GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1897. VOL. XIV., No. 1362. REGU ZL- A- TIOIXTS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the 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 all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The forcewhich 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. - mncementfor insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request ( or insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings ichich 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 accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond dk Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament si., Postal Order, or ill Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted as advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C Division.— For embezzling £ 16— WAD TER ROCHE PLAFORD, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair reddish, eyes grey; wore dark clothes. Of gentlemanly appearance. Warrant issued. 2.-— C Division.— For embezzling £ 9 15s. 6d.— TIMOTHY GIBSON PLAFORD, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy, hair red, eyes blue; dress, black frock coat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Of gentlemanly appearance. Warrant issued. 3.— K Division.— For absconding from his bail, charged with bigamy, 11th inst — WILLIAM SETTLE, age 55, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes blue, cut scar on forehead, suffering from slight paralysis in legs; dress, long black over- coat, black diagonal jacket and vest, dark tweed trou- sers, black hard felt hat. A native of Yorkshire. Warrant issued. 4.— T Division.— For the abduction of a girl under the age of 18— SAMUEL HAY WARD, age 21, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark brown, scars left forefinger, and right little finger. Has the appearance of an ostler. Native of St. Peter's, Wolverhampton. A deserter from the Army. Warrant issued. 5.— V Division.— For housebreaking— GEORGE BUTLER, alias JERRY COLLINS, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, dark tweed suit, brown tweed cap. Carried a rush basket containing tinker's tools. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— Portrait and description of WILLIAM REES, late of 51 and 52, Aldersgate Street, E. C., and 10, Hyde Park Mansions, W., whose apprehension is sought for forgery, age 55 to 60, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion ruddy, hair, whiskers ( cut to 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. 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. i 2 T I I E POLIQE GAZETTE. JANUARY 15, 1897. point) and moustache iron grey, well- built; of good address and distinguished appearance; dress, dark chesterfield overcoat, dark suit, high silk hat with mourning band. An artificial flower manufacturer. A Welshman. Is well- known in the North of England. 7.— For failing to surrender to his bail, 12th inst., charged with fraud— CHARLES HAMLYN, alias HENRY MILLER, A. H. STONE, etc., late of 14, Holborn, and Matford Hall, Exeter, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes ( rather sunken) hazel, mumbles when speaking; dresses well. A betting man. Warrant issued. 8.— For attempting to obtain £ 775 on a bill of exchange bv false pretences— T. A. HEGEWALD, alias BARKER, late of 19, High Street, Stoke New- ington, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, of smart appearance; dress, dark overcoat, frock coat, high silk hat. Ab- sconded about 29th ult. May be accompanied by his wife, height about 5 ft. 4 in. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 9.— For housebreaking and assault— ALBERT EDWARD WRAIGHT, alias BANDY WRAIGHT, age 29, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes brown, swing- ing gait ; dress, light fawn jacket, cardigan jacket, police uniform trousers, black alpine hat. An Army Reservist of the 3rd Grenadier Guards; native of Swanscombe, Kent. May be smployed at gasworks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 10.— Reading ( County).— For embezzlement, at Mortimer— CHARLES GRAINGER, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, round- shouldered; dress, brown check suit, black hard hat. A native of Wokingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pocock, Reading. 11.— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 4th inst., £ 4— A man, who gave the name of DOBSON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache brown, eyes dark ; dress, fawn- coloured covert coat, dark suit, gutta percha collar, broad tie with dark horseshoe pin with white centre, lace boots. Represented himself to be a canvasser for the Prudential Assurance Co., and endeavoured to obtain employment at the local branch ; stated his intention of going to Oxford. Warrant issued. 12.— Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— ARTHUR DUDLEY JACKSON, age about 23, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair dark brown, slight light moustache, eyes brown, right foot very flat. Has worked at boot repairing shops, and was recently employed as a canvasser by a firm of watchmakers. Is said to be well known at Petersfield, Slough, Portsmouth, Portsea and Guild- ford. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. BRECONSHIRE. 13.— Brecon ( County).— For failing to appear to a witness summons— TOM BROWN, alias BRUM, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion freah, heavy brown moustache, eyes hazel or brown; 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; d » ess, cloth jacket and vest, slate- colour cord trousers, strong boots. Navvies. May be found on public works. Warrant issue3. Information to Sergt. Lloyd, Cefncoed, near Mer- thyr Tydfil. 14.— Ystradgunlais ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a bay cob ( recovered)— JOHN DEWSBURY, alias JOHN THOMAS, age 32 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean- shaved, thin face, pointed nose, rather bow- legged, and walks slightly lame, one thumb injured; dress, light dust coat, tight- fitting breeches, leather leggings, light cap. A jockey. Native of Swansea. Is well known in South Wales as a groom and horse- clipper. Warrant issued. Information to Sergeant Johns, Ystradgunlais. CHESHIRE. 15.— Altrincham ( County).— For deserting his family— THOMAS HENRY BANNER, age 33, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, face blotched; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, Jjrown cap. A brick- layer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Britton, Altrincham. 16.— 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 case 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 dark 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 grey trousers, patent composition cuffs and collar. Sup- posed a clever hotel thief. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, Egremont, DEVONSHIRE. 17.— Exeter ( County).— For stealing ( by trick) 25 fowls— A. J. COOPER, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair, side whiskers and moustache dark, large feet, stoops slightly; dress, dark brown plaid suit ( may be wearing striped trousers), long brown over- coat with plaid lining, black or brown felt hat. He advertises for fowls, and after obtaining possession decamps without paying. Left Newton Abbott, for Paddington, 3rd ult. Had in his possession a big chestnut horse. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 18.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of fines and costs— THOMAS DEANE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, heavy sandy moustache. HARRY 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 on public works, etc. Information to Chief Constable Eddy, Barnstaple. DUBLIN. 19.— Dublin ( City).— For embezzling, on 21st September last,'£ 222, the moneys of H. M. Postmaster- General— JAMES BURSLEM LOVEROCK, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, heavy sandy moustache, prominent nose, large eyes; when last seen wore dark overcoat, black hat. An ex- clerk at the General Post Office, Dublin. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lanktree, Detective Depart- ment, Exchange Court, Dublin. ESSEX. 20.— Epping ( County).— For deserting his wife and four children, leaving them chargeable to the Ongar Union - CHARLES HERBERT MARTIN, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark, eyes brown. An engine driver. Native of Blackmore. Was last seen at Plaistow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping. 21.— Southend- on- Sea( C< mra< 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 tight- fitting cord trousers, skull cap. A groom, but may be employed as a labourer on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Se3, GLAMORGANSHIRE. 22.— Cardiff, Barry Dock ( County).— Forfailing to report— Licence Holder THOMAS PEARCE, alias THOMAS JACKSON and THOMAS CARTER, Office No. 3206- 96, age 41, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning 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 and 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; 23.— 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 tramcar or omnibus conductor. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. 24.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For shopbreaking— ERNEST , age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair dark brown, small dark moustache; dress, long dark brown overcoat with velvet collar, dark blue jacket and vest, brown stripe trousers, dark blue peak cap, striped silk neckerchief, wore a gold ring set with stone on little finger. GEORGE or HARRY , age 18, height 5 ft., complexion dark, hair light brown, eyes dark, small nose, one upper front tooth broken, knees appear to be weak; dress, short dark blue overcoat, dark jacket and vest, black and brown plaid trousers, seaman's cap, blue silk ncckerchief, wore gold ring with stone on little finger. ( See Case No. 80, 27th November, 1896.) 25.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 31st ult., from his lodgings, 1 nearly new dark grey double- breasted Irish frieze overcoat, 4 outside pockets, plaid lining; 1 boy's fawn- coloured overcoat with cape; 1 boy's Oxford print shirt; 1 pair lace boots, size 7, worn; 2 new white butchers' smocks, large size, supposed marked " Tucker & Co., Ld., Bath"; 1 plain silver cup, 6 or 7 in. high— ARTHUR WOODS, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, bow legged; dress, black ( morning coat) worsted suit, red, white and blue muffler, grey or blue serge cap, and the stolen boots. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. 26.— Cardiff ( Borough).—. FREDERICK DOD- SON, Case No. 19, 31st July last, not to be arrested. Warrant cancelled. GLOUCESTERSHIRE, 27.— 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. 28.— Northleach ( County).— R. NORTON, alias CAPTAIN NORTON, Case No. 8, 24th January, 1896, not to be arrested. Warrant cancelled. HAMPSHIIRE. 29.— Winchester ( City).— For embezzling|£ 17— ALFRED OFFER, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( cut short, turning grey), moustache and eyes brown, full face, high forehead, right eyebrow missing, several pock- marks on face, short neck and legs; dress ( when last seen, 7th inst.), dark blue chesterfield overcoat ( black vel- vet collar), dark cloth trousers, dark brown soft felt hat with wide brim. Had with him a new brown leather portmanteau, a small black hand- bag, and 3 paper parcels, containing a new grey worsted cloth suit ( morning coat), a black serge suit, 2 pairs of lace boots, a black mackintosh, walking stick, umbrella and a large pair of field- glasses. A master painter; native of Winchester. A Past Provincial Grand Master of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows; late Secretary of the Industry of Hants Lodge, and has in his possession about £ 200 belonging to that Society. Associates with betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 30.— Southampton ( Borough).— Forfailingtosur- render to his bail on 7th inst., charged with stealing lead— WALTER EDMUNDS, age 57, height 5 ft. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1897. TIT^ ^'" vt jir- r- f- A yyyj'y 3 5 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes grey, cut mark left thumb, prominent nose, stoops slightly. Is hd dieted to drink; may be found in the company of prostitutes. A lodging- house keeper. Supposed to have left Southampton about 26th ult., when he had in his possession about >£ 600. Was accompanied by a woman, age 29, height 5 ft. \ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 31.— 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, plaid suit. ARTHUR LOCK, son of above, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., very upright, complexion dark ; dress, plaid suit. Gipsies or haw • kers, the former travels with a van and 2 horses, the latter with a van and an old grey horse. Sup- posed known in tho Deer Forest, Gloucestershire. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. 32.— Hereford ( City).— For failing to report— Supervisee WILLIAM HARRIS, Office No. 39788, age 58, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion ruddy, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar left knee, left shin, and top of head. Sentenced at Hereford, 30th December, 1889, to 6 months hard labour and 7 years police supervision, for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Hereford. HERTFORDSHIRE. 33.— Watford ( County).— For stealing, 15th ult., from an hotel, 1 gold watch, chased back, gold dial, numerals and hands; 1 long gold chain ; 1 old gold oval brooch, set red cornelian stone ; a canvas striped 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 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, blue melton overcoat ( velvet collar), black cloth trousers, stand- up collar, dark tie, black felt hat. Supposed identical with EDWARD CONWAY, alias EDWARD INGRAM, EDWARD BLAN- CHARD and FRANK FERGUSSON ( see Illus- trated Circular, No. 35, January, 1892, figure 11.) Known at Manchester, Farnham, and Newington. Surrey. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Wymer, Deputy Constable, Watford. ISLE OF ELY. 34.— Wisbech ( County).— For housebreaking, 24th ult., at Leverington— 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 Swaffham, Northallerton, Hull, Norwich, Ely, and Southampton. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dockerill, Wisbech. KENT. 35.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzling £ 47, on 11th ult.— EDWIN MOURPHEW, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 J 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 the Army Service Corps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham, 36.— 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. 37.— 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 music halls. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. 38.— Maidstone ( Borougli).— For stealing, on t> r about 7th inst., 1 spade guinea ; 1 silver coin- brooch; 1 gold scarf- pin, set yellow stone; 1 gold albert chain; 2 gold . pencil- cases— WILLIAM DOUBLE, alias TRICKER, age 47, height 5 ft. 6J in., very red full face, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, Is addicted to drink; dress, dirty grey suit, soft black hat dented at top ( may be wearing a dark overcoat). A pensioner from the 16th Bedfordshire Regiment. Appearance of a seafaring man. Is in the habit of saying, " Poor old Bill! Call me back again." Warrant issued. 39.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For larceny — A MAN, age 25 to 26, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., mous- tache dark; dress, dark coat and vest, corduroy trousers, peak cap. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maid- stone. 40.— Margate ( Borough).— For failing to appear to his recognizances on 6th Octuber last— ARTHUR NEVIL 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. 41.— 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. L0CKW00D, etc., age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., red face, rather large nose, hair, small side whiskers and small moustache 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 dog for sale, and is particular that the remittance should be by money order, on receipt of which he promises to forward the animal, but fails to do so. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Farndale, Margate. LANARKSHIRE. 42.— Motherwell ( County).— Portrait and des- cription of JAMES M'GHKE, whose apprehension is sought for culpable homicide, at Wishaw, 4tii inst., age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, fresh cut mark on forehead, walks erect, of smart appearance; dress, black cord coat and vest, dark striped trousers, black hard hat, red tie with black spots, light lace boots. An ironwork's labourer. Native of Balleymena, Ireland. Has in his possession a silver lever watch, No. 90455, and silver chain, of which he may endeavour to dispose. May also have a revolver. Information to Supt. Morrison, Motherwell. LANCASHIRE. 43.— Chorley ( County).— For obtaining, 7th inst., food, lodgings and money by false pretences— A man who gave the name of SAM, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) black, moustache and whiskers about a week's growth, very large nostrils; dress, brown overcoat, blue pilot jacket, brown cloth vest, dark striped cloth trousers, red- and- blue print front, dark scarf, light lace boots, worn at heels, dark cap with dark band round bottom. He took lodgings, stating he was a foreman engaged by the Lancashire and York shire Railway Company to look after the telephone wires, and left On the pretence of seeing his men. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 44.— Kirkham ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee THOMAS BANISTER, alias THOMAS BANNISTER, Office No. 715- 96, age 59, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scar on right cheek, front of right forearm, left of back, blue scar on each knee, mole on right thigh and left upper arm. Sentenced at Reading Sessions, 16th October, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision. Li- cenced 29th February, 1896. J T 338. Information to Superintendent Ormerod, County Police Office, Kirkham. 45.— Rochdale ( Borough.)— Forstealing, 21st ult., from their lodgings, £ 24 and a quantity of wearing apparel— BENJAMIN BUTTERWORTH, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair and moustache sandy; dress, rough blue over- coat, black serge suit. Has worked as a weaver of silk cotton, woollen and carpets. Native of Rochdale. JANE BUTTERWORTH, or THOMPSON, age 39 ( looks older), height about 5 ft. 4 in. stout build, com- plexion, hair ( frizzed in front) and 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. 46.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For larceny from his lodgings— A man known as JOHN, THE WRITER, age 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. 47.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing a semi- diamond bicycle, black enamelled frame, detachable pneumatic tyres, direct spokes, one plated down stay missing, rubber pedals, lamp and bell attached, no brake— A man who gave the name of JOHN MOSS, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, nearly bald on front of head, over which he spreads remaining hair, woman tattooed on right arm; dress, black serge jacket and vest, dirty striped trousers, grey cloth cap. Stated he was a fitter. He hired the stolen bicycle on 4th inst., and left behind an old cushion tyre, cross frame bicycle, direct spokes, painted brown. Warrant issued. 48.— 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. 49.— 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, mad' 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 eye much di? 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. 50.— Loughborough ( County).— For failing to appear to his recognizances, 5th inst., charged with fraud— ARTHUR STONE, late of Hay Mills, neai Birmingham, age 38, height 5 ft. 6i in., complexion fresh, round features, hair dark brown, eyes blue, end of left little finger deficient. A horse- dealer. Native of Thame, Oxfordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith. Loughborough. 51.— Leicester ( Borough).— For obtaining h false pretences, 12th ult., 3 gold alberts ( 1 9- carai open- curb, " 303, W. D. V." scratched on swive! weight 1 oz. 6 dwts. 18 grs.; 1 9- carat close straight curb, " 296, G. K. D. V." on swivel, weight 1 oz. 2 dw 23 grs.; and 1 recovered)— HENRYWELDON. aiw GARNER and WATSON, age 23 to 30, height 5 ft 5 or 6 in., complexion hair and moustache dark, fron teeth much decayed; dress, frock coat or jacket suit Monte Carlo hat. Represented himself as an ageni for a woolstapler at Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 52.— Horncastle ( County).— For obtaining, 7t ult., food, lodgings and money by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of HAWTON, age 25, t 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair and moustache dark dress, black clothes, soft black hat with dent in crow Associated with racing men. Had in his possession T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E . FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1897. betting tickets with " Walter Simmonds, Claremont Club, Islington," thereon. 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 of larceny at Hans worth, 20th February, 1891 ; Salford Sessions, 11th May, 1893, and at North- ampton, 14th April, 1894, in name of JOHN THOMAS HAWTIN. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Horn castle. 53.— Grantham ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th ult., a safety bicycle, diamond frame, D section back stays, " Woodley" tyres, tangent spokes, " Brook's" saddle, rubber pedals, cork handles, " New Bucking- ham 4 Adams Cycle Co." on head and mudguard, brake, guards, bell, lamp and inflator— 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. MIDLOTHIAN. 54.— Edinburgh ( City).— For failing to report- Licence Holder JAMES FERGUSON, aZiasMICHAEL CAIRNS and JOHN FERGUSON, Register No. 675- 96, age 38, height 5 ft, 3J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, scar front of left ear, on scalp, 3 above right ear, above right eyebrow, outer angles both eyebrows, 2 point of chin, inside left forearm, front left thigh, and circular scar back of right thigh, R. 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, height 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. Information to Superintendent Chisholm, Police Chambers, Criminal Investigation Department, Edin- burgh. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 5p.— Welshpool ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 1 small silver geneva watch, No. 991, " Thos. Parry" engraved inside outer case— ROBERT McEVOY, 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 one 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. NORFOLK. 56.— Down ham Market ( Cownty) i— 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 moustache 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. 57.— Pulham Market ( County).— For larceny— WILLIAM SMITH, age about 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 m., 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 cisual wards or com- mon lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Palmer, Pulham Market. 58.— Great Yarmouth ( Borough).— For neglect- ing to maintain his wife and family— CHARLES LONDON, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion 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 travelling with Wombwell's Menagerie. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Parker, Great Yarmouth. NORTHUMBERLAND. 59.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder JAMES SMITH, alias JAMES CAMPBELL and JAMES HEATON, Office No. 2983- 96, age 59, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion pale, hair grey, eyes blue, scar left side of head, centre of forehead, back of neck, 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 left knee, 24 cupping marks left side of chest, brown mark left side of belly, 3 vaccination marks right arm, large brown scar front of left shin, varicose veins both legs, bunion on 2nd joint left big toe. Sentenced at Newcastle City Assizes, 6th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude, for larceny { person). Licenced 2nd October, 1896. E U 1355. Information to Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tvne. PEMBROKESHIRE. 60.— 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; dress, 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. 61.— 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 clotih 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. 62.— Ludlow ( County).— For failing to appear to summonses charging him with three offences under Section 11, Criminal Law Amendment Act— The REV. GEORGE DONVILLE CHETWYND WHEELER, late vicar of Cleobury Mortimer, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) dark, 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. 63.— Bath ( City).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a " Yost'' typewriter— HAROLD SLADE BURTON, alias WHITE, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 9£ in., 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 at a Salvation Army Shelter or Labour Home. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SUFFOLK. 64.— Ipswich { Borough). — For embezzling £ 10 15s. 10d.— SAMUEL LING, age 36, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, stoops slightly, weight about 13 stone; dress, light overcoat, dark suit. A spirit dealer's traveller. Native of Saxmundham. Is well known at Wood- bridge and Clacton- on- Sea. Warrant issued. 65.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For cruelly illtreating a child— WILLIAM MORTIMER, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache and eyes dark; dress, grey fustian suit, dark cap. A labourer. An Army pensioner. Absconded 8th inst. May assume the name of Stow. May visit Bexley, Kent. ELLEN MORTIMER, wife of'above, age 38, medium height, complexion pale, hair and eyes very dark ; dress, dark clothes. May have with her a boy and girl, age 3 years and 8 months respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 66.— East Grinstead ( County).— For stealing a metal stop watch, open face, seconds hand, with silver chain, compass and farthing washed in silver attached— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( curled in front) light brown, clean- shaved, splay- footed, carries his head down, woman's head tattooed on left fore- arm ; dress, black jacket, cut square, dark vest, light small plaid trousers, patched on knees, light peak cap. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. 67.— Uckfield ( County).— For obtaining XI 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. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 68.— 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. 69.— 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; dress, old double- breasted black jacket, black trousers, old patent leather boots, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 70.— Worthing ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) — WILLIAM GOUGH, age 30, height 5 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair, slight beard and moustache dark brown, very large head. Has served in the Army. Obtains a living by playing the banjo in the streets and public- houses. Left Southwater railway sta tion 10th inst., for London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 71.— 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. 72.— Aston Manor ( County.)— For larceny, 18th ult.— WILLIAM CLARKE ATKINSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 J in., complexion fair, hair brown, eye3 blue, woman's head tattooed on right arm. Native of Burnley. An Army Reservist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 73.— Birmingham ( City).— For being concerned with two men in custody for conspiracy— JAMES HENRY WHITTAKER, alias LEWIS, age 21 TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 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, HI ATT 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. 74.— Coventry { City).— For obtaining £ 2 12s., on 4th inst., by false pretences— ARTHUR STONE, a horse dealer, of Hay Mills, Birmingham, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, side whiskers inclined to be sandy, eyes blue, end of left little finger missing; dress ( probably), grey mixture suit, brown leather leggings. Appearance of a farmer. Native of Thame, Oxford- shire. He has been convicted at Cardigan Assizes and at Hereford. Is well known in the Midlands and Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 75.— Marlborough ( County).— For burglary, 3rd inst., and stealing 1 silver curb pattern chain, with occasional long links; 1 pair of opera glasses in morocco leather; 1 knitted vest; 1 pair knitted drawers; 1 pair knitted socks ; 1 white handkerchief, supposed black border, all marked " A Taylor" in ink ; 1 white flannel shirt; 1 pair lady's list slippers ; 1 old chesterfield overcoat— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, light brown covert coat, dirty grey suit, white collar, brown tie, grey cap. May now be wear- ing stolen clothes. Supposed a native of Birming- ham. Information to Supt. Field, Marlborough. WORCESTERSHIRE. 76.— Oldbury ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WILLIAM WALKER, alias GEORGE HARRIS, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ( blind right), red birthmark under left eye; dress, short black cloth jacket, black vest,- striped grey trousers, brown cap, lace boots. A milkman or labourer; native of Cape Hill, Smethwick, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Chare, Oldbury. 77.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 14th ult., 1 metal watch and small link pattern chain, with J 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. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 78.— Hull ( Borough). — For failing to report— Supervisee MICHAEL BOTTOMLEY. alias JOHN JOHNSON and RICHARD WILSON, Office No. 46764, age 62, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair and beard turning grey ( bald), eyes blue, scar left of head, right eyebrow, right temple, and 2 front of neck. Sentenced at Wakefield, 15th Octo- ber, 1888, to 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision, for cattler- stealing. Liberated 28th July, 1894. Z F O 750. 79.— Hull ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 15 10s. — FRANK SIMMONS, age 29, looks older, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( cut short) and small moustache light, eves dark blue, very large mouth, large scar right side back of head, speaks with London accent; drass, " dark blue overciat, velvet collar, black hard felt hat, or yachting cap. A van- man, supposed well known at Selby and Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD. 80.— 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. 81.— Guisborough ( County).— For non- payment of £ 6 8s. 0d., damage and costs, imposed by Magistrate— GEORGE BIRBECK, or BIRK- 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 Cockermouth, Cumberland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. £ 2 REWARD. 82.— 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; is 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. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 83.— 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. 84.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing 4 blan- kets ( 3 white and 1 blue with dark stripe across); 1 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. 85.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For stealing, 28th ult., 1 pair light tan boots, tops lined with green silk ; 1 pair black- and- tan leafher 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. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 86.— Wareham ( County).— Remanded till 21st inst., for larceny— ERNEST MARK BURROUGHS, alias ERNEST AINSLEY TOWER and ERNEST ST. CLAIR, late of Peckham, age 26, height 5 ft 4A in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, hare lip, cut mark over left eyebrow, scar left cheek, outside calf of right leg, on and above left knee, and on left shoulder, mole top of right arm, boil- mark pit of stomach. States he is captain of a vessel; appears well acquainted with seaports be- tween London and Plymouth. Sentenced in April, 1896, at Carmarthen to one month imprisonment for false pretences. Information to Supt. Carter, Warcham. HAMPSHIRE. 87.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next Hants Assizes, for throwing vitriol 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. 88.— Ross ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, for obtaining food, money and lodgings by false pretences— HENRY CUTHBERT, alias T. HAINS. ( See Case No. 66, 8th inst. Is identical with T. HAINS, Case No. 20, 8th inst.) Information to Supt. Cope, Ross. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 89.— Nottingham ( County).— Remanded till 20th inst., for larceny— WILLIAM LEE, alias CLARKE, ALLAN, ANDERSON, LAMBERT, etc., age 64, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair ( bald on top) dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, small brown birth- mark right side below ribs, small black spot right side of neck, scar under jaw right side, small wart left side of throat, hard substance in palm of left hand, several small burn scars on both arms, scars on both shins ( supposed from molten steel), double ruptured, speaks with London accent. A boiler maker. States he is a native of Birmingham. Is supposed to be a returned convict. Since 1893 he appears to have travelled all over the country. Has been convicted of similar offences, and was sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment, at Leeds, on 24th August, 1893, as JOHN TEMPLE; to 14 davs, at Derby Borough, on 25th October. 1893, as JOHN SWIFT; to 1 month, at Kesteven Quarter Sessions, 4th April, 1S94, as JOHN ANDERSON; 1 month, at Portsmouth, 8th October, 1894, as JOHN CLARKE; 21 days, at Burslem, 5th March, 1895, as JOHN CLARKE; 3 months, at Stockport, 5th April, 1895, as JOHN ALLEN; 1 month, at Liverpool, 13th Julv, 1895, as JOHN ANDERSON; 2 months, at Birkenhead. 14th August, 1895, as JOHN LEE; 1 month, at Blackburn, 30th October. 1895, as JOHN LAM- BERT; to 6 months, at Preston Quarter Sessions, 2ndMarch. 1896, as JOHN LAMBERT; to 3 months, at Nottingham Borough, 5th October last, as WIL- LIAM LEE: and twice discharged at Sheffield. Photograph may be seen oil application. Information to Supt. Harrop, Nottingham. RADNORSHIRE. 90.— Penybont ( County).— Remanded for house- breaking, and causing an explosion with gelignite— GEORGE JONES, age 17i. height 5 ft. 44 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown; dress, blue pilot monkey jacket, dark cord vest and trousers, light blue cotton shirt with red stripes, light cord cap with brown spots, strong boots ( heels tipped). Native of Whitton. Found in his possession ( sup- posed stolen)— a cushion tyre bicycle, " The Marvel, Straker and Sons, Shrewsbury," in gold letters on head, No. 144 on saddle- bar, ball bearings through out, rubber handles and pedals, new tyre on hind wheel, marked 1896 ; 1 celebrated Arabian chain; 1 pair one- dram brass scales, green strings; 1 brass letter scale, sextant shape, japanned tripod. Information to the Chief Constable, Penybont. SUSSEX ( WEST). 91.— Worthing ( County). — Sentenced to I 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. 92.— Worthing ( County).— Committed for trial at Lewes Assizes, 10th prox., for obtaining a cheque ly false pretences, 7th ult.— B. 0. WARD, alias J. R. HOWARD, late of 55, Chesilton Road, Fulbim, S. W., age 26 ( looks older), height 6 ft., stout build, complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes grey, mole right cheek near eye, wart on left nipple, round- shouldered; dress, long dark overcoat, jacket and trousers, black hard felt hat. He advertises in various newspapers, offering to supply Aylesbury ducks, eggs or fowls on stated terms, and asks for cash with order. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. T H E POLICE - G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1897. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 93.— Egremont ( County).— 31st ult., by house- breaking, at Liseard— 1 lady's silver lever watch, white dial, 1 of the fingers missing, engraved on back 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, snako pattern, dark red stone as pen- dant ; 2 gold bracelets, i 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 rubios 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. 11." engraved on one side; 1 mosigiate bracelet, set in silver. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, Egremont. HAMPSHIRE. 94— 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. LANCASHIRE. 95.— Burnley ( Borough).— 11th inst., by house- breaking— 1 pair lace boots, size 8, broad toes, nearly new; 1 jacket, and a pair of light grey mix- ture trousers, usual pockets; 1 black vicuna jacket and vest, with silk thread running through, forming a square; 1 black ottoman cloth dress, black silk front to bodice, trimmed round edges of collar and sleeves with black gimp, plain skirt, black band, cross- stitched with white thread in front. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Burnley. RENFREWSHIRE. 96. — Paisley ( County).— Between 26th and 31st ult., an " Elswick" pneumatic safety bicycle, No. 1548E, 23|- in. frame, enamelled black, 30- in. steer- ing wljeel, 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. 97.— 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. 08.— 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, witji 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. WORCESTERSHIRE. W.^ 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. 100.— Upton- on- Severn ( County).— 24thult.— 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 ( EAST RIDING). 101.— Hull ( Borough).— Since loth October last — 10 silver teaspoons, 4 with " B. T." on handles, and 6 with " A. S." on handles; 2 silver table- spoons; 1 silver tea- scoop, flowered handle, inlaid with pearl. 27th ult.— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 9791 ; 1 metal geneva chronograph stop watch, No. 33196. 30th ult.— 1 silver geneva watch, No. 53147 on works, 43147 on dial. 23rd ult.— 1 silver lever watch, No. 13747, silver* dial. Since 30th ult.— 1 silver geneva watch, No. 30109. 10th inst.— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 13012. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING), 102.— Leeds ( County).— 3rd inst., by housebreak- ing— 1 kdy's gold geneva watoh, 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 and 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 in. long; 2 silver fruit spoons, chased; 2 silver serviette rings, chased and marked " B." Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Park Street, Leeds. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 103— Leigh ( County).— Watch, Case No. 75, 24th July last, thief arrested and sentenced to three months imprisonment. LINCOLNSHIRE. 104.— Grantham ( Borough).— Bicycle, Case No. 40, 8th inst., thief not yet arrested. RADNORSHIRE. 105.— Knighton ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 84, 20th November last, and thief arrested. RENFREWSHIRE. 106.— Paisley ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 76, 8th inst. APPREHENSIONS. LATEST INFORMATION. 107.— Cambridgeshire, Cambridge ( Borough). — FRED DONOVAN, Case No. 12, 8th inst., at Deptford. 108.— Essex, Brentwood ( County). — MAN, Case No. 16, 8th inst. 109.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( Borough).— CORNELIUS A'HEARNE, Case No. 18, WIL- LIAM SUTCLTFFE, Case No. 20, 31st July last; GEORGE BARRETT, Case No. 19, 16th October last; FREDERICK CHARLES EVANS and WILLIAM MONTGOMERY, Case No. 22, 3rd November last, and WILLIAM STEPHENS, Case No. 18, 1st inst. ( property recovered). 110.— Lancashire, Bury ( County).— Supervisee JOSEPH BRANNON, Office No. 48615, Case No. 93, 24th ult. 111.— Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— Licence Holder PATRICK CREEGAN, Case No. 32, 1st inst. 112.— Somersetshire, Frome ( County).— CHARLES KITLEY, Case No. 43, 27th November, 1896. 113.— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Northaller- ton ( County).— WILLIAM SHAW, Case No. 60, 8th inst. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HERTFORDSHIRE. 114.— Watford ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— FRANK SMEDLEY, alias FRANCIS GEORGE SEA- GRAVE, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey, wears folding glasses. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. NORFOLK. 115. — Norwich ( City).— For forgery— ALFRED MILES, age about 33, height about 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion pale, hair and moustache very light. An advertisement agent and canvasser. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Nor- wich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 116.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For larceny, 9th inst.— A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, slight moustache and beard sandy, side whiskers about a week's growth; dress, black jacket, dark vest, but- toned up to chin with white collar just visible above, dark tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. Stated he was a carpenter. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 117.— S Division.— 8th inst.— 5 gold pins ( 1 antique coral, shape of man's head; 1 diamond; 1 enamel and gold, sailor climbing mast of ship; 1 scarabae beetle, set in gold; 1 enamelled miniature, set pearls) ; 1 oxydised bracelet; 1 gentleman's gold curb pattern chain, gold pencil- case, artillery shell pattern, attached ; 4 gold rings ; 1 gentleman's signet, figure of woman's head; 1 lady's half- hoop pearl; 1 lady's half- hoop diamond; 1 lady's half- hoop ruby and pearl; 1 lady's half- hoop diamond and ruby; 1 lady's half- hoop sapphire; 2 bracelets ( 1 gold curb; 1 platinum and gold, garter pattern) ; 1 pearl neck- let, with pearl, diamond and coral pendant; 1 scara- bae brooch; 1 lady's gold curb pattern chain, key, seal and pencil- case attached; 1 pair mosaic soli- taires ; I pair silver candlesticks; 2 antique Sheffield plated sauce- boats ; 1 dozen silver dessert knives and forks, plated handles; 1 dozen old- fashioned silver spoons ; 6 silver teaspoons, Apostle pattern; 1 pair silver sugar- tongs, Apostle pattern ; 2 silver dessert- spoons, dated April 20th, 1890; 6 silver table- spoons, plain pattern ; 2 dozen silver fish knives and forks, ivory bands; 2 silver gravy spoons, plain pattern; 2 old- fashioned sugar tongs ; 1 silver gravy spoon ; 1 silver teapot and milk jug; 2 plated tankards ; 2 sets carv- ing knives ( 1 fluted ; 1 plain ivory handle) ; 7 dozen knives, various; 5 dozen small knives; 1 salad fork and spoon ; 1 small workbox; 1 butter knife, shell pattern, crest a griffin rampant; 2 old- fashioned plated egg- cups ; 1 plated cake- basket; 1 silver knife and pencil- case, mother o' pearl handle ; 1 silver and tortoise- shell hair- pin box; 1 boy's blue cloth over- coat, " T. W. Cobb, Trent," on tab ; 2 boys' flannel shirts, feather- stitched, " 189 " and " W. Gotto " on collar; 1 pair lady's boots, " P. G.," " S. G.," or " H. S. G." marked inside; 2 pairs boys' light grey trousers; 5 white linen shirts; 1 merino vest; 1 sleeping jacket; 5 pocket- handkerchiefs, all marked " P. Gotto " or " P. G." ; 2 pairs ladies' combinations ; 1 pair mother- o'- pearl opera glasses. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SOMERSETSHIRE. 118.— Bath ( City).— 10th inst.— a gentleman's open face silver lever watch, No. 17321. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath. SUSSEX ( EAST.) 119.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Between 10th and 11th inst.— 1 short light drab covert coat, buttons to match, usual pockets, light drab litaing, red striped sleeve lining, sleeves have been turned up; 1 brown overcoat, thick velvet collar, brown lining, worn round cuffs, front corner of right- hand pocket slightly torn, had in pocket some drawings of house buildings, a small memo.- book, with figures thereon, and a brown ' twill wrap, with grey stripes. 9th inst.— 1 gentleman's black silk umbrella, " Perfection" frame, stick fluted for ribs to fit in, ebony handle, with round silver knob. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 2 , 1 8 9 7. T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. 3 REQUIRED, the whereabouts of one BIGNELL ( 13AGNELL ?)• until recently occupier of 20, Cambridge Road, Hove. Any information leading to the discovery of the above will be handsomely rewarded by Messrs. Cunliffe and Davenport, solicitors, 48, Chancery Lane, London. THE MOST NUTRITIOUS COCOA. EPF S'S GRATEFUL- COMFORTING. COCOA WITH FULL NATURAL FLAVOUR. LOST, Sunday night, January 3rd, be- tween Victoria Station and Bayswater ( supposed to have been left in a cab), PEARL NECKLACE with imitation dia- f mond clasp. Finder will be handsomely rewarded on bringing same to Willings Advertising Offices, 125, Strand. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S , CHLORODYNE. LIWUHI CAUTION.— Genuine Chlorodyne. Every bottle of this well- known 5 remedy forCoughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, etc., bears on the Government Stamp the name of the Inventor— DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE. TO TOBACCONISTS ( COMMENCING), See Illd. Guide and Catalogue 259 pgs. 3d., " How to open a Cigar Store from £ 20 to £ 2,000." " TOBACCONISTS' OUT- FITTING Co." ( Reg.), 186, Euston Road, London. The largest and original house. A reputation of over 50 years Manager, H. MYERS. 120 NINTH EDITION, Just Ready. THE ( ESTABLISHED 1794.1 BEST HOME AND SPORTING NEWS. ONE PENNY DAILY. 27, FLEET STREET, E. C. S HIGH- CLASS TOBACCOS. ALL SMOKERS SHOULD TRY TADDY'S UNRIVALLED MYRTLE GROVE. DELICIOUS COOL SMOKING. OF ALL LEADING TOBACCONISTS IN 2 oz. and 4 oz. PACKETS. London: Established 130 Years. POLICE CODE J) ETER ROBINSON'S J3ETER ROBINSON'S JpETER ROBINSON'S Q^ REAT SALE. Q^ REAT SALE. Q^ REAT SALE. J) ETER ROBINSON'S gALE OF SILKS. ALE OF DRESSES. S s ALE OF COSTUMES. • ETER ROBINSON'S ALE OF MANTLES. ALE OF FCJRS. S s gALE OF MILLINERY. JpETER ROBINSON'S gALE OF GLOVES. S s ALE OF HOSIERY. ALE OF LINENS. > ETER ROBINSON'S ALE OF TEA- GOWNS. ALE OF OUTFITTING. S s gALE OF BOOTS and SHOES. £ 200,000 WORTH QF HIGH- CLASS GOODS, ^ T LARGE REDUCTIONS. QATALOGUES POST FREE. rpHE LARGEST J^ RAPERY ESTABLISHMENT JN THE KINGDOM. PETER ROBINSON ( Ltd.), OXFORD- ST. and KEGENT- ST. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. SALE. SALE. SALE. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. SALE. SALE. SALE THIS DAY. THIS DAY. THIS DAY . A- UKTID General Manual of Criminal Law, BY COL SIR HOWARD VINCENT, C. B., M. P., ETC. WITH A PREFACE BY Col. Sir E. BRADFORD, K. C. B., COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. " The guardian of public order and safety can learn what he ought or ought not to do in every imaginable conjecture."— Daily Telegraph. FRANCIS EDWARDS, 83, HIGH STREET, MARYLEBONE, LONDON, W. Or of any Bookseller. PRICE 2s. 2d., POST FREE. WILLING & CO., LIMITED, ENAMEL IRON ADVERTISEMENT TABLETS, NUMBERS, LETTERS, NAMES OF STREETS, ETO- 3 ETC. Chief Office: 70, St, Martin's Lane, ". C. SWAN & EDGAR, PICCADILLY AND REGENT STREET, SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY AND OUTFITTING. . ... SHIRTS, 32s., 38s., 44s., 50s., 56s. per Half- dozen. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. ' SWAN & EDGAR, Piccadilly & Regent Street. A PHENOMENAL SUCCESS. FL0J? DE DlflDIGUL, A MEDIUM MILD INDIAN CIGAR, Of exquisite flavour and aroma. The late Mr. SALA wrote :—" Bear farourable comparison with choice Havannas at about one- third their cost." 22s. and 20s. per 100 ( two sizes), carriage paid. Samples 4 and 5, Is. 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THEREFORE WRITE TO US lor Dainty Sample Tin ( a Postcard will. do) which will be sent post free, U when writing you name this Journal. Dr Tibbies' Vi- Cocoa, 6d., 9d. and 116. Sold by Oh- ocers. Chemists, and Stores. AJJrtu. Or. TIBBLES' VI- COCOA, Ltd., Suffolk Houso, Cannon St., London, E. O. 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 ARE ENGLISH LEVERS AND WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS. SPECIAL TERMS FOR POLICE OFFICERS, 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. SPECIAL DEPARTMENT— Watches and Jewellery of every description repaired and done op as new by most experienced workmen. Detailed Price List of Watches, Chains, dec., together with Testimonials, as to excellence of workmanship, sent post free, on application to WATCH MANUFACTURER AND JEWELLER, " HERTFORD WORKS 33," COVENTRY- READY SHORTLY. BRITISH AND IRISH PRESS GUIDE, ( TWENTY- FOURTH PRICE 1s. POST FREE 1s. 4d. A CONCISE AND COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO THE PRESS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. Containing all the Daily, Weekly, and other Newspapers, Magazines, Reviews, and Periodicals, Annuals, Guides, Direc- tories, Almanacs, & c., & c., with full particulars of their time and place of publication, price, general and special features, & c. 125, STRAND, W. C., AND 162, PICCADILLY, W. NORFOLK HOTEL, ARUNDEL, Six Miles from Bognor. OMNIBUS MEETS EVERY TRAIN. JOHN N. HARE, Proprietor. Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme. Drury Lane Theatre— At 7.30, " Aladdin." Covent Garden Theatre- Friday, January 15 th, 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- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Afternoons at 2.30, " Holly Tree Inn," and " Love in Idleness." Garrick Theatre— At 8.15, " My Girl." 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, " Passion's Power.' Borough Theatre and Opera House, Stratford— At 7.30, " The Forty Thieves." Theatre Metropole— At 7.30, " Aladdin." 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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, 3s.; Afternoon, 5s.; Non- Skaters, Afternoon, 2s. 6d. LONDON : FEINTED FOB IIEB MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY WYMAS AND SONS, LTD., 63, CARTER LANE, E. C.