AZETT PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1895. VOL. XII., No. 1244 REGULATION'S. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE TIUITOK OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought trill be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15 » . per portrait, and of Is. ( id. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concemiio stolen property must be guaranteed by an "{ peer of not less rank than Inspector, or n » a1nnnv* therein 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and at alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted iu the POLICB GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transin t to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion IJ> the next isne. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, KiU be wholly responsible for any proceedings whi, h mat, t result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noonon Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not laterthau Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, aud accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, Xew Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond $ Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, 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 at advertisements. R. ANDEESOK, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy r eference as follows:— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities a- id Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boronghs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2. Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at onoe notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OP PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identifica- tion by the Metropolitan Police the Photo- graphs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from Bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk ; van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. — Criminal Investigation Depart- ment — Portrait and description of JOHN ARTtlUtt HAuES, wuose apprehension is sought for obtaining £ 6,137, by conspiracy and fraud— Age 45, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark ( turning grey), rather large red nose; of slightly Jewish appear- ance ; is fond of drink and horse - racing; dress, generally shabby. A solicitor; native of London. Is supposed to have taken a cafe or tea gardens in Devonshire or Cornwall. See Case No. 2, 15th inst. Warrant is3ued. 2. — Criminal investigation Depart- ment.— For embezzlement— EDWIN PDRKISS, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, small round deep scar left cheek; well dressed. Supposed native of Bournemouth. Late in the employ of the Joint Stock Banking Company, Woodford, Essex. Has friends at Bournemouth and Bridgwater. Warrant issued. 3.— A Division.— For being concerned with William Stanley, alias Thomas Harris, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 j in., complexion fresh, pug nose, hair dark brown, eyes grey, several boil scars on body; dress, bluo melton overcoat, dark mixture jacket suit, black hard felt hat; respectable appearance. Native of Lambeth, who is committed for trial, at Central Criminal Court, 9th prox., for stealing, 9th inst., a dark giey gelding, age 4 years, 14 hands, cat- footed fore feet, lump on near fore leg - JOHN HARRIS, alias ALLEN, and ATHERTON, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, bair brown, moustacht giDger, pointed at ends, dress, blue melton coat, dark mixture suit, black hard felt hat; respectable appearance. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 4 — D Division.— For obtaining £ 3 3s, by^ means of a worthless cheque on the London and South Western Bank, Limited ( Fenchurch Street Branch), payable to G. F. Belcher, Esq., signed Wm. Morley & Co. — Supervisee TRJMAS THORNTON, uliHf U0H1," HL1, RT AGATES, JOHN HENRY WOOD C0ATE8, JOHN COATES, HARRY WATSON, DONALDSON, DAVISON, LOWTON, LOUTAB, and BEL- CHER, Office No. 44101, age 58, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and beard grey ( bald), eyes blue ( cast in left), slight build, pigeon- breasted, scar rt forearm, it shin, discoloured scars on breast, wart between shonlders, varicose veins left leg; dre.- s, black frock coat, dark tiousers, high silk hat, black kid gloves. Carried an umbrella; respectabie appearance. He orders goods, and tenders cheques for a larger amount and draws the change ; on the goods being sent the fraud is discovered. ( See Gazette, 5th July, 1895, Case No. 3, and 2nd August, 1895, Case No. 81.) Sentenced at Manchester, 11th March, 1887, to - 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision foi- fraud. Licensed 17th December, 1892. Warrant issued. 5. — N Division. — For embezzlement — FRANK KINDRED, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in, complexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes snpposed grey ; dress, bine serge suit, black hard felt hat. A baker's assistant; native of Doverconrt. May be found at Birch, near Col- chester, or Dovercouit. 6— R Division. — Escaped from custody of Police, after being sentenced to 1 month's imprison- ment for felony— JOSEPH REED, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, long dark tweed overcoat with cape, black vest and trousers, dark tweed cap, bine tie ( white spots), lace boots. Native of Croydon. 7.— T Division,— For disobedience of summons under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, Section 112— WILLIAM WILSON, alias GOOD- WIN, age 55, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown; military appearance; dress, bine serge suit, high silk hat. Wairant issued. 8.— V Division.— For non- payment of main- tenance arrears — JOHN FREDERICK SON- YILLE, late of Kingston- on- Thames, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes brown; respectable appearance. A native of Jersey. May be found at drinking bars in com- pany of betting men. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Ne « v Scotland Yard, S. W. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1895 CITY OF LONDON. • 9.— For embezzlement — ALEXANDER REID, late of Morna- road, Camberwell, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, slight Bide- whiskers ; dress, light brown suit, hard felt hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. 16.— For forgery— T. IRVING HAYTON, late of 48, Graham- road, Dalston, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( cut close) light, slight moustache ginger ( stra ggling at ends); well dressed. A clerk. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. 11. — For obtaining 4 horses by means of a fictitious cheque — JOHN H. SANDERS, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., square shoulders, com- plexion fresh, hair brown; appearance of a horse dealer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. AYRSHIRE. 12.— Ayr ( County).— For fraud, in October last— J. MILLAR, alias T. KERRIGAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, stout build, hair, whiskers and moustache reddish, turning grey, chin shaved ; speaks with Irish accent; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, waterproof coat with cape, brown hard felt hat, strong lace boots ; wore a gold chain. A hawker. He hires a horse and trap and obtains board and lodging for five or six days, and absconds without paying for either. His goods and letters are usually addressed " T. Kerrigan, to be called for," at a railway station or post office. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 13.— Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining, 10th inst., £ 80, by false pretences ( including 4 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. 94775— 78, dated 22nd April, 1895, and 6 £ 5 Bank of England notes)— FREDERICK HOPE HIGGS, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, long thin face, hair brown, small moustache black, eyes dark brown, tattooed on arms and left shoulder ; dress, dark blue serge suit, hard felt hat, and ( supposed) new patent leather boots. A house painter. Has served in the Royal Engineers, 20th Hussars, East Surrey Regi- ment, and the Berks Militia. Previously oonvicted at Reading, Oxford, and Devizes. Had in his possession a valuable English concertina, which he may be found playing at harmonic meetings held at public- houses. He obtained the money from a domestic servant, under promise of marriage, stating that he was a carpenter, employed at a furniture shop, and intended to go into business. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Reading. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Alfreton ( County).— For shop- breaking and stealing 2 pairs of boots, 1 pair men's blucher, size 8 ( one boot newly soled and heeled, the other heeled and nailed), the other pair recovered — CHARLEY LESTER, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, has lost right forefinger at second joint; dress, dark coat, dark cord trousers ( much worn), red check neckerchief, dirty light cap. A tramping labourer; left Bakewell, 14th inst., stating he was going to Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Eyre, Alfreton. DEVONSHIRE. 15.— Torrington ( County).— For burglary at Westward Ho, night of 13th inst., and stealing £ 24 10s. in gold, £ 1 10a. in silver, an overcoat, and a pair of lace- up boots.— Supervisee THOMAS GENT, Office No. 48914, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 5 blue dots back of right hacd, T above right wrist, scar bridge of nose, and boil scar right hip; supposed dressed in dark brown plaid coat and vest, black- and- grey striped trousers, bowler hat, dark overcoat, lace- up boots with protectors in bottoms. Sentenced at Barnstaple, 17th October, 1895, to 14 days hard labour, and 4 years police supervision, for stealing an overcoat. 445. 16.— Torrington ( County).— For stealing at Abbotsham ( with another in custody) a quantity of lead pipe ( recovered)— ARTHUR JAMES, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue, may have a very slight moustache, rather round shouldered, has a habit of standing with his hands in trousers pockets and head inclined forward ; dress, dark suit ( small plaid), red socks, black felt hat and shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Buchauan, Torrington. 17.— Exeter ( City).— Portrait and description of HARRY PEARSE, alias URIAH PEARSE, and HARRY TAYLOR, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining goods by fraud :— Age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in , rather stout build, complexion ruddy, full face, hair dark brown, side whiskers and heavy moustache, turns his feet outwards, awk- ward gait, very talkative, fond of drink and low company; dress, when last seen, light overcoat, new suit, black bard felt hat; carried a mackintosh and brown leather Gladstone bag. A builder's foreman ; native of Woodbury, Devon. Was at one timo employed at Sileby Workhouse, Yorkshire. Left Exeter, 24th ult., by 10.35 a. m. train, London and South- Western Railway, for Waterloo. May be accompanied by a woman age about 23, tall and slight. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Exeter. DURHAM. 18.— Bishop Auckland ( County).— For steal- ing, 30th ult., a cornet ( resovered).— THOMAS SNOWDON PRICE, late of Shildon, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, tattooed ship in full sail on chest, chain on wrist, ring on finger, woman, bird and heart pierced by arrow on arm; dress, black jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, dark cloth cap, lace boots, may be wearing a rough blue cloth overcoat ( stolen) ; a coal miner. He pledged the cornet at Newcastle- on- Tyne, and sold the pawn- ticket at Immerwick, near Dunbar, on 8th inst. Is supposed to be tramping the country playing a tin whistle. Is a good musician, and will apply to band- masters for relief or employment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Banks, Bishop Auckland. ESSEX. 19. — Saffron Walden ( County). — For ob- taining, 14th inst., £ 6 13s. 9d., by means of a fictitious cheque on the London and County Bank, Westminster Branch— ALFRED NEWTON ( sup- posed false), age about 45, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion, hair, moustache, short beard, and eyes dark, thin features; dress, dark coat, cardigan jacket, dark trousers and cap. Is accompanied by a man, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., clean shaved; shabbily dressed. Identical with man described in Cases Nos. 25, 27, 28, 30, 47, 43, 49, 50, 17th May last, Nos. 18 and 21, 20th September, and No. 24, 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prjke, Saffron Walden. FORFARSHIRE. 20. — Brechin ( Borough). — Portrait an i de- scription of WILLIAM TOSH, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling abont £ 300— Age about 50, height about 5 ft. 7 in., very corpulent, complexion fresh, hair light or sandy ( turninggrey), whiskers and moustache cut short; dress, - when last seen, dark grey jacket suit, zig- zag pattern, light overcoat, dark felt hat, and boots. A cloth inspector ; native of Dundee. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Smart, Brechin. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 21. — Gloucester ( County). — For stealing a gentleman's silver geneva watch, No. 21956 — SINCLAIR, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion freckled, hair light, moustache sandy, eyes blue ; dress, grey check suit and cap, turned- down collar. He took lodgings 16th inst., stating he was a stonemason, just arrived from Hereford, and was now employed by a firm in Gloucester. 22. — Gloucester ( County).— For stealing 2 gentlemen's silver geneva watches, and 2 curb- pattern silver alberts— FRASER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, short black jacket, dark brown guernsey, dark cord trousers, blue muffler, fireman's blue cap, patent leather peak, rather heavy nailed boots. This man took lodgings, 19th inst., stated he was a carpenter, and just arrived from Portsmouth, to work for a firm in Gloucester. 23.— Gloucester ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a lady's brown silk umbrella, grey horn handle, horse- shoe shape, with silver plated band 1 pair ladv's lace boots, size 3 ; a black dressing comb, & B."— EMMA JANE THWAITES, age about 22, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark. A domestic servant; native of Port Talbot, Wales. Has been traced to Swindon and Hnngerford, and is walking to London. Associates with Salvationists ; will probably call at Salvation Army barracks on her way. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 24.— Aldershot ( County).— Portrait and de- scription of FRANK HALL, a Lance Corporal of the Army Service Corps, from which he is a deserter, whose apprehension is sought for stealing, on 9th inst., £ 15 4s. 5d.; 3 cheques on Cox & Co. ( 1 No. A 410597, for £ 17 19s. lid.; 1 No. A 447256, for £ 14; the other No. 204870, for £ 13 4s. 2d.), all in favour of the Mess President, Army Service Corps ; 1 cheque on the Capital and Counties Bank, Jersey Branch, No. F 102560, for £ 4 6s. 8d., in favour of Lt. Parsons; and other cheques on various banks— Age 27, height 5 fb. 4 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes grey; speaks through his nose, and has a habit of biting his ficiger nails ; dress, dark blue jacket and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1895 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 vest, dark stripe trousers, blue melton overcoat with velvet collar, black tie ; was wearing a gold signet Sj^ ajj^ - 5 ling on left 3rd finger. Had with him a brown portmanteau, and a small clothes box. Information to Supt. Miller, Aldershot. 25. — Basingstoke ( County). — For stealing, 17th inst, at Old Baling— 1 pair of shoes, size 9 ; 1 brown overcoat, brown bone buttons, ticket and hip pockets ; 1 black hard bat, and 1 rush basket— GEORGE SMITH, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes ( sore) hght blue, clean shaved, wears earrirgs; dress, black jacket, white cord double breasted vest, large white buttons, fustian trousers, wearing stolen hat, heavy nailed boots. A tramping navvy. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Carpenter, Basingstoke. 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— Forindecently assaulting amale person — MORTIMER HOCOMBE, alias ALEXANDER, and MORTIMER, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, hair ( cut short) dark ( turning grey), clean shaved, good teeth ( supposed false), stoops slightly; clerical appearance. In conversation he invariably precedes his remarks with, " Don't yon see"; dress, black Chesterfield coat, black trousers, high silk hat, black band, wore gold- rimmed pince- nez and a gold double chain. Stated he was a theatrical agent for Alexander's Pantomime Company. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Barry, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 27. — Bishop Stortford ( County). — For obtaining £ 6 13s. 9d., by means of a fictitious cheque on the London and County Bank, Westminster Branch— ALFRED NE W TON, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair, and beard ( turning grey) dark; wearing a brown cardigan jacket, dark peak cap; had the appearance of a painter's or plumber's labourer. He cashed the cheque at the International Tea Stores, stating he was employed by the builder to whom it » as made payable. Supposed identical with man described in Case No. 24, 15th inet. " Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Duke, Bishop Stortford. • 28.— St Albans ( City).— For stealing, 17th inst., 1 gold riug, plain setting, large oval- shaped red stone ; 1 ditto, set " gold stone " ; 1 ear- ring, made of a fourpeuny- piece ; 2 old 5s.- pieces, one has been used as a brooch; 2 lion shillings; about a dozen jubilee and a number of old bronze and silver coins— A MAN, age about 30 to 33, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stiff build, rather bow- legged ; dress, dark coat, light trousers ( supposed cord), soft cap. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St Albans. HUNTINGDONSH IRE. 29— Huntingdon ( County).— Yor obtaining mocey by means of a fictitious cheque— A MAN, ago about 4^, height 5 ft. 4 in., hair and beard dark ( turning grey) ; wore a brown cardigan jacket, and dark cap Appearance of a fitter. Has been a oleik. Has cashed about forty cheques. Information to Supt. Marson, Huntingdon. KENT. 30.— Ashford ( County).— For stealing" a coat and vest ( recovered) McEWEN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., broad shoulders, complexion, hair and short moustache dark, eyes ( sunken) dark blue or hazel, lump and scar on forehead, high cheek- bones, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, fjrey jacket, dark trousers, cloth peak cap, heavy lace boots ( which appear tew large for him). Stated he was a boiler maker. Fond of talking about football. Has served in the Scots Fusiliers, and played in the football team; has also played for Blackburn Rovers and International England and Scotland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wenham, Ashford. 31. — Sandgate ( County). — For larceny, 16th inst.— CAROLINE LEADBETTER, age 31, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress, grey dress, trimmed brown velvet, black jacket, black 3traw hat. Native of Standford, Kent. Is accompanied by A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair light, moustache ginger; dress, grey check suit, hard felt hat. A bricklayer; has ser/ ed in the Army; and his son, age about 12; dress, brown cord knicker suit, red check scarf, skull cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. 32— Sittingbourne ( Couriiy).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Milton Union-- JAMES TYLER, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion, hair, moustache, and eyes dark, small black mark bridge of nose, large scar across back of right hand, which prevents the hand being closed; dress, black jacket and vest, lavender stripe trousers, dark cap, light lace boots. An engine driver. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Capps, Sittingbourne. 33.— Tonbridge ( County).— For carnally know- ing a girl age 14, on 21th September last.— JOHN BURCHETT, age 34, height about 5 It. 2 in., com plexiou lair, hdr dark brown, moustache light; dress, blue cloth jacket and vest, black cloth trousers, black leggings, heavy lace boots, peak cap, similar in shape to that worn by tho Salvation Army, of which be is a member. Carried a bundle con- taining Salvation Army jersey, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. 34.— Rochester ( City).— For failing to report — License Holder GEORGE JOHNSON, alias GEORGE SMITH, and GEORGE ROBERTS, Office No. 48884, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, lost left hand and part of left forearm, HR outside right foiearm, cut sear below corner of left eye, brown birthmark right side of back. A till and cash- box thief. Sentenced at Rochester Quarter Sessions, 26th June, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 26th October, 1895. T 272. Information to Chief Constable Broadbridge, Guildhall, Rochester. 35.— Gravesend ( Borough.).— For being con- cerned, with others, in causing the death of James Phillips, on 16th inst.— SAMUEL JOHNSON, alias SULLlVAN, age about 50, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, heir turning grey, clean shaved, slightly round- shouldered ; wearing, when last seen, long black overcoat, cord trousers; dirty appearance. A rag and bone gatherer. Is in possession of a pedlar's certificate, issued at Cnatham, 18th Sept., 1895, No. 107. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Graveserid. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report — Supervisee JAMES FINLAY, alias TIMONY, age 37, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes brown, cast in right eye, lost nail of 3rd right finger and left big toe, cut mark each eyebrow, bald top of head, stout build. Sentenced at Belfast Sessons, 12th February, 1885, to 7 years penal servitude, and 5 years police supervision for possessing housebreaking implements. Licensed 14th October, 1890. A 950. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 37. — Lancaster ( Borough). — For stealing, between 19th and 21st inst., at Bowerham Barracks, £ 129 5s.— JOHN HELME or MURPHY, age 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion rather pale, hair ( inclined to be curly) light brown, mous- tache light, eyes hazel, scar below right scapula, speaks rather loudly; dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue pilot overcoat, black felt bat, elastic side boots. A spinner; native of Preston. A private of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Has been employed for the psst two years as assistant waiter in the canteen. Was several years with the regi- ment in Dublin, where he may bs found. Previously served a3 a drummer in tbe Preston Militia. Absconded 20th inst. Information to Chief Constable Ward, Lancaster. LINCOLNSHIRE. 38.— Market Rasen ( County).— For obtaining money by falee pretences, 12th inst. — JOHN WILLIAMSON, alias JOHN WALKER, age 42, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion fair, bair and moustache light, slight beard ; dress, bluish jacket, brown or grey coat, dark vest, drab cord trousers ( all greasy), heavy lace boots; appearance of an engiue driver. A dock labourer, has also been employed as a fitter in a foundry. He calls on clergymen and others, representing he is a railway servant, collecting money for anothtr servant who has met with an accident somewhere on the line, and is likely to be o2 duty for weeks, during which he would receive only 5s. per week, from the railway company. Warrant issued. 39— Market Rasen ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WILLIAM INMAN, age 75, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., stiff build, broad shoulders, complexion fair, hair and whi- kera grey, chin ( shaved) very promine'- t; dress, black velvet ccat and vest, double- breasted, buttons up to neck, b'ack cloth trousers, black hard felt tat, heavy lace boots. A gamekeeper. Has in his possession several game licenses, wtiieh he is fond of showing when in conversation. Talks of Yorkshire, where he states he has been employed. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Burton, Market Rasen. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 40.— M On m OU th ( County).— For embezzlement, 5th nit., at Chepstow — WILFRED BEYNON DAVIES, age 25, height about 5 it. 4 in., com- plexion sallow, round features, hair black, clean shaved. A clerk; formerly employed at a solicitor's office at Swansea; native of Carmarthen; speaks with Welsh accent. Is a good singer, and fond of company. Left Chepstow for Paddington, 5th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Parker, Snpt., Monmouth. 41. — Newport ( Borough). — For obtaining £ 10 10s. by false pretences, 18th inst.— GRIFFITH WILLIAMS, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion, hair and eyes dark; dress, loose dark tweel coat, low cnt open vest, tennis shirt, supposed grey trousers, brown boots. A grocer's assistant. Is a member of the Llanelly Cycling and Athletic Club, and holds a license from the National Cyclists' Union, issued at Cardiff, 4th April, 1895. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newpoit. NORFOLK. 42.— East Dereham ( County).— For stealing, 28th ult. and 14th inst., 6 rabbits ( recovered) — WALTER STANNARD, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, full face, prominent fore- head, hair ( thin on top) and eyes brown, clean shaved; dress, grey suit ( nearly new), black hard hat, lace boots. A labourer; native of Saham Toney, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chambers, East Dereham. 43 — Pu I ham Market ( County).— For obtain- ing 30s. by false pretences— FREDK. KNIGHTS, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache, eyes grey; dress, short black coat and vest, check trousers with black stripe, low hard hat. May be found working in malt- houses during the season. Native of Win- farthing, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Palmer, Pulham Market. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 44.— Kettering ( County). — For embezzling £ 19 2s. 7d., 23rd inst.— SAMUEL GOLDBERG, a Russian, age 22, height 5 ft. 5in., complexion fair, hair black, slight moustache dark; dress, black coat and 4 THW POLICTE GAZETTE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1895 vest, dark spsckled trjiners ( brown tint),' hard " felt hat, batton boots ; cirriei a light waterproof oont, and sopposed brown big or parcel. A money lender's clerk. Has been in England about 5 years. Is known at Northampton, Market Harborouah, Leicestershire, and Hanley, Staffordshire. Supposed to have booked to London by the Midland Railway, 23rd inst. May endeavour to leave the ciuutry. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Andrews, Kettering. 45. — Wellingborough ( County). — For larceny— HARRY MICHAEL CART WRIGHT, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complt xion fair ( freckled), hair ( inclined to sandy) brown, slight light moustache curled at ends, eyes grey, small scar on nose, " H. M. C." tattooed back of left forearm; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, " Woolstone " on band inside, grey tie, blue cloth or serge peak cap, side- spring boots, Oxford grey over- coat with velvet collar. Native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 46— Alnwick ( County)— For embezz^ ment— WILLIAM SMART, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., omplexion dark, hair dark brown, small side whi> kers and moustache. Is addicted to drink and very talkative; dress, dark jacket suit, hard felt bit, grey cloth leggings, dark overcoat. A butcher; native of Alnwick. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Rutherf ird, Alnwick. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 47. — Nottingham ( County).— For stealing, 21st inst., at Arnold, a smooth black tweed jacket and vest, |- in. flowered stripe running down cloth, jacket has hip pockets, and one outside left breast, vest, usual prickets, braided edges— A man styling himself as PROFESSOR PARKER, of Blackpool, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion frtsh, hair ( long) brown, light heavy moustache, eyos bine or gr? y; dress, long snuff- coloured overcoat, brownish i; rey jacket suit, snuff- coloured peak cap, flat top light lace boots A phrenologist. He took lodgings, stating he was going to deliver two lectures on phrenology, and, after staying 3 days, decamped. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hallaui, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 48 — Oxford ( County).— For assault, with intent to have carnal knowledge— MARK MUNT, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., st mt build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, dark pilot jacket, moleskin trousers and vest, cloth cap, heavy laoe boots. Native of Wheatley, Oxon. May be working as a navvy on the new railway extension near Brankley. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County Police Office, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 49.— Oswestry ( Borough).— For deserting his child, 13th July last, leaving it chargeable to the Union— EDWIN THOMAS, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, pockmarked, large eyes, which have a wild appearance when he is spoken to, walks erect. A labourer. Has been a lamp- lighter, and may seek employment at gas or public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. 50.— Bath ( City).— For stealing. 14th inst., from the Midland Railway Station, a brown Gladstone bag1, " F." in black ink marked on side, containing £ 9 gold; 5 cheques; 1 night- shirt ( in cass) ; brush and comb ( in case) ; 21 handkerchiefs ; 21 collars; socks; gloves; slippers; straps; books; papers; ink- stand ; and writing- case, " James Henry Foote " thereon— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair light ( inclined to sandy), slight mous- tache, scar on cheek; dress, dark jacket, light trousers, light brown felt hat, dented at top, brown boots. Information to Lieut.- Col. GwyD, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 1.— Stoke - upon - Trent ( County). — For picking pockets, 6th inst. — A WOMAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark; dres-", Scotch plaid s'< irt, beaver trimming, black mantle or cape, heavy jet trimmings, black bonnet, trimmed red ; wearing a gold chain pattern bangle, lock attached; carried a small hand- bag. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harding, Stoke- upon- Trent £ 25 REWARD. 52. — Wolverhampton ( Borough).— Portrait and ripsc'inW nf Wp l, I*\ f HARRISON, whose apprehen- iou is s - ught f > r utteiing a forged request for the payment of £ i00, on 18th nit — Age 22 ( looks 10 years older), height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( sunken) grey, sometime! wears glasses, prominent forehead; when last seen was wea'ing heavy dark moustache, and small side whiskers. A solicitor's clerk; native of West Brotnwich. Fond of gambling, and may be found in the company of betting meu Was charged at Wolve; hanipton Borough Police Court, on 14th August last, with embezzlement, and dealt with under the First Offenders Act. He left for America shortly afterwards, and went to 104, Prospect- street, Manchester, N. Y., leaving there for England on 28t. h September, accompanied by a young American woman, named L. M. SMITH ( who is concerned with him in present charge and is also wanted), age ab > ut 25, medium height, complexion fresh, hair ( brushed back) light brown. A good singer. They may endeavour to leave the country, as the man has spoken of going to the At'ricau gold mines. Harrison will be followed ( if traced) to any part of the world. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Hunt and Skidinore, solicitors, Wolverhampton, for such information as will lead to the apprehension of Harrison. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 55.— Brighton ( Borough). — For fraudulently collecting alms— CBARLES SMITH, or HARTLE, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and slight moustache dark, high forehead, pointed chin ; con- sumptive appearance; wearing dark clothes, and hard felt hat. A waiter; native of Shoreham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 56.— Hove ( Town).— For stealing, 21st ult., a gold watch and chain— LOUISA PANSCH, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, navy- blue skirt and bodice, black jacket ( large sleeves), black bonnet. Native of Hamburg. Warraut issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SURREY. 57.— Chertsey ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences — A woman, sup- posed name FIELDER, age about 60, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion and eye3 dark, hair grey, of lady- like appearance; dress, dark jacket, black silk dress, fastened at waist with the letter K, black bonnet, patent leather shoes, carried an umbrella. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 58.— Hull ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th inst., £ 7 4s.— HERBERT SIDNEY HICK, age 13, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar on right eye; dresj, dark grey and brown mixture overcoat with hood, dark brown Scotch tweed knicker suit, black stockings, round black serge cap, button boots. Absconded 19th inst., and talked of going to sea. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. SUFFOLK. 53.— Wood bridge ( County). — For stealing 7th inst., at Sutton, a silver- plated revolver, 1 jubilee florin made into a brooch, and a telescope a^ out 12 inchos long light brown colour, three laps, brass caps over glass— WILLIE DABELL, age about 20, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in , complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown; wearing light clo'hes ( sup- posed tweed), shoit jacket, light rap. Native of Camden Town, London. And A MAN, age about 23, height. 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black ; wearing long dark overcoat, astrachan collar, light cap. Tuis man sold the revolver, which has been lecovered. They obtain their living by singing at public houses. Warrant issued against, Dabell. Information to Supt. Hubbard, Woodbridge. 54.— Ipswich ( Borough). — For uttering a worthless cheque for £ 3 18s. 6d., signed Josh. Clifford — EYA HALL, age 30, medium height, complexion very pale, long face, hair very dark; has a hesitating mauner when speaking; dress, dark dress, fawu- colour cape, black hat. Information to Lt.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 59. — Pontefract ( County). — For rape — THOMAS SHERRY, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, bair dark brown, eyes brown, mole over left eye. Native of Pontefract. Warrant issued. € 0.— Pontefract ( County). — For stealing 1 dark grey cloth overcoat; 1 pair blue- and- black cloth striped trousers; 1 dark cloth cap, velvet star on top— A MAN, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 in., com plexion fair, h tir light brown, eyes blue; wearing the 6tolen clothing. Native of Derby. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 61.— K Division.— Remanded till 3rd prox., for obtaining food and lodgings by representing he was an officer employed by the P. and O. Company — REGINALD SHUTTE, alias REGINALD WILBERFORCE, age 37, height 5 ft,. 7£ in., com- plexion dark, hair and whiskers ( trimmed to point) very dark brown, eyes hazel, leg in armour, ribbon underneath, " Semper paratus" on right forearm, " R T. S." in German text, anchor, part of a leg, bracelet, " N." in centre, " S." above bracelet, on left forearm, boomerang with a dagger through back left hand, heart and arrow left breast; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, light peak cap, black tie, lace boots. Native of Exeter. Suppos d wanted for similar offences at Southampton and Cork. 62.— P Division.— Remanded till 5th prox., for fraud — JOHN KNOWLES, alias WILLIAM RICHARDSON, JAMES HAMILTON, and G. NEWMAN, age 35 ( loots older), height 5 ft 7i in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), large abscess scar right side of neck, uuder chin, and left side of throat, four upper front teeth deficient; wearing old dark clothes. Appearance of a tramping hawker; usually carries a bundle of writing paper. & e. He advertises in the " Illustrated Carpenter and Builder " various engineering books for sale, obtains postal orders, but fails to forward the books; has letters addressed to coffee- shops and common lodg- ing- houses in London and provinces. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. FMDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1895 T H E POLICE GAZETTE 5 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 63.— SlOUgh ( County).— Remanded till 4th — prox., for stealing a quantity of dress material— ELIZA CARLISLE, alias ELGEE, age 42, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresb, hair brown, eyes grey, lame right leg, respectable appearance; wearing dark clotbes, small black bonnet. A dressmaker; native of Hythe, Kent. Information to Supt. Sntton, Slongh. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 64.— Cardiff ( Borough). — Remanded, charged with manslaughter — ANTONIO D'ESPOSITO, late of 4, Rodney- street, Cardiff, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., muscular build, complexion sallow, round face, hair and moustache black, good teeth, cut scar both sides of head, abscess scar behind both ears, both sides of throat and over left collar- bone, cut scar left forefinger, boil scar base of spine, mole right of stomach, right thumb- nail deformed. A cooper; native of Naples, lately a vendor of ice cream and roasted chestnuts. Supposed previously convicted. 65.— Cardiff ( Borough).— Remanded, charged with obtaining money by forged orders— FRANCOIS BURCKHARDT, alias PENARY, late of 1, Llan- daff- road, Canton, Cardiff, age 52, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fret- h, ba> r dark, turning grey, full beard and moustache grey, long cut soar left of forehead, 3 moles on neck and shoulders, 3 boil scars back of rierht shoulder, large bubo scar left groio, ruptured right groin, 2 boil scars outside left thigh, - 3 scars right shin, fourth right finger injured A commi^ sinn agent; native of Havre, France. Supposed to have been arrested in Swansea in March last, and sentenced in London to six weeks imprisonment for stealing diamonds. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. 66.— Swansea ( Borough).— Sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment for stealing an overcoat— THOMAS GREEN, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, small dent right jaw, cut scar right cheek- bone, large cut scar ri^ ht forearm, wart left side of neck, several boil marks on back, scar out- side left leg, large abscess mark left groin; dress, black diagonal overcoat, blue velvet collar, light drab plaid coat, black serge vest,' grey trousers, brass buttons, " Thomas & Co., Cardiff," thereon, black hard felt hat. A ship's steward; native of Bristol. Had in his possession several silk hand- kerchiefs, various patterns, one marked " R. J. D.," one white- metal albert, pendant shape of a horse- shoe with fox's head in centre, attached. Sup- posed previously convicted and to be wanted else- where. Information to Chief Constable Colquhoun, Swansea. ISLE OF ELY. 67. — Wisbech ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with the unlawful possession of a pair of new fancy cut, coarse and fine rib brown cord trousers, lin^ d, s; ze of waist 30- in., leg 28- in„ whole falls— JAMES CARRINGTON ( suppoad false), age 30, height 5 ft. 8j- in , compl xion fre^ h, oval face, hair dark brown, eyes brown, mole right side of neck, cut scar under left jaw and inside left wrist, ulcer scar inside right upper arm and right hip, mole left side of belly. A mason ; states he is a native of Halifax, and has been in most of the prisons in England, but refuses to say for what offences. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dockerill, Wisbech. NORFOLK. 68.— Holt ( County).— Rema. nded till 16th prox, for attempting highway robbery— JOHN CRAN- FIELD, age about 52, height 5 ft. 4 in , complexion, hair, and whiskers dark, eyes grey, nose br. ken; dres3, dark cloth suit, dark bard hat, heavy lace boots. A trampiug hawker; native of Bradfield, North Wa'sham, Norfolk. Information to Inspector Wilmott, Holt. light, eyes grey, 3 burn scars right shoulder, 3 scars centre - pieces, scroll pattern, with three enpids across loins, scans on both knees, 1 very deep intide ( painted1, ri^ ht knee ; dres", black jacket, brown dress, red- and- blue silk handkerchief round neck, black sailor hat. A pedlar ; native « f Durham. Has travelled Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Durham. States she was convicted at Stockton- on- Tees about 6 years ago. Photo may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. 72. Y Division.— Caae So. 69, 22nd inst.— Gentleman's 18- ct gold geneva watch, No. 822234 should be No. 82234' Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Sxrtlaod Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 70. — Middlesbrough ( Borough). — Sen- tenced. 20th inst, to 3 months imprisonment, for obtaining charitable contributions by false pre- tences — ELLEN O'CARROLL, or CARROLL, age 44, height 5 ft. If in., complexion fresh, hair ( which she powders) light brown ( turniog grey), top bleached from use of dye, eyes blue, rather heavy chin, left ear slightly split through piercing ; of good address, and very plausible manner; stylishly dressed. A public lecturer; native of Tipperary. Her modus operandi is to engage a hall for 2 or 3 days for the purpose of holding a sale of work for the " Irish Art Industry." When the time arrives for the Bale, she sends out circulars, stating that the sale is postponed for about two months. In the meantime, she continues to sell tickets made up into parcels of 21, at a shilling each, and a com- p'imenfcary ticket, and induces respectable persons to dispose of them, promising that they shall be on the platform. When calling at houses she presents a visiting card with " Mrs. O'Carroll, Ely Lodge, Burley Wood," or " Burley Wood, Leeds," printed thereon, and shows a ticket printed—" Irish Art Industry ; home employment for necessitous ladies, miniature landscape painting on riziline, and fine Irish lace. Mrs. O'Carroll will hold a sale of work in the above hall ( giving dales, & c.), from 11 A. M. to 10 P. M., and lecture on Ireland and Irish Industries. Grand concert and theatrical performance will fol'ow. Tickets, one shilling each." To each ticket she has a counterfoil, on which the persons purchasing are induced to write their names. These are afterwards used to induce others to pur- chase. She is known to have collected money at Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Manchester and Liver- pool.' May have been previously convicted and is sup- posed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- brough. PROPERTY STOLEN. SUFFOLK. 69.— Lowestoft ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, at Ipswich, in January next, for unlawfully wounding a constable— ELIZA- BETH COLLINS, alias ELIZABETH KING, age about 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 71.— B Division.— Since 15th July last — A piece of embroidery, about 6 ft. by 4 ft., cream satin ground, figures represent baskets of fruit and flowers, peacocks at intervals forming borders, two DUMFRIESSHIRE. 73.— Dumfries ( County)— 17thinBt., by house- breaking at Annan— 1 plain gold oval- shape locket, diamond in centre, to hold 2 photos, size about 1 in. by in.; 1 oval- shape goid brooch, size about in. by in., large pearl in centre surrounded with Entailer pearls, engraved round edge, glass st back; 1 pair of gold earrings t^> match; a small white cardboard box, " H. Wilkinson, Annan," thereon, containing I lady's gold ring, set pearl, " Memorial of Wm. Heron" engraved inside; 1 small silver star broach, small stone in centre. Information to the Chief Constable of Dumfries- shire, Dnmfries. LANCASHIRE. 74.— Salford ( Borough). — Between 20th and 21st inst., by shopbreaking— 6 men's black cardigan jackets, bone buttons to match, two on each cuff; about 150 silk handkerchiefs and scarves, various colours and patterns, all new ; 1 blue melton single- breasted overcoat, raised seams, wool lining, check pattern, black velvet collar, black bone buttons; 1 brown Iri^ h frieze double- breasted overcoat, velvet collar, wool lining, check pattern, black bene but- tons, new. 12 pairs gentiemea's kid lace golosh boots, srnne narrow and some wide toes, sizes 6 and 7, " Abbot's Phit- eesi Boot, 120, High Holborn," stamped inside; 18 pairs lady's kid lace and button boots, white soles, machine sewn, seme lined linen, some leather, sizes from 2 to 6; 1 pair men's kid lace leather lined calf golosh boots, straight cap, o. o., size 7; 1 pair ditto, size 10; 1 pair men's kid lace calf golosh boots, wide toes, rivet ted, size 7; 2 pairs kid lace calf golosh, machine sewn, leather lined, wide toes, dark brown soles, sizes 7 and 10; L pair gentleman's kid lace calf golosh, narrow toes, hand sewn, size 9; 1 pair ditto, kid lace, square toes, machine sewn, size 10; 10 pairs nailed boots, open fronts; 24 pairs infants' kid button boots, patent vamp, white soles, rivetted, sizes 2 and 5 • 12 pairs infants' leather one- bar shoes, rivetted, brown soles, sizes 2 and 5 ; 10 pair ladies' kid- bar shoes, machine sewn, sizes 3 and 6; about 12 pairs men's ki 1 lace crup golosh boots, som* narrow some wide toes, " rtal horse skin " stamped on top band, sizes 7 and 11; 1 gentleman's black melton over- coat, usual pockets, lined black italian, cloth buttons. 23rd inst.— A genti « man's go'd parent lever watch, No. 80959, " Patent Lever, 15 Jewels" on inner case, dent on outside case. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hallam, Salford. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1895. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 75.— Oundle ( County).— Between August and November, 1895, at Brigstock— 1 diamond foxhound brooch, ruby eye, " M " in blue enamel on left side ; 1 plain diamond scarf pin. Theabove re ward will be paid by A. Mackenzie, Esq., Brigstock, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Phenix, ( Dandle. WARWICKSHIRE. 76.— Solihull ( County).— 8th inst., by house- breaking at Billesley— 1 silver presentation cup, " 1st Prize Handicap Moseley Quoit Club " ; 1 silver coffee pot, stamped " S. M." on both sides ; 1 silver presentation cap, " Presented to Samuel Mason by Members of the Masefield Lodge " ; 5 silver salts ; 1 large silver tray ; 1 cruet stand ; and 2 peppers ; 11 dessert knives and forks, with pearl handles ; 2 claret stands, silver and ebony; 1 dozen silver salt- spoons; 10 silver tea- spoons; 2 silver table- spoons ; 12 large plated forks ; 7 small plated forks ; 9 plated dessert [ spoons ; 6 plated table- spoons ; silver sugar basin, 3- tier, fluted sides: small silver pocket knife, with/ pearl handle; 2 sugar tongs ( 1 silver and 1 plate); silver water jug, very old and embossed, inscription " Silver Wedding"; small silver tray, inscription " From Mr. and Mrs. Collins "; 1 silver pepper [ and mustard in a morocco case ; 1 silver cruet ( tops off 2 mustard pots); 7 plated egg- spoons ; 3 silver mustard- spoons ; 1 pair silver knife- rests; 2 silver gravy- spoons ; 3 silver napkin- rings. Silver articles marked " M " ; plated goods marked " S " and " E. C. M." Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. grey woollen shirt, white flannel chest preserver, new lace boots. Found in pockets : 1 silver geneva watch, No. 32688, metal albert, with bloodstone swivel and ordinary key attached ; a half return ticket from North Shields to Seaton Delaval, dated 16th November, 1895 ; 7£ d. and an old farthing 2 copies of " The Racing Clipper," dated 9th and 16th November, 1895, the former with " Watson, written thereon. An inquest has been held, and a verdict of " Found drowned " returned. Informati > n to Supt. Farmer, South Shields. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 20 REWARD. 77.— G Division.— 13th inst. — A dark bay mare, 7 years, about 17 hands, small star on fore- head, long black mane and tail, short body, small feet, short patterns. In very good condition. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. John Rose & Co., 179, High- street, Shoreditch, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the mare. 78.— H Division.— Alight Russian horse- pony, aged, 12 hands, saddle marked, silver mane and tail; light spring^ cart, painted slate colour, wheels picked out yellow, near shaft splintered near body, tied with string, " R. Austin, Silvester- road, Hackney," on off side; and an old set of harness, silver- plated mounts. 79.— K Division,— 24th inst. — A blue- roan Welsh cob mare, 6 years, 13 hands, 3 or 4 white spots on near fore fetlock; and a set of silver- plated harness, rush collar, " I. C." on blinkers and hip strap. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. WARWICKSHIRE. 82.— Solihull ( County). — 20th inst., in the Birmingham and Warwick Canal, at Olton— The body of A MAN, aga about 23, length 5 ft. 6 in. complexion dark, round face, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark; dress, black worsted waistcoat grey plaid trousers, blue- and- white plaid Oxford shirt, brown worsted stockings, leather gaiters, light lace hoots ( nearly new). Bjdy supposed in water about 6 weeks. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 83.— A Division.— HENRY CURRIE COR NELL, Case No. 4, 15th inst., found drowned. WORCESTERSHIRE. 80.— Stourbridge ( County). — 16th inst.— 10 Belgian hares : 2 does ( with young) ; 2 full- grown bucks; 6 about 9 or 10 weeks old ( 5 grey, 1 white with pink eyes). Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. DURHAM. 81— River Tyne Police.— 17th inst., on the foreshore at Hebbon, the body of a newly- born female child, wrapped in brown paper and brown flannelette, apparently in water a short time. At the inquest a verdict of " Found dead " was returned. 18th iust, on the foreshore of Maralees Graving Dock, East Rehburn, the body of a man, age about 35, length 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( slightly bald on top) and moustache girger, eyes grey, some teeth missing, scar on upper lip; dress, brown tweed suit, white front, cream colour spotted tie, woven drawers, brown socks, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 84.— Newark ( County).— Information is desired as to the whereabouts of MARGARET MITCHEL L alias McDONALD, age about 23, short and inclined to be stoat, complexion dark, speaks with Scotch accent, " H. E. T." tattooed inside left arm. Is fond of singing in public houses. She was last heard of on 7th September, when she left Crowle, Lincolnshire, in the company of hjr sister, ETHEL, or MARY McDONALD, having with them a large van with oil cloth, mats, brushes, baskets, & c., which they were hawking. Her attendance is required at the Assizes, 2nd prox. Information to Supt. Harrop, Newark. WARWICKSHIRE. 85.— Kenilworth ( County).— Description of a man who was accidentally drowned in the canal at Hatton, on 20th inst.; age about 25, length 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, dark eyebrows which meet, scar under bottom lip ; dress, short, very coarse light overcoat, bine serge jacket, cord tronsers, grey woollen shirt, black necktie, old lace boots. He was engaged by a canal boatman about, 10 weeks ago at Brierley Hill, to assist in working his boat, and fell into the canal while opening a lock. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Moth, Kenilworth. APPREHENSIONS. 88. — Hampshire, Aldershot ( County).—• FRANCIS EVELYN, alias EDDIE TORODE, Case No. 18, 9th March, 1894. 89. — Kent, Ashford ( County). — License Holder JOHN COUSINS, Office No. 48370 ( Case, No. 32, 27th September, 1895, and 4th October, 1895), committed to next Dover Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking, as GEORGE NELSON. 90.— Lancashire, Skerton ( Cownty). — ALFRED KEEPING, Case No. 28, 25th October last, and committed for trial. 91.— Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough). — THOMAS SIMPSON, Case No. 23, 1st inst., at London. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92'— T Division.— For obteining money by fraud — GEORGE ALFRED WILLS, age 34, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair and rather heavy moustache brown, eyes grey. Native of Northampton. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HERTFORDSHIRE. 93.— Watford ( County).— For false pretences— THOMAS WILLIAM JONES, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, full face, hair and long moustache dark brown, eyes light blue ; dress, black overcoat, silk lapels, dark suit, black hard felt hat. A traveller; formerly employed by Charles Reynolds & Co.; subsequently by Lester, Shoreland 6 Co., Paternoster- square. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Wymer, Deputy Chief Constable, Watford. WORCESTERSHIRE. 86— Stourbridge ( County).— Sold 17th inst., supposed stolen— A bicycle, cushion tyres, tangent wheels, ball bearings throughout, rubber pedals, wide handle- bars, white bone handles, " May and Clay " hammock saddle, leather pouch, stamped " Man- chester Cycle Manufacturing Company, Clayton- lane, Manchester," lined red and straw colour, supposed Wolverhampton make, maker's name obliterated— By A MAN, age 30 to 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and thick moustache ( cut short) brown, lower part of face scurvy; dress, black round jacket, brown cloth trousers with light stripe, brown silk scarf, black hard hat, blucher boots. Stated he came from Worcester. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. ANIMALS, ETC., RECOVERED LEICESTERSHIRE. 94.— Leicester ( Borough)..— For failing to re- port— License Holder RICHARD SMITH, alias RICHARD PARKER, STARKEY, and JOHN THOMAS POWELL, Office No. 48841, age 38 height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, face and arms freckled, 5 boil scars back of neck, 2 scars left of forehead, brown birthmark right side of belly, burn scar front of right forearm, white birthmark outside left forearm, boil scar small of hack. Sentenced at Nottingham Assizes, 18th July, 1890, to 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed, 16th October, 1895. B Q. 411. 95.— Leicester ( Borough).— For embezzlement. PATRICK KENNEDY, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, red nose, hair and slight moustache black, restless eyes, well dre33ed Has been a builder's apprentice, but lately employed as an ironmonger's traveller. Warrant issaed. 96.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st inst., £ 3 10s. 9d.— ARTHUR CHARLES KILBY, age 15, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, cut scar down nose, well educated; dress, rough blue pilot jacket, velvet collar, corduroy trousers, light cap, heavy boots. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Town Hall, Leicester. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— H Division.— Cob, Case No. 62, 8th irst. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HERTFORDSHIRE. 97.— Watford ( County).— Remanded till 30th inst., for highway robbery with violence— WM. TAYLOR, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark, turning grey, lost right eye, the other hazel, burn mark right side, which extends to inside of arm, varicose veins left leg; dress, black jacket and vest, light cord trousers, dirty cloth peak cap.— ELLEN TAYLOR, age 46, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion swarthy, pockmarked, hair black, eyes blue, speaks Welsh and Hindustani ; dress, long black jacket, trimmed fur, brown dress, black straw hat. They travel the country, staying at common lodgirg- houses. Information to Copt. Wymer, Deputy ChLf Constable, Watford. T U E S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 7, 1 8 9 5. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 MISSING. SARAH ANN HODSON, age 53 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair dark, eyes brown ; dress, black cashmere dress trimmed with black velvet and jet, three- quarter length thick black cloth mantle trimmed with jet, small black bonnet trimmed with green velvet, brown grass and jet ornaments, pink flannelette under- wear, black stockings, side spring boots; wears a small gold hunter watch ( American make) with short gold chain, and oval gold brooch. She left London on 15th inst., suffering from nervous tension, and may be found wandering. Was last heard of at Bognor, 18th inst., where she posted a letter to London. Information to Mr. HODSON, 123, Victoria Street, London, S. W. 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 Duchess of MARLBOROUGH. 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. COLLIE DOG LOST, ON 12th inst., light brown and white, white ring round neck, white breast, white paws, small white tip of tail, left nostril slightly slit. Answers to name of " Bogie." £ 2 Reward if delivered at 73, Studley Road, Clapbam Road, S. W. Hon. Treasurer— H. H. Pleydell- Bouverie, Esq. Bankers, Messrs. Barclay, Ransom ic Co., 1, Pall Mall East, S. W Manageress. Work Depot, Miss Campbell, 17, North Audley St. Secretary, 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, E. C.; by the National Provincial Bank of England, Bishopsgate Street, E. C., and all its Branches ; by Messrs. Coutts & Co., Strand, W. C.; by Messrs. Hoare & Co., Fleet Street, E. C.; by Messrs. Henry S. King & 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, General Secretary. Office and Work Depot, 17, North Audley Street, W. tOs. REWARD. LOST, rough- haired FOX TERRIER DOG, on Sunday, November 10th, evenly- marked black and tan head, black spot on tail, remainder white ; answers to name of " Diver." Anyone bringing him to 18, Claremont Square, N., will receive above reward. DOG LOST. SPANIEL, dark brown, thick set, short fur, mottled fore paws and chest, tail long and curling on back ; named " Rover." Lost without collar. GORDON, 10, Man- chester Street, Manchester Square, W. JOHN N. HARE, NORFOLK HOTEL, ARUNDEL. SIX MILES FROM BIQNOR Tbe finest Roman Pavement In England. Agent and Carrier for London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Company. CARRIAGES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS— EXTENSIVE BTABLENO. TICKETS TO VIEW KEEP OF ARUNDEL CASTLE Oil Mondays and Fridays from 13 a. m. to 4 p. m. can be obtained only at this Hotel. OMNIBUS MEETS EVERT TRAIN. A Handsome Billiard Room has been added to this Hotel. A PHENOMENAL SUCCESS. FLOJ? DE DINDIGUL, A MEDIUM MILD INDIAN CIGAR, Of exquisite flavour and aroma. Mr. SALA writes :—" Bear favourable comparison with choice Havannahs at about one- third their cost." 22s. and 20s. per lOO ( two sizes), carriage paid. Samples 4 and 5 Is. ( 12 stamps). FLOR DE BINDIGUL CIGARETTES 8s. per lOO. Samples 12 stamps. 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Alhambra Theatre of Varieties— Open 7.30, Two Grand Ballets, Grand Variety Entertainment, etc. Empire— Every Evening at 7.30, Two Grand Ballets and Grand Varieties. 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. Royal Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Canterbury Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.40, Grand Variety Entortaiament. Paragon Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Metropolitan Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Cambridge— Every Evening at 7.4o, Varieties, Sketches, etc. Washington 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 Entertainm^ ut-. Madame Tussaud's Exhibition— Open Daily 10 to 10. 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