POLICE GAZETTE s PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1885. VOL. II., NO. 106. RBGUL 1. All announcement, for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, end all communication, upon them , houV be addressed to THE EDITOE OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, GEEAT SCOTLAND YAM, LONDO.;, S'. W . 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one i„ ui 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 m question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the pau. merit must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for oeriou* offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of lbs per portrait and of Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. I. 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 none 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, oj the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. f. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guarant'ed by an officer of net leu rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. AT I ON 8. andar 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or 0} stolen property veil a " alphabetically arranged by counties. seried in T'A* 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents, or stolen property to e ^ notice of POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to te the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. ^ uhMj 10. In all eases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. ^ ^ ^ ^^ fMn 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not elear! y on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later- than Saturday morning. J ' Jtering leUer. written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a co ^ 12. All payments must be in advance, either- at the office, Great Scotland lard, by^ stamp,- " Drumtnond $ Co.," Kst Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, 01 ' ^^ 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. ^ tisetnentl 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted cs antr J. MONBO, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the 41 Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a). Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b). Apprehensions sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c). Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d). Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on appli- cation in the form set forth in my circular of the 7th of November last. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once noti- fied to the Editor. IDENTIFICATION OF UNCLAIMED BODIES. The attention of the Editor has been directed to the want of any system existing for the publication of descriptions of dead bodies coming into the hands of Police, and which are buried without having been iden- tified. It having been suggested that the particulars should be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, the Editor will be glad to print any information which it may be considered desirable to publish. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— B Division.— For fraudulently obtaining money by advertising in the " Lady's Pictorial"— GEORGE MORVILLE, alias HORRICE, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, moustache slight; dress, dark blue cloth over- coat, walking ditto under, dark trousers, cloth cap with leather peak, brass buttons at sides, sometimes wears a hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 2.— W D I vision.— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of JOHN HENRY TAYLOR, whose apprehen- sion is sought for larceny, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers ( shaved under chin), dark, eyes grey ; dress, brown Chesterfield over- coat, dark mixture trousers, high top boots ( generally worn outside trousers), sometimes wears a mid- shipman's cap. Information to l » e forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, 4, Whitehall- place, London, S. W. The Editor desires to call attention to the fact that all photographs of prisoners in custody, trans- mitted to the Convict Branch of the Metropoli- tan Police Office, for purposes of identification, are seen by the police and warders who visit all prisoners under remand, in the Metropolitan Police District three times a week. This system, esta- blished in 1879, has been the means of ascertaining the previous convictions of 7000 prisoners, and affords great . acilities to Chief Officers of Police, and the Governors of Her Majesty's Prisons. Such photographs are also compared with the albums in the Convict Office con- taining the portraits of all Convicts liberated in the Kingdom, which are further open to the personal examination of any police officer or warder. CHESHIRE. 3. — Altrincham { County).)— Escaped from custody, 18th ult., charged with larceny— ISAAC BAGNALL, age 29, height 5 ft. 3j in., complexion pale, hair brown, moustache light, dyes grey ; dress, dark clothes ( dirty), billycock hat. A rag and bone gatherer; native of Altrincham. Information to Supt. Leighton, Altrincham. 4.— Northwich { County).— For feloniously re- ceiving a goose, 13th ult., at Wincham— JOHN AMOS MOSS, age 40 to 45, medium build, complexion very fresh, hair sandy. A boatman; native of Marple or New Mills, Derby; has lately been employed on the North Staffordshire Canal, and left the boat near Tun- stall on the 18th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hind ley, Northwich. 5.— Stockport ( Borough). — For stealing, 3rd ult., 2 watches ( recovered)- WILLIAM BOWERS, alias ROBERTS, age 18, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion, hair, and eyes dark ; dress, ciar*. . round reefing jacket, white muffler, check shirt with white sleeves, side- spring boots, black hard felt hat. Parents reside at Wilmslow, and an uncle at Land- bach. May be found at railway stations or common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Staples, Chief Con- stable, Stockport. CUMBERLAND. 6.— Penrith { County). — For stealing, between 15th and 17th ult., at Armathwaite, a silver brooch, " Annie," about 2 in. long j in. broad— A MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., stout, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) curly, moustache ( heavy and curled at ends) brown, speaks with a Northumber- land accent; dress, brown check jacket suit, lace boots, black hard felt hat, carried a blue silk handker- chief. Same as described in Case No. 8, 26th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowler, Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. 7.— Derby { County).— For stealing, 23rd ult., at Long Eaton, a lady's silver Geneva watch, sup- posed No. 36154 or 36174, and a purse containing 3s 3d GEORGE STANES, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, cast in both eyes, pockpitted ; dress, light tweed clothes, blucher boots, hard felt hat. Supposed wanted at Mansfield for stealing a gold watch. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Lawson, Derby. DORSETSHIRE. 8.— Wareham { County).— For night poaching at Swanage, 20th ult.— SAMUEL FRY, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in, complexion dark, hair turning grey, scar on head, impediment in speech ; dress, dark monkey jacket, moleskin trousers. A navvy, is well known on railway and at public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Feltham, Wareham. FLINTSHIRE. 9. M o I d ( County).— For sheep stealing- JOSEPH MILLINGTON, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, fresh scar on right cheek ; dress, dark brown suit, generally wears a cap with flaps tied on top.^ An innkeeper ; native of Buckley. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bolton, Mold. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 10.- Neath { Borough).— For assault — WILLIAM HOSKINS, alias WILLIAM REILLY, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair dark, no whiskers or moustache, scars on left cheek ; dress, long Bedford cord overcoat, blue monkey jacket with velvet' collar, light cord trousers, blue neckerchief, hard felt hat. A native of Shepton Mallett, Somerset; has been employed as ganger at docks ; may seek employment on railways or at docks. Was accom x ( Sf 7 a female named HOSSER, age 16, rather 8 • dress, fur jacket. Warrant issued. - iSfg^ atton to Head Constable Phillips, Neath. HEREFORDSHIRE. i j' 77Hereford City).— For stealing a lady's small gold Genera open face watch, chased dial and case, a Plated snake- pattern chain - with bronze coin attached- JULES DUN FONT, age about 30, height - 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, • whiskers ( slight) and moustache light, eyes brown; . ss, shabby brown overcoat, dark plaid mixture suit white ne- Hie, hard felt hat, carries a large um- brella. An artist or painting decorator; native of trance ; obtains his living by begging letters, written in. French. Information to Head Constable Richardson, Here- ford. THE POLICE GAZETTE. F- HIPAY, JANUARY 2, 1SS5. overcoat, fustian trousers, tied up at knees, heavy lace boots ( old), grey or brown cloth cap with double peak ; carried a light- coloured rice bag. Information to Chief Constable Danily, Newtown. NORTHUMBERLAND. 21,— Newcastle- upon- Tyne { City). — Woodcut HAMPSHIRE. , 2— G ° S p o rt ( County).—¥ or misappropriating £ 30, the moneys of the " Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows " _ GEORGE BEVIS, age about 30, height 4 in., stout, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, " whiskers, moustache, and eyes dark, walks with a swaggering gait; dress, grey suit, hard felt hat. A native of Gosport. Warrant issued, information to Supt. Catchlove, Gosport. KENT. 13-— Tunbridge Wells ^ Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 10 10s. by means of a worthless cheque, drawn by James Roberts in favour of Florence Winton, on the " Progressive Investment Bu ilding Society," 97, Leaden- hall- street — A WOMAN, age 22 or 23, tall, com- plexion fair, hair ( curly fringe on forehead and bunch of curls behind) brown; dress, long brown ulster, black bonnet with black veil. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Embery, Tunbridge Wells. dark; dress, light grey coat, dark trousers, brown vest, patent boots, dark felt hat. An American; stated he was a decorating artist, and had been recommended to perform some work in the'neighbour- hood, also that he had offices in Drury- lane, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Osbone, Lewes. £ 50 REWARD. 28.— Bright on ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and LANCASHIRE. "" iv, wiuuuv « uiunu vcivetana Clark lace. Is well known at Osborne's dancing- room roller- street, Pendleton ; stated an uncle lived at Ard- M r£ 6en' Manchester> and that she resided with Child, 4, Seymour- street, London- road, Liverpool. 16 f^ M T £ T I / . V r i_<- in unjninc, last Tt H? rP ^ 0unt")-- FoT stealing 18s, 18th June * • ' at Hashngden— SAMUEL LEE, age 46 tc 50 sandv m ^ Y" ° St° ut' ^ P^- n fresh, hS and trm ? Slight; dress' fustian sleeved vest fRrTS'aC6 boots" A carter or l^ ourer; native TO ' frefll> ents common lodging- houses Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Bacup. afitlf'u ' d Trafford ( County).- For stealing 14s.. iotn ult., at Pendlebury— M. E. HODGSON atre about 27, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh • nress, black satin dress, imitation sealskin jacket Dlack- and- white straw hat, trimmed brown velvet and dark lace. T— " * • ~ - • - ller- strei ick- gree trs Ohil . v/ uin., ,, uojiuuui- sireeii) uuiiuon- roaa, . Liverpool. 16.— Old Trafford ( County).- For stealing, 26th ult., at Bradford, a double- cased silver lever watch, white dial, gold hands, small seconds— MATTHEW MILNE, age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion iresh, round features, hair brown ; dress, dark monkey jacket, peak cap. Is well known at Manchester, where he has been several times convicted for assault- ing Police. 17.— Old Trafford ( County). — Escaped from Prestwich Asylum, 25th ult.— JANE LAMB, tall and stout, hair dark; dress, dark blue serge dress, with orange stripe, small shawl, white apron, with red stripe, all marked Asylum stamp. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 18.— Pemberton ( County).— For rape, 24th ult., at Hindley— JOHN McNAB, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, lame right leg ; dress, grey tweed coat, corduroy trousers, old shoes, billy- cock hat; a native of Wigan. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Weir, Pemberton. 19.— Bolton ( Borough).— For the manslaughter of her father, Patrick Troy, 30th November last— MARY RYAN, age about 24, short, medium build, complexion fresh, hair dark ; dress when last seen, black jacket and skirt, factory working apron, black- and- red plaid woollen shawl on head. Is accompanied by a child, age about 9 months, and her husband, Richard Ryan, alias Want, a tailor, age about 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, moustache ( which may be shaved off) light; dress, shabby dark clothes, black billycock hat. He is now supposed to be working at Darcy, near Dublin, and was formerly employed by Mr. Fitzgerald, Tullamore, King's County. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holgate, Bolton. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 20.— Newtown ( County).— For stealing a pair of trousers— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout, hair brown, whiskers and moustache cut short, light sandy; dress, long grey or brown plaid portrait and descriptionof JOHN M ACKAY, alias SEP TIMUS CHARLTON, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement; age 37, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, side whiskers and moustache ( heavy) sandy, evil mark left side of neck ; dress, blacic velvet coat and vest, check trousers, drab gaiters, hard felt hat; a Scotchman. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Nichols, Chief Constable, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. SHROPSHIRE. 22— Shifnal ( County).— For failing to surrender to his recognisance for larceny— PATRICK GIBBONS, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, whiskers and moustache turning grey, small eyes, thin face, round shouldered, walks with a slovenly gait, is addicted to drink, and generally stops at common lodging- houses ; dress, white slop, dirty moleskin trousers and vest, heavy lace boots, cloth cap. An Irishman ; appearance of a navvy. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Ivins, Wellington. description of WILLIAM SMITHEHS, late Hate Collector for the Borough, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling, 13th ult., upwa\- ds of £ 1,000, age 41, height 5 ft. Gin., stout, complexun fair, hair ( generally parted in centre, rather thin ancl short) light brown, moustache and slight beard ( which may be shaven off) light. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Francis J. Till- stone, Esq., Town Clerk, Brighton, for such informa- tion as shall lead to the apprehension of Smithers. It is requested that special inquiry be made hotels, shipping offices, & c., and if found is to arrested, and immediate information forwarded Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. at be to SOMERSETSHIRE. 23. — Glastonbury ( County\— Escaped from cus tody, 16th ult., charged with violent assault— EDWIN COX, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 4 in., medium build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) brown, high cheek bones, large mouth, thin lips; dress, black cloth coat, dark vest, cord trousers, large coloured muffler, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 24.— Burslem ( County).— For fraudulently obtain ing money, 17th ult.— ARTHUR SIMPSON, age 27 height about 5 ft., slight, complexion pale, hair ( curly), whiskers ( shaved on chin), moustache and eyes dark ; dress, dark grey tweed coat, grey tweed trousers, lace boots, black felt hat; a native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 25.— Lorrgton, Stoke- upon- Trent ( Count-, f— For larceny ( person), 21st ult, at Fen ton - GEORGE BENNETT, age 32, medium build, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark sandy, moustache heavy ; dress, dirty plaid cloth jacket, cord trousers, clogs, round hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliams, Longton, Stoke- upon- Trent. SUFFOLK. 26.— Ipswich ( Borough.)— For stealing an over coat ( recovered)— THOMAS ALMOND, alias HAMON and BRADFORD, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 53 " in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes dark blue, wart front of left ear, well educated ; dress, blue serge suit, blue guernsey, " Gazelle" in red letters on front, blue cloth cap with peak. A native of Wheatley, Oxford. Supposed wanted at Yarmouth for a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 27.— Lewes ( County).— For stealing 1 umbrella, 1 book, 1 hair- brush and comb— HARRY D. BURKE, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache slight, eyes ( rather peculiar), WORCESTERSHIRE. 29.— King's Heath ( County). — Escaped from custody, 15th ult., charged with uttering— JOHN CAMPBELL, alias GEORGE CRAWFORD and COCKNEY GEORGE, age 32, height 5 ft. 6J in., hair dark brown, side whiskers and moustache ( heavy) dark, eyes hazel, scars upper lip, inside right forearm, and knee, 1 ditto first finger left hand ancl top of head, moles on neck and collarbone, birthmark on buttock ; dress, brown tweed jacket and vest, dark grey mixture | trousers, black soft felt hat. A carpenter ; native of Birmingham. Has been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Tyler, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 30.— Huddersfield ( County).— For obtaining money, 8th ult., by false pretences, at Lintliwaite— JABEZ STOTT, alias JABEZ SCOTT, THOMAS HALEY, and THOMAS CLOUGH, License Holder, E 1244, age 45, height 5 ft. 5} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, several scars on right « calp, eyebrows, shin, and forehead, moles on left shoulder blade, belly, and knee, scars on left eyebrow, mole on cheek, face freckled; dress, woollen cord suit; generally carries a short stick. A native of Wakefield ; lately resided at Tliornhill, near Dewsbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Goodall, Huddersfield. 81— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing, 11th ult., at Glass Houghton, 1 grey mixture cloth shoot- ing coat, 4 pockets outside, fastened with button, dark lining, black bone buttons ; 1 pink, white and grey striped woollen shirt, feather stitched with white wool ( nearly new); 1 long blue woollen scarf ; 1 black leather belt, brass buckle ; 1 black worsted guernsey, without sleeves; 1 pair grey worsted stockings— THOMAS SHIRROCK, age about 2G, height 5 ft, 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, scar on breast; dress, stolen clothes, light- coloured trousers ( seat torn). Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. 32.— Bradford ( Borough). — For embezzlement— SAMUEL WADDINGTON, alias FAIR SAMMY, and SAM WH1TAKER, age 21, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair very light, eyes ( supposed blue) small, no whiskers or moustache, smart appearance and of good address, is in the habit of turning his face aside when speaking ; dress, slack back coat, tight fitting trousers, billycock hat. Is fond of frequenting music halls and brothels, where lie may be found. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Withers, Bradford. See Latest Information. C / 1 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1885. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 34.— Fishponds { County).— Committed for trial at the Gloucester Quarter Sessions, for larceny— GEORGE HOLLINGWORTH HIGGINS, age 14 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, birthmark back of left arm. A native of Stanton- by- Bridge, Derbyshire. Tramped the country with a chimney sweep. Has been pre- viously convicted at Leicester, October, 1883, for lar- ceny. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. SUSSEX ( EAST). 35.— Brighton ( Borough).— Remanded till 6th inst., for larceny ( dwelling)— GEORGE ALFRED LEACH, age 27, height 6 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache slight, eyes blue, crown, trumpet, and flags tattooed right forearm, artilleryman left forearm ; dress, old brown coat, black trousers and vest, black felt hat. A native of Woolwich; has served in the Royal Artillery. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. See Latest Information. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 36— E Division.— 18th ult., by shopbreaking, 1 silver chronometer, crystal, No. 36408, 1 gold English lever half- liunter, No. 102401, 1 do. skeleton do., No. 4122, 1 do. crystal, No. 3978, 1 do. English lever key- less half- hunter, No. 80313, 1 do., No. 80406, 1 do, hori- zontal half- hunter, keyless, No. 118124, 1 silver keyless hunter chronograph, No. 5910, 1 do. horizontal keyless half- hunter, No. 109260, 1 do. crystal, No. 109271, 1 silver skeleton lever crystal, No. 35207,1 do horizontal half- liunter, keyless, No. 14472, 1 do. crystal, No. 1466, 1 skeleton lever lialf- hunter, No. 54351, 3 do. crystal, Nos. 32380, 32379, 32279. All marked ' Benson.' 37.— S D ivision.— Woodcut engraving and de- scription of jewellery stolen, 10th ult. :— A long gold brooch, chased ; black agate cross, bunch of pearls in centre, s'. n, p3 of old Rococo cross ; a gold locket, coral T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. i : centre, surrounded by diamonds ; a hanging vinai- grette, tiger's claws, composed of chased gold and white tusks with gold tips. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, 4, Whitehall- place, London, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 38.— Higli Wycombe ( Borough).— 23rd ult., a cash- box containing one sixpence with hole therein, one bent ditto marked " Amelia," two coins; 1 black hard felt hat marked " F. J." inside, 2 blue and white cotton shirts ; supposed by JAMES WILDER, alias • JOHNSON, a painter, age 52 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair, whiskers, and moustache black, round bald spot right side of head • dress, blue serge jacket, dark vest, dark ribbed trousers, side spring boots ( cut at toes); may be wearing the stolen hat. Information to Supt. Collins, High Wycombe. 3 silver, with earrings to match; 1 lady's 18- caratgold brooch, diamond pattern, ring at top and hook at bottom, containing the portrait of a gentleman; 1 electro- plated coffee- pot, 1 small gold locket, blue enamelled, brown and grey plaited hair inside; 1 gold watch key, seal pattern ; 1 pair lady's button boots ( far worn), 1 bright metal sovereign purse, containing £ 5 ; and 1 money box, containing £ 2. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 15.— Newtown ( Count//).— 16thinst., atPantmawr, Bettws, a pair of cotton cord trousers ( nearly new), metal buttons, white bone brace ditto, fall fronts, calico lining. Information to Chief Constable Danily, Newtown. WESTMORELAND. 46.— Kendal ( Borough).— 22nd ult., 1 woman's white cotton night- dress, lace round top and sleeves, feather- stitched ; 1 child's woollen shirt, 1 fine wrapper apron, 1 child's pink froek, white braid round bottom and neck ; 1 woman's white cotton chemise, lace round neck and sleeves, feather- stitched. Information to Chief Constable Cotton, Kendal. WORCESTERSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 47.— King's Heath ( Cowity).— 23rd ult., by house- breaking at Moseley, 2 gold bracelets, one, half set diamonds, one, half set pearls ; 1 pair diamond ear- rings, shape of stars; 1 arrow brooch, set diamonds and pearls ; 1 gold necklet and locket, with initials " P. S.," turquoise centre; garnet brooch and necklet; 2 lady's gold rings ; 2 pairs gold earrings ; 1 locket, with gold back containing photo, of a lady ; 2 silver chain bracelets, forming a necklet when joined ; 3 gold brooches, set small pearls; 1 silver bracelet, ivy- leaf pattern, with filigree work ; 1 lady's gold watch, gold dial, engraved case ; 1 lady's gold albert chain, small knob pattern ; locket, containing photo, of a gentleman, and charms attached. Information to Supt. Tyler, King's Heath, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 49.— Sproatley, Hull ( County).— 29th ult., at Hedon, 1 brick trowel, 2 small ditto, one with brass ferule on handle ; 1 tile pointing ditto, marked " I. H.," all marked " W. H. C." on blades; 1 brick hammer, 1 lath ditto, 1 two- foot rule, tipped with tin at one end. Information to Supt. Burniston, Sproatley, Hull. 48.— Hull ( Borough).— 20th ult., a gent's old- fashioned gold lever watch, No. 10281, maker's name ( supposed) " Frairy, Hull;" gold Albert, with yellow swivel stone attached ; a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 1415. Information to Chief Constable Campbell, Hull. See Latest Information. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 33.— E Division.— Committed for trial at the Cen- tral Criminal Court Sessions, 12th inst., for obtaining money by a forged cheque on the London and West- minster Bank— JOSEPH BELL, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, moustache, and eyes brown, rather high shoulders, very short arms, deformed hands, has only two fingers and small thumb right hand, one finger left ; dress, dark tweed overcoat, black coat and vest, brown tweed trousers, side- spring boots, brown cap. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, 4, Whitehall- place, London, S. W. DEVONSHIRE. 39.— Torquay ( County).— 21st ult., two £ 5 notes about .£ 10 gold, between £ 9 and £ 10 silver, 1 yellow buff' purse, containing bills, one penny postage stamp, one halfpenny ditto, receipts and letters ; a gold open- face English lever watch, No. 12816, large size, engine- turned case, crystal glass, white face, dark figures, steel hands, dent on rim near case, and a lady's long gold chain, diamond pattern, attached. Information to Supt. Barbor, Torquay. LANCASHIRE. 40.— Bacup ( County).— 17th ult., at Haslingden, 1 keeper ring, stamped 9 carat inside, 1 old silver lever watch, No. 7569, cases worn, slight dent in outer case. 41.— Bacup ( County).— 24th ult,, at Weir, Bacup, 1 black ribbed worsted shooting coat, trousers and vest; 1 plain black cloth shooting coat and vest, watch- pocket in vest, slightly turned up at corner ; 1 black ribbed overcoat ( nearly new), 1 child's grey tweed ditto ( nearly new). 3 tablecloths, one white, one red- and- drab, one blue- and- red cotton. Information to Supt. Norris, Bacup. 42.— Old Trafford ( County).— 19th ult., at Flix- ton, a man's drab cotton cord jacket, two pockets out- side, one inside left breast. 43— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 24th and 25th ult., from St. Mary's Church, Reddish, 1 brass alms dish, about 12 in. square ; 1 electro- plated pint cup, handle on side ; 1 electro- plated bread salver, 1 old red table cover. 44.— Old Trafford ( County).- 25th ult., at Walk- den, 1 dozen dessert knives with white handles ( One rivet through each handle), 1 crystal brooch, set in BERKSHIRE. 50.— Reading ( Borough).— 4th ult., a 50- inch " Club" bicycle, No. 19229 ; makers, " Coventry Machine Company," and a small mackintosh, black outside, white lining. Information to Chief Supt. Purchase, Reading. LANCASHIRE. 51.— Prescot ( County).— 16th September last, 1 lady's diamond ring, set single stone, and 1 gent's signet ring. Information to Supt. Barker, Prescot. 52.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Borough).— 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 618 and 4131 on cases; 1 silver lever ditto, No. 4841, " M. G." engraved on Inner case, maker's name " W. B. Dewhurst, Clitheroe" ; 1 silver guard, heavy chain pattern, with two foreign coins attached. Supposed proceeds of larcenies. Information to Chief Constable Dalgleish, Ashtcn- under- Lyne. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 53.— Monmouth [ County).- 23rd inst., a set of Roman mosaic necklace, brooches, earrings, and pen- dants, in an old- fashioned case; 1 handsome cameo, 1 old garnet brooch set in gold, with ear- drops to match ; 2 old cut- glass scent bottles, with silver tops; a number of pearls, part of a necklace, 1 old paste shoe buckle, 1 old- fashioned gold Lisbon chain, with gold circular locket attached ; part of an old puzzle ring, " Le Perns passe mais L'amitic reste" engraved inside. Supposed proceeds of larcenies. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Berthon, Monmouth. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FfIiDAr, JANUARY 2, 1885. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 54.— Leeds { Borough).— The cases of a gold watch, " I. R." on top, heart, crown, 18 underneath, and " L." and " R." on side, 4924, 7D770, 347A scratched inside. Information to Chief Constable Nott Bower, Leeds. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. £ 25 REWARD. 55.— Prescot ( County). — 15th ult., a large fat Irish bullock, " A. B." in tar on both sides of loin, " A. B." burnt in right horn. Information to Supt. Barker, by whom above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the animal. OXFORDSHIRE. 56.— Oxford ( County.)— 26th ult., at Yarnton— 3 hens, one black, one brown Dorking, one yellow with double comb. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fernsby, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 57.— Bridgnorth ( County).— 8th ult, at Alden- ham Mill— a black cob horse, 8 years old, about 14 hands 2 in , blaze down face, saddle marked, one white hind leg, chipped knees, has been recently shod, in good con- dition. The above reward will be paid by Mrs. E. H. Lucas, Aldenham Mill, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the animal. Information to Supt. Galliers, Bridgnorth. £ 1 REWARD. 58.— Shrewsbury ( County).— Between 11th and 15th ult., from a field at Cressage, a black mare pony, aged, about 13 hands, heavy mane, supposed in foal, in good condition. The above reward will be paid by Mr. James Mul- lard, Cressage, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the animal. Information to Supt. Walters, Shrewsbury. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 59.— Nab urn ( County ult., at Deighton Grove, 2 milch cows, one red- and- white, one light roan. Were seen at Selby Bridge driven by a MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., whiskers light ; dress, dark clothes, bright leather leggings. Information to Supt. Winpenny, Naburn. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. CHESHIRE. 60.— Chester ( County).— 15th ult., in the Leeds and Stockport Canal at Stayley, the body of a newly- born female child. A coroner's inquest was held on the body, and a verdict of Wilful Murder was returned against some person or persons unknown. It is requested that inquiry be made among boat- men and others on or near the canal. Information to Chief Constable Hamersley, Chester, or to the Supt. of Police, Hyde. SUSSEX ( EAST). 61.— Newhaven ( County).— 16th ult., in a first class carriage from London, the body of a gentle- man, age about 30, length 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, black cloth overcoat, frock coat, trousers, and vest ( all new), white cotton drawers and shirt, marked " P. M." in red silk, black socks, black silk tie, side- spring boots, with black cloth tops, new high black hat, with mourning band, black satin umbrella, ivory handle, black leather hand bag. A gentleman answering this description booked from Victoria to Dieppe, same date, in name of R. C. Martin, Esq., Brussels. Information to Supt. Osbon, Lewes. MISCELLANEOUS. C A UJN O N S. WESTMORELAND. 62.— Kendal ( Borough).— The attention of Police is directed to the proceedings of TWO or THREE MEN, who represent themselves as agents for Merff, Taylor, and Sinclair, woollen cloth, tweed, and worsted yarn manufacturers, Capper Mills, Kendal, and issue handbills addressed to farmers, tradesmen, and work- ing men of Westmoreland, Cumberland, and North Lancashire, stating that through the continued depression of trade, and having only a limited capital at their command, they are unable to compete with large manufacturers, & c., but will sell goods to con- sumers at wholesale prices. These handbills have been extensively circulated, and as there is no such firm in existence as the above, it is requested that Police will endeavour to warn the public against the practices of the above, who will probably endeavour to dispose of worthless goods. APPREHENSIONS. 63.— Metropolitan Police District, G Di- vision.— CHARLES BEHR, Case No. 1, 5th Sep- tember last. 64. — Metropolitan Police District, S Divi- sion— CHRISTOPHER F. CARROLL, Case No. 9, 1st August last. 65.— Devonshire, Torquay ( County). — W. TUTT, Case No. 12, 19th ult., at Liverpool. 66. — Glamorgansh ire, Neath ( Borough).— THOMAS ROGERS, Case No. 16, 26th ult. 67. — Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( Borough).— JOHN W. WHEAT, Case No. 73, 28th November last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 68.— T Division.— Woodcut engraving and des- cription of a MAN who answers advertisements for female servants, dating his letters as from the coun- try, but which are posted in the S. E. district. He then calls at the house of advertiser, and represents that he is the father of the person applying for the situation, who is unable to call herself. He asks for and usually obtains a sum of money to defray his railway expenses from ai. d to the country. Descrip- tion : gives the name of Seym ore, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion florid, hair brown, brown mole under right eye, peculiar front tooth in upper jaw; dress, black ribbed frock coat, dark tweed trousers, brown felt hat, paper collar, black tie, carries yellow gloves; Jewish appearance. Has been convicted for similar frauds in the name of James Groves. 69.— T Division— For stealing £ 76 16s. 6d., 29th ult.— CHARLES READER, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, black- and- white check silk wrap, brown felt hat. If found out of this country extradition will be recommended. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, 4, Whitehall- place, London, S. W. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CARNARVONSHIRE. 70.— Carnarvon ( County). — Remanded till 5th inst. for fraudulently obtaining goods in the names of Mrs. A. W. Edwards and Mrs. Bellamy— FREDERICK CAMERON, alias A. W. EDWARDS, G. CURTIS, R. BRUTON, and J. B. CONWAY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, long mark right side of forehead, slight scar right temple, nose injured and bent to right, very round shouldered, stoops ; dress, dark tweed suit, low shoes, hard felt hat. States he is a native of Toronto, Canada- JAMES BELLAMY, alias J. BREWER, age 22, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar on back of head, wart top of right ear ; dress, brown overcoat braided, blue coat, dark trousers, lace boots, hard felt hat. States he is a native of Buffalo, U. S. 71.— Carnarvon ( County).— Remanded till 6th inst., for larceny— WILLIAM RYAN, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, blue serge suit. A sweep ; native of Dublin, but has resided for several years in North Wales. Information to Major Clayton, Chief Constable Carnarvon. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 72— Neath ( Borough).— 29th ult., at Ffiwd Vale, 2 lady's umbrellas, gold mountings, one engraved " Mrs. Rowland," one " A. A. Aubrey." Supposed by tramps. Information to Head Constable Phillips, Neath. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police o ce requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the Exception of the Metropolitan District, wh. ch is shown by he ettr, L 0. ( Con- vict Office). In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0.5 information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner Convict Office, Great Scotland Yard; S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. LICENSE HOLDERS. THOMAS HOOPER, alias CHRIS- TOPHER THOS. HUNT, THOS. SMITH, and THOMAS CUTLER. 26096. C- O. WILLIAM WALKER, alias FOX. HENRY OSBORNE, SHAW, and GEO. REEVES, 23550. C. O. JOHN SHARP, alias GEORGE HARRIS, 26104. C. O. PHILIP PARLETT, alias JOHN JOHNSON, and WILLIAM FOS- TER, 21836. C. O. HENRY JAMES, 25850. C. O. 36 64 41 38 32 FRANCES REECE, aliasELIZABETH 35 DAVIS and ELIZABETH HARRIS, 26181. C. O. 1 HGHT. COM. HAIR. 5 6 5 1 5 7 5 8 fair fresh fair fair fresh fresh fair ( thin on I t° P,) i sandy fair ( thin on top) It brn EYES. grey REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No., and Date Liberated. D. on left side, right 1st finger crooked, scars on shins, mole right shoulder- blade blue Scrofula marks on each side of head, scars on left eye, top lip, and right cheek and wrist, left ankle swollen from dislocation blue blue Scars on back of head and neck, right arm and knee, and front of thighs, Man on right arm, blue dot on left 2nd finger, left 3rd finger Sscars on right knee and shin, and left thigh, mole on left of belly dkbrn grey Scar on right eyebrow right forefinger, left ( cast I elbow and forearm, and second right finger in left)' , , ' dkbrn brn Scars on right knee [ Winchester, 6th May, 1879, 7 years penal servitude for stealing pigeons. Licensed 20th October, 1884. Y F 803 Bradford, 18th July, 1878, 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for felony. Licensed 29th Decern ber, 1883. E 708. Middlesex Sessions, 18th December, 1876, 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for receiving. Licensed 23rd I October, 1884. C 1420. Ipswich, 3rd January; 1878, 7 years penal servitude, and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 30th May, 1883. , El. [ Central Criminal Court, 18th October, 1880, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. i Licensed 21st September, 1884. G 873. [ Central Criminal Court, 27th June, 1881, 5 years penal servitude for uttering. Licensed 25th October, 1884. Y H < H. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1 8 8 5. » T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HGHT. HENRY DAVIS, alias JAMES YOUNG, 25651. C. O. ROBERT CUMMING, 2G098. C. O. ALICE BROOKS, 26294. C. O. SUSAN BANKS, alias THOMPSON and SPARKS, 25857. C. O. THOMAS BROWN, alias RICHARD OFF and HENRY DAWKINS, 24813. C. O. JOHN TIMMINS, alias HARWARD, 26463. C. O. ANN WILLIAMS, alias ANN SMITH, SARAH KNIGHT, and SARAH SCANLAN, 25817. C. O. WILLIAM STEWART BENTLEY, alias BARNEY, LEVY and WILLI AM AMOS, 26510. C. O. GEORGE NUGENT, alias GEO. SMELLIE and HENRY WEAVER, 26287 C O CAROLINE WILLIAMS, alias ED- WARDS and CAMPBELL, 21225. C. O. PATRICK TRACEY, 25567. C. O. SAMUEL BARNETT, 24694. C. O, WILLIAM JAMIESON, alias THOS. ANDREWS, THOMAS COOK, WM. EDWARDS, WILLIAM DAVIS, and GEORGE ELLIS, 26367. C. O. ANGUS CAMERON, 25479, Edin- burgh ( City) JAMES PATERSON, 22738, Edin- burgh ( City) ALFRED EVANS, 25837, Edinburgh ( City) JOHN THOMAS, alias CRUISE, HOWORTH and CRUICKS, 26198, Church ( County) WILLIAM JONES, alias JAMES MORRIS, MOORE, MOON, GALE, and CLARK, 26544. Liverpool ( City) MARGARET KENNEDY, 26336, Macclesfield ( Borough) JOHN HARTLEY, 26391, Harwich ( County) SARAH OWEN, 24089, Manchester ( City) THOMAS KENWORTHY, alias BROUGHTON, 24790, Manchester ( City) ROBERT HAWTHORNE, 24769, Man- chester ( City) ANNIE SHAW, alias MARY MACK, MARY ANN McMANUS, and ELI ZABETH WHITTLE, 26526, Man- chester ( City) MARY ANN COOKE, alias MARY WILSON, and MARY ANN WIL- SON, 23708, Manchester ( City) ANN DAVIS, alias ANN DAVIES, 22657, Manchester ( City) JAMES ANDERTON, alias JOHN HAMILTON, 25934, Manchester ( City) JAMES WILLIAMS, 23561, Kidder- minster ( Borough) WILLIAM REDFORD, 26346, Wigan ( Borough) JOHN McNALLY, 24473, Newcastle ( City) JOHN ROLLASON, 26259, West Bromwich ( County) ROBERT EDWARD ALLEN, 26280, Liverpool ( City) THOMAS WILLIAMS, 26236, Stafford ( County) JOHN" HORSNETT, 25877, Worcester ( City) 24 41 46 55 32 51 35 59 25 50 35 41 26 25 34 27 36 48 54 41 34 24 20 30 36 44 24 45 61 68 51 24 31 36 5 9 5 4 4 10 5 9 5 7 4 9 5 11 5 6 5 0 5 8 5 4 5 5 5 8 5 5 5 7 5 4 5 0 5 3 5 8 5 1 5 10 5 9 .4 11 5 1 4 11 5 5 5 8 5 2 5 6 5 7 5 6 5 2 COM. UAIB. EYES. fresh dkbrn hazel sallow brn grey dark brn grey fresh brn grey dark brn brn fresh sallow dk brn ( thin on top) turng grey dark hazel grey fail- grey ( bald) hazel fair brn grey pale dk brn grey pale dk brn blue dark dk bm ( prtly bald) brn fresh It brn grey fresh brn hazel sallow grey grey fresh dk brn hazel fresh dark brn fresh pale brn ( trng gy. bd) grey grey grey dark dkbrn hazel fair It brn blue fresh It brn brn sallow brn hazel sallow turng grey brn fresh brn hazel fresh brn blue fresh brn hazel fair brn blue fresh grey grey dark grey hazel fresh It brn light hazel fair It brn grey fresh brn hazel fresh brn grey REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No., and Date Liberated. Scars on centre of forehead and inside right ankle, nose fractured and inclines to right, fla; and star on left arm, anchors left wrist an back of left hand, ring; 2nd left finger Scars on right of head, left eyebrow, and lefl 2nd finger Scars on right shin, left thumb, right forearm 1 and right cheek Slight marks on right arm, scar over left eye Nose fractured, freckled faee, blue mark below left ear, scars on end of thumb, inside left knee, and on left shin Lost all front teeth, scars on forehead, right cheek, neck, and throat, mole on left of neck Scar over left eye, under left ear, and on right! arm, blue mark on nose, lost one top tooth Lost left third finger, scars on head neck, inside right thumb, and on thighs | Scars on left cheek, back of head, and right thumb, flat feet Scars on mouth and forehead, C. B. ( indistinct) on right wrist and nose, top front teeth decayed Slightly pockmarked, 1 top tooth deficient, scars on bridge of nose, above left elbow, and between left thumb and forefinger One false front tooth set in gold, scars on left o'. head, bridge of nose, and top lip, anchor below right elbow Scars on neck, right shonlder, armpit, forefinger, and groin, and near left nipple Part of anchor and T on lefu arm, anchor top of left breast, scars on buttocks and legs Scar on right wrist Scars on right of head, left cheek, and right wrist, blue mark on left forearm [ Nose broken, fractured right arm, scars on jaws and left wrist Scars on right temple, left eyebrow, back of neck, and left elbow and knee : Scars on forehead, nose, and arms, first right finger deformed Scars on head, left breast, and right elbow, moles on left blade bone and back, indistinct tattoo marks on left arm, ring on 4th left finger1 Scars on left shin, right wrist, and right of chest mole on back of neck Scars on right buttock, thigh, and knee Scars on bridge of nose and right arm ( vaccina- tion), mole front of right thigh, anchor faint left arm Scars on face, right elbow, and left shin, lost 1st joint 4th right finger Thomas Cook, J. F. Williams, 2017," on right arm, " JECEFTOM, John X Glory " on left [ Scars on face and arms, lost front teeth [ Scars ( slight) on each eyebrow, 1st and 2nd fin- gers right hand injured, J. and scar on left forearm [ Scars on head, right eye, right knee, and left thumb and buttock Scars on right shin, lost two front teeth upper] jaw Slightly pockmarked, scars on bridge of nose, over right eye, on left cheek and eyebrow, and left arm, lost all top teeth D. on left side, cross swords and flags underneath and crown above, J. R. A. R. and cross on right, arm Scars on scalp, nose, right leg, and right of mouth Scars on left of forehead, bridge of nose, and corner of right eye, moles on back of left! shoulder Lost one top front tooth, two marks on left neck, scars on " Middlesex Sessions, 26th January, 1880, . J years penal servitude for larceny, li- censed 20th August, 1884. G 144. t| Central Criminal Court, 18th October, 1880 5 years penal servitude for burglary Licensed 16th October, 1884. G 871. Rotherham, 1st July, 1881, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 5th November 1884. H 67. Surrey Sessions, 1st January, 1878, 10 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 12th September, 1884. E 2. Central Criminal Court, 16th September, 1878, 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 10th May, 1884. E 894. Worcester, 30th December, 1878, 7 years penal servitude for horse- stealing. Li- censed 24th November, 1884. E 1228. Surrey Sessions, 1st January, 1878, 10 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 10th September, 1884. E 5. Central Criminal Court, 20th September, 1869, 20 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 4th December, 1884. V 502. Middlesex Sessions, 4th October, 1880, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 12th November, 1884. G 845. Surrey Sessions, 6th March, 1876, 14 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 7th March, 1883. C 30. Chester, 18th October, 1878, 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 30th August, 1884. Y E 974. > f| Central Criminal Court, 1st March 1880, 5 years penal servitude for forgery. Licensed 24th April, 1884. G 249. ( Apprehension also sought for conspiracy to defraud.) Middlesex Sessions, 6th December, 1880, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 20th November, 1884. G 1109. Edinburgh, 18th November, 1878, 7 years penal servitude for felony. Licensed 7th July, 1884. E 1350. ISentenced at Dundee on the 25th March, 1878, to 7 years psnal servitude and 5 years police supervision for felony. Li- censed 17th September, 1883. E 1191. Edinburgh, 18th October, 1880, 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licensed 22nd Sep- tember, 1884. G 970. Manchester, 18th August, 1876, 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police super- vision for felony. Y C 238. Liverpool, 15th December, 1880, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 20th November, 1884. G 1147. Knutsford, 3rd August, 1880, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 11th No- vember, 1884. G 112. Oxford, 25th October, 1880, 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for burglary. Manchester, 23rd June, 1879, 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 23rd Feb- ruary, 1884. F 68. Salford, 24th May, 1880, 5 years penal servi- tude and 7 years police supervision for embezzlement. Licensed 3rcl May, 1884. G 553. Manchester, 20th April, 1882, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( post letters). Licensed 22nd April, 1884. I 392. Manchester, 4th August, 1881, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 6th December, 1884. Salford, 25th February, 1878, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 8th January, 1884. E 32. Salford, 19th April, 1880, 5 years penal servi- tude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 18th Sept, 1884. G 55. Manchester, 18th October, 1880, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 3rd October, 1884. Worcester, 1st July, 1878, 7 years penal ser- vitude for horse- stealing. Licensed 30th December, 1883. E 684. ( Apprehension also sought at Stourport ( County) for burglary, and at Stourbridge ( County) for stealing rabbits.) Wigan, 8th November, 1876, 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for felony. Newcastle, 26th October, 1878, 7 years penal servitude for uttering counterfeit coin. Worcester, 14th July, 1875,10 years penal ser- vitude and 3 years police supervision for wounding. Licensed 21st Oct., 1884. R 757. Worcester, 18th October, 1880, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for horse- stealing. Licensed 7th Novem- ber, 1884. G 944. Stafford, 28th April, 1879, 7 years penal servitude for arson. Licensed 31st Octo- ber, 1884. F 395. ont of Gloucestershire Sessions, October 16th, 1878, left elbow and right thumb 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for larceny. September, 1884. E 970. Licensed 16th 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FfiiDAR, JANUARY 2, 1885. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and - Force Desiring Capture. DANIEL CRONIN, 26042. C. O. EDWARD NORTON, alias FRANCIS EAGLE, HENRY ROBERTS, and HARDY, 26C41. C. O. FREDERICK JONES, alias HENRY ROBERT HONEYWELL and HENRY HONEYWELL, 16236. C. O. MARY ANN DRISCOLL, DONNELLY, 18687. C. O. JOHN EUSTACE, 16582. C. 0. PATRICK DAVIS, 21178. C. O. JOHN FALBY, alias DALEY, 22382, C. O. JOHN DRISCOLL, 26343. C. O GEORGE ANDERSON, 14411. C. O. alias ADA M- LEM PRIERE, 21860. C. O. JAMES SIMPKINS, 24576. Worcester ( City) _ SUPERVISEES WALTER OWEN, 25008.' C. O. AGE. H GHT. JOpHrN; WILLIAMS, alias GROOM, 24383. C. O. GEO. MIRIAM NIBLETT, 14465. C. O. SAMUEL JORDAN, ( County) Cheltenham JAMES JACKSON, 25995, Barnsloy ( County) JOHN BALLENGER, 22010, Chelten- ham ( County) JOHN SMITH, alias WILLIAM CAN- NON, GANNON, SIMPSON, and SHERRATT. Old Trafiord ( County) ANNIE WHITE, alias ANN WHITE, 16567, Manchester ( City) MATTHEW HOLLAND, 20941, Man- chester ( City) GEORGE HALL, 25482. Manchester ( City) JOHN BRADY, 20522, Manchester! ( City) THOMAS SCULLEY, Office No. 21775, Accrington ( Borough). ROBERT BRIERLEY, 21141, Burnley ( County) SAUNDERS, 26422, Old- ham ( Borough) MARY CARTER ( Borough) THOMAS ( Borough) 26149, Oldham WEBB, 22157. Wigan THOMAS McGUIRE, alias TOWN- SELL, 21339, Burnley (. County) JOSEPH rock, alias KENNEDY, CALLAGHAN, and McMAHON, 21650, Burnley ( County) 23 32 20 29 40 21 34 27 39 47 24 30 68 25 40 57 32 35 29 24 48 23 35 44 19 48 34 26 52 COM. HAIR. 5 3 5 0 5 4 5 3 5 8 5 S 5 4 5 6 5 0 5 3 5 4 5 8 5 4 5 2 5 7 5 1 5 3 fair sallow' fair pale dark dark sallow 5 7 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 6 dark dark fair fresh dark dark fresh sal low | fresh fresh pale light fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow Isallow sallow- dark fresh fresh It brn black It brn dk brn' black dkbrn dkbrn dkbrn dkbrn rey It brn dk brn; grey It brn brn grey It brn brn It brn brn i sandy brn brn dkbrn brn grey dkbrn brn grey ^ thin ontop) EYES. It brnlPockmarked, impediment in speech haze' brn blue brn brn grey brn grey hazel blue brn blue grey grey grey REMARKS. dark hazel grey blue grey brn grey grey hazel brn brn grey grey grey Scar over right eye Dot on left wrist and hand Moles on nose and left cheek Burn scars on right forearm Patch of white hair on crown of head, left eye defective Body of ship on right arm, M. D. A. and| Maltese cross on left Anchor on right arm, 2 anchors on left, ship on breast Round- shouldered, dot on right hand, star and 2 dots on left Ears pierced, scar on right arm and hand Scars on left eyebrow, right of forehead, and back of left hand Scars on front of neck and on right thigh Blind right eye, lost 7 top teeth and 2 bottom, scars on 1st and 2nd left fingers, left eyebrow, and left knee Scars on left thumb Scars on top lip and left of back Lost several front teeth Scars on 1st and 2nd left fingers and left eye brow, mole and burn mark on neck, red birth- j mark top right thumb, little finger crooked,, varicose veins in legs ( slight) I Scars on eyebrows, centre of forehead, and back of neck Scars on nose, right cheek, and left eye, lost front tooth Scars on left eyebrow, nose, and chest Scars on scalp and bridge of nose, crown and anchor on right forearm, bracelet on wrist, anchor and heart back of left hand, bracelet left wrist, two flags, rose, shamrock, thistle, and " 1850" on left forearm. Scars on right cheek and head, right thumb nail injured Conviction, Prison Register No., and Date Liberated. Middlesex Sessions, 13th June, 1883, * 18 calendar months and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. Liberated 17th De- cember, 1884. 5044. Middlesex Sessions, 18th June, 1883, 18 calendar months and 5 years police super- vision for larceny. Liberated 17th De- cember, 1884. 1636. Middlesex Sessions, 8th March, 1880, 12 months and 4 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 7th March, 1881. 12734. Middlesex Sessions, 7th September, 1880, 18 calendar months and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 5th March, 1882. 4171. Limerick, 21st April, 1874, 7 years penal servitude and 6 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated 20th April, 1881. Middlesex Sessions, 5th June, 1882,9 months and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 3rd March, 1883. 1425. Middlesex Sessions, 16tli October, 1877, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny and receiving. Liberated 10th August, 1883. D 1083. Middlesex Sessions, 17th September, 1883, 14 calendar months and 2 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Liberated 16th November, 1884. 265. Southampton, 13th April, 1874, 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for felony. Liberated 18th September, 1879. A 24. Central Criminal Court, 29th May, 1876, 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 28th May, 1883. C 7119. Woroester, 2nd April, 1883, 12 months im- prisonment and 3 years supervision for felony. Liberated 1st April, 1884. Middlesex Sessions, 6th March, 1876, 8 years penal servitude and 7 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Liberated 20th May, 1884. C 222. Middlesex Sessions, 5th February, 1877, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for horse- stealing. Liberated 21st March, 1884. D 137. Hereford, 25th March, 1878, 18 months im- prisonment and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 24th September, 1879. 3784. Gloucester, 22nd March, 1871, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 21st March, 1878. X 437. Salford, 7th January, 1884, 9 months im- prisonment and 2 years police supervision tor fraud. Liberated 6th October, 1884. 9428. Worcester, 3rd January, 1876, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for housebreaking. Liberated 16th June, 1883. Manchester, 23rd June, 1879, 12 months im- prisonment and 5 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 22nd June, 1880. Manchester, 20tli October, 1879, 18 months imprisonment and 7 years police super- vision for larceny. Liberated 19th April, 1881. Manchester, 17th October, 1881, 15 months' imprisonment and 7 years police super- vision for larceny. Liberated 16th January, 1883. Manchester, 24th April, 187C, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 27th July, 1884. C 572. Scars on eyebrows, nose broken, large features Preston, 30th November, 1881, 12 months imprisonment and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. Liberated 29th No- vember, 1882. Salford, 22nd May, 1882, 12 months im- prisonment and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 21st May, 1883. 725. | Scars over left eye, on left cheek, and on right Preston, 23rd February, 1882, 12 months arm, round- shouldered imprisonment and 4 years police super- vision for larceny. Liberated 22nd Feb- ruary, 1883. 1 fg5. E. on right arm, anchor on left, other faint Salford, 26th May, 1884, 6 months imprison- marks on each, blue spots on chest | ment and 1 year's police supervision for larceny. Liberated 25th November, 1884. 963. Salford, 22nd October, 1883, 12 months im- prisonment and 3 years police supervision for felony. Liberated 21st October, 1884. Pockpitted, scars on arms, left elbow, between Bradford, 26th November, 1877, 7 years penal left thumb and finger, on right thigh and leg,| ' 1 " left shin, blue mark on back of left thumb Lost upper front teeth servitude and 5 years police supervision 7 _____ for felony. IScars over'each eye, on forehead, between eye- Preston, 28th June, 1882, 9 months imprison- brows, and on back of left hand, second and third left fingers webbed Scars on thighs, third left finger, left eyebrow, and nose, mole on left shoulder- blade ment and 3 years police supervision for housebreaking. Liberated 27th March, 1883. Preston, 20th October, 1875, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for felony. Liberated 5th May, 1883. License Holders GEORGE AUSTIN, Office No. 23505 ( see GAZETTE 1st May, 1884), GEORGE SMITH, 24062 ( see GAZRTTE 1st April, 1884); and Supervisees WILLIAM JOHNSTONE, 24128 ( see GAZETTE 4th July, 1884), ELIZA WEST, 15674 ( see GAZETTES February, 1881), WILLIAM MARNEY, 23763 ( see GAZETTE 1st March, 1884), JAMES MANAGAN, 25983 ( see GAZETTE 5th December, 1884), WILLIAM WREN, 23170 ( see GAZETTE 1st February, 1884), and LOUISA JANE GOODWIN, 21503 ( see GAZETTE 1st August, 1884). Apprehended. License Holder MARY O'DONNELL, 21323 ( see GAZETTE 5th December, 1884); and Supervisees HENRY SAUNDERS, 21114 ( see GAZETTE 5th November, 1884), and ELIZABETH MARTIN, 21080 ( see GAZETTE 3rd October, 1884), direc- tions for apprehension cancelled. Supervisee ALFRED GOOD, 16808 ( see GAZETTE 5th September, 1884), directions for apprehension cancelled. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1885. T H E POLICE GAZETTE 7 TADDY'S HIGH - CLASS TOBACCOS. ALL SMOKERS SHOULD TRY TADDY'S UNRIVALLED MYRTLE GROYE. DELICIOUS, COOL SMOKING. Of all leading Tobacconists, in 2- ounce and 4- ounce Packets. London: Established 130 Years. <£ 3 REWARD. MISSING, since October 4th, s. HARRIS, of Motcombe, Shaftes- bury. Last heard of, Dec. 16tli, at Lam- peter Station, co. Cardigan. Supposed to be making his way, via Aberystwitli, for North Wales. Before leaving home he wanted to go to New Zealand or else with the Ordnance Surveyors, and if he fails in his purpose, it is thought probable he might enlist. Age 18. Height 5ft, S^ in., fresh com- plexion, light brown hair, and blue eyes. His name, " S. Harris," is tattooed on his arm, together with other marks. When last seen was wearing a hard felt hat, light brown trousers, mixed waistcoat, dark jacket, and strong lace- up boots. If heard of to be detained, and all expenses will be paid by his father. Any information leading to his discovery to be sent to Supt. Haines, Shaftesbury, by whom the Reward will also be paid. CORPORATION OF LUTON. POLICE CLOTHING. THE WATCH COMMITTEE of the Town Council of the Borough of Luton are prepared to receive TENDERS for the Supply and Delivery of POLICE CLOTHING, in accordance with the List and Specifications to he obtained of Head Constable Jaquest, Police Office, Luton. Tenders ( accompanied with samples) to he delivered at this office by Twelve o'clock at Noon on MONDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1885. The Watch Committee do not undertake to accept the lowest or any Tender. GEORGE BAILEY, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Luton, 24th December, 1881. THE POLICE WATCH, AS SUPPLIED TO NEARLY iTVERY FORCE IN THE UNITED > KINGDOM. ALSO SUITABLE FOR THE ARMY AND RAILWAY SERVICES. The above Watch is an excellent Timekeeper, made expressly for the Se rvice, 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 H. J. NORRIS ( Son of the Head Constable), Watch Manufacturer and Jeweller, 33, HERTFORD STREET, COVENTRY. Av 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 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 with Thousands of Watches annually, there being employed in this Trade upwards of 6,000 person.: ® , enabling Coventry to make Watches on the most approved, best, and newest principles, at the lowest possible cost. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL & FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS, RAILWAY TIME- TABLES, THEATRE PROGRAMMES, MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS, & c., & c., & c. Exceptional Terms for a Series. CONTRACTORS FOR THE SPECIAL CORNER POSH IONS ON PAGES 2, 3 & 6, of " THE GLOBE." ALSO THE SPECIAL CORNERS OF THE " EVENING STAND; IRD." W I L L I N G'S, 125, STRAND, LONDOK. W. C. SPECIAL NOTICE.— Blocks for Advertisements cut and Hand- bills printed in a few hours, at the lowest possible prices, BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. CAREY & CO., LARGEST DEALERS IN THE WORLD. 52, BRIXTON ROAD. STEAM WORKS AND FACTORY— 132, CLAPHAM ROAD, S. W. Machines bought, sold, or exchanged, or let on hire b$ the Hour, Day, Week, or Month. Special Terms to Shippers and the Trade. Foreign Orders carried out with Promptness and Dispatch. MAKERS AND PATENTEES OF THE Franchise Bicycles and Tricycles, LISTS POST FREE. Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON. To whom all communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed 8 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FfiiDAr, JANUARY 2, 1885. SPIERS & POND'S CRITERION REGENT CIRCUS, } PICCADILLY, LONDON. Table d'Hote served in the Grand Hall. Le Diner Parisien in the west Room. SERVED DAILY FROM 6 TILL 8.30, ALSO ON SUNDAYS. In the East Room Special French Dejeuners and Dinner a la Carte. Cuisine Recherche. Grill Room for Suppers till Midnight. PUBLIC BANQUETING ROOMS, MASONIC ROOMS, CAFE, AMERICAN BAR, SMOKING ROOM, LAVATORIES. SPIERS St POND, LIMITED. J^ AGNIFICENT SOLID OAK STAIR- CASE, with complete Iron Banisters, FOR SALE ; a bargain to an immediate purchaser. ArPLY TO MR. RUMBLE, 366, GRAY'S INN ROAD, KING'S CROSS. COMFORTABLE WINTER QUARTERS. THE HALL, Bushey, near Watford ( 16 miles from Euston), is under the immediate direction of Mr. CHARLES HAWKINS, late active Manager of the Hotel Continental, Paris. The mansion ( one of the largest and most magnificent in England) is in every respect arranged both for luxury and comfort, and stands in an extensive park, with wooded lawns, gardens, and sheltered avenues, There is a complete system of electric, medicated, and other baths, & c., under the care of R. J. Banning, M. D., Resident Physician. Turkish, swimming, and ordinary baths free to all residents. House warmed throughout. Good stabling. Apply to Mr. C. Hawkins, Manager, The Hall, Bushey, Herts. " Wonderful, " Counsellor, < < A CHRISTMAS GIFT. " Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." „ ' He so loved that He gave." called US a S° n iS givGn' and His name sha11 be f " Who is like unto Thee ! doing I wonders."— Exodus xv. 11. " Hedoeth great things, w onders without number."— Job ix. 10. " Wonders may be done by the name of Thy holy child Jesus." — Acts iv. 30. f " Counsel is mine, and sound I wisdom."— Frov. viii. 14. " The counsel of the Lord that shall stand."— Prov. xix. 21. | " Let the counsel of the Holy I One draw nigh."— Isaiah v. 19. f " I have laid help upon One that is mighty."— Psalm lxxxix. IS). ' Mighty to save."— Isa. lxiii. 1. " All power is given unto me, I in Heaven and in earth."— I Matt, xxviii. 18. " As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you,"— John xv. 9. " Everlasting Father,< i " I ™ Ubea father unto you."— ' 2 Cor. vi. 18. " With whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."— l James i. 17. f " Him hath God exalted to bea Prince and Saviour."— Acts v. 31. " The Prince in the midst."— Ezek. xlvi. 10. *' Jesus stood in the midst, and said, peace be unto you."— John xx. 19. " The Mighty God, <( ' Prince of Peace." <( 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. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S Have you taken this gift? Have you said " Thank vou"? ENAMELLED IRON CABMEN'S BADGES; CAB NUMBERS, CAB FARE PLATES. NUMBERS FOR DOOR, & o. " POLICE STATION" PLATES. ( laekney Carriage Standing Plates. STREET NAME PLATES- WILLING & Co., 70, Sl. Martin's Lane, London, W. C. CHLOKODYNE. 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 BROWNE. J. COMPTON & SONS, 2 & 3, ALDGATEj LONDON, E WOKKS:— 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. S. ^ ND H. HABBIS'S Ebonite F\ r:, ra Waterproof Blacking, Military Waterproof Pouch Blacking. WATERPROOF HARNESS COMPOSITION. POLISHING PASTE FOR CLEANING METALS. 57, MANSELL STREET, E, ROYAL THIS DAY.— Afternoon, at 3.0; Evening, at 8.0. WILSON'S GREAT WORLD CIRCUS. TWO COLOSSAL PERFORMANCES DAILY. Horses and ponies trained to the highest pitch of perfection, and the most renowned equestrian artistes in the world, including Madame Myers, Senorita Nita Pal- myra, Miss Adelaide Franks, Miss Antoinette, and Miss Myers; Mr. Watson, Mr. C. Allen, Mr. Walter, Master Romeo, and Signor Quaglieni. Clowns— Funny Ike Elwell, Harry Croueste, Mr. Elliott, Agoust, and Little Charlton. Tho Rajade Troupe, The Tilly Family, Louie and Elba, and Francois. The greatest Shilling Entertainment ever witnessed. Twice Daily all for one price of admission, One Shilling. ROYAL AQUARJUM. Miss NELLY REID and Cthe Cross- country jockeys) CAVENAGH and PEARCE will ride the Australian Jumping Horses, UNION, FEDERATION, and COLONIST. Don't fail to see these Grand Horses. Only for a short time longer. Twice Daily, at 5.0 and 10.45. ROYAL AQUARIUM. Sold by all Oilmen, Grocers, Saddlers, etc. THIS DAY. Farini's Earth Men. Farini's Yellow Dwarfs. Farini's Pigmy Race, from Central Africa. Farini's Desert in the Aquarium. The Home of the Pigmies, Sleeping in Ant Hills. Stalking the Ostrich. Stalking the Lion. Trophy Dances and Games. Shooting with Poisoned Arrows. Exciting Torture Dance over War Captive. Everything interesting and amusing, as well as educational, by the African Pigmies, Dwarf Earth Men, the most extraordinary type of the human race in existence. On view from 2.30 to 6.0, and from 8.0 to 10.0. Ad- mission One Shilling only. LOWDOHI PRINTED FOB HKB KAJS'iT'j'B STA1IOSHBY OrWCR BT JTTOD AND CO., DOCIOBb' COMMONS, B C.