POLICE GAZETTE. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1884. VOL. I., No. 20. REGULATIONS- 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. 4. 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, and engravings of ^ stolen property, will be prominently inserted., with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photograph, or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or boi'ough, 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 a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents, or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the 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 W; dnesday, 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 " Drmmnond $ Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted as advertisements. 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 ill strict alphabetical order. ( c). Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d). Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in my circular of the 7th of Nov. last. 3.— It is particularly requested that auy complaints 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE. The Editor has received with satisfaction numerous letters from Chief Officers of Police expressing approval of the New Series of the Police Gazette, and notifying instances of useful information obtained solely thereby, and formerly sought in vain. He will be exceedingly gkd to be favoured with any suggestions for its further improvement. He takes the opportunity of stating that the Tuesday edition is transmitted to the Head Quarters of Regiments and to Her Majesty's ships, and is forwarded with the Friday issue to all the Police Stations in the United Kingdom indicated by Chief Officers of Police. No objection will be made to the extension of this list even to single constables or dctached posts, and no charge whatever will be made. The object of the Editor is to ensure the contents of the POLICE GAZETTE being brought home to eveiy Police Officer in the country, and to this end he seeks to enlist the hearty co- operation of all ranks. The POLICE GAZETTE is also transmitted to Her Majesty's Convict Establishments and Local Prisons, the warders whereof thus being enabled to recognise portraits or descriptions of persons in custody and to provs their former convictions. It is also sent to the principtl stations in Ireland, and the Channel Islands, India, and tie Colonics. The Editor will be happy to receive for notif cation in the POLICE GAZETTE, information concerning vacancies in the Superior Ranks of Constabulary Forces, and also of appoint- ments therein, as well as of any matter of general interest to the Police. SPECIAL MEMORANDUM. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. Woodcut and description of JOHN McCAFFERTY, an Irish- American, who was convicted of Fenianism in Dublin in 1867, and sentenced to penal servitude for life, age 44, height about 5 ft. 8 in., dark hair ( now cut short), dark small sunken eyes, dark eyebrows, slightly aquiline nose, sallow complexion, scowling visage, long narrow forehead, small beard and moustache, left hand tattooed. Served as a Captain in General Morgan's Confederate Cavalry, and received a gunshot wound above the right knee. This man is supposed to be now in the United Kingdom organising dynamite outrages, and it is requested that if any information be obtained respecting him, immediate communication may be made to Chief Supt. Williamson, Great Scotland Yard. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1884. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. WHEREAS about I a. m on the morning of 26th February 1884, an EXPLOSION with felonious intent was caused in the Cloak Room of the London Brighton, and South Coast Railway, Victoria Station ; and WHEREAS about 5.30 pan. the preceding day, 25th February, 1884, a brown leather portmanteau, 18 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, containing dynamite and clockwork arrangements for exploding the same, was deposited in the Cloak Room of the Great Western Railway, Paddington Station; and WHEREAS between 6 and 8 p. m. on the same day, a black American cloth portmanteau [ much worn] 22 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 9* inches deep, also containing dynamite, and similar arrangements to explode contents, was deposited in the Cloak Room of the South Eastern Railway Company, Charing Cross Station; and WHEREAS between 7 and 8 p. m. on the same day, a black leather bag, about 18 inches long, by 9 inches deep, with nickel fastenings, also containing dynamite, and similar arrangements to explode the contents, was deposited in the Cloak Room of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, Ludgate Hill Station. All with felonious intent. Of the above reward, £ 1,000 will be paid by the Secretary of State for the Home Department to any person ( not being a member of a Police Force in the United Kingdom), who shall give such information and evidence as shall lead to the discovery and conviction of the person or persons by whom these crimes were caused or attempted, and the Directors of the London, Brighton and South Coast, Great Western, South Eastern, and London, Chatham and Dover Railway Companies, will pay on the part of each of those Companies a reward of £ 280, in addition to that offered by Her Majesty's Government, for the same information, and the Secretary of State for the Home Department will advise the grant of Her Majesty's most Gracious to any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who shall give such evidence as shall lead to a like result. The following are the descriptions of Five Men supposed to have been concerned in these outrages:— lst— Age 40; medium height; hair light brown; moustache fair, rather long; dress, black ribbed cutaway coat, dark trousers, round black felt hat, black ribbed overcoat. An American. 2nd— Age 28; height -") ft, 4 to 0 in., thin face ; complexion, hair, eyes, and moustache dare; dress, dark clothes, rough dark overcoat, round hard felt hat. An American. 3rd.— Age 29 ; height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in. ; large round red face ; light brown hair, slight mous toes out when walking, soldierly appearance; dress, light tweed tourist suit lace boots, soft felt hat. i 4th.— Age HO; height 5 ft. 5 in.; brown hair, fp. ll beard ; small features, short thick neck, itiff built; dress, light brown mixture suit, black fur cap, white muffler, lace boots. tli.- Age " J."); height 5ft. 10in. ; fair complexion, dark beard and whiskers; dress, black soft felt liat. ache ; square built, turns his • vercoat, broad brimmed black Information [ PRIVAi E OR OTHERWISEJ to be given to Chief Superintendent Williamson, Great Scotland Yard, S. W., or at any Police Station. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1884. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For obtaining goods by false pretences, THOMAS ABBOTT, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion pale, very sharp thin features, clean shaved, hair brown, eyes ( piercing) dark ; dress, light mixture overcoat with cape, black frock under, dark vest and trousers, sometimes wears a high black hat. Warrant issued. 8.— For fraud, FOTIO CON STAN TINE YAlvINTHES, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, thin features, hair ( parted in centre), beard, and moustache ( turning grey) dark; wears a high black hat with mourning band; respectable appearance; native of Greece. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 41, complexion dark, short and stout, showily dressed, and addicted to drink. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector McWilliam, Detective Department, Old Jewry, London. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 6.— Y Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of WILLIAM LONGRIGG, wanted for fraud, age 64, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and whiskers dark, turning grey ; dress, supposed dark clothes. Is known at Appleby, Westmoreland, Selhurst, Surrey, and is said to be the owner of three shops in the Western Road, Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Director of Criminal Investigations, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. AYRSHIRE. CARNARVONSHIRE. 12.— Carnarvon ( County). — For forging a cheque for £ 25 in June last, at Cornway, IIENRY DITCHFIELD, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 11 in., long face, good teeth, complexion fair,. hair ( cut short), sandy, eyes ( large) blue ; dress, fashionable long brown overcoat, brown hat. Of gentlemanly appearance, is fond of music, and fre- quents billiard rooms. A native of Rock Ferry, near Cheshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Clayton, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. 13.— Altrincham ( County).— For stealing £ 6 on 3rd January last, at Over Tablev, THOMAS EDWARDS, alias THOMAS EDWARDS TEAGUE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, com- plexion pale, hair brown, small side whiskers, eyes brown; dress ( when last seen), brown suit and black felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leighton, Altrincham. 14.— Stockport ( Borough).— For obtaining by- false pretences, 23rd ult., a silver English lever watch, 6s. silver, and food and lodgings, JAMES ANDER- SON ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, hair ( cut short) black, moustache ( heavy) brown, round features, deep scar side of nose; dress, dark olive green single- breasted overcoat, black ribbed worsted suit under, black hard felt hat, dark tic and pin with Masonic signs. Stated he was a Government Surveyor. Supposed wanted at Altrincham and other places for similar offences. Information to Chief Constable Staples, Stockport. 15.— Stockport ( Borough).— Failure to report.— Supervisee JOHN TWEEDDALE, Office No. 23741, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., fresh complexion, brown hair, brown eyes, mole on right cheek. Sen- tenced at Salford, 8th January, 1883, to 12 calendar months and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 7tli January, 1883. Reg. No. 9615. Information to the Chief Constable, Stockport. DEVONSHIRE. 16.— Stonehouse ( County).— Absconded 29th October last, charged with embezzlement, EI) WARD STEPHENS, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout, round shoulders, full face, small nose, complexion dark, hair light brown, eyes grey, no whiskers or moustache ( when last seen); dress, dark cloth suit, black round felt hat. A baker; may seek employment as a labourer. Native of Plymstoek, Plymouth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brutton, Stonehouse. DURHAM. 17.— Gateshead ( Borough).— Failure to report.— Supervisee HUGH THOM, Office No. 22630, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., pale complexion, brown liair, brown eyes, left shoulder deformed, nicer scars on left shoulder, under chin, and on breast. Sentenced at Lancaster Sessions, 2n( l July, 1883, to 2 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 1st Sept'., 1883. Register No. if^ s. Information to the Chief Constable, Durham. 4.— T Division.— Absconded 27tli December last, concerned with two others ( since arrested) in stealing jewellery and wearing apparel ( recovered), ANDREW FAIRGRAY, alias MILLIGAN, age about 30 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, long thin face, complexion, hair, eyes, and moustache dark, quiet and sly looking, military appearance. A native of Dumfries, and speaks with a Scotch accent. A deserter from 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifles, at Aldershcrt. 5.— V Division.— For larceny, EDWARD STOCKER, age 36, height 5 ft., complexion and whiskers ( small) dark; dress, dark grey coat, black vest, brown trousers, brown cloth billycock hat, lace boots; right foot injured and walks slightly lame. A stableman. Native of Moreton- in- the- Marsh, Gloucestershire. Warrant issued. TAKEN IN 1882. 9.— Ayr ( County.) — Woodcut portraits ( one taken in 188o, the other in 1882) and description of DANIEL KERR or LAVERTY, alias JAMES WILSON and CURLY DAN, wanted for house- breaking at Ardrossan on 5th inst., and stealing a tea pot, about 7 J- inches high, weight If lbs ; a coffee pot, about 10 inches high, weight 2 lbs. 2 oz.; a sugar basin, about 5 inches high, weight 1 lb.; a cream jug, 6| inches high, weight 9£ oz., all silver, Queen's pattern, and have the English silver Hall mark, viz., Queen's head, lion, etc. The tea pot and coffee pot have the inscription, " Presented to John Barr, Esq., Ardrossan, 1849" thereon, and the initials " J. B." are engraved on the cream jug and sugar basin.— Also within the Burgh of Kilmarnock, on 8th inst., silver spoons and jewellery ( recovered), a brown mixture tweed jacket, a note book containing first- class passes on North British and Caledonian Railways, in name of Hugh Smillie, and a second- class pass on G. & S. W. Railway, for Company's servant ( no name); a pair of black opera glasses, yellow mountings, some Christmas cards, and sheets of note paper with engineering notes thereon.— And at Skelmorlie Mains, on 16th inst., a lady's brown sealskin jacket, lined brown satin, which is torn on the right side in front, one or two buttons at neck, hooks down front, clastic round neck, fur cuff and trimmings, two pockets inside, mark, supposed from a burn, on one sleeve, " Arnott k Co." ( supposed) on tab; 18 silver teaspoons ( 12 beaded pattern, 6 fiddle do.), P stamped thereon: 2 or 3 old silver spoons, about £ 34 in £ 5 and £ 1 Bank notes, and about £ 3 in gold, silver, and bronze. Age 36 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5- J- in., hair ( curly) brown, eyes blue, large forehead, dis- tended nostrils, thin beard, letters " M. F." on left arm; dress, black corded shooting coat, tweed trousers, black and green plaid scarf round felt hat; is a skilful housebreaker, and has been frequently convicted under the Prevention of Crimes Act. Will probably continue his depredations in districts con- venient to towns or cities in which resetters reside. He was liberated from Glasgow Prison on 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10.— Buckingham ( CounUj).— Woodcut portrait and description of WILLIAM YARNEY, licence holder. Register No. Office No. 23239, who escaped from Buckingham Borough Gaol on 29tli ult., whilst awaiting committal for uttering counterfeit coin and being in possession of moulds for making same, age 32, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, brown birthmark under right eye, slightly pock- pitted, 3 scars on head, scar 11.— Slough ( County).— Further particulars and amended description of JOHN LAMBERT, see POLICE GAZETTE, Case No. 12 of 25th ult.— JOHN GROOMBRIDGE, alias JOHN LAMBERT, also stolen, an olive green coat and vest, a pair of black ribbed cloth trousers, a brown silk umbrella, natural ash handle shape of a closed hand, and a polished gorse, silver mounted walking stick. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dunham, Slough. TAKES: IN 1880. right elbow and kneccap, brown spots over shoulder and back ; dress, tweed jacket, spots of paint thereon, mended at cuffs, dark trousers, striped shirt, woollen socks, lace boots. Information to Chief Constable Drake, Aylesbury; or to Supt. Shepherd, Steeple Claydon, Winslow. 3.— M Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip tion of JOHN OWE N, who absconded, 3rd inst., stealing £ 213, the moneys of his employer, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight, thin face, complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark ; dress, dark Newmarket overcoat, dark suit under, hard felt hat, which he usually wears on one side. Native of tSouthwark, Surrey. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. S HERTFORDSHIRE. 18,— Bishop's Stortford ( County)-— For embez- zlement— ARTHUR SAMUEL CHURCH, ' age 36. height oft. 8in., complexion fair, hair and eyes small ; brown, walks very upright, and has a full broad chest; dress, rough brown overcoat, black under do. and vest, dark mixture trousers, and lacc boots ; a native of Netteswell, near Harlow, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Dep. Chief Constable liydcr. Bishop's Stortford. KENT. 19 Mailing ( Count//).— For deserting his wife and children, WILLIAM BARD EN, age about 30, height oft. 8 or 9in . complexion fresh, hair brown, whiskers and moustache sandy; dress, long black cloth coat, blue guernsey under, cord trousers and vest, black hard felt hat, A labourer; native of Yalding, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. IIulsc, West Mailing. 20.— Mailing ( County).— For disobedience of a justice's order in bastardy arrears — WILLIAM BAN FIELD, age 22. height oft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, cord jacket and vest ( white buttons), fustian trousers, soft felt hat, heavy lace boots. A labourer, and native of Wrotham, Kent. Sometimes engaged on farms and in brickfields. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ilulse, West Mailing. 21— Rochester ( County).— Failure to report.— License holder HENRY ETHEL, alias GEO. JONES, II. SMITH, and GEO. SMITH, Office No. 23346, age 39, height oft. 9in., fresh complexion, brown hair, light grey eyes, blue mark and scar on right forearm, varicose veins left leg, ankles diseased, mole on right shoulder blade, right hand injured. Sentenced at Maidstone, 17tli January, 1876, to 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licensed 22nd November, 1883, Reg. No. C 63. Information to the Chief Constable, Maidstone. LANARKSHIRE. 22.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing £ 200, the moneys of his employers— WILLIAM NICOLL, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, full facc, large mouth, prominent teeth, slightly bow- legged ; dress, brown cloth overcoat, dark grey suit under, and round felt hat; is in the habit of chewing tobacco. A native of Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable McCall, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 23.— Rochdale ( County).— Failure to report.— License holder JAMES FIELDING. Office No. 23295, age 46, height 5 ft. 8 in., fresh com- plexion, brown hair, grey eyes, lost right forearm, scars on right cheek, left arm and centre of forehead. Sentenced at Salford, 10th January, 1876, to 10 years penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny. Licensed 20th November, 1883. Reg. No. C. 147. Information to the Chief Constable, Lancashire. £ 10 Reward. 24.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing, 20thinst., £ 230 in bank notes. HARRY ELLIS HART, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown ; dress, dark green coat and vest, dark mixture trousers, and black felt hat; may endeavour to emigrate. It is requested that careful search and enquiry be made at hotels, shipping offices, & e. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Manchester, by whom the above reward will be paid for the appre- hension of HART and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. 25.— Manchester ( City).— Failure to report.— Supervisee FRED. TURNER, alias WILLIAM EVANS, JAMES MEREDITH and WILLIAM JAMES, Office No. 23738, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., sallow complexion, dark brown hair, eyes grey, pock- marked, blue spot back of left. arm. Sentenced at Salford on the 8th January, 1883, to 12 calendar mouths and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated 7th January, 1884. 26. — JOHN BAKER, alias" SMITH, Office No. 23734, age 22. height 5 ft. 7 in., fresli complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, scars on left temple and over left eyebrow, blue spot bottom of left thumb. Sentenced at Salford on the 9th April, 1883, to 9 calendar months, and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 8th January, 1884. 27.— WILLIAM HENRY HIPWELL, Office No. 23091, age 31, height 5 ft. 8 in., fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes. Sentenced at Salford, 23rd October, 1882, to 12 calendar months and 4 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 22nd January, 1884. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 28.— Bolton ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences, 15th ult., six iron vices, and stealing, on 8th ult., three bicycle bells, WILLIAM HENRY FAIRHURST, alias SMITH, a supervisee, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 J in., complexion pale, pimples on face and slightly pockpitted. hair dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, black morning coat and vest, brown tweed trousers low shoes, black hard felt hat, blue and white necktie with figures of athletes thereon. Has been employed by a dealer in bicycles, and also in a pattern department for ironmongers. Was convicted at Preston Sessions, 18th October, 1882, for stealing a watch, and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and 3 years police supervision. Frequents music halls. A native of West Derby, near Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holgate, Bolton. LINCOLNSHIRE. 29— Winterton ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, on 13th ult.. at Frodingham, FREDERICK MOSS, age 28. height 5 ft. 8 in., slight, liair and moustache brown, cast in eyes, walks very upright, and carries his head on one side : dress, dark coat, light trousers supposed moleskin), elotli cap, and heavy lacc boots. A labourer: has been in the army. May seek employment at ironstone mines. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Dain, Winterton. NORTHUMBERLAND. 30.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ((' itif). — Failure to report,— License holder W A L T E R R O 13 E R T STEWART MARSDEN, Office No. 23685, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., fresh complexion, redish brown hair, brown eyes, freckled, ruptured right side, birth mark inside left upper arm. scars on chest, back, and front of right knee. Sentenced at Leeds, 29th January. 1880. to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 10th January, 1884, Reg. No. G. 134. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastlc- on- Tync. ' OXFORDSHIRE. 31.— Banbury ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., 3 hemp halters, WILLIAM CLARK, ago 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair black, slight mous- tache: dress, dark fustian jacket and trousers, black billycock hat; a dealer in coals, which he vends in country villages ; a native of Bedworth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wyatt, Banbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 32.— Stoke on Trent ( County).— For stealing, 25th inst., a ring, brooch, and bracelet ( recovered) and a silver ring, set two pearls and one torquoise, ISAAC WALTERS, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, small light moustache; dress, light dust coat, black hard round felt hat. The property recovered was pledged in name of Isaac Walters. Information to Supt. Hackney, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK. 33.— Ipswich ( Borough).— Escaped from custody at Liverpool- street Railway Station, 1st, charged with obtaining a piano by false pretences, WALTER FREDERICK MURTON, alias ALEXANDER JONES, PARSONS, MORETON, HURTON and ROBERTS, age 21, height oft. 9] in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache, eyes grey, turns his right foot and knee inwards when walking, white scar right side, sear right shin, back of right leg. and on each knee ; dress, black cloth overcoat, dark cloth trousers, soft blue yachting cap with patent leather peak, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Russell, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( WEST). 34.— Worthing ( County).— For stealing a lady's silver Geneva watch, silver face, gilt figures and wreath around, chased case, black silk guard attached, and a pair of silver earrings, acorn pattern, a M AN, age 22, height 5 ft, 7 in., full face, complexion fair, hair ( parted in centre and worn on forehead) and eyes dark : dress, dark loose overcoat, black cloth suit under, side spring boots, red woollen wrapper, and black deerstalker hat, wore a silver watch and curb pattern chain. A tramping tailor. Supposed a native of Brighton. Information to Supt. Silvester, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 35.— Birmingham ( Borough).— For bigamv, 19th January last, ALBERT YOUNG, age 25 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and whiskers light, drooping eyelids; dress, light clothes and soft felt hat. Native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birm- ingham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 36.— Halifax ( Borough).— Failure to report — License holder JOHN CHARLES CAIN, Office No. 21092, age 43, height 5 ft, 5 in., dark complexion, dark brown hair, blue eyes, moles on right shoulder, right of neck, and on left cheek, scars right of fore- head, on left eyebrow, left cheekbone, and left 3rd finger. Sentenced at Bradford on the 2nd July, 1877, to 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police super- vision for larcenv. Liberated 10th February, 1883, Reg. No. D 703/ Information to the Chief Constable, Halifax. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). £ 20 Reward. 37.— Beverley ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of HENRY" ROBERT LUSCOMBE, wanted for embezzling £ 50, on the 8tli inst., bankers' clerk, age 31, height 5 ft, 7 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, slender build, sharply defined features, aquiline nose, short sighted ( generally wears glasses), small dark side whiskers and moustache, great toe right foot deficient, which causes him to slightly turn out right foot when walking: gentlemanly appearance; dress long brown Newmarket overcoat, light cloth trousers, grey coat and vest, black felt hat, carried a black leather portmanteau. Born at Springbrook, South Africa, where a brother now resides. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Proprietors of the East Riding Bank, Beverley, Yorkshire, for his apprehension. Information to Deputy Chief Constable, Beverley. PERSONS I3ST CUSTODY. ANGLESEY. 38.— M enai Bridge' County).— Committed fortrial at the next Anglesev Assizes or Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking, THOMAS MORAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, round scar on right cheek, pointed chin, dejected appearance ; dress, light cloth jacket, buttoned at top, dark trousers, side- spring boots, black hard felt hat. A groom; native of Francis- street, Dublin. Supposed previously convicted for a similar offence. Information to Inspector Hughes, Menai Bridge. CHESHIRE. 39.— Chester ( City). — Convicted at Chester, 29th ult., of loitering with intent to commit a felonv. and sentenced to one month's imprisonment, THOMAS SMITH ( supposed false), age 43, height 5 ft. 3A in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, hair dark brown ( turning grey), scar from burn on left forearm. Native of Liverpool.— AT, FRED CIIURNER, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, eyes hazel, hair brown. Native of Liverpool.— JAMES EDWARDS, age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, eyes brown, hair dark brown ( turning grey), nose broken and inclined to the right. Native of Dublin. The 2nd and 3rd professed to be hawking cheap '' patent gas burners." Supposed previously convicted, and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Fenwick, Chester. DORSETSHIRE. 40.— Weymouth ( County).— Remanded until the 3rd prox., for obtaining money by false pretences. CHARLES LAMBURN, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in- stout build, complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( small) dark, the lower eyelid of right eye drawn downwards, and eye very bloodshot; dress, brown suit, hard felt hat. He represented himself as n publisher of directories for different counties, and obtained money from several tradesmen, on the pretext of inserting their names and professions in the direc- tory. Supposed previously convicted for a similar offence. Information to Supt. Vickery, Weymouth. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 41.— Dumfries ( Borotu/ h).— For picking pockets, JOHN STEWART, age 21, height 5 ft. ^ in., eyes blue, hair and moustache light, round face; dress, single- breasted light brown overcoat, grey check tweed coat and vest, hard felt hat, necktie with blue and red spots, side spring boots. Says he is an ostler and a native of Edinburgh.— TIMOTHY7 BATT, age 20, height 5 ft. 21 in., eyes grey, hair and whiskers ( small) black, moustache dark, full face; dress, dark grey overcoat, single- breasted black corded coat and vest, bound braid, dark check tweed trousers, round hard i'elt hat, black necktie, with yellow and red spots, lace boots; three anchors, " T" and eight spots on left arm below elbow, anchor and " T" back of left hand. T. B." and anchor on right arm. Says lie is ait TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1884. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 artificial flower maker and native of Ireland. The names given arc supposed fictitious. Stewart supposed previously convicted at Greenock for larceny in name of ARCHER. They have been travelling the country representing themselves as photographers. Information to Supt. Malcolm, Dumfries. ESSEX. 42.— Chelmsford { County).— For stealing a sheet, FREDERICK WOODMAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, hair, moustache, and beard brown, oval- shaped face, thin build, flesh mole left shoulder blade, dark mole on left muscle, scar inside left wrist; dress, dark overcoat, black twill frock coat and vest, dark trousers: native of London ; a tramping painter, and carries several paint brushes. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. FLINTSHIRE. 43.— Mold { County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for stealing a bottle of whiskey and an overcoat ( recovered;, . JONAH EVANS, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, long thin nose, hair ( short and curly) dark brown, whiskers dark, meeting wider chin, small scar left side of left eye and red spot below left eve, mole middle of left cheek ; dress, dark tweed jacket ( much worn), mole- skin trousers and vest dirty'. lace boots, black soft felt hat, striped woollen shirt, black and white check necktic. Native of Llanwrst. Denbighshire. Information to Supt. Bolton, Mold. HAMPSHIRE. 44.— Gosport County).— Committed for trial at Hants Quarter Sessions in April next for larceny, THOMAS ABBOTT, age 51, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, hair light brown ( turning grey), tattooed female right forearm, bracelet each wrist, flower and cross back of right hand, T. A., crucifix and cow left forearm, cross pipes, glass, and dot back left hand, mole right shoulder blade, scar inside left leg below knee. Was convicted of burglary on 14th July, 1868, at Hants Assizes, and sentenced to 1 8 months hard labour, also convicted of larceny at Brighton, on 2nd October, 1881, and sentenced to one month hard labour. Supposed wanted at other places. Information to Supt. Catclilove, Gosport. HERTFORDSHIRE. 15.— Watforu { County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing St. Alban's Quarter Sessions for uttering, - GEORGE LUTMAN, alias PUTMAN, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, hair brown; dress, brown tweed stable suit, brown hard felt hat, black and red striped scarf, side spring boots ; native of Blackfriars- road, London. 46.— JAMES LAW, age 25, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion sallow, eyes brown, hair dark brown, sear from bite under left eye, four scars on breast; dress, dark stable suit, black hard felt hat, sidespring boots; native of Newington Butts, London. 47.— ALFRED PRYOR. alias CHARLIE HASTINGS, age 23. height 5 ft. 8if in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown, scar on right buttock; dress, black diagonal frock coat and vest, light trousers with dark stripes, black hard felt hat, side- spring boots; native of Blackfriars- road, London. Information to Supt. Terry, Watford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 48.— Leicester { County .— Committed for trial et the ensuing Leicestershire Quarter Sessions for housebreaking at Thornton— JOHN DRISCOLL, alias DRESWELL. WILLIAMS, and WILLIAMSON, ago 32. height 5 ft. 2-, in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( slight) black, eyes grey; a tailor and native of Hammersmith. Middlesex. Has been em ployed in London, and at Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, Harborough, and Melton Mowbray, and is supposed to be wanted for similar offences. Information to Chief Constable Griniston, Leicester; or to Supt. Chapman. Hinckley. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 49 . Newtown ( County).— Remanded till 10th : nst for loitering with intent to commit a felony, WILLIAM FERGUSON, age 26. height 5 ft. 4A in., complexion dark, eyes ( large) brown, hair dark brown, small dark side whiskers and moustache, three large scars right hip, marks from small- pox on nose ; dress, dark cloth overcoat, melton cloth under ditto and vest, brown ribbed cloth trousers with cloth leggings, silk neckerchief, black hard felt hat. 50 CHARLES WALSH, age 37, height 5 ft. , r>\ in., complexion fresh, eyes ( large) blue, hair and moustache ( heavy) light brown, bald on top of head, stoops when walking, dress, dark Irish frieze overcoat, dark cloth under ditto and vest, black worsted elotli trouserfe, black soft felt hat. ra _ THOMAS GUY, alias JOSEPH THOMAS MOORE, CHARLES BERR, and JOHN JONES, a-> e 45. height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, eyes ' sunken dark, hair ( curly) black, turning grey, three scars on light shin, and varicose veins, two scar-; left shin; dress, brown overcoat, brown mixture cloth under ditto, vest, and trousers, soft felt hat, generally wears a muffler. Was convicted at Oswestry on 2nd March, 1876, and at Ironbridge on 21st March, 1879. 52— WALTER RAGLAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, eyes ( large) grey, hair and moustache ( heavy) light, long nose, scar on bridge, and corner of left eye, front tooth 111 upper jaw deficient; dress, brown cloth overcoat, black ribbed cloth under ditto and vest, striped tweed trousers, side- spring boot?, black hard felt hat. Supposed convicted at Glasgow, on 5th November, 1877, and at Liverpool Sessions, July, 1882, for stealing watches. — Found in possession of F E R G U S O N , a gent's ornamented gold ring, set black stone with white stripe, stone broken near centre, ring much worn and has been repaired; in possession of GUY, a silver Geneva watch, white dial, black figures, maker, SI. Woog, Geneve, 011 face and works, No. 45675. Information to Chief Constable Danily, Newtown. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 53.— Middlesborough { Borough). — Remanded till the 7th prox., charged with loitering with intent to commit a felony, JAMES WILLIAM Al'PLETON, age 18, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, eyes hazel, hair brown, blue dot near right thumb ; states he is a grocer's porter, and has resided with his mother at 9, Back Barck iy- sfreet, Monk wear moutli, Sunderland. — JOHN HODGSON, age 16, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion sallow, eyes hazel, hair dark brown ; states he is a rivet heater, and has resided with his father at Sunderland- street, Sunderland.— D A V11) M A1N, age 21, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight, complexion sallow, eyes hazel, hair dark brown, slovenly gait. A plater; has resided with his father at No. 8, Albs- street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. Supposed wanted for other offences, and previously convicted. 54.— Middlesborough { Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions at Northallerton for larceny, HUGH STEER, age 33, height 5 ft 8 in., complexion sallow, eyes hazel, hair dark brown, " H " and bracelet left wrist, " O " right forearm, scar on temple, little finger left hand crooked. A seaman; native of Sunderland, and previously convicted at North and South Shields— JOHN CAMPBELL, alias SMITH, age 28. height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, eyes hazel, hair brown, scar on forehead, two scars front of left ear : a marine engineer. Native of North Shields, where he has been convicted. Also supposed convicted for housebreaking at Sheffield, and fox felony at Bristol and Cardiff. 55.— Middlesborough { Borough). —- Committed to Northallerton Gaol for two months' hard labour for larceny, JAMES DAVIS, age 31 ( looks older), light 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, cancer 011 bridge of nose, scar light eyebrow. Native of the Forest of Dean ; a hawker of imitation gold rings and chains. Information to Chief Constable Saggerson, Middles- borough. \_ Sef Latest Information.! PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 56.— Stockport.—{ Borough).— 3rd inst., a box about 30 by 20 inches containing 1 black cashmere shawl ( fringed), large size, 2 odd boots ( 1 straight other pointed toe cap), size 5, 2 grey calico chemises ( patched). 2 pairs stockings 1 striped, 1 black), 1 pair of drawers, 1 striped winsey shirt, 1 muslin tie and sundry other articles, by a MAN and WOMAN. 1st., supposed — BANN, age about 30. height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair ( short), whiskers, and moustache ( slight) light, long features ; dress, brown cloth jacket, dirty moleskin trousers, white cotton muffler, black hard felt hat, clogs; an itinerant musician. 2nd, supposed ANNIE BANN, age 30, height 4 ft. 10 in , stout build, hair dark, round features, large mouth, scar from cut in centre of upper lip : dress, black skirt, black princess bonnet, supposed wearing the stolen shawl and boots. Information to Chief Constable Staples, Stockport. DEVONSHIRE, 57.-— Exminster { County).— 21st inst,, by house- breaking, a large open- faced lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 8966, £ 12 gold and 30s. silver, a purse, steel clasps : a small gold ring, set imitation diamond. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Cunningham, Exeter. No. 2. An oval pendant, consisting of 131 brilliants, weighing 7 1- 16 carats, 1 drop brilliant, If carats, 26 roses, and 1 centre sapphire, 9 carats. No, 3. A rose diamond gadfly brooch, composed of 38 rose diamonds, weighing 1- j carats, and a sapphire in centre, weight - i a carat. GLOUCESTERSHIRE, £ 400 REWARD. 58.— Cheltenham { County).— Woodcuts and de- scription of jewellery, kc. ; stolen 30th August, 1883. No. 1. A brooch, composed of rose diamond wasp or hornet, with one pearl shell ring, and one wing of small rose diamonds, head of a pin a pearl shell flower. No, 4. A diamond lattice pattern narrow bracelet, with 31 brilliants, weighing 4 1- 32 carats. 1 ring, single brilliant, weighing about J carat, claw setting, wedding ring shank 2 antique half hoop rings, silver heads, gold shanks, marked IV. and VII.. the brilliants weighing respec- tively 3 11- 48 and 1A 11- 48. 1 cluster ring, with 10 brilliants, weighing J- j 1- 32 1- 64, 1 sapphire. $ 1- 32. marked EO/-/-. 1 3- stone lady's ring, French mounting, rose points, centre fine canary brilliant, with one pure white brilliant either side, together weighing about 2 carats, marked Si/ s/-. 1 single yellow brilliant ring, claw setting, about .5 carats. 1 do. do. square stone, about 4 carats. 1 cinnamon coloured brilliant, about 3 carats, mounted as a lady's ring, with ."> white brilliants either side and rose points. 1 3- stone brilliant half hoop, about 5 carats, bright gold showy claw setting, probably marked HO, -;'-. 1 brilliant, weighing 13 1- 16 carats, 1 mounted to form pin, ring or stud. 1 large round Oriental ruby, about, 2| carats, a little silky, one brilliant either side, about 1- J carats each, mounted as carved half hoop ring, rose points. 1 snake ring, large drop diamond in head, about 3 carats. 1 fine Oriental ruby, 1 carat less 1- 32, and 2 bril- liants, 4' 1- 16. mounted as carved half hoop. 3 fine brilliants, mounted as lady's half hoop, with prominent rose diamond points, stamped inside II L & S. 1 single brilliant, about 1 carat, mounted in black enamelled ring, star cut, bright gold. 2 brilliants, 1 carat less 1. sapphire £ 1- 32, mounted as lady's carved half hoop ring. 2 brilliants, 1 less 1- 32, 3 sapphires, £ 1- 16, mounted as carved half hoop ring. 2 5- stone whole pearl half hoop rings, rose diamond points, stamped H L k S, marked to.'-/- and to's/-. Several half pearl half hoops, diamond points, stamped W and C K, marked probably a si'-. 1 coloured gold pea pod ring, stamped II L and S, 5 very white brilliants. 1 key- pattern ring, mounted with* 3 sapphires and 15 brilliants, marked mis!-: 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1884. Several sapphire lialf hoop rings, mounted with diamond points, mostly stamped II L k S. 1 bright gold gipsy ring, 2 brilliants and 1 star sapphire, scratched on side. 1 bright gold ring, large opal ( chipped on side), surrounded with small old brilliants. 1 triple row ring, coloured gold, alternate rubies and brilliants. 9 brilliants, mounted as lozenge cluster ring. 2 emerald and diamond clustcr rings, centre a brilliant, surrounded with a row of small emeralds and a row of small rose diamonds. 1 cluster ring, centre a large yellow brilliant, sur- rounded by small white brilliants. 1 white single stone brilliant, flaw inside, mounted in split- shaped ring. 2 single stone brilliant rings, square tops, doubly cut shanks. I single stone brilliant ring, bright gold, black enamelled ( enamel chipped). 1 large emerald ring, surrounded by brilliants. 1 ditto, with small brilliants on shoulders. 3 brilliant marquise rings ( one sapphire centre), gold setting, one silver setting, one opal centrc. 2 rings, with 3 rows of rubies, brilliants, and sapphires in each. 1 large 5- stone sapphire and diamond half hoop. 1 gipsy ring, 2 brilliants, 1 sapphire. 1 sapphire, 1 emerald, 2 brilliants, rather thick stones. A number of half hoop rings, amongst them were 40 diamond, 2 or 3 emerald, 1 ruby, several turquoise, with rose diamond points, several coral and several 3- stone diamond. Several 3- stonc brilliant star cut gipsy rings. Every ring, with exception of coral and turquoise half loop, have private cost marks lightly scratched inside. A rose diamond arrow brooch, daisy flower and leaves, with pearl centre. 1 diamond flower fusee box. Several brooches, composed of flies and other insects in diamonds and other stones. A set of pocket diamond scales with weights, com- plete, in mahogany case. Shovel- headed brass tongs, fitted behind, makers, De Grave, Short k Co., St. Martin's- le- Grand. 1 gold keyless open- face lever watch, crystal glass, maker, McDonnell, Liverpool, No. 63530. 1 large gold lever hunter, plain cases, centre seconds, chased edges, makers, Hargreaves & Co., Liverpool, No. 47528. 1 large gold keyless lever demi- hunter, centre seconds, plain cases, makers, Hargreaves k Co., Liver- pool, No. 47341. 1 old English horizontal gold watch, gold dial. No. 38382. 1 gold English hunting chronometer, engine turned cases, maker, M. Ivlean k Co., 70, Myddleton Street, London. About 2 dozen gold English lever watches, some made by McDonnell, Liverpool. 3 gold keyless Waltham watches, crystal glasses. 2 or 3 gold keyless hunting and demi- hunting levers, plain cases, wind also with key. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Lands- berg k Son, 43, Torrington- square, London, W. C., for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount re- covered. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. OXFORDSHIRE. 59.— Chipping Norton ( County).— 3rd inst., by means of burglary, three dark cloth double- breasted • waistcoats, 1 brown tweed ditto, one stitched tweed hat, and three dark olotli caps with peaks ( cloth outside and leather under). Information to Supt. Cope, Chipping Norton. 60.— Henley { County).— 2nd inst., at Caversham, a sage green dress, lined flannel, trimmed with plaid ( Cissie Brown marked on a piece of tape inside sleeve), a dark plaid dress, myrtle green and gold plaid, a double- breasted beaver cloth Newmarket coat, a pair of kid boots and red socks, a pair of half calf and morocco boots, 2 pairs black stockings ( marked Cissie Brown), part of a silver albert chain with small pebble heart attached, and an Ancient and Modern hymn book, green cover, cross and Cissie Brown, 1879, printed on fly leaf. Information to Supt. Coates, Henley. 61.— Oxford ( City).— 26th nit., a dark blue frock coat, bright buttons, 2 pockets behind and ticket ditto ; a brown cloth jacket and vest, two hip pockets, one inside breast and ticket ditto ; 1 pair plaid trousers ( large pattern), much worn ; an old plaid coat, two side pockets, 1 pair lace boots, small patch on heel. Also from outside a shop, 29th ult., a roll of about 40 yards of drab cashmer?. Information to Snpt. Head, Oxford. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 62.— Welton { County).— Between 28th and 29th ult., at Cottingham:— 31 silver forks ( 16 large, 15 small), 38 silver spoons ( 8 dessert, 11 tea, 7 egg, 2 fancy dessert, 7 salt, 2 sugar, and 1 gravy), 1 pair of silver sugar tongs, 1 ditto grape scissors, a dessert knife, fork, and spoon in case, 12 fish knives and forks, and two sauce ladles, all marked with crest, a griffin's head ; a small gold travelling clock, No. 9494, a revolver, and a couch cover, lined scarlet, with blue and yellow stripes about two inches broad. Information to Supt. Ellerker, Welton; or to Inspector Don, Cottingham. \_ See Latest Information.] ANIMALS STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 10 REWARD. 63.— E Division.— 21st ult., TWO GELDING PONIES, one light bay, very showy, 13 hands, 7 years old, mealy legs, hog mane ; the other a strawberry roan. 13 hands, 6 years old, body clipped down to legs, cbippcd kness, letter B branded on both sides ; a brown rustic cart, square brown cloth cushions, and a set of brass- mounted harness ; padded reins : W. P. in monogram on harness, black and yellow striped front to bridle. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Parker Bros., 10, Little St. Andrew's Street, Upper St. Martin's Lane, for such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. Information to Director of Criminal Investigations, Great Scotland Yard, S. W. NORTHUMBERLAND. 64.— Hexham { County).— 22nd ult., from Feather- stone Park, near Haltwhistle :— 6 BULLOCKS ( one half- bred, black, with horns, one half- bred, red, polled hair off forehead from ringworm, one galloway, black, polled, rough skin, and three half- bred, black, polled ( with a little grey), all about two years old. Information to Supt. Stephenson, Ilexham. SUSSEX ( WEST). 65.— Horsham { County).— 27th ult., TWO KENT SHEEP ( one killed in the fold), a triangular piece cut out of off ear, 49 marked in tar on off side. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Henderson, Ilorsliam. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 66.— Hull { Borough).-— Found in possession of JOHN RICHARDSON, alias CRAVEN, and EDWARD FLETCHER in custody for burglary :— A brown leather portmanteau, 24 by 14 by 10.]- ( nearly new); an oval- top japanned ( imitation oak) tin box, 27 by 16 by 17, staple and padlock attached; an oval- top japanned ( imitation oak) tin box, 22 by 14 by 14.],, three iron bands with iron studs, sliding bolt, iron loops for straps and registered lock; an American cloth handbag, and a white shirt marked T. II. Hopkins .1. A gold patent Gencya lever watch, No. 47209 white dial, black hands and figures, metal dome, " Patent lever" engraved thereon, jewelled in 24 holes, 14 K and 4 stars stamped inside of outer case, engine- turned cases. A silver Geneva hunting watch, J plate, No. 14411, white dial, gold hands and seconds, maker Camerer and Kuss, Geneve, engine turned case. Two six- chambered revolvers, one square barrel, stamped F. T. Baker, gun manufacturer, London, No. 5605, Pryse's, No. 2, the other round barrel, stamped British Constabulary; both take Eley's central fire cartridges, No. 450. Information to Chief Constable Campbell, Hull. [ See Latest Information.] APPREHENSIONS. 07.— Hertfordshire, Hertford { Borough).— Miss SMITH, alias MARY ANN JOHNSON and PAPPER, Case No. 31, 15th ult. Property recovered. 68.— Lancashire, Bury { County). — Supervisee JOHN WILLIAM ROCHFORT, Office No. 23081 ( advertised in POLICE GAZETTE, 29tli ult.), appre- hended. 69. — Lancashire, Bury { County). — Convict JAMES WALDRON, Reg. No. C. 144 ( advertised in POLICE GAZETTE, 12th Dec., 18 « 3), apprehended. 70.— Lincolnshire, Epworth { County). — THOMAS CUNNINGHAM. Case No. 41. 22nd ult. 71.— Somersetshire, Bath { Borough).— License holder WILLIAM EVANS, Office No. 22693 advertised in POLICE GAZETTE, 29th ult.), appre- hended. 72.— Staffordshire, Brierly Hill { County').— JAMES POWELL, alias DOLLAR MINER. Case No. 202, 18th January last. 73. — Yorkshire* ( West Riding), Leeds { Borough).-— Supervisee HENRY THORJNTON, Office, No. 23667 ( advertised in POLICE GAZETTE, 29th ult.) apprehended. LATEST INFORMATION. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. NORFOLK. 74.— King's Lynn { Borough).— On suspicion of stealing a light bay horse, 14 hands, white face, near fore and hind feet white, and a dog cart, wainscot panels picked out red ( in possession of Police), NEW- LAND WOODS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion florid, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, grey suit; a fish dealer ; native of Great Grimsby. Information to Head Constable Ware, King's Lynn. SHROPSHIRE. 75.— Whitchurch { County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions at Salop, charged with stealing from the person at Ash Steeplechase, 21st ult., ALFRED WILLIAMS, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar over left. States that he is a clerk and native of Edinburgh, and that his w ife resides at 23, Park- street, Birmingham. ROBERT HARRISON, age 26, height 5ft. 7- j in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, third finger ight hand has been injured. States that he is a tailor and native of Whitehaven, and has lately resided at Newcastle. Both are in the habit of attending race meetings, and are supposed to be wanted for similar offences. Information to Supt. Howells, Whitchurch. PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 76.— Southend { County).— 1st inst, at Royal Artillery Barracks, Shoeburyness, a dark rough greyish- brown Norfolk jacket, 2 side pockets with flaps, ticket pocket left side, bx- east pocket right side, 2 large pockets inside ; 1 pair of trousers, narrow brown and black stripes; a brown felt hat ( maker's name, Bishop, Southampton, S in ink on lining) ; 1 pair lace boots, straight toecaps, recently soled; 1 meerschaum pipe, silver mounted, in black leather case ; 1 silver telescopic pen and pencil case ( maker, Mordan and Co., engraved thereon) ; 1 silver match box; 1 two- bladed penknife, bone handle, metal ends and plate ; 1 indiarubber tobacco pouch, covered with plush, marks of sketches round edge. Supposed effected by deserters. Information to Supt. Hawtree, Southend. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Hind ley Green { County).— Between 24th and 25th ult., a silver lever watch, cream colour dial, gold hands, sunk seconds, No. 20897, makers, Monks Brothers, Bolton. Information to Supt. Weir, Pemberton. OXFORDSHIRE, 78.— Woodstock { County).— 4th inst., by burglary, at Bladon, a black diagonal overcoat, cloth collar, 4 pockcts ( 2 hip, 1 ticket ( with flaps), and 1 breast; a pair of brown and white speckled cloth trousers; a pair of balmoral boots ( nearly new) with toecaps, a white flannel undershirt, a silver thimble, a pair of scissors, a brown silk umbrella ( crook handle), a wooden pipe, an indiarubber tobacco pouch ( torn). Information to Inspector Hawtin, Woodstock. PROPERTYFOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 79.— Pontefract { Borout/ h).— Found in possession of HENRY HESKETH, age 27, height 5 ft. U in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache ( heavy) and imperial dark brown, eyes grey; dress, dark cloth jacket, blue woollen jersey, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, and lace boots, committed to Wakefield Prison 3rd inst. for two calendar months imprisonment for larceny, 6 pawnbroker's duplicates, relating to a coatand vest pledged with James Markland, Blackburn- street, Bolton, on 22nd December last, foi; 8s., in name of Ilesketh, of Partridge- street; an overcoat ^ pledged with John Williams, 128, Stanley- road, Liverpool, on 4th ult., for 4s., in name of Henry Jones, of Bremer; pair of trousers and vest pledged with Alexander and Alfred Powell, 386, Stanley- road, corner of Argos- road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, on 4th ult., for 2s. 6d., in name of J. 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Malt Extract is unsurpassed by any similar article in the market, and will be found less expen- sive and more conveniently put up. Both it and the Food can l> e obtained through any Chemist. The Malt extract in Bottles at 2s. and. 3s. 6d.; the Food in Tins at Is., 2s., 5s., & 10s. each SPECIAL NOTICE.— The above, and any other of ALLEN < fc HANBURYS' Special Preparations, can be obtained from most Chemists; but, where any difficulty is ex- perienced, they - will bo sent, Carriage Paid, on receipt of price in Stamps or P. O. O. ALLEN & HANBURYS, Plough Court, Lombard Street, London, MAMA IM ~ THE SPECIKIC FOR TONGA NEURALGIA. At 2/ 9, 4/ 6 and 12/-. Sold Everywhere. iltoopoittatt anir Citn fofe ORPHANAGE. PATRON HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. The Officers of the S Division, Metropolitan Police, have the honour to announce that a GRAND BALLAD CONCERT in aid of the Funds of the above Institution, will take place at the EYRE ARMS ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ST. JOHN'S WOOD, on MONDAY, 28th APRIL next. Mr. YERNON RIGBY and Mr. SANTLEY have kindly promised their assistance. Full particulars will be duly announced. Tickets 7s. 6d., 5s., and 2s. 6d. to be obtained at the Police Station, Albany Street, Portland Town, Hampstead, and at West Hampstead. £ 10 BE" WABD. l^ E^ T HER HOME, Between the Hours of 8 and 9 on Sunday Evening, Feb. 17th. and last seen alighting from a Tram Car at Aldgate, ELIZABETH AGE 18 YEARS, fair complexion, brown hair, light hazel eyes; had on black dress, black jacket trimmed with fur, black straw hat trimmed with marone, velvet and feather to match same colour, wore white Shetland wool shawl over jacket, button boots and brown stockings. TOP FRONT TEETH DECAYED, HEIGHT 5 FEET. Information may be given at any Police Station, and the above reward will be paid by her father, E. G. SEDGWICK, 143, High Street, Stratford, on her being restored to him. February 21. it, 1884. THE POLICE WATCH, AS SUPPLIED TO NEARLY EVERY FORCE IN THE UNITED >. KINGDOM. ALSO SUITABLE FOR THE ARMY AND RAILWAY SERVICES. The above Watch is an excellent Timekeeper, made expressly for ihe 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, & c., together with Testimonials as to excellence of Workmanship, sent post free on application to J. MORRIS ( Son 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. NOERIS'S Official Timekeeper at £ 5 10s. is a High- class Silver Watch made expressly for the Army, Police, and Railway 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, supplying the London Trade and Foreign Markets wn- h Thousands of Watches annually, there being employed in this Trade upwards o 5,000 persons, enabling Coventry to make Watches on the most approved, best, and newest principles, at the lowest possible cost. £ 5 : R,: E" W^ IR- ID. DOG LOST From DUDLEY, on WEDNESDAY NIGHT, Feb. 27th, large, rough- coated ST. BERNARD, answers to the name of Don ;" orange tawny, with white chest and fore legs, white blaze on face, white tip to tail; stands about 29in. at shoulder. Information to br given to EDWARD TERRY, Wadh aril's Pool House, Dudley ; or to Mi\ H. BURT ON Chief of Police, Dud- ley. March 1 st, 1884. Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON, To whom all communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1884. THE ENCORE WHISKY. Wholesome and pleasant." Lancet. - ENCORE WHISKY, THE British Medical Journal.—" A safe stimulant." THE ENCORE WHISKY. Medical Times.—" Very wholesome. May be safely used." " " THE ENCORE WHISKY. Medical Press.—" Invaluable as an alcoholic stimulant." THE ENCORE WHISKY. Medical Record.—" The purest of alcoholic stimulants." THE ENCORE WHISKY. Sanitary Record.—" An excellent ' dietetic' stimulant." ~ THE ENCORE WHISKY. Practitioner.—" A safe stimulant." ' THE ENCORE WHISKY. Food Reformer.—" All who value health should use it." ENCORE WHISKY. THE Dr. Bartlett —" Purest whisky I ever examined." THE ENCORE WHISKY. f Dr. Paul.—" Free from all injurious substance." THE ENCORE WHISKY. Dr. Tichborne.—" Wholly free from all impurities/'_ ENCORE WHISKY. THE Dr. Macadam.—" Very wholesome and fine quality. SOLD EVERYWHERE. BERNARD & Co., Leith Distillery, Scotland. Wholesale Depot, Three Crown- square. Borough, S. L. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS, RAILWAY TIME TABLES, THEATRE PROGRAMMES, MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS, & c., & c. Exceptional Terms for a Series. Contractors for the SPECIAL CORNER POSITIONS on PAGES 2, 3 k 6 of " THE GLOBE." Also the SPECIAL CORNERS of the " EVENING STANDARD." WILLING'S, 125, STRAND, LONDON, W. C. SPECIAL NOTICE.— Blocks for Advertisements cut and Hand- bills printed in a few hours, at the lowest possible prices. NOTICE REMOVAL. WILLING'S ADVERTISING OFFICES ARE NOW REMOVED FEOM 353 TO 125, STRAND. ENAMELLED IRON CABMEN'S BADGES, CAB NUMBERS, CAB FARE PLATES. NUMBERS FOR DOORS, & c. " POLICE STATION" PLATES. Hackney Carriage Standing Plates. STREET NAME PLATES. Street Traffie Direetions, " KEEP TO THE LEFT." HYDRANT INDICATORS. BOUNDARY PLATES, & c. IN RICH ENAMEL COLOURS. Absolutely Permanent and Indestructible. UNEQUALLED FOR LEGIBILITY & CLEANLINESS. WILLING & Co., 70, St. Martin's Lane London, W. C, CALEDONIAN HOTEL, ADELPHI TERRACE, STRAND, LONDON, W. C. Proprietor - - H. ECCLES ( Late Superintendent X Division Metropolitan Police). This old- established Hotel, quietly and very pleasantly situated, is close to Charing Cross and the Royal Courts of Justice. Police Officers and Witnesses coming to London will find a comfortable home on most reasonable terms. THE CLARENDON HOTEL, TERRACE GARDENS, GRAYESEND. DINNERS, LUNCHEONS, TEAS, & c., at MODERATE CHARGES. Proprietor - - ERNEST BIBRA, And at the Mercantile Restaurant, 125, Fenchurch Street, London. J. COMPTON & SONS, 3 < SC 3, ALDGATE, LONDON, E. WORKS:— CREWE, CHESHIRE, & SWINDON, WILTS, Contractors and Manufacturers of every description of ARMY, RAILWAY & POLICE CLOTHING, CONTRACTORS TO THE METROPOLITAN POLICE. Patterns and Estimates forwarded on application. HOUSEHOLDREMOVALS TO AND FROM ALL PARTS. CD CD m < D +=> cS • r- H + 3 03 ^ M^ USEHOLffREWOVALS j THROUGhOU'ik! INIlRE SYSTEM", 1 ftffif O CD f- l ft 03 0 TA 03 HUDSON'S Fire Proof Depositories, VICTORIA STATION, S. W., & BRIGHTON FUG- ITIVE OFFENDERS: Ube % aw ati£> practice delating to. BY F. J. KIRCHNER. Post free, 2s. 8 d. It comprises the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881, and the Home Secretary's directions thereon ; the Extradition Acts, 1870 and 1873 ; the whole of the Extradition Treaties between this and Foreign countries ; and an Appendix, containing in tabular form the crimes for which extradition can be obtained from other countries. L'EXTRADITION. BY F. J. KIRCIINER. Dedicated, by permission, to EAUL GRANVILLE, and published under the direction of Mr. HOWARD VINCENT. It contains all the Treaties of Extradition concluded between civilised nations up to the present time, with exact details, revised by the Diplomatic body, as to the mode of carrying'them out Price £ 2 2s., cloth ; for cash, £ 1 14s. post free. " The book is invaluable for Police Offices all over the world."— Law Journat. STEVENS & SONS, 119, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON. Dr. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S N CHLORODYNE. Caution.— Genuine Chlorodyne. Every bottle of this well- known remedy for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, & c. bears on the Government Stamp the Name of the Inventor— Dr. J. COLLIS BEOWNE. R O Y A L AQUARIU M . Open 12.0; close 11 p. m. Admission, Is.— Eleven hours continuous amusement for Is. ROYAL AQUARIUM.— See the Pavanellas, Nestor and Venoa, and fifty other celebrated artistes. Stokes on Memory, at 12.30 and 6.0. ROYAL AQUARIUM. ™ For the First Time, a Grand Spectacle, entitled " WAR IN EGYPT— A Grand Military Display, 200 Sailors raid Soldiers. Great Fight in the Square of Alexandria. ROYAL AQUARIUM.— Beckwiths' Swimming Enter- tainment at 5.30 and 9.30. Admission, Is.; children free. ROYAL AQUARIUM.— Farini's Live Walrus on view all day. No extra charge. ROYAL AQUARIUM.— Special Notice.— Captain A. P. Hobson, Manager of the Aquarium, begs to announce that a series of Grand Military Promenade Concerts will commence here on Monday, January 28th, 1884. The Full Band of the Grenadier Guards ( by kind permission of the commanding officer), and many celebrated vocal and other artistes will appear. The building will be elegantly decorated and illuminated by an eminent French firm. Conductor, ME. Dan Godfrey. Admission One Shilling. Further par- ticulars in a few days. LONDON- PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY ABRAHAM KINODON & Co., 52, MOORFIELDS, MOOROATE, E. C.