PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1294 3. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOE OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. ' 2. Tart iculars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought trill le inserted in one issue of the FOLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property to ill 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. 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METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— E Division.— For obtaining, on 12tb Sep- tember last, a diamond necklace, set 40 brilliants graduated from the centre, value £ 550— A man, who gave the name of J. A. HARMAN, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and small side- whiskers dark; dress, black frock coat, high silk hat, appearance and manner of a gent'eman of education. He represented himself to bo tli3 brotter of T. B. Hariran, of Sindlesbam House, Wokingham, and wrote a letter purporting to come from that address. Warrant issued. 2.— V Division.— For deserting his wife and family— ROBERT BENTLEY, age 44, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, slightly bow- legged. May be accompanied by a woman, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, hair and eyes ( full) dark. He travels in the West of Eogland and Midlands as an agent for the sale of Bibles, sewing machines, & c. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 3.— For stealing £ 14- 2, 30th nit. — JOHN W. BRYANT, late of 75, Gaisford- street, Camden- rcad, N., age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache ( rather heavy), and eyes black, lips slightly parted, stoops, walks with a springing gait; is a good orator and of good address; dress, b'ack frcck coat and vest, datk trousers, black alpine hat. May be found at religions meetings. Warant is3ued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, B. C. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Reading ( Borough). — For obtaining 10s. by false pretences— ROBERT HENRY WEBB, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair dark brown, moustacho light ( inclined to sandy) ; drees, light jacket and vest, dark trousers, grey cap, nailed boots. A baker; known at Windsor and Maidenhead, where he may seek employmeat. Left Reading 13th inst. Warrant issued. 5.— Reading ( Borough).— For stealing 2 pairs full size dark brown cord trousers ; 2 boys' mixed tweed knicker suits; 2 men's bluetto jackets; 2 pairs men's red drab pants ( 1 with satin bands, P. S. M. o/ d in pencil on material, the other marked M o/ o) ; 1 pair men's natural colour merino pants— A woman, who gave the name of MRS. TAYLOR, age 30 to 3*, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair dark; dress, dark clothep, black sailor hat, dark veil; of smart appearance and [ good address. Had with her a perambulator with a child. She calls at shops aud obtains goods on approval, giving a false address. Warrant issued. 6. — Reading ( Borough,). — For bnrglary and assault on a police constable— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, full face, hair and moustache dark Vown ; dress, daik browD coat end vest, light cord trousers, brown cloth cap. Information to Head Constable Tewsley, Eeiding. 7. — Windsor ( Borough). — For stealing, 4th inst., 1 lady's sifety bicycle, Woodley's pneumatij tyres, Gents saddle, tangent spokes, ba1! bjarings throughout, black enamelled frame, V- shaps, usual parts plated, cork handles, rubber pedals, mud- gnards, cord dress guard, and wire guard over chain— A man who gave the name of G. R. BIRD, age about 27, height 5 ft. 5 or 0 in., complexion fair, hair light; drass, grey tweed suit, black bard felt hat. He left a card with the following addresses thereon : ' The Mitre," Kingsgate- fclree^, Bloomsbury, W. C , and " Elephant," Oxford- rjad, Windsor. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. BRECONSHIRE. 8.— Crickhowell ( Oounty). — For stealing a gun ( recovered)— JAMES TOOMBS, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ( thin face), hair and moustache dark ; lame. May be found at Swindon, where he has friends. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crijkhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 9.— Fenny Stratford ( County).— l'o.- embaz- zling £ 21 — HENRY NATION, a baker, late of Wolveiton, s> ge 38, Leight 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stent build, complexion dark, hair ( short) daik brown, slight dark moustache, eye3 elark b; osvn; dress, black coat and ve3t, light trousers, bUck bard felt hat. Is addicted to drink and fond cf betting. Known at Peterborough, Soutbpo; t, Melton Mow- bray, Market Harboro', and Long Clawson. Ab- sconded 2nd in3t. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lait, Fenny Str « 1 fjrd. 10— SlOUgh ( County).— Fir stealing, 16th inst, at Colnbrook, 1 pair of light mixture trou ers and a long metal watchchiin— A MAN, age a'oont 30, height about 5 ft. 5 in., rather stout, c mplexion dark ; dress, dark coat asd vest, light trousers with dark stripes, black- and- white tie, ligLt c'oth cap, brown leather boots. He took lodgings, stating that he was an Officer of the Royal Society for the Pre- vention of Crujlty to Animals. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MAY 274, 1896. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 11.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 1st inst., a bicycle, " Road Raier," nearly new, rat- trap pedals, laced spokes, no brake or guards, " Danlop" tyres fitted - with 1896 pattern valves No. 23685 stamped on handle- bar grip, enamelled plain black, with two transfers and name " John How & SODS, Cambridge," thereon EVANS, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft. 6 ot 7 iD., complexion aiid moustache dark, hair brown; dress, military bicycle suit with narrow gold braid, shoulder 6traps, and 1 stripe on right arm, glengarry cap. Was ween upon Newmarket Heath with three other men, about 4 pm. same date. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. 12.— Macclesfield ( County).— For stealing £. 5 from a till — THOMAS DAY GALE, alias ANDREW, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, upper front teeth irregular ; dress, blue Eerge jacket and trousers ( sailjr pattern), blue jersey, rough brown tweed cap, low shoes. Was committed to the training ship " Clio," from Man- chester, 29th January, 1891, and discharged 15th March, 1895. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downee, Macclesfield. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Ashbourne ( County).— For stealing, 28ih nit., 1 gentleman's silver watcb, steel hands, seconds hand, glass loose ; 1 long silver curb- pattern guard; 2 hollow- ground razors, black handles ( in case); 1 brass seal, hands crossed, " Let ns pull together " thereon; 1 penknife, 3 blades, tortoise- shell handle; 1 blue plaid cotton shirt, sleeve3 lengthened with different material; 1 George III. shilling— JOHN HALL, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, eyes supposed grey, scar on temple ( supposed left) ; dress, black worsted jacket and ve3t, grey trousers with blue stripe, black peak cap, light lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wheeldon, Ashbourne. DORSETSHIRE. 14.— Poole ( County).— For deserting his wife find family, 15th inst., leaving them chargeable to the Pcole Union— JOHN READ, ago 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fre3b, hair, whiskers and moustache brown. A baker; native of Poole. 15.— Poole ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by false prctences, 1st inst.— JOHN HENRY BELDON, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard and moustache dark brown, sight of right eye defective, wears peculiar glas? es - which throw a dark shade down his face, leans forward when walking, feigns religion ; dress, usually, black morning coat and vest, grey striped cashmere trousers, light tie, black bowler hat, dark brown lace boGts or black shoes, carries a dark overcoat with black velvet collar. A tailor. Warrant issued. 16. — Poole County). — For embezzlement — WILLIAM GEORGE BARTLETT, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair very dark, moustache and eyes dark, cut marks on thumb; dresB ( usually), bluo ribbed serge coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A butcher's assistant; native of Henstridge, Somerset. Ab- sconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains, Poole. 17.— Weymouth ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his two children— GEORGE LENANTON, age 44, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, hair, whiskers and moustache ( turning grey) light brown, eyes blue, walks with short quick step, lisps slightly. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 19.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 5th inst, a double- cased silver verge watch, " W. Williams" scratched on inside case; 1 black vest; 1 pair brown- and- white check trousers SEIGEL, or SEAGAL, a Jew, age 24, ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair black, clean shaved, eye3 dark, thin protruding lips, dimple in chin; dress, dark jacket, brown plaid vest, greyish trousers ( frayed at bottom), black soft felt " Derby" hat A tailor. Stated he had been employed at Piccadilly Oxford- street, London. May be found making enquiriej of secretaries of Jewish benevolent societies. 20.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing, on or about 12th ult., 3 heifers ( recovered)— A MAN, oge 48 to 50, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean fhaved; wore a <? trk suit. Appearance of a groom or horse- dealer. Stated bis name was BLAKE, and that he was a fanner, of Tully. May be found at fairs. May have in his possession an English silver lever walcb, No. 10987. Information to Head Ccnstable McKenzie, Cardiff. 21.— Swansea ( Borough)— For embezzlement — WILLIAM LESSER, a brewer's traveller, age 36 to 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, com- plexion fresh, bair dark brown, moustache and whiskers ( pointed) light brown. Is a professor of music; drets, usually, grey suit, black bowler hat. May be found among betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Colquhonn, Chief Constable, Swansea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Fishponds ( County).— Portrait and de- scription of JOHN STONE, whose apprehension is ESSEX. 18.— Colchester ( Ocwntj/).— JOHN TAYLOR, Case No. 13, 27th December last, not to be arrested. Warrant withdrawn. sought for stealing £ 178— Age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache dark brown, eyesbi- own; dress, dark suit, black haid felt hat, light lace boots. A native of Kings wood, near Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. 25. — Portsmouth ( Borough). — For house- breaking, between 21st and 28th ult, and stealing 1 gentleman's small old geneva waVsb, white dial, no second hatds ; 1 small round silver brooch, bird ttereon, pin missing; 1 gold appendage in shape of boat ( damaged) ; 1 plain gold tele icopic pencil- case; 1 silver do.; 1 silver bracelet, set green pebbles, oval pattern, 1 polished steel bracel- t, brass back, old fashioned; 1 small gold brooch, diamond shape, set 3 or 4 red stones in a row, pin missing; 1 thick twisted silver chain brooch, with 6 small imitations of Roman coins attached; 1 pair plain gold ear- rings, hoop pattern ; 1 pair gold earrings, set white paste stones; 1 lady's open- face gold geneva watch, gold dial, supposed word " Geneva" on inside; 1 gold bar brooch, several peails in centre; 1 small round silver brooch ; 1 small gilt horse- shoe biooch, set several paste sto . es, 1 missing; 1 small oblong silver brooch, set 2 red and 2 white stones, 1 missing — A MAN, age about 30. height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, comp'exion fair, supposed slight mous- tache; dres?, dark grey jacket, blue guernsey, cord trousers, skull cap. Was accompanied by another man, shorter than himself, aud who has a deep scar on left side of face. They carry bags, and go from house to house, ostensibly for the purpose of collect- ing r^ gs and bones. 26.— Portsmouth ( Borouqh).— Yor stealing £ 7, 2nd inst.— HENRICH ROSENKRANZER, age 27 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion dark, broad features, moustache brown; dress, fawn colour overcoat, dark velvet collar, black morning coat, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, brown shoes, carried & small dark walking stick. A German, speaks good English. A gardener, and may seek employment as such. Warrant issued. Informatian to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 27.— Southampton ( Borough).— Forembezzle- ment— WILLIAM ADAMS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., small features, hair ( slightly bald) very light, speaks indistinctly; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat. A journeyman baker. Absconded 28th ult. Had with him a small yellow wooden box. Warrant issued. 28.— Southampton ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— W. J. COX, age 35 to 40, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., very slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache dark brown; respectibly dressed. A brewer's traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Southamp- ton. HAMPSHIRE. 23— Romsey ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— GEORGE HICKS ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, heavy dark moustache, large grey eyes, 2 upper teeth deficient, slightly bow- legged, scars back of left hand which cause the fiDgers to be cramped; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, cloth cap, brown leather boots. He represented himself as an insurance agent for horses ( see Case No. 71, 8th inst.). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooper, Romsey. 24.— Portsmouth ( Borough) .— For embezzling £ 4 5s. 0d., 1st inst.— HENRY MERCER, age about 34, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown; dress, grey check suit, or may be wearing black double- breasted melton jacket with silk facings, and hard felt hat; of smart appearance. A traveller. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. HEREFORDSHIRE, 29.— Ledbury ( County).— For stealing a pair of black Oxford cloth trousers, at Wellington Heath, on 10th nit.— Expiree THOMAS TATTERSALL, alias JOHN THOMAS TATTERSALL, and OLIVER HOLDER, Office No 919- 6 ( see Gazette, 3rd ult., Case No. 58, and 17th ult., Case No. 14), age 40, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, lost front teeth, walks lame right leg, wears an elastic band on right thigh, sailor with right hand extended on right forearm, scar on left eyebrow, left side of neck, and under left ear, scald scars on chest; dressed in dark plaid stable jacket, black Oxford cloth trousers, blaik hard hat, long dark greatcoat with cape, and has a brown cap. He represents himself as being attached to the Ordnance Survey, and as a telegraph inspector, engages men to work for him, obtains board and lodging for himself, borrows money to p& y the car- riage on his luggage, supposed to be at the nearest railway station, steals what he can, and absconds j was last heard of on 6tb inst., at Wellington, Salop, where he represented himself as a railway offioial, and carried a pair of ticket nippers; supposed to be now in North or South Wales. Sentenced at Stafford Quarter Sessions, 17th Oct., 1893, to 12; months, and license forfeited, for false pretences. G K P 579. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 30.— Hertford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— JOSEPH SAVILLE, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair and eyes dark brown. A tailor; native of Stepney, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Parith, Hertford. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1896. TFTE POTJOF GAZ1TTE. 3 31.— Watford { County).— For burglary — THOMAS MURRHAL, an Irishman, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in , complexion fresh, hair dark, right eye badly discoloured, left little finger deficient; dress, speckled coat, 2 waistcoats ( one lined leather to form inside pocket-), cord tronsers, dark cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief • Constable, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 32.— Ryde ( Borough).— For obtaining money by fake pretences, 8th inst. — MARY SMITH ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, complexion fallow, full face; dress, black dross ( fancy material), black double- breasted jacket, brown hat. Sbe represented that a sum of money bad been left her, and that she required her railway fare to • Cornwall, to which county she belonged. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Hinks, Ryde. KENT. 33.— Chatham ( County) — For embezzlement— GEORGE PAS6BY, late r. lieving officer of the Midway Union, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion dark, sharp feature3, hvr and long moustache dark ; dress, navy blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, black tie; of gentlemanly Appearance. Warrant issued. 34.— Chatham { County). — For stealing a leather case containing 3 clarionets, A, B, and C, marked A, No. C997, R M. Bind, maker Boosey; Bmatked R M. Band, maker, Chappell; C marked No. 24768, R. M. Band, maker Boosey— JOSEPH THEODORE O'BRIEN, a musician, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in , complexion fresh, hiir d. rk brown, eyes blue; a deserter, Regimental No. 8204. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 35 — L'Verpool ( City) — For fai'ing to report — License Holder JOHN FORAN, Office No. 1466- 6 ( Case. No. 91, 24th ult.), aid License Holder WILLIAM GLOVER, Office No. 56T- 6, Case Nr. 75, 1st inbt., not to be ar. ested. 36.— Blcckburn ( Brrrnvgh) — Portrait, and de- tcriptii n of JAMES HENRY WALSH, whose < v- isSif mimMmsm apprehension is sought for obtaining £ 500 by false pretences— Age about 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in , complexion sallow, hair brown, moustache and slight side whiskers sandy, stoops slightly and turns his feet cut; dress, when last teen, black frock coat, black vest, blus stripe trousers, silk hit. A solicitor; native of Blackburn. AVarrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lewis, Blackburn. 37.- Rochdale ( Borough).— For embszzlement — FREDERICK KENDALL, late of Lorne- street, Patricroft, age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion, hair, moustache, slight side whiskers, and eyes dark; dressed in navy- bine serge suit, brown soft felt hat; frequents bowling- greens and race- courses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. LEICESTERSHIRE. 38.— Leicester ( Borough).—¥ or stealing, 14th '" net., a brown gelding cob, flesh mark right side, about 14 hands high; a batcher's cart, painted blue, " H. and E. S. Allen, Oxford - street, Batchers," painted on panel; and a set of black harness, brass- mounted— A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, side whiekers and moustache black ( turning grey) ; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, billycock hat. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Lei- cester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 39 Lincoln ( City).— For obtaining a horse by means of a worthless cheque, 22nd ult.— A man giving name of WILLIAM SMITH, of Leeds, ago 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair brown, clean shaved, prominent nose ; dress, brown covert coat, dark suit, lace basts, right one cut up front. Supposed native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mansell, Lincoln. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 40.— Wellingborough ( County).— For steal- ing, 3rd inst., at Earls Barton, 1 black cloth coat ( worn), smooth buttons; 1 vest ( same material), single breasted, turn- down collar; 1 long black overcoat ( much worn), pockets torn out, scorch patch size of five shilling piece in back, je l) w- and- black striped plaid liniDg; 1 pa: r boots ( worn), sizo 7; 1 large silver medal, of the Order of the Buffaloes, Dickecs' Lodge, No. 857, " Anderson, York" thereon — GEORGE CHAMBERS ( sup- posed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in complexion fair, hair ( very thin on top) light brown, moustacho brown ; wearing stolen clothes, old dark grey trousers, light coloured cap, red - and - white neckerchief. A blecksmith. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Alexander, Wellingborough. ORKNEY. 41. — Kirkwall ( County). — For embezzlement and breach of trust— JAMES GALT, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair and small moustiche brown, eyes blue; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, grey peak cap. A clerk or commercial traveller ; native of Aberdeenshire. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom Information to Supt. Grant, Kirkwall. OXFORDSHIRE. 42.— Oxford ( City).— For non- appearance to his bail, charged with larceDy, 9th inst.— JOHN WARD, age 63, height 5 ft 3f in., complexion fresh, hair, beard, moustache, and eyes grey, frontal bone of head has been removed, suffers from asthma ; dress, black coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, light tweed cap, militia boots. A travelling draper ; carried a parcel containing cloth, Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 43— Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 12th inst., 1 cloth coat; 1 keeper ring ( recovered), and a lady's stuff petticoat with yellow stripes; 1 white skirt with needlework round bottom; 1 lady's dark tan- colour cloth jacket with black fur on collar ; 1 white- and- drab check blouse; 1 black- and- white spotted veil; 1 gentleman's gold signet ring ( stone missing) ; and 1 pair of earrings made from 2 three- penny pieces— KATE FARRELL, age 23, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair ( curled in front) and eyebrows dark, lost several upper front teeth; dress, tan colour double- breasted jacket, black skirt, black straw hat, trimmed pink roses and black and pink ribbon, red cloth shoes. Was wearing the stolen signet ring, white skirt, petticoat and veil. Supposed native of Dublin, where, she stated she had two sisters in an orphanage. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Edwards, Well- ington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 44 — Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., 1 pair men's lace boots, size 7, half watei tight, nailed, tips on tce3, recently heeled, and a youth's black worsted sick coat, and vest to match— JOHN HALL, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, large nose, hair ( very thin) light brown, eyes grey, tobacco pipes, monument and J. H. tattooed inside left forearm, 2 boil marks on cheek ; dress, black coat and vest, dark blue stripe trouserp, brown plaid cap, heavy leca boots. A native of Burslem. May be found playing a piano at public houses. Warrant issued. 45.— Burslem ( County).— For assault on his wife— ALBERT PARR, age 46, height I ft. 4^ in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and eye3 brown; dress, brown coat, black vest, light trousers, light peak cap, lace boot3. A potter; native of Bnrslem. Has been convicted at Leeds, Todmorden and Wake- field. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Snpt. Hill, Burslem. SUFFOLK. 46.— Ipswich ( County).— For obtaining, by false pretences, 27th January last, a lady's 18- ct. gold geneva watch, No. 84582— M. COLE, alias A. WILLIAMSON, and FRANK WILLIAMSON, late of 24, Dean- street, Newcastle- on- Tyne, and 4, Pier- terrace, South Shields, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, side whiskers and moustache dark, long thin faoe; usually wears long overcoat and hard felt hat, carries a brown leather bag. Sometimes travels as a canvasser and agent, and receives, by post, numerous packages, apparently containing chemical food for cattle. Warrant issued. Information to Daputy Chief Constable Fijher, County Police Office, Ipswich. SURREY. 47.— Chertsey ( County).— For stealing 1 pair dark grey trousers; I blue necktie ( snake down front); and 25s. silver STEVENS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, clean shaved; dress, dark tweed jacket, dark vest, light trousers with black stripe, light brown cap, brown leather boots; of gentlemanly appearance and good address. He obtained lodgings by stating that he came from Portsmouth, and was connected with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and insured cattle. See Case No. 17, 15th inst. Warrant issued. 48.— Chertsey ( County). — For deserting his wife and family, at Walton, on 6th inst.— ARTHUR PEARSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, scar on bridge of nose ; addicted to drink; dress, black pilot jacktt, white cord double- breasted vest, with pearl buttons, white moleskin trousers, purple scarf, brown cloth cap. May be workiog at waterworks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 49. — Farnham ( County).— For non- appearance to a summons on a charge of larceny— SPENCER FLEMING, late of Faruham, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tache light; dress, supposed grey suit. A writer and grainer. Is accompanied by his wife, nge about 30, height about 5 ft., complexion dark. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bryant, Farntam. 50.— Guildford ( Borough).— For stealing £ 9, on 11th inst.— A MAN, age about 28, height ft. 6 or 7 in., sandy moustache, tear on faoe ( supposed left side) ; dress, blue jacket and vest, light trousers, cloth cap, brown boots or shoes. He represented himself to bo an insurance agent, and carried a small bag containing what appeared to be insurance papers, and a revolver, with which ho threatened the inmate of the house. 51.— Guildford ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst.— 1 gentleman's silver English lever watoh, maker, " Gladstone, Manchester," silver twisted bar chain with green and pink stone attached; 1 lady's small silver geneva watch, with small silver albert attached NARSTODA, an Italian, age 25 to 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, scar on right cheek, speaks English imperfectly; dress, grey tweed jacket, light shepherd's plaid trousers, green cloth cap, brown canvas shoes ; wore a silver chain, long fine links, with square silver seal attached. May be found in company of ice- cream vendors. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. ' IIESDAY, MAY 19, 1896. 52— Guildford ( Borough). — For obtain iiif? mrn- y by means of a worthless cheque, No. 0/ C 245G0, (' atei 1st May, 1896, drawn on the London and Midland Bank, Limited, B'ackfriars Branch— A MAN, age 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., c> m- plexion dark, dark moustache ; dress, black morciDg coat, dark trousers with light stripes, brown hat. Carried a mackintosh. Information to Head Constable Worlock, Guild- ford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 53.— Battle ( County').— For sheep- stealing, 3rd inst, at Ticehurst— WILLIAM BALCOMBE ( supposed fake), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light or ginger, slight whiskers and moustache; dres3, light grey clothicg, cariicd an old rusty overcoat. " Warrant issued. Information to Supi. Plumb, Battle. 54 — Hove ( Town).— For embezz'ement, 6th inst. — WILLIAM HEWITT, lata of 6, Spring- gardens Brighton, ago 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in. slight build, complexion dark ( sunburnt), liair light brown, slight moustache light, eyes hazel, lancer tattooed on cue arm, dancirg girl on the other military appearance, walks very quickly; dress, short grey mixture coat and vest, striped grey trousers, dark b'ue cap, military lace boots. A porter, supposed to be well- known at Croydon. Warrant issued. Information to Major Tceva-, Chief Constable, Hove. from SUSSEX ( WEST). 55.— Arundel ( Oounty).— For stealing lodgings, 1 lady's silver vergo watch, maia spring broken ; 2 long imitation gold chains ; 1 gold lock it; 1 small pin- cushion, silver case, plush top ; 1 jubilee talf- crown— A mm who gave the name of STAFF LIEUTENANT WEST, R. N. ( stated he was on six months sick leave, and took apartments for that time), age 40 to 45, height 5 t't. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion dark, hair ( cut short) grey, rad drawn ecar left cheek, front teeth deficient; dress, black diagonal suit, white straw hat with red band. Supposed identical with Expiree Thomas Tattersall, alias John Thomas Tattersall, Office No. 48696 ( see Cases No. 27, 10th ult., and 39 and 40, 15th icst.). Information to Supt. Kennstt, Arundel. WARWICKSHIRE. 56. — Stratford- on- Avon.—( Oounty). — For embezzling various sums of money, while Secretary to a Sick and Dividend Society at Beaudesert, 11th inst.— ARTHUR REUBEN NIBLETT, age 32, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) light auburn, slight side whiskers and moustache, eyes blue ; dress, dark blue cloth suit, hard felt hat, strong lace boots. A fitter, has been employed at the Henley- in- Arder Waterworks. Native of Chel- tenham, Gloucester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avoa. 57.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing and forging a backer's cheque for £ 20, by which he obtained a pneumatic Arab safety bicycle ( new), No. 4112, fitted with Dunlop, 1896, plain tyres, ram's- horn shape handle bar, coraline handles with black tips ( leftbroken off), rat- trap pedals fitted with toe- clips, frame enamelled black, usual parts plated, " Tom- tit" lamp attached— JAMES RUSSEL, or CLEWLEY RUSSELL, a clerk or warehouseman, age 19, height 5 ft. 1 cr 2 in., complexion fair, roucd face, hair brown, eyes grey, 2 scars on right and 2 on centre of forehead, 4 scars back of left forearm; dress, blue serge suit, patent leather shoes. Had with him a long black Newmarket overcoat. Last seen at Shrewsbury, 29th ult., when he stated he wis going to Wrexham and South port. Has in his possession 3 other cheques, Nos. 16 D/ Q 6002, 6004, and 6005, on Lloyd's Bank, Birmingham. Warrant issued. 58.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling various sums, amounting to £ 6— JOSEPH DUTTON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pa'e, oval face, hair, whiskers ( straggling) and moustache brown, eyes grey, abscess mark under both ears; dress, long double- breasted overcoat, dark coat and vest, black hard felt hat, turn down collar, white tie. A grocer or canvasser; native of Stratford- on- Avon. Warrant issued. 59— Birmingham ( City).— For forging and utterirg a chcquo for £ 75— JAMES DAWSON, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, full round face, hair, moustache and eyes dark, usually waxes ends of his moustache; dresses well, wears a silk hat. Has served in the Army. If in a military town, will probably visit the sergeants' mess. An insurance company's clerk supposed native of London. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended beyond the United King- dom. Information to Chief Cocstab'e Farndal9, Bir miDgham. WILTSHIRE. 60.— Devizes ( County).— For stealing a silver albert chain and locket ( recovered) — THOMAS WILLIAMS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in. rather stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown heavy dark moustache, large grey eyes slightly bow. legged, scar back of left hand ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers and cap, I rown shoes. He teok lodgings on 2od inst. and left on 4th inst. without pajiog. He represented himself as ai insurance agent for horses. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Baldwin Devizes. WORCESTERSHIRE. 61.— Worcester ( County).— For stealing 10s. and a halter, at Fernhill Heath, 26th ult.— A m known as DUDLEY TOM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion frejh ( sunburnt) hair and rather htavy moustache brown ; dress, old dark jacket and vest, brown cord trowsers, hard billycock hat, and clegs. An iron- worker; supposed native of Dudley. Works as a farm labourer during summer months, and is known in neighbourhood of Tenbury, Bromyard, aud Kidderminster. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 62— Rotherham ( Borough).— F, 1- failing to report— Supervisee GEORGE BECKETT, Office No. 43344, Case No. 30, 8th inst., has been traced, and warrant withdrawn. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 63.— Maidenhead ( Borough).— Remanded till 26th inst,, for burglary — WILLIAM GEORGE ASHMORE, a; e 31, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresb, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, long light brown moustache, eyes dark blue; dress, brown jacket, dark cloth ve3t, cord trousers, blue necker- chief with white spots, heavy blucher boots, black hard felt hat. A hammerman; native of Birrow in- Furness. Has served in the 7th Hussars, which he left about 6 years ago. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. BRECONSHIRE. 64.— Crickhowell ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Brecon Assizes, for manslaughter— DAVID CHARLES ROBINSON, aje 44, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, recent pockmarks. Has resided at Abergavenny for several years. A chimney sweep; supposed native of Manchester, and to have been in tho Army or Militia. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. by fraud ; to 8 months, at Hertford, 3rl December, 1891, for uttering ; to 6 months, at Central Criminal Court, 19th October, 1893, for possessing base coin; to 6 months, at Salisbury Assizts, 30th May, 1894, for uttering-, and to 3 months, at Teddington, on 24th April, 1695, for larceny ( servant). Found in his possession a large number of betting tickets, in name of Saunders and Anderson, London. TOM SHARPE, alias WILLIAM DAWSON, BOWLES, " WHIPCORD TOMMY," and " BALL OF TWINE," age 54, height 5 ft. 11 in, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole on front of left shoulder and right breast, both jaws fractured. A companion of race- course thieves, and a well - known welsher. Was convicted at Rugby, on 4th May, 1877; 30th March, 1886, and 28th March, 1893, of travelling on railway without a tisket, and was sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment at Epsom, 23rd April, 1894, for welching. Supposed to have been several times convicted in the provinces. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to the Chief Constable of Cheshire, Chester. DORSETSHIRE. 66.— Wareham ( County) — Rerranded till 28th inst., for burglary— CHARLES VICTOR MEAD, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, anchor left forearm ; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark troupers, black cap, side- spring boots. Has been in the Navy ; gives his address a9 RsivenCross- street, Hackney— GEORGE KETTLE, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, heart and arrow aud 5 dots right arm, dot middle finger rght land, 6 do! s and abscess scar left forearm; dress, grey ja- jket and vest, dark pla'd trousers, coloured shirt, brown cap, side- spring toots, brown overcoat. Gives his address as 21, St. Jude- street, Bethnal Green. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Carter, Warebam. 67.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Assizes at Dorchester for burglary— GEORGE ARMSTRONG ( supposed false), age 19, height 5 ft. 3j in., slight build, complexion fresb, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes blue, dot tattooed left wrist, scar top of right foot, left big toe deformed; dress, dark diagocal jacket and vest, grey stripe trousers, brown cap. A native of Whitecbapel, London. Tramps the country selling oranges, flowers, & s. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constalbe Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 68.— Colchester ( County). — Committed for trial, at next Essex Assizes, for sacrilege— SABAH HOP WOOD, age 49, height 4 ft. 8 in , slight build, complexion ruddy ( freckled), hair dark auburn, eyes dark brown, prominent forehead. A tramp; supposed a native of Isliogton. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. CHESHIRE. 65.— Chester ( County).— Committed for trial at Chester Assizes, 16th prox., for stealing a port- manteau and contents, from Chester Railway Station, on 5th inst, — ALBERT EDWARD CARTER, alias GEORGE FORD, HIBBORN, EDWARD CARTER, and ALBERT CARTER, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, ejes blue, cut scars centre of forehead, corner of left eye, leftside of head, on right fore- finger, two on 3rd finger, and three on right thumb, boil Ecar left elbow, mole on left side and back of neck, two over left breast, top of right shoulder, and on both ehoulderblades, blue dot on 1st and 2nd right firgers, varicose vein left leg. A native of London. He was sentenced to 3 months imprison- ment at Reading Quarter Sessions, 10th April, 1890, for stealing heifers ; to 6 months, at Wilts Quarter Sessions, 14th Oo'obsr, 1890, for obtaining a horse GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 69.— Cheltenham ( County).— Remanded, for stealirg a quantity of carpenter's tools ( recovered) — WILLIAM BROWN ( supposed falso), age 25 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 2 in. ( without boots), complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes hazel, steamship tattoced inside right arm, full- rigged ship inside left ditto, and ring little finger lefc hand, abscess scars right jaw, neck, left shoulder, and back of left leg; dress, grey jacket, dark grey vest, blue- ribbed cloth trousers, patch on right knee, grey cap, old thin lace boots. States he is a native of London. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. 70.— Dursley ( County). — Remanded till 25th inst., for attempted housebreaking — JAMES OWEN, age 18, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresb, hair light brown, lost right rye, the other hazel, ruptured right side, 2 moles back of right shoulder, K S., Mary, tattooed left arm, rii g middle finger, 5 dots back right hand, " Lister" outside fishing smack inside calf of right leg, " Watwn, Cunliffe" inside calf left leg; dress, browu jacket and vest ( with dark squares), police trousers, cotton check shirt, white tie with red sp ts, daik grey cap, white canvas shoes with rubber soles. A maltster; native of Birmingam. Found in bis possession pawn FRIDAY, MAY .15, 1896., T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 22 ticket for pair of boots, pledged with James Pearson, Birmingham, on 27th ult. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Snpt. Hopkins, Dursley. KENT. 71— Mailing ( County).— Committed for trial at next Kent Assizes, for burglary— WALTER STAN- LEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresb, hair ( bald over forehead) brown, eyes hazel, two cut marks right cheek and one on thumbs, burn scar bottom of left leg; dress, dark clothes. Stated he was a native of Woolwich, also that he had been employed at a printer's in Nottingham, bat lately had been hawkiDg mock jewellery. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Lane, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 72.— Leigh ( County).— Committed for trial at, next Liverpool Sessionp, for housebreaking and larceny — JANE MORLET, alias SMITH, and THRELFALL, age 43, height 4 ft. 11 in., com- plexion fteth, hair black, eyes grey, abscess scars both sides of neck, cut both sides of forehead, mole left cheek and jaw, first finger right hand deficient. Sentenced 13th July, 1887, at Blackburn, to 3 months imprisonment for larceny; 4th July, 1894, at Accrington, to 3 months for larceny. Has also been convicted of larceny at BoltoD, and also Bentenced to 2 months imprisonment for cruelty to children. - PETER SAWER, alias THOMAS WARREN, and WILLIAM ASHCROFT, age 44, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark browD, eyes blue, tattoo mark between thumb and forefirger of both hands. Previously convicted at Easingwold, Wath, Bradford, and Rochdale. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 73. — Welshpool ( County). — Committed for trial at next Assizes, 30th inst., for larceny ( person) — RICHARD EVANS, alias EDWIN EVANS, and WILLIAM RILEY, age 61 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 11 in, complexion sallow, hair ( bald), full whiskers and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, B. tattooed left arm, good teeth; dress, navy- blue jacket and trousers, plaid waistcoat, sailor cap, all much worn. Of good address. States he is a native of Truro, and is a commission agent. Supposed previously convicted. " Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden; or Sergeant Meredith, Llanfyllin. RADNORSHIRE. 74. — Penybont ( County).— Sentenced, 15th inst., to 14 days imprisonment, for vagrancy — FRANK KIMBER, age 31, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes dark grey, rose, shamrock, and thistle tattooed intide right forearm, crown on wrist, fleshy lump both sides of neck; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, cloth cap. A native of Southampton. Sentenced 30th March, 1893, at Bournemouth Sessions, to 3 weeks im- prisonment, for larccny, and oa 18th October, 1893, at Dorchester Sessions, to 2 months imprisonment for larceny ( person). Five other summary con- victions, see Register of Habitual Criminals, 1893. Information to the Chief Constable of Radnor- shire, Penybont. WESTMORLAND. 75.— Appleby ( County).— Sentenced, 9th inst , to 1 moith imprisonment, for larceny — ELI BARRETT, age 18, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion freBh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, ELI, POLY on left aim ; dress, black tweed jacket, dark corduroy trousers, black velvet cap. A native of Eden Bridge,'. Yorks. To 3 months imprisonment for larceny— JOHN ROBINSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 9f in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair sandy, eye3 blue, scar from bite of horse on right Land ; dress, light check coat and vest, stripe cloth trousers, light tweed cap, canvas shoes. A native of Perth. Information to Supt. Smith, Appleby. PROPERTY STOLEN. CARNARVONSHIRE. 76. — Bangor ( County). — 5th inst., from a chapel, at Llanfairfechan— A communion service, viz.: 3 plates, 1 flagon, 2 cups, all solid silver; and 2 table- cloths. Supposed by A TRAMP. Information to Supt. Harris, Bangor. HAMPSHIRE. 77.— Andover ( County).— 18th inst.— 1 gentle- man's open- face silver lever watch, No. 5294595, " Waltham, Mass," on dial; 1 steel chain; 1 horn watch case : 1 leather purse with steel fastenings, containing 5s. Supposed by a tramp. Information to Supt. James, Andover. 78.— Winchester ( City).— 14th inst., by house- breaking— 1 silver fruit knife, fork and spoon, round chased handles, " EA. G." engraved thereon; 1 lady's long cable- pattern gold chain, swivel at end ; 1 silver necklet, small twisted pattern ; 1 Urge silver locket, oval shape, hair inside, " E. D. H." supposed to be engraved thereon; 1 gold filigree Maltese cross, size about ins. ; 1 pair gold filigree ear- rings ; 1 silver band bracelet, 1 { in. wide, snap fastening; 1 do., 1 in. wide, snap fastening; 1 small gold neck- chain ; 1 plain gold seal with initials thereon, and other trinkets, on a ring; 1 small gold neck- chain, twisted pattern ; 1 very wide gold buckle keeper ring, chased, ( worn inside) ; 1 lady's gold mourning ring, hair round band, set very dark blue forget- me- not and 2 pearls; 1 lady's white metal albert chain, curb pattern, bar at end, a small piece cf chain with a gilded threepenny- piece attached; 1 large round green cut- glass scent bottle, silver top, embessed; 1 small scent bottle, silver top, embossed; 1 silver- bar broccb, " Emmie " thereon ; 1 oval- shape cor- nelian brooch, set in gold.— Supposed by TWO MEN: 1st, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair and small side whiskers dark brown; dress, black frock coat, dark trousers, blask hard felt hat. 2nd, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion, hair and moustache dark; dressed in black suit ( coat much faded), black hard felt hat. Both of shabby appearance. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 79— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 29th nit,— A " Globe " safety pneumatic bicycle, nearly new, black enamelled, makers " Messrs. Clarke, Cluley & Co., Coventry," Dunlop tyre3, ball bearings throughout, rat- trap pedals, straight handle bars, horn handles, usual parts plated, no brake, light brown semi- racing saddle, lamp with " Rose & Co." in wlite letters embossed on red glass. 30th nit., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold keyless watch, with long gold neck- chaia and bunch of charms ( 1 in shape of a filbert, 1 old- fashioned gold key in shape of a knight's head with movable mask over face, 1 gold watch- key with stone in shspe of heart, and I Mexican gold dollar, attached) ; 1 gentleman's gold keyless genova watjh, monogram " G. A. W." on back ; 1 silver albert, fancy fetter- link pattern ; 1 lady's gold gensva watch, gold dial, 1 very old- fashioned gold chain attached ; 1 gentle- man's 18- ct. single- stone diamond ring, with flaw in one of the facets; 1 gentleman's gold signet ring set with a square bloodstone; 1 lady's old- fashioned gold dress ring, set 5 turquoise; I lady's dress ring, set turquoise and pearls ( broken) ; 1 silver brooch made of 4 jubilee shillings; 1 fine gold horseshoe brooch, with whip across; 1 9- ct. gold curb brace- let, padlock and safety chain attached ; 1 plain fine gold Indian made bangle, forms horseshoe with whip across, padlock and safety chain atta3hed ; 3 Georga IV. crown pieces, several four- penny pieces, and a number of silver coin3 with holes in them. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 80.- HemelHempstead( CoM » < t/).— I3thinst., at Berkhampstod, by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, gold face and hands, flowers chased on back; 1 gold bangle, plain, with true lover's knot; 1 gold brooch, cross, buckle in centre; 1 black oval- shape brooch, female's head in centre, gold rim ; 1 lady's long metal chain— Supposed by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, mous- tache dark, prominent nose, of Jewish appearance; dress, lavender colour suit, black soft felt hat, dark tie, carried a small black handbag, and called at houses representing himself to be an insurance agent. 15th inst., by housebreaking, at Hemel Herrp- sted— 1 lady's gold chain with pendant; 1 gold brooch with small ivy leaves and heart pendant; 1 gold brcoch, pointed ends, ruby in centre, surrounded with pearls ; 1 gold ring with row of pearls; 1 gold do, red stone in centre, set 3 pearls each side ( 2 missing) ; 3 silver bangles ; 1 lion shilling brooch in frame. A man identical with the one above de- scribed was seen to leave the premises. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. 81.— Hertford ( County).— 4th inst.— 1 silver Waltham lever, No. £ 057962, steel hands, white metal chain, black stone with white mark across at end; 1 new tweed jacket and vest, inside pocket of jacket sewn up. Snpposed by a MAN, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair, and slight moustache datk; dress, when last seen, black striped cloth coat and vest, dark cord trausers, peak cap, lace boots; may now be wearing the stolen clothing. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. 82.— Watford ( County).— 30th ult, by burglary, at Abbots Langley— 1 silver filigree flower vase, to hold a glass 14 in. high; 1 chased silver stand of vase, about 4 in. high; 1 upright silver flower vase; 1 silver top of scent- bottle; 1 silver top of small inkstand; 1 ormolu top of ink- bottle; 1 antique gold and enamel watch, size of a 4s. piece, coloured flowers on white ground, with blue border on back; 1 pair gold sugar- tongs, about 4 in. long; 1 lady's small enamel and gold watch ; 1 antique gold chair, set green- and- red enamel, yards long; various corals, small chains and pins; I gpeen enamel chatelaine, with small gold chains set green stones; 1 small round ormolu box, size of a crown piece, set turquoise round edge of lid; 1 gold ring, ^- in. wide, set 2 turquoise stnds; 1 gold ring, g- in. wide, set heartsease, surround ed with pearls ; 1 fan with mother- o'- pearl handle, fignred; 1 small round silver box, size of crown piece, engraved with Nero's head; 1 small oval silver gilt box, mounted with yellow topaz ; 1 small ormolu egg cup encrusted with turquoise; 1 top of silver pepper- castor ( owl's head) ; 1 small gold seal; a pelican, 4 in. high, encrusted with coloured enamel and stones; 1 silver button hook with cairngorm stone in handle; 1 ormolu pen- tray, 8 in. by 3 in., 2 rests for peDS, and small compass set therein. Information to Capt. Wymor, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 83.— Ryde ( Borough). — Between 23th and 30th ult.— 1 lady's gold watch; 1 gold chain; 2 sets of appendages; 5 gold Iroocjhes; 1 gold- rim double eye- glass and chain; 1 plain filagree gold brooch, diamond in centre; 2 gold brooches, rubies in centre; 1 gold brooch, set onyx; 2 silver chains; 2 silver locke's; 2 plain gold rings; 1 gold ring, tet black stone; 1 gold name brooch; 1 long fine gold chain; 1 carved brooch, set 2 diamonds; 1 gold necklet and wristlet. Information to Head Constable Hinks, Ryde. KENT. 84. — Gravesend ( Borough). — 6th inst., by housebreaking — 1 gentleman's double- case silver watch, No. 18446 ( push- pin broken); 1 ladies open- face gold watch, No. 235138, 121 scratched inside case, maker's name Mathery; 1 gold small link albert chain ; 1 gold broosh with spider in centre, set pearls; 1 diamond shape gold brooch, set fine gold in centre; 1 gentleman's gold signet ring, set shield- shaped white stone ; 2 Lets gold shirt studs ( 1 fiat, 1 oval). 7th inst., by housebreaking— 2 ladies' silver geneva watches, 1 has initials M. A. S. inside case; 1 small gold locket and chain, oval shape, photo of lady and gentleman inside ; I silver locket and chain with M. A. S. on locket; 1 round scent bottle, silver top; 1 silver fruit knife, pearl handle; 1 pair gold ear- rings, acorn pattern ; 1 pair very small silver ear- rings, 1 small dress ring, set 1 garnet and 2 opals ; 1 amethyst stone set in fine gold. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Graves- end. 85.— Margate ( Borough).— 14th inst.— A safety bicycle, " Coventry Ford" make, Dunlop tyres ( worn), 23- in. wheels, 2- in. front tyre, lj- in. back tyre, tangent spokes, about 10 new ones in hind wheel, plated handle- bar, grey rubber handles, plated bell, black saddle- bag, hooked bolt and nut missing from point of saddle, no brake or mud- guard. Information to Head Constable Farndale, Margate. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1896. LANCASHIRE. gg Chorley ( County).— 18fch iiist., by house- breaking, at Cbarnock Richard— 1 large black leather purse, 3 compartmeuts, bright frame, a picture of Blackpool Tower on one side, and words " A present from Blackpool" on either side of tower; 1 small black leather parse ( I compartment), steel frame; 1 silver buckle ring ( broken); 1 pair gold earrings with round drop, about size of collar stud. 87.— Chorley ( Cownty).— 18th inst., by burglary 1 pair black cloih trousers ( worn) — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eye3 grey, ends of little fingers bent, slovenly appearance, who was seen in back garden of house about 2 a. m. on morning of robbery. May endeavour to enlist. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. LINCOLNSHIRE. 88.— Stamford ( County).— Between 4th and 18th inst., from an hotel— 1 electro- plated cruet, round, ball feet, 4 or 5 bottles; 1 ditto sauce- stand, basket pattern, ball feet, for 2 round and 2 oval bottles; 3 ditto tablespoons; 8 ditto dessert- spoons, l'W" cnaraved thereon; 5 ditto forks, some may have " W" thereon. Information ta Supt. Clarke, Stamford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 89.— Kettering ( County).— 15th inst., from a Temperance Hotel— 1 lady's gold English lover watch, No. 2372; 1 lady's gold guard, curb pattern ; 1 pair gold eye- glasses, small chain attached; I large oval diamond and sapphire brooch, 3 pandauts attached ; 1 gold dress- ring, set blue stone; 1 ditto, set 5 diamonds; 2 ditto, each set with large diamond; 8 £ 5 Bank of England note?, and £ 8 10s. gold— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, who slept at the hotel on the night of 14th, and left on 15th, and under whose bed a cash- box, which contained the above, was found concealed: age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, long features, hair ( wavy in front) and moustache black, spoke with London accent; dress, black csat and vest, very light serge trousers, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Andrews, Kettering. OXFORDSHIRE. 90.— Oxford ( City).— 7th inst., from a College, 1 small gold ring, Eet black stone ; 1 old gold ditto, rim round edges, worn, small piece of glass with hair ; 1 small gold locket with diamonl cross, set in blue enamel; 1 metal watch chain, gold gilt, curb pattern; I gold sleeve link, set carbuncle. 7th inst.— By housebreaking— 1 lady's gold ring, red stone in centre; 1 ditto " Forget- me- not"; 1 gold locket, monogram " G. M. " thereon, hair inside; 2 gold ditto, enamelled, blue on 3 side, the other plaiD, containing hair; 1 plaid gold locket; 1 silver snake- pattern bangle ; 1 silver bangle ( broken) ; 1 silver necklet; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, " M " sap- posed thereon. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 94.— Pontypridd ( County).— 30th March— A chestnut mare pony ( aged), white mark on back ander saddle, short tail. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Pontypridd. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. LEICESTERSHIRE. 95.— Leicester ( Borough).— In possession of a prisoner, committed for trial at next Borough Assizes, a diamond marquise ring, with opal surrounded by 18 small diamonds. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. APPREHENSIONS. 96.— Metropolitan Police District ( Con- vict Supervision Department).— Supervisee JAMES SAMUEL MILLAR, Office No. 48677, Case No. 53, 14th February, 1896, and Case No. 1, 13th March, 1896. 97.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division— j. CAVANAGH, Case No. 5, 21st February last. 98.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough).— MAN, Case No. 10, 8tla inst., and bicycle recovered. 99.— Kent, Sandwich ( County).— WILLIAM HUNTLEY", Case No. 29, 15tb inst. 100— Lancashire, Hurst ( County) — TOM MOUNTFORD, Case No. 20, 8th inst. 101.— Lancashire, Bolton ( County). — WOMAN, Case No. 76, 15th inst., and property recovered. 102.— Lancashire, Leigh ( County).— J AMES ISHERWOOD, Case No. 24, 24th ult, and com- mitted for trial. 103. — Lancashire, Leigh ( County).— Super- visee JOHN WOODS, Office No. 48443 ( Case No. 32, 15th inst ) 104.— Radnorshire, Penybont ( County).— FRANK PARSONS, Case No. 37, 15th iust. 105. — Suffolk, Mildenhall ^( County).— JOSEPH CARMAN, Case No. 41, 1st inst, 106. — Sussex ( East), TLeweS ( County).— FREDERICK JOHN WRIGHT, Case No. 42, 1st inst. 107.— Sussex ( West), Arundel ( County).— WILLIAM T. STRUDWICK, Case No. 29, 13th December last. WORCESTERSHIRE. 91.— Bromsgrove ( County). — lst inst., at Redditcb— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 28122, silver- gilt dial, cracked glass; 1 lady's gold geneva demi- hunter, blue enamelled on back and face; 1 lady's gold geneva, dial discoloured ; 1 lady's ditto, gilt dome, No. 109116; 1 lady's gold geneva lever, No. 17319, gold dial, chased back, glass cracked. Information to Supt. Jeffrey, Bromsgrove. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. FERGUSON and JOHN GILL, age 63, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache ( turning grey) dark, eyes grey, two joints 4th finger of left hand deficient; dress, dark mixture jacket and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat lace boots. Supposed a native of Birr. Is believed to have been previously convicted for illegal possession of melted silver and coining materials, in name of John Gill, at Dublin, February 1895; of frequenting, at Hereford, 14th May, 1895 in name of Thomas Ferguson; for being in the possession of melted gold and silver ( supposed pro- ceeds of a burglary) at Ox'ord, in June, 1894, in name of Thos. Mulhall; and of burglary, at Prest- wich, November, 1891; and at Chorlton, December 1892. See Case No. 23, 15th inst. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 110.— w Division.— 19th inst., by housebreak- ing— 4 gold brcoshes : lst, jubilee half- sovereign, solid gold case, " F. Davis, 15, Fore- street," engraved on back ; 2ad, bar do., set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies alternately; 3rd, crescent shape do., set pearls ; 4tb, a bar, set pearls; 1 set of gold studs, 15- ct.; 1 set of gold links, 9- ct, ; 1 lady's gold open- face geneva watch, gold dial, engine- turned cases; 2 silver lockets: lst, large oval shape, initials F. D. on front, a silver Prince of Wales' pattern chain attached; 2nd, small round shape do., chased, small pattern silver chain attached ; 1 small silver twisted pattern chain; 1 silver bangle; 1 pebble bracelet, silver setting; 2 silver brocches : 1 bar, 1 rosebud pattern; 2 silver thimbles; 1 set of silver studs, plain pattern ; 2 silver pencil cases, stone at top; 2 gold medals : 1 round shape, 1 octagon, " Dolphin Swimming Club, W. J. Wightman, Captain," engraved on each) ; 1 silver- mounted walking, stick, buck- horn handle, engraved " W. J. W., 1887 '*; 1 silver challerge cup, " W. J. Wightman " engraved thereon, and several other names, " Pre- sented to F Company, 1st Battalion Queen's," sus- pended on rifle, about 10 in. high. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Ill— Fishponds ( County).— 19th inst, by shopbreaking, at Saint George— 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 14508, marked " E/-"; 1 silver lever, No. 19231, marked " F/- " ; 1 do., No. 42093; 1 do., No. 32442; 1 silver stop- watch, No. 23245; 1 silver geneva stop- watch, No. 365; 1 do., No. 67935; 1 do., No. 16908; 1 lady's silver watch, No. 43458; 1 tilver watch, No. 22055; 1 do., No. 4686; 1 silver verge watch, maker, " Rose, London"; 1 silver hunting watch, No. 3734; 1 silver lever, No. 121228; 1 silver verge, maker, " Parkinson, London"; 1 silver English lever; 1 American silver lever, No. 4241736; 1 lady's silver watch, No. 8623; 1 silver watch, No. 22731; 1 do , No. 14302 ; I silver English lever, No. 7317, maker " Burdess" ; 1 lady's silver watch, No. 22405; I silver English lever, No. 13204; 1 silver lever, No. 25437; 1 silver English lever, No. 7781 ; 1 do., No. 71421; 1 do., No. 14334; 1 silver watch, No. 34940 ; 1 metal keyless watch; 1 silver lever, No. 4819920; about 20 22- ct. wedding rings; several silver alberts ; 1 gold albert; 1 gold guard ; 20 dress rings; and other articles. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. SOMERSETSHIRE. 112.—| Iminster ( County).— Jewellery found in possession of prisoner ( see Case No. 50, 13th March last), has been identified, also the diamond and sapphire pin pledged at Bristol, and the gold pin pledged at Taunton. APPREHENSIONS. 113. — Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( County). — Licerso Holder THOMAS EATON, Office No. 1015- 6. ( See GAZEXTK, lst inst.). 114.— Orkney, Kirkwall ( CWJ/).- JAME3 GALT, Case No. 35, 15th inst. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 92.— Leyburn ( County).— Between 10th and 12th inst., from Wensley Church — The brass top of an altar bookstand with shank, size about 1 foot wide by 1 ft. 3 in. long, divided into 4 squares, per- forated Ecroll work, " In memory of Ethel Jean Cathcart" engraved thereon. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Archer, Leyburn. 93— Northallerton ( County).— 14th inst., at Thirek races— A silver lever watch, chronometer balance, maker " Cattaneo, Stockton- on- Tees," No. 2809, " Wm. Eden" on inside case, gold curb pattern albert, with a 25- peseta gold coin attached. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchinson, Northallerton. 108.— Northampton ( Borough) .— ARTHUR BROOKS, alias CRICHTON, ALSKA, and W. POLLARD, described in Case No. 23, lst March, not yet arrested, and his apprehension is still sought. The reward offered for his arrest has been with- drawn. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HERTFORDSHIRE. 109.— Watford ( County).— Remanded for burg- lary— THOMAS MULLHAL, alias THOMAS FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 279 MISSING, PERCY BRYANT, age 18, looks older, fair complexion, height 6 ft. in., f^ lim bailt, toes deformed, joints enlarged through rheumatism, clean shaven ; may possibly now have slight whiskers and moustache. Clothes— black mourning coat and vest, grey ditto, two pairs dark grey striped trousers, also old pair trousers, dark blue and brown stripe, two new white shirts, one marked " Perny Bryant," stand- up collars, size ] 5, marked " Percy Bryant," natural wool vest, and two pairs pants, marked " P " in red cotton, one pair grey socks, one pair brown socks, one pair la e- up boots, one pair patent shoes, pyjama sleeping suit, pink and white stripe, marked " P" on string, dark overcoat, velvet collar, lined plaid, brown plaid Inverness shape mackintosh, with large cape, black felt hat, brown plaid cap, ivory back hair brush, small comb ; had shiny leather black bag to take suit of clothes, & c.; has silver links, marked " P. B.," and silver watch chain ; no watch. Left 49, Eversfield Place, St. Leonards- on- Sea, 12 o clock Wednesday, 6th inst., last seen leaving 4, Brabant Court, Philpot Lane, London, E. C., 9.30 p. m. same day, dressed in fireman's tunic, with belt ( big brass buckle), hatchet, waterproof overalls, top boots, undress cap; carrying sack marked " E. N. Millet, London," with blue and yellow stripe both sides. Sack supposed to contain private clothes and overcoat. Said was going long journey, leaving London at midnight. Looked very weak: and ill. Is not known to possess much meaos. May be found wandering and unable to give clear account of himself through weakness. May be found in hospital or infirmary, or trying to obtain situation on boat going sea voyage, or in company of firemen. May state he is a medical student or accountant. Is a native of North London. Has been recently suffer: ng from measles, and went to St. Leonards for benefit of his health on April 3". Information, for which a reward will be offered, to be at once given to OSBOKN & OSBOKN, Solicitors, 56, Copthall Avenue, or to his parents, at 59, Stamford Hill, London, N. 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