THB PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893. Vo, X Mn 972. ° j*^ announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them LONDON S'W' OF XHE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, K. EC3- XTX,- A- TX03SRS. ™ P^ a? concerning personswhose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon themby another. force. n '"' i • stolen ProPerty will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article m question to be thereby identified. *> In all cases where n. ren. nrJ '<• -' t'.. i .' In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible> the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be promptly inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15* per portrait, and of Is. Gd. per photogranh or sketch, nf „ „ w,„ 7. A. of engraving on wood. • per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense Everyanno" nc<> ™ nt, \ ffor the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature oj an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to "' ™ serte< l, 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. ,. A'ln° unce'" enfs 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, a,. d or* v alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted im 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 which may resuit 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 Saturdav m rninq. 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 " Brummond Sf Co.," Post Office Order payable at C'nartng 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 Of 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 Distriot. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ? d) Property Stolen. fl). Metropolitan Police Distriot. ( 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 bo forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any oom- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. 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 ft 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- fa) The amount of the reward. ( 6) The conditions on which it is payable. ( o) The person by whom it will be paid. (<*) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 1. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought, to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— There are 177 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— B Division.— For stealing 3 cheques and £ 4 4i. Od. cash— GEORGE WILKINS, age 16, height 5 ft., complexion, hair and eyes dark, has big feet and walks awkwardly; dress, dark brown jacket suit, tweed cap. A native of Windsor. Warrant issued. 2— B Division.— For rape — JOHN MAN- jj LEY PORTER, alias POST, age 47, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair, whiskers and long moustache dark, turning grey; eyes ( weak and sore) hazel, wears a green shade, and sometimes two pairs of spectacles; dress blue witney overcoat, black morning coat and vest, dark striped trousers, black soft felt hat. An American. Warrant issued. 3.— K Division. — For stealing a piano- organ ( recovered)— WILLIAM BROWN, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, hard felt hat. Supposed native of Essex, and to reside between Chadwell Heath and Brentwood. See Case No. 96, 24th ult. Warrant issued. 4. — N Division. — For rape — JOHN P. BRAND, alias WHITLOCK, an American, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., very upright, complexion sunburnt, hair dark, slightly bald in front, eyes very dark and piercing; dress, dark pilot coat and vest, grey trousers with dark stripes, black soft felt hat, dented in centre, broad brim. Warrant issued. 5.— W Division.— For obtaining £ 6, by means of a fictitious cheque— JOHN LEACH, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, black soft felt hat. A sailor; native of Leeds. Warrant issued. 6.— X Division. — For indecently assaulting boys and inciting to commit unnatural offences— F. W. WILLIAMS, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion pale, hair brown, thin features, clean shaved. Supposed native of Brecon or Aberdare. Has been a curate in the Church of England. Warrant issued. 7.— Y Division. — For larceny — WILLIAM BREND, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark overcoat, brown tweed trousers, alpine bat. A native of Bideford, Devonshire, where his father resides. 8— Y Division.— For stealing £ 5 — JOHN THORNTON, age 21, height 5 ft., complexion fair, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes blue, scar ' eft eyebrow and sic1^ of nose; dress, dark tweed trousers and vest, supposed dark coat. A native of Newcastle- on- Tyne, where his father resides. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ABERDEENSHIRE. 1 £ 9. — Aberdeen ( City). — Portrait and de- scription of JAMES WILSON, whose apprehension -" s sought for embezzling £ 303— Age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair dark, whiskers and moustache dark, mixed with grey ( may now be shaved), full face; has large flat feet; dress, when last seen, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, dark brown overcoat, rough grey ulster, and low- crowned hard felt hat. A mill manager and grain merchant; native of Aberdeenshire. Absconded 3rd inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wyness, Aberdeen. BERKSHIRE. 10. — Maidenhead ( Borough). — For stealing, 17th inst— 1 pair grev tweed trousers; 2 diagonal jackets; 1 light vest; 2 black hard felt hats ; 4 pairs of socks ( 1 black, 3 worsted) ; 1 blue and pink striped cotton shirt; 1 blue and white handkerchief; 2 mufflers ( 1 white with red spots, the other black with white spots); and 1 red- and- blue striped shirt— A man, called " TOOR," age 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, peculiar shaped chin; dress, dirty brown holland slop, moleskin trousers, militia shirt, heavy lace boots, soft brown felt hat. A navvy. 11.— Maidenhead ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— CHARLES HENRY LINCOLN, nge 4", fceight 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair daik brown, turn-' ng grey, T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1893. heavy dark moustache, eyes hazel; dress, dark serge suit, brass buttons on vest, light necktie, high silk hat. Supposed native of America. He stated that his luggage and horse were at an address in Windsor ( false), and requested that they might be sent for. He left a letter written in cypher for his property to be given up, also a key, and requested that his luggage might be unlocked as soon as it arrived. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. CARNARVONSHIRE. 12. — Carnarvon ( County). — Escaped from H. M. Prison, Carnarvon, on the night of 31st nit., and wanted for burglary committed the same jught— FRANCIS ASHBY, alias WALFORD, BROOKE, PENNESTON and MOXWELL ( see Case No. 7, 24th February last, and Case No. 6, 7th inst.), age 29, height 5 ft. 8jt in. ( with socks), slender build, complexion swarthy, hair ( scanty on top of head) brown, eyes brown, lost upper front tooth, small mole right side of neck, dot tattooed base of left thumb, burn mark left forearm neat- elbow. Is said to have been born at Christiansand, Sweden. After escaping he committed a burglary, and took away a dark brown tweed plaid ulster; a great coat, West of England cloth, Chesterfield pattern, dark grey, velvet collar, lined with black satin, good condition ; a black round jacket; a black felt hat, broid brim, square top, old- fa3hioned pattern, nearly new ; a pair of lace boots ; a pair of brown riding gloves, a tobacco pouch, which were in the pocket of great coat. May dispose of the ulster or great coat at some pawnbroker's between Abergele, Chester and Liverpool. The boots were found at an hotel at Pensarn, Abergele, Denbighshire, where he committed a burglary on 2nd inst., and took away a pair of boots and trousers. His prison trousers were found in a field near Voryd Rhyle. Information to the Chief Constable, Carnarvon. CUMBERLAND. 13.— Cockermouth ( Count//).— For embezzle- ment— JOHN ELLIS HASTINGS, age 31, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, liair, side whiskers and moustache dark brown; dress, black coat and vest, blue serge trousers, black hard felt bat. A native of Carlisle. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Johnstone, Cockermouth. DURHAM. 14.— West Hartlepool ( County).— For shop- breaking and stealing about 100 gold rings ( see Case No. 26)— JACK , age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, eyes blue, speaks with an Irish accent; dress, long dark coat, cord trousers mended between the legs, grey worsted jersey, dark cap, dark spotted muffler. Stays at common lodging houses. Is supposed to have served in the 5th Fusiliers, and to have been sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment for breaking into a public house. Information to Supt. Parkinson, West Hartle- pool. 15.— Durham ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder GEORGE SIMPSON, alias JOHN SMITH, GEORGE WALLACE, WILLIAM OGILVIE, and DUNCAN McDONALD, Office No. 44545, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, scrofula scats left side, and boil scar back of neck, 3 stab wounds on It thigh near groin, A. O. M. inside right and JOJJS inside left forearm, blue dot between each thumb and forefiuger, varicose veins right calf. Sentenced at Durham, 1st July, 1889, to 5 years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licensed 3rd inst.. Has been convicted at Dublin, Edinburgh, and Cupar. Information to the Chief Constable, Durham. felt hat; a pair of light lace boots, kid tops, toe- caps ; and 3 double- bladed pocket knives, one with corkscrew and hook on back — A TRAMP, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, round face, no whiskers; dressed in the stolen clothing. He left his old clothes behind, also a velveteen fronted sleeve waistcoat ( supposed stolen). Information to Supt. Elsey, Braintree. HERTFORDSHIRE. 17.— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing a horse, cart and harness ( recovered) when let out on hire— ARTHUR BLYDE, age about 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, fringe on forehead, eyes brown, moustache dark, full face; dress, dark tweed suit, and hard felt hat. Sup- posed native of Plaistow, Essex. He is employed as agent for Messrs. A. & G. Taylor, photographers, Ludgate Hill, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. ESSEX. 10.— Braintree ( County).— For housebreaking, at Wethersfield, on 17th inst., and stealing a brown plaid jacket, velvet collar, buttons close to chin, two side pockets, one breast and one ticket pocket; a blue silk neckerchief with blue dots; a white wrapper; a pair cf black diagonal cloth trousers ; a blue check shirt; a pair of braces; a black hard KENT. is.- Canterbury ( City). — For stealing a collecting box containing about 20s., from an hotel on 28th ult.— A MAN. age 25 to 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, black morning coat and vest, light tweed striped trousers, black billycock hat. Carried a grey mackintosh, and a small paper parcel. Stated he was a commercial traveller for a firm of paper- bag and string manufacturers. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. 19.— Folkeston e ( Borough).— For failing to surrender to his bail, on 5th inst., to answer a charge of conspiracy and fraud in . connection with " The Star Portrait Company," " The Imperial Portrait Association," Folkestone, " The Judge Publishing Company," Southend ( Archer & Co.), ' The Crescent Pastel Company," Bournemouth ( John Forrest), and " Frederick Cair," Worthing— GEORGE GOULD, alias BERESFORD, and FORREST, age about 37, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion swarthy, thin oval face, hair, moustache, and eyes dark brown, high cheek- bones, aquiline nose, one finger on left hand has no nail, and the next finger has an imperfect nail, rather bow- legged, walks with a long swinging stride ; good appear- ance, and pleasing address; speaks with an American accent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. 20. — Tunbridge Wells ( Borough). — For stealing a quantity of cloth and tailor's trimming— FRANTZ DE L1NNY, a Frenchman, age about 60, height 6 ft., complexion fair, hair grey, light mous- tache ( turning grey), pockmarked, stoops slightly when walking. A tailor. Was accompanied by his wife, a Frenchwoman, age about 50, very tall, complexion dark; dressed iu black. Both speak broken English. They booked by the 7.10 a. m. train, 14th inst., from Tonbridge to London Bridge. Are supposed to be known at Bradford, Dover, and London. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 21.— Kirkham ( County).— For stealing at Poul- ton, 15th inst.— 2 pairs of paper hanger's scissors; 1 paper hanger's brush, black bristles ( nearly new) ; 1 apron ; 1 scraper; 1 small pointing trowel; 1 putty knife, black handle with brass band, letters O. P. T. J. M. E. on blade— A TRAMPING PAINTER, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., heavy dark brown moustache, bloodshot eye3 ; dress, old brown check jacket with white linen jacket underneath, dark grey trousers and vest, brown billycock hat, very greasy and without a band. Information to Supt. Cross, Kirkham. 22.— Leigh ( County).— For larceny, 15th inst.— A YOUTH, age about 16, height 5 ft., complexion dark, hair dark brown, round features; dress, dark suit, dirty plaid muffler, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Higgiubotham, Leigh. LEICESTERSHIRE. 23.— Leicester ( Borough). — For embezzling £ 28 13s. 9d., on 30thult.— WILLIAMT. CHURCH a clerk, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( parted at side, plastered down and brushed up in front) dark, very slight moustache, otherwise clean shaved, very near- sighted and wears glasses, is well educated and of pleasant manners ; wears, on Sundays, a dark grey frock coat and silk hat, and, on week- days, a short brown over- coat, pilot shape, and black morning coat. He is fond of music, plays the banjo and sometimes per- forms as a nigger; he is a good baritone singer, and is in great request at smoking concerts. He also sings in amateur operatic performances and may be found in a stage chorus. His favourite songs are " Our ' Armonic Club," " The King's OWD," " Masks and Faces," and " True till Death." He is also a member of the Manx Club. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Duns, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 24.- Grantham ( County). — For obtaining 3 pints of beer, and an ounce of tobacco, by false pretences, on 5th inst.— JOSEPH KETTLE, age 53, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, turning grey, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes grey; dreas, dark jacket, grey vest, white cotton cord trousers, lace boots, hard felt hat. A labourer ; native of Gunby. Has been previously convicted of a similar offence and for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Grantham. 25.— Grimsby ( County). — For housebreaking, at Cleethorpes, between 15th and 23rd ult.— SAMUEL WILKINSON, a gardener, age 46, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light or ginger, beard and moustache turning grey, rather high cheekbones, bold eyes, walks erect; dressed ( when last seen) in dark coat, grey or brown tweed trousers, blue striped collar and front, no tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Has worked at Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Doccaster. Is fond of horse- racing, and may be found in low public houses among betting men. Has been several times convicted of larceny. Is also wanted in Yorkshire for horse stealing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Stennett, Grimsby. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 26.— Mansfield ( County).— For embezzlement — JOHN GEORGE MART, late of Sutton- in- Ashfield, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, small light moustache; dress, brown jacket suit, turn- down collar, black hard felt hat. Carried a brown mackintosh and black Gladstone bag. Has been a schoolmaster and rent collector. May apply for a situation as clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hcnsley, Mansfield. 27. — Nottingham ( County).— For larceny ( bailee).— WILLIAM TREVELYAN, alias WAL- TER TREVELYAN, age 65 to 70, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slender build, complexion pale, hair grey, whiskers and moustache, eyes blue, prominent fore- head; dress, black coat, dark cloth trousers, felt hat; usually carries a small black hand- bag. A watchmakcr ; states he is a native of London. He goes round to country villages, collecting watches and clocks to clean, which he pledges and then decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hallam, Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 28. — Oswestry ( Borough). — For stealing a watch— GEORGE LEWIS^ age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers and mous- tache sandy, large eyes, bloated face ; is of drunken habits. A tramping watchmaker; native of Bir- kenhead. Frequents common lodging houses. Is supposed to be in Lancashire or Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. STAFFORDSHIRE. 29.— Tunstall ( County).— For failing to report — License Holder GEORGE OWEN, Office No. 44243, age 43, height 5 ft. If in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scars on eyebrows, 2nd and 3rd fingers, left cheek, left hip, and burn scars on shoulders and small of ba? k, mole on each FRIDAY, APRIL 180, 1893. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 6 shoulder- blade and belly. Sentenced at Shrewsbury, 25th July, 1887, to 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 20th January, 1893. C N 464. Information to Supt. Hall, Tunstall. SUSSEX ( EAST). 30.— Hailsham ( County).— For larceny from a draper's shop, at Heathfield, on 10th inst.— TWO MEN : ( 1st), age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache giDger ; dress, light plaid jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, light cap With peak. Carried a carpenter's basket. States he is a carpenter; supposed native of Tunbridge Wells. ( 2nd), age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion and hair dark, full whiskers and moustache; dress, dark jacket, dark cord trousers, black liard felt hat with narrow brim. States he is a carpenter ; supposed native of Tun- bridge Wells. Information to Supt. Renville, Hailsham. 31.— Hastings ( Borough).— For housebreaking at St. Leonard's, 25th ult. — WILLIAM FOX, age 29, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes hazel, cap, spur, and whip tattooed left forearm, ring middle finger left hand ; dress, grey jacket, cord trousers, hard felt hat, all old and dirty. A rag and bone collector; native of Win- chester. Is known at Eastbourne and Portsmouth. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Glenister, Has- tings. WARWICKSHIRE. 32.— Solihull ( County).— For stealing a horse { recovered) on 12th January last, GRANVILLE P. BANTON, ago Ii0 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 in, com plexion dark, full face, hair dark browD, beard and moustache black, large dark eyes, is rather talkative and speaks as if a little tongucd- tied; of gentlemanly appearance and good address; dress light tweed suit, billycock hat with small brim, or small cloth cap ; carries a heavy malacca cane, silver knob, li G. P. B." engraved thereon; sometimes wears riding breeches and leggings. He was formerly manager of the Grand Hotel, Sunderland, aud pro- prietor of the Winter Gardens, Birmingham. He is supposed to have left the latter place about the beginning of February last. Is accompanied by bis wife, age about 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in, slight build, complexion pale ; and their two children, a. girl age 2, and a boy age 9 months. He took a furnished house and hired horses, agreeing to pay by the week. He sold the horses at Cave's Depository, Birmingham, and left the district. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 35. — Thornaby- on- Tees ( County). — For stealing a suit of clothes and a quantity of bed and table linen, on 29th ult. — A man who gave the name of REEMA, alias JOSEPH JACKSON, age 55 to 60, height about 5 ft. 6 in, com- plexion fair, thin face, rather sunken cheeks, hair grey, bald on top of head, no whiskers or mous- tache, red mark and wart on top of head, stoops a little when walking, part of right second finger amputated, speaks with a strong foreign accent; dress, new brown mixture cloth overcoat, dark cloth suit, collar and tie, hard felt hat, new side- spring boots; carried a new brown leather portmanteau and a parcel wrapped in American cloth, and bad a lady's umbrella with him. Left behind some old china ( supposed stolen). Supposed native of Ger- many. Stated he was a traveller, also a doctor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, Thornaby- on- Tees. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RiDING). 36.— Leeds ( City).— Portrait and description of SIDNEY PHILIP POUND, whose apprehension is WESTMORELAND. 33.— Kendal ( County).— For stealing from an hotel at Kirkby, on 13th or 14th inst.— A chamois leather purse, clasp on top, containing £ 1 10s. gold; an old - fashioned plush purse, fastens with gold ring, containing a jubilee half- sovereign, and a jubilee sixpence; a long silver neck- guard, small links; and a lady's gold neck- chain, oval- shaped gold locket, monogram " H. T. K." thereon, containing photos of two boys, attached— A MAN, age 34 height 5 ft. 7 in, complexion fair, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache, eyes brown ; dress, blue or black jacket, grey tweed knickerbockers, white necktie and collar, grey- and- wliite striped tweed cap, black stockings, lace boots. Stated he was a doctor in a London hospital. Information to Supt. Shields, Kendal. WILTSHIRE. 34..— Salisbury ( City).— For uttering 6 counter- feit 5s. pieces, on 14th ult.— ALBERT CARTER, age 25, height 5 ft. 7i in, complexion fresh, long face, hair and eyes light brown, mole on back of neck, two moles on left side of neck, several cuts on both hands, scar on upper part of left leg, large red mark on lower part of back. A butcher; native of Pennard, Somersetshire. Was convicted at Reading for stealing 7 heifers, also sentenced to 6 months imprisonment at Wells Quarter Sessions, in October, 1890, for obtaining a horse by fraud. Information to Head Constable Mathews, Salis- bury. receding forehead, prominent nose, mole on right cheek, lost front tooth in lower jaw, first right finger contracted from middle joint to end ; respectable appearance, and of quiet disposition; dress, long black melton overcoat with smooth bone buttons, grey trousers, side- spring boots. About ten years ago he kept a fancy wool shop at Upper- street. Islington, and since then he is sup- posed to have been uttering worthless cheques. CHARLES GARDINER, age 54, height 5 ft. in, complexion fresh, hair grey, short side whiskers, moustache grey, eyes hazel, molo over left eye ; dress, long black diagonal coat, single- breasted, and black vest with braided edges, dark trousers, black tie, somewhat shabby appearance. He recently carried on business as a fnrnitnre remover at 72, Finsbary Pavement. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Col- chester. sought for obtaining the sum of £ 3,000 by means of forged cheques— Age 32 ( looks younger), height about 5 feet, complexion rather sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, longish prominent nose, stylishly dressed, wearing gaiters, large collar and cuffs. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Leeds. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 37.— Wareham ( County).— Remanded till 2nd prox, for larceny— JOHN O'CONNOR, age 26. height 5 ft. 85 in, complexion fresh, moustache dark brown, otherwise clean shaved, eyes hazel anchor tattooed on left forearm, right little finger crooked; dress, dark jacket, white jacket jumper under, cord trousers, light cap, lace boots. A labourer; native of London. States that his father who is a shoemaker, resides at Deptford, Kent. Is supposed to have been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Carter, Wareham. DURHAM. 38.— West Hartlepool ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for shop breaking and stealing about 100 gold rings— THOMAS BURNS, age 26, height 5 ft. in, com plexion fresh, hair dark brown, small dark mous tache, eyes blue, thistle tattooed on right forearm anchor behind right thumb, dancing sailor with cutlass in hand on right forearm. A native of Berwick- on- Tweed. Has been convicted of larceny at Berwick- on- Tweed, and is supposed to have been convicted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Parkinson, West Hartle- pool. FLINTSHIRE. 40.— Mold ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— A man who gives the name of GEORGE SANDFORTH, a clerk, age about 26, height 5 ft. 9 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, blue check vicuna coat and vest, blue serge trousers, blue tie with white spots, round hard felt hat, lace boots. Gentlemanly appearance, and of superior education. Is supposed to have been convicted elsewhere, and to be wanted or stealing contribution boxes. He called at the leading hotels, obtained first class lodgings and refreshments, and left without paying his bill. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Bolton, Mold. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 41.— Fishponds ( County). — Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment on 3rd inst., for fraudulently obtaining alms— HERRMANN BERTEL, age 21, height 5 ft. 5i in, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes hazel, lost first finger left hand, heart, C. K, 1872, tattooed right forearm, anchor between thumb and finger left hand, mermaid, H. left forearm, burn mark and national emblem tattooed left wrist; dress, light plaid coat, vest and cap, pepper- and- salt trousers, side- spring block front boots, nearly new. A native of Hamburg, Germany. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. HEREFORDSHIRE. 42.— Bromyard ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Assizes at Hereford for burglary— WM. JONES, alias WALTER PITT, age 62, height 5 ft. 3 in, hair dark brown, tuft on chin, bald patch about the size of a shilling on left side of head, lost all back teeth except one in right jaw, birthmark on right hip ; dress; navy- blue monkey- jacket, fustian vest with white buttons, corduroy trousers, new boots, black hard felt hat. A native of Bodenham, Herefordshire. States he served 12 months imprisonment at Hereford some years since for cattle- stealing ; 7 years penal servitude at Usk for burglary ; 10 years at Derby for burglary; and 12 years at Oxford for burglary. Is well known to police at Sheffield and Manchester. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyad. ESSEX. 39.— Colchester ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for uttering, on 5th inst, 4 fictitious cheques, purporting to be drawn by J. Lloyd & Co, on the London and South Western Bank, Highgate Branch — WILLIAM IRWIN, alias POWIS, age 60, height 5 ft. 6 in, complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes hazel, high NORFOLK. 43.— East Dereham ( County).— Remanded till 21st iust., for housebreaking— Two men, 1st gives the name of GEORGE PILL, a bricklayer, of Romford, age 24 ( looks 30), height 5 ft. 4 in, com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eye3 brown ; dress, brown cloth overcoat, and vest with small red- and- white stripes, militia socks, heavy nailed lace boots ( nearly new), black hard felt hat with hole in top. Had in his possession an Army Reserve form in the name of Charles Teece, bearing Post Office stamps— Buckhurst, dated 2nd September, 1891, to 2nd January, 1S93, addressed Mr. Teece, Old Bull's Head, Loughton, Essex.— 2nd, gives the name of THOMAS WRIGHT, a labourer, of Ongar, Essex, age 21, height 5 ft. 7- Jin, complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes hazel, letter H. or anchor, and some small dots very indistinctly tattooed lefo wrist; dress, black cloth jacket, light cord vest, beaverteen trousers, heavy lace boots with large square- headed nails, blue cotton wrapper with white anchor and marks, black cloth peak cap. Information to Snpt. Chambers, East Dereham. 21 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1893. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 44. — Towcester ( County). — Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for stealing a diamond pin, at Towcester Races, on 3rd inst.— JOHN" JONES, alias " GINGER," age 32 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5f in. without shoes, complexion fresh, hair brown, whiskers and moustache inclined to be sandy, eyei blue, long tctr on right of fore- head, cut scar 1 in. long on middle of back, burn scar front of left thigh; blinks his eyes when talking and twitches his face ; dressed in a new snit of clothes. Information to Supt. NormaD, Towcester. 45.— Northampton ( Borough).— Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment on 30th ulto , for attempted larceny ( person) — JACOB HANDEL, age 27, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair black, eyes hazel, cataract on one eye. An Austrian Jew. 46— Northampton ( Borough).— Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment on 5th inst., for attempted larceny ( person), and for larceny from an hotel— ROBERT GAYER, alias GEAR, and SMITH, age 22, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes hazel. Is supposed to be an expert thief. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. SHROPSHIRE. 47.— LudlOW ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for attempted rape at Farlow, on 8th inst.— JOHN JAMES JONES, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, small sandy moustache, eyes grey, blue mark back of right hand and over left eye; dress, Cardigan jacket, tweed vest, light moleskin trousers, blue neckerchief, black cap. A miner; native of Farlow. Has worked for the last eleven years at the collieries at Abergavenny and Blaenavon, and has been in the Montgomeryshire Militia, which he left about 5 years ago. Is supposed to have been previously convicted. Information to Supt. Hay ward, Ludlow. STAFFORDSHIRE. 48.— Walsall ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of ALGERON CAMPBELL, alias CAP- TAIN CAMPBELL, TURNER, MAITLAND, their lives with the company, he drawing the first premium, and then absconding. Has been pre viously convicted at Leicester, Weymouth, and Lincoln. Is supposed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Taylor, Walsall. SUSSEX ( EAST). 49.— Uckfield ( County). — Sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment and 3 years in a reformatory, on 10th inst., for stealing a horse anjl van.— DANIEL O'BRIEN, age 15, height 5 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, full face ; dress, old rusty black coat, black cloth vest, brown striped trousers, black hard felt hat. Gave his address as 66, Great Peter- street, Claphain Park, London ( false). 50.— Uckfield ( County). — Sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment on 10th inst. for larceny ( shop door)— WILLIAM BURGE, alias GEORGE SMITH, a labourer, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, no whiskers; dress, long brown overcoat, corouroy trousers, white wrap round neck, hard felt hat, very old lace boots. Is supposed to be wanted for offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. 51.— Hastings ( Borough). — Sentenced to two months imprisonment for larceny ( lodger)— JOHN MORGAN, a tramping Irish tailor, age 43, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and short beard, black, eyes hazel, small scar from scald under light ear; dress, old black cloth coat and vest, dark grey trousers, brown hard felt hat. Infoimation to Chief Constable Glenister, Hastings. LAWLEY GRANT, GORDON, WHITEHOUSE. HUNTER, GREENWAY, ROUSE, CHIPMAN, BROWN, WISEMAN, WELLS, WM. EVER- SLEIGH GLOVER, and WHITESIDE, cjmmitted for trial at the nexo Quarter Sessions, for fraud — Age 43, height 5 ft. 7£ in., ccmplexioa fresh, hair auburn, turning grey, eyes grey, bald top of head, large scar top of lefc hip. State* he is a native of Norwood, Surrey, but refuses to givo any account of himself. Appears well ac- quainted with Police Court procedure. SARAH TURNER, alias GLOVER, CAMP- BELL, GRANT, GORDON, WHITEHOUSE and WHITESIDE, age about 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel. A native of Princes End, Tipton, Staffordshire. Their modus operandi, since 1S^ 3, has been to call upon tradesmen and give order.! for goods, the male prisoner either representing himself as a captain or doctor. He al= o called npoa medical men offering to appoint them as medical examiners for an In- surance Company on condition that they insured YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 52. — Doncaster ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the next Borough Sessions for larceny— Supervisee JAMES JONES, alias DOOLEY, CARNEY, DUFFY, SMITH and NOLAN, Office No. 35670, age 53, height 5 It. 4 in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar right and centre of forehead, large scar right side throat, both feet deformed and left turned inwards, left leg wasted, walks lame with a stick. Sentenced at Bedford, 23rd June, 1876, to 11 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larccny. Licensed 12th July, 1888, and since convicted at Sheffield, Hull, York and Scarborough. Supposed wanted else- where. Information to the Chief Constable, Doncaster. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 53.— S Division.— 16th inst., by housebreaking — 1 diamond cross; 1 small diamond brooch, grey hair in front; 1 pair of diamond earrings ; 1 pearl necklace with diamond clasp ; 1 circular or flexible diamond bracelet, very valuable; 1 circular pearl bracelet; 2 flexible circular gold bracelets; 1 enamel cros", passion flower thereon; 1 opal and gold neck- lace ; 1 lapis- lazuli cross; I opal and diamond brooch, earrings to match ; 1 gold bracelet in dark blue velvet case; 1 enamel and diamond ring ; 1 sapphire and diamond ring; 1 pair of circular earrings, set small diamonds with enamel dove in centre; a gold brooch, medium size, large diamond in centre, black enamelled ; a lady's gold hoop pearl ring ; 1 ditto, diamond ; all very fine quality. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 54.— Isle of Ely ( County).— Between lltli and 14th inst., at Littleport, a tarpaulin engine cover, 8 ft. square, some holes worn through— Supposed by A MAN, who camps about the country with a caravan and a small four- wheeled van, which are drawn by two grey ponies. Information to Supt. King, Isle of Ely. CHESHIRE. 55.— Runcorn ( County).— 4th or 5th inst., by shopbreaking — 3 gentlemen's 9- ct. gold alberta, curb pattern ; 1 gentleman's 9- ct. gold albert, dog- link pattern; 25 22- ct. gold wedding rings; 1 gen- tleman's English lever going barrel watch, No. 2332 ; 3 silver Waltham watches; 4 silver going barrel watches ; 3 ladies' small gold goneva watches, one keyless, white dial, and two gold dials; 1 lady's silver geneva watch; a gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 5011, white dial, shield and garter on back, " Thomas S. Carr " on plate, " Runcorn " oil the bar; a gentleman's silver lever watch, " Thomss Maddock " on plate, " Frodsham " on the bar- Supposed by a TRAMPING NAVVY, ageatout28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., strong build, complexion ruddy, bloated appearance, hair and moustache red, otherwise clean shaved ; dressed, when last seen, in old brown tweed coat, dirty grey cord trousers, bell- bottoms, torn, old black billycock hat, old side- spring boots. Is accompanied by a woman. Both frequent the model lodging- houses at St. Helen's, Manchester, and Northwich. Information to Supt. Atherton, Runcorn. ESSEX. 56.— Epping ( County). — 6th inst., at Rundalls Races— 1 dark blue overcoat, light brown lining with dark stripes; 1 blue cloth overcoat, velvet collar, had a cigar case in pocket; 1 pair of field glasses, silver mounted; 1 pair of field glasses, ivory mounted, in new black leather case; 1 silver lever watch and gold curb pattern chain, large links. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 57.— Cardiff ( Borough).— 5th inst., by shop- breaking— I opal diamond ring; 1 18- carat gold lever watch, No. 20057, open- face; 1 gold geneva watch, No. 176820; 1 gold geneva watch, No. 1G224; 1 gold geneva keyless watch, No. 8164; 1 silver lever watch, No. 9920 ; 1 open- face silver geneva ; 1 silver Waltham lever ; 1 long gold chain, round link pattern, coloured gold ; 10 lady's 9- carat gold dress rings ( second hand) ; 12 9- cirat gold dress rings ( new) ; 12 15- carat lady's gold dress rings ( second hand); 12 22- carat gold wedding rings ( second hand) ; 12 18- carat keeper rings ; 1 round cluster diamond ring, large stone in centre ; 1 lady's 18- carat 5- stone diamond ring; 1 lady's 18- carat 7- stone diamond ring; 1 lady's dress ring, set 1 ruby and 3 diamonds ; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold single- stone diamond ring; 1 lady's diamond and turquoise ring; 1 lady's ruby and diamond ring; 1 large marquise paste gold ring, about a dozen stones, American make; 1 gentleman's heavy gold ring, single stone ( paste) ; 7 gold lockets and charms; 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold single - stone diamond ring, claw setting; 1 lady's 18- carat gold ring, set rubies and 3 diamonds; 1 5- dollar gold coin, mounted; 1 18 - carat gold curb albert, weight 1 oz. 18 dwt3.; 1 15- carat gold guard, round link pattern, weight 1 oz. 5 dwts.; 1 9- carat new fancy albert with seal attached; 1 diamond and ruby bracelet. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 16th inst., by housebreaking— A small gold chain with 3 turquoise studs; a small silver fork and spoon, " B. W. N." on front; a lady's gold ring, set with an emerald and five pearls round; a gentleman's silver buckle ring; 24 fourpenny pieces, some with holes in them ; about 6 Ceylon coins ; a double- case silver hunting watch, maker " Frodsham, Change- alley, London " ; a pair of gold sleeve links; a silver Humane Society's medal, " George D. Ward " on rim ; several small FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 6 silver coffee spoons; several old silver folks; a pair of sugar tongs ; 2 small silver caddy spoons; 3 silver bracelets, viz.: one broad band, half chased and half plain, one broad band, buckle- shape, one side plain, and one bangle, chased knobs ; a silver keyless watch, with a lady's gold chain attached ; a silver natch, maker " Marriott, Colchester " ; 4 silver brooches, one made from a five- shilling piece, dated 1822; a jubilee brooch, " Sebastapool" thereon; a gold ring, green stones surrounded with pearls; a gold ring, horse- shoe pattern, set with pearls ; 3 silver studs, set with crystals ; 3 plain silver studs ; 2 gold studs, 15- ct., rouad heads ; a £ 2 piece, set in gold, forming a brooch ; 12 silver dessert spoons ; 14 silver tea spoons ; 4 silver table spoons, thread pattern, " C. M. E." on each; 2 silver salts, shell Pattern, dolphin's legs and " C. M. E." in monogram thereon; a gold cameo brooch; a gold brooch with amethyst, topaz and appendage ; a gilt brooch; 1 oval - shape jab brooch, inlaid with turquoise ; 2 electro- plated sauce ladles, monogram " C. M. E." engraved thereon ; 4 silver salt spoons ; a small gold chain ; and about £ 8 cash.— Supposed by THREE MEN: ( 1st), age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., very slight build, slight light brown moustache, otherwise clean shaved ; dressed in dark short coat, light grey trousers, black hard felt hat with very low crown; ( 2nd), age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in.; dressed in dark coat, and black hard felt hat; ( 3rd), height about 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., wearicg a black hard felt hat; appearance of mechanics. From an hotel— 1 gold bar brooch, surrounded with small diamonds, three large sapphires in centre ; and a pair of imitation gold sleeve links. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall. Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. 59.— Hereford ( County).— 11th inst, from a boat- house at Lugwardine — A single- barrelled breech- loading gun, No. 7558, weight 5 lbs. 11 oz., 32 - in. barrel, nearly new, and a long salmon fishing- rod, in two parts, new brass reel and line attached. Information to Supt. Smith, Hereford. HERTFORDSHIRE. 60.— Watford ( County).— 9th inst., by house- breaking at Rickmansworth, a silver vinaigrette, " Mary " engraved on lid. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Pearson, Watford. KENT. 61.— Canterbury ( City). — During the past 5 or 6 weeks— A rover safety bicj'cle, No. 29311, ball bearings, short socket, ball steerage, inch cushion tyres, laced spokes, shield on front with maker's name " J. K. Starley, Meteor Works, Coventry," right treadle crank bent, black enamelled lamp, black leather pouch, containing 2 or 3 spanners. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. LANARKSHIRE. 62.— Hamilton ( Burgh). — 3rd inst., from a saloon carriage at Hamilton Central Station, North British Railway — A lady's long coat, dark blue smooth cloth, entirely lined with brown beaver fur, large turn- down collar and deep cuffs of brown fur, cloth buttons of same material as coat, made loose in front, buttons down one side; a white neckerchief and a small gold safety- pin brooch. Information to Supt. Millar, Hamilton. LANCASHIRE. 63 — Old TrafFord ( County).— Between 4th and 6th inst.— I gold brooch, shape of a tiger's claw, bordered with gold leaves, set with pearls ; 1 lady's long gold chain, small round link pattern, gold locket, horseshoe pattern, attached; 1 bronze medal, star in centre, " S. L." on bottom prong of star; 1 silver medal, engraved " O. R. Sgt. S. Ledward, 1st S. Stall. Rgt."; 1 silver bar • with pin ; 1 silver clasp, Nile, 1884- 5; 1 silver clasp, Kirbeken; 1 silver geneva watch, No, 43239, maker " Hogg and Shaw;" 1 lady's gold dress ring set turquoise and pearls, and a pair of gentleman's black cloth dress trousers. Information to Supt. Bent, Old Trafford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 61.— Northampton ( Borough).— 29th ult., by housebreaking— A small silver open - face geneva watcb, white dial, seconds hand deficient, minute hand broken, chased back, much worn; a lady's old- fashioned silver chain; and a walking- stick, acacia wood with silver knob, engraved " H. J. H." Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. NORTHUMBERLAND. 65.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City).— 30th ult.— A gold lever watch, No. 62342, maker " M. L. Rosenberg;" a long gold chain, 6mall link pattern; a guinea and small round gold locket attached ; and a small lialf- hoop ring Eet with five diamonds. Information to Captain Nicho's, Chief Constable, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. 66.— Berwick ( Borough).— Between 2nd and 5th inst.— A silver albert chain, curb pattern, mother- o'- pearl fish, silver pencil ease, silver drum and seal with two stones, engraved " A birthday present from Mother, 6th March, 1886, A. J. D." Information to Head Constable Garden, Berwick. OXFORDSHIRE. 67.— Oxford ( County).— Between 5th and 8th inst., at Culham— A gentleman's dark overcoat with cape, check lining, four small black buttons on collar, usual pockets, nearly new. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Oxford. 68.— Woodstock ( County).— 13th inst., from a hut, on the Great Western Railway at Shipton- on- Cherwell— A black rough overcoat ( such as is worn by railway servants), black buttons, rule pocket and breast pocket inside left breast, marks on collar where red letters " W. R." have been picked out. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. SUFFOLK. 69. — Lowestoft ( County). — 14th inst., at Beccles— A silver English lever watcb, No. 38992 and 2142, maker " J. W. Benson," and a silver watch chain, twisted pattern. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 70.— Reigate ( Borough). — 15th inst., from a workshop— A tool basket, medium size, nearly new; a carpenter's axe, maker " Gilpin, Wedgers Mill " ; 2 hammers ( one nearly new) ; a spirit level, iron frame, " C. Ford " scratched on top, in a baize bag ; an ebony bevel, nearly new ; 2 1^- in. chisels, " C. Ford " stamped on handle ; a 2- ft. box- wood rule, " C. Ford " supposed scratched on brass; an 8- in. spirit level, wood frame, brass top; a panel saw, nearly new, maker " Henry Disston < fc Sons, Keystone Saw Works, Philadelphia, U. S. A," trade mark— a pair of scales and key stone ; a smoothing plane; a plated brace ; a tenon saw, " W. Heays- man " stamped on handle ; 5 coachmaker's chisels, sizes l|- in., lj- in., 1- in., ^ in., and § - in.; 5 strong chisels, sizes li- in., 1- in., f- in., i- in., and § - in., some marked " Green " ; a small pair of compasses, " X." marked on top; and a 6- in. ebony square. Sup- posed by TWO MEN : ( 1st), age about 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., moustache light brown, no whiskers, military appearance; dress, black coat and vest, moleskin trousers, black cloth cap with peak of same material. ( 2nd), age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., bow- legged ; dress, dirty cord trousers, dirty white slop jacket, black cloth cap with peak. These men are believed to have taken the 8.40 train to Croydon the same morning. Information to Head Constable Morant, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 71.— Lewes ( County).— 10th inst., at Ringmer Races— A gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 15571, centre seconds, open- face, maker " Benson, London," curb chain attached; a gold hunting lever watch with crest — an oak- tree with serpent climbing round, gold chain and seal attached; and a green leather opera- glass in case. Information to Snpt. Coppard, Lewes. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 72.— Dewsbury ( County).— 19th inst., from a watchmaker's shop at Heckmondwike— 48 ladies' and gentlemen's Swis3 watches, Nos. 2906, 5991, 5628, 26150, 22800, 18203, 35002, 36931, 40921, 41130, 44907, 44926, 46850, 51920, 34931, 33898, 37143, 56107, 55957, 56791, 57052, 57642, 52851, 57977, 55963, 93102, 95604, 64665, 59C75, 59073, 95605, 114063, 118129, 133491, 144535, 98633, 144547, 141288, 147313, 148278, 154314, 195343, 203391, 49939, 746220, 176063, 58929, 83184; an English centre - seconds chronograph watch, No. 31414; 11 English lever silver watches, Nos. 290, 6461, 6614, 13099, 13112, 13561, 15716, 15977, 16685, 37403, 78962 ; 8 metal watches, Nos. 51921, 60393,165262, 22568,58437,262850,267686,262852; 13 gold brooche3 ; 2 gilt brooches ; 7 gold brooches ; 4 gold brooches, 9- carat, horse- shoe pattern ; 1 gold broocb, 15- carat, horse- shoe pattern ; 1 gold brooch, curb pattern; 33 gold scarf- pins, various patterns ; 3 gold- plated scarf- pins ; 10 gold pencil cases; 2 gold bracelets, 9- carat, curb pattern; 1 gold bracelet, horse- shoe pattern, set with pearls; 1 gold bracelet, 9- carat, set with pearls; 1 gold bracelet, open pattern, set with pearls; 1 gold bracelet, 9- carat, plain ; I gold bracelet, 9- carat, set with pearls and rubies, letters " H. S." ; 1 long gold guard ; 8 gold wedding rings, 9- carat; 2 gold scarf- rings, 15- carat; 1 gold locket, enamelled " Souvenir"; 1 gold locket, enamelled ; 1 gold locket, engraved ; 16 gentlemen's gold signet rings; 2 gold signet rings, twisted pattern ; 2 gold rings ; I gold seal; 1 gold bar; 1 gold swivel; 1 gold lantern charm ; 4 gold charms ; 3 gold gem rings ; 1 gold ring, hollow- twisted pattern; 2 paste brilliant rings ; 1 set paste studs ; 6 giit scarf- rings ; 6 silver alberts, curb pattern ; 5 silver alberts, various patterns ; 14 silver necklets and locket; 20 silver signet rings ; 39 silver rings, various patterns ; 54 silver scarf pins ; 2 Canadian gold scarf pins ; 2 Canadian gold bangles; 9 Canadian gold alberts ; 1 Canadian gold pendant; 1 Canadian gold seal; 1 Canadian gold compass. Suspicion attached to THREE MEN, - who were seen loitering in the locality, one about 5 ft. 10 in. in height, and the other two about 5 ft. 5 in. Information to Supt. Midgley, Dewsbury. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 73.— R Division.— 5th inst., a bay gelding, 15 hands 2 in , short docked tail, clipped except legs, no shoes on hind feet, cat- footed, an enlarge- ment under left side of jaw. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 74.— Bottisham ( County).— 30th ult., at Little Wilbraham— 16 sheep ( hoggets), some have black faces and legs, others brown, half- bred, long wool. The above reward will be paid by the Cambridge and Cambridgeshire Association for the Prosecution of Felons to any person ( not being the actual offender) who will give such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves. Information to Inspector Redhouse, Bottiaham. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 75.— Welshpool ( County).— 31st ult., from Castle Caerienion.-—- A brown horse pony, age 3 years, 12 hands, shod, tail docked. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. OXFORDSHIRE. 76. — Woodstock ( County). — 5th inst., at Wootton— An Oxfordshire Down ram lamb, about 12 weeks old, hole punched in left ear, metal label attached, with " A. H. W. 1893 " stamped thereon. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 77.— Aylesbury ( County). — Found wandering at Cheddington, on 8th inst.— A man, who is of unsound mind; gave the name of ERNEST WILLIAM TRAVERS, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 J! STFORMATION wanted regarding ANNE MARIA MANNING, who left Luton, Beds., in October, 1886. Her grandfather, Thomas Impey, died in 1887 and left her some property. Apply to Mr. GEO. SEI. I., Town Hall, Luton. LOST, J^ AST Thursday, in the 7.50 train from Bourne- mouth, after leaving Southampton, a CROCO- DILE CIGAR CASE, silver mounted and silver monogram, " J. S." The finder will be rewarded by delivering same to 74, Lndgate Hill. £ 1 REWARD. J OST, on Thursday, 6th inst., between Great Cumberland Place and Tbrogmorton Avenue, a GOLD TELESCOPE PEN and PENCIL CASE, • with initials on seal. The above reward will be paid to anyone bringing it to the Housekeeper at 7, Throgmorton Avenue. POLICE CLOTHING, rpHE Police Standing Joint Committee are pre- pared to receive TENDERS for TWELVE MACKINTOSHES and 365 WATERPROOF CLOTH POLICE CAPES. Samples and tenders to be sent to the above office, where forms of tender and other information may be obtained, on or before the 28th April, 1893. LIOXEF, LINDSAT, Chief Constable. Chief Constable's Office, Canton, Cardiff, 18th April, 1893. 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