LIAMS, age 16, height 5 ft. ^ in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair brown, eyes grey, tattooed 8 dots left forearm, dot on left hand, " A. W." right forearm, ulcer scar left hand, centre of forehead, 2 back of neck, mole left cheek, left breast and top of left shoulder. States he is a native of Stratford. He was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment, at West Ham Petty Sessions, on 14th January, 1895, for attempted larceny; to 1 month, at Stratford Petty Sessions, lst August, 1895, for till larceny: to 10 days, at West Ham Petty Sessions, 15th October, 1895, for being on enclosed promises; and to 7 days, at Doncaster Petty Sessions, 12th September last, for vagrancy. JACK HARPER, age 17, height 5 ft. 4J in., com- plexion fresh, long face, hair dark brown, eyes brown, ulcer scar front of right forearm, 2 right side of fore THURSDAY, DECEMBER 643, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 head, mole left buttock; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey trousers and cap. Native of Birmingham. Photographs will be forwarded on application. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 71.— Bristol ( City).— Committed for trial at the Assizes, 25th inst.— WILLIAM BELCHER, age 56, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustaohe grey, cut scar bridgo of nose, 3 on left wrist. Native of Witney, Oxon. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 72.— Fareham ( County).— Remanded till 23rd inst., for larceny— THOMAS SMITH, age 13 ( looks ylder), height 4 ft. 11£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, blue serge jacket, old grey trousers. States that his parents are dead, and that he has been living in the neighbourhood of Windsor and Staines for the past two years, selling papers, etc., and sleeping out. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. STAFFORDSHIRE. 73.— Burslem ( County).— Committed for trial at the Adjourned Quarter Sessions, to be held at Staf- ford on 27th inst., for conspiracy and larceny ( bailee) — FRANK AMOS, age 39, height 5 ft. 7J in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue. Native of Burslem. JAMES GRANT, age 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, anchor tattooed inside right forearm. Native of Walsall. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. WARWICKSHIRE. 74.— Longford ( County).— Committed for trial at next Warwick Assizes, for stealing £ 30 in stamps, at Bedworth, op 25th ult.— JOSEPH MARIE EIDES, alias CHARLES HOFFMAN and JOSEPH KONI- KOVSKI, age 30, height 5ft. 8| in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, generally clean- shaved, but has now a beard of 14 days' growth. Speaks English fairly well, and French and German fluently. States he is a native of Hungary. Has been calling on Catholic priests in various parts of the country, obtaining money by false pretences. Photograph can be seen on application. Inquiries are requested at Catholic Institutions. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford. 75.— Leamington ( Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of JOHN EDWARDS, alias JOHN BAILEY, JOHN WOOD and JOHN FISHER. Sentenced, 6th inst., to 6 weeks imprisonment for loitering. Age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( bald on top) dark brown, greyish moustache, eyes hazel ; dress, dark clothes. A native of Cannock. Has served in the army. Sentenced at Birmingham Petty Sessions, 25th January, 1888, to 1 month imprisonment; at Wolverhampton Petty Sessions, 14th April, 1888, to 1 month; at Lichfield Sessions, 18th October, 1888, to 3 months for larceny; and at Stafford Assizes, 22nd July, 1895, to 5 months for sacrilege. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leaming- ton. WORCESTERSHIRE. 76.— Stourbridge ( County).— Remanded for ob- taining money by false pretences— JAMES SMITH, alias SNEATfl and E SAUNDERS, age 37, height 5 ft. H in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turn- ing grey), eyes hazel, scar back of right shoulder. A gardener; native of Grantham. He advertised in evening papers under the head of Matrimony, and obtained sums of money from correspondents, which he promised to return when they met. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77.— K Division.— 27th ult., by housebreaking— 10 brooches : 1 gold, shape of a tennis racket; 1 plain gold; 1 round filigree pattern; 1 solid gold, initials " L. C. C." ; 1 gold bar filigree pattern ; 1 spray of flowers, composed of pearls, set in silver, with coloured drops hanging, in case; 1 topaz, beetle pattern ; 1 small gold, merrythought; 1 small gold, alpine horn and bell; 1 gold brooch and pair of earrings, rubies in centre; 1 pair earrings, cameos, set in gold, and brooch to match; 1 pair lava earrings, with brooch to match; 1 pair silver earrings; 1 gold locket, curb pattern, gold chain attached; 1 gold watch, chased back, initials " S. N. F." thereon, and a cable pattern chain ; 1 lady's gold gipsy ring, set pearls and corals ; 1 set gold studs, set 5 pearls in each; 1 round old- fashioned brooch, " Cupid and Venus " painted there- on, glass frame, gold setting; 1 gold bracelet, raised pattern ; 1 large silver necklet and locket; 1 fine gold neck chain; 1 small gold stud, chased; 3 old- fashioned gold seals, 1 motto " Rien Sans Peine " ; 1 amethyst- coloured stone, " Cupid " climbing ladder thereon; 1 red stone; 2 silver bracelets; 1 onyx brooch, composed of 5 ivy leaves, outlined with gold in pearls ; 2 large calico sheets ; 2 linen tablecloths ; 3 pillow- slips, all stamped 802 in corner with black marking ink ; 1 nickel- plated square carriage clock, white dial; 4 leather purses, 1 knob- fastening, metal mounts, containing £ 2, some Belgian and Swiss coins; 1 brown leather, containing a lady's small link pattern neck- chain, with gold locket, chased both sides, attached ; 1 crocodile skin, containing £ 2 ; 1 red leather, containing about £ 2 16s., and a cheque for £ 30, on London and County Bank, Stratford Branch, payable to M. Fielder, signed by R. Fielder, a quantity of foreign coins and a Charles II. 5s. piece. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 78.— Gravesend( Borough).— 15tli inst., by house- breaking— 1 lady's gold ring, curb chain pattern and lovers' knot; 1 ditto, buckle ring, chased; 1 ditto plain gold ring, small pink stone in centre; 1 ditto chased gold ring, raised blue enamel, pearl in centre; and Jubilee coins, 3d. to 5s. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Graves- end. 79.— Maidstone ( Borough).— 13th inst.— 1 pair dark brown cloth trousers, small check pattern ; 1 light grey waistcoat; 1 dark mixture cloth jacket, pattern large squares ; 1 cardboard box, containing 6 or 7 linen collars, some stand- up, some turn- down, small size. 12th inst.— 1 lady's " Mizpah" ring, " From Most Loving Mother " inside ; 1 very old thin wedding ring. 14th inst.— 1 new monkey- jacket, with velvet col- lar, usual pockets, tweed lining, and a large inside pocket at bottom, fastened with piece of leather. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maid- stone. LANCASHIRE. 80.— Chorley ( County).— 13th inst., by house- breaking— A silver brooch, made from an Egyptian medal, No. 1957, " Private T. Taylor, 2 i> at. York & Lancaster Regt." thereon; 1 blue serge vest; 1 pair check trousers, thick material, hollow metal buttons ; 1 pair lace boots, kid tops, broad welts, lined yellow leather ( nearly new); 1 silver curb pat- tern albert; 1 Jubilee 5s. piece, made into a brooch, silver frame, with knobs round edge. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 81.— Kirkham( CoMMty).— Between 11th and 12th inst., at St. Anne's— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, pink dial, gold hands, engraved case, No. 16/ 50442, a brass curb pattern chain, with sixpenny and three- penny- piece attached. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 82.— 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 an< T 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. 83.— Burnley ( Borough).— 15th inst., by shop- breaking— 1 gentleman's gold keyless hunter watch, plain back, No. 4000; 1 • gentleman's gold centre, second lever, garter in centre, No. 400 ; 1 gentleman's gold- cased Waltham hunter watch, No. 403; 1 gen- tleman's oxide keyless watch, non- magnetic, Noj 6438; 1 lady's oxide keyless watch, No. 16919; 1 lady's oxide keyless watch ; 1 gentleman's oxide key- less watch, opal dial, red figures, No. 8; 1 lady's oxide keyless lever watch, white dial, blue figures, No. 382 ; 8 ladies' silver genevas, keyless, fancy dials, Nos.- 44031, 15399, 3340, 66683, 66682, 199462, 199461 and 199464 ; 9 or 10 white metal watches, various kinds, keyless, centre seconds, etc.; 3 or 4 silver alberts, dog- link and fancy patterns; 6 gentlemen' ® gold- cased alberts, curb and other patterns; 3 ladies' gold- cased long guards; 1 gentleman's 9- carat gold albert, fancy pattern ; 6 ladies' jet alberts; about 12 white and other metal alberts ; 1 hair albert, gold- plated mounting ; 12 to 18 gold and silver scarf- pins, various shapes; a quantity of gold and gold- fronted' studs, sleeve links and gold rings. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Burnley. RADNORSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 84.— Knighton ( County).— 17th inst.— A safety bicycle, " New Rapid, No. 8," by the St. George's Engineering Company, Limited, Birmingham, leather gear case, with celluloid front. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Hugh Craw- ford, Knighton, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and re- covery of the bicycle. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Rogers, Knighton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 85.— Brownhills ( County).— 5th inst., by bur- glary— 9 table- spoons ; 10 dessert ditto; 8 large forks ; 10 small ditto ; 24 teaspoons ; 1 soup ladle; 3 salvers, all with holly- tree crest; 1 christening bowl, em- bossed, 2 handles ; 1 sugar castor, date 1760, has been repaired; 1 hunting wine flask. All silver. Information to Superintendent Barrett, Brown- hills. 86.— 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; J coloured, red, blue, or green, mixed with black; 12 dark, thin silk; 6 ditto, silk, horse- shoe pattern ; & 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 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 18 print shirt, with front and cuffs, and € 601 marked on front band. Information to Chief Constable Taylor, Walsall. SUFFOLK. 87.— 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 other. Information to Supt. . Balls, Framlingham. SURREY. 88.— Reigate ( Borough).— 14th inst.— A gentle- man's gold watch, No. supposed 29800, " G. S. Richardson, Swansea," engraved inside. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 89.— 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 H 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. 90.— 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 plun- der brake, lamp, bell and cyclometer attached. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 91.— 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). 92.— Hull ( Borough).— 20th ult.— A pneumatic safety bicycle, " Norton Path Racer," " Dunlop " tyres, " Fail- bank " 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). £ 25 REWARD. 93.— Sheffield ( City).— 4th inst., by shopbreaking — 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold English lever, white dial, crystal glass, maker " Guttenberg, Bristol," No. 1589, D530 scratched inside; 1 ditto 18- carat ditto, cream dial, No. 102438, C355 scratched inside; 1 ditto 18- carat gold English lever, No. 8444; 1 ditto 18- carat gold English lever hunter, " Mole and Lane, Liverpool," No. 2290, D27 scratched inside; 1 ditto gold patent lever, white dial, No. 117077; 1 ditto, ditto, No. 28629, gold dial; 2 ditto 14- carat gold patent levers, Nos. 117315 and 117316; 1 ditto 14- carat gold Waltham watch, No. 5873799, D604 scratched inside case; 2 ditto 9- carat gold Swiss levers, Nos. 14735 and 155386; 1 lady's 18- carat gold English lever hunter, No. 25097, white dial, D528 scratched inside; 1 ditto, ditto, English keyless lever demi- hunter, No. 46722, C865 U/ F/- scratched in case; 1 ditto 14- carat gold keyless geneva, No. 118378, fancy dial; 1 ditto 14- carat demi- hunter keyless watch, No. 117751;, 1 ditto, ditto, keyless geneva, No. 118930, white dial; 1 ditto 18- carat gold geneva, No. 112091, fancy dial; 2 ditto 9- carat ditto, Nos. 135188 and 118736 ; 3 gentlemen's 9- carat curb alberts ; 1 ditto, ditto, round link pattern, with seal; 5 ditto, silver curb ditto; 1 lady's 18- carat gold albert, fetter pattern and an old fob seal; 2 ditto 9- carat, with tassels; 1 gentleman's 18- carat single- stone diamond ring, marked Q/ M/ R; 2 ditto 18- carat diamond and sapphire gipsy ditto, marked O/ Q and Q/ I/-; 1 lady's 18- carat diamond and sapphire half- hoop ditto; 1 ditto 18- carat 7- stone diamond half- hoop ditto; 2 ditto 18- carat 3- stone diamond rings, one marked 0/-/-; 1 ditto 18- carat diamond and opal ring, marked MQ; 1 ditto, ditto, 5- stone diamond half- hoop ditto; 1 ditto, ditto, diamond and ruby, marked Q/ Q ; 1 ditto, ditto, marquise ring, set with 15 diamonds, marked Q; 1 ditto, ditto, 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, marked Q / Q ; 1 gentleman's gold scarf- pin ; 2 gold brooches; 3 gold keeper rings; 23 9- carat wedding rings, marked R; 7 22- carat ditto, UO; 10 ditto, TRU; 12 ditto, AR; 4 ditto, O; 1 ditto, Q ; 1 ditto, QW. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. T. Revill- Johnson and Son, 14, Bow Street, Sheffield, to anyone giving such information as will lead to the apprehen- sion and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. 94.— 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- hoop ; 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, 0 ; 1 ditto, Q ; 1 ditto, QW. 95.— Sheffield( Ci'ty).— 9th inst., by shopbreaking — 4 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. PROPERTY RECOVERED. KENT. 96.— Maidstone ( Borough).— Tools, Case No. 27, 13th inst., with exception of pointing trowel. Thief not yet arrested. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 97.— 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. 98.— Metropolitan Police District. V Divi- sion.— ROBERT LOVELOCK, Case No. 7, 25th Sept. last. 99.— D urham, Durham ( City).— JAMES McCANN, Case No. 11, 13th inst. 100.— Warwickshire, Aston ( Countij).— Super- visee ALFRED JONES, Office No. 1604— 96, Case No. 47, 13th inst. 101.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Doncaster ( County).— WALTER IRVING, Case No. 60, 30th ult LATEST IN FORMAT APPREHENSIONS SOU* OXFORDSHIRE. 102.— Oxford ( City).— For obtaining £ by means of a worthless cheque on Messrs and Co.' s Bank, Lewes Branch— HUGH age about 45, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., co sallow, clean- shaved, rather large nose, red t dress, grey plaid suit, black hard hat. Si wears eye- glasses. Stated he was a doctor, just completed the purchase of a house at where he was going to reside. ( See Case 16th ult.). Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Head, 0: SUFFOLK. 103.— Ipswich (. ftorow^/ i).— For obtaining by means of a worthless cheque on the Loi South Western Bank, Limited, South Bristol No. B424845, dated 30th October, 1896, ps Messrs. Newman and Co., and signed " W & Co." RUSSELL, age 46, height 5 f weight 15 stone, complexion sallow, hair grey) and moustache dark, prominent mot teeth; dresses well, usually in dark clothii last seen was wearing an overcoat with velv silk hat with black band. Lately emplo commercial traveller. Was accompanied by height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, w overcoat, black hard felt hat. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief ble, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 104.— Hailsham ( County).— For failing — Licence Holder HENRY WICKENS, aZtasC WATSON, Office No. 2986- 96, age 49, hei; 9 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, e cut scar front of right forearm and back burn scar front of left forearm, base of lefi and boil scar on chest. By trade a miller. S at Bourn Sessions, 3rd July, 1894, to 3 yea servitude for larceny. Licenced 1st Octobe L W 48. Information to Superintendent Elphinsto sham. PROPERTY STOLEN WARWICKSHIRE. 105.— Coventry { City).— 15th inst., by sh ing— 4 ladies' oxidized watches, 2 plain, 1 ke; 1 with star on back; 1 lady's gold geneva w carat, gold dial, No. 64122; 1 lady's golt watch, flowered enamel dial, No. 29210 ; 1 la chatelaine watch, glass dome both sides; 1 silver geneva watches, 3 plain, 3 enamel anc dials ( 1 keyless), Nos. 93866, 61255, 93864 89138, 4394, 41636, 61134, 41519, 37C 98386 ; 15 gentlemen's silver lever watches, to 20, Nos. 44646, 13293, 18765, 18766, 20; 2040, 62088, 2041, 2038, 3979, 2030, 1572' and 18930; 13 gentlemen's geneva watch 9580, 30444, 81392, 81393, 30439, 30443 4369, 9323, 12333, 24392, 62000, and 5( gentlemen's 9- carat gold chains, curb, open- ci fancy and long fancy patterns, various weij 22- carat gold wedding rings, " A." stamped 36 9- carat gold keeper rings, " S. & G." sta: side; 12 18- carat gold gem rings; 12 9- ca gem rings; 12 9- carat gold knot rings, " i stamped inside, in red morocco case; 2 18- ci keeper rings, basket pattern; 12 gold sc various patterns; 18 silver ditto; 24 9 and gold brooches, some set with stones; 1 thimbles, stamped " J. S." inside; a numbei pencil- cases, gold and silver seals, gentlemen rings, and fancy brooches— Suspicion is att A MA. N, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 plexion fresh, long thin nose, hair browi shaved, large brown eyes, lost end of one dress, dark grey rough suit and cap, dar muffler. Appearance of a mechanic. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Cov( MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DIST 106.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision I ment).— Licence Holder WILLIAM CH GALLOWAY, Office No. 1590- 96. The requ of the 5th Section of the Prevention of Crin 1871, as amended by subsequent Acts, h remitted in this case by order of the Seer State. APPREHENSIONS. 107.— Devonshire, Barnstaple ( Bor Supervisee JAMES HILL, Office No. 490< No. 18, 19th June, 1896 ; and Case No. June, 1896. 108.— Hampshire, Fareham( CWty).- THOMAS JOHNSON, Office No. 47S37, < 15, 17th May, 1895; and Case No. 2, 28th F 1896. 109.— Sussex ( East), Lewes ( County).- Case No. 57, 13th inst. ' FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 7 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. LOST, On October 28th, a black POMERANIAN DOG, aged 8 years. Answers to the name of " Sambo." FIVE POUNDS RE- WARD to anyone bringing him to Mrs. Bland, 22, Pelham Crescent, London, S. W. No further reward will be offered. LOST, On the 11th ult., on the road from Wim- bledon to the neighbourhood of Three Bridges, Sussex, passing by Sutton and through Reigate and Horley, a GOLD SIGNET RING with Crest Engraved on Red Stone ( an arm holding a spear). Motto: " Hoc majoram opus." ONE POUND REWARD to any person return- ing same to G. S. Elliot, 22, Charter- house Square, London, E. C., Solicitor. Hackney Furnishing Company's NEW HIRE SYSTEM. Cheapest, Best, and Most Economical. NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED. GENERAL TERMS. £ s. d. £ 10 worth 0 5 0 per month. £ 20 0 10 0 £ 30 „ 0 15 0 „ £ 40 13 6 £ 50 17 6 £ 100 „ 2 5 0 £ 200 „ 5 0 0 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 for Hackney. References to old customers, if required. Bankers— London and County, Hackney. Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund. 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