POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1890. VOL. VII., No. 644. REQULA 1. All announcement! far insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should It addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE FOLIOS GAZETTE, GSEAT SCOTLAND TABS, LONDON, S. W. ,1. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension it sought will be inserted in one issue of tht POLICE GAZETTE, if they art 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. 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Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. i.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on appli- cation in the form set forth in circular of the 7tn of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any complaints u 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT, MURDER. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. EXTRADITION. i.— 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 other 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 subjects to the other Government, but can not be considered bound to do so. G DIVISION.— Woodcut portrait and description of MICHELE ARDOLINO, whose apprehension is sought for the wilful murder of Davinccio Pompeo, on the night of 13th February, 1890. Description:— Age about 24, height 5 ft, 7 in., com- plexion, hair ( bushey at sides and flattened over forehead), eyes, and slight moustache dark; dress, brown jacket, blue vest and trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat ( worn on one side), white collar, blue scarf— all old. A Neapolitan ; speaks very little English, Is believed to have a recent wound on his head from a blow with an iron instrument, Inquiry is earnestly requested at all places frequented by Italians. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. 2 T H E POLICE RTATTCTTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1890 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 2.— C, I. Department-— For obtaining money by means of fictitious cheques on the Northampton- shire Banking Company— HENRY WRIGHT, alias BURSTALL, SAYILLE, and WATSON, License Holder, Office No. 37355, age 53, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, mole back of neck, right shoulder- blade, front of left armpit, and near nipple, scar front of right hip, knee, and middle finger left hand, peculiar protruding navel, lame left leg ; dress, drab dust coat, brown plaid jacket, dark trousers, wears brown spats, appearance of a horse dealer. A native of Ware, Hertfordshire. Warrant issued. 3.— G Division.— For embezzling £ 6 7s. 6d., - 21st inst'.— GEORGE BRANHAM, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark, is addicted to drink; dress, dark coat and vest, check trousers, and hard felt hat. A clerk ; native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 4.— Crickhowell ( County).— For stealing from their lodgings, at Brynmawr, 1 light plaid suit and other articles of clothing, which have been recovered at Merthyr— WILLIAM THOMAS, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache ( slight) dark, smart military appearance; dress, black jacket, dirty moleskin trousers, and black soft felt hat. A native of Devonshire.— LOUISA THOMAS, his wife, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, rather good- looking; dress, grey ulster, green- and- brown dress with velvet round bottom, black hat with striped ribbon. Were traced to Merthyr on 18th inst., and are supposed to have gone to Devonshire by rail. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jo3eph, Crickhowell, or to Sergeant Williams, Brynmawr. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 5.— Slough ( County).— For stealing, 4th irst., 3 saws ( recovered) — RUPERT GARLAND, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, small moustache, hair light brown, slim build ; dress, daik grey ribbed overcoat, black hard felt hat. A carpenter; native of Penn, Bucks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Sutton, Slough, or to Inspector Sapwell, Beaconsfield. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 6.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For embezzlement, 30th ult.— LEON REFFELLE, an umbrella maker, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, eyes light blue, slight dark whiskers and moustache; dress, dark check ulster, black melton coat, broad cord vest, striped trousers, and brown hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 7.— Nantwlch ( County).— For stealing 6s. 6d. from a boy at Crewe, 22nd inst.— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and moustache reddish brown; dress, short dark coat, light trousers with dark stripes ( much too long for him), lace boots, and black hard felt hat. He obtained possession of the money on the pretence of holding it while the boy went an errand for him. Information to Supt. Leah, Nantwich. 8.— Runcorn ( County).— For stealing a small patent brass weighing machine ( recovered)— HENRY BRAMHALL, age 33 or 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, red spots sides of nose, long features, double ruptured; dressi long light tweed overcoat, rough monkey jacket, cor- duroy trousers, old muffler, light shoes ( much worn) and black hard felt hat. A joiner; native of Wincham, Cheshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Large, Runcorn. DEVONSHIRE. 9— Devonport ( Borough).— For stealing, 11th inst., an old rear- steering tricycle, painted black, driven by chain one side, saddle with cradle spring, one brake spoon removed further on brake bar, cut in centre of tyre nearly all round one wheel, has been repaired at joint at the centre of fork under saddle with iron plate, valise with oil can marked " Favorite," small screw wrench, bone handles, no lamp or bell— JOHN HENRY GOODING, alias FRANK HEM- MING, a clerk, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and small mous- tache light, recent scratches on right cheek, speaks through his nose ; dress, plain black suit, black hard felt hat, respectable appearance. Served in the 4th Devon Militia at Exeter, 1889, in name of Arthur Williams. Has been engaged as a ticket collector at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, and may seek similar employment elsewhere. Information to Head Constable Evans, Devonport. ESSEX. 10 •— Brentwood ( County). — For stealing, 9th inst., £ 3 gold from a box at Warley Barracks— ERNEST PURKISS, private Essex Regiment, age 19, height 5 ft. 3f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, indistinct tattoo mark on left forearm ; dressed in uniform of Essex Regiment, and sidespring boots patched outside near joint of little toe. Native of Wigtonshire. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. 11.— Chelmsford ( County).— Woodcut portrait ( taken in 1885) and description of JAMES GAR- ROD, or GARRARD, alias WOODS and SMITH, whose apprehension is sought for stealing 7s. and a purse from the person, 13th inst., and who escaped from custody 14th inst.— age about 24, height about 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to be sandy) dark, moustache sandy, eyes blue, tattooed on arms. Supposed to have cut his feet and legs by jumping a fence at the time he escaped, having nothing on but his shirt. Is a very swift runner. A bricklayer's labourer; native of Ipswich. May apply to builders and contractors for employment. May be in the company of a woman named Page, of Ipswich, age about 26, height 5 ft., coarse features big mouth, short upper lip, shows her teeth, hair ( cut short all round and combed down flat over forehead to eyebrows) sandy, tattooed on arms with several letters, H. O., P. O., etc. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 12— Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing £ 11— THOMAS ELLIOTT, alias SNOWDEN, late an in- mate of the Cardiff Workhouse, age about 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) and moustache light, grey hairs on side of neck, eyes grey, walks with a swinging gait, and swings his shoulders very much; dress, supposed, black cloth coat and vest, fustian trousers, lace boots, black bowler hat A native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Is supposed to" be tramping the country. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 13.— 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. 14.— Fishponds ( County).— For larceny and false pretences— THOMAS PAINTER, a groom, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, smart appearance ; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, white necktie, brown bowler hat. His modus operandi is to take lodgings, representing he is employed at some stables near at hand, and after staying a short time absconds, stealing anything of value. A native of Chipping Sodbury. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 15.— Andover ( County).— For embezzling £ 14 lis. - CHARLES PAIN COLLIS age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache ( heavy) black, eyes ( full) dark ; dress, heavy blue cloth over- coat, brown tweed suit, cashmere leggings, button boots, and black hard felt hat. A native of Bishop Sutton, Hants. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Andover. HEREFORDSHIRE. 16.— Hereford ( County). — For stealing £ 16- JAMES MORRIS, alias SLEN, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, recent scratch on cheek; dress, rough pilot jacket, moleskin trousers, and brown cap, very dirty, ragged appearance. Supposed native of Upton- on- Severn. May be found drinking at low public- houses, or among drovers or rag and bone gatherers, which occupations he sometimes follows. Stated he had worked at the Penarth and Barry Docks, Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Cope, Hereford. KENT. 17.— Dover ( Borough).— For embezzlement— THOMAS JOSEPH SHEIL, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light; dresses usually in dark clothes, hard felt hat. A shoemaker. Has served in the Royal Artillery, and has a military appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Sanders, Town Hall, Dover. 18.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing a watch and chain ( recovered), 7th inst.— JOHN JONES, alias PUNCH, age about 26, height about 5 ft., stout build, complexion fair, eyes grey, clean shaved; dress, black cloth coat ( torn at one pocket), moleskin jacket, cardigan under ditto, moleskin trousers, violet necker- chief with white spots, black cloth cap with earlaps. A navvy ; supposed native of Guildford, Surrey, and to be wanted for other offences. He belongs to the West Kent Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 19.— Bury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN GLEAVE, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light ( inclined to be sandy); dress, black coat and vest, brown check trousers, and light colour hard felt hat. Pretends to be a meat inspector appointed by TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1890. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 Government, seizes some meat and gets it condemned by a local authority, then obtains a sum of money from the owner to withdraw the prosecution. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Henderson, Bury. 20.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining money by fraud— A MAN, who gave the name of McDOU- GALL, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair ( cut close) dark brown, moustache sandy, shows his lower teeth, which appear to be artificial, when talking ; dress, black cloth suit and black hat, or dark brown suit, and blue- and- black striped tie. Represented him- self to be the brother of Mr. McDougall, corn miller, of this city. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Manchester. £ 100 REWARD. 21.— Oldham ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of JOSEPH HENRY HULTON, late cashier at the Manchester and County Bank, Oldham, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 500 and other sums amounting to £ 10,000, age 36, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., slight build, complexion and eyes dark, hair very black and machine clipped, upper lip and face from about the line of nose covered with black hair, clipped short; dress, black worsted suit, or may be wearing a dark grey, speckled Scotch tweed suit, dark cloth overcoat, black billycock hat; carried a small black leather bag and a walking- stisk. He left Oldham at noon, 1st inst. . Warrant issued. To be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Hodgkinson, Oldham, by whom the above reward will be paid for the appre- hension of Hulton. 22.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For rape— JOHN THOMAS PATTERSON, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, moustache brown; dress, light tweed coat, moleskin trousers and vest, clogs, and tweed cap. Has recently been working in a foundry as a labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Rochdale 23— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 25th ult., 3 £ 10 Bank of England Notes, Nos. 04461, 04462, and 04463, 1 £ 5 note, No. 56104 or 80820; £ i 13s. gold and silver ; and a cheque on the Union Bank for £ 14 9s.— HERR H. M. STAVENOW, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, bair ( parted in centre), moustache and side whiskers sandy ; dress, grey tweed suit, low shoes, and brown hard felt hat; has also in his possession a black cloth suit and a black cloth overcoat; very respectable appearance. A native of Germany; speaks very bad English, and is supposed to obtain his livelihood by teaching German, French, and Italian languages. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 24.— Newport ( County).— For embezzling £ 15 at Risca, 1st inst.— THOMAS COATES, age 45, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair grey, moustache ( turning grey and cut short) brown, large eyes, pro- minent features, coal mark ou bridge of nose ar. d under right eye, ring tattooed on finger, bracelet on wrist, man and supposed woman on arm, all supposed on right side; dress, light clothes and black bowler hat. A collier ; native of Birmingham. Has been in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bosanquet, Newport. NORFOLK. 25 — Norwich ( City).— For shopbreaking, and stealing 30 opera- glasses and a silver- plated cream jug ( recovered)— CHARLES LANE ( supposed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, small side- whiskera and moustache, several small pimples about face; dress, greenish melton New- market overcoat, stand- up collar, green- and- black necktie in sailor's knot, and dark brown hard felt hat; carried a brown canvas bag. Gave his address as 22, High- street, Colchester. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 26.— Peterborough ( City).— For cruelty to a child— SAMUEL LAMB, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair ( inclined to be sandy) light brown, thin whiskers ; dress, dark coat, cord trousers, dark cap with peak. A hawker ; travels the country with two old and shabby living vans and a flat van, with " Handock, Spalding, Lincolnshire," painted thereon, drawn by three horses ( one chestnut, one brown, and one cob). Had also with him a black- and- white goat and a dark lurcher dog. Is accom- panied by a woma" 3 of about 60, supposed to be his mother- in- law. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. SHROPSHIRE. 27.— Wellington ( County).— For indecent assault - EDWARD KIEK, age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, blue scar over right eyebro w, cut mark back of right forearm, burn mark right breast, mole centre of chest and left shoulder- blade, boil mark between shoulder- blades. A moulder ; native of Lincoln. Was committed for trial ( on bail) at the next Shropshire Quarter Sessions in April, but it is now suspected that he is about to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Galliers, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE, 28— Brierley Hill ( County).— For stealing, at Old Hill, 21st ult., 1 silver Geneva watch, silver dial, steel hands; 1 silver albert chain, long link pattern ; 1 black overcoat, with black wool collar and cuffs, pockets on hips and outside right breast, black cloth- covered buttons; and a pair of dark plaid trousers— WILLIAM SHORT, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, eyes dark, very splay- footed ; dress, short black jacket, dark vest, stolen overcoat, and trousers, collar and tie, light cloth double- peak cap. A native of Warwick, but resided several years at Worcester. Warrant issued. 29— Brierley Hill ( County).— For stealing coat, at Brierley Hill, 20th ult.— GEORGE HARRIS, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, pockpitted, scar right eyebrow, burn scar left neck and chin, right side eyebrow, and first finger, scar top of left wrist, birth stain top of breast, scar outside left thigh, burn scar top of left foot and instep. A striker at boiler works ; native of Harts Hill, Brier- ley Hill. Is a notorious thief, and now under police supervision.— SAMUEL WHITE, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey. A native of Brierley Hill. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Woollaston, Brierley Hill. 30,— Burslem ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— A MAN, who gave the name of GIBBS, age 56, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair black, whiskers turning grey, walks slightly lame; dress, black frock coat, brown tweed trousers and vest, lace boots, and black hard felt hat, shabby appearance, wears a gold ring get with light stone on little finger. He was en- trusted with a walch to clean, and promised to return it next day, but failed to do so. A native of Bristol. Stated he had a son a watchmaker at Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 31.— Tunstall ( County).— For stealing £ 4 from his lodgings- TOM FIRTH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark, large dimple centre of chin, one finger left hand wrapped in white linen ( he said it was frost bitten); dress, dark suit ( much worn), white collar, heart- shaped dark tie, lace boots, and hard felt hat. Sup- posed native of Yorkshire. Information to Supt. Hall, Tunstall. 32.— Tunstall ( County).— For stealing brass and engine fittings— WILLIAM BURDEN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair and whiskers ( turning grey) and eyes dark, large dark eye- brows, meet in centre of forehead and turn up, drops left shoulder ; dress, blue blouse, pepper- and- salt vest and trousers, white collar, lace boots, and dark hard felt hat. A native of Great Torrington, North Devon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hall, Tunstall. SUFFOLK. 33.— Boxford ( County).— For stealing at Cornard, Sudbury, 25th ult., a carpenter's plough ( recovered)— JOHN SCOTT, a tramping wheelwright, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, whis- kers sandy, eyes grey ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, and hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chapman, Boxford. SURREY. 34.— Chertsey ( County).— For stealing a cheque for £ 20 15s., which he cashed— GEORGE GRAHAM, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in,, complexion dark, clean shaved, scar on cheek; dress, blue serge suit, cheese- cutter cap, boots sewn up in front with wax ends. Appearance of a fireman. Warrant issued. 35.— C h e rtsey ( County)— For embezzling £ 816s. 3d. — PERCY BAYLIS, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ( heavy) red, walks very erect, of military appearance ; dress, brown overcoat, dark striped suit, and hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bryant, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 36.— Eastbourne ( County).— For conspiring to defraud the London and County Banking Company of the sum of £ 125, by means of a worthless cheque pur- porting to be drawn by T. Friend and Co, on the National Bank, Charing- cross — E. C. FRIEND, age about 32, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion florid hair and moustache ( heavy) light brown, eyes ( rather large) blue, full round face; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, patent leather boots, and high silk hat; smart appearance. Has been a banker's clerk ; sup- posed native of London or suburb?. ( See Case No. 56.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. 37.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing money— CHARLES J. WHEATCROFT, age 19, height 5 ft. 71 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache ( slight), and eyes dark, turns his toes slightly inwards when walk- ing ; dress, black melton overcoat with velvet collar, and brown hard felt hat. A native of St. Leonards- on- Sea. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. £ 26 REWARD. 38,— Birmingham ( City).— Woodcut portrait and description of PHILIP HENRY CLARK, whose ap- prehension is sought for stealing 2 cheques for £ 150 each, the property of the Borough of Birmingham Loan Society, Limited, age about 54, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair brownish, whiskers, moustache, and long beard grey, bald top of head, scorbutic marks at back 2 TTLK POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBEUARY 14, 1890. of head and neck in hair, also on back of hands, dissi- pated appearance, caused by continual drinking and smoking; dress, brown seedy overcoat and dark suit, iPl A" the front of which is stained with drink, sometimes wears gloves with fingers cut off, to hide the scorbutic marks, wears a gold curb chain. May be found in some hotel or public- house drinking, with the stolen money (£ 300 in gold, cheques having been cashed) in his possession. A native of Birmingham. It is requested that inquiries be made at hotels, shipping offices, etc., and that outward- bound vessels be watched. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Cotterill and Son, solicitors, 49, Temple- row, Birmingham, for the apprehension cf Clark. 39.— Birmingham ( City).— For deserting his family— SICKENHAR SHORESON, a Japanese, age 45 or 46, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark. Travels the country with Japanese troupes, and appears at music- halls and circuses as a wire walker. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 40.— Old bury ( County).— For stealing hair from the manes and tails of five horses at Halesowen, during the night of 12th inst.— WILLIAM BEACH, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ; dress, sleeve waistcoat with brown cord front, 2 pockets each side, moleskin back and sleeves, light cord vest, 2 pockets each side and 2 buttons on each pocket, dirty cord trousers, lace boots, and black hard felt hat. Attends fairs, etc., with a '' dummy " stall. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Speke, Oldbury. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 41.— Sproatley ( County).— For fowl- stealing— SAMUEL STOCKS, age 31, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in , complexion fair, hair ( cut short at back) light, lost first joint of third finger; dress, black coat ( much worn), blue serge jacket, cord trousers, lace boots, and check skull cap. A joiner ; native of Withersei, Hull; has lately worked as a bricklayer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burniston, Sproatley. 42,— Hull ( Borough).— For obtaining 45 cases of oranges by fraud, 10th inst.— WILLIAM HENRY BELL, alias TRATHEN, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., stiff bnild, weight 12 stone, complexion fresh ( rather dark- looking), hair ( cut short) dark, high cheekbones, smart appearance; dress, blue overcoat with velvet collar, light check suit, brown hard felt hat. Generally carries a thick walking stick. A fruit merchant; last residence 33, Springfield- place, Leeds. He is very fond of theatres, music- halls, and the company of gay women. Has a brother in Australia, and possibly may endeavour to emigrate, or start in business in some town under an assumed name as a fruit merchant. He has been in business in Cardiff under the name of Trathen, and may adopt it again. Since leaving Hull he has had letters left at post- office till called for in name of Trathen. Warrant issued. 43.— Hull ( Borough).— For ftealing 5 £ 5 Bank of England notes, 17th inst- THOMAS WILPORD, a marine fireman, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, broken note, lost right hand from wiist, scar on nose; dress, blue dungaree jacket, dirty dark cloth trousers, black silk hat hooked at front. Frequents low public- houses and plays darts. Generally wears a hook on his right arm. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 44.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing a silver watch ( recovered); a gold albert, and oval- shaped gold locket, 27th ult.— ANTHONY PUNCHEON, age 13 complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, brown mixture tweed coat ( too large), cord trousers, navy blue football cap with man kicking a ball in front. A native of Pcntefract. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. 45.— Todmorden ( County).— For embezzling £ 9 2s.— FREDERICK J. WILLIAMS, age 26, height 5 ft. 95 in , complexion fresh, hair brown, of gentle- manly appearance. Is supposed to be in the neigh- bourhood of Manchester. A native of Dosthill, near Tamworth. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fearnside, Todmorden. See Latest Information. PERSONS IN CUSTODY, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 46.— P Division — Committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court, 3rd prox., for housebreaking — JAMES CARTER, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fair, hair sandy, eyes grey, long and deep in- dentations above ankle and on inside left thigh, stated to be caused when he broke his leg ; dress, drab colour dust coat, check tweed coat and vest, black and grey striped trousers, and hard felt hat. Supposed native of Bristol. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. DEVONSHIRE. 47.— Cullompton ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Devon Assizes for maliciously wound- ing- JOHN ANDERSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, oval face, hair dark brown, mous- tache dark, eyes blue, bridge of nose broken, slight scar over left eyebrow, pockmarked ; shabbily dressed; appearance of a tramp. Native of Stock- ton- on- Tees. Information to Supt. Collins, Cullompton. HAMPSHIRE. 48.— AJdershot ( County).— Committed for trial at the Hants Quarter Sessions, 8th April next, for steal- ing a cart at Aldershot— HENRY WALTER MARSH, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, small scar right side of neck. A farmer ; native of St. James's, London. Supposed pre- viously convicted. Information to Supt. Brinson, Aldershot. HERTFORDSHIRE. 49,— Hitcli'n ( County).— Committed for trial at Hertford Quarter Sessions, 7th April next, for stealing a horse ( recovered) 3rd inst.— GEORGE REDSIIAW, or RETSHAW, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair ( thin on top), beard, whiskers, and mous- tache black, hi? h forehead, bruise on right groin, small mole left side of belly and on each breast near shoulder- blade, scar under right forearm, large scar back of left thigh; dress, light grey mixture coat, 2 black waistcoats ( one cloth, one diagonal), black diagonal trousers, fawn colour satin neckerchief, lace boots, and brown hard felt hat. A low horse- dealer; native of Braughing, Herts. Information to Supt. Reynold?, Hitchin. KENT. 50.— Tunbridge Wells (^ orow^.- Committed for trial at the next Maidstone Quarter Sessions for maliciously breaking a plate glass window— RICHARD YOUNG, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, scar on bridge of nose, ring tattooed on second finger right hand, small piece off top of third finger right hand ; dress, black jacket and vest, cord trousers, lace boots, and black hard felt hat. A hawker of stools and wire work ; native of West Cowes, Isle of Wight. 51.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining goods by false pretences— WILLIAM KENSETT, age 52, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair ( turning grey, bald on top) dark, pockmarked. Has been a reporter, commission agent, and sewing machine canvasser. Formerly lived at Epsom and Croydon. Was convicted at the Surrey Sessions, 8th April, 1873, for obtaining goods by false pretences, and sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude. Supposed to have other convictions against him. Information to Chief Constable Embery, Tunbridge Wells. LINCOLNSHIRE. 52.— Spalding ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Assizes at Lincoln, for obtaining 296 sheepskins by fraud— JOHN ESWARD, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, small side whiskers and moustache dark, eyes dark brown ; dress, dirty green cloth overcoat, light cloth jacket, dark mixture cloth trousers and vest, check cotton shirt, strong lace boots, and black hard felt hat. A native of Stratford, but lately resided at Baldock, Hertfordshire, and Brent- wood, Essex, and carried on the business of skin dealer and mat maker. Information to Supt. Jarvis, Spalding. NORFOLK. 53.— Walsingham ( County).— Remanded till 3rd prox. for stealing a glass from a pair of spectacles, and then requesting the owner to pay to repair it— EDWARD HAINES, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark cloth coat, brown corduroy trousers, and dark hat, wore a white apron round waist. A pedlar; supposed native of Norwich. His wife, who is much pockpitted, travels with him. His modus operandi was to call at the houses of aged people and ask to sell or repair spectacles, and whilst so doing secretly removed a glass from the spectacles, and telling them the glasses were broken, asked to put in another, and frequently obtained the sum of 2s. 6d. and upwards by intimidation. Information to Supt. Murrell, Walsingham. 54.— Watton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences— THOMAS WALSH, alias MOORE, age 45, height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, bald top of head, lost end of right second finger, speaks with strong Irish accent; dress, blue coat, 2 black vests, grey trousers, white shirt, black hard felt hat. A native of Cork. His modus operandi is to call on clergymen and retired gentlemen, stating that his wife has just been confined in soma shed or place about a mile off, and thus obtains money. States he has been in Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk. Supposed previously convicted, and wanted for other offences. Information to Inspector Knights, Watton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 55.— Northampton ( Borough). — Committed for trial at next Assizes for forgery and at- tempting to obtain money by false pretences— GEORGE HOWARD GRAHAM, alias JOHN GRIGGLESTONE, an assurance agent, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, slight whiskers and moustache light brown, eyes grey. Has been in the employ of various assurance societies in different parts of the United Kingdom, and is believed to have been previously con- victed. Correct name supposed to be Grigglestone. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1890. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 8 SUSSEX ( EAST). 56.— Eastbourne ( County).— Remanded till 3rd prox. for conspiring to defraud the London and County Banking Company by means of a - worthless cheque, drawn on the National Bank, Charing Cross — HENRY ARNOLD alias EDWARD COLYER, and HARCOURT, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, rather pale thin features, hair light brown, moustache rather heavy, eyes blue, second joint of both thumbs contracted, dressed respectably. A native of Lower Halliford, Shepperton, Middlesex. Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. 57.— Patcham ( County).— Sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment, for larceny— JAMES TERRY, age 41, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, scar right cheek ; dress, 3 old grey jackets, dark grey vest, old shepherd's plaid trousers, black hard hat, wrap round neck, lace boots. A stableman ; native of Lymington, Hants. Had in his possession ( supposed stolen), 1 black dia- gonal cloth jacket, lined with Italian cloth, pocket inside right breast, outside pocket left breast, ticket pocket, 2 pockets in tail; 1 pair fawn astrachan gloves palm of gloves lined with kid, red and- white stripes inside ; 1 pair sheep skin gloves, nearly new ; 1 pair small size white cotton stockings ; 1 pair brown leather leggings; 1 black leather cigar- case, lined blue satin. Information to Supt. Tucker, Patcham. 58.— Uckfield ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Lewes Assizes, for larceny— THOMAS HARRIS, alias ELLIS, age 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair very dark, whis- kers and moustache dark brown, eyes dark brown ; dress, black cloth coat, dark brown tweed trousers and vest, black hard felt hat. A stableman ; native of Kingston, Surrey. Follows race meetings. Was sen- tenced on 9th August last to 6 months' imprisonment for larceny from a stable in Kent. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. SUSSEX ( WEST;. 59,— Petworth ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for burglary- JOHN" BURNE, an Irish- man, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, pockmark right cheek ; dress, black jacket and vest, dark stripe cloth trousers, red necker- chief, black hard hat, old lace boots.— JOHN CHARLES WESTON, age 20, height5 ft. 4J in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, scar right corner of mouth, cut mark between eyes and on left cheek, 4 moles back of neck and 1 top of left foot; dress, long dark grey overcoat, striped vest, cord trousers, coloured wrapper round neck, old black hard hat, old lace boots. Has a pedlar's certificate issued at Chat- ham, Kent, in September last. Supposed belonging to the East- end of London. Both have the appearance of tramps. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Ellis, Petworth. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING): 60.— Pontefract ( County).— Committed for trial at ensuing Leeds Assizes for burglary— THOMAS JOHN POWELL ( supposed false), age 31, height 5 ft. 8^ in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey. Has been employed as a labourer on the Manchester Ship Canal at Lachford Docks, near Warrington, and left there in September last. Had in his possession the follow- ing property, supposed stolen : 1 metal Geneva watch and steel chain ; 1 silver Geneva watch ; 1 Michigan silver albert; 1 silver albert; 1 nickel silver chain; 4 watch keys; 3 purses; 2 pocket knives ; 1 pair scissors ; 2 shells ; and brass bill coin. 61.— Pontefract ( County).— Remanded till 1st prox., for obtaining charitable contributions by false pretences— JOHN WILLIAM EVERETT, alias THOMAS TRIVETT, age 26, height 5 ft. l8f in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, blue overcoat with sealskin collar and cuffs, and'silk hat; of gentlemanly appearance. A native of Slough, Backs. Is supposed to be a long firm swindler, and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Ponte- fract. PROPERTY STOLEH. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62— J Division.— 12th inst., 1 plush mantle, 1 length of striped plush, 1 piece maroon plush, 1 piece cream silk, 1 piece flawn flounce silk, 1 piece grey cashmere, 1 pair white satin shoes, 1 white feather fan, about 4 yards Maltese lace, 1 gent's Melton overcoat, " Greenwell, Strand " on tab, 5 pockets ( 2 hip, 1 ticket, 1 inside right breast, 1 outside left); 3 ladies jackets ( one dark green, trimmed brown otter, stamped; two reefing ; one short black buttons); 1 black hip jersey; 3 towels, 2 pillow cases, 1 brown plush mantle ( trim- med brown lace) ; 1 pair red curtains, claret and brown stripes ; 1 pair small plain 15 carat gold ear- rings. 63.— N Division.— loth inst.— A gilt ormolu clock, about 14 in. high, coloured enamel dial, pink- red- and- white, medallion on base surrounded with imitation turquoise, stands on four legs, with three urns, one each side and on top, French make. 64.— V Division.— 22nd inst.— 4 gentlemen's plain gold rings, " Presented to E. W. Readman" inside one; 3 signet rings; 1 rope do., and 1 half hoop pat- tern do.; 3 ladies' rings ( one set diamonds in centre and ruby each side, one keeper, and one triangular diamond) ; 1 gold band bracelet, about 2 in. wide, figured pattern; 1 gentleman's English lever watch, maker " Carter, Cornhill, London"; 1 lady's gold watch; 1 lady's long gold chain, link pattern ; 3 pairs eyeglasses, gold frames; 1 black cashmere dress, body trimmed with beads; 1 black melton jacket, yellow silk sleeve lining, " Mascin, 142, Fenchurch- street," on tab; 1 silk umbrella, with silver band on handle; 9 silver- plated forks ( five table, four dessert), engraved " W. H. L." in old English ; 6 silver- plated tablespoons ( three engraved " M." and three " W. H. L." in old English). 65.— Y Division.— Woodcut engraving and de- scription of a necklet, stolen 15th inst.— A diamond necklet, drop and leaf pattern, about 150 stones, set in silver, gold back to setting, cluster diamond snap fastening. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 66— Faringdon ( County).— 18th inst., at Little- worth— A blacksmith's stock and pair of half inch dies ( Whitworth thread to dies); 1 screw hammer, marked " G. Telling " ; 1 iron spanner; an old brown coat, with buttons and loop3 to pockets ; and a boy's dark brown waterproof coat, torn in back and sewn up. Information to Supt. Butcher, Faringdon. DURHAM. 67.— Dar I ington ( County).— 12th inst., by burglary at Blackwell— 1 gentleman's gold watch, large plain back ; 2 ladies' gold English lever watches, 1 gold dial, the other white, engine- turned cases, maker, " J. Harrison, Darlington"; 1 gold albert; 2 long gold chains ; 1 large gold locket and cable chain, " Seaton in monogram on one side and Sept. 22nd, 1877 ; 1 large gold locket, four photos and hair chain attached ; 1 small gold locket with pearls ; 1 gold safety pin brooch with pearls; 5 gold brooches ( 1 with raised ball of pink coral in centre, 1 set 4 pearls, 1 in shape of bow with tassels, 1 set turquoise, and 1 with mono- gram, " R. A. F.," thereon); 1 dark crystal brooch, gold rims ; 1 silver locket and chain ; 1 jubilee 5s. piece made into a brooch ; other small brooches and locket. Information to Supt. Rogers, Darlington. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Bury ( County).- 8th inst., by burglary at Bury— 1 red leather purse with brass top; 1 five- shilling- piece ; 1 four- shilling- piece, dated 1887 ; 3 lion shillings; 1 fourpenny- piece; a few old copper foreign coins; 1 very small maltese gold breast- pin; 1 Turk's- head patent metal breast- pin ; 1 dark purple ribbed cloth single- breasted overcoat, lined with black sateen, yellow and red striped lining in sleeves, bound with braid, 4 outside pockets and 1 inside right breast, 2 buttons on each cuff, pockets contained a pair of black woollen gloves and a white handkerchief ; 1 claret colour West of England Cambridge jacket, black Italian cloth lining, in pocket a pocket- book and diary combined, containing a Trevelyan Club card and bill from J. Heywood, Manchester, also a number of letters and 70 post- cards, with " Chesham, Unitarian Sunday- school, Bury, Thomas Wilde, Secretary," printed on front. 69.— Bury ( County).— 13th inst., by housebreaking at Heywood, 1 navy blue overcoat, 3 pockets outside and 1 inside right breast, black bone buttons, " Edwin Greenhalgh " on tab ; 1 grey tweed jacket, 2 pockets outside and 1 inside right breast, light bone buttons ; 1 vest of same material; 1 pair lace boots, toecaps; 1 black billycock hat, all part worn, to fit a youth about 18 ; 1 lady's rough green leather handbag, catch on top, leather handle; 1 fine silver Geneva watch, hunting cases, steel hands, steel albert attached; 1 old silver English lever watch, white dial, steel hands, one broken, both watches are out of repair; £ 2 in gold and about £ 1 in silver, and a few coppers. The thief may be wearing the stolen hat and boots, as he left an old black billycock hat and an old pair of elastic side boots behind. Information to Supt. Henderson, Bury. 70— Salford ( Borough).— 24th ult.— A large gold brooch, pale yellow topaz stone, size of a walnut; a small gold brooch, bow pattern, set 5 turquoise stones, small heart appendage, 4 stones in bow and 1 in centre of heart, place for hair at back ; a long gold brooch, with 3 rubies, chased; a red cornelian oval- shape brooch and a pair of earrings to match, set in gold; a lady's long gold watch- chain, open link pattern, had attached a small gold locket, with photo of a lady and gentleman, and a small gold seal, with white cornelian stone; a lady's memorial ring, raised edge, black enamel, chased with gold letters " In memory of "; a pair of gold earrings, set with bloodstone, pear shape ; a silver vinaigrette, with letters " S. N." outside, about in. by 1 in.; a silver buckle, 2 in. by 1 in. ; a spade ace guinea; a four- shilling piece, dated 1889 ; a George II. five- shilling piece; a small silver appendant, fish shape ; a small silk bag, containing several silver coins, 2 American, the remainder English ; and a silver thimble in a brown case. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 71.— Belgrave ( County).— 5th inst., at Oadby Races— A gold keyless watch, No. 74133, white- and- enamel dial, centre seconds, plain back, chased on edge, " J. H." marked on case. Information to Supt. Ormiston, Belgrave. £ 50 REWARD. 72,— Leicester ( County).— 22nd ult., by burglary at Braunstone Hall— 1 pair of diamond earrings, very old, and very fine brilliants, shape somewhat resem- bling outline of human figure ; 1 diamond brooch, oval centre, is very largely studded with fine brilliants, has 2 wings attached by gold hooks to a gold eye on either side; 1 fine yellow gold oval locket, olive branch in diamonds thereon, miniature of a young lady in black, wearing white rose at throat, inside; 1 old- fashioned miniature of a lady, on ivory, with hair dressed high and powdered, solid gold back, with gold loops for ribbon ; 1 diamond ring, with 3 very fine brilliants, large centre stone, 2 side stones, pear- shaped ; 1 round gold necklace, of fine filigree work ; 1 coral necklace of round beads, stones about size of large peas ; 1 silver bracelet, of open Venetian work ; 1 medium size plain solid silver locket; 1 do., with band and buckle; 1 silver necklace, plain links, cable pattern. The above articles were taken from a front bedroom before the family had gone to bed ; access was obtained by means of two ladders lashed together. The bedroom door was fastened on the inside by a small piece of wood pushed under the door, and screwed to the floor with a small gimlet; the front door of the Hall was fastened on the outside with screws and string. Information to Chief Constable Holmes, Leicester- shire Constabulary, Leicester, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension and convic- tion of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. NORFOLK, 73.— King's Lynn ( Borough). —\ 8th inst.— A gentleman's small gold English lever watch, gold dial, T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARI 28, 1890. embossed back, maker, " Rowe, Cambridge," No. 14737 ; had attached a gold albart, which has been converted from a long neck- chain, and is now arranged in four lengths with gold bar; gold pencil- case, with ebony tip; large dull gold cross, and gold locket, with the coloured portrait of a gentleman, one side of locket broken off. Information to Chief Constable Ware, King's Lynn. WESTMORELAND. 74.— Kendal ( Borough).— 9th inst., by shopbreak- ing— About 60 white and coloured silk pocket- hand- kerchiefs, large and small sizes ; and 30 penny postage stamps. Information to Chief Constable Cotton, Kendal. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 75.— Hull ( Borough).— 24th ult.— A gentleman's 18- carat gold English lever watch, small size, white dial, sunk seconds, gold hands, plain back, No. 23854, maker " B. Arnold, 72, Baker- street, Portman- square, London," 54 marked on case. 10th inst.— A gentleman's gold, keyless, f- plate, centre seconds stop watch, 18- carat cases, No. 8942, maker " King, Hull," " Johnson " engraved inside case. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 76.— Leeds ( Borough).— 25th ult. by shopbreaking — 4 ladies1 silver keyless Geneva watches, Nos. 92849 to 92853, or 93311 to 93316, scratched inside cases 1967 to 1977, metal domes, engraved backs, one without bow ; 6 ladies' silver Geneva watches, Nos 48264, scratched inside 1897 ; 48265, scratched inside 1898; 6211, scratched inside 1931 ; 6240, scratched inside 1936; 6245, scratched inside 1941 ; some fancy and some white dials, metal domes, engraved backs; 4 mosaic brooches in gilt mounts, different shapes; 1 dozen steel brooches, various patterns ; 1 gold- plated brooch, composed of 3 bars, horseshoe pattern on top, set with brilliants; 1 oval shape pincushion in silver frame ; 2 dozen small size gilt scarf pins, several horseshoe shape, set with coloured stones; 1 dark- red leather case, containing 11 ladies' 9 carat gold dress rings set 5 small diamonds across, 15 gentleman's 9- carat gold rings, small size, hollow, set various coloured stones, marked inside 3s. and 3s. 9d. Information to Detective Supt. Gillespie, Leeds. RAILWAYS. 77.— Midland Rail way— 15 th inst., at St. Pancras Station— A parcel containing four gentlemen's gold chronograph hunting watches,!- piate, No. 36151,36153, 36154, and 36155, and a gentleman's gold chronograph hunting watch, minute repeater, 1- plate, No. 1813. Information to Supt. Carr, Midland Railway, Derby. See Latest Information ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 78.— P Division.— Between 9th and 12th inst., from a field at Dulwich— 2 horses ( 1st, a black mare, 15 hands 1 in., switch tail, goose rump, runs close behind, toes turn out, nearly thoroughbred; 2nd, a brown mare, 14 hands 3 in., switch tail, fired on both hind legs, top lip twisted, under lip drops. Both in fair condition and without shoes. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, 79.— Slough ( County).— During the night of 18th inst., from a field at Datchet— A bay mare, 5 years, 16 hands 1 inch, black points, short tail, hog mane, ewe- necked, plain head, no shoes on hind feet; value £ 35. Information to Supt. Sutton, Slough. WARWICKSHIRE. 80.— Warwick ( County).— 6th inst., at Shrewley — A brown horse cob pony, aged, 14 hands, white down face; dark brown two- wheel basket trap, hung low, wheels picked out red; a set of black harness, silver mounted. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Moth, Warwick. ANIMALS FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 81.— Northleach ( County).— 11th inst., in a field at Little Barrington— A bay mare, aged, 13 hands, blind both eyes, white star on forehead, long mane, five white spots on off side, and two on near side, knees broken, docked tail, shod all round, in fair con- dition. Was seen the same day in possession of a man, aged about 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh ; dressed in old black coat and vest, dirty fustian trousers, and old bowler hat. Information to Supt. Bassom, Northleach. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND HERTFORDSHIRE. 82— Hertford ( County).— Killed, 7th inst., on the Great Northern Railway, between St. Albans and Smallford, a man, age about 45, length 5 ft. 7J in , hair ( bald on top), and whiskers and moustache ( cut short) dark brown, eyes hazel; dress, old grey mackin- tosh coat, old black diagonal morning coat, trimmed black braid, light check plaid vest, brown- and- white check tweed trousers, grey check single peak cap, old lace boots. Appearance of a tramp. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. SURREY. 83— Guildford ( County). - 4th inst., in the river at Stoke, the body of a newly- born female child, white pockethandkerchief tied round neck, " L. Bradburn, No. 6," marked in corner in marking ink. At the coroner's inquest a verdict was returned of wilful murder against some person unknown. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Barker, Guildford. WARWICKSHIRE. 84.— Warwick ( County).— 16th inst., in the River Avon, near Warwick— the body of a man, age 45 to 50, length 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair ( turning grey), moustache and imperial brown ; dress, black ribbed morning coat pockets behind and outside breast, navy blue vest, black tweed trousers with narrow white stripe, " T. Cotterill, Warwick " on buttons, red- blue and- brown striped Oxford shirt, brown merino socks, block- front sidespring boots, red handkerchief in coat pocket. Is supposed to have been in the water about 3 weeks. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Moth, War- wick. PROPERTY RECOVERED. 85.— Gloucestershire, Gloucester ( County). Cash- box and contents, Case No. 68, 21st inst. APPREHENSIONS. 86.— Metropolitan Police District, C. I. Department.— W. PERRY TILGHMAN, Case No. 2, 31st ult. 87— Metropolitan Police District, K Divi- sion.— ARTHUR GRANSBURY, Case No. 3, 27th December last. 88.— Lancashire, Burnley ( County).— Super- visee JOSEPH RICHARDSON, Office No. 38554, Case No. 25, 13th December, 1889. 89.— Lancashire, Bolton- le- Moors ( Borough). Supervisee ALFRED WHITWORTH, Office No. 38102 Case No. 69, 14th inst. 90.— Surrey, Farnham ( County).— JOHN NEWELL, Case No. 32, 11th October, 1889. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHEN8ION8 SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— N Division.— For stealing £ 11— THOMAS DOUGLAS, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ( slight) light, eyes blue ; dress' brown tweed jacket, dark check trousers and vest, lace* boots, and soft slate- colour felt hat. His father, a baker, resides at Roxburgh- place, Edinburgh, where he may go. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 92 — Aylesbury ( County).- For burglary at Stone 23rd inst., and stealing 5 silver teaspoons, markecl " A. T.," 5 metal salt- spoons, and 1 gold seal— A MAN age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair] hair brown ; dress, light brown or grey overcoat ( rather long), dark trousers with light stripes, and black hard felt hat. Was traced to Tring, Herts, at 3 a. m., 24th inst. Information to Supt. Webb, Aylesbury. KENT. 93.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing £ 55in Bank of England notes, viz., 3 of £ 5, No. 17788, dated 29th August, 1889; No. 77417, dated 15th August, 1888 ; and No. 32487, dated 15th October, 1888 ; 4 of £ 10, Nos. 66630, 66631, and 48407, dated 10th May, 1889; No. 23409, dated 10th June, 1889— JOSEPH BUXTON TAYLOR, lance- corporal 8th Hussars, age 21j, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, grey single- breasted overcoat, light drab tweed suit, blue tie with red spots, button boots with kid tops ( size 8), and black felt hat, marked in- side " d/ R." A native of St. Paul's, Bristol. Warrant issued. Is accompanied by Patrick Brine, age 23i, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, brown overcoat, brown check tweed jacket, trou- sers and vest, white muffler, blue- and- white spotted scarf, and brown felt hat, marked " A/ R." Both are deserters from the 8th Hussars. Information to Supt. Taylor, Town Hall, Folkestone PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 94.— J Division.— 25th inst., a silver Geneva watch, enamel forget- me- not on dial, silk guard at- tached; 1 gold albert, small link pattern; 1 gold horseshoe dress ring, broken at horseshoe; 1 pair gold earrings, set rubies, drops set pearls ; 1 gentleman's gold scarf- pin, set turquoise ( sunken) ; 1 pair gold sleeve- links, 1 silver vinaigrette, book shape ; 2 gold studs, Maltese cross pattern; 1 gold pencil case; 1 pair silver earrings ( butterfly pattern); child's silver knife, fork and spoon, beaded pattern. 95.— X Division.— 24th inst., 1 pair sugar- tongs; 2 teaspoons ( one marked " M.," silver); 1 plated salt- spoon; 1 pair silver earrings ( long Japanese pattern); 1 silver necklet ( link pattern, locket attached, photo of a child inside); 1 lady's silver albert chain ( link pattern, tassel attached; 3 brooches ( one plain gold, size of a walnut, back deficient; two silver, one round, chased; one horseshoe with whip) ; 1 silver broad band bracelet ( chased). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Great Scotland- yard, London, S. W. . ESSEX. 96.— Chelmsford ( County).— 25th inst.— an old- fashioned chased metal teapot, about 10 in. high, metal hand, four feet, the top of the lid unscrews for cleaning purposes; has not been much U3ed. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. LANCASHIRE. £ 25 REWARD. 97.— Liverpool ( City).— 13th inst.— A pair of carat diamond stones, and a pair of 5- carat, less- 16th, diamond stones. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Williams, jeweller, 56, Lord- street, Liverpool, for the apprehen sion and conviction of the thief or thieves and rc 30 very of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Chief Supt. Williams, Detective Department, Liverpool. FEIDAY, FF. BRTTARY 28, 1890. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 7 NOTICE. " I^ DWARD HALL, late of London, em- ployed about nine years ago as printer at the " Graphic" newspaper, is requested to communicate with Mr. Peter Falla, Solicitor, St. Helier's, Jersey. If dead his children will hear of something to their advantage by applying as above. JOSEPH MOSSOP, Deceased.— If ^ HENRY MOSSOP, late of Wyth- moor Head, Workington, Cumberland ( youngest son of the late Joseph Mossop), who left his home in March, 1882, will apply as under, he will hear of something to his advantage.— Thomas Howson, Soli- citor, Whitehaven. T^ OST, on Wednesday evening, January 29, at the Lyric Club or the Shaftes- bury Theatre, a Lady's DIAMOND PIN, design a leaf of diamonds on a tortoise- shell pin.— Anyone finding the same and taking it to Anglesey House, Phillimore- gardens, Kensington, W., will be hand- somely rewarded. £ 13 REWARD. jyAMOND SCARF- PIN LOST, three- quarter carat, Monday, 10th, near Victoria Station.— Anyone finding the same and taking it to Colonel Walton, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, will receive the above reward. THE POLICEMAN'S DUTY. THE ONLY WATCH ! THE ONLY WATCH! The wonderful timekeepers supplied by H. Samuel are KNOWN TO ALL THE WORLD, and are undoubtedly THE BEST AND ONLY WATCHES for the Police Force, to whom they are supplied in large numbers. Superintendents, Inspectors, Sergeants, and Constables all join in pronouncing H. 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" EVERY WATCH WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS, AND SUPPLIED WITH A WEEK'S FREE TRIAL. MONEY RETURNED IF DISSATISFIED. Complete Descriptions and Illustrations of the foregoing, and of all H. Samuel's marvellous productions, will be found in H. Samuel's large descriptive Catalogue, which contains upwards of 1,000 beautiful Engravings of H. Samuel's Watches, Gold and Silver Jewellery, Clocks, Electro- PIate, etc., as well as hundreds of astounding Testimonials from all parts of the world. This elaborate publication will be eent to the address of any reader of this paper Gratis on application and Post Free. H. SAMUEL, Lever Watch Manufacturer, 97, 99, & 101, Market Street, Manchester NOW READY. NEW STORY BY THE AUTHOR OF " MICAH CLARKE." " The Firm of Girdlestone." A New Sensational and Exciting Tale, By A. CONAN DOYLE, Now RUNNING WEEKLY FROM OCTOBER 27, in lD- " THE PEOPLE," r The Largest and Best Sunday Paper. FULLER NEWS OF THE WEEK THAN ANY OTHER NEWSPAPER^ THE NEW EDITION, Containing the latest Statutes and Regulations, with References to the Acts of Parliament, of THE POLICE CODE AND Manual of the Criminal Law. By c. E. HOWARD VINCENT, Esq., C B, M. P., PRESIDENT OF THE POLICE PENSIONERS' EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATION, FORMERLY DIRECTOR OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS. Is NOW EEADY. It is Preceded by ADDRESSES TO CONSTABLES UPON THEIR DUTIES, by The Hon. Sir HENRY HAWKINS, Judge of the Supreme Court, and JAMES MONRO, Esq., C. B., Chief Commissioner of Police. " The whole duty of a Constable is detailed in it." Price 2s.; or 2s. 2d. post free, of CASSELL AND COMPANY, LIMITED, Ludgate Hill, London; or through any Bookseller. H. Samuel's Price, £ 2 12 6 H. Samuel's Priee, £ 3 H. Samuel's Price, £ 1 5 THE HASTINGS POLKA, BY HARRY BEWSHER, Splendidly Illustrated, Price Is. 4d. ( Post free). THE POLKA OF THE SEASON. " A very tuneful and inspiriting dance."— Lady's Pictorial. 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SPECIAL SALE of a Manufacturer's Stock of Irish Double Damask Table Cloths and Napkins. DINNER NTAPTCTNK 4„ square. n J - L'aiuasK. lau NAPKINS, 27 in. squi Usual price .... 16s. 9d. Usual price .... 21s. 6d. Usual price .... 31s. 6d. Usual price .... 39s. Od. TABLE CLOTHS, 2 yards square. Usual price .... 8s. 6d. Usual price .... 10s. 9d. Usual price .... 14s. 9d. Usual price .... 20s. Od. TABLE CLOTHS, 2£ yards long. Usual price .... lis. Od. Usual price .... 16s. 9d. Usual price .... 22s. Od Sale price Usual price .... 27s. 6d 8ale price TABLE CLOTHS, 2 yards wide by 3 yards long. Usual price .... 13s. 9d Sale price Usual price .... 18s. Od Sale price Usual price .... 21s. 6d. .... Sale price Usual price .... 34s. Od Sale price TABLE CLOTHS, yards wide by 3 yards long. Usual price .... 18s. 9d Sale price Usual price .... 29s. 6d Sale price Usual price oe- nJ Usual — Sale price Sale price Sale price Sale price Sale price Sale prioe Sale price Sale price Sale price Sale price .... 10s. 9d. per doz. 15s. 6d. „ 20s. Od. ,, 24s. 6d. „ 6s. 6d. each. 6s. lid. ,, 8s. 9d. 12s. 9d. » i 6s. 9d. „ 10s. 9d. „ 13s. 9d. „ 17s. 6d. „ 8s. 9d. each 12s. 9d. ,, 15s. 6d. „ 21s. fid. „ 6d. .... , Usual .... 35s. Od Sale price Usual price .... 47s. 6d Sale price CLOTHS, 2J yards wide by 3J yards long. Usual price 35s. Od Sale price Usual price .... 37s. 6d Sale price Usual price 40s. Od Sale m- ino 12s 6d. 18s. 9d. 22s. 9d. 29s. Od. TABLE Usual Usual 6d. Usual .... oaie price Usual price .... 65s. Od Sale price TABLE CLOTHS, 2J yards wide by 4 yards long. Usual price .... 39s. 6d Sale price Usual price .... 43s. Od Sale price „ Usual price .... 57s. 6d Sale price .... 33s. Od. „ Usual price .... 67s. Od Sale price .... 37s. 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SPECIAL NOTICE.— Blocks for Advertisements cut and Hand- I bills printed in a few hours, at the lowest possible prices. n. jr. 3sro: R,: R/ is, ( SON OF THE HEAD CONSTABLE), * ATCH MANUFACTURER A JEWELLER, " HERTFORD WORKS 33," COVENTRY. Detailed Price Lists of Watches, Chains, & o., together with Testimonials as to excellence of - workmanship, sent, Post Free, on application to CORRKCT TIME FOR The Watch, as in engraving, is a bona fide Silver English Lever Watch, mad? expressly for hard wear and correct time- keep- ing. It has an Enamel Dial, Seconds Hand, Five Jewels, Chronometer Balance, Superior Finish, Crystal Glass, Engine- turned and Hall- marked Oases. Thousands of Norris's Watches are now being worn by Police and Railway Officials, and references may be made « o most of the Chief Officers of the United Kingdom. N. 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