THX2 GAIET EH1 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1306 REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in tie POLICE GAZETTB, and all communications upon them should be addressed to TUB EDITOB OF 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. 5. 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 15J. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. Evert/ announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 6 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and at* alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted t » the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They mutt be clearly written on one tide of the paper only, be in the utual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All paymentt must be in advance, either at 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 Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only he accepted a » advertisements. E. 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 and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Pol'oe Di9trict. ( 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 da/ te of delivery of the Ponce GAZETTE, may be at onee notified to the Editor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1 — C. O- Convict ( Supervision Depart- ment).— Woodcut portrait and description of License Holder HARRY KENDAL CRABTREE SMITH, Offica No. 719- 6, whose apprehension is The following is a copy of the order wkieh golems the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notieeg, on account of their noit being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand bills, or other advertisements, offering a. reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points- fa) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. NOTE.— Tliere are 180 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Noticcs can be posted. sought for stealing from the Militia camp at Houn- slow, 6tli ult., I gentleman's gold half- hunter lever watch, gold dial, chased flowers in centre, engine turned cases ( worn) ; an oval gold locket conta'ning hair, one side chased ivy leaves, the other plain ; 2 ivory back hair brashes, crest— garter with " Martis non Cupidinis" thereon, horse's head in centre; and £ 18 in gold;— Age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar under chin, right side of forehead, back of left forearm, and front of right forearm, mole centre of chest; dress, dark suit and straw hat. Also wanted for failing to report ( see Gazette, 1st May, 1896). Has served in the 60th Rifles, and is fond of the company of soldiers, and of talking of his exploits in India. Sentenced at Winchester Assizes, 14th November, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 27th February, 1896. T 531. Warrant issued. 2— K Division. — For obtaining a butcher's cart, < fcc., by means of a worthless cheque, drawn on Messrs. Stephens, Blandy, Barnet and Butler's Bank, Maidenhead ROBOT BAM, alias BUTLER, AUSTIN, WOOD, CROSBY, < fcc, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache ( cut short) dark, bridge of nose broken; c'ress, grey check suit, fttwn coloured overcoat, brown hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested beyond the United Kingdom. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 3. — Wantage ( County). — For stealing £ 1 14s. 8^ d.— FREDERICK JENKINS, age about 31, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow, hair and ejes brown, full face, thick lips; dress, dark tweed jacket and vest, light brown striped tweed trousers ( with stains on legs). Usually works in racing stables. Supposed to be a Welshman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wantage. CHESHIRE. 4— Altrincham ( County).— For stealing an old silver geneva watch, and obtaining food, ' olging*, and money by false pre'etces on 29th ult. — A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plex: on fresh, hair and moustache light sandy, abscess mark left cheek; dress, dark coat and vest, light plaid trousers, black hard felt hat. Ha obtains lodgings by statirg he i* going to work in the neighbourhood, and shortly afterwards absconds.. Information to Snpt. Biitton, Altrincham. 5— Oakmere ( County).— For stealing ( baileej, a silver English lever watch- HENRY TAYLOR, a German, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in , com- plexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache dark brown, walk* lame, right leg being shorter than the left, rolls bis eyes about when ppeaking, speaks broken English; dress, dark coat an! vest, grey stripe trousers, black or blue cloth cip, low shoes. A watch and clock cleaner. Absconded 9ch ult.. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Johnson, Oakmere. DORSETSHIRE. 6. — Shaftesbury ( County). — For stealing, 20th ult., painters' tools ( recovered), and a pair of paperhanger's scissors ( recently ground) — FRED WILLS, alias SMITH ( supposed false), age 50, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair, whiskers, and moustache dark ( turning grey), head and body of man tattooed on chest, speaks with London accent > dress, black coat and vest, brown small striped trousers, brown cap, military boots. A tramping- painter or rough carpenter. Left Shaftesbury OD- 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Elford, Shaftesbury. 7— Sherborne ( County). — For de? ertin^ his children, at Yetminster, on 15th July, 1895, leaving tl em chargeable to the Sherborne Union— E RNEST JEFFORD, age 35, he-' ght about 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion and hair dark. Has served in the Army. Worked on the Portland breakwater about 2 yearj ago, and is now supposed to be working on the Manchester Ship Canal. Warrant usaed. Information to Supt. Simpson, Sherborne. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 189G. ESSEX. 8. — Chelmsford ( County). — W. H. STEWARD ( Ca= e No. 99, 19th ult.), is also wanted for obtaining, by false pretences, 18th ult., a new English concertina, 48 keys, maker—" Lach- well," on label, very dark mahogany and light mahogany case, lined with violet plush, the leather clip for little finger on right side of instrument is slightly worn; a 12- bore hammerless gun, " Anson and Duley" action cross bolt, number 3248 on barrels and strap of guard, makers—" Leech & Son, Chelmsford," thereon, barrels stoel blacked, black- and white check cover, bound with brown leather, and 25 cartridges; 1 pair new black leather button boots, size 8, spliced at sides, plain fronts; 1 pair new boots, without toe- cap3, size 8; 1 pair lady's brown leather button boots, size 3^, piece patched on inside; 1 pair new glazed black leather button boots, size 7 ; and a new clock, with barometer and thermometer, in walnut case, 7 in. high by 10 in. loDg, known as the H. A. C.— maker, Jughans, Germany. The pony, cart, & c., described in Case No. 99, 19th ult., have been recovered at Stratford. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 9.— Cardiff ( Borough)— For abduction and having carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16, 2nd ult— TREGENNIS JONES, alias TIM or TOM JONES, age 18, height about 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fair, long thin face, hair and small moustache light, heavy eyebrows light, eyes ( small) grey, tattooed on right arm, cut scar under one eye; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark trousers, blue cloth peak cap. A barber, supposed to be tramping the country; native of Chepstow. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Car- diff. HERTFORDSHIRE. 10.— H e rtf O r d ( County).— For stealing, bet ween 1st and 3rd ult., a diamond frame safety bicycle, pneumatic tyres, ball bearings, rubber pedals, straight handles, tangent spokes, changeable gear, lamp and pump, makers, Turner, Fellows & Co., Birmingham," and " J. Wakett, 81, St. Andrews- street, Hertford," on tube— GEORGE TINKLAR, alias A. CARBY, age 28, height 5 ft. 3^ in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache light, eyes grey. A stonemason. Wairant issued. Information to Supt. Parish, Hertford. 11. — H itchi n ( County).— For breach of poundage, by releasing horses impounded at Icklcford, on 10th nit.— WILLIAM GREAVES, alias GASCOYNE, ago about 50, li- ight 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, com- plexion fresb, full face, hair inclined to sandy, slight moustache ginger, eyes blue; dre.' s, red- and- blue jersey, striped trousers, blue neckerchief, white straw hat with wide brim. A horse- dealer. Native of Bury St. Edmunds. Travels the country with a van painted brown, with red lines on panels, " William Greaves, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk," in white letters over front; accompanied by a man with a chocolate- coloured van, several horses, a groyhoand bitch with 2 pups, and a black retriever dcg. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. 12— Watford ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) — HARRY PALMER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( bald on top) and mous- tache blatk, eyes dark brown. Has a gold- stopped troth in upper jaw. Speaks with West country accent; drefs, brown suit, morning coat, white tie, 1 . c boots. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Turner, Watford. KENT. 13 — Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining a chegue fi r £ 5 by false pretences, on 1st ult.— A woman who gave the name of GERTRUDE FIELD, age about 37, height about 4 ft. 11 in., very ttout build, complexion, hair ( cut short and cniitd in fivnt) dark; dross, blue serge skirt, with 3 rows of black braid round bottom, light blouse, black tight- fitting jacket, brown straw hat, trimmed brown velvet and feathers. Of Jewish appearance. Stated that her first husband kept a lodging- house at Worthing. Was accompanied by a man, whom she represented to bo her husband, age 29, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., very thin build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light, large scar left temple, walks badly, as if suffering from rheumatism; dress, light suit, black hard felt hat. They too* lodgings on 38th April last, and left on 2nd ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LEICESTERSHIRE. 14.— Leicester ( Borough). — For stealing £ 3, 22nd ult.— BERT TAYLOR, age about 26, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, moustache light; dress, light suit, silk hat. Stated he was a doctor. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 15.— Spilsley ( County).— For housebreaking, at Midville, 20th ult., and stealing a small tin box containing about 16s.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion very dark; dress, old light dust- coat, cord trousers, red neckerchief, very dirty appearance. A tramp. Supposed to belong to Nottingham, to be known at most casual wards in England, and to have been previously convicted of housebreaking and other offences. Information to Supt. Wood, Spilsley. 16.— Grantham ( Borough).— For assault, 22nd ult,— JOHN CUNNINGHAM, ago 26 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, heavy moustache, eyes blue ; dress, dark blue jacket, grey trousers, red handkerchief, light brown cap.— ALFRED CUNNINGHAM, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion and hair dark, full face; dress, dark coat and vest, dark brown trousers, hard felt hat. Militiamen; have just completed training with 3rd and 4th Battalions Lincolnshire Regiment. Left Grantham, 23rd ult., for Newark, accompanied by their wives, whose apprehensions are sought for larceny : 1st, the wife of John Cunningham, age 20 ; dress, light grey dress, large shawl, mixed colours— 2nd, wife of Alfred Cunningham, age 40, tall, thin ; dress, dark dress, grey shawl, light cap. They left at their lodgings a pawnticket for a box of tools, pledged on 6th March last with F. Clark & Sons, 29, Listergate, Nottingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Grantham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 17.— Abergavenny ( County).— For stealing a lady's gold watch and chain ( recovered), and 1 grey plaid jacket, " Greenhouse and Scribbin" on tab, 2 Jubilee half- crowns, 1 Jubilee florin, 1 Jubilee shilling, and a pair of brown socks — JOHN DAVIES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 to 7 ins., complexion sunburnt, hair and small moustache light; supposed to be wearing the stolen jacket. A native of Somersetshire. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 33, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light; dress, dark dress, hat or cap, leather belt with large buckle, carries a square basket, and hawks boot laces, & c. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NORFOLK. 18.— Holt ( County). — For stealing from his lodgings, an old- fashioned silver verge watch, with curb- pattern silver chain and compass attached— CHARLES HARDY, age 18 to20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eye3 brown, tattooed woman, palm tree and snake on right arm. Has lost upper front teeth; dress, brown knitted Jersey, blue cloth trousers, blue peak cap. Native of Docking, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 19.— Newark ( Borough).— For neglecting his family— HENRY WILDS, ago about 35, height 5 . ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, 2 or 3 upper front teeth deficient, turns his toes out. A brewer's labourer. Native of Newark, which place he left on 29th February last. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 20— Woodstock ( County).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences, at Kidlington, on 17th ult.— WILLIAM BISHOP, alias DIVER BISHOP, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pa'e, hair ( cut very short) and moustache dark, 03 es supposed hazel; dress, dark coat and vest, strapped seams, blue plaid tight- fitting trousers, dark bluo neckerchief, b'ack hard felt hat. Hawks ferrs in baskets, & c., about the country, and believed to bo well known in Wantage, Swindon, Bath, Reading, Abingdon, and Oxford; last seen in Wantage oa 25th ult, of which place he is supposed 10 be a native. Warrant issued. 21.— Woodstock ( County).— For stealing, 24th ult,, at Kidlington— A lady's grey cloth open £ jacket, tailor made, lined blue - and - grey shot silk, one sleeve slightly torn, 2 buttons ioside to attach belt — ALICE BISHOP, alias RANDALL, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in , complexion fair, hair ( very frizzy in front) auburn, eyes ( supposed) blue; dress, grey skirt, grey double- breasted jacket to match, black hat with black or grey tips. May be wearing stolen jacket. Native of Oxford. Travels the country with William Bishop, described above. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Sorrel!, Woodstock. RADNORSHIRE. 22.— Penybont ( County).— For stealing a silver English lever watcb, No. 10434, hunter case, glass and cap missing, steel chain attached— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion tanned, hair dark ( turning grey), beard of about 3 weeks' growth ; dress, dark jacket, small cord trousers ( torn at one knee) dark cap, strong lace boots; has some recent cuts on face and above one eye, supposed ti have been working on the Steens Bridge and Bromyard Line. Information to the Chief Constable of Radnor- shire, Penybont. SHROPSHIRE. 23.— Church Stretton ( Oounty).— For steal- ing, 12th ult., at Rushbury, a lever watch, white- metal case, white- metal chain, curb pattern, key with " John Binks, Bury New- road, Manchester," thereon, attached— SAMUEL HODGETTS, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, pimples on face, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, grey cloth coa% black vest, brown cord trousers ( usually strapped below knees), brown cloth cap, lace boots. A farm labourer; native of Carter's- lane, Quinton, Worcestershire. Information to Inspector Lewis, Church Stretton. 24.— Ludlow ( County).— Portrait and descrip- tion of License Holder CHARLES BROOKS alias CHARLES STANLEY SCALFI, DAVID EDWARDS, JOHN LEA, and CHARLES FLETCHER, Office No. 199- 6, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining 3 horses by means of worth- less cheques on the Birmingham and District Bank, Ludlow, on the 16th and 27th May, age 24 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexbn TUESDAY, JUNE 23. 1896. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 fbir, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes brown, scar urider loft eye and right groin, large mole right shoulderb'ade ; dressed in lavender - and - brown tweed jacket and vest, cotton cord breeches and gaiters, black- and- whitj straw hat, lace boots; native of Birmingham. He opent d acorn factor's shop at Ludlow, in April last, and obtained goods to a large amount, which he removed ( o other places, and sold by public auction. Was seen in the district of Chipping Norton, on 2nd ult., where his brother waa arrested. Was convicted at Birmingham, 27th October, 1890, a d f entenced on 2 charges to 12 months hard ] . bour each ( concurrent) ; at Wolverhampton Ses- sions. 18th March, 1892, to 6 months hard labour for obtaining furniture by false pretences ; and at Exetsr Sessions, 17th October, 1893, to 3 jears penal servitude for conspiracy and fraud. Licensed 16th January, 1896. T 463. ( See Case No. 58, 12th ult.) Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. £ 1 REWARD. 25. — Wellington ( Oounty). — For stealing, 20th ult., at Tong, a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The Diamond,'' 1895 patterj, No. 4372 below handle- bar, figure of a diamond on front, and the words The Diamond " makers above, and " D. H. and S , Wolverhampton," below diamond frame, back tubes plated about 3 in from siddle, wheels same height, tangent f- pokes, lf- in. tyres, no mud- guards, rat- trap pedals, ends filed level, Carter's patent gear- case, lamp and bell attached— A MAN, age about 24, height 5 fr. 9 or 10 in , complexion fresh, slight moustache, very dark ; dress, black jacket and vest, dark trousers with red stripes across, white collar and blue bow tie, light cord cap ; wore silver watch chain with shilling and medal attached. Came from direction of Wolverhampton. Stated he worked at Clarke's Bicycle Works. Left behind an old cushion tyre bicyc'e, No. 570 on handle- bar, ha'f- diarnond frame, ro mud- guards, brake, or handles, silver shield roughly soldered on front, with " Geo. Marshall, maker, Coventry, 1892" thereon. The above reward will be paid by Thomas Fowler, Hawthorn- road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, for such info'mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of tho bicycle. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wpllington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 26. — Wincanton ( Oounty). — For failing to report— License Holder CHARLES READ, alias CHARLES LUCAS, HENRY HENCE, and CHARLES SCOTT, Office No. 1593- 6; age 65, height 5 ft 4 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes grey, long scar on right temple, large red scar on " Adam's apple," scar between shoulderblades, inside left upper arm, back of left lower arm, left wrist, on front and back of right forearm, between 1st and 2nd j iuti 3rd right finger ( inside), 2 outside right buitock, 2 outside left leg, 1 front of left shin, and hick of left calf, large wart on left ribs, 2 vaccina- tion marks on left arm, and 1 on right arm Sen- tenced at Taunton Assizes, 26th November, 1888, to 10 yearj peaal servitude for burglary. Licensed 15th May, 1896. B O 20. Information to Supt. Williams, Wincanton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 27— Bilston ( Oounty).— For stealing, 10th n't, 2 cows ( recovered)— C. BURTON ( supposed false), age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, har light brown, slight light moustache; dress, dark suit, soft black American hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. 23. - 8U rsIem ( Oounty).— For stealing a Singer's hand sewing machine and cover ( slide of machine and handle of cover missing) ; a painter's white twill jacket, pucket on each side and breast— A man who gave tho name of MAC, age about 25, height 5 ft 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, largo abscess mark under left jaw, which may bo covered with sticking plaister, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, black jacket and vest, dark cloth mixture trousers, elastic side boots, light cap ; wore a steel watch chain. A painter and paper- hanger. Supposed native of Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUFFOLK. 29.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For obtaining 10j. by representing himself as a canvasser for a photographer- H. A. FREESTONE, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair ( slightly tinged with grey) and moustache dark, of military appearance ; dress, light grey suit, black hard felt hat, stand- up collar with turn down points. A canvasser and waiter. Has been in the Army. Last employed at Brentwood, from which place he wired that he was going to a situation in London. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 30— Uckfield ( Oounty). — For attempting to obtain a situation by means of a forged certificate of charactsr— JAMES ROBERTSON ( false), alius J. S. STEWART, J. STEWART, and OGILYY, late of Birchden, Groombridge, age 40 to 4 5, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair, beard, and moustache sandy, speaks with slight Scotch accent. Is well educated. Wore blue Ferge suit; carried a black band bag with " Ogilvy" thereon. Native of Inshewan, Forfarshire. Repre- sented himself as a butler or valet to an invalid gentleman. He takes a house, which he furnishes on the hire system and sublets, or obtains board and lodging for 2 or 3 weeks, and decimps without paying. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Diplock, Uckfield. 31.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing, 16th ult,, 2 bicycles— ARTHUR CLIFTON, age about 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, sometimes wears gold frame eye- glasses. Can speak French. Has been an instructor in a cycle school. Had in his possession a " Monopole safety bicycle, " No. 556 nnder bracket. Warrant issued. 32.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing a banker's cheque and £ 453 17s. 6d. on 2nd April last — ERNEST MAY, age 43, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair ( inclined to curl), beard and moustache light, head inclines forward. A commis- sion agent; attends sale- rooms, & c. May be found in company of prostitutes. Wairant issued. 33— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing £ 4, on 16th ult.— JOHN GREENSLADE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, moustache sandy, nose slightly crooked. A journeyman butcher ; well known in the London Meat Market. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 34. — Hastings ( Borough). — For stealing a Humber safety bicycle, black enamelled, low frame, usual parts plated, Bootbroyd If pneumatic tyres, f drop handle bar, yelow celluloid handles, direct spokes, roller chain, round cranks, rat- trap pedals, " Rosser " rubber brake, bell with outside hammer, mud- guards— ARTHUR SMITH ( supposed false), age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., compleyion pale, full face, rather blotched ; dress, black morning coat, light knickerbockerp, black stockings, peak cap. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 35.— Kenilworth ( Oounty).— For larceny from their lodgings— RICHARD GOODMAN, alias SOLOMON COHEN, and HENRY NEWMAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair ( curly) black, eyes brown, scar on both cheeks, mole right side of neck, dot and mole right forearm, 2 dots left forearm. He was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment at Chelmsford, on 9th November, 1893, as Solomon Cohen, for larceny ( person) ; 1O 21 days at Guildhall, 16th October, 1894, as Abraham Goodman; to 3 months at Clerkenwell, 10 April, 1895, as a suspected person, in name of Richard Goodman; and to 3 months for loitering, at Aston, as Henry Newman.— DENIS McQUEEN, alias CHARLES HILL, and JAMES MACK, age 23, height 5 ft. 7| in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, scar let'c cheek, mole right shoulder and centre of back. He was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment at Greenwich, on 3rd January, 1891 ; to 3 months at Lambeth, 13th July, 1891; to 6 months at South London Sessions, on 16th April, 1892 ; to 4 months at Marlborough, on 5th November, 1892 ; and bound over at North London Sessions, 26th May, 1893, all for larceny ( person) ; to 3 months at Manchester, on 22nd May, 18y4, for frequenting; and to 3 months at Aston, 27th December, 1695, for loitering. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Moth, Kenilworth. 36. — Longford ( Oounty).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Meriden Union— ALFRED JOHN COLLINS age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light' brown, clean shaved, eyes grey. A baker; native of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Prosser, Longford. WORCESTERSHIRE. 37.— King's Heath ( Oounty).— For larceny— GEORGE HARRIS, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, blind of right eye ( not apparent to a casual observer, he appearing to be only slightly cross- eyed), black spot on outside of lower eyelid; dress, blue serge jacket suit, white collar and front, silk bow tie, brown tweed peak cap. A milk salesman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 38.— Beverley ( Borough).— For housebreaking, 11th ult., and stealing a silver watch, which he pledged at Hull on same day— A man who gave the name of EDWARD SPENCER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion very dark ( supposed pockmarked), hair and moustache black ; dress, dark cloth jacket, vest, and trousers; some- times wears blue overcoat and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Knight, Beverley. 39.— Hull ( Borough).— For neglecting to main- tain his wife and family — JOHN SHERIDAN, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion very dark, hair ( turning grey) and eyes dark, bow- legged, scar over left eye ; dress ( when last seen) grey coat and vest, moleskin trousers. A plater; native of Hull. Warrant issued. 40.— Hull ( Borough).— For neglecting to main- tain his family — WILLIAM ARCHER, age 46 to 48, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresb, hair ( turning: grey), and eyes dark brown, cut fear across back of right hand; slovenly appearance. A hawker of stack covers and sheep nets; native of Colchester. Supposed travelling the country with a pony and trap, accompanied by a woman who deals in second- hand clothing. Warrant issued. 41.— Hull ( Borough).— For neglecting to miia- tain his wife and family— GEORGE GAMBIA WELLS, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion and eyes dark, hair and heavy mous- tache black, " Gambia Wells " tattooed on forearm, several large lumps on back of head. A fisherman native of Great Yarmouth. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 42.— Barnsley ( County).— For obtaining mor. ey by false pretences, at Barnsley, on the 19th June 1896 — Expiree GEORGE ARMSTRONG, alias JOHN THOMAS HOGG, GEORGE DAVIS, JOHN STEVENSON, JOHN McKENZIE, GEORGE HARLAND, and GEORGE FENTON, Office No. 44052, age 68, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes grey, bald top of head, scir right eyebrow, left side of uppar lip, below each knee, 2 inside left forearm, 2 left side of b ck, brown mark on each breast, mole back of r'ght shoulder, and muscle of right arm. Sentenced at Derby, 11th March, 1889, to 5 years penal servi'ude for fraud, and at Leeds Assizes, 12th March, 1894, t> 6 months hard labour and to complete unexpired period for fraud. D P 1171. Warrant issued. 43.— Barnsley ( County).— For a< tempting to carnally know a girl under the age of 16— SAMUEL THORPE, a girder rivetter, age about 55, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in , complexion fresh, hair ( short and turning grey) brown, moustache and side whiskers; dress, black coat and vest, black- and- tlue stripe trousers, black hard hat, lace boots. Is we'l known at Stanniugley, near Leeds. Warrant issued. r, T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE4, 1896. 4i,— Barnsley( Cowwiy).— For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16 - ROBERT HODGSON, a navvy or labourer, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion very dark, hair and eyes dark brown; dress, black jacket and vest, light grey trousers with dark stripe, dark cap, low shoes. A native of Carlisle. Warrant issued. Information to Snpt. Kane, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 45.— T Division-— Reminded till 4th inst, for unlawful possession of a gentleman's open- face 18- ct. gold English lever watch, " No. 6718" on works; 1 gold twisted link pattern albert, with a 10- gulden gold piece and a pendant, set green bloodstone, attached— EDWARD GEORGE HIND, age 20, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, " W. R." on right srm, ring on middle finger right hand, 3 fingers left hand deficient; dress, black cheviot jacket and vest, grey mixture tweed trousers, c'. oth cap, Wellington boots. Sup- posed native of Chesham, Bucks. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 46.— Beaconsfield ( Oounty).— Remanded till • 6th inst. for being on enclosed premises, for an unlaw- ful purpose, at Burnbam— THOMAS CHAPPELL, age 28, height 5 ft. 7% in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, crucifix and ftmale right arm, cross- flags and female left arm, scar right cf abdomen; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, cord trousers, light cap. States he has beea in the Arn'y. A labourer; supposed native of Hampstead. Supposed previously convicted. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Inspector Pearman, Beaconsfield. LANCASHIRE. 47.— Salford ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Manchester Assizes, for forging and uttering a bill of exchange and an acceptance thereto, also for forging, 18th ult., and uttering, 19th ult., an order for delivery and transfer of 12 casks of oil— GEORGE WILLIAM BERNARD TAYLOR, age 56, height 5 ft. iD., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, 2 scars right side of forehead, and one on right cheekbone. An oil and tallow agent; native of Manchester. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 200 REWARD. 48.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment — Since 22nd May, in transit between Pilgrim's Rest, South Africa, and Hatton Garden, Loudon, from a deal box marked ( stencil plate) " National Bank, S. A. R. 73, Cornhill, London, E C., 3/ 11, PR.," and lead shot substituted— 6 bars of smelted gold ( marked " 1 L. G. M., 2 L. G M., 3 L. G. M , 4 L. G. M , 5 L. G. M), 13 C E." weighing 1,286 ozs. The above reward will be paid by the Marine Insurance Company, Limited, 20, Old Broad- street, E C., to any person who first furnishes such infor- mation as may lead to the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. 49.— A Division — 18th ult., at Ascot Heath— A gentleman's gold repeater hunter watch, " No. 46618" and " 1892 " on inside case, front of face, makers—" Sir John Bennett, Cheapside, London," " W. DD." engraved on outside case; a gold curb- pattern albert with miniature dictionary in silver case and a fourpenny- piece attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, Now Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. - 0. — Wokingham ( County). — 19th ult , at Sinning— A crocodile- skin wrist- strap; and a lady's gold keyless watch, with engraved cypher, " C. M D." on back, makers—" Chas. Frodsham & Co., Limited, 84, Strand," No. 20903, engraved on inside case, may have " No. 175250" stamped inside outer case. Information to Supb. Atkin, Wokingham. CARDIGANSHIRE. 51. — Aberystwyth ( County). — 26th ult., by housebreaking — 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 73987, with guard attached; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 15416; 1 gold albert chain, 1 gold locket, 1 gold seal; 1 gold brooch, and ling to match ; 1 gentleman's gold ring, set blood- stone ; 1 ditto, set red stone; 1 lady's gold ring, set blue stone ; 1 gold locket, in frame ; 1 lady's gold keeper; 1 pair largo gold ptndant earrings; 1 American silver dollar brooch; 1 pair eariings ( jubilee three- penny piecss) ; 1 silver pencil; 1 pair silver sugar- tongs; 1 silver brooch with crystals; 2 jubilee sixpences, and a scent- bottle covered with leather, silver top. Information to the Caief Constable of Cardigan- shire, Aberystwyth. CHESHIRE. 52.— Birkenhead ( County).— Between 2ad and 3rd ult, at Barnston— A double- barrelled breech- loading hammerless gun, No. 9066, maker's " Williams and Powell ". Information to Supt. MoDjnald, Birkenhead. DURHAM. 53.— South Shields ( Borough).— 20th ult.— 1 lady's silver lever hutting watch, No. 60064, and a curb pattern silver albert attached; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set diamond ia centre and 4 pearls on each side. 25tli ult, by tousebreaking— 1 lady's gold watch, gold dial, No. 5157, lack and edges chased, 1 gold small link chain, clasp fastening, and a gold key attached in centra ; 1 small gold locket ( small piece chipped off), cross engraved on one side, circle of coloured stones forming forget- me- nots, white scroll in centre with words forgeSme- not engraved thereon; 1 gold brooch about in. long, scroll in centre, set 9 white stones, large one in centre, others diminishing in size towards ends, small kaobs round edges ; 1 gold ring set 10 white pearls ( I deficient) ; 1 gold dress ring, jagged edges, set 4 pearls and 2 blue stones. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shieldi. KENT. 54— Sevenoaks ( County).— 27th ult., at Toys Hill, Brasted Chart— A' Triumph" racer bicycle, nearly new, No. 13300, barrel hubs, flat handle bar, 1^- in. " Palmer " tyres, " Morse " chain ( the only specimen in England), geared to 65, " Middlemore " caddie No. 635, Miller's " Lito " lamp. Information to Supt. Holman, Sevenoaks. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Wigan ( County).— Between 23rd July, 1895, and 24th ult., at Hindley, the following watches: — Silver English levers (" G. C. Kenyon, Hindley"), Nos. 1035, 11688, 55670, 69750, 107374, 218142, 41413, 15000, 55670, 11688, 582^ 0, 12942. (" Kenyon's Patent Pinion"), Nos. 13810, 170041, 119586. English levers, Nos. 22299, 26727, 26724, 302702, 41017, 26064, 26727, 8672, 6706, 39022, Blank, Nos. 320703, 2069441. Ladies' silver genevas, with plain and fancy dials and engraved cases, Nos. 33312, 11022, 89719, 62386, 74705, 62749, 3421, 49792, 50417, 61058, 62390. Information to Supt. Brassington, Wigan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 56.— Leicester ( Borough).— 19th ult.— 1 gold scarfpin, American dollar, " G. B." engraved thereon. 22nd ult. — 1 lady's gold geneva watch, small size, engine- turned case, white dial with wreath of ivy leaves round ; 1 small gold albert double chain, tassel and gold ring at end ; 1 lady's large gold geneva watch, bevelled glass, gold dial, steel hands, chased back, a long thin pattern gold chain attached ; 1 long gold chain with thin plain links ; 1 small gold locket, about 1 inch long, flowered, 2 plain bands thereon ; 1 small locket with raised cross' on both sides ; 1 ebony walking stick, with ivory handle and silver band, " J. C. Kellett" thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. NORFOLK. 57. — Norwich ( City). — 24th ult. — l gold albert chain with tassel and 3 small gold lockets attached ; 1 very fine gold chain, with heart- shape stone attached; 1 gold scarf pin ( fox's head or horse- shoe) ; 2 gold rings, a turquoise ( broken), an! guard ring; 1 gold and 1 metal pencil- case; 1 pair gold ear- iiDgs; 1 chased gold stud; 1 silver albert chain with pencil- case, seal, & c.; 1 silver locket and chain ( locket contains photographs) ; 2 silver brooches, Scotch stone ( 1 a fiddle, the other a horse- shoe) ; 1 pair silver ear- rings; 1 pair gold ditto, damaged; 1 silver bracelet, 1 in. wide; 1 silver thimble ( Dorcas) ; fancy buckles ; silver tea kettle ; 1 pair scissors ; a post office savings bank book, No. 2755, on Norbiton Po3t Office; a silver tea spoon, <; S. H. R " thereon ; and some silver and copper coins.— Supposed by A MAN, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion very fair, top of light ear deformed ; dress, dark blue jacket, pepper- and- salt trousers, brown boots ; wore a light necktie with gold scarf- p'n, and carried a brown paper parcel. Information to Chief Constable Hitchman, Nor- wich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 58.— Ore ( County). — 20th ult., by burglary at Beckley— 1 jubilee sovereign ; 1 ditto half- sovereign; 1 George III. half- guinea; 1 gold 7s. piece, bent; 1 George III. half- ciown; 1 William and 1 Mary half- crown; 3 or 4 crown pieces ( one dated 1821, and one 1822); 6 lion shillings; 4 silver Maunday coins; a quantity of other silver and copper coins, and a low- crowned hard felt hat, size supposed Information to Supt. Brookham, Ore. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 59.— Hull ( Borough).— Since December last — 4 silver napkin- rings, embossed initials " J. C."; 2 ditto inlaid with forget- me- nots ( 1 blue, the other pink, " C ") ; 1 silver- plated napkin- ring, plain, " J. C." thereon ; 1 silver cake knife and fork, black ebony handles. 26th May last.— 1 lady's gold watch, No. 30885; 1 silver lever, No. 15236; 1 silver watch, No. 859. 9th ult.— 1 pair of marine glasses, covered with black leather. 16th ult.— 1 silver soup ladle, " Queen Anne" pattern; 3 silver forks; 2 silver dessert spoons; 1 silver tea- spoon ( plain). 20th ult.— 1 silver Swiss lever watch, No. 868854, Information tj Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable. Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 60.— Sheffield ( City). — 26th ult, by shop- breaking— Watche3: gold geneva hunter lever, No. 35294, silver dial; keyless gold lever, No. 46389; keyless gold geneva lever, No. 328164; lady's gold keyless half- hunter, No. 34890; lady's gold lialf- hunter single bottom English lever keyless, No. 51146; lady's gold crystal single bottom Erglish lever keyless, No. 52842; lady's gold half- hunter keyless dome lever, No. 49207; silver geneva lever, No. 46464; silver lever, No. 52239; enamelled, set pearl and diamond, No 41221; lady's keyless crystal, No. 372826 ; lady's keyless half- hunter geneva lever, No. 366609; keyless silver half- hunter, No. 23163; half- hunter silver lever, No. 5584; lady's silver lever, No. 3392; silver crystal, No. 63998. Bracelets: sapphire and diamond, triple cluster, 90 ; do., half- hoop do., 39; do., scroll do., 196; do., cluster do, 70 ; diamond and pearl shell do., 69 ; 15- ct. curb do , D1736; do., D2377; gem set curb do., D2556; diamond and raby marquise do., 154; opal and diamond cluster do., 167; pearl and diamond cluster do., 52; opal and diamond cross over trefoil do., 166; diamond crescent and star do., 262; gem bracelet, 272 ; 2 do., J. S. ( the numbers are stock numbers); 1 diamond and pearl necklace. Brooches : diamond, 32; do., 788 ; do. pendant, 978 ; 2 gem, D4077 and 4556; enamelled heart diamond cluster, D1719; diamond square scroll, 1641; 8 diamond, 1232, 941c, 3846, 2644, 450, EZ/ N/-, EM/ N-, NT/ N-; opal and diamond new moon, J. S.; diamond pandanh Rings : 3 ruby and diamond lap- over; 2 single- stone diamond; 2 5- stone diamond half- hoop ( stock Nos. FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 4182 and 1690) ; 3- stone diamond and pearl half- hoop, 228 ; gem ; 3 gem, 3075, 2644, 450 ; diamond and sapphire 3- stone half- hoop; 5- stone diamond and sapphire half- hoop ; 4 gem ; single- stone dia- mond ; 2 diamond half- hoop, J. S. ; single- stone diamond, J. S.; sapphire and diamond ( 2 sapphires and 1 diamond), J. S.; diamond gipsy set; 8 gem set, J S.; 6 18- ct. signet, J. S.; 18- ct. square blood- stone, J. S.; 2 9- ct. all gold, J. S.; 18- ct all gold, J. S.; 5 9- ct. all gold, J. S.; 1- 5- cfc. gold signet, B& S ; 2 18- ct. do., B& S; 3 18- ct. do.; 33 9- cfc. knot; single stone diamond, J. S.; 2 topaz siDgle- stone, J. S.; 2 sapphire and diamond, J. S. Pins: 3- stone ( trefoil) diamond ; opal and 4 small diamonds ; opal ruby and diamond ; pearl and diamond ; ruby and 4 small diamonds; 2 all diamond marquise; pearl marquise ( all bearing stock mark J. S); opal and diamond, B& S ; 1 silver chatelaine. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 61— Ringwood ( County).— 16th ult., at Gods- hill, rear Fordingbridge— A grey mare pony, aged, 13 hands, branded " J. T." near saddle, small lumps on off side near flank, tail reaches to hocks. Sup posed by a MAN, age 22 to 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion sunburnt, hair red, mous- tache ginger; dress, brown tweed jacket, vest, breeches, and gaiters, brown cap, and ( supposed) brown boots. Appearance of a stableman. Information to Sapt. Hadden, Ringwood. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 62— Doncaster ( Borough).— 20th ult., a bay pony, black leg?, about 10 years, 13 hands 3 in., one knee cut; a brown set of harness, brass mounted, black collar; a brown dog cart, lined vermilioD, brown check cushions atd brown leather back to seat, light van ished panel round outside body of cart— By A WOMAN, age about 22, height 5ft. 4in., rather stout build; wearing black skirt, light pick blouse. Information to Chief Constablo Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS OH BODIES FOUND. OXFORDSHIRE. 63.— Oxford ( County).— Body, Case No. 89, 26th ult., has been identified. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. ISLE OF WIGHT. 64.— Newport ( County).— Found in possession of CHARLES JOHNSON, a known thief, remanded till 6th inst.— A lady's gold open- face geneva watch, floral design engraved on back, floral gilt dial, steel hands, black figares, No. 31232, 39, " Warranted 18 carat" inside outer case, supposed metal dome, with No. 31232 " Geneve" inside; a gold albert chain, short swivel and long link alternately, " P. B. horses which he alleged he had purchased at the 2.7.9.6." stamped on swivel, with floral engraved horse fair. bar and drop- piece ( supposed stolen). Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Gibson, Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- Newport. , bridge. PROPERTY RECOVERED. KENT. 65.— Maidstone ( County).— Property described in Case No. 62, 20th March last, and thief arrested. OXFORDSHIRE. 66.— Caversham ( County). — Bicycle, Case No. 77, 26th ult, and thief arrested. APPREHENSIONS. 67.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division. — HENRY CHANEY, Case No. 2, 26th ult. 68.- Berkshire, Reading ( Borough).— MAN. Case No. 8, 26th ult., and property recovered. 69— Flintshire, Holywell ( County).- TWO MEN, Case No. 19, 26th ult., and property recovered. 70.— Staffordshire, Stafford ( County).— LOTTY DIX, Case No. 42, 26th ult., at Scar- borough. 71. — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough).— EDWARD ABBEY, Case No. 34, 3rd January last. 72. — Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough). — RICHARD ELSOM, Case No. 55, 26th ult. 73.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( County). — ALICE SPEIGHT, Case No. 41, 14th Jone, 1895. KENT. 75. — Dartford ( County). — For stealing, 25th ult., from a jeweller's shop, 3 18- carat gold keeper rings, all chased ( 2 weigh dwts. each, the other 4 dwts.)— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather foil face, side whiskers and mous- tache brown; dress, dark coat and vest, black hard felt hat. He went to a shop, taking 5 or 6 stones, and made enquiries about having them set in a ring, he then asked for the above iings, on the pretence of taking them to a friend who was going abroad, from which to choose one. Information to Supt. Webster, Dartford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 76.— Bath ( City). — For obtaining food and lodgings by fa'se pretences, between 20th and 27th ult.— ALBERT BRAIN ( supposed false), age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and rather heavy moustache li^ ht, eyes blue; dress, when last seen, dark grey jacket and vest, grey striped or blue trousers, dark b'ue tie, black bowler hit, lace boots. He took lodgings, stating he was a compositor, and was employed at a local newspaper office, and, after staying a week, absconded without paying his bill. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath. PROPERTY STOLEN. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 74.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtaining, 24th ult., by means of worthless cheque?, a 15- ct. gold chaiD, fetter links, weight 1 oz., 16 dwts., and an 18- ct. gold riog, " W.. J. H." stamped inside— A man who gave the name of A. CROSBY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, broad shoulders, very full face, eyes ( supposed) blue, moustache ( cut close) sandy, dent on bridge of nose, large hands; drea3, light tweed jacket, vest of darker tweed, grey striped tweed trousers, dark tie, hard brown felt hat or cap, heavy lace boots. Stated he was a butcher, of Maidenhead, Berks. He called at several jeweller's shops and selected articles for which ho tendered cheques in payment, and in one instance obtained the articles above describe!, paying for them with two cheques, drawn on Messrs. Stephens, Blandy, Barnett, Batler & Co.' s Bank. this jeweller's he produced what pur- ported to be H number of receipts for payment for METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT- 77— N Division.— Between 26ih and 27th nit., whilst in transit between Long Ditton, Surrey, and Stamford Hill, London, N.— A jewel case, small cut- glass silver lid; 1 pearl necklace, consisting of a double row of 180 pearls, size cf a pea, with 7 larger oval ones in centre, plain gold clasp, set pearls, hair in front, with gla « s ; 1 large gold brooch, set topaz, size, 2 in. by 1J in., surrounded with 24 large old- fashioned pearls; 2 small gold brooches, plain, oblong, set topaz; 1 turquoise gold brooch, bow pattern, set 3 turquoise forming the tie, small turquoise heart attache 1; 1 topaz gold brooch, Eet in old chased gold, surrounded with pearls; 1 gold plain curb bracelet, padlock fastening ; 1 gold link- chain bracelet, fastened with a thin gold ring; 1 thin gold 3- wire bracelet, snap fastening, set cluster of small diamonds, pearl in centre; 1 gold muff chain, small links, with round gold locket attached, engraved centre, edges chased, opens w t spring. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 78. — Lincolnshire, Spilsby ( County).— MAN, Case No. 35, 26th ult. 79. — Northamptonshire, Daventry ( County). — FREDERICK MOUNTAIN, Case No. 35, 1st May last. We apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Fores raquiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Con- vict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of parsons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., i and AGE. | HBIGHT COM. HAIR. ETES. 1 REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Force Desiring Capture. LICENSE HOLDERS. FREDERICK SHIRLEY, alias HENRY MARSHALL, 723- 96. C. O. JOHN JAMES, alias WILLIAM LEE, GEORGE WILLIAMS, THOMAS FRKNCH, WILLIAM SMITH, WILLIAM JONES, WILLIAM NELSON, and JAMES TAYLOR, 1522- 96. C. O. WALTER BEADON, alias WALTER BEATON, 1892- 9G. C. O. WILLIAM STANLEY, ato CHARLES KING, CHARLES CLAYTON, WILLIAM KING, and CHARLES ADOLPHUS CLAYTON, 46908. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. 34 49 26 69 5 21 pale ilk bra 5 3f 5 3] fresh I brn ( bald, truing 1 grey) fresh dk brn fair I grey blue hazel grey blue Scar rt eyebrow and It forefinger, ship, H., crossed- flags, anchor, and bracelet on rt, ring, LOVE, anchor, bracelet, and sailor on It forearm, L. G. back of rt, anchor, flower, and three dots back of It hand, rings lst, 2nd, and 3rd It fingers Scar top of head, over rt eyebrow, rt cheek, each thumb, It forefinger, and 2nd It finger North Loudon Sessions, 20th July, 1891, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny ( person). Licensed 29tli February, 1896. Sentence expires 31st May, 1897. N R 183. South London Sessions, 12th July, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 7th May, 1896. A I S 187. Scar back of It forearm, near It wrist, on forehead, South London Sessions, 9th January, 1894, and a scald scar It breast, tumour centre of 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking, chest Licensed lltli June, 1896. U 61. D. It ribs, ruptured rt side, three scars it forearm, Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 29th May, and one each shin, slightly deaf 1889, 7 years penal servitude for horse- stealing. Licensed 14th September, 1894. x G T 973. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 1G, 1 8 9 6 . Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGK. HEIGHT COM. HAIR. LICENSE HOLDERS— contd. THOMAS BENSON, alias THOMAS FOSTER, JOHN BROWN, CHARLES BROWN, and BENJAMIN SMITH, 948- 96. C. O. GEORGE JONES, alias GEORGE STANNARD, and GEORGE JACK- SON, 47417. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. THOMAS LYNES, alias GEORGE HARRISON, GEORGE CRAMPTON, and THOMAS JONES, 1961- 96. C. O. JOHN GOUGH, alias JOHN GOFF, 44639. C. O. ROBERT TURNER, 1532- 96. C. O. JOHN WILSON, alias JOHN COLLINS, HENRY WILTON, WILLIAM WILTON, JOHN DONOVAN, JOHN GRANEY, and JOHN McCARTHY, 1684- 96. C. O. JAMES THOMAS, alias JAMES TURNER, and JAMES JONES. 1531- 96. C. O. WILLIAM NEWMAN, 1523- 96. C. O. GEORGE READ, alias ANDREW SMITH, JOHN FLETCHER, PATRICK MOORE, GEORGE SIMS, and JOHN JENKINS, 48360. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. SAMUEL ISRAEL, alias SAMUEL WILLIAMS ( a Jew), 48976. C. O. FRANCIS KNIGHT, alias HENRY KNIGHT, and GEORGE EDWARDS, 47591. CO. CARL HERMANN, alias ALFRED SENKER, 48800. C. O. CORNELIUS BRIEN, alias CORNE- LIUS BRYAN, 850- 96. C. O. DAVID PALMER, alias JAMES PALMER, GEORGE YOUNG, DAVID DURRANT, and JAMES WATTS, 1527- 96. C. O. JOHN KANE, alias JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN HAYES, JOHN MALONE, JOHN McDONALD, and JOHN GILL, 955- 96. Manchester ( City) JOHN MALONE, alias PATRICK COX, JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN JONES, and JOHN SULLIVAN, 1689- 96. Manchester ( City) JOHN HORTON, alias McCANN, 48192. Manchester ( City) GEORGE CARNEGIE, alias GEORGE BRIGHT, GEORGE DUNCAN, and GEORGE EDWARDS, 40594. Edin- burgh ( City) JAMES HUNTER, 48090. Edinburgh ( City) JAMES HENRY BROOKS, alias GEORGE HENRY STAYNES, and FREDERICK J. ROWLEY, 541- 96. Leicester ( Borough) SUPERVISEES. GEORGE HINDLEY, 45699. Man- chester ( City) WILLIAM HUNT, 46178. Manchester ( City) PETER O'BRIEN, 46441. Manchestei ( City) WILLIAM MURRAY, alias RICHARD SMETHURST, 4.3978. Liverpool ( City) JOHN GLANCEY, 44745. Edinburgh ( City) WILLIAM CANDLISH, 41959. Kirk- ham ( County) LEVI SHERIFF, 46443. Wirksworth ( County) JAMES HILL, alias CHUGG, 49006. Barnstaple ( Borough) 29 37 38 76 50 44 36 28 42 32 36 22 26 39 41 41 31 37 35 5 1 5 3 5 6J 5 5 5 6 5 8^ 5 4 6 5 5 5 6 5 4 5 7 5 7 5 li 5 3J 5 4 § 5 li 5 li 5 4f sallow fresh fresh sallow fresh swrthy fresb fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh brn dk bra ( thin) dk brn grey ( bald) brn ( bald) iron- grey brn It bra It brn brn brn dk brn fresh dk brn fail- dark fresh fresh fresh dark EYES. blue ( blind It) REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Long brown birthmark on It arm, hand, and shoulder, blue mark on It forearm, dot on 1st and 2nd It fingers brn Scar centre of forehead, anchor and two dots on It forearm blue Scar above It eyebrow, base of rt thumb, and front of It wrist, V. outside rt forearm brn Scar on forehead ( large), and palm of It hand, cupping marks on neck, lost nearly all teeth brc Two moles rt cheek, scar back of rt hand, brown birthmark rt forearm brn ( thin) black ( bald) grey ( gtting bald) dk brn hazel hazel brn grey brn grey bra grey hazel hazel grey grey Bridge of nose broken, mole It of nose, scar rt of forehead, back of It hand, and a burn scar rt forearm D. SHAW and cross on It forearm, scar base of It thumb, each temple, above outer corner of It eye, aud rt palm Scar on It and above rt eyebrow, and on 4th rt finger, hairy chest Scar on and above rt eyebrow, on forehead, and rt of nose, cross on It forearm Prominent ears, scar It of forehead, brown birth- mark It shoulderblade Scar over each eyebrow 50 | 5 5| fresh 38 38 31 38 75 36 37 27 5 5 2 5 5 5 6£ 5 6 5 5 fresh fresh fresh fresh flesh fresh fresh dark black [ gtting bald) black brn It hazel brn grey Scar back of rt band, both ankles fractured and enlarged Scar It cheek, rt wrist, back of rt hand, and rt forefinger, G., bust of woman, pierced heart, and C. B. on rt forearm, part star back of rt wrist, star between rt thumb and finger, bust of man on It forearm, two dots between It thumb and finger Scar It of forehead, on each forearm, and back of rt hand, It forefinger, and 2nd toe of each foot deformed Scar centre, front, and back of head, back and 2nd finger of It hand, J. rt arm, ruptured rt side Large scar ( abscess) ruining round front of neck, scar It shoulder, and two rt groin Three scars crown of head, one centre of breast, It side of back, above rt hip, and two bend of It elbow, part of ship, P. K., part anchor, and bust of man on It forearm Scar front of rt upper arm, lump top of head Scar back of rt knee, point of thumb, It eyebrow, rt of back of neck, ring second It and third rt fingers, anchor, two crosses, and heart back of It hand, nose inclined to It, hare lip Scar It elbow, rt and back of neck, and crown of head, mole rt jaw North London Sessions, 1st Dec., 1890, 6 years penal servitude and remanet of former sen- tence for larceny ( person). Licensed 31st Mar., 1896. Sentence expires 14th December 1897' M Q 405. North London Sessions, 23rd March, 1891, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licensed 21st December, 1894. F L R 427.° Central Criminal Court, 14 th December, 1891, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). License revoked. Liberated on 2nd license 17th June, which expires 11th Aug., 1896 R 462. Exeter, 22nd July, 1856, penal servitude for life for assault with intent to murder. Liberated on 4th license 19th April, 1893. e. i. 1. If apprehended, this man is to be cautioned. Central Criminal Court, 9th Feb., 1891, 7 years penal servitude for embezzlement. Licensed 7th May, 1896. R 61. North London Sessions, 23rd January, 1893, 12 months hard labour and 3 years penal servi- tude ( consecutive) for possessing house- breaking implements. Licensed 20tli May 1896. ULT 54. Central Criminal Court, 6th February, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. License revoked. Liberated on 2nd license 8th May which expires 11th July, 1896. T 80. Lewes Assizes, 9th February, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licensed 8th May, 1896. U 36. If apprehended, this man is to be cautioned. North London Sessions, 21st November, 1892, 3i years penal servitude for larceny ( person) Licensed 5th July, 1895. B H N S 1141. Northampton Assizes, 15th Nov., 1892, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licensed 25th Nov., 1895. Sentence expires 27th Oct., 1896. 0 S 49. North Loudon Sessions, 15th July, 1889, 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licensed 28th January, 1895. C I P 347. North London Sessions, 25th July, 1892, 4 years penal servitude for fraud. Licensed 9th October, 1895. S 366. North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 14th March, 1896. T 585. Central Criminal Court, 25th October, 1836, 10 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. License forfeited. Liberated on 2nd license 12th May, 1896. F M 214. Manchester Sessions, 6th Feb., 1890, 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for shopbreaking. Licensed 27th March, 1896. C I Q 327. Manchester Assizes, 21st February, 1891, 3 years penal servitude for uttering counterfeit coin. Licensed 23rd May, 1896. 0 U 360. Manchester Sessions, 4th February, 1892, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision and remanet of former sentence for shopbreaking. Licensed 18th May, 1895. I 0 S 1138 High Court, Glasgow, 7th July, 1892, 5 years penai servitude for theft. Licensed 21st April, 1896. 551. High Court, Glasgow, 26tli December, 1889, 7 years penal servitude for liousebieaking. Licensed 30tli March, 1895. 291. Huntingdon Assizes, 15th February, 1893, 4 years penal servitude for larceny and forgery. Licensed 14th February, 1896. ' T 30. dk bi n bra dk brn ( trning grey) bra grey brn brn dk brn blue Scar each side of forehead, rt elbow, and back of rt hand, wart rt armpit blue Scar rt of forehead, between rt eye and ear, behind rt ear, back of rt hand, on rt elbow, on It fore- arm, and several on aud above It knee, mole centre of belly, and rt forearm brn Scar over rt knuckles, and outside rt wrist hazel Scar between eyebrows, third rt finger slightly ( blind contracted, flesh lump It knee It) grey Two scars front of head, one on It ribs, It leg, each eyebrow, and three rt side of chest, flattened at bridge grey Scar on forehead, and one It check, nose deformed, It eye larger than rt, wart It of neck, centre of stomach protrudes from rupture hazel Scar rt side of head, on forehead, inner corner of rt eye and eyebrow, bridge of nose, rt cheek, and 1st and 2nd fingers rt hand, 2 moles back of neck rt and It forearm, blue dot rt wrist bra Scar back of head, centre of upper lip, third It finger, and on rt shoulderblade ( abscess), large wound on It shin Manchester Sessions, 6th October, 1892, 15 months hard labour and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. Manchester Sessions, 2nd June. 1890, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny ( tools). J Q 170. Salford, 5th December, 1887, 5 years penal ser- vitude and 7 years police supervision for shopbreaking. N £ 67. Preston Sessions, 17th February, 1892, 9 cal. months hard labour and 5 years police super- vision for larceny. High Court, Edinburgh, 19th July, 1881, 10 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for theft. Preston Sessions, 19th October, 1887, 5 years penal servitude aud 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licensed 10th Oct., 1891. N 435. Derby County Sessions, 10th April, 1889, 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for horsestealing. I P 961. Barnstaple Borough Quarter Sessions, 17th Oct., 1895, 6 weeks hard labour and 4 years police supervision for fowlstealing. F R I D A Y , J U L Y 3, 1896. 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