PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1897. VOL. XIV., No. 1388. 2R. EC3- TJ LATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one iisue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enafr e 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 7s. 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 chiej officer of. police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons tobe apprehended or of stole property bear a number, ar. d are alphabetically arranged by counties. » 9. Theforcewhich causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their appreh ension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly re sponsible for any proceedings ivhich may result from such publicaton. 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 < L- Co.," Post Office Order payable at ParliameiU- 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 wilt furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted as advertisements. R. ANDERSOX, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of She " 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 Btrict 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 che number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. PRISONERS UNDER REMAND. The aid of the Metropolitan Police is frequently sought by other Police Forces to make inquiries respecting the antecedents of prisoners under remand, and such inquiries often result in identifying accused persons as being old offenders. But, in many cases, the time allowed for such inquiries is so brief that effect cannot be given to the request for information, or that it can be complied with only in a perfunctory manner, and at great inconvenience. The Editor would therefore suggest, in the interest of the Provincial Police Forces, that four clear days, at least, should be allowed in cases of the kind, to complete the inquiries asked for. SPECIAL NOTICE. THE amount of stolen property at pre- sent " circulated " by the Metropolitan Police has become so inordinately large as to prejudice or destroy the practical value of the records, and it has been found necessary to limit it very consider- ably. It has been decided, therefore, to discontinue the " circulation" in Infor- mations and Pawnbrokers' Lists of all property stolen in the provinces, unless where there are grounds for believing that the property has found its way to the Metropolis. Chief Constables are re- quested accordingly, when forwarding lists of stolen property to Scotland Yard, to send with them a letter to that effect. And if bills or circulars are received in future, unaccompanied by such a letter, it will be assumed that the " circulation " of the particulars they contain is not desired. The same course will be followed with respect to property lost and persons missing. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Investigation Department. — For absconding from his bail, 3rd inst., charged with fraudulent bankruptcy— JOHN SANDILANDS WARD, alias JOHN LANGFORD, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., well built, complexion swarthy, hair and heavy moustache black, long bushy eyebrows, eyes dark brown, scar right elbow and knee ; dress, black coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, high silk hat. A solicitor ; native of London. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 2.— D Division.— For obtaining £ 35 by false pretences— ADOLPH HAY, alias ADOLPH AN- THONY HAY LINING, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion very dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark ; well dressed. A tailor's cutter ; supposed a German. He obtains, on the hire system, furni- ture, of which he disposes. Warrant issued. 3.— D Division.— For stealing wearing apparel, 19th ult.— HERBERT EDWARD LYLE, age 18, height 5 ft. 2 J in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes dark brown; dress, black serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A tailor; native of London. Recently discharged from the Bolern Castle Reforma- tory School, Upton Park. Warrant issued. 4.— L Division.— For stealing £ 24— FREDE- RICK KINGSBURY, alias JACK SHEPPARD and CARPENTER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, small round lump on left ear, scar from cut right temple, " M. Bush" on left wrist; dress, light grey reefer jacket and vest, drab plaid trousers, cap, lace boots; wears a wrist- strap. Native of Lambeth. 5.— L Division.— For stealing a bicycle— JOHN ROSE, alias JOHN ST. JOHN, JAMES VINCENT ST. CLAIR, PITT and ABBOTT, age 27, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, front teeth deficient, sailor holding flag, palm tree, sham- rock and woman right forearm, fish, cross flags, 2 medals, anchor, palm tree and shamrock left fore- arm ; dress, light overcoat, brown leggings, light cap; sometimes wears a light knicker suit and plaid stock- ings. Warrant issued. 6.— L Division.'— For stealing, 6th ult., £ 15— WILLIAM GEORGE ST. CLAIR, alias WILLIAM EDWARD ST. CLAIR, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey, high cheek- bones ; dress ( when last seen), black reefer jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, light peak cap, lace boots. A potman; native of Scotland. Warrant issued. 7.— M Division.— For stealing £ 22 10s.— JOHN GEORGE GRIFFIN, age 15, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fair, full round face, hair light, eyes blue; dress, butcher's blue smock, dark blue trousers ( with white stripes), brown tweed cap, lace boots. A native of Bermondsey. May visit Eastbourne or Hastings. 8.— P Division.— For obtaining £ 30 10s. by , worthless cheques— THOMAS U. A. NEECH, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, high cheekbones, hair brown, eyes blue or grey; carries his head for- ward and walks ' with slouching gait; dress, dark morning coat, dark mixture trousers, black hard hat, lace boots, brown spats. A native of Maidstone. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9.— For failing to report — Licence Holder CHARLES BERTRAND, alias W. GRIFFITHS, Office No. 702- 97, age 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar palm of right hand, right side of head, two scars palm of left hand, outside left wrist, over left eye, left of forehead, two scars left of head, several small scars upper part of back, scar from shot inside and outside left leg ( below knee), mole over right eye, dot outside 192 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1897. left forearm, star and anchor back of left hand, ring on lst, 2nd and 3rd left lingers, face pock- marked. A physician; supposed born in New York. Sentenced, at North London Sessions, 28th July, 1894, to 3i years penal servitude, for obtaining money by false pretences. Litenced 6th March, 1897. U 380. Information to Commissioner, City Police Office, Old Jewry. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10.— Fenny Stratford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— WALTER EVES, age 46, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, scar on top of head, 1 front tooth deficient; dress, drab stable suit, black hard felt hat A groom; native of White- colne, Essex. Known at Wilton Mews, Wilton Street, London, S. W. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lait, Fenny Stratford. CHESHIRE. 11.— Birkenhead ( County).— For larceny, 3rd inst., at Eastham— LUCY NETHER WOOD, age 26, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, skin off one side of face; dress, brown ulster, black jacket and dress, bright red felt hat. Stated she was born in a Home at Hull, and brought up in a Workhouse at Huddersfield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Birkenhead. 12.— Egremont ( County).— For conspiracy to defraud— CHARLES EDWARDS, alias CHARLES ROBERTS, MANSFIELD, HIATT and HEATH, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( wavy, and turning grey) brown, slight sandy moustache, slightly bow- legged, speaks quickly, and with Lancashire accent; of intemperate habits. A grocer. Previously convicted of a similar offence at Shrewsbury Assizes, March, 1895. ( See Case No. 65, 22nd January last.) Is concerned with men described in Case No. 53. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hindley, Egre- mont. CUMBERLAND. 13.— Cockermouth ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— STEPHEN SPENCER SMITH, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, thin face, sunken cheeks, hair ( thin on top) light brown, slight moustache light, small side whiskers, eyes grey, round- shouldered, turns his toes out and leans for- ward when walking. Is fond of drink. A black- smith ; native of Keswick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Cockermouth. 14.— Whitehaven ( County).— Failing to report — Supervisee MARGARET ANN SHEAItNS, alias MARGARET SHEARNS and MARGARET SHER- RIDAN, Office No. 48157, age 42, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair black, left eye blue ( lost right), two deep cut scars on right cheek ( stabs), scar on right forearm, 2nd joint of 3rd finger, ulcer scars on right leg, stoutish build, oval face. Frequents common lodging- houses. Native of Sheffield. Dress, old black jacket and dress. Sentenced at Lancaster Sessions, 4th January, 1892, to 5 years penal servi- tude and 5 years police supervision, for larceny ( person). Licenced 9th May, 1895. SI. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. DERBYSHIRE. 15.— Ashbourne ( County).— For stealing, lst inst., £ 16 10s. from his lodgings— GEORGE JAPP or JEPP, alias COCKNEY, age about 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and very slight moustache dark brown; dress, black serge jacket and vest, grey mixture trousers, red- and- grey striped silk tie, black hard felt hat, sidespring boots ( all new), wore a silver geneva watch, No. 76586, and black silk albert. A baker; believed to be a native of Hastings or Maidstone. Supposed left Derby, on 2nd inst., for London, en route for Hastings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wheeldon, Ashbourne. 16.— Langley Mill ( County).— For uttering coun- terfeit coin, 24th ult.— MOSES BOSTOC'K, age 34, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar right of forehead, back of neck, right forearm, left lst finger, and front of head, mole left armpit, abscess scar centre and left of back; dress ( when last seen), dark pilot jacket and vest, dark blue trousers, cap or hard hat, lace boots, one with strip of leather across front, patch on the other. A native of Ilkston. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daybell, Langley Mill. 17.— Chesterf\ e\ d( Borough).— For stealing £ 5— JAMES WRIGHT, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, full face ( bloated), hair dark brown, moustache dark. A moulder. Late local secretary to the Friendly Society of Ironfounders. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chesterfield. 18.— Glossop ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) a silver English lever centre seconds Watch, No. 23920 ( worn)— GEORGE ROBERTSON, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, rather small fea- tures, hair ( curly) dark ( turning grey); dress, brown plaid coat, black vest and trousers, black hard felt hat, usually wears a dark brown overcoat with shoul- der cape. Carried a brown leather hand- bag, con- taining tools. A travelling watch and clock repairer. Stays at private lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hodgson, Glossop. DORSETSHIRE. 19.— Beaminster ( County).— For embezzling £ 4 — HENRY JAMES, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, eyes rather large, slightly lame in right leg ; is addicted to drink ; dress, dark tweed coat and trousers, hard felt hat, which he generally wears on one side. May be playing a flute or piccolo at balls, concerts, music halls, or public- houses. He was seen at Shep- ton Mallet, on 23rd ult., when he stated he was going to Bristol, to endeavour to obtain employment as a clerk. Native of Bridport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brooks, Beaminster. DURHAM. 20.— Durham ( County)— Portrait and description of ERNEST RICHARD BURLISON, whose apprehension is sought for failing to surrender and take his trial at Durham Assizes, 26th February, last, charged with attempting to extort money by threats, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 in. ( with boots), stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( usually short) dark, eyes brown, large head rather flat on top, takes long strides and carries his head forward. A clerk, and is a type and shorthand writer. Is an amateur runner and Rugby football player ; was last seen at Darlington, 5th February, when he was clean- shaved and was wearing blue serge suit, long light grey over- coat, brown shoes, grey cap. Is well known to athletes in the North of England. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Eden, Chief Constable, Durham. ESSEX. 21.— Latchingdon ( County).— For stealing ablack pilot overcoat, at Mundon, 3rd inst.— ALFRED BRIT- TON, age 36, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion fair, thin face, hair light brown ( clean shaved), eyes grey, old bullet wound near ankle ( supposed left) ; dress, black coat and trousers ( much worn), grey cap. A dis- charged soldier ; native of Maldon, Essex. Warrant issued. 22.— Latchingdon ( County).— For stealing, 2Gth ult., at Burnham- on- Crouch, a pneumatic safety bicycle, diamond frame, 28- in. wheels, direct spokes, clincher tyres ( 2 pieces let in front tyre), frame bent upwards near head, no brake or foot- rest, mud- guard on hind wheel, " Globe, Wolverhampton," thereon, bright handle- bar, black bone handles, brown leather tool- bag on handle- bar, containing oil- can, spanner, long hammock saddle, long pump fastened to frame, long roller chain, pedals slightly rusty, recently painted ( except mud- guard)— A man, who gave the name of SCOTT, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion dark, full face, heavy features, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes dark; dress, black rough cloth jacket suit, fawn coloured peak cap, tan gloves. Carried a walking- stick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Halsey, Latchingdon; or Inspector Gibbons, Maldon. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 23.— Cheltenham ( Countij).— For stealing 1 heavy gold ring, set Indian cat's- eye ( 2 pieces chipped out) ; 1 gold ring, set 10 pearls in 2 rows; 1 small gold ditto, set Australian gold stone ( brown, with flecks of gold, one side of setting broken away) ; 1 gold ditto, set with black mosaic, with a small white bird there- on ; 1 ditto, set garnet with pearls round it; 1 gold curb bracelet, gold seal attached, and motto " Always at Home," and figure of a snail with shell thereon; 1 gold bangle, chased on back, fastens with clasp; I gold brooch, figure of a bee with turquoise body, re- mainder set with diamonds ( in a black case) ; 1 gold blood- stone ring ; 1 silver ring, " Edith, October 25th, 1875," inside; 1 silver ditto, with 2 hearts thereon; 1 silver bracelet, with heart clasp; 1 old- fashioned" gold watch- key ; and 1 brown purse, containing 35s.— CHARLES SCHMIDT, alias CHARLES LAMBERT, JOHN ROBERTS and ANDERSON, Office No. 3170- 96 ( See Case No. 20, 19th February ; Case No. 39, 5th ult; and Case No. 53, 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,, left groin and on both knees, ruptured both sides, vaccination marks on right arm, and lump on right wrist; dressed in dark clothes, loose overcoat, hard' flat top hat, and carried a small hand- bag. Sen- tenced, at Dover Quarter Sessions, 14th October, 1895, to 12 months imprisonment, for stealing jewel- lery. 788. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 24.— Fareham ( County).— For stealing, 31st ult.,. £ 3, and 2 black- handle hollow- ground razors, makers " Hovenden and Sons, London "— JOHN EDWARD DOWLING, a private of the 2nd Battalion Shrop- shire Regiment ( from which he is a deserter), age 21, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar over left eye and on right shin, mole left side; dress ( supposed), new dark brown mixture lounge suit, white turn- down collar, light tie, light skull cap ; of smart appearance. A native of Pres- teign, Radnorshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 25.— Petersfield ( County).— For stealing, about 20th ult., £ 2 8s. 9d.— ARTHUR KURN, late road foreman for the Rural District Council of Petersfield,. age 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache and thick stubby beard black, turns his feet out, and walks with slouch- ing gait; dress ( when last seen), black pilot jacket,, white slop, cord trousers, black hard hat. A native of Fowley Hatch, Liphook. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— ARTHUR JONES, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark. A milk carrier. He came from Croydon, in January last. " Was for- merly employed at Addiscombe, Surrey. Warrant issued. 27.— Southampton ( Borough).— For larceny— ALFRED JONES, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair and long moustache light, abscess scar on right cheek. A milk carrier. Previous to January last he was employed at Addiscombe, Surrey. Warrant issued. 28.— Southampton ( Borough).— For larceny— HARRIS, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair and moustache brown, has a peculiar ex- pression about his eyes; dress, dirty serge suit, turn- down collar, light cap. He left Southampton on- 2nd inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. ISLE OF WIGHT. 29.— Newport ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences at Sandown — GEORGE' MOSELEY, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., hair and eyes dark, clean shaved; wore a check coat;, appearance of a groom. He calls on military officers, stating he has served 10 years in F. Battery, B. Brigade, Horse Artillery, and retired on 6d. per day for 18 months, in consequence of being injured- May call at other military stations. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 30.— Chatham ( County).— For stealing { bailee), a black pony, 5 years, 12| hands, long- mane and tail, blind one eye, scar top of both eyes; a barrow with red wheels, cab axles, green board outside, 2 iron brackets inside, red shafts, " Nolan " thereon— FKIDAY, MARCH 26, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 193 JOHN NOLAN, a hawker, age about 40, height 5- ft. 8 in., oomplexion fresh, hair ( bald in front) ginger, • eyes light blue ; drees, brown jacket and vest, cord trousers, cap-, light laoe boots. Supposed accom-' panied by his wife, age about 42, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., and a boy, age about 15. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 31.— Sittingbourne ( County).— For stealing a horse and cart ( recovered)— JAMES WELLS, age 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., red face, clean shaved; dress, monkey jacket, cord vest, dark trousers. Has worked as a farm labourer. Is accompanied by a woman, dark complexion ; dressed in black. He hires a horse and trap for a short time, drives tc* a town, and sells them. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Capps, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 32.— Church ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 10s., by l'alse pretences— A MAN, ago about 40, height - 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion tawny, hair and thick moustache dark ; speaks rapidly; of good address ; dress, brown mixture tweed suit, brown felt hat. • Supposed a native of Liverpool. He causes to be • delivered handbills, with a ship and the words, " Great Salvage Sale. Wreck of the Sea- King," as a heading. He then calls at the houses where the bills have been left, and effects the sale of a dress length, which, he states, will include trimmings, etc., but the latter he fails to deliver. He represents him- self as the agent of a bogus firm, styled, " Carr and Sons, 8, Type Street, Liverpool." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Campbell, Church. 33— Liverpool ( City).— For embezzlement— JAMES BARTON JONES, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, thin features, hair ( parted down • centre and back), whiskers ( cropped close) and mous- tache grey, eyebrows large and prominent. Has been a wine and spirit merchant's traveller. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 34.— Liverpool ( City).— For embezzlement— DUNCAN McLAREN, age 50, height 5 ft. 9£ in., square build, complexion florid, hair grey, eyes bluish, supposed clean shaved, speaks very low with slight Scotch accent; dress, black overcoat ( velvet collar), dark coat and vest, light or blue trousers, white silk tie ; of gentlemanly appearance. A native - of Comrie, Perthshire. Is well known in Edinburgh, Jnverness- shire and Ross- shire. Has been a wine and spirit agent and traveller. Is supposed to have a large sum of money in his possession, and may en- deavour to leave the country. Absconded 29th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. 35.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a light roadster bicycle, " Dunlop " tyres, No. 8464 on bottom bracket, cork handles, " Rothwell" in gold letters on down tube, " The Eclipse Machine Co." on front bar. silver- plated handle- bar, brake and mud- guard nearly new— GEORGE WHEELDON, age 20, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, scar right of neck; dress, black melton coat with raised seams, black vest, light check trousers •( too short), dark cap. A stable- help. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 30.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of WILLIAM JAMES BAUGH, a butcher, late of Melton Mowbray, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 46 2s. 4d., and forging a cheque f6r £ 164, bn 21th Ult;, age 47 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( thin on ' top) brown, small side- whiskers; eyes hazel, finger nails nearly bitten off; is fond of drink; dress •( when last seen), old brownish cloth suit and overcoat, cloth peak cap, lace boots. i Warrant issued. Information to E. Holmes, Esq., Chief Constable, Leicester ; or Supt. Bott, Melton Mowbray. LINCOLNSHIRE. 37.— Grantham ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 4s. by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of A. C. DURANT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., full brown beard; dress, long brown mackintosh, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. Car- ried a brown Gladstone bag and paper parcel. He calls on small shopkeepers, to appoint them wholesale agents for the sale of his pills, and states he repre- sents a firm in Nottingham. Gives the names of several small shopkeepers in the surrounding district whom he states are his customers, and will in future obtain their stock through the wholesale agent of the district. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cabourn, Grantham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. £ 25 REWARD. 38.— Newport ( Borough).— For shop- breaking between 1st and 2nd inst., and stealing 13 gold geneva watches, Nos. 63233, 66028, 67837, 98( 54, 67743, 66267, 67732,11358, 114804,195453,63783, 67832, 108155 ; 2 ladies' ditto ( 1 No. 66860) ; 1 fancy dial; 1 engraved metal dome; 2 keyless, opal; 1 engine- turned; 9 gold lever watches, Nos. 19100, 25918, 54226, 11902, 63250, 195450, 4937609, 19185, and 27742; 2 ladies' ( 1 No. 19180); 1 gold dial; 1 key- less geneva; 1 Waltham ; and 1 antique repeater; 23 gentlemen's gold chains; 25 ladies' fancy alberts and chains; 25 bangle and wedding rings; 80 dia- mond rings ( principally expensive ones); 50 fancy gold rings ; 50 fancy keeper rings; 30 signet rings; 24 9- carat buckle- and- knot rings; 12 18- carat buckle rings ; 2 marquise rings ; 8 diamond half- hoop rings ; 70 gold bangles; 100 gold brooches; 15 9- carat curb bracelets ; 1 diamond and ruby star, forming hair orna- ment and brooch; 1 large square, surrounded with rose diamonds; 1 large diamond cluster, fine yellow stone in centre, forming ring, pin and stud; each article scratched with some of the letters in " Come and buy "•— ROBERT GRAHAM, age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., thick build, short stiff neck, complexion fair, round features, moustache ginger; dress, light fawn dust- coat, grey striped trousers, very high collar, black tie, black hard felt hat, brown boots with wide soles ( right one cracked on toe). Believed to be a pickpocket. Had with him a brown leather bag, fastened with two straps. JANE GRAHAM, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion pale, thin features, prominent cheek- bones, hair ( fringed) dark ( wears curl on forehead); dress, dark grey tweed three- quarter length jacket with very high collar, light blue cashmere skirt, white knitted gloves, white sailor hat with wide brim and narrow blue velvet band, new lace boots size 3. Walks erect, with hands in her pockets. Carried a dark cloth hand- bag with green tassels. Wore 2 gold rings. They have been livins* at Swansea and Cardiff for several months. Stated they came from London, where they are believed to have returned. They are identical with two persons wanted for pocket- picking, and supposed wanted elsewhere. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Ernest Fainsh, 22, Commercial Street, Newport, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thieves and recovery of the pro- perty. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. NORFOLK. ' 39.— Norwich ( City). — For intimidation—• CHARLES HAWARD, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. Ab- sconded 27th ult. JAMES CURTIS, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, eyes grey, large burn scar on chin. Absconded 24th ult. Clickers. May seek employment at shoe factories. Natives of Norwich. Warrants issued. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Nor- wich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 40.— Northampton ( Borough).— For obtaining, 6th inst., £ 1 by false pretences— GEORGE FOWLER, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 in.,- complexion fail- ( rather florid), nose level with forehead, hair brown, mous- tache sandy, eyebrows meet, rather high shoulders; dress, light chocolate colour jacket, blue serge trou- sers, black tie, black hard felt hat. A boot sales- man. Has been employed for the past four months at Banbury, He represented himself to be the prin- cipal of the firm by whom lie was employed.. Warrant issued. 41.— Northampton ( Borough).— Yot embezzling, 22nd ult., £ 14 18s.— THOMAS FOSTER,' alias THOMAS JOHNSON FOSTER, THOMAS JOHNSON and ARTHUR FARRELL, age about 37, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( slightly bald on top) and moustache dark, large eyes and head, prominent forehead ; dress, black rough serge overcoat, black lounge coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, black hard hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. SHROPSHIRE. 42.— Ludlow ( County).— For larceny, 27th ult., — HENRY MAYNE KNOTT, age about 60, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair, whis- kers and moustache ( turning grey) black, turns his feet out when walking; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, light cloth trousers, dark tie, black hard hat, strong lace boots. A cooper; native of Ludlow. Absconded 29 th ult. Had with him a basket, con- taining tools. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. SOMERSETSHIRE. 43.— Bath ( City).— For stealing a watch ( re- covered) ; a gold stud, and silver cuff link— CHARLES WICKS, age 23, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel; wearing buff colour covert coat with velvet collar, bowler hat. May seek employment as a groom. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwvn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 44.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., a black mackintosh ( chain loop, pockets on hips, with flaps, and ticket pocket); a pair of black- and- white plaid leggings ( buckle at top), and a rough- handle black silk umbrella, " Fox" paragon frame— JOHN HILL, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( thin in front) and moustache light brown, man and woman tattooed right arm, woman with short skirts on left; dress, dark double- breasted frieze jacket and vest, brown corduroy trousers, blue- and white stripe cap, lace boots, with morocco tops, white stripe silk tie. Also wanted for felony, at Hyde, Salford and Hanley. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 45.— Leek ( County).— For office- breaking, 27th ult.— EDWARD WILLIAMS, alias HARRY WIL- SON, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, bloated face, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, shabby dark morning coat, , dark vest, dirty grey trousers, old lace boots. A travelling compositor. Has been previously convicted of similar offences, at Derby and Mansfield. Was last seen at Mansfield, on 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. 46.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For larceny — FRED WATSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long features, long thin nose, hair ( long) and moustache black; dress, brown cloth suit, black hard hat. Supposed a native of Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK. 47.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For maliciously wound- ing— ABRAHAM SMITH, alias GEORGE SMITH, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., weight 9 stones, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar from kick on right forearm, scar on forehead; dressed as a groom. A stableman; native of Akenham. Warrant issued. 48.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining 4s. by false pretences— ARTHUR GEORGE DALLENGER, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., weight 10 stones, complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache light, carries one shoulder higher than the other; dress, dark overcoat ( with cape), dark suit, black hard felt hat. An insur- ance collector ; native of Stowmarket. Warrant issued. 49.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For larceny— JANE STEEL, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ; dress, mixed coloured shawl, black skirt, - light bodice. Has been a deputy in a lodging house. Is accompanied by two girls, ages, 12 and 8 respectively; the elder was wearing a blue 16 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1897. jacket, and the younger wore a red frock and white pinafore; both had sailor hats trimmed with red. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 50.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 1st inst., a lady's double- case silver watch, gold hands, maker " B. Peters, St. Leonards "; 1 long gold chain, small link pattern; 1 old- fashioned jet brooch, set gold, with hair and glass in centre; 1 small oblong gold brooch, white hair and glass in centre; 1 white bone- handle pocket- knife, spring at back; 2 razors, black handles, in case; 1 purple stone brooch, set gold chased; 1 pebble brooch, set silver; 1 small gold pencil- case ( chased), with ring at end; 1 gold double- drop earring, with hook; 1 lady's black cloth three- quarter jacket, cloth buttons ; 1 lady's black stocking- ette bodice, black braid in front; 1 plain black skirt ( nearly new); 1 pair lady's button boots, size 4 ( nearly new); 4 pairs black merino stockings ( 2 pairs marked " G. P."); £ 23 16s., including 5 Jubilee sovereigns and 2 Jubilee florins, a few copper coins and a silver penny— CHARLES WELLS, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 11 in, slight build, hair light brown, moustache light; dress, light plaid double- breasted jacket, cord trousers, mixed coloured neckerchief, heavy boots. A navvy; native of Rams- gate. Is well known at Tender- ton and Dover. And A WOMAN ( supposed wife of above), age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., full face; dress, three- quarter black jacket, black dress, black sailor hat ( with red and black bow). Native of Frant, near Tunbridge Wells. Warrant issued. 51.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtaining, 2nd ult., by false pretences, 4 pairs of ladies' boots, size 5; 1 pair kid, button, round toes, marked on sole in ink " C. 270 " or " 281," price 7s. lid.; 1 pair ditto, square toes, marked, " C. 297," price 8s. lid.; 1 pair goloshed, button, marked " C. 290" or " 291," price 8s. lid. ; 1 pair ditto, marked " C. 320," " C. 321," or " C. 333," price 10s. 9d. ( all in cardboard boxes, with corresponding numbers thereon)— A woman, who gave the name of MISS WILSON, age about 20, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion rather pale, full face, hair dark; dress, black three- quarter jacket, black skirt, sailor hat supposed trimmed red band and bow at side. Appearance of a servant. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. 52.— Hastings ( BoroughV— For deserting his wife — JOSEPH DAVIS, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark, large lump right side of neck; dressed as a labourer. Is sup- posed to have gone to Edinburgh. May be employed on sewerage works. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. JKSHIRE. 53.— Solih ull ( County).— For obtaining a cow by means of a worthless cheque— JOHN ROBERTS, alias JOHN BURNS, JAMES WARD, T. SMIffH and JOHN HOLLAND, age 54, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair grey, whiskers and moustache turning grey, scar first left finger, believed to have lost part of second right finger; dress, rough grey overcoat, hard square top hat. Will probably be found among dealers and horse copers. Is wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Has been previously convicted at Reading, Salford, Preston, Gloucester and Oldham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. 54.— Coventry ( City).— For stealing 14 Postal Orders, 12 for £ 1, Nos. 328378 to 328389 inclusive; 1 for 7s. 6d., No. 132912, and 1 for 2s., No. 187364 —' THOMAS MOORE, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair and moustache ( turning grey) light, deep abscess marks right side of neck ; dress, brown check jacket suit, black hard hat, brown boots. A clothier's assis- tant. One of £ 1 Orders was cashed at Birmingham on 5th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 55.— Swindon ( County).— For failing to report— Licence Holder WILLIAM H. BARNES, Otfic-; No. 2853- 96, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark brown, scar back of left forearm*, 1st joint left thumb, left forefinger, below bend of right elbow, front of right forearm, centre of back, 2nd joint right thumb, 1st joint right forefinger, below right corner of mouth, below right armpit, and on bridge of nose, ring left middle finger, cross back of left wrist, 11 dots around left wrist, 2 dots back of left hand, indistinct tattoo marks outside left upper arm, C, I, U, A, X, 42, cross within circle, and cross on left arm, indistinct mark back of right forearm, 2 dots back of right hand, ship in full sail, cross and 3 dots centre of chest, brown mole near centre of back and below right armpit. Sentenced, at Bristol Assizes, 13th December, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude, for wounding. Licenced 18th Sep- tember, 1896. S 514. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 56.— Stourbridge ( County).— For larceny ( ser- vant)— WALTER PARKER, age 16, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fair, hair light brown; dress, grey jacket and vest, light striped trousers, red plaid woollen scarf, light cap, old Blucher boots ( too large). May be wearing a pair of brown leggings. A labourer; native of Kidderminster. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. 57.— Stourport ( County).— For larceny and ob- taining money by false pretences— JOHN HARVEY BARKER ( See Case No. 42, 1st February, 1895), age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, sharp features, hair, pointed beard and moustache light brown, eyes grey, wears glasses, carries his head back, takes long strides, and turns his thumbs inward. A tailor's foreman or cutter. Supposed identical with Man described in Case No. 35, 12th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. 58.— Worcester ( City).— For embezzlement— HAROLD A. SHARE, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion ruddy ( rather long face), hair brown, clean- shaved ; dress, brown suit, black hard hat. Warrant issued. 59.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, from his lodgings, 1 lady's 14- carat half- hunter keyless watch, white dial, black figures, horizontal movement, se- conds hand; 1 lady's short gold chain, long link pat- tern, with gold bar, a small gold seal, set white stone, with crest in shape of a hand and words " Bene De- nota" thereon; a large piece of pink coral, with piece of embossed gold— A man, giving the name of CAPTAIN H. R. DAWSON, alias GRANT and DAVIS, age about 55, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( tinged with grey, bald at back of head) dark, moustache ( curled at ends) dark brown, eyes brown, scar above bridge of nose, which he stated was from a bullet wound, fore- head wrinkled, speaks with Irish accent; dress, light brown or fawn covert coat, grey suit, black hard felt hat, brown lace boots. Stated he had served 30 years in the Army, and had come to settle down in Worcester, and that his luggage would follow. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. 60.— Kidderminster ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— JOSEPH MAN- NING, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, hands blotched, as if affected with skin disease; dress, brown morning coat, black vest, grey check trousers, black- and- white tie, hard hat. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Bennett, Kidder- minster. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 61.— Richmond ( County).— For stealing £ 200— ISHMAEL TUNSTALL, age 37 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion dark, rather thin features, hair ( inclined to curl) and eyes black, stoops, brown mole on left cheek, mark on left side of chin caused by ringworm, cut mark on one thumb ; dress, black- and- white plaid jacket and vest ( jacket repaired at sleeve), cord trousers, leather leg- gings, grey peak cap, strong nail boots. Also had in his possession— A black- corded worsted suit, " Jersey " on collar; a plain black coat and vest; a pair of black- and- white plaid trousers; a black overcoat with vel- vet collar, " Berry " on tab ; and a black livery coat. A native of Carthorpe. Is connected with the Good Templars, and may visit some of their lodges, or may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Holmes, Richmond. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 62— Barnsley ( County).— For common assault— JOSEPH WEBSTER, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, black coat and vest, dark mixture trousers, dark cloth cap. A trammer in coal mine; native of Lancashire, where he is supposed to have returned. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barnsley. 63.— Dewsbury ( County).— For obtaining, by fictitious cheque on the London and Midland Bank,, Leeds, a black pony, 5 years, 13J hands, clipped threa months ago, smart, good action, and in good condi- tion ; a set of silver- plated, black leather harness; a " Battlesden" car, varnished, corduroy covered cushions, and 2 lamps— GEORGE BROOKS ( sup- posed false), age about 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, moustache and beard ( cut short) turning grey; dress, grey cloth cape, dark grey, cloth overcoat ( black velvet collar), dark cloth au; t, white collar and tie; wore gold scarf- pin and ulhert. Of smart appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Midgley, Court House, Dewsbury. 64.— Sheffield ( City).— For obtaining, 16th ult., £ 84 7si 6dt, by false pretences-^ JOHN WOOD JOHNSON, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), slight moustache and eyes dark ; dress, short light or dark overcoat, dark coat and vest, light trousers, black hard hat. Of smart ap- pearance. A clerk; native of Grantham. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. 65.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For obtaining food,, lodgings, and money by false pretences— A man, giv- ing the name of EDWARD REVILL, age about 60, height 6 ft., very stout build, weight 16 or 17 stones, hair ( bald), whiskers and moustache grey, full eyes, large red nose; dress, black coat, cardigan vest, plaid trousers, round soft black hat. Stated he was a bicycle fitter, from Leeds. Carries a parcel contain- ing a leather apron, and walks with a stick. May call on cycle dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. 66.— Dewsbury ( Borough).— Failing to report — Supervisee HENRY WOOD, alias JOHN WAL- KER, GEORGE RAWLINSON, JOHN ROBINSON, JOHN RODGERS, JOHN BASTOW, ROBERT AT- KINSON, HARRY WOOD, THOMAS AMBLEY, GEORGE HOLMSHAW and JOHN ATKINSON, Office No. 48731, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar over left eye, bridge of nose, left corner of left eye, back of neck, between shoulder- blades, and front of right leg, 3rd and 4th right fingers stiff and contracted, and end of 1st left finger crushed. Native of Wakefield. Notified Bradford Police that he was leaving there for Dewsbury, 26th ult. Sentenced at Doncaster Borough' Sessions, 26th September, 1894, to 12 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision, for larceny. 4190. Information to Chief Constable, Dewsbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 67.— Newbury ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, 30th inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— CAROLINE WICKENS, alias STEVENS, age 48. Has the appearance of a charwoman. She tramped with her husband, a son, age 21, and a daughter, age 20, from London, via Reading. She represented that her husband had died suddenly, and that she required the money to obtain certificates of the birth of her children, to enable her to obtain money due to them- Is believed to- have been convicted of fraud at West Kent Sessions, October, 1895, and at Winchester Assizes in June, 1896. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 68.— St. Albans ( City).— Sentenced, 6th inst., to 12 months imprisonment, for obtaining food, lodg. ings, etc., by false pretences— MARY WILLIAMS, alias LINCOLNE, WILSON, etc., age 40, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) light brown, eyes blue, scar bridge of nose, left ear pierced and torn. States she is a native of Birming- ham. Sentenced at Liverpool, 8th December, 1887, to 6 weeks imprisonment as MARIA JOHNSON; at Southampton, 21st October, 1892, to 6 weeks, as. LOUISA FLEETWOOD, for larceny; at Newington Sessions, 4tli April, 1893, to 6 months, as ALICE SPENCER; at Winchester Assizes, 14th November, 1893, to 6 months, as SARAH WEATHERIIEAD ; at Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 4th July, 1894, to 12 months, as EMMA WILSON; at Cambridge Quarter Sessions, 14th October, 1895, to 12 months, as SARAII LINCOLNE, for false pretences. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 69.— Sittingbourne ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Kent Assizes, for arson— A man, giving the name of GEORGE ROSE, age 49, height 5 ft. FKIDAY, MARCH 26, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 195 9 in., slight build, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache ginger, eye ® blue, rather long face, walks badly, 2 women tattooed on right forearm, 1 outside ( kneeling) and 1 inside, bracelet right wrist, woman and lion ( not complete) left forearm, bracelet left wrist, anchor and other marks back of left hand; dress, old brown tweed coat, blue cloth trousers, red neckerchief, blue cloth cap ( with shiny peak) ; all old. A tramp. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Capps, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Liverpool City). — Committed for trial at next City Sessions, 28th prox., for larceny ( lodgings)— JAMES WOSMAN, alias DE GRAVE, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyesi grey, 2 cut scars centre of forehead, scar right cheek, star, female's head, star and " My Love " and sword tattooed right arm, bracelet right wrist, anchor base of right thumb, star and figure of a man ( in indecent position) left arm, anchor back of left hand. A seaman ; native of Rotterdam. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 71.— Criminal Investigation Department. —( Correspondence, No. 118963).— 31st ult., at Budapest— 2 valuable oil paintings, without frames. 1st, St. Joseph, holding with the right hand the right hand of the infant Jesus, painted on canvas, school of Murillo, 13£ in. by in.; the other a landscape, by Van deer Neer, representing a river, on both banks of which is a town, on the left a conflagration is raging, and a windmill is on the right, below, on the right, is the sign of the master, painted on wood, 13J in. by 11 in. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. 72.— Altrincham ( County).— 3rd inst., at Tim- perley— A pneumatic safety bicycle, " Dunlop- Welch " tyres, 28- in. wheels, " B. S. A." stamped on crank and bead, " Hans Reynolds" stamped on chain, felt handles, rat- trap pedals, straight handle- bars, yellow leather saddle, lamp attached. Information to Supt. Britton, Altrincham. HAMPSHIRE. 73.— Southampton ( Borougli).— 2nd inst., by housebreaking— 6 silver teaspoons; 3 or 4 plated spoons ( chased) ; 2 small silver saltspoons; 1 silver mustard spoon, marked " P." ; 4 plated forks ; 1 lady's gold lever watch, " M. B. H." engraved in centre of case; 1 gold chain, link pattern; 1 plain diamond ring, claw setting; 1 chased gold ring, very massive; 1 gentleman's massive gold ring, set amber stone, claw setting; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, marked " H." ; 1 gold brooch, raised ball in centre, surrounded with filigree work, size of half- crown ; 1 gold scent bottle, lid and stopper, edge of bottle set with turquoise. 2nd inst.— 1 lady's old- fashioned English lever watch ; 1 gold keyless watch, " Ticehurst" inside case, and gold twisted chain attached; 2 9- carat gold rings, 1 set brilliant; 2 silver brooches ( 1 horse- shoe shape, 1 heart shape), both very old ; 1 small cash- box, containing a bank- book ; 1 lion shilling, dated 1825 ; 1 old fourpenny piece. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. ISLE OF WIGHT. 74.— Newport ( County).— 6th inst., from a board ing house, at Sandown— A lady's black morocco leather dressing- bag, lined blue silk, outside pocket, " A. E. L." thereon, containing bottles, with silver tops, monogram " A. E. L." in old English; 1 flask, with silver top and cup; 1 small jewel- case, lined blue velvet, containing a £ 5 Bank of England note, issued at Chester Bank, 29th ult.; 1 lady's old gold geneva watch, coat of arms and " A. E. L." on back, makers " Veeyres and Repegnan, Regent Street, London " ; 1 small gold snake chain, about 18 in. long, telescope pencil case and small locket attached; 1 diamond arrow brooch, with crescent across shaft, containing 16 diamonds ; 1 safety- pin, with shamrock in pearls; 1 coral scarf- pin ; 1 safety- pin, with cluster of diamonds in centre, hook underneath to attach watch ; 1 cheque- book ( partly used), on Parrs and Co.' s Bank, Chester, last cheque used No. 00205. Also at Ventnor— A wooden jewel- case, covered with black morocco leather, lined red velvet, containing 1 gold curb flexible bangle; 1 red coral bead necklace, 1 row of beads size of peas ; 1 necklace of red cut coral, 3 rows tied with red velvet; 1 Indian silver necklace, mounted on a black velvet band; 1 small gold brooch, shape of a mace, with gold crown in centre; 1 jubilee four- shilling piece brooch; 1 star and crescent brooch, small metal coins attached; 2 Italian mosaic yellow metal brooches, set small pieces of coloured stone—• Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 70, height 5 ft., 8J in., complexion fair, hair and eyes grey, wart left side of nose and right side of neck, scar back of neck, fleshy lump on front of right wrist, ruptured. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 75.— Sandgate ( County).— 28th ult., at Alkham — An open face gold watch, chased back; a leather purse, containing about 10s., and an old- fashioned flint and steel pistol— Supposed by FOUR MEN, who assaulted the inmate. 1st, about 24, height 5 ft. 7 in.; dressed in dark clothes and grey peak cap. 2nd, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., moustache brown; dressed in dark clothes. 3rd, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., moustache and whiskers ( about 10 days' growth) very thin, ginger; dressed in dark clothes, and old black hard felt hat. 4th, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion and slight moustache dark. Carry- ing old baskets; apparently flower, moss, etc., gatherers. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. LANCASHIRE. 76.— Leigh ( County).— 3rd inst.— A silver geneva watch, white dial, steel hands, hinge of front case has been repaired, a man's arm and hand holding cleaver engraved on works, " The Planet Watch" printed on dial, a silver curb pattern chain attached. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 77.— Warrington ( Borough)-— 4th inst.— A lady's silver lever watch, white dial, No. : 14966, maker " Woods, Sankey Street, Warrington," white metal albert attached; 1 lady's silver lever watch, white dial, No. 43940, maker " Carter, Bridge Street, " War- rington," a piece of leather about 6 in. long at- tached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 34, height 5 ft. 9J in., stout build, full features, reddish cheeks, hair very dark, much tattooed on ore arm (( supposed right); dress, blue serge jacket sine, blue tie with white spots, blue serge cap, lace boots. Stated he was a native of Leeds; and had formerly been employed on an ocean steamer. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Warring- ton. LEICESTERHIRE. 78.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— 5th inst., at Melton Hunt Steeplechases, Burton Lazars— A gen- tleman's gold half hunter watch, crest and " At spes non Fracto " thereon; 1 silver lever watch, maker " Sully, Nottingham," with 9- carat gold albert, curb pattern, and gold locket attached; and a purse, con- taining 2 cheques, one on Lloyd's Bank, Leicester, for £ 48 5s. 8d., from Farmers' Produce Company, payable to E. B. Bailey, signed " Sanders"; the other on Northampton Union Bank, for £ 12 18s. 9d., from T Eady and Co., payable to E. B. Bailey. Information to E. Holmes, Esq., Chief Constable, Leicester; or to Supt. Bott, Melton Mowbray. LINCOLNSHIRE. 79.— Lincoln ( County).— 2nd inst., from a stable — A drab duffel overcoat, double- breasted, pockets at hips and one left breast, two rows of drab wood buttons down front, white bone buttons round collar for attaching cape, large check lining— Supposed by A TRAMP. Information to Supt. Clarke, Lincoln. NORFOLK. 80.— Norwich ( County).— 26th ult., by burglary, at Colney— 1 silver butter- knife, crackcd in cen: re, indistinct " K." on blade; 1 silver teapot; 1 : litto sifter; 1 ditto pepper- box; 1 ditto cream jug; 2 ditto tablespoons, marked " T. M."; 2 ditto salt- spoons; 2 ditto sugar- tongs, marked " T. M."; 3 ditto serviette rings ( 2 marked " A. M. A.," 1 " W. A.") ; 2 electro- plated biscuit caddies ; 1 ditto salver ; 2 ditto teapots; 11 ditto dessert- spoons and 5 ditto table- spoons and 4 ditto ladles, marked " T. M."; 12 ditto small forks ; 9 ditto large forks and 1 ditto salt spoon, marked " T. M."; 4 ditto salt- cellars; 1 ditto sugar basin; 1 ditto toast- rack; 1 ditto egg- stand ( for 6 eggs) with 6 spoons; 1 travelling rug ( green one side, brown the other); and a plate- basket. Information to Inspector Flint, County Police Office, Norwich. RENFREWSHIRE. 81.— Paisley ( County).— 3rd inst.— An " Excel- sior" path racer bicycle, No. 30353, globe, with " Excel- sior" written diagonally in transfer on steering socket, 25 in. frame, 28 in, wheels, " Westwood" hollow rims, with 13- 8 in. " Dunlop" special path racing tyres, tangent spokes ( plated), the spokes on the chain side on driving wheel are butted directly on the cog wheel, extra drooped handle bar, 18 in. wide, with cork handles and white bone tips, No. 10 " Brooks" racing saddle, detachable lamp bracket, with " Lito " lamp attached, bridged bottom bracket, 4 in. tread, in. square cranks, rat- trap pedals, with " Zimmy" toe- clips, fy in. " Reynolds" chain, geared to 84 in. ( detachable), weight about 23J lbs. Information to the Chief Constable for Renfrew- shire, Paisley. SHROPSHIRE. 82.— Bridgnorth ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking, at Lincoln Hill, Iron Bridge— 2 postal orders ( 1 for 5s., the other for 2s. 6d.), probably stamped " H. M. S. Dreadnought;' or " Chatham";| and £ 9 gold. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 83.— Burslem ( County).— 4th inst., by burglary — A pair of half watertight strong lace boots, size 6, tipped ( nearly new); 1 pair lady's low kid shoes, size 3, spray marked on front ( nearly new); 1 pair lady's plain lace boots, high legs, size 2; 1 pair dittcv- button boots, high legs, size 4, toe- capped ( recently soled and heeled), 3 or 4 buttons of right boot stitched on with red macrame twine; 1 pair ditto - lace boots, high legs, toe- capped, size 5 ( much worn); 1 pair girl's leather lace boots, size 6 ( nearly new); 1 lady's light plaid woollen dress skirt, brown velvet round bottom, about J in. deep ( nearly new); 1 pair of spectacles in dark case, and a silver pencil- case. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUSSEX ( EAST). 84.— Patcham ( County).— 6th inst., by housebreak- ing, atPyecombe— 1 silver open face keyless Waltham lever watch, No. 3364431, silver curb chain attached; 1 silver open face geneva watch, silver curb chain, with 2 old coins, attached; 1 cancelled Post Office Savings Bank book, No. 6550, issued at Epsom, to Daniel Dargon, 29th October, 1894; 1 greyish brown tweed morning coat ( sleeve lengthened an inch) and 1 pair trousers of same material ( legs have been lengthened an inch); 1 pair brown- and- grey check tweed trousers, brass buttons, " Bates, Balcombe," thereon; 1 fancy grey cotton shirt ( collar and sleeves have been lengthened); 4 pairs woollen socks ( 1 pair marked " D. D."); 1 pair brown driving gloves, 1 but- ton, " Fownes' Driving" thereon; 1 green pocket letter case, closes like a book, " D. A. N." in gilt on one corner, containing 3 photographs ( 2 ladies' and 1 of Irish terrier dog); 1 pair gold square sleeve links. Information to Supt. Brooman, Patcham. 85.— Hove ( Town).— 27th ult.— A " Raglan'' bicycle, " Dunlop " tyres, laced spokes, painted yel- low, 3 in. from hubs, other parts of machine black enamelled, mud- guard and bell attached, " B. 90," " Brook " saddle, metal pump, " Special Raglan " in gold letters on head. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 86.— Pontefract ( County).— Between 11th and 12th inst., at Whitwood— 2 hand- saws, about 25 in. long ( 1 with " W. Wright" on handle), brass rivet deficient, makers " Crownshaw and Chapman, Shef- field"; the other with " A. Wilson" on handle, makers " Robert Saubev, Sheffield." Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND, ISLE OF ELY. 87.— Wisbech( Conn « y).— Died suddenly, 1st inst., at Upwell Isle— A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair ( turning grey), long moustache and beard ( about 10 to 14 days' growth) dark, eyes hazel, very bad front teeth; dress, light plaid coat, 2 vests ( 1 black, 1 lavender colour), brown tweed trousers, lilac coloured tie, coloured braces, 2 shirts ( 1 cotton check, red, white and blue stripes; 1 flannelette, with broad pink and white stripes), 1 brown sock, black hard felt hat, very old boots. Found in pockets— A pedlar's certificate. No. 375, granted at Rochester. Kent, in name of " Nehemiah Sandys, 325, High Street, Chatham, age 46," dated " 15th November, 1893," and a small pocket- book, containing names of the following places and dates, viz.: " From 11th to 18th January, 1897, Model, Maidenhead; from Maidenhead to Reading; the 19th, Barly Mort, v, hero- he stayed until the 27th; Wokingham, Crown, on the 28th ; Windsor, Boughs, River Street, 29th : lodging- house, Bell Yard, Uxbridge, 30th; Loudon 6 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E . '' FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1897 lodging- house, B. F. Road, 31st; Croydon, Roe Ruck, February 1st and 2nd; Kingstone, Travellers' Rest, 3rd to " the 5th; and Mr. Avis, Greyhounds, Eye Green, Peterborough." Information to Deputy Chiof Constable Dotkerill, Wisbech. ISLE OF WIGHT. 88.— Newport ( County).— 30th ult., near Salt- mead Buoy, parish of Calbourne—- The body of A MAN, much decomposed, apparently about middle age, length about 5 ft. 9 in.; dress, dark blue serge jacket, blue worsted jersey, dark brown striped trousers* grey woollen shirt, light cotton pants, dark blue silk neckerchief, blue worsted socks, light lace boots. Wearing a leather waist belt, apparently made from old military harness, marked " 2669 " in four places, broad arrow, W. D. 16, with st. eel buckle and tongue. Found in pockets— A wooden pipe, and a pair of blue worsted mittens. Information to Chief Inspector Ayres, Newport. KENT. 89.— Sandgate ( County).— Burned to death, at the Lime Works, Newington, 2nd inst.— A MAN, age 50 to 60, length 5 f;. 6 in., slight build, hair ( turning grey) light brown, bald on top of head, full beard and moustache; wearing brown tweed reefer jacket, cotton shirt with fine blue stripes, P. and 0. cap. A tramp. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SOMERSETSHIRE. DO.— Bath ( City).— Bicycle, Case No. 67, 9th inst. APPREHENSIONS. Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead ( County).— WILLIAM HENRY COX, Case No. 17, 2nd inst. 92— Kent, Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — WILLIAM WIMBUSH, Case No. 24, 2nd inst., at Worthing. 93.— Somersetshire, Bath ( City).— HENRY HORTON, Case No. 35, 9th inst. 94.— St affo rd shire, Wolverhampton ( Borough).— HENRY WRIGHT, Case No. 32, 12th February last. 95.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— MAN, Case No. 61, 26th ult., and bicycle recovered. LATEST INFORMATJON. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 96.— D Division.— For obtaining j£ 8 15s. by worthless cheques, on Messrs. Lambton and Co.' s Bank, Newcastle- on- Tyne— BURCKHARDT PENA ^ supposed an Australian), age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light ( turning grey), eyes grey; dress, dark grey suit; sometimes wears a silk hat. Warrant issued. 97.— E Division.— For forging and utteringworth- 1MS cheques— FREDERICK PULFORD JACKSON, age 23, height 5 ft. II in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown ; dress ( usually), dark clothes. Native cf Wyvarfttone, Suffolk. 98— E Division.— PETER ROLLO BOULT, Case No. 2, 17th July last, not yet arrested. He has recently obtained various sums of money in the West- ond district by advertisement frauds. His arrest is also sought at Egremont, Cheshire, for absconding from his bail, charged with fraud. 99.— G Division.— For obtaining, 22nd ult., £ 5, by fraudulent advertisement— RICHARD PORTER, nge 45, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, com- plexion sallow, hair and very slight moustache dark, eyes brown, deep abscess scar in centre of right jaw; dress, black serge jacket and vest, dark trousers, black hard or brown Alpine hat. He left Johannes- burg about three months ago. He inserted an advertise- ment in the Daily Telegraph, for women to be em- ployed as barmaids, waitresses, etc., in Johannesburg, and obtained the money on the pretence of paying for their passage. Warrant issued. 100.— M Division.— For being concerned, with two others in custody, for murder and stabbing— JAMES HERBERT, age about 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair and slight mous- tache light brown, scar upper lip; dress ( supposed), black jacket and vest, coloured neckerchief, black felt hat. A native of Walworth, London. May en- deavour to enlist. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DENBIGHSHIRE. 101.— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), a pair of lady's boots, round toes, pointed toe- caps, tips on heels ( nearly new)— BARBARA MARGARET PRICE, alias MAGGIE JONES, age 18, medium height, complexion fresh, round face, hair dark; dress, brown three- quarter jacket ( large buttons), black dress, black- and- white straw sailor hat, ribbon to match, and the stolen boots. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. FORFARSHIRE. 102.— Dundee ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder WILLIAM JAMIESON, Office No. 43214, and Scotch Register No. 183- 97, age 36, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( slightly bald), eyes blue, face pock- marked, scar left of fore- head, right cheek, back of left hand, abscess scar right kneecap, others on right knee and 2 outside right thigh, brown mole on chest. A labourer; native of Perth. Intimated, on 24th March, intention of going to Newcastle, but has not reported. Sentenced, at Edinburgh, 17th June, 1892, to 5 years penal servi- tude, remanent of former sentence, and 5 years police supervision, for theft. Sentence will expire 17th August, 1898. N O 112. Information to Chief Constable Dewar, Dundee. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 103.— Fishponds ( County).— Forstealing, betwen 13th ult. and 3rd inst., a quantity of ladies' underlinen, and ,£ 1— ANNIE RICHARDS, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair ( frizzy) and eyes dark, snub nose, well spoken, quiet voice; dress, long black braided jacket, black or brown skirt, black sailor hat ( trimmed red wing). Supposed native of Bir- mingham. May be accompanied by her husband, who is a painter and paperhanger. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 104.— Northampton ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee GEORGE HINE, alias GEORGE HIND, Office No. 179- 97, age 35, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, soldier with bottle in right hand standing on a rope outside left upper arm, bird standing on a tree front of left forearm, bracelet back of left wrist, ballet girl holding Union Jack in right hand standing on a rope back of right upper arm, sailor standing on gun with anchor in right hand front of right fore- arm, bracelet back of right wrist, star centre of chest, bust of female left side of chest. A labourer ; native of Olney, Bucks. Well known at Wellingborough and Bedford. Sentenced, at Northampton County Quarter Sessions, 17th October, 1895, to 15 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision, for lar- ceny. No. 773. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webster, County Constabu- lary, Northampton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DEVONSHIRE. 105.— Exeter County). - Committed for trial, at the ensuing Devon Assizes, charged with housebreakr ing— Expiree WILLIAM SMITH, alias JAMES PARRY, WALTER JAMES ROBERTS, WALTER! JAMES WADE, WALTER WADE and GEORGE DAWE, Office No. 47115, age 36, height' 4' ft.' in.; complexion, pale, hair light brown, eyes ' grey y tiliTsped hands and crown right forearm, indistinct blue tattoo marks back of right hand and front of wrist, anchor and 4 dots back of left forearm, ring 2nd left finger, scar top of right shoulder and outside right forearm, 5 moles lower part of back of neck. A sailor; a native of Plymouth. Sentenced at Maidstone As- sizes, 10th December, 1890, to 5 years penal servi- tude for burglary. Licenced 13th October, 1894. Q 399. Information to Deputy Chief Constable, Devon Constabulary, Exeter. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 106.— T Division.— 2 pint silver christening cups (" William Felix Phillips, 27th March, 1827," en- graved on one, " Crest a burning alter " engraved on the other); 1 silver christening mug, " Mildred Georgina Ettcote Phillips, from ' C. R. Fenwick," en- graved thereon ; 1 small silver Maltese cross, " 60th Rifles" engraved thereon ; 1 large silver gilt whistle, Indian make; a horse's right ear, silver- mounted, " Thormanby, Derby, 1860," engraved thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DEBBIGHSHIRE. 107.— Wrexham ( County).— 9th inst.— A lady's silver hunter watch, No. 4055— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.., slight build, complexion pale, long thin face, pointed nose, hair dark brown, clean- shaved, clasped hands tattooed inside right wrist; dress, blue serge jacket, dark brown tweed trousers and vest, light check cap. A tramping painter. He is a comic singer and step- dancer ; also imitates the whistling of a bird. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 108.— Brighton ( Borough).— 14th inst., a " Vic tory " safety bicycle, | in. crank, " Palmer" tyre on front wheel, " Dunlop" back, " Brooks" saddle, jointless rim ; only ridden once ; no brake or mud- guards— Supposed by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., full face, wearing blue serge suit. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SURREY. 109.— G uildford ( County).— 11th inst., in the canal at Pirbright— The body of A MAN, age about 55, length 5 ft. 4 in., hair ( bald on top) and beard turning grey; dress, blue serge jacket, blue vest, dark cord trousers, cotton shirt, brown socks, soft brown hat, lace boots. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 110.— Sheffield ( County).— Watches Nos. 9500, 5167, 250689, a gold albert, 2 silver alberts, 2 ladies' alberts, 6 gold keeper and wedding rings, 3 silver brooches, Case No. 99, 19th ult., and four men sentenced to various terms of imprisonment at Wakefield Sessions, 6th inst. APPREHENSIONS. 111.— Lincolnshire, Horncastle ( County).— HAWTON, Case No, 39, 8th January last, at Leeds. v FKIDAY, MARCH 26, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 197 BOROUGH OF READING. APPOINTMENT OF HEAD CONSTABLE. The Watch Committee of the Borough of Reading invite applications for the appointment of Head Constable from duly qualified persons not exceeding 45 years of age. The Salary will be £ 300 per annum, without a residence. Applications, with particulars of age, qualifications, and number of years of approved service ( if any) in any other Police Force in the United Kingdom, must be delivered to me at my office, Town Hall, Reading, endorsed " Head Constableship," on or before Tuesday, the 20th of April instant. A memorandum as to duties, and as to tho con- ditions on which the appointment will be made, may be obtained on application to me. HENRY DAY, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Beading, 5th April, 1897. jyjTSSING, from Greenock, since 10th February last— WILLIAM HENRY FOSTER, a clerk, age 15 years, height 4 ft. 9 in., blue eyes, very fair hair, pale complexion, slender build; dress, navy blue knicker suit, brown top coat with cape, knitted navy blue muffler, lacing boots ; was suffering from diabetes ; afraid he is dead. Information to Chief Constable, Greenock. LOST, on Saturday, March 27th, at 11 p. m., on Nag's Head and Victoria ' bus, BROWN GLADSTONE BAG, name ( T. Gilchrist) on brass plate on bottom. 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