GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1897. VOL. XIV., No. 1376. REG- IJ L ATION" S. All announcements for insertion in the Por. ICE 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. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15S. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less 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 muit be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen 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. » uncementfor 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 dk Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- it., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who wilt furnish the rales on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons misting can only be accepted as advertisements. Ti. 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. ( IV 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. 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 liand- 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. < b) 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. ( 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24, sec. 2.) 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 oil its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is specially directed to clause ( d), par. 1, as Police Notices » re constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police without the printer's name and address, and they are consequently not distributed. NOTE.— There are 180 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— L Division.— For stealing, 17th ult., a mouse- coloured horse- pony, 11 hands, clipped except legs, white blaze on nose, slightly defective near foreleg; a set of brass- mounted harness ( worn), brown collar and traces, and a box- cart painted chocolate, picked out red and blue, red wheels, off- shaft, splash and tail- boards broken, " David Brown, 15, South Street, Wal- worth," on a piece of tin on side— JOHN CLARK, alias DOSSY, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey, left thumb deficient; dress, dark Irish frieze overcoat, dark jacket suit, brown cloth peak cap, lace boots. Appearance of a costermonger. Native of Walworth, Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 2.— Biggleswade ( County).— For obtaining, 1st ult., at Potton Fair, by a forged cheque on J. and C. Simonds and Co., of Reading, a brown mare, valua £ 31— JOHN HAWKES, alias JAMES LOCK, JOHN THORPE, WILLIAM JAMES and HENRY HUD- SON, age 45, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes hazel, slightly pock- marked on nose; dress, dark blue over- coat ( velvet collar), dark cardigan jacket, black cloth vest, brown trousers, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cain, Biggleswade. BERKSHIRE. 3.— Newbury ( County).— On a warrant for steal- ing a brass cornet ( recovered) ( See GAZETTE, 26th ult., Case No. 8)— Licence Holder ROBERT KNIGHT, alias WELLS and GEORGE WEBB, Office No. 494- 97, age 57, height 5 ft. 8 in. ( without shoes), complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, bald top of head, mole right cheek close to ear and back of right knee, scar front of chest, right eyebrow, front of 2nd right finger, 2 scars right thumb, 2 back of 1st left finger, large scar from operation inside left thigh, right thumb stiff, nail of 1st right finger deformed, red mole under right shoulder- blade. Has a sister, Mrs. Peters, residing at No. 10, Creeland Grove, Catford, where he may visit. Sentenced, at Ports- mouth Sessions, 4th July, 1890, to 5 years penal servitude, for stealing clothing; re- convicted, at North London Sessions, on 22nd April, 1895, and sen- tenced to 12 months imprisonment, and licence re- voked, for larceny. Licence expires 1st May, 1897. Q 189. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. plexion pale, hair dark brown, one finger of left hand deficient. A native of Llanelly. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, CrickhowelL CHESHIRE. 5.— Middlewich ( County).— For stealing an old- fashioned silver lever stop- watch-^ TOHN WRIGHT, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, heavy moustache black, eyes grey, walks very erect; dress, black frock coat and vest, blue and black striped trousers, lace boots, hard felt hat. Carries a dark plaid mackintosh. A pensioner from. 9th Lancers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. DEVONSHIRE. 6.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— For failing to re- port- Supervisee ROBERT GREEN, Office No. 48676, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, cut scar over right eye- brow, under left eye, under chin, ball of left thumb and 2nd joint right middle finger, " G." back of right arm, 2 dots back of left arm. Native of Dartford, Kent. Sentenced, at Barnstaple Quarter Sessions, 10th April, 1895, to 5 months imprisonment and 2 years police supervision, for attempted larceny. 1360. Information to the Chief Constable, Barnstaple. DURHAM. 7.— Sunderland ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— Licence Holder HENRY SMITH, Office No. 3098- 96, age 27, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, red birthmark back of head, scar left cheek, right of belly, 3 scars small of back, 4 right buttock, 1 left forearm, back of left thumb, back of right upper arm, right elbow, front of right hand, outside right thigh, front of right leg and front of left knee, right big toe- nail deformed, 2nd lef; toe overlaps the 3rd, " H." on right breast, ruptured right groin. A labourer. Sentenced, at Durham Assizes, 13th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude, for robbery with violence. U 304. Information to Chief Constable Huntley, Central Police Station, Sunderland. BRECONSHIRE. 4.— Crickhowell ( County).— Absconded, after being committed to Quakers' Yard Truant School — JAMES LEWIS, age 11, rather short, com- GLAMORGANSHIRE. 8.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For obtaining, 21st ult., 10s. by false pretences-^ IOHN JOHANSEN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, nose broken and twisted to one side ; dress ( when last seen), blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A seaman. May be found in boarding- houses, or seeking employ- ment on board ship. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 9.— Gloucester ( County).— For obtaining £ 3 by 2 T I I E POLICE G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1897. a worthless cheque, 13th ult.— JAMES WARD' alias JOHN BURNS, ago 53, height 5 ft. 3 J in., com- plexion bronze, hair ( cut short) grey, moustache sandy grey, eyes brown, small scar between 2nd and 3rd joint of 1st left finger, scar right knee, and below knee, wart between 2nd and 3rd right toes; dress, blue overcoat, dark grey striped trousers, light grey tie, collar turned down at corners, black bowler hat. Attends fairs, and associates with low horse dealers. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. 10.— Gloucester ( County).— For assault on a police constable, at Elmore, 30th January.—- ALICK SPIERS, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, very slight whiskers and moustache, eyes blue, slight impediment in speech; dress, dirty cloth jacket and vest, cord or moleskin trousers, old dark cap, generally wears u muffler. A notorious poacher. A labourer; native of Elmore, " PT Gloucester. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 11.— Aldershot ( County).— For falsification of accounts— CHARLES LAWTON, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion dark, thin features, hair[( slightlyturninggrey) andmoustache dark brown, slight side whiskers, of smart appear- ance, walks erect; dressed, generally, in a blue serge or brown tweed suit, blue melton overcoat, brown cap and boots. Wholesale grocer's cashier; absconded 21st ult. May be accompanied by his wife, age about 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair light brown; dressed, generally, in a blue cape, dark dress, small black hat with feather on one side. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. 12.— Portsmouth CBorough).— For embezzlement — FRANK EVENDEN, age 27, height about 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark; dress, light dust coat, brown jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, black hard felt hat, black lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 13. -- Portsmouth ( Borough). — AMELINA BARNEY, Case No. 16, 5th ult., not now wanted. HEREFORDSHIRE. 14.— Bromyard ( County).— For misapplying cer- tain moneys, on 1st October last— AUGUS PUS JOHN MULLINGER, age 37, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, has a swaggering gait; dress ( when last seen), dark jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, black hard hat. Was formerly a porter at the Aston Union, near Birmingham. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. KENT. 15.— Canterbury ( County).— For false pretences, 6th ult., at Whitstable— WILLIAM BENNETT, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion freckled, moustache ginger, " I love Emily White" tattooed on arm ; dress, long dark overcoat, cord trousers, light skull cap. An Army Reservist; native of Boughton, near Faversham, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. 16.— Chatham ( County).— For stealing, at Old Brompton, 1 yellow- and- black carriage- rug, blue binding; 1 lady's black cloak, f- length; 1 dark brown boa; 1 scarlet- and- blue table- cloth, with fringe; 1 white table- cloth; 2 ladies' night- dresses: 2 chemises; 2 pairs of drawers; 2 gentlemen'^ white cotton shirts; 1 white linen sheet; 2 dark rosewood workboxes; 1 light- coloured inkstand, with drawers, and 2 ink- bottles; 6 nickel- silver tablespoon • ; 6 nickel- silver dessert- spoons; 1 light green cloth dress and jacket, with pink silk vest ( quite new); 1 drab dress, with velvet round bottom; 1 melton cloth bodice; 4 yards of alpaca— TWO MEN. 1st, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) brown, eyes blue, birthmark left breast, " Love Kitty P " on left arm, " Love M " right wrist; dress, light dust coat, dark vest, military trousers, with stripe taken out, black silk neckerchief, dark cap, light boots ( all old); a flower seller. 2nd, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair auburn, mous- tache light ginger, eyes grey ; dress, dark jacket, cardigan jacket or guernsey, cord trousers, dark cap, heavy lace boots, military appearance ; a hawker. Both frequent low lodging- houses. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 17.— West Mailing ( County).— For stealing, be- tween 20th and 21st ult., at Wrotham, a 2- wheel barrow ( nearly new), body painted dark green, red wheels, 20 in. apart, 1- inch tyres, tips of handles painted red; 1 small flower- fork; 1 pair hedge clip- pers ; 1 garden trowel— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, slight light mous- tache; dress, dark jacket and trousers, black, hard hat. A WOMAN, age about 30, height 5 it. 1 or 5 in., hair dork; dress, long brown jacket or ulster, black dress, black straw hat. Had with them a child about 4 months old. They were seen at Foots Cray, on 21st ult., going in the direction of London. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 18.— 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 spats, black Alpine hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. 19.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing from lodgings, between 16th and 22nd ult., 6 silver teaspoons; 3 old- fashioned silver tablespoons; 2 sil- ver dessert spoons ( all plain pattern) ; i gold bracelet; 1 square gold brooch, set green stones ; 1 gold minia- ture brooch, with dark hair ; 1 long gold chain, small link pattern; 1 coral brooch, with gold rim— A man who gave the name of CHAMP BIRCH, alias BUR- TON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark; dress, light brown jacket ( with dark brown velvet collar), dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Left for Charing Cross on 22nd inst. Ac- companied by his wife, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair dark, eyes blue; dress, greenish cape ( with 2 rows of brown fur on collar), black dress, black hat trimmed black velvet and feathers; and a child about 2 years old. Had with them a fancy brown wicker mail cart, with brown hood; a child's bath; a black box, with white letters " B. K. B.''; a long portmanteau, with letters " B. K. B."; and a small black hand- bag. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 20.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing, between 17th and 18th ult., a dark Irish frieze over- coat, velvet collar, usual pockets, breast pocket on left side, coat has been turned, grey flannel mix- ture lining, no sleeve linings— A MAN, age about 27, complexion pale, thin features; dress, dark jacket, grey mixture trousers, dark cap and clogs. He took lodgings, stating he was a labourer at the Wigan Coal and Iron Company, Aspull. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 21.— Burnley ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of FREDERICK NOWELL, whose apprehension is sought for attempted double murder, age 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy ( bald on front of head), clean shaven ( supposed wearing a false beard and moustache, imitation black hair mixed with grey, and reaches 3 or 4 in. below the chin), eyes blue, F. N. tattooed inside left forearm ; dress, black serge reefer jacket and vest, dark brown check trousers, black and green tie, low shoes. The photograph was taken a few years ago. Information to Supt. Barnett, County Police Office, Burnley. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 22.— Abergavenny ( County).— For forging and uttering a request for the payment of money— FREDERICK HODGKISS, alias HOOPER and ROBERTS, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, dent on top of head from an injury, cross flogs and crown tattooed right arm, crucifix left arm ; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, double peak cap, with flaps tied on top. A farm labourer; native of Tenbury. Well- known in Herefordshire, Worcester- shire and Shropshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daviea Abergavenny. NORFOLK. £ 1 REWARD. 23.— Loddon ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Loddon and Clavering Union— CHARLES MARMADUKR MARSDEN, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion prtle, hair and eyes dark, scar on forehead. A har- ness maker; native of Bramfield, near Ilalesworth, Suffolk. Warrant issued. The above' reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Loddon and Clavering Union for the arrest of MARSDEN. Information to Supt. Eagling, Loddon. SOMERSETSHIRE. 2 4. — Te m p I e CIO U d ( County).— For steal ing, 28th. Jan., at Keynsham, 1 lady's silver open- face geneva watch, No. 22020, a short silver chain attached, with pendant, marked " H."; 1 portmanteau, containing 1 blue sorge coat and trousers, 1 white wooUen sweater, 1 white Oxford shirt marked " H.," 1 pair of gentleman's brown shoes, 2 white handkerchiefs, 1 collar, 1 pair socks, 1 white tie, and 1 hair- brush and comb ( portmanteau recovered at Cardiff, 7th inst.^ — ALAN FALCONER, alias HENRY CHAM- BERLAYNE, age 35 or 36, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, thin features, hair%( bushy over ears) brown, heavy moustache light, blue eyes ; dress, blue suit, cloth cap, lace boots. Is a good pianist and comic singer, and is often engaged at low hotels, etc. Has been a gamekeeper at Cae Bricks, Llangadock, Carmarthenshire. Represents himself as a Squadron Sergeant Major, 5tii lloyal Irish Lancers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dicks, Temple Cloud. 25.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining, 27th ult., £ 3 12s., by false pretences— G. DYER, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache dark brown, walks as if suffer- ing from tender feet; dress, dark serge jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, black bowler hat. He called upon a licenced victualler, whom he promised to appoint sole agent in Bath for the sale of Stra- monium cigarettes, and that he would send an auto- matic machine, for which 12s. per month would be paid for its being allowed to be placed in the bar, and also a commission on all goods sold. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable,. Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 26.— Bilston ( County).— For stealing a horse, trap and harness ( recovered)— FREDERICK JONES, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved; dress, black coat and vest, blue striped trousers, black tie, black felt hat, lace boots. Native of Walsall. ETHEL* ROSE, alias VALLANCE and JONES, age 25, height 4 ft. 10| in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, slight scar on bridge of nose; dress, black rough three- quarter jacket ( double- breasted), black corded dress, black sailor hat ( red crown, bird at side), thick black veil, low shoes ( pa- tent fronts). Native of Wolverhampton. ( See Case- No. 29.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. 27.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 19th ult., a purse containing £ 7 Is. l^ d., and a birth and barial certificate, " Henry Barnett" thereon; 1 pair light lace boots, kid tops, size 8— THOMAS MOUNT- FORD, age 20, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fair„ hair dark brown, eyes hazel, burn mark under left jaw, 1st and 2nd toes of both feet crooked, cross and bracelet left arm, 3 dots on wrist; drc^ ( when last seen), black coat, dirty moleskin trousers, blue muffler with white spots, old grey cap, and the stolen boots- A native of Bucknall. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 28.— Burton- on- Trent ( County). — For stealing 20th ult., £ 6— A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean- shaved, large nose, slight impediment in speech; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers. Of gen- tlemanly appearance. Had with him a bro^ jp Glad- stone bag, supposed stolen at Leicester. He calls at Y. M. C. A. Institutions for lodgings. A native of Sheffield. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. 29.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For stealing between 11th and 22nd ult., 5 brown full size twiU sheets ; 1 white honeycomb counterpane, with white fringe ; 1 brown calico bolster case, fastens with tape ; 2 white calico pillow cases; 1 pair white calico drawers, needlework trimming ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 33431, plain white face, black figures, chased cases, silver round link pattern albert, with tassel and imitation threepenny- piece, attached—• ETHEL ROSE, alias YALLANCE, nge about 25, height 4 ft. 10i in. ( without shoes), complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, slight soar on bridge of nose ; wearing rough black double- breasted jacket trimmed with black braid silk facings ( stolen), black mackintosh FMOAY, MARCH 12, 1897. - T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 cape, black straw hat, thick black veil, old boots. May bo accompanied by a man, age about 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, hair light. ( See Case No. 26.) Warrant issued. 30.— Wolverhampton ( Borough)— For stealing, 26th ult., an overcoat ( recovered)—- A man giving the name of S. LEWIS, age about 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., hair and slight moustache dark; speaks with Welsh accent; dress, dark suit, long black overcoat of thin material, low crown black hard felt hat ( maker's name and " Cardiff" inside), lace boots ( nearly new), brown gloves; carried a block leather bag. Stated he was a travelling draper. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK. 31.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing a ladder ( recovered)— HENRY" WILLIAM DEATH, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., weight 10 stones, complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, eyes harel, ball of left eye scarred through burn ; of athletic appearance, and very quick in his movements ; dress ( generally), black derby coat . and vest, cloth trousers, hard felt hat. Has been employed by a telephone company; may seek similar employment. A native of Ipswich. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SURREY. £ 2 REWARD. 32.— 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, 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. 33.— Reigate ( Borough).— For stealing, 22nd ult. a black- ribbed frock overcoat— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache dark, beard about a week's growth, scar under chin, top of 1st finger right hand deficient; wearing dark shabby over- coat, black hard felt hat ( broad brim). He called at a house, stating- he was an agent for Singer's Sewing Machine Co. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Reigate. SUSSEX ( EAST). 34.— Battle ( County).— For deserting his child, leaving it chargeable to the Battle Union— CHARLES TURNER, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion, hair and moustache dark, dent in chin. Has been in the Army. A labourer; native of Cowden, Kent. Warrant issued. 35.— Battle ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Battle Union — FREDERICK WILLIAM BROTHERIDGE, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, thin face, rather long nose, hair dark brown, moustache light. A tailor ; native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb, Battle. 36.— Lewes ( County\— For stealing a bridle and dandy brush ( recovered)— ALBERT WARE, alias PAT MURPHY and VAKEY", age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown ; speaks with Irish accent; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark reddish trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. May be found at low lodging- houses, or in company with dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 37.— Hastings ( Borough).— For assault— WIL- LIAM BROWN, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion very dark, hair, slight moustache and eyes ( rather large) dark; dress, black overcoat ( velvet collar), dark grey check suit, black hard felt hat, red socks, low shoes. Has relatives residing at Birming- ham, whom he may visit. A native of London. Warrant issued. 38.— Hastings ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of FREDERICK DEAN, whose appre- hension is sought for larceny ( servant), age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, pimples on face, hair, slight moustache and eyes dark; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. A draper's clerk, native of Hastings. Is known in the neighbourhood of Fulham Road, S. W. Warrant issued. 39.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing a lady's gold half- hunter watch, maker's name " Barnund and Lunds, London," small gold link chain, ball at end, 1 plain gold bangle bracelet, with padlock, attached; 1 plain gold double band bracelet, with lover's knot; 1 gold brooch, two swallows in pearls with ruby eyes; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, small crescent shape, set with pearls ; 1 green Brazilian beetle brooch, set in gold, with gold claws; 1 large half crescent gold brooch, set • with Paris brilliants— CHARLES SCHMIDT, alias CHARLES LAMBERT, JOHN ROBERTS and ANDERSON, Office No. 3170- 96 ( See Case No. 69, 5th ult., and Case No. 20, 19th ult.), age 70, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, wart left side of nose and right of neck, scar back of neck and left groin, ruptured both sides, vaccination marks right arm, lump right wrist, scars on both knees; dressed in dark clothes, Inverness cape, mackintosh, or loose overcoat. Sentenced, at Dover Quarter Sessions, 14th October, 1895, to 12 months imprisonment, for stealing jewellery. 7^ 8. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 40.— Arundel ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— WILLIAM PENNICOTT, late of Felpham, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, very thin fea- tures, hair dark, long straggling whiskers dark, stoops ; dress, long black overcoat ( much worn across shoulders), soft black felt hat. Much addicted to drink. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kennett, Arundel. WARWICKSHIRE. 41.— Aston Manor ( County).— For stealing a cornet ( recovered)— WILLIAM WUJCH, age 10, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, red face, hair brown; dress, dark suit, black tie, with imitation shilling for pin, lace boots. A bicycle worker; native of Chel- tenham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 42.— Birmingham ( City).— For appropriating to his own use a considerable sum of money entrusted to him— CHRISTOPHER BRADY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, hair dark brown ( nearly bald), moustache ( drooping) dark, eyes blue, large mouth and nose, large skull, thin neck; dress, dark clothes; usually wears a silk hat. Carried a revolver. A solicitor : native of Birmingham. Sup- posed absconded on 13th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. WILTSHIRE. 43.— Swindon ( County).— For embezzling £ 15.— GEORGE STEPHEN BENNETT, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, eyeg blue, hair light brown ( slightly bald in front, which he covers with a long lock of hair), slight brown moustache ( pointed ends), swaggering gait; dress, light grey covert coat, fawn colour Newmarket mackintosh full length, black coat and veet, grey trousers. Has been employed as a boot manufacturer's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. 44.— Warminster ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 10th ult.— JOHN WILLIAMS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair and moustache dark, speaks with North Country accent; of military appearance; dress, long dark fawn over- coat, grey jacket, dark trousers, cloth cap, blue- and- white tie, turn- down collar; carries an umbrella. He represented that he belonged to the Army Ordnance Survey, and also stated that he had been a sergeart in the 107th Regiment and the Royal Engineers. Stays at private lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. WORCESTERSHIRE. 45.— Worcester ( County).— For embezzlement 16th ult.— 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. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 46.— Hull ( Borough). — For embezzlement, 22nd ult.— HAROLD REGINALD SEAMAN, age 22, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, black coat and vest, dark grey trousers, hard felt hat. A clerk; native of Hull. Absconded 22nd ult. Warrant issued. 47.— Hull ( Borough).— For larceny, 13th Novem- ber, 1896— ROBERT CARSON, or CASSON, age about 34 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion ruddy, face blotched, long red nose, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, peculiar eyes; dress, brown suit and overcoat, or blue melton overcoat with large pearl buttons, hard felt hat. A native of Wakefield, is supposed to be bookmaking at race- meetings. Is known as Long Bob and Ally Sloper. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 48.— Whitby ( County).— For uttering a fictitious cheque for £ 6 18s. 6d. on the Sunderland branch of the North Eastern Banking Company— A man who gave the name of THOMAS ALDERSON, but supposed to be ALEXANDER GREIG, late of 4, Hume Street, Sunderland, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, pugilistic appearance; dress, black jacket and vest, striped grey cap, strong lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Whitby. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 49.— Wakefield ( City).— For an offence under the Bankruptcy Act, 1883— ROBERT PEARSON, alias JOHN PEARSON, BRIGGS and WRIGHT, age 34 or 35, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair or sallow, light moustache; dress ( generally), light coat, white Quaker hat. He lived at 2, Richard Street, Bradford, and went in the name of BRIGGS, in October, 1894. A grocer, confectioner and tobacconist. May be found carrying on business in either of above names. WTarrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. PEESONS IN CUSTODY. CUMBERLAND. 50.— Carlisle ( County)— In custody, for house- breaking, 25th ult.— JAMES WILSON ( supposed false), age 19, height 5 ft. 10£ in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair light brown, clean- shaved, eyes light, grey, scar on left leg under knee, two on bridge of nose, one on left eyebrow, two back of right forearm, one long back of left forearm from elbow to wrist, faint tattoo marks front of right forearm, cross tattooed left forearm; dress, black worsted jacket and vest, bluish grey trousers, grey cap, lace boots— ROBERT WILSON ( supposed false), age 21, height 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1897. 5 ft 74 in., complexion fair, hair auburn, moustache light, eyes dark brown, small scar top of third joint fourth finger right hand; dress, black worsted jacket, black cloth corded vest, dark grey woollen shirt, black cotton cord trousers, red- and- blue silk necker- chief, grey cap, lace boots ( all old). State they are labourers, and natives of West Hartlepool, and have been employed at Govan, which place they left about two months ago. JOHN KELLY ( supposed false), age 23, height 5 ft. 7i in. complexion fresh, hair ( cut very short) light, slight moustache, eyes blue, scar right cheek, in front of ear; dress, blue pilot jacket ( faded), dark tweed vest, grey striped tweed trousers, grey cap with peak, white- and- grey woollen muffler, lace boots ( all old). States he is a groom, and native of St. Helen's, Lancashire. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DENBIGHSHIRE. 51.— Denbigh ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, for an indecent assault— JOHN MORGAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( white patch on top of head) dark brown, right eye deficient, left grey, 2 scars left cheek, scar left side of neck and left eyebrow. States he is a collier; and a native of Flint. Supposed pre- viously convicted. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DEVONSHIRE. 52.— Exeter ( County).— Remanded, till 6th inst., for fraudulently obtaining a large quantity of pork and poultry— HENRY NEVILL, alias JAMES CHARLES ROBINSON, late of 105, Stockwell Road, London, where he traded as Robinson and Co., age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair light, full beard and moustache. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. HAMPSHIRE. 53.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, for larceny ( person)— JAMES MAHONEY, age 39, height 5 ft. 4J in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) black, eyes grey, scar back of ear; dress, old black overcoat, 2 brown vests, grey check trousers, black silk neckerchief. A flower- seller; native of Croydon. PERCY REVILL, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair ( curly) brown, moustache and side whiskers light brown, eyes blue, full- rigged ship tattooed on chest, brigan- tine, crossed flags, Union Jack, ensign, bracelet, an- chor, " H.," " L. G." on right arm and hand, " A.," and 2 indistinct letters, ring and anchor, rose, sham- rock and thistle, dots and rings left arm and hand; dress, cardigan jacket, blue vest, dark plaid trousers, 2 overcoats ( 1 black, 1 fawn), red and blue necker- chief, blue cap, lace boots. A flower- seller; native of Liverpool. Sold by the latter ( supposed stolen)— A double case gold geneva watch, No. 6685, " Patent lever, full jewelled, M T., Tabias, Liverpool," en- graved inside, one hand missing. 54.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial, at the Quarter Sessions, for obtaining money by false pretences— FREDERICK NAWSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, ejes blue. A seaman; native of Southampton. His modus operandi is to engage apartments, and obtain money from the occupier for the purpose of getting his baggage from the ship Eagle. Previously con- victed at Chichester and Eastbourne. 55.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, for larceny— DANIEL DAVID JUETT, alias WILLIAM WEBB, age 37, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion very florid, hair dark brown, eyes blue, sailor tattooed left arm ; dress, fawn colour dust- coat ( velvet collar), blue serge suit, black bowler hat, brown boots. A seaman, and has been in the Navy; a native of Abergavenny. 56.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial, at next Hants Assizes, for unlawful wounding, housebreaking, and larceny— JAMES WEEKS, nge 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes grey. A labourer ; native of Shirley, Southampton. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 57.— Bootle ( Borough).— Sentenced, 2nd inst., to 3 months imprisonment, for larceny ( lodgings)— JAMES JONES, alias GWYN MORGAN JONES, BERTACE JONES, C. L. SEARL and THEODORE BANKS, age 23, height 5 ft. 10\ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight dark moustache, eyes blue, blue dot and burn scar right forearm, 3 blue dots left wrist, right of chest deformed, right arm appears to be wasting; dress, dark serge jacket and vest, dark trousers, brown soft felt hat. States he is a carpenter ; and native of South Wales. Is identical with man described in Case No. 58, 26th ult. Sen- tenced 3rd October last, at Lambeth Police Court, to 3 months imprisonment for a similar offence. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen)— A gilded lion shilling; 1 silver rope pattern chain, with watchkey and Japanese and French coins attached ; 1 imitation silver curb chain; 2 sleeve studs, set brilliants; 1 small square red stone, set four brilliants ( 1 missing) ; 1 pencil- case; 1 lady's purse, and a pawnticket for an overcoat pledged at Liverpool on 20th ult. Photograph may be obtained on application. Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 58.— Newport ( Borough).— Remanded, till 8th inst., for picking pockets— NICHOLAS CANEPA, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes brown, thin face, mole each side back of neck and right jaw bone ; speaks Genoese only. A native of Savonne, Italy. He was in Liverpool and Glasgow on ships before coining to Newport. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport ( Mon.). SHROPSHIRE. 59.— Whitchurch ( County).— Sentenced, 27th ult., to 14 days imprisonment, for larceny— DANIEL CALLAGHAN, alias GEORGE SMITH, age 17, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, abscess mark below right ear, small varicose veins inside left leg; dress, old brown cloth suit. States he was formerly in Ashford Orphan School; also that he was on the training ship Exmoutli, near Tilbury Docks, and for some time has been tramping the country. Is believed to have absconded from a reformatory. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SUFFOLK. 60.— Ipswich ( County).— Remanded, for attempted highway robbery— JOHN RILEY, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy, hair light brown ( tinn- ing grey), eyes hazel, woman, cocoanut tree with snake coiled round, rose, coat- of- arms, 2 stars, bird tattooed on right arm, bracelet right wrist, ring 2nd right finger, anchor, heart, cross and firefly left arm, bracelet left wrist, cut scar from shoulder to muscle left arm, full- rigged ship on chest, scar on nose, over right eye, forehead, and right cheek ; dress, lighc dust coat, black jacket, striped trousers, black- and- white scarf, lace boots, cloth cap. A shoemaker ; states he is a native of Sheffield. JOHN SMITH, age 23, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown ( cast in right eye), suffering from blood poisoning right leg; dress, black serge jacket, blue serare vest, old military trousers, blue- and- white striped neckerchief, check cloth cap, lace boots. A labourer ; states he is a native of Lowestoft. ALbERT HARRISON, age 26, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, dot tattooed right fore- arm, cut scar right elbow, ring 2nd left finger, cut and burn scars left forearm, small scar back of neck ; dress, blue serge jacket, black serge vest, light check trousers, red- and- white striped neckerchief, lace boots, black hard felt hat; military appearance. A hawker ; states he is a native of Nottingham. Had in his possession a pedlar's certificate, granted at Welshpool, on 27th June last. Photographs may be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ipswich. WILTSHIRE. 61.— Swindon ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, on, 6th prox., for obtaining money by false pretences— STEPHEN KEELEY, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, thin features, hair dark brown, heavy moustache dark, eyes grey, scar on nose; dress, snuff colour mackintosh, light check suit with red squares, brown bowler hat. Na- tivo of Dublin. Lately resided at Cardiff. ALFRED SCHULTZ, alias PHILLIPS, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey; dress, blue melton overcoat ( velvet collar), light tweed suit, black bowler hat. They represent themselves as travellers for F. Hill, manufacturer of Eucalyptus cigarettes ; are about to appoint agents in the district, for sale of same, who will be paid £ 1 per quarter for exhibiting plates, etc. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 62.— Doncaster ( Borough).— Committed for trial, at next Borough Sessions, for larceny ( person)— JAMES CARLING, alias CARLIN, CAIRNS and MACKINSON, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair ( curly on top) black, mous- tache dark, eyes hazel, nose crooked to right, 2 scars middle of back, indistinct " J." right arm ; of rather Jewish appearance; well- dressed. A native of Shef- field. Is an associate of travelling thieves. Has been nine times convicted at Sheffield, in the name of CAIRNS, and supposed convicted elsewhere. For photograph see figure 29, in Illustrated Circular, Series 49. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 63.— Y Division.— 21st ult., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold watch, white dial; 2 ladies' silver ditto, eneraved cases; 1 gentleman's ditto, " Hawley,. Strand," on works; 1 lady's ditto, with coloured flowers on face; 1 tortoiseshell ditto, very old- fashioned ; 2 gold chains ( 1 neck, 1 fancy with tassel) ; 2 pairs gold earrings ( 1 acorn, 1 drop pattern); 3 gold brooches ( 1 plain round, place for photograph at back; 1 ditto, set turquoise round edge; 1 oval, set coloured stones, ivy- leaf in centre) ; 2 silver dilto ( 1 George III. 5s. piece, 1 Jubilee 2s. piece, ball edgei); 1 cameo ditto, gold rim, lady's head and bust, place for photograph at back; 1 silver neck- chain; 5 ladies' gold rings ( 1 dress, set turquoise, pearl in cen- tre ; 1 half hoop diamond ; 2 plain gold ; 1 keeper) ; 1 set of gold studs, set turquoise; 1 set of Scotch pebble buttons, silver mounts; 6 silver dessert- spoons ; 2 table and 1 gravy ditto, fiddle pattern; 2 silver salt- spoons, " G." engraved thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 64.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— 28th ult., by housebreaking— 3 gold brooches ( 1 .. val f,. iape, fringe at bottom, and fancy work all round, with glass at back for photograph; 1 oblong shape, with ring in centre; 1 round, about size of halfpenny); 1 pair eyeglasses, gold rims; 1 small gold and enamel locket about the size of a shilling ( does not open). A small jemmy, and a malacca cane, with deeply chased silver knob, were left behind. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. ESSEX. 65.— Grays ( County).— 27th ult., by burglary— 1 gold pin ( Jubilee half- sovereign); 1 silver bangle, 8 or 10 hearts pendant; 1 Primrose League badge ( brooch); 1 lady's silver geneva watch, " N. Sim- monds, 1896," inside case; 1 lady's small silver chain; 1 large round silver brooch, opening at back for hair; 1 silver brooch, shape of bicycle handles ; 1 silver brooch, name " Nellie"; 1 silver compass, hands missing, pivot loose inside ; 1 gold albert, snake pattern, seal attached; 1 blue corded serge double- breasted jacket, usual pockets, small rent has been darned on left wrist; 1 red flowered silk handkerchief. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. KENT. 66.— Sheerness ( County).— 28th ult., by house- breaking—- 1 lady's gold watch, maker " Bennett," No. 5439, black silk guard attached; 1 gold brooch, 1 £ in. long, twisted gold wires, mounted with coral; 1 gold mourning- brooch; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, mounted with coral; 1 small gold brooch, with unity knot, and a pair of gold earrings, with three hoops. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slim build, complexion fair, hair cut close; wearing black overcoat, black bowler hat. Information to Inspector Taylor, Sheerness. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Bolton County).— Between 28th ult. and 1st inst., at Farnworth— 1 blue twill serge diagonal cloth morning- coat, 1 button on each sleeve, 3 down front, usual pockets, greasy patch near right pocket— Suspicion is attached to Licence Holder R 275 ALFRED WHITWORTH. ( See Case No. 118, 26th ult.) Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 68.— Salford ( Borough).— 1st inst., by house- breaking— 1 15- carat gold hrooch, oval shape, ball in centre joined with a bar each side, glass at back con- taining grey hair ; 1 pair of 15- carat plain gold ear- rings, button shape; 1 9- carat gold brooch, curb pattern, thick in centre, tapers towards ends; 1 gold bar brooch, set 3 brilliants; 1 9- carat gold bangle, curb pattern, small gold padlock fastening; 1 gentle- man's gold albert, small chain pattern, much worn ; 1 small gold locket, portmanteau shape ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold dress ring, set 6 pearls and diamond in centre, broken at band ; 1 gold mourning ring, enamel top, set 6 pearls ( 3 missing). Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. SHROPSHIRE. 69.— Wellington ( County).— 16th ult., by office- breaking, at Wellington Union Workhouse— 1 rough black cloth overcoat, three- quarter length, velvet col- lar, loop chain, black bone buttons, usual pockets ; 1 lady's small gold keeper ring, ivy leaves chased out- side, " Mizpah, 1885," and ( supposed) " December 17th" engraved inside; 1 cream- coloured antima- cassar, with white lace ends. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. FMOAY, MARCH 12, 1897. - T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 SURREY. 70.— Guildford { County).— 28th ult., by bur- glary, at Woking— A silver geneva watch, ornamental face, No. 3729. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. 71.— Reigate ( Borough).— 24th ult., from a - church— 6 bottles of wine ( Tinta Francisca, bottled by W. E. Skeffington) ; several old coins; 1 new six- pence, with hole dn; and a threepenny- piece— Sup- posed by TWO MEN, both stout build. 1st, wearing dark coat and hard felt hat; 2nd, light trousers and hard ifelt hat. The thieves left behind a dark lantern. They are supposed to be tramping the country, and breaking into churches. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 72.— Hull j( Borough).— 3rd December, 1896— 1 gentleman's gold lever watch, No. 9054, gold dial, with 15- carat gold open- curb twisted link albert at- tached. 13th ult.— 1 brown leather case tape mea- sure ( 66 ft.); 40 yards canvas, 18 in. wide, star pat- tern, dark ground. 15th ult.— 1 lady's 18- carat gold ring, setwith- 3 diamonds, star setting. 16th ult.— 1 large woollen shawl, dark, with red- and- white stripes, black fringe round. 17th ult.— 1 dark grey Irish frieze overcoat, slate- coloured velvet collar, black dining, striped sleeve lining, chain hanger, slate- . coloured bone- buttons, single- breasted; 1 blue beaver jacket and vest, velvet collar, black lining, striped sleeve ditto, bone buttons cloth centres ( new). 19th ult.— 1 blue pilot cloth overcoat, blue serge lining, black ditto imsleeves, black buttons with crown and anchor thereon, " J. Russell" stamped on left sleeve lining ; 1 black serge dress skirt ( new), 3 rows of braid at bottom; 1 light cloth overcoat, long, dark lining, ' velvet collar, large bone buttons to match, supposed Hepworth " on hanger ; 1 dark . blue beaver jacket and vest ( new),, black lining, striped sleeve ditto, black bone buttons. 20th ult.— 1 spade ace guinea, " 1787," good condition ; 1 gentleman's silver English lever watch, with a 9- carat gold albert, long and short ' links, and seal, attached. 22nd January— 1 silver flilted, oblong- shaped match- box, stbcrut 2£ : n. !<> iig. 22nd ult.— 1 pair trousers, light mingled with brown, " blue, and red, top pockets ; 1 lady's brown cheviot • cloth jacket, double- breasted, fur on cuffs and collar, " bone buttons; 1 American Waltham lever silver • watch, No. 42869, gold hands, smooth cases, " A. W. W. ifc ' Co., Waltham, Mass.," on dial, flat crystal gliss. 2' 3rd ult.— 1 light blue fancy- striped cloth jacket and vest, dark: lining. 25th ult.— 1 youth's grev mixture jacket - and vest, grey lining, bone buttons, tape hanger. 26th lilt.— 1 blue- and- red mixture jacket and vest, size 12, black lining, bone buttons; 1 square black marble clock, opens at back, picture of female pasted on door ( otrt of order) ; 1 blue pilot cloth reefer, double- breasted, brass buttons, plaid lining. 27th ult.-— 1 silver English lever watch. No. 400460, heavy silver curb- guard attached, - with silver seal, green- and- chocolate stone ; 1 black small ribbed clotli jacket and vest ( new), black lining, covered buttons. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 73.— Doncaster ( Borough).— 24th ult.— 1 gentle- • man's silver lever watch. No. 5243, - worn, curb pattern gold albert attached; 1 small square silver match- box, " L. H." engraved in centre of one side. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 74.— N Division.— 24th ult., at Chingford— A dark bay horse- pony, 13£ hands, long mane and tail; a set of silver- mounted harness; and a box- cart, painted dark green picked out light green, builder's name " Starmer " on near side front panel, supposed now minus of name boards, which were scrawed on sides of cart, " A. W. Hempstead, 14, Boston Road, Walthamstow," thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 75.— Burslem ( County).— 21st ult.— A bay entire horse, age 3 years, 13 hands 2 in. high, tail docked, white mark on centre of forehead and upper lip, re- cently blistered on hind legs, shod all round, in good condition. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUSSEX ( EAST). 76.— Lewes ( County).— 24th ult., at Ditchling— 3 dark brown Indian Game hens, yellow legs, each has a ring round one leg. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 77.— Reading ( Borough).— 22nd ult., found dead in bed, at an hotel— A WOMAN, age about 45 to 50, length 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair light brown ( turning grey), eyes grey; dress, dark blue serge skirt ( trimmed black velvet round bottom), bodice ( velvet collar, and mantle of same material), black straw bonnet ( trimmed black satin, and velvet veil), dark brown kid gloves, low shoes ( nearly new, stamped " Corporation Street, Birmingham "). Had with her a black silk umbrella ( brown handle), and wearing a wedding ring. Some of her underlinen marked in ink, " 210." Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT, LEICESTERSHIRE 87.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing, 17th' ult., from lodgings, a brown Gladstone bag; 1 black . oxydised watch, enamelled face; 1 pair grey tweed trousers; 1 pair brown plaid cycling knickers; 1 pair grey cycling stockings; 1 pair grey box- cloth leggings; 1 pair brown leather ditto; 1 crocodile skin cigar- case; 1 five- chambered revolver, centre fire; 1 silver watch, chased back; 2 gold rings ( 1 chain, 1 keeper)——-—• WOOLLEN, alias WAG- STAFF, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build', complexion fair, large nose, clean- shaved, prominent eyes, slight impediment in - speech; dress ( when last seen), black jacket and vest, grey trousers, black- and- white check cap. Of good appearance. May call at Y. M. C. A. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 88.— Welshpool ( County).— For obtaining rabbiis and poultry by false pretences— ROBERT CLE- MENT, age 34, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh,, hair light brown, tattooed left arm. He was last heard of in the neighbourhood of Manchester, when he was accompanied by a woman, age about 24, and another young woman with 2 children. They play a small organ, and sing in the streets- Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. LINCOLNSHIRE. 78.— Grimsby ( County).— 2nd inst., in a railway carriage, at Cleethorpes.— The body of A FEMALE CHILD, about < 6 days old, wrapped in a white coarse apron, pocket about a foot long on right side, and a piece of canvas nearly new, about 3 ft. long, ft. wide. The carriage left King's Cross at 2 pm.," 1st inst., via Grantham and Retford, where it was slipped and acbtached to main line train on the M. S. and L. Railway, arriving at Cleethorpes at 6.52 p. m. A verdict of wilful murder by strangula- tion was returned at the inquest. Information to Supt. Stennett, Grimsby. SURREY. 79.— Chertsey ( County).— 26th ult., in the River Thames, at Cl> ertsey— The body of A MALE CHILD, age abonat 6 months, hair brown, wearing white gaiters, tied at ankles with silk ribbon, a piece of white flannel napkin, and white ootton ditto. Supposed dead from 2 to 3 weeks. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SOMERSETSHIRE. 89.— Yeovil ( County).— For perjury, 3rd ult., at Yeovil County Pett^ j Sessions— JOHN PEACH, age about 19, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, rather long features, hair light brown, eyes ( sup- posed) grey; dress ( generally), brown overcoat ( velvet collar), light suit and cap, rather heavy boots. A native of Witcombe, Ash, Martock, Somerset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Self, Yeovil. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 90.— Leeds ( City).— For housebreaking— PAT- RICK ROSS, alias LOFTHOUSE, age 36, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar right eyebrow and right side of neck; dress, dark suit, with dark overcoat and cap. Native of Leeds. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. PROPERTY STOLEN. APPREHENSIONS. 8£>.— Metropolitan Police District, E Divi- sion. — LAWRENCE FREDERICK ROCK- LIFFE, Case No. 3, 19th ult. 81.— Metropolitan Police District, K Divi- sion.— JAMES WATERS HARRIS, alias G. L. TREMAYNE, Case No. 3, 30th October last, and sentenced to 1 2 months imprisonment. 82.— Kent, Maidstone ( Borough).— CHARLES and ELIZABETH BARHAM, Case No. 32, 26th ult. 83.— Lancashire, Accrington ( Borough).— ELfZABETH JANE DA VIES, alias ELIZA- BETH J. JAMES, Case No. 31, 19th ult., and committed for trial at Preston Sessions. 84.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— MAN, Case No. 116, 15th January last. 85.— Warwickshire, Longford ( County). — GWYN MORGAN JONES, Case No. 58, 26th ult. 86.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough). — JOHN WRIGHT, Case No. 54, 29th January last, and GEORGE LOCKWOOD, Case No. 44, 5th ult. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 91.— Sheffield ( City).— 2nd nst., by shopbreak- ing— 1 diamond bracelet, set e: jrald in cenire, and. 20 small diamonds; 9 gentlemen's gold alberts, pat- terns ivarious; 1 gentleman's 9- carat gold albert, graduated close link pattern, compass attached; I6< 22- carat gold wedding rings; 18 9- carat keeper ditto : 1 lady's gold watch, No. 118986; 4 ladies' 9- carat gold alberts, patterns various; 2 ladies' long gold guards, secret links, star- faced ( one very old- fas- hioned); 1 lady's 15- carat gold necklet, Prince of Wales pattern, with small heart and diamond in j centre; and 1 gentleman's 9- carat gold albert. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92.— H Division.— 19th ult., a cream- coloured horse cob, 13 hands, aged, long mane and tail, chipped both knees, and a set of brass- mounted harness, nearly new patent leather collar, newly painted and lined, patent leather saddle pads. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. -' ETCOPOI ITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 93.— Criminal Investigation Department.— ARTHUR MARSHALL, referred to in Special Notice, 26th ult., not now wanted. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act The Police Force r& quiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C 0 ( Con- vict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture cf persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, SW The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office, No., and Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE HOLDERS. JOHN COLLINS, alias JOHN SHAUGH NESSEY, FREDERICK CURRY, FREDERICK CURRIE and JOHN EDWARDS, 556- 96. C. O. Sentence „ expired. Warrant issued AGE. 46 HEIGHT. 5 4J fair sandv Ibald) blue REMARKS. Conviction. Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Scar It eyebrow, each wrist, back of It hand, base of U thumb, and on 2nd It finger North London Sessions, 20th January, 1S90, 7 vears penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 13th February, 1S96. V C J Q 111. 6 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1897. in* LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES.—( Continued.) Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Dtsiring Capture. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. EDWARD DREW, alias GEORGE GILBERT, GEORGE JOHNSON and JOHN EDWARDS, 3- 9". C. O. CHARLES FLESHMAN, alias CHARLES FLASHMAN. CHARLES OSCAR ULL MAN ami CHARLES BANKS, 1597- 96. C. O. GEORGE HARRIS, 3441- 96. C. O. GEORGE HARRIS, alias JOHN SMITH and GEORGE H HDD ST, 3701- 96. C. O. ALBERT EDWARD ORSMAN, alias HENRY THOMPSON, 12- 97. C. O. GEORGE STANNARD, alias GEORGE PHILLIPS, ROBERT PHILLIPS and lIEORGE VINCENT, 4S328. C. O. ROMAN MARWIG, alias ROBERT MANWAY, 3811- 96. C. O. WILLIAM SULLIVAN, 153- 97. C. O. DAVID SWYER, alias GEORGE DAVIS, 13- 97. C. O. HENRY GARTELL, alias HENRY GIRDLE. HENRY DAWSON and JOHN FOLEY, 43602. C. O, Sentence expired. Warrant issued GF. OROE CARVER, alias GEORGE CALVER, and GEORGE RICHARD SON, 48683. C. O. ROBERT GREY, alias ROBERT McEVOY, ROBERT FERGUSON, JAMES ALLEN. WILLIAM GIBBS and SCOTCH BOB, 3758- 96. Manchester ( City) GEORGE HARTLEY, alias GEORGE WILSON, JOSEPH HARTLEY, CLARENCE LEMAIRE and ATKIN- SON, 266- 97. Leicester ( Borough) WILLIAM MILES, 47012. Wellingboro' ( County) WILLI AM ROBINSON, alias WILLIAM BROWNLESS, JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM JONES, WILLIAM JOHNSON and WILLIAM PENCEPT, 2640- 96. M anchestei Citv) JAMES SUTCLIFF1 alias JOHN CRAWSHAW, JOHN SUTCLIFFE CKAWSHAW and JAMES CRAW SHAW, 48 97. Tadcaster ( County) THOMAS WOODS, alias GEORGE FAUVEL and CHARLES HAYNES, 3699- 96. Liverpool ( City) j JAMES CRAIG, alias GEORGE WIL SON. Dundee ( City) ANN KELLY, alias ANN KNOWLES and MARY WALKER, 3101- 96. Man- chester ( City) MARY POOLE, alias MARY ANN MOSS, SARAH ANN MOSS and ELIZA DA VIES, 1821- 96. Manchester ( City) GEORGE COLE, alias WILLIAM THREADGOLD, (; EOR< iE JACKSON, BUCK, COMBER, PHILLIPS and HEMMINGS, 488- 97. Liverpool ( City) JOHN THORNTON, alias WILLIAM LEIGH, 3335- 96. Hurst ( County) ALFRED WHITWORTH, alia ALBERT WHITWORTH, 24- 97. Bolton ( County) SUPERVISEES. THOMAS WILLIAMS, alias WILLIAM SOUTHERN and WILLIAM JOHN SON, 2464- 90. C. O. GEORGE SMITH, alias JOHN ADAMS. GEORGE ANDERSON, and . HENRY JONES, 2010- 96. C. O. WILLIAM BATES,' ~ alias ALBERT FOWLER, 2161- 96. Portsmouth ( Borough) ALONZO IKEMPSON, alias JOHN JONES, 48698. Colchester ( Boro ALEXANDER RADCLIFFE, Manchester ( City) 40248. WILLIAM ROB? ON. alias WILLIAM ANDERSON, THOMAS JOHNSON, JAMES M. GUINNESS, WILLIAM PEARSON and WILLIAM ED- WARDS, 382- 96. Manchester ( City) 30 66 24 31 32 35 47 31 24 35 42 58 46 40 41 62 33 32 39 52 51 27 33 23 31 35 21 43 58 5 1 fresh It bra I 5 1 5 31 5 4J 5 8 5 6 5 5 5 4J 5 64 5 5 5 6 5 44 5 2i 5 4} 5 3 5 5J 5 64 5 4J 4 114 4 10 5 8i 5 04 5 0 5 34 5 9 5 9 5 01 5 0i 5 2 fresh fresh fresh 3allow sallow fresh pale fresh resh i grey ( bald) fair Kallo w fresh fresh fresh pale dark pale sallow sal low fresh fresh fresh fresh dark fair fresh dark fresh brn lk brn brn dk brn brn ( bald) dk brn dk brn dk brn It brn dk brn £-' rey ( bald in front) dk brn dk brn grey black dk brn ( trnng grey, thin) grey brn dk brn brn brn brn grey blue hazel hazel blue dk hzl blue grey brn brn hazel brn hazel brn grky grey dk brn grey grey brn grey hazel grey grey Scar on It ear, on 2nd finger each hand, and rt thumb, face slightly pock- marked, indistinct marks rt wrist D. TILL and 3 dots on It forearm Central Criminal Court, 0th March, 1893, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th January, 1897. T 173. • Scar bridge of nose, rt forearm, 2nd and 4th It fingers North London Sessions, 25th July, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 15th May, 1896. S 365. Central Criminal Court, 29th May, 1893, 4 years Serial servitude for burglary. Licenced 6th [ ovember, 1896. T 309. Manchester Assizes, 27th February, 1S93, 5 years penal servitude for uttering. Licenced 8th December, 1896. L T 273. South London Sessions, 11th July, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and remanent of former sentence for larceny ( person). Licenced 2nd Januarv, 1897. Sentence expires 3rd March, 1898. M T 026. Central Criminal Court, 28th March, 1887, 5 years penal servitude and remanent of former sentence for housebreaking. Licenced 28th June, 1S95. Sentence expires 15th March, 1897. H N 1143. Central Criminal Court, 14th November, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for throwing corrosive fluid. Licenced 18th December, 1890. S 544. Maidstone Assizes, 10th December, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 19th January, 1897. S 510. North London Sessions, 1st October, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 4th January, 1897. U 487. South London Sessions, 10th February, 1890, 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 30th August, 1895. K Q 504. SwafTliam Quarter Sessions, 23rd October, 1889, 7 years penal servitude, 3 years police super- vision and remanent of former sentence for housebreaking. Licenced 20th September, 1895. Licence expires Otli July, 1897. L P 200. Salford Sessions, 14th April, 1890, 5 years penal servitude, and 5 years police supervision and remanent of former sentence for shopbreaking. Liceuce revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 11th December, 1890, which expires 4th May, 1897. W H Q 242. Leicester Assizes, 21st November, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and remanent of former sentence for burglary. Licenced 18th January, 1897- Sentence expires 20th January 1S98. E K P T 474. Ipswich, 2nd March, 1893, 0 years penal servitude for an unnatural offence. Licenced 28th September, 1894. T 00. Preston Sessions, 27th May, 1891, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for schoolhouse- breaking. Licenced 20th August, 18E6. G L R 894. York Assizes, 7th March, 1890, 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( bailee). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 1st January, 1897, which expires 20th April, 1899. E Q 128. Central Criminal Court, 6th March, 1893, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 8th December, 1890. N T 522. Glasgow, 9th May, 1892, 5 years penal servitude and remanent of former sentence for theft. Licenced 2nd January, 1897. Sentence expires 25th May, 1898. Oldham Sessions, 0th July, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 5th October, 1890. U 23. Manchester City Sessions, 2nd February, 1893, 5 years penal servitude and 3 yfears police super- vision for larceny. D T 159. Dublin, 6th June, 1893, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licence forfeited. Libe- rated on 2nd licence, 8th February, 1897. Sen- tence expires 5th June, 1898. T 045. Cairo ( Court- martial), 4th July, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for shooting with intent. Licenced 20th October, 1890. U 445. Anchor, four dots and stroke, and two dots on It, dot and other marks ou rt forearm, A and two dots back of It hand Scar rt of forehead, between 3rd and 4tli It fingers, heel of It hand, and on rt forefinger Star and bar and crossed flags on rt, vase, rose, brace- let, flae and dot on It forearm, woman on rt upper arm, H back of It hand, rings on 2nd and 4th It fingers Scar It of chin, ship in full sail on rt, crossed flags on It upper arm, crossed flags, wreath, B D in wreath, and star on rt, bust of female and H M S B P on It forearm, marks on hands and wrists Scar on forehead, top of head, and base of rt thumb, cupping marks rt breast Scar under It eyebrow, blue mark on 1st, 2nd and 3rd rt fingers, 2 marks back of rt, ring back of It hand, crossed flags, anchor, star, heart and sword on rt, flower and anchor on It forearm Anchor on It forearm, scar front of It thumb, on rt forefinger and rt of head, prominent nose Scar It of forehead, between eyebrows, and It side of nose, ring 4th rt finger Scar on forehead and It of neck Scar over rt eyebrow, back of neck and It forearm, blue mark on It forearm, indistinct tattoo front It thigh Scar on and over It eyebrow, It elbow and forefinger, birthmark rt forefinger, corporal punishment marks on back Mole It cheek, It side of neck and 2 rt side of neck, scar back rt hand, It upper arm near armpit ( scald) and It elbow Spinal curvature,' large broWn'^ birthmark all over It hip and buttock, scar It wrist and rt eyebrow, mole It side throat Scar rt forefinger. It thumb, back It hand, 2nd It finger and 2 front of forehead Flag on rt, blue line It forearm, E back It hand, 1st joint rt forefinger deformed Scar over rt eyebrow, 2 fencing foils crossed, J C and indistinct marks rt forearm, bracelet It wrist, J W back It hand Scar centre of forehead, rt cheek, and bridge of nose Mole above rt elbow, burn mark rt side of neck, scar rt eyebrow Scar below It corner of mouth, above It eyebrow, base of It thumb, and base of 4th rt finger, burn scar above and below rt elbow Numerous boil scars front of chest, scar outside rt eye- brow and base each thumb, 2 women, one holding shield and spear in rt hand, and 3 crossed fishes on rt, tree, snake, and woman holding fan in rt hand on It forearm, flower and pot back It hand, bracelet each wrist, ring 2nd rt finger Indistinct tattoo marks It forearm, lost part of tops of 2nd and 3rd It fingers and It thumb, anchor, heart cross, and wreath on rt forearm dk brn brn It brn It brn Ik brn brn Preston Quarter Sessions, 21st October, 1891, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police super- vision for shopbreaking. Licenced 11th January, 1897- R 275. Part anchor on It breast. N and star It forearm, M A G, anchor, N B, M A C and N G A C on rt, E C back of rt hand, bracelet It wrist Scar over each eyebrow, between 3rd and 4th It fingers and heel of rt hand grey Scar It cheek, It forearm and 2nd rt finger blue Heart rt upper arm, O K, 2 blue dots, 2 blue scars and star on rt, heart and star on It forearm, 2 dots back rt wrist, 7 dots back rt hand, and ring on 2nd rt finger dk bru Large burn marks on back of both legs below knees blue Abscess 3car It jaw, burn scar ( large) front of chest and back rt hand, doubly ruptured, corporal punishment marks on back Manchester City Sessions, 3rd August, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 1st August, 1890, which expired 6th October, 1890. T 308. North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Licenced 26th June, 1890. T 589. Gloucester, 4th April, 1894, 1 years hard labour and 2 years police supervision for fraud. Also wanted for fraud. Warrant issued. Birmingham Sessions, 18th April, 1895, 5 calendar months hard labsur, and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. Manchester Sessions, 25th October, 1886, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 30th September, 1890. M 574. Liverpool Assizes, 25th July, 1895, 18 calendar mouths hard labour and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. FMOAY, MARCH 12, 1 8 9 7. - T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E . 123 . % FIVE POUNDS REWARD is offered by Mrs. Colley, of Rock Villa, Whitney- on- Wye, Herefordshire, for such INFORMATION as will lead to the dis- covery of THOMAS COLLEY, of above address, who left home on the 4th of December last. He is 28 years of age, 6 ft. high, broad- shouldered, fair com- plexion, light blue eyes, usually clean shaven and short hair. He was wearing dark cloth jacket and waistcoat, black tie, fawn coloured breeches and leggings, also Wellington boots. LOST, 16th ult., large AIREDALE BITCH, grey body, tan head and legs. Anyone bringing same to 41, Nevern Square, Earl's Court, will be handsomely rewarded. CITY OF NORWICH. CHIEF CONSTABLE. rfHE WATCH COMMITTEE invite applications for the office of CHIEF CONSTABLE. Age 30 to 40 years. Salary £ 350 per annum. Candidates must have had Police experience. The person selected will be required to act as Superintendent of the Fire Brigade. Further particulars can be obtained of me. Applications, endorsed " Chief Con- stable," accompanied by not more than three recent testimonials, to be sent to me on or before 11th March, 1897. GEO. B. KENNETT, Town Clerk. Guildhall, Norwich, 23rd February, 1897. ROBINSON'S. pETER ROBINSON'S. EARLY SPRING NOVELTIES IN THE MOST NUTRITIOUS COCOA. E P P S'S GRATEFUL- COMFORTING. COCOA WITH FULL NATURAL FLAVOUR. DR. J. 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SWAN & EDGAR, PICCADILLY AND REGENT STREET. SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY AND OUTFITTINS, SHIRTS, 32s., 38s., 44s., 50s., 56s. per Ealf- dozjn. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. SWAN & EDGAR, Piccadilly & Regent Street. 125, STRAND, W. C. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS. EXCEPTIONAL TERMS FOR A SERIES. Sole Contractors for Advertisements in the REFEREE the SPECIAL CORNEBS on Top of Front Pace of MORNING STANDARD, EVENING STANDARD, MORNING ADVERTISER, PEOPLE, and Corners on Pages 3, and 6 of the Globe. Sole Agents for all Advertisements in the OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT " POLICE GAZETTE. WILLINGS, 125, TRAND, W. C. BRANCH OFFICES- 162, PICCADILLY, W. Telegraphic Address—" Willings, London." Telephone No. £ 773, Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 126, STRAND, LONDON, W. C. To whom all Communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. 124 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1897. Cannot be induced to go without it. Thousands of people who have tried DR. TIBBLES' VI- COCOA— as an experiment— now use it regularly, and could not be induced to go back to the sickly, insipid, and often injurious preparations previously used. It is a Proved Success. Not a medicine, but a strengthening, stimulative, and restora- tive Food Beverage. Pleasant and palatable, and ombodying the numerous principles oontained in Malt, Hops, Kola, and Cocoa, it imparts nourishment and builds up strength. Sold in 6d. packets and 9d. and 1/ 6 tins. Dainty Free Sample sent post free on mentioning this paper— a postcard will do. Addra » : DR. TIBBLES' VI- CGCOA, Ltd., Suffolk House, CANNON STREET, LONDON, E. C. == 3 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. AIL 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 List of Watches, Chains, dec., together with Testimonials, as to excellence of workmanship, sent post free, on application to WATCH MANUFACTURER AND JEWELLER, " HERTFORD WORKS 33," COVENTRY. BORWICKS The Best that BAKI money can buy. Largest Sale in the World. NOW READY. BRITISH AND IRISH PRESS GUIDE ( TWENTY- FOURTH YZEA. IFL.) PRICE Is. POST FREE 1s. 4d. A CONCISE AND COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO THE PRESS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. 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