THE POLICE GAZETTE. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1890. VOL. VII., No. 634. REGUL. A 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLIOS GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should le addressed to THE EDITOE OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, GEEAT SCOTLAND YAED, LONDON, S. W. %. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will le inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, ij sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 6. 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 oj a stclen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 5. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent ; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. T IO N 3. . Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side oj 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 f 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. R. ANDEESON, 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 1.— D Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of JOSEPH WILFRED BOSTON, whose appre- 1.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the umber at present supplied will be forwarded on appli- cation in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints « s 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. NOTICE. EXTRADITION. A Declaration was signed in London on the Slst of April, 1887, between the British and Belgian Govern- ments, for amending Article I. of the Extradition Treaty of 20th May, 1876. The amended Article will henceforth read as follows:— " It is agreed that Her Britannic Majesty and his Majesty the King of the Belgians shall, on requisition made in their name by their respective Diplomatic Agents, deliver up to each other, reciprocally, any persons who, being accused or convicted as principals or accessories of the crimes hereinafter specified, com- mitted within the territories of the requiting party shall be found within the territories of the ather party." " In no case, nor under any consideration whatever, shall the High Contracting Parties be bound to surrender their own subjects whether by birth or naturalisation." The result of the modification in the Treaty is that either Government may deliver up its own Bubjects to the other Government, bot can not be considered bound to do so. hension is sought for stealing, 30th ult, £ 25012s. 2d. and other sums— age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7J in., com- plexion fresh, hair, whiskers ( cut close), and moustache ( long) turning grey, eyes dark, very bald, 2 large scars back of head, walks slightly lame from rheumatism ; dress, dark blue beaver overcoat ( velvet collar), dark suit under, " Lugit Brothers, Exeter," on buttons of trousers, hard felt hat; sometimes wears a ring with a large diamond on little finger; of gentlemanly appearance. Friends reside in Warrior- square, Hast- ings, and Hurstpierpoint, Brighton. A native of Leicester. Warrant issued. 2.— L Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of FREDERICK COLE, a barman, whose appre- hension is sought for larceny ( servant)— age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, sharp features ; dress, black diagonal overcoat, black diagonal cutaway coat and vest, light mixture tweed trousers, and black felt hat. 3.— M Division.— Forobaining by fraud during last six months— 1 gentleman's silver horizontal watch, crystal glass, No. 103139; 1 do., No. 62165, 120161 ; 1 do., No. 105315, 135853 ; 1 do., No. 61710, 116204 ; 1 do., No. 14420, 114566; 1 do., No. 62869, 121267; 1 do., No. 103083, 136201; 1 do., No. 97149, 135039; 1 do., No. 104754, 135868 ; 1 do., No. 103047; 1 do., No. 84077, 113466 ; 1 do., No. 596374, 136793 ; 1 silver lever stop watch, open- face, centre seconds, No. 5751, 128861 ; 1 silver horizontal, No. 104783, 136893; 1 do., No. 105382, 136520 ( all the numbers scratched inside case); £ dozen table knives, white handles; £ dozen dessert knives, white handles ; I dozen nickel- plated forks ; 25 nickel- plated spoons, various ; and a carving knife and fork- CANNON ASHMORE, a commission agent, age 54, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion, small side whiskers and moustache fair, otherwise clean shaved, slim build ; dress, light covert coat, high black hat, and wears dogskin gloves; of gentlemanly appearance. Calls on tradesmen, whom he induces to form watch clubs to be supplied by Messrs. Kendal and Dent, and afterwards fraudulently gets possession of watches supplied, which he pledges. Is well known at Hastings. Warrant issued. 4— M Division.— For embezzlement — JAMES N. YOUNGE, age 46, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, moustache ( heavy) sandy ; dress, long brown overcoat, trimmed with sealskin, and high black hat. A rent collector; native of London. Warrant issued. 5.— P Division.— For fowl- stealing— THOMAS TYLER, alias SANDY TYLER, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair sandy; dress, dark grey overcoat, cord trousers, lace boots, and skull cap. Is well known Bromley." at Tilbury Docks as " Sandy, from 6.— P Division— For larceny ( bailee)— GEORGE OCLEE, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, large lump over left eye- brow ; dress, dark clothes and black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 7.— V Division.— For larceny from barracks— GEORGE ROSS, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right shin; dress, dark coat, stripe trousers and hard felt hat. Is a de- serter from 3rd Battalion East Surrey Regiment. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 8.— Reading ( Borough).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM BRUNSDON, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890^ 9 in., complexion and moustache ( slight) dark, tattoo marks on left wrist and third finger left hand ; dress, when last seen, navy blue serge suit, dark overcoat, and blue serge double- peak cap. Has been employed by dealers of fish, game, and poultry. He is believed to have served in a regiment of Lancers and to belong to the Army Reserve. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. CHESHIRE. 9.— M iddlewich ( County). — For stealing ( in company of another man in custody) a quantity of iron- A. JONES, alias WORCESTER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, speaks with a Worcester accent; dress, light colour tweed coat and vest, moleskin trousers, and black cap with peak.— THOMAS CARROLL, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey ; dress, black coat and vest, brown cord trousers, cap with peak and string in front. A native of Stockport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plant, Middlewich. CORNWALL. 10.— Tru ro ( City).— For embezzlement— ALFRED FREDERICK DREW, late assistant bailifl, County Court, age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( getting bald), whiskers and moustache dark brown, very husky or broken voice ; dress, covert coat, dark or grey clothes, dark hard felt hat; gener- ally carries an umbrella or walking- stick. Was for- merly an omnibus conductor in London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Angel, Truro. 11.— Helston ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and children— PHILIP HENRY MOON, a basket maker, age 42, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes black, whiskers rather ginger, thin features, long sharp nose, right forefinger crooked, rather round shouldered, and stoops slightly when walking. Has been to sea as a stoker, assistant cook, and ordinary seaman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grant, Helston. DENBIGHSHIRE. 12.— Wrexham ( County).— For stealing £ 2— ROBERT JONES, alias " LONG BOB," age about 39, height 5 ft. 9$ in., slight build, hair and whiskers light brown, eyes blue, hairy mole on left cheek. Generally works at farm- houses, and is well- known in Denbigh- shire and neighbouring counties. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wilde, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Derby ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of GEORGE LEECH, auctioneer and accountant, whose apprehension is sought for embez- zling money belon ging to a Land Society— age 38, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) very dark brown, beard and moustache ( cut short) dark brown, shaved on chin, very stout build, corpu- lent, short swaggering gait, pleasing appearance and of good address; dressed usually in black clothes and brown overcoat; may be wearing a dark plaid over coat with cape attached. A member of the Derby Town Council. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Delacombe, Chief Constable, Town Hall, Derby. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Exeter ( City).— For stealing a watch, 21st ult. ( recovered)— JOSEPH MILLS ( supposed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) and moustache light, rather bow- legged; dress, dark tweed suit, black hard felt hat. A traveller. Frequents race meetings. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Exeter. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 15.— Chipping Campden ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 155 5s. lid.— JOSEPH KEEN, age 62, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair ( long) and eyes ( small) grey, hobbling step, from tender feet, twitching in eyes when talking ; dress, long blue over- coat, blucher boots, and soft billycock hat. A native of Blockley, Worcestershire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Helps, Chipping Campden. 16.— Coleford ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— HENRY KING ( supposed false), age about 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair grey, small side whiskers turning grey, otherwise clean shaved ; dress, long black overcoat, black dress coat, black silk vest ( flowered), black cloth trousers, and high black hat; carries a black bag and an umbrella with ring handle and knob. Represents himself as superintendent of the Building Societies Trust, Limited, 57 and 58, Chancery- lane, London, distributes leaflets bearing this address, and engages persons as agents, from whom he obtains money and absconds. ( He is identical with F. W. Taylor, Case No. 20, Herefordshire, Leominster, County). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, Coleford. 17.— Fishponds ( County).— For using threats— HENRY FURLEY, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, long light moustache and small side whiskers, eyes hazel, long Roman nose; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, and bowler hat; a native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. 18.— Gloucester ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES SMITH, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( bushy) light brown, moustache ( slight) light, walks lame ; dress, black double- breasted jacket, striped trousers, and black bowler hat. Has been a canvasser to an Assurance Company. Supposed natiye of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Chipp, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing £ 150 gold and silver at South Camp, Aldershot, 11th inst.— Private JOHN BURR, Regimental No. 2626, 1st Bat- talion King's Liverpool Regiment, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar on chin, linear cutaneous markings across small of back ; dressed in plain clothes. A native of Manchester; enlisted at Liverpool. Has been to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brinson, Aldershot. HEREFORDSHIRE. 20— Leominster ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— F. W. TAYLOR, age 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair long and turn- ing grey, side whiskers and moustache; dress, long blue coat, silk vest, dark cloth trousers, high black hat, lace boots. His modus operandi is to represent himself as District Manager for the Positive Government Assurance Com- pany, Limited, engaging men as agents at 30s. per week and commission. As security he requires them to take out a life policy ia the society, on account of which he receives 2s. 6d. as a deposit, and then decamps. Supposed native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strangward, Leominster. HERTFORDSHIRE. 21.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— For stealing 15th inst.— 1 lady's gold keeper ring, buckle pattern; 1 lady's gold ring set blue stones and pearls, forming the word " Regard" ; 1 lady's gold ring set five brilliants ; 1 lady's plain gold ring ; 1 lady's gold ring set two rubies and three pearls ( one deficient); and 1 silver ring with stone3, all common jewellery— A MAN, age about 22 or 23, height about 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stiff build, moustache slight, cast in eyes, wart on right side of forehead, bad teeth ; dress, black coat, brown trousers, and brown felt hat. Is supposed to be a Jew. He attended a Salvation Army meeting on the night he committed the larceny. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pearson, Hemel Hempstead. 22.— Hertford ( County).— For burglary at Bengeo Cottage, 10th inst., and stealing about 1,000 cigars of the following brands, viz., Alfred de Rothschild, Prin- cess Finas, and Londres R. Lewis, St. James- street— TWO MEN, 1st, age 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stoutish build, full beard ( turning grey on chin); dress dark overcoat and trousers, black hard felt hat, carried a black leather bag; 2nd, age 27 to 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., moustache dark ; dress, black diagonal suit, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Parish, Constabulary Office, Hertford. 23.— Hitchi n ( County).— For stealing fowls, 14th inst. ( recovered)— GEORGE BARKER, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, bald patch back of head, short thick neck • dress, dark blue melton coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat ( flat top), lace boots ( one patched). Has been convicted in the Metropolitan Police District for bsing in possession of housebreaking implements. A native of Hitchin, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 24.— Norman Cross ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, at Glton and Stibbington, 14th inst.— A MAN, who gave the name of WALTER SMITH, age about 20, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark, rather sickly appearance ; dress, dark coat, grey mixture trousers, and black hard felt hat. Had in his possession a printed form, signed " Sergt.- Major Baker, Royal Engineers," and stated he wanted money in order to obtain a copy of his register of birth at Peterborough, to enable him to get an appointment in the Royal Engineers at Cambridge. Information to Supt. Allen, Norman Cross. KENT. 25.— Chatham ( County).— For stealing, 15thinst., a chestnut pony, aged, about 12 or 13 hands, has been clipped, long mane, short tail, chipped knees ; a set of black harness, and a tradesman's small cart, painted plum colour, picked out red, " Enenden, Rochester," thereon— A MAN, who hired the same for a few hours, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light, no whiskers or moustache; dress, light suit, and black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Coppinger, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., at Horwich, 1 South African silver medal, " No. 1902, Private B. Southworth, 80th Foot," engraved round edge; 1 Egyptian silver medal, " No 1902, B. South- worth, 1st Batt. South Staffordshire Regiment," en- graved round edge ; 1 Khedive's bronze star medal; 1 black worsted cloth vest, single- breasted, part worn, in one pocket of which was a plain steel tobacco- box, " J. Sherwood" scratched outside and " B. South- worth" inside — WILLIAM ASHWORTH, age 51, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey and worn long) sandy, large eyes, broad red nose; dress, old black coat with laps, greasy grey cloth trou- sers, and dirty cloth cap. Formerly served in the 2nd Battalion 12th East Suffolk Regiment, and is now FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 A tramping the country seeking work as a labourer native of Whitewell Bottoms, Rawtenstall. Information to Sapt. Eatough, County Police Office, Bolton. 27.— Chorley ( County),— For perjury, 6th inst.— FRANCIS BENNETT, alias SAVAGE and KEN- NEDY, age about 27, height about 5 ft 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark tweed lap coat, black worsted vest, light tweed trousers, black billycock hat, or cap with peak. A collier ; native of Worsley, near Manchester, or Ince, near Wigan. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 28.— Old Trafford ( County).— Escaped from cus- tody, 16th inst., at Longsight, whilst being conveyed to the police- station on a charge of begging— J AMES GATE, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh hair brown, eyes blue, two cut marks on forehead; dress, old dirty suit, billycock hat, old boots. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 29.— Rochdale ( County).— For embezzling £ 6210s. — JOHN LAYCOCK, a clerk, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion rather pale, hair dark, no whiskers or moustache, quick walker ; dress, when last seen, brownish tweed suit, light brown overcoat, billycock hat, boots. Is fond of betting, and frequents places where betting is carried on. Warrant issued. 30.— Rochdale ( County).— For assaulting a police constable, 9th inst.— WILLIAM BIRTLES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion, hair, and moustache dark, whiskers at end of chin, full face; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, black billycock hat, strong lace boots. Is fond of poach- ing, and may probably be found in the company of poachers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hey wood, Rochdale. 3.1.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report — License Holder SAMUEL SMITH, alias JAMES SMITH, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, cast in right. Sentenced at Belfast Sessions, 1st December, 1885, to 5 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 20th December, 1889. — License Holder MICHAEL MORAN, alias Mc- GUIRE, Office No. 38854, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, blue scar on nose. Sentenced at Salford Sessions, 2lrd August, 1880, to 10 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny.— License Holder THOMAS FLAHEBTY, alias CARROLL, McHUGH, and REARDON, Office No. 38726, age 67, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, fourth right finger contracted. Sentenced at Manchester, 14th December, 1885, to 5 years' penal servitude and 3 years' police supervision for larceny. Licensed 27th November, 1889.- License Holder JAMES BURKE, alias MULLOY and SCANLON, Office No. 38710, age 52, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes blue, J. C. on back of right hand, Maltese cross inside left forearm. Sentenced at Liverpool, 1st Feb- ruary, 1882, to 10 years' penal servitude for robbery. Licensed 3rd December, 1889. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, City Police, Manchester. LEICESTERSHIRE. 32.— Market Harborough ( County).— For steal- ing, 1st inst., a blue melton hunting coat and vest, 2 brushes, and a pair of clipping machines ( recovered)— JAMES BANG, a groom, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair and small side whiskers brown, eyes ( rather watery) grey, lame one foot ( supposed right) j dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, brown breeches and leggings, low shoes ( cut in front), and brown hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Bott, Market Harborough. LINCOLNSHIRE. 33.— Stamford ( County).— For stealing a coat ( recovered) 13th inst.— A TRAMP, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion and moustache ( slight) dark, sores about chest and shoulder, is very talkative; dress, dark morning coat and vest, black cord trousers, black hard felt hat, no shirt. Appearance of a black- smith. Information to Inspector Clark, Stamford. RENFREWSHIRE. 34.— Paisley ( County).— For fraud— GEORGE BRUCE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( slightly bald on top) brown, whiskers, beard, and moustache auburn, large forehead, heavy eyebrows, high cheekbones, appear- ance of a farmer; dress, brownish tweed jacket suit, lace boots, and dark cap with peak. Had also in his possession a new black corded cloth morning coat and vest, and black- and- grey striped trousers. A native of Perthshire. Accused commits frauds by calling on farmers repre- senting himself as a foreman in the employ of respect- able firms in search of Lay, straw, etc., orders a quan- tity, and arranges to meet the farmer's carts contain- ing it, on doing which he induces the men in charge to deliver it at whatever places he may previously have sold it, receives payment for it there, and absconds. He has been traced to Southampton, where he was endeavouring to obtain employment as a dockyard labourer. Was twice convicted of fraud before the Sheriff Court, Edinburgh, the last conviction being on 8th September, 1888 ; and also six times before the Sheriff Court, Dundee. Information to Chief Constable Harding, Paisley. SOMERSETSHIRE. 35.— Bridgwater ( Borough).— For obtaining 15s. by means of a forged request, 2nd inst.— THOMAS SMITH ( supposed false), age about 45, height about 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and large whiskers dark, puffed under eyes ; dress, serge jacket ( faded), small pattern cord trousers and vest, dark cloth cap or soft felt hat, appearance of a drover or carter. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Lear, Bridgwater. SUFFOLK. 36.— Halesworth ( County).— For embezzlement — WALTER HOWLETT, a butcher's slaughterman or salesman, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( small and turned up at ends) black, eyes dark ; dress, very long brown waterproof overcoat, slate colour coat, grey check tweed trousers, brown hard felt hat. Absconded 6th inst., and may seek employment at slaughter- houses or butchers' shops. A native of Holt, Norfolk, or its neighbour- hood, where he is well known. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. 37.— Ipswich fCounty).— For obtaining money by false pretences at Creeting, near Needham Market— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 33, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair light, moustache ( heavy) sandy; dress, dark coat) light trousers, black hard felt hat ( nearly new), has the appearance of having been a soldier; is fond of sing- ing songs, danciDg, etc , in public- houses; 2nd, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, walks with a rolling gait; dress, dark coat and vest, striped trousers, brown hard felt hat, with dark band, " Great Yar- mouth," inside. These men are travelling photographers, and travel the country together with a small hand- cart, loose wheels, box painted dark green and wheels dark red, small windows at end, in which they are supposed to carry their apparatus. They stay at quiet country inns, and visit farmhouses, etc., inducing the occupiers to have their photographs taken, and obtain payment in advance, giving a receipt signed " Johnson Brothers, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk." They are known at Great Yarmouth, and are supposed to have been previously convicted for a similar offence at Grimsby County Quarter Sessions. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 39.— Lewes ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— A MAN, who gave the name of Rx. HON. JAMES FRANCIS DONALD, alias DONDLEY, PHELPS, and LA COSTER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache heavy, slight thin face, 2 rings middle finger left hand and one on right hand ; dress, rather dark small plaid suit, light plaid trousers, overcoat with cape, light double peak cap, and black kid gloves ; may be wearing a new blue serge suit, with common brass buttons on vest Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Osbon, Lewes. 8URREY. 38.— Godstone ( County).— For stealing, 20th inst., at Caterham Barracks, 1 gold horseshoe pin; 1 new pair sergeant's regulation boots, and £ 3 5s. in money — Private J. COBERRY, No. 8380, Scots Guards, age 19, height 5 ft. 74 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar left cheek; dressed in plain clothes. Native of Deangate, Yorkshire. Information to- Supt. Redford, Godstone. WORCESTERSHIRE. 40.— Great Witley ( County).— For uttering a forged document to beg and gather alms, purporting to be signed by the Rev. R. L. Spencer, Kidderminster — JOHN SMITH ( supposed false), age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, moustache heavy, strong rough beard ; dress, dark jacket, vest, and trousers, large red handkerchief round neck, black hard felt hat, and clogs. A labourer; supposed native of neighbourhood of Kidderminster. Warrant issued. 41.— Great Witley ( County).— For an offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act— EDWIN TEARNE, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion florid, hair light brown, moustache ( slight) light; dress, white slop, corduroy trousers and vest, strong lace boots, and double- peak cap. A farm labourer ; native of Martley, Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Great Witley. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 42.— Leeds ( Borough).— For stealing £ 3 15s. ( larceny, servant)— WILLIAM SOMERSET BOWERS, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light, otherwise clean shaved ; dress, black worsted jacket and vest, grey mixture trousers, blue tie, and black felt hat. Served several years in the Army, and left the 12th Lancers about two and a half years ago. Has a brother in one of the regiments of Life Guards. Warrant issu i. I 43.— Leeds Borough).— For obtaining money from dressmakers by false pretences— W. H. BENNETT, alias WILLIAM PERRY, ELLIS, NAYLOR, and BAILEY, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and hair dark. ( Same as described in Case No. 77,10th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Bower, Leeds. 44.— Rotherham ( Borough).— For failing to re- port— License Holder JOHN SLATTERY, Office No. 38692, age 26, height 5 ft. 2J in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes hazel, blue scars outside corner of right eyebrow and under lip, and scar on nose, crown out- side right forearm, anchor left muscle, and other tattoo marks back of left forearm, blue dot between left thumb and wrist, anchor back of left hand, lost first left finger. Sentenced at York, 6th November, 1885, to 5 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 13th No- vember, 1889. Information to the Chief Constable of Rotherham. See Latest Information, PERSONS IN CUSTODY* CHESHIRE. 45.— Runcorn ( County).— Remanded till 28thinst. for stealing fowls at Walton, 18th inst.— JOSEPH SHA. WCROSS, age 38, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes grey, long features; dress, brown tweed jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, lace boots, and billycock hat, all old.— JOHN JACKSON, age 49, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and mous- tache ( heavy) black, eyes brown; dress, black cloth coat and vest, moleskin trousers, strong lace boots, and blue cloth cap with peak. Information to Supt. Large, Runcorn. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890^ DEVONSHIRE. 46.— Torrington ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences— OVENE PORTSINE, age 63 ( looks much younger), height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, long moustache twisted at ends, eyes light brown, small teeth, burn marks on back and shoulders, large finger joints left hand, speaks with stroDg foreign accent; dres3, dark brown cloth jacket and trousers, black cloth vest, brown bowler hat, red mufBer round neck, nailed lace boot3. A native of Paris. Information to Supt. Buchanan, Torrington. DORSETSHIRE. 47.— Wimborne ( County).— Remanded till 27th inst., for larceny ( shop)— WALTER DYER, age 24, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes blue, slightly pockpitted, sailor, flag, M. N., 735, 715, and 518 left arm, anchor, D, cros3 flags, dot, and 758 right arm, 2 scars on breast and 1 right elbow. A native of Bristol. Information to Supt. Marsh, Wimborne. HERTFORDSHIRE. 48.— Hitchin ( County).- Remanded till 25thinst., for stealing fowls ( recovered)— WILLIAM KEEFE, age 21, height 5 ft. 5J in. without shoes, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, heart, stroke, anchor, and J. L. P. tattooed left forearm, bracelet left wrist, faint star above forefinger and thumb right hand, faint double scar below right elbow, large burn scar on right breast, broad nose and forehead, rather deaf left ear; dress, light overcoat, black diagonal coat, dark vest and trousers, militia shirt and socks, black hard felt hat. A pugilist; native of 28, London- street, Copenhagen- street, Caledonian- road, London. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. LINCOLNSHIRE. 49.— Brigg ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst., for fraudulently collecting alms— A MAN, who gives the name of HENRY WARNER, age 20 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, small round scar or indentation left side of forehead, broad features, appearance of a German; dress, long black Ottoman cloth overcoat, dark coat, trousers and vest, and black hard felt hat. His modus operandi was to call on clergymen, etc, stating he had been educated at Lancing College, and that he wanted to reach some town where he had friends well- to- do, who would supply him with funds. Information to Supt. Danby, Brigg. STAFFORDSHIRE. 50.— Stafford ( County).— Committed for trial at Stafford Quarter Sessions for housebreaking — STEPHEN WHEATLEY, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers brown, eyes light brown, two small scars left side of head, one right side of forehead and right side of throat, burn mark right forearm, right side of neck, and left knee- cap, scar right elbow, nail split on first finger right hand, scar on upper lip, right shin, inside right ankle and instep, mole top of left shoulder; dress, dark cloth coat and vest, moleskin trousers, and cloth cap. Supposed wanted for similar offences in Cheshire, Derby, and in Wales. Previously convicted at West Bromwich, 29th April, 1876, for felony, and sentenced to 1 month's imprison- ment ; at Wednesbury, 10th October, 1876, for stealing money, and sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment; at Tipton, 12th February, 1877, to 3 months' imprison- ment for stealing fish, and 3 months' as a rogue and vagabond ; at Stafford Quarter Sessions, 15th October, 1877, for stealing beef, and sentenced to 9 months' mprisonment; 14th October, 1878, for stealing a vest, and sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment and 5 years' police supervision ; 1st July, 1879, for housebreaking, etc., and sentenced to 7 years' penal servitude; and on 1st January, 1889, for stealing 3 geese, and sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Captain the Hon. G. A. Anson, Chief Constable, Stafford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 51.— Eastbourne ( County).— Remanded till 27th inst, for uttering counterfeit coin— ANNIE HARRIS ( supposed false), age about 32, height 5 ft. 3J in., com- plexion fair, hair ( cut rather short and inclined to curl) black, eyes ( rather full) hazel, rather large mouth, thick lips, prominent teeth; dress, black astrachan cape, dark brown woollen dress, black felt hat with high- pointed crown and close brim, wore a silver brooch set Scotch pebble3 in shape of a fern leaf States she is a native of Reading. Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. 52.— King's Heath ( County).— Remanded for ob- taining money by false pretences— FRANK GIBSON JAMESON, alias THOMAS WILLIAM JAMES, HENRY JONES, HENRY BROMLEY, and HENRY THOMAS, late of 150, Frederick- road, Aston, age 60, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, long thin face, hair grey, whiskers and moustache iron grey ; dress, long dark overcoat, dark jacket, brown tweed trousers and vest, black hard felt hat; sometimes wears a black silk hat, and generally carries an umbrella and brown paper parcel. He represents himself to be either a builder and con- tractor, patentee of new window- blind ventilator, an architect, or an insurance agent. Sometimes leaves as security for the money he obtains a worthless life policy, generally in connection with the Prudential Assurance Company. Supposed wanted for similar offences. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 53.— Whitby ( County).— Committed for trial at the York Assizes in March next, for rape— JAMES STON- HAM, age 18, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark. A native of Hastings. States he has been several times convicted of vagrancy in different parts of the country, and has occasionally gone to sea in fishing smacks. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 100 REWARD. 54.— B Division.— Woodcut engravings and de- scription of jewellery stolen, 3rd inst.:— 1. A half hoop gold bangle bracelet, set 13 large diamonds; " Ella" engraved inside. 2. Three gold bangle bracelets, set 3 large diamonds in centre of each ; rose diamonds on each side. 3. A crescent brooch, set 5 large diamonds filled in with rose diamonds. 4. A circular diamond pendant, raised in front, dia- monds only showing. 6. Two old- fashioned gold clasps, topaz in centre, set round with pearls. A silver Geneva open face watch, No. 73385, maker, " Reid, Bristol," on dome. By a man who effected an entrance by forcing the attic window, after passing through an unoccupied house. Supposed age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and moustache dark; dress, dark clothes; carried a small black leather handbag. Left behind a pair of old lace boots and an iron chisel about 18 inches long. The above reward will be paid by Miss E. Arm- strong, 97, Elm- park- gardens, S. W., on apprehension of thief and recovery of property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. 55.— P Division.— Since end of September last— 1 lady's gold dress ring, set 12 diamonds and 12 emeralds in 2 rows on top; 1 do., set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds; 1 do., set 1 diamond and 2 rubies; 1 do., set 4 rubies and 3 opals ; 1 do., set cluster of turquoise ; T do., snake pattern, 3 coils, set diamond eyes ; 1 lady's gold English lever watch, engine- turned case, " Wis- bech, Norwich," on works; 1 lady's gold long neck- chain, long fancy links, with smaller snake- shape links alternately; 1 gold locket, set pink stone at back, forming a shield ; 1 do., monogram " M. L." or " H. L." set in pearls, other side photo of a child, and contain- ing hair; 1 brooch and gold earrings to match, raised centres, star pattern, photo of gentleman back of brooch; 1 gold reversible brooch, photo of a child painted one side, hair the other ; 1 gold brooch and earrings to match, spray pattern, set 3 diamonds on each spray ; 1 silver brooch, ship in full sail painted on a shell in centre ; 1 black composition brooch, shape of an ivy leaf inlaid various coloured flowers ; 1 pair gold bracelets, gold clasp, old- fashioned, Indian design worked on top ; 1 pair silver bracelets, chased flowers on one, safety chain attached, raised gold flowers on the other ; 1 silver necklet, links about 1 in. wide, oval shape locket attached ; 1 gold breast- pin, a lion with wings sitting on hindquarters, with paws on open book. 17th inst.— 2 ormolu inkstands ( one fitted with watch in centre of lid, French manufacture ; the other imita- tion of a Roman lamp ; 1 silver needle- case, shape of an old woman, dress imitation lace ; 2 napkin rings, 1 in. wide, embossed, " M. S." thereon ; 1 Dresden china clock, 14 in. high, figures painted thereon ; 1 pair vases to match, 10 in. high ; 1 pair silver sugar- tongs ; 2 silver saltspoons; 1 dozen large table knives; 1 dozen small do. ; 1 damask table- cloth, " F. B." there- on ; 6 silver fish- knives and forks, ivory handles ; 6 dessertspoons ( plated); 2 pairs carvers ; 2 gentlemen's silk wraps ( one black, yellow square pattern ; the other dark blue with spots); 1 carved ivory casket; 1 enamelled toy pistol; 1 work- case ; 1 silver knitting pin- holder ; 2 silver caddy spoons ; 1 small magnifying glass ; 2 packs of playing cards in Japanese case ; 1 pair silver asparagus tongs ; 1 leather case, containing 4 pairs old scissors, " Rogers, maker, Sheffield," in- side ; 1 new leather case, containing 3 pairs new scissors. 56.— V Division— 12th inst. at Kingston, 1 gold filigree brooch ; 1 square gold- rimmed brooch, black lava in centre; I silver leaf brooch ; 1 silver anchor brooch, set turquoise; 1 gold half- hoop ring ; 1 gold horseshoe pin ; 10 spoons, six marked " M. A. M.," and four marked " M." ; 5 dessert- spoons, four marked " F." in old English; 3 table- spoons, chased, two marked " M. A. M.," and one marked " F. T. M." ; 2 salt- spoons, marked " M. A. M."— all silver; 10 electro- plated forks, five large and five small; 1 electro- plated knife and fork; 1 electro- plated jam spade; 1 rough Cheviot cloth jacket, " Logan, Peckham- rye," on tab; 1 vest with bone buttons; 1 jacket, " Pegg, Queen Victoria- street," on tab, and 3 old penny pieces. 5 7 .— V D i v i s i o n. — 15th inst., at Barnes— a square gilt drawing- room clock, 18 in. by 12 in., mounted on a stand with blue velvet, strikes hours and half- hours, silver- grey dial with small spray down centre, small chip out of left keyhole, plain black figures, half, circular top, gilt pillars at sides, three birds painted at base, figure of a man's head over dial, two small medallions, one each side, top of dial, with green spray and violet flowers, maker, " John Bennett, London and Paris," No. 7530, pendulum deficient. 18th inst., a brass eight- day carriage clock, 7 in. high, glass panels, white dial, black hands and figures, handle on top, in red morocco case; a child's silver old fashioned christening mug, shape of a goblet with FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 handle, 5 in. high, embossed flowers and " J. B." in monogram ; and an electro- plated cruet for 3 glasses, 4 n. high, elephant on stand. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 58.— Wallingford { County).— 20th ult., 1 smooth- ing plane, 1 tenon saw, brass back, maker " Turner " ; 1 six- inch square, imitation of three diamonds on brass plate, let in wood ; 1 racket brace and bit, 1 inch socket chisel, and 1 half- inch wood chisel. Information to Supt. Borlaee, Wallingford. CHESHIRE. 59.— Stockport ( County).— 5th inst., at Marple— 1 gold lever watch, centre seconds, No. 2892 ; a » d an old silver lever watch. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, County Police Office, Stockport. 60.— Stockport ( Borough).— 2nd inst., by bur- glary— 4 silver- mounted meerschaum pipes, in red morocco leather cases ; 1 do., in black leather case ; 2 carved meerschaum cigar holders, in green morocco leather cases, amber mouthpices ; 2 do., in black leather cases; 2 carved cigarette holders, in green morocco leather cases, amber mouthpieces; 1 do., in black leather case; 2 silver- mounted briar- root pipes, in red morocco leather cases ; 2 black- and- white horn snuff boxes; 2 do., wooden; 3 cigarette holders, in red morocco cases; 1 amber cigar holder, in red case; 6 nickel silver match boxes, bottle and other shapes ; 4 tobacco pouches ( two red corded velvet, one black leather, the other imitation sealskin). Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. ESSEX. 61.— Brentwood ( County).— 14th inst., from a hotel at East Tilbury— 1 lady's gold demi- hunter keyless watch, No. 10215, plain case, monogram E. M. S. on back ; 18- carat gold chain ( curb pattern), had attached a 5 dol. piece, a 5 fr. piece, a small compass, one ruby locket ( heart shaped), one gold locket with blue enamel cross, one gold locket containing hair, one small toy gun, and a portion of an earring ; 1 lady's demi- hunter gold keyless watch, glass chipped; 1 half- hoop diamond ring, set seven stones, in Indian setting, large size, filigree work; 1 red cameo ring, carved head, plain setting; 1 necklet and locket ( supposed silver gilt), locket containing a lady's portrait— sup- posed by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in , complexion dark, very small dark mous- tache ; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat, blue overcoat; 2nd, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, heavy dark moustache ; dress, blue overcoat, high silk hat. Had with them a well- worn Gladstone bag. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 7 62.— Fishponds ( County).— 12th inst., at Shore- hampton Railway Station— 1 gold keyless watch, No. 384— 1000, maker, " Gabriel, London," " C. T." en- graved on back. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HERTFORDSHIRE. 63.— Hemel Hempstead ( County).— 8th inst., by housebreaking at Great Berkhampsted— 1 gold pen- dant, with coral fly in centre ; 1 gold and enamel brooch, in green case; 1 gold bangle; 1 red pebble brooch and small silver brooch, in brown case; 1 fancy French mantle, prune colour velvet collar and cuffs ; 1 blue velvet dress skirt; 1 silk merveille skirt; 1 red plush opera cloak ; 1 black fur cape; 1 black circular cloak lined with fur ; and a black bonnet- box— Sup- posed by TWO MEN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., one fair, the other dark complexion, both wearing brown overcoats. Booked to Euston. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pearson, Hemel Hempstead. LANCASHIRE. 64.— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 12th and 13th inst., at Reddish— 6 boxes four nny cigars; 48 common table- knives, black bone handles ; 48 nickel silver table forks, initials, etc., supposed to be J. P. S., P. R. and crown, R. R. S. and crown, J. P. Benares, J. P., S. S., J. B. P. and Prince of Wales' feathers, crown and R. D.; 1 silver fish- knife and fork, ivory handles, pearl ends ; 24 spirit glasses ; about £ 2 in silver and copper ; and about 7s. worth of penny and halfpenny postage stamps. 65 — Old Trafford ( County).— 15th inst.— 1 lady's half- hunter gold watch, " E. J. M." in monogram on back of case, figures on front of case are on an opal rim, white dial, No. 77484 or 23701, had attached a small gold chain, curb pattern, small ball pendant; 1 black leather hand- bag, " Finnigan's" make, white metal lockings, " R. N. N." embossed in centre of one side in silver leaf, contained about 40 cartridges to fit 12- bore gun, No. 5 E. C. powder, Martin's make, also a spring cartridge extractor. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 66.— Rochdale ( Borough).— 4th inst., by burglary from 4 houses— 1 shirt, pink, white, and blue stripe merino, to fit a youth, shop make, machine stitched, linen buttons ; 2 ladies old- fashioned silver Geneva watches, one flowered back, No. 17035, silver dial, gold numerals, without glass, the other plain white face, No. 7150 ; 1 jubilee sixpence ; 1 man's black worsted overcoat, lined with black Italian cloth ; 2 dinner knives, ivory handles, " Rodger's " make ; 6 desert knives, same quality and make ; 6 dinner forks, " Elkington's" electro- plated A 1 fiddle pattern, stamped W. P. in crowD, E. P. in a shield, and A 1; 1 man's brown mixture tweed jacket, partly worn, upper part of one sleeve has been repaired, brown Italian cloth lining, bone buttons, two on each cuff; 1 long old 9- carat gold guard, snake pattern, has been repaired ; 1 blue- and- black stripe silk muffler, nearly new ; 1 pair men's strong kid gloves ; 1 gentleman's 12- carat bright gold plain masonic ring; 1 gentleman's 18- carat dead gold ring, blood stone in centre, plain ; 1 pair pebble eye- glasses, piece of black string at- tached ; 1 breast pin made of 5 dollar piece; 1 pair men's lace boots, size 8, kid tops, nearly new. The thief left behind him an old pair of woman's elastic side boots, cut at the heels to admit of their being worn by a man, a black- handled dinner knife, " John Wigfalls" make, and a small sewing machine screw- driver. He was seen to leave one of the houses about 4.30 a. m., and is described as being between 30 and 40 years of age, dressed in dark clothes and cap, medium height. He may be wearing the stolen boots. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Roch- dale. 67.— Salford ( Borough).— 13th inst.— 1 lady's blue silk dress, trimmed with blue lace; 1 pair women's new slippers; 1 blue cotton quilt ( star pattern); 1 black cloth dolman, trimmed with black beaded lace ; 1 twill cotton sheet ; 2 babies' cotton skips; 1 cotton handkerchief ( Scotch pattern); 1 red- and black woollen handkerchief. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 68,— Leicester ( Borough).— 19th inst. by house- breaking— 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, green and gold flowering round edge and in centre, black hands; 1 silver chain bracelet; 1 silver buckle bracelet, £- inch wide, engraved; 1 Indian gold brooch, filigree work, emerald in centre, with row of garnets and emeralds round ; 1 gold brooch, butterfly pattern, set with white stones for wings, and stones for eyes ; 1 gold brooch, box and glass containing hair ; 1 Indian gold ring, set with turquoise and pearls, broken in shank ; 1 plain gold ring, shield at top, " E. G." engraved thereon ; 1 coloured gold necklet, small link pattern, snap broken ; 3 large and 3 small silver medals, for Turkish, Crimea, and Indian Mutiny ; 1 large silver medal, engraved, " For distinguished service in the field"— the large medals have " Sergeant- Major Robert Gibbins, 90th Foot," engraved round rim ; 1 black- ribbed morning coat, pockets behind, inside right, and outside left breast, " Maggs, Radford- road, Hyson Green, Nottingham," on tab, lining has been repaired with small black patch under one arm ; 2 silver teaspoons with initials, one being " G." 69.— Leicester ( Borough).— 9th inst.— 1 gold ring set with three or four opals, supposed claw setting ; 1 plain gold ring, with one diamond, claw setting ; 1 gold ring, set two small red stones, heart- shaped; 1 gold ring, black enamelled, set pearls and diamonds ; 1 gold ring, set with cluster of green stones, pearl in centre, partly chased ; 1 gold bracelet, i in. wide, engraved ; 1 oval shape gold locket, medium size, engraved both sides, containing photograph of a lady; 1 gold brooch, pearl spray ; 1 oval shape gold ditto, fancy edge, hair inside ; 1 gold ditto, old- fashioned, about 1 in. square, set pearls, hair in centre; 1 tortoiseshell ditto, oval shape, inlaid with gold ; 1 silver ditto, bar, about 2 in. long, filigree work; 1 coral ditto, about 2 in. long, branch shape ; 2 keys, one stamped " Plate chest"; and 2 dark green leather purses, containing about .£ 1 14s. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 70.— Bourne ( County).— uth inst.— A silver English lever watch, No. 13007, steel hands, minute hand cracked in socket, seconds hand, engine- turned case. Information to Supt. Brown, Bourne. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 71.— Towcester ( County)-— 2nd inst., by shop- breaking, at Stoke Bruerne— 1 new cotton football guernsey, full size, machine made, black- and- white striped, stripes of equal width, about li in., and go round body and sleeves; 1 pair of men's new worsted stockings, blue with white tops and toes, home knitted, ribbed, pearl stitches which form a diamond when stretched ; 2 new worsted stockings, odd ( one plain brown, the other grey ribbed, machine made) ; :[ lb. of tobacco, large twist, cut up in i oz.— Supposed by TWO TRAMPS, who may be wearing the guernsey and stockings. Information to Supt. Norman, Towcester. NORTHUMBERLAND. 72.— Newcastle - upon;- Tyne ( City).— 24th ult.— A gold keyless chronograph watch in hunting eases, No. 3919, has No. 2947 scratched on inside of case. Information to the Chief Constable, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. OXFORDSHIRE. 73.— Chipping Norton ( County).— 16th inst., at Hook Norton— A pair of Wellington boots, size 7, have been worn, lined brown leather, steel brads in heels and ( supposed) in the forepart, 1 strap broken on both boots— Supposed by a MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in. ; dress, blue jacket, brown cord trousers, black cap, who was hawking oranges and buying rabbit- skins. Information to Supt. Sutton, Chipping Norton. SHROPSHIRE. 74.— Shrewsbury ( County).— 18th inst.— 1 dark brown cloth single- breasted overcoat, cloth buttons, 1 button missing; 1 brown plaid round jacket, hole at back of neck, ticket pocket right side and 1 left breast; 1 dandy brush— all much worn— Supposed by a MAN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, moustache dark brown, no whiskers, red nose ; dress, dark clothes, hard hat. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. 75.— Whitchurch ( County).— 17th inst., at Betton Moss— 1 wash- leather bag containing £ 33 gold; 1 lady's 9- carat gold hoop ring set white stone ; and a single- breasted black fancy diagonal shooting coat, pockets with flaps on hips, outside left and inside breast ticket ditto, bufl colour lining in sleeves, bound black braid, four black twill buttons on front and two on hips. 76.— Whitchurch ( County).— 8th inst,, by house- breaking at Wallerton— 1 black worsted cloth round reefer jacket ( bound), pockets on sides, ticket pocket right side, one outside left breast and one inside right breast, yellow stripe lining, black twill buttons, two on each sleeve; 1 black worsted cloth vest, with atep collar— the above fit a small- sized man ; 1 black- and- grey stripe one peaked cap; 1 double- breasted blue pilot; cloth reefer jacket, pockets on sides with flaps, and one outside left breast, black buttons; 1 white pocket- handkerchief with deep black border; and 1 double- blade penknife, imitation tortoiseshell handle, ends capped with brass— Supposed by a MAN, age about 28 or 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, moustache and eyes dark; dress, black worsted cloth jacket, light cloth trousers, white muffler, brown hard felt hat, light boots ; carried a bundle in a red- and- white spotted handkerchief, and called at houses, offer- ing to clean spoons, etc., from a bottle of silver wash. Had the appearance of a tramping hawker. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. STAFFORDSHIRE. 77.— Burslem ( County).— 14th inst.— 4 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. a- 94 40366, London, 31st July, 1889 ; a- 95 50982, London. 1st August, 1889 ; a- 89 20350, London, 4th July, 1889 ; p- 13 48128, Leeds, 1st June, 1888. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890^ STIRLINGSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 78.— Falkirk ( Burgh). — 18th or 19th inst. — 5 gentlemen's gold lever watches, two with gold and three with white dials, one flowered and four engine- turned cases ; 2 ladies' gold keyless watches, one No. 56368, the other 118322 ; 2 ladies' gold Swiss watches ; 5 gentlemen's silver lever watches; 1 lady's demi- hunting silver watch, No. 137840 ; 9 gold albert chains ( different patterns) ; 14 gold guard chains; 4 gold necklets, light pattern for children; 1 gold- plated guard chain, rope pattern ; 18 gold lockets, different patterns, one with large pearl in centre; 50 gold ear- rings; 24 plain gold wedding rings; 12 gold keeper rings, one set with hair ; 6 ladies' gold rings, set with stones, one with five opals ; 50 gold brooches ( various patterns), one set with three rubies; 1 set of gentle- men's gold studs and sleeve links to match; 5 silver guard chains ; 6 silver alberts ; 2 large silver lockets. A strong gimlet, a file, and two wooden wedges were left behind, which doubtless had been used in gaining an entrance. From the size of the hole, 15 in. by 8 in, cut in a \ yooden partition, the person who passed through must either have been a boy or an adult of small proportions. Information to Supt. McDonald, Falkirk, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property. See Latest Information ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE OISTRICT. £ 10 REWARD. 79.— P Division.— Between 6th and 7th inst., at South Norwood— An iron- grey cob gelding, 5 years, 15 hands, short tail, enlargement of bone inside near hind leg ( small sharp bone). The above reward will be paid by Mr. Arthur Ward, cattle dealer, Devonshire- road, Croydon, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the horse. 80.— V'Division.— 15th inst.— A black- brown cob mare, 14 hands 2 in., about 8 years, little white on one hind foot, the other has several white hairs, also a white spot on side- Supposed by TWO MEN : 1st, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., full round face, clean shaved; 2nd, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. — See Latest Information PROPERTY RECOVERED. 51.— Denbighshire, Wrexham ( County).— 2 bracelets, Case No. 45, 10th inst. 82 — Yorkshire ( E. R.), Pocklington ( County). — Overcoats, (- to., Case No. 80, 17th inst. - djf Jr'- tf- ci j£ xy i> X v W Si < 83.— Metropolitan Police District, D Divi- sion.— EDWARD CORNISH, Case No. 1, 20th ult. 84.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— License Holders JOHN QUINN, Office No. 38068, JOHN GILL, Office No. 38270, and ROBERT BROMLEY, • Office No. 37968 ( GAZETTE, 22nd November, 1889).— Supervisees JOHN McGINN, Office No. 31119 ( GAZETTE, 24th May, 1889}, and THOMAS GRIM- SHAW, Office No. 32560 ( GAZETTE, 22nd November, 1889). 85.— Lancashire, Salford ( Borough).— License Holder JOHN ALEXANDER TAGGART, Office No. 37596, Case No. 31, 21st June, 1889 ; Supervisee JOHN MANNING, Office No. 37022, Case No. 87, 8th Nov- ember, 1889.— License Holder CHARLES COVER- DALE, Office No. 88083, Case No. 87, 8th November, 1889. 86.— Staffordshire, Burslem ( County).— THOMAS HENRY BRADBURY, Case No. 39, 17th inst. 87.— Yorkshire ( E. P.), Hull ( BoroughJ.- JOSEPH MORTON, Case No. 28, 1st November last. LATEST INFORMATICS AFPifc- HENSiONS SOUGHT. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 88.— Isle] of Ely ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE MANN, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fre3h, hair brown, moustache and small side whiskers sandy, eyes hazel; dress, tweed coat and trousers, heavy lace boots, and black cap. A labourer, native of Reach, near Cambridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, Ely. jacket or blue pilot reefer coat, cap or soft billycock hat. A labourer, native of Kingsclere. Wftrrftnt issued* The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Barnes, Clerk to Magistrates and Guardians, Kingsclere, for the apprehension of Verney. £ 1 REWARD. 90.— Kingsclere ( County).— For deserting her child— ELIZABETH MILES, age 26, height 5 ft., complexion very pale, hair, with fringe, dark, eyes hazel. A native of Wolverton, Kingsclere. Is sup- posed to be an unfortunate in some town. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Barnes, clerk to Magistrates and Guardians, Kingsclere, for the apprehension of Miles. Information to Supt. Waters, Kingsclere. LANCASHIRE. 91.— Old Trafford [ County). — For failing to report— Supervisee ELIZABETH HIGGINS, alias LOUISA BOSTOCK, Office No. 38957, age 44, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. Sentenced at Salford, 7th January, 1889, to 12 months' imprisonment and 3 years' supervision for laroeny. 4525. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 92.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report- Supervisee ELLEN LOWE, alias DOYLE and LALLY, Office No. 18516, age 37, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes grey, scars on face, right arm, and right eyebrow. Sentenced at Manchester, 9th April, 1877, to 7 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny.— JOHN LALLY, Office No. 22123, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, black mark on back of right hand. Sentenced at Manchester, 8th July, 1876, to 7 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for robbery.— EDWARD CAWLEY, alias SINCLAIR, SCHOFIELD, and CONNOR, Office No. 32783, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and eyes brown, cut on right of chin. Sentenced at Salford, 12th April, 1886, to 12 months' imprisonment and 4 years' police supervision for larceny. — ANN McNAMARA, Office No. 38729, age 47, height 4 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scars on left eyebrow, lost top teeth. Sentenced at Man- chester, 1st August, 1889, to 4 months' imprisonment and 3 years' police supervision for larceny.— WILLIAM HUNT, Office No. 32353, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes grey, scrofula marks below right ear, scar on right cheek. Sen- tenced at Manchester, 7th February, 1883, to 5 years' penal servitude and 7 years' police supervision for larceny. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, City Police, Manchester. NORFOLK. 93.— Norwich ( County).— For failing to report- Licence Holder GEORGE WlLSON, Office No. 37332, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in , complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, fleshy growth behind each ear, ship, crown and wreath on right forearm, part bracelet on right wrist, anchor in wreath, cross- swords, and thistle on left arm, bracelet on left wrist. Sentenced at Norfolk Assizes, 23rd July, 1884, to 6 years' penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 6th April, 1889. K 552. Information to the Chief Constable, Norfolk Consta- bulary, Norfolk. for a diamond ring, pledged for £ 3 10s. with Atten- borough, Newington Causeway, May, 1889. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 89.— Kingsclere ( County).— For deserting his family— HENRY VERNEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 2£ in. complexion frish, hair dark brown, eyes] blue, cut mark on forehead and first finger right hand ; dress, cord WARWICKSHIRE. 94,— Acocks Green ( County).— For stealing at Yardley, 18th inst., the sum; of £ 9 10s.— GEORGE NEW, a clerk, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair and beard dark, respectably dressed in dark clothes. May endeavour to leave the country as he has stolen other sum3 of money. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green, near Birmingham. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 95.— M Division.— llth inst., by housebreak. ing— 1 open- face silver American watch, worn ; 1 ditto English lever, Coventry make, capped and jewelled, No. 8443 ; 1 ditto, " Champion, Walworth," on dial; 1 ditto, capped and jewelled; 1 lady's gold Geneva, horizontal movement; 1 gold chain, herring- bone pat- tern, gold key shape of deer's foot attached ; 1 silver ditto, Newgate pattern, each link Hall- marked, new ; 4 rings, one 18- carat gold band, flat pattern, stone deficient, one plain gold, claw setting, stone deficient, one lady's mourning, one wedding); 3 pairs earrings ( two pairs gold, pear- shaped) one pair silver, pear- shaped) with brooch to match ; a silver chatelaine, locket attached; a Pope Pius IX. farthing, a William and Mary ditto, and a Charles I. ditto, all in good preservation; a copy of a will, in name of Thomas Bacon, Norwich ; two life policies, one in name of Robert Bacon, the other Mary Bacon; a pawnticket ESSEX. ^ 96.— Chelmsford ( County).— 22nd inst., by burglary, at Ingatestone— 1 keyless silver half- hunter watch, No. 6269, makers " The Army and Navy Co- operative Society " ; long gold chain, cable pattern, each link marked 18- carat, sliding ring with hook, silver match- box attached, imitation crocodile skin; 1 pair of pince- nez eye- glasses, rather large; 1 Swiss silver watch, open face, engraved inside, " Examined by Dent"; 1 plain Indian gold ring, made of gold mohair; 1 silver embossed case, " Bought Michael Chesham, 1847," engraved on ivory tablet, the case contains bodkin, scissors, etc.; 1 onyx pin, cameo set round with small diamonds ; 1 white mourning ring, enamelled, with " John Wedgewood, died, etc.," in gold letters ; 1 oxidised steel keyless watch, Swiss make ; 1 ormolu travelling clock, maker " Blackie, Strand " ; 1 plain silver oval stamp box, old- fashioned; 1 silver- handle knife, large ivory blade, and small steel pen blade, may be marked " George, Piccadilly " ; 1 silver dessertspoon, hall- marked, milkman with panniers; 1 old- fashioned gold finger ring, opens to hold hair; 1 gold ring for tie, a ram's head at each end ; 1 gold pin, with cross pendant; 1 gold pencil- case, with blood- stone, crest— man holding up a club in one hand and griffin in the other, motto—" Deus Robur Meum "; 1 pair gold sleeve links, very solid, engraved " G. W. W."; 1 silver fruit clasp knife, mother- o'- pearl handle; 4 old Admiralty silver saltspoons, with crest — an anchor; 1 George II. guinea; 1 plain Indian gold collar stud; 1 leather purse, with ivory button, containing £, 3 10s.; 1 silver hunting flask, with cup, bayonet top, engraved " G. W. W."; 1 crocodile skin pocket- book, silver edgeg and clasp ; 1 black russia leather memorandum book, spring back ; 1 prismatic compass ; 2 carbuncle studs, silver mounts; 2 sleeve links, silver and paste, rose pattern, were formerly old buttons; 1 brown water- proof coat, buttons to match; 1 pocket compass, shagreen case; 1 penknife, 2 blades and ivory blade, metal ends, rosewood haft; 1 single- bladed knife, ivory folding handle; 1 silver pencil- case, containing cedar pencil, fluted, maker " Mordan " ; 1 Rota Metre, silver, for measuring distances on a map; 1 glass flask, bayonet top, plated cup; 1 leather morocco bag marked '' A. M. C. W." ; 1 gold cameo ring, very large, the head is like one of the old Roman Emperors; 1 pair of gold hook spectacles, with round glasses; 3 pairs of field glasses ( one large, by " Callaghan, New Bond- street," leather worn off eyepieces, both dented from a fall; the second pair are by a Liverpool maker; the third pair are small pocket size, no maker's name); 2 or 3 old gold studs, elephant stamped thereon ; and 3 small moss agate shirt studs ; the silver tops from a jug, and from 2 drinking horns and an inkstand; 1 dark grey waterproof coat. Supposed by FIYE PERSONS : 1st, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., dark beard ; dress, long over- coat and hard felt hat. Was accompanied by a woman, height about 5 ft. 4 in., wearing black hat and shawl; both carried umbrellas. 2nd, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion dark, wore a dark cloth cap. Was accompanied by a woman, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., dressed in dark clothes and hat; both carried parcels in a sack. 3rd, LUDDICK POOLE, age about 45, height about 5 ft, 1 in., stiff build, moustache dark, otherwise clean shaved, big teeth ; dress, dark coat and hard felt hat. A native of Writtle; tramps the country, singing songs ; accompanied by his wife, Susan Chapman, and a boy. Poole is supposed to have been recently dis- charged from prison. The thieves left behind a small sack branded in red, " S. Kiddand Co." Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. 97.— Epping ( County).— 20th inst., at Theydon Bois— 1 green cloth livery coat, red cord binding, brass buttons, with monogram " F. W. B." ; 1 green waistcoat to match; 1 brown cloth livery coat trimmed with green; 1 dark grey tweed coat, pepper- and salt colour; 1 pair brown cloth trousers; 1 pair white cord breeches ; 1 brown leather belt with brass buckle; 1 razor and case marked " English and Son, Brighton," all much worn ; about 1 dozen carriage lamp candles; 1 clasp pocket- knife, buckhorn handle, large and small blades, saw in front, corkscrew, gimlet, punch, and stone pick in back. Information to Supt. Lennan, Epping. ANIMALS FOUND. WARWICKSHIRE. 98.— Acocks] Green ( County).— 22nd November last, at Coleshill, supposed stolen— Two heifers ( one dark red- and- white, the. other light spotted). Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green, nee r Birmingham. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1890. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 I1 " ISSING. — JOSEPH WILFRED BOSTON, age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 1\ in., medium figure, bald, iron grey beard cut short, moustache rather long, ruddy complexion, two long scars back of head very noticeable, shuffling walk from rheumatism. Last seen in Regent- street, W. ( has lived some years in this neighbourhood) late on Monday even- ing, December 80th; well dressed, dark blue overcoat.— Information to Mr. Wen- ham, 216, Oxford- street, London, W. £ 5 REWARD; J^ OST, a CAT'S- EYE PIN, set in dia- monds, on Saturday, January 11, in Strand, Pall Mall, or Piccadilly.— Who- ever brings the same to 22, Bryansion- square, will receive the above reward. REWARD. J^ OST, a Gold FLY BROOCH, set with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, body an inferior cat's- eye.— Whoever will return the same to SO, Chapel- street, Bel- grave- square, S. W., shall receive the above reward. FLOR DE JAVA. <=£ 1 REWARD. 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