GAIETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY- NEW SERJXS. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1891. VOL. VIII., No. 752. KBGULATIONS. 1. All aanounoementt for intertion in Oe POLICI GAZETTE, and all communication, upon them tkould be addretted to THI EDITOB O » XBI POLICI GAXTTTB, NEW SOOTLAKD TAJU>, LOHDOH, 8. W. a. Particular! concerning perron, toko*, apprtkention it tought will be ineerted in on, ittut of tin POLIC « GIXKTTB, if they art tnffvcitnt to mailt actum to be taken upon tkm by another force. S. Particulari at to rtolen property will he likewitt interttd * » one ittut, if tuffiatnt to tnablt ike article in question to b, thereby identified. 4. In all cattt where a reward it offered the name and addrttt of tome perton retpontible for the payment mutt be given, and the exact condition, it cltarly rtated. 5. Portraitt of per, on, wkote apprekention it sought for teriout offtneet, and engraving! of ttolen property, will be prominently inter ted, with detailed particularI, at a cott of 15 » . per portrait, and of It. 6d. per photograph or tkttck of a ttoltn article, including the expente of engraving on wood. f. Every announcement, if for the apprehention of a perton, mutt be guaranteed by the tignature of an officer of not let! rank than Superintendent: and, if the name of , uck perton be required to be interted, and no warrant it i* force againtt him, the rtquitition mult be iigned by the chief officer of police, or hi, immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, at the cate may be. T. Announcement! concerning ttoltn property mutt be guaranteed by an officer of not Ittt rank ikon Intpector, or analogout thereto. 8. Announcement! of all pertont to be apprehended or of tiolen property bear a number, and an alphabetically arranged by oountiet. 9. The force which eauteeparticular* oonceming delinquent* or ttolen property to be interted im the POLIO* Ouirn, mutt, on their apprehention or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notu- e of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for imertion in the next iteut. 10. In all catet, the officer lignmg the requett for intertion of any announcement, will be wholly retpontibl* for any proceeding! whic/ i may reeult from tuch publication. 11. Announcement for the Friday itsue thould be forwarded to at to be received not later tham noon on IVednetday, and for the Tuetday edition not later than Saturday morning. They mutt be clearly written on one tide of the paper only, be t* the utual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payment! must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond Jf Co.," Pott Office Order payable at Charing Crott, Postal Order, or im Stampt. 13. Advertiiemente are accepted for tie PoLICl GAZKTTB through Mr. Jamet WiUing, 125, Strand, London, the tole Agent, who will furnith the ralet on application. 14. Announcement! concerning property loet or ptrtont missing can only be accepted at advert itementt. R. AyDEBS0! f, 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 lst page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on 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. 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 in 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 b* ing brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C Division.— Eor obtaining £ 8 10s. 6d. by worthless cheque on the London and County Banking Company, Limited, Covent Garden Branch, series C. 85315— Two men: lst, PERCY MILLS, alias PERCY FLEMING NORTON, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, clean shaved, fat cold face, quick speaker; dress, light- brown covert coat, dark trouseis, silk hat; smart appearance. Says he has been an actor, and is fond of the company of professionals. R. ROBERTSON, alias ARTHUR ALENE, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark, clean shaved, thick lips, teeth very dark and decayed ; dress, dark- blue beaver overcoat with velvet collar, black frock coat with silk facings, dark mixture trousers, silk hat; smart appearance. Associates with actors and music- hall professionals. Both natives of London. Warrant issued. 2. — J Division. — For embezzling £ 40 — MAJOR SLUCO, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, moustache and small side whiskers, and eyes dark; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, black felt hat, side- spring boots, smart appearance. A journeyman butcher. Native of Clapton. Absconded 19th alt. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For embezzlement — HENRY WELLMAN, late of 51, Glengall- road, Kilburn, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., whiskers and moustache ginger, eyes ( full) blue, prominent nose, walks sharply; dress, dark clothes, and high silk hat. Is well known in the hardware trade. A native of Windsor. Warrant issued. Information 1o Snpt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Clewer ( County).— For stealing a pair of boots ( recovered) and one gentleman's shooting boot and one lady's button boot— JAMES COL- LINGWOOD, a rag and bone collector, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair, and dirty moustache dark, blind one eye, supposed left; dress, long dirty blue monkey jacket, dirty cord trousers, dark hard felt hat, or may be wearing a cap. Is known as " Boss," and is sometimes in company of a man called " Gipsy Jack." Information to Supt. Blake, Clewer. 5. — Windsor ( Borough). — For obtaining a silver - watch and chain by false pretences— ERNEST DURFIELD, anas JOHN BOND, a bootmaker, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout bnild, complexion fair, hair ( curly), beard, and moustache brown, eye « grey, scar on chin; dress, dark- brown tweed suit dark tweed overcoat with cape, brown hard felt hat, polo collar, dark blue tie, lace boots. May be found at Hampstead or Clacton- on- Sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Armour, Windsor. BRECONSHIRE. 6. — Crickhowell ( County). — Woodcut portrait and description of EDWIN PROSSER, whose apprehension is sought for perjury, age 25 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache ( slight) dark brown, rather large eyes, long neck; sup- posed dressed in brown suit. A shoemaker. Native of Llanbedr, Crickhowell. Has friends in pottery district of Staffordshire, near Longton- on- Stoke. Was seen at Longton on 23rd February. May endeavour to go to America. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 7— Buckingham ( County). — For bigamy — WALTER CLARK PERKINS, nge 28, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar on forehead, cut mark on left little finger; dress, dark overcoat, brown- striped suit, light leg- gings, black tie and horseshoe pin, plain or brown cap. A groom ; native of LutOD, Bedfordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shepherd, Buckingham. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 122, 1891. CHESHIRE. 8. — Stockport ( Borough). — For embezzle- ment— JOHN TAYLOR, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in, slight build, complexion pale, hair black, slight moustache, of Jewish appearance; dress, black ribbed worsted coat and vest, grey striped trousers, black hard felt hat. A scenic painter and decorator. Is known in Lancashire towns as " Concertina Jack." Is also known to Mr. Jacques, Painter, 27, Barratt- street, Lloyd- street, Manchester; to Mrs. Beaton, 43, Hereford- street, Lisson- grove, London, and to Messrs. Giles & Co., Painters and Decorators, High- street, Kensington. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. DEVONSHIRE. 9.— Devonport ( Borough,). — For forgery, 25th ult., and thereby obtaining the sum of £ 10— JOHN HENRY GOODING, a clerk, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache light, has an impediment in speech, as if speaking through his nose ; dress, blue witney overcoat with velvet collar, brown check tweed coat and vest, black diagonal trousers, side- spring boots worn down at heels, black hard felt hat; carried an umbrella, and a bundle containing clothing. Is well known to the Salvation Army, at 27, Whitechapel- road, at 6, St Margaret's- court, High- street, Borough, at 38, Gaunby- street, St. John's, Hoxton, and at 36, Upper Thames- street, London. Left Plymouth by Great Western Railway train at 2.10 p. m., 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Evans, Devonport. FLINTSHIRE.. 14.— Mold ( County).— For stealing a blue cloth Inverness coat and cape— JOSEPH EVANS, alias " DODGER," age 50 to 55, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, cut mark down centre of forehead, left arm broken; dress, dark plaid snit, light brown felt hat; maybe wearing the stolen coat. Stated he had recently been training horses for Lord Combermere. Supposed native of near Ruthin, Denbighshire. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constablo Bolton, Mold. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 15. — Fishponds ( County). — For larceny ( lodger), stealing a watch ( recovered) and clothing, which he is now supposed to be wearing—- EDWARD HAINES, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar front and two top of head, 2 blue marks right side of forehead, scar right buttock and inside left upper arm, " A. C." tattooed left forearm; dress, dark cloth overcoat, dark cloth trousers and vest, white woollen scarf, army boots, and black hard felt hat. A native of Bitton, Gloucestershire. May probably enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. and of gentlemanly appearance, bridge. Warrant issued. A native of Ton- DORSETSHIRE. 10.— Beaminster ( Coun'. y).— For indecent assault on a girl, age 12— WILLIAM ROLLS, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light brown, weak eyes, bad on feet, and turns his toes out, dressed respectably. May seek employment as a baker, and lodge at coffee taverns or private lodgings. Native of Bridport, from which place he took a ticket for Bristol, 24th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Freeman, Beaminster. 11.— Wareham ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Wareham andPurbeck Union — EDWARD MAHAGAN, age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, but sun- burnt, hair brown, whiskers and moustache turning grey, eyes blue, crucifix, E. M., female, tree, and flags tattooed on arms. Speaks with a strong Irish accent. A naval pensioner, but has not drawn his pension since April, 1890. Dress, blue reefer jacket, blue guernsey under, blue serge trousers, blue stock- ings, and hat. Has been convicted of vagrancy in Devon. Supposed tramping the country. Native of Swanage, Dorset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Feltham, Wareham. DURHAM. 12.— Durham ( City).— For embezzling £ 34 ( total defalcations being upwards of £ 500), FREDERICK DAVID BUCKHAM, a clothier's assistant, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair inclined to ginger and bald on top, fair, moustache and slight side whiskers ginger, eyes brown, smart appearance, usually wears dark tweed jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, brown felt hat. This man served his apprenticeship with Mr. Ward, Clothier, Newcastle- on- Tyne, and has been manager for Hepworth & Co., at their branch shop, Durham, for the last 6 years. Well known to most managers for that firm in the North of England. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. ESSEX. 13.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing £ 33 — ALFRED RABEY, a deserter from the 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, age 19, height 5 feet 4 in., com- plexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, bald patch left side of head, portion of which can be seen when the hat is worn, scar both sides of head, brown patch left buttock ; dress, dark mixture suit, red spots. Native of Outwell. Wisbech, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable, Coombs, Col- chester. HAMPSHIRE. 16.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing, 26th ult. ( bailee)— a dun- colour entire pony, aged, about 13 hands, short tail, black head, value about £ 4; also cart and harness ( the latter recovered)— GEORGE WOODS, age 23, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel, cut. mark upper lip, mouth usually dirty from chewing tobacco ; dress, blue serge coat, dark cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, dirty appearance. Native of Gosport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Catchlove, Gosport. 17.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing, 27th ult., a pair of field glasses, recovered — JAMES HALBROOK, age 37, height 5 ft 5£ in., without boots, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, cut over right eyebrow, nose slightly inclined to right, white spots on neck, back and chest, crossed cupped on back of neck, T. G. H., wreath, flags, heart and arrows, crown, plume of feathers, and dots right arm, scar above right muscle, bracelet right wrist anchor, flags, P. S., wreath, crown, flowers and dot left arm, cut left second finger and back of head dress, dark brown tweed suit, brown overcoat, brown hard felt hat, white turn- down collar, white muffler also had with him a light brown tweed suit. A racing tout, and associates with prostitutes. Has resided in Winchester for the past 8 years. Warrant issued. 18.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing a curb- pattern gold albert, 9 carat stamped on each link, a gold bracelet, chased, about inch wide, and Is. 2d. LILLY ATKINS, age 19, height 5 ft., complexion fair, square face, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, blue cloth skirt, print skirt under, black bodice, long black cloth jacket, black straw hat, trimmed navy- blue ribbon, lace boots. Was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for felony, in June, 1890, at the North London Sessions. Is well known at the Women's Shelter, Hanbury- street, Whitechapel. Supposed native of Sunder- land. Information to Head Constable Morton, Winches- ter. 21.— West Mailing ( County).— For stealing 2 pairs of sheets, 1 counterpane, 4 pillow slips, 4 toilet covers, 1 table cloth, 1 clothes box, & c.— THOMAS BALLARD, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light, high cheek bones, scar from abscess on each cheek ; dress, beaver cloth overcoat, dark check tweed suit, and brown hard felt hat. A stableman, late of Snodland, Kent. He eloped with prosecutor's wife, and was traced to London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hulse, West Mailing. 22. — Rochester ( City). — For attempted burglary and violently assaulting police, on the morning of 26th ult.— FOUR MEN : 1st, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 in , moustache dark, few side whiskers ; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, and black hard felt hat; 2nd, height about 6 ft., com- plexion fair, side whiskers, no moustache; dress, light overcoat, light trousers, and brown felt hat, with dent in centre; 3rd, age 25 or 26, height about 5 ft. 5 in., moustache ( slight) light; dress, light dust coat, light trousers, aud light cap ; 4th, cannot be described. They left behind a black leather Gladstone bag, containing 2 jemmies, 2 chisels, 2 centre- bits, 4 gimlets, lamp, 2 wooden wedges, large ball of string, screws, small saw, shoe mufflers, small brown and black plaid travelling rug, and a blue cotton handkerchief, with small white spots. Information to Chief Constable Broadbridge, Rochester. KENT. 19— West Mailing ( County). — For stealing 30 pieces of cut willow— WILLIAM SCAMP, alias MATHEWS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion very dark, hair and eyes dark, impedi- ment in speech, very dirty and ragged appearance. Travels with a'_ 4- wheel house van, chocolate colour, top painted red, " Louisa Lee, Gravesend, Kent," painted thereon. Warrant issued. 20.— West [ Mailing ( County). — For bastardy arrears and costs amounting to £ 9 15s.— LIONEL W. BARTRAM, late of tho Admiral Napier Inn, New Cross, London, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark, usually wears a slight dark moustache, good- looking, LANARKSHIRE. 23.— Hamilton ( Burgh).— For murder, com- mitted on 21st ult., at Shielinghill — PETER CORRIGAN, alias KERRIGAN and CUNNING- HAM, age about 55, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion dark, hair beginning to turn grey, clean shaved, but if moustache or whiskers are allowed to grow they are likely to be grey, longish features, rather broad at cheeks, and narrower at chin, lips rather thin, or fall in slightly as if some teeth are deficient, stoops slightly, is of a somewhat sullen and unsociable disposition; dress, dark coat, vest, and trousers, or may be wearing greyish trousers, black or dark blue cloth cap with glazed peak, worn down on forehead, front of cap raised cp and turned to one side. A labourer; native of Ireland. Has been a good many years about Glasgow, and has worked as a mason's labourer, and as a brusher or roadsman in pits. Has also been employed on " Anchor Line" ships between Glasgow and America, and has gone about as a pedlar hawking laces and matches. May endeavour to leave the country. Absconded 23rd ult. It is requested that enquiry be made at shipping offices, steamboat quays, new buildings in course of erection, and at farms, quarries, coalpits, brick works, common lodging- houses, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Millar, Hamilton. LANCASHIRE. 24.— Bury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— a WOMAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair ( parted at side and slightly wavy in front) dark auburn ; dress, black dress skirt, brown stripe bodice, white apron, dark- brown shawl, button boots; respectable appear- ance. She calls at cotton factories, and asks for one of the workmen, and tells him a friend of his has come from abroad and wishes to see him before he goes back, and asks for his address in writing. She then takes this to the man's wife, telling her that her husband has sent her for £ 1. Supposed native of Accrington. Information to Supt. Henderson, Bury. 25. — Church ( County). — For stealing at Oswaldtwistle, 7th inst. — An overcoat ( found pledged at Accrington), and a pair of grey and black striped trousers, fly fronts ( nearly new).— A collier, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark. Information to Supt. Campbell, Church. 26.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a dark brown worsted reefer jacket, lined with black sateen, pocket on each hip, and one outside left breast, black buttons, vest to match, and pair of TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 black and wbite stripe trousers — A collier, age 21, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., complexion and moustache dark; dress, dark reefer jacket, dark trousers, lace boots. 27.— Leigh ( County).— For attempted rape on a girl, age lO- JOSEPH BERRY, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slender build, complexion and heavy moustache dark, thin whiskers, dirty appear- ance ; usually wears a cap. A collier. Is known at Walsden, St. Helen's, and West- houghton, as " Comical Dick," or " Bill." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. NORFOLK. 28.— Pulham Market ( County).— For stealing fowls ( recovered) — PHILIP WILBY, ago 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, beard and moustache inclined to be sandy, eyes grey ; dress, brown velveteen coat and vest, cord trousers, heavy lace boots, and black soft felt hat. A farm labourer; native of Wortham, Suffolk. Is now supposed to be in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Wsrrant issued. Information to Supt. Short, Pulham Market. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 29.— Wellingboro' ( County).— For stealing a silver geneva watch, white dial, cases worn very thin, plain heavy figures, a white metal albert chain, curb pattern, and a pair of lace shoes recently heeled, sewing has come undone at bottom of lace holes, toe- capped, size 7— ALFRED MILTON, age 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, no whiskers or moustache, eyes grey, lost first joint of left thumb, slouching gait; dress, brown or speckled cloth jacket, hip pockets, red and black guernsey, moleskin trousers, hard black felt hat, army belt, brass buckle ; supposed wearing the stolen shoes. A labourer; native of Wellingboro'. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailie, Wellingboro'. SURREY. 33— Redhill ( Borough).— For embezzlement— BANHAM BAKER, a coal merchant's clerk, height about 5 ft. 4 in., beard and moustache^ which may be shaved off, has very largo thumbs ; dress, dark over- coat, and blue serge suit. Information to Supt. Pearson, Redhill. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 30. — Southwell ( County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences— E. CHILTON aliat BLAKE, VINCENT, and NADEN, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) light brown, full beard, whiskers and moustache, eyes blue ; dress, long light overcoat, reddish brown breeches and brown gaiters, hard round hat. Wore a leather strap across shoulders under overcoat. Had a yellow and white collie dog with him. Supposed native of Lichfield : A woman named M. CHILTON, alias VINCENT and BRASSING- TON, age 35, height 4 ft. 5 in., slight build, com- plexion very pale, hair supposed brown, well educa- ted, and writes a good hand ; dress, long dark cloak, supposed dark greenish dress, black felt hat, shabby boots. Supposed native of Weston- super- Mare, and that her real name is MARIA STEAD MAN. They take lodgings, and, assuming the name of some respectable person, write for goods on approval, and pawn or sell them when sent. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Marshall, Southwell. SUSSEX ( EAST). 34— Eastbourne ( County)— For stealing a cash- box ( recovered) ; 2 cheques— 1 for £ 10, on " Wheeler & Co., High Wycombe," drawn by " Geo. Gardner to self, 19.2.91 " ( crossed), the other for £ 5, on the " Londonand County Bank, Romford"; about £ 7 10s. in money ; 1 gentleman's gold English lever watch, maker " Manders, Windsor " ; 1 lady's gold keyless half- hunter, f- plate lever, No. 394763, com- pensated balance, maker " Bruford, Eastbourne"; 2 gold albert chains and appendages, consisting of a £ 2 jubilee coin, a mounted guinea, a mounted 7s. piece ( gold), a gold seal with white stone, a small gold locket, and a silver sovereign- purse, shell pattern ; 1 silver cigarette- case, lion one side, mono gram R. P. on the other; 1 gold brooch, filigree pattern, photo of child on back ; 1 pair gold ear- rings to match ; 1 plain gold brooch ; 1 pair fancy gold earrings; 1 drab cloth box overcoat, with double- stitched seams and velvet collar; also some masonic papers. HUGH TRAVERS THOMAS, alias DOCTOR THOMAS, THORNTON, and BROWN, age about 42, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( thin on top of head) and whiskers ( thin) light brown, eyes ( sunken) steel- grey, cut mark down forehead, across nose, and left cheek, small head ; dress, dark overcoat, dark blue- striped frock coat, with silk facings, and vest to match, white and black check trousers, black tie, and pin, brown oblong stone. Supposed native of Australia. ( See Case No. 4, 18th October, 1889.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Newnham, Eastbourne. 35.— Patcham ( County).— For obtaining £ 7 by means of a fictitious cheque— WILLIAM GEORGE MITCHELL, age about 44, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, few whiskers; dress, dark frock coat, high hat, patent leather boots. Late of 6, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, E. C. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tucker, Patcham. VAUGHAN ( supposed false), age 19 ( looks older) height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache ( slight) light, rather large nose, narrow chin, large right elbow joint, mole right muscle dark scar back of neck, 2 moles left arm, several decayed teeth lower jaw, very bow- legged; dress dark mixture ribbed suit, light brown hard felt hat spring side boots, drab gaiters, carried a small black bag. Had in his possession skeleton keys and a large spring dagger knife. Suspected of having committed other offences, viz.: obtaining food and lodgings by fraud, larcenies from lodgings forging false letters of introduction, and tendering worthless cheques as securities. States he is a chemist's assistant. Information to the Chief Constable, Court House Exeter. STAFFORDSHIRE. 31.— Burslem ( County). — For forgery ALBERT WALTER JOHNS, | age 23, height 5 ft. in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes dark; dress, light cloth overcoat, black vest, light striped trousers, lace boots, brown felt hat. A traveller or clerk ; native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. WARWICKSHIRE. 36. — Longford ( County). — For stealing £ 1 4s. 3d. from a boy at Exhall, 7th inst., under the pretence of carrying a parcel for him— A MAN age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey ; dress, light tweed jacket brown cloth trousers, side- spring boots, and black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford. 37.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 42 9s. 3d., 6th inst.— WILLIAM HORACE PED LINGHAM, age 21, height 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair ( rough and long) dark, very slight moustache and side whiskers, eyes dark; dress, dark sack coat and vest, grey trousers, long dark overcost, shabby appearance, but of good address. Native of Bir- mingham. Absconded 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. KENT. 40. Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larcenv — FREDERICK LEACH, age 17, height 5 ft. 5 in , complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scars from shingles across shoulders and chest; dress, grey tweed jacket, vest and trousers, light cap, spring- side boots. States he was sentenced to 7 days imprisonment at Bow- street, about a year ago. Native of Cram- ton- road, Penge, and supposed known at Deptford. Information to Head Constable Embery, Tun- bridge Wells. SUFFOLK. i 32.— Lowestoft ( County). — For stealing a lady's gold geneva watch, maker, Briggs, Spalding, a vulcanite chain with small black pencil ( gold end) attached— WILLIAM WHITTON ( supposed false), age about 28 or 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion swarthy, hair and short stubby whiskers brown, cross- eyed; dress, light check suit, hard black hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gobbett, Lowestoft. WILTSHIRE. 38— Tisbury ( County).— For larceny ( lodger)— HENRY DAVIS, alias DAVEY, age about 38, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, full features, hair brown, side whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes grey, very stout, short neck, is much addicted to drink; dress, light grey ulster, dark grey cloth suit, striped shirt, black and white necktie, nailed boots with toecaps, bowler hat. A tailor; supposed native of Lewes, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bull, Tisbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SHROPSHIRE. 41. — Pontesbury ( County). — Remanded for burglary— JOHN SMITH, alias JOHN WILLIAMS, age 26, height 5 ft. in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown, slightly pockmarked. A collier; native of Rhymney, Monmouthshire, where he has been several times convicted. States he has been convicted of burglary at other places. Has been tramping the country with his brother giving their names at unions, & c., as John Smith and John Lacy. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Supt. Straffen, Pontesbury. 42.— Wellington ( County). — Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, 13th ulto., for larceny ( bailee)— WALTER WOOD ( supposed false), a farm labourer, age 37, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, small side whiskers, inclined to be sandy, eyes grey, small cut on right cheek and on right eye; dress, very old black jacket, brown guernsey, lace boots, and billycock hat. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Chief Supt. Galliers, Wellington. 43.— WhitchU rch ( County).— Sentenced to one months imprisonment, 18tli ulto., for larceny— BERNARD STOKES, age 37, height 6 ft. H in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, crown, cross, flags, and harp tattooed right arm, sphinx left arm, cut bridge of nose; dress, worsted cloth jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, dark cloth cap, lace boots ; a labourer ; native of Lilleshall, Salop. Was sentenced at Shrewsbury, 12th April, 1889, to 14 days imprisonment for begging, and to forfeit pedlar's certificate. EDWIN DAVIES, age 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache and eyes grey, partially blind, E. D. tattooed right arm, right shin has been fractured; dress, light grey cloth jacket, vest and trousers, black hard hat, lace boots. A labourer; native of Macclesfield, where he has been many times con- victed for various offences. These men have been tramping the country with a woman and two youths. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. DEVONSHIRE. 39. — Exeter ( City). — Sentenced 5th inst. to ] month's imprisonment for larceny — VICTOR STAFFORDSHIRE. 44.— Longton ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— RICHARD RILEY, age 20, height 5 ft, 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes light brown, cut mark on left ear; dress, plaid coat, black corded vest and trousers, clogs and velvet cap. A native of Hed- nesford. Information to Supt. Evans, Longton. 45.- SUFFOLK. - Ipswich ( County). — Remanded till lltli inst,, for setting fire to a hay- stack at Great Blaken- ham— JOHN ANDREWS, a tramp, age 30, height 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 124, 1891. 5 ft 6 in., complexion florid, hair black, eyes blue, near- sighted, burn scar left elbow, scar right groin and front of right thigh; dress, black serge jacket, black diagonal trousers and vest, grey trousers nnder, black hard felt hat ( nearly new), which, he stated, he bought from a man at Yarmouth, name inside, " Green, Hatter, Great Yarmouth," lace boots ( much worn), red woollen scarf. Was carry- ing a small blue- black very fine diagonal coat, black velvet collar, bound round edges and cuffs, single- breasted, black covered buttons, 2 tail pockets, and 1 inside left breaat; states he bought it from a man at Hull ( supposed stolen). Native of New York. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Fisher, Ipswich. WILTSHIRE. 46.— Marlborough ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining money by false pretences— GEORGE WHITE, age 37, height 5 ft. 5J in. without boots, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right hip; dress, light grey jacket and vest, dark trousers, brown hard bowler hat, sometimes wears a dark plaid oloth cap, boots, long light grey overcoat. This man goes from place to place representing himself as a dealer in vegetables, poultry, & c., and advertises in local papers for various kinds of goods. He also answers advertisements and offers to supply goods, requesting that a cheque be sent with the order, on receipt of which, he leaves the locality without executing the order. Has been convicted at Fareham, Southampton Wells, and Taunton, and supposed to be wanted for similar offences. Information to Supt. Pierce, Marlborough. The above reward will be paid by the Rev. C. H. Firmstone, Earley, for the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the plate. Information to Supt. Atkin, Wokingham. CHESHIRE. 50.— Hazel Grove ( County). — lst inst., at Bredbury, by burglary— 1 navy blue overcoat, velvet collar, usual pockets, containing a pair of yellow kid gloves and white silk muffler, and the key of a church- door; 1 black worsted dress coat, pockets behind, and one outside left breast; 1 pair elastic- sido boots ( nearly new), toe- caps, size 9; 2 pairs youths' half water- tight lace boots, toe- caps, sizes 5 and 6; 2 children's money- boxes, containing 2s. Id., which have been found broken open in a field close by. Entrance effected by pushing back the catch of the back kitchen window. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, Hazel Grove. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 47.— Gliisborough ( County).— Committed for trial at the North Riding Quarter Sessions, at Northallerton, 9th prox., for larceny— WILLIAM WILKIE, age 19, height 5 ft. 2\ in., com- plexion fresb, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut mark under left eyebrow, left thumb nail damaged ; dress, brown and black check cloth jacket, dark brown striped cloth vest, broad brown cotton cord trousers, blue and white striped Oxford shirt, flowered silk neckerchief, lace boots, and rongh brown broken check cloth cap. A cartman. Native of Swan- street, Gateshead, where he has been seven times previously convicted for larceny, and twice for minor offences.— JOHN EDWARD LAW- RENCE, age 18, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fair, face freckled, hair light sandy, eyes blue, small brown birthmark on muscle of left arm, cut mark above left eyebrow; dress, brown broken check cloth jacket, brown mixture vest, dirty moleskin trousers, red and blue striped Oxford shirt, black and white woollen scarf, lace boots, and black cloth peak cap. A labourer. Native of Middlesborough, but was brought np at Gateshead, where he has been previously convicted for larceny. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 48. — V Division. — Since 19th ult., a black marble Trojan clock, 18 inches high, 1 ft. long, and nearly 1 ft. thick, black dial, gilt figures and hands, minutes not marked, strikes on gong, carved figures about dial. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 49.— Wokingham ( Borough).— 11th ulto., by sacrilege, at St. Peter's Church, Earley, near Reading— The communion plato, consisting of a silver flagon, tankard shaped, 9£ inches high, 4 inches in diameter, holds about a pint, massive silver handle, curved lid, " For the Service of Almighty God " engraved on front; a silver chalice, goblet shaped, inches high, 3 inches in diameter, quite plain; a silver paten, with circular foot, 7 inches in diameter, plain ; a silver spoon ( sifter) with slightly curved handle; a glass cruet, oval shaped, with elongated neck, silver cruciform stopper. DERBYSHIRE. 51. — Chapel- en- le- Frith ( County). — 22nd ult., by housebreaking, at Buxton— 1 gentleman's gold lever watch, No. 37626, " Presented to Rev. I. J. Hardy, by the Friends of Derby 2nd Circuit, as a memento of personal esteem and recognition of valuable services, July 4th, 1873," long gold chain attached ; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 2590 or 20136, small dent outer case, and Victoria gold cable pattern guard; 1 old silver verge watch; 1 round gold brooch, diamond in centre; 1 enamelled half crown brooch; 1 gold mizpah ring; 1 gold dress ring, set rubies aud diamonds ; 1 gold mourning ring hair round rim; 1 gold weddiug ring. Information to Supt. Hallam, Chapel- en- le- Frith DORSETSHIRE. 52.— Beaminster ( County).— 25th ult., by housebreaking at Whitchurch— 1 gold keeper ring, has been enlarged with metal of a different colour 1 silver brooch mad# of 4 small American coin about the size of a threepenny piece, fastening hook for pin, broken ; 3 sovereigns; and 2 half sovereigns. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Freeman, Beaminster. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 53.— Dumfries ( County).— 28th ult., at New- briggiug, near Lockerbie— an old silver lever watch, No. 2178, smooth cases, white dial, black chapters, centre seconds, gold hands, white metal chain, with white metal scales and brass key attached. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Dumfries. DURHAM. 54.— South Shields ( Borough).-- Between 23rd and 25tli ult., an 18- carat gold English centre- second stop watch, No. 25184, maker, J. Yon Hoff- mann, Ocean- road, South Shields, on dial and works, chased round edge, plain back with garter and buckle, had attached a 9- carat gold long link chain. Information to Chief Constable Moorhouse, South Shields. ESSEX. 55.— Brentwood ( County).— 28th ulto, by burglary at Grays— 3 gold rings, set bloodstones; 1 gold ring set brilliants ; 2 plain gold rings ; 1 gold brooch ; 1 silver brooch ; 1 coral bracelet; 1 silver watch and chain ; 1 gold albert with several trinkets; gold ring, set garnets; ] old gold seal; I jet bracelet; 2 silver military medals with clasp ( one Indian, the other " For Good Conduct," both engraved " M. Vaughan ") ; a piece of black dress material; a pair of lady's yellow kid gloves; and £ 6 gold. 56— Brentwood ( County),— 8th inst., 1 pair light trousers ( black stripes) ; vest to match ( nearly new). Supposed by a man who gave the name of TOMLINSON, and stated he was a painter and decorator, and had been a soldier, age 29, height ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, light mous- tache ; dress, very light tweed suit, light- brown hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. KENT. 57.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 6th inst., a roll of umbrella silk, dark brown, about 60 yards,, folded in 4 thicknesses. Supposed by— TWO MEIT, who asked to look at some expensive umbrellas in the window, but left without making a purchase: 1st, age about 28, medium height, dark whiskers and! moustache, other of fairer complexion. Appearance of commercial travellers. 58.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— oth inst., by burglary, I silver filigree card case, initials H. S. thereon; a small collection of silver and copper coins; 1 large gold verge watch, out of repair; 1 small clock in metal case; 1 silver dessert spoon; 2 fancy spoons; 1 silver etine with seal; 1 silver stopper to scent bottle ; 1 pair small plated candle- sticks ; 1 small silver heart- shaped box; an old fashioned massive silver pencil- case ; I silver needle book; thimble and scissors in silver sheath; 1 old snuff box with gold rim ; 1 single opera glass; 1 silver vinaigrette, initials H. E. S. thereon ; 1 largfr silver medal, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales' prize at Oxford, won by Oswald Steele, 1864; 1 silver medalr " The Pitt Club, 1811"; 1 sealskin jacket, modern pattern; 1 ditto, racoon border; about 9s. silver about 24 cheques ( in a book) on the London and County Bank, Tunbridge Wells Branch, payable to bearer; 1 hunting crop, silver band ; supposed by— THREE MEN : lst, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fair, few whiskers at side ; 2nd, age 26 or 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair and moustache ginger; dress, light colored jacket, dark tight fitting trousers; 3rd, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, sup- posed slight fair moustache ; one of the men appeared to be slightly deformed in back. They had some- what the appearance of tailors, or loafers outside railway stations. They were seen next morning at a railway station, 5 miles from Tunbridge Wells, and took the first train to London Bridge by the South Eastern Rail- way. 59.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— lst inst. by housebreaking, 1 small silver geneva watch, No. 2658 ; 1 lady's silver watch, " N S." on back; 1 small gold chain and gold locket, man's portrait inside; 1 silver pebble brooch, 1 pebble missing; and £ 4 10s. 0d. in money. Information to Head Constable Embery, Tun- bridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 60.— Church ( County).— 28th ult., at Rishton— a black leather purse, steel frame, knob fastening ; a gentleman's silver lever watch, dead beat, No. 401, T. Yates, Preston," on dial, steel hands; and a lady's silver lever watch, No. 15140, " T. Yates, Preston," on dial, white dial, steel hands. Information to Supt. Campbell, Church. 61.— Garstang ( County).— lst inst., from the Officer's Quarters, Fulwood Barracks — 1 silver English lever watch, No. 1072 or 1172, maker " Streeter, Bond- street, London "; 1 silver geneva hunting watch, No. 3101 or 31001, small glass in case, bow, seconds hand and inner glass deficient, works loose in case; 1 silver- plated watch, crystal glass, makers, " Jenner & Knewstub, St. James's- street, London "; 1 gold albert guard, cable pattern, no cross- bar, two keys attached; 1 gold albert, curb pattern, with gold engraved seal, set amethyst; 1 gold chain, curb pattern, four largo links in centre; 1 silver albert chain, curb pattern, with silver sovereign purse attached; 1 grey cloth dust coat, drab lining, pocket outside left breast, ticket pocket right side, steel chain tab, curb pattern. Information to Superintendent Bourke, Bowgrave, near Garstang. LEICESTERSHIRE. 62. — Leicester ( Borough). — 2nd inst. by shopbreaking, 12 corded silk mufflers, black, brown and blue ground, some with thin white stripes; 6 navy blue silk mufflers, smooth, broad white stripes, some black and red, forming large squares ; 12 dark blue figured silk mufflers with red flowers, diamond shape, various colours; 12 black silk mufflers with broad and narrow white stripes, also brown and white; 12 dark blue corded silk mufflers, three thin white stripes running both ways, and forming large squares, also black and white and black and red stripes; 12 white figured silk mufflers with horse head, horse shoe, and whip, and other patterns; 12 corded silk mufflers with broad equal stripes, black and amber, red and yellow, blue and white, red and blue ; 12 or 18 plain silk mufflers, various FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 coloured stripes, viz.: red, bine, yellow, mauve and black; about 20 dozen silk handkerchiefs, various colours and patterns. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 63.— Nottingham ( County). — 27th ulto., at Edwalton, a lady's gold English lover watch, No. 106305, makers, " Grant & Co., Leicester," black hands and figures, steel fob chain and gold seal with red stone attached ; a lady's gold necklet chain with gold enamelled locket, diamond in centre, photograph of a gentleman inside ; 3 brooches ( one gold, set with pearls, oval shape) ; one eagle's claw, gold mount with oairngorm stone at one end; the other is a topaz stone, supposed mounted in silver gilt. Information to Supt. Hallam, Nottingham. gold square pattern ; 1 light blue, red stripe square pattern; 1 black with grey and white stripe ; 1 brown and white squares; 1 navy blue and red stripes ; 1 blue ground, brown and grey squares ; 1 brown, with olive, green, and yellow stripe ; also 2 red and old gold flowered handkerchiefs ; nearly all the above are quite new. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Salford. OXFORDSHIRE. 64. — Henley- on- Thames ( County). — 28th nit., at Dunsden— 1 brown corduroy jacket; 1 light green jacket; 1 pair of light lace boots ; and a brown hard felt hat. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Keal, Henley- on- Thames. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 65.— Sheffield ( Borough).— 11th inst., from the Barracks ( Officers' Quarters), a gentleman's gold English lever keyless watch, large size, whito dial, chased back, initials A. G. on back, had attached a very old heavy gold albert, large link pattern, with a gold signet ring sliding on guard, stone missing, gold, key j and snap; a nickel - plated 5- chamber revolver, old pattern, good condition; a green leather purse, containing £ 8 in gold and about £ 3 in silver. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. OXFORDSHIRE. 66.— Bicester ( County).— 22nd ulto.— 6 white Dorking hens, and 1 white Dorking cock; 7 half- bred game hens, and 1 half- bred game cock; 5 black hens. Information to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. SUSSEX ( WEST). £ 15 REWARD. 67— Petworth ( County).— 27th ult., at Pitshill — 6 pheasants ( 2 cocks and 4 hens). The above reward will be paid by Captain W. R. Mitford, of Pitshill, Tillington, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves. Information to Supt. Ellis, Petworth. WORCESTERSHIRE. 68.— Dudley ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a chestnut mare pony, 4 years, 13 hands, body recently clipped, supposed one white fetlock, value £ 10. Supposed by— TWO MEN, who - were seen in the field on the same afternoon : 1st, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 9 or 10 in.; dressed in dark clothes— 2nd, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stoutish build; dressed in brown plaid suit. Had the appearance of low horse- dealers. Information to Chief Supt. Burton, Dudley. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 70.— c. I. Department.— Is anything known of a larceny of heavily- plated dish- covers from a bar racks ? If so, could pieces of some be identified ? Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 71- — Metropolitan Police District, R Division.— JAMES LAWRENCE, Case No. 3, 6th inst. 72.— Metropolitan Police District, N Division— WILLIAM DEARSLEY, Case No. 4, 30th January last. 73. — Cambridgeshi re, Cambridge ( Borough)— L. ELLINGTON, Case No. 63,6th inst. 74.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( County)— R. HILTON, Case No. 24, 27th ult. 75— Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough). — JAMES TURNER, Case No. 29, 16th January last. 76.— Oxfordshire, Oxford ( City). — HER- MANSTERM, Case No. 27, 6th ulto., at Chester, on a similar charge. 7 years penal servitude, for rape. Licensed 20th February, 1891. L. 410. Information to the Chief Constable, Salford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 80.— West Bromwich ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee AMY PRICE, Office No. 40381, age 20, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, two small moles and dimple in chin, birth- mark back of right hand. Sentenced at Birmingham, 15th April, 1890, to 6 months hard labour and 1 year supervision for fraud. Information to Supt. Whitehurst, West Bromwich. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HEREFORDSHIRE. 77.— Ledbury ( County).— For night poaching— GEORGE BRYAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, small light moustache, long face, wart back of left hand, two small moles left side of back ; dress, dark grey coat with breechers and gaiters to match, grey cap with double peak. A labourer; native of Ledbury. — WILLIAM DAVIES, alias " ZULU," age 45, height 5 ft. 85 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, moustache sandy, oval face, cut marks over both eyes, back of left hand, left knee, and back of head, scar from stab centre of back, ruptured both sides; dress, black cloth coat, grey vest, with pearl buttons, brown cord trousers, black hard felt hat. A labourer; native of Hereford. Both have been many times convicted for offences against the game laws. They will prjbably be fonnd in the company of poachers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Ledbury. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. LANCASHIRE. 69. — Salford ( Borough). — In possession of HENRY CARTER, alias CLARK or HEDDLAM, on remand, the following silk mufflers— 4 black and white check, dark borders, large size ; 1 navy blue with red check running through; several satin- faced black and cerise stripe, small red blue and white checks ; 1 sage- green flowered ; 2 white flowered ; 1 white, squares and horse- shoe pattern ; 1 brown with narrow blue stripe and yellow broad stripe ; 1 navy blue, white, and yellow, large square pattern ; 1 brown with grey and dark squares ; 1 blue with white and grey squares ; 1 black with blue squares ; 1 maroon with grey stripe; 1 blue, brown, and check pattern, striped border; 1 orange and old LANCASHIRE. 78.— Bury ( County).— Supervisee EMANUEL WARBURTON, Office No. 24716 ( Case No. 66, 6th inst.), not now wanted. 79.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee J AMES NEWBY, alias MATTHEW KENNEDY, and MARK KENNEDY, Office No. 35082, age 62, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes blue, scars corner of right eye, under right jaw, and inside left hand, nose inclines to right. Sentenced at Salford, lJthApril, 1881, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years supervision for shopbreaking. X H 162. Supervisee ROBERT JEFFCOAT, Office No. 40372, age 26, height 5 ft. 4j in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, slightly pockmarked, wears spectacles, mole and boil scar centre of breast, boil scar small of back. Sentenced at Salford, 15th April, 1889, to 18 months hard labour, and 4 years supervision for larceny. License Holder JOHN KENNY, alias WILLIAM KENNY, Office No. 40968, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scars left of head, right of forehead, six blue dots and two blue marks right forearm, two blue marks left fore- arm. Sentenced at Leeds, 30th July, 1885, to PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 81.— Chesham.— Remanded till 18th inst., for stealing tools— JOHN FINCH, a tramping wheel- wright, age 34 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey), dark brown, eyes hazel, chisel- scar inside left wrist, large red birthmark right side of neck ; dress, old dirty grey jacket and vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Inspector Clarke, Chesham. WARWICKSHIRE. 82.— Rugby ( County).— Sentenced to 6 weeks- imprisonment, 10th inst., for larceny ( lodger)— JAMES ANSELL, alias JAMES REUBEN, and WILLIAM MEAD, age 31, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion pale, hair ( long) dark brown, slight light moustache, eyes light blue, scar right cheek- bone and right side of neck, very splay footed. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hall, Rugby. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83. — Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— A pair of single stone diamond ear- rings, French mounted, screw fastening, weight 2i carats- each. Value £ 200. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 84.— Chatham ( County).— 10th inst. by shop- breaking at New Brompton — 12 dozen pairs of ladies' black and coloured kid gloves, 4 buttons, some marked " Alfred C. Child, North- end, Croydon"; about 4 dozen gentlemen's black calf gloves, 1 and 2 buttons ; 8 pairs of ladies' black fancy silk gloves ; 8 pairs Ringwood ditto, fancy check pattern; 1 dozen men's coloured bordered handkerchiefs, marked 2fd., 3fd., d.; about 8 yards sage- green check- ribbon, 5 inches wide ; 12 yards myrtle ditto, in. wide; a quantity of grey shirting with fine white stripe; 4 dozen mauve handkerchiefs; about 25s. bronze, including 10s. worth of farthings. Information to Supt. Coppinger, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 85— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 8th and 9th inst., a drab blue Chesterfield overcoat, velvet collar, 3 pockets and ticket ditto outside and one inside right breast, cloth- covered buttons, " Wall" on tab ; 1 striped plaid woollen shirt, and 1 grey knitted woollen siuglet. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. WARWICKSHIRE. 86— Acocks Green ( County).— 24th ult., a bay cob mare, aged, 14^ hands, small patch of white on off hind fetlock, both knees have been broken, in poor condition. Information to Supt. Yardley, Acocks Green. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1891. List of License Holders, Supervisees, and Expirees who have been re- apprehended, for the month of February, 1891, with the results, k. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which Charged. Result. Date and Place. REMARKS. MAURICE LACEY JOHN SMITH MARY LAKE WM. JONES CHARLES KELLY JOHN SMITH SAMUEL SCANLAN MAURICE LACEY THOMAS CALLAGHAN JOHN COLLINS EDWARD CALLAGHAN CHARLES DAWSON MICHAEL CUDDY ISAAC GLOSSOP ARTHUR JONES FERGUS O'CONNOR WILKINSON JOHN CUSACK THOMAS KANE THOMAS SIMMS THOMAS DOWNEY SAMUEL WHITTINGTON WILLIAM SHAUGHNESSEY RICHARD HANCOCK THOMAS WICKS GEORGE WELLS ') y ^ ALFRED HAYES JANE WILLIAMS JAMES BUCHANAN JOHN WRIGHT JOHN HOWARD HENRY WARD WILLIAM WOOD THOMAS SPRIGGS KATE HARRINGTON CHARLES JOYCE JOHN McCABE FRANCIS HENRY STANLEY GEORGE BURKE WILLIAM MURPHY HENRY CHANDLER MARGARET DURANT CHARLES YATCHELL JOHN SMITH JOHN PROCTOR WILLIAM McLEAN JAMES BOTHROYD GEORGE WILLIAMS JAMES MALPAS CHARLES COOK JOHN MEAD WILLIAM MURPHY JOHN SMALL FRANCIS VIGNER I3AAC LEVY GEORGE NICHOLLS Begging Drunkenness, etc. Larceny Larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Suspected person Suspected person Begging Wilful damage Suspected person Assault on police Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny Larceny Wilful damage Assault on police Drunkenness, etc. Larceny Uttering Robbery Drunkenness, etc. Arson Failing to report Larceny Drunkenness, etc. Larceny Larceny Larceny Larceny Larceny Failing to report Assault on police Failing to report Drunkenness, etc. Suspected person Suspected person Larceny Drunkenness, etc. Larceny ( person) Larceny Unlawful possession Assault on police Larceny ( person) Failing to report Larceny Attempted larceny Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny Drunkenness, etc. Attempted larceny Attempted larceny Larceny ( person) Robbery Own recognizance to ap- pear Fined 20s. or 14 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour Own recognizance to ap- pear 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 60 days hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 10 days hard labour 20 mouths hard labour and 1 year police supervision 6 years penal servitude 7 years penal servitude 21 days hard labour 15 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 6 years penal servitude o 14 days hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 2 months hard labour Fined 40s. or 21 days hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 months hard labour 7 days hard labour 12 months hard labour 2 months hard labour Find surety in £ 20 6 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude Fined 20s. or 14 days hard labour 6 months hard labour 5 months hard labour 7 years penal servitude 14 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 3 months hard labour 8 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 29th January, 1891, Bow- street Police Court 29th January, 1891, Clerkei well Police Court 2nd February, 1891, Lambeth Police Court 31st January, 1891, Lambeth Police Court 9th October, 1890, Glerkenwell Police Court License Holder. Supervisee. Expiree. Expiree. License Holder. 2nd February, 1891, Mansion Supervisee. House Police Court 3rd February, 1891, Bow- street License Holder. Police Court 2nd February, 1891, Bow- street License Holder. Police Court 4th February, 1891, Wands-[ Supervisee. worth Police Court Oth February, 1891, West London Police Court 6th February, 1891, Worship street Police Court 16th October, 1890, Reading 6th December, 1890, Hereford] 19th November, 1890, Cupar Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. 7th May, 1890, Marlborough-' Supervisee. street Police Court 5th January, 1891, Aylesbury ' Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. 9th February, 1891, LambethjLicense Holder. Police Court 9th February, 1891, Maryle- bone Police Court 9th February, 1891, North; 1 London Sessions 9th February, 1891, Central Expiree. Criminal Court 11th February, 1891, Central Supervis? e. Criminal Court 11th February, 1891, Southwark Supervisee. Police Court 12th February, 1891, Central Expiree. Criminal Court 12th February, 1891, Lambeth 1 Police Court 11th February, 1891, North London Sessions 10th February, 1891, Brentford'Expiree. Petty Sessions 16th December, 1890, Thames'Expiree. Police Court 1st December, 1890, Liverpool Expiree. Expiree. / Expiree. Expiree. Supervisee. Expiree. Supervisee. Nth February, 1891, North London Sessions 14th February, 1891, North London Sessions 14th February, 1891, North London Sessions 14th February, 1891, Clerken- well Police Court 16th February, 1891, West'Supervisee. Ham Police Court 16th February, 1891, Bow- Supervisee. street Police Court 17th February, 1891, Lambeth Expiree. Police Court 16th February, 1891, Worship- Supervisee, street Police Court 18th February, 1891, Bow- Supervisee. street Police Court 18th February, 1891, South Expiree. London Sessions 18th February, 1891, Clerken- Supervisee. well Police Court 18th February, 1891, South License Holder. London Sessions 19th February, 1891, Lambeth Expiree. Police Court 17th February, 1891, Bow- License Holder. street Police Court 19th February, 1891, Clerken- License Holder. well Police Court 21st February, 1891, South Expiree. London Sessions 20th February, 1891, Worship- Expiree. street Police Court 21st February, 1891, Middlesex Expiree. Sessions 23rd February, 1891, North License Holder. London Sessions 24th February, 1891, North Expiree. London Sessions 18th February, 1891, South Expiree. London Sessions 18th February, 1891, Southwark Expiree. Police Court 25th February, 1891, Clerken- Supervisee. well Police Court 26th February, 1891, Clerken- Expiree. well Police Court 24th February, 1891, North License Holder. London Sessions 25th February-, 1891, North License Holder. London Sessions 24th February, 1891, North Supervisee. London Sessions FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1891. 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