THIA POLICE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1891. VOL. VIII., No. 804. 2. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOB OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, 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. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 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 thesignature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to l be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief f 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 are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for inssrliw. in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will b; wholly responsible for any proceedings whic/ i may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as tj be re.- eired not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday m trninj. 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 Ya'd, by cheque, crossed " Drummond iSf Co.," Post Office Order payable at Charing Cross, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted as advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. < c) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on 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 tliereon. 2. No expression must lie 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 Po'ice Fore; at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C. I. Department.— For fraudulent bank- ruptcy— ROBERT BATES, age 65, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion medium, hair ( very scanty) iron- grey, moustache dyed black, eyes grey, rather round- shouldered, looks on ground when walking, rather thin face; dress, usually black morning coat and vest, black hard felt hat. Is well known at Cam- bridge and Godmanchester. Has a brother at Ramsey. Native of Huntingdon. Warrant issued. 2. — N Division. — For embezzlement — WILLIAM SORRELL, a milk carrier, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and mous- tache dark, eyes brown; dress, dark tweed suit, cloth cap. Supposed native of Colchester. Warrant issued. 3.— S Division.— Eor stealing 1 counterpane ; 1 blanket; 1 umbrella ; books ; brush and comb ; boots; and 1 door - key — CHARLES HAWES ( supposed false), age about 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, slight side- whiskers, and moustache dark ; dress, black cutaway coat and vest, brown check trousers, black hard felt hat, and supposed stolen boots. His wife, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 in.; dress, black skirt, scarlet bodice, grey woollen ulster. They had with them two girls : one, age about 2, dressed in drab clothing ; the other, age 4 or 5 months. They travel from place to place, take lodgings, and get into debt at shops, & c., and then leave; stealing what they can. They have a wicker bassinette with them. Wanted at Luton for similar offences. 4.— v Division. — For obtaining money by fictitious cheques on the London & South Western Bank ( Wimbledon Branch) — HORACE BARR, late of New Maiden, Surrey, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light; dress, black diagonal morning coat and vest, mixture tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. Frequents race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 5. — For stealing securities to the value of £ 674 IPs. GJ.— CLIFFORD PEASE FEGAN, late of Temple Cross, Westcombe Park, Blackheath, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair reddish brown, moustachc ( slight) light, blotched face, looks on the ground when speaking, well dressed; a stockbrokers' clerk, absconded in July last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BRECONSHIRE 6.— Crickhowell ( County).— For obtaining a quantity of oilcloth by false pretences— Two men : 1st, JOHN DAVIES, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair dark, small light moustache, eyes blue; dress, light plaid coat and vest, dark broad cord trousers, blue silk spotted neckerchief, lace boots, light plaid cap with peak. A native of Cheltenham. Travels the country with a pony, about 12 hands, aged, and a cart painted bright yellow, wheels red, hawking oilcloth, accom- panied by his wife named " Rose," and 2 children ( boys), one about 2 years, and the other G or 7 weeks old- 2nd, WILLIAM SCARETT, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown; dress, dark brown coat, similar to that worn by gamekeepers, dark vest, light brown trousers, lace boots, round hard felt hat. Supposed native of Gloucestershire. Travels the country with a waggon, covered black, painted yellow, wheels red, drawn by a horse and small brown donkey, hawking oilcloth, accompanied by his wife and 5 children. Both men left Brynmawr on night of 16th ult., and are supposed to be making their way into Gloucestershire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 7. — Chesham ( County). — For embezzling, 20th June last, £ 20 5s.— JOHN ELLIOTT, alias INGSTON, a shoemaker, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, near sighted, and wears glasses. Is well known in Northamptonshire, where he has formed branches of the National Union of Boot aud Shoe Operatives. Native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Clarke, Chesham. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— Cambridge ( Borough). — Woodcut por- trait and description of CHARLES ROLFE, whose apprehension is sought for withholding money be- longing to a Building Society — Age 42, height 5 ft. 6i in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, prominent nose ; dress, dark brown plaid suit, white shirt, black hard felt hat. A native of Camden Town, London. About 6 or 7 years since lie lived with his wife and daughter at. Hadley, when he occupied 2 rooms in a row of houses near Hadley Highston, and worked as a bricklayer. Has also resided at Stanhopc- street, 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1891. Hampstead, London, and worked for many building firms in London. His father, who died about 2 years since, is supposed to have resided in Drummond- street, near Euston Station. Absconded 5th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cambridge. CARNARVONSHIRE. 9. — Conway ( County). — For stealing £ 100 ( gold), at Llandudno, 14th ult. — THOMAS HETHER1NGTON, alias " CURLY TOM," age about 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair ( curly) dark, with brownish tinge when quite dry, clean shaved, oval face, impediment in speech ; dress, when last seen, fine black diagonal cloth coat, grey tweed trousers, brcwn hat, and shoes. Is a circus man, and well known among circus and theatrical persons by the name of " Curly Tom." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Conway. CHESHIRE. 10.— Chester ( City).— For uttering a forged cheque, with intent to defraud, 11th ult.— A man who gave the name of Sir WILLIAM SCOTT, Bart., age about 52, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair grey, rather bushy eyebrows, beard ( short) and moustache grey ( evidently had been sandy), slightly aquiline nose, rather round- shouldered, quiet manner ; dress, dark brown check suit, brown hat. He stayed at a first- class hotel for three days, and in discharge of his bill tendered a cheque, payable to Sir William Scott, Bart., or bearer, receiving the change in cash. The cheque, which purported to bo drawn on the Finsbury Park Branch of the London and South Western Bank, Limited, by A. Edwards & Co., has since been re- turned marked " no acccount." Enquiries have shown that the cheque was one of a book of twenty- five obtained by fraud on the 10th July last, from the above bank ; one has been uttered at each of the following places— Bangor, Buxton, King's Lynn, Lincoln, Cambridge. It is believed he has also represented himself as ARTHUR WILSON, Sir GEORGE WELSH, Sir CHARLES SMYTHE, Colonel HECTOR MACKENZIE, Sir R. ELSON, Ac. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Fenwick, Chester. DORSETSHIRE. 11.— Wimborne ( County).— For deserting his fam. ly— HARRY DAUNCEY GOULD, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair and heavy moustache very dark, eyes dark brown, full face; dress, black frock coat, blue and white vest, light trousers, stand- up collar, silk hat, wears a gold albert ; has also with him a serge suit, with anchor buttons, and a light suit. A draper ; native of South Barrow, Somerset. Was last seen at Waterloo Station, 20th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marsh, Wimborne. ESSEX. 12.— Epping ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee JAMES LAMBERT, alias TRUNDLE, Office No. 41514, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown, scars left of forehead, left kneecap, mole light shoulderblade. Sentenced at Preston 30th June, 1886, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. M. 332. Information to Superintendent Lennon, Epping. 13.— Southend ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst, a No. 2 Singer's straight steerer 36 in. tricycle, stamped 60590— A man who gave the name of SERGEANT KENNEDY, and stated he lived at Slioeburyness ( false), age about 26, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion and hair dark, heavy mous- tache, and eyes brown, freckled face, hollow cheeks, military appearance ; dress, check suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hawtree, Southend. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 14.— Coleford( County).— For burgl ary 26 th ul t., and stealing a watch ( recovered) — A MAN, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 in. slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, long face and nose; dress, dark tweed suit and cap, white collar ; carried an umbrella; respectable appearance. Stated he was a commercial traveller. The watch was found to have been pledged at Pontypool, 28th ult. Information to Supt. Ford, Coleford. HERTFORDSHIRE. 15.— Hemel Hempstead ( County). — For stealing a horse, cart, and harness ( recovered), at Great Berkhampstead, 14th ult. — JOHN KER- SHAW, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10£ in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) dark, eyes ( sunken) brown, moustache dark, bald top of head, several teeth deficient lower jaw, walks erect; dress, dark coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, brown hard felt hat:— MARTHA KERSHAW, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark; drtss, dark cashmere ulster, fur lined, dark cashmere dress, bonnet trimmed with black velvet. They are supposed to have resided in the North of England, the man being employed by a tram car company. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pearson, Hemel Hempstead. 16. — Hitchin ( County).— For assault, 4th ult., at Lilly— THOMAS RALLEY, a brass finisher, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, heavy shoulders, complexion sallow, round face, hair very dark, black moustache, eyes hazel, dressed as a foundry man, i3 known as a boxer. Native of Northampton. Late of Luton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. LANCASHIRE. 17.— Old TrafFord ( County).— For an indecent assault, 3rd inst.— A MAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair and moustache dark, beard of 2 or 3 days growth, one side of face swollen ; dress, dark overcoat, cord trousers, light colour peak cap, heavy boots, has the appearance of a horse dealer or wakesman. Is in company of a man with 3 horses, and supposed to have gone to Turton fair. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 18.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report — Supervisee ELLEN STIRZAKER, Office No. 40319, age 20, height, 5 ft. 4 in, complexion pale, l a r brown, eyes grey, mole back of neck and right cheek. Sentenced at Preston, 9th April, 1890, to 6 months hard labour, and 3 years police supervision, for larceny. — Supervisee WILLIAM SMITH, Office No. 41471, age 39, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion p ile, hair sandy, eyes black, mole top of left breast, left of neck and left of back. Sentenced at Manchester, 9th October, 1890, to 8 months hard labour, mid 2 years police supervision for larceny. Information to the Chief Superintendent, De tective Department, Liverpool. 19.— Burnley ( Borough).— For failing to report Supervisee JOHN WILLIAM CLOUGH, Office No. •' 38590, ago 28, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, a weaver, scar outer angle right eye, right cheekbone, base of right thumb, and inside right wrist, two warts back of neck, eyes sunken. Sentenced at Preston, 3rd July, 1889, tc 4 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for lar- ceny. — Supervisee FRANK NUTTALL, alias MCLAUGHLIN and MYLES, office No. 40258, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, a painter, boil scar centre of fore- head, two blue dots base of left thumb, one outside left forearm. Sentenced at Preston, 9th April, 1890, to 15 months hard labour, and 5 years police super- vision, for shopbreaking. Information to the Chief Constable of Burnley. LINCOLNSHIRE. 20- Bourn ( County).— For stealing, 26th nit., at Little Bytham, £ 8 lis. ( including a jubilee shil- ling) JONES, age about 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slender build, complexion fair, hair light; dress, brown speckled cloth jacket, blue guernsey under, blue cloth navy trousers, black cheesecutter cap, patent- leather band across front, with brass buttons at sides, old lace boots. He left Bytham Railway Station the same day, taking a ticket for Leicester. He stated he belonged to the West Surrey Militia, and had been up for training. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Bourn. NORFOLK. 21— Pulham Market ( County).— For stealing a lady's silver geneva, watch, with flowers round hands, enamel face ( damaged), small gold chain attached— GEORGE GRAHAM, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in , complexion dark, hair light brown, scar left cheek ; dress, light coat and vest, dirty light brown check trousers ( small hole in left knee), old light peak cap, shoes, brown socks, blue tie. Information to Supt. Short, Pulham Market. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 22.— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— For steal ing, 7th ult., 1 pair of calico sheets, 2 towels, 4 glass tumblers, and 2 brown earthenware teapots— THOMAS DIVERS, a scissors grinder, age about 26, height about 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., slight build, com- plexion and hair dark ; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. Has with him a scissors grinding machine, " Thomas Divers" painted thereon : MARY ANN TEBBITT, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light or sandy ; dress, light print dress, black jacket, white straw bonnet trimmed with light ribbon. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Blackman, Peterborough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 23.— Nottingham ( Borough).— For failing to report— Supervisee GEORGE BAGNALL, Office No. 40581, age 28, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar left eyebrow, and several left breast. Sentenced at Nottingham 2nd April, 1890, to 8 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny.— Supervisee MARTIN HARVICAN, Office No. 41535, age 49, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, 3 scars on forehead, 2 on left cheek, 1 back of left hand, and front of left forearm, several blue dots front of left forearm. Sentenced at Nottingham 2nd April, 1890, to 15 months hard labour and 1 year police supervision for larceny. Information to the Chief Constable of Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 24.— Shrewsbury ( County). — For burglary, 31st ult. and 1st inst., at Bromfield, Onibury, and Stapleton, and stealing a tobacco pouch, horse- shoe shape, with clasp ; a dark melton overcoat; a pair of men's lace boots, hooks on tops, and nailed with bnnches of three nails— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slender build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown, smart appear- ance ; dress, dark suit, long dark mackintosh, whiti stand- up collar, white tie ( supposed blue stripes), dark brown peak cap, and the stolen boots. Carried an umbrella with knob handle, imitation of man's head. He represented himself as a railway official. Supposed to be the same man described in Case No. 14. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. 25. — Whitchurch ( County). — For stealing £ 1 5s.. 27th ult, at Hungry Hatton— EDITH STEVENSON, alias GREEN, age 18, height 4 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light; dress, navy blue dress with orange stripe, black jacket, brown hat trimmed brown velvet, fur tippet, strong lace boots ; a general servant. Has relations at Stafford, Stoke- upon- Trent, Walsall, and in the neighbourhood of Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1891. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 WORCESTERSHIRE. 26.— Stourbridge ( County). — For stealing, 27th ult.„ 1 black worsted coat and vest ( new) ; 1 pair of light cloth trousers ( nearly new) ; 1 gentle- man's umbrella; and a print shirt— A man known as " MANCHESTER," a tramping tailor, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark, weak eyes, full face, deeply pockmarked. Supposed dressed in the stolen clothing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wheeler, Stourbridge. 27.— Upton ( County). — For stealing a gold watch and chain ( recovered), 12th ult. — A man who gave the name of E. SMITH, age about 55, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fair, sandy whiskers, and heavy moustache, turning grey; dress, light coat, black felt hat. Information to, Supt. Drury, Upton. i YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 28.— Pocklington ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., from an inn; 1 silver candle- holder or travelling candlestick, 6 or, 7 in. long, with extinguisher and chain fastened thereto; 6 dessert knives ; 1 carving knife and fork ( all white handle) ; 10 square 2- oz. packets, and 8 round 2- oz. packets of tobacco marked " Lambert & Butler, London, Honey Dew "— A MAN, who Blept at the Inn, and left without paying his bill, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slender build, light moustache; dress, black and white check suit, black hat, low shoes cracked at sides ; had in his possession a black bag and dark mackintosh, travels on a tricycle. Information toSupt. Farrah, Pocklington. 29.— S P r oat I ey ( County).— For housebreaking at Preston, 22nd ult., and stealing a silver lever watch, No. 4097, " Nut^ ey, Alford," on works; gold albert guard, curb pattern ; and steel chain, with key and seal— JOHN KEY SCOTT, alias JOHN WESLEY NEWDICK, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair light browD, whiskers and moustache ginger, eyes hazel, prominent front1 teeth in upper jaw, circle with cross in centre tattooed right forearm ; dress, brown cord suit, breeches and leggings, or trousers which button at bottom in shape of leggings. A native of Thetford, Norfolk. Is known at Derby, Nottingham, Ashbourne, and Hull, where he has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to, Supt. Burniston, Sproatley. j 30.— Beverley ( Borough). — For stealing, 3rd inst., from a hotel, 2 pairs striped cloth trousers; 1 pair light check ditto; 1 pair black cloth ditto; all of superior quality, and only slightly worn; Holmes & Son, Beverley, on buttons— A MAN, who stayed at the hotel and left without paying his bill, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., rather slender build, complexion fresh, moustache ( slight) and side whiskers brown ;' dress, light check suit, black hard felt hat, carries a black bag. This man is going about the country on a tricycle which he leaves at some inn, and takes lodgings at another. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Knight, Guildhall, Beverley. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 31.— Doncaster ( Borough). — For stealing, 24th ult., from the railway station, a black Gladstone bag, containing a cheque book, white night shirt, & c.— ROBERT HIGGINGBOTTOM, alias JAMES STEWART and PI11TCHARD, a waiter, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, small moustache dark; dress, serge jacket and vest, blue and black stripe trousers, black hard billycock hat. Respectable appearance. The cheque book contained 7 blank cheques, all No. 21790, on the York, City, and County Bank; two have since been filled up and cashed by the above, who will probably endeavour to pass the remainder. He may seek a situation as waiter at some hotel. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 32.— N Division.— Remanded till 15th inst., for attempted horsestealing — JOSEPH POULTER, alias COE, age 24, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, sunburnt, hair ( cut short) light brown, slight moustache, eyes brown, blind right eye, ring worm right side of neck, military appearance; dress, fustian jacket with velvet collar and cuffs, brown cord vest, light cord trousers, blue neckerchief with white spots, black peak- cap, heavy lace- boots. Native of Chelmsford. Supposed convicted at Chelmsford and elsewhere. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 33.— Biggleswade ( County).— Committed for trial at next Bedford Quarter Sessions, 21st prox., for larceny— LEWIS RICHARDS, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache, very sharp thin features. Native of Ipswich. The following propfrty was found in his possession— A portmanteau, containing 1 pair blue check tiousers ; 1 black rib jacket and vest; 1 book, entitled Historical and Literary Essays; 1 blue plush pincushion marked " Chas. Baker & Co., London " ; 4 leather purses; 1 leather cigar case and holder; 1 gentleman's jet albert, double links; 1 white metal guard; 1 ditto albert; 1 silver albert; 1 wire hair brush and comb; 1 razor, marked G. P. ; 1 lady's scent bottle, in leather case ( new) ; 1 pair of shoes, recently half- soled and heeled and toe- capped; 1 new flannel boating shirt; 1 pair of worsted pants; 4 pairs new socks ; 1 pair gentleman's kid gloves ; 1 pair fancy worked slippers; 1 locket containing hair; 1 plated paper knife and pencil combined; 3 pawn tickets ( 1 for a geneva watch, No. 105111, pledged 6th July last with W. G. Newbury, Reading, 1 for a hunter watch pledged with Stanley Sutton, Battersea Park Road, and I for a boating jacket pledged 11th June with J. Goodacre, St. Mary's Butts, Reading) ; 1 Jubilee shilling with hole in it; 5s. piece 1889; 7 old coins; 1 lady's gold mourning ring set 11 pearls ( 1 missing), black stone in centre; 1 pair scissors, one point broken off; ( see POEICE GAZETTE, Case No. 40, 31st July last. Information to Supt. Smith, Biggleswade. DEVONSHIRE. 34.— Exeter ( County).— Committed for trial at Devon Sessions, 20th prox., for larceny— HENR Y AMPHION, alias HENRY HADLEY,' BIRD, and THOMPSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion rather fair, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, scar under chin and on right wrist, 2 boil marks and dot right arm, 2 dots and cross left arm ; dress, dark grey tweed overcoat, blue diagonal reefer coat, black diagonal vest, dark cloth trousers, with small grey stripe, black hard hat; carried a black square patent- leather hand- bag. A bookmaker. Supposed native of Cardiff. Believed to have been convicted for larceny ( person) at Bath races, in April last.— JAMES ANTHONY, alias THOMAS BUCHANAN, and JAMES CLYNE, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, sharp features, hair ( short) black, eyes brown, heavy dark eyebrows, clean shaven, slight long scar corners of left eye and under chin ; well dressed, and of respectable appearance. A betting clerk of Birmingham. Is known at Liverpool. He was in custody at Bristol, 13th April last, for stealing a purse and money, but was discharged. Was sentenced, 18th April last, at Weston, near Bath, to 3 months imprisonment for stealing money from a till, in name of James Clyne. Information to the Chief Constable, Devon, Exeter HAMPSHIRE. 35.— Winchester ( City).— Committed for trial at next Winchester Quarter Sessions for obtaining money by false pretences— DUNCAN DARROCK, alias MrLAREN ( supposed false), age 25, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fair, hair ( thin on top) light brown, moustache ( cut short) sandy, eyes blue, mole right cheek and back of neck, long cut mark inside right second finger, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, black cheviot tweed jacket and vest, grey- stripe flannel tennis trousers, blue tie with white flower, brown leather shoes, small black hard felt hat. He represented himself to a military tailor as an officcr of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, also of the 20th Hussars. States he was born in Ayrshire. Information to Head Constable Morton, Win- chester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 36.— Hitchin ( County).— Committed for trial at next Hertford Quarter Sessions, for larceny — JOHN GEORGE WALL, a cooper, late of Baldock, age 53, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, side- whiskers, eyes blue, scar over right eye, walks erect, and appears quick and active. Has worked at Homesdale Brewery, Sevenoaks, and at Stroud Cement Works. Is known at St. Margaret's, Rochester. Native of Romford, Essex. Information to Sept. Reynolds, Hitchin. KENT. 37.— Sandwich ( County).— Committed for trial at next East Kent Sessions for shopbreaking— CHARLES PRIDGEON, age about 24, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, shoulders appear slightly deformed; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark tweed trousers, brown skull cap, brown canvas shoes. States he is a hairdresser, but refuses any further account of himself. Information to Supt. Kewell, Sandwich. LINCOLNSHIRE. 38.— Stamford ( County).— Sentenced, 29th ult., to 21 days imprisonment for ringing the changes— JAMES WILLIAMS ( supposed false), a tramp, age about 60, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair, whiskers, beard, and moustache grey, eyes dark, long thin face, round- shouldered, a bad walker; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers with blac stripe, black felt hat, check scarf, strong lace boots- Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Inspector Clarke, Stamford. SHROPSHIRE. 39.— Shrewsbury ( County).— Sentenced 26th ult., to 3 weeks imprisonment, for being on premises for an unlawful purpose— Two men : one giving the name of THOMAS SHAW, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion swarthy, sunken cheeks, hair dark brown, eyes brown, lower jaw very prominent; dress, brown mixture cloth jacket, moleskin trousers, black hard hat, old lace boots— all much worn. States he is a labourer, and native of Moseley, near Wolverhampton. — The other gives the name of THOMAS SIMPSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 5i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar over right eyebrow, dot tattooed right wrist, mole between shoulders; dress, brown mixture cloth jacket, brown cloth trousers, b'. ack hard bat, strong lace boots— all much worn. States he is a labourer, and native of Manchester. They appear to have been tramping the country for some time. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— Yeovil ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 21st prox., for lareeuy ( persun) — JOHN TURNER, age 34, height 5 ft. 5± in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar under left ear, left side of neck, right side of nose, and near eye; dress, black rough cloth jacket, dark stripe trousers, black bowler hat, light lace boots. States he is a joiner and native of Portsmouth. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Self, Yeovil SUSSEX ( EAST). 41.— Uckfield ( County).— Sentenced, 31st ult., to 1 month imprisonment for fowl- stealing— JOHN WILSON, a striker, age 49, height 5 ft. - H in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald in front) and eyes grey, hairy chest and belly, bracelet both wrists, hairy mole on back of left upper arm and on right shoulder- blade, several small scars on muscle of both arms and on thighs; dress, cord vest and trousers, peak cap. heavy boots. Has been a soldier. Native of Chesterfield. Supposed wanted for other offences. — ROBERT ALLSOPP, a labourer, age 39, height, 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache black, eyes brown, indistinct man and anchor left arm, and anchor wrist and hand, scars first and second fingers right hand, brown birthmark back of right shoulder- blade j dress, cord vest and trousers, peak cap, heavy boots. A native of Chester- field. Has been a sailor. Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1891. WARWICKSHIRE. 42.— Longford ( County).— Committed for trial at next Warwick Assizes for burglary— THOMAS CULL ( supposed false), age 21 ( looks 24 or 25), height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes ( rather small) blue, woman tattooed left forearm, broken heart on right, cut mark on forehead over left eye; dress, light cloth jacket, light check tweed vest, cord trousers, heavy lace boots. States he has served in the 85th Regiment, and was discharged at Waterford 2 years ago. Native of Lainsham, near Cardiff. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH) RIDING). 43.— Guisborough ( County).— Sentenced, 8th inst., to 14 days imprisonment, for larceny— EDWARD HARRIS, a tramping joiner, age 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, dot between right thumb and forefinger, scar below left shoulder- blade, left shin, and back of head, slight impediment in speech, military appearance; dress, black worsted cloth coat, grey broken check vest, brown and white small check trousers, brown hard felt hat, old side- spring boots. Was discharged from the Royal Artillery in February 1890. Native of West Derby, Lancashire. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborongh. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 44.— B Division.— a gentleman's f- plate gold lever watch, No. 5116, Arnold and Dent on face and works, cracked dial, a gold ctain, long thick cable links, gold pencilcase, small chased gold key, and green drop attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 45.— Reading ( Borough).— 26th ult., a Marlboro' Club Cripper tricycle, ball bearings throughout, patent spring forks to front wheel, frame pointed, handle bar, axle, and usual bright parts plated. It was hired by A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown; dressed in dark coat and vest, striped flannel trousers, brown boots, straw hat. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. CHESHIRE. 46.— Altrincham ( County).— 3rd inst., 1 lady's gold geneva watch, gold dial, steel hands, crystal glass ( loose), " Miss Lloyd, 1879," scratched inside case, bought from " Fisher, Dudley" ; 1 lady's 15- carat gold chain, fine " Alma " pattern. Information to Snpt. Walker, Altrincham. ESSEX. 47.— Southend ( County).— 24th ult., by house- breaking, at Leigh— A silver open- face verge repeater watch ( gold washed), long gold bow, which pushes in and strikes the hours and quarters, outside case takes off; steel chain and silver dollar, dated 1771, attached ; a lady's small gold geneva watch, rather old, but not much worn; £ 8 14s., consisting of a £ 5 piece, 2 jubilee sovereigns, and a 4- shilling piece; also, £ 11 10s. in gold. Supposed by A MAN who was hawking fish, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., stiff build, short scrubby hair, red mutton- chop whiskers; dress, dirty snuff- colour suit, black billy- cock hat. Information to Supt. Hawtree, Southend. HEREFORDSHIRE. 48.— Ledbury ( County).— 20th ult., at Ledbury races— A silver lever watch, No. 161719 | 68259, maker, " K. Jones, Worcester," white metal chain attached. Information to Sopt. Phillips, Ledbury. 49.— Hereford ( City).— 12th ult.— along drab waterproof tweed covert overcoat, nearly new, seams doubly sewn outside, deep yoke at shoulders of treble thickness, extending half way to elbows, and coming down the back to a point; a gentleman's dark green silk umbrella, silver band on stick. Information to Head Constable Richardson, Here- ford. LANCASHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 50.— Old Swan ( County).— 29th nit. at Fair- field— 1 gold- bar brooch, set with 1 large diamond in centre; 1 lady's gold marquise ring, set with 5 yellow diamonds across and surrounded by about 12 small white diamonds; 1 lady's gold marquise ring, with 1 sapphire surrounded by small diamonds ; 1 lady's gold hoop- ring, set with 3 large diamonds pointed with small diamonds; 1 lady's gold hoop- ring, set with 5 medium- sized diamonds; 1 lady's gold ring, set with 5 opals. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Geo. E. Harvey, 12, Holly- road, Fairfield, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Bryniug, Old Swan. 51.— Old Trafford ( County).— Between 2Cth ult. and 4th inst., from a lodging house at Patricrjft, a bundle containing 1 pair dark tweed trousers; 1 pair black worsted ditto ; 1 black worsted jacket, 3 pockets outside, buttons covered with same material; 1 black worsted vest; 1 cotton check shirt; 1 pair light lace boots with toe caps; 1 pair moleskin trousers; 1 pair cord trousers; 1 black worsted coat. Supposed by ANDREW KENNEDY, the deputy of the lodging house, who was discharged 31st ult, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair, whiskers, and moustache sandy, wearing pepper and salt colour jacket and trousers. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 52.— Leicester ( Borough).— 13th ult.— a safety bicycle, No. 1 Excelsior, makers " Bayliss, Thomas and Co., Coventry," in gilt letters on front fork and mud- guard, the latter has been broken and rivetted under seat, diamond frame, painted black, no lines, lubricator deficient in front wheel, Brooks' patent saddle, ball bearings, indiarubber pedals, large stain on brake handle, black leather toolbag, and black mackintosh cycling cape under saddle, bell rock lamp, side lights, left hand glass cracked. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. OXFORDSHIRE. 53.— Witney ( County).— 17th ult. — A gentle- man's open - face silver geneva watch, maker " Bennett, London"; and a lady's silver geneva watch, maker " Harris, Witney," small wreath of flowers round face — Supposed by A MAN, age 26 or 27, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache ( slight) dark ; dress, black coat and vest, tweed trousers, bine neckerchief, with white spots, lace boots, hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Leech, Witney. SUSSEX ( EAST). 54.-- Eastbourne ( Borough).- 30 th July last, from the Railway platform— A large black basket trunk, covered with black leather; a black leather writing desk ( old fashioned) ; a £ 5 Bank of England note, No. 5066526 or 4686380; a Russian leather jewel case; 1 gold brooch, spray of rose leavts with rose set with ruby in centre; 1 do. small tulip, set 1 carbuncle; 1 old- fashioned garnet brooch, circular shape ; 1 pair Indian gold filigree screw ear studs ; 1 pair small gold ear- rings, diamond in centre; 1 silver- gilt necklet, ring and link pattern; 1 gold pendant, raised gold work and fringe; 1 spade guinea, with loop for attaching to albert; 1 lady's gold albert, 3 balls attached; 1 gentleman's gold watch key, seal ( old- fashioned, cornelian set in gold), 1 wide plaited gold bracelet, in case, " Goldsmith's Alliance " stamped inside; 1 gold plated bracelet, in case, rather large size, ball edges; 1 small gold ring, set 1 emerald; 1 do., set pearl and ruby; 1 mourning ring, black enamel set pearls. 8th inst.— A gentleman's gold English lever watch, open- face, white dial, " J. K." on outer case, " Rev. J. Kitchenman, Presented by a few friends at Dartmouth " on the inside case. 55.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a " Spartan" safety bicycle, wheels supposed 26 in., nearly new tyres, black ebonized wood handles, plated cranks, indiarubber pedals and foot rests, ball bearings, " Ballantyne " indistinctly painted in red on centre bar, mud guards to both wheels, double alarm bell and bag containing oil can. Information to Chief Constable Fraser, East- bourne. WESTMORELAND. 56.— Kendal ( County).— 24th ult., at Bowness, Windermere— A lady's gold lever watch, No. 28162, engraved case, " Scales, Brothers, Kendal" oa works, long gold guard, very fine links, with 2 gold keys, 1 having 6 small blue stones forming a heart, the other set with 2 coloured stones, attached. Information to Supt. Shields, Kendal. WORCESTERSHIRE. 57.— Upton ( County).— Between 12th and 15th ult., from an hotel in Malvern— a gold keyless, double- case watch, and chain, with oval locket, raund, oyster- shell locket, round seal attached, with three short chains and ring. Information to Supt. Drury, Upton, or to Inspector Oliver, Great Malvern. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 58.— Hull ( Borough).— Between 16th and 20th July last, 4£ doz. ivory handle penknives; 3£ doz. pearl handle ditto; 3f doz. staghorn handle ditto; 5 ivory handle razors; 1 doz. flat leather razor cases for 2 razors, lined with chamois leather; 14 doz. scissors; 7 doz. nail scissors; 18 sets staghorn handle table knives and forks; £ doz. staghorn farrier knives; 12 sets ebony handle knives and forks; 2 doz. ebony handle camp knives; 3 doz. ebeny handle cook's knives; 1 doz. ebony handle butler's or butcher's knives; 3 sets black horn handle table knives and forks ; 4 pairs black horn handle carvers and forks ; 3 sets white bone handle knives and foiks ; 3 sets white bone handle dessert knives and forks; 6 sets ebonite handle knives and forks; 1 doz. staghorn camp knives and forks, all bearing " J. Roger & Sons, Ltd., Sheffield." Between 21th and 25th ult., by house- breaking— 4 pairs gentleman's black and grey stripe trousers; 1 black West of England cloth vest; 1 pair gentle- man's side spring boots ; several pairs gentleman's knitted and merino socks; 2 pairs thick- ribbed, grey woollen drawers; 1 new fawn, small stripe flannel shirt; 1 thick woollen singlet and other flannels; 1 lady's silver- gilt ring ( band, with clasp); 1 large gold Japanese coin ( oval, 1| in. by in.); 1 Burmese silver rupee, and a number of Indian silver and copper coins, 1 morocco case containing 3 pairs scissors. 30th ult., a lady's gold fancy dress ring 8 carat, pearl in centre and 3 emeralds. 59.— Hull ( Borough).— 12th ult., or 14th ult.— A silver lever watch, No. 40740 ; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, gold dial, 5477, gold chain and locket attached; 1 silver lever watch, No. 15711. 19th ult.— A brown Newmarket overcoat, brown buttons, 2 pockets outside and 1 inside. 25th ult. — 1 light dustcoat, ordinary pockets; I dark brown Harris tweed mackintosh, with cape; 1 dark mackintosh, with cape; 1 pair dark vulcanite opera glasses in leather case, slightly worn— Sup- posed by A MAN, age about 34, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., red lace, moustache brown ; dress, dark or brown jacket, dark trousers, black hard hat. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 60.— Guisborough ( County).— 18th ult., at Skelton- in- Cleveland— a silver lever watch, No. 532, initials " J. T." on case. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. 61— Whitby ( County).— 25th nit.— a lady's small gold geneva watch, flowered back, gilt dial, black chapters, small jet albert attached. Information to Supt. Allen, Whitby. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. KENT. 62.— Cranbrook ( Count//).— 3rd inst, at Hors- mondon, a dark brown rig cob, about 13 hands, lop ears, long black mane, short tail, white spot on fore- head, close to which is a wound from kick, several white spots on back, mark on near hip shape of horse shoe. Supposed by SAMUEL WILLOWBY, alias PIKEY, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, stubby red heard and whiskers, cross- eyed; dress, pepper- and- salt colour jacket, supposed cord trousers, black hard felt hat. Was sentenced at Lewes, about 2 years since, to 6 months imprisonment for horse- stealing. Native of Forest Row, East Sussex. Information to Snpt. Bartlett, Cranbrook. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1891. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 SUSSEX ( WEST). 63— Chichester ( City).— 22nd ult., a bay mare cob, 8 years, 14 hands 2 or 3 in., white face, tail docked, small scar on point of near shoulder, good condition. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Clarke, Chichester. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. DERBYSHIRE. 64. — Chesterfield ( Borough). — 4th inst., drowned in the River Rother, the body of a woman, age about 35, length 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, full round face, flat nose, upper front teeth missing, hair dark brown ; dress, brown dress with flounce, black skirt with flounce, short brown astrachan jacket, black felt hat turned up behind, broad in front, trimmed with black ribbon, combination drawers, grey stockings, button boots ; appears to have been in the water 4 or 5 weeks. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. HAMPSHIRE. 65.— Kingsclere ( County).— Committed suicide 12th ult.— A man who gave the name of WILLIAM WILLIAMS ( supposed false), age 24 to 26, length 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, E B F left arm, small white mark in left ear; dress, black coat and vest, dark plaid trousers, blue cloth overcoat, all much worn, black bowler hat ( nearly new), the appearance of a waiter or gentleman's servant. Stated he had for the past 2 years lived in St. Luke's, London. He was doubtless insane. Information to Supt. Waters, Kingsclere. SUSSEX ( EAST). 66.— Patcham ( County).— 23rd nit., under the cliff, at Rottindean, the body of a man, age about 35, length 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion, hair and moustache and eyes dark, tattooed on one wrist; dress, blue serge jacket, brown plaid vest, black serge trousers, fireman's blue shirt, blue woollen socks, black cloth peak cap, " S. & W. Stone, Newhaven," marked inside, old military boots. Found in pockets, a white- handle knife and 2s. 11c?. At the inquest a verdict of death by acci- dently falling over the cliff was returned. Information to Supt. Tucker, Patcham. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. BERKSHIRE. 67.— Windsor ( Borough).— A lady's gold geneva watch, No. 1709, " L. Liomin"' inside case— Found in possession of JOHN MOSS, residing at SunniDg- dale, who offered the watch in pledge. When taken into custody he stated he had picked it up on the ice at Virginia Water about six months ago. He is remanded till 14th inst. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. CHESHIRE. 68.— Birkenhead ( County).— In possession of HENRY FRANCIS VAUGHAN, alias HENRY FRANCIS THOMAS, and Dr. THOMAS, a clever and accomplished burglar, sentenced at Chester Assizes, 27th July, to 5 years penal servitude for burglary, at Higher Bebington, 11th June last— 1 pair of silver sleeve links, engraved with flowers, " S. S. " stamped on back; 1 gold- headed breast- pin, pear shape, large garnet in centre, set with white stones, brass stem; 1 common breastpin, made from a seal, square white stone; 1 magnifying glass, stands on four feet; 1 magnifying glass, in black horn frame with brown silk cord attached ; L reading glass, brass rim and black handle ; 1 pair of eyeglasses, steel frames ; 1 white metal pencil- case, with ring at end; 1 pocket- knife, with 3 blades, pearl haft, white metal ends; 1 brown leather cigar case, letters A. P. V. E. in black ink, and figures 240 in red ink, on inside of case ; 1 metal keyless watch, white seconds dial, flat glass, double brass chain, curb pattern, attached ; 1 brown leather Gladstone bag, 2 ft. by 14 in., white metal fittings, with lock ( nearly new); 1 black patent leather handbag ( partly worn); 1 blue nap overcoat, silk facings, fly front, body lined with woollen plaid, and sleeves red and black striped lining, black bone buttons ( partly worn) ; 1 Scotch tweed inverness coat ( new), brown Italian cloth lining; 1 diagonal worsted cloth jacket, satin facings, black lining in body, and light striped in sleeves ( two holes left side, as if burned with pipe), maker " John Crnick- shank & Co., Piccadilly House, Shaftesbury- avenue, W.," and 1 vest to match ; 1 pair light plaid tweed trousers, very good quality, brass buttons stamped " Best Ring Edge"; and 7 keys, including 2 skeletons. Information to Supt. Hindley, County Hall, Birkenhead. name of WILLIAM WEBB of 26, Lambeth- road ( false), age abont 19, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fair, moustache ( slight) light, wearing very light trousers and bicycle cap. He hired the machinc for 3 hours and has not returned. Information to Supt. Hawtree, Southend. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 69.— Cheltenham ( County).— In possession of WILLIAM SCOTT, alias HENRY MAYO, com- mitted for trial at next Assizes for burglary ( See Case No. 54, 2U< ult.), — a, pawnticket for a silver lever watch, No. 1809, no maker's name, white dial, seconds- hand, dial cracked between the figures 12 and 1, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 6 and 7, " J. N." marked inside case ; an old silver albert chain, snake pattern, old brass key attached with black thread, cross- bar deficient; pawned with William Bairnson, Oswestry, on llth June last. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 79.— Fishponds ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult., at Eastville, a grey pony, 13 hands, aged, H branded on shoulder ( supposed near); a gig, blue picked out with broad white stripe, wood splashboard, iron spars back of seat; a set of silver mounted harness ; 1 pair brass harness ; 1 rush collar A MAN, who hired the same and has not returned, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, slight light moustache, speaks with north country accent; dress, dark suit, black bowler hat blue tie. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. MISCELLANEOUS. CITY OF LONDON. POLICE NOTICE. 70.— An attempt is being made to place in circu- lation forged £ 5 Bank of England notes. Those hitherto uttered are all numbered P/ 35 99358, and dated Plymouth, 15th November, 1889. They may be detected by the inferior quality of the paper and by the entire absence of watermark, which can always be easily distinguished in a genuine note. The utterances have hitherto been effected at race courses and public houses. Information to the Detective Superintendent, City of London Police, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. APPREHENSIONS. 71. — Metropolitan Police District, N Division— JOSEPH WALTON, Case No. 102, 28th ult. 72.— City of London.— JOHN MARKS, Case No. 7, 4th inst. 73— Lancashire, Blackburn ( Borough).— NICHOLAS WHITTAKER, Case No. 37, 28th ult 74.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Super- visee ELLEN HOLGATE, Office No. 33906, Case 39, 21st ult. 75. — Northamptonshire, Peterboro' ( City). CRUST, Case No. 49, 4th inst. 76. — Somersetshire, Yeovil ( County).— CHARLES ALLEN, Case No. 79, 4th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 77. — Chapel - en - le - Frith ( County). — For forging a cheque for £ 20, 26th ult.— MARGARET WILSON, a domestic servant, age 23, height about 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, scar near right ear, teeth much decayed; dress, light brown dress, brown plush jacket, black hat trimmed with black lace and velvet, black Inverness mackintosh. A Scotch woman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hallam, Chapel- en- le- Frith. 1 ESSEX. 78.— Southend ( County).— For stealing, 8th iust., a No. 3 Star safety bicycle, Makers Sharrat and L'sle, handle bar bent.— A man who gave the LANCASHIRE. 80. — Bootle ( Borough). — For maliciously wounding, 29th ult.— CHRISTOPHER GEARITY, age about 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair turning grey and slightly bald, whiskers ( turning grey) brown, top and under lip shaved, slightly pockmarked, long nose, broad shoulders, stoops ; dress, blue pilot jacket and trousers, black cloth vest, stripe cotton shirt, black and white muffler, hard felt hat, water- tight boots. A dock labourer. Native of Ballymahon, near Moate, or Athlone. Is a member of the Dock Labourers' Union. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Bootle. 81.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report. Supervisee PETER CASS ID Y, Office No. 34766, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair reddish brown, eyes hazel, two scars left of neck, burn scar left ribs, scar below knee, P. M. Mc. G. right forearm, dot right wrist. P. C. small anchor left forearm, four dots above left wrist, PC. ASS back of left hand. Sentenced at Manchester, 15th June, 1882, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for breaking and entering. Information to the Chief Constable of Saiford. WARWICKSHIRE. 82.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM PIN FIELD, age 36 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and mous- tache ( turning grey) dark, thin face, wears several silver rings, and usually has a flower in his coat; dress, pepper and salt mixture coat, bound with broad black braid, stripe trousers, hard black hat, stand up collar, respectable appearance. An axle forger, but has lately been employed as a photo- grapher's canvasser and collector. Nati ve of Broms- grove, Worcester. Warrant issued. 83.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzlement — ROBERT NEWTON NEEDLE, a merchant's clerk, age 24 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion ruddy, hair and moustache black, eyes dark ; dressed, when last seen, in black suit, usually wears silk hat, carries an umbrella with twisted pattern silver crutch shape handle. Has been in the Volun- teer Artillery; good appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHiRE. 84.— Clewer ( County).— Remanded for larceny. — CHARLES EDWARD HILL, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, light brown coat, marked with paint, black vest, dark stripe trousers, blue and white tie, black round felt hat, a travelliug painter. Information to Supt. Blake, Clewer. APPREHENSION. 85.— Lincolnshire, Loughboro' ( County). GEORGE HAWKINS, Case No. 40, 28th n't. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1891. List of License Holders, Supervisees, and Expirees who have been re- apprehended, for the month of August, 1891, with the results, 4c. REMARKS. NAME. Fresh Offence with which Charged. Result. Date and Place. 36101 FREDK. HOOPER Burglary 15 months hard labour 39538 DENNIS SULLIVAN Assault, etc. 1 month hard labour 39945 GEORGE SMITH Disorderly conduct 7 days hard labour 31310 KATE MATIMONE Begging 3 days hard labour 24444 JOHN HENLEY Larceny • 9 months hard labour ... - 40022 HENRY BOND Housebreaking 4 months hard labour 33629 JOHN DAGGAN Attempted larceny 3 months hard labour 41491 JAMES QUINLAN Assault 14 days hard labour 37229 ELIZA WILLIS Failing to report 3 months hard labour 29466 JOHN RIDER Assault 6 weeks hard labour 35857 JOHN WEST Larceny 6 months hard labour 31455 THOMAS JONES Burglary 6 months hard labour 39900 JOHN RYAN Larceny ( person) 6 years penal servitude 28498 RICHARD PERRY Drunkenness, etc. Fined 10s. 32969 JOSEPH GARRETT Attempted suicide 1 day imprisonment 40915 JOHN STEPHENS Larceny ( person) 18 months hard labour 36300 JOHN CONLAN Prevention of Crimes Act S months hard labour 30984 GEO. GILBERT Frequenting 3 months hard labour 34771 JOHN COLLEY Fraud and larceny 14 months hard labour 39408 WM. DORMER Druukenness, etc. Fined 10s. 41085 EMMA GREEN Larceny ( person) 3 months hard labour 33608 ELLEN PULLINGER Larceny 18 months hard labour 12137 JOHN GOUGH Larceny ( person) • 20 months hard labour 39115 37042 17164 FANTON BOW ANNIE MASON GEORGE ARLINGTON Uttering Larceny Receiving 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision 4 months hard labour, and 1 year police supervision 5 years penal servitude 38798 30587 41514 HENRY EAGLESTROM JOHN COLEMAN JOHN LAMBERT Larceny and assault Disorderly conduct Attempted larceny • 5 years penal servitude and 4 months hard labour Own recognisances for 1 month 21 days hard labour 41445 ARTHUR JACKSON Assault on police 1 month hard labour 39393 CHARLES RICKETTS Assault on police 6 weeks hard labour 35642 EDWARD CONNOR Attempted larceny- 3 months hard labour 40075 JOSEPH PITT Larceny 6 months hard labour 37967 QUILL MILLS Assault 7 days hard labour - 10379 6328 JOHN LAZARUS JOHN McGRATH Keeping brothel Larceny Fined £ 150, 2 sureties and own recognisances for 12 months 3 months hard labour 39631 41343 JOHN KELLY WILLIAM HANKIN Theft Larceny 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision 4 months hard labour 41364 35016 FRANK HALL WM. CARTER Housebreaking Larceny lOyears penal servitude and 7 years police supervision 5 years penal servitude 40828 HY. COOPER Larceny 5 years penal servitude 38717 JOHN MACK Attempted larceny 3 months hard labour 38142 JOHN OWEN Larceny ( person) 3 years penal servitude 33862 THOMAS WHITE Failing to report 9 months hard labour 19254 MARY WILLIAMS Larceny ( person) 3 years penal servitude 41342 JAMES IIARLEY Larceny 3 years penal servitude 41789 THOS. MURRAY Assault 10 days hard labour 41768 THOS. WILLIS Attempted suicide 14 days hard labour 30041 WILLIAM MURPHY Assault on police 21 days hard labour 33794 JOHN OWEN Receiving 18 months hard labour i 29 th July, 1891, Central Criminal Court Expiree. 27th July, 1891, Worship- i icense Holder, street Police Court 18th July, 1891, Soutlnvark License Holder Police Court 29th July, 1891, West London Supervisee. Police Court 27th July, 1891, North London Expiree. Sessions 14th July, 1891, South London License Holder. Sessions 3rd August, 1891, Clerkenwell Supervisee. Police Court 3rd August, 1891, Lambeth Supervisee. Police Court 4th August, 1891, Southwark Expiree. Police Court 4th August, 1891, Marylebone Supervisee Police Court Sessions 3rd August, 1891, Birmingham Expiree. 14th Aug., 1891, North London Expiree. Sessions Petty Sessions th August, 1891, Thames Expiree. Police Court th Aug., 1891, North LondonlLicense Hoi Sessions 5th August, 1891, Thames Supervisee. Police Court 13th July, 1891, Liverpool Sessions GuilTlhall Expiree. Supervisee. Expiree. License Holder. 8th June, 1891, Police Court 7th Aug., 1891, North London Supervisee. Sessions 6th April, 1891, North London Sessions Expiree. License Holder 8th Aug., 1891, North London Expiree. Sessions 8th Aug., 1891, North London Expiree. Sessions 8th Aug, 1891, North London Expiree. Sessions 9th August, 1891, Marylebone Expiree. Police Court 10th July, 1891, Hertford Supervisee. 10th August, 1891, Marlboro'- License Holder. street Police Court 12th August, 1891, Marylebone Supervisee Police Court 13th July, 1891, Lambeth Supervisee. Police Court 13th Aug., 1891, South London License Holder. Sessions j 15th August, 1891, Woolwich Supervisee. Police Court Expiree. 19th August, 1891, Lambeth Expiree. Police Court 20th August, 1891, Glasgow 19th August, 1891, Marlboro'- street Police Court 20th August, 1891, Clasgow License Holler. License Holder. License Holder. Supervisee. Supervisee. Supervisee. Supervisee. 24th Aug., 1891, North London Sessions 24th Aug., 1891, North London Sessions 25th August, 1891, Lambeth Police Court 24th Aug., 1891, North London Sessions 26th August, 1891, Bow- street Expiree. Police Court 27th Aug., 1891, North London Expiree. Sessions 27th Aug., 1891, North London License Holder. Sessions 26th August, 1891, Bow- street License Holder. Police Court 26th August, 1891, Marlboro'- Supervisee. street Police Court 26th August, 1891, Clerkenwell Supervisee. Police ( Vjurt 20th August, 1891, Glasgow Expiree. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1891. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 £ 2 REWARD. T OST, on Thursday afternoon, August 27th, either in a cab or in the street in or near Mayfair, a small BROOCH, minature of an eye, set in diamonds. Anyone bringing the same to 2, Chester- field Gardens, Mayfair, will receive the above reward. JF CHARLES GORE JOHN MASON, known to be resident at Barnsbury in or about the year 1878, will communicate with Messrs. SPARKS AND BLAKE, Solicitors, Crewkerne, he will hear something to his advantage. CREWKERNE, September 2nd, 1891. MISSING, OINCE August 29, C. STILES, age 24, fair, height about 5 ft. ins., broad shouldered, stoops slightly. Hair light coloured, eyes bluish grey, slight mous- tache. When last seen was wearing a light grey suit and straw hat bound at edges of brim with black silk. Information to W. S., 42, Southampton Row, W. C. ON AND OFF DUTY! AN IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT, The necessity of which has orUu i felt bv the constable, is the possession of a thoroughly BELIAB o AND EXACT timekeeper, that at all times and in all seasons may ue absolutely depended u{*> n. To procure such a watch at a moderate price has been an utter im- possibility until H. Samuel took the field and commenced energetic operations, single handed, against the pernicious BIG PROFIT SYSTEM The GRAND RESULT of H. Samuel's determination and perseverance is the Abolition of Intermediate Profits! The pur' haser of a SINGLE WATCH is able to purchase direct from H. Samuel, the manufacturer, AT COST PRICE, « hat would otherwise be charged three or four times H. Samuel's price if purcbasedeisewhere. H. Samuel's watches, moreover, are ttie VEHY BEST that can be made. No matter what price is cliarged elsewhere for similar watches, they IN NO WAY SUPERIOR if they are even fqual to the splendid ] LOST, ON, August 24th, an OBLONG SOLID GOLD BROOCH, of Indian Workmanship. Wreath of flowers worked round edge, and in the centre a row of six stones, ruby emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamond, spelling the word <: Regard."— Any person finding same and taking it to Messrs. GRINDLAY & Co., 55, Parliament Street, will be rewarded. INSPECTORS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. fOLICE Officers who are required to perform the duties of Weights and Measures Inspectors rapidly coached for Board of Trade examination by Certificated Inspector and Adjuster. For particulars address— INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, Oakham, Rutland THE £ 3 REWARD. X OST, in London, GENTLEMAN'S GOLD RING, diamond centre, with emeralds. If restored to Mr. POUT, Prospect House, Milverton, Leamington, the above- named reward will be given. Jftnrnma JUtortm are pro- ductions which H. Samuel supplies to the whole world. INCREDIBLE ADVANTACES SECURED by purchasing direct from H. SamueL I. Every Watch warranted for Five Years! during which time any correction or cleaning the watch may require, will be done free of cliarge. 2. A Week's Free Trial Allowed!! With each watch, thus affording the wearer an ample opportunity t. thoroughly test the watch, and exchange it if necessary. Dissatisfaction under such conditions is a total impossibility. It camiot exist. 3. A ,£ ioo Free Railway Accident Insurance!!! Policy for Twelve months. 4. The very Best value in the World!!!! THREE out of the hundreds of H. SAMUEL'S WONDERFUL SPECIALITIES. H. Samuel's specially made " Constabulary" English"*] lever in hunting case, highly finished lever movement, I ^ _ jewelled and fitted with dust and damp- tight cap. Solid > J m silver Hall- marked case. Compact and accurate. Worth I ^^ £ 6 6s.; H. Samuel's price J I H. Samuel's Celebrated English lever watch, carefully CO I C^ J finished, jewelled and fitted with damp and dust- tight dLA I V> " S cap. Solid silver Hall- marked cases. Thoroughly ^ sound and well- made. Worth £ 5 55.; H. Samuel's price H. Samuel's marvellous silver " Acme" watches for Ladies and Gentlemen. Three- quarter plate movements, I extra jewelled, and most accurately timed. Solid 1 / sterling silver cases. Lady's small size, with dial f 4Lk &/ ** beautifully tinted in colours or plain as preferred. I Worth £ 3" 3s.; H. Samuel's price J SEND TO- DAY for H. Samuel's descriptive Catalogue, containing over a thousand illustrations and hundreds of astounding testimonials from wearers everywhere. Sent to any address gratis, on application, and post free together with full particulars of H. Samuel's Special Free Prize, presented during this month to all readers of this Paper who become purchasers of H. Samuel's Famous Watches. Write for it at once. All P. O. 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H, SAMUEL, Lever Watch Manufacturer, 97,99, and 101, Market Street, Manchester, RUPTURE ( IIFRM4.) All sufferers from this dangerous complaint should know that they need no longer torture tDaudfttbf wearing useless trusses Ml'. It. llAMKKSS' NEW APPLIANCES are made to suit every form of Koptuie. and axe positively guaranteed to GIVE IMMEDIATE RELIEF. An experienced and skilful Surgeo and examines paxients, free of charge. . ittends daily, at the ELECTROPATHIC AND ZANDER INSTITUTE, of the ME DIC A I. B. 4TIERV Co., Ltd., 52, OXFORD ST, LONDON, W. k ( Carrier of Rath hone Plact,) HUDSON'S HOUSEHOLD REMOVALS TO AND FROM ALL PARIS ESTIMATES FREE. FIREPROOF DEPOSITORIES Victoria Station, S. W., Brighton, and Paris— 30, Boulevard des Italians. TADDYS HIGH- CLASS TOBACCOS. ALL SMOKERS SHOULD TRY TADDY'S UNRIVALLED MYRTLE GROVE. DELICIOUS COOL SMOKING. OF ALL LEADING TOBACCONISTS IN 2oz. & ioz. PACKETS. London: Established 133 Years. Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON. To whom. all Communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. H 8 THE P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1891. The Watch, as in engraving, is a bona fide Silver English Lever Watch, made expressly for hard wear and correct time- keeping. It has an Enamel Dial, Seconds Hand, Five Jewels, Chronometer Balance, Superior Finish, Crystal Glass, Engine- turned and Hall- marked Oases. WARRANTED FOR 5 YEARS. PRICE £ 3 10s. " The Registered Official Time- Keeper" Watch at £ 5 10s. Is the finest Full Plate Silver English Lever Watch ever manufactured, made expressly for Railway and Police Services, and constructed for rough usage and sudden changes of the weather. Being " Registered," cannot be made by any other manufacturer. 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