NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1298 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. THE REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be 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 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. G. livery announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less ivn. fr than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and m • alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings w'tiih mag result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be far teamed so as to be received not later than noonon Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edit ion not laterthan Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one tide of the paper oniy, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either rt the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond S( Co." Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street, Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Witling, 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. ANDEBSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows:— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities aud Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. • 2. Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It 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 once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF 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.— B Division. — For obtaining £ 51 12s, by a woitbleES cheque, on 1,5th nit.— C. J. COOPER age 26, height 5 ft , complexion fair, bair light; dress, black jacket, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A rative of Marylebone. Warrant issued. 2. — C Division. — For larcjny ( servant) — WILLIAM MORRIS, age 57, height 5 ft, 9 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) black, eyes dark browD, rather splay- footed; dress, grey frock coat suit and silk hat, very low collar; of smart appearance. A native of Newport, Mon- mouthshire. Warrant issued. 3. — D Division. — For embezzling £ 5 5s. 6d. — JOHN HESLOP, age 42, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) light brown, eyes hazel; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey trousers, brown hard felt hat, lace boots. Was con- victed at Birmingham of a similar offence, on 19th September, 1894. Warrant issued. 4. — P Division. — For stealing £ 5 5s. — GEORGE NYE, age 27, height 5£ t. 4 in., com- plexion and hair dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light check trousers, grey cloth cap, lace boots. Is known at West Wiskham, Chislehurst, Wimbledon, and Croydon. Warrant issued. 5. — W Division.— For fraud— WILLIAM ANDREWS, alias T. W. BROOKS, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache, and small side whickers light; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat; may be wearing dark blue overcoat and spurs. Has the appearance of a gamekeeper. Last seen at Horsham, Sussex. Warrant issued. 6— Y Division.— On a warrant under a main- tenance order — CHARLES RUPERT BRUNE, alias BURLEIGH, BROWN, and NEVILLE, age 37, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, pockmarked on eyebrow, fingers square at tips and turn backwards. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For libel — JOHN IRVING, late of 13, Rostrevor Mansions, Ro3trevor- road, Fulbam, age 55, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair and moustache grey; dresp, dark clothes, high silk hat. Absconded 22nd inst. Warrant issued. 8. — For stealing £ 142, 30th ult. — JOHS W. BRYANT, late of 75, Gaisford- street, Camden- road, N., age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair, moustache ( rather heavy), and ejes 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, dark trousers, black alpice hat. May be found at religious meetings. Warrant is3ued. Information to Snpt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Reading ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— FREDERICK COPPIN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slight build, complexion fair, thin face, hollow cheeks, high cheekbones, hair ( inclined to randy) light brown, has very large white teeth, of which he is fond of boasting; dress, snuff- coloured check suit, and brown peak cap, may be wearing whipcord breeches, and brown Melton cloth gaiters. A horse- breaker; native of Ipswich. Will no doubt seek employment at livery stables, dealers, horse - breeders, & c. Stated he was going to Aldershot, and thence to Edinburgh. Information to Head Constable Tewslev, Reading. CHESHIRE. 10. — Birkenhead ( County). — For highway robbery— WILLIAM FELL, age 26, fceiglt 5 ft. 10 in , slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, may have slight sandy moustache, rather long nose and features, stoops slightly, and is rather knock- kneed, lost tip of right index finger, is addicted to drink ; dress, dark jacket, rough blue Irouser.?, hard felt hat. Is a trombone player; a native of Bacup. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, County Hall, Birkenhead. 11— 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 serge jacket acd trousers ( saibr pattern), blue jersey, rough brown tweed cap, low shoes. Was committed to the training ship " Clio," from Mar - Chester, 29th January, 1891, and discharged loth March, 1895. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, Macclesfield. 12.— Middlewich ( County). — For embezzle- ment— GEORGE HEAPS, ago 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair brown, moustache and sido whiskers light brown; dress, black coat and vest, light striped trousers, blue peak cap, light lace boots. A native of Sandbach. May seek employment at a ccal wharf. Warrant issued. Informat: on to Supt. Lar^ e, Middlewich. 2 T H E POLICE OAJZETTE, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1896. DENBIGHSHIRE. 13.— Wrexham ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) — ELIZABETH EDWARDS, age 24, height about 5 ft. 4 in., hair ( cnt short on forehead) dark, has lost upper front teeth ; dress, white blouse, black skirt, black silk stockings with flower work, black sailor hat, blaok veil with white spois, low tan shoss. Warrant i? sued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Ashbourne ( County).— For housebreakir g, 19th nit., at Holland Ward, and stealing 1 silver watch, gold albert, and gold locket ( recovered) ; and 1 pair men's grev stocking*— JOHN STAFFORD, alias CHARLES JOHNSON, JOHN JOHNSON, and JOHN ASTLE, age 60, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, eyes grey, 2 mo'es left sido of neck, 1 on top of right shoulder, 1 on right side of back, 2 scars back of neck; walks lame, and turns his feet out; dress, drab slop, black cloth vest, light corduroy tronsers, blue check shirt, red scarf, black soft hat, heavy lace boots. Has been employed as farm labourer. Native of Boylesfon, Derbyshire. Information to Snpt. Wheeldon, Ashbourne. DEVONSHIRE. 15.— Devonport ( Borough).— For deseiting his wife and child, leaving them chargeable to Stoke Damerel Union — FRANCIS WHITE, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in , complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes blue, " G. W." tattooed on one aim. Absconded 1st March last. Has been employed as ligger in H. M. Dockyard at Devonport, now supposed to be working in the neighbourhood of Daitmouth. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Matters, Devon- port, plexior, hair, full beard and moustache dark, eyes brown ; dress, plaid suit, dark overcoat; of smart appearance. A bookbinder; native of Saffron Walden. Warrant issued. Information to Sup1. Pryke, Saffron Walden. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 22.— Cardiff ( Borough).- For stealing, 26th nit., 1 blue- black worsted or at and vest; 1 piir Scotch tweed trousers, and £ 5— MORRIS SMITH, a marine engineer, age 24, short, slight bnild, hair ( curly) and complexion dark, clean shaved; dress, pilot cloth reefer jacket, blue serge vest and trousers, hard felt hat, new lace boots, carried a black leather portmanteau May endeavour to go to sea. Warrant i sned. Not < o bo arrested out of tho United Kingdom. Information to Head Const vble McKe: zie, Cardiff. DORSETSHIRE. 16.— Poole ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, 15th ult., leaving them chargeable to the Pcole Union— JOHN READ, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fre3b, hair, whiskers and moustache brown. A baker; native of Poole. Wariant issued. 17.— Poole ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by false prttecces, 1st nit. — JOHN HENRY BELDON, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard and moustache <? atk brown, sight cf light eye defective, wears peculiar glasses which throw a dark shade down Lis face, leans forward when waiking, feigns re'igion ; dress, usually, black mornirg coat and vest, grey striped cashmere trousers, light tie, black bowkr hat, dark brown lace boots or black shoes, cat lies a dark overcoat with black v> lvet collar. A tailor. Warrant issued. Information to Depaty Chief Constable Hains, Poole. ESSEX. 18.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For stealing linen ( recovered)— ELLEN WICKS, age 31, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. A native of Saffron Walden. Has with her a child abont 12 months old. Warrant issued. 19.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the Saffron Walden Union — GEORGE WICKS, age 56, height 5 ft. 3 or 4in., stout build, complexion inclined to fair, hair ( turn- ing grey) light brown, clean shaved, eyes supposed grey, scar bridge of nose ( apparently broken). A plasterer; native of Saffron Walden. Warrant issued. 20.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Saffron Walden Union— ALFRED PRIOR, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes hazel. A labourer; native of Saffron Walden, Warrant issued. 21.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the Saffron Walden Union— HENRY JOHNS, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 23.— Fishponds ( County) — For stealing a purse end £ 6 10s., at Hoi field, Bristol- ALBERT EDWARD BRAIN, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache light brown, eye3 bine; dres', dirk coat and vest, navy- blue trousers, black hard felt hat, Oxford shoes. Warrant issued. 24— Fishponds ( County).— Portrait and de- sc iption of JOHN STONE, whose apprehension is sought for stealing £ 178— Age 24, height 5 ft 4 in., complexion dai k, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes bi'own; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat, light laco boois. A native of Kingswood, near Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. WOOD ( supposed false), age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight mous- tache light; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, dark striped tionsers, dark gray cap. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, ravesend. HAMPSHIRE. 25.— PortsmOUth( 5oro « ^).— For hoQsebreak- ing- NELSON GEORGE RODNEY, alias BRAD- ING, and GEORGE RANWELL, age 32, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, deep ssar left cheek. Well known at Wool wich. Is now supposed to be up for training in a Kent Militia regiment. Identical with 2nd man, described in Case No. 19, 15th ult. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— For forging a telegram— JAMES WILLIAMS, alias SPENDER, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short, turning grey) light brown, slight light moustache, eyes blue, very conspicuous scar beneath eye and down side of nose, horsey appearance, hangs his head when walking; dress ( usually), long light overcoat, breeches, and gaiters, brown hard felt hat with narrow brim. A butcher. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Southamp- ton. KENT. 27.— Gravesend ( Borough).— For stealing, 30th ult,, a bicycle ( recovered)— CHARLES G LANARKSHIRE. 28.— Glasgow ( City).— For embezzling suing of money amonntiog to £ 12,845 18s., between 28th October and 14h November last — ROBERT GRAHAM ABERCROMUIE, late of 41, St. Vincent - place, and Duracre, Glasgow, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in , slight bnild, sharp features, hair ( thin in front) and aoustacbe light brown; dress, bluish- grey tweed suit, hard felt hat, tan shoes. A chartered accountant. May have gone abroad. Absconded 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, G'a'gow. LANCASHIRE. 29. — Manchester ( City).— For forgery— HENRY HARRISON, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair light, sna'l moustache, eyes grey; dress ( when last seen), (' ark clothe*, Very dark check trjusers, stand- up collar, b'ack filt hat. Had in his posses- sion a large sum in gold and £ 10 notes. Absconded 23rd ult. May endeavour to go to Eist Africa, tli » Argentine Republic, or New York. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Manchester. 30.— Blackburn ( Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of JAMES HENRY WALSH, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining £ 500 by false pretences— Age about 34, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in. complexion sbllow, hair brown, moustachc and slight sido whiskei » sandy, stoops slightly and turns his feet out; dress, when last seen, black frock coat, black vest, blue stripe trousers, silk hat. A solicitor; native of Blackburn. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lewis, Blackburn. 31.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For embezzlement - 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. 32.— Leicester ( Borough).— For embezzlement — THOMAS EVANS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion dark, slightly freckled, slight dark moustache, cast in one eye. A cheese- monger's assistant. Warrant issued. 33. — Leicester ( Borough). — For stealing- 17s. 6d., 23rd inBt.— WM. HENRY CHEESE, alias JOHN KELLY, age 32, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair light, eyes brown, heart and spears, man's head and 2 dots right arm, " Annie Terry, forget- me- not, trne love," left arm. May be TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1896 THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 found at common lodging houtes. Has been pre- viously convicted at Birmingham and Nottingham. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. 34.— Leicester ( Borouah).- Oa a warraut, for • failing to report— License Holder JAMBS HENRY BROOKS, alias FREDERICK J. ROWLEY, and GEORGE HENRY STAYNES, Office No. 541- 5, age oO, height 5 ft. Si in., complexion fresh, hair • brown, eyes grey, scar left elbow, right and bick of neck, and crown of head, mole right jaw. Sentenced - at Huntingdon Assizes, lEth February, 1893, to 4 years penal servitude for larceny and forgery. Licensed 14th February, 1895. T 30. Information to the Chief Constable, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 35.— Lincoln ( City).— For obtaining a horse by means of a worthless cheque, 22nd April— A man giving name of WILLIAM SMITH, of Leeds, •• age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair brown, clean shaved, prominent nose; dress, brown covert coat, dark suit, lace boots, right one cut up front. Supposed native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mansell, Lincoln. MIDLOTHIAN. 3G— Edinburgh ( City).— For failing to report — License Holder JAMES HUNTER, Office No. 48090, age 35, height 5 ft in., complexion < lark, hair black, eyes brown, hare lip, scar on back • of right knee, on point of right thumb, left eye- brow, superficial scar right tide nape of neck, ling base of left little finger and base of 3rd right finger, anchor, 2 crosses, and heart back of left hand, point of nose inclines to left. Sentenced at High Court, Glasgow, 26th December, 18r9, to 7 years penal servitude for theft. Liberated from Peterhead Prison, EOth March, 1895. R N 291. St Supervisee JOHN GLANCY, Office No. 44745, age 75, height 5 ft. 6| in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes grey, 2 scars front of head, one on fore- bead and on nose, small scirs on right side and on back, on left ribs, and on left leg. A mason by trade. Sentenced at High Court of Edinburgh to 10 years penal servitude and 5 years police super- vision on the 19th July, 1881, for theft. Licence Holder GEORGE CARNEGIE, alias BRIGHT, DUNCAN, and EDWARDS, Office No. 40594, age 37, height 5 ft. lj in., complexion fresh, hair black ( getting bald), eyts light hazel, large scar on light upper aim, lump top cf head, which was bandaged. Sentenced at Glasgow, 7th July, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for reset of theft Licensed 21st April, 1893. 551. Information to the Chief Constable, Criminal Investigation Department, Police Chambers, Edinburgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 37.— Newport ( Borough)— For misapplying £ 39 lis. 8d. ( under the Bankruptcy Act)— DANIEL PHILLIPS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, whiskers and moustache « turning grey) very dark, slightly round- shouldered ; dress, usually, dark grey suit. Is believed to be travelling the country as an agent in the oil trade. Well known in Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, New- port. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 38.— Wellingborough ( County).— For steal- ing, 3rd ult., 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, ye'low- « , nd- black striped plaid lining; 1 pair boots ( worn), size 7; 1 large silver medal, cf the Order of the Buffaloes, Dickens' 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, moustache brown ; wearing stolen clothes, old dark grey trousers, light coloured cap, red - and - white aeckerchief. A blacksmith. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. SHROPSHIRE. 39.— Church'Stretton ( County).— For steal ing, 27th ult., a black rib jacket and vest, dark trousers with black stripes, 2 striped cotton shirts — A MAN, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, slovenly gait. A labourer; native of Old Hill, Staffordshire. May be found working for proprietors of roundabouts, & c. Sup- posed wearing the stolen clothes. Information to Inspector Lewis, Church Stretton. 40.— L udlow ( County) — For obtaining 3 horses by means of worthies! cheques on tli9 Birmingham and District Counties' Bank, Ludlow— JOHN LEA, alias CHARLES FLETCHER, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes small and sunken ; dress, when last seen, lavender- and- brown tweed jacket and vest, cotton cord breeches and gaiters, black- and- white straw bat, lace bcots. Supposed native of Birmingham. He opened a corn factor's business at Ludlow in April last, and obtained goods, which he immediatsly removed to other places and sold by public auction. Was seen in neighbourhood of Chipping Norton on 30th nit., where an accomplice was arrested and the horses recovered ( see Case No. 59). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. 41 — Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 12th ult., 1 cloth coat; 1 keeper ring ( recovered), and a lady's stuff petticoat with yellow stripe3; 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) an 1 eyebrows dark, lost several upper front teeth; dress, tan colour double- breasted jacket, black skirt, black & traw hat, trimmed pink roses and black and pink ribbon, red cloth shoes. Waswea icg the stolen signet ring, white skirt, petticoat and veil. Supposed native of Dublin, where, she stated she bad two fritters in an orphanage. Warrant i? scel. Information to Chief Constable Edwards, Well- ington. SURREY. 42.— Chertsey ( County).— For stealing 1 pair dark grey trousers; I blue necktio ( snake down front); and 2- 3s silver STEVENS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or G in., complexion, hair, and eyes dark, clean shaved; dress, dark t A eel j ickot, dark vest, light trousers with black strips, light brown cap, brown leather bcots; of gentlemanly appearance and good address. He obtained lodgings by stating that be 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 ult. Warrant issued. 43.— Chertsey ( County). — For deserting his wife and family, at Walton, on 6th ult.— ARTHUR PEARSON, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, scar on bridge of nose; addicted to drink; dres3, black pilot jacket, white cord double- breasted vest, with pearl buttons, white moleskin trousers, purple scarf, brown cloth cap. May be working at waterworks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 44.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st ult, a bicycle ( recovered) — A man who gave the name of MAJOR CLARK and COMMANDER RICE, age aboat 33, height 6 ft, slight build, com- plexion florid, hair light, moustache t, tndy; dress, grey suit, straw hat; of gentlemanly appearance. Had in his possession a nearly new black leather portmanteau. Warrant iflsued. 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th ult., an overcoat ( recovered)— A MAN, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark, speaks with French accent; dress, light grey suit, straw hat or tweed cap, brown boots. Appearance of a foreign waiter. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighten. SUSSEX ( WEST). 40.— Horsham ( County).— For stealing a horae, cart, and harness ( recovered) — WILLIAM ANDREWS, alias BOWLES, EDWARDS, and LINDFIELD, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark sallow, hair dark brown, slight dark moustache ; dress, blue jacket and vest, broad lib cord ridiog breeches, black gaiters, black hard felt hat with two ventilating holes each side. May be wearing spurs and carrying a riding whip. Usually represents himself as a farm bailiff. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. 47.— Steyning ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, on 16th ult.— JAMES BISHOP ( supposed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair and eyes dark, slight light moustache; dress, engine driver's blue jacket, dark trousers, cloth cap, with patent leather peak, and supposed nearly new boots, cut in front. Supposed native of Charlwood, Surrey. Identical with man described in Case No. 12, 18th October, 1895. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger. Steyning. WARWICKSHIRE. 48. — Stratford'on- Avon ( County). — For stealing a lady's silver lever watch, No. 87128, and silver albert chain— TWO MEN : 1st, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark; dress, dark suit, cloth cap, " Norwich " inside; 2nd, age about 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes dark, several front top teeth deficient; dress, dark blue serge suit, cloth cap, " Norwich " inside. 49. — Stratf0rd- 0n- AV0n.—( County).— For embezzling various sums of money, while Secretary to a Sick and Dividend Society at Beaudesert, 11th ult.— 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- Avon. 50.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing from the person, 23rd ult, a valuable single- stone diamond pip, of the finest water, weight about 3 carats, claw setting, the extreme points of claws form little balls, which are enamelled black, has an unusually long stem and a good screw— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 in.; dress, plain grey suit, hard black bat. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. £ 2 REWARD. 51.— Leamington ( Borough).— For deserting tleir wives and families, leaving them chargeable to the Union— HENRY HOBDAY, age 39, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, when last seen, black coat and vest, brown plaid trousers, hard felt hat. A French- polisher. Absconded 29th November last.— JOHN CHARLES HODGKINS, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark; dress, when last seen, black ssrge morning coat and vest, light trousers, hard felt hat. A gen- tleman's servant. The above reward will bo paid by the Guardians of the Warwick Union for the apprehension of either. Warrants issued. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leam- ington. WORCESTERSHIRE. 52.— Upton- on- Severn ( County).— For steal- ing, 11th ult., at Malvern Link, a Safety bicycle, diamond frame, black enamelled, " Humber" pattern, 30- inch front wheel, 28- inch back wheel, cushion tyres much worn, long link chain, direct spokes, usual parts plated, spring saddle, bteel mud- guard's, rubber pedals and handles, makers — " Callcott Bros., X. L Cycle Co., Coventry," on transfer— ARTHUR TOMBS, alias " LONDON," age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion dark or sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, lost one eye, pscaliar appearance, stammers, is au awkward walker; dress, when last seen, dark coat and vest, light trousers, white muffler, black hard THIS POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1896 hat. A porter; has been employed at Cardiff, Abergaveuny, and Newport, Mon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Upton- on- Scvern. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 53.— Ingleton ( Oounty).— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pretence?, at Bentham, on 13th ult.— A man who gave the name of H. GREY, (- apposed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in , complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), moustache and eyes grey; dress, dark blue coat and vest, dark striped trousers, grey cloth cap. Is accompanied by a woman, age about 46. Had with them a leather portmanteau and a wooden bjx. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gann, Ingleton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 54.— Cambridge ( Borough). — Remanded for sacrilege, on 28th nit. — JOHN SINCLAIR (" supposed false), age 33, height 5 ft. 3^ in., com- plexion pale, oval face, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, mo! e back of right wrist, cat scar back cf right hand and thumb, ulcer scars above right eyebrow atd leftside of forehead, small scar under left eye, indistinct scar bridge of nose, two vaiicose veins loft leg; dres3, black double- breasted jacket and vest, light grey trousers, white linen collar, lar^ e dark tie, brown kid gloves, light brown billycock hit, brown shoes. Carried a small black leather bag, and a silver- mounted cherrywood walk- ing stick. States he was born in Paris, and is a tailor. Found in his possession: a small jemmy about 10 inches long, " J. House " stamped theieon ia two places ; an ivory figure of Our Saviour with arms extended, 10 inches long, supposed stolen from a Roman Catholic church at Witham, Essex; 1 set of brown rosary beads; 1 very fine pattern gold chaio, in two pieces ( one 13 inches long, the other 22 inches long) ; 1 gold jointed bracelet, set all round with turquoise ; 1 white metal image of the Holy Virgin, 11 inches long. An experienced church and chapel thief, well versed in Church architecture, and in the habit of visiting places of worship open for private prayer. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. ESSEX. 55.— Grays ( Oounty). — Committed for trial at n xt Quarter Sessions, 1st prox., for obtaining a diamond ring by a worthless cheque — H. C. VINCENT, alias EDWARD COURTNEY, HUNTER, MAY, and FRASER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in , complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, grey jacket suit, black hard felt bat, Mght tie, brown boots. Information to Supfc. JordaD, Grays. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 58.— Newport ( Borough).— Sentenced, 27th ult., to two months impiisonment for larcany ( bailee)— GEORGE READER, a travelling watchmaker, ago 50, height 5 ft. 5j in , complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache reddish browD, eye9 grey, bushy eyebrows, low forehead, face and neck freckled, ruptured left side. Sentenced at Warwick Winter Assizes, 1871, to 4 month* imprisonment for forgery; at Salop Quarter Sessions, 6th January, 1874, to 7 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for stealing wearing apparel and watches ; also twice summarily convicted. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. SHROPSHIRE. 59. — Ludlow ( County).— Remanded till 9th inst., for obtaining 3 horses by false pretences— WILLIAM LEA, alias ROBERT ROBERTS, and ROBERT FLETCHER, age 23, height 5 ft. 3£ in., slight build, complexion fresh, thin face, hair ( in- clined to curl in front) dark brown, eyes ( sunken) brown ; dress, dark grey coat and vest, grey cord breeches, brown leather leggings, black- and- whito straw hat, lace boots. States he is a native of Birmingham, butrefuse3 to give any further account of himself, or to be photographed. Acted as manager to John Lea ( see Case No. 40), and is supposed to ba his brother. When arrested at Chipping Norton, Oxon, be was accompanied by 2 women ( I age about 20), and three young children. Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. 60. — Oswestry ( County). — Sentenced, 2nd inst., lo 3 months imprisonment for larceny— FREDERICK JONES, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, 5 blue dots left arm, 9 on left hand; supposed native of Shrewsbury. Sometimes travels the country selling watercress. Has been previously convicted at Shrewsbury and Welshpool.— Sentenced to 2 months imprisonment for same ofience— JAMES ASHEY, age 51, height 5 ft. 3 in , complexion swarthy, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, lump and 2 scars back of head, mole centra of back, 2 boil marks left side of neck, rather large veins left leg. States be has travelled the country hawking corks. He took out a pedlar's certificate at Wrexham, 1st December, 1892. Found in his possession, a marriage certificate, referring to his marriage at Llaubedlig Church, Carnarvon, on 1st April, 1872, at which time he resided at 45, North Penralt. Refuses to give any farther account of himself. Both supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— Sentenced to 1 month imprisonment, 29th nit., for stealing a tricycle— HENRY SHERMAN WOODARD, alias WILLIAM EDGE, age 2If, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, knife tattooed right thigh, scar left thigh. A painter; native of Liverpool. Found in his possession a set of upper false teeth, set in platinum, and 2 teeth joined together with platinum ( supposed stolen). Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 57.— Ormskirk ( County).— Committed for trial at next Liverpool Quarter Sessions for larceny ( person)— CHARLES HEATH, alias OLLIFF, age 25, height 5 ft. Of in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, oval face, cat mark ander right eye, mole left of throat and right side of back, blue dot between left thumb and forefinger. A hawker; native of Liverpool.— THOMAS ATKINSON, alias JOHN DUNBAR, JOHN GORMAN, and JOHN KILNE, age 60, height 5 ft. lOf in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair b.- own, eyes blue, cut mark left eyebrow, under left eye, and end of chin, boil scars right flank and loins, scar back of right hand base of right thumb and back of left forearm, several scars loft shin. A hawker; native of Wol verhampton. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. 1 lady's long gold chain, gold locket, with pearls and blue enamel centre, attached; 1 gold brooch, bar pattern, with about 13 pearls; 1 lady's gold ring, has diamond to represeLt button and button- hole, in case, " Pearce, Brentford" on inside of case; 1 lady's gold ring, set blue stones; 2 silver brooches, 1 lias " Maud " across front, the other has plain centre, with small knob*; 2 silver bracelets; 1 silver locket and chain, chain very o'd, tied with cotton in several places; 3 common purses, con- taining small sums of morey; 1 fourpenny- piece; a small key; and several visiting cards, " Miss Carrie Hood, Mq^ o Soprano " thereon. Information to Inspector Pearman, Beaconsfield. SUSSEX ( EAST) 61.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 12th inst., for larceny— THOMAS TRIBE, age 49, height 5 ft. 4f in., complexion fresh, hair grey, moustache sandy- grey, eyes grey, scar left side of head, small birth- mark left cheek, burn scar left shin; dress, black cloth coj, t and vest, dark blue serge trousers, whita collar, bine tie, black hard felt hat. States he is a tool dresser, and was born on the high seas, en route for Liverpool.— ROBERT LUTMAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, small scar back of head, scars back of 2nd and 3rd fingers left hand, indistinct tattoo marks left forearm, 2 dots right forearm ; dress, grey cloth suit, white stand- up collar, white tie ( blue spots), blac* hard felt hat, brown shoes. S. atas he is a clerk, native of Barrow- in- Furcess, and lately resided at 28, Victoria- street, Islington.— GEORGE STEVENS, age 19, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, small white patch left side of head, slight dark moustache, eyes bluish grey, 2 indistinct tattoo marks left forearm, small mole centre of breast, several deep s: ars round right knee, walks slightly lame ; dress, grey serge suit, white Btand- up collar; blue front, grey tie. States he is a boot repairer. Native of London, and lately resided at 26, Victoria- street, Islington. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 62. — Beaconsfield ( Oounty). — 28th ult., at — UVUV, UMOI| ClU yj. iom U1S., ai Burnham— 1 lady's old gold geneva watch, No. 24730; CARNARVONSHIRE. 63. — Bangor ( Oounty). — 26th ult. — 2' ladies' safety bicycles, tangent spokes, " Bransom" black leather gear cases, short cranks, thick black cord dress- guards, square rubber brake fixed on plate with 4 screws, " Smait & Sons, Hastings,'" light yellow " Brooks B 28" raddle on OEe, dark brown " B. ooks B 10" ditto on other, fluted mud- guards, straight curved handle- bars, horn handles, If in. detachable tyres, " Clincher" pneumatic on one, " New Buston " or " Woodey " the other, both nearly new, " Orion" stamped on curved tube, " B. Parkes, near Dudley" on front of heads— By A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., thin oval face, moustache and eye3 dark; dress, blue 6erge suit, black hard felt hat. Supposed to belong to Mai- ohester. And A WOMAN, age about 24, short, hair black, ladylike appearance; dress, brown jacket, beaver collar, black or dark dress, black veil, sailor's hat with white crown, black- and- white brim. Has since purchased a cap, dark veil, and cycling shoes. They arrived at Bangor on 25th ult. with 2 bicycles, Ncs. 555 and 559, supposed stolen, one of which the man pledged for £ 3 on following morning; the woman's ( a converted gentleman's bicycle), was taken to be repaired to the shop from which the two " Orions" were hired, for 2 hours only. They left Holyhead for Dablin at 2 a. m., 27th ult., and North Wall, Dublin, at 7.30 a. m. May endeavour to leave Ireland by some other port for England or Scotland after disposing of the machinos. Information to Supt. Harris, Bangor. CHESHIRE. 64.— Middlewich ( County). — Between 29th and 30th ult., by housebreaking, at Northwich— 1 gentleman's 18- ct. gold guard, long link pattern, with pendant, set round shape red- aud- green stones, attached, and 1 heavy twisted silver guard, curb pattern. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. HAMPSHIRE. 65.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 25th inst., by housebreaking— 1 large silver tea- pot, very massive, floral design with shields embossed all round, gold lined, stands on 4 fancy legs, " Victorian" maker's stamp, *' E. B." and " J. B.", pattern No. 551, jear, letter y/ v, lion's head, leopard's head, and U stamped on bottom, may also have 425- 8- 2 G. A. scratched across bottom, bears the following inscription on one side: " Presented to William Hall by the Parishioners of Chelsea, London, on his retiring from business, November 6th, 1868"; 1 sugar- basin to match, with monogram " W. H." on one side; 12 silver tea- spoons; 1 pair sugar- tongs, large size, very heavy, King's pattern, monogram " W. H." on each; 2 silver tea- spoons, initial " H" in old English thereon; 2 ditto, with " W. J. H."; 1 ditto, with " E" fancy end, bowl cracked ; 2 silver salt- spoons, King's pattern, " W. J. H." in monogram thereon; 1 old gold chain, very fine, square, long perforated links, joined together with very fine chain; 1 silver caddy- spoon, shell pattern, " W. J. H." in monogram there- on ; 1 old plain gold chain; 1 gold locket, holds 4 photos; 1 gold key with amethyst seal," W. J. H." engraved thereon ; 1 ditto, with amethyst and white cornelian; 1 chased gold split ring with gold pencil, set turquoise and ruby ; 1 gold seal with bloodstone, " W. H." engraved thereon; I small round gold locket, with " In memory of a friend " thereon, and photo of a little boy; 1 gold brooch, lozenge shape - r 2 pairs of plain gold earrings; lady's gold dress- ring, sat brilliants and rubies; 1 ditto, set turquoise and pearls; I silver brace'et, about 1 in. wide, with birds chased and oxydized; 1 silver and pebble bracelet; 1 two- coil silver snake bangle; 3 silver FRIDAY, MAY .15, 1896., THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 bangles ( one fastens with a thistle, and two with fancy ends) ; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, chased back, white dial, a silver chain attached; 1 silver watch chain, fancy patlern, 3 links and 1 flat ditto between spaces; 2 silver neck chains, 1 imitation of beads; I silver locket, " A. E J." eDgraved thereon ; 1 ditto, chased with fern leaves; 2 silver bangle rings, with initials on shield " J. H.' and " D. H."; 6 silver brooches, 1 made with s complete set of Maundy money for 1888; 4 pairs of silver ear - rings, 1 pair acorn pattern, 1 horse - shoe pattern, with bio: ch to match; 1 silver penknife and pencil combined; several silver charms; 1 almond- shape antique brooch, very small, set amethyst surrounded by diamonds; 2 gold shirt studs with Victoria cross chased on each; 1 gold solitaire to match; 1 pair silver solitaires; 2 silver collar- studs ; 1 pair silver- handled embroidery scissors; 2 silver thimbles; 1 silver Baltic meda', " W. Hall " supposed engraved on rim. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 66.— St. Albans ( City).— 29th ult., by house- breaking— 1 lady's gold keyless watch— maker, Stanley, Wardonr- st., London; 1 short gold chain, ball pendant; 1 lady's single stone diamond ring; 1 lady's dress ring, set diamonds, sapphire in centre; 1 gold bar brooch, basket work pattern; 1 short gold necklet chain; 1 lady's ruby ring ( 1 stone missing) ; 1 silver English lever watch; 1 alumi nium keyless watch ; 1 gold albert with locket; 1 lady's gold chain ; 1 black and gold brooch, set diamonds and pearls; 1 gold keeper ring, buckle, set red stone; 1 gold dress ring; 2 gold studs; 1 small silver watch ( chased); 2 pairs light stripe trousers, nearly new; and 1 pair lace boots. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 67.— Sandgate ( County).— 21st ulf., by bur- glary— 1 ivory miniature of a girl, with gold rim, curl of brown hair in back, and " E. D. S." in mono gram thereon; 1 small toy oval hand- glass, silver back; 1 embossed silver sugar- bowl, gilded inside, about 3 in. high by 4 in. diameter; 1 silver sandwich- box, in. high; 1 long gold chain; some coral links; 1 small gold brooch, flower thereon ; 1 small cup, with handle each side; I silver mustard- pot, with blue glass lining, and spoon; 1 silver sugar- castor ; 1 silver cruet, 4 glasses, crest— oak tree with serpent twisted round trunk on top of mustard and pepper boxes; 1 very small silver kettle; 1 Indian silver thimble; I coronet; 1 oak photo case, oval shape, monogram " E. G. S. R.", in black and gold, engraved thereon; 1 onyx head scarf- pin; 1 pair silver links; 2 jubilee sovereigns, and 1 half ditto. Information to Supt. Wagliorn, Sandgate. 68. — Folkestone ( Borough). — Between September, 1895, and February, 1896, an old red morocco case, lined white silk, turning yellow, hinge broken off, containing a brooch about an inch square set with about 20 diamonds. Can be worn as pendant. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 69.— Leigh ( County).— 21st ult., at Earlestown 1 gentleman's silver lever hunting watch, No. 28070, white enamelled dial ( sunk), plain cases, shield and garter on back ; 1 gold albert, long link curb pattern, with spade ace guinea as pendant; 1 gentleman's gold signet ring, set carbuncle; 1 brown tweed jacket and vest, usual pockets, brown bone buttons, black lining; 1 linen handker- chief, with views of Blackpool printed thereon. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Edward Roberts, 4, King- street, Earlestown, for such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. NORFOLK. 70. - Great Yarmouth ( Borough). — 30th ult __ 1 gentleman's 18- ct. 5 - stone diamond ring, J/-/- scratch inside; 1 jubilee £ 2 piece, mounted as a brooch, scratch mark at back ; 1 spade guinea in good preservation; 1 tpade half- gninea; 1 Queen Anne guinea; 1 do. half- crown; 2 William and Mary half- crowns; 1 jubilee sixpence ; 1 fourpenny- piece. Information to Chief Constable Parker, Great Yarmouth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 71.— Burslem ( County). — 27th ult.— A silver Waltham lever watch, " J. Wilkinson" engraved outside of inner case; a small steel chain attached. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SURREY. 72— Farnham ( County).— 1stinst.— A ' Swift'' " Popular" bicycle, gear case, celluloid front, No. 26051 on head cone. Information to Supt. Bryant, Farnham 73— Reigate ( Borough).— 31st. ult., by house- breaking, 1 gold, heart shape locket, turquoise in centre, surrounded by a snake with diamond head and ruby eyes; 1 gold locket, chased, set 3 tur- quoise; 1 lady's gold ling, set 2 sapphirjs and 3 diamonds; 1 lady's plain gold ring, set topaz in centre and 2 pearls ( one missing) ; 1 old- fashioned gold brooch, sat 5 rubies and 24 pearls; 1 small box containing loose stones, including 1 diamond, 1 ruby ( cracked), and 1 garnet; 1 Indian work silver locket with photograph inside; 1 old- fashioned gold ring, ruby in centre and 6 brilliants ; 1 piece of cowrie gum with shells and seaweed on same; 1 small box containing gold stones ; 1 gold charm seal with gold lion on top, plain white stone ; a piece of gold chain with cross- bar attached ; 1 pair large gold- stone sleeve studs ; 1 silver locket with photo of gentleman and lock of grey hair inside; 1 £ 5 note; and an aluminium watch. Suspic'on is attached to a MAN, ago 30 to 35, short, thick- set, wore dark suit, and hard felt hat. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 74.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 2nd inst.— A lady's " Allard" safety bicycle, weight 35 lbs., double V bar, enamelled black, gold lines, 3 spires over wheel and " Allard" across in gilt on frame, and back mudguard, Dunlop pneumatic tyres, back tyre much scraped and has been punctured, plated curved handle- bars, cork handles, rubber pedals, Brook's patent B 28 saddle, black leather gear case, bell rusty, foot- rests on front, brown leather pouch and brass air- pump attached. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 75.— J Division.— 19th ult.— A bay horse pony, 13 hands, hog mane; a set of silver- plated harness; and a light spring cart, painted green, picked out black, white metal fittings, " J. Goodwin, High- street, Lsyton," on shaft and under step- board. 76.— J Division.— 21st ult., at Woodford Bridge — A dark bay horse pony, 13 hands, aged, white patch on back of off hind fetlock, few white hairs about head, shaggy mane, long tail, very fat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 77.— Perthshire, Perth ( Co « » ty).- ARCHl- BALD ANDERSON, Case No. 100, 29th ult. 78.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough). — J. WATSON, Case No. 45, 29th nit., at Hastings. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 79.— Chelmsford ( County). — On a commit- ment warrant for cruelty to a cow — GEORGE FLETCHEE, a drover, ago about 37, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pfcle, hair and eyes dark brown, knock- kneed and flat- footed; dress, datk coat and trousers, dark peak cap. Sometimes travels with Asa Twinn's Cocoanut Stall. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. HAMPSHIRE. 80.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing, 3rd inst., a dark grey suit with cap to match, and £ 2 6s. — GEORGE SILVESTER, a deserter from the Srd Hants R- giment, age 23 ( look* older), height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, ha: r dark brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, eaiLr, flag, and conjuror tattooed right forearm, coat- of- arms left arm ; wear- ing the stolen clothiDg, grey military shirt and sock?, marked 983k, 3 H. R. P.' ays violin and banjo in the streets and public houses. He left behind a small violiD, " Copy of Antomus- Stradivarius, Fecit, Dresden, 1728," marked inside, and a banjo, supposed stolen. Warrant issued. Information to Sept. Felton, Winchester. 81.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— On a warrant under the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871— Expiree NELLIE LLOYD, alias LA. NE, HAMILTON, MERTON acd MORBIS, Office No. 48119, a^ e 26, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion da'k, hair dark b: own, eyes brown, small moles on right upper arm, on right hand, and on right breast, scar centre of fore- head. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 9th March, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude for larceDy at Hudders- field. Licensed 1st May, 1895. T 9. On a warrant for obtaining the sum cf £ 43 by means of false pretences — Expiree JOHN WILLIAMSON, alias JOHN HOLDEN, GEORGE WARD, and MARTELL, Office No. 44305, age 75, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown, white beard and moustache, tiles of faco supposed shaved, stooping gait, 3 mo! e3 back of neok, 1 on right breist, and side of stomach, red mole left side cf stomach, several small sears on back and cheat, varicose veins both legs. Sentenced at Clerkenwell Se; sions, 6th May, 1889, to 5 years penal servitude for false pretencss. Licensed 3id February, 1893. H P 616. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 82.— Southampton ( Borough).— Remanded till 8th inst., for obtaining furniture by false pretences — Expiree EDWARD JAMES HOLE, alias ED- WARD HOLE, Office No. 45566, age 33, height ft. 5 in, complexion fresh, hair light brown ( inclined to cuil), eyes hazel, burn mark over right nipple, hair on chest, stomach, and shoulders, cut mark near base of right thumb, mole outside left eye and centre of re^ k, enlarged joint left big toe, small scar back of lst left finger ; dre33, black serge frock coat and vest, light striped trousers, white straw hat ( usually wears high silk hat), and patent leather boots. Sentenced at Central Criminal Court, 28th February, 1S37, to 12 months hard labour for forgery and fraud; aud at Bath, 11th July, 1690, to 5 years penal servitude for fals9 pretences. L'censed 12th December, 1893. Q 199. Information to Ghief Constable Berry, South- ampton. PROPERTY STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 83.— Accrington ( Borough).— 30th ult, — A Quinton" light roadster bicycle, black enamelled, silver- plated, fca'l bearings throughout, No. 11467 handle bar, no handles, " Dunlop" patent pneumatic tyres, 1893, hollow rims, rat- trap pedals, no brake, tangent spokes, 1 spoke lorse in back wheel, has " Quinton Scorcher " painted on front bar, large saddle, small lamp attached, has " Athletic Supply Ass., Flash " on plate of same. Information to Chief Constable Beattie, Accring- ton. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 84. — Cheltenham ( County).— 4th April, at Winchcombe — A dark brown gelding, 4 years, 15 hands 2 in, tail docked ( hair growing long and bushy), sjar about 3 in. long on near shoulder, calf- kneed, forefeet stand slightly out, narrow Its- hind, hind fetlock fulled— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, 8ge 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in.; com- plexion fresh, round features, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes dark; dress, dark clothes, black bowler hat, light neckerchief. Stated he was a stableman. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the horse. 310 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, June 5, 1896. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons Is sought for failing to report nnder the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force runlring the capture Is notified nnder the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Con- Yict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring captnre. In the event of the captnre of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, Hew Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Metropolitan Police Office No., and F « rce Desiring Capture. LICENSE HOLDERS. \ RTHUR ANDREWS, alias HENRY WALKER, 1012 96. C. O. EDWARD PROSSER, alias EDWIN JOHN PROSSER, and EDWIN PROSSER, 914- 96. C. O. JOHN ADAMS, alias CHARLES JOYCE, THOMAS DIXON, JOHN BRYANT, JOHN AFFORT, JOHN DIXON, THOMAS ANDREWS, and THOMAS LAWRENCE, 1011- 96. C. O. WILLIAM WATSON, alias WILLIAM BLINKHORN, EDWARDCOWELL. WILLIAM BARRON. WILLIAM SCOTT, and WILLIAM NEWMAN, 1022- 90. C. O. MARY NEAL, 48108. C. O. JOHN EDWARDS, alias GEORGE EDWARDS, and CLARENCE IIENDEN, 542- 96. C. O. EDWIN WHEATLEY WATTS, alias GEORGE WATTS, EDWIN WATTS, and EDWIN WILSON, 1110- 96. C. O. MARTIN LOWE, alias JOHN HOLLIS, HENRY PITT, HENRY SMITH, and WILLIAMS, 306- 96. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued. JOSEPH HURST, alias REUBEN HURST, JOSEPH BILLING- HURST, and JOSEPH DALEY, 1238- 96. C. O. GEORGE JONES, alias GEORGE STANNARD, and GEORGE JACK- SON, 47417. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM ARTHUR STANSFIELD, alias STOKES, and WILLIAM BERNARD LEONARD, 48695. Liverpool ( City) HENRY PRICE, alias WILLIAM JONES, CORNELIUS HOTSPUR, and RICHARD ELTON, or HILTON, 49031. Shrewsbury ( County). War rant issued. FREDERICK SHAW, 48622. Notting ham ( Borough) THOMAS BASIL POULTON, alias THOMAS POWELL, 47811. Col Chester ( Borough) EDWARD HOAR, 46360. Dartford ( County). Warrant issued. JAMES HOLLAND, alias THOMAS MOUNTFORD, 852- 96. Broxton ( County) ALFRED HEDLEY COLLINS, alias ALFRED HEARDLEY COLLINS and ALFRED HEADLEY COLLINS 1112- 96. Bradford ( Borough). War rant issued. THOMAS BANISTER, alias THOMAS BANNISTER, 715- 96. Barrow- in Furuess ( Borough) AGE. HBIOHT COM. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. MARY ANN ROBERTS, alias MARY ANN MCCARTHY, 44044. c. o. THOMAS MURPHY, alias JOHN MARTIN FINNIGAN, 1173- 96. Birkenhead ( Borough) 40 31 5 7 49 41 35 30 45 60 45 53 67 5 2A 5 0| 5 I 5 2i 5 lg 5 8 37 5 3 33 5 10A 62 5 3$ 5 9 29 5 5 4 fair fresh fresh It brn dk brn dk brn fresh brn ( bald) pale 1 It brn fresh fresh fresh brn ( thin) It brn ( thin) , grey ( thin) fresb ' dk bra fresh dk brn ( thin) dark bm sallow grey fresh fresh sallow bra ( lxi'k blue brn hazel grey dark blue grey grey grey bru brc grey hitzel 31 5 6. V 28 58 3} 5 5 fair brn pale fresh grey bra grey bru grey brn blue SUPERVISEES. WILLIAM JAMES, alias JAMES 26 WILLIAMS, 48359. C. O. Hairy chest, scar bridge of nose, back of rt hand, and on It forearm, mole It of neck, enlarged vein It groin Scar front of head, under It eye, and on It fore - arm, It side chest deformed Several scars on head and forehead, one on rt forearm, on 2nd It finger ( blue), heel of It thumb, and back of rt hand, face pockm irked Several scars on head, one ( blue) on each forearm, and back of rt thigh, red birthmark rt thigh, It leg short Scar rt cheek, back of rt hand, It eyebrow, nose, upper lip, and chin, lobe of It ear torn Sear rt eyebrow, cross and several dots on It forearm Scar between eyebrows, rt of bridge of nose, under rt eye, and base of It thumb, nervous twitching of head, and impediment in speech Doubly ruptured, scar each eyebrow and nape of neek, blood mark It ear Scar outer earner It eyebrow, cupping marks It breast, part bracelet on rt, dot on It wrist Scar « u forehead aid rt shin, dot outside rt, and iaside It forearm, and back of It hand, mole rt temple Abscess sear It cheek, indistinct tattoo mark It armi, anchor back rt arm Right upper arm wasted, birthmark It knee, small mole It side of neck and bend of rt arm, two scars rt elbow One sear top, and two back of head, one on It cheek, centre of back, two on rt shin, and seven on It knee, nose inclined to It, mole It cheek, red mole centre of breast, blue cross on rt, crosses and BRICK on It forearm, sailor and flag on It upper arm Mole on rt eheek, rt nostril, top It shoulder, back It upper arm, rt hip, and centre of stomach, scar 1st finger It hand Two warts above eyebrows, DD on It ribs, mole It wrist, 3rd rt finger deformed, scar each side of neck, It groin, aud top It little finger Basket of flowers, anchor, and crossed- swords on It, peacock, dragon, aud tiger on rt forearm, bracelet each wrist, star and T. M. II. back of It, three stars and W. D. back of rt hand, ship in full sail on chest, rings all It fingers White marks inside rt upper arm, scar back of rt forearm, aud above rt eyebrow, two dots ( faint) between rt thumb and finger Scar rt eheek, rt forearm, and a blue scar on each knee, male front of neck, and on It upper arm Central Criminal Court, 3rd Mar., 1890, 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sen- tence for burglary. Licensed 4th April, 1896 Sentence expires 21st Mar., 1898. L Q 543 Durham Quarter Sessions, 1st January, 1894 ; j years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 31st March, 1896. U 3. North London Sessions, 2nd January 1894 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licensed 2nd April, 1896. W A M U 1210. Gloucester Quarter Sessions, 3rd January 1894. 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 3rd April, 1896. M U 388. North London Sessions, 15th July, 1889, 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sen- tence for larceny ( person). Licensed 11th May 1895. Sentence expires 3rd Mar.,' 98. LP29! North London Sessions, 24th Mar., 1890, 7 years penalservitudeand remanetof former sentence for larceny ( dwelling;. Licensed 12th Feb 1896. Sentence expires6thOct., 1897. LQ325! North London Sessions, 7th June, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( dwelling) Licensed 11th April, 1896. H L S 484. South London Sessions, 14th October, 1889 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Liberated 011 2nd license 22nd January, 1898 which expired 15th May. A P 447. South London Sessions, 15th April, 1889 7 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on 2nd license 16th April, 1896, which expires 11th June, 1896. I P 1105. North London Sessions, 23rd March, 1891, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking Licensed 21st December, 1894. F L R 427.°' Oldham Sessions, 20th November, 1891, 5yeais penal servitude for housebreaking. Liberated 17th September, 1895. M R 390. Stafford Sessions, 31st December, 1883, 14 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated 30th November, 1895. C J 123. Nottingham Assizes, 22nd Feb., 1888, 10 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Liberated 21st August, 1895. G O 443. Cambridge Sessions, 5th Jan., 1894, 3 years penal servitude for obtaining food by " false pretences. Liberated 16th Mar., 1895. U6. Maidstone Quarter Sessions, 22nd Oct., 1885,10 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for receiving. Liberated 9th May 1894. Z L 1330. Salop Assizes, 7th Dec., 1891, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated 6th March, 1896. R 368. Bradford ( West Riding of York) Sessions, 27th June, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Liberated 10th April, 1896 S 284. Reading Sessions, 16th October, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 29th February, 1896. J T 338. 2 1 fresh Idk brn 35 28 4 11 sallow ALFRED JACKSON, alias JOHN! 43 DEAN, and JAMES MURPHY, - 12847. Salford ( Borough) THOMAS BROWN, alias DOUGLAS, 29 48848. Goaf or th ( County). " Warrant i. fiued. 5 7} 5 4. J 5 31 fresh fresh brn It brn brn fresh brn ( tilling grey) dk brn blue It brn grey Scar rt of forehead, back of rt hand, crown and North London Sessions, 4th April, 1893,< 3 grey star on rt, I LOVE LUCY PACKER, A. J.. M. G., and two dots on It forearm, C. E. and star back of It hand, ring 2nd It finger Scar bridge of nose, each side face, and two abscess scars under It ear Scar above rt eyebrow, It temple, and second joint third finger It hand, mole rt side of face Scar back of neck and head, back of rt hand, boil scars front of It shoulder and forearm Two scars It of neck, and one 011 rt hip years penal servitude aud 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 9th July, 1895. T 217. Bristol, 1st April, 1892, 8 months hard labour and 7 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Bideford Quarter Sessions, 7th June, 1894, 6 months hard labour and 4 years police super- vision for larceny. Also at Wilts Quarter Sessions ( Salisbury). 9th April, 1895, 12 months hard labour for ftirceny, Manchester Sessions, 12th April, 1882,10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny and breaking and entering. Liberated 29th April, 1892. Z I 1314. Preston Sessions, 17th October, 1894, 12 cal. months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for shopbreaking. TUESday, JUNE 23. 1 8 9 6 . T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 5 JOHN LLEWELLYN JONES, who in 1886 lodged in Pritchett Street, Birmingham, and was employed as a Billiard Marker at the Egyptian Hall, Snow Hill, is requested to communicate with G. T. SMITH, Solicitor, 57, Corpora- tion Street, Birmingham, when he will hear of something to his advantage. It is reported that about 1890, J. L. 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