TUB PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1897. VOL. XIY., NO. 1366. REaULATIONS. 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 YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 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. €. Every announcement, iffor the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically 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 ann mncementfor insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. A nnouncem'nt. t 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 < L- Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in 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. ANDEBSON, 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. 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 pro\^ p a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions,, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— M Division.— Eor manslaughter— HARRY PALMER, alias PEDLAR PALMEli, age 20, height 5 ft., complexion fresh ( much pock- marked), hair light, clean- shaved; dress ( supposed), dark grey cloth jacket and vest, light trousers, skull cap. A native of Bermondsey. Frequents boxing booths. Stays at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. 2.— T Division.— For embezzling £ 1 Is. 5d.— JAMES ' METCALFE, alias ANDERSON and TRILBY, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sal- low, hair brown, eyes dark, prominent nose, small red projection from each nostril, narrow forehead, pointed chin, splay- footed; dress, brown coat, light grey suit, brown soft felt hat ( dented at top), carried a light- coloured covert coat. A milkman. Absconded 19th inst. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For attempting to obtain £ 775 on a bill of exchange by 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. 4.— 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. r . . • • - ' - ...... • ,• ' - V • • • ' ^ • - • - - 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. JANUARY 29, 1897. 10 in., complexion ruddy, hair, whiskers ( cut to 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. Warrant issued. 5.— Portrait and description of CHARLES HAMLYN, alias HENRY MILLER, A. II. STONE, etc., late of 14, Holborn, and Matford Hall, Exeter, whose apprehension is sought for failing to surrender to his bail, 12th inst., charged with fraud ; age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hiir and moustache light, eyes ( rather sunken) hazel, mumbles when speaking; dresses well. A betting man. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 2G, Old Jewry, E. C. AYRSHIRE. 6.— Ayr ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of HUGH McLEAN, or DAVIDSON, alias GRANT and WILSON, whose apprehen- sion is sought for stealing, 15th inst., a pony and cart ( recovered), age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair black, slight moustache dark, eyes dark grey, several small cut marks on back of head, one scar extending from crown 2 in. down right side, and one from crown 1 in. down left side of head, tattooed cross on right upper arm, " H. M. L." in hollow of elbow, two anchors, bust of a man, cros3 with " P. S. P." and " R. C. A. B." underneath on forearm, half bracelet on wrist, " My true love " within circle on back of hand, ring on two middle fingers, cross on left upper arm, ship in full sail, rose, man- o'- war's man, anchor, cross flags, and " In Memory of my Mother " on fore- arm, bracelet on wrist, " II. M. C." between forefinger and thumb, ring on each finger, and patch of tattooing on back of left hand; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, blue spotted cravat, dark tweed cap. A miner. Was discharged ,' p with ignominy from the Roynl Navy about ten years ago. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BEDFORDSHIRE. 7.— Amothill ( County).— For fowl stealing, 15th inst.— FREDERICK WEBB, a- e 2G, height 5 ft. 4 is., complexion dark, linir dark brown, eyes dark, walks badly, carries his heajl fornard.; dress, dirty cord jacket, dark rest, grey trousers, light cloth cap. Native of Maulden, Beds. WILLIAM PAGE, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, tattooed cross, dove, etc., on right arm, walks smartly; dress ( supposed), double- breasted blue cloth jacket, brown cord trousers, light cloth cap, lace boots. Native of Marston, Beds. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable James, Ampthill. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings a silver geneva watch, No. 3369191— A man who gave the name of FREDERICK SILVER- STON or SYLVESTER, aged 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, ears large and prominent, large wart right side of forehead; dress, double- breasted dark plaid jacket and vest, lined with blue serge, light tweed trousers, stand up collar, dark tie, black hard hat, nearly new military boots. He represented that he was a tailor, and was travelling for Lewis and Co., Clothiers, London ; and had coupons in his possession, which he gave to persons whom he measured for clothing on payment of 2s. 6d. Stated that he was going to Guildford. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. 9.— Windsor ( Borough).— For being concerned, with others in custody, in breaking into a railway arch, and stealing a leaden pump ( recovered)— VICTOR HARDY, age 17, height about 5 ft. 3 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A native of Windsor. THOMAS TUR- NER, age 21, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark. A native of Windsor. This man is also wanted for stealing 1 gold bangle, gold brooch, and 2 silver brooches ( 1 recovered). Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. CUMBERLAND. 10.— Penrith ( County).— For deserting his wife and 3 children, leaving them chargeable to the Alston and Garrigell Union— MARTIN McGREVY, age about 56, height 6 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( thin) and eyes grey, 2 boil marks on neck, 1 on left thigh. Tramps the county, sharpening saws. Frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. DENBIGHSHIRE. 11.— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing a suit of clothes— GEORGE JONES, age 36, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, has lost two upper front teeth, stoops when walking; dress, dark jacket and vest, postman's trou- sers. An Army Reservist; native of Ruabon. He was sentenced to one month imprisonment at Welshpool, in October last, for stealing tools, in name of WIL- LIAM ANSON. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DEVONSHIRE. 12.— Exeter ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of JOHN HENRY PHILLIPS, a medical herbalist, late of Stonehouse, Plymouth, whose ap- prehension is sought for failing to surrender to his bail, charged with attempted abortion, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, full blotchy face, red nose, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, eyes dark brown, rather large head; appear- ance of a heavy drinker; dress, dark overcoat and suit, flat- topped felt hat, wears a ring with ( sup- posed) blue stone on third finger left hand. He left Plymouth by night- mail train on 17th, and was seen at Paddington on morning of l8th' inst. ( He looks older than in abo\ e portrait.) May endeavour to leave the country. « Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DUBLIN. 13.— 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; wnen 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. FIFESHIRE. 14.— Cupar ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— HENRY LITTLETON, alias CAPTAIIN ROBERTSON, STEVENS, RICHARD, etc. ( 1039- 93, and Scottish Register, 47- 96), age 27, height 5 ft. 6f in., full face, hair brown, slight moustache Slight, eyes dark, rather heavy and sullen expression, burn mark on wrist and back of left hand, 1st and 3rd fingers are con- tracted. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Bremner, Cupar. HAMPSHIRE. 15.— Aldershot ( County).— For larceny, 21st ult. — ARTHUR SCOTT, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, slight moustache, 2 teeth project slightly, cut mark under chin and on right 3rd finger, 2 small moles on right forearm; dress ( when last seen), grey overcoat, light trousers, light blue peak cap. An Army Reservist of the 3rd Dragoon Guards. May seek employment as a waiter, or may be found in company of theatricals. Native of Southwark. His modus operandi is to call at houses, stating he is a collector for the local gas company, and has come to collect the money from the automatic meter, he opens the meter by cutting the lead fastening, and steals the contents. May be carrying a yellowish carpet bag, which is supposed to contain his tools. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. 16.— Bournemouth ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., 1 gentleman's silver lever watch, minute hand bent, dial cracked, very dirty case; 2 ladies' silver geneva watches, Nos. 57533 and 9304 ; 1 gentleman's silver geneva hunter watch, No. 24512, two initials engraved on case ; 1 gentleman's silver Waltham lever watch, No. 1788544 ; 1 lady's gold geneva lever watch, visible movements, bow nearly worn through, 423 scratched on bevel; 1 lady's gold watch- case, No. 92380; 1 gentleman's silver English lever, with jeunette glass— A man, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight moustache sandy ; dress, light tweed jacket, black hard felt hat, carried a whip. Appearance of a costermonger. 17.— Bournemouth ( County).— For obtaining, 14th inst., by false pretences, £ 50 gold, and £ 50 in Bank of England £ 5 notes, Nos. 22716, 22717, 22718, 22719, 22865, 25098, 42532, 97845, 99758, and 22864, from the London and Midland Bank— WALTER BOND, late of Alexander Road, Moss Side, Manchester, and late manager of Moss Side Branch of the London and Midland Bank, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., long face, thick lips, prominent nose, large ears, clean shaved. When last seen was wearing long grey overcoat, with velvet collar, and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 18.— Winchester ( City) — Woodcut portrait and description of ALFRED OFFER, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in,, stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( cut short, turning TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 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. Is fond of billiards. The photograph was taken about 9 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 19.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtaining, by false pretences ( telling fortunes) a lady's 14- carat gold watch, No. 551, plain dial, flowered back, gold albert, with bar and swivel, 2 gold hearts attached— A woman, name ( supposed) AMELIA BAINEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., well built, com- plexion and hair dark; dress, grey shawl and dress black hat, wears a large white apron. Carried a baby in her shawl, and had with her a small square open basket containing coloured glass ornaments. Travels ' the country, with her husband, in a dark van, drawn by a brown horse. 20.— Portsmouth ( Borough.)— For stealing dressing- case ( recovered)— CHARLES ANDERSON ( supposed false), age about 60, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, hair, beard, whiskers and mous tache grey, military appearance ; wearing dark blue overcoat, black felt hat, with flat top. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 21.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — GUISEPPE NARADONE, Case No. 23, 24th July last, not now • wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 22.— Southampton ( Borough.)— For obtaining goods by false pretences— W. WARD, alias COL- LINS, age 30 to 33, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion pale, hair ( very thick and frizzy at sides, thin on crown of head) and moustache light; speaks with north country accent. He opens a general - dealer's shop, and orders goods from tradesmen; afterwards disposes of the shop and goods, and de- camps. Warrant issued. 23.— Southampton ( Borough).— Forfailingtosur- render to his bail on 7th inst., charged with stealing lead— WALTER EDMUNDS, age 57, height 5 ft 5 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes grey, cut mark left thumb, prominent nose, stoops slightly. Is ad- dicted 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. Wxas accompanied by a woman, age 29, height 5 ft. b in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. Warrant issued. 24.— Southampton ( Borough).— For larceny GEORGE GALPIN, age 14, height 4 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes brown, dimple on chin; dress, grey plaid jacket and vest, check trousers ( patched at knees), light cap, woman's boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 25.— Leominster ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 24th ult., a gentleman's safety bicycle, " The Eclipse Machine Co., Oldham," on head and back mud- guard, " Rothwell" on frame in gold letters ( partly erased), pneumatic tyres ( front smooth, back non- slipping, worn), direct spokes, handle- bar, stem and seat- rod newly plated, new copper rivets in front of saddle— JOHN FLACKET, alias H. JONES, age 24 to 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, slight dark moustache, whiskers of about a week's growth; dress, long double- breasted overcoat, two vests, dark cloth trousers, peak cap ( supposed), militia boots. A corporal of the 4th Battalion North Staffordshire Militia; native of Lichfield, Staffordshire. Warrant issued. 26.— Leominster ( County).— For obtaining £ 18 by means of a trick— A man known as CURLEY, of Leicester, age 25 to 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( curly at back) and slight mous- tache light, rather long features; dress ( when last seen), light suit, long drab- coloured overcoat, drab coloured hat. Supposed native of Leicester. JOE BIRD, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark; dress ( when last seen), dark jacket with skirts, vest and trousers, black hard felt hat. Supposed native of Birmingham. These men are horse- copers, and attend fairs, reposi- tories, etc., and are known at Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, and other large towns. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ovens, Leominster. 27.— 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. 28.— Hemel Hempstead( CWn< 2/).— For neglect- ing to maintain his child— HENRY PARKER, alias SMITH and LOVERIDGE, age about 45, height 5 ft 6 in., complexion very dark, hair, moustache and beard dark, eyes hazel; dress, old dirty clothes, short gaiters, soft felt hat, painted crown. Travels the country, repairing umbrellas. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. 29.-— 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. ISLE OF ELY. £ 1 REWARD. 30.— March ( County).— For leaving his chil- dren chargeable to Doddington Union— THOMAS COOPER, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark ( turning grey), lias an impediment in his speech. A navvy; native of March. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the above Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of COOPER. Information to Supt. Dockerill, March. LANARKSHIRE. 31.— Motherwell ( County).— Portrait and des- cription of JAMES M'GHEE, whose apprehension is sought for culpable homicide, at Wishaw, 4th inst., age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, fresh cut mark on fotehead, 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 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. 32.— Liverpool ( City).— For absconding from the Reformatory ship, Akbar," while on licence, on or about 7th inst.— THOMAS E. PRICE, age about 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye, small round scar inside right calf; dress ( when last seen), mate's uniform, viz., round reefer jacket with brass buttons, blue woollen guernsey, peak cap with gold braid on front. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. 33.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee JOHN CROSBIE, alias SUTCLIFFE, SMITH and JAMES SMITH, Office No. 129- 96, age 68, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( bald), eyes blue, scar back of left forearm near elbow, two on left cheek, one outside right forearm ( bend of elbow), small scar first knuckle right middle finger, right ear, and centre of back, crucifix outside left upper arm, three flags on ball front of left forearm, heart pierced with arrow bend of left arm, bracelet ( indistinct) left wrist, shield centre of right forearm, flag below ditto, mole above right nipple. Sentenced at Manchester City Sessions, August 3rd, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision, for larceny ( jiejson). Licenced 10th January, 1896. ENT193. 34.— 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. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 35.— Hinckley ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., a long drab sporting paddock coat, false slit left side of lap, turn- up cuffs, " Rous Flame Waterproof" stamped inside, and a grey nap double- breasted ulster, half belt across back, large collar, tabs on sleeves, Italian lining— TWO MEN. 1st, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown; dress, brown tweed suit, Alpine hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair and whis- kers dark. Both of good address. They take lodgings, stating they are brokers, and, after obtain- ing goods for selection, abscond. Information to Inspector Burton, Hinckley. NORFOLK. 36. — 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. STAFFORDSHIRE. 37.— Burton- on- Trent ( County),— For stealing, between 4th and 12th inst., 3 hand- carts— WIL- LIAM GRETTON, alias WILLIAM SUTTON, age about 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, oval face, hair brown, moustache sandy; dress, black cardigan jacket, dark cloth trousers, with grey stripes, white collar and tie, black hard hat. Wore a fishmonger's blue apron. He hired the carts for the purpose of hawking fish, and afterwards sold them. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. 38.— Newcastle- under- Lyme ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— H. WATSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, straggling whiskers and moustache dark, plausible manner; dress, dark clothes. He calls' upon solicitors, representing himself to be a can- vasser and collector for the " London Directory of Commercial Trades," 92, Queen Victoria Street, obtains ten shillings for a copy of the book, and gives a receipt upon a printed form. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Taylor, Newcastle- under- Lyme. £ 25 REWARD. 39.— Walsall ( Borough).— For burglary, 19th inst., and stealing a large quantity of jewellery, 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897. watches, etc.— CHARLES EDWARD ROBEY, age 25, height 5 ft. II in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( cast in left) grey, burn scar on right upper arm A tube drawer. WALTER PUGH, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, long features, hair and eyes brown, clean shaved, scar outside left eyebrow, tattooed ring on left middle finger and on back of wrist, a painter. JOHN TRAINOR or LEWIS, age 40, " " " 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue ; a racecourse thief, was con- victed of housebreaking at Leicester Sessions in October, 1894. These men are well known housebreakers. They may be found at race meetings, or may be charged with being drunk and disorderly, in which case they would purposely abstain from paying the fines in order to be sent to prison out of the way for a few days, ' lhey committed similar offences at Coventry and Stone ; directly after the Stone robbery Robey went to Barrow- in- Furness, where he stayed at a common lodging- house. Warrant issued. Information to Chie* Constable Taylor, Walsall, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the arrest of the above men and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. SUFFOLK. 40.— Lowestoft ( County).— On commitment war- rant for non- payment of 19s., fine and c03ts for allow- ing horses to stray at Carlton Colville, on 10th inst. — WILLIAM SMITH, known as LITTLE BILLY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 in.; dress, sleeve waist- coat ( with large bone buttons), cord trousers and cap. A travelling gipsy and horse- dealer. Left Lowestoft on 12th inst., with a large covered van, painted brown lined red and yellow, " William Smith" on front, maker's name and 1895 on back, and 5 horses ( 2 chestnut colts, 1 black horse, 1 bay horse, and 1 dun- coloured cob, drawing a square light cart). He is known in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, and has been several times convicted of various offences. Sup- posed native of Ipswich. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. 41.— Ipswich ( Borough). — For embezzling S. 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. Information to Lt.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 42— Uckfield ( County).— For wilfully neglecting and exposing their child, under the age of 16— THOMAS HEDGES, late of Crowborough, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, small moustache brown, whiskers about a fortnight's growth, eyes dark blue, small mole left side of face; dress, long dark blue overcoat with velvet collar, dirty blouse, or old brown cardigan jacket, dirty moleskin trousers, white or brown neckerchief with narrow blue stripes, heavy boots. A tramping labourer. MARTHA HEDGES, wife of above, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, com- plexion dark, hair and eyes brown; dress, long dark green ulster, or long mantle with fringe round bottom and beads down back, old grey or black skirt, black broad- brim hat, trimmed black ribbon; hawks oranges. They are accompanied by 2 girls and a boy. They sleep in tents or barns on farms where they work. Have with them an old square box, on 3 wheels, painted blue, in which they carry their tenting materials. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 43.— 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. 44.— 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. 45.— 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 moustachei, 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). 46.— 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. 47.— Longford ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., £ 9— WILLIAM E. HAINES, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, limps owing to injury to right knee- cap; dress, dark brown overcoat, black jacket, dark plaid trousers, cloth cap, strong lace boots. A painter; native of Burbage, Leicestershire. Has been previously convicted of larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford. 48.— 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. 49.— Chippenham ( County).— For stealing, 16th. inst., from his lodgings, at Box, a money- box con- taining 1 sovereign and about five shillings in three- penny pieces and bronze ( most of threepenny pfeces. have holes in them)— JOHN TAYLOR, or BAILEY,, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, dark, long nose, bair dark brown, moustache brown,, eyes hazel, eyebrows almost meet; dress, f- length overcoat, short sleeves, tight- fitting grey jacket, dark waistcoat, brown trousers with small blue stripes, flannel shirt, white turn- down collar, black- and- red plaid mufller, black cloth cap, lace boots. He repre- sented himself to be a land surveyor. Supposed identical with man described in Case No. 60, 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Chippenham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 50.— Oldbury ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WILLIAM WALKER, alius 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. 51.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing pigeons- at St. John's, on 19tli inst.— GEORGE BAKER, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion, hair ( curled in front) and moustache dark; dress, dirty jacket and vest, cord trousers with bell- bottoms. A labourer; native of St. John's. Has worked as a collier at Merthyr Tydfil, and recently in a fitter's shop at Worcester. Warrant issued. 52.— Worcester ( County).— For non- payment of £ 45, bastardy arrears— JAMES MERRIMAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh ( rather bloated appearance), hair ( thin on top) light, eyes blue. A valet or footman; native of Stoulton, near Worcester. Is supposed to be in service in London, probably near Paddington. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 53.— Hull ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 15 10s.— FREDERICK SIMMONS, age 29, looks older, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( cut short) and small moustache light, eyes dark blue, very large mouth, large scar right side back of head, speaks with London accent; dress, dark blue overcoat,, velvet collar, black hard felt hat, or yachting cap. A van- man, supposed well known at Selby and Leeds. Warrant issued. 54.— Hull ( Borough).— For neglecting their wives, and families— JOHN WRIGHT, alias JOHN FORD, JOHN FEENEY and JOHN WELSH, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark. A labourer ; native of Hull. Is well known at Goole. JOHN CHRISTOPHER GAR- FORTH, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown ( turning grey), moustache ginger, eyes blue, tattooed dots on fingers, " A " on left forearm. A ship's carpenter ; native of Hull. Is known at London shipping offices. WAL- TER BASSETT, alias BARRETT, WEST and HOW- LETT, late of 47, Waterworks Street, Ipswich, age 37, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, cut mark across right eyebrow, large scar across loins. A sweep or labourer; native of Goodestone, near Swaffham. Has relatives at Colchester, Norwich, and Middlesbrough. Warrants issued. Information to Capt. Gurnev, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 55.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing 1 light woollen shirt; 1 pair lace boots, size 6, with toe- caps; 1 white- flowered silk handkerchief; 1 black- and- white woollen scarf— JOHN BOD EN, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark; dress, black coat, light vest and trousers, black hat. Native of Middleton, near Wirksworth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BRECONSHIRE. 56.— Crickhowell { County).— Sentenced, 18th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for larceny— HENRY WALKER, age 17, height 5 ft. 5J in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, pot and flowers tattooed right forearm, flower, cross, part of anchor, " F." and pair of shears front left forearm, " R. P. S. J." cross, " In Memory of Mother," and several dots back left forearm ; dress, blue- black jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. Belongs to the 7th King's Royal Rifles. A bed stead maker ; states he is a native of London. WIL- LIAM WATKINS, age 17, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes light blue, star tattooedbackleft hand, jseveral indistinct dots left fore- arm ; dress, black serge jacket and vest, blue- ribbed cloth trousers, blue cotton scarf, blue cap, Oxford shoes. States he is a native of London. To 3 weeks imprisonment for larceny— HENRY PAINTER, late of 15, Litcham Street, Kentish Town, London ( a registered lodging- house), age 19, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, clasped hands, harp, pots and flowers tattooed right forearm, bust of female, cross flags, Love, 104, and 117 back left forearm, cross back left hand; dress, blue melton overcoat with velvet collar ( lined with grey flannel), blue- striped vest, blue trousers with black stripe, military shirt, black and white cap, Oxford shoes. PHILLIP PAINTER, late of same address, age 16, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, bust of soldier tattooed right forearm, anchor, flower back of right hand, clasped hands hearts back of right forearm, man, anchor and dots back left fore- arm ; dress, brown jacket with velvet collar, brown vest, grey trousers with dark stripes ( nearly new), imitation silk handkerchief, military braces ( No. 510a), check shirt, spring sideboots. All supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. GLOUCESTERSHIRE, 57.— Stroud ( County). — Remanded for utter- ing and being in possession of counterfeit coin- OWEN HUGHES ( supposed false), age 61, looks younger, height 5 ft. 6£ in., very thick- set, complexion sallow, hair ( bald on front and crown of head) dark brown, moustache and whiskers ( cut short) dark, eyes hazel, very broad face, rather high pointed forehead, wart centre of neck, two right side of neck, five small warts on back, two dark moles right side of neck, abscess mark about size of a shilling left side back of neck; dress, long dark overcoat, dark vest, thick cord trousers, check shirt, black neckerchief with blue spots, black cap, heavy lace boots. Appearance of a mechanic. States he was born at sea. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Fareham ( County).— Remanded till lstprox., for larceny— TOM SULLEY, a tramp, age 35, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, several scars top of head, bridge of nose broken, anchor tattooed right forearm, blue mark back left hand; dress, old black cloth reefer jacket, brown cardigan jacket, brown cord vest, black cloth trousers, black cloth peak cap. States he is a fireman ; native of Bow, London. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 59.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial, at the next Hants Assizes, for burglary— Licence Holder ARTHUR WILLIAMS, alias ROBERT HIPPS and CHARLES STANLEY, Office No. 647- 96 ( See GAZETTE, 3rd April, 1896), age 33, height 5 ft. 5 § in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, slight scar under left side of nose and on right knee, 2 vaccination marks on left arm, " 18" or " 81" in red on left arm, 3 dots left forearm ( star in centre of 1 dot), " W." outside left forearm, 3 dots between base of thumb and 4th left finger, ringworm on back close to neck, mole left side of belly, and small ditto left nipple, fleshy wart centre of back; dress, blue serge jacket- suit ( apparently new), brown Trilby hat, pink Oxford shirt, flannel drawers, red socks, patent leather shoes. A carpenter or stone- mason; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Rochester Sessions, 20th October, 1890, to 7 years penal servi- tude, for shop- breaking, etc. Licenced 22nd February, 1896. J Q 58. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 60.— Bromyard ( County).— Remanded until 1st February, 1897, charged with housebreaking— Licence Holder HENRY WHEELER, alias HENRY CLARK and HENRY CLARKE, Office No. 2914- 96 ( See GAZETTE, 6th November, 1896), age 46, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( curly), eyes blue, whiskers and moustache sandy, compound fracture left wrist, j ruptured on right side; dress, black hard hat, long dark overcoat, dark jacket and vest, cor- duroy trousers, black leather leggings, prison- made boots. A labourer; native of Gloucester. Sen- tenced at Gloucester County Quarter Sessions, 27th June, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( dwelling). Licenced 28th September, 1896. GLU 12. Information to Superintendent Lewis, Bromyard. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 61.— Huntingdon ( County). — Committed for trial, at next Huntingdon Quarter Sessions, for lar- ceny— FREDERICK GREY, alias THOMAS BELL, age 28, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, tattooed snake, palm, dragoon, and flags. A dock labourer; native of Windsor. This man is a travelling thief, and is supposed to have been previously convicted at Lincoln and other places. Information to Supt. Marson, Huntingdon. SUSSEX ( EAST.) 62.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 1st prox., for housebreaking— JOSEPH PIGGOTT, age 33, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, burn mark left breast, cut mark inside left forearm, scar back of head. Native of London. GEORGE HUGHES, alias WALFORD, age 37, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, anchor tattooed inside right fore- arm. SAMUEL WRIGHT, age 28, height 5 ft. 10i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar under left eye, right wrist, and back of right leg ( below calf). Native of London. 63.— East bourne ( jBorou^/ i).— Committed for trial at Lewes Assizes, on 11th prox., for obtaining money by false pretences— MARY BEATRICE MANNING, alias MRS. ELLIOTT, etc., age 33, height 4 ft. 11 \ in., stout build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, 2 prominent front teeth, mole right side of neck, small scar back right hand. She calls at high- class schools, representing herself to be the wife or daughter of a clergyman, and is desirous of placing some members of her family as boarders; after coming to terms, she pretends to have left her bag somewhere, and obtains a sum of money from the principal. She was convicted at York Assizes, on 5th November, 1887, of fraud, and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, in name of MARY SHAW BEELEY; at Stafford Quarter Sessions, 1st January, 1889, for false pretences, and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Is identical with MRS. MOULSON, MRS. MORTON, MRS. MACGREGOR, GERTRUDE EMILY BLUNT and MARY BEATRICE MANNING, wanted elsewhere. She has also used the names of MISS HARTLEY, MARY B. HARTLAND, MRS. RIDLEY, MRS. FITZGERALD, MRS. LAURIE, MISS BLUNT, MRS. KENT, etc. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. 64.— Worcester ( City).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, for larceny ( lodgings)— WIN- FIELD ARTHUR GREGORY BRUCE, alias JAMES WILLIAMS and WILLIAM McKENZIE MONTEITH, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye, and under left ear, small lump on lobe of left ear, is very deaf; dress, black frock- coat, black trousers, silk hat. States he is a native of Thurso, and is a temperance lecturer, and a licensed reader of the Evangelical Church of Scotland. Sentenced 5th November, 1895, at Westminster, to three months imprisonment for fraud, and on 3rd July, 1896, at Bristol Assizes, to three months for hotel larceny. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. CITY OF LONDON. 65.-— Since June, 1896— 1 miniature of a young lady wearing pearl necklace, by Cosway, in oval- shape diamond and gold frame; 1 old French ditto, girl kissing her hand, silver oval frame, set lustres or crystals; 1 old French miniature of a lady in red seated on couch, gold and enamelled border frame; 1 old French miniature of a lady with dog, " The Duchess de Villars as Diana " probably written on back of frame; 1 old French miniature of a girl in gold- and- white enamel frame, delicately painted ; 1 old French miniature of a lady, with hair tied in kerchief, lilac sleeves and dress, in gold- and- white enamel circular frame, signed " Isabey"; 1 old French miniature of a lady, plain gold circular frame; 1 miniature of gentleman, sixteenth century costume, gilt frame, " Admiral Coligny" inscribed on back; 1 ditto, in Elizabethan costume, gilt frame, " Lady Hunsden " thereon; 1 French miniature of girl and youth embracing, girl in background, gilt frame; 2 English miniatures of a lady, in double gold frames; 1 ditto, gold frame inside glass; 1 French ditto, small speck on face, narrow gold frame ; 1 small enamel miniature of a lady, in frame enamelled in colours; 1 water- colour painting, pas- toral scene, " Van Blaremberghe " style, small white- and- gold enamel circular frame. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 66.— Reading ( Borough).— 19th inst., from Great Western Railway Refreshment Rooms— 1 9- carat gold curb bracelet, with spade guinea attached; 1 pair of scissors, about 7 or 8 in. long; a number of pocket- handkerchiefs, some marked in corner with letters " L." or " A. L." in white silk, others marked " A. Lowe " in ink; about 30 1- oz. packets of tobacco, viz., Wills' Bird's Eye, Three Castles, and Westward Ho— The thieves are supposed to have cut their hands in breaking a pane of glass to gain admission. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 67.— Slough ( County").— 20th ult.— A small gold open face keyless watch ( a copy of antique watch of Louis XIV.), about the size of two- shilling- piece, and about J jn. thick, white dial, black figures, gold hands, thick raised crystal glass, opens back and front at one side upon a double hinge, stem from watch to bow is \ in. in length, 4 B's in monogram on outside, a short gold and platinum chain with charm ( a small gold teapot) attached. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. DURHAM. 68.— South Shields ( Borough).— Between 21st and 22nd inst., by shop- breaking— 2 dozen new razors, " Cosmos" or " Birr" stamped on blades; 6 pairs barbers' scissors, maker's name " Hornington " on blade near rivet; 2 dozen badger- hair shaving- brushes, some white and some black handles; 1 barber's white comb, 2 large teeth broken off one end; 11 small combs in cases ( new); 4 dozen leather purses, different patterns, some scratched, bag pat- tern ; 1 No. 2 hair- clipping machine, makers " Brown & Sharpe, Mfg. Co., Providence, R. I." stamped on inside of handle: 1 dozen bottles of " Cleaver's" brilliantine, in two sizes ; | dozen bottles perfume; a card with white- handled knife, white metal fork and spoon attached ; 6 ladies' gilt watch chains, cable link pattern; 1 dozen small penknives, single blades, white handles ; 1 dozen pocket- knives, single blades, white metal handles. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. HAMPSHIRE. 69.— Bournemouth( CoMn< y).— Between 17 th and 18 th inst.— 3 gentlemen's nickel- plated keyless watches, three- quarter plate movement, with " Vic- torine" stamped thereon ; 2 gentlemen's black oxi- dised keyless watches, three- quarter plate movement, metal domes, " J. N." scratched on bottom of inside domes; 1 gentleman's nickel keyless watch, hands regulated at back ; 2 fancy nickel clocks, ivory dials, with gilt centres, size of the " Bee " clock. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. KENT. 70.— Dartford ( County).— 24th inst., by house breaking— 1 gold brooch, with 2 white hearts and imitation diamond on top, between hearts; a num- ber of old English silver and copper coins; 1 old dark plain leather telescope cigar- case; 2 blue- striped cotton shirts ( nearly new), No. 418 stamped in ink on neck- band. Information to Supt. Sharp, Dartford. 71.— West Mailing ( County). — 5th inst, at East Mailing— A lady's bicycle, No. 10271, " Mid dlemore " saddle, black indiarubber handles, straight handle- bar, " Palmer" tyres ( new tyre to back wheel), new pedals, maker " Rudge- Whitworth." Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 72.— Leigh ( County).— 19th inst— 1 gold wrddirg ring, much worn ; 1 oval- shaped silver brooch, basket of flowers engraved in centre, gilded. Information to Supt. HiggiuLotham, Leigh 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 73.— Kettering ( County).— 18th inst., by burglary — 1 lady's sealskin bag- muff, lined with brown vel- veteen ; 1 pair lady's kid gloves, fur tops; 1 gentle- man's cream- coloured muffler, large size; 1 small rush bag; 1 imitation meerschaum pipe ( band loose), in red leather case. Information to Supt. Andrews, Kettering. SHROPSHIRE. 74.— Whitchurch ( County).— 7th inst., by bur- glary, at Woore— 1 pair gold folding eye- glasses, fas- tened in with small screws, end of one broken off ; 1 long metal watch- chain, gold colour, glass stones set in each link. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SURREY. 75.— Oxted ( County).— At Fitsey, supposed on Dth December, 1895, two massive silver ice pail « , of the pattern shown in the following sketch :— PROPERTY FOUND. CUMBERLAND. 79.— Carlisle ( City).— Offered for pledge in Sep- tember or October last, supposed stolen— A gentle- man's massive ring, diamond in centre, with emerald on each side, flush setting, value about £ 50. Information to the Chief Constable, Carlisle. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 80.— Criminal Investigation Department.— Information is requested as to the antecedents of a man styling himself DR. EDWIN TURNER OSBALDESTIN, alias EDWIN T. O'SHAUG- NESSEY ( but whose correct name is supposed to be EDWIN TURNER), who is in custody at Malone, A- Information to Supt. Brice, Oxted. SUSSEX ( EAST). 76.— Brighton ( Borough).— 15th inst.— 1 lady's silver demi- hunter keyless watch, " G. M. H." en- graved on outer case; 1 ditto, " L. M. H." on outer case, No. 5102 ; 1 open faoe ditto, " K. H." engraved on case; 1 lady's half- hoop ring, set 2 rubies and a dia- mond ; 1 small gold ring, set turquoise; 1 plain gold ring, set pearl; 1 pale blue enamelled ring, with diamond in star setting; 1 gold curb pattern brace- let, with padlock attached; 1 gold twisted pattern bracelet, ends in shape of a heart, snap fastening; 1 lady's small silver watch- chain, fancy link pattern. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 77.— Sheffield ( City).— 17th inst., by housebreak- ing— 1 lady's silver watch, gold enamelled, fancy dial, No. 406843; 1 lady's small gold chain, with small gold locket attached ; 1 pin brooch, with letter " H." in pearls; 1 silver thimble; 1 string of small pearl beads; 1 Indian silver locket; 1 Indian silver bangle; 1 small gold locket; 3 or 4 pairs of jet, coral, and gold earrings; 1 pair gold and tortoise- shell solitaires, large size; 1 gentleman's gold guard and gold studs ; 1 brooch, made of a shilling; 1 small silver brooch; 1 gold plated centenary medal. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. Franklin County, New York, charged with grand larceny. He is suspected of having been convicted, many years ago, in connection with the death of his wife, whose maiden name was Anna Pratt, in or near London, his home at the time being at Birmingham He has been cohabiting with a woman named Louise Weiss. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 81.— Dartford ( County). — Escaped from the custody of police, 20th inst., while under remand for non- payment of bastardy arrears— ARTHUR TAR- RANT, alias BULLOCK TARRANT, age 25, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black monkey jacket, cord vest, blue guernsey, cord trousers, dark cloth cap. A labourer; native of Dartford. Information to Supt. Sharp, Dartford. RAILWAYS. 78.— North Eastern Railway, York. — 6th inst., from Leeds New Station— A brown leather portmanteau, about 24 in. long, 2 handles on top, locked, addressed " Smith, Passenger, Ripon," and labelled " Ripon," also white letters " F. S. R." on end, containing 1 dress suit ( nearly new), probably maker's name " Crowther, Jtonr Lane, Leeds," on collar; 1 dress shirt, marked " F. S."; 3 flannel shirts ( 1 marked " F. S." and 2 " A. S." or " S."); 1 new as- trachan cover for dress shirt; 1 pair new dress shoes, " Godfrey Hill and Co., London " ; 2 handkerchiefs ; 1 monk's girdle, consisting of rope, beads and cross; 2 hair- brushes in case; 2 pairs gloves; 1 tie; 2 collars; 1 pair cuffs; gold studs, links, etc.— Sus- picion is attached to A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., clean- shaved; dress, dark tweed overcoat, dark trousers, black felt hat. Information to Supt. Dobie, Railway, York. APPREHENSIONS. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 88.— Northampton ( Borough).— About to be com- mitted for trial at the next February Assizes, on 6 charges of burglary, between the 20th and 26th. inst. — Licence Holder GEORGE BLOGG, alias CHARLES MANN and GEORGE SMITH, Office No. 2756- 96, age 28, height 5 ft. 2| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, defective vision in left eye, scar outside right eye, left collar- bone, large ditto front of left upper arm, between 1st joint and top oi! 4th left finger, outside right forearm, outside right thigh, inside left knee, brown mole under left foot, and between 1st and 2nd joints under big toe. A groom ; native of Birmingham. His modus operandi is to conceal himself sometimes on licenced premises, and after the inmates have retired he ransacks the place and breaks out. In other cases he breaks into shops and dwelling- houses by means of the back garden, and breaking a square of glass in the window removes the fastening. Three other burglaries have been traced to him in this county within the same period; one at Marlborough, Wilts, on the 3rd inst. He admits committing similar offences between Bir mingham, Marlborough, Northampton, and Man- chester, since he was released from prison. Sen- tenced, at Birmingham Assizes, 28th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th December, 1896. W 332. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 89.— Oxford ( City).— Remanded till 4th prox for fraud— FREDERICK GEORGE WILLS, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 J in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cut mark right side of forehead, upper front teeth much decayed, centre tooth missing; • dress, dark overcoat, black coat and vest, grey check trousers. He engaged rooms by representing that he was the secretary to a football club. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. 82.— Metropolitan Police District, J Divi- sion.— JOSEPH FREEMAN, Case No. 67, 7th June, 1895. 83.— Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe ( Borough).— HARRY HELMORE, Case No. 8, 14th February last. 84.— Isle of Ely, Wisbech ( County).— WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, alias JOHN McDONALD, & c., Case No. 29, 22nd inst., and committed for trial. 85.— Kent, Maidstone ( Borough).— WILLIAM DOUBLE, Case Ho. 38, and MAN, Case No. 39 15th inst. 86.— Staffordshire, Wolverhampton ( Borough) — ALFRED RICHARD DELAMARK FREE MAN, Case No. 54, 22nd inst. 87.— Wiltshire, Marlborough ( County). — MAN, Case No. 68, 22nd inst., at Northampton. LATEST INFORMATION. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 90.— Cheltenham ( County)— 23rd inst.— A blue melton cloth overcoat, velvet collar, chain tab, sacque back, lined dark plaid with green stripes, olive green silk lining in sleeves, usual pockets, may have makers' name " Wedberg and Edney" under tab. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 91,— Aldershot ( County).— 27th inst., by bur- glary— Twenty silver watches. English levers : Nos." 17401 ( mainspring broken), 7740, 789, 4942, 121. Geneva levers : Nos. 361, 7903, 18115, 79109, 55368, 41557, 64260, 11206, 5795, 2920, 10436, 5596, 2905. Metal geneva: No. 7434. Boston silver geneva : No. 425. ( All old.) Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92.— L Division.— Died suddenly, in a common lodging- house, 1st inst.— EDWARD CASSEY, age 40, length 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, brown mixture trousers, blue- and- white Oxford shirt, 1 brown sock, 1 grey, blucher boots. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 93. — Devonshire, Barnstaple ( Borough).— THOMAS and HARRY DEANE, Case No. 12, 1st inst. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1 8 9 7 . T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. 3 REQUIRED, to ascertain the whereabouts of VICTOR ANDRE, a professional public entertainer, clairvoyant, mesmerist, & c. 5s. Reward. Information to F. Hill, Esq., Ellesmere, Macclesfield. J^ OST, Sunday night, January 3rd, be- tween Victoria Station and Bayswater ( supposed to have been left in a cab), PEARL NECKLACE with imitation dia- mond clasp. Finder will be handsomely rewarded on bringing same to Willing's Advertising Offices, 125, Strand. THE MOST NUTRITIOUS COCOA. EPF S'S GRATEFUL- COMFORTING. COCOA WITH FULL NATURAL FLAVOUR. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE. a WSMM& 5 CAUTION. — Genuine Chlorodyne. 5 Every bottle of this well- known IS remedy forCoughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, etc., bears on the Government Stamp the name of the Inventor— DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE. ( ESTABLISHED 1794.) BEST HOME AND SPORTING NEWS. ONE PENNY DAILY. 27, FLEET STREET, E. C. TO TOBACCONISTS ( COMMENCING), 120 See Hid. Guide and Catalogue 259 pgs. 3d., " Row 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. HIGH- CLASS TOBACCOS. ALL SMOKERS SHOULD TRY TADDY'S UNRIVALLED MYRTLE GROVE. DELICIOUS COOL SMOKING. NINTH EDITION, Just Ready. THE J3ETER ROBINSON'S jpETER ROBINSON'S jpETER ROBINSON'S QREAT SALE. Q^ REAT SALE. Q^ REAT SALE. T) ETER ROBINSON'S s s s p s ALE OF SILKS. ALE OF DRESSES. ALE OF COSTUMES. ETER ROBINSON'S ALE OF MANTLES. 2 ALE OF FURS. S P ALE OF MILLINERY. ETER ROBINSON'S ALE OF GLOVES. ALE OF HOSIERY. ALE OF LINENS, ETER ROBINSON'S ALE OF TEA- GOWNS. ALE OF OUTFITTING. ALE OF BOOTS and SHOES. WORTH S s s p s s s £ 200,000 QF HIGH- CLASS GOODS, A T LARGE REDUCTION. QATALOGUES POST FREH. rjlHE LARGEST J y RAPERY ESTABLISHMENT JN THE KINGDOM. P THIS DAY. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. SALE. SALE. SALE. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. SALE. SALE. SALE THIS DAY. THIS DAY. THIS DAY. POLICE CODE OF ALL LEADING TOBACCONISTS IN 2 oz. and 4 oz. PACKETS. London; Established 130 Years. SWAN & EDGAR, PICCADILLY AND REGENT STREET, - A. 3STID General Manual of Criminal Law, BY COL. SIR HOWARD VINCENT, C. B., M. P., ETC. SPECIAL DEPARTMENT < JF GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY AND OUTFITTING. SHIRTS, 32s., 38s., 44s., 50s., 56s, per Half- dozen. WITH A PREFACE BY Col. Sir E. BRADFORD, K. G. B., COMMISSIONER OF POLICE. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. " 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. ETER ROBINSON ( Ltd.), OX. FORD- ST. awl BEGENT- 8T. WILLING & CO., LIMITED, NAMEL IRON ADVERTISEMENT TABLETS, NUMBERS, LETTERS, NAMES OF STREETS. ETC-, ETC. @ hi © f Office: 70, St. Martin's Lane, . o. SWAN & EDGAR, Piccadilly & Regent Street. A PHENOMENAL SUCCESS. FL0J? DE DIJYDIGUL, A MEDIUM MILD INDIAN CIGAR, Of exquisite flavour and aroma. The late Mr. SALA wrote :—" Bear faronrable comparison with choice Bavannas at about one- third their cost." 22s. and 20s. per 100 ( two sizes), carriage paid. Samples 4 and 6, Is. ( 12 stamps) FLOR DE DINDIGUL CIGARETTES 8s. per 100. Samples 12 stamps. BEWLAY, 74 & 49, Strand, & 143, Cheapside Established 1780. 125, STRAND, W. C. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS EXCEPTIONAL TERMS FOX A SERIES. Sole Contractors for Advertisements in the REFEREE, the SPECIAL CORNERS on Top of Front Page of MORNING STANDARB, EVENING STANDARD, MORNING ADVERTISER, PEOPLE, and Corners on Pages 2, 3, and 0 of the Globe, Sole Agents for all Adtertisements in the OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT " POLICE GAZETTE." WfLLINGS, 125, STRAND, W. C. BRANCH OFFICES- 162, PICCADILLY, W. Telegraphic Address—" Willings, London." Telephone No. 2773. Bole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 126, STRAND, LONDON, W. C. To whom aU Communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. T H E POLTFE OAZETTE. ERIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1897. h Cannot be induced ^ to go without it. Thousands of people who have tried 7 DR. TIBBLES' VI- COCOA — as an experiment— now use it regularly, and oould not be indueod to go back to the sickly, ti insipid, and often injurious preparations previously used. It is \ l' a Proved Success. Not a medicine, but a strengthening, stimula- ' tive, and restorative Food Beverage. Pleasant and palatable, and embodying the numerous principles contained in Malt, Hops, Kola, and Coooa, it imparts nourishment and builds up strength. 6d., 9d. and i/ 6. Dainty Free Sample sent post free on mentioning this paper— a postcard will do. Address : DR. TIBBLES' VI- COCOA, Ltd., Suffolk House, CANNON STREET, LONDON, E. C. Buy your Watches direct from the Manufacturer: H. J. NORRIS, 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 np as new by most experienced workmen. Detailed Price Lint of Watches. Chains, die., together with Testimonials, as to excellence of workmanship, sent post free, on application to WATCH MANUFACTURER AND JEWELLER, HERTFORD WORKS 33," COVENTRY- Largest Sale in the World. BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER. The Best that money can buy. READY SHORTLY. BRITISH AND IRISH PRESS GUIDE ( TWE3STTY- FOTJRTH ^ STE- A- IEt.) PRICE Is. POST FREE Is. 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. Wing's Selected Theatrical Programme. Drury Lane Theatre— At 7.30, " Aladdin." Covent Garden Theatre- Friday, January 29 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 3, " A Pierrot's Life." 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— Closed. 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, Carl Rosa Opera Company. 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, " Is Life Worth Living 1" Borough Theatre and Opera House, Stratford— At 7.30, " The Forty Thieves." Theatre Metropole— At 7.30, " Aladdin." Lyric Opera House— At 7.30, " The Babes in the Wood." West London Theatre— At 7.30, " Aladdin." Kilburn Theatre Royal— At 8, " Sir Richard Whittington and his Cat." 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 Hall— 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, 3s.; Afternoon, 5s.; Non- Skaters, Afternoon, 2s. 6d. LONDON : PRINTED FOB HEB MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OIFICB, BY WYMAN AND SONS, LTD., 63, CABTKR LANE, E. C.