p fy 3Q GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY,, NEW SKRIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1891. VOL. YIII., NO. 740. 1. All announcements for insertion in tie POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOB o » THI POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YAM, LONDON, S. W. a. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue oftht POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. B. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per • portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. • 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number and art alphabetically arranged by counties. g. 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 th « 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 whic\ may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter, 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond % Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLIOB 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 at 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. Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. < c) ( d) NOTICE. " Scotland Yard, London," has been regis- tered at the General Post Office as the abbreviated address for telegrams for the Assistant Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, Criminal Investigation Department, whose offices are now at New Scotland Yard, London, S. W., instead of 21, Whitehall Place. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing • delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed iu relation to the following points— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— B Division.— For stealiug 9 lady's gold rings: 1st, set large diamond in centre, small ones round edges, old fashioned, 2nd, half hoop, set rubies and diamond, open setting, 3rd, small, plain, set emeralds and diamonds, 4th, set old paste diamonds, 5th, half hoop, set 5 diamonds, 6tli, small fancy, set emeralds and diamonds, 7th, massive, set large dia- mond in centre, with inscription on inside, 8th, plain gold, set with a tooth, 9th, large, wide, chased all over; 2 pairs gold earrings : 1st, set large diamond, 2nd, filigree, set pearl drops, with 3 pearls on each ; I pair gold eyeglasses, with small gold chain attached; 1 gold pin, with small pin attached, set 1 large diamond; 2 gold brooches: 1st, set with several diamonds, 2nd, very old filigree, hair in centre, set aqua- marine ( stone locket shape) ; 2 gold brace- lets : 1st, plain double- chain pattern, to form necklet or bracelet, 2nd, chain bangle, to receive watch, diamond round edge ; 2 silver snuff- boxes, " C. J. W." on lid of one, and " J. E. W." on the other ; 1 silver mandoline, very small; 1 silver locket, containing photo of lady and gentleman, chain attached— FRITZ WITTNER ( supposed false), a footman, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, no whiskers or moustache, very large outstanding ears ; dress, dark grey livery suit, and hard felt hat, which he wears on one side. A German. May endeavour to leave for France or Germany. 2.— C Division. — For fraud and larceny— BARON GRUNEBAUM, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion very dark, hair dark, eyes dark, thin face, very long black moustache; dress, brown rough overcoat, with velvet collar, dark trousers, and silk hat. Warrant issued. 3.— G Division.— For abducting, 15th inst., Kate Tebbutt, age 16, height 5 ft., slender build, complexion very fair, hair flaxen, eyes dark blue, dark eyebrews ; dress, when last seen, navy- blue dress, navy- blue pilot jacket, brass- anchor buttons, high collar, black felt hat, trimmed blue ribbon, bird in front, black astrachan muff, lace boots, wore an enamelled shilling- brooch; an accomplished singer — ALBERT CHARLES PATTON, a chef, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair, moustache, and side- whiskers ( slight) brown, recently lost left little finger- nail; dress, brown overcoat, velvet collar, black diagonal coat and vest, dark stripe trousers, pale- blue tie, turn- down collar, black hard felt hat, lace boots. They have luggage with them, and may endeavour to go to America or Australia. Warrant issued. 4— 1\| Division — Eor stealing £ 14 14s.— WILLIAM DEARSLET, alias WILLIE ED- MUNDS, age 27, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair, moustache ( slight), and eyes dark, thick lips, eye- lids droop; dress, long inverness coat and cape, pepper- and- salt mixture trousers, round hard felt hat. A native of Kentish Town. Was employed as manager to the " Held by the Enemy" Dramatic Company, now on tour in the provinces. He is committing larcenies from lodgings in country towns, and represents that he is still manager to the above company. He may visit Sevenoaks, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Favor - sham, Canterbury, Sheerness, and Tonbridge. The special attention of provincial police is called to this man. ( See Case No. 20). Warrant issued. 5.— p Division. — For obtaining 10s. 6d. by- false pretences, 12th inst.— JOHN REEVES, alias WESTERHAM, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fair; dress, dark plaid coat, cord trousers, lace boots, black hard felt hat, dirty appearance. A labourer. Native of Bromley, Kent. Is known at Westerham and Brastead, Kent. x Warrant issued. 6.— T Division.— For stealing, 6th inst.— A £ 5 Bank of England note, and about £ 15 gold— GEORGE CROTTON, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair and eyes dark, both little fingers crooked; dress, black overcoat, with velvet collar, black diagonal coat and vest, blue sergo trousers, and hard felt hat. Has been in the Royal Navy and Army. A native of Fulham. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For stealing a quantity of jewellery — ARTHUR COOPER, late of 194, Great College- street, Camden Town— A jeweller's assistant, age 22, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair and mous- tache dark brown, thin but muscular build, inclined to be bow- legged; dress, blue overcoat, light muffler, black hard felt hat, may be wearing a black frock coat, with silk facings, or dark tweed coat and trousers ; carried a light stick, with silver mount. Is fond of billiards and music halls. May assume the name of " MELTON." Absconded 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8.— Biggleswade ( County). — For stealing a tweed jacket and vest, lined with dark linsey, cord trousers, and lace boots, marked inside " B'wade Union"— THOMAS WRIGHT, age 50, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair black, moustache and side whiskers, lost one eye; may be wearing 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1891. the stolen clothing. Absconded from Biggleswade Workhouse, 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Biggleswade. DURHAM. 9.— Durham ( City). — For stealing blankets from his lodgings, 16th inst. ( since found pledged in name of John Smith)— A MAN who gave the name of Thomas, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., round face, hair and slight moustacho dark, left hand injured, having been crushed in machine, and wears a yellow kid glove, has false teeth ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers, brown check cap with peak, shoes, red stockings, white front and collar, with large red stud in front ; carried a small bock with red cover. He took lodgings at the house, 13th inst., stating he was a sewing machine agent, and absconded 16th. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 10.— Dumfries ( Burgh).— Woodcut - portrait and description of J OHN BLAIR, a seedsman's clerk whose apprehension is sought for forging and utter- ing a cheque for £ 46 on the Commercial Bank, age 30, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache dark, eyes brown, no whiskers, long fall face, walks erect, smart respectable appear ance, good- looking ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, and dark round felt hat; may have a drab- colour dust- coat. His father is said to reside in Rothesay. May endeavour to leave the country. A Scotchman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Malcolm, Dumfries. ESSEX. 11.— Chelmsford ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences at Danbury, 6th inst.— HENDER- SON" BENNETT, alias BURRIDGE, age 23, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, has a peculiar look in his eyes and a slight impediment in his speech. Is fond of horses, riding, driving, Ac. Usually dresses in breeches, and gaiters or high boots, a covert coat and hard black hat. Has been for last 2 years residing at Woodham Walter, Essex. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable, Somerset, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 12.— Fishponds ( County).— For stealing the sum of £ 70 — FRANCIS HENRY TUCKER COUCH, age about 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, cut mark over one eye ( supposed right), slight im- pediment in speech; dress, dark overcoat, light tweed suit, brown bowler hat, and gloves. A native of Wingfield, Wiltshire. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Warrant issued; Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HAMPSHIRE. 13.— Aldershot ( County).— For embezzlement — JOHN ROBINSON, a butcher, late of Fleet, age 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hnir light brown, eyes blue; dress, light suit, short light dust coat, rough cloth cap, brown lace boots. His father resides at Clewer Green, Windsor, where he was seen 6th inst. Warrant issued. 14.— Aldershot ( County). — For forging and uttering cheques— OLIVER STOLMAN, an out- fitter's manager, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in , complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) brown, long whiskers and moustache, turning grey, very high forehead, generally wears glasses ; dress, black frock coat, dark mixture trousers, and high silk or high felt hat. Late of No. 1, Napier- terracc, Napier- road, Leytonstone. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Brinsou, Aldershot. HEREFORDSHIRE. 15.— Bromyard ( County).— For buglary, 13th inst., at Norton, and stealing a lady's gold watch ( since found pledged); a silver chain; a brooch made of half- crown ; and about £ 2 8s. iu money— CHARLES FREDERICK TAYLOR, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache and small side- whiskers, eyes ( small) grey, sailor- boy, cross- flags tattooed, supposed left arm, spear mark through calf of right leg ; fond of singing in public- houses, his favourite song being " The Ship that never returned "; dress, light dust coat, dark jacket and vest, dark- blue trousers, black hat, strong boots. Has been a soldier. Native of Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire. Warrant issued. 10.— Bromyard ( County). — For unlawfully wounding, 20th inst., at Bishop Frome— HARRY PHELPS, alias BREWER, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, feminine features, hair ( rather long and curly) light, thin side- whiskers, eyes blue; dress, brown plaid jacket, dirty white slop, cord vest and trousers, strong lacs boots. May be found working at farm- houses or with hauliers. Native of Dymock. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ovens, Bromyard. 10s. REWARD. 17.— Ledbury ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— WILLIAM SCRIYENS, age 40, height 5 ft. 4in., complexion fresh, hair and whiskers dark, scar on nose and left cheek, white lock of hair top of head; dress, dark coat and vest, white cord trousers, and brown hard felt hat. A farm labourer. Native of Eldersfield, Worcestershire. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Ledbury Board of Guardians for the apprehension of Scrivens. Information to Supt. Cope, Ledbury. 18.— RoSS ( County).— For stealing a gold medal ( recovered)— JAMES EDWARDS, a labourer, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair, small side whiskers and moustache brown, eyes ( full) hazel, sharp nose; dress, dark clothes, old brown overcoat, black hard hat; the appearance of a groom. Native of Kempley, Gloucester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Ross. 19.— Weobley ( County).— For embezzling, 9th inst., £ 10 Is. 9d.— WILLIAM WEAVER, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in. complexion fresh, hair, small side whiskers, and moustache and eyes brown, walks erect, rather fond of drink; dress, dark jacket, vest, and trousers, or may be wearing cord trousers, fur cap, and strong lace boots. Supposed gone to South Waifs, and may try to get employment in a coal mine. Native of Lettan, Herefordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ovens, Weobley. KENT. 20.— Chatham ( County). — For stealing, 26th inst.— A pair of maltese round gold ear- rings, with red stone ; a maltese gold brooch, long, with black figured stone; a gold mourning ring, with hair; and a small morocco leather watch box, " Benson, London " inside— A man who lodged in the house and gave the name of W. EDMONDS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair, small mous- tache, and eyes dark, eyelids droop; dress, short blue cloth overcoat, with velvet collar, grey under- coat, dark brown trousers, blue and red stripe silk scarf, black hard felt hat. Stated he was business agent in advance for Mr. Edward Graham Falcon's Dramatic Company. He has a number of gold- edge cards in his possession, bearing that company's name, which he produces when applying for private; lodgings. ( See Case No. 4). Information to Supt. Coppinger, Chatham. £ 2 REWARD. 21.— Mailing ( County).— For leaving his wife chargeable to tho Mailing Union — FRANK SKINNER, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, smart and respectable appear- ance. A bricklayer. Native of West Mailing. Was working at Sidcup in September last, and lodged in Halfway- st' eet; also sang in the church choir there. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians, of the Mailing Union, for the apprehension of Skinner. 22.— Mailing ( County).— For bastardy arrears. — WILLIAM ATKIXS, late of Kingston- on- Thames, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, smart appearance; dress, grey tweed suit, and brown hard felt hat. A stableman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hulse, West Mailing. 23.— Sevenoaks ( County).— For burglary, at Sevenoaks, 14th inst., and stealing 4 gravy spoons; 6 table spoons ; 10 soup spoons ; 15 dessert spoonS ; 24 tea spoons; 10 large forks; 17 small forks; 2 sauce bowls ; 12 fish knives and forks ; 12 dessert knives and forks ; 1 sugar sifter, all electro- plated ( the plate is very old- fashioned, rat- tail pattern, the forks have only three prongs, with crest— a griffin with six stars holding a feather) ; 1 gold enamelled bonbonier box; 1 silk carriage rug; 1 heavy Inverness cape; 2 light Inverness capes ; 1 covert coat; 1 heavy brown overcoat and other coats; 1 brown felt hat; and 1 silk umbrella, with " F. T." in silver on top— TWO MEN, 1st, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion, hair, and whiskers dark; dressed in stolen overcoat, and black hard , felt hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, sickly- looking; dressed in stolen overcoat and. hat. They left Sevenoaks for Ton- bridge, by first down train, where they re- booked for London Bridge. 24.— Sevenoaks ( County). — For burglary at Scvenoaks, 14th inst.— License Holder JOHN HENRY FREMANTLE WILLIAMS, alias JOHN HY. WILLIAMS, Office No. 40687, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, freckled, scars on eyebrows, under right eye and on bridge of nose, 3 blue dots ( faint) between left thumb and forefinger. Sentenced at Leeds, 10th January, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 26th ult.— Supervisee GEORGE STEELE, Office No. 40570, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 2 men holding flag on breast, woman on each forearm, J. T. on right arm. Sentenced at Middlesex Sessions, 10th August, 1885, to five years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny, and at Thirsk, 21st Octobcr, 1889, to fr weeks hard labour, and his license revoked as a rogue and vagabond. Liberated 2nd ult. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sevenoaks. LANCASHIRE. 25.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing at Farn- worth, 23rd inst., a gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 4637, cream- colour dial, gold hands and hingos, plain cases— A MAN who lodged in the house one night, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown; dress, dark tweed suit, collar and tie, white muffler, laco boots. Stated he travelled from Skip! on to Black, burn by train, and then walked to Farn worth, where ho had got work at the gasworks as a painter ( false). Information to Supt. Eatcugli, Bolton. 26.— Garstang ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee THOMAS SMITH, Office No. 39678, age 31, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown, pockpitted, scar right eyebrow, wart top of right shoulder. Sentenced at Precton, 27th Dec., 1889, to 6 months hard labour, and 2 years police supervision, for larceny. Information to Supt. Bourkc, Garstang. 27. — Ormskirk ( County). — For stealing a shirt and a pair of boots— A YOUTH, age 15, height 4 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 lost third and fourth fingers right hand, six blue dots left arm. His mother resides at 19, Mill- street, Kirkham. He has been convicted for stealing timber, sleeping out, and stealing a watch and chain, on 16th February, 1887, and sent from Preston Sessions to Reformatory at Birkdale, from which place lie absconded on 17th inst. ; dressed in the uniform of that institution. Said to be making his way to Bolton. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. 28.— Manchester ( City).— For embezzlement — JAMES THOMAS MILLER, age 32, height 5ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( inclined sandy), whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes blue; dress, rough dark blue pilot overcoat, and black flat top felt hat. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Town Hall, Manchester. 29.— Burnley ( Borough).— For stealing, 23rd inst., £ 5 15s., from his lodgings — THOMAS HEYWOOD, alias THOS. EVANS, a collier, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion dark, hair black, large cut or burn mark right of head, sore eyes; dress, black jacket and vest, brown and black striped trousers, black billycock hat, lace boots. Supposed native of Shropshire. Was discharged about 3 years ago from Blackley Reformatory School. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Burnley. LEICESTERSHIRE. 30.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing, 10th inst, from the Turkish baths, a gold English lever stop- watch, No. 39378, 18- carat, white face, long gold albert, 9- carat, links of various sizes, with seal appen- dage ; also a levant leather purse, fastens with button, • containing about £ 3 in gold and silver— JAMES TURNER, alias THORNTON, GILBERT and WRIGHT, age 32, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion dark, hair brown, whiskers and moustache dark, • eyes grey, double chin, 2 large pockmarks corner left eye, 3 small scars forehead; wears dark over- coat and opera hat; respectable appearance. Fre- quents baths, reading- rooms, clubs, & c. Supposed sentenced at Manchester in June, 1886, to 12 months imprisonment for stealing overcoats from the Royal Exchange. Information to Chief Constable Dans, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 31.— Boston ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a brass cornet, silver mouth- piece, dent near bell, maker, De Lacey, London, in black case— JAMES GARDENER, alias W. J. GARDENER, Age about 48, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair and moustache dark brown, military appearance; dress, dark cloth suit and hard hat. A house painter. Stated he had boen a bandsman in the Army, and was in India 17 years. A good musician and music writer. Left Boston by train 21st Nov.. supposed going to March, having the cornet in his possession. Stays at common lodging- houses or low beer- houses, and calls on bandmasters for relief or employment in giving music lessons or writing music. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crawford, Boston. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. £ 50 REWARD. 32.— Newtown ( County).— For falsification of accounts — SAMUEL MORGAN, age 43 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., thick- set, complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache grey, eyes very dark, full features, turns his toes in, and stoops slightly when walking, slightly bow- legged, pleasing appearance, and good- looking; generally wears a dark dust overcoat and hart felt hat. May endeavour to leave the county. Late manager in the Mont- gomeryshire Flannel Company, by whom the above reward will be paid for his apprehension and con- viction. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Newtown. NORFOLK. 33.— Norwich ( County).— For night poaching at Taverham- S AMUEL SHICK LE, alias DAWDY, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, freckled, hair light brown, eyes grey, slightly round- shouldered ; dress, grey check suit, bell- bottom trousers, black hard hat, brown cloth overcoat. A native of Costessey. — EVERSON JONATHAN LOVETT, alias SWEAT, age 22, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark, cut side of left eye; dress, check jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, plaid peak cap. A native of Norwich. — WILLIAM COUSINS, alias DODGER, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, brown check suit, rough black overcoat, black hard hat. Native of Costessey. Warrant, issued. Information to Inspector Chambers, County Police Station, Norwich. 34.— Norwich ( City).— For absconding from his bail, charged with breaking and entering a ware- house, and stealing 4 hams; 2 rolled shoulders; 1 gammon ; 14 lbs. of butter; 1 dead hare ; and 1 partridge— ALFRED SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, 3 scratches on right wrist. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. NORTHUMBERLAND. 35.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City). — For stealing from lodgings, 9th inst.— A gold lever watch, No. 27121, makers Lister & Sons, Newcastle ; 1 lady's long gold guard chain, plain; 1 lady's gold neck chain, double locket attached; 1 gold brooch, " Pringle " engraved thereon ; 1 lady's gold ring, set with hair, " Pringle " engraved on it; 1 plain gold brooch, engraved on back " From J. Pringle to W. J. and J. Pringle on their golden wedding day " ; a brooch known by the name of " The Family Tray," gold frame, glass in front with different coloured hair underneath ; 1 plain gold brooch, blue in centre, set with pearls; 1 plain gold brooch, set with different coloured stones ; 1 plain gold brooch, with small chain attached, and ear- drops to match ; 2 lady's gold dress lings; a gentleman's dress ring, made of hair, with gold rim, and name of " W. J. Pringle" engraved on it; 2 plain gold wedding rings ; a smelling- bottle, with silver top ; 2 ivory card- cases ( one all white) ; 1 white ivory- hafted pocket- knife; 1 pair of gold sleeve- links, set with rubies; 1 silver brooch, with bird painted on it; 1 silver necklace ( can be made into bracelets); 1 China brooch, set in silver, has green leaves and a robin painted on it; 2 pairs of small gold ear- drops ; 1 pair of ear- drops, made out of small silver coins; 1 pair of gold sleeve- links, set with green stones; 1 gold stud, set with a pearl; a gentleman's plain gold ring; a gentleman's plain silver ring; and a pair of light tweed trousers, recently washed— A man who gave the name of LIVESEY, and stated he was a medical student, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, clean shaved, sharp features, thin build, good teeth, left forefinger cut, and has sticking- plaster on it; dress, long fawn- colour overcoat, double- breasted jacket, dark trousers, and hard felt bat. Carried a brown Gladstone bag, and a small hand bag. Supposed native of Cumberland. 36.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For con- spiracy to defraud— JOSEPH PAYNE or BANNIS- TER, a horse- dealer, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in. complexion, hair, and eyes dark, keeps his head on one side when speaking ; dresses respectably, and generally wears a blue overcoat with velvet collar, horsey appearance. Native of Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Newcastle- on- Tyne. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 37.— Nottingham ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee JAMES FRESHWATER, alias JOHN KING, Office No. 20951, age 45, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scars on right forearm, elbow and wrist, below left eyo and ear, and two on left eyebrow, left knee fractured, ruptured. Sentenced at the Middlesex Sessions, 7th August, 1877, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervison for larceny. D 877. Information to the Chief Constable of Nottinc- o ham. age about 26, height 5 ft. 4f in , complexion fresh, very thick dark hair, cut short and parted in centre, clean shaved, eyes dark, sharp- looking, little bow- lagged, turns toes outwards, bends knees very much and throws them outwards when walking, walks with short quick steps ; dress, when he absconded, rusty- coloured faded covert coat, collar greasy, no outside pockets, black striped coat and vest, pepper- and- salt coloured trousers, blue and white necker- chief, lace boots, and black hard felt hit with crack in left side of brim. A stable helper, is well up to his work, and has been in the employ of the Right Hon. G. J. Noel, at Oakham, since October lasi. This man is believed to be a native of London, ojt has been employed a great deal in stables and mews there. He stated he had been employed at StratK, fieldsaye, as pony- boy; at Quorn, Billesdon, and other places in Leicestershire, Coventry, Northamp- tonshire, Atherstone Kennels, in racing stables at Newmarket, also in " The Earl FitzWilliam's," Wentworth, Yorkshire. He also stated that he has a brother who had been a second whip to huntsman, and having been injured is allowed a pension of 18s. per week, but did not say where. He talks a great deal of having run in foot races, and is fond of singing, whea in public- houses and about his work, two favourite songs, " Out in the cold world," and " I'm an old one, but cannot stand that." Also stated that his father was a horsebreaker, and that he had a brother in America. It is strongly suspected that he has committed similar offences elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Keep, Oakham, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the offender. RUTLANDSHIRE. £ 2 2s. REWARD. 38.— Oakham ( County).— For stealing a £ 5 Bank of England note ; £ 6 gold; and 30s. silver, 22nd inst.— WILLIAM FRENCH ( supposed false), SHROPSHIRE. 39.— Church Stretton ( County). — For ob- taining a quantity of milk by false pretences— THOMAS HUNT, late of Wellington, age about 55, height 6 ft., very stout build, full red face, small side whiskers, turning grey, otherwise clean shaved ; dress, grey suit, and hard felt hat. Was a member, some years ago, of the Walsall Borough Police. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Caswell, Church Stretton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— Glastonbury ( County). — For stealing between 4th and llth inst. at Binegar, a lady's gold fancy ring with red and blue stones and white pearls outside, and inside under the glass is a place for hair— THOMAS HENRY CARPENTER, a tramp- ing navvy, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes grey, full face, right thumb deformed, silver ring on little finger right hand ; dress, dark reefer jacket, double- breasted cord vest with imitation ivory buttons, moleskin trousers, strapped under knees ( patch on right knee), white muffler, heavy lace boots, and dark navvy cap. He offered the ring for sale at Shepton Mallet on 13th inst. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Burslem ( County).— For absconding from Werrington Industrial School— WILLIAM OWEN, age 13, height 4 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue. His mother resides at Chequeror- lane, Upholland, WTigan.— FRANK EVANS, ago 14, height 4 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, very much freckled, hair dark brown, eyes grey. His mother resides at 5 House, 7 Court, Hunter- street, Liver- pool. Both dressed in black jacket and vest, or cord jacket and vest, cord trousers, lace boots, aud blue Scotch cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 42.— West Bromwich ( County).— For steal- ing a lady's dolman ulster, with loose sleeves and tippet, dark brown rough material with red and yellow spots, plush on each side of tippet, dark brown buttons, two hooks near bottom, turned up about 3 inches around bottom ; a lady's black cash- mere dress skirt, with large crape panels each side— MARGARET FLANNAGAN, ago 31, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, hair black, eyes grey, face freckled, rather stout build; dress, black or blue dress, black shawl, side- spring boots, and black 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1891. hat trimmed with black, or may be wearing the stolen articles. A native of West Bromwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whitehurst, West Brom- wich. STIRLINGSHIRE. 43.— Stirling ( Burgh).— For stealing clothing from Stirling Combination Poorhouse, 9th inst.— CHARLES McLAUCHLIN, a vagrant, age 58, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion florid, hair grey, scar on upper lip. An Irishman. For stealing clothing from Stirling Combination Poorhouse, 1: 3th inst.— MAXWELL CUNNING- HAM, age 38, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair, mous- tache, and imperial dark, short neck. A tailor, native of Campsie. Has served in the 78th High- landers. Both are dressed in poorhouse clothing, consisting of jacket, vest, dark grey trousers, Kirkcaldy striped shirt, white flannel under- shirt, white plaiding drawers, Rob Roy tartan searf, pair of braces, pair of stockings, pair of shoes, and dark grey cap. Information to Snpt. Ferguson, Stirling. SURREY. 44.— Guildford ( Borough).— For stealing, 17th inst., a gentleman's silver geneva watch, No. unknown, sunk second hand, small piece chipped out of dial near centre, works open from the front instead of back— GEORGE FREDERICK DOLING, alias GEORGE FREDERICK DUN- CAN, age 15, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair black, front teeth slightly decayed ; tlress, dark grey suit, grey striped flannel shirt with collar, and dark grey striped cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Berry, Guildford. ago as a painter, at the governor's house, and it is suspected that he will make his way to Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 49. — Leeds ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 2 13s. 3d.— ARTHUR LAWSON, age 22, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, hair light, slight moustache and side whiskers, slightly bowed at knees when walking ; dress, dark blue overcoat with velvet collar, dark tweed trousers, black billycock hat, may be carrying a brown leather handbag with letters " G. J. M. " thereon. Was employed as a traveller in the leather trade, and may seek similar employment, or may endeavour to leave the country Native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Webb, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 50.— Isle Of Ely ( County).— Remanded till 5th prox., for stealing 2 meal bags and 1 pair of stock- ings, at Thorney, 21st inst.— WILLIAM LAW, age 40, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, oval face, scar left temple, over right eye and upper lip, face pockpitted, scar between shoulders and both buttocks. A labourer. Native of Clavering, Essex. Has been convicted at Saffron Walden, for larceny and poaching; also at Linton and Bishop Stortford, for poaching. Information to Inspector King, Whittlesey, near Peterboro', SHROPSHIRE. WARWICKSHIRE. 45.— Longford ( County).— For stealing, 22nd inst., at Foleshill, 4 rabbits ( 3 recovered) — CHRISTOPHER OWEN, age 30, height 5 ft. 6\ in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes grey, cut left of nose, scars right elbow, both knees, and left forefinger. Has been convicted of fowl- stealing at Loughborough, Rugby, and Coventry. Supposed tramping the country as a drover. Native of Stoke, near Coventry. • Warrant issued. . Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford, near Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 46. — Malmesbury ( County). — For stealing, 27th inst., at Kemble, £ 16— THOMAS PAINTER, age 23, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, small side whiskers and eyes, dark, bullet scar on one wrist; dress, dark melton coat and vest, light stripe trousers, black bard bowler hat, lace boots, may be wearing a blue cloth overcoat ( stolen), rather respectable appearance. Has served in the Militia. Supposed previously convicted in Glouces- tershire. A tramping groom. Native of Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Collett, Malmesbury. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 47.— Hull ( Borough).— For embezzling the snm of f3 7s. 4d., on 26th inst.— WALLIS DEIGHTON CLOSE, age 18, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) black, eyes light brown, smooth face, smart appearance, weighs 11 stones, second toe of one foot deformed ; dress, dark broad plaid overcoat, with cape, blue serge trousers, strong nailed boots ( nearly new), iron plates at toes. A draper's assistant, native of Leeds, where he is well known. Left Hull about 12.30 p. m. 26th inst. About 12 months since he was found in Liverpool, destitute, by police, and conveyed to his then home at Burst- wick, in the East Riding. Ho had then an intention of enlisting in the Army, but in conscquence of his deformed toe was rejected. Warraut issued, 48.— Hull ( Borough).— For embezzling the sum of 15s. lid., on 17th inst.— WALTER FREDERICK HAWKINS, a painter, age 26 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, no whiskers or moustache, pale- looking, eyes blue. He worked at Durham Prison some time 51.— Shrewsbury ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for attempted rape— JOHN HASTON, alias JOHN ADDIS and JOHN NEESON, age 23, height 5 ft. 7± in., full brown face, hair brown, no whiskers or moustache, eyes light brown, cut mark 1st finger right hand, scar left eyebrow, rather bow- legged ; dress, dark rib cloth coat ( faded), old dark mixture vest, corduroy tronsers ( small pattern), grey mixture cap, with peak, lace boots, wears a silver ring on right third finger. States he was born at Leinster, Wicklow, but brought up at 22, Spring Gardens lane, Sunderland, and that he is known to Mr. Coleman, lodging- house keeper, off Queen- street, Sunderland. That he has a relative named John Higgens, a plasterer, in York- street, Manchester. He also states that he served 56 days training at Richmond Militia last year, that he er. listed at Middlesborough, and at the end of the training purchased his discharge. Has worked on a new railway at Barnsley, also at Leeds Gasworks, and on the Manchester Ship Canal at Hince. Appears to have been tramping the country some time. Photo will be forwarded on application. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. 52.— Frome ( County).— Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for larceny and 14 days for assault— JAMES PALMER, a pedlar, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, anchor and crown tattooed left arm and wrist, ruptured left side; dress, blue pilot cloth jacket, plaid vest, broad rib cord trousers, old light lace boots, black bowler hat, blue stripe cotton shirt. Has served in the Navy. Had in his possession a pedlar's certificate granted by Metropolitan Police in August last, and pawn ticket for a silver geneva watch, No. 108, pawned at Reading, 22nd August last. Native of Axminster. Information to Supt. Williams, Frome. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 53.— Birkenhead ( County). — Between 24th and 29th ult., at Seacombe— I lady's silver geneva watch, double case, steel hands, white dial, worn; 1 gold chain, small link pattern; 1 square silver snuff- box, " Harrie " engraved on lid ; 1 silver band bracelet, 1 inch in width ; 1 do. J- in. wide, oval shape; 1 silver bangle, engraved with flowers; 1 plain silver bangle ; 1 small gold- plated breast pin horse- shoe pattern. Between 24th and 25th ult., at Seacombe— 1 lady's, gold geneva watch, a piece of gold chain and a gold seal, green stone, attached ; 1 plaited silk guard ; I pair men's boots, hand stitched, with toe- caps size 8, worn ; 1 dark or brown hard felt hat, in fajL. condition; 1 silver thimble; 10s. in silver and copper. The thief left behind an old pair of blucher- boots, and an old brown felt hat, and will probably be wearing the stolen boots and hat. Information to Chief Supt. Hindley, County Hall Birkenhead. 54.— Runcorn ( County).— Between 22nd and 24th inst., at Bampton— 1 new blue cloth double- breasted pilot vest, lined white flannel, black bone buttons, 2 outsido and 1 inside pockets. Information to Supt. Large, Runcorn. ESSEX. 55.— Brentwood ( County). — 25th inst., by housebreaking, at Grays— 1 lady's gold hunter watch, long gold chain attached; 1 lady's silver albert and chain, star- spangled with tassel; 1 gold diamond ring ( single stone) ; 1 gold oval locket " A. R. F." engraved on front, and a lady's and gentleman's photo inside, gold chain attached, flat links; 1 silver bracelet, buckle pattern, 2 in. wide- 1 silver bracelet, with small knobs all round, about 2 in. wide ; 1 silver bracelet, twisted curb pattern, H in. wide; 1 silver chased bracelet, li jn_ wide; 2 gold wedding rings ( 1 very thin, the other very thick) ; 1 gold keeper ring, chased; 1 pair silver ear- rings; 1 pair gold ear- rings, set' diamond ; 3 gold studs, slightly chased ; 1 silver brooch, without pin, ear- rings to match; 1 pair gold ear- wires; 1 pair long gold- plated ear- drops, 1 jubilee shilling, and about £ 41 gold. 56. — Brentwood ( County). — 3rd inst., at Warley Barracks— An old gold hunting lever watch, No. 11610, initials J. E. S. on inside case; a dark grey mixture Scotch tweed ulster, 2 pockets on hips, 1 left breast, and ticket pocket on left sleeve. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. 57.— Ongar ( County).— Between 18th and 19th inst., by burglary at The Wilderness, Ongar— Along black overcoat, military shape, i wo inside pockets, small ticket pocket, inside breast pocket, brown buttons ( lowest one torn away from cloth) ; a large green shawl or wrap, from 8 ft. to 10 ft. long ( old, and much worn) ; fish knife and fork, electro- plated, ivory or bone handles, about 13 inches long; 1 pair brown worsted gloves ; 1 pair gloves, brown wool on back, lined with chamois leather, left thumb sewn up; 1 dark blue Chesterfield overcoat, velvet collar, inside breast pocket very deep; 1 rough black overcoat, velvet collar, silk wrapper handker- chief in outside pocket, side pockets outside, with vertical opening instead of ordinary ; 2 umbrellas, dark brown silk, wooden handles ( nearly new); 1 very short briar- root pipe, amber mouthpiece " L" on stem; 1 silver mustard- spoon, crest- thistle or holly; 1 large light cabbage- stalk walking stick ; and a quantity of cigars. TWO MEN, who took first train ( 7.36) from Theydon Bois to Bethnal Green, wearing coats and large green wrappers, are strongly suspected— 1st, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., light whiskers and moustache ( whiskers rather scanty); dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, and hard felt hat; 2nd, age about 40, height about 6 ft., light moustache, very dark round the eyes, spoke with Scotch accent; dress, black overcoat, darkish trousers, heavy lace boots, with straight toe- caps. Made enquiries about trains for London Fields. Information to Inspector Robinson, Ongar. 58.— Colchester ( Borough). — 17th ult., at Colchester Barracks— 1 gentleman's gold lever hunting- watch, engine- turned case ( much worn), no glass, crest, an arm holding a branch of oak, on case, maker " H. P. Webb, Manchester " ; 1 German or metal automatic watch, showing figures of hours, minutes, and seconds on separate dials, glass broken, shield on back; 1 gold signet ring, crest, a lion; 1 watch chain, fine gold and platinum ; 1 gold knife, 1 in. long ( cigar cutter) ; 2 gold pencil cases, about 2 in. long; 1 gold scarf pin, representing a stago coach, diamond lamps and windows ; 1 gold masonic jewel, in form of carpenter's square, about in. long, and ^ in. wide, chased, pin and ribbon attached. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 59.— Gloucester ( County).— Between the 10th and 12th inst., a black frock coat, bone buttons SOMERSETSHIRE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 worn at wrists, red ink marks on right flap, " Keogh, Wolverhampton," on tab; a light alpaca coat, single breasted, two pockets, and one outside breast, much worn; a short blue double- breasted over- coat, velvet collar, pockets on hips, tickct pocket, and one inside each breast, much worn. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Chipp, Gloucester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 60.'—' Watford ( County).— 15th inst., by house- breaking, at Chorley Wood Cedars, Rickmansworth — 1 flat gold link necklace; 1 silver necklace of Burmese coins ( peacock on one side of each coin) ; 1 gold chatelaine with lockets; 2 gold pencils. Fanny " on one ; 2 gold seals, 1 bearing whcatsheaf as crest, " From my " and a fan engraved on the other ; 1 large silver chatelaine with scissors, knife, and lanyard; 1 silver purse, containing half- a- sovereign ; 1 silver pencil; 1 small diamond arrow; 1 small gold brooch of double horse- shoes; 1 small pearl horse- shoe pin. Information to Supt. Hummerstone, Watford. KENT. 61.— Chatham ( County).— 25th inst., " by office breaking at the South- Eastern Railway Station at Cliffe, a pair of field glasses in brown leather case with strap, R. T. in monogram, and G. J. P. Byculla engraved under; a red and white Indian silk sash embroidered with gold thread ; a rough cloth over- coat, embroidered •" S. E. R." in gold letters on collar, several letters in pocket addressed to " R. Taylor;" a black umbrella with knob handle; 2 pairs of new unbleached twill sheets; 6 yds. of white flannel 6 yds. of plain grey flannel; and 12 yards cf white calico. Information t< ® Snpt. Coppinger,- Chatham. 62.— Gravese/ ad ( Borough). — Between 22nd and 23rd inst., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold watch, No. 68267, gold face, chased back ; 1 lady's gold keyless half- hunter watch, No. 19219, blue enamel round edge and face, maker " Metcalf, Cockspur- street, Londoo "; 1 gold . chain, with tassel and gold key attached ; 1 flat oblong gold brooch 1 gold bracelet, set writh pearls in shape of horse- shoe; 3 plain geld ttods ; 1 gold signet ring, set with clear red stones.; 1 small hair ring, set with turquoise ; 1 largie geld bracelet, set with emeralds . and pearls. 63.— Gravesend ( Borough). — 26th inst., by ' burglary— 1 black overoeat, with velvet collar, drab plaid cloth lining, maker's name Goodall & Graham 1 aerge ulster, dark grey and black mixture, maker Alfred Webb Miles ; I blue melton overcoat, double breasted, lined with plaid, blue, and red stripe; 1 coarse woollen railway wrapper, large plaid, red and yellaw fringe at each end:; 2 silk neckerchiefs ( 1 purple and white stripes, 1 small check purple and brownjl .; 1 lady's fur- lined cloak, squirrel, grey and white; yards yellow sash ribbon, about 13 wide; 4£ yards white sash ribbon; 1 black clath piantle, Airimmed plush velvet; 1 small camel's hair light browa shawl; a deposit note on London and County Eswik, January, 1S91; about £ 4 in new sixpences, threepenny- pieces, and pennies. Informati « a to Chief Constable Berry, Gravesend. 64.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— By house- breaking— A go£ d swivel brooch, with three different Junds of hair one side ; a gold cameo brooch, with fo>' get- me- nots" thereon; a small gold brooch, with " St. Andrew's Cross, Thomas Boot, died April" on back; and a long silver albert chain, with 2 email links. Information to Head Constable Embery, Tun- bridge Wells. 66.— Chorley ( County).— 24th ult., at Hoghton — a gold albert guard, curb pattern, gold pendant, with green stone one side and red the other, attached ; 2 crown- pieces; and some silver and bronze— Sup- posed by TWO MEN, who were seen going in the direction of Blackburn : 1st, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, no whiskers or moustache; dress, black coat, dirty moleskin trousers. 2nd, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in. ; dress, long blue overcoat, dark trousers, and black billycock hat. 67.— Chorley ( County).— 20th inst.— A lady's silver geneva watch, No. 54644, engraved case3, " Cons. Mathey" stamped on works, with silver albert, composed of four small chains fastened together, and key, shape of a pistol, attached. Sup- posed by a man who lodged at the house one night, age about 40, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, black moustache, of Jewish appearance; dress, dark clothes, and black billycock hat. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 68.— Leigh ( County).— 19th inst., at Atherton— lady's gold geneva watch, gold dial, steel hands, engraved cases; a long gold chain, sacred link pattern, attached; I lady's silver geneva watch, No. 4853, engine- turned cases, white dial, steel hands, much worn ; about 3s. silver and copper 19th inst., at Atherton— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, white dial with blue or black rim, steel hands; 1 pair lace boots, size 8 or 9, heavy soles 4 or 5 rows of nails, " Wells, Swan- street, Man- chester " on tab ; 1 briar pipe, amber mouthpiece; and 1 brown pipe, black stem, silver hoop and vulcanite mouth- piece. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. a silver tray, cup, and jug; and an old- fashioned silver f nnnel, with a small bend on the spout; part of a solid silver tea service, comprising sugar- pot, with 2 handles ( gilt inside), tea- pot, with ebony handle; 6 silver dessert spoons ; and a white bone or ebony case, containing 6 or 8 silver tea spoons. Information to Chief Constable Anderson, Tyne- mouth. LANCASHIRE. 65.— Bury ( County).— 14th inst., by housebreak- ing— a lady's gold lever watch, size 6, No. 47522, makers " W. Batty & Son, Manchester," " Mary Sykes," in old English letters, on outside of inner case, " January, 1885," and " M. S."' on outside, gold dial, full plate; a 15- carat two- strand solid albert, worm wire pattern, with 2 slides, 2 tassels, and bunch of charms attached, weight 1 oz. 7 dwt.; a gold brooch about the size of half- a- crown, hollow in centre, set diamond; and a diamond stud. Information to Snpt. Henderson, Bury. 69.— Rochdale ( Borough). — 17th, by house- breaking— 1 pair gentleman's elastic- side boots, size 10, call tops, toe- caps ( nearly new) ; 1 pair lace boots, to fit a boy of 13, calf tops, good condition; 1 pair lace boots, to fit a youth of 17, galoshed, kid tops, fancy toe- caps, nearly new; 1 pair girl's kid button boots, high tops, size 2, nearly new ; 1 pair tennis shoes ( worn), brown cloth tops, toe- caps, strap across instep, size 4; 1 lady's pearl handle penknife, 1 blade; and a fancy green and brown plaited willow basket, handle over top. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Roch- dale. 70.— Salford ( Borough).— Between 15th and 16tli inst.— A silver lever watch, " Presented to T. Roberts by the Aspull & Wigan Rugby Clubs, for heroic conduct at the Clifton Hall Colliery Explosion," had attached a massive silver albert guard, curb pattern, to which was appended a medal bearing the representation of a man standing and holding a safety lamp over the dead body of a man; a gentleman's 18- carat gold ring, buckle pattern, set with two rubies. 71— Salford ( Borough). — Between 17th and 18th inst.— A cotton bag, about 3 feet long, con- taining a black suit of clothes ; a snuff- coloured tweed suit ( morning coats) ; 4 military medals, viz., Crimea, Turkey, Lucknow, and a good conduct, each bearing the name Patrick Fitzpatrick, and regimental No. 269, also identity papers and dis- charge of the School of Musketry. 72.— Salford ( Borough).— 14th inst.— A lady's silver lever watch, monogram M. B. on back, No. 1242, plain white dial, " Thomas Hayward, Man- chester " thereon; and a money box, nearly white, containing about 4s. in silver and bronze money. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 76.— Lichfield ( County).— Between 26th and 27th inst., at Leomansley Vicarage, by burglary— 1 gold peneil- case, with ring at end, and a small piece of green bloodstone, engine- turned; 1 silver communion chalice of the 16th century, about 6 in. high and 3 in. across, hammered silver; 1 silver- gilt, paten of the 15th century, hand in centre with two fingers raised; 2 or 3 gold seals on a gold ring, 1 large and two smaller ones, the larger set with a twisted serpent at back, " Louisa" on one of the smaller; 1 small gold cross; 1 small gold hand holding heart; 1 pear- shaped amethyst, in plain gold setting; 1 knitted purse, containing about a dozen old gold and silver English coins, cheque of George III. reign, amongst them being a spade guinea and half- a- guinea, 1 sovereign and one half- sovereign of early date, also one gold 7s. piece: one or two of the silver coins are of the reigns of Queens Elizabeth and Anne ; several miniatures of ladies and gentlemen, some of which are set in gold, and nearly all are in the costumes of George III., one or two being officers in uniform ; supposed one or two lady's gold rings. The thief pasted a piece of brown paper on a pane of glass over the catch, and a tin containing paste was left in the room. The above reward will be paid by the Rev. C. T. Abrahams, Leomansley Vicarage, for the apprehen- sion and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property. Information to Supt. Hernaman, Lichfield. LEICESTERSHIRE. 73.— Market Harborough ( County). — 5th inst.— 2 new overcoats: one grey plaid mixture, with cape, pockets on hips, ticket pocket; the other brown beaver, velvet collar, Chesterfield make, pockets on hips, breast and ticket pockets. Information to Supt. Bott, Market Harborough. 74. — Leicester ( Borough). — 11th inst., an English silver lever watch, No. 1966, silver guard, thin double links attached, by— A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair light brown, slight light moustache ; dress, long brown overcoat, black hard felt hat. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. NORTHUMBERLAND. 75— Tynemouth ( Borough). — 6th inst. — A clergyman's pocket communion service, comprising SURREY. 77.— Farnham ( County).— 23rd inst., by shop- breaking at York Town, Frimley— 2 suits of dark tweed clothing, size 11 ; 2 light brown suits, size 11; 4 brown suits, size 11 ; 4 light brown suits, size 12 ; 3 dark brown suits, size 12 ; 3 grey and 3 brown suits, size 5 ; and 6 pairs of leather boots, size 7. Information to Supt. Pike, Farnham. 78.— Godstone ( County). — 27th inst., from Caterham Barracks — 1 old silver geneva watch, 3 small gold links attached, maker, Jameson, Grafton- street, Dublin; a small pocket- book, containing a £ 1 Irish note in two halves, 1 gold pencil- case ; 2 silk handkerchiefs, 1 red and blue, the other light blue. 79. — Godstone ( County). — 27th inst., at Cateiham Barracks— a gold keyless watch, crest— 3 arrows on a crown, encircled by a serpent, and " Ponsonby" on back; a gold chain, close- linked, with 2 rings, 3 keys attached ; a silver pencil- case, with black, blue, and red stone; 1 gold seal, with stone knocked out, representing a guardsman standing at ease; 1 silver cigar- cutter, " Fritz from Rupert" printed thereon; and an old gold sovereign- case. Information to Supt. Redford, Godstone. SUSSEX ( EAST) 80.— Eastbourne ( County).— 8th inst.— 2 old Sheffield- plated decanter stands, fancy scalloped edges, box- wood bottoms with crest— a demi lion holding a cross in one paw on plate in centre; 1 silver mustard spoon, with a similar crest; 1 silver Dorothy thimble; 1 pencil- case; 1 black leather japan opera- glass ( 19 line opera) in flexible leather case. Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. 81.— Uckfield ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking, at Wadhurst— 1 long gold brooch with flower chasing; 1 gold ring with cross of pearls ( one deficient) and two pink corals ; 1 silver chain, fetter- link pattern, with seal, inscribed " Fred," attached; 1 silver bracelet, plain band, with two knobs chased with a stork; 1 silver brooch, chased with rose, shamrock, and thistle; and a bunch of keys with label " M. A. Wallis." Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 82.— Sproatley ( County).— 25th inst., by house- breaking, at Sutton- on- Hull— A lady's silver geneva 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1891. • vVatch, No. 12108, gold dial, black- beaded albert guard attached; 2 sovereigns, and 2 half- sovereigns and £ 1 10s. in silver. Infoi mation to Supt. Burniston, Sproatley. 83.— Hull ( Borough).— Within tho last few days, coupons in respect of the Pennsylvania Company's Bonds, Nos. 11596 and 6877, each for 1,000 dollars ; coupons in respect of tho Baltimore and Ohio Rail- way Company's Bond, No. 4121 for 1,000 dollars. They are all payable to bearer. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 84.— Guisborough ( County).— February, 1890, and 2nd inst.— 3 silver tea spoons, double- threaded fiddle pattern, crest— arm and hand holding a broken ,* pear; 2 silver dessert spoons, plain fiddlo pattern, crest— heraldic tiger holding a battle- axe ; 2 silver forks, plain fiddle pattern, crest— heraldic tiger holding a battle- axe ; and 1 silver- plated tea spoon, plain fiddle pattern, initial " B." thereon. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 85.— Leeds ( Borough).— 22nd inst., from a pawnshop, 1 gentleman's gold keyless watch, No. 6,911 ; 1 lady's gold geneva, No. 24,245; 1 lady's gold keyless, No. 721, with gold chain and trinkets attached; 1 gentleman's silver lever, No. 36,145; 1 gentleman's gold keyless watch, No. 64,422 ; 1 lady's gold enamelled hunting watch, No. 8,717 ; 1 silver geneva watch, No. 78,625 ; 1 gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 18,536 ; 3 gentlemen's silver lever watches, Nos. 3,146, 1,897, and 46,630; 1 lady's geneva watch, No. 28,174; 1 gold Waltliam watch, No. 110,910; 1 lady's gold lever watch, No. 57,410; 1 lady's gold geneva, No. 192,487 ; 1 silver lever, No. 28,512; 1 lady's geneva, set with diamonds, No. 34,474; 1 patent lever, No. 37,145 ; 1 gentleman's silver lever, No. 1,138; 1 lady's go'd lever, No. 7,889; 1 silver geneva, No. 63,849; I silver lever, No. 5,804; 1 gold geneva, No. 246; 1 gold geneva, No. 1,622; 1 gentleman's gold keyless hunter, No. 30,388; 1 silver lever, No. 6,180; 1 silver boston, No. 21; 1 silver waltham, No. 2,552,452; 1 silver geneva, No. 37,106; 1 silver lever, No. 19,393 ; 1 silver farringdon, No. 1,308,984 ; 1 silver geneva, No. 14,020; 1 silver geneva, No. 4,485; 1 . silver lever, without number; 1 metal geneva, without number ; 2 gold alberts, curb pattern, and seal; 4 good alberts ; 1 lady's long gold chain ; 25 fancy rings; 1 cluster diamond ring, oval shape; 1 gold cameo brooch, with lady's head thereon ; 1 gold brooch and pendant ( 2 amethysts) ; 1 gold bracelet, like a chain, set with turquoise; 3 new silver geneva watches ; 1 silver necklet and locket; 1 gipsy diamond ring; 1 gold bracelet, set with turquoise; 1 set of gold studs; 18 gold wedding rings, all 22- carat; and 1 silver match- box, engraved " H. B. H." Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. KENT. 86.— Canterbury ( County)— 19th inst., in the parish of Heme, the bodies of 2 newly- born female children, wrapped in an old pillow case, 2 pieces of calico, and a piece of yellowish paper. Supposed to have been horn about 3 or 4 days. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. ESSEX. MISCELLANEOUS. 87.— Chelmsford ( County).— In possession of FOUR MEN, Case No. 91, 23rd inst.— 13 new purses; 34 new scarf pins ( common jewellery) ; 11 brooches ( common jewellery) ; 1 new tobacco pouch ; 8 lead pencils ; 1 pair new scissors ; 3 new knives ; 23 now combs ; 2 new clothes brushes ; 1 new cigar- holdcr in case; and a dogskin glove, " I. Paterson" written inside. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. LANCASHIRE. 88.— Liverpool ( City).— Information in sought as to tho whereabouts of tho following— Super- visee FREDERICK HORNBY, alias FRANCIS HEYDEN, Office No. 30096, age 20, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes blue, F. H. on right arm, 5 blue dots on left arm. Sentenced at Liverpool, 8th December, 1884, to 15 months hard labour, and 5 years police super- vision, for larceny ( till). Supervisee JOSEPH BOYER, alias PHILLIP HENRY EBERLE, Office No. 37796, age 34, height 5 ft. 4]- in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, chest deformed, lost several front teeth, lost 2nd joint of right forefinger, slight peculiarity in speech. Sentenced at Liverpool County Sessions, 13th December. 1887, to 18 months hard labour, and 2 years police supervision, for fraud. Information to the Chief Supt., Detective De- partment, Liverpool. ANIMALS ETC., RECOVERED METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 89.— p Division.— Horse, Case No. 78, 23rd inst. ANIMALS, ETC., FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 90.— V Division.— Pony and cart, Case No. 79, 23rd inst., has been owned. APPREHENSIONS 91.— Metropolitan Police District, V Division — HARRY COOPER, Case No. 4, 23rd inst. 92. — Bedfordshire, Leighton Buzzard ( County).— RUPERT FINN, Case No. 4, 2nd inst. 93.— Lancashire, Burnley ( County)— Super- visee ABRAHAM DONALDSON, Office No. 38395, Case 22, 16th inst. 94. — Lancashire, Rochdale ( Borough).— EDITH WH1TTAKER, Case No. 61, 23rd inst., and watches recovered. 95. — Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( Borough).— Supervisee WM. KIRK, Office No. 40728, Case 38, 16th inst. 96.— Warwickshire, Coventry ( City).— JOHN T. WILLIAMSON, Case No. 89, 23rd inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 97.— R Division.— For embezzling £ 800, the moneys of an Odd Fellows' Lodge, at Eltham— JAMES LAWRENCE, age 73, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout, hair grey, rather round- shouldered, soft, plausible way of speaking, of gentlemanly appear- ance. May be found at some seaside town in South of England. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DURHAM. 98— Sunderland ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee JOHN REDMAN, alias THOMAS WATKIN, THOS. CHAPMAN, and JOHN WINSPEAR, Office No. 40808, age 45, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead and on right eyebrow, hairy mole each cheek," mole left forearm. Sentenced at Durham, 11th July, 1889, to 18 months hard labour, and 2 years police supervision, for larceny. Information to tho Chief Constable, Sunderland. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 99.— Hull ( Borough).— For larceny from tho Dockers' Union— WILLIAM JARVIS CLIFFORD, age 36 or 37, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., weight 14 or 15 stones, complexion fresh, full round facc, hair ( cut short) light brown, moustache sandy, smart appear- ance, scar back of one hand, lost all finger nails, of gentlemanly appearance and good address; dress, when last seen, navy blue overcoat, and black hard felt hat. A native of London. He left Hull some time since, and was seen in Cardiff, on 27th inst. May seek employment as tallyman, foreman, or some other place of trust. Ho is a great agitator amongst working men, and, up to tho time of leaving Hull, was a district delegate for tho Dockers' Union. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. KENT 100.— Folkestone ( Borough).— Remanded till 4th prox. for the unlawful possession of a pair of new shoes, brown canvas and leather tops, stamped on toe of sole " 10," and on waist " 5," marked in pencil " 5/ 6" and " 6/ 6"— SAMUEL TODD, alias WILLIAM SMITH, ago 32, height 5 ft. 11* in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue. A native of Ramsgate. Is well known in East Kent, and has been convicted at Ramsgate and Margate. Found in his possession, supposed stolen, a square wicker basket, a hammer, 2 bass brushes with black handles, a check cotton shirt, marked 1/ 11— all new, 2 blankets, a white counterpane, fringod all round, a white toilet cover, a diaper towel, marked iu red cotton with tho letter " M " inside the letter " C." Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 101.— Leigh ( County).— Committed for trial, at Liverpool County Sessions, for stealing silk— THOMAS HEALEY, alias THOMAS HEAPS, HENRY RICHARDSON, and JAMES RICHARD- SON, age 42, height 5 ft., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, cut bridge of nose and forehead, bracelet, sailor and ship tattooed right wrist, 4 dots right arm, star back of right hand, ring on second, third and fourth fingers, lost right leg from knee, cross, star, anchor, figure of a child, M. R., anchor, heart, cross and ring of dots left arm, ring on each finger. Tramps the country, singing in public houses. Con- victed at Manchester, 6th August, 1868, for stealing a pair of boots, and sentenced to 1 months imprison- ment; at Manchester, 6th January, 1871, for steal- ing boots, and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and 7 years police supervision ; at Manchester, 7th January, 1873, for stealing a quilt, and sentenced to 7 years penal servitude ; at Stockport, 10th July, 18e0, for stealing an overcoat, and sentenced to 1 months imprisonment; and at Manchester, 10th February, 1881, for stealing an ulster, and sentenced to 7 years penal servitude. PETER TUNSTALL, a dyer, age 25, hoight 5ft. 5^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar both eyebrows. Is said to come from Bury, and to have worked at " Cooper's," dyers, LimeSeld, Bury, and at " Clements'," Red Bank, Manchester. WILLIAM LANIGAN, age 51, height 5 ft, 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, bnrn mark right forearm and under ear, scar on right elbow, which is deformed, sear left eyebrow. A bootmaker; native of Glasgow. Is said to have worked in several towns in Lancashire, Cheshire, Stafford, and York. Is strongly suspected of having been previously convicted. He gave the name of Duncan Cameron, but refuses to give any account of himself. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. APPREHENSIONS. 102.— Derbyshire, Glossop ( Borough).— Supervisee JAMES MURl'HY, Office No. 35916, Case No. 91, 19th December last. 103— Lancashire, Chorley( CWfy).— Super- visee ELIZABETH BURNABY, Office No. 40700, Case 23, 16th inst. 104.— Lancashire, Burnley ( Borough). — Supervisee JOHN RAMSBOTTOM, Office No. 36838, Case 57, 9th inst. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1891. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 AXTILL. jjAVXl) AXTILL, who was lately living at Grays, Essex, will hear of something' to his advan- tage by applying to— EDWARDS & Sox, Solicitors, Ramsgate. J^ OST, on Thursday 22nd from 18, St. James's Street, a DANDJE DINMONT DOG. Whoever will bring the same to above address will be well REWARDED. 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