POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1897. VOL. XIV., No. 1360. REGU IL^ TIOnxrS- 1 . All announcements for insertion in the PonicE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YAKD, LONDON, S. W. • 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15 « . per portrait, and of Is. 6cI. 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 officer of not less rankthan Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncements of aV persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and art alphab'tically arranged by counties. 9. Theforcewhich 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 anr. mncement/ or insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, trill be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanicd by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond < k Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE throuoh 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 as advertisements. R. ANDF. KSOX, 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identifica- tion by the Metropolitan Police the Photo- graphs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove • a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Investigation Department. — For obtaining money by false pretences— E. EVANS, alias WILLIAM DAWKIN, EDWARDS, TURNER, etc., age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and straggling whiskers dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, very plausi- ble manner, speaks with either Scotch or Irish accent; dress, black frock- coat, dark trousers, high hat. He calls on persons who have recently brought out an in- vention, representing that he is sent by the editor of a newspaper to get the particulars of the invention, in order that an article may be inserted in the paper, and then obtains a small sum of money for a certain number of papers which are to contain the article which he states he is about to write. Warrant issued. 2.— B Division.— Portrait and description of RAOUL EUGENE LA ROCHE, a Frenchman, whose apprehension is sought for stealing £ 175 7s. 7d., on 26th ult., age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sal- low, hair dark brown, eyes ( large) dark, long thin neck, carries his head forward, drops right shoulder; dress, black overcoat, black jacket and vest, check trousers, hard felt hat, patent boots. Warrant issued. 3.— G. Division.— For stealing, 1st ult., 2 gold safety- pin brooches, set turquoise and pearls ( one re- covered), and a lady's 18- carat gold dress ring, set 10 old brilliants— W. H. THOMPSON, alias HENRY VERNON; age about 33, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion sallow, hair ( very thin) and moustache light brown, slight cast in one eye ( supposed right); dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, blue cravat, black hard felt hat; shabby appearancc. Warrant issued. 4.— G. Division.— For obtaining, 22nd ult., 18 diamonds, value £ 43 15s. Od., by means of a worth- less cheque on the London and South Western Bank, Notting Hill Branch— LOUIS W. SPYERS, a Dutch Jew, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light; dresses well, wears long light or dark overcoat, high silk hat or light cap, button boots. Native of Amsterdam. Warrant issued. 5.— VV Division.— For stealing £ 50, in £ 5 Bank Of England notes; £ 50 gold; 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 marquise, set blue enamel and diamonds, 1 set 3 pearls and diamonds, 1 gipsy, seit 7 diamonds); 2 gold braoelets ( 1 set rubies and pearls, 1 set large diamond and studded with pearls)— HILDA LUSON, age 15 J, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( frizzy) dark brown, eyes brown, left foot deformed, wears a club boot, and walks with a stick; dress, brown double- breasted melton coat, black fur collar, dark navy blue serge dress, fawn- coloured felt hat trimmed green velvet and black ostrich tips. Native of London. Absconded 29th ult. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For forgery— WILLIAM REES, late of 51 and 52, Aldersgate Street, E. C., and 10, Hyde Park Man- sions, W., age 55 to 60, height about 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion ruddy, hair, whiskers ( cut to point) and mous- tache iron grey, well- built; of good address and dis- tinguished appearance; dress, dark chesterfield over- ooat, dark suit, high silk hat with mourning band. An artificial flower manufacturer. A Welshman. Is well- known in North of England. 7.— Forforgery.— LUKE LEO JAMES DUR ANT, late of 28, St. Martin's Lane, Cannon Street, E. C., and 47, New Cross Road, S. E., age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and long moustache ( curled at ends) light; of gentle- manly appearance; dresses well. Warrant issued. 8.— For embezzlement— J. F. GLADWIN, late of 2, Gresham Road, Brixton, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, clean- shaved, hair ( bushy) brown, square- shaped head, coming to point at chin, left arm slightly bent; dress, light fawn overcoat, dark jacket suit, low- crowned wide- brimmed felt hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 9.— For stealing money— ALFRED HENRY SHARMAN, late of 13, Shacklewell Row, Dalston, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, rather red face, hair and slight moustache light; dresses well. A checker on the Midland Railway. Absconded 12tih ult. Is accompanied by his wife, age 34, tall, of delicate appearance. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, EC. / T H E POLICE CSAFLBTTE JANUARY 8, 1897. BERKSHIRE. 10 — Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretence^ RTffU R DUDLEY JACRSON.' age about 23, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair dark brown, slight Ifglit moustache, eyes brown, right foot Very flat. Has worked at boot repairing shops,' and- was recently employed as' a canvasser by w" firiu of watchmakers. Is said to be well known at Petersfield, Slough, Portsmouth, Portsea and Guild- ford. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewslev, Readlnp. — , r7r BRECONSHIRE. 11.— Brecon ( County).— For failing to appear to a witness summons— TOM BROWN, alias BRUM, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, heavy brown moustache, eyes hazel or broWffJ" dress, cloth jacket, moleskin trousers, cloth cap, heavy boots. JOHN WILSON, alias PUNCH, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean- shaved, eyes grey; dress, cloth jicket and vest, slate- oolour cord trousers, strong boots. Navvies. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Sergt. Lloyd, Cefncoed, near Mer- thyr Tvdfil. • • DEVONSHIRE. 15.- Barnstaple ( Borough),. coriimitment warrant for non- payment of fines and costs— THOMAS DEANE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, coipplexion fresh, hair light brown, he'avy sandy', moustache. HAKHY DEANE, brother of above, age 25, height 5 ft. 6' or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, moustache red. Both are brick- layers, and may be found oh public works, etc. Information to Chief Co& sfcfible Eddy, Barnstaple. — j- U. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 12.— Cambridge ( Borough). — For stealing, 22nd ult., 1 gentleman's gold watch, No. 17907, opew face, white dial, crystal glass, key winding, " Pre- sented to F. W. H. Ginn, by his parents, on his 21st birthday, Nov., 11th, 1891," engraved on inner case, initials F. W. H. G." on back; 1 gold curb- pattern chain with spade half- guinea pendant, dated about 200 years ago, and a lizard- skin purse, containing some bills and about £ 1 18s. 0d.— FRED DONO- VAN, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown, blind left eye ( eyelid closed); dress, shabby grey suit, peak cap. A plumber. He stated he had been sent to execute some repairs, and was allowed to go to the upper part of the house, where he remained about five minutes, and left, taking the articles with him. He left Cambridge by the 2.15 p. m. train, 22nd ult., booking for King's Cross on his way to Caterham, or New Cross, when he was carrying a wooden box, about 2 ft. long, tied with cord. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 13.— Egremont ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., from an hotel at West Kirby, 1 dull gold brooch, diamond in centre, in an oval- shaped morocco leather case, vacant place for earring at each end; 1 gold brooch, made out of 2 earrings, to match the above, with diamond in centre of each earring ; 1 gold chain bracelet; 1 gold bracelet, oval shape, with clasp and chain, in ca « a lined with blue velvet, and stamped " Burns, Bold Street, Liverpool " ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 3 diamonds; 1 lady's gold ring, set 1 diamond ( set rather high) ; 1 lady's gold chain ( thin), had attached a watch key and a small gold locket; 1 gold safety- pin, horse- shoe pattern, set pearls; 1 gold [( large size) breast pin, horse- shoe pattern, set 5 diamonds, and a black and red silk tie, in which the breast- pin was fastened ; 1 black onyx brooch, about 1 in. in length, oval shape, with shape of bird, con- sisting of pearls in centre; 1 dark grey overcoat, sacque shape, partly lined with black silk, 2 pockets and ticket- pocket inside, and usual pockets outside, which contained several letters and 3 telegrams, ad- dressed Mr. Seddon, Marysville, King's Gap, Hoy- lake," and some " Mr. Seddon, New Hydro. Hotel, West Kirby " ; 1 soft black felt hat, American shape, high crown; 1 black mask, trimmed with black lace, about 2 in. long; 1 4< yk brown leather purse, con- taining £ 4 or £ 5 in gold; 1 ordinary fold- over purse, containing 10s. in silver, and several postage stamps. — JOSEPH REYNOLDS ( supposed false), age about 37, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, face blotched, long thin features, hair ( thin on top) and long moustache brown, one eye bloodshot, mark over left eye, small scar on nose, of dissipated appear- ance ; wearing the stolen overcoat and hat. dark crey trousers, patent composition cuff's and collar. Sup posed a clever hotel thief. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, Egremont. * . ESSEX, 16.— Brentwood ( Countyj7— For larceny, 12tli ult. — A MAN, age 25 to 30, height, 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, thin face, hair and long moustache light brown, leans to left when steeling; dress, short blue jacket, brown striped trousers, dark cloth cap, old lace boots. Supposed native tof Norwich. He per- forms with a rope in public- houses, by getting " some person to tie him up, and th § n, extricates himself, also chews glass and puts red- hot irons in his mouth. States he has been a soldier. He was traced to Ipswich on 14th ult. ' , Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 17.— Southend- on- Sea( C( Mm « i/).— For deserting his wife and family— GEORGE PARTOON, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache brown, eyes blue, scars on chin ; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, light tightrfitting cord trousers, skull cap. A groom, but miy be employed as a " labourer on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- ou- Se t plaid suit. ARTHUR LOCK, soil of above, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in-, very upright, complexion dark; dress, p^ aid suit. Gipsies or. haw- kers, the l'ornier travels with a V$ n and 2 horses, the latter with a van and an old grey horse. Sup- posed known in the Deer Forest^ Gloucestershire. Warrants issued. Information to Supt,. Lewis, Bromyard. 25.— Ledbury ( County).— For larceny,- 16th ult.— A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., rather stout build, complexion sallow, hair brown; dress, dark clothes and cap. May endeavour to enlist. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. CUMBERLAND. £ 1 REWARD. 14.— Penrith ( County).— For deserting his three children, leaving them chargeable to the Penrith Union— JAMES HEWER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache dark, round features. A quarryman; native of Cumberland. Is probably working i « a quarry hi the North of England or in Scotland. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Penrith Union for the apprehension of newer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 18.— Cardiff, Barry Dock,( County).— Forfaiting to report— Licence Holder THOMAS PEARCE, alias THOMAS JACKSON and THOMAS CARTER, Office No. 3206- 96, age 41, height 5- ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning1 grey, thin on top), scar centre of back of head, outside left eyebrow, left forearm, point of right elbow, between ring and 4th right fingers, numerous scars both sides of belly, scar left side of back, inside and outside right knee, top aiid inside left knee, front of left shin, front of right instep and left forearm, T. P., cross, N. W. T. and 4 dots, back of left forearm, anchor and part of ship back of right forearm. Sentenced at Central Crimi- nal Court, 16th October, 1893, to 4 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 20th October, 1896. G N T 592. Information to Superintendent Giddings, Barry Dock. 19.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For embezzlement— HERBERT ADAMS, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long thin face, hair dark; dress, long grev overcoat, light cloth jacket, dark tweed trousers, flat blue cloth cap with shiny peak. An omnibus conductor; native of Norwich. Has been employed as a mess- room steward on board ship, and may seek similar employment, or as tramear or omnibus conductor. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. 20.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For obtaining 5th ult., 2 mackintosh overcoats by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of T. HAINS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tache light; dress, black jacket and vest, blue striped trousers, long white shirt cuffs, light cap. Appear- ance of a draper's assistant. Stated he had been sent by another outfitter. Warrant issued. 21.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th ult., 1 sacque- back dark grey overcoat, black bone buttons, usual pockets ; 1 pair licrht lace boots, wide welts, size 6— WILLIAM STEPHENS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., small moustache light. A bottler or labourer. Sup- posed on tramp to London. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HERTFORDSHIRE. _ 26.— Watford ( from an hotel, 1 gold watch, chased back, gold dial, numerals and hands; 1 long ;"' l-' Wd. gold oval brooqh, red- « 9ffteUa. n- stone ' r a- cajivas._ s.| i'iped bag, containing £ 150— TWO MEN. 1st, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.,- complexion fair, hair ( cut short) sandy; dress, blue melton overcoat velvet collar, silk facings, black trousers, dark tie, black felt hat. 2nd, age 27, height ^ " ft;. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and slight, moust^ phe lig\ it; dress, blue- melton overcoat ( velvet collar), black c} oth trousers, kand- up collar, dark Vie, black felt hat. Supposed identical with EDWARD CONWAY, alias EDWARD INGRAM, EDWARD BLAN- CHARD and FRANK FERGUSSON ( see- Illus- trated Circular, No. 35, January, 189.2, figure 11.) Known at' Manchester, Farnham,' and Newington, Surrey.- .- , ./-.„•.,.',' ' .1 Warrant issued. 1 yi. •' Information to Captain Wymer, Deputy Constable, Watford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE, 22.— Cheltenham ( County).— For embezzlement — JAMES SAMUEL LEAKE, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion rather sallow, thin features, hair dark brown, eyes brown, front teeth decayed, suffers from neuralgia in left cheek. Has been em- ployed as foreman at a joinery and wood- turning factory. Left about a month ago for Birmingham taking with him a large box of carpenter's tools, a new brown mackintosh and a new blue melton cloth overcoat. Supposed native of Wolverhampton, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. 23.— Northleach ( County^.— R. NORTON, alias CAPTAIN NORTON, Case No. 8, 24th January, 1896, not to be arrested. Warrant cancelled. HEREFORDSHIRE. 24.— Bromyard ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons— JOHN LOCK, age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair and whiskers dark; dress, ISLE OF ELY. 27.— Wisbech ( County).— For housebreaking, 24th ult., at Leveririgton— WILLIAM HUTCHIN- SON, alias JOHN McDONALD, JOSEPH HODG, SON, JOSEPH HUTCHINSON, WILLIAM SMITH, etc., age about 70, height 5 ft. 6 in., round face, hair, small side whiskers and eyes. grey, tattoo marks on chest and belly, etc.; dress, short dark overcoat, cord vest and trousers ( trousers' newly seated), light cloth cap with knob on top', new laCe boots. Previously convicted at Swafiham, Northallerton, Hull, Norwich, Ely, and Southampton. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dockerill, Wisbech. KENT. 28.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzling £ 47, on 11th ult.— EDWIN MOURPHEW, age 35, height 5 ft. 6J in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and moustache light, full face, scar on neck, very erect, throws out his knees when walking ; dress, new heavy dark pilot overcoat, black jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A dockyard messenger. Has served in ths Army Sepvict Corps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham 29.— Sandgate ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Elham Union, 31st October, 1896— JAMES THOMAS CUR- TIS, age 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, ginger moustache, cut scar left wrist; dress, dark cloth jacket, check vest, cord trousers, cloth cap, heavy lace boots. Late of Cheriton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. 30.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 3 10s. 0d.— THOMAS YOUNG, age 21, height 5 ft. 11 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair light, sharp nose; well dressed. Late a pianoforte maker's, manager. Is well known as an amateur vocalist in East Kent. May seek employment in theatrical or operatic companies, or at musio hails. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. 31.— Margate ( Borough).— For failing to appear to his recognizances on 6th October last— ARTHUR NFTVIL EYRE ( supposed false), age 21 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue. Was defendant in a recent action for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Falsely represents himself to be connected with Messrs. Eyre and Spottiswoode, Queen's Printers. Warrant issued. 32.— Margate ( Borough).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, 11th ult.-^ GEORGE CRAWFORD, alias F. A. GRAY, W. H. MILLS, H. HARRISON, REV. G. D. WYATT, ' REV. J. MAXWELL- STEWART, ( C.,| B. STEWART, J. D. PRIOR, R. BANNISTER, G. LOfjKWOOD; eta, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 6l! 0f' 7 in., red face, rather large nose, hair, small side whiskers and small nioustache grey, stoops slightly; wore a black hard felt hat, and' car- ried a plain hook Stick > He advertises and answers advertisements in the " Bazaar, Exchange and Mart" and similar publications, offering a terrier rdo" g for sale, and is particular that tho remittance should be TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897. T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E . 3 by monqy. Qrdgr, on receipt of < vhich he promises to forward _ p, hq anuna1!, but fails to do so. • Warrant issued.,' . InformatioutoHead Constable ^ Farndalej Margate. LANARKSHIRE. i ; - 1 ' T 33.— Motherwell ( County).— Vur culpable homi-; cide, at Wishaw, 4th inst.— jAMES M'GHEE,. ag£: about 30; height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh^ hair and- moustache light brown, walks ereet,- of smart appearance; dress, black, cord CQat . and vest, dark striped trousers, black hard hat, red tie with blafck spots, light lace boots. Ail ironwork's labourer. Native of Balleymena, Ireland. May have a revolver in bis possession. j „ '', - • ) r-,< Warrant issued. .7.!- Information to Supt. Morrison, Motherwell, ... cf larceny at Hansworth, 20th February, SalfSSI- Sessions, 11th May, 1393,. 1 aq^ at North- ampton,- 14th April, 1894, in name J ( WIN THOMAS HAW- TIN. - Warrant issued. ••> , ,1 • '* - > "' TriJorftiation to Supt. Costar, Horncaatle. 4 1 | 407_^ Grantham ( Borough).— For Stealing, 19th u It,, a safety bicycle, diamond, frame,; D section back- stays, " Woodley" tyres, tangent spdkes, " Brook's" saddle, rubber pedals, cork handles, " New Buckiitg- ham < fe Adams Cycle Co." on hea< T and, mudguard, brake, guards, bell, lamp and Jnftator^— A man giving the name of JONES, height about 5 ft. 8. in:, slight build, complexion pale, small dark brown . moustache; dress, dark clothes. , Warrant issued., - : Information to Chief Constable Jones, Grantham. > iV , LANCASHIRE. > ii * 34.— Rochdale ( Borough.)— For stealing, 21st ult., from their lodgings; £ 24 and a quantity of wearing apparel— BENJAMIN BUTTEllWORTH, age 40, fieight- 6 ft.- 5- or- 6 in:-, stout build, oeinplexion- farr, hair and moustache gandy ; dressy rough blue over- coat, black serge suit. Has worked as a weaver of silk cotton, woollen and carpets. Native of Rochdale. JANE BUTTERWORTH, ofJ- THOMPSON, age 39 ( looks older), height about 5 f4 in. stout build, com- plexion, hair ( frizzed in front), arid eyes dark, high cheek- bones, square shoulders ; dress, dark navy blue rough cloth jacket, light brown dress, black straw sailor hat trimmed with black and scarlet ribbon and scarlet flowers. Supposed native of Crewe. 35.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For larceny from his lodgings— A man known as JOHN, THE WRITER, ago about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark sandy, moustache red, round- shouldered, one arm is about 3 in. longer than the other; is very asthmatical; dress, double- breasted dark mixture jacket, grey mixture striped trousers. A ticket writer. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. 36.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report- Supervisee TIMOTHY DUGGAN, alias PATRICK DUGGAN, Office No. 46026, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar left cheek, bite scar on nose, back of right hand, long scar ( 6 in.) outside left shoulder and upper left arm right leg wasted and shorter than left, T outside right forearm, 5 dots on left forearm. A sailor; and a native of Ireland. Sentenced, at Bradford, 16th October, 1891, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision, for larceny ( person). Liber ated 7th March, 1894. R 252. Information to the Chief Constabie, Town Hall, Salford. 37.— Southport ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st ult.', 2 gentlemen's gold watches, 1st, with " Pre- sented to Jas. Black by Jas. Herz" inscribed inside, gold chain attached, 2nd, an old one, No. 40780, with chain, small locket, toothpick, and 2 plain gold sleeve links attached : 1 gold scarf- ring, niade from a nugget— A man, giving name of R. SPENCER, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, long face, moustache ( cut short) sandy, 1 fcye much dis- coloured, large nose, deep wrinkle on forehead, stoops ; dress, fawn- coloured covert coat, dark coat and vest, grey trousers. Information to Chief Constable Elliott, Southport. LEICESTERSHIRE. 38.— Leicester { Borough). — For obtaining by false pretences, 12th ult., 3 gold alberts ( 1 9- carat open- curb, " 303, W. D. V." scratched on swivel, weight 1 oz. 6 dwts. 18 grs. ; 1 9- carat close straight- curb, " 296, G. K. D. V." on swivel, weight 1 oz. 2 dwt. 23 grs.; and 1 recovered)— HENRYWELDON, aZias GARNER and WATSON, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion hair and moustache dark, front teeth much decayed; dress, frock coat or jacket suit, Monte Carlo hat. Represented himself as an agent for a woolstapler at Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. pale, hair grey, eyes blue, scar left side of head,, centre of forehead, . back' 6f « efk, left side of back', upper left arm, front of right ditto, top of 1st right finger,, front/ of right thigh, right hip^. back of right thigh, front of tefb: knee, ,24- cupping. marks left side . of chest, brown mark left side of belly, 3, yax^ ijiatiop niafks right arm, large brown f) car<£ ront, of left shin, varicose vei^ s both l, egSy. bunion oil - 2nd joint left big toe. Sentenced at Newcastle .. City- Assizes, 6th July, 1894, to 3 years pena] servitude, for, larceny, ( person). Licenced 2nd October. 1896. I$. U 1355. Information to Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tyne. ' . ' " ""/.'. ' * ' - MIDLOTHIAN.. 41.— Edinburgh — Fov failing to report— Licence Holder JAMES FERGUSON, aZiasMICHAEL CAIRNS and . JOHN FERGUSON, Register No. 675- 96, age 38', height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown-( turnihg grey), eyes hazel, scar front of left ear, on scalp,* 3 above right ear, Jabove right eyebrow, outer ' angles both eyebrows; 2 point of chin, inside left forearm, front left thigh, and circular scar back of right thigh, Ri G. front of right forearm near bend'of elbow, anchor between left thumb and fore- finger, slightly pock- marked. Sentenced at Glasgow High Court, 9th May, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 12th September, 1896. 696. • . Licence Holder JOHN COUVERY, Register No. 112- 96, age 37, height1 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), bald, bluish- grey eyes, circular scar outside right thigh. Sentenced at Glasgow High Court, 24th October, 1888, to 7 years penal servitude and remanent 610 days of former sentence for theft. Licenced 13th February, 1896. Licence Holder PATRICK CREEGAN, alias CREAGAN, EDWARD KELLY, JAMES WILSON and JAMES GAFFNEY, Register No.' 855- 96, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, E. front of left forearm, dot base of left thumb, Britannia with thistle behind ( inside of thistle pink colour) on right forearm above wrist, scar outer corner of left eye, and from right inner eyebrow to root of nose, burn scars on back, face, body and legs. Sen- tenced at Glasgow High Court, 27th December, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for assault and robbery. Licenced 19th November, 1896. Information to Superintendent Chisholm, Police Chambers, Criminal Investigation Department, Edin- burgh. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 42.— Welshpool ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 1 small silver geneva watch, No. 991, " Thos. Parry" engraved inside outer case— ROBERT McEYOY, alias JOHN McKAY, age 37, height 5 ft. ( without shoes), rather stout, complexion dark, hair ( partly bald) grey, whiskers and moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, dark clothes, hard hat or hairy cap. Had a black satchel, with a watch- dial fastened on ono side, strapped over his shoulder, containing watchmakers' tools. A travelling watchmaker ; supposed native of London. Left Montgomery on 3rd July last. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. LINCOLNSHIRE. 39.— Horncastle ( County).— For obtaining, 7th ult., food, lodgings and money by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of HAWTON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, black clothes, soft black hat with dent in crown. Associated with racing men. Had in his possession betting tickets with " Walter Simmonds, Claremont Club, Islington," ^ hereon. He was convicted of larceny at Milverton on 13th March, 1878, as JOHN THOMAS HAWTIN ^ of robbery with violence at Central Criminal Court, 29th May, 1889, as JOHN MORLEY; of riding without ticket at Clerkenwell, 30th May, 1890, as JOHN DAY; and NORFOLK. 43.— Down ham Market ( County).— Forobtaining books by false pretences, 10th ult.— REGINALD BIRD, alias ALFRED SAUNDERS and PERCY JUMP, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustacho grey; dress, dark mixture jacket, dark vest, light cloth trousers, soft grey felt hat, light lace boots. Tramps the country, staying at low lodging- houses and casual wards. He was master at Ely Workhouse about 6 years ago. Frequently calls on masters of workhouses for relief. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Mash, Downham Market. 44.— Pulham Market ( County).— For larceny— WILLIAM SMITH, age about 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in.^ complexion swarthy, hair dark, eyes grey, stoops; dress, old dark suit, soft felt hat, lace boots. Is accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 50, tall, slight build. May be found at casual wards or com- mon lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Palmer, Pulham Market. NORTHUMBERLAND. 45.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder JAMES SMITH, alia* JAMES CAMPBELL and JAMES HEATON, Office No. 2983- 96, age 59, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion PEMBROKESHIRE. 46.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For stealing 1 new Welsh flannel shirt, unhemmed at bottom; 1 pair hand- sewn boots, wide soles, square toes, nailed, left boot cut behind; 1 pair white " cotton drawers ; 1 pair brown merino socks; 1 pair grey Welsh yarn stockings ; 1 pair light- striped trousers; 1 pair ' dark Scotch tweed trousers— ALFRED JOHN COOPER, alias SLOPER, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes brown, Roman nose, walks with quick short steps, stoops slightly; drtss, brown jacket and vest, old dark trou- sers, high collar with turn- down points, white tie with red spots, light cloth cap, and the stolen shirt; may be wearing stolen trousers. Has served 12 years in the Ordnance Survey Department. Na- tive of Henley- on- Thames. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverfordwest Castle. RUTLAND. 47.— Oakham ( County).— For false pretences, at Greetham, on 9th ult.— A man who gave the name of SEXTON, and is known by the nickname of LONG PETER or LONG JIM, age about 36, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light sandy, slouching gait; dress, old dark grey dust- coat trimmed astrachan, dirty moleskin vest with white pearl buttons, cord trousers, dark cloth cap, lace boots. Of dirty appearance. A cattle drover. May be found at markets and fairs in Lincoln, Yorkshire, Cheshire and the Northern Counties. Had with him a small black dog, with grey nose, white tip on tail, named Dick. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Rutland, Oakham. SHROPSHIRE. 48.— Ludlow ( County).— For failing to appear to summonses charging him with three offences under Section 11, Criminal Law Amendment Act— The REY. GEORGE DONYILLE CHETWYND WHEELER, late vicar of Cleobury Mortimer, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) « lark, clean- shaved, long features, speaks very quickly; dress, when last seen, black melton overcoat, black serge suit, white muffler, black hard hat. Native of Barcheston, near Ships- ton- upon- Stour. Left Cleobury Mortimer about a month ago, and booked for London, accompanied by his wife, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in. ; dress ( generally), black, but sometimes wears grey cloth dress, grey felt hat. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Havward, Ludlow. SOMERSETSHIRE. 49.— Bath ( City).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a " Yost" typewriter— HAROLD SLADE BURTON, alias WHITE, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 9Jin., slight build, complexion, hair and eyes dark, oval face, has lost several upper front teeth, small blue mark side of nose, small cut mark right side of neck, speaks with north country accent; dress, when last seen, dark tweed suit, green necktie, hard felt hat, square- toed boots. A pattern maker. May seek employment at engineering works or iron foundries, or may be found ait a Salvation Army Shelter or Labour Home. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwvn, Chief Constable, Bath. SUSSEX ( EAST). 50.— Uckfield ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 5s by false pretences— ARTHUR POTTER, age 24, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache and whiskers on chin, eyes grey, three fingers on one hand deficient; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, black cloth cap. Warrant issued. hiformation to Supt. Criddle, Uokfield. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897. 51.— Hastings ( Borough).— For burglary, obtain- ing money by menaces, and stealing a lady's silver lever watch, white dial, black figures, gold hands, engine- turned cases, maker ( supposed) " Hallett, Hastings," with small silver link pattern chain and silver pencil, set with violet stone, attached, and a pair of child's patent leather slippers, size 6 ( new), strap across front, buttons at sides, white soles, black heels, lined brown leather, T/ Y 578 in ink on sole— A MAN, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., long dark moustache ( supposed false); wore long dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. 52.— Hastings ( Borough).— For failing to comply with a maintenance order— GEORGE HARDING, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, small ginger moustache!, eyes grey; drees, old double- breasted black jacket, black trousers, old patent leather boots, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Informatiofl to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 53.— Aston Manor ( County).— For stealing, 31st ult., from his lodgings, 1 silver geneva watch; 1 silver chain; and £ 1 10s. 4d.— SETH STEPHENS, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, small dark moustache, eyes hazel; dress, black jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, black hard hat. Has served in the Army, and since his dis- charge has worked as a miner at the Nunnery Col- liery, near Sheffield. Native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. 54.— Aston Manor ( County.)— For larceny, 18th ult.—- WILLIAM CLARKE ATKINSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, woman's head tattooed on right arm. Native of Burnley. An Army Reservist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 55.— Birmingham ( City).— For being concerned with two men in custody for conspiracy— JAMES HENRY WHITTAKER, alias LEWIS, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, oval face, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache light brown, dot tattooed on back of left hand. A grocer; native of Birmingham. Has been convicted of felony at Leeds and Birmingham. CHARLES ROBERTS, alias MANSFIELD, HIATT and HEATH, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair ( wavy) brown ( turning grey), slight moustache sandy, slightly bow- legged, speaks quickly, with Lancashire dialect. A grocer. He was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Shrewsbury Assizes in March, 1895, for a similar offence. These men are in the habit of visiting grocers' stores, and are well known in the North of England to persons who attend auction sales where provisions are sold, and to those who associate with or buy from long firm swindlers. They may set up again in a small way of business Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 56.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 14th ult., 1 metal watch and small link pattern chain, with 1 large link; 1 blue serge vest; 1 black smooth vicuna serge jacket, fancy worsted buttons, usual pockets, blue- and- brown striped silisia sleeve lining; 1 blue- and- white silk knot necktie, with ring in shape of horse- shoe; 1 linen turn- down collar, size 15— EDWIN WHITE, alias HARRIS, age 26 or 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark ; speaks with American accent; is fond of betting; dress, blue- ribbed serge jacket, blue- and- brown striped trousers, dirty white silk neckerchief, black hard felt hat, and may be wearing stolen vest. He took lodgings on 11th ult., stating he was a carpenter and joiner, had obtained work, and that his tools were at the railway station. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. BECK, age 46 to 48, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and whiskers ginger, eyes grey; dress, grey coat and vest, brown cord trousers, grey cap, strong lace boots. Travels the country with a pack containing drapery, shirts, etc. Is in possession of a pedlar's certificate, granted at Durham, on 30th April, 1896, which place he left on 14th ult. Native of Cookermouth, Cumberland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. £ 2 REWARD. 59.— Heworth ( County). — For deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the York Union— HOGARTH JOHN LORD, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion very sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark or brown, four false teeth in upper jaw; i^ very talkative; of smart ap- pearance; dress, new dark overcoat, dark suit, soft felt hat. Late an attendant at the North Riding Lunatic Asylum, Clifton. Native of Nottingham. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the York Union for the apprehension of LORD. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. 60.— Northallerton ( County).— Fo- stealing 24th ult., at Lovesome Hill, Northallerton, a pony and cart ( recovered) ; 1 silver verge watch, in level case, silver dial; 1 silver verge watch, " William Berry, Whitby," on works; 1 pair new grey and- black mixture trousers; 1 new grey striped cloth cap— A man, who gave the name of WILLIAM SHAW, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, two scars on neck, one on forehead, is very talkative ; dress, black coat and vest, blue trousers ( very wide), dirty white shirt- front, striped muffler, and stolen cap. Stated he hadservedin the army, andthrough the Egyptian War; has in his possession a silver medal, with! " Shaw, Tel- el- Kebir," engraved thereon, and a bronze star, which he is fond of showing. He represents that he is going to work for the railway company, and, after staying a few days, decamps with anything of which he can obtain possession. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchin- n, Northallerton. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD. 57.— 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. He left Barden, West Yorkshire, on 7th ult., 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. 58.— Guisborough ( County).— For non- payment of £ 6 8s. 0d., damage and costs, imposed by Magistrate— GEORGE BIRBECK, or BIRK YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 61.— Doncaster ( County).— For obtaining 2s. 6d. by false pretences, at Bawtry— ALEXANDER A. LESLIE, alias WILLIAM McKENZIE MONTEITH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, light overcoat, dark suit, hard felt hat; carries an umbrella. Calls at houses, stating he is collecting subscriptions on behalf of a baker who has failed in business, and has in his possession several books with names of local clergymen therein, showing amounts subscribed by them. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blake, Doncaster. 62.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing 4 blan- kets ( 3 white and 1 blue with dark stripe across) ; print- patched bed- quilt; 1 red- and- white table- cloth ; 1 black leather purse, containing £ 2— A WOMAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, black dress, brown shawl, sailor hat, low shoes. Is accom panied by a man, age 50, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh. Sells cough mixture. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. 63.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For stealing, 28th ult., 1 pair light tan boots, tops lined with green silk ; pair black- and- tan leather slippers; 1 reddish- brown cloth overcoat, with check lining; 1 dark brown suit, reddish stripe; and 1 black felt hat- A man, who gave the name of HARRY WATSON, age about 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) parted in centre, slight moustache; dress, dark green overcoat, striped trousers, light blue shirt, tan leather leggings buttons down front. Stated he was a booking- clerk at the railway station. Wanted for similar offences at Pontefract, Huddersfield and Bradford. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. with intent to do grevious bodily harm— GEORGE WRIGHT, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) brown, eyes grey ; dress, black overcoat, dark jacket, cord vest, mauve- coloured striped trousers, cap with shiny peak. A labourer; native of Belfast. Has served 12 years in the Hampshire Regiment, from which he was dis- charged in 1890, and is now serving in the Artillery Militia. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 66.— Ross ( County).— Remanded till 11th inst.,. for obtaining food, lodgings and money by false pretences— HENRY CUTHBERT ( supposed false), age 34 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes hazel, two burn scars left shoulder, one on right" shoulder, military appearance; dress, drab mackintosh with cape, black suit, grey cloth cap, lace boots ( all nearly new). States he has been a captain in the American Army. He obtained money under the pretence of wir- ing about his luggage and to his bankers. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Cope, Ross. SUSSEX ( WEST). 67.— Worthing ( County). — Sentenced to 1 month imprisonment for larceny, 5th inst CHARLES BURCH CLIFFORD, alias CHARLES BURCH, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, cut mark on upper lip and forehead, third left finger deformed ; dress, long greyish mixture overcoat, breeches and gaiters. A stableman. States he is a native of London. Supposed previously convicted, and to be wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 68.— Doncaster ( Borough).— Remanded till 11th inst., for stealing a gentleman's 18- carat plain single- stone diamond ring, claw setting, stone rather flaky and about the size of a pea— JOHN NOEL LANDS- FORD ( supposed false), age 23, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion and slight moustache dark, hair " very dark brown, eyes brown, scars back of head, bunch of flowers outside, bust of woman, with hat and flowers above, inside right forearm, woman and flowers outside, red heart in wreath and flowers in- side left forearm, ring on each left finger, several dots back of left hand. Refuses address or to be photographed. Of rather Jewish appearance. States he is a printer. JOHN GEORGE HAM- BRIDGE, age 17, height 5 ft. £ in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, sailor hold- ing flag inside, two dots outside right forearm, dot between right thumb and finger, half bracelet on right wrist, faint ring second finger, BMTB and other marks outside left forearm, blue mark inside left forearm, cross lances and RP back of left hand, dot between thumb and first left finger, faint marks back of third left finger. Both well dressed, speak with London accent. They called at a jeweller's shop and examined several articles, and substituted a common ring for the one stolen. Supposed pre- viously convicted, and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PROPERTY STOLEN. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CARDIGANSHIRE. 64.— Llandyssul ( County).— Remanded for bur- glary— JOHN JONES ( supposed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, eyes dark grey; active and of smart appearance; abscess marks on neck, scars on collar- bone, top of head, and under left fore- arm, 1 upper front tooth broken. Stays at common lodging- houses. A haulier; states he is a native of Abercanaid, Glamorganshire. Supposed previously convicted and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Llandyssul. HAMPSHIRE. 65.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next Hants Assizes, for throwing vitriol METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 69.— K Division.— 28th ult., by housebreaking— 1 gentleman's silver geneva keyless watch, " Leh- mann's Patent " on dial, dent at back of case; 5 gold brooches ( 1 plain round, raised knob in centre ; ear- rings to match; 1 ditto chased, balls round edge, set pearls, earrings to match; 1 large ditto, old- fashioned oval shape, set brown pebble; 1 small ditto, square, set brown pebble; 1 ditto, bar pattern, set 8 pearls); 1 small silver ditto; 3 ladies' neck- chains ( 1st, gold, small link pattern ; 2nd, composed of 4 rows of pearls twisted; 3rd, silver twisted pattern) ; 2 pairs earrings ( 1 pair gold, pear shape ; 1 pair silver raised ball in centre) ; 6 gold lockets ( 1 small, chased flowers; 2 large, chased flowers; 1 large, plain; 1 plain, " M. H." thereon, 1 large gold, " I. H. E." thereon); 3 gold dress rings ( 1 set 3 pearls and 2 turquoise; 1 set 5 pearls; 1 old- fashioned, set pearls aud amethysts); 1 pair gold studs; 1 pair gold sleeve- links, set pearl; 2 sets gold studs, chased. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 70.— Maidenhead ( Borough).— Between 26th and 28th ult.— A straight silver cup, very thiu, holds about J pint, old- fashioned, chased round about 1 in. from top and bottom, other part plain. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. CHESHIRE. 71. — Egremont ( County).— 31st ult., by house breaking, at Liscard— 1 lady's silver lever watch, white dial, 1 of the fingers missing, engraved on back TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1 8 9 7. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 of case;, 1 gentleman's silver verge hunter watch, white dial, gold fingers, smooth case, very old; 1 gentleman's silver lever watch, cream colour dial, black fingers, engine- turned case, very old; 1 gold albert chain, snake pattern, dark red stone as pen- dant ; 2 gold bracelets, J in. in width, ivy- leaf en- graved in centre of each, fasten with clasp; 1 lady's gold ring, set 2 diamonds and 1 pearl; 1 lady's gold ring, set rubies and opals in centre, 1 stone missing; 1 gold nugget scarf pin, chased in centre; 2 gold plain scarf- pins; 1 pair of gold solitaires, chased; 1 gold wedding ring; 1 gold amethyst brooch ; 1 gold scarf- pin, set pearls and corals; 1 silver brooch, 2 horse- shoes with whip entwined in centre ; 1 silver brooch, with figure of bird in centre; 1 silver chain, long and short link pattern, attached a silver locket, smooth on one side, and the letters " L. D. C." engraved on the other; a portion of a silver albert chain, had attached a medal with the initials " T. B." engraved on one side; 1 mosigiate bracelet, set in silver. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, Egremont. ESSEX. 72.— Grays { County). — Between 24th and 28th ult., by housebreaking, at South Stifford— 1 black diagonal suit ( lounge jacket), makers " Lester, Lime- house," on tab ; 3 white shirts, size of neck 14£ ; 1 mourning dress ring, set pearl in centre, surrounded by 6 brilliants; 1 half- hoop dress ring, pearls and turquoise ( 1 or 2 turquoise missing) ; 1 wedding and 1 keeper ring, both much worn ; 1 gold brooch, and earrings to match, set pearls ( 1 missing from brooch); about 2 in. of a gentleman's gold albert, with bar and small Chilian " 5 peso" gold coin at- tached ; 1 long gold brooch, set diamond in centre; 1 plain gold bangle; 1 jubilee crown piece. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 73.— Cardiff ( Borough).— 21st ult., by house breaking— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 379177, maker " Hutchings "; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 171291, maker " Spiridion"; 1 gentleman's silver hunting lever; 1 gentleman's silver hunting lever, large size, maker " Heitzman, " W. J." on back ; 1 gentleman's silver open- faced geneva watch, No. 30912 ; 1 nickel watch, much tarnished ; 3 graduated 9- carat gold alberts ( 2 of them having a gilded " Lion" shilling attached as pendant) ; 1 long- link 9- carat gold albert; 2 silver collar- studs; 1 pair oval red- and- blue enamelled gold sleeve- links; 1 oval- headed gold scarf- pin, ruby in centre; 1 square fiat gold headed scarf- pin; 1 9- carat gold ring, claw setting, paste diamond; 1 9- carat gold ring, set with oval carbuncle; 1 9- carat gold ring, plaited pattern, set small diamond ; 1 pair gold- rimmed spectacles in case; 1 set of gold shirt- studs, interlaced work on front, garnet set in centre; 1 oxidised watch, showing day of week, day of month, and quarters of the moon ; 5 silk handker- chiefs ( 1 red, 1 terra- cotta, 1 blue, and 2 white). 25th ult., by housebreaking— 1 open- faced silver English lever, makers " Steward, Strand, London " ; 1 lady's small long- link gold guard; 1 oval gold brooch, set 5 pearls ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold- chased keeper ring ; 1 set gold- chased sleeve- links and studs ; 1 old silver verge watch, a piece of enamel missingnear figure XII. ; 1 silver hunting lever; 1 fancy silver chain ; 1 9- carat long gold brooch, set with rubies and pearls ; 1 15- carat oval gold brooch, chased; 1 lady's 9- carat gold dress ring, heart in centre, " O. A. P." thereon; 1 lady's 18- carat gold watch ( geneva), open face; 1 silver dessert spoon, engraved " C. E. S."; 6 silver tea- spoons, fiddle- pattern, engraved " C. E. S," ; 2 chased silver jam spoons; 2 spade- shaped silver jam spoons, with mother- o'- pearl handles; 1 old plain silver dessert fork and spoon ; 2 silver table- spoons, fiddle pattern; 2 chased gold studs ; 1 set gold and coral studs; 2 gold scarf- pins ( 1 pearl and 1 tur- quoise) ; 1 lady's gold English lever, gold dial, en- graved back, supposed No. 51340; 1 lady's 18- carat gold albert, with ball at each end, and one in centre; 1 gentleman's 9- carat gold albert, small square links; 1 gentleman's oval- shaped, 22- carat gold locket, " C. S." thereon; 1 lady's 18- carat gold ring ( set 1 diamond, 4 missing); 2 wide silver brace- lets, chased with birds; 1 wide silver bracelet, with knobs round edges; 1 gold scarf- pin, with dog's head painted thereon ; 1 plain- backed silver English lever watch ; 1 old- fashioned gold knot brooch, stones mis- sing ; 1 set chased silver solitaires, " West's " patent; 1 set chased gold solitaires, " West's" patent; 1 18- carat gold curb chain- pattern brooch, horseshoe in centre, and set with a pearl; 1 enamelled brooch, pat- tern, a pansy, with diamond in centre; 3 George I. shillings ; 2 ladies' gold dress rings ( 1 has 3 rubies and 2 pearls, the other an ivy leaf, set with rubies); 1 small trumpet- shaped gold brooch, 3 forget- me- nots in centre— Supposed by TWO MEN. 1st, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, whiskers and moustache black; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, and fireman's cap. 2nd, height about 5 ft. 11 in., stoutish build, moustache red; wearing brown overcoat, buttoned up to throat, and hard felt hat. One of the thieves wore a pair of boots, sewn, size 11, broad heel, no nails or protectors. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 74.— Southampton ( Borough).— Between 5th and 6th inst., from, an hotel— 2 ladies' silver open face watches, engraved on face of one, either " Os- mond, St. Aldates, Oxford," or " Osmond, Oxford " ; 1 lady's silver flat link chain, with tassel attached; 4 silver bangles ( 1 with 2 threepenny- pieces at- tached, and 1 with 3 coins attached, which bear the name of " Nellie, Maud and Langham ") ; 2 gold safety pins ( 1 shape of A, set pearls, the other shape of leaf, set 3 turquoise); 1 brooch, shape of flag, with " S. Y. C." thereon ; 1 steel butterfly brooch, without pin; 1 seal with forget- me- not flower in centre, and forget- me- not in letters round seal; 1 gold ring, centre stone missing. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 75.— Dover ( Borough).— 26th ult., by house- breaking— 1 oval gold locket, set diamond outside, containing photograph of lady and gentleman; 1 round gold brooch in case, set diamond in centre, hair at back, about size of 5s. piece; 1 round plain gold brooch; 1 silver albert, tassel at ends, with an old- fashioned vinaigrette and 2 silver coins attached ; 4 or 5 very old silver spoons, supposed marked " C."; 1 silver solitaire, initial " B." ; 1 massive Indian silver bracelet, 1J in. wide, engraved outside with Cupid and other figures ; 1 silver brooch, stag's head and horns ; 1 silver star brooch; 1 ditto, oblong shape; 1 silver locket, which has had a monogram thereon. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. RENFREWSHIRE. 76.— Paisley ( County).— Between 26th and 31st ult.,. an " Elswick " pneumatic safety bicycle, No. 1548E, 23|- in. frame, enamelled black, 30- in. steer- ing wheel, 28- in. driving wheel, " Dunlop- Welch " non- slipping tyre on latter; dropped handle- bar, with cork handles, rat- trap pedals, 66 J gear, weight 28 lbs., No. 77 on bottom of crank- bracket, lamp, makers " Powell, Hand Marr," and an 18- in. inflater attached. Information to the Chief Constable of Renfrew- shire, Paisley. SHROPSHIRE. 77.— Pontesbury ( County).— Between 28th and 29th ult., by housebreaking, at Cross Houses— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 22323 ; 1 gold brooch, set large dark- coloured amethyst; 2 gold rings ( 1st, a small heavy dress ring, set dark amethyst; 2nd, a plain dress ring, set topaz); 1 lady's silver watch and chain, with silver tassel. Information to Supt. Straffen, Pontesbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 78.— Bath ( City).— 2nd inst., by housebreaking — 1 lady's gold geneva watch; 1 long gold chain, with several trinkets thereon, viz., 1 gold kettle, 1 gold locket, heart- shaped, 1 ditto oval, with enamel one side, 1 gold pencil- case, and 1 small silver brooch, " Amy" thereon; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, white dial, with gold tracing; 1 long gold chain, small links; 1 gold pencil- case, studded with turquoise; 1 10- carat gold ring, set turquoise; 1 15- carat ditto, set pearls ; 1 lady's silver watch, No. 8007, plain white dial, with twisted silver albert at- tached ; 1 silver brooch, crescent shape, with small crown; 1 ditto, twisted curb chain, with gold spray and padlock suspended; 1 ditto, set imitation bril- liants. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 79.— Stone ( County).— Between 27th and 28th ult.— The following watches: 1 silver patent lever, No. 263309, marked inside case, P/ S; 1 gentleman's silver English lever, No. 11205, inside outer case marked PE/ L; 1 gentleman's silver English lever, No. 137620, marked P; 1 ditto, No. 128786, P/ 0; 1 ditto, No. 6075, P/ SA/ L; 1 ditto, No. TT7\„ T, S/ S/ L; 1 ditto, No. 58705, S/ L; 1 ditto, No. 148219, S/-; 1 gentleman's silver Waltham, No. 6211560, SL/ L; 1 ditto, No. 6211504, S/ L; 1 ditto, No. 5455051, SL/ L; 1 gentleman's foreign lever, No. 52546, S/-; 1 ditto, No. 104813, S/ E; 1 gentleman's silver geneva, No. 13605, O/ L; 1 ditto, No. 150787, S/ J/ L; 2 gentlemen's patent levers, Nos. 301716, 263309, S/ S; 4 ladies' silver genevas, Nos. 12980, 15667, 15399, 15397, SP/-; 1 ditto, No. 434380, N/ L; 1 ditto, No. 453207, 0/-; 1 ditto, No. 84388, ST/ J; 1 ditto, No. 263264, SC/-; 2 ladies' silver genevas, Nos. 17031, 17357, 0/-; 1 ditto, No. 21607, T/-; 1 ditto, No. 59979, A/-; 1 gentleman's silver geneva, No. 14090, SJ/ L; 1 ditto, No. 19, SA/ L; 1 gentleman's metal lever, No. 11610, A/-; 1 ditto, No. 42184, A/ L; 1 ditto, No. 11612, A/-; 1 ditto, marked A/ L; 1 ditto, No. 10299, SP/ L; 4 ditto, marked T/ L ; 1 ditto, marked U/; 1 ditto, marked A/ L; 1 Waterbury watch, marked L/ L; 1, J/ J; 7 ladies' gold genevas, Nos. 132813, S/ SE; 40630, P/ S; 130326, P/ P; 82612, P/ SA; 40644, P/ S; 113129, S/ S; 132997, S/ S. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Carter, Jeweller, Stone, to any person giving such informa- tion as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt Bishop, Stone. SURREY. 80.—- Dorking ( County).— 22nd ult., by burglary at Ashtead— 1 small round silver wine- glass " li. G. Richardson " thereon; 1 pair silver serviette rings; 2 serviettes, " F. R." thereon in red cotton; 1 silver match- box top, " F. R.," Devon and Somerset stag- hounds engraved thereon ; 1 electro- plated mug, with metal bottom; 1 brass sundial; 1 grey overcoat, chain tab; 1 gentleman's silk umbrella, small hole therein, dark knob handle. Information to Supt. Alexander, Dorking. 81.— Guildford ( County).— 22nd ult, by house- breaking, at Woking— 1 lady's old- fashioned gold watch ( by opening outer case the inner one will open at same time); 1 round gold brooch, raised centre, glass at back, about size of half- crown; 3 silver brooches, about size of half- crowns ( 1st, with white stones round edge, gold horseshoe in centre; 2nd, shape of bow, about 1 in. long; 3rd, with round knobs on edge, half- moon in centre); 1 old silver ring, set 3 stones, centre one red, outside ones white ; 2 pairs silver earrings ( 1st, shape of vine- leaf, knob- in centre; 2nd, star striped); 1 oval brooch, gold edge, white ivory centre, with small gold flower in centre; 1 black jet brooch; 1 large silver locket and chain. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford WORCESTERSHIRE. 82.— Stourport ( County).— Between 29th and 31st ult.— 1 blue pilot double- breasted monkey jacket, worn at ends of sleeves, loop on collar tied in a knot— By A BOATMAN, supposed gone to Wolver- hampton. 2nd inst.— 1 double- breasted blue diagonal frieze overcoat, lined with wool plaid, usual pockets, large collar, rather low in front when buttoned— By A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., thin face. Appearance of a labourer. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. 83 — Upton- on- Severn ( County).— 24th ult.— A silver English lever watch, No. 66644, gold colour hands, gold curb pattern albert, with gold heart- shape locket, green stone one side, white the other, attached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and thick stubby moustache dark; dress, dark jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, dark cap. A tramp; has the appearance of a navvy, or labourer. Information to Supt. Harrison, Upton- on- Severn. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING) 84.— Leeds ( County).— 3rd inst., by housebreak- ing— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 43791, chased back; 1 lady's gold albert, gold seal and American gilded cent." piece attached ; 1 lady's short silver watch- chain, sixpence at end; 1 silver brooch, size of florin, chased in centre, and small points round edge; 1 oblong gold brooch, diamond in centre; 1 small gilt ivy- leaf brooch; 2 silver bracelets ( 1 chain pattern, square links, the other half- inch broad ar. d chased); 1 plain gold oval locket, diamond in centre, gold chain attached ; 2 ladies' gold rings ( one chased and set with three red stones and small green ones between, the other knot pattern, set with turquoise and pearls); 1 gilt spray for hair, about 3 ir. long; 2 silver fruit spoons, chased : 2 silver serviette rings, chased and marked " B." Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Park Street, Leeds. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 85.— Stroud ( County).— 24th ult.— 12 full- grown Leghorn pullets ; 5 full- grown pullets, cross between Leghorn and Dorking; 6 Pekin ducks, 1 Pekin drake, all white. The above are prize birds, and are supposed to have been stolen for breeding purposes. Information to Superintendent Harrison, Stroud. ANIMAL, « & c., RECOVERED. 86.— Gloucestershire, Northleach ( County).— Pony, Case No. 69, 9th November, 1894. APPREHENSIONS. 87.— Metropolitan Police District, F Divi Sion.— JOHN NAGLE, Case No. 2, 1st inst. 88.— Hertfordshire, Ware ( County).— HENRY GAINES, Case No. 22, 11th September last. 89.— Worcestershire, Stourport ( County).— JAMES RAGSTER, Case No. 44, 1st inst, 90.— Yorkshire, West Riding, Sheffield ( City HARRY WEST COWARD, Case No. 52, Is inst. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAV, JANUARY 8, 1897. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.—( C. O. Convict Supervision Department). — For embezzling 12s. 8Ad.—. Expiree JOHN ROBERT- DENHAM\ Office" No. 42H91, age 32, height 5. ft. 6 in., complexion' fresh, hair reddish- brown, eyes hazel ( shortsighted), scar right of fort head, left of ditto, and ri£ ht eyebrow, mole between shoulder• and right' collarbone, . back of neck and under left, breast, 5 vaccination, marks, oil left arm; dressed ( supposed) in dark clothe?, reddish cloth cap. Sentence!, at . Central. Criminal Court, 8th April, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing post- letters. Licenced 7th April, 1892. P 181. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Xe. w Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 92.— Portsmouth I( Borowjk).— For failing to re- port— Licence Holder JAMES STEEL, alias JOSEPH ALLISON, Office No. 3890- 96, age 52, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, whiskers, beard and nious- Uache turning grey, cut sear abovfe centre of right eyebrow, boil scar outside b<-' nd of left nrm,' froht ' wrist; third joint ot"" left forefinger amputated,' cor- poral punishment - marks on back, clipping marks right sidVof chest;' dressed " in dark Martini Henri suit, dark overcoat, and hard felt hat. He left, Portsmouth on the nfternoou of tjr? 31st ult,, for Lonidbn,' accompanied by a woman, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., thin build, dark hair, very thin, turning £ rey; • dress, double: breasted cloth jacket, black skirt,- black sailof hat, tripuned with, black ribbon, and two green wii gs'at side, who stated she came from Birmingham. Sentenced at Edin- burgh, 15th November, 1886, to 10 years penal ser- vitude, and remanent of former sentence, which will expire 13th August, 1898, and 5 years police super- vision to date from the 14th november, 1896, for housebreaking. Licenced 28th December, 1896. WEM 928. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable, Town Hall, Ports- mouth. • • LANCASHIRE 93.— Kirkham ( County).— Supervise* THOMAS BANISTER, alias THOMAS BANNISTER, Office No. 715- 96, age 59, height 5 f;. 5 in., complexion fVesh, hair grey, eyes'blue, scar on right- cheek, front of right forearm, left of back, blue scar on each knee, molo on right thigh and left upper arm'. Sentenced ! ait Reading Sessions, lffth October, 1893, to 3- years penal servitudo and 3 years police supervision.' Li-- conrced' 29th February, 1896. J T 338. information to Superintendent Ormerod, County Polico Office, Kirkhain. NORFOLK. 94.— Great Yarmouth ( Borough).— For neglect*, ing to maintain his wife and fasnily— rCHARLES LONDON, age. 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., completion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, anchor tattooed . back of • left hand, " C. C. L." on left thumb, scar right side of forehead. Is supposed to be tra- velling with Wombwell's Menagerie. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Parker, Greats Y \ r mouth". APPREHENSIONS. a> 95.— Westmoreland, Appleby ( County).— EMMA ELVIN, Case No. 58, 27th November last, and property recovered. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc,, who have been re- apprehended, for the month of December, 1896, with the results, Sc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which _ charged. Result. 2214- 96 WILLIAM LEE 329S5 JOHX XYE 39977 PATRICK MALOXEY 48036 FRANK RUSSELL 1520— 96 HENRY FLYNN 2511— 96 HENRY NYE 3503— 96 MARGARET HAMILTON 252— 96 GEORGE THOMPSON 2919— 90 STEPHEN SEWARD PEARCE 3320— 96 JOHN CAROL AN 2449— 96 JOSEPH PAGE 3493— 96 MAUD GRAY 45763 JOHN SIMMONS 3451— 96 JOHN SMITH 2201— 96 THOMAS CLARK 559— 96 WILLIAM JAMES 40564 THOMAS LEE 1536— 96 MARY MELVILLE 3286 - 96 FRANK CHAPPELL 40036 MAGGIE BUCKLEY 341- 96 ROBERT BELL 3293 - 96 GEORGE BROWN 29069 SARAH ANN PALMER 2498- 96 THOMAS JONES 27773 KATE DONOVAN 48339 WILLIAM JAMES 2185- 96 JOHN BARRY 2544— 96 JAMES HOOKER 35620 JUSTIN MCCARTHY 40001 WILLIAM GENT < 6407 WILLIAM SMITH 45065 MARGARET FREEMAN 32561 WILLIAM MILLS 3708— 96 2070—' JO 33840 3470— 9G 3420— 90 • 17693 710- 96 3084— 96 46243 197*- 96 34756 2860 - 96 1462— 96 4S932 40246 20487 139.; - 96 3357— 96 3392- 96 788- 96 3218— 96 1955— 96 47596 1417— 96 41523 6' J4— 96 4^ 759 1943— 96 34231 2G42- 96 3o620 1823 - 96 49002 3798- 96 516— 90 2076- 90 45686 39361 2452— 96 2280— 96 46734 48498 48611 1944— 96 45065 3575— 96 3452- 90 012- 06 WILLIAM MURRAY MARY ANN MURRAY ROBERT HAWTHORNE JOHN MURPHY WILLIAM EVANS ALFRED JOHNSON GEORGE RICHARDS JOHX HASSETT WILLIAM MILAN ARTHUR WILLIAM DAGNALL WILLIAM XOADES HARRY PIXKHAM HENRY WILLIAMS THOMAS LESTER JAMES YOUNG WILLIAM STEVENS JOHN DIMLER JEREMIAH SULLIVAN HENRY BROWN PATRICK KEXEALY JOHN ARTHUR YOUNG ALFRED SHERIFF HENRY TODD DENNIS DORAN WILLIAM SMITH JOHN BIRCH WILLIAM DICKER JAMES FIELD FREDERICK MANN JOHN LAWRENCE THOMAS WARD EDWARD JAMES JAMES PAYNE JOHN BRYAN JOHN GRAY WILLIAM HENRY STRINGER ELIZA GIBBS DAVID BARRY • JOHN BRYAN JOHN DAVENPORT JOHN LAWSON JAMES ADDES FRANK LEVER ALEXANDER MACDONALD MARGARET FREEMAN JOHN WILSON WILLIAM SMITH ROBERT DAVIS Prevention of Crimes Act Wilful damage Larceny ( goods exposed) Unlawful possession Larceny ( cab) Attempted larceny ( person) Disorderly conduct Prevention of Crimes Act Failing to report Failing to report Failing to report Larceny ( goods exposed) Suspected person Suspected person Possessing housebreaking implements Larceny 12 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 2 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour ' 10 months hard labour Bound over 6 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour, Date and Place. Housebreaking Larceny Larceny ( person) Larceny from children Possessing housebreaking im- plements Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny & unlawful possession Housebreaking Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( van) Failing to report Larceny ( person) Drunk & assaulting police Illegally introducing spiritu- ous liquors into St. Paneras Workhouse Illegally conveying drugs into Holloway Prison Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( person) Burglary Larceny Conspiracy and fraud Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( lodger) Larceny ( lodger^ Wounding Attempted burglary Drunk, Burglary Larceny Larceny ( person) Shopbreaking Shopbreaking Shopbreaking Warehousebreakiug Burglary Highway robbery Murder Suspected person False pretences Suspected person Disorderly concuct Larceny Suspected person Suspected person Suspected person Larceny Larceny Attempted larceny ( till) Larceny Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( dwelling) Larceny Housebreaking Larceny ( person) Larceny ( public- house bar) Larceny ( person) Failing to report Drunk, and assaulting police Causing obstruction Drunk, and unlawfully acting as a hackney carriage driver Wilful damage Larceny ( goods exposed) Prevention of Crimes Act Prevention of Crimes Act Disorderly conduct 4 years penal servitude and years police supervision 1 month hard labour Bound over 6 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 10 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour Licence forfeited 18 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 14 days hard labour Fined £ 5, or I month hard labour 1 day imprisonment 4 months hard labour 12 months hird labour 9 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 0 months hard labour 3 years pehal servitude 7 years penal servitude 7 years penal servitude Fined 2s. 6d., or 1 day 12 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 6 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude 7 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude Death 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour Fined 2s. 6d. 18 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 21 days hard labour 18 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 4 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 14 days hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 6 months hard labour Fined 2s. 6d., or 1 day Fined £ 2 Fined 10s., or 7 days hard labour 21 days hard labour 14 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 12 months hard labour Bound over 30th Nov., 1896, South Western Police Ct. 26th Nov., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 29th Nov., 1896, Greenwich Police Court 2nd Dec., 1896, Guildhall, London 2nd Dec., 1896, Clerkemvell Police Court 30th Nov., 1896, Guildhall, London 21st Nov., 1896, Bow- st. Police Gflurt 4th Dec., 1896, West London Police Court 4th Dec., 1896, Clerkenwell Pplice Court 3rd Dec., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Ct. 3rd Dec., 1896, Worship- st. Police Court 26th Nov., 1896, South wai'k Police Court 5th Dec., 1896, Bow- st. Police Court 5th Dec., 1896, Bow st. Police Court 7th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions • " . 7th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 8th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 8th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 9th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 2nd Dec., 1896, West London Police Court 9th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 8th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 8th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 7th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 8th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 6th Dec., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Ct. 10th Dec., 1896, Bow- st. Police Court. 10th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 10th Dec., 1896, Westminster Police Court 28th Oct., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court REMARKS. ' ' Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Supervisee. Licence Holder, Section 7. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Supervisee. Expiree. Supervisee., Expiree. Supervisee. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Supervisee. 12th Dec., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court 8th Dec., 1896, Worship- st. Police Court 10th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 9th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 8th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 9th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 12th Dec., 1896, Central Criminal Court 15th Dec., 1896, South London Sessions 15th Dec., 1896, South London Sessions 15th Dec., 1896, Central Criminal Court 15th Dec., 1895, Central Criminal Court 16th Dec., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 16th Dec., 1896, South London Sessions 5th Dec., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 11th Dec., 1896, North London Police Court 17th Dec., 1896, Central Criminal Court 17th Dec., 1896, Central Criminal Court 17th Dec., 1896, Central Criminal Court 16th Dec., 1896, South London Sessions 16th Dec., 1896, South London Sessions 17th Dec., 1896, Central Criminal Court 18th Dec., 1896, Central Criminal Court 18th Dec., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 15th Dec., 1896, South London Sessions 18th Dec., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 19th Dec., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 21st Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 21st Dec., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Court 20th Dec., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court 21st Dec., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Court 2lst Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 21st Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 22nd Dec., 1896, Lambeth Police Court 22nd Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 21st Dec., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court 21st Dec., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court 21st Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 21st Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 24th Dec., 1896, North London Sessions 19th Dec., 1896, South Western Police Court 19th Dec., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court 21st Dec., 1896, Clerkenwell Police Court 26th Dec., 1896, Marlborough- st. Police Ct. 28th Dec., 1896, Worship- st. Police Court 26th Dec., 1896, Lambeth Police Court 29th Dec., 1896, West London Police Court 11th Dec., 1896, Marylebone Police Court 29th Dec., 1896, West London Police Court 28th Dec., 1896, Southwark Police Court 29th Dec., 1896, West London Police Court 29th Dec., 1896, Marylebone Police Court Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Supervisee. Licence Holder Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder Section 7. Section 7. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Licence Holder. Section 7. Licence Holder. FIUPAY, JANUARY 8, LFT97 £ 2 REWARD. . T H E . P O L I P P GAZETTE. Ar if1 STRAYED, on Friday 18th, December, 1896, from 630, Fulham Road, a dark sable COLLIE BITCH ( answers to the name of Bess). Has sore on tail. Infor- mation to be given to Dr. Pope, 630, Fulham Road, Fulham, London, by whom the above reward wall be paid on the re- y storation of the dog. £ 1 REWARD. 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FBTOAY, JANUARY 8, 1897. 70K BREAKFAST AND SUPPER THERE IS NOTHING TO EQUAL Prepared from kola, cocoa, malt, and hops. It gives strength and energy as a consoqucnco of greuier nourishment. Sold everywhere, 6d., 9d , and Is. C< 1. Mention this piipur, and write for dainty sample tin offered as free test of merit by Buy your Watches direct from the Manufacturer: H. J. NORMS, COVENTRY. " The Labour" Watch ( pure English throughout), 50s.; the " Railway and . Police" Watch, £ 3 10s.; the Registered " Official Timekeeper " Watch, £ 5 10s. ALL THE ABOVE ABE ENGLISH LEVERS AND WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS. SPECIAL TERMS FOR POLICE OFFICERS, i H. J. Norris will be pleased to supply any member of the force with either Watches, Chains, Jewellery, Electro- Plate, & c., on payment of 2s. 6d. in the £ down, and the balance by twelve equal monthly payments. Further particulars on application. 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Wing's Selected Theatrical Programme. . > 1 i ' < Drury Lane Theatre— At 7.30, " Aladdin." Covent Garden Theatre- Friday, January 15th, Fancy Dress Ball. Adelphi Theatre— At 9, " Black Eyed Susan." At 7.45, " All that Glitters is not Gold." Princess's Theatre— At 8.0, " Two Little Vagabonds." Gaiety Theatre— At 8, " The Circus Girl." Lyric Theatre— At 8.15, " The Sign of the Cross." Court Theatre— Closed. Vaudeville Theatre— At 9, " A Night Out." At 8.15, « ' Round a Tree." Prince of Wales's Theatre— At 8, " The White Silk Dress." Daly's Theatre— At 8.15, " The Geisha." Savoy Theatre— Every Evening at 8.30, " The Mikado." At 7.50, " Weather or No." Avenue Theatre— At 8.30, " A Man about Town." Duke of York's Theatre— At 8, " The Gay Parisienne." Terry's Theatre- Moid iy, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Afternoons at 2.30, " Holly Tree Inn," and " Love in Idleness." Garrick Theatre— At 8.15, " My Girl." Olympic Theatre— At 8, " A Pilgrim's Progress." Grand Theatre— At 7.30, " Cinderella." Surrey Theatre— At 7.35, " Sinbad." Britannia Theatre— At 7, " The Giant and the Dwarf." Theatre Royal, Stratford— Every Evening at 7.30, " The City Outcast." Borough Theatre and Opera House, Stratford— At 7.30, " The Forty Thieves." Theatre Metropole— At 7.30, " Aladdin." Lyric Opfcra House— At 7.30, " The Babes in the Wood." West London Theatre— At 7.30, " Aladdin." Eilburn Theatre Royal— At 8, " The Shop Girl." Croydon Grand Theatre— At 7.30, " Robinson Crusoe." Alhambra Theatre of Varieties- Open 7.30, Two Grand Ballets, Grand Variety Entertainment, etc. Empire— Every Evening at 7.45, Two Grand Ballets and Grand Varieties. London Pavilion— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Oxford Music Hail— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. The Tivoli, Strand— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Canterbury Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7, Grand Variety Entertainment. South London Palace— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Paragon Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Middlesex Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Metropolitan Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Washington Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Bedford Music Hall Camden Town— Variety Entertainment, Every Evening. Royal Aquarium— Twice Daily at 3 and 8, Two Grand Entertainments. Madame Tussaud's Exhibition— Open Daily 10 to 10. Admission Is. Children under twelve, 6d. Moore and Burgess— ; ' At 8, Grand Minstrel Programme. Niagara— Skating. Morning or. Evening, 3?.; Afternoon, 5s.; Non- Skaters, Afternoon, 2s. 6d. Ji LONDON : FEINTED FOE HEB MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY WYMAN AND SONS, LTD., 63, CABTEB LANE, E. G.