PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1897. VOL. XIV., No. 1372. REGULATIOISrS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and cdl communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICB 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. 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. A. 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 7s. 611. 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 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 mutt be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncemenls 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 anr. mncemeiUfor insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be 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 < k Co.," Post Office Order payableat 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 misiing can only be accepted as advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. < b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. < c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. < d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any coin- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to tho Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed band- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitian Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly • expressed in relation to the following points— ( a) The amount of the reward. lb) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. . 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offonder being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 180 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— A Division.— For stealing, 29th ult., a quan- tity of jewellery and a blueserge dress— ANNIE SAN- SOM, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, very thick hands ( as though deformed or crushed), nails short and black, quiet manner and appearance; dress, blue serge dress, blue blouse with white spots, black bonnet trimmed white flowers. A cook. Warrant issued. 2.— C Division.— For stealing wearing apparel — ANNIE SHURROCK, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark; dress, black cashmere skirt, black satin bodice, toque hat, button boots. A native of Oxford. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division.— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 31— LAWRENCE FREDERICK ROCK- LIFFE, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes light blue; dress, black melton over- coat, light tweed suit, stand- up cellar, dark tie, black hard felt hat; occasionally wears a light tweed mackintosh. Warrant issued. 4.— P Division.— For conspiracy and fraud— ARTHUR LINTON, alias THOMAS and JONES ( late of 57, St. Michael's Hill, Bristol), age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair, slight moustache and eyes dark brown, good teeth ; dress, dark clothes ; of good address. May be found in provincial towns, hawking jewellery. Warrant issued. 5.— V Division.— For stealing a postal letter, 29th October last, and forging a postal order for £ 1, 30th October last— HERBERT VILLIERS, alias JAMES TERRY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown; dress, dark blue melton overcoat ( velvet collar), black jacket and vest, brown mixture trousers, cloth cap. Warrant issued. 6.— X Division.— For stealing, 31st ult., a cash- box and contents— WILLIAM GOODALL, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; has a peculiar slouching gait; dress, dark blue overcoat, grey trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat; sometimes wears a cap. Stated he had been a ship's steward; may be found at sailors' boarding- houses. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. clean shaved ; dress, dark coat, short trousers, high hat with hatguard ring therein, red socks, lace boots ; gentlemanly appearance. He represents himself to be the son of a wholesale chemist, of Belfast, or that he is connected with a firm of opticians at Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Newbury ( County).— For stealing, 30th ult., £ 8 5s.— WALTER HENRY BULL, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers brown, moustache sandy; dress, dark coat, dark check trou- sers, brown cap, old boots; of dirty appearance, walks lame, and carries a drover's stick. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 10.— 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. Cd. Stated that he was going to Guildford. Warrant issued. ^ Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For embezzlement— WILLIAM SANDERS, late of 115, Met- ton Road, Wimbledon, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy ; dresses well. A tailor's cashier. Warrant issued. 8.— For obtaining money by false pretences— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark, CHESHIRE. 11.— Broxton ( County).— For stealing a dark Irish frieze overcoat, blue lining, black bone buttons, nearly new; 1 silver lever watch, Swiss make, curb pattern, metal chain, with 2 medals, attached; 1 large red- and- white stripe silk handkerchief; 1 plain cloth jacket and vest, black bone buttons; 1 pair light lace boots— JOHN ALMOND, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion very pale, hair brown, eyes blue, girl's head tattooed left arm, sailor on right, 2 scars on chest. Of smart appearance. He enlisted at Birkenhead, on 6th inst., but absconded on 12th. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Brox- ton. 12.— Oakmere ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, between 1st and 5th inst., at Over, food and lodgings, also a gentleman's silver lever watch, " Presented to Julius Pickstock" and probably " Winsford" scratched inside case — A man who gave the name of ERASTUS SAMUEL HOOLE LEWIS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair ( bald on top) and beard of about a week's growth, dark ; of good ad- dress ; dress, dark jacket and vest of rough material, black worsted trousers ( worn at knees), blue collar 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1897. and front with white spots, blue muffler with white stripes, blue peak oap. Stated he was a native of Cedar Street, Manchester, and had come to instal electric lights at a railway station. Warrant issued. 13. Oakmere ( County).— For embezzling £ 29 16s. on 23rd November last— JOHN CHALLENOll, age about 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, full face, hair ( cut short) light brown, eyes grey, speaks quickly, sometimes stammers, swings his right arm freely when walking; dress ( generally), light tweed suit, cap, and brown leather leggings. Native of Frodsham. Late Assistant Overseer of the Township of Frodsham Lordship. Absconded about 1st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Johnson, Oakmere. CUMBERLAND. 14.— Brampton ( County).— For deserting his wife— GEORGE COOK, alias GEORGE CLARK, age about 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, rather long features, hair dark brown, rather light mous- tache, eyes brown, cut mark about 3 in. long above left eye. A painter and paperhanger. Native of Netherfield Road, Liverpool. Is also known at Man- chester, Carlisle, Workington, and Penrith. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hodgson, Brampton. DERBYSHIRE. 15.— Glossop ( Borough).—- For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Glossop Union— WILLIAM THOMAS RODGERS, age 34, height 5 ft. 2^ in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, eyes hazel, mole left of neck. A tailor. Is fond of drink. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hodgson, Glossop. DURHAM. 16.— South Shields ( Borough).— For stealing, 6th inst., a lady's gold geneva watch, No. 110816, white dial, black figures, flowered back, a lady's small round link pattern gold chain attached— JOHN DAGLISH, alias TRACEY, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( inclined to curl, and turning grey) and moustache ginger, slightly bald; dress, black jacket and vest, dark brown check trousers, dark cap, blue muffler. Has in his possession a workman's tin bottle, " J. D." on brass plate thereon. He takes lodgings, represent- ing that he is working for the Telephone Company. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. 17.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— For stealing 4 pairs of seamen's top- boots ( recovered)— GEORGE BRANSON, alias BRANSCOMBE, age 31, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, slight moustache ( clipped) and eyes dark, hollow face, high cheek- bones, cut scar on lip, of military appearance; dress, old monkey jacket, drab fustian and black vests, tight- fitting dark check trousers, dark blue scarf with white spots, black cap ( small knob on top), navvy's boots. Native of Gravesend, Kent Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. FORFARSHIRE. 18.— Dundee ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder JAMES CRAIG, alias GEORGE WILSON, Scotch Register No. 3- 97, age 32, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion pale, hair dark brown ( turn- ing grey and getting bald), eyes grey; cut scar above right eyebrow, 2 fencing foils crossed front of right forearm, " J. C." back of right forearm, several letters badly formed, narrow bracelet back of left wrist, " J. W." back of left hand. A shoemaker; and a native of Glasgow. Sentenced, at Glasgow High Court, 9th May, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude, for theft. Licenced 2nd January, 1897. If found, to be dealt with under the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871, as amended by the Penal Servitude Act, 1891. Information to Chief Constable Dewar, Dundee. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 19.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 15th inst. from his lodgings, 1 light terracotta coloured jacket suit, with composition buttons to match, usual pockets in jacket, hip- pocket in trousers; 1 sacque back three- quarter length overcoat, usual pockets, brown check lining, black buttons; 1 silver lever watch, No. 97356, no cap on works, marks on edge having been opened with a knife; 1 silver curb pat- tern albert chain— THOMAS GENT, age 33, height 5 ft. in., complexion florid, oval face, hair brown, heavy moustache dark, eyes grey, 5 dots back of right hand, " T." right wrist, cut scar bridge of nose, boil scar right hip; dressed in stolen clothing. An Army Reservist, formerly Gunner 58688, 13th Com- pany Southern Division Royal Artillery. A groom ; native of Abbotsham, near Bidoford, Devon. May seek employment as a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 20. — Portsmouth ( Borotigh).— For stealing a dressing- bag ( recovered) — Expiree CHARLES SCHMtDT, alias CHARLES LAMBETH, JOHN ROBERTS and CHARLES ANDERSON, Office No. 3170- 96, ago 69, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fair, hair and eyes grey, scar back of neck, left groin and on each knee, wart left side of nose and right side of neck, fleshy lump front of right wrist, ruptured both sides; dress, dark blue overcoat, black felt hat ( flat top). Sentenced at Exeter Assizes, 22nd July, 1892, to 3 years penal servitude, for larceny. Licenced 20th October, 1894, and has since been convicted at Hastings, Brighton, and Exeter. GLS 326. Warrant issued. 21.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 29th ult., a coat and vest — GEORGE WILLIAMS, age about 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, walks badly; carried one hand in a sling; dress, dark clothes, dark skull cap. Stated he had come from London, where he had been employed at an exhibition. May be found at casual wards or common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. 22.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— On a warrant for obtaining 4 gold rings, by means of false pretences, on the 5th ult., and for failing to report— Supervisee WILLIAM BATES, alias ALBERT FOWLER, Office No. 2161- 96, age 35, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes hazel, slim build, face oval, scar left cheek- bone, mole left collar- bone, on stomach, back of neck, and several on both arms. Has been employed as a commission agent to a cutlery firm, and may seek similar employment. Sentenced at Gloucester Sessions, 4th April, 1894, to 1 year and 2 years police supervision for obtaining goods by false pretences, and at Portsmouth Borough Quarter Ses- sions, 5th April, 1895, to 15 months hard labour for a similar offence. 18. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. ISLE OF ELY. 23.— Wisbech ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— JACK LANGSTAFF, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes brown, walks erect; dress, long dark overcoat ( with velvet collar), black diagonal coat and vest, black- and- blue mixture trousers, hard felt hat or light cap, lace boots; usually carries an orange- wood walking- stick with black horn handle, and has with him a small black bag. A draper's assistant; states he is a native of Hull. He has obtained several sums of money by pretending that he is about to receive a large sum, and is also heir to an estate at Whitby. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dockerill, Wisbech. ISLE OF WIGHT. 24.— Newport ( County).— For stealing, 22nd ult., .£ 13 10s. from her lodgings, at Yarmouth.— ADA CANNELL, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes dark, one tooth decayed on left side of upper jaw; dross, green dress, fawn jacket, or crimson cloth cape lined light fur and black fur collar, green hat with white hoops; a school- teacher. Supposed to have left Portsmouth for Victoria by the 12.10 p. m. train, 22nd ult. May be accompanied by her two stepdaughters, ages 19 and 16 ; 2 girls, ages 8 and 6, and 2 boys, ages 4 and 2. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Newport, Isle of Wight. KENT. 25.— Sandwich ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., at Westgate- on- Sea, 1 black cheviot serge reefer jacket and vest; 1 black felt hat, dented at top; 1 gentleman's silver chain, twisted links, locket at- tached, with monogram " R. O." ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 5 pearls— A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, slight moustache brown, front teeth very bad colour, one broken off ; dress, long black frieze overcoat, light brown check trousers, brown kid gloves ; supposed wearing the other stolen clothes; lace boots, light golf cap, or may bo wearing the stolen hat. A shop assistant. He engaged a bed and sitting- room, but aftor staying about half- an- hour, took the above artioles and do- camped. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 26.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For neglecting their children— CHARLES BARHAM, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, moustache ginger; dress, dark coat, corduroy trousers, black hard felt hat. A furnace- hand. ELIZABETH BARHAM, age about 30, complexion dark, very tliin ( supposed to be wearing dark clothes). They are accompanied by five chddren ( two girls, one age 13 years, the other 7 months; and 3 boys, ages 10, 6, and 5 years respectively). Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maid- stone. 27.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).—¥ or stealing a £ 10 Bank of England note ( recovered), and a £ a note, No. 31281— HARRY YEATES, age 38, height 5 ft. 11 \ in., complexion dark, hair, whiskers and moustache dark brown, eyes blue; dress, grey cloth jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, black hard felt hat, or grey cap. A shoemaker; has been working as a sale porter. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Garstang ( County).— For embezzlement, 2nd inst.— EDWARD ROBINSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light, round- shouldered, stoops slightly; dress, grey cloth suit ( trousers are darker than jacket and vest), black and white woollen scarf, brown cap, new lace boots. Native of Hornby, near Lancaster. May seek em ployment as a farm labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bourke, Bowgrave, Garstang. 29.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder THOMAS WOODS, alias GEORGE FAUVEL and CHARLES HAYNES, Office No. 3699- 96, age 33, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark brown, flag front of right fore- arm, blue line back of left forearm, E back of left hand, right forefinger deformed at 1st joint. Sen- tenced, at Central Criminal ' Court, 6th March, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude, for burglary. Licenced 8th December, 1896. N T 522. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De partment, Liverpool. 30.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report— Supervisee WILLIAM ROBSON, alias WILLIAM ANDERSON, WILLIAM PEARSON, THOMAS JOHNSON, WILLIAM EDWARDS and JAMES McGUINNESS, Office No. 382- 97, age 58, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, abscess scar left jaw, large brown mark front of chest, burn mark back of right hand, corporal punishment marks on back, ruptured both sides. Native of Man- chester. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 25th July, 1895, to 18 months hard labour, and 3 years police supervision, for larceny. 5729. Licence Holder WILLIAM ROBINSON, alias WIL- LIAM BROWNLESS, JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM JOHNSON, WILLIAM PENCEPT and WILLIAM JONES, Office No. 2640- 96, age 41, height 5- ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar left wrist, right eyebrow, mole on throat and on back, large brown birthmark all over left, hip and buttock. Sentenced, at Preston Sessions, 27th May, 1891, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision, for school- breaking and larceny. Licenced 20th August, 1896. GLR 894. Licence Holder ANN KELLY, alias ANN KNOWLES and MARY WALKER, Office No. 3101- 96, age 39, height 4 ft. 1H in., complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes grey, several scars about head, 1 centre of forehead, right cheek and nose, and above left elbow, small white mole right side of neck, faint vaccination marks. Sentenced, at Oldham Sessions, 6th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude, for lar- ceny ( person). Licenced 5th October, 1896. W 23. Licence Holder MARY POOLE, alias MARY ANN MOSS, SARAH ANN MOSS and ELIZA DAYIES, Office No. 1821- 96, age 52, height 4 ft. 10 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, eyes brown, mole above right elbow, brown mark right side of neck, scar right eyebrow. Native of Macclesfield. Sentenced, at Manchester Sessions, 2nd February, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision, for larceny. Licenced 2nd June, 1896. DT 159. Supervisee ALEXANDER RADCLIFFE, Office No. 40248, age 43, height 5 ft. ^ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark brown, large burn marks on back of both legs below the knees. Sentenced, at Manchester Sessions, 25th October, 1886, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision, for larceny. Licenced 30th September, 1890. M 574. Licence Holder ROBERT GREY, alias ROBERT McEVOY, ROBERT FERGUSON, JAMES ALLEN, WILLIAM GIBBS and SCOTCH BOB, Office No. 3758- 96, age 57, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark brown, scar right eye- brow, left of nose, right elbow, 3 left arm, 1 back of left hand, 2 on ripht shin, and on big left toe, mole top of right shoulder, 13 lance marks left arm, indis- tinct tattoo marks left arm and front of left thigh, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. ., 7 blue ring on 2nd and 3rd left fingers. Native of Belfast. Sentenced, at Salford Hundred Sessions, 14th April, 1890, to 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision, for shop- breaking and lar- ceny. Liberated, on 2nd licence, 11th December, 1896, which expires 14th May, 1897. WHQ 242. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Town Hall, Manchester. 31.— Accrington ( Borough).— For obtaining, 25th ult., £ 2 16s., by false pretences— ELIZABETH JANE DA VIES, alias ELIZABETH J. JAMES, age 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow, large broad nose, hair dark brown; dress, black skirt, jacket to match ( open front, with a reversible silk handkerchief in breast), black kid gloves lined with black fur, black chip hat trimmed with ruby plush velvet ribbon and 2 small feathers to match, new elastic side boots; carried a small black satchel. Attends Salvation Army meetings. She calls at registry offices, and obtains the name of a lady requiring a cook. She then takes lodgings, stating that a certain lady had engaged her, but that the situation would not be - vacant for a week, and, on the pretence of paying for her luggage at the railway station, borrows money and decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Beattie, Accring- ton. 32.— Bolton ( Borough).— Portraits and descrip tion of CHARLES SMITH HANLON and EMILY SMITH HANLON, against whom Bench Warrants are issued for failing to surrender and take their trial at the Quarter Sessions for this Borough, held on the 14th January, 1897, charged with stealing one • umbrella from the person. CHARLES SMITH HANLON is identical with Expiree GEORGE ROLAND, alias PETER SMITH, WILLIAM BARNES, ARTHUR COOPER, FRANK SMITH, CHARLES HOWARD and GUY HARDIE, Office No. 46781, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes brown, white scar right tem- ple, and scar back of neck. A native of Dublin ; and hawks artificial jewellery. Sentenced at Beverley Sessions, 3rd January, 1888, to 7 years penal servi- tude for larceny ( person). Licenced 29th June, 1894. 618. Re- oonvicted at Edinburgh on the 21st April, 1893, and sentenced to 60 days and re- manent of 645 days. The woman is wife to the above, and is identical with Expiree CLARA BLACK, alias EMILY BRENNAN, EMILY WHITE, EMILY CAM- DEN, SARAH WILSON, EMILY ROBINSON, EMMA HURST, CLARA BAXTER and NORA HAR- DIE, Office No. 43619, ago 40, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion very fresh, hair brown ( bleached yellow), eyes grey, small indentation palm of left hand, mole right of mouth. Born in Queen's Oounty, Ireland. Sentenced at Beverley ( East Riding, Yorkshire) Ses- sions, 3rd January, 1888, to 7 years penal servitude SOT larceny ( person). Licenced 3rd September, 1892. O 1. Sentenoed at Edinburgh, 21st April, 1893, to 60 days and remanent of 851 days, and at Oswestry, 14th December, 1894, to 3 months. 33.— Bolton ( Borough).— For manslaughter— ERNEST O'NEIL, alias FAT HINEY, age about 29, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, fall features, slightly bald/ dress ( when last seem, 9th ult.), light suit, sleeve vest, light overcoat, brown felt hat and boots; wore a heavy silver buckle ring. A horse dealer; travels the country with a van, in which ho and his wife live. Is well known throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holgate, Bolton. 34.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing, 4th inst., £ 2 5s. 5d. ( by trick)— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 in., heavy moustache dark; well- dressed, wear- ing a black overcoat. He calls at a shop, represent- ing himself to be the landlord of a neighbouring hotel, gives an order, and instructs the manager to forward the goods, together with change for a sovereign, also to send one or two pounds in silver, for which he will return gold. He meets the assist ant on his way to the hotel, and obtains the money, giving him gilded shillings in return. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 35.— Leicester ( Borough).— For failing to report — Licence Holder GEORGE HARTLEY, alias AT- KINSON, WILSON and LEMAIRE, Office No. 266 97, age 45, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, bald on front of head, scar left eye- brow, centre of back of head, on right knee, right groin, point of left elbow, first left finger, and two back of left thigh, brown birthmark second joint first right finger, corporal punishment marks between shoulder- blades. A waiter. Sentenced at Leicester Assizes, 21st November, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude, and licence revoked for burglary. EKPT 474. Wrarrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 26.— Tredegar ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 2 geneva watches, Nos. 106069 and 248269— WIL LIAM LEWIS, alias JONES, age about 33, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, full face, hair dark brown, clean- shaved, slight cast left eye; speaks Welsh ; dress, dark blue serge suit, dark green dust coat, black bowler hat, canvas- top shoes; carries a small bag. Supposed a native of Merthyr. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Tredegar. 37- MONTGOMERYSHIRE. - Welshpool ( County).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Llanfyllin Union— EDWARD DAVIES, age 47, height 5 ft. 8i>- in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey ( right eye rather small), cut mark right side of chin, first finger of right hand deformed A labourer. May be found in South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Welsh pool; or Sergeant Meredith, Llanfyllin. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 38.-— Wellingborough ( County).— For failing to report— Licence Holder WILLIAM MILES, Office No. 47012, age 42, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown; mole left cheek, left side of neck, on right breast, boil scar on right shoulder, scar on right hand, scald scar on left arm, vaccination marks on both arms; proportionate build, oval face. Native of Bookham, Surrey. Sentenced, at Ipswich, 2nd March, 1893, to 6 years penal servi- tude, for an abominable offence with a hen. Licenced 28th September, 1894. T 60. Information to Superintendent Alexander, Welling- borough. PEMBROKESHIRE. 39.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For de- serting his wife and children, leaving them charge- able to the Pembroke Union^ fOHN LEONARD, age 38, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel, scar under right eye. A painter; native of Tenby, Pembroke* hire. May be found playing a harp at publio- housee, accompanied by his father, who plays a violin, and his son, aged 16, with bones. They are supposed to be in Glamorganshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— Dunster ( County).— For larceny, 27th ult., at Luxborough— A man known as SAMMY, correct name suposed to be SAMUEL HART, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, moustache brown, may be wearing short beard; is very talkative; dress, dark jacket, light vest, cord trousers, leggings, and cap; may be wearing old dark cloth trousers ( much patched). A labourer; native of West Somerset. Has worked at lime- kilns and on farms, and has recently been hawking paper, buttons, hat- pins, etc., or exchanging them for rabbit skins. Left Barnstaple on 31st ult., and Is supposed to have gone in direction of Cornwall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Dunster. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Stoke- upon- Trent( C'oimty).— Forshopbreak- ing— FREDERICK TIDESWELL, alias LEVITT, age 43, height 5 ft. 7f in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, olean- shaved, eyes grey, soar on top and left side of head, scrofula left side of neck, two scars right side of chest, right wrist, thumb and loin, scar on right shin, left elbow and knee, and left side of forehead, ulceration on right foot, varioose veins left calf; dress, short dark jaoket, white buck- skin or cord breeches, brown oashmere leggings, brown cap. A native of Stoke- upon- Trent Carries a bundle tied up in a red- and- white spotted handker- chief. Has been employed in a racing stable, and is now tramping the country, visiting public- houses offering tips for sale. Is aocompanied by a woman, age about 18, height 5 ft.; drees, black jacket, red dress, sailor hat, trimmed red- and- black ribbon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harding, Stoke- upon- Trent. 42.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For stealing, 3rd inst., £ 10 from his lodgings— HENRY WRIGHT, age 27 to 30, height about 6 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion rather dark, hair bLack, clean- shaved; dress, old brown suit, white collar, black tie, brown felt hat, brown leather boots; carried a hamboo cane. Has been employed in a malt- house for about seven months, where he was known as HUGHES. He also received letters in names of SMITH and JONES. Is believed to be a butcher, and a native of Gloucester. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. 43.— Wolverhampton ( Borough)}— Licence Holder ALBERT EVANS, Office No. 3808- 96 ( see GAZETTE, 5th inst. and current list), fined 10s. and costs, or 14 days hard labour, at Wolverhampton, 2nd inst., for defrauding railway company. SUFFOLK. £ 1 REWARD. 44.— Lowestoft ( County).— For deserting their wives and families, leaving them chargeable to the Mutford and Lothingland Union— JOSEPH ARMES, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, tuft of whiskers on chin brown, walks erect. A smaoksiiian; native of Lowestoft Was seen about four months ago at Milford Haven, where he was fishing in a steam trawler. He holds a master's certificate, issued at Lowestoft, which place he left early last year. ARTHUR BROWN, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, half of left thumb missing, mushroom tattooed back of left hand, anchor and cross on right thumb, " A. B." on left forearm. Was seen about four months ago at Grimsby, where he is believed to be engaged in trawl- fishing. A smacksman ; native of Lowestoft, which place he left about March, 1894. ROBERT JOHN JONES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, hair ( curly) black; dress, old dark olothes, red Salvation Army guernsey. A smacksman; native of London. May be found in fishing ports, shipping offioos, or Sal- vation Army Homes. Left Lowestoft in August last. Warrants issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland LTnion for the arrest of each of the above. 45.— Lowestoft ( County).— For embezzlement— FREDERICK LIPSCOMBE. age 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes ( sup- posed) , blue, cut soar inside right hand; dress, serge jacket suit, white collar ( may be marked " E. G." or " Eglinton"), dark or red tie, light cap. Has been employed as barman at a public- house in Whitechapel. A cellarman; native of Westhall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. £ 2 SURREY. REWARD. 46.— Chertsey ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of WILLIAM CODD, alias TOM JACKSON, whose apprehension is sought for desert ing his wife and family, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, large ears, wart behind right ear, large scar left arm ; dress, dark blue pilot jacket, white 94 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E . . FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1897. moleskin trousers and vest, heavy boots. A native of Long Sutton. May be employed on sewerage works. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Windsor Union for the apprehension of Codd. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 47.— Farnham ( County).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM HOLSEY GRIFFITHS, age 44, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes grey; dress, dark grey tweed suit, blue over- coat. with velvet collar. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bryant, Farnham. 48.— Reigate ( Borough).— For deserting his chil- dren, leaving them chargeable to the Reigate Union— ARCHIBALD McCALLAM, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark. A tailor; native of Workington, Cumberland. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 49.— Lewes ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ( recovered)— HENRY HINCKLEY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair and rather long moustache brown; dress, blue serge suit, soft felt hat. Native of Cranbrook. Is wanted for a similar offence in Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 50.— Uckfield ( County).— For assault and using threats— JOSEPH MERRY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 11 in. to 6 ft., complexion fair, hair, moustache and eyes ( large) dark; dress, long dark overcoat, dark coat and vest, dark tie, light boots ( all old) ; carries a brown paper parcel and a small black square tin box, containing artist's materials. A tramping artist. May be found at low beerhouses, common lodging- houses, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 5f.— Hove ( To ton).— For obtaining money by fa^ e pretences, 21st ult.— ELIZABETH HOPKINS, alias MARY GRAY, a Scotchwoman, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair reddish- brown, eyes blue ; dress, black mantle trimmed jet, black bodice and skirt, black bonnet or brown straw sailor hat. Warrant issued. Information • to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 55.— Howden ( County).— For attempting to have carnal ' knowledge of a girl under 13— JAMES AIRD, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl in front), whiskers and mous- tache light brown, eyes grey; dress, heavy Irish frieze overcoat ( with ticket^ pocket in sleeve), slate- coloured cloth suit, blue tie with white spots, black hard felt hat, low shoes. Left the Howden Union Workhouse, of which he was the master, on 2nd inst. Native of South Shields. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jackson, Howden. 56.— Hull ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th ult., 1 9- carat gold albert, square link pattern ; 1 10- carat maltese cross; 1 lady's 9- carat gold dress ring, set brilliant; I lady's ring, set 3 brilliants ( 1 missing); 1 gentleman's gold ring, set white stone, claw set- ting ; 1 pair gold earrings, set 7 pearls; 1 pair ditto, set cameo ; 2 large silver medals, Virgin Mary on one, " S. Frank " on the other; 1 six- chambered revolver, " British Bull- dog " thereon LEOPOLDO, an Italian, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, com- plexion sallow, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, speaks broken English; dress, light brown overcoat, dark brown jacket suit, grey cap, side- spring boots, wears 1 silver and 1 gold ring. A seaman. Warrant issued. 57.— Hull IBorough).— For obtaining, by false pretences, an order for the payment of money, 31st ult.— GEORGE LOCKWOOD, age 37 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, com- plexion sallow, hair and heavy moustache light brown, sullen appearance. A dock labourer. Warrant issued. 58.— Hull ( Borough).— For embezzlement, 20th ult.— JOHN PEPPER, a commission agent, age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., very slight build, hair, whiskers ( cut short) and moustache ginger, long thin face, eyes grey; is addicted to drink ; wearing black overcoat and black hard felt hat. Has friends at Sunderland, North and South Shields. Warrant issued. 59.— Hull ( Borough).— For obtaining, 25th ult., £ 10, by a worthless cheque, on " Becketts and Co.' s Bank, Worksop "— GEORGE W. GREATOREX, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and heavy moustache dark brown; dress, black sleeveless mackintosh and cape, black morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, dark check cap. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. WORCESTERSHIRE. 52.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing pigeons, at St. John's, on 19th ult.— 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. 53.— Worcester ( County).— For non- payment of £ 45, bastardy arrears— JAM KS M ERR I MAN, 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. 54.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing a pony, trap and harness ( recovered)— A MAN, age age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, long mous- tache light brown or sandy ; dress, dark grey suit, black hard hat, black leggings ( which came above knees in front). Military appearance. He hired the pony and trap, stating he was going in the country to purchase poultry, eggs, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. speaks with South Country accent; dressed in stolen overcoat, cap, and muffler, wore leggings, and carried the stolen walking- stick. Talks about horse- racing. Appearance of a stableman or groom. Stated he was a native of Hereford. He was traced to Not- tingham on 5th inst., where he was joined by a youth, age about 17, late an hotel page, and both are believed to have left for King's Cross by the- 1.5 a. m. train on 6th inst. Stated they were- going to Kempton. Both carried a brown Gladstone bag or portmanteau. Information to' Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 60.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing 1 light woollen shirt; 1 pair lace boots, size 6, with toe- caps; 1 white- tiowered 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. 61.— Tadcaster ( County).— For failing to report — Licence Holder JAMES Su TCLIFFE, alias CRAW- SHAW, Office No. 48- 97, age 61, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion pale, hair grey, eyes grey, 2 scars front of forehead, 1 1st knuckle right forefinger, back of right thumb and back of right hand and front of left middle finger. Sentenced, at York Assizes, 7th March, 1890, to 7 years penal servitude, for larceny ( bailee). Li- cenced 1st January, 1897. EQ 128. Information to Superintendent Crow, Police Office, Tadcaster. 62.— Sheffield ( City).-- For larceny— W. SAUN DERS THOMAS, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, mouth very prominent, thick lips; dresses well. A solicitor's clerk; native of Wolverhampton. Warrant issued. 63 — Sheffield ( City).— For housebreaking, and stealing 1 dark brown ( nearly black) Inverness overcoat red plaid inside ; 1 brown- and- white check cap ; 1 silk muffler, navy blue ground, light grey Paisley pattern covering nearly all ground colour; 1 brown walking- cane, crook handle, with knotted end; 1 gentleman's brown leather purse, 3 compartments, with flap, fas tened with elastic band, containing 4 £ 5 notes ( 3 Bank of England, 1 Sheffield); 2 £ 1 Postal Orders, issued at Wicker Post Office, Sheffield; £ 2 in gold, and some silver coins; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, thin, back chased; 1 gentleman's gold double albert, long links with a Jubilee sixpence attached, gilded one side, and enamelled in various colours on the other; 1 pair gold- framed spectacles; 1 pair gold sleeve- links, rope pattern, bar at one end, ball the other; 1 lady'i purse ( new), supposed Russian leather— THOMAS DANIELS, alias SNOWDEN and MAIDMENT, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., weight about 9 stones, long thin face, hair dark ( turning grey) PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— T Division.— Committed for trial at Middle- sex Sessions, 27th inst., for obtaining money by r « worthless cheque, drawn on the Capital and Counties Bank, Birmingham Branch— JOHN SPRAGGETT, alias M. MIDDLETON, age 43, - height 5 ft. 9 in. r complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes, grey; dress, long frieze overcoat, dark serge jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Hampton, Middlesex. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 65.— Aylesbury ( County).— Committed for trial,, at next Quarter Sessions, 5th April, for stealing horse, cart and harness ( recovered)— GEORGE SMITH ( supposed false), age 45, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard and moustache dark ( turning grey),, eyes hazel, scar bridge of nose ; dress, dark blue cloth overcoat ( with velvet collar), dark cardigan jacket, black cloth vest, brown trousers, black hard felt hat. Is believed to be a grocer, and to have been in busi- ness in London. Photograph may be seen on appli- cation. 66.— Aylesbury ( County)— Committed for trial! at next Quarter Sessions, for attempting to utter a forged cheque— GEORGE WILLIAM JAMES, alias ALFRED NEWTON and HORSCROFT, age 55, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion dark, hair, beard and moustache ( turning grey) dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark brown cardigan jacket, dark vest, striped trou- sers, dark cloth cap. Was convicted at the Central Criminal Court, in December 1895, of forgery. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. CUMBERLAND. 67.— Carlisle ( County).— Sentenced, 6th inst., to 6 weeks imprisomnent, for stealing potatoes, and 14- days imprisonment for assaulting Police— JOSEPH WYNN, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes dark blue, " J. W." in blue ink oil right forearm. A native of Birmingham. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DEVONSHIRE. 68.— Devonport ( Borough).— Committed for trial 4th inst., at the Devonport Quarter Sessions, for burglary— ALBERT SUMNER, age 21, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes grey,, " A. S. A.," " S. A." tattooed on right forearm, served about 2 years in the 2nd Gloucester Regiment. A mason's labourer; states he is a native of Bristol. Information to the Head Constable, Devonport. DURHAM. 69.— South Shields ( County).— Committed for trial, 26th inst., for larceny ( person)— THOMAS JOHNSTON, age 39, height 5 ft. in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown, bad teeth, cut scar on forehead, abscess scar both cheeks, eagle and lovers' knot tattooed inside right forearm, anchor back of right hand, right third finger deficient at second joint, end of second finger deficient, right little finger deformed, crucifix, " H. D.," " M. J. J.," heart,, anchor, cross, 1888, bracelet, woman's head, " M. J. H." Maltese cross, wreath, star tattooed left arm and hand, ring on left third finger, coat of arms, with " American, Liberty," above, on chest. An able seaman. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. 70.— Colchester ( County). — Remanded, for larceny, from lodgings — FREDERICK FIELD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, scar left eyebrow and forehead; dress, light tweed jacket FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. ., 7 and vest, dark cloth, trousers, black hard felt hat, brown lace boots. States he was a cab proprietor at Brighton two or three years ago. GERTR UDE SARAH FIELD, alias MRS. VERRIAN, age about 33, height 5 ft., stout build, complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel; dress, black cloth jacket, black dress, black straw sailor hat ( trimmed 2 red wing feathers), low shoes. Carries a wicker basket with 2 handles. States she kept a lodging- house at Worthing, Sussex, about four years ago. They stay at private lodging- houses, and leave without paying their bills. Supposed pre- viously convicted, and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. HAMPSHIRE. 71.— Basingstoke ( County).— Remanded, till 23rd inst., for housebreaking— FREDERICK CLARKE { supposed false), age 48, height 5 ft. 5J in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, large burn mark on belly, 2 left breast, 1 inside left thigh, mole on back ; dress, grey coat and vest, brown trousers, brown skull cap ; respectable appear- ance. Frequents race- courses, selling race cards, etc. States he belongs to Westminster. WILLIAM ARM- STRONG ( supposed false), age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark browrn, eyes brown, boil mark left side; dress, long black coat reaching to knees, black co( jt under, light plaid trousers, hard black hat. States he belongs to Portsmouth. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 72.— Kettering ( County).— Sentenced, 17th inst., to one month imprisonment for aggravated assault on his wife— WILLIAM LAMB, alias GASKIN, . a gipsy, age 47, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( turning grey) brown, lost right eye, scar under left eye. Travels the country with a van, hawking mats, brushes, etc. Supposed wanted elsewhere for other offences. Information to Supt. Andrews, Kettering. 73.— Northampton '( Borough).— Remanded, till 24th inst., for larceny, from hotels— ALBERT CHARLES JACKSONj, ' alias CHARLES ROPKE JOHN PIMPY, FISHER, PARKER and VINCENT, a German, age 39, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, small moustache sandy, eyes grey, boil mark right arm; speaks English fairly well. Sentenced, at Manchester, 23rd December, 1895, to 6 months imprisonment, for larceny from hotels. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen)— 1 gentle- man's brown rough cloth double- breasted overcoat, Lone buttons ( brown), vjjiite plaid lining, red stripes, nearly new ; 1 gentleman's very dark grey frock- coat, silk facings, black corded lining, silk lining in sleeves, A. C. Fiety " in ink - en inside collar tab ; 1 gentle- man's black inverness mackintosh ; 1 clothes brush, Watkins and Co., Liverpool, 53, F. & H„" stamped . on handle ; 1 red morocco case, containing nail file, brush, knife ( with white handles), and small pair of . scissors; 1 red morocco case, containing small en- graving tools ; 1 brown india- rubber pouch ; several foreign books, 1 has name " Daniel Hauenstein," also stamped on fly leaf, " Stranger's Rest, 24, Park Lane, Liverpool; and 1 large yellow tin box, containing wearing apparel, etc. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 74.— B Division.— 8th inst.— 6 ladies' rings ( 1 gold marquise, set 13 or 14 diamonds, large diamond in centre ; 1 gold dress, set. large emerald in centre, surrounded by 10 small diamonds, " H. H. L." stamped inside ; 1 gold hoop, set 5 diamonds, large diamond in centre, others graduating; 1 gold dress, set 3 diamonds, surrounded by smaller ones ; 1 gold hoop, set 5 pink pearls, " Owen to Bertie, Jan. 1st, 1896," stamped inside; 1 gold dress, set 2 rows of diamonds), all claw- setting; 1 silver imitation diamond necklet, with 3 diamonds, forming drops, suspended round it; 1 metal brooch, lizard pattern, set imita- tion diamonds. 75.— K Division.— Since 4th inst., by house' breaking— 1 gentleman's gold double- case hunter watch, " Samuel, Liverpool," on dial, plain cases, white dial, steel hands, slight scratch on outside case : 1 lady's long gold double- link pattern neck- chain ; 4 large dinner knives, ivory handles, blades marked " Monument, 1700"; 5 cheese knives, ivory handles, marked " Hall, Upton Park"; 10 plated tea- spoons and 1 pair of sugar tongs, " R. E. B." in monogram thereon; 1 gold curb chain, bracelet padlock at- tached, " From Matt, 1- 1- 94," thereon; 1 gold American 20- dollar piece, gold leaf border, worn as a brooch; 1 Jubilee sovereign, gold leaf mounted, worn as a brooch; 1 gold' spade brooch, rough nugget of gold on handle; 1 lady's dress ring, set 5 diamonds ( 4 rose cut, centre table cut); 1 lady's dress ring, set green stone and 2 diamonds each side; 1 lady's dress ring, set diamond and 2 rubies ; 1 long gold small link pattern chain; 1 lady's gold hunter geneva watch, chased cases, steel hands, glass broken ; 1 gold double- twisted pattern chain, with tassal; 3 brooches ( la leaf frosted pattern, with a hazel nuts; 1 plain, with emerald pendant; 1 2- leaf frosted pat- tern, set coral) ; 1 metal bracelet, set 2 yellow stones in centre; 1 £ 50 Bank of England note, No. 14473 ; and a cheque for £ 36 15s., on the London and South Western Bank, Forest Gate Branch, payable to " Mar- garet Delahunt." 76.— Y Division.— 24th ult., by housebreaking— 1 gentleman's gold open- face keyless watch; 1 gen- tleman's silver open- face ditto; 1 lady's small silver geneva ditto ; 1 lady's gold small link pattern albert; 7 gold rings ( 1 plain thick, set 3 diamonds; 1 set pearls and coral; 1 ivy- leaf pattern ; 2 African make ; 1 plain pattern, " G. C. B." thereon; 1 filigree pat- tern) ; 4 gold brooches ( 1 forget> me- not in gold ; 1 plain, with gold beetle in centre; 1 plain, " Salve' engraved thereon ; 1 plain pattern) ; 2 plain silver bracelets; 2 silver salt- spoons ; 2 table ditto; 1 des- sert ditto ; 1 silver testimonial medal, scroll work round rim, with a list of ten battles in Peninsular War, including " St. Sebastin, Vimera, Corunna, and Salamanca," on one side, and " Presented to Sergeant John Elliott by the Officers of the 9th Foot" on the other. 77.— Y Division.— 10th inst., Vy housebreaking — 3 watches ( 1 lady's gold geneva open- face, gold dial, " Baum" thereon, chased back; 1 gentle- man's silver geneva, white dial, engine- turned cases; 1 gentleman's silver keyless geneva); 1 lady's gold neck- chain, old- fashioned, oblong links, gold locket attached; 2 gold lockets ( 1 chased both sides ; 1 small, containing hair); 2 gold dress rings ( 1 set 5 pearls and 8 diamonds; 1 set 5 turquoises); 1 gold pencil- case, set yellow stones; 2 silver bracelets ; 1 pair earrings, and brooch to match, round beaded pattern; 1 pair gold earrings; 1 gold stud, chased; 1 silver American dollar; and a pair of opera- glasses in black morocco case, lined white satin, " Lerebour and Secretain, Paris," on rims, and stamped in gold letters on lining. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 78.— Dumfries ( Buryh).— Between 4th and 25th ult.— A lady'is gold geneva watch, No. 45976, flowered cases, gold dial, black chapters, steel hands, heavy curb pattern steel albert, attached. Between 1st . and 23rd December last—- A gentle- man's gold ring, nearly J- in. wide,, figure of a man with raised pick . on front, a piecer of unpolished gold on each side of figure. Information to Chief Constable Malcolm, Dumfries. DURHAM. 79.— South Shields ( Borough).— Between 11th and 26th ult.— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, fancy dial, key- winding, No. 60355. 30th ult.— 1 gentleman's small silver geneva watch, white dial, 1 white and 1 black pointer, " London Ex- change " in red letters on dial, " W. B." ( previously A. E.) on back of outer case ; 1 stiver curb albert, with appendage ( lifebuoy with mariner's compass in centre). 7th inst.— 1 gentleman's gold geneva lever watch, " Benjamin Hay" engraved on inside of outer case, No. 123492. Information to Chief Constable Morant,' South Shields. 22nd ult.— 1 gentleman's silver English lever watch, single case, " J. D." engraved on outside case, " John Donoghue ". engraved on inside case, maker " Owen Simons, Fareham." 29th ult.— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 47EQ7. 4th inst.— 1 gentleman's silver geneva watch, No. 102732. 6th inst., by housebreaking— 1 lady's old silver English lever watch, No. 489160; 1 lady's old silver geneva watch, " Fisher, Lincoln," on dial, chased' round edges and on back. 7th inst.— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No_ 150074, " Clara Watts " scratched on case, small silver chain attached. 7th inst.— 1 gentlenian's gold geneva watch, No. 22728, with a heavy 9- carat gold fetter link pattern chain attached. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HERTFORDSHIRE. 82.— Hertford ( County).— Between lltli and 12th inst., by burglary, at Benges— 1 small silver pepper box, acorn pattern ; 1 silver sugar sifter, bowl shape, handle chased; 1 pair plain silver salad servers; 1 silver bread fork, twisted handle; 1 plain silver soup ladle; 2 plain silver sauce ladles, crest a demi- lion rampant and oak leaves; 6 silver egg- spoons, chased; 1 silver napkin ring, chased, initials " H. J. T. W."; 1 silver caddy spoon, chased, crest a demi- lion rampant and oak leaves, King's pattern; 1 plated fish- slice and fork; 12 plated tea- spoons ; (> plated fish- knives and 6 forks, chased; 6 plated des- sert knives and 6 forks, chased; 12 small plated fork^, chased; 8 plated dessert spoons; 6 plated table- spoons ; 6 plated Apostle spoons, twisted handles; 1 plated butter- knife, chased; 1 pair plated nut- crackers ; 1 pair plated grape- scissors; 1 plated top of biscuit box, knob on top; 2 large plated des- sert spoons, engraved bunch of fruit and chased; 1 plate- basket, lined with crreen baize— Suspicion is at- tached to TWO MEN, ages about 40, height 5 ft. T or 8 in.; both wearing brownish jackets, supposed dark cord trousers, skull caps. Information to Sunt. Parish, Hertford. KENT. 83.— Dover ( Borough).— 31st ult., by house- breaking— 1 lady's gold geneva watch ; 1 long gold chain, small curb pattern; 1 gentleman's double- case silver lever watch, maker " Woodruff, Margate"; 1 silver- gilt American lever watch, " M. M." engraved on back ; 1 gold open- face watch, with ring missing : 1 old- fashioned purse. Information to Supt. Sanders, Dover. ESSEX. 80.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 1st inst., by burglary— 10 silver bangles, | in. wide, Indian pat- tern ; 2 silver curb bracelets, small padlocks hanging from ring, attached; 1 fancy silver chain bracelet, small silver ball attached; 3 silver- plated salt- spoons, chased handles. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 81.— Cardiff ( Borough).— 21st inst.— A pneumatic safety bicycle, " Dunlop" tyres, tangent spokes, " Carter's " gear case, back frame D- shaped tubing, rubber pedals, straight handle- bars, felt handles, maker " R. Haviland, Small Heath, Birmingham." 23rd ult.— 1 dark blue melton cloth overcoat, nearly new, velvet collar, black- and- yellow striped lining— Supposed by TRAMPS. 25th ult., by housebreaking— 1 lady's old gold watch, very thin cases, no glass, black guard at- tached; 1 silver lever watch, No. 1067 or 131905 open face, silver albert and compass attached; 1 9- carat gold curb pattern albert chain. 26th ult.— 1 lady's gold geneva watch; 1 Ions; 9- carat small link chain. 18th ult.— 1 gentleman's gold pen and pencil- case, stone set in end. LANCASHIRE. 84.— Chorley ( County).— lltli inst., by shop breaking, at Clayton- le- Woods— 1 pair light la e boots, size 8, kid tops, toe- caps, machine^ stitched, screwed, half- broad welts, stamped on soles and linino- with trade- mark " R. A. O. B."; 1 pair lace boots" clump soles, size 7 ; 1 pair heavy i^ vvy boots, size 11. „ . Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 8- 5~ Leigh ( County).— Between 5th and' 7th inst., from an hotel— 1 dozen silver- plated dessert knives and forks, knives angraved one side of blade, carved ivory handles— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, whiskers and moustache turning grey; dress, brown- and- white check Inverness, dark blue suit, white collar, dark tie, soft felt hat dented at top, strong lace boots. He took lodgings at the hotel on 5th and left on morning of 6th inst, without paying his bill. Left behind a black leather hand- bag, containing two empty confectionery cases, and some black glazed sample paper, labelled inside " From the York Confectionery Company, Limited." Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 86.— Salford ( Borough).— 15th inst., at Salford Races— 1 gold English lever watch, No. 2758, white dial, gold hands, glass very much scratched, back case much worn, maker " John Jameson, 87, Grafton Street, Dublin." 87.— Salford ( Borough).— 4th inst., bv shop- breaking— 1 gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 27311, maker " Dent, London," marked " J/ D/-" inside case; 1 gentleman's silver geneva watch, " Whittaker Bros." on dial, marked " L/ E" on inside ™ sc 3 gentlemen's silver geneva watches, marked " A/-" inside case; 1 lady's silver watch, marked JU/ E" inside case ; 1 lady's silver watch, marked " A/ E";. 3 ladies' silver geneva watches, marked " A/-" inside case; 3 silver curb alberts ( 1 with seal attached, and 1 lady's with small tassel attached). Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. NORFOLK. 88.— King's Lynn ( Borough).— 14th inst, by burglary— A black marble cldfck, white dial, dark hour figures, " Hills, Sudbury," on dial, gold- platei 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1897. rim outside face, thin gold lines on front and corners, about 14 in. high, llf in. wide from side to side at bottom, of in. thick from front to back. Information to Chief Constable Ware, King's Lynn. OXFORDSHIRE. 89.— Woodstock ( County).— 4th inst.— 1 lady's 9- carat gold watch, open face, chased back; 1 9- carat cable pattern neck- guard, 6 ft. long ; 1 15- carat gold diamond- shaped brooch, set small diamond in centre; 1 small round metal ditto, set imitation diamonds; 1 gold oblong ditto, set with coloured stone; and a cash- box, 9 in. long, 5 in. wide, containing about £ 9— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN. 1st, age 19, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. 2nd, age 18, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. WILTSHIRE. 90.— Swindon ( County).— 9th inst., from an hotel— 1 gentleman's gold lever watch, foreign make, an 18- carat gold albert, curb pattern, with seal, set yellow stone, surrounded by the words, " You will all go to the Devil," and figure of a clergyman with arms upraised, thereon, attached; 1 lady's gold watch, chased at back in shape of stars, a 9- carat gold curb bangle, with spade guinea, dated 1798, 1 George III. sovereign, 1 20- franc and 1 10- franc gold piece, and 1 gold compass, attached; 1 gold bracelet, part plain, part curb, horse- shoe on top, with 4 diamonds and 3 rubies set in shoe; 2 diamond rings; 1 old- fashioned gold ring, with " Dove" on top; 1 silver English watch, No. 6860, maker " Cromev, Bristol" ; 1 black leather case, 10 in. by 3 in., white kid lining, con- taining 1 ebony back- hair brush, white bristles, No. on handle 751, and 1 black comb. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 91.- Leeds ( Co unty) — 31st ult., by housebreaking at Barwick- on- Elmet— 1 gentleman's small silver geneva lever watch, No. 26884 on face, black numerals, steel hands; 1 lady's silver lever hunting watch, No. 54044, white face, black numerals, steel hands; 1 gold locket, heart shape, hair inside; 1 white metal brooch, oval shape, set white cameo stone, representing Queen's head; 1 white metal bangle; 6 silver teaspoons ; and 1 pair silver sugar- tongs, with flowered stalks. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, Leeds. 92. — Barnsley ( Borough).— 7th inst.,. by shop breaking— 22 silver lever watches: Nos. 1280, 2345, 35901, maker" B. Gaunt"; 3956, 96187,2191, 7497, 138125, 13180, 97803, 81514, 30062, 51135 ( maker " Elliott, Moorthorpe"), 5311, 8351, 1387 ( maker " Kippax, Retford"), 4794, 63870 ( maker " Blashker, Leeds"), 27582 ( maker " Lichtenstein, Manchester"), 2134, 46711, 195298 ( maker " R. Exley, Leeds "). 11 silver genevas: Xos. 278991, 7072, 31534, 71829, 45329, 20439 ( albert attached), 15203, 40766, 40464, 17230, 69389. 1 silver Waltham lever, No. 4466347 ; 1 metal ditto, No. 1987914 ; 3 silver American levers, Xos. 1182148, 76122, and 54619; 1 silver geneva lever, No. 43884; 1 silver Swiss lever, No. 86162; 2 • silver chronographs, Nos. 30970 and 702 ( each watch bears the pawnbroker's private mark); about 40 9- carat flat keeper rings; 4 9- carat half- round rings ; 1 dozen 9 and 15- carat fancy dress rings; 15 9- carat dress rings ( hollow); 1 dozen 9- carat keeper rings, Mizpah" and " Souvenir'," engraved thereon; 1 9- carat orold curb brooch; 20 silver alberts, various patterns; 1 lady's 9- carat gold double albert, with pendant attached. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Barnsley. ANIMALS, &' c., STOLEN. NORFOLK. 03.— East Dereham ( County).— 4th inst., at Stanfield— A dark brown half- bred mare, between 15 and 16 hands, 8 years, both hind fetlocks slightly white, off hind leg slightly curby near hock, small splints in forelegs, close docked tail with long hair, good action, heavy with foal. Information to Superintendent Chambers, East Dereham. ANIMAL RECOVERED. WORCESTERSHIRE. 04.— Dudley ( County).— Horses, Case No. 72, 12th inst. PROPERTY RECOVERED. BERKSHIRE. 95— Reading ( Borough).— Gold bracelet and spade guinea, Case No. 66, 29th ult. DEVONSHIRE. 96.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— Watches, rings, & c., Case No. 60, 18th September, 1896, and thief arrested. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 97.— Reading ( Borough).— 16th inst., in the River Thames— The body of a woman, much decomposed, age 25 to 30, length 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, hair dark brown ; dress, light brown walking costume, double- breasted bodice ( with band at waist), red- and- white wool cross- over, black bodice, pink flannelette . bodice, dark brown underskirt with red spots, pink flan- nelette petticoat, blue corsets, white cotton drawers, black stockings, button boots with patent leather fronts, white woollen gloves with 2 red stripes at back. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. ESSEX. 98.— Latchingdon( County).— Drowned, 8th inst., at Burnham- on- Crouch— JAMES " WILLIAMS, age 39, length 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark brown, eyes blue, left ankle has been broken, left toes turned inwards. A pedlar ; sup- posed frequented the counties of Essex, Herts, Suffolk and Norfolk, selling spectacles, razors, collar studs, etc. Found in pockets : a pedlar's certificate, granted at Gt. Yarmouth, 29th May last. Information to Supt. Halsey, Latchingdon. SUFFOLK. 99.— Lowestoft ( County). ' — Body of MAN, Case No. 73, 12th inst.; identified. APPREHENSIONS. 100.— Metropolitan Police District, S Divi- sion.— ALBERT PANGBOURNE, Case No. 2, 5th inst. 101.— Metropolitan Police District, V Divi- sion.— WILLIAM HARRIS, Case No. 8, 17th May, 1895, and sentenced to C weeks imprisonment. 102.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( County). — DANIEL CHERRY, Case No. 5, 12th inst. 103.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough).— DANIEL DAVID WEBB, alias JEWETT and TAFF WEBB, Case 15, 12th inst. 104.— Hertfordshire, Watford ( County).— ALFRED NEWTON, alias HORSCROFT, Case No. 78, 12th inst. 105— Lancashire, Chorley ( County).— MAN, Case No. 20, 12tk inst. 106.— Suffolk, Lowestoft ( County). — WIL- LIAM SMITH, Case No. 40, 29th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 107.— Colchester ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— Supervisee ALONZO KEMPSON, alias JOHN JONE8, Office No. 48698, age 20, heigh* 5 ft. £ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, heart on right upper arm, " O. K.," 2 blue scars and a star on right, heart and star on left forearm, 2 dots back of right wrist, 7 back of left hand, ring 2nd right finzer. Sentenced, at Birmingham, 18th April, 1895, to 5 months imprisonment and 3 years police super- vision, for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Colchester. KENT. 108.— Canterbury ( City).— For stealing from his lodgings, 1 gentleman's gold chain ( recovered), and 1 pair of silver sleeve- links, coin pattern— A MAN, age 23 to 25, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, hair light, very slight moustache; dress, grey over- coat ( velvet collar), dark jacket and vest, brown spate, black Alpine hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. WORCESTERSHIRE. 109.— Worcester ( County).— For embezzlement, 16th inst.— WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean- shaved, front teeth in lower jaw project; dress, long rough blue cloth overcoat, hard hat. A miller's loader. Native of Whitbourne, near Worces- ter. Supposed to be in the neighbourhood of Bir- mingham. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, Worcester. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 110.— Poole ( County).— Remanded, till 25th inst. for larceny ( jjerson), 15th inst.— A man, who gave the name of HENRY HOLMES, age 60 to 65, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers ( pointed) and moustache grey, eyes brown, 5 boil marks back of neck and between shoulders, and several on but- tocks, scars extending from below knees to ankles, legs having been ulcerated from some disease. States he is a bootmaker's agent; and a native of Dor- chester. He calls at boarding- houses, on the pretence of obtaining apartments, and whilst in conversation with the landlady, picks her pocket, and decamps. iv jvi expert pickpocket. Supposed previously convicted, and wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains, Poole. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 111.— Cheltenha m ( County).— Remanded till 25tli inst., for fraud— ARTHUR FRANCIS STONE, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole inside right forearm, and outside left forearm, scar top of head; dress, plaid overcoat, brown plaid jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, brown leather leggings, brown cloth cap. MARY STONE, age 38, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion ruddy, hair sandy, eyes brown, mole left jaw, scar right cheek; dress, grey dress, black hat trimmed violet and black veil, blue cloth cloak. Natives of Charlton, Northamptonshire. ARTHUR STONE, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, end of left little finger deficient; dress, grey tweed suit, black leather leggings, black bowler hat. xV native of Thame, Oxon. Has been previously convicted ( See Case No. 41, 22nd, and Case No. 48, 29th ult.). Pawntickets were found in their possession for 3 coats, ring, silver lever watch and chain, saddle and bridle, car lamps, double gun, boots, gun in case, table knives, forks and spoons, pledged between 12th ult. and 15th itast., in various parts of London, in names of JAMES, SMITH, JONES and ELKINGTON. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. PROPERTY STOLEN. SURREY. 112.— Chertsey ( County).— On 13th or 14th inst., at Egham— 1 gentleman's gold hunter watch, No. 6877, makers " Barand and Lunt, London," crest on front; 1 gold chain and seal, chain formed of inter- secting cirolcs. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. CHESHIRE. 113.— Egremont ( County).— 16th inst., at Sea- combe-— The body of a newly- born female child, wrapped in a brown coarse apron, which appeared to have been cut in two. Information to Chief Supt. 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