wmmmmmKmmjamajKfM PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1893. VOL. X., No. 962. IFHEG- XJXj- A. TIOISrS. I^ JTT? ment3/° r I**"* ™ in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them LONDON* S"^ ° B ° F THB P° LICE GAZETTE- NEW SCOTLAND YARD, 3. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the 1- OLICE UAZETTB, 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. * Jn aU casfs whe ™ a reward " offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be g. ven, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. » . 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. r 9. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature _ of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. ' ^ nouncements 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 c^ rrehended or of stolen property bear a number a,. dart alphabetically arranged by counties. g. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to 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 whim mat/ result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forjoarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday m- jrning. 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 Caaring 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 < t » advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. 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. i ( 2). Counties. 1 ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. { 8). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police Distrust. ( 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 oircular 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 he at onoe notified to the Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the eirculation, 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 it 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, o* 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, ( a) The person by whom it will be paid. ( i). That the name and address of the printer appear *" thereon. 1 No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to pioperty 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. 1 ' ' ' ' NOTE.— There are 177 Station of the Metropolitan police Force at which Notices can be posted. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— D Division. — For stealing £ 103 3s.— WALTER SPENCER RICHARDSON, alias ROBERTS, and PILMER, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, recently clean shaved, speaks slowly ; Jresp, blue serge suit, black felt hat. A clerk ; native of Stoke Ne wiugton. Is supposed to be known at Dartford, Hastings and Gravesend. Warrant issued. 2.— E Division.— For stealing, 2nd inst. — 3 double- barrel breeob- loading guns, 12 bore : 1st, a top lever hammerless, cross- bolt passing through the extension ; 2nd, top lever, low hammer, pistol stock; 3rd, top lever, low hammer, plain stock, " Charles Boswell, 126, Strand, London, W. C." on barrels, " Chas." or • « Charles " on locks— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and moustache dark; dress, dark suit, wore a white apron. Appearance of a workman. 3.— E Division.— For embezzling £ 9 5s. 6d.— H. C. KEMP, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and side whiskers dark; wears eyeglasses; respectable appearance; dress, dark clothes. A clerk ; native of Sudbury, Suffolk. Warrant issued. 4.— K Division.— For stealing, on 8th inst.— A fawn - coloured inare pony, 11 hands, two wind bladders under fore- leg close to belly- band, in good condition; a set of brass- mounted harness; a coster's cart, painted green ; and 16s. cash — HARRY GOOCH, age 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, light striped coat and vest, cord trousers, cloth cap, lace boots. A native of Limehouse. May be found at markets or horse sales. 5. — Y Division.— For fraud, by means of worthless cheques on the London & South Western Bank, Hampstead Branch— NASS1B ABDOUTLAH SHlBLEY, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair and moustache very dark ; dress, blue serge suit, brown felt hat. A native of Beyrout, Syria. May visit Eastbourne. Warrant issued. 6. — Y Division. — For uttering fictitious cheques on the London & South Western Bank, Hampstead Branch — Mrs.. SHlBLEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, sharp features, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, dark stuff costume, grey cape, dark straw hat. A native of Camden Town. May visit Eastbourne. Warrant issued. 7.— Y Division.— For obtaining £ 60, by fraud — HERMAN M. LEVY, a Polish Jew, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark, small dark brown moustache, rather greasy and rough full face, rather gruff voice, talks about his family, and shows his photographs; speaks English with a foreign accent, also Spanish, French, Italian, and a little Danish; smokes cigars in a twisted rope- shaped holder ; dress, dark tweed Inverness over- coat, dark coat and vest, stand- up collar. Has with him a long dark travelling coat with rough black dogskin collar, brownish lining, a light grey summer coat, striped silk lining, a travelling rug, grey- and- red one side, blue- and- grey check the other, a black bag, hold- all strap and umbrella, a grey foreign travelling trunk, 3 ft. by 2 ft. He obtained the above amount by producing a letter of credit purporting to have come from Dunkirk, and drawn upon the credit of " Lyonnais, London," and a cheque for £ 272 15s. 6d., drawn by Saunders & Knott, in favour of Herman M. Levy. On the night of 11th January last, a burglary was committed at Colney Hatch Asylum, and among other articles stolen was a 21 cheque - book, Nos. 42841 to 42864, on the London and Provincial Bink, New Southgate Branch. The cheque used on this occasion was one out of the book, No. 42844. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 8.— Portrait and description of KENYON BENHAM ( Case No. 13, 3rd inst.), whose appre- hension is sought for obtaining £ 49,000 by fraud, also for perjury ; age about 43, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, full face, hair, whiskers ( cut short), and moustache black, short neck, bald headed, weaiS glasses, of Jewish appearance. Absconded 24th ult. Warrant issued. 9.— For obtaining £ 3,500, by false pretences— CAPTAIN CHARLES JAMES NAPIER, late of 31st Regiment, Jury, Dulverton, Somerset, and Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue, W. C., age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair • FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. peak cap, blue woollen muffler, home - knitted woollen socks, Army grey flannel shirt, lace boots, fitamged inside No. 68. 29.— Old Trafford { County).— For larceny— A MAN, age about 30, height G ft., complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved; dress, drab tweed jacket, cord trousers, lace boots, black cap with tassel on top. A native of Wilmslow. Is also wanted at Altrincham for felony. 30.— Old Trafford ( County). — For stealing from a school at Moss Side, 6tli inat., children's clothing ( recovered)— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion dark. 31. — Old TrafFord ( County). — For stealing from a shop, at Eccles, 6th inst.— A pair of lady's black kid button boots, size 3, flat heels, square toes, yellow band inside tops— A WOMAN, age 60, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair grey; dress, Russian cloak, flowered pattern, black bonnet; carried a black satchel; of ladylike appearance. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. 32.— Burnley ( Borough).— For stealing £ 2 10s. • from two offertory boxes at St. Matthew's Clinrch, on 3rd inst.— A MAN, age 26 or 27, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, thin face, hair dark brown, supposed slight moustache, high cheekbones ; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat, turn- down collar. He got into the church under the pretence of photographing the interior. Is identical with HERBERT BOUNTALL, wanted for a similar offence at Hanley, Staffordshire. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Burnley. 33.— Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing a white metal lever watch, No. 6962, " Manchester, Bury, Rochdale & Oldham Tramway Company" marked on dial; also 9s. 2d. cash — GEORGE PLATT, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark; dress, black coat and vest, old military trousers with stripe taken off, regulation boots, black billycock hat. He served 12 years in the Lancashire Fusiliers, and is now a sergeant in the 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers ( Militia). Warrant issued. 34. — Rochdale ( Borough). — For stealing a watch and guard ( recovered) — ROBERT BUR- ROWS, a labourer, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, walks badly ; dress, old grey coat, cord vest, black cord trousers, blue smock under jacket, black billycock hat and boots. Fre <[ nents low public houses, beerhouses, and lodging- houses. He is said to be well known at Holme, and in the neighbourhood of Underbarrow and Crooklands, Westmoreland. Has worked at several . places in Yorkshire, and expressed his intention of going to Bradford. Was convicted at Milnthorpe, about 2 years ago, for stealing a spade. Information to Chief Constable Wilkinson, Roch- dale. LINCOLNSHIRE. 35.— Horncastle ( County). — For stealing a ham and other articles— JOHN STUART, alias CONNOR, and CURLEY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) dark, slight cast in one eye; dress, dark mixture suit, hard felt hat. Is well known at all race meetings, where he is generally employed by outside bookmakers to call the numbers from the ring. Has been convicted at Sheffield, and acquitted at Edinburgh, for larceny ( person). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Horncastle. LINLITHGOWSHIRE. 36. — Linlithgow ( County). — Portrait and description of JAMES MEIKLE, a clerk, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement, at Armadale— Age 25, height 6 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache dark brown, eyes dark, thin cheeks, hangs his head forward, and stoops slightly when walking, two first fingers of right hand recently severely lacerated and not yet healed; respectable Appearance; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark grey tweed trousers, light ' grey tweed cap, light lace boots. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Robinson, Linlithgow. SOMERSETSHIRE. 37.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining £ 3 15s. 6d., by false pretences, on 15th ult.— C. J. ROSE ( sup- posed false), age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache dark, full face, talks quickly, slight impediment in speech; dress, plaid mackintosh with cape, brown plaid suit, black hard felt hat with flat top ; carries a leather hand- bag and 2 leather cases. His modus operandi is to call upon shopkeepers, representing himself to be the proprietor of " Rose's Marking Ink and Times Cement, 56, St. Peter's- street, Mile End, London" ( false), aud stating that he intends to appoint paid agents in every town, thereby inducing tradesmen to buy at a low price a large quantity of ink, which is afterwards found to be quite worthless. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. WORCESTERSHIRE. 42.— Dudley ( County).— For failing to report- License Holder ANNIE WILSON, alias ANN HUGHES, JANE JONES, ANN JAMES, JANE SMITH, ANN SMITH, and ANN WILSON, Office No. 44499, age 52, height 4 ft. 10 in., com- plexion pale, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar right side of forehead, over left eye, centre of left upper arm, and on chest, mole on upper lip, birthmark on back, lost two bottom and two top teeth. Sentenced at Stafford, 20th October, 1835, to 7 years penal servitude for larceny, aud liberated on second license, 8th inst. E L 52. Information to Chief Supt. Burton, Dudley. 43— Stourbridge ( County).— For obtaining a revolver, watch, bicycles, & c., by fraud, through the " Bazaar, Exchange and Mart "— A man who gave the name of GEORGE PHILPS, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion tallow, hair and slight moustache dark, full round face, of good address; dress, blue serge suit, lace boots, black hard felt hat. This man engaged lodgings at Bewdley, on 20th February, which he said he would occupy on 27th. On 28th he arrived, when he received a large number of parcels, 2 bicycles, & c., and left on lst inst., stating he was going to Bristol. At that time he was riding one of the bicycles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. SUSSEX ( EAST). 38. — Patcham ( County). — For stealing at Rottingdean, 5th inst.— A lady's gold dress ring, set opal surrounded with brilliants — A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., very slight baild, complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, smart appearance; dress, light overcoat, white silk scarf round neck, black bowler hat. A singer and musician. Information to Supt. Tucker, Patcham. 39.— Brighton ( Borough). — For stealing the sum of £ 4 — JOSEPH JEWELL, age 17 ( looks younger), height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes dark brown, 2 front teeth in upper jaw wide apart; dress, long black overcoat, dark coat and vest, brown cord trousers, black cap. A native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Terry, Brighton. WARWICKSHIRE. 40.— Aston ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 by means of a worthless cheque— DAWSON, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark, appearance of a foreigner; dressed respectably. He tendered a worthless cheque for £ 2 10s., on the London and Westminster Bank, City Branch, as a deposit for apartments he had taken for a student, obtained £ 1 change and absconded. ( See also Case No. 10, 3rd inst.). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston. 41. — Atherstone ( County). — For burglary, 4th inst., and stealing 6 white silk handkerchiefs, in company with JOSIAH WOOD, who is in custody, and remanded till 22nd inst. ( see Case No. 59, 10th inst.)— JOSEPH HORTON, age 22, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, carries his head forward when walking; dress, dark jacket, light trousers, hard felt hat. A hatter, but has worked as a miner; native of Baddesley, Ensor, Warwickshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hannah, Atherstone. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 41.— Hull ( Borough). — For stealing furniture ( recovered), between lst Sept., 1892, and 20th ult. — CHARLES HENRY BLACKBURN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, respectable appearance ; dress, long dark overcoat, dark suit, tourist hat. An oil miller; native of Driffield. Wa3 employed about 12 months since as goods guard on the Caledonian Railway, Hamilton, near Glasgow, and has recently- been a publican in Hull— ELIZABETH BLACK- BURN, age about 30, height 5 ft., complexion very pale, thin face, hair light. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 45.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing a new square oak- painted tin box, about 24 in. long, con- taining £ 6 in gold and silver; 4 spoons, marked " M"; 2 woollen shirts; and 4 pairs of worsted stockings— A MAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, brown suit, reefer jacket, black hard felt hat, collar and tie, light lace boots. A native of South Kirkby. Information to Supt. Wfcincup, Pontefract. 46.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th ulto.— A small leather case, containing hymn- book and prayer- book; a magnifying glass about the size of a crown piece, silver rim and black handle about 3 in. long ; 4 white linen pocket- handkerchiefs and 2 large cotton ditto, all supposed marked " J" in red cotton in one earner— A woman who gave the name of GERTRUDE ELEANOR DOUGLASS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stoutish build, complexion pale, hair black, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead, lost 3 or 4 fiont teeth from upper jaw, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, black three- quarter jacket, black dress, green waist, dark blue mantle or cloak, lace boots; had with her two black straw hats, one trimmed with broad red ribbon, and the other with black feathers and black and green ribbon. Is wanted at York for a similar offence on 6th ulto , and at Sheffield on 4th inst. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doneaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. AYRSHIRE. 47,— Ayr ( County).— Sentenced to 4 months imprisonment, 28th ult., for breaking into a signal box, and stealing from automatic machines at rail- way stations— THOMAS ANDERSON, a labourer, age 16 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 in:, complexion sallow, hair black, eyes blue, scar right forearm, slightly deaf, speaks with Scotch accent. Is wanted for similar offences at BellsbiU, Lanarkshire, and at Greenock, and strongly suspected of being wanted elsewhere. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 18 3 Had in his possession a smill silver brooch, horse shoe pattern, with the words " Good Luck " thereon Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire Ayr. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 48.— Cambridge ( County). — Remanded till 18th inst., for housebreaking, at Oakir- gton, on 9th inst.— THOMAS MITCHELL, age 36, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes light hazel, scar on each temple, over each eye, under left eye, back of head, left ahoulderblade, and left fore- arm, cross and flags tattooed right forearm, anchor left arm, 2 dots back of right hand ; dross, long black coat, light mixture trousers, blue neckerchief, black hard felt hat. A native of Limerick. States he was discharged from the West Surrey Regiment in 1887. Is known at Birmingham and Manchester. Had in his possession a blue check shirt ( nearly new), marked " G. T. Page," on a piece of tape. Information to Supt. Whitechurch, County Police Office, Cambridge. DORSETSHIRE. 49.— Poole ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, at Poole, for larceny ( dwelling) — HERBERT OLDRIDGE THOMP- SON, age 21, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " H. Thompson " and clasped hands, which he states were recently tattooed on left arm, 3 dots left wrist, and 5 dots back of left hand. A sailor; native of Goole, Yorkshire. Is supposed to have been recently convicted in Lincoln- shire and Yorkshire. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains, Poole. for obtaining money by false pretences, age 61, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair sandy ( turning grey), eyes grey. An Irishman. He served 12 years in the 61st Gloucestershire Regi ment, and was discharged 12 years ago. Information to Chief Constable Broadbridge, Rochester. NORFOLK. 53. — Dereham ( County). — Remanded for larctny from a shop at East Dereham— ALFRED TAYLOR, age 29, height 5 ft. hf in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, ejes hazel, scar on left side of nose; dress, long dark overcoat, dark jacket, trousers, and vest, blue necktie with small light spots, black hard hat, plain 6ide- spring boots States he is a native of St. John- street, Peter- borough. Information to Supt. Chambers, East Dereham. HEREFORDSHIRE. 50.— Ledbury ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for housebreaking— THOMAS FRANKLIN ( supposed false), age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes hazel; dress, dark jacket, brown trousers, grey soft tweed hat, grey woollen military shirt ( iuitials cut out), military shoes, stamped " 4157 = 11 ft, 3.92," braces marked " Ae S. H. 4629." An Iiishmau. Is supposed to be a deserter from the Army. States he has been in prison at Edinburgh and Limerick. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 51.— Bishop's Stortford ( County).— Commit- ted for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for stealing carpenters' tools— EDWARD CROWE, alias GEO. WANFORD SCOTT, JOHN SMITH, and JOHN CROWE ( see Case No. 21, 18th March, 1892), age 44, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, high cheek- bones, hair light brown, thin giDger whiskers and moustache, eyes blue, bnrn mark over left eye ; dress, lough dark grey overcoat, dark mixture coat and • est, cord trousers, dark grey soft hat. A tramping wheelwright, native of Woodhurst, St. Ives, Huntingdonshire. Has been convicted for similar offences at Peterborough and Ely. Is supposed to have been previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Had in his possession an old carpenter's basket, containing a two- foot rule, two- fold brass slide, a pair of compasses, and a square and gimlet. Information to Supt. Tripp, Bishop's Stortford. KENT. 52.— Rochester ( City).— Portrait and descrip- tion of COLIN LINDSEY, a painter, in custody NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 54.— Daventry ( County).— Sentenced to one month's imprisonment on 1st inst., for stealing silk umbrellas — JOHN CHURCHILL, alias HENRY SHAW, age 47, height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion pale, hair and moustache light brown, turning grey, tuft of hair on bottom lip, otherwise clean shaved, eyes hazel, slight scar on right side of forehead; diess, blue cloth jacket and vest, mole- skin trousers, brown hard felt hat, flannel cricket shirt with turn down collar, blue and white necktie, light lace boots. He calls at gentlemen's houses to get relief, stating that he is an engineer out of work, and that his wife resides at 39, Washington- street, Brighton. Is supposed to have committed offences elsewhere. 55.— Daventry ( County).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions on 6th prox., for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— PHILIP JOHNSTONE, supposed PHILIP CALLENDER, age 37, height 5 ft. 4^ in., complexion pale, hair ( parted down centre) brown, heavy dark moustache, turning grey, otherwise clean shaved, eyes blue, scar over right eye, small scar at end of left thumb; dress, dark blue jacket, black vest, dark cloth trousers with dark grey stripe, worn at bottoms, white collar and front, black satin necktie, kid gloves, black mittens, lace boots, left one patched across front. Stated he was getting out a directary for Daventry ( false), and that he has been manager for a theatrical company to which his wife now belongs. Information to Supt. Botteiill, Daventry. NORTHUMBERLAND. 56. — Rothbury ( County). — Remanded till 18th inst., for indecently assaulting a girl, age 7 years- JOHN CLARK, age 36, height 5 ft. llf in., complexion swarthy, hair black, eyes hazel, large nose, which has a recent scratch on it, leans forward when walkiDg ; dirty ragged appcarance. A native of Carlton, near Stockton, Durham. Is supposed to have been previously convicted for similar offences. Information to Supt. Dobson, Rothbury. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 57.— Nottingham ( County).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, 4th April, for house- breaking — THOMAS MACAULEY ( supposed false), age 65, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes grey, bald top of head, 2 anchors, A. X. M. C. S. tattooed left fore- arm, varicose veins left leg, stoops when walking; dress, grey dust- coat, brown cloth vest, brown cord trousers, red and black scarf, lace boots, hard felt hat. A native of Peterborough. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hallam, County Police Station, Nottingham. SOMERSETSHIRE. 58.— Fro me ( County).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions at Wells, on 5th April, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— FRED BIRCUMSHAW, alias MATTHEWS, age 49, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, blotchy face from drink, hair light brown, small sandy beard and moustache, eyes grey, lost back teeth, good front teeth, is addicted to drink; dress, black shabby overcoat, black soft hat. A native of Not- tingham. Stated he had obtained a situation as clerk. Information to Supt. Williams, Frome. STAFFORDSHIRE. 59.— Burslem ( County).— Sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment, at Stafford Quarter Sessions, on 10th inst., for fraud — WILLIAM BRADFORD TOML1NSON ( see Case No. 47, 3rd ult), age 39, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, cut mark between eyebrows, scar at thick part of right haiid. A nhtive of Birmingham. Carried on the business of an architect hnd surveyor at 68, St. James- street, Ashted, Birmingham, and resided f. t Coventry. v He advertised in a local paper for tenders for the erection of two warehouses and offices in Hanley, and obtained £ I deposit from each builder. He is said to have committed similar frauds at North- ampton, Hinckley, Cambridge, Banbury, Hanley, and many other places. 60.— Burslem ( County).— Remandel till 20th inst., for larceny— ANNIE MAY, ve'e HOWARD, age 39, height 5 ft. 3^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, small wart on angle of left jaw; dress, shabby brown shawl and dress, black straw hat. A native of Leicester. She called at a grocer's shop and ordered a quantity of groceries, and while they were being supplied, she took a number of eggs from the counter. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUSSEX ( EAST). 61.— Haywards Heath ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Lewes Assizes, for burglary— JAMES WEEKS, age 40, height 5 It. 4£ in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark, turning grey, full whiskers and moustache, eyes grey; dress, dark brown overcoat with velvet collar, light grey vest, dark trousers, blue wrapper with green spots, cheGk cloth cap with peak. A native of Portsmouth. Information to Supt. Denman, Haywards Heath. 62.— Patcham ( County).— Committed for trial at the Lewes Assizes, on 23rd inst., for stealing a horse, cart, harness, & c. ( recovered)— Two men, ( 1st) gives the name of WILLIAM JOHN NASH, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, 4 blue dots tattooed on left wrist, 4 dots on right arm; dress, dark clothes, black trousers with white stripe. States he is a native of Eltham. Is supposed to have relatives at 11, Trinity- street, West Brixton, or Myrtle Cottage, Thornton Heath. — ( 2nd) gives the name of JOHN SMITH, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, left forefinger deformed, birth- mark on right calf; dress, old dark overcoat, brows trousers, black felt hat. A native of London. Information to Snpt. Tucker, Patcham. 63.— Hastings ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, for obtaining jewellery by false pretences, on 17th ult.— MINNIE MELHUISH HANCOCK ( see Case No. 24, 24th ult.), age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion rather florid and fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, moles on left cheek, right of upper lip and on left shoulder, several teeth deficient in upper and lower jaws, left foot deformed and shorter than the right, walks slightly lame at times; dress, grey walking costume, black serge jacket trimmed with military braid, grey soft felt hat, low shoes, black stockings. A native of Barnstaple, Devonshire. States she is a widow and a certified nurse. Information Hastings. to Chief Constable Glenister, YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 64.— Driffield ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking— JAMES FOSTER, alias ARNOTT, JAMES ARNOTT FOSTER, ROBERT WALKER, and ROBERT HENRY WALKER, age 64, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and eyes grey, scars on top of head. A painter, formerly a butcher ; native of Nafferton, Yorkshire. Information to Supt. Farrah, Driffield. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 65. — Pontefract ( County). — GEORGE YORKE, described in Case 46, 3rd and 10th inst., has been identified as Supervisee GEORGE SPENCER, Office No. 40614, who was sentenced at Preston, 1st December, 1886, to 5 years penal servi- tude and 7 years police supervision for fraud. He was liberated on license, 12th December, 1890, and FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. ' A sentenced at Blackburn, 8th April, 1892, to 9 months hard labour for fraud in the name of John Jones. Supposed wanted for failing to report. 66— Pontefract ( County). — Committed for trial for obtaining money by false pretences— GEORGE YORKE, age 36, height 5 ft. 4* in , complexion fresh, hair dark brown, turning grey, eyes light blue, mole on chest, scar on nose, ears bent forward ; dress, black coat and vest, light blue smock under, blue check trousers, collar and tie, hard felt hat, heavy lace boots. A native of York. He states be is a foreman belonging to the General Post Office, Telegraph Department, take3 lodgings, and on these representations obtains money and absconds. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. 67.— Doncaster ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Borough Sessions, for obtaining goods by false pretences— HENRY WILLIAMS, alias STAMP, and WILLIAM HENRY BALM, age 38, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion, hair, and moustache dark, eyes brown. A navvy; supposed native of Wales. This man, after working for a few weeks as a ganger on a new railway, had a quantity of bill- heads printed, describing himself as sub- contractor for the new line. He then called upon several tradesmen and represented himself as 6ucb, and ordered large quantities of tools, harness, corn, & c., part of which he got possession of, and immediately sold. Was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment in the name of Henry Stamp, at Glamorganshire Sessions, on 6th July, 1888, and to 12 months in the name of Wm. Henry Balm, at Swansea Assizes, on 1st August, 1891, for obtaining goods by false pre- tences. Is supposed to have been convicted else- where, and to be wanted for other offences. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PROPERTY STOLEN. DEVONSHIRE. 68. — Tiverton ( Borough). — 4th inst., by burglary — 36 large forks; 39 small ditto; 35 dessert spoons ; 8 table ditto ; 1 gravy ditto ; 2 salt ditto; I soup ladle— all plated; 4 dessert knives and 5 forks, plated, with ivory handles; 2 china cruets with plated tops; 3 pipes, one with amber mouthpiece, silver- mounted ; 1 small pepper stand with silver top ; 2 common pipes ; 1 light brown overcoat, chain tab, maker " Chilcott, Leamington"— Supposed by a MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark, no whiskers, brown bristly moustache, one hand supposed to be cut slightly; dress, dark coat and vest, dirty brown striped trousers, hard bowler hat, thin boots. Information to Head Constable Crabb, Tiverton. . ESSEX. 69.— Epping ( County). — Between 5th and 8th inst., from a stable at Harlow— A set of brass- < mounted gig harness, very stout traces with chains at ends, one trace is two links shorter than the other. Information to Snpt. Womack, Epping. i 70.— Southend ( County).— Between 28th ult. and Ist inst., from the officers' mess of the Royal Artillery at Shoeburyness— 3 silver dessert forks; 1 silver dessert spoon ; and 1 plated fork, fiddle pattern— all stamped with crest ( garter surmounted • with a crown, " R. A. M." in centre of garter, motto " Ubique " round edge of garter). The crest upon the forks is very much worn, and is rather in- distinct. Information to Supt. Hawtree, Southend. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 71— Swansea ( Borough).— 27th ult.— An 18- carat gold keyless lever watch, |- plate, No. 170632, 44 Dimier Brothers" on plate, plain cases; and a silver English lever watch, silver dial, gold figures, oval glass, is out of repair. Information to Chief Constable Colquhoun, Swansea. HERTFORDSHIRE. 72.— Hemel Hempstead ( County)— 4th inst., by warehouse- breaking, at Hammerfield— 36 glacie kid skins; 12 ditto superior quality; 18 calf- kid skins, blue backs; 12 glove kid skins; 12 Frcnch skins; 1' 2 levant skins ; 4 patent calf skins ; 6 Sbtin hides. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 73.— Margate ( Borough).— 7t\ inst.— A gold flexible curb chain bracjler, about half- inch wide, snap fastening and safety chain, which has been broien and tied with cotton; a gold narrow flexible curb chain bracelet, snap fastening and safety chain, which has been tied with piece of steel wire; a lady's single stane diamond riDg, fluted near the Betting. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 71— Chorley ( County).— 2nd inst. — A silver lever watch, No. 3305, '- Tfcomas Clarkson " scratched on inside case, a brass albert, curb pattern, attached ; a pair of black cloth trousers, partly worn ; a black cloth jacket, partly worn, frayed at wrists, usual pockets and ticket pocket — By A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in , complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark ; will be wearing the stolen clothing as he left his own behind, black billycock hat, silk lining, " J. H. H." inside crown. Stated he was a tailor, and served his apprenticeship at a large shop in Oldham, also that he had takea the photo of the murdered girl, Alice Barnes, near Blackburn, and that he sold 800 copies. Stated he intended to enlist. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 75.— Wigan ( County). — 3rd or 4th inst., by housebreaking, at Ince— A gentleman's silver lever watch, small size, " S. D." on outer case ; a lady's silver albert, plain pattern, with two black tassels as appendages attached; a gentleman's double- breasted overcoat, slate- colour, four pockets outside, and one inside left breast, lined with black sateen, black bone buttons; 1 pair of lady's fawn - coloured flannel drawers; 1 yellow folding rubber tobacco pouch. Information to Supt. Bra « sington, Wigan. 76.— Salford ( Borough).— 14th inst., by shop- breaking— A piece of dark claret- coloured velvet, 33 yds. long, 33 in. wide; a black- and- yellow tapestry bed- quilt; a red table- cover; 2 white towels ; a shawl with grey centre and dark border; a piece of slate- coloured merino, 25 yards loDg, 44 in. wide ; a piece of merino, about 35 yds. long, 44 in. wide ; 5 large size shawls, two fawn checks, one brown centre, reversible, one brown, and one green with red stripes; and a small woollen handkerchief, brown check. 77.— Salford ( Borough).— 8th inst., by shop- breaking— 12 ladies' and gentlemen's silver buckle rings; 2 silver thimbles, one in a case; 1 round gold brooch, dent in centre; 1 silver plated cream jug, stands on feet, " B/ S " marked with ink on bottom; 2 silver- plated salt stands, on three feet; 12 9- carat gold keeper rings " T/, Y/ S, T/ S," scratched on inside, one marked H/; a lady's 9- carat gold keyless geneva watch, small size, No. 42958 ; 9 brooches, made of 5s., 4s., 2s. 6d., and 2s. pieces, one of the 5s.- piece brooches, dated 1822, and marked Y, in good condition ; 12 9- carat gold signet rings, one has a stone with masonic emblem thereon; 12 ladies' silver alberts with tassels; 2 dozen pairs of gold earrings, various patterns; 6 gold lockets, various patterns; a gold brooch, triangular shape; 12 ladies' dress rings; 12 22- carat gold wedding rings, with pawnbroker's private mark scratched inside; 1 Indian rupee ; 6 table knives with white handles; 6 dessert table knives, white handles; 6 silver brooches, various patterns; 6 lockets, various patterns; 2 links of coral beads; gold snips to fit a child ; and a gentle- man's long silver watchguard, cable- link pattern. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 78— Leicester ( Borough).— 8th inst.— A gen- tleman's gold lever watch, No. 76038, stock num ber 129 scratched inside case, makers " Hawley & Sons, London"; a gentleman's gold lever watch, No. 44664, white dial, steel hands, " J. W." engraved inside case, had attached a gold albert, curb pattern. Information to Chief Constable Dans, Leicester. OXFORDSHIRE 79.— Oxford ( City).— Sinc9 14th ult.— 1 gold geneva watch, " J. A. to A. A." engraved inside case, No. 84270; 1 ditto ditto; 1 old- fashioned neck chain, snake pattern, gold pencil case, two seals and two keys attached; 1 old neck chain, link pattern, gold pencil case attached; 1 gold chased locket, oval shape, large size; 1 small ditto, blue cross in centre; 1 old wedding ring, worn very thin; 1 gold dress ring, set with pearld and dark blue stones; 1 ditto set with pale blue stones; 1 old engagement ring, set with pear's ; 1 old gold ring set with pale stone ; 1 gold riog set with several paste stones, large stone in centre; and about £ 50 cash. During the past three weeks— A gentleman's drab buckskin paletot, plain cloth collar, slanting pockets, " G. C. Bourne " supposed under back of collar. 80.— Oxford ( City). — Since 1st inst., from Exeter College— A £ 10 Bank of England note, No. 00415. Since 8th inst.— A dark grey melton cloth over- coat, velvet collar, black silk lining, no outside breast pocket, two hip pockets, maker " Welsh, Edinboro'," and a pair of dark grey- and- black knitted woollen gloves. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. SURREY. 81.— Chertsey ( County).— 1st inst., by burglary, at Weybridge— A silver mounted glass scent- bottle ; a small silver box ; a dark grey overcoat, lined black sateen; 2 white linen handkerchiefs, monogram A. A. thereon; 1 silk ditto ; a Russian leather card- case, silver mounted, with monogram ( supposed A. A.) ; a cigar- case : a Waterbury watch ; 6 large table spoons ; 3 large forks, monogram " M. D. H." and " H." ; 4 custard spoons; 4 salt spoons, aU small and much worn; a cheese scoop; a butter knife with white handle— all silver; 3 silver mugs, viz.: one barrel shape, open in centre and forms two cups, one with filigree band near top, and acorn band round the centre, handle at side, gilt inside, one chased, monogram ( supposed H.) thereon, handle at side, stands on a foot. 82.— Chertsey ( County).— 12th inst., by but- glary, at Walton- on- Thames— 6 silver napkin rings, viz., one with monogram " J. S. S." and crest ( dove and olive branch), one with monogram and crest ( dove and olive branch), one with crest ( dove and olive branch), one with " No. 1 " and " Tottie" thereon, one with " Missie " thereon, and one fluted silver; 3 pairs of pants ( two grey, one brown) ; a black- grey coat and vest; a brown hard felt hat, maker, " Henry Heath, Oxford- street"; and a pair of men's lace boots. Supposed by A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, whiskers and moustache of about six weeks' growth, eyes grey ; is supposed to be wearing the stolen coat, hat, and boots. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 83.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Since 3rd inst.— A gentleman's black serge single- breasted Chester- field overcoat, velvet collar, light blue and grey check lining, chain tab, usual pockets, black bone buttons, nearly new. 3rd inst.— A lady's gold keyless geneva watch, gold dial, black hands, ring missing from top, some figures worn off dial, back case chased ; a small round link silver- plated neck chain ; a gentleman's new black imitation morocco leather dressing case, about 9 in. by 6 in., silver- plated mounts, usual fittings ; a plain gold scarf pin, set one pearl, blue enamel underneath ; a plain gold scarf pin, ring at top chased, set with about six turquoise. Supposed by 2 men referred to in Case No. 26, 17th nit. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Eastbourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. 84— Oldbury ( County). — 27th nit. — 1 gold watch, No. 4392, gold chain, curb pattern, attached ; 1 silver English lever watch, No. 32899, centre seconds, long silver chain, small link pattern, attached ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 14350, " Andrl Mathen " engraved on movement; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 93900; 1 gold albert chain, long and small round links; 1 gold brooch, with imitation of half an acorn in centre, " Eliza Allen " 17 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1893. scratched on back; 1 set of gold studs. Supposed by FOUR MEN: 1st, ago about 24, height 5 ft. 4 in.; dress, dark blue and black plaid jacket, and trousers to match, black cloth cap with large peak, similar to those worn by men in German bands. 2nd, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair and thick mous tache sandy; dress, short blue pilot overcoat, black hard felt hat. 3rd, age about 26, height about 5 ft. lair and moustacho dark ; dress, dark green over eoat, black hard felt hat. 4th, cannot be described Information to Supt. Speke, Oldbury. leather bag, 18 in. by 12 in., two leather straps round it, in good condition. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 85.— Hull ( Borough).— 3rd or 4th inst., by housebreaking— A black rough cloth overcoat, dark lining, velvet collar, chain tab, in good condition ; small pair of silver sugar tongs ; 1 dozen electro- plated knives and forks, white bone handles ; i silver teaspoon, usual stamp on back of handle " S." inside three circles on front; a very large red- and- green silk handkerchief. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 86.— Middlesbrough ( Borough).— 10th inst., hy shopbreaking— 3 silver lever watches, second- hand, Nos. 15142, 4309, and 6815 ; 4 silver lever ( one a chronograph) and 2 silver gene va. watches, second- hand; 8 or 9 new wedding rings, 22- ct., hroad and heavy, stamped with makers' initials M T. M. & Co.," or " W. M. " ; 30 to 33 gold wedding ring, second- hand, 22- ct., various sizes, some muoh worn; about 9 new gold wedding rings, 9- ct., various sizes; about 18 second- hand gold wedding rings, 9- ct., various sizes, some much worn; about 6 new gold keeper rings, 9- ct., broad, large size; about 34 second- hand gold keeper rings, 9- ct., various sizes; about 8 ladies' new gold dress rings, mostly 9- ct., various patterns, set with coloured stones or pearls ; about 27 second- hand gold dress rings, mostly 9- ct., a few 12 and 18- ct., various, mixed settings with coloured stones, pearls ajid diamond chips, various designs, amongst which were a French- made gold ring, serpent pattern, small chain about 5 links with small gold coin attached ; a gold ring made out of a wedding ring, set with red stone in centre, a turquoise at each side, one lighter colour than the other ; one set with 5 small diamonds in a line; 2 old- fashioned rings with a long and wide band at front, one diamond in centre, and studded with small pearls, the other has one diamond in centre, and studded with small turquoise ; a mourning ring, black enamel, with blue enamel forget- me- not in centre ; a black enamel mourning ring, set with about 5 pearls ; a fonr- shilling piece brooch, coloured enamel front, gilt back, strong pin ; and a large round gold brooch, coloured, raised centre and ornamental work. Information to Chief Constable Ashe, Middles- brough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 87.— Sheffield ( City).— 4th inst.— An 18- ct. gold English keyless stop watch, No. 77095, centre seconds, ruby jewelled in eight holes, expansion balance, plain gold case, crystal glass, " J. Newbould, Parkgate" on centre dial, f- plate movement, engraved " J. Newbould, Parkgate." 88.— Sheffield ( City). — Between 4th and 6th inst., by warehousebreaking— 4 or 5 pairs of carvers with steel plain bolsters, stag hafts, marked " A. Baxter & Co., Sheffield," with crown in centre, in paper cases; 3 leather rolls containing samples of table and butchers' knives, some marked " Arthur Baxter, Sheffield," and others " A. Baxter & Co., Sheffield," with crown in centre ; 1 leather roll of assorted sample butcher knives, marked ditto, and forged steel; 2 leather rolls containing samples of pocket and sportsmen's knives, marked ditto ; 18 assorted fancy penknives, marked ditto ; 1 maroOn plush roll containing samples of small fancy pen- knives, chased backs, marked ditto; 12 pairs of bone carvers, four pin, marked ditto ; 1 dozen bone hafted table and dessert knives, edge pin and balance, marked " A. Baxter, Sheffield " ; 1 dozen rosewood hafted bread knives, etched blades, Spins; 3 dozen black tip table knives, edge pin, marked " Superior Cutlery, Sheffield"; 6 dozen bone- hafted table knives, metal bolsters, two fin, marked " A. B. C. Cfltlery Co., Sheffield" ; 4 dozen bone- hafted cast- steel forks, three pin; 10 dozen assorted pocket knives, nlostly two blades, all marked " Arthur Baxter, Sheffield " with crown; 1 black ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 89.— J Division. — 6th inst., at Woodford Essex.— A bay van mare, 9- years, 15 hands, white star on forehead, small white patch on near side outside bff- Mnd foot white, long mane and tail. £ 5 REWARD. 90.— M Division.— 8th inst.— A bay mare cob 14 hands, thick- set, short mane and tail, white blaze down face, clipped down to knees, hind legs white to hocks, answers to name of " Jessie"; silver- plated harness, square buckles, large size collar; a dog cart, oak colour, black wheels, picked out dull red, piece of copper round centre of right shaft, three steps each side, piece of wood let in at hinge right of tailboard, deep groove inside of felloes right wheel. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Albert Hart, 78, Galleywall - road, Beraaondsey, for the appre- hension of the thief and recovery of the property. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 91. — ESSEX. £ 20 REWARD. Brentwood ( County). — 15th ult., a Romford— An iron- grey mare, 4 years, 15 hands in., no shoes, in fair condition, value £ 50. A bay mare, 5 years, 15 hands, rough coat, in fair condition, value £ 50. The above reward will be paid by Mr. George Finch, of Romford, for the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of both horses. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 92.— Stroud ( County). — 10th inst., in the Thames and Severn Canal, at Chalfora— The body of a newly- born female child, wrapped in a piece of serge dres3 material, enclosed in brown paper, the right cheek torn from the lip about in., slight abrasion on crown of head, bruise on right side of chest. Is supposed to have been dead four or five days, and to have been in the water about two days. It is also supposed that the body was thrown from a passing train into the canal. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. PROPERTY RECOVERED. AYRSHIRE. 93.— Skelmorlie ( County).— Clocks, & c„ Case No. 48, 10th inst. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 94.— Llanidloes ( County). — Ivory and metal snuff- box, Case No. 76, 3rd thief apprehended. telescope inst., and APPREHENSIONS. 95.— Kent, Ashford ( County). — WALTER DAVIS, Case No. 17, 10th inst. 96. — Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— License Holder JAMES TURNER, Office No. 43729, Gazette 12th November, 1892. 97. — Lancashire, Salford ( Borough).— License Holder MARGARET DALEY, Office No. 42341, Case 71, 11th November, 1892. BEDFORDSHIRE. 99.— Biggleswade ( County).— For stealing 3 cheques, viz., one for £ 51, one for £ 21 2s, lid., and one for £ 9 23. 6d.— HENRY HACKER, a clerk, age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark ( turning grey), whiskers and moustache black ( maj now be shaven), eyes dark hazel, old scar on bridge of nose ; is fond of billiards and beer; dress, dark clothes, hard felt hat. Speaks French, German and Russian. He is an inveterate smoker, and generally uses a wooden pipe. Has been to the Cape and South America. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Smith, Biggleswade. LANCASHIRE. 100.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst. — A watch and chain ( recovered) ; a black worsted reefer jacket, black Italian bady- lining, blue striped light sateen in sleeves; a vest to match; a pair of men's lace boots, sire 7, toe- caps, nearly new; and blue silk handkerchief— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight light moustache; dress, blue reefer jacket, black vest, cord trousers, light plaid cap, drab- and- red ailk handkerchief— 2nd, age about 19, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ; dressed in stolen coat, vest, and boots, brown plaid trousers, white muffler with red border, black felt hat. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. SURREY. 101.— Redhill ( Borough).— For housebreaking, 12th inst., and stealing— 1 coral necklace, composed of 3 rows, gold clasp ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 50987, maker " Bennett, London "; 1 silver albert, curb pattern; 1 scarf pin, set imitation diamond ; 1 oblong scarf pin, set turquoise; 1 scarf pin, shape of a buckle, set turquoise ; 1 bronze scarf pin, fox's head, red eyes ; 1 circular silver brooch with raised centre ; 1 diamond- shape silver brooch, set green stones; 1 silver brooch with glass centre; 1 brown speckled tweed jacket— TWO MEN': 1st, age about 27, height 5 fc. 9 or 10 in., moustache light, eyes dark brown; dre3s, white slop jacket, dirty cord trousers, light brown tweed cap with peak. 2nd, is older and taller, complexion and moustache dark, beard of a few days' growth ; wore moleskin or light cord trousers. Both have the appearance of navvies. They are in the habit of begging from foot- passengers and at houses, and are generally under the influence of drink. One has several tattoo marks on wrist. Were traced to Banstead on the evening of 12th. Information to Head Constable Morant, Redhill, LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT.. 98.— N Division. — For obtaining by false pretences— A camera, 8^ in. by in. three slides, " The Imperial, makers, Sands & Hunter," on small piece of ivory; 1 folding tripod and head, makers, " Sands & Hunter," on brass plate ; 1 lens, rapid symmetrical, 3 in. by 5 in., maker, " Ross " ; and a leather case about 16 by 9 in.— MAXIMILIAN TURNE, a Frenchman, age 40, height 5 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown ; dress, black frock coat, Alpine hat. Is likely to visit Bath, can- vassing for orders for local photographers. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 102.— I ngleton ( County).— For stealing, at AnSt- wick, on 12th inst.— A grey mare, aged, 16 hands, well bred, lame on off fore- leg, cross- cut tail; an old riding bridle with snaffle bit; and an old riding saddle, repaired on flaps— A- MAN, age 28, height 5 ft., hair and moustache dark, no whiskers ; speaks with a strong Lancashire accent; dress, black jacket, check tweed waistcoat, fustian trousers, lace boots. A groom or farm iabourer. Information to Supt. Gunn, Ingleton, near Kirkby Lonsdale. PROPERTY STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 103.— Leigh ( County).— 13th inst.— A pair of men's tweed trousers, small mixture plaid ( blue and black), white calico lining, marked L. T. & W. 36. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 104.— Sheffield ( City).— 14th inst., from an hotel— A gentleman's very long dark- blue Melton overcoat, single breasted, sleeves lined with dark cardinal sateen, bottom edge of coat is unstitched and looks frayed; 1 hair brush and I hat brush, with ivory backs, monogram " E. T." thereon; 1 small clothes brush, ivory back, with monogram " E. T." ; 2 ivory- hafted razors, one rather heavy, in black case, which contains nail file and button hook; 1 razor strop. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield^ APPREHENSION. 105.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).- SAMUEL ODDY, Case No. 15, 3rd June, 1892. Friday, March 17, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. MISSING, " I" EFT his home, Oxenwood, near Hungerford, Berks, on February ' 28th, 1893, and has not since been heard of, and it is feared some ill has befallen him, CHARLES EDWARDS, a labourer, age 21 years, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 inches, complexion fair, full face, clean shaved, light brown hair, stout build. Dress— short dark jacket and vest, grey trousers, light cap, and lace- up boots. Wearing a watch and chain. Is strange in his manner ; recently discharged from Moulaford Lunatic Asylum. Information to INSPECTOU MOLSHER, County Police Station, Hungcrford ; or to his father, Charles Edwards, labourer, Oxenwood, Hungerford. £ 3 REWARD. LOST, between Charing Cross and Gaiety Restaurant, on Wednesday evening, March 8, A DIAMOND BROOCH. Anyone returning same to F. H. S., 73, 75, Minories, E., will receive the above reward. BOROUGH OF DEWSBURY. APPOINTMENT OF HEAD CONSTABLE. WANTED by the Corporation of Dewsbury a thoroughly efficient Head Constable. Salary £ 250 per annum and uniform. Applications en- dorsed " Head Constable" with not more than three original testimonials, to be sent to the under- signed, not later than the 5th April next. Candidates canvassing any member of the Council will be disqualified. By order, E. MAWDESLEY, Town Clerk. 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LONG ESTABLISHED, RENOWNED, ESTEEMED. The " RUBY" Buvette. BILLIARDS, AO. G. W. REEVE, Proprietor. NEW SPRING DRESS FABRICS. PETER ROBINSON, OXFORD ST., LONDON. Latest Designs and Colourings in Woollen DRESS GOODS, including the new wool crepe de chine, hopsack serges, shot diagonals, and a charming variety of silk and wool mixtures. Patterns post free, NEW SPRING DRESS FABRICS. PETER ROBINSON. WOOLLEN CREPE DE CHINE, in all colours, 48 inches wide, drapes beautifully, 2s. lljd. per yard. PLAIN CLOTHS of every description, over 200 shades. to 6s. lid. per yard. SHOT DIAGONALS and REPS, in delicate combinations of colours. Is. Hid. to 5s. lid. per yard SCOTCH TWEEDS and 7s. lid. per yard. id \ L) S and COATINGS, in great variety. Is. ll} d. to SILK and WOOL MIXTURES in shot and broche effects, 2s. lid. to 9s. 6d. per yard. NEW SPRING DRESS FABRICS. PETER ROBINSON. New DIAGONAL CREPONS, with floral design, 53. lid. per yard. Shot REPS and POPLINS, 3s. lid. to 5s. 6d. per yard. VELVETEENS, manufactured expressly for Peter Robinson, 72colours, 2s., 2s. lid., 3s. lid. per yard. SERGES of every description, guaranteed fast dye and not to spot or shrink, from is. 4id. per yard. WHIPCORD MATERIAL, all colours, Is. llid- to 3s. lid. per yard. HOPSACK SERGE, 3s. 9d. per yard; in shot effects, 2s. lid, and 3s. 6d. per yard. PATTERNS POST FREE. PETER ROBINSON, OXFORD ST., LONDON- Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund. Patron— HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. President— H. R. H. the Princess LOUISE, Marchioness of LORNE. Vice- President— Her Grace the Dowager Dnchess of MARLBOROUGH. Chairman— The Marquis of WATEBFORD, K. P. The Marchioness of Waterford. The Lady Mary Howard. The Countess Waldegrave. The Countess of Bective. The Lady Emma Talbot. The Lady Agnes Daniell. The Lady Arthur Hill. The Dowager Lady Westbury. The Hon. Mrs. Swinton. Lady M'Clintock. Lady Pontifex. Mrs. Goschen. Mrs. Hatton. Mrs. Lecky. Mrs. Montgomerie. Mrs. Edgar W. Brodie. Miss Leslie. Miss Craigie. Gen. Sir Henry de Bathe, Bt. Lieut.- Col. Davidson. Lieut.- Col. Hatton. E. Parker Young, Esq. Augustus Hill, Esq. Robert Martin, Esq. Hon. Treasurer— H. H. Pleydell- Bouverie, Esq. Bankers, Messrs. Barclay, Ransom & Co., 1, Pall Mall East. S. W. Manageress, Work Depot, Miss Leahy, 17, North Audley St., W. Secretary, Lieut.- Gen. W. M. Lees, 17, North Audley St., W. Contributions will be gratefully received by the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion House; by the Bank of England, either in London or at the Country Branches; by Messrs. Barclay, Ransom, & Co., 1, Pall Mall East, S. W., or 54, Lombard Street, EC.; by the National Provincial Bank of England, Bishopsgate Street, E. C., and all its Branches; by Messrs. Coutts it Co., Strand, W. C.; by Messrs. Hoare & Co., Fleet St., E. C.; by Sir Henry S. King and Co., 45, Pall Mall, S. W., and 65, Cornhill, E. C.; by the London and County Banking Company, South Kensington Branch; or by the secretary, payable to the " Irish Distressed Ladies' Fund." W. M. LEES, Lieut.- General, Secretary. Office and Work Depot, 17, North Audley Street, W. are the VERY BEST. "{ lUNa" 1 Jtrwo c EASY TERMS. " Juno " Cushion, £ 10 10J., 17s. 6d. monthly, or 10 per cent, discount for cash and carriage paid. " Juno" Pneumatic Safety, £ 12 12 » ., 21j. monthly. Sole Makers of the celebrated " JUNO " Folding Tricycle, passes 28- in. doorwav, £ 23, Cushion Tyres. " JUNO " Tricycle, Balls all parts, £ 15. " JUNO'' Direct- steering Tricycle from £ 5. Mazeppa Bicycles from £ 6. Any machine on " Easy Terms," or discount for cash. Largest stock of New and Second- hand Machines in the world. Lists ( 100 rages) free. Hiding taught free to buyers. Largest School in the City. Non- buyers, li. tkC per lesson ; course till perfect, 10s. Machines bought, sold, exchanged. Repairs, cheapest and best work in London. All kinds « [ sundries kept. Ball pedals, 12s. METROPOLITAN MACHINISTS Co., 75, Bishopsgate Street, without, London, E. C. 12 months' guarantee with each " Juno." HUDSON'S HOUSEHOLD REM0YALS TO AND FROM ALL PARTS. ESTIMATES FREE, FIREPROOF DEPOSITORIES. Victoria Station, S. W., Brighton, and Paris— 30, Boulevard des Italians. BERRY'S HOTEL, B0UL0GNE- SUR- MER. The Hotel, recently enlarged, is situated near the mouth of the Harboos* and maintains its reputation as second to none in Boulogne. Close to the CASINO and the GRAND BATHING SANDS. For full particulars address the Proprietor— P. BERRY, Eue de Boston, Eoulogne- snr- Mer. Also Refreshment Contractor, Boulogne Railway Station. Cty Ptrrttittg gitrqiiqr ( ESTABLISHED 1794.) BEST HOME AND SPORTING NEWS. ONE PENNY DAILY. 127, FLEET STREET, E. G. THE FAMILY PAPER FOB CITY AND COUNTY. THE NORFOLK WEEKLY STANDARD AND ARGUS. Best Weekly Advertising Medium in the Eastern Counties. NORFOLK DAILY STANDARD. No other Conservative Daily Newspaper in Eastern England. LOWESTOFT STANDARD. The Official Organ of the Conservative Part; for East Suffolk," Published Saturday. CROMER AND NORTH WALSHAM POST. The only Paper Published in North- East Norfolk. P. SOMAN A. SON, Printers <&. Publishers, HELD OFFICES : NORWICH, LOWESTOFT, and CROMEB. LONDON : 130. FLEET STREET. IIiI> IXG, 125, STRAND. W. C. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN ALL LONDON, PROVINCIAL. AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS. EXCEPTIONAL TERMS FOR A SERIES. Sole Contractors for the SPECIAL CORNERS on Top of Front Page of U » MORNING STANDARD, EVENING STANDARD, MORNING ADVER- TISER, PEOPLE, and Corners on pages 2, 3, and 6 of THE GLOBK Sole Agents for all Advertisements in the OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT POLICE GAZETTE. WILLING'S, 128, STRAND, W. C. BRANCH OFFICES— 162, PICCADILLY, W. Telegraphic Address—" Willings, London." TelephoneNo. 3,773. Sole Agent for Advertisements, JAMES WILLING, 125, STRAND, LONDON. To whom all Communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1893. CORRECT TIME FOR POLICE OFFICERS. The Watch, as in engraving, ia a bona lid. SU 7er English Lever Watch, made exprewly for Bard wear and correct time- keeping. It lias aL Bn mel Dial, Seconds Hand, Five Jewels, Chronometer Balance, Superior Finish, Crystal Glass, Engine- i urued and Hall- marked Caaos. WARRANTED FOR 6 YEARS. PRICE £ 3 108. " The Registered Official Time- Keeper Watch at £ 6 10s. is the finest Full Plate Bllver English Lever Watch ever manufactured, made expressly for Railway and Police Services, and oonstruoted lor rough usage and sudden changes of the weather. Being " Begistered," cannot be made by any other manufacturer. AU goods sent free and safe, without any risk to the Purchaser. SPECIAL DEPARTMENT.— Watches and Jewellery of every description repaired and done np « 3 new by most experienced workmen. Thousands of Norris's Watches are now being worn by Police and Hallway Officials, and reference* may be made to most of the Chief Officers of the United Kingdom. Secretary wanted in every force to Form a Watch Club ; send for Particulars. Detailed Price Lists of Watohes, Chains, So., together with Testimonial! as to exoellenoe of workmanship, sent Post Free, on application to— M. JT. ETORRIS, Watch Manufacturer & Jeweller, " Hertford Works, 32," Coventry. DR. RIDGE'S FOOD. The perfect Food for Children and Invalids. OM! All the Genuine Packets and Canisters are enclosed in White Wrappers, and the words DR. RIDGE'S PATENT COOKED FOOD are printed boldly thereon, SO THAT NONE NEED BE DECEIVED OR MISTAKEN. Hxm& ag Cttraa. ESTABUSHED 1822. THE BEST SUNDAY NEWSPAPER. CONTAINS LATEST TELEGRAMS. CONTAINS LATEST RACING REPORTS. FULL ACCOUNT OF SATURDAY'S ATHLETIC MEETINGS FULL ACCOUNT OF SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL, & c., & c. The largest high- class circulation of any Sunday Newspaper. UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISEMENTS OF ALL KINDS. READY SHORTLY. WILLING-' BRITISH AND IRISH ( TWENTIETH YEAR.) PRICE Is. POST FREE Is. 4d. A CONCISE AND COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO THE PRESS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM Containing all the Daily, Weekly, and other Newspapers, Magazines, Reviews, aud Periodicals, Annuals, Guides, Directories, Almanacs, & c., & c., with full particulars of their time and place of publication, price, general and special features, & c. v , 125, STRAND, W. C., AND 162, PICCADILLY, W. Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme. Drury Lane Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " Little Bo Peep, Little Red Riding Hood and Hop o' my Thumb." Covent Garden Theatre- Tuesday evening, March 21st, Fifth Grand Fancy Dress Ball of the Carnival Season. Gaiety Theatre— Every Evening at 8.15, " In Town." At 7.4,5, " Auld Lang Syne." Adelphi Theatre- Closed. Re- open shortly with a new drama. Vaudeville Theatre— Every Evening at 8.30, " The Master Builder." At 7.45, " Our Play." Strand Theatre— Every Evening at 8.50, " Niobe." At 8, " No Credit." Comedy Theatre— Every Evening at 9, " The Sportsman." At 8.15, " A Welsh Heiress." Savoy Theatre— Every Evening at 8.15, " Haddon Hall." Toole's Theatre — Every Evening at 8.45, " Walker, London." At 8, " Oil the Line." Avenue Theatre— Every Evening at 8.15, " The Ironmaster." Grand Theatre— Every Evening at 7.30, " Blue Eyed Susan." Surrey Theatre— Every Evening at 7.45, " The Prodigal Daughter." Britannia Theatre— Every Evening at 7.45, " The Ballad Singer." Elephant and Castle Theatre— Every Evening at 7.45, " Hoodman Blind." Parkhurst Theatre— Every Evening at 8, " The Pointsman." Theatre Royal, Stratford— Every Evening, " Dr. Bill." Alhambra Theatre of Varieties- Open 7.30, Two Grand Ballets, Grand Variety Entertainment, etc. Empire Palace of Varieties- Commence 7.30, Two Grand Ballets, Grand Variety Entartainment, etc. London Pavilion— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Oxford Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. The Tivoli, Strand— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Canterbury Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.40, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Music Hall— •.. Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Paragon Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. South London Palace— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Metropolitan Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Aquarium — Twice Daily at 3 and 8, Two Grand Entertainments. Middlesex Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Albert Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Madame Tussaud's Exhibition- Open Daily 10 to 10. Admission Is. Children under twelve 6i. Niagra Hall, Westminster- Egypt in London 10 to 10. Admission 1 » . Princes' Hall, Piccadilly— Every Afternoon at 3 ( afternoons only), Morritt's Entertainment. Loauoa i JfBlflTBD FOB HBB MAJESTY'S BTATIOHIBX 0 » I01 BT HAMIBOS ATO BOBB, 46, 46, & 47, SX. MABTUr'B LAM.