POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1892. VOL. IX., No. 860. rtEO- TJIj^ TXOISrS. 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 take » 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. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of 7s. Gd. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to I, be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank • than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and art alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings whicA may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond Sf 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 ia 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 « vt once motified to the Editor. 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— ( à) The amount of the reward. ( á) 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 vew& rd will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTI.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— B Division.— For stealing four £ 50 notes on the Bank of Australia, Adelaide Branch— C. H. BLACKMAN, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, very sun- burnt ( having just returned from Australia) ; dress, dark ribbed coat and vest, light check trousers, black hard felt hat. 2.— T Division.— For not surrendering to his bail at North London Sessions to answer a charge of indecent assault— WILLIAM HOWE, age 42, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair, beard and moustache light, eyes blue, nose broken; dress, black and white check jacket suit, lace boots, black hard feltj| hat. A bricklayer's labourer; native of Notting Hill, London. Warrant issued. 3. — Y Division. — For embezzling £ 28 — ALFRED HEMNERTON, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., slender build, complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes, dark, loDg red pointed nose ; dress, black diagonal jacket and vest, dark brown trousers with blue stripes, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A journeyman baker, formerly in the employ of Mr. Puhls, baker, High- street, Ealing. Has relatives residing at the " Star" public- house, Burton- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Clewer ( County). — For stealing, 7th inst, a long black cloth overcoat, nearly new, rather rough material, plain collar, pocket left breast, two hip pockets outside, no inside pockets— LLOYD BURGESS, alias RUSSELL, and GARNETT, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache, otherwise clean shaved, scar on left side of upper lip ; dress, black cutaway coat, pockets behind, black vest, light trousers, patent low ankle boots, may be wearing the stolen overcoat. Has the appearance of having beeD in the Army. Supposed to have been a footman. Stated he was a private detective in a divorce case. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blake, Clewer. 5.— Wantage ( County).— For stealing a postal order for 15s., on 11th inst.— JOHN HERBERT, alias " TOZER," age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion ruddy, small side whiskers, wound on side of neck, nose slightly bent, lost three fingers right hand; dress, old dark brown suit, black felt hat. Appearance of a stableman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Wantage. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 6. — Chesham ( County). — For deserting his wife and family, 23rd November last, leaving them chargeable to the Amersbatn Union — JOHN HAWKES, age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion dark, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark brown, bloated appearancp, is much addicted to drink ; dressed in shabby clothes. A shoemaker ; native of Chesham. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Clarke, Chesham. 7. — Newport Pagnell ( County). — For uttering a forged cheque, on 1st inst.— F. LING, alias G. PEIRCE, age about 65, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curl) turning grey, moustache a « d whiskers on chin ( dark), believed to have been dyed, large nose, stoops a little, recent scars on forehead caused by being thrown from a horse; of good appearance and address; dress, dark blue overcoat with velvet collar, dark cloth jacket and vest, grey cloth trousers, black soft deerstalker hat, has eye- glasses with gold frames. Carries a travelling bag con- taining new black cloth double- breasted reefer coat and vest. This man represents himself to be in the employ of Truman, Hanbury, Buxton & Co., of Burton- on- Trent, brewers ( false), presents his card with " F. Ling " and " Truman, Hanbury, Buxton & Co." printed thereon. Has in his possession cheques with " Truman, Hanbury, Buxton & Co., Burton- on- Trent" printed thereon, on Lloyd's Bank, Limited, Burton - on - Trent, and signed E. T. Hanbury, manager, which are forged. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Pitson, Newport Pagnell. 8— SlOUgh ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., 2 pairs of boots ( recovered), and a meerschaum pipe in case, bowl very large, and has an elephant carved thereon— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in , complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved; dress, dark overcoat, black coat, dark mixture trousers with blue stripe, black hard felt hat. Stated he was connected with Edmund's Theatrical Company, which was visiting the town ( false). Supposed identical with man, Case No. 52, 18th inst. Information to Supt. Sutton, Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 9 — Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing a clock, on 3rd inst.— ALEXANDER HUGHES, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., well built, complexion M : 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1892. pale, hair light brown, small pointed moustache, otherwise clean shaved; dress, dark green cloth overcoat with velvet collar, dark striped cloth trousers, red silk neckerchief, light brown felt hat, lace boots, worn rather thin at toes; of respectable appearance. Supposed to be a lawyer's clerk, and known in the neighbourhood of Chelmsford. Warrant issued. 10.— Cambridge ( Borovgh)).— For stealing a quantity of painter's tools ( partly recovered)— HERBERT DAVIES, nge 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, slight ginger whiskers, otherwise clean shaved, 6harp features; dress, black cloth cutaway coat, dark trousers with light stripes, black hard felt hat, brown socks, low shoes. A painter, said to be a good workman. Absconded 9th inst. Supposed to have gone to Northampton, and may be at work there for a Mr. Matthews, a builder, or te found at Dudley Bridge, near Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cam- bridge. CARNARVONSHIRE. 11— Carnarvon { County).— For stealing £ 157, 4thinst.— JNO. WM. OWEN, age 32, height 5ft. 6 in., slender build, hair light brown, thin on top of head, reddish nose as if he was addicted to drink, mous- tache light, no whiskers, slightly bow- legged, toes of right foot turn inwards; dress, brown mackintosh with cape, dark clothes. A native of Cardigan, near Plinlimmon, whero his father was captain of mines. Was at one time a clerk at the Dowlais Iron Works ; afterwards in the Excise, and lately employed at a slate quarry at Mantle, near Carnarvon. He left Carnarvon at 12.30 P. M. on 4th inst., supposed with the intention of going abroad. Had been for some years in California. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Danes, Carnarvon. 12.— Conway ( County).— For fraud — CHAS. M. BARBER, age about 50, height 5 ft. 11£ in., hair and eyes dark brown, heavy dark moustache, imperial and side whiskers; dress, fawn- coloured covert coat, light brown check suit. Is addicted to drink. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Conway. CHESHIRE. 13.— Runcorn ( County).— For bigamy— JOS. PARTINGTON ANKERS, alias JOSEPH JONES, THOMAS JONES, and THOMAS PARKER, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in. without shoes, complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, usually weak moustache, but now clean shaved ; dress, brown overcoat, dark coat and vest, light plaid trousers, black hard felt hat. Is a cordwainer, and will seek employment as a shoe repairer. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. 14.— Runcorn ( County).— For stealing £ 3 5s. Od. from a boat's cabin— SAMUEL WILLIAMS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark browD, clean shaved, fat bloated face ; dress, blue pilot cloth jacket, new vest, dark corduroy trousers, blue neckerchief with white spots, faded blue cap with peak, blucher boots. A boatman, native of Manchester. Is well known on the Shrop- shire Union, Rochdale, Bridgewater and Stafford- shire Canals. Warrant issued. Information to Supfc. Atherton, Runcorn. 15.— Chester ( City). — For housebreaking, between 5th and 7th inst.— Two men : lst, JAMES DEMPSEY, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair and moustache dark, full dark face and eyes, large head, appearance of a bully; dress, dirty black suit, trousers very greasy and worn at knees, black billycock hat; may have since changed his clothiDg. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair brown, moustache light brown; dress, light brown check coat, dark trousers, black billycock hat. Has a pedlar's certificate, said to have been taken out at Chester, but the name cannot be ascertained. They are accompanied by a woman; medium height, complexion and hair dark, reddish nose; dress, blue skirt, atd a mixture plaid shawl, which she wore over her head. Warrant issued. Information to the CLief Constable, Town Hall, Chester. CUMBERLAND. 16.— Carlisle ( County).— For stealing from a dwelling- house at Harraby Green, 19th inst.— 2 lady's gold rings, viz. : one set with blue stones, the other with pearls, rubies, and green stone in centre; a heavy silver bracelet, buckle pattern; a gold bracelet, set with pearls and rubies, resembles a round brooch, glass at back for photo or hair; a round gold brooch, damaged at back, glass missing; a pair of silver sleeve studs, large size, chased pattern ; a lady's small gold geneva watch ; a small iron cash- box, oak colour, handle on top, containing an old silver verge watch, gold- mounted hair albert guard, an insurance policy with the Economic Insurance Co., on the life of Thomas Beaty, and other papers; 2 gold masonic ornaments, one a compass and squire, with arch keystone, the other capitals round circle in centre, ribbon attached, both in morocco cases, one case marked " Wheatley, Carlisle " inside ; a terra- cotta dress, trimmed with watered silk, two rows down each side of skirt; a plush and Malta silk mantle, feather trimming at neck and shoulder ornaments, quilted silk lining; a lady's Inverness grey tweed over cloak with cape and hood, lined with grey silk, may have " Shool- bred, London," on hanger at neck; a cardinal dressing gown, white pearl buttons down front ; a blue felt bat, trimmed with ostrich feathers, one blue and one grey, marked on inside " Moses, New castle- on- Tyne " ; a white lace apron; and a pair of new slippers— EDITH GUTHRIDGE, or GELD- RIDGE, alias JANE McWILLIAMS, age about 33, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, rather flat full face; dress, green dress, velvet or plush trimming on front, dark hat or bonnet, clothing worn a good deal. Was engaged at the house for about 10 days as domestic servant, and absconded 19th inst., about 7 p. m., when she booked to Penrith, where she pledged the gold watch described, rebooked to Man- chester by 12.9 midnight train, but broke the journey at Preston. At Penrith, she dressed her- self in the terra cotta dress, feather trimmed mantle, and some of the stolen jewellery, and carried the other property in a bundle tied up in a white cotton sheet. Is supposed to be a widow, and to have been to America. Stated that she is known to a Mrs. John Slight, stewardess on board one of the White Star steamers. Information to Supt. Graham, Carlisle. DENBIGHSHIRE. 17.— Llanrwst ( County).— For stealing £ 13— J. C. BARBER, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, moustache and tuft on chin black, speaks slowly and with a drawl, is addicted to drink and quiet in company ; dress, light fawn dustcoat, dark grey suit ( trousers a little soiled), black bowler hat. Stated he has been to Africa and was captain in the 24th Rrgiment, and out in Zulu war. ( See also Case No. 82, 18th inst.) Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Llanrwst. DORSETSHIRE. 18.— Weymouth ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— WILLIAM SHEPPARD, alias CROW, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and eyes very dark, clean shaved ; dress, when last seen, light plaid suit and black bowler hat. A groom; knows Salis- bury and Reading well. May seek employment at livery stables. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 19.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing a nearly new ground stock whitewash brush, bound with copper wire, red paint on handle, SAMUEL COATES, age about 44, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair inclined to be red, heavy light moustache, small side whiskers; dress, light jacket with plaid stripe, brown trousers, light peaked cap, light boots. A painter; supposed native of Biller- icay or Finchingfield, Essex. Carries in his pockets a photo of his son, about 14 years of age, which he is fond of showing in public houses. Is fond of imitating a cornet with his mouth. Has been several times convicted of felony. 20.— Chelmsford ( County)— For stealing a gun, at Little Baddow, in October, 1891 ( recovered) — Expiree CHARLES FRANKLIN, alias JOHN LEE, Office No. 38420, a native of Aldershot, age 35, height 5 ft. 11| in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes dark hazel, cross right forearm, part ring 2nd right finger, cross and characters with C. L. on left forearm, blue figure above, part crown on left wrist, 2 indistinct letters and 6 dots back of left hand, several designs centre of chest. Sentenced at Chelmsford, 15th October, 1884, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Accompanied by SARAH FIRMIN, age 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., hair dark ( puffed up in front), blue eyes ( large), large mouth and thick lips; a native of Maiden, Essex. (. See also Case 92, 23rd October, 1891). A photograph can be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 21.— Neath ( County).— For stealing a bridle ( recovered)— THOMAS ARNOLD, a coachman, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, bair dark brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark overcoat, dark suit, brown bowler hat. A native of near Torquay, Devonshire, where his mother resides. Absconded 11th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thomas, Neath. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Chipping Sodbury ( County).— For embezzling £ 1 5s. 2d.— SAMUEL HIGGINSON, age 57, height 5 ft. 7- J- in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, eyes ( sunken) light grey, coal mark under right eyebrow and right side of nose, slightly pockmarked, round and high shoulders, downcast appearance; dress, black overcoat with velvet collar, black and grey check jacket and vest, brown striped trousers, lace boots, hard felt hat. A native of Wolstanton, Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Critchley, Chipping Sodbury. 23. — Coleford ( County). — For stealing, at Tidenham, on lst inst., a double case silver English lever watch, No. 38156, maker H. J. Norris, Coventry ; a grey woollen shirt with red stripes ; and a black leather purse— JAMES WILLIAMS, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair, mous- tache ( slight) and eyes dark; dress, brown plaid jacket and vest, dirty cord trousers, heavy lace boots, soft black bowler hat. A farm labourer; native of Burghill, Herefordshire. Carried two bundles, and had with him a light brown lurcher dog. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, Coleford. HAMPSHIRE. 24. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — For illegally pawning watches— EDGAR F. HINDLE, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, full face, hair very light, moustache very thick, otherwise clean shaved, eyes blue; dressed usually in blue overcoat with velvet collar and large bone buttons, or a light brown striped waterproof Inverness, blue serge jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, high white collar with turned down corners, large white tie, brown hard felt hat or soft tweed cap with peak, thick lace boots. Has been an insurance agent, and may endeavour to obtain a similar situation. Is accompanied by his wife, Elizabeth Hindle, age about 28, height about 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and complexion dark, thin features; dress, long dark check tweed jacket, tight fitting, small black bat. Had with them a child named Amy, age about 8,. complexion very fair, long light hair. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cosser, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 25. — Bishop Stortford ( County). — For stealing a carpenter's brace and 34 bits ( recovered at Cambridge), on 26th ult.— ED WD. CROWE, alias GEO. WANFORD SCOTT, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, whis- kers and moustache ginger ( thin), eyes blue, good teeth, carries his head a little forward ; dress, dark pilot coat, cord trousers and vest, hard felt hat, right boot cut about two inches over little toe. He tramps the country, and applies to wheelwrights and carpenters for work or relief, but when he obtains work only remains a short time. States he FRIDAY, MARCH 1 1, 1892. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 25 is a widower, and that he has two sons working in Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tripp, Bishop Stortford. LANARKSHIRE. 26. — Glasgow ( City). — For perjury and fraudulent bankruptcy— PATRICK DOCHERTY, an Irishman, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) light, mixed with grey, clean shaved except movistache, piercing eyes, short thick neck ; usually dressed in grey tweed jacket suit, and black felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Sacup ( Borough).— Forembezzling£ 7 5s. 4^ d. — WILLIAM INGHAM, a butcher, age about 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., slender build, complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache, no whiskers, eyes blue, scar on left arm and ( supposed) right side of head; dress, dark brown cloth jacket with two pockets at side with flaps, and one pocket outside left breast, corduroy trousers and vest with sleeves, cap, heavy- nailed boots, may be wearing a white and blue striped leather collar. Of rather smart appearance, and is fond of drink and low company. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Harland, Bacup. M O NTGO M ERYSHIR E. 28. -— Newtown ( County). — For an offence under the Criminal Law Amendment Act — WILLIAM DAYIES, age about 26, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( getting bald on top) brown, moustache dark brown, small dark eyes, which are unusually close to each other; dress, dark double- breasted pilot jacket, new white slop underneath, cotton cord trousers, red scarf, strong lace boots, black hard felt hat. A labourer ; supposed native of Denbighshire. May be at work at some secluded farm- house or on public works. Does not speak very good English. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Newtown. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 29.— Kettering ( County).— For stealing har- ness, on 5th inst., JOHN LONG ( snpposed false), & ge about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache, slight impediment in speech; dress, long black overcoat ( rather worn), red muffler, black felt hat with flat top, black leather leggings. A tramping labourer; late of Rowell. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hensher, Kettering. 30.— Peterborough ( City). — For stealing, from a public house, 2nd inst., £ 13 14s. in gold and silver, and a small silver geneva watch, with silver dial and wreath of flowers round dial— W. EDMONDS, alias J. HOPPER, age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair dark, clean shaved, eyes dark; dress, dark coat, dark striped trousers, black Lard felt hat, red silk muffler. He booked by Great Northern train for Birmingham at 3.35 p. m., 2nd inst. Was at one time engaged by Mr. Coleman Davis as stage « manager in a play called " No Escape," and he described himself on this occasion as agent in., advance for a Diorama Company. Supposed same as described in Case No. 34, 4th inst. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. NOTTI NGHAMSH I RE. 31.— Newark ( Borough).— For stealing 3 shoe maker's irons and Is. 6d. cash— JAMES DUNK, age about 33, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, lost loft leg and wears a wooden substitute; dress, blue cloth suit. Is a shoemaker, and may be found working at some cheap shoe repairer's shop. Warrant issued. 32.— Newark ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, 16th inst., a silver albert guard, with mounted Jubilee sixpence pendant; and a miniature silver boat— A man who gave his name as " DAY," and said he was a jockey, age about 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache; dress, long grey overcoat, which appeared too large, dark suit, black billycock hat. He appeared to be well conversant with betting matters. Left behind a scarlet silk jockey cap, aud a betting card, printed " May, Mitre Hotel, Wolverhampton, 29." Is well known at Wolver- hampton as " HARRY DAY." Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 33.— Oxford ( County). — For breaking into Thame Railway Station, between 2 and 4 a m., 4th inst, and stealing the contents of an orphanage box and a Gladstone bag, which was subsequently found on the London road— TWO J. MEN: 1st, age 24, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark ; dress, dark coat and trousers, hard felt hat. 2nd, age 20, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark ; dress, blue serge suit, hard felt hat. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Station, Oxford. 34.— Watiington ( County). — For larceny — THOMAS GUN TRIP, age 29 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( curly), straggling sandy whiskers; dress, dirty working clothes. A brickmaker; native of Brill, Bucks. • Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oakley, Watlington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 35.— Bridgwater ( County). — For stealing a horse at Sutton Mallet, on 23rd ult.— WILLIAM EDWARDS, age 48 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6^- in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, moustache, otherwise clean shaved, eyes grey, cut scars over each eyebrow and back of left thumb, three boil marks on right buttock and one at bottom of back, toes of each foot are cramped, which cause him to turn his feet slightly inwards when walking; dress, blue cloth or serge suit, black bowler hat, blue check shirt, blue flannel under- shirt and drawers, bine worsted stockings, blue- and- red striped necktie, black- and- white plaid scarf, lace boots. A stoker or seaman; native of Bridgwater. This man is also wanted for stealing at Calcott, on 21st ult., a quantity cf carpenter's tools, which he pledged at' Bath on the following day. Was liberated from H. M. Prison, Shepton Mallet, on 2nd ult., after serving 12 months imprisonment for cattle stealing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Yowles, Bridgwater. SURREY. 36.— Dorking ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 10s. by false pretences, 7th inst.— JAMES DANN, age 28, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion aud hair dark, heavy ginger moustache, eyes light blue ; dressed in new black clothes and black hard felt hat. Booked from Reigate to Croydon, on 8th inst., accompanied by a woman named E. COLE, age 25, dressed in dark clothes. Has friends at Tenterden, Kent. Supposed native of Brighton. Warrant issued. 37.— Dorking ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., a bay mare, 13i hands, 7 years, black points, slightly bruised on near hind fetlock, tender on fore- feet, fast trotter ; a village cart, light varnished, black japanned furniture, American wheels, ' Enticknapp, Dorking," on cap, new lamps, low fitted, new brown rep cushions, waterproof rug, plaid lining; a set of silver- mounted harness, old and repaired on backhand— G. CHART, age abont 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, moustache ( long), and eyes dark; dress, black overcoat, bound, dark suit, round black felt hat. Represented himself to be a commercial traveller in builder's goods. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Collis, Dorking. WORCESTERSHIRE. 38. — Stourbridge ( County). — For stealing 95 lbs. of sheet lead ( recovered), 19th June last— JOSEPH T1MMINS, age 31, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hail- brown, eyes grey, two men stripped with boxing gloves tattooed inside right forearm, A, G. over one man and J. S. over the other. A spade plater; native of Stourbridge.— JOHN TIMMINS, age 26, height L5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, cut mark under left eye, numerous scars on head. A labourer; native of Stourbridge. Both men were seen in Sheffield on 7th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wheeler, Stourbridge. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 39.— Maidenhead ( Borough)— Committed for trial at Reading Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for obtaining coals by false pretences— HENRY PAL- MER, age 61, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey; dress, brown coat, breeches, and gaiters, hard felt hat. Appear- ance of a fanner; native of Purton, Wiltshire. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 40.— Chepping Wycombe ( Borough).— Sen- tenced to 2 months imprisonment, 21st inst., for stealing a pair . of boots— THOMAS GARFORTH, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slightly bald, moustache sandy, eyes grey, scar on bridge of nose, left cheek, and back of head; dress, black diagonal cutaway coat and vest, dark corduroy trousers, black scarf, black hard felt hat, lace boots— all old and dirty. A wireworker; native of Oldham, Lancashire. Had in his posses- sion a pedlar's certificate, Reg. No. 529r, Metropo- litan Police, which expired 4th March, 1892. Information to Head Constable Sparling, Chepping Wycombe. DEVONSHIRE. 41.— Torquay ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Assizes, for stealing, at Paignton, 2nd inst., a horse, harness, and dog- cart— JOHN SMITH ( supposed false), age 32, height 5 ft. 5 in., hair and moustache dark brown, no whiskers, eyes blue with white spot on right one; dress, old dark coat and vest, lightish trousers ( dirty), navvy cap, lace boots. States he is a native of Liverpool. A discharge from S. S. Fairfield was found on him. States he joined that ship at Newport on 21st December last, and was discharged at Dartmouth on 14th January last. Information to Supt. Barbor, Torquay. ESSEX. 42.— Brentwood ( Ccmnty).— Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment, 17th inst., for stealing a watch — CHARLES GRAY, a pedlar, late of Romford, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark. His pedlar's certificate, No. 91, issued at Brentwood on 29th January last, was cancelled, but it was not found in his possession, and he will, no doubt, try and use it on his release from prison. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. 43.— Chelmsford ( County). — Sentenced to I month imprisonment for stealing a blacksmith's rule— WILLIAM BAILEY, age 35, height 5 ft. II in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. . A fireman; native of Peterborough. Has been a soldier.— FREDERICK SMITH, age 23, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A labourer; native of Kirby, Essex. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Liverpool ( City).— Committed for trial for forging deeds upon the security of which he obtained £ 30 from a money lender — THOMAS LANCELOT REID or REED, alias FRED BARTON SNATHAM ( real name WALTER EARLE), age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; is well educated. A clerk or horse- coper; native of Norwich. Since January, 1891, ie has been travelling the country, staying at good hotels and hydropathics, living on credit an 1 by fraud. Information to the Chief Supt,, Detective Department, Liverpool. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1892. ring, gold snake, with large diamond on head and diamond ejes ; ring, large row of pearls, with smaller row round, forming 3 rows ; ring, hair, set with 5 large pearls, in gipsy fashion ; ring, hair, set with cluster of 5 pearls and small emerald in centre; pin, pearls and diamonds, round open centre; pin, 2 diamond flies with ruby eyes ; brooch, small dia- mond in form of daisy, with whole pearl centre ; 3 gold bangles ( 2 plain, and 1 Greek pattern) ; 1 broad gold bracelet, with raised Greek figures half round ; 1 broad flexible band of gold ; 1 flexible band of gold to hold diamond centre; 1 gold thick curb chain bracelet, with locket pendant, set with turquoise; 6 gold pins ( 2 flies, 2 daisy, 2 round Genoese jewellery) ; gold and platinum shirt chain, with 3 pendants; 1 eagle, holding watch- key ; eagle, holding crystal cut ball, moveable; eagle, holding seal; 2 whole pearl brooches ; 1 single pearl earring ; 1 pair diamond and pearl earrings, small diamond set round with pearls ; pair of screw antique tur- quoise earrings, in the sh^ pe of a pine, and inlaid with gold pattern ( very curious) ; 1 pair cluster diamond earrings, uncut; gold ring, small, 2 gold hearts joining ; 2 gold keeper rings ; L signet ring, purple amethyst; 1 signet ring, large carbuncle; 2 yellow topaz brooches ( 1 large old- fashioned heavy setting, the other smaller, being one of earrings, with yellow gold scroll setting) ; 1 plain gold long brooch, with small Greek pattern; 1 filigree spray of rose and leaves, Italian work ; 1 old- fashioned gold brooch, set with pearls, round, containing white hair in centre : 1 brooch, forget- me- not, wreath in turquoises set in gold, box in centre, containing white hair ; 1 old- fashioned pearl brooch, for hair; 3 necklet chains, 1 very fine, 1 yellow curb, 1 dull- gold curb; 1 long gold brooch as a bar, with pink cameo at each end ; 1 antique gem brooch, spray of flowers in uncut coloured stones, set at the back in heavy silver; 1 pair of jet sleeve links, set in gold, con- nected by small gold chains ; 1 pearl pin, square- shaped head, box in centre for hair; 1 pearl spray of flowers, with green cat's- eye in centre of each flower; 1 gold and pearl bangle ; round ornament, box containing brown and white hair, set with large pearls ; 1 large pink coral brooch, Neapolitan work, roses and leaves ; 3 ivory miniatures, set in old gold — 2 together, 1 alone with hair plaited round and round at the back; 1 gentleman's gold watch, white face, crest on back, lion rampant. The following is the description of THREE MEN suspected :— 1st, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., full dark beard and moustache, leans forward when walking, wore a dark overcoat, of respectable appearance; 2nd, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., clean shaved, clear fresh complexion; 3rd, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 9 in., clear fresh complexion, may have light moustache. Nos. 2 and 3 were of smart appearance, and spoke with cockney accent. The above reward (£ 100 for such information as will lead to the recovery of the property, or in pro- portion to the amount recovered, and £ 50 for the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves) will be paid by Mrs. Turner, Poynton Towers, near Stockport. Information to Chief Constable, County Police, Chester. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 45.— Welshpool ( County).— Remanded till 29th inst., on suspicion of stealing 1 new check shirt, with ticket '' The Wonder Shirt" thereon, trade mark " The Eagle," size 15, shoulders lined with calico; 1 new Holland apron, snch as is used by tinsmiths ; 1 pair of new cotton stockings; teveral pairs of white linen cuffs ; 1 pair of grey pant?, large size, with the name Gordon written in ink on waistband, and a large bone button in front — ROBERT WILLIAM JONES, age 57, height 5 ft. If in. without shoes, complexion fresh, hair grey, bald on top of head, clean shaved, eyes blue, small lump on right wrist, piece cut ofE point of first finger left hand, cut mark on left eyelid, scar on chest, birthmark under left arm, several fresh wounds on thighs and legs, lost three upper front teeth, lower teeth very irregular, leans his head forward when walking; dress, old brown cloth top coat, long black diagonal coat, check cloth vest, grey cloth trousers, old and dirty check cotton shirt, white linen collar and tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. A compositor; native of Dclgelly. Information to Inspector Lake, Welshpool. SOMERSETSHIRE. 46.— Glastonbury ( County).— Remanded till 25th inst., for larceny ( dwelling)— JAMES HALL, age 56, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top) dark brown, eyes grey, slightly round- shouldered, plausible manner; dress, black overcoat, grey jacket, black vest, striped trousers, lace boots, brown bowler hat. A native of Nottingham. Found in his possession 4 pawntickets, viz.:— one for a gold geneva watch, No. 41994, with Tlaomas Ellis, Milton- street, Nottingham, on 26th February last, in name of James Hall; one for a gold pin, with Charles H. Priestman, Nottingham, on same date, in name of John Woollit; one for an overcoat, with William Taylor, Nottingham, on same date, in name of George Woollit; one for an umbrella, with Louis Karmel, Nottingham, on same date, in name of James Hall. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bisgood, Glastonbury. SUFFOLK. 47. — Southwold ( County). — Committed for trial at ( he next Quarter Sessions for obtaining 10s. by false pretences, on 26th ult.— JAMES JOHNSON, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, very light moustache, left eye has a decided squint, is left- handed ; dress, short light brown cloth overcoat, dark cloth trousers, light brown hard hat, lace boots ; a native of Norwich. Was convicted at Chesterfield in 1887 for stealing a bicycle. Is well known at Birmingham, Manches- ter, Boston, Grantham, and Barrow- in- Furness. He travels the country pretending to be an agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company, obtains lodgings at some private hotel in a quiet street, or at a coffee house. He pretends to be very religious, and has been connected with the Salvation Army, when he travelled the country with a cripple known as " Little Jim." Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. collar, two grey cloth vests, blue cloth trousers with grey mixture broad stripe, brown woollen shirt, white collar, blue tie with white spots, lace boots with heel- irons, toe- caps, and round- headed nails, black hard felt hat. On the expiration of this sentence, he will he charged with stealing a communion tray, from the church at Dishford. Is supposed to be a travelling thief, and probably wanted for church or chapel latcenies, as he appears to visit such places in country districts. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchin- son, Northallerton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— v Division.— 12th inst.— 38 stiver forks, viz. : 20 large, 18 small, with crest— crowned swan over garter, and motto " Be Mindful," " A. C." engraved in centre ; 5 i silver spoons, viz.: 1 marrow, " E. C." engraved thereon, 7 egg, 15 dessert, 23 large, and 9 tea, with crest— crowned swan over garter, motto " Be Mindful"; 12 plated spoons, with crest— boar's head and A. C. under ; 3 silver ladles; 1 fish slice, with crest— crowned swan over garter, motto " Be Mindful." and " A. C." engraved in centre ; 1 silver mug, no handle, " M. 13." engraved thereon; 2 silver scallops, plain; 2 silver salvers, crest— either a boar's head and A. C. under-, or crowned swan over garter, motto " Be Mindful" and " A. C." in centre. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 51.— Isle of Ely ( County).— 1st inst.— A lady's silver geneva watch, " B. D." scratched inside'of face, gold figures on dial, and a silver albert chain with tassel on end and a cross, " Won by B. Cheesewright for Swimming" and a date engraved thereon. Supposed by a man who gave the name of T. HOPPER, and said he was agent for the " Harbour Light Theatrical Company '' ( supposed false) ; age about 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 10 in., hair dark, brushed up in front, no beard, whiskers, or moustache, eyes dark, rather large mouth ; dress, dark short coat or jacket, dark trousers, which are rather tight- fitting on leg, black hard chummy hat, white collar, turned down at ends, black silk necker- chief, with red stripe, lace boots. He left behind a silver - mounted yellow - knotted walking - stick, engraved " Jubilee, T. Hopper, 1837." Information to Supt King, Ely. 52.— Cambridge ( Borough). — 26th ult. — A gold English lever watch, No. 14276, open face, initials " A. L." on back, and " Jno. Jones, Strand " on dial. 29th ult. — A silver geneva hunter watch, No. 20049, glass broken; an open curb pattern silver albert, white metal sovereign case, containing 2 sovereigns, attached. 4th inst.— A silver cigar case, initials " J. L. A." in monogram on side. Information to Chief Constable Innes, Cambridge. 55.— Runcorn ( County).— 7th inst., at Norton — 12 yards grey flax linen ; 5 yards do. ; 4 yards red flannel; 5 yards red- and- black plaid wool shirting; 3 yards holland ; 6 yards bleached calico ; 5 yards union shirting; 5 yards white flannel; 12 yards grey calico; 12 yards grey twill calico ; 4 yards sateen shirting ; 6 grey damask table cloths; and 11 red- and- white chintz handkerchiefs. Information to Supt. Atlierton, Runcorn. DURHAM. 56.— Castle Eden ( County).— Between 23rd November last and 20th ult., by housebreaking— 1 pair of black opera- glasses, 4- in. long; 1 pair of lace boots, kid and patent leather tops, size 7% or 8, very little worn; 2 pairs button boots, size 8, in good condition ; 2 pairs lace boots, size 8, well worn. Information to Supt. WebEter, Castle Eden. ESSEX. 57.— Brentwood ( County). — 28th ult., by burglary, at Romford— 1 silver hunting watch, No. 2164, maker " Bennett"; 2 silver open- face watches ; 2 ladies' gold watches ( one No. 2907) ; 1 silver open- face ( glass broken); 1 gold brooch and earrings, with pearl in centre; 1 pair gold garnet earrings; 1 pair gold earrings; 1 gold blood- stone finger ring ; 2 mourning rings ( one engraved YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 48.— Pocklington ( County). — Remanded till 26th inst, for obtaining food by false pretences— WILLIAM ATKINSON, or THOMAS WILLIAM ATKINSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, wh'skers light, eyes grey, lost left arm; of very respectable appearance. A shepherd or farmer's labourer, of Harrogate. Information to Sapt. Farrah, Pocklington. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 49.— Northallerton ( County).— Sentenced to one month's impiisonmcr t for being found on enclrsed ' premises at Thirsk, and having house- breaking implements in his possession— A MAN who refuses his name and address, but is an Irish- man, ago about 50, height 5 ft. 7 in. without shoes, complexion fresh, hair ( thin on top of head) grey, thick light brown moustache, no whiskers, eyes grey, brown mole between shoulders, light scratch mark ( 1 ^ inches long) on left cheek- bone, ecar bottom of left nostril, two top of head, one left forefinger and small of back, lost two front teeth in upper jaw, several deep pockmaiks on buttocks, slightly pitied on back, hairy chest; dress, brown single- breasted overcoat, with brown velvet collar, blue diagonal double- breasted coat, with black velvet CHESHIRE. 53. — Altrincham ( County). — 12th inst., at Sale— 1 oval- shaped gold brooch, with place for photo at back; 1 aluminium gilt brooch, set 5 amber stones; 1 ivory brooch with two birds engraved thereon; 1 small gold locket, containing a lock of hair; 1 gold locket chain, French pattern, very thin ; 1 silver locket chain. Information to Supt. Walker, Altrincham. £ 150 REWARD. 54.— Chester ( County).— 25th ult., at Poynton Towers, near Stock" •<- Marquise diamond brooch ; antique oblong brillrant brooch, in the very slightest setting ; ring, ruby, set round with pearls, and again with small diamonds ; diamond pendant or brooch, with diamond cases; 1 cluster diamond square ring, large diamond in centre ; 2 uncut diamond solitaire sleeve studs; uncut diamond and silver brooch; watch, lady's half- hunter, keyless, plain gold, no engraving, No. 1771, maker " Hall & Co., Man- chester "; 2 wedding rings made into one, joined by two diamonds ; large round gold locket, richly crusted with purple amethysts, and Venetian scroll work, originally the back of a watch ; ring, set 2 diamonds, 1 ruby in centre ; ring, sapphire and pearl, get with 4sapphire3, 2 small pearls between each; FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1892. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 " In memory of my father "); 2 gold rings with white stones; 2 gold albert chains ; 3 gold studs ; 1 lady's gold ring, with fine turtle stone ; 1 lady's opal ring ( one stone deficient) ; 1 lady's mourning ring, engraved " In memory of my father"; 2 gentlemen's gold rings ; 2 diamond pins ( ope union, one single) ; 1 gold pin, with fox's head and brush round it; loDg jet chain, with cross attached; 1 gold brooch and earrings ; 1 pair long drop gold earrings; 1 half- sovereign with hole in it ; and £ 50 in gold and silver. Information to Supt. Dobson, Brentwood. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 58. — St. Ives ( County). — 1st inst., a lady's French gold verge watch, gold face, steel hands, figures 5, 6, 7, 8 deficient, long gold guard with gold seal, locket and key attached; a gold keeper ring, brooch and earrings— Supposed by A MAN, who took lodgings at the house on 29th ult., stating that he was a dealer in cheap jewellery, and that his luggage was at railway station ; age about 30, heighb 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes dark, scar on cheek, constantly laughs when talking; dress, short black coat and vest, striped trousers, red stockings, lace boots with patch on side of one, green necktie, black felt hat. Information to Supt Hibbins, St. Ives. LANCASHIRE. 59.— Bury" 1 ( County).— 27th ult, from a lurry outside the Theatre Royal, Bury, a black leather trunk, about 38 in. long, 18 in. wide, and 21 in. deep, fastens with a patent lock, two straps at each end, " H. & V. L." in white letters, supposed ou both ends, containing a lady's pink Chambry gown, trimmed with white embroidery; a lady's fawn- coloured cloth dress costume, trimmed with brown embroidery; a lady's grey Irish tweed costume, heather pattern, with scarlet silk vest and trimmings; a lady's black silk bodice with low neck, trimmed with black jet; a lady's pink tea- gown, trimmed with black Spanish lace ; a lady's pink tea- gown, trimmed with white lace; a lady's terra- cotta tea- gown, with yellow silk front; 20 yards of new black Chantilly lace ; 24 yards of new black Spanish lace; a lady's white skirt; about 9 yards of new black silk, in two pieces ; 10 yards of new scarlet flannelette; a quantity of crimson wool flannel; 4 lady's white embroidered silk hand- kerchiefs, in pink handkerchief- case; 6 gentleman's white silk pocket handkerchiefs, hem- stitched, " H" embroidered in one corner; 1 gentleman's yellow silk muffler; 1 silk velvet tobacco- pouch, em- broidered ; 1 lady's grey felt hat, trimmed with velvet and wings ; 1 lady's fawn- coloured straw hat, trimmed with brown ; 1 white straw hat; and 1 plain grey straw hat, untrimmed; 3 crimson- shaded ostrich feathers; several pairs of lady's gloves ; a quantity of ribbon ; several bottles of per- fume ; a number of letters, photographs, & c Information to Supt. Noblett, Bury. 60.— Wigan ( County).— 17th inst.— Asilverlever watch, No. 90126, gold hands, centre seconds, gold- plated albert and half- sovereign attached. 61.— Wigan ( County).— 7th inst., at Pemberton — A horse rug, yellow, black, and red striped, worked round edges with red wool. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. 62.— Bacup ( Borough).— Between 23rd January last and 3rd inst.— A lady's silver geneva watch, No. 54083, " S. II. ( a foreign surname, unknown) " on outer side of inner case, white dial, black numerals, each of which is encircled with a floral wreath, back of outer case handsomely chased ; and a lady's Canadian gold albert guard, twisted rope pattern, three loops and tassel at end. Information to Chief Constable Harland, Bacup. 63.— Bootle ( Borough).— 28th ult., by house- breaking, a gentleman's small silver watch ( supposed lever), white dial, gold hands, open face, long silver guard, link pattern, attached ; a gentleman's gold ring with white stone; a gold ring with quantity of hair enclosed and covered with glass ; a small gold locket with photo of female on each side ; a plaited hair bracelet, 4 in. long, mounted with gold, photo of lady thereon, gold clasp ; a gold cameo brooch, bearing head and bust of female; a gold brooch with topaz stone ; a gold brooch with glass in centre, row of pearls around glass ; a large silver brooch representing a thistle, green round edge; a large silver pencil- case; a small gold telescope; a gentleman's gold breast pin; a gold breast pin, snake pattern; a silver necklet, large links con- nected with small ones; and a silver brooch with flowers and birds engraved thereon. 64— Bootle ( Borough).— 28th ult., by house- breaking— A gentleman's small silver lever watch; a long silver watch guard; an old gold brooch, fancy oblong shape with large topaz setting; a gold mourning brooch with light hair under glass in centre, and row of pearls outside, ornamented black and gold ; a gold brooch, same as above but without pearls ; a lady's gold ring, diamond or imitation claw setting; a lady's gold ring with hair enclosed under glass, which is cracked; a gold locket, shape of a watch, chased, with lady's photos inside; a fancy hair bracelet with gold clasp, forming a case for photos, chased, photo of a child inside, American make ; a large silver brooch with 3 thistles, green stones around one of them; a large silver pencil- case ; a silver pencil- case, about 2- in. long, topaz stone at end, ring for attaching to albert; a silver shawl pin, chased ; a silver pencil- case, with amber- coloured stone at end; a silver pencil- case with ruby stone at end ; a small silver locket, birds and flowers engraved thereon, photo of child inside; a lady's old- fashioned silver necklet, broad flat links and small riDgs ; a gentleman's silver watch pendant, shape of a locket, chased ; a gold cameo brooch, bust of a female; a bright cornelian oval- shaped brooch, with gold setting; a long gold broodh, pointed at ends, 3 rubies and 2 crystals in centre; a lady's gold mosaic brooch, round, about the size of a half- penny ; a lady's gold dress ring, with 2 pearls and 3 turquoises ; a lady's gold dress ring with 2 pearls, broken; a lady's silver albert with fanoy long links, silver watch key for bar, with yellow stone at end; a gentleman's gold breast- pin, black and gold, square, with pearl in centre; a breast- pin, snake's head with small coloured stone at mouth; a gold telescope pencil- case with ring for attaching to watch- guard. Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. LEICESTERSHIRE. 65.— Leicester ( Borough).— Between 22nd and 24th ult.— A gold brooch, set with numerous' small pearls; a silver vinaigrette box, chased, sponge inside; a lady's gold ring, set with four turquoises, claw setting ; an African gold ring, has the signs of the zodiac embossed thereon ; and a gold bracelet, curb pattern, closely made, snap fastening, fine gold chain attached. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. MIDLOTHIAN. 66.— Edinburgh ( County).— Between 13th and 14th inst., by housebreaking — 5 postal orders, Nos. 101806 to 101810, for 10s. each; 10 ditto, Nos. 987670 to 987679, for 10s. 6d. each; 15 ditto, Nos. 234584 to 234599, for 15s. each; 3 ditto, Nos. 434358 to 434360, for £ 1 each; penny postage stamps to the value of £ 2 10s.; and about 10s. in coppers. The orders were all blank, but as the Post Office official stamp had apparently been tampered with, they may have been stamped by the thief or thieves. Date on stamp 13th March, 1892. Information to Col. Borthwick, Chief Constable, Edinburgh. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 67.— Welshpool ( County).— Between 15th and 17th inst., at Montgomery— A lady's gold geneva watch, No. 13830, makers " Robinson & Co., High- street, Shrewsbury." Information to Inspector Lake, Welshpool. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 68.— Northampton ( Borough).— 15th inst.— A gentleman's large size 18- carat gold English lever watch, No. 402, gold dial, flower border and centre, chased bezels, engine- turned back, " Wm. Taylor, Whitechapel, Liverpool," on movement, jewelled throughout., including fuzee ; and a lady's 18- carat gold English lever watch, No. ( supposed) 1747, gold dial, flowered border and centre, chased rim, plain back with circle in centre and " F. Q.," name on movement " John Moncas, Liverpool." The above reward will be paid by Mr. W. Shoo- smith, Solicitor, Northampton, for the apprehension and conviction of the thief, or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. £ 1 REWARD. 69.— Northampton ( Borough).— 18th ult.— A safety bicycle, front wheel 32 in., back wheel 30 in., Bown's bearings, rat- trap pedals, foot- rest off left side, painted black, horn handles, break and handle bar are nickel- plated, has been repaired underneath handle bar, two new spokes thicker than the others have recently been put in hack wheel, makers " The Fly Cycle Company, Norwich," second- hand, but in good condition. The above reward will be paid by Mr. E. H. Clarke, 106, Kettering- road, Northampton, upon the con- viction of the thief, and the recovery of the property. 70.— Northampton ( Borough).— 1st inst.— A blue pilot cloth overcoat, silk velvet covered buttons, black body lining, red and black striped sleeve lining, 2 pockets on hips, 1 outside left breast, ticket pocket, in good condition; a black diagonal morning coat, fancy braid binding, black lining, covered buttons, 2 pockets in skirts, 1 ontside left breast, ticket pocket inside ; vest to match; 3 silk handkerchiefs, viz., one blue, one red, one drab; a striped shirt, red, white, and blue ; and about 14s. ( half- sovereign and silver)— By a man, who gave the name of MACTHORNTON, alias SAMUEL DUNLOW, and HUNTER, age about 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion dark, small dark moustache, high forehead, rather narrow across temples, long features, talks very quickly. Supposed wearing stolen clothes, as he left behind a black rough tweed overcoat, and a drab tweed jacket and vest. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 71.— Banbury ( County).— Between 24th and 29th ult., by housebreaking at Horley, near Banbury — 6 silver tea spoons; 4 plated table spoons; 3 plated salt spoons ; 1 plated sugar sifter; 12 plated forks and 2 pairs of plated nut crackers— all plain pattern. Information to Supt. Wyatt, Banbury. 72.— Oxford ( County).— 2nd inst.— A lady's gold keyless English lever watch, No. 56123, maker, " John Bennett, Cheapside, London," crest, lion's head and crown on back of case, small gold neck- chain attached. Information to the Chief Constable County Police Station, Oxford. STIRLINGSHIRE. 73.— Stirling ( Burgh).— 2nd inst.— An English lever watch, No. 3815, white dial, gold hands. Information to Supt. Ferguson, Stirling. WARWICKSHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 74.— Leamington ( Borough).— Between 6 p. m. and 8 p. m., 27th ult., from bedrooms— 1 gold semi- hunter lady's watch, No. 18861, with monogram " E. C. K. P." on back, short gold chain with balls attached; 1 lady's silver watch and chain, pencil and seal attached ; 1 lady's silver watch, with gold chain and pencil attached, pencil initialed " A. C. S."; 1 lady's silver keyless Swiss watch, engraved case, enamelled dial, 13 lines, No. 31277 over 93077; 1 gold bangle, with initial " E " in pearls; I gold bracelet, half hoop of large pearls in centre, and smaller on each side ; 1 gold bangle with pearl horse- shoe ( the above bracelet and bangles are in cases marked " Hall, Manchester"); 1 large plain gold buckle bracelet; 2 chased gold bangles ; 1 plain gold bangle with chain attached; 1 twisted gold bangle, set with lapis lazuli stone; 2 brooches of mauve enamelled flower spray ( French); 1 small brooch, enamel and ivory Indian temple, set in gold; 1 filigree gold rose brooch, with eardrops to match; 1 large old- fashioned gold brooch, enamelled dolphin in centre, cut rubies at the corners, set in fancy gold ; 1 lozenge- shaped gold brooch, with pearls in line across the centre; 1 Derbyshire spar flower brooch, set in gold ; 1 gold and pearl bar brooch; 1 gold moonstone fly brooch; 1 large silver coin brooch, Edward VI.; 1 small silver brooch, painted head of cat in centre ; 1 pair diamond cluster earrings; 1 old- fashioned diamond pin, set like forget- me- not; 1 gold lace pin with 5 pearls; 1 necklace, 3 strings of gold beads; 3 Russian leather purses, containing small amounts ; 1 small silver locket; 1 large topaz ring, with pearls set in old gold ; set of 3 doable horse- shoe gipsy pins in case; several crystal ornaments for the hair, set in gold and silver; 2 large lace pins of cut crystal, set in gold and blue enamel ( French) ; 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1892. 1 gold gipsy pin, pearl crescent. Many of the articles are in cases bearing the names of local jewellers. Larcenies from bedrooms were recently committed, about the same time in the evening, at Blackpool, Southport, and Scarborough. In the Southport case, a man of the following description was seen crawling from under the bed, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark swarthy, hair black, no whiskers, heavy long dark moustache, thin features ; dressed in dark clothes, long overcoat, and dark felt hat. It is requested that the proprietors of high- class ladies' schools be warned, as the larcenies at Lea- mington and Scarborough were committed in similar institutions. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Hassall, Solicitor, Leamington, for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Lea- mington. WILTSHIRE. 75.— Salisbury ( City).— 12th January last— G king- pattern table forks, 6 plain ditto, 5 king- pattern tea spoons, 2 king- pattern egg spoons, 1 large sauce ladle, all silver- plated. 27th nit.— A cash box, containing £ 10 in gold and silver, postal orders, receipts, letters, and other documents, including a postal order for 5s., No. D/ 18 571899, dated February 20th, 1892, Upper Baker- street Post Office; a cheque for £ 1 6s., signed Thomas B, Clark, payable to F. C. Tapper or order, Wilts and Dorset Bank, Salisbury, endorsed at back F. C. Tapper; 1 promissory note, signed Charles Saunders, for £ 25 ; 1 ditto, signed Walter G. Bailey, for £ 15; 1 ditto, signed Stephen Stay, for £ 12; 1 I. O. U., signed Stephen Stay, for £ 6 ; 1 promissory note, signed Frank Norris, for £ 10 ; 1 I. O. U., signed Hannah Whitlock, for £ 5; 1 ditto, signed Mary Lake, for £ 2; 1 ditto, signed William Gater, for £ 1 10s.; 1 ditto, signed Frederick C. Bryant, for £ 2 ; 1 ditto, signed Alice Horn, for £ 2 ; receipts for cash advanced, William J. Naish, for £ 2 and £ 2 5s.; an acknowledgment for advance, W. G. Bailey, £ 40; an order to pay Unity Lodge £ 50 ; 1 ditto, £ 30 ; a deposit note, W. and J. Pinckney, for deeds, & c.; various receipts for district rates, income tax, cash to Marcham, particulars of rent received, particulars of bazaar account; letters and agreement, re- engage- ment of Maria Boyling, Fanny Ponntney, and others. Information to Head Constable Mathews, Salis- bury. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 76.— Leeds ( County).— 20th inst., by house- breaking, at Mauston— A'gold English lever, centre- .•- econds stop watch. No. 107794, ^- plate, gold hands, black numerals. 21st inst., by housebreaking, at Roundhay— A lady's gold Engiish lever watch, No. 28340 or 29712, maker, " Denf, London," plain case, white face, the back is much scratched which makes it appear shabby. Effected, in the latter case, by placing a ladder to the bedroom windo\ v, entering thereat, and then S3rewing the doors fast. Information to Supt. Stansfield, Park- street, Leeds. RAILWAYS. 77.— Midland Railway.— 11th inst. from St. Pancras Station— A parcel containing the following articles ot' jewellery Two 3- row diamond crescent broochc. s lS- carat. gold backs, silver settings, " 1188" oa buck of one, and " 1189" on back of the other; 1 round fancy pendant or brooch, same setting and back as the above, " 816 " on back ; 1 diamond and opal brooch, " 770" on back; 1 diamond star, same setti'. , " 846" on back; 4 diamond moon and heart- shape i brooches, " 1183," " 1184," " 1185," " 1186." engraved on backs ; 1 diamond bar brooch, cluster centra rind fancy engraved " 1190 " thereon: 1 dianv; ii'i bar brooch, daisy centre, " 1191 " thereon ; I di . moad : r, 8 points and 8 ornaments between, II 539 " t' lereou ; 22 curb- pattern bracelets, Birming- ham HftU mark, 15- carat, stamped on each link. 17th inst.— 1 s tail round tortoise- shell purse for goveri i : ns; I silver half- sovereign purse for watch- chain ; 1 tbi I'tros skin purse ; 1 single- stone dia- mond ring; 1 gold band ring, single diamond, un- screws ami form i scarf- pin. Infoimation to Supt. Carr, Midland Railway, Derbv. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. WORCESTERSHIRE. 78.— King's Heath ( County).— Between 19th and 20th inst., at, King's Norton— A red roan mare, 10 years, 15 hands, long mane and tail, shod all round, in good condition; a heavy spring trap, painted black, picked out with red, end of cross piece of near side behind broken off; a set of brass- mounted harness, worn, snaffio bit; about, a bushel of oats; a quantity of bran ; and a hay- knife. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. BRECONSHIRE. 79.— Brynmawr ( County). — 20th inst., at Brynmawr— The body of a fully- developed male child, in a nude state. Supposed to have been suffocated at birth, about 3 or 4 days previously. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 80.— Northallerton ( County).— In possession of MAN, Case No. 49— 1 inanilla bag; 2 white- hafted table knives; 1 table fork ; 1 metal table spoon; 1 common tea spoon ; 2 small clothes brushes ; 1 finger brush ; 1 round tin box of blacking, " W. Ellis, Home- Fed Bacou," on lid ; 2 large combs ( one brass, the other bone) ; 1 pair of lady's white kid gloves ; 2 pairs of men's gloves ( one black leather, the other brown); 1 pair scissors; 4 handkerchiefs ( one white silk with red- and- yellow border, one paisley, one with black border, and one white) ; 1 white diaper towel; 1 pair brown socks; 2 note- books ( one with index and slate colour back, the other leather back, crimson lined, and brass bound); 2 white shirts, one white linen with dark stripe, marked " Hope Brothers, Ludgate Hill, London," in red ink on neck, and " Mackenzie " in black ink, the other light grey woollen with dark stripe and brown sateen neck band; 3 white collars and 2 coloured fronts ; 1 dark- grey peaked cap with yellow stripe, hooked in front; 1 pair lavender colour trousers, with narrow brown and blue stripe; 1 pair men's light side- spring boots, repaired with protectors ; 1 dark folding tobacco pouch ; 1 brass- capped closing ink well; 1 pair spectacles in black sheath; tailor's thimble; black thread and worsted; indelible pocket pencil; some white window cord; map of England and Wales; brass- hafted double- bladed pocket knife; and brown linen cash bag, very fine material, with tightening string round top. Information to Deputy Chief ConstableHutchinson, Northallerton. APPREHENSIONS. 81.— Metropolitan Police District, S Division — HENRY PALMER, alias WILLIAM WILSON, Case No. 3, 24th December last. 82. — Metropolitan Police District, T Division. — WILLIAM STEPHEN GREEN- WAY, Case No. 5, 26tli ult. 83.— Buckinghamshire, Chesham( CW%). — JOHN COMPTON, Case No. 10, 13th Nov. last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. • 84.— Bury ( County),-— For failing to report— License Holder FOULtiS CRCiNSHAW, alias CROOKSHAW and CRANSHAW, Office No. 41617, age 5- 5, height 5 ft. 3 in., Complexion fresh, hair and eyes light brown, five scars back of head, and two over right temple, 3rd and 4th right fingera stiff, right knoe deformed, mole- left of neck. Sentenced at Preston, 6th April, 1887, to 5 years penal sorvitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 7th July, 18 * 1. X N 525. Information to Supt. Noblttt, Bary. 85.— Ormskirk ( County).— For failing to report — License Holder SAMUEL HILL, Office No. 42569, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( thin on top), eyes grey, two blue miner's marks under right eye, four blue marks on forehead, one on nose, scar inside left elbow, boil scar right shoulder- blade. Sentenced at Lancaster, 7th March, 1888, to 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Liberated 29th February, 1892. O 137. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. LEICESTERSHIRE. 86. — Leicester ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 12 13s. 8d.— WILLIAM HENRY NEYLANI), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair sandy, light shaggy moustache, small side whiskers; dress, dark clothes, black billycock hat. Has been in the service of the Midland Railway Company as a booking clerk. He is known at Leeds, Morecambe, and Cambridge, also in St. John's Wood, London, where his wife's relations reside. Absconded 21st inst., booking to Bedford, and as he is in possession of a considerable sum of money, he may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. STAFFORDSHIRE. 87.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For failing to report— License Holder FRANCIS SHIRLEY, alias FREDERICK COX, ALFRED COX, and THOMAS PARTRIDGE, Office No. 42484, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( thin), eyes hazel, scar right cheek, each eyebrow and left of neck, two moles left and four right side of neck. Sentenced at Cardiff, 10th March, 1888, to 5 years penal servitude for uttering. Liberated 17th February, 1892. H O 205. Information to the Chief Constable, Wolver- hampton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. KENT. 88.— Cranbrook ( County). — Committed for trial at the West Kent Sessions at Maidstone, on 7th prox., for stealing wet linen from clothes lines at Frittenden and Headcorn, on 10th inst.— THOS. GIBBS, alias WILLIAMS, age 37, height 5 ft. 9i in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) light brown, moustache ginger, beard about a fortnight's growth, eyes light blue, slightly bald on top of head, varicose veins both legs, slight mark on right temple; dress, twill slop jacket and black monkey ditto, cord trousers and vest, white woollen scarf, military- boots, black hard felt hat. States he is a native of St. Thomas, near Oxford, also that he served in 1st Battalion, 19th Regiment.] Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Cranbrook. PROPERTY STOLEN. O" BEDFORDSHIRE. 89.— Bedford ( BorouCjh).— 18th inst. by house- breaking— 1 oval gold brooch, set with pearls ; 1 chased round gold brooch; 1 gold brooch, whip and horseshoe pattern ; 1 gold bracelet, fluted pattern ; 1 gold horseshoe pattern bracelet; 1 pair of gold earrings, acorn pattern; 1 silver band bracelet with large buckle ; I silver set, consisting of brooch, ear rings and solitaires, with monagrata " E. A. C." thereon ; 1 silver necklet, with locket attached. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. APPREHENSIONS. 90 — Lancashi re, Bu rn ley ( Bomuqh).— Super- visee THOMAS LEE, alias MANNING, Office No. 413Q6, Case 38, 28tli August, 1891. 91.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Lionn= e Holder FRANK EYEREAUX, Office' No. 42627, Case 66, llth inst. 9£. — Lancashire, Salford ( Bo^ ngh).— Supervisee RICHARD YAUGHAN, Offi'- e No. 37905, Case 32, 19th September, 1890 ; and Super- visee ANNIE WHITTAKER, Offico No. 332- 0, Case 68, llth inst. 93.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Leeds ( Borough).— Supervisee HARRY HODGES, Offico No. 39918, Case 51, 22- d August, 1890. FRIDAY, MARCH 25. 1892. THE POLICE GAZETTE. WANTED, THE present address of MARY PERCY, wife of James Percy, of Staines, la § t heard of about 11 years ago when she was living as a domestic servant at Blackwall, London.— Any information will be gladly received by Mrs. SPILLINGS, The Hvthe Road, Thorpe Lane, Staines. £ 5 REWARD, LOST, BRILLIANT and SAPPHIRE BRACELET.— Anyone bringing the same to MAY'S Advertising Offices, 1G2, Piccadilly, W., shall receive the above reward. £ 5 REWARD. LOST, on the 22nd inst., about 12 o'clock midnight, in the Strand near the " Tivoli," a GOLD HEAUED UM- BRELLA, handle " Bust of Sampson."— Whoever will bring same to Empire Hotel, Leicester Square, shall receive the above reward. w £ 5 REWARD. ANTED the address of Dr. FRANK BINGLEY PULLIN, late m practice at Plymouth, Isle of Man, Leeds, Tunbridge Wells, etc. Age 36, height 5 ft. 10 ins., teeth open in front, very dark eyes, black hair, nails bitten.— Apply LUCAS & RORKE, Solicitors, Nottingham. £ 1 REWARD. LOST, Monday, March 21st, getting out or left in Hansom from Euston to Waterloo Station, 4.15 a. m., south side, small oxadized PENDANT WATCH and CHAIN, F. D. L. in brilliants on back of watch. Also oxadized POODLE DOG, forms brooch attached, head silver with small brilliants, ruby eyes. — F. D. L., Hampton Wick Post Office. £ 1 REWARD. LOST, about 9th. inst., between Strand and Liverpool Street, small BLACK BOX, containing papers.— Apply to Hotise- keeper, Wool Exchange, Coleman Street. Inspectors of Weights and Measures. POLICE 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. RECENT TESTIMONIAL. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPT., LANCASTER, February 1 si, 1892. DEAR SIR, It is with great pleasure I inform you that I have successfully passed the Board of Trade examination which was held at the Standards Office on Friday, January 22nd, 1892, and I beg to thank you for the interest you took in my studies. I found your papers were compiled in a very practical form and of great assistance to me, and anyone going through a course of instruction with you cannot fail to acquire a good solid foundation relative to weights and measures, Yours faithfully, WALTER THORNTON, Inspector of Weights and Measures. LOST, ON Thursday, 17rh inst., in Belgravia, a BRINDLE BULL DOG, wearing O collar with name and address in full.— Whoever will br ing the same to 1, I^ yall Street, S. W., will be REWARDED. GOLD MEDALS 1832 and 1388. PRICES, £ 5 to £ 18 18s. 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" Furniture like new."— Bat. " Aspinall's wonderful Enamel."— Globe. " Better than any stains for floors."— Truth. " Use Aspinall's Flamingo Enamel."— Housewife. " Unequalled for beauty."— Art Designer. " Wonderful gloss and finish."— Cheltenham Examiner. " Aspinall's charming invention. — La Follet. " Use Aspinall's Enamel for Baiits."— Pictorial World. " The best paint for Baths is Aspinall's snow- white Bath Enamel."— Bazaar. " I lately saw a very shabby set of blistered painted wood bedroom furniture turned into a handsome suite of pale blue with Aspinall's Enamel."— Globe. ASPINALL'S ENAMEL WORKS, L01TO0X : fBIKISD JOB BIB XAJMTX'U tTATIOSHBX 0MIC1 BY HAWUiO* AMD BOHB, 46, 46 & 47, » T. MXBIIU'a USI, : Ml M .