THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1885. VOL. IT., NO. 128. 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, GEEAT SCOTLAND YAKD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTB, 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. i. 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 borough, as the case may b;. 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 delinqutftts, or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. Great Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond # Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements 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. J. MONEO, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No, of the " Police Gazette " will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a). Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b). Apprehensions sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c). Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d). Property Stolen. ( 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. SPECIAL NOTICE. ESSEX. The Fund established for the benefit of the widow and children of the late Inspector Simmons, of the Essex Constabulary, who was shot by a burglar on the 20th January last, has reached about £ 780, and it is desired it should be increased up to at. least £ 1,000. Major Poyntz, Chief Constable's Office, Chelmsford, will be glad to receive towards the Fund any contri- butions which sympathisers with this sad case may be pleased to remit. IDENTIFICATION OF BODIES. UNCLAIMED 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 GAZBTTE, the Editor will be glad to print any information which it may be considered desirable to publish. SPECIAL NOTICE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. EXPLOSIONS. WOODCUT PORTRAIT and description of JAMES GILBERT CUNNINGHAM, alias DALTON, alias GILBERT, remanded at Bow- street Police- court till Monday, 23rd inst., charged with being concerned, with others, in maliciously causing an explosion at the Tower of London on the 24th Jan. last. Age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion swarthy, broad features, thick upper lip, hair dark brown, worn smoothed, and not disarranged as in woodcut, eyes ( sunken) dark, no hair on face, scar top of third finger right hand, one ditto right forearm; dress, dark brown overcoat, black walking coat and vest, black- and- blue striped mixture trousers, turn- down collar, light silk scarf, black round felt hat, maker " Spellman, New York;" an Irishman, of Gartnamona, county Cork, Has spent some years in Ame- rica, arrived not long ago from Ame- rica, and may have spent some weeks lately in large towns where Irish congregate. HARRY BURTON, aged 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight, com- plexion fair, hair brown, long sandy moustache, eyes grey, high cheek bones, very hollow cheeks, consump- tive appearance, round shouldered, turns his feet out when walking, speaks with an American accent; dress, black diagonal overcoat, black woollen under do. and vest, " London and Liverpool Clothing Co., New York," on tab, brown trousers with small blue stripe, white stand- up collar, blue tie with brown spots, lace boots, black hard felt hat. A cabinet- maker. Born in Liverpool, supposed of Irish parentage. States he went to | America when a boy. It is specially requested that any in- formation which may be of service in tracing the associates or antecedents of these men be forwarded by telegram to Chief Superintendent Williamson, Great Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MAECH 20, 1885, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. X DIVISION,— For the unlawful possession of dynamite— J. G. MARSHALL, a book- dealer, age 35, height 5 ft, 6 in,, slight, complexion, hair, whiskers, moustache ( slight) and eyes dark, thin nose and lips, rather long face, low wrinkled forehead, of quiet demeanour, and carries his hands in his pockets, is believed to be an abstainer and non- smoker; dress, black diagonal coat and trousers, low black hat.— B. MAR- SHALL, a picture dealer, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., proportionate build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( slight) brown, eyes grey, large mouth, full round chin, of dissipated appearance and very talkative ; dress, dark clothes, low felt hat, The above brothers took a shop at 69, Harrow- road, on 25th September last, stocked it with second- hand books and pictures, and left on 18th December. It is possible that some information may be obtained respecting them at second- hand book dealers or auction rooms in the provinces- Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland Yard, London. S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C Division.— For embezzling £ 46 13s., 13th ult.— JAMES BARTLETT, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion rather pale, hair, side whiskers, and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, slightly pock- pitted ; dress, dark suit, low black felt hat. A native of Ascott Berkshire. Warrant issued. 2.— G Division — For stealing £ 25, 8th inst.— EDWARD MASON, age 37, height 5 ft 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, tuft on chin, and moustache, dark brown, lame left leg ; dress, black diagonal coat, black guernsey under, dark tweed trousers, black cloth cap with peak. A potman ; native of London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland Yard, London, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 3.— Biggleswade ( County).— For embezzlement at Henlow— GEORGE HENRY GRANT, a brewer's agent, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout, complexion fresh, no whiskers, bow- legged, broad features, very talkative, fond of racing, and has the appearance of a person addicted to drink. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bedlow, Biggleswade. CHESHIRE. 4.— Altrincham ( County).— For stealing a silver watch entrusted to him for repairs— T. A. ASHBEY, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache and tuft on chin sandy, im- pediment in speech. A jobbing watchmaker ; lately resided at Altrincham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Leighton, Altrincham. 5.— Wirksworth ( County). — For embezzling £ 33 3 « .- BENJAMIN PEARSON, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 9 in. complexion fair, hair and moustache light. Father resides at 44, Thompson- street, Shipley, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Borrett, Wirksworth. 6• Stockport ( Borough). — For stealing, 6th inst., a shepherd plaid shawl ( dirty), small piece of fringe torn off; 1 peach, red- and- white neckerchief ( nearly new); 1 plain calico chemise ; 1 roller towel, pink edges ; a man's cotton shirt, and 2 parrs of spectacles— ANTHONY HENAGHAN, alias BILL LONGSON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout, hair ( turning grey) dark, round shouldered, deeply pockpitted, woman holding flag, and some letters tattooed left forearm, upper front teeth deficient; dress, black worsted coat, corduroy vest, moleskin trousers ( old and dirty) lace clogs ( heavy), skull cap. Supposed accompanied by a woman and 2 children. A labourer or stoker. Supposed previously convicted. May be found at common lodging houses. 7. Stockport ( Borough). — For stealing, 12th inst., a plain calico chemise, stain mark on breast— SARAH ANN age about 20, medium height, hair dark, fringe on forehead, combed back, abscess marks left side of face and neck ; dress, black skirt and shawl, clasp clogs with brass nails round toes. Stated she was a cardroom hand, and belonged to Pendlebury. 8.— Stockport ( Borough). — For stealing a blanket, 10th inst— ANN COOKNEY, alias JONES, age about 50, stout and short, hair grey ; dress, light skirt, paisley shawl, green centre, button boots, bonnet trimmed imitation wheat. Stated she came from Macclesfield. May be found at common lodging houses. Information to Lieut.- Col. 1 Staples, Stockport. j I CORNWALL. 9.— Helston ( County).— For obtaining a horse ( re- covered) by false pretences— ROWLAND BRANDON, age about 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( long) light brown, thin face, no whiskers or mous- tache, stammers slightly when excited; dress, dark coat, pockets on hips, blue cloth vest with sleeves, dirty fustian trousers, lace boots, black round felt hat. Has been travelling in Devonshire with itinerant auc- tioneers. May be found employed at public- houses, or endeavour to go to sea. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grant, Helston. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For obtaining goods by false pretences — THOMAS LOCKING, alias COGGLIS, age 23, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fair, hai^ light, clean shaved, blind right eye, bow- legged ; dress, dark cloth coat, grey vest, fustian trousers, clogs, black felt hat. A farm labourer ; has oeen previously convicted at Chesterfield, Calverton, and Mansfield.- FREDERICK JARVIS, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and whis- kers ( slight) light, cross- eyed, walks erect; dress, dark overcoat, grey suit, lace boots ( strong), light cloth deer- stalker hat. A farm labourer ; native of Mill Lane, Langley Green, near Oldbury, Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chesterfield. DURHAM. 11.— Durham ( City). — For obtaining goods by false pretences, lGth ult.— THOMAS DEWAR, a painter, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., medium build, complexion fresh, hair ( tinged with grey) dark, large blue scar across nose, rather long face. Is well known at Spennymoor, Gateshead, and Newcastle- upon- Tyne, where his father and relatives reside. Warrant issued. It is requested that inquiry be made at painters, paper- hangers, & c. If found is to be arrested, and information forwarded to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. HAMPSHIRE. 12.— Bournemouth ( County).— For obtaining a quantity of electro- plated spoons, knives, forks, < fcc., by false pretences— GEORGE HAMILTON ROE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair ( bald at back) dark brown, whiskers and moustache ginger, eyes dark, stoops slightly, walks quickly, and flourishes his walking stick about; dress, black diagonal suit, felt hat, wore a horseshoe pin with diamond, and a large diamond ring. Had in his possession a gold pencil- case with crest— a squirrel. Stated he came from Melbourne. Was accompanied by his wife, age about 27, rather short and stout, and a child about 12 months old. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Bournemouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 13.— Bishop's Stortford ( County).— For stealing two £ 5 Bank of England notes, one dated 18th August, 1884, No. 71865, and £ 5 gold— ELIZABETH TALLIS, alias SAUNDERS, age 39, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark auburn, eyes dark, abscess scars left side of neck, shows two prominent teeth when laughing; dress, dogskin jacket, dark dress, plum colour bonnet; a native of Manchester. 14— Bishop's Stortford ( County).— For stealing a live pig— FREDERICK OLIVER, age 20 or 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( slight) light, eyes dark brown, full face; dress, light tweed coat, tight- fitting cord trousers, hard felt hat; a native of Harlow, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hilton, Bishop's Stortford. 15.— Ware ( County).— For deserting wife and child — CHARLES BURROWS, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, promi- nent nose, thick bottom lip. A native of Welwyn ; is known at Whittlesea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Arrowsmith, Ware. £ 2 REWARD. 16.— Ware ( Reformatory).— Absconded from Herts Reformatory School, 23rd ult.— WILLIAM PETERS, age 15, height 5 ft., complexion rather dark, hair dark, eyes blue, walks very lame, large open sore bend of left knee, lately resided at Hitcliin- road, Luton.— PHILIP TONAR, age 15, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion freckled, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, black jacket and vest, cord trousers, blue striped shirt, worsted socks marked No. 366 and 368 respectively. Lately resided at Gillingham, Kent. Information to Supt. Fish, the Reformatory, by whom the above reward will be paid for their appre- hension. LANCASHIRE. 17.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing, 13th inst., at Farnworth, a small silver Genera watch, engine- turned case, white dial, one hand supposed steel one gold, seconds ditto, maker " Grundy," nickel silver guard, common pattern, with 2 watch keys and a small foreign coin attached— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., moustache ( heavy) black, hair ( parted in centre and cut short in front) dark, round features ; dress, black pilot overcoat, white moleskin trousers, side- spring boots, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Holland, Bolton. 18.— Kirkham ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee EDWARD LEONARD, Office No. 26318 age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1885. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 brown, eyes grey, scars on back of head, chest, and left wrist, blue scar on right eyebrow. Sentenced at Preston on the 3rd January, 1877, to 7 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for felony. Liberated 17th November, 1884. D 203. Information to Supt. Stafford, Kirkham, Lancashire. 19.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report- License Holder JOSEPH HIGGINS, alias DEIG- HAM, and JOHN JOSEPH DEEGAN, Office No. 26505, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, blue dot between right thumb and forefinger, anchor between left thumb and fore- finger, cross right arm, star, anchor, and blue mark left arm. Sentenced at Liverpool the 13th December, 1880, to 5 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed the 5th December, 1884. W G 1063. — Supervisee ROBERT PRICE, Office No. 23128, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, squints left eye, ( JJ) . J left arm, anchor and rope and part of bracelet on right, dot between thumb and forefinger. Sentenced at Liverpool the 3rd No- vember, 1879, to 5 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny. Licensed the 30th October, 1883. F 981. A dangerous shopbreaker; effects entrance by roof or skylight. Information to the Chief Superintendent, Detective Department, Liverpool. 20.— Barrow- in- Furness ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee ELLEN McCARTHY, age 31, height 5 ft 1 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel, proportionate build, mole left cheek and right side neck, scar left eyebrow. Sentenced at Lancaster the 2nd July, 1883, to 12 calendar months' hard labour and 5 years' police supervision for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable, Barrow- in- Furness . 21.— Salford ( Borough).— Tor attempted murder— PATRICK orPARKEY GRANT, age about 20, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache slight; dress, black ribbed cloth coat and vest, black cord trousers, white muffler, billycock hat.— WILLIAM MURPHY, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, tender eyes, squints, full round face, turned up nose ; dress, dark cutaway coat and vest, light cord trousers, hard billycok or slogger cap. 22.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report— License Holder JOHN BAMFORD, Office No. 26848, age 37, height 5 ft. 3 in, complexion fair, hair fair, eyes hazel, lost all front teeth but one, moles on cheeks, right elbow contracted, anchor left arm, lost 3rd and 4th left fingers. Sentenced at Manchester on the 9th April, 1877, to 10 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny. Licensed 3rd January, 1885. Y D 439.— Supervisees JAMES SMITH, Office No. 22994, age 61, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, pockmarked, scars on eye- brows, bridge of nose, lost 3 top teeth and 2 bottom, scars on wrist, elbows fractured, fingers fractured. Sentenced at Salford on the 22nd October, 1877, to 7 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for fraud. Licensed 11th October, 1883. V D 272 — MARY ANN REILLY, Office No. 25608, age 29, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, " J. H. A. Milton" on right arm, " John Hamilton, M. H." on left. Sentenced at Salford on the 20th October, 1879, to 5 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny. Licensed 8th August, 1884. F 117.— SUSAN BARLOW, alias SARAH, Office No. 22165, age 56, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes blue, large scar left side head and'face ( burns), scar on forehead, fingers both hands fractured at first joints. Sentenced at Salford on the 8th January, 1883, to 6 months' hard labour and 2 years' police supervision. 9582. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Salford. caped from custody 27th ult., at Lincoln, age about 28, height % ft. 6j in., complexion swarthy, hair, moustache, and eyes brown, dimple in chin, tattooed second finger left hand, several small scars on chin; dress, short brown or grey coat, grey mixture plaid vest, bound brown braid, old grey tweed trou* ers, white calico shirt, black- and- white scarf, low shoes, black hard felt hat. A well- known thief. Wa* committed for trial at Louth, 27th ult., for stealing a ham. Frequents low beerhouses and lodging- houses; makes wire puzzles, and sells them at markets. May attempt to go abroad in a steamship as stoker or coal trimmer. Has been in the Lincoln Militia. Information to Head Constable Lloyd, Louth. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. * 24.— Peterborough ( Liberty of/— For stealing, 10th inst., £ 3 10s. gold, £ 4 10s. silver, and a pair of black tweed trousers, lined white calico, fly fronts ( worn) — ALFRED FISHER, alias JERRY at. d POTTER, age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl on top) dark brown, moustache ( slight) dark, proportionate build, long visage, two front teeth in upper jaw broken and decayed ; dress, brown mixture overcoat, dark brown worsted jacket, pockets at sides ; blue serge trousers and vest, lace boots ( one with hole at back), black hard felt hat, with large brim. A costermonger ; native of Cambridge, lately resided at Garton End, Peterborough. Attends markets, selling earthenware, oranges, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Blackman, Liberty Police Station, Peterborough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 25.— Morpeth ( County).— For assault and robbery, 10th ult.— ROBERT FERGUSON, alias BUBBLY BOB, age about 30, height 5 ft 8^ in., hair dark brown, moustache and eyes ( sunken) dark, thick broad nose, large mouth, thick lips, coarse features, " M. Peel— R. Ferguson, 1873," tattooed on arm, large scar on throat and forehead, several ditto on head, left leg, and right thumb, is much addicted to drink. A pitman ; is well known in Northumberland and Durham. Mother resides at Southwick, near Sunderland. May seek employment at collieries. Warrant issued. Information te Supt. Young, Morpeth. RADNORSHIRE. 26.— Penybont ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences at Llantephan, 3rd inst.— TWO MEN, 1st, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair grey ; dress, black or blue coat, cord trousers, peak cap ( all old); 2nd, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair light, moustache sandy ; dress, brown mixture coat, round black felt hat. State they are father and son, and expose wounds on arms and legs, caused from injuries received in a colliery explosion in South Wales. Are accompanied by a short woman. All addicted to drink. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wheeldon, Penybont. STAFFORDSHIRE. 30— Longton ( County).— For shopbreaking, 18th ult.— WILLIAM BROWN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, blue pilot jacket, dark worsted cord trousers and vest, blucher boots, cloth cap - HERBERT MYATT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache daik, full face, Roman nose, first finger right hand deficient; dress, dark cloth coat, light cloth trousers and vest, clogs. Supposed native of Hanley.— JOHN ROBERTS, alius FINN, CARROLL, and SMITH, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark, eyes grey, turns his feet out when walking, has an ulcerated leg, very small foot; dress, blue pilot jacket, brown ribbed cloth trousers and vest, woman's lace boots. A notorious thief and returned convict; sup- posed native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Longton. 31— Stoke- on- Trent ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee MICHAEL MOORE, Office No. 24143, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair turning grey, eyes grey, scars on head and right elbow, lost top teeth, left little finger nail deformed. Sen- tenced at Shrewsbury the 29th June, 1876, to 7 years' penal servitude and 3 years' police supervision for larceny. Liberated the 20th February, 1884. C 767. Information to Supt. Hackney, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK. 32.— Sudbury ( County\ — For embezzlement, 24th ult.— RICHARD WILLIAM GREENACRE, age about 42, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion swarthy, hair and beard dark brown, eyes grey. Was seen 6th inst., accompanied by his wife, short and florid, at Great Eastern Railway Station, Liverpool- street, London. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sach, Sudbury. LINCOLNSHIRE. 23.— Louth ( County).— Woodcut portrait and de- scription of THOMAS WILLIAM ANDREWS, who es- - ) i - ^ jr SHROPSHIRE. 27.— Wellington ( County).— For failing to report- License Holder WILLIAM DODD, ah'as- DAVIS and HENRY NUGENT, Office No. 26828, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair fair ( bald), eyes grey, scars on nose, cheeks, and chin, crucifix, star, heart, and bracelet right arm, lost left arm above elbow. Sentenced at Aberayon the 17th October, 1876, to 10 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 8th January, 1885. Information to Supt. Irvins, Wellington, Salop. SOMERSETSHIRE. 28.— Glastonbury ( County).— For fraudulently converting to his own use, 12th inst., a double- cased silver lever watch, No. 5656— A travelling clock and watch cleaner, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion very dark, hair, side whiskers, and moustache ( rather heavy) dark ; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, dark tight- fitting trousers, black hard felt hat, all old. Carries a small old black bag under his arm ; generally stops at common lodging- houses or low beer- liouses. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. 29.— Williton ( County).— For larceny, 13th ult.— FRANK PROLE, a cordwainer's apprentice, age 18, height about 5 ft., complexion very fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( supposed) light brown; dress, grey mixture cloth jacket, right pocket torn, brown cord trousers, lace boots, hard bowler hat. Has two brothers residing in Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Self, Williton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 33.— East Grinstead ( County). — For stealing rugs and electric bells from railway carriages, 8th inst. — WILLIAM TASKER, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair ( cut short) very dark, moustache slight; dress, black suit, blue cap with peak, light boots. A native of Crawleydown, Worth, Sussex. Belongs to the 2nd Sussex Volunteers ( East Grinstead Company). May enlist in the Army or Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Berry, East Grinstead. 34.— Brighton ( Borough).— For forging a cheque for £ i 10s.— ERNEST CROWHURST, age 22, height 5 ft. 10i in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown. Has in his possession several blank cheques on the Capital and Counties Bank, Brighton Branch, with which he may endeavour to obtain money. A native of Brighton ; has enlisted in several regiments. Warrant issued. 35.— Brighton [ Borough).— For embezzlement— WALTER PELHAM HAYWARD, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) dark, eyes hazel, bracelet and spray tattooed right wrist, cross on left, scar over right eye. A native of Whitechapel, London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 36.— Horsham [ County).— For stealing, 9th inst., at Ifield, by breaking a jeweller's window, a red morocco case, lined white velvet, containing about 20 gold wedding and keeper rings, wedding rings marked 24 carat, keepers from 9 to 18 carat— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair, and whiskers dark, may have his hands cut; dress, long dark coat, black felt hat. Information to Deputy Chief Constable, Henderson, Horsham. WARWICKSHIRE. 37.— Birmingham ( Borough).— For embezzlement — JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER BAYLEY, age 24 or 25 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes ( full) grey, square shoulders, oval face, sharp chin; dress, brown New- market overcoat, bowler hat, racy appearance. A native of Cardiff; may seek employment as baker. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. 38.— Leamington ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., £ 45, and a cheque for £ 1, signed " P. Watson "— JAMES CULVERHOUSE, alias FULLER, and WEST, age 28, slight, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ' .4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FHIDAY, MABCH 20, 1885. fair, hair ( cut short and thin on top) sandy, mous- tache slight, squints slightly with both eyes, walks somewhat lame; dress, black cloth jacket with velvet collar, cardigan jacket under, grey trousers, boots cut up in front, black billycock hat. A fishmonger's assistant, but also calls upon drapers and outfitters. Has been previously convicted at Oxford. Is well known at Watford, Herts, Blackpool, and Billingsgate. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leaming- ton. WILTSHIRE. 39.— Chippenham [ County).— For fraud and em- bezzlement— CHARLES PRO VIS, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion florid, hair and whiskers brown, full round features, large mouth and hands, thick lips, very small teeth, sullen appearance, hangs his head, and walks with a slouching gait; dress, grey overcoat with velret collar, dark speckled suit, heavy nailed boots, black hard felt hat. A dealer ; native of Fos- cham, Wilts. May endeavour to go abroad. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Chippenham. 40.— Malmesbury ( County). — For obtaining £- 2 10s— WILLIAM AMOB, age 36, height 6 ft., com- plexion pale, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( slight) dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark striped trousers, dark bowler hat. A cabinet maker ; native of Hull, Yorkshire, where his father resides. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lutfman, Malmesbury. poultry dresser, and may seek employment at poultry dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. 46.— Wakefield ( Borough). — For stealing, 4th inst., a grey shooting coat, half worn, bone buttons ; trousers and vest to match ; 1 pair men's strong lace boots ( nearly new) ; 2 silk handkerchiefs, black- and- white check; 1 black woven Cardigan jacket, one button deficient, buttons on sleeves ; 1 dark brown plaid cap, fastened with string at top ; and 1 striped scarlet muffler— ROBERT GIBSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion and hair dark, moustache black, eyes hazel, scar left forearm and little finger ; dress, stolen suit and boots. A groom ; native of Wardley, nea# Newcastle- upon- Tyne. May be found working in a pit. Was discharged from 2nd Battalion Scots Regiment 11th ult. Information to Chief Constable Clarkson, Wakefield. See Latest Information. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WORCESTERSHIRE. 41.— Stourbridge ( County).— For housebreak- ing, at Coppice Gate, Bewdley, and stealing jewel- lery, and an open face English lever watch, No. 31171 { See Case A'o. 82, 27th ult.)— A MAN, who gave the name of William Thompson, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair and whiskers dark, no moustache, round shouldered, appearance of a mechanic ; dress, shabby brown coat ( too large), double breasted vest, light trousers ( short), low hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Wheeler, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 42.— Guisboro' ( County).— For embezzling £ 30 Is. 8d., the moneys of the Northumberland and Durham Miners' Permanent Relief Fund Friendly Society — GEORGE WILLIAMS, alias SIMON PHENOX, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout, complexion florid, hair reddish brown, and whiskers ( turning grey) bushy, eyes blue ; dress, blue pilot cloth overcoat, grey tweed suit, large mauve muffler, lace boots, black soft felt hat. A native of Hackford, Wymondham, Norfolk. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisboro'. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 47.— B Division.— Committed for trial to Middle- sex Sessions, 23rd inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— DONALD PHASER ( traded as Barrow Fraser and Co., shipping agents), age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, cataract in left ; dress, brown overcoat, black under, grey striped trousers, high hat, shabby appear- ance. His practice was to answer the advertisements of men wanting employment, and obtained money from them under the pretence of procuring them situations. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland Yard, London, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 48.— Brecon ( County).— Committed for trial for attempting to obtain money by falsely representing himself to be a clock cleaner, JONATHAN, alias JOHN EDWARDS, age 32, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, Mermaid, W. and J. E. tattooed left arm.— CORNELIUS EDWARDS, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, lost tip of first finger left hand. Both supposed natives of St. Asaph, Flintshire, and speak with a North Wales accent. Supposed pre- viously convicted. Information to Supt. Flye, Brecon. to the next Quarter Sessions for obtaining food, lodgings, and money by false pretences— ROBERT BURNS, age 39, height 5 ft. 7^ in., slight, complexion dark, hair ( bald on top), whiskers and moustache black, eyes grey, scar right wrist and palm of left hand, three first fingers left hand crooked, one front tooth upper jaw deficient, high forehead ; dress, light brown coat, black imitation sealskin vest, black cloth trousers, old black felt hat. A sailor ; native of Ipswich. Has resided for the last 3 months at Camel- ford, Cornwall, collecting rags and bones and signing in the streets— EMMA BBAGG, age 47, height 5ft. 4 in., slight, complexion fair, hair dark brown, nose turned up and crooked, little finger right hand crooked, boil mark left side of face and right side of neck; dress, black jacket trimmed imitation fur, brown plaid dress, white apron, black felt hat, trimmed black velvet. A hawker ; native of East Coker, Somerset. Information to Supt. Florance, Sherborne. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 53.— Fishponds ( County).— Committed for trial to the next Quarter Sessions for larceny— PHILIP HENBY BBOOK, alias PHILIP MOSTYN, PHILIP MABTINEAU, BOBERT PARKER, and SAMUEL JOHN LORGE, age 41, height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on front) brown, eyes grey, sometimes wears glasses, several front teeth upper jaw deficient, anchor tattooed back of left hand, three scars outside right leg ; dress, long dark coat, trousers and vest, low shoes, hard bowler hat. Has been previously con- victed at Coleford in 1864 for obtaining money by begging letters ; at Swansea in 1878 for larceny ; at Ipswich in 1883 for larceny ; at Devizes in August, 1884, for vagrancy, and at Swansea in 1884 for being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose. His practice was to call upon clergymen, schoolmasters, gentry, Aic., and re- present himself as a schoolmaster out of a situation, and suddenly leave after committing a larceny. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 43,— Wakefield ( County).— For failing to report- Supervisee JAMES NICKLIN, Office No. 19485, age 30, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, scars left eyebrow, right of neck, between right thumb and forefinger, and on left arm ( burn). Sentenced at Worcester the 27th June, 1881, to 12 calendar months' hard labour and 5 years' police super- vision for receiving. 390. Information to Supt. Hall, Courthouse, Wakefield. 44,— Sheffield ( Borough).— Tor obtaining, 7th inst., by false pretences, a bay horse, 8 or 9 years, about 15 hands, off hind foot white, a little white on fore foot, narrow white stripe down face, in good con- dition; a set of black leather harness, silver- plated mountings; a Whitechapel dogcart, to carry 4 persons, rather high, door lets down behind, body painted black and lined red stripes, wheels and shafts painted red and lined black, blue cloth cushions ; 2 rugs, one black one side and flowered the other, one brown with red and yellow stripes; and a new whip, red cane handle, brass ferrules— A man, who gave the name of MOORE, age about 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., com- plexion fair, hair light; dress, brown suit, round hard felt hat. Was accompanied by a woman, age 22 to 24, short, complexion and hair ( frizzled in front) dark ; dress, long black ribbed jacket, brown silk dress, black straw hat with lace veil, carried a fur cape and a small red satchel. Warrant issued. 45,— Sheffield ( Bvrough).— For stealing a quantity of pressed horn handles — GEORGE WILLIAM SCHOFIELD, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache sandy ; dress, short light- coloured coat, dark mixture trousers, hard felt hat. A cutler; native of Sheffield. Is an experienced CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 49.— Isle of Ely ( County.)— Committed for trial to the next Isle of Ely Quarter Sessions for larceny— MATTHEW SIMMONS, age 22, height 5 ft. 2] in., complexion fresh, hair brown, whiskers, beard, and moustache slight, eyes ( sunken) grey, small features ; dress, dark mixture coat, fustian trousers, old militia boots, small hard felt hat. A farm labourer; native of Tyd Gote, Lincolnshire. Information to Supt. Burrows, March, Isle of Ely. CHESHIRE. 50.— Birkenhead ( County).— Committed for trial to Chester Assizes for housebreaking at Little Sutton — RICHARD BARKER, age 18, height 5 ft. 4} in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) sandy, eyes hazel, " R. B." on right forearm, cross, triangle, and 12 spots on left forearm, scar on left thumb; dress, blue serge jacket, no vest, light blue barrigan trousers, check cotton shirt, clogs with sidespring tops, black hard felt hat. A native of Newcastle- under- Lyne; stated his father, James Barker, resided at 27, Bevin- street, Newcastle- under- Lyne, and that he worked at the potteriesi near Sheffield, and for Mr. Marquis, baker, Lynn- street, Sheffield. Information to Chief Supt. Egerton, County Hall, Birkenhead. CUMBERLAND. 51.— Penrith ( County).— Committed for trial for larceny and obtaining money and food by false pre- tences ( see Case No. 6 2nd January last)— JOHN WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., proportionate build, complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to c « rl and thin on top) light brown, moustache ( heavy) light, eyes blue, boil marks back of neck ; dress, light tweed overcoat, grey tweed suit, black bowler hat. A native of Durham ; speaks the Nor- thumberland dialect. Information to Supt. Fowler, Penrith. KENT. 54.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — Committed for trial to the Maidstone Quarter Sessions in April for obtaining goods by false pretences — DORA EMILY FOWLER LAKEMAN, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, high cheek bones. A cook ; native of Marlborough, Devon- shire ; resided at Bognor, Brighton, and Eastbourne in June and July last ; has friends at Windsor. Information to Head Constable Embery, Tunbridge Wells. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 55.— Welshpool ( County).— Committed for trial, 9th pro*., for housebreaking— WILLIAM HUGHES ( supposed false), age 37, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( slightly bald on front) dark brown, whiskers ( shaved on chin) and moustache sandy, eyes light brown, little finger left hand crooked, two wound marks on arm, scar right leg; dress, faded brown tweed coat and vest, white slop under, black cloth trousers, black hard felt hat ( all old). An Irishman. Supposed to be a returned convict, and wanted for other offences. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Ellis, Welshpool. DORSETSHIRE. 52.— Sherborne ( County).— Committed for trial NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 56.— Oundle ( County).— Committed for trial to the next Quarter Sessions, 9th prox.— THOMAS WILSON, age 32, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, shaved on chin, and moustache sandy, eyes blue, scar back of neck, left elbow and right knee ; dress, dark spotted tweed coat, black corded vest, black cloth trousers, patched at knees, lace boots, black hard felt hat. A hairdresser ; native of Brook- street, Liverpool.— THOMAS FITTS, age 26 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair sandy, no whiskers or moustache, scars left elbow, right forearm, right knee, burn mark on breast; dress, dark corded coat, two dark cloth vests, grey tweed trousers, side- spring boots, black hard felt hat. A boiler- maker; states he has worked at Stockton- on- Tees, Middles- borough, & c.— EDWARD HOLMES, age 41, height 5 ft. 7\ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown moustache ( heavy) dark, side whiskers slight; dress, black corded coat, dark tweed vest and trousers ( patched on seat), lace boots, black hard felt hat. A butcher ; native of King's Lynn. Stated he travelled last year with Ginnet's Circus. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Noble, Oundle. NORTHUMBERLAND. 57.— Alnwjck ( County).— Committed for trial to FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1885. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 the next Assizes for uttering counterfeit florins, and for having in his possession a mould for the manufac- ture of same— JAMES BROWN GREAVES, alias JAMES McARAVAY, age 36, height 5 ft. 7£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, long face, J. M. tattooed right forearm, anchor back of right hand, star back of left. Was convicted at Edinburgh in June, 1879, and sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for tendering counterfeit florins. An Irishman ; occa- sionally works as labourer at public works. Supposed previously convicted elsewhere, and wanted for similar offences. Information to Supt. Rutherford, Alnwick. SHROPSHIRE. 58.— Wellington ( County).— Committed for trial to the Salop Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., for obtaining goods by false pretences— CHARLES EVANS, age. 29, height 5 ft. 8| in., slight, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark grey, mole back of neck and right side of back, tumour mark left cheek, bruise on left shin. A groom or gardener; has been employed in London, Crewe, Stockport, and Manchester. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Ivins, Wellington. 59.— Whitchurch ( County) — Committed for trial to the Salop Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., for shop- breaking at Adderley, 11th ult.— JAMES CLARKE, age 45, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, irregular features, abscess mark left side of neck and right shoulder, burn mark right upper arm, slight cast in left eye ; dress, black cloth jacket, blue serge ditto under, blue ribbed cloth vest, white slop, moleskin trousers, black- and- white plaid scarf, small blue plaid shirt. A clog- maker ; states he resided at 16, Johnson- street, Birmingham. Was previously convicted in the name of George Clarke at Hereford Quarter Sessions, 27th June, 1881, for house- breaking, and sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment and 7 years' police supervision. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. STAFFORDSHIRE. 60.— Stoke- on- Trent ( County).— Committed for trial to the next Stafford Quarter Sessions for fraud and larceny— MINA JURY, alias ADA M. LEM- PRIERE ( see Case No. 56, 20th ult.). Had in her possession, supposed proceeds of larcenies— 1 black cashmere shawl, full size ; a lady's dark grey ulster; 1 chemise, pleated at front, narrow white lace down front, round neck and sleeves; 1 ditto plain; black- and- white twill skirt, black metal button on belt, " J. R. Hughes " thereon ; 1 pair lady's white calico drawers, marked with black cotton on belt; 1 gent's fine white twill calico night shirt, " F. A. Scott " on flap ; and 3 yards of new brown calico. Information to Supt. Hackney, Stoke- on- Trent. SUSSEX ( EAST). 61.— Brighton ( Borough).— Committed for trial to the next Quarter Sessions for uttering— JOHN KEN- NEDY ( supposed false), age 19, height 5 ft. 10i in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, smart and upright, slightly in- kneed, scroll of blue ink on left arm, semi- circular scar left cheek, large nose, thick lips ; a native of Woolwich. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— D Division.— 16th inst., 10 gold watches, 1 WORCESTERSHIRE. 62.— Worcester ( City).— Sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment for assaulting police— GEORGE HAR- RISON ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark brown, eyes dark grey, long thin nose and face, scar over left eye ; dress, dirty brown overcoat with velvet collar, brown under ditto and trousers, grey vest, black cap with peak. A native of Burton- on- Trent ; travels the country with a large telescope, and causes great obstruction with same. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Chief Constable Sommers, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 63.— Settle ( County).— Sentenced to 28 days' im- prisonment, suspected person, and assaulting police— JOHN JARVIS ( supposed false), age 23, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, subject to fits when asleep ; dress, dark brown overcoat, dark mixture trousers, boots, black hard billycock hat. A native of Marsh- lane, Leeds. States he has lately been employed as clerk to an auctioneer at Belfast. Is an associate of thieves, and supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Inman, Settle. See Latest Information. |- plate lever, compensation balance, jewelled 8 holes maker Furness ; 1 do., jewelled 8 holes, makers Arnold and Dent, No. 5389 ; 1 English keyless lever, jewelled 10 holes, maker Jackson, No. 94172; 1 keyless Geneva, jewelled 10 holes, No. 109; 1 Geneva, jewelled 4 holes, maker Durrant, No. 21933 ; 1 Geneva, jewelled 4 holes, No. 9762 ; 1 duplex, compensation balance, jewelled 6 holes, maker Viner, No. 4591 ; 1 heavy ditto, compen- sation balance, jewelled 8 holes, maker Ernshaw, No- 651 ; 1 do., jewelled 6 holes, maker Scherer, No. 676 ; 1 do., maker Barwise, No. 6114. 65.— P Division.— 5th inst., by burglary, 2 silver dessert spoons ( one marked " H. E. R.," one " A. E. R."); 1 do. fork, " H. E. R." or " A. L. R."; 30 spoons, six table ( 4 plain, 2 fiddle pattern), thirteen dessert ( 8 " E. R." in monogram, 5 plain), nine tea, one salt, one marmalade, one fluted tea caddy; 16 forks ; 7 table knives, " E. R." in monogram thereon ; 1 butter knife, chased ; 1 pair plain sugar tongs, all plated. Seven common forks and teaspoons, 30 pocket- handkerchiefs ( some marked " Ryder"), a black melton overcoat, single breasted, no pockets outside ; a pair of dark mixture check trousers, and a pair of button boots. 66.— V Division.— 16th inst., 2 watches, one lady's gold Geneva, single case, gold face, flowered back ; one lady's silver Geneva, flowers engraved on back, No. 29125, maker " Lewis, Applemarket, Kingston," on works ; 2 gold rings, one lady's dress, set 4 rubies and 3 pearls, " W. C. Siddall" engraved inside ; one plain band keeper ; 1 lady's silver albert, cable pattern, two tassels ; 2 necklets, one gold cable pattern, one silver square links ; 2 lockets, one gold oval, flowered back ; 1 silver, chased ; 3 bracelets, one 2 in. wide, monogram " H. T. to L. B., 20th birthday, 1883," engraved inside, chased pattern ; two silver bangles, one snake pattern) one horseshoe do. ; 1 pair small silver earrings, set topaz ; 2 pairs silver do., ball pattern. 67.— V Division— 4th inst., a black leather dress- ing- case, brass handles, containing set of pearls, consisting of a necklet with antique cross and long drop earrings ; 2 gold bracelets ( one half- mourning, J in. band, one plain, 1 in. band); 1 lady's gold chain, cable pattern, locket attached ; 2 gold brooches ( one large round, all garnets, one large cameo, sacred, a boy carrying a cross); 8 gold rings ( one rose diamond cluster with emeralds, worked at side ; one cross, dia monds in centre and 4 rubies round ; one pearls and emeralds, 4 pearls round centre ; one single stone dia- mond ; one ruby and diamond band ; one mourning with hair ; one pale blue enamel and gold ; one ditto, stone deficient); 4 gold studs ( two plain, two half- mourning) ; 2 solitaires, New Zealand shells set in gold ; 2 silver necklets ( one J in. wide square links ; one chain links) ; and £ 2 gold. 68.— W Division— 24th ult., 1 cream jug, 1 fish slice and fork, ivory handles ( hand grasping a fish), 1 mustard pot, 1 fruit- knife, 1 sugar sifter, and 1 teapot, all silver, and marked " G. W. R.," a pair of gent's lace boots, size 8 ( nearly new). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland Yard, London, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 69— Wokingham ( County).— 6th ult., at Woking- ham Railway Station, two new, machine- made, English lever watches, No. 4117 and 22742— lioness, lion and leopard's head, I., small P, and J. W., stamped inside cases. Information to Inspector Atkin, Wokingham. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 70.— Aylesbury ( County).— 26thult., at Aylesbury Steeple Chases, a silver watch, " From his affectionate Godmother, Caroline Stevens," engraved inside case, gold albert chain with sovereign case attached. Information to Supt. Denson, Aylesbury. 71.— Slough ^ County).— 13th inst., by burglary, at Iver, 3 gold seals, 1 cornelian ditto, 1 gold ring with bloodstone, crest— a fox's head, with letter " N." under ; 1 silver punch ladle, twisted ebony handle, spade shilling in bottom ; 3 meerschaum pipes, silver mounted, in cases ; 1 tobacco pouch ; about £ 30 gold, silver, and bronze ; a number of threepenny pieces; about 20s. worth of postage stamps ; a quantity of Berlin wool; several silver thimbles ; 1 silver bodkin, in silver case; 1 silver gilt thimble; and 1 old- fashioned silver tea- scoop. Information to Supt. Dunham, Slough. CHESHIRE. 73.— Stockport ( Borough).— 10th inst., a roll of scarlet flannel, 25 yards long and 32 in. wide. 3rd inst., 7 small penknives, 2 blades, and 1 pocket ditto, single blade. £ 5 REWARD. 73.— Stockport ( Borough).— 5th inst., a gent's gold albert guard, long link and short one intervening be- tween each link, seal with purple stone, W. L. thereon, attached ; a gent's gold stud, plain front," L " thereon ; 1 gold pencil case, light coloured stone in end ; 1 set gold studs, set red stone with pearl in centre ; 1 gent's gold hoop, flat surface, initials " E. L." thereon; 1 spade ace guinea, in good preservation, date 1760 ; a lady's gold oval locket, flowered, space in centre for initials, opens reverse way, containing the photo, of an elderly lady and 2 locks of hair, different shades ; 1 gold oval brooch, raised centre, with green stone ; 1 ditto, set amethyst in centre ; a lady's gold dress ring, set diamonds, in claw setting ; 1 gold pencil case, very- thin ; a lady's gold diamond half hoop ring, set 5 diamonds across ; 1 gold wedding ring, a gent's silver lever watch, No. unknown; 1 pocket knife, 2 silver blades, pearl handle, " W. Lievsley " engraved on plate on side ; 1 long silver brooch, about 2 in. by $ in., acts as pin; 1 long silver watch chain, 1 silver brooch, fluted with gold, and earrings to match; 1 silver locket, containing photo, of a gentleman; 4 silver dessert and 6 silver table spoons, initials " C. J. B." It is requested that inquiry be made at pawnbrokers, jewellers, < fcc. The above reward will be paid by Eliza Emma Lievsley, 27, Great Portwood- street, Stockport, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Lieut.- Col. Staples, Chief Constable, Stockport. CUMBERLAND. 74.— Penrith ( County).— 14th ult., at Kirkoswald, a silver lever watch, No. 9178, plain back, white dial, " J. H. Mercer," thereon, flat crystal glass, gold or composition hands, short steel albert chain curb pattern attached ; a plain brown leather purse, con- taining a half- sovereign and 2 half- crowns ; 2 pocket- knives, one with two blades ( little blade broken), black wood handle, brass at both ends ; the other, one blade, brown buck- horn handle. Information to Supt. Fowler, Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. 75.— Derby ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch, silver dial, black hands, No. 53298 ; a silver Geneva ditto, white dial, cracked, glass broken, hands and seconds ditto deficient, " Armand, Geneve," on dial, No. 58827. Information to Lieut.- Col. Delacombe, Chief Con- stable, Derby. DORSETSHIRE. 76.— Dorchester ( County).— 9th inst., at Maide- newton Fair, a canvas bag containing a £ 5 Bank of England note, No. unknown, a cheque for £ 5 on Messrs. Eliot and Pearce's Bank, Dorchester, drawn by Norman and endorsed T. Fox, and about £ 7 in gold— Sup- posed by FOUR MEN, who took train for Bristol same day ; 1st, age 50 to 60, height 5 ft. 8 in., very stout, hair and whiskers ( supposed false) dark, appearance of a dealer ; dress, yellowish brown coat ( piece let in at back). Is well known in the West of England as Old Joe ; 2nd, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout, red face ; dress, dark suit, boots with cloth uppers, wears a large ring on little finger left hand; 3rd, age 30 to 40 ; dress, dark coat; 4th, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark ; dress, dark suit, round felt hat. Information to Supt. Gate, Dorchester. LANARKSHIRE, 77,— Hamilton ( County).— Between 16th and 17th inst., by removing and breaking open a safe by drill- ing 5 holes through the lock, at the Caledonian Kail- way station, Uddingston, £ 24 lis. 7Jd., consisting of one £ 5 and three £\ Bank of Scotland notes, numbers unknown; two sovereigns and two half- sovereigns in gold, and £ 13 lis. 7Jd. in silver and bronze ; 2 small umbrellas, one with bamboo handle, one dark plain handle, well worn ; 4 door keys, large ; a gent's brown grey waterproof, small tear in one of the pockets, three buttons off breast, pockets on hips and breast- Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, answered to the name of " JIM," age about 27 height 5 ft. 11 in., moustache dark ; dress, long overcoat with fur collar, cap with flap tied over crown, spoke with an English accent; 2nd, shorter than 1st. Both drove off towards Glasgow with a pony 13 hands and low dog- cart. Five brace or drill- bits made of strong cast- steel ( 4 appear to be home- made), a l|- inch chisel, " Thos. Ibbetson and Co., cast- steel," marked on blade, and a small cotton bag were left behind. Information to Chief Inspector Carmichael, Chief Constable's Office, Hamilton. '. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FHIDAY, MABCH 20, 1885. LINCOLNSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 78. — SUaford ( County).— Since 20th October last, at Fulbeck Hall, 1 dozen silver tablespoons, plain pattern, crest— a bull's head set on a crown ; one of the spoons has been dented and filled in near end of bowl. It is requested that inquiry be made at pawnbrokers, jewellers, Ac. Information to Supt. Richdale, Sleaford, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property. 79.— Boston ( Borough).— Between 1st and 7th inst., from the Bed Lion Hotel, Boston, a pair of single dark brown driving reins, half worn, covered buckles, and brass tongues, one end has 8 or 9 buckle holes. 80.— Boston ( Borough).— 16th inst., a grey horse rug, half worn, 3 or 4 red stripes about 2 in. wide round border. Information to Head Constable Bellamy, Boston. SHROPSHIRE. 81.— Ludlow ( Borough).— Between 6th and 7th inst., a cash- box, containing about £ 100 in gold and Bank of England notes, one supposed No. 63- s 82875, 21st February, 1885 ; 87 s 64345, 28th February, 1885 ; or « *- s 64346, 28th February, 1885 ; and about £ 160 in promissory notes. It is requested that inquiry be made at banks, < fcc. Information to Supt. Brooks, Ludlow. STAFFORDSHIRE. 82.— Brierley Hill ( County). — 9th inst., by burglary at Black Heath, a lady's gold lever watch, cracked dial, steel hands, maker " Morris, Birming- ham "; 1 long gold chain, plain links, with gold ring and spring key attached; 1 small leather case, lined blue silk velvet; 1 gold brooch, 18 carat, set rubies; 1 pair gold earrings to match; 1 diamond signet ring ; 1 gold ring, set pearls and rubies ; 1 ditto, set pearls and emeralds; 1 18- carat gold ditto, set seven small diamonds ; 2 gold bracelets, snake patterns; about £- 20 gold and 23s. silver— Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, moustache ( slight) light; dress, loose light cloth jacket, trousers and vest, dark round felt hat; 2nd, age about 3 ® , height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion and moustache ( heavy) dark ; dress, long dark overcoat, buttoned up to throat, soft felt hat, slouched over his eyes. Information to Supt. Woollaston, Brierley Hill. STIRLINGSHIRE. 83.— Stirling ( Burgh).— 16th or 17th inst., by housebreaking, 6 lady's black leather handbags, square, white metal mountings, name plate on side ; and a box of white cotton lace trimmings. Information to Supt. Ferguson, Stirling. WARWICKSHIRE. £ 15 15s REWARD. 84.— Acocks Green ( County^. — 15th inst., by burglary at Maxstoke, a brown leather purse, contain- ing £ 6 gold ; 4 silver tea- spoons ; 3 small silver dessert knives with ivory handles ; 2 silver plate holders ; 6 large plated dinner forks; 6 small plated forks— all marked A in old English— a small wicker plate basket, and 7 keys. The above reward will be paid, £ 10 10s by the Society for the Conviction of Offenders, and £ 5 5s by Mr. John Arnold, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green. WORCESTERSHIRE. 85.— Worcester^ County).— 8th inst., by burglary, at Waresley House, near Kidderminster, £ 82, chiefly in £ 5 Bank of Ensrland notes, some stamped " Stour- port" in violet ink, supposed to have a number written in one corner, 2 crown pieces, and about 20 threepenny- pieces ; a gent's open- face gold lever stop- watch, engine- turned cases, maker " Roskell, Liverpool," crest— a demi- lion holding a shell in paw engraved on back, value £ 50; an old- fashioned double- cased lever ditto; a bloodstone box, 3 inche3 by 2 J, ormolu settings; 2 silver tea- spoons, cross and crown engraved on handles; an old- fashioned silver pencil- case, with cedar pencil; a six- chambered revolver, a gold ring with two old- fashioned seals ( one broken) and a bottle of sherry. Supposed by THREE MEN; 1st, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, rough voice dress, light grey or brown overcoat; 2nd, age about 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight, complexion fresh hair and moustache light brown ; dress, dust colour overcoat; 3rd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com plexion, beard, and moustache dark, thin face ; dress, long dark overcoat, soft, light- coloured felt hat. A small dark lantern and a well- finished instrument for opening windows were left behind. One of the burglars received a blow on side of head and face from a stick. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Checketts, Worcester, or to Supt. Stanton, Great Witley, near Stourport. • YORKSHIRE (" EAST RIDING). 86.— Hull ( Borough).— 14th ult., a silver lever watch, No. 40259, " R. O. Wainwright" engraved on plate inside, gold guard attached. Information to Chief Constable Campbell, Hull. See Latest Information. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 87.— P Division.— llth inst., a bay horse pony, 4 years old, 13 hands, rough coat, black points, tail has been docked but slightly switched, no shoes, in good condition. 88.— W Division — 3rd inst., a bay mare, 15 hands, 5 years old, bang tail, off fore foot larger than near foot, off hind leg white, blaze on forehead. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland Yard, London, S. W. CUMBERLAND. 89.— Penrith ( County).— Between 10th or llth inst., 5 hens, two brown Leghorns ( prize breed), two black half- bred Plymouth Rock ( one single comb, one double), one speckled half- bred between Plymouth Rock and white Leghorn. Information to Supt. Fowler, Penrith. MISCELLANEOUS. CAUTIONS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 90.— The attention of Police is directed to an inde- cent exhibition, which was recently closed in London on the proprietor being warned by Police that pro- ceedings would be taken against him. It consists in the exhibition of JOSEPH CAREY MERRICK, age 25, the subject of great deformities and known as the " Man Elephant." It is believed the proprietor intends to open this ex- hibition in the neighbourhood of Manchester, and it is specially requested that if seen in the provinces every endeavour may be used to put the law in force against him. APPREHENSIONS. 91.— Metropolitan Police District, Central EDWARD HAMPDEN ALLBROOK, Case No. 1, 20th ult. 92.— Metropolitan Police District, E Divi- sion.— THOMAS HILL, Case No. 2, 13th inst. 93.— Durham, Durham ( City). — THOMAS DEWAR, Case No. 11. 94.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— WILLIAM KNOPP, Case No. 16,13th inst. 95.— Lancashire, Salford ( Borough).— THOMAS DOYLE, THOMAS EVANS, and JAMES CARROL, Case No. 33,13th inst. 96.— Somersetshire, Wincanton ( County).— GEORGE EDWARDS, Case No. 59, 31st October last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. 97.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing a watch ( recovered)— ROBERT ATHERTON, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8J in , complexion fresh, hair black, mous- tache dark; dress, pepper- and- salt coloured cloth suit, white collar, black tie, lace boots, high hat. Information to Chief Constable Marshall, Salford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 98.— Longton ( County).— For stealing, 26th ult., £ 7 17s. 6d. in gold and silver, 7 holland aprons, 2 ch emises, 3 small towels, and several pocket- handker- chiefs— SARAH ANN SMITH, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair, with fringe on fore- head, brown, long sharp nose, good looking; dress, supposed striped print bodice and skirt, brown ulster with tassel at back, black hat trimmed with beads and pink rose at side ; a native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Longton. WILTSHIRE. 99.— Trowbridge ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., at Milksham, a silver Geneva watch and £ 2 10s. gold and silver— A YOUTH, age about 17, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight, complexion pale, hair light brown, scar from burn left side of neck ; dress, navy blue jacket, brown trousers and vest with red spots, hard bowler hat, maker " White, Milksham." Supposed tramping towards London. Information to Supt. White, Trowbridge. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 100.— W Divisio n— Remanded at Lambeth Police Court till 11 a. m. 25th inst. for burglary— GEORGE WEBB ( supposed false), false address, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache dark, eyes hazel, 3 scars on back, between shoulders, left leg has been broken below knee, 3 scars from abscesses on left leg near ankle, little finger right hand contracted ; dress, dark tweed suit, lace shoes, check cloth tops, red- black plaid scarf, black hard felt hat. This man appears accustomed to prison discipline, and is sup- posed to have been previously convicted for burglary. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland Yard, London, S. W. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 101.— Central.— 24th ult., in France — 20 Bonds, Town of Lyons, Nos. 569077, 569078, 430105, 066904, 066885, 066886, 066887, 066888, 066889, 066890, 080444, 080445, 080446, 080447, 011240, 007192, 007193, 007194, 007195, 007196. It is requested that special steps be taken to warn bankers, money changers, and dealers, against nego- tiating any of these bonds. 102.— V Division.— 15th inst., by housebreaking, a past master's gold jewel, " Brownrigg Lodge " on top bar, " 1638" on bottom bar, " Presented to H. W. Linton by the members of the Brownrigg Lodge, 1638, in appreciation of the efficient manner in which he performed the duties of W. M. during the year of 1870" engraved thereon ; a mason's gold mark jewel, glass front and back, " Brother H. W. Linton, served as steward to R. M. Institute, girl's school, 1880," en- graved on edge; a founder's gold jewel on Sir Charles Wright's Lodge ; a pursuvient gold jewel for province of Surrey ; a mark mason's gold jewel ; a steward's jewel bearing Earl of Zetland's arms ; 3 long silver neckchains, small link pattern ; 2 silver brooches ( one oval, one square) ; 2 silver lockets, chased; 1 silver brooch, earrings to match, two white stones in centre ; £ 49 gold and silver. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland Yard, London, S. W. CUMBERLAND. 103.— Penrith ( County).— 16th or 17th inst., by shopbreaking, a hind- quarter of pork, weight about 49 lbs.; 2 sheep- plucks, and a bullock's heart. Information to Supt. Fowler, Penrith. FRIDAY, MARCH 2 0 , 1885. T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E . 5 To Make a Rich Plum Cake : Take \ lb. of butter and Alb. of white sifted sugar, beat these with the hand well together to a cream, add four eggs, one at a time, and well beat each one with the butter and sugar, lightly mix in 1 lb. of flour previously mixed with one teaspoonful of Borwick's Gold Medal Baking Powder, then lightly mix with the whole 4 lb. of sultanas, bake at once, thoroughly. POLICE NOTICE. <£ 1 REWARD • LEFT his home, on Friday, the 27th ultimo, DAVID SCAN- NELL, aged 15 years, dressed in dark jacket and vest, cap with yellow stripe round it, watch with his name engraved on it, has a slight knowledge of Photography. It is feared some ill may have befallen him. Information to William Sharpe, Head Constable, Wisbech. 16th March, 1885. IN the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division.— lie Thatcher ; Walker v. Hamlin, 1881. T. No. 376.— MARY THATCHER, deceased, daught er of John Thatcher and Anne Ford, or Foord, for- merly of Wrington, in the county of Somerset. The children ( if any) of the above- named Mary Thatcher, are requested to apply to the undersigned. The said Mary Thatcher left her home, at Wrington aforesaid, in or about the year 1815, and has not been heard of for upwards of 50 years. Her children, living on the 7th of June, 18? 9, would ( if any) be entitled to share in a large sum of money belonging to the estate of William Thatcher, de- ceased, formerly of Scar Farm, Redbill, Wrington, in the county of Somerset. Apply to W. E. Perham, Solicitor, 5, Exchange, Bristol. NOTICE. ROBERT IRVING, a native of Annan- dale, went abroad between 1815 and 1817, and returned to England 15 or 20 years ago. He is since dead, pos- sessed of considerable wealth, and his next- of- kin will give a handsome REWARD for his BURIAL CERTIFICATE, Address to John Carrutliers, Esq., Solicitor, Annan; or to J. Armstrong, Solicitor, Annan. 12th March, 1885. WILLIAM WAUGH, formerly of Milburn, in the county of West- moreland, England, Sheep Farmer, who left his home for Melbourne, Australia, about April, 1860, is hereby informed that his mother is dead, leaving a will in his favour, and is asked to communicate with his cousins, Edward Westmoreland, in the city of Carlisle, Cumberland, England, Solicitor, and Edward Idle, of Kirkoswald, Cumberland, Farmer, the Trustees under the said will. Any person informing the said Trustees of the whereabouts of the said William Waugli, if living, or of his place of burial, if dead, will be suitably rewarded. THE POLICE AS SUPPLIED TO NEAELY ZVERY FORCE IN TEE UNITED \ KINGDOM, ALSO SUITABLE FOE THE ARMY AND RAILWAY SERVICES. The above Watch is an excellent Timekeeper, made expressly for the Service, with horizontal escapement, enamel dial, extra jewelled, highly finished Btrong works, thick crystal glass, massive silver cases, &. C., at £ 2 15s. Dstailed Price Lists of Watches, Chains, kc., together with Testimonials as to fcxoellence of Workmanship, sent post free on application to H. J. N ORRIS ( 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. NORMS'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 B. OOO persons, enabling Coventry to make Watches on the most approved, best, and newest principles, at the lowest possible cost. 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Large Linen Handkerchiefs, 6d. each. Extra Superfine Linen Handkerchiefs, S § d. each. Pure Linen Bath Towels, spongey make, Is. 8d. each. Extra Large Sponge Towels, Turkish make, 2s. each. All Pure Flax. Eitra Long Elastic Braces, Is. 6d. per pair. Red Worsted Braces, 38 and 40 inckes long, on a new and improved principle, for wear with uniform, 2s. 4d. per pair. These bracts are much appreciated for strength, comfort, and long wear. Knit Socks, Is. 3d., Is. 6d., and Is. Sd. per pair. Very durable in wear. I am daily receiving letters from both English, Irish, and Scotch Forces acknowledging the marked superiority of my Manufactures. INSPECTOR PEARCE writes from Wakefield, under date of 4th ult., saying that he is confident, although stationed in the centre of the greatest woollen manufacturing country in the world, neither he nor his friends could obtain such a class of articles as I make and supply at anything approaching the price. He promises mehis orders, and also to do his best in advancing my interests in his district. " East Grinsted, Sussex, 12th March, ' So.— Sir,— I advise all policemen to try the R. I. C. " Standard Shirts." Quality and fit speak for themselves. I shall exhibit them to my comrades, and feel sure you will get orders from this part of the globe. Make use of my opinion if you think fit. " To Mr. J. Hickland, 6 and 7, Kent- street, Belfast." GEO. BERET, Sijpt. and D. C. C. INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASERS. When ordering shirts please state width of neck and length of arm, also say whether a wool « r satin neck- band is preferred. For drawers give width of waist and length of leg ( inside). Please make P. O. O. payable to JAMES HICKLAND AND Co., at General Post Office, Belfast. 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B E N S O N'S NEW PATENT ( No. 4658) I I LUDGATE SILVER, £ 5. 5. 11 WATCH. GOLD, £ 12.12. IS A " SPECIAL STRENGTH" SILVER ENGLISH LEVER, MY BEST LONDON MAKE, MOVEMENT. WITH THREE- QUARTER PLATE Jewelled throughout. Chronometer Balance, with Damp and Dust- proof Patent Ring Band, and extended Barrel, In massive Sterling Silver Dome Cases, with CRYSTAL GLASS Front, Winds, sets Hands, and opens at back, its advantages over the old and faulty Full Plate being enormous, as the " Ludgate" Watch will last One Hun- dred Years. It never breaks, as it cannot be over- wound; and never needs expensive repairs. Is a better Timekeeper, is a better watch, and is better value than any other watch sold for £ 10 in town or country. Will stand rough usage of all kinds, and is therefore the BEST WATCH, and specially suited for CONSTABLES, SERGEANTS, INSPECTORS, SUPERINTENDENTS. Sent Free and Safe at our risk to all parts for £ 5 5s. cash, or P. O. O. ( payable at G P O ). Price in 18- carat Gold Crystal Glass Cases, TWELVE GUINEAS. SPECIALLY NOTE that J. W. Benson is the only Maker of a Three- Quarter Plate English Watch for £ 5 5s., and that our Patent " Ludgate" Watch cannot be had through or of any Watchmaker in the Kingdom. Any infringement of the Patent Rights will be proceeded against. A Book explaining the advantages of this Watch over the Full- Plate English Watches sold by all other makers will be sent post- free on application. The SUPERIORITY in VALUE, ACCURACY, and DURABILITY of the " Ludgate" Watch over the Swiss and American Keyless and Non- Keyless Watches, made in IMITATION of and SOLD as English work, and the ordinary Full- plate English Watch, is enormous. J. W. BENSON, Watchmaker to the Queen, THE STEAM FACTOBY, 62 and 64, Legate- hill, E. 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