POLICE / GAZETTE. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1884. VOL I, No. 8. REGTTLATXONS- 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, GREAT 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. t. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, ani the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, anil 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 chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be Apprehended or of stolen property bear u 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 announcement for 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, Great Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond § Co.,'' Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements arc accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Witling, 12O, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost, or persons missing can only be ucccpted as advertisements. C. E. HOWARD VINCENT. 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 9trict alphabetical order. < d). Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in my circular of the 7tli of Nov. last. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICB GAZETTE, may he at once notified to the Editor. IMPORTANT NOTICE. The Editor will he happy to receive for notification in the POLICE GAZETTE information concerning vacancies in the " Superior Ranks" of Constabulary Forces, and also, of appointments therein, as well as of any matter of general interest to the Police. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 100 REWARD. 1.— K Division.—- WHEREAS between 9.45 a. m. and 1.30 p. m. on MONDAY, the 10th DECEMBER, 1883, MRS. ANNIE HANCOCK, was found dead at the foot of the stairs in the passage of No. 34, SUTHERLAND ROAD, BOW, having been stabbed in the neck, and a Coroner's Jury have returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against some Person or Persons unknown. A Reward of £ 100 will be paid by Her Majesty's Government to any person ( other than a person belonging to a Police Force in the United Kingdom) who shall give such information as shall lead to the discovery and conviction of the Murderer or Murderers; and the Secretary of State for the Home. Department will advise the grant of Her Majesty's gracious IP A. IBL IO O 3& T to any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the murder, who shall give such evidence as shall lead to a like result. FACSIMILE OF LETTER. On the evening of Friday, November 9th, 1883, a fraudulent letter was de- livered to the deceased, and, in view of the murder aforesaid, it is desirable to trace the writer thereof. Information to the Director « f Criminal Investigations, Great Scotland Yard, London, S W. . 1 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Fcrotv, JANUARY 25, 1881. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. B Division. ir7XT ™ EAS between 18.30 and 1.80 a. iiiu on Sunday, the 9 * ww8, was muraered at Mo. 7, Artillery Square, Westminster, and a ^ verdict of Wilful Murder against some person unknown lias been returned by a Coroner's Jury. A Reward of £ 100 will be paid by Her Majesty's Government to any parson ( other than a person belonging to a Police Force in the United Kingdon) who shall give such information as shall lead to the discovery and conviction of the murderer. THE DECEASED ( A PROSTITUTE) WAS ACCOMPANIED TO HER ROOM BY A MAN OF THE FOLLOWING. DESCRIPTION, " WHO IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE MURDERER: age about 30, height 5feet 10 or 11 inches, thick brown longishmoustache, no whiskers, wore a long black overcoat, white cord trousers, black soft felt Yankee hat, dented at crown, wrapper round neck, had the appearance of a discharged soldier. Left behind a wrapper of the following description: silk material, claret colour, black and white stripes, much worn at folds, size by 40 inches, woodcuts below CLARET CLARET COLOUR . i BLACK U THE LlltfisS DOTTED BELOW SHOW WHERE THE MATERIAL HAS BECOME UNRAVELLED. Information to the Director of Criminal Investigations, Great Scotland Yard, > ondon, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROFCI ,_ rAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 10 EE WARD. WITH klAP. B. CJ. EAN SUAVEl). Central Office. 3.— Woodcut i with bcord and eSean shaved) and de- scription of LOUIS BONDUllAND alia* ERNEST j BONDURAND and DUMONT, age 38 to 40, height ; o it. ;"> or 6 m., thick- set, broad shoulders, complexion j dark, hair, moustache, beard, and eves black; gene- | rally wears black frcck coat, sometimes h gh and | sometimes felt i at ; speaks French and very litttle English. lie lately resided at 20, Panton- street, Hay- market, and previously at 2, New Cavendish- street. Wanted for being concerned with William Wolff and Edward Bondurand ( in custo ly) for possessing an ex- plosive substance i'or an unlawful purpose. • 4.— Central Office.— Woodcut engravings and description of jewellery, for obtaining \ v ic'i bv fraud at Exeter E. .1. M. ALPENBURGH, late of 20. Leinster- s pure, Ilyde Park. t; gc 34, height 5ft. Din., complexion fair, hair liglit. mvill f: ir moustache, no whiskers, eyes blue, thin face, spaie buiid; spoil s softly with slight German accent. dresse* well, of refined appearance and manners. For whose appre- hension a warrant is issued. No. 6( 35. 3- rows diamond bracelet ( 45 brilliants), j set in silver, 3 wire gold ban !. | No. 837. 8- stnr diamond bracelet ( 01 brilliants, 70 I roses giaduated), mounted in sihor, burnished gold j hand : centre star and two smaller o les unscrew and ' form brooch and earrings. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1884. Tso. iiji. intmionanau- noep brace. et ( 13 brilliants), burnished gold band. No. 131. Brilliants and roses spray, mounted in silver ; flower and spray fasten by diamond knot; centre flower unscrews to farm brooch. No. 2GG7. Spray and circular flower, brilliants and roses set in silver; flower unscrews from stem and forms brooch ; gilt back. No. 149 ). Diamond necklet, silver mounted, back flat gold hand ( woven pattern), snapped in both sides. 78 brilliants ( 39 forming; part of band, in square collet setting; 39 farming stiff set pendants), largest it. centre, graduated. Warrant issued. 5.— Executive Branch.— For stealing, 8tli inst.. on which date he deserted from his regiment ( Eat,! Surrex). at Aldershot, 1 English lever, silver huntei. with silver albert double- link chain, key at end , 1 silver Geneva watch single case. No. with German silver neckchain, hook at end; 1 American str'ki ig timepiece, 3 gold shirt studs, 1 pair of sleeve- links, marked with square and compass, and 1 very old • •• old ring with rather large clear stone. Private JOHN ROGERS, No. 1354, age 80$, height 5, ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, old scar on left shin. Native of St Michael's, Cheshire, a labourer ; dress ( when deserting), regimentals. 6.— L Division.— For stealing, 18th inst., 2 coats and vests ( 1 light tweed, the other dark), a white shirt, a silver lever watch, maker " Williams,", and a 9. carat gold albert ( cable link pattern) a. id key attached— a man, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair fair, slight moustache, no eyebrows ; dress, black cloth . overcoat, light vest, cord trousers, black an 1 white check scarf, lacs boots, hard felt hat. very shabby. Speaks very fast, and moves his head from side to side when walking. 1 j\| Division.— For stealing, 20th inst.. ."> quarter sides of Irish bacon, one having been cut. about 3 cwt, 3 gammons, and several other pieces of bacon, sizes various, 3 large eheddar cheeses, about 2 cwt.', one with several large holes bitten by rats, one American do., i cwt.; 3 North Wiltshire cheeses, weighiiv* 5 lbs. each; and a round wicker basket, " C. G." Stamped in blue paint on lid. containing ; f cwt. of butter, a man, age 30 to - 10, height 5 ft, 8 in., dark whiskers ( bushy) brown, no moustache, stout build; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat; respectable appearance. ( Ian be identified. Had with him a brown and white skewbald pony, and light spring cart. Information to the Director of Criminal Investiga- tions, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. C TY CF LONDON. £ 200 REWARD. 8.— Woodcu and descript'on of JAMH8 DAVIS lato t- tcrelar , to the Lundon and San Fi'ancieco Bank, London, who absconded, i9th November last, stealing securities value £ 50,000, age about 45 ( looks younger , height 5 ft. 9 in., thin, hair black, gentlemanly appearance, when last seen had shaved all hair off his face except at sides ( slight). Left Bognor on 7th inst., where he had been staying in private apartments, Supposed to have the following £ 10 Bank of England notes in his possession : Nos. 22776, 22777, 22778, • 22779, 22782. 22783, 22784, 22785, 22786, 22787, 22788, and 22792, all dated 20th Apri, 1863. £ 200 reward will be paid by the Directors of the Loudon and San Francisco Bank. Wai rant issued. Information to Inspector Mc William, Detective Department, Old Jewry, London. 9.— For stealing, 21st inst., a hexagon- shapsd glass case, lined red velvet, containing about 28 Catholic rosary j. old rings, pattern various, principal v crosses, beaded ail round, French manufacture, TWO MEN; 1st, ate 21, height medium, pale full face, large nose, lost portion of two fingers left hand; dress, dark coat ;. nd dee'stalker hat; 2nd, younger, slim build; dress dark clothes and deerstalker hat; both of respectable appe nance. First can be identified, who went into a sho > under the pretence of making a purchase, and while the attendant was engaged took the case and decamped. 10.— For obtaining by confidence trick, 21st inst., 13 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 55467- 79, dated 25th October, 1883, and £ 20 in gold, TWO MEN ; 1st, age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., dark, fall beard and moustache ( turning grey) ; dress, dark overcoat, high .3 "' " ' •" '"' '. IUV yinc^ uat, zna, age oo, neign., ^ n. V or bin., uair slig. it, light moustache; dress, grey overcoat and loir ) la.: k felt hat. 1st spoke with American, and with Irish accent. Can be identified. Information to Inspector McWilli: m, Defective Department, City of London Police, t Id • Jewry, London, E. C. BRECONSHIRE. 11.— Crickhowejl ( County).— For obtaining five shillings from General Campbell, by means of a begging petition, on 14th inst., two men, 1st— age ib'> u£ 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., hair dark brown, whiskers ( Dundreary style) and mou- tache brown; dress, dark brown clothes, grey cap with two peaks : 2nd— age from 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., iiair, vhiskers, and moustache dark; dress, dark clothes, black soft bowler hat. Both shabbily dressed, well .! luciited, very much addicted to drink, able to speak English and Welsh fluently. Information to Supt. Joseph, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 12.— Slough ( County).— For stealing, 21st inst., it Upton Park, Slough, a small gold watch, " C. S. S." > n back ; a gold or gilt albert chain with pencil aud locket attached; a silver lever watch, No. 15295, nachine cut ; a small black and gold locket, book- • hape ; a pair of dark Oxford mixture livery trousers, - tripes taken out, buttons stamped " Morten and doores, Slough," JOHN LAMBERT, age about 25, leight about 5 ft. 6 : n., complexion fresh, hair auburn, • lean shaved, stout build, conspicuous round white tear on forehead; dress, d.; rk coat, and vest, and ( supposed stolen) trousers. Information to Supt. Dunham, Slouch. DEVONSHIRE. ir.— Bideforcl ( Borough).— For stealing, 11th nst., a black ribbed overcoat, pockets at sides and mtside breast, bound black braid; dark plaid jacket, with pockets at sides and inside aud outside breast; lark plaid trousjrs of same material, nearly new; a white silk muffl.' r and a lady's gold Geneva watch ( largo size), gold face aud seconds hand, JOHN HEARD, alias JOHN HENRY RIDD, alias HENRY 11UDD, a lath cutter, age 2n, height 5 ft. 0 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, whiskers shaved of!', eyes grey, rather high forehead ; dress, in stolen clothes or in a short grey overcoat, dark trousers, black bowler hat, heavy lace boots. Is in the habit of tramping the country, obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. Was convicted at Exeter Quarter Sessions i7th October last in name of Henry Kudd, and sentenced to six weeks hard labour. Information to Head Constable Morgan, Bidei'ord. 14.— Great Torrington ( Borough).— Absconded from Torrington in January, 1880, leaving his wife and family chargeable to the common fund of that Union, also wanted for night poaching, ROBERT POLLARD, alias JOSEPH SNELL, a navvy, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion, hair and moustache light, eyes grey, a mole near one ear, seams on back of one hand and thumb, injured ( supposed right) caused by an accident in a threshing machine, walks stiff in one leg, dressed as a navvy. Native of Great Torringtoii. Supposed working on some railway. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Quick, Great Torrington. ESSEX. 15.— Braintree ( County).— For stealing watches entrusted to him to repair, kc.. the property of Charles Brock and others, S. WEBB, a watch and clock cleaner, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, chin shaved ; dress, old black cloth hard felt hat. Is ac- companied by his wife aud two children, one a boy age about 8, and an infant 4 months. Supposed a native of Bristol. Frequents low lodging houses and beer houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elsey, Braintree. FLINTSHIRE. 16.— Whitchurch, Salop ( County).-^ Yorcutting the hair from the tails of 33 cows ( recovered) during night cf 17tli inst., a man, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, cut on chin; dress, fur cap with ear flaps, drab jacket, moleskin or corduroy trousers, lace boots. He is also wanted for similar offences in Cheshire. Information to Supt. Bolton, Ilanmer, Whitchurch, Salop. KENT. 17.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — For embezzlement, EMILY LOUISA PhTERS, age 18, height 5 ft. in.,, complexion fair, hair light; dress, black velvet and black jacket, black fur tippet, black high crowned straw hat with black feather. Was a shopwoman at a turnery establishment. Stated she was going to Godstone and then to London. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Tun! ri lje Wells. 4 LANARKSHIRE. 18.— Coatbridge { County).— For stabbing with intent 1st inst., JAMES HART alias " CURLY," age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair ( cut short) reddish or fair, curly when allowed to grow, moustache and billy goat, beard ( turning grey) sand)-, stout build; dress, dark blue shooting coat much worn, ( lark trousers, velvet cap ; walks with one hand in trouser pocket, with one shoulder slightly elevated. Is a Roman Catholic, does not attend chapel regularly, suspected of Nationalist sympathies, addicted to drink, and quarrelsome when drunk. An Irishman reared in Scotland, speaks with Scotch accent. Has wife and children in Coatbridge. Well known at Willington, Shotley Bridge, C'onsett, and . Tarrow ( all in Durham), and is likely to seek work there, more especially at Willington. ' Styled a " left- hand puddler," and has lately worked at the Clydesdale, Mossend, and Coat- bridge Ironworks, Lanarkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stewart, Airdrie, N. B. LANCASHIRE. 19.— 3acup { County).— For stealing, 21st inst., at Baeup. 1 princess robe dress, marone colour, trimmed marone velvet, small size, nearly new; 2 woollen pettier at purple black stripes, partly worn ; 2 pairs of women's boots, side springs, kid tops, no toe caps, tips on heels, in good repair : 1 bodice, marone colour, trammed marone Velvet, rather worn: 1 shoulder shawl, nsw, white brown, arid orange plaid, ELLEN KELLY, a supervisee, age 17, height 4 ft. 7 in., com- plexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, scar on right eyebrow, stout build, round face: dress ( supposed), part < f stolen property. fn ormation to 8upt, Henderson, IJacup. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 20. — T redegar ( County). — Further information respecting E. YELLAND,' alias HENRY FISHER ( see POLICE GAZETTE, 12th Nov. last). He was seen at L'artford, Kent, a short time ago, representing himself to be the Chief Superintendent of the Positive Government Life Assurance Company, and giving the name of William Thomas : dress, as described in first information. Has also recently viited Walthamstow, Essex, and represented himself to be an agent of the Whittington Life Assurance Company. He is not known at the offices of either company. Special attention called to this man, who is believed to be travelling about the country as a general swindler. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Parker, Monmouthshire Constabulary, Tredegar. PERTHSHIRE. 21.— Perth { Coumy).— For obtaining board and lodgings by fraud, a MAN. age. 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, hair fair or brown, whiskers ( short) red, no beard or moustache ; dress, dark tweed jacket, vest, raid trousers, blue pilot over- coat, brown peak cap: speaks with r broad ( supposed Aberdeen) dialect. Had a black collie dog. white spot on breast. His modus operandi is to travel about the country, and calling at cottars' and labourers' houses, represent himself to be a shepherd in employ- ment of some well known farmer, that he is in charge of sheep in neighbourhood, and ask to be aecom- moelated for the night, & c., quietly decamping in the morning. Police are requested to wire if found. Information' to Deputy Chief Constable Maenherson, Ccr.:; ty Police, Perth. 22.— Dunblane ( Connty).-~ For stealing. 0th inst.. from the servants bothy at Luib Hotel, Perthshire, a brown leather pocket book containing two £ 5 notes and seven £ 1 notes, all Bank of Scotland, JAMES BANNERMAN, an ostler or labourer, age about GO. height G ft. 10 in., stout build, scar right side of nose, hair grey, whiskers and moustache, shaved on chin: rlress. dark brown jacket, dirty white cord trousers, dark brown fur cap, leather leggings. Native of Aberdeenshire, addicted to drink; may be found obout hotel stables and public houses, or may endeavour to obtain employment from farmers. * Has been previously convicted at Perth, 19th January, 18S3, and sentenced to three months imprisonment. General prison photograph No. V< arrant issiied. Police arc requested to wire if found. Information to Supt. Stewart, Dunblane, N B., or to Chief Constable County Police, Perth, N. B. SHROPSHIRE. £ 5 Reward, 23.— Shrewsbury { Borough).— For embezzling the moneys of Mr. Tnomas Charles ' 1 rounccr and another by whom he was employed. JOHN WILLIAM OWEN, a" brewer's clerk ( formerly a coal merchant at Welshpool and Shrewsbury), age about 33, height 5 ft. 8 in , very stout build, large belly, complexion ( full face) fresh, hair dark, whiskers and board ( short) and moustache ( may be shaved) brown, rather bow- legged, turns feet out when walking; has a habit of carrying his hands behind liini beneath his coat; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. Native of Shrewsbury, well known amongst brewers' clerks and travellers, frequents coursing meetings and billiard rooms; well known about Welshpool. £ 5 Reward will be paid by Mr. Trouncer, brewer, Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Shrewsbury, STAFFORDSHIRE. 24 — Brownhills { County). — Absconded after stealing. 2 ith ult.. while lodging with William Powell, at Cannock, an old verge watch, dial cracked ( No. 3068), and a suit of boy's dark clothes, much worn, JAMES UNDERBILL." age 10, height 5 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown ; dress, dark suit, much worn, dark cloth cap with leather peak, and clogs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Brownhills, Walsall. 25.— Burslem ( County).-— For obtaining, 18thult., £ l Is. 8( 1. by representing that he would deliver in a few days three dozen of " Spaulding's Ink Erasers," but failed to do so, G. O. FREEMAN, age between 36 and 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard, and moustache dark ; dress, brown overcoat and trousers, high hat. Gave his address as " 10, South Molton Street, London. W." ( false). Believed to be travelling from tewn to town, selling, or pretend- ing to sell, or take orders for, these " ink erasers." Was at Stafford on 14th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUSSEX. 2G.— Rye { Borough).— For attempting to enter the " Ship" public house by pushing back window fastening shortly before midnight 22nd inst., two men— 1st. age about 35, height 5 ft. 11 in. or Gft., complexion, hair and moustache dark, slight figure, military appearance; dress, long dark single breasted overcoat, blaek hard felt hats— 2nd, age about 32, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.; dress, dark coat, black hard felt hat, apparently Irishmen. They arc also suspected of breaking into the premises of Mr. Harvey, sail- maker, Strand. Rye, and stealing therefrom 10s. or 12s., and part of a bottle of brandy. Information to Supt. Bourne, Rye. WARWICKSHIRE. 27.— Lea m i n gto n ( Borough.).— Committed to War- wick gaol. 28th ult., for three months hard labour, under the Vagrancy Act, for obtaining charitable contributions by fraud, a man ( name, & c., refused), age about 40, height 5 ft. 8A- in., hair dark brown, small side whiskers and heavy moustache, stout build, full fat face ; dress, dark frock coat, dark trousers and vest, round felt hat; " shabby genteel" appearance; wears smoke- coloured eye- glasses, and says he is an M. D. and K. R. C. S. Calls upon medical men and veterinary surgeons, saying he is brother of Dr. Heneage Gibbs, of Gower- street, London, and that he is in great distress through having lost his practice in consequence of suffering from ophthalmia and heart disease, and that his brother refuses to assist him. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Leamington. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING . £ 100 REWARD. 2. —- K i n gsto n - u p o n - H u 11 ( Borough) .— For steal- ing, i boat Feb. 20. 1882, a Bill of Exchange for £ 420, and other valuable property, PETER EMIL WEEKE, age 45 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., pointed features, hair very thin, whiskers, beard ( longer than in the sketch) and moustache, all turning grey, sight very near and weak, generally wears spec- tacles, wen at corner of ( supposed right) eye, scars behind ears and whiskers from blisters, stoops and rather bow- legged; formerly cashier in the employ of Messrs. C. C. Brochner & Co., Corn Merchants, Hull. Woodcut engraved from a portrait taken about 13 years ago. Warrant issued. The reward will be paid by Messrs. Rollit and Sons, Solicitors, Hull, and a further sum if the apprehension of Weeke should lead to the recovery of funds or property stolen. Information to Chief Constable Campbell, Police Office, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 29.— B Division.— Remanded at Westminster Police Court till 11.30 a. m. 24 inst., for stealing letters from pillar letter boxes, WILLIAM HENDERSON, age 41, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, eyes grey, hair, whiskers, beard and moustache brown ( turning grey): dress, dark mixture overcoat, trousers and vest, light mixture under, brown silk tie ( red spots), Oxonian shoes, drab cloth gaiters ; respectable- appearance. 30.— Central Office.— Remanded at Exeter till 23rd inst., charged with picking pockets, WALTER THOMPSON, 3, II Block, Broad- street Station Buildings, Wilson- street, Finsbury, a tailor, age 22 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar centre of forehead, 2 right side of ditto, 1 left side of ditto, 2 moles right side of face, bare spot about the size of a fourpenny piece left side of chin, abscess scars left side of neck, scar on left thigh, left hip, 2 long ditto left groin ( one upwards, other across), 5 moles on left arm, 2 on left muscle, large vaccine mark on left arm, mole on left breast, several on right arm and on back, wart left side of back, 1 tooth upper jaw deficient ( left side) toj) of forefinger on right hand has been injured, very long narrow nail on 3rd finger of right hand; dress, brown mixture suit, black ribbed overcoat, lace up peg boots ( recently repaired at bottom), and hard bowler hat. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen), a 10- franc piece, dated 1865. Supposed previously convicted. 31.— E" Division.— Committed for trial to the- Central Criminal Court, 28th inst., for felony. CHARLES SMITH, 9, Marshal- street, St. George's- roarl ( false), clerk, age 42, height 6 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fair, eyes blue, hair, side whiskers and mous- tache dark brown, large lump on right side of face, scar on palm of right hand, large swelling on ankle of left leg; dress, dark tweed overcoat, dark diagonal under do., black cloth vest, blue striped tweed trousers, lace boots, black felt hat. 32.— EDivision.— Remanded at Marlborough- street Police Court till noon 26tli inst. for larceny ( dwelling , JAMES HARCOURT, address refused, blacksmith, age 28, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache fair, top of forefinger right hand deficient;. dress, brown ribbed overcoat, dark coat and trousers, hard felt hat, ELIZABETH CADOGAN, address refused, prostitute, age 19, height 5 ft 2 in. com- plexion and hair dark ; dress, black jacket, dress, and bonnet. Found in their possession 6 pawnbrokers' duplicates, 1 for silver brooch ( 5s.- piece, date 1819). 17th January, 1884; a silver j'- plate Geneva watch, crystal face. No. 5765, 17th January, 1884; a fancy gold ring, set small diamonds and emeralds ; a common ring and silk handkerchief; also a jemmy and 12 steel wedges. Ilarcourt supposed previously convicted, and known as " Long Jack," " Long Harry," kc. 33.— H Division— Committed to Middlesex Sessions, 4th prox. ( on bail), for felony, STORMY HODGESON, a painter, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., fair, hair brown, eyes blue, moustache ( slight) light; dress, green diagonal coat and vest, mixture tweed trousers.. lace shoes, hard felt hat. 34.— K Division.— Committed for trial at Chelms- ford Assizes. 25tli inst.. for cutting and wounding. JOHN TAYLOR, 4, Telham- road, East Ham, gas- stoker, age 31, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown ; dress, black cloth coat, vest, and trousers, sidespring boots, black billycock hat. 35.— K Division.— Remanded at Thames Police Court, till II a. m., 28tli inst.. for felony, JOHN McDONALD, a labourer, age 17, height 5 ft. 1 in.. complexion dark, hair and eyes brown; dress, black jacket ( velvet collar), dark vest, blue and white striped guernsey, fustian trousers, Oxford shirt, sidespring FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1884. 5 boots, silk cap.— JOHN EDWARD THOMPSON, alias JOHNSTON, a labourer, age 16, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes ( weak) blue; dress, blue diagonal jacket, black cloth vest, cord trousers, blue striped Oxford shirt, button boots, hardhitter cap. — DANIEL WILKINSON, alias WILLIAMSON, BROOKS and WATSON, a labourer, age 16, ( looks older), height oft. 7| in., complexion and hair fair, eyes blue; dress, black frock coat, dark vest, two pairs of trousers ( one dark cloth, new, one grey tweed), sidespring boots, hard felt hat. 36.-— L Division.— Remanded at Lambeth Police Court till 11.30 a. m. 26th inst., for unlawful possession of wearing apparel ( owned), CHARLES HARMAN, 75, Beckway- street, Newington, painter, age. 24, height 5ft. 1 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, black cloth coat and vest, cord trousers, coloured necker- chief, black hard felt hat, lace boots, JOSEPH PITCHLEY, labourer, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache light; dress, black diagonal coat, cord trousers and vest, blue silk necker- chief, black felt hat, lace boots. 37.— N Division.— Remanded at Stratford Police Court, till 11 a. m., 26th inst., for stealing linen, ALFRED LLOYD and EDWARD BRYAN, alias FLETCHER, 1st, silversmith, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion and moustache fair, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, black diagonal coat, black rep trousers, brown tweed vest, blue silk neckerchief, white cotton shirt, black hard felt hat, and lace boots. 2nd, labourer, age 24, height oft. o. Jin., complexion, moustache, and whiskers ( slight) fair, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, black diagonal jacket, dark moleskin trousers, dark tweed vest, brown silk tie, dark check shirt, brown hard felt hat, and sidespring boots. Special attention of Policc visiting Prisons called to these men. 38.— P Division,— Committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court, 28th inst., for felony.— JOSEPH NOSKEY, 11, Newman- street, Shoo'thill Market, Manchester ( supposed false), commission agent, age 34. height 5 ft. Gin., complexion pale, hair and moustache ( long) brown, eyes blue ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, white shirt, brown silk necktie, round black soft felt hat, worsted socks, oxonian shoes. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen) a gilt hunter watch case, No. 15002 inside one and No 16002 inside the other, and Argini Plaque metal chain and swivel seal attached, two tortoisesliell handle penknives ( one 3 blades, one 4 blades), nearly new, and a white pocket handkerchief marked 100 in ink at one corner.— JOHN HARVEY no home, general dealer, age 47, height oft. 5in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache, light brown ( inclined to sandy), eyes grey, little finger of right hand deformed ; dress, brown tweed coat, black diagonal vest and trousers, grey striped woollen shirt, red and white cotton neckerchief, black hard felt hat, sidespring boots, grey Angola socks. NOSKEY also charged with burglary, and both supposed previously convicted. LEAMINGTON. ISLE OF ELY. complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, dress, old slop, cord trousers and vest, felt hat; residence, 12, St. George's Yard, Whitechapel, London. Information to the Superintendent, Guildford. PROPERTY STOLEN. 42.— Leamington { Borough). — Woodcut and Des- cription of WILLIAM LEE, alias HENRY OSBORNE, a draper, in custody at Leamington, ( see No. 25 POLICE GAZETTE, 4th inst.), age 50, height 5 feet 4J inches, complexion dark, hair brown, eyes hazel, oval face, Roman nose ( scar on bridge right side), scar below elbow on side left arm, mole top of left shoulder, birthmark above buttock; convicted at Manchester, on March 6th, 1869, for conspiracy, and sentenced to two years hard labour ; and on August 8th, 1878, for obtaining goods by false pretences, and sentenced to 5 years penal servitude : discharged from Portland Prison on licence December 15th, 1882. He answers advertisements in the newspapers, notably the Exchange and Mart, in order to obtain goods by false pretences. Information to the Chief Constable, Leamington. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 47.— Central Office.— Stolen, 5th inst., from Buda- Pesth ( Austria), a leather- covered iron box, with! 4 safety locks, painted brown, weight between 30 and 35 kilogrammes, marked " 2," packed in a wicker- basket, width and depth 36, length 60 centi- metres, containing 240,000 florins in notes and paper money— viz., 35 notes for 1,000 florins each, 1.300 notes'for 100 florins, 1,000 notes for 50 florins, 1,000 notes for 10 florins, 100 notes for 5 florins, 10,000 notes for 1 florin each. 48.-— Central Office.— 15th inst. at Alverstoke, Hants, by means of burglary, 1 lady's gold dress ring,. 5 rubies of unequal size, set in transparent filigree claws ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, sapphires and pearls, set in transparent filigree claws; 1 lady's gold dress ring, 5 pearls, rather thick setting; 1 gen- tleman's silver Geneva single case keyless watch, glass thick and raised, inner case highly polished, Trous en rubis " and " Berne " engraved thereon : 1 pedometer ( silver), works like a single case watch, one hand, maker, " Simmonds, Farehatn." 49.-— C Division.— Woodcut engravings and descrip- tion of jewellery missing, 16th, from the stock of Mr. Pothecary, 2. Poland- street, Loudon, W. HERTFORDSHIRE. 39.— Ware { County).— Committed for trial to the Assizes, for rape, CHARLES WILLIAM BENNETT, age 44, height 5 ft. 11 h in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, bald on top of head, nose broken, scar left thumb, blue marks right eyebrow and on right cheek, warts on back and throat, very red nose: dress, black frock coat, high hat. Information to Supt. Arrowsmith, Ware. 40.— Whittlesey { County).— Remanded till 7th prox., charged with felony, a MAN ( states his name is HENRY SMITH), a painter, age 27, height 5 ft. 6in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes ( full) brown, moles left side of body, left side of neck, and under left knee, scars on right forearm, above left eye, vaccination marks on both arms, has lost 1st finger at 2nd joint of left hand ; dress, old rusty black cloth coat and vest, dark grey mixture cloth trousers, old hard felt hat, large white necker- chief, side- spring boots ( much worn). States he is a native of Cambridge ( false), and that he has been working at Hull and in the North of England for the last five year's. Is believed to have been previously convicted, and but recently discharged from some prison. Information to Inspector Wright, Whittlesey. LANCASHIRE, 43.— Ormskirk ( County).— Remanded till 25th inst., for obtaining money from a clergyman, by representing that she had been sent from London by another clergyman to obtain a situation in Liverpool, and that on arriving there, her services were not required, HARRIET SMITH, age 19, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, scar from scald back left hand, little finger of same hand crooked, dress, black cloth jacket, black alpaca dress, black hat. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. 44.— Stockport { Borough). — Remanded until 25th inst., charged with sbopliftinsr, FREDERICK SANDERS, alias JOHN JAMES and RILEY, a weaver, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, deep- cut scar on left jaw; supposed to have served a long term of imprisonment for felony in Wakefield Gaol or in some prison near there; KATE SANDERS, alias MARY JAMES and RILEY, a weaver, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey; in her possession— three pawntickets, one for a vest pledged with George Grandidge, Tinkle Street, Pontefract, 17th Jan., 1883, in name of F. Saunders ; one for a pair of boots pledged with Warris Lorriman, 23, Charlton Street, Castleford, 18th Jan., 1883, in same name; and one for a shirt pledged with John Percy, 232, Deansgate, Manchester, 27tli Feb., 1883, in name of James James. Both natives of Dublin Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Staples, Chief Con- stable, Stockport. A gold bracelet formed of jointed tablets, with raised ornaments of various patterns, each tablet- marked 18 carat. A gold pendant with scroll pattern border, set 5 topazes, 4 brilliants, 8 pearls, interspersed with crimson and blue enamel. An unfinished gold necklace 15J in. long, with collctte ready for sotting. £ 10 Reward. KENT. 41.— Chatham { County).— Remanded till 24th inst., for stealing 10 pairs of trousers from a shop door, HENRY RICHARD JONES, age 25, height 5 ft. 5] in., complexion fair, decayed teeth, hair light brown, eyes grey, blue dots on back of each hand; dress, old dark ( tight- fitting) jacket, brown tweed trousers, dark cap with peak and nob on top, military shoes. L Information to Supt. Coppingxr, Chatham. NORFOLK. 45.— King's Lynn [ Borough).— Committed for trial at the Norwich Assizes for uttering a forged bill of exchange, JAMES STEWART, alias JAMES STEWART llOBSON ( see case No. 20 in GAZETTE 4th inst), age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, whiskers and moustache reddish brown, chin shaved, well educated, gentle- manly address, a vocalist; dress, black frock coat, dark trousers and vest, silk hat, wears eve glasses. Has been convicted of forgery at Norwich, Leeds, and Edinburgh. Information to Head Constable Ware, King's Lvnn. SURREY. 46.— Guildford.— Remanded to County Police Station at Guildford, until 12 noon 26th inst., for highway robbery with violence at Stoke, near Guild- ford, WILLIAM SULLIVAN, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, dress, black coat, cord trousers, hard felt hat; re- sidence, 27, Queen's Street, Tooley Street, London; JOHN ROSS, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, dress, tweed jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, hard felt hat; residence, 9, Grange Head, Berinondsey. London; FREDERICK HOLMES, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes grey, dress, black frock coat and vest, moleskin trousers, hard felt hat; residence, 12, William Street, BermonJsey, London; JOHN BRYAN, age 23, height a ft. •! in., 50.— C Division.— Woodcut engraving and de- scription of a brooch and pendant, missing from the stock of Mr. Bryce- Wright, 204. Regent Street, since 10th inst. An 18 ctrat gold bracelet, centre stouc ! Alexandrite, surrounded with brilliants made to | unscrew, can be worn as a brooch or bracelet, with j pendant drop ( Alexandrite surrounded with brilliants) j to fasten to brooch, with screw mounts, in brown case, " Bryce- Wright, expert i. i diamonds," in gold letters inside. £ 10 reward will he paid by Mr. Bryce- Wright for information leading t > the recovery of the property, & e. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1884. 51.— V Division.— Woodcut and description of a gold' brooch in shape of a bee, wings set rose diamonds, crooidolite tody, pearl head, ruby eves, plain gold legs, stolen 19th uli., from a house at Kingston- on- Thames. Information to Director of Criminal Investigations, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 52.— Woodcut and Description of a bracelet stolen 14th inst., by a man, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fair, light moustache, dress brown overcoat, high hat; a lialf- hoop double- row diamond bracelet, - set with 40 brilliants: value £ 55. Information to Inspector McWilliam, Detective cjxartment, Old Jewry, E. C. DUMFRIESSHIRE. as.— Warnphray Gate ( County).— 20th inst, a man's double breasted tweed coat, brown and black thread alternately with white ditto throughout, form- cheek about two inches square, three black composition buttons each side of breast and two on back, one pocket on outside of each skirt, and one inside left breast, lined in body with dark winscy and in sleeves with white cotton Information to Chief Constable of Dumfriesshire, Dumfries. HAMPSHIRE. _— Gosport"( County).— Stolen. during the night of 15th inst;, from the dwelling house of Lieutenant Charles B. Neale, 1 lady's gold dress ring, with 5 rubies of unequal size set in transparent filigree claws; I ditto, with sapphires and pearls set in transparent filigree claws; 1 ditto, with 5 pearls, rather thick settings; 1 gent's silver Geneva single case keyless watch, glass thick and raised, inner ease highly polished, and has Trous en rubis " and " Berne" engraved thereon ; and 1 silver hebdometer, working like a single case watch, with one band, " Maker Simmonds, Fareham." Information to Supt. Catchlove, Hants Constabulary, Gosport. LANARKSHIRE. 55.— Lanark ( County).— At Carluke, night of 22nd Jan., by housebreaking at Railway Station- One 1st Class Single Ticket, No. 64, to Fallsidc. One 3rd Class Return Ticket, No. 127, to Muirkirk. One ditto ditto, No. 1040, to Overtown. One ditto ditto, No. 741, to Cleghorn. Two ditto ditto | v°' !! t! to Greenock ( AO. 113) Brown Paper Parcel, addressed " Alex. Pillans, draper, Carluke," containing: 10 yards small brown check tweed, and six ladies' white " siik scarfs. Brown Paper Parcel, addressed •• Rev. Thomas llobai- t, Carluke," containing— Two copies The Book and its Story-. Two copies The Jesuits, bv Wylie. Two copies Egypt, by Wylie. " Three copies Egypt, by Welsh. One copy Life of Knox, by MaeCrie. One copy Reformation in Italy. One copy Reformation in Spain. One copy Story of Reformation, by Aubygnc. One copy Dod's Covenanters. One copy Tradition of the Covenanters, and some other Pamphlets. Brown Paper Parcel, addressed - Mr. G. A. Jackson, Mauldslic, containing one or two white shirts, marked G. A. Jackson," on back of neck, one lamb's wool vest, some collars, cuffs, and socks. Parcel, addressed to Thomas Watson, bootmaker, Carluke, containing 12 pairs gent's Edinburgh boot tops, number 209 on wrong side, one pair gent's kid and erup boot tops, with toe caps of calf leather, No. 232. The Cash Safe was attempted, but failed. The same gang committed housebreaking at Carfin Colliery Office on 11th inst., removed cash safe, con- taining £ 10 in half sovereigns and £ 15 in silver money. Special enquiry requested at book dealers, cobbler's, brokers, and pawn shops. NOTE.— The gang are supposed to be operating on outlying Colliery Pay Offices, but as they usually take money only it is difficult to detect them." Telegraph information to Supt. MacGillivrav, Con- stabulary Office, Lanark, N. B. LANCASHIRE. 56.— Pemberton (. County).— Between 19th and 21st inst., at luce, 1 pair ribbed worsted black cloili trousers, fly fronts, black metal buttons, lined white twilled cotton, in good repair : 1 pair brown ribbed tweed trousers ( boy's size), fly fronts, lined white twilled cotton, very dirty, patched right knee, 2 small blue plates. £ 2 REWARD. 57.— South port Borough).— 15th inst., at South- port, a large old- fashioned silver lever watch, chased silver dial, gold figures, heavy gold albert guard, cable pattern, dark topaz seal at end, " T. S." engraved thereon, attached, £ 2 reward will be paid by Mr. Samuel Kershaw, Head. Constable, Soutliport, for the recovery of above, or in proportion' to the amount recovered, to whom information should be given. NORFOLK. 58,— Norwich' ( County).— Between 13th and 17th inst.. at Postwick, supposed by tramps, a cruet stand ( with tops), 4 old table candlesticks. 1 old flat ditto, 1 open work sugar basin with stand ( all plated) : also 1 small silver sugar scoop with green handle, 2 old black satteen dress skirts with flounces, and 1 gent's light brown mixed tweed suit, " maker. Walter Todd," on trousers buttons and on back of vest, small ticket tacked inside of inner breast pocket, with maker's name and date thereon. Information to Inspector Mash, County Police, Norwich. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 59.— Worksop ( County). — 8th inst., from a jeweller's shop at Worksop, 5 ladv's gold watches ( 3 levers, 1 No. 67- 19, private mark G 1451 ; 1 No. 9268, private mark, G 1 197; 1 No. 29805, maker P. Wheeler, Worksop, private mark, G 1556), 2 Genevas ( 1 No. 73134. private mark, G 1528; 1 No. 61867, private mark G 1182), 1 lady's long gold chain, 1 gent's conical silver stop watch. No. 35191. Note.— The private marks referred to are scatched on the inside oi the case near the joint, and it requires a magnifying or watchmaker's eyeglass to perceive them. £ 20 reward will be paid by Mr. Arthur Stinson, watchmaker, of Worksop, for the recovery of the whole of the property, or a proportionate amount for any of the missing articles on the conviction of the offender. Information to Supt. Irwin, Worksop. PERTHSHIRE. 60.— Perth ( County).— 29th ult., from the person of a gentleman in or near Blairgowrie, or on public road between Blairgowrie and Cargill Railway Stations, a gent's gold hunting lever watch ( No. 22395), large size, white dial, " Maker, John Forrest," printed thereon, plain cases, and almost new. Enquiries requested at pawnbrokers, jewellers, kc. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police, Perth, N. B. STAFFORDSHIRE. 61.— Stoke on- Trent ( County).— 12th inst., from a waiting- room at Stoke- on- Trent Railway Station, two oil paintings, about 18 in. by 12 in., new. in broad giit frames, subjects— rocky scenes in Cumberland ( land- scape) and a fisherman angling. Information to Supt. Hackney, Stoke- on- Trent. from a jackets. ;' 1 light WILTSHIRE. 62. — Hindoo ( County).— 22nd inst., dwelling- house at Semley, 2 black serge G. - Barnes, Bell- street, Shaftesbury '' on tab tweed jacket, bone buttons on sleeves: i pair of li<> lit brown. trousers and vest; 1 ditto ditto, dark mixture cloth, light stripe, " G. Prunes, Shaftesbury," on the buttons of all trousers; 2 pair side- spring boots, tips on heels and toes, brads in soles Supposed stolen bv a tramp who left behind an old pair of boots, wooden bottoms, age 25 to 30, height 5 it. 5 or 0 in., com plexion fresh, full face: dress, dark jacket, cord or brown trousers, soft felt hat; may be . wearing, besides the boots, some of the stol n clothing. Information to Sunt. Bull, Ilindo. i. MURDER. 64.— Oakham ( County).— 20th inst.. in the. River Gwasli, at Rvhall, the body of a female child, about 3 months old', wrapped in a c lild's white fUnnel about 24 in. long, with shoulder straps, open down front, old napkins round body and o'd red hood, with rosette on front. Supposed to have belonged to some low hawkers or tramps, and may have been bora in a low lodging- house or union workhouse. Verdict by Coroner's Jury, " Wilful Murder by drowning." Information to the Chief Coastable of Rutland, Oakham. ANIMALS LOST OR STOLEN. PERTHSHIRE. 65—. Dunblane ( Count;,).— Between 2Gth Novem ber last and 9th inst., from the Hilt Pasture on the Farm of Balhaldie, about 22 black- faced ewes, marked as follows:— Hornburn " R" on horn ( some marked on right some on left honi), Buist " R" in tar on near rib. Having been purchased stock, they may have various lug and other marks of previous owners. None are dipped, and all supposed to be in lamb. Enquiry requested at auction sales, railway stations, of graziers, See. Information to Supt. Stewart, County Police, Dunblane. WESTMORELAND, 66.— Kendal ( Borough).— From a barn, between 4 p. m., 15th, and 8.30 a. m., 16tli inst., one yellow Cochin hen, one Dorking hen, two half- bred black Spanish hens. Information to Chief Constable Cotton, Town Hall, Kendal. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND KENT ' Co.— i unbridgei Wells ( jinrony/ i).-— Ki\) cd on the Tun- bridge Wells Railway, 19th iust., age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, whiskers and beard ( nut short : sandy ; marks, a foreign coat of arms with crossed flags, and a basket of flowers tattooed on left arm, a girl skipping tattooed on left wrist, a woman skipping, with a wreath of flowers, an anchor and crossed flags tattooed on right arm, a girl skipping on back of right wrist; dress, dark mixture short jacket, with small stripes, fustian trousers and vest, grey Crimean shirt, army blucher boots, tipped and nailed": wore a truss and was badly ruptured, and leather belt " D. M. A." thereon. Clothing may be seen on application. Information to the Head i. onstable, Tunbridf- e Wells. POLICE INFORMATION. WANTED. 67.— Charged with fraud, and wilful imposition, JOHN ERASER, alias JOHN CLARK, a vagrant, about 67 years of age, 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout make, reddish complexion, eyes weak and red looking, neck short, front of head bald, reddish hair turning grey, large scar on nose, reddish whiskers mixed with grey, dialect mixed Irish and Scotch, very talkative; dress, black hard felt hat, a dark tweed coat, vest and trousers of the same material, scarf round neck, strong boots much worn, has been several times convicted of fraud. He represents that he is a . shipwrecked sailor, and that he has got left arm injured, he is well known to the Police throughout Scotland. Police officers are earnestly requested to make strict search and enquiry for the accused in their respective districts, and' at all low lodging houses. If found aoprehend, and secure all documents found in his possession lie has got a begging petition, and a small book in which he enters the money received opposite. Opposite the names of the subscribers he enters larger sums than he receives to induce the public to subscribe. Communicate by telegram with the subscriber who holds a Sheriff's Warrant for his apprehension. Information to C. Murphy, Chief Constable, Chief Constable's Office. Wigtown. APPREHENSIONS. 68.— London (<?%).— ALFRED DARCY. Case No. 85, 11th inst. 69.— Hertford ( Borough).— CHARLES DIA- MOND. Case No. 97, 11th inst. 70.— Bacup ( County).— A. DONALDSON. Case No. 106. 18th inst. 71.— Bacup ( County).— JAMES FIELDING and JAS. XT- mr.- RS. Case No. 197 18th hist. 72.— Petersfield ( County).— RICHARD FREDK. ATKINS. Case No. i91, l . Ui inst. 73.— Staffordshire ( S. oke- on- Trent).- RALPH HAMMOND. Case No. 203, 18th in> t. ( Property recovereo). HORSE RECOVERED. 74, - Wo rc este rsh i re( 01 d b u ry).— BAY M ARE- Case No. 101, llth inst. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1 8 8 4. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. .3 Third Edition. Price 6s., or post free 6s. 6d. 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Regent Street, London, to any Person giving Information that will lead to his Recoverv. dead or alive. MESSRS. HORNCASTLE & PEMBER, auctioneers & IDaluere, By appointment to the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police, the Directors of H. M. Convict Prisons, the Com- missioners of H. M. Prisons, and several of the County Constabularies, also the RIGHT HON. THE POSTMASTER- GENERAL. Frequent Sales of the CAST CLOTHING, UNSERVICEABLE AMD OTHER STORES, Unclaimed and Miscellaneous Property, & o., ARB HELD AT THEIR GOVERNMENT WAREHOUSES, 68, LAMBETH ST., LEMAN STREET, E., where all goods should be consigned. OFFICES :— 14, BILUTER STREET, E. C.; 314, REGENT STREET, " W. The Chief Constables and others are invited to avail them- selves of this medium for the disposal of Miscelliineons Property and Cast Clothing, which may be included in the Sales of Government Stores, Unclaimed Property, etc. Inclusive Terms on application. N. B.— All communications to be addressed to 14, Billiter St., London, E. C. d£ 50 REWARD. MISSING HENRY LYNCH I r Portrait annexed, Description:— Age 27, height G ft. 3 in., small head, hands, feet and ears; straight features: has a light coloured mole on one side of the nose, suffers from weak eyes which cause him to blink, but he is a crack shot. May have enlisted, or be found in the Colonies or America. He is not to be arrested or detained, but the above Reward will be paid by T. 13. FETIIERSTON, ESQ., 21, Wellington Quay, Dublin, for any information leading to the discovery of his whereabouts. £ SB *" THE SPEC1RC FOR At 3/ 9, 4/ 6 TONGA NEURALGIA, 3 AS SUPPLIED TO NEAELY EVERY FQECE III TEE TOTTED; KINGDOM. SUITABLE FOR THE ABMY AND RAILWAY SEE VICES. The above Watch is an excellent Timekeeper, made expressly for the Service, with horizontal escapement, enamel dial, extra jewelled, highly finished strong works, thick crystal glass, massive silver cases, & c., at £ 2 15s. Detailed Price Lists of Watches, Chains, ice., together with Testimonials as to excellence of Workmanship, sent post free on application to H. J. MORRIS ( Eon of the Head Constable), Watch Manufacturer and Jeweller, 33, HERTFORD STREET, COVENTRY. All goods sent Free and Safe by Registered Post without risk to the Purchaser. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, & c„ OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, REPAIRED AS NEW. H. J. NORRIS'S Official Timekeeper at £ 5 10s. is a High- class Silver Watch made expressly for the Army, Police, and Uailwav Services; it is of unusual strength, constructed for rough usage and sudden changes of the weather. N. B.— It is not generally known that Coventry Is the Largest Watch Manufacturing District in the United Kingdom, supolying the London Trade and Foreign Markets with Thousands of Watches annually, there being employed in this Trade upwards of 5,000 persons, enabling Coventry to make Watches on the most approved, best, and newest principles, at the lowest possible cost. The only PRIZE MEDAL awarded for Wines at the Exhibition of the National'Hcaitfi Society, teld June, IBKV JUtsfrctltcm " pine ( gompcmQ, 4, late S, MILL STREET, HANOVER SQUARE, W. PURE ^ y yy AUSTRALIA-] WINE. AULDANA is acknowledged to bo the Finest Brand of Australian Winn. PRICES lGs„ 2' 2P., 83s., 343. and 40s. PBB D0ZSN. ATTT, T) \ NT A at ff> s. per dozen ran be recommended. Guaranteed absolutely r um. 8ir RAN AI D MARTIN. M. 1X, C. 8.. F. R. B.. say*:-" I consider tint your Auldana Wine i* fiir wore « « » - taining tlitn claret, and far more heat- srivinsr; qualities spn- i i. l v valuable in colder reason* of th » yen-." Dr. r> PTTTTTt in his r? epo t on Cheap Winp, says :— AULI) ANA, with White Wirm to match, should form pait of ihe cellar of everybody who can afford it, an 1 desires to keep out of the- doctor's hands." WHITE,- EMU Is also a favourite - Brand. EMU BRAND. CHASSITLAS WHITE HERMITAGE REISL1NG HERMITAGE ( RED) SHTRAZ SAUVIGNON Per dos.' ... 27s. ... Ms. ... 84s. ... 279. ... SOs, ... 38s. THE AULTR ' LIAN WINE COMPANY, Hnving the ppncinl Brands A VTj- DANA and EMU, do not bind themselves to t. he produce of special vineyards, and are therefore open to select the iinest growths of the Colonies. . . AULDANA AND EMIT can he obtained from snv Wine Merchant, or direct from the AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANY ( JIMKS A. COCKS, Mnnnffe ). 4. Mill Street, Hanover Square, W. The Special Report of Tim LANCET of April 14th, 1883, on the above Wines forwarded free on application. " Is as nearly ta- teless as Ood- Liver Oil can be.'*— Lnnrtf. " Has almost the delicacy of salad oil." — British Medical Journal. " No nauseous eructations follow after it is swallowed."— Medical " reus. Manufactured at Allen and Hanburys" own factory in Nor- way. from fresh and selected livers of the God onht, and by Allen and Hanburys' special and distinct process, it pos- sesses all the invaluable medi- cinal and nutritive properties or' the remedy in their highest dig- oe of excellence. It ran be bor ne and digested by the most delicate, is the only oil which does not " re- peat," and for these reasons the most efficacious kind in use. In Capsuled RottVs onlv, at Is. 44., 2s. 64., 4s. 94., and Si. n. o. m* Sold everywhere. — * r~ SPECIAL NOTICE — The above, and any other of Preparatior6, can be obtained from most Chemists; perienoed, tliey will hi sent, Carriage Paid, on receipt TSSOE ALLEN & HANBUR7S' HALT EXTRACT forms a valuable adjunct to Cod- Liver Oil, being not onl> a highly concentrated and nutritious food, but a powerful atd to the digestion of all starchy and farinaceotw mat- ters, rendering them easy of assimilation by the most en- feebled invalid. It i< thus utilised in the manuff e ure of Allen and llmburys' Malted Farinaceous Food for Infants ( Patr nted). The A. & H. M all Extract is unsurpassed hy any • similar article in the marUei. and will he found less expen- sive and more conveniently put up. Botn it and the Food can be obtam-^ 1 through an/ Chemist.. Tike Malt extract in Botth* at 2s. and 3s. 64.; the Focd in —— ' lias at Is., 2s., 5s., & 10s. each ALLEN & HANBURYS1 Special but, where any difficult" is ra- of price in Stamps or P. O. O. ALLEN & HANBURYS, Plough Court, Lombard Street, London. 2 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1 8 8 4. THE ENCORE WHISKY. Lancet.—" Wholesome and pleasant." THE ENCOBE WHISKY. British Medical . Iournal._--^' A safe stimulant.— ENCORE TH I Medico 1 Times.—" Very wholesome. i h t: Mnv be saOlv " W." ENCORE WHISKY. Medical Press.-" Invaluable as an' alcoholio stimuta. QV;!. - - THE ENCORE WHISKY. Medical Record.-" The purest of alcoholic stimulants.— —— " THE ENCORE WHISKY. Sanitary Record.-' J A n excel I e nt ' dietetic* stimujaotj*^ - ----- THE ENCORE WHISKY. Practitioner.—" A safe stimulant." THE ENCORE WHISKY. Food Reformer.—" All who value health should ugejt^' THE ENCORE WHISKY. Dr. Bartlett —" Purest wjunky 1 ever examined." ENCORE THE Dr. Paul.—" Free from all injurious substance." * THE Dr. Tichborne.—" Wholly free fro mall impurities." •• ~ T H a ENCORE WHISKY. Jill Dr. Macadam.—" Very wholesome and fine quality. SOLD EEHNARD & Co., Leith Distillery. Scotland. Wholesale Depot, Three Crown- square, Borough, S. E. $> noate 3nqutr\) Hqent. S. WHITE, 30, ST. LEONARD STREET, PIMLICO, LONDON, S. W., Who was for over 20 years in the Metropolitan Police, and is permitted to refer to Mr. HOWARD VINCENT, undertakes Private Inquiries at moderate charges in London and the Provinces, and with competent assistance on the Continent. Note published, Price 25s. TWENTY- SECOND EDITION, Stone's Justices' Manual, With Index of Cases, Appendix of Forms, and Table of Punishments, & c. The Twenty- second Edition of this well- known Standard Work has been carefully prepared and revised in accordance with the Statutes of the years 1882 and 1883, and the latest decisions of the Courts. By ( J. R. KKMNFTT, Esq., Solicitor, Clerk to the Justices of the City of Norwich- London : SHAW & SONS, 7. 8, & 9, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, E. C. O - A. MMABIME The marvellous remedy for CORNS. Painless and certain - cure, NEVER FAILS. Has cured Corns of 25 years standing - and proved effectual after everything else has failed. One trial will convince the most sceptical. Four days usually sufficient for the worst CORN. Price One Shilling, post free for 12 stamps, from the only makers' ALLSWORTH & CO., 288, CLAPHAM RD., LONDON, S. W. ENAMELLED IRON CABMEN'S BADGES, CAB NUMBERS, CAB FARE PLATES. NUMBERS FOR DOORS, & c. 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