PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1348. REGIJ LATIONS. 1. All announcement* for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, IXUFDOX, S. W. 2. Particidars concr/ iing persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZKTTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Partial ars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted inone 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 ap/ irehension is fought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen properly, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of " Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officf. r- of no' iess rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in ' orce against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate denuty, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property mud be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen proper ty bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The fonx which causes particulars concerning delinquents or sto'en property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be dearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond < fc Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted tor trie POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who wilt furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted at 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 com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. An inventor has patented a 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 SIDNEY GURNEY and JOHN RAWLINGS, 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.— Criminal Investigation Department.— For forging an army certificate of character, and attempting to join the Metropolitan Police with same — CLEMENT VINCENT HARRISON, age 26, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, military appearance. Native of Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. 3.— C Division.— For obtaining, on 16th ult., clothing by fraud— LESLIE THOMPSON, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair ( freckled), hair ( wavy and parted in centre) red, eyes blue, speaks with American accent; well dressed. S. L. MORRIS MARTIN, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes reddish brown, thick lips, of Jewish appearance ; well dressed. Native of Nash- ville, U. S. A. Warrant issued. 4.— G Division.— For obtaining by false pre- tences, 10th ult., 11 syphon bottles— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair long, moustache and eyes dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, dark peak cap. Usually carries a syphon basket. Sometimes has a coster- monger's barrow. Warrant issued. 5.— N Division.— For stealing £ 21— ROBERT PRESANT, alias " WHITE HEADED BOB," age about 55, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, hair and whiskers white ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, cord trousers, blue and white neckerchief, hard felt hat, lace boots. Clothing suppo ed marked " St. Mary, Islington, Workhouse." Has been employed by the V. V. Bread Company and Neville's Bakery, and is well known in the trade. 6.— Y Division.— For uttering forged cheques— J. LEWIS BUTLER, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and small moustache brown, eyes hazel, pock- marked ; wears dark clothes, hard felt hat. Supposed native of Dublin. He obtains the cheques in payment for advertisements in the Temperance Chronicle by falsely representing himself as a canvasser for that paper. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 7.— Crickhowell ( County).— For rape and lar- ceny— OSMAN WILLIAM WARE, alias WILLIAM NEEDS and WILLIAM CHARLES PAIN, age about 20 ( looks much older), height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( cut short) and small moustache light, very wide forehead, broad features, square shoulders; dress, old grey plaid cloth suit ( large plaid), dark grey plaid cotton shirt, light grey cloth cap, military boots, may be wearing red handkerchief ( appearance of a stableman). Generally carries a tin- can with no handle, for boil- ing tea, etc. Has been in a Reformatory School. A tramping farm- labourer. Native of Kington Magna, Gillingham, Dorsetshire. Previously convicted of housebreaking at Dorchester Assizes, in 1889. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— 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. 9.— Cockermouth ( County).— For cattle- steal- ing— JOHN WILLIAM ELLIS, alias McALLISTER, age 21, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, square shoul 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 652, 1896. 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 DEVONSHIRE. 10.— 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. 11.— 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. 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. 12.— 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. 13.— Sunderland ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— Licence Holder GEORGE RITCHIE, alias WILLIAM MARSHALL, Register No. 661- 96, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( getting bald), eyes grey, tattoo mark between left thumb and forefinger, scrofula marks on left side of neck ( below ear), slightly pockmarked, small scar near lower inner angle right knee- cap, ears prominent. A labourer; born at Aberdeen. Sentenced at Dun- dee, 1 7th January, 1889, to 10 years penal servitude, and 5 years police supervision for theft. Licenced 7th September, 1896. 184. Information to Chief Constable Huntley, Central Police Office, Sunderland. ESSEX. 14.— Grays ( County).— For conspiracy and ob taining £ 14 10s. 0d., between 9th September and lst inst.— FREDERICK TYLER, age 34, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes ( full) dark brown, slight dark moustache. Has been employed as storekeeper on the Industrial School- ship " Shaftes- bury." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 15.- Saffron Walden ( County).— FRED FITCH, Case No. 14, 20th inst., not now wanted. 16.— Colchester ( Borough) For stealing, 13th inst, a black cheviot overcoat; 1 pair brown lace boots; 1 pair - blue serge trousers; 2 tweed suits; cavalry officer's frock- coat; 1 stable jacket; 1 forage cap; 1 pair knee boots; 1 pair Wellington boots, and 1 pair Wellington dress boots— WILLIAM WHITWELL, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight moustache . sandy, eye4 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 boots ( part of the stolen property). A deserter from the King's Dragoon Guards. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Coombs, Colches- ter. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 17.— Cardiff ( Borough).— Forstealinga£ 5Bankof 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. 18.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 10, on 6th inst.— ALBERT F. CARTER, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair black, heavy moustache dark, 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, from which he was discharged about 2 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. 19.— 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. 20.— Gosport ( County).— For larceny, 4th inst.— FRANK BURKE, age 22,. height 5 ft. 4| 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. 21.— 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. 22.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For burglary, 18th inst— WILLIAM HENRY MURDEN, alias FRANK CLEMENTS, age 21, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair and eyes brown, clean- shaved, very irregular teeth, very prominent larynx, walks erect, sings, and plays the piano ; dress, black morning coat, blue serge vest and trousers, black bow, nearly new shoes. He takes apartments, com- mits a larceny, and breaks out before the occupants are up. Friends reside at Nottingham. Supposed previously convicted and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. younger, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, rather full eyes, peculiar flat nose, walks quickly ; is given to boasting about his work ; usually wears dark clothes and cap. A painter and decora- tor and a good violin player; native of Hereford. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Richardson, Here- ford. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23.— Ross ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 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. 24.— Hereford ( City).— For assaulting his wife and deserting her and children, leaving them chargeable to the Hereford Union— THOMAS BRACE, alias " NOGGY," age about 43, looks KENT. 25.— 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. He represented himself to be the son of a clergyman. 26.— 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; 1 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- fashioned gold brooch, oblong shape, fluted, and £ 16 gold— FLORENCE HERBERT, age 28, height ft., complexion florid ( blotchy), hair and 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. > . y 27.— Dover ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— E. McKENNA, age 48, height 5 ft. 8 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. 23.— 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. Warrant issued. 29.— 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. LANCASHIRE. 30.— 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. 31.— 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 lst 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. 32.— Liverpool ( City).— Portraitand 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 27, 1896. T H E POLICE OAZETTE. 8 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. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. 33.— 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 trousers, navy blue cap, turn- down collar, dark tie with spots, low shoes. Lately employed in a • restaurant. Information to Chief Constable Beattie, Accrington. 34.— Bootle ( Borough).— For using a place for the purposeof betting- ANDREWWILLIAMSON, 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 jnay endeavour to obtain a livelihood. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 35.— Salford ( Borough). — Fxpiree HENRY ROSS, Office No. 41102, Case No. 51, 7th August, 1891. Not now wanted. MIDLOTHIAN. 36.— 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, 26tli 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- Skers ( brown), no beard or moustache, eyes blue, full NORTHUMBERLAND. 38.— North Shields ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES DONALD McKENZIE, age 48, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, sailor with telescope tattooed on left arm. An engineer; native of Glas- gow. He calls at engineering and ship- repairing yards, representing himself as chief engineer on some vessel to which repairs are required, and after bor- rowing money decamps. Previously convicted at Belfast, Liverpool, Middlesborough, Portsmouth, and Peterborough for larceny and false pretences in names of JAMES LLANWAIRNE SMITH, alias CAPTAIN RAMSEY, CAPTAIN RAMSEY and JAMES HAMIL- TON. Warrant issued. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Huish, North Shields. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 39.— 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 Walthain 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. OXFORDSHIRE. 40.— Oxford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them 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. 43.— Frome ( County).— 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, 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. 44.— Bu rsiem ( 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, Bursiem. 45.— 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 tinder 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. 46 — 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 shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Harding, Stoke- upon- Trent. 47.— 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. 48.— Wolverhampton ( Boron ; h).— For stealing £ 12, between 15th and 16th inst.— CHARLES WOODVILLE, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, has lost front teeth upper jaw ; dress ( when last seen), short dark brown cloth jacket, brown cardigan jacket with velvet collar, dark trousers with light specks, black hard felt hat. A hawker. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wo lverhampton. face, stout build, " J " op 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 bettintr 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. SHROPSHIRE. 41.— 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. 42.— Shrewsbury ( County).— For larceny, 31st ult.— WILLIAM ALBERT GRIFFITHS, age 16, jheight 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, slightly freckled, hair light brown ( inclined to sandy), jeves dark brown, slight impediment in speech; dress. SUFFOLK. £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD, 49.— Lowestoft ( Coun'y).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Mutford and Lothingland Union, on 16th September last— ROBERT JOHN JONES, alias " JOHNNY," age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion swarthy, hnir ( long) black, beard dark; dress ( usually), black jacket, vest and trousers, Salvation Army guernsey, peak cap. A fisherman. Frequents Salvation Army Barracks, Seamen's Institutes and Mission Smacks. Native of London. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland Union for the arrest of Jones. Warrant issued. Infonnation to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. 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. NORFOLK. 37.— Holt ( County).— 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. 4 T H E POLIG'E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1896. 50.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining£ 1515s., by means of a worthless cheque on the London and South Western Bank, Limited, South Brixton Branch, No. B424845, dated 30th October, 1896, payable to Messrs. Newman and Co., and signed " W. J. Jones & Co." RUSSELL, age 46, height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 15 stone, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, prominent mouth, good teeth; dresses well, usually in dark clothing, when last seen was wearing an overcoat with velvet collar, silk hat with black band. Lately employed as a commercial traveller. Was accompanied by A MAN, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, wore light overcoat, black hard felt hat. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Consta- ble, Ipswich. SURREY. 51.— 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 ears, 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. SUSSEX ( EAST). 52.— 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 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. 53.— 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. 54.— Uckfreld ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE REEVES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark, one finger crooked; dress, old grey suit, grey cloth peak cap. A butcher; late of Frant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 55.— 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 ve « t, 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. 56.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 3 by a worthless cheque on the Southsea Branch of the Capital and Counties Bank— ARTHUR MIDDLE- TON, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. Late in the employ of The Bulletin Advertising Co., Ply- mouth. ANNIE MIDDLETON ( wife of above), age 36, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, prominent upper teeth, swinging gait; dress, bright brown dress and jacket, small black close- fitting bonnet trimmed black, and black veil, or blue serge dress and light golf cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 57.— Horsham ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a horse and harness ( recovered)— ALFRED SKIL- TON, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion very fair, moustache very light, slightly round- shouldered, has tender feet, which he turns outwards when walking. May be found gathering rags and bones. Accom- panied by A WOMAN, age 18, height about 5 ft., full face, much freckled, bright ginger curly hair, very talkative ; usually wears bright- coloured garments, heavy lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. 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. WILTSHIRE. 59.— Marlborough ( County).— For larceny, 16th inst.— TWO MEN. 1st, age 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair, whis- kers and moustache dark ( turning grey) ; dress, white moleskin or fustian jacket and trousers, stained with red earth, dark cloth peak cap, heavy lace boots. Carried a flag basket. 2nd, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, red cheeks, hair, small moustache and eyes dark ; dress, dark brown suit, light cloth cap. Carried a flag basket and a five- prong- fork. Information to Supt. Field, Marlborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 60.— 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, 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. 61.— 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. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.— T Division.— Committed for trial at Central Criminal Court, 14th prox., for obtaining money and attempting to obtain a situation by means of a forged certificate of character — ANNIE NEWBERRY, alias BUCKELL, age 60, height 4 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair grey, eyes dark brown ; dressed in black. Native of Bournemouth. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 63.— Brecon ( County).— Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for frequenting— JOSEPH ADAMS, age 57, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, cir- cular scar right of forehead, numerous scars on point and side of nose, boil scar left eyebrow, nail of left forefinger has been smashed; dress, brown plaid suit with blue squares, black overcoat, brown tie with yellow flowers, black hard felt hat with flat top. WILLIAM ADAMS, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fresh, long face, hair black, slight moustache, eyes brown, 2 scars left side of head, scar on right elbow, small brown mark on back of right hand, fleshy lump near 7th vertebra ; dress, grey suit, brown tie with yellow flower, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Both have white pocket- handkerchiefs marked " Sydney Brown." General dealer^; natives of London. Information to Supt. Joseph, Brecon. WESTMORLAND. 58.— 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 HAMPSHIRE. 64.— Gosport ( County).— Remanded till 1st prox., for stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ( recovered)— HENRY HENDERSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, anchor and " G. F." tattooed on right forearm ; dress, black jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, red tie, soft brown felt hat, brown boots. Native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. HERTFORDSHIRE. 65.— Watford ( County).— Remanded for false pretences, LILLY, alias MARTHA ANN HAMIL- TON and MRS. PENNY, age 30, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue. Native of Blackburn. Is known at Halifax, and is believed to have been convicted at Darwen and Leam- ington. ( See Case No. 24, 20th inst.) Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 66.— Spilsby ( County).— Sentenced to 14 days- imprisonment for larceny from lodgings— JANE and ANNIE CHARLESWORTH, alias ROBERTS, LAW- RENCE, FLINT, JACKSON and SHAW. 1st, age 68, height about 4 ft. 1 or 2 in., rather stout, com- plexion sallow, hair and eyes ( cast in left) grey, cen- tre tooth upper jaw longer than others, centre tooth lower jaw missing; dress, black cape and dress, long dark- brown fur round neck, black bonnet. 2nd, age 28, height about 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, eyes ( full) blue, 2 false teeth right side upper jaw, rather weak voice; dress, black jacket and dress, short light- brown fur round neck, black beaver hat. Both wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Wood, Spilsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 67.— Abergavenny ( County).— Remanded till2nd prox., for obtaining £ 45 by false pretences— HER- BERT FISHER, age 45, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion dark, clean- shaved; wearing light tweed coat, vest and cap. Is wanted for similar offences else- ( See Case No. 33, 9th October last.) Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. 68.— Newport ( Borough).— Sentenced, 20th inst., to 2 months imprisonment for larceny ( lodger).— JAMES MOSS, age about 26, heighc 5 ft. J in., strong build, complexion fair, broad face, hair brown, eyes blue, English and American flags crossed, with globe between, mast on top, PMELEONLY underneath, tattooed on right arm, dot and stroke back of right wrist, 12 dots and Maltese cross back of right hand, tombstone with " In Memory of my dear Mother *" thereon, large anchor, small cross and dot on left arm, half bracelet left wrist, 5 dots back left hand. A marine fireman. States he is a native of Poplar. Was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for a similar offence, on 14th August last. Supposed previously convicted and to be wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. 69.— Newport ( Borough).— Remanded till 30tb inst., for larceny and assaulting police— HENRY JAMES ( supposed false), age 24, height 5 ft. in., strong build, complexion fair, long face, large nose, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue. A navvy, on public works. States he is a native of Fareham, Hants. Is believed to be a poacher. Sup- posed previously convicted and to be wanted else- where. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport NORFOLK. 70.— Holt ( County).— Remanded till 1st prox., for larceny, 21st inst.— THOMAS ILOTT, late of Leicester, age 41, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, long face, bair, whiskers and moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, long mixed cloth overcoat and trou- sers, black hard hat, lace shoes. A printer; was formerly a hawker of books. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 71.— Northampton ( Borough).— Remanded till 30th inst., for housebreaking ( 4 charges)— JOHN HARRIS ( supposed false), age 23, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, mole on breast and right side of body, small scar on neck. States he is a ship's painter, and native of Liverpool. Had in his possession a brace and bit with which he bores a hole near catch of window frame and thus obtains entrance. Supposed previously convictedl and wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 72.— Brownhills ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst., for obtaining money by representing that he was a traveller for a firm of wholesale chemists— JOSEPH EDWARD BROOKBANK, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ( curly) dark brown, light- brown moustache, eyes blue; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, black- and- grey check cap, low shoes. A native of Clapham. Information to Supt. Barrett, Brownhills. SUSSEX ( EAST) 73.— East Grinstead ( County).— Sentenced, 19th, • inst., to 1 month imprisonment for larceny— FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 GEORGE PARKER, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion swarthy, hair dark brown, eyes blue, tattooed " In Memory of my Mother, who died on the ' Princess Alice/ Sept. 3rd, 1878," on right arm, " In memory of my poor " on left arm, sailor- boy on chest, ship on back of left hana ; dress, old black cloth jacket, brown cloth vest, blue neckerchief with white spots, dark cord trousers, black peak cap. Native of Leman Street, London. Sells song books, etc. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead WARWICKSHIRE. 74.— Leamingtcn ( Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of JOHN EDWARDS, alias JOHN BAILEY, JOHN WOOD and JOHN FISHER. Sentenced, Cth 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, 14t! i 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. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 75.— Doncaster ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Borough Sessions, for obtaining money by false pretences— FRANK BARNARD COOK, alias ERNEST BROWN, ELDRED JAMES SAMUEL GRAHAM WOOD, THOMAS RIXTON, etc., late of Reading Road, Sutton, Surrey, and London Road, Croydon, age 22, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes brown, small round scars right cheek, large scar right side forehead, mole left of neck and left side belly, very hairy chest. States he is a florist, and native of Ockley, Surrey. He advertises ferrets, fowls, etc., for sale in " Exchange and Mart," and on receiving the money absconds. Supposed previously convicted. ( See Case No. 48, 9th ult.). Photo can be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76.— F Division.— Since 13th September last— 1 pair gilt and mother- o'- pearl opera glasses, medium size, imperfect working action, in black collapsible case ; 1 spirit drinking flask, cut- glass top, electro stopper ( bayonet action), and electro plated cup, with the Arms of Winchester College, a bishop's mitre, and mottoes " Honi Soit Qui Mal- y- Pense " and " Manners Makyth Man," and " M. Ellis, 1882" engraved thereon; 1 dark brown crushed pig- skin pocket- book, with 4 plain silver corners, containing 2 blank cheques on Barclay, Bevan, Tritton, Ran- some, Bouverie and Co.' a Bank, bearing one of fol- lowing numbers :— A/ O 026924- 5 or 8, and a pass- port in name of Montague Ellis. 77.— Y Division.— 18th inst., by housebreaking ( ladder)— 1 gold brooch, round shape, set sapphire in centre, surrounded with 16 diamonds; 1 pair gold earrings to match, set 8 diamonds in each ; 1 gold locket and chain ( 4 diamonds set in locket); 1 gold filigree pattern scarf pin ; 1 gold bracelet, set dia- monds in centre, 2 amethysts each side, snap fasten- ing; I gold cable chain bracelet, with padlock attached ; 1 plain gold bracelet, snap fastening; 1 lady's long gold watch- chain, small link pattern ; 1 gold pencil- case ; 1 gold oval locket, snap fastening ( photo of lady inside), chain attached ; 2 large oval silver lockets ( photo of lady in each), with cable pattern chain attached to both ; 1 pair plain gold earrings ; 1 lady's old- fashioned gold watch ; 1 pair small opera glasses, in black morocco case; 1 small plated tea caddy, basket pattern; 1 5- mark German piece ( Emperor Frederick one side), mounted as a brooch ; a number of German coins ; 9 loose stones ( 2 large amethysts and 7 opals). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Sootland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 78.— Chesham ( County).— 22nd inst., by house- breaking— 1 double- case silver watch; 1 English sil- ver lever watch, both out of repair; 1 18- carat gold ring, set 2 pearls, 4 rubies, and 1 diamond; 1 gold curb- pattern bracelet, with padlock; 2 pairs silver sleeve links ( one with small dogs attached); 1 pair gold ditto curb- links ; 1 silver seal, with a threepenny and sixpenny- piece and small chain attached; 3 des- sert spoons and 3 tea ditto, all marked " Potash silver" and " B 2" ; 1 brown leather purse, steel clasp, contain- ing 4 half- crowns; 1 silver bangle, large knobs; 1 ditto, small knobs, 1 broken off; 1 gold brooch, oval shape, catch missing; 1 small ditto, large stone in centre; 1 silver brooch, comprising 3 horse- shoes, pin broken; 1 vulcanite brooch, hand with basket of flowers; 1 pair jet earrings, horse- shoe pattern ; 1 pair ditto, plain, with head ill centre; 1 gold drop- earring ; 1 silver star ditto, with stone in centre; 3 silver pendants. Information to Inspector Summers, Chesham. 79.— Slough ( County).— 23rd inst., by burglary, at Iver Heath— 7 silver salt- cellar cases, 2 six- sided, claw feet, chased arches round outside, about 3 in. diameter; 2 old silver, ball feet, holes round sides, size about 3J in. by 2J in.; 3 two- handled, oval, standing on rim, gilt inside, size about 3J in. by 2J in.; 1 brass carriage clock, size about 7 in. by 4 in., in dark brown leather case. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 80.— Cardiff ( Borough).— 22nd inst., by shop- breaking— 12 9- carat gold brooches ; 1 15- caratgold brooch, set with diamonds; 2 15- carat gold brooches, set with stones; 4 gold seals and links; 1 gold seal set with topaz ; 1 gold bracelet, curb- pattern ; 1 gold bracelet, set with sapphires and diamonds ; 1 gold bracelet, set with rubies ; 10 gold pins; 1 quarter- of- a- guinea seal; 26 pairs of silver earrings; 15 silver brooches ; 1 five- shilling coin ; 1 silver coin; 4 silver rings; 1 silver matchbox; 30 22- carat wedding rings; 11 9- carat buckle keeper rings ; 10 9- carat keeper rings ; 8 9- carat wedding rings ; 8 gentlemen's silver alberts, with seal appended to one ; 2 ladies' sil- ver alberts ; 4 9- carat gold alberts, curb- pattern; 6 9- carat gold alberts ; 3 ladies' gold alberts ; 2 9- carat gold alberts, with seals attached; 1 9- carat gold albert with locket attached ; 22 ladies' 9- carat dress rings; 10 ladies' 15- carat dress rings; 1 lady's 18- carat dress ring, set with pearls and diamonds ; 1 18- carat ditto, set with rubies and diamonds; 1 lady's 18- carat ring, set with pearls; 1 18- carat marquise ring, set with pearls and diamonds ; 30 9- carat gold signet rings; 2 15- carat gold signet rings, set with blood- stones ; 118- caratgoldsingle- stonering; 1 goldring, set with pearls ; 2 gentlemen's plain gold rings; 2 gentle- men's gold signet rings ( not stamped) ; 1 opera glass; 1 " Jockey Club " field- glass; 1 lady's small gold geneva watch, with small gold chain attached; 1 black worsted lounge jacket, moth- eaten under collar and back; 1 blue Melton Chesterfield overcoat, velvet collar, lining cotton, blue ground and red- and- white check ; 1 blue pilot- cloth reefer jacket, lining red- and- black plaid; 1 pair tweed trousers, brown- and- speckled, size 5 : 1 tweed lounge- jacket, small black- and- grey plaid interwoven, with large red- and- yellow plaid lining; 16 silver geneva watches: Nos. 50987, maker " Farrington " ; 36, 29373, maker " Fenton " ; 57176, 59933, 21525, 4027, 4176, 103784, 11318, 190709; geneva hunters, 10731, 62340, 734, 19980, 50641, maker " Langdon and Davies." 14 silver lever watches: Nos. 14987, maker " Ingram, Car- diff"; 85436, 22503, 88080, " Bradford"; 7251, 9090, 6774, 70348, 48083, 10553, 1178, 52537, hunter; 3264 dial chipped, 31495. 1 Waltham lever, No. 4967094; 1 Boston lever, No. 1234979; 1 silver verge. No. 6587; 3 metal watches, Nos. 17, 266612,66307 ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold geneva, No. 46304; 1 14- caratgold geneva, No. 9550; 1 gentle- man's 9- carat keyless, No. 30905; 1 9- carat lever, No. 109850 ; 1 lady's 9- carat gold geneva, No. 135892 ; also a large number of ladies' and gentlemen's gold and silver alberts, wedding, signet, keeper, dress, and ear rings, brooches and studs. Supposed by tramps who changed their old clothing and boots for new. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 81.— Portsmouth ( Borough)— 18th inst., from an hotel— 1 old silver English lever watch, cream coloured dial, gold hands, capped and jewelled, " Charles Rhodes " on dial, made in Manchester; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 3 rubies^ surrounded with pearls; 1 lady's gold ring, very old- fashioned, set 3 diamonds and 2 emeralds alternately. 18th inst.— 1 gentleman's gold keyless half- hunter watch, No. 14681, maker " Benson," small dent on side of outer case, casing of winder missing. 13th inst.— 1 cash- box, 9 in. by 6 in., containing a cheque on Grant and Maddison's Bank for £ 3 5s., payable to " Mr. Spinner," and signed by " J. Main"; 1 gold scarf- pin, set pearl, surrounded with turquoise; 1 old half- crown, in good preservation; 1 fourpenny- piece; and a foreign gold coin, slightly larger than a shilling, and £ 6. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall,. Portsmouth. ISLE OF ELY. 82.— Ely ( County).— 18th inst.— A lady's silver geneva watch, crystal glass, No. 47319, private mark im, xx scratched inside, chain attached— Supposed by A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair, whiskers and moustache dark, blind right eye ; dress, light coat, dark cloth trousers and cap. Left Peterborough on morning of 20th inst. Information to Supt. Burrows, Ely. KENT. 83.— Chatham ( County),— Between 24th and 25th inst., by shopbreaking— 1 double- breasted grey Irish frieze overcoat; 2 blue melton overcoats; 3- pairs grey mixture tweed trousers ; 1 pair boys' navy serge knickers ; 11 pairs men's elastic braces ; 1 black curl coat and vest; 1 vicuna coat and vest; 6 tweed caps; 12 pairs men's boots, viz.:— 6 pairs football boots, remainder, some with toe- caps and some plain open fronts, prices 3s. lid. to 8s. lid. marked on soles, supposed also marked " 7/ C, E/ J 5"; 1 pair cloth gaiters ; 1 pair spats. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. RADNORSHIRE. £ 1 EEWAED. S4.— Knighton ( County).— 17th inst.— A safety bicycle, " New Rapid, No. 8," by the St. George'a. 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. SUFFOLK. S6.— Lowestoft ( County).— 22nd inst., from Bar- sham Church, near Beccles— A baptismal shell, mother- o'- pearl with small maltese cross forming handle, and a small brass spoon, about in. long, with maltese cross at end. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. WARWICKSHIRE. 87.— Stratford- on- Avon ( County).— 20th inst, by housebreaking, at Tamworth— 1 gentleman's silver English lever hunting watch, plain double cases, makers " Swinbourne and Sons, Birmingham" ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, open face, plain dial, " M. A. H." engraved on back of case ; 1 long silver 6 T H E POT. TOE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1896. curb pattern chain ; 1 gold albert, curb- pattern chain, with an enamelled lion shilling as pendant; 1 lady's silver snake- pattern guard, with tassel as pendant; 1 dark tweed, black- and- white striped coat, line black lining in body, white sleeve lining. Information to Supt. Lamboume, Stratford- on- Avon. 88.— Coventry { City).— 15th inst., by shopbreak- ing— i ladies' oxidized watches, 2 plain, 1 keyless and 1 with star on back; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, 18- carat, gold dial, No. 64122 ; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, flowered enamel dial, No. 29210; 1 lady's gold chatelaine watch, glass dome both sides; 11 ladies' silver geneva watches, 3 plain, 3 enamel and 5 silver dials ( 1 keyless)', Nos. 93866, 61255, 93864, 29773, 89138, 4394, 41636, 61134, 41519, 37063, and 98386- 15 gentlemen's silver lever watches, sizes 14 to 20, Nos. 44646, 13293, 18765, 18766, 2036, 2037, 2040, 62088, 2041, 2038, 3979, 2030, 15727, 15729, and 18930; 13 gentlemen's geneva watches, Nos. 95S0, 30444, 81392, 81393, 30439, 30443, 87723, 4369, 9323, 12333, 24392, 62000, and 50741; 5 gentlemen's 9- carat gold chains, curb, open- curb, large fancy and long fancy patterns, various weights; 32 22- carat gold wedding rings, " A." stamped inside; 36 9- carat gold keeper rings, " S. & G." stamped in- side; 12 18- carat gold gem rings; 12 9- carat gold gem rings; 12 9- carat gold knot rings, " S. < fe G." stamped inside, in red morocco case; 2 18- carat gold keeper rings, basket pattern; 12 gold scarf- pins, various patterns; 18 silver ditto; 24 9 and 15- carat gold brooches, some set with stones; 10 silver thimbles, stamped " J. S." inside; a number of gold pencil- cases, gold and silver seals, gentlemen's signet rings, and fancy brooches— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, long thin nose, hair brown, clean- shaved, large brown eyes, lost end of one thumb; dress, dark grey rough suit and cap, dark stripe muffler. Appearance of a mechanic. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. £ 10 REWARD. 89.— Leamington ( Borough). — 20th inst. — A jewel case, containing 1 gold scarf pin, set with Cana- dian fresh- water pearl, creamy colour; 1 gold ditto, set with opal ( with brown streak in it) and diamonds ; 1 gold ditto, snake- pattern, with two small ruby eyes ; 1 gold ditto, with moonstone ( heart- shaped), set in diamonds ; 1 gold safety- pin in shape of post- horn; 1 gold scarf- pin, set with six pearls; 1 gold solitaire stud, turquoise centre, set. in small diamonds, can be used as a . pin i 1 gold, ditto, button- shaped, with Oriental pearl set in enamel; 2 ( single) gold studs, set with Canadian fresli- water pearls ; 1 silver Ameri- can Waltham watch, keyless No. 5923907. 23rd inst.— A gold keyless English lever watch, open face, No. 21098, " C. 11. Burgis, Leamington," engraved inside. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leaming- ton, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. WORCESTERSHIRE. 90.— Bromsgrove ( County).— Between 15th and 19th inst., at Wychbold Hall, Droitwich— 1 gold brooch, with carbuncles ; 1 plain gold locket; 1 gold filigree brooch; 1 cameo gold ring; 1 gold chain bracelet, with heart engraved, and hair at back; all old- fashioned. Information to Supt. Jeffrey, Bromsgrove. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 91.— Hull ( Borough).— Between 6th and 7th inst. — 2 pairs brown cord trousers, lined, black metal buttons, with " Best Solid Eylet" thereon, fly fronts ; 1 pair grey cord trousers, lined, white metal buttons, fly fronts; 3 pairs grey striped cloth trousers, lined, black metal buttons, with " Our Own Make " thereon, fly fronts; 38 yards black serge; 1 piece blue serge ; yards melton cloth; 42 yards dark blue satin cloth; 23 yards fancy check serge. Ist ult.— 1 lady's silver Swiss horizontal watch, No. 118056. 31st ult.— 1 lady's gold lever watch, No. 12771, '' C. G." pn outer case, and rope pattern albert. 4th inst.— 1 gentleman's gold English lever watch, No. 5073, " F. Layard," maker. 6th inst.— 1 silver English lever watch, No. 64862. 8th inst.— 1 lady's gold keyless geneva watch, No. 106786, and fancy pattern albert. 9th inst.— 1 silver lever watch. No. 9128. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. V and conviction of the thief and recovery of the ear- rings. Information to Chief Constable Pattison, Scar- borough. 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 3/ 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 3/ 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, 0; 1 ditto. 0 : 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. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUSSEX ( EAST). 94.— Uckfield ( County). — Toast rack and cruet stand, Cases Nos. 87, 30th ult., and 78, 13th inst. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SUSSEX ( WEST). 95.— Steyning ( County).— 15th inst., in a pond, shot through the head— The body of A MAN ( supposed a foreigner), age about 30, length 5 ft. 5| in., very slight build, complexion sallow, hair and long heavy moustache brown, eyes grey, ruptured left side, wore a truss; dress, dark rough overcoat, dark tweed suit, brown kid gloves, lambswool under- vest and drawers, white shirt, " Kent, Bros., 18, Ludgate Hill," on collar, grey cotton socks, high silk hat, light lace boots, wore three gold rings set single stones. Found in pockets : 1 gold double- case chased keyless watch ( French make), leather pocket case and £ 14 13s. 5d. Photo can be seen on application Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 10 REWARD. 92.— Scarborough ( Borough).— lst inst.— A pair of single- stone diamond earrings, double setting, inner silver, outer gold, large stones ( one with slight flaw). The above reward • will be paid by Mrs. Annie Mackey, Glen Holm, Belvedere Road, Scarborough, or such information as will lead to the apprehension LATEST BiSiFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. WARWICKSHIRE. 102.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing(& en7<? e) 1 gross of vulcanite combs— WILLIAM BROWELL, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and small moustache dark, eyes brown, oval face, front teeth badly decayed; dress, long black overcoat, brown check jacket and vest, light trousers and cap. A car- penter; native of Shotley Spa, Durham. SIDNEY JONES, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, round face, hair and small moustache light, eyes blue abscess mark left jaw in line with mouth ; dress, black cloth overcoat, silk facings, blue jacket, light- coloured vest and trousers, brown cloth cap. A shop assistant; native of Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorganshire. They were employed to call upon householders and leave 3 combs and a circular enclosed in large blue envelope, afterwards calling for the money or return of the goods. Will no doubt endeavour to dispose of combs in a similar manner. Absconded 16th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD. 103.— Guisborough ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Guis- borough Union— CHARLES BRIGHT, age 39, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, patch of grey hair on back of head, supposed to have short sandy moustache, blue mark corner of left eye. An ironstone miner or labourer at public works; native of London. Has been convicted of poaching. He left Barden, near Grassington, West Yorkshire, on 7th inst., where he was known as F. PARKER. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Guisborough Union for the apprehension of Bright. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. 96.— Metropolitan Police District, E Divi- sion.— ELIZABETH MARTHA HODGES, Case No. 3, 10th May, 1895. 97.— Metropolitan Police District, J Divi- sion. — HOWARD ST. CLIYE NETHERSOLE, Case No. 3, 8th March, 1895. 98— Denbighshire, Wrexham ( County).— JOHN THOMAS, Case No. 7, 20th inst. 99.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( County).— Supervisee CHARLES HENRY JORDAN, Office No. 47735, Case No. 104, 16th ult. 100.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City). — Licence Holder JOHN BROWN, Office No. 1815- 96, Case No. 28, 17th July, 1896. 101.— Stirlingshire, Stirling ( Burgh).— ED- WARD DUFFY, Case No. 53, 20th inst., at Glasgow. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 104.— J Division.— 20 9 carat gold bracelets; 1 engraved snap; 3 curb and padlock; 1 plain band snap; 1 mounted snap; 4 expanding pearls; 1 stamped, curb and snap; 1 pearl leaf; 1 horse- shoe tof> pearl; 3 fancy ball; 1 pearl star and crescent; 1 band pearls; 1 plain curb; and 1 with ball ends. 1 15- carat gold bracelet, set 2 diamonds and 3 rubies. 9 gentlemen's 9- carat gold alberts : 1 mingled curb; 2 hollow fetter; 1 fancy hollow; 2 close curb; 1 hollow open curb ; 2 hollow close curb. 2 gentlemen's 15- carat gold alberts, 1 close curb and 1 double- fetter link and knot; 61 9- carat gold keepers, numbered, 82, 83, 86, 91, 95 to 102, 104, 107, 111 to 115, 118 to 120, 122, 124, 128, 129, 132 to 136, 183, 184, 186, 189, 190, 195, 197 to 206; 1 9- carat gold sovereign- purse, engine- turned cases. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolita. i Polico Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 105.— Sheffield ( City).— 25th inst, by shopbreaking — 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold, oentre seconds lever watch, maker " Hornby, Liverpool," No. 39326; 1 rolled gold Waltham hunter, No. 4959368; 1 gentle- man's 18- carat lever hunter, maker " Russell, Liver- pool," No. 55992; 1 gentleman's 18- carat centre seconds keyless lever, No. 40068; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold, centre seconds hunter, maker " Rotherham, London," No. 16674; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold pair case duplex watch, maker " Bannister, London," No. 2938; 1 18- carat gold lever, makers " Ball and Hutchinson, London," No. 36084 ; 1 lady's 18- caratgold lever, maker " John Cross, London," No. 39443; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold keyless geneva, No. 29035; 1 gentleman's gold keyless lever; 2 ladies' 9- carat gold keyless watches; 2 ditto geneva; 1 lady's 15- carat gold tassel albert, set stones; 5 ladies' 9- carat gold tassel alberts; 1 ditto long gold guard ; 1 gentle- man's 9- carat gold curb guard; 1 9- carat gold neck- let ; 1 9- carat gold single- stone diamond brooch; 1 lady's 18- carat 5- stone diamond half- hoop ring; 1 18- carat diamond and pearl half- hoop ring; a quantity of 22- carat and 9- carat wedding rings; 1 crown- piece in form of a brooch ; 1 18- carat cased fetter link albert; 1 lady's heavy 9- carat long guard. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 7 i -[- HE Young Man, JOHN THOMAS JAMES, advertised in THE POLICE GAZETTE, 13th and 20th inst., as missing, has been found. Chief Constable Lloyd, Penybont, Rad- norshire. £ 1 REWARD. LOST, a small iron- grey ABERDEEN TERRIER. Anyone bringing the same to No. 8, Talbot Square, Hyde Park, W., will receive the above reward. Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund. Patron— HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. President— H. R. H. the Princess LOUISE, Marchioness of LORNE. Vice- President— Her Grace the Dowager Duchess of MARLBOROUGH. TheMarehioness of Waterford. The Lady Mary Howard. The Countess Waldegrave. The Countess of Bective. The Lady Emma Talbot. The Lady Agnes Danieli. The Lady Arthur Hill. The Dowager Lady Westbury. The Hon. Mrs. Swinton. Lady M'Clintoek. Lady Pontifex. Mrs. Gosehen. Mrs. Hatton. Mrs. Lecky. Mrs. Montgomerie. Mrs. Edgar W. Brodie. Miss Leslie. Miss Craigie. Gen. 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