POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1314. REGU X-^ TIOHNTS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communirMions upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particidars concerning persons ichose 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 nought 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. fid. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the. signature of an officerof not less rankthan Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to b* inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immedia'e deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property mu- t be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. Theforcewhich causes particulars concerning delinquents or sto'en property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, 071 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, urHl 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 notlaterthan noon on Wednesday, and for the Tnesilay edition not later than Saturday morning. Ttiey must be dearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque crossed " Drummond < b Co.," Post Office Order payableat Parliament- st., 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 rales on miH i tt m 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons mis- tng can only be accepted as advertisement*. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows:— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and 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 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. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detec- tion of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regu- lations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitian 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. Vote.— There are 180 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. apprehension is sought for conspiracy and fraud ( see Case No. 1, 12th ult.) 1st, age 33, height. 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, heavy dark moustache, eyes grey. 2nd, age 31, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light. Also concerned with the above— H. ARTHUR, age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light. Rides a bicycle. Represents height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair, moustache and goatee white, eyes grey, wears eyeglasses, and a quantity of jewellery; dress, brown tweed suit, white collar and tie, soft white hat, brown shoes, or may be wearing mercantile surgeon's blue serge uniform with brass buttons ( anchor and laurels thereon), ser- pent and pole in gold lace on collar. He represents himself to be a doctor employed by the North German Lloyd and Boyal Mail Sue* mihip Company. May be found at first- class hotels and lodging- houses at fashionable watering places. Native of Baden- Baden. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 3.— D Division.— For stealing £ 5 5s. 6d., JOHN HESLOP, age 42, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) light brown, eyes hazel; dress, black morning coat and vest, grey trousers, brown hard felt hat, lace boots. Is known to all the principal music dealers in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Was convicted at Birmingham of a, similar offence on 19th September, 1894. Warrant issued. 4.— D Division.— For obtaining £ 5 by means of a worthless cheque, on the Capital and Counties Bank, Limited, Reading, on 6th inst.— L. HERRERA, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark; dress, dark clothes, plaid straw hat; native of Windmill Hill, Hfdlshftm, Sussex. Warrant issued. 5.— E Division.— For obtaining mozey by false pnrfrejux*— il ALL < ZOOMUs heigkt APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. — C. I. Department. ( Correspondence No. 109471). — Portraits and description of J. ARTHUR and ANNIE AMELIA TURPIN, whose himself to be the brother of J. Arthur. All well dressed and of good appearance. They have been in the habit of travelling to Middleburg, Ostend, and Rotterdam, where they have carried on missing word competitions. Warrants issued. 2.— A Division.— Woodcut portrait and descrip- tion of Dr. JACQUES STONERT, whose apprehen- sion is sought for obtaining by fraud £ 10 on 12th May last, and £ 1 10s. on 13th May last, age 52, 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1896. 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, turning grey, eyes grey, has lost one upper front tooth ; dress, dark morning coat, light tweed trousers, high silk hat, lace boots. Supposed native of Inverkeith. ing,. Fifeshire. He advertised in the daily papers for young men as clerks, styling himself a Financial Agent and Com- pany Promoter, at 27, Chancery Lane, AV. C. and stipulated that applicants must deposit a sum of money as a guarantee of their integrity. Warrant issued. 6.— J Division.— For embezzlement— JAMES LITTLE, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, com plexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, high shoulders; dress, black cutaway coat and rest, dark striped trousers, white collar, dark tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A tallyman's traveller; native of Yett, Liberton, Caynwarth, Lanarkshire. Warrant issued. • 7.— K Division..— For obtaining, 22nd inst., £ 3 by false pretences.— CARL, alias PETER ANDERSEN, NORMAN, ALEXANDER BURG, and CAPTAIN DONALDSON, a Norwegian, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, small scar on bridge of nose, ring on left second finger; dj- ess, light check suit, brown straw Trilby hat. Represented himself to be the Captain of the S. S. " St. Petersburg." Has been convicted of similar offences at Bootle, Preston, Gravesend, and London ( see case No. 77, 3rd May, 1895). Warrant issued. 8.— K Divison.— For stealing ( bailee) 21st inst.— A dark chestnut mare cob, 13 J hands, blaze down face, saddle marked, both fore and near hind fetlocks white, cut inside off hind fetlock, scar 2 in. long on rump, a set of light silver- plated harness, brown leather bridle, curb bit, saddle out of repair, and a village cart, varnished oak body, brass handrails, etc., wheels painted green, picked out light green— A MAN, age about 38, height, 5 ft. 9 in., com plexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache light ( turning grey); dress, dark grey plaid jacket suit, white collar, black tie, black hard felt hat, wore a gold chain. Warrant issued. 9.— V Division.— For stealing a bicycle— GEORGE COWDERY, alias DEMETERY, age 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel ( heavy eyebrows), military appearance ; dress, black coat and vest, striped trousers, light cap. A farrier. May be employed at country black- smith's. Native of Basingstoke;, Hants. Was arrested at Cranleigh, Surrey, on 14th inst., when he escaped, and was afterwards seen going in the direction of Billinghurst, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 10.— For embezzling and stealing £ 50— GUST AY BUSCH, late of 20, Tremlett- grove, Holloway, N., age about 30, height 6 ft. 1 in., slight build, com- plexion pale, hair and slight moustache light; dress, dark clothes, high silk hat. A German; speaks English. Absconded 15th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 11.— Newbury ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a quantity of new wearing apparel— A man who gave the name of H. POPPLEWELL, age about 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( bald) grey, may be dyed black or brown, full moustache light ( turning grey), small scars on fore- head, apparently suffering from asthma ; dress, black frock coat, k% h silk hat, and wore a gold watch, No. 361408. Stated he was a retired sea captain. Was accompanied by a lad, age about 17, complexion fair, simple- looking. Left Newbury on ISth inst., driving a hired black horse and a dogcart, which he left at Hounslow. Supposed identical with man described in Case No. 99, 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 12.— Maidenhead ( Borough).— For embezzling 21s.— JOHN WILLIAM BOURNE, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, scars and recent cut on head; dress, old brown coat, dirty grey trousers, dark grey peak cap. A rag sorter. V/ arrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. DORSETSHIRE. 13.— Dorchester ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., a bicycle ( recovered)— VICTOR MATHEWS, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache brown, very affable in manner, and of good address ; dress, brown cycling coat and breeches, plaid stockings, brown cap, spats and shoes. A draper's assistant. Is known at Portland, Dorset, Holswortliy, Devon, and Staines. Left Portland 10th inst. and Poole a day or two later, supposed by train to London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Devenish, Dorchester. 14.— Shaftesbury ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Shaftesbury Union — WILLIAM KIMBER, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey, Scotch woman dancing, flags, and bracelet tattooed on arms, 2 rings on fingers. Has served in the South Wales Borderers. A labourer or rough painter; native of Shaftesbury. May be found in South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Elford, Shaftesbury. ESSEX. 15. — Brentwood ( County). — For inflicting grievous bodily harm, on 14th inst.— ELLEN SMITH, age about 30, height about 5 ft., complexion pale, hair dark ; dress, dark clothes, dark straw hat. A pedlar. Tramps the country accompanied by her husband, and carries a basket, with curved top. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 16.— Chelmsford ( County).— For larceny at Great Leighs, on 28th May last. — JOHN PARSLEY, 60, White Hart Street, Kenning- ton, London, S. E., age 32, height, 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, rather full face, hair and mous- tache light brown ; dress, dark brown suit, black hard felt hat. A flower- seller; travels the country with a small chestnut pony, wearing white ear- caps, with blue tassels on top, and a light cart, with white calico cover. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. ' IV GLAMORGANSHIRE. 17.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing clothing — FRANK GEORGE, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in.,' com- plexion sallow, long face, hair dark brown, boil scar left of neck, faint scar back of left wrist, turns his toes out, and stoops. A labourer; native of Cardiff. May seek employment at a colliery. Warrant issued. 18.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing a shirt— CORNELIUS A. HEARNE, age 25, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion sallow, oval face, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut scar back of head, and left side of top lip, large scar both knees. A labourer; native of Cardiff. Warrant issued. 19.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 15th inst., a chamois leather purse and £ 7 5s.— FREDERICK DODSON, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, oval face, hair brown, small moustache light, eyes hazel, cut scar base of left forefinger, scar right elbow, blue scar right arm, burn mark between right thumb and finger, 2 cut scars right forefinger, cut scar left of forehead, round scar left of mouth, mole left side, centre of neck and left shoulder. A fitter's labourer; native of Peterborough. Warrant issued. 20.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st inst., a gelding donkey, newly shod, casting its coat— W. SUTCLIirFE,' » | re 49, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., aom- plexion sallow, thin features, hair, beard, and mous- tache dark ( turning grey), walks4ame, one leg being shorter than the other, uses a stick. A rag and bone gatherer. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HADDINGTONSHIRE. 21.— Haddington ( County).— Portrait and de scription of ALEXANDER DUFF, a commercial traveller, whose apprehension is sought for embez- zlement to a large amount, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 9 in., well built, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes brown or haeel, of quiet gentlemanly manner; may be weaflijng light ^ rey tweed jacket suit or blue serge suit. Is fcrnd of cycling. A native of Edinburgh. Was last in the employ of a firm of brewers at Prestonpans. May IB ' iiiiiiii ;• ' i endeavour to leave the country. Enquiry is re< quested at hotels, shipping offices, & c. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Lt.- Col. Borthwick, Chief Con. stable, Haddington. HAMPSHIRE. 22.— Ringwood ( County).— For deserting his wjtfe and family, 6th inst., leaving them chargeable to the Fordingbridge. Union— JAMES WYATT, age about 45, height t> ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes ( cast in right) blue; dress, navy- blue jacket, white slop, striped vest, light plaid trousers, light plaid skull cap, heavy nailed boots. A painter ; native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hadden, Ringwood. 23.— Winchester ( City). — For stealing, lStli inst., a Hornechurch safety bicycle, Dunlop tyres, back tyre worn, non- slipping band, rubber pedals ( one worn), roller chain, hammock saddle, direct spokes, ball bearings throughout, spoon brake, usual parts plated, rubber handles, double dome bell, " Morning Star" lamp, top bent, " Hornechurch, Romford, Essex" transfer on bead and back mud- guard— A man who gave the name of RIDGE ( supposed false), age about 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 1 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight beard and moustache sandy, eyes supposed grey ; has a habit of repeating the last sentence used by the person to whom he is talking ; dress, black cloth jacket, red- and- brown check trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Appearance of a labourer. Information to Supt. Fclton, Winchester. 24.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For maliciously wounding— GUISEPPE NARADONE, an Italian organ grinder and ice- cream vendor, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair, slight moustache, side whiskers and eyes dark, rather Hat nose ; dress, brown tweed coat, striped moleskin vest, dark trousers, brown felt hat, blucher boots. Warrant issued. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borongh).— For stealing, 21st inst., £ 2 16s. 6d.— A YOUTH, age 18, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair light brown, prominent teeth, " Buffalo Bill" and " J. C." tattooed on right arm, sailor, snake, & c., on left; dress, blue monkey jacket, blue serge trousers, blue cap, white muffler. Information to the Chief Constable, Tow » HaJ, Portsmouth. . . 26.— Southampton ( Borough).— For stealing £ 6 3s. 2d.— A. E. PETTY age 18 or 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, thin features, usually wears his hair in a large curl over forehead, aquiline nose, short- sighted, sometimes wears pince- nez ; respectably dressed. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Berry, Southamp- ton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 27.— Weobley ( County).— For larceny ( bailee), 11th inst., at Kington— WILLIAM A. LEWIS, alias " CHARLES, THE PIANIST," age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, eyes grey, very flat nose, as K broken by a blow, appearance of a pugilist; dress, dark grey dust- coat, grey stripe trousers, grey cap, light lace boots. Has been employed as an ostler at. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 a public- house, where he played the piano in the evenings. Supposed native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strangward, Weobley. HERTFORDSHIRE. 28.— Watford ( County).— For uttering a forged promissory note— JOHN JESSE NEALE, alias WEALE, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, side whiskers and moustache, eyes brown. Native of Birmingham. May be accompanied by his wife, age 26, height 5 ft., complexion pale, hair light, eyes light blue; near- sighted, wears pince- nez. Native of Cardiff. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Wymer, Deputy Chief Con- stable, Watford. KENT. 29.— Ashford ( Countif).— For larceny, 22nd inst. — WILLIAM HENRY BRAY, age about 17, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark ( swarthy), hair dark brown, very slight moustache dark, eyes brown, mole or scar under arm ( supposed left); dress, dark tweed suit, blue guernsey, military braces and socks, black neckerchief, dark plaid rusty- coloured cap, military boots, stamped W, 11. and a number; native of Tyldesley, Lancashire. Had in his possession a discharge from the West Riding Regiment. Enlisted at Halifax. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wenham, Ashford 30.— Canterbury ( City).— For abandoning her infant child, 14th inst— ELIZABETH HOSKINS, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, 2 pock marks on forehead, mole back of neck; dress, black serge dress, trimmed with beads on sleeves and front of bodice, black straw hat, turned up at sides, trimmed black ribbon, 3 black feather tips and snowdrops ; may be wearing a three- quarter black jacket trimmed black braid. Is accompanied by a man, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair, and heavy moustache dark, eyes blue; dress, rough blue serge suit, black hard felt hat. An engineer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. 31.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 11th inst., a diamond frame safety bicycle, 28- in. driving wheel, 30- in. front wheel, tangent spokes, plated, " Dunlop- Welch " tyres, ball bearings through- out, odd nuts to pedals, " Middlemore" tan colour saddle, enamelled black, usjaal parts plated, brake and pump attached, " Royal Ormonde " on heed and seat tube, " Cole Crescent Cycle Stores " on rear mud- guard— A man who gave the name of MAC- PHERSON, age about 28, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, grey suit, straw hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 32.— Chorley ( County.— Portrait afid descrip- tion of JAMES OLLERTON, whose apprehension is sought for non- payment of maintenance arrears, age 53, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. Was last seen at Bol- ton a few weeks ago. Calls on publicans to fit and repair beer engines. Native of Chorley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley, by whom the above reward will be paid for the apprehension of Ollerton. 33.— Bootle ( Borough).— For feloniously wound- ing, with intent, on 14th inst.— HENRY ROGERS, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes blue ( small mark at outer angle of one), recent QUt mark over eye ( supposed left), anchor tattooed over right thumb; dress, dark tweed jacket • and vest, ( supposed) serge trousers, grey silk muffler, black peak cap. A seaman. Has been in the employ of the West India and Pacific Steamship Com- pany, as able seaman and as boatswain, and may seek similar employment. Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. 34.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing £ 300— ROBERT BASSETT, age 55, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion pale, hair brown, whiskers and moustache turning grey, stoops slightly; of dissipated appear- ance ; wore dark clothes. A warehouseman, late treasurer of the Samaritan's Pride Lodge of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 35.— Melton Mowbray ( County).— For obtain- ing, 17th inst., 6 £ 5 Bank of England notes; and £ 15 10s. gold, by means of a fictitious cheque, written on a half sheet of note paper, and drawn on the Lon- don and York Banking Company, signed Reuben Thompson— A man who gave the name of JOHN WILLIAMS, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in. stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top of head), whiskers, and moustache ( turning grey) dark brown; dress, navy- blue serge suit, white turn- down collar, white tie with pin, hard black bowler hat, lace boots ( broad soles). He stayed at an hotel on 14th inst., and left on 17th inst., without paying his bill. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Melton Association for the Prosecution of Felons, for the apprehension and conviction of the above. Information to Chief Constable Holmes, Leicester; or Supt. Bott, Melton Mowbray. LINCOLNSHIRE. 36.— Boston ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 18th ult.— ARTHUR MUS- GRAVE, age 27, height 5 ft. 8£ in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes grey. A wood carver; native of Wragby or Partney, Lincolnshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Wyse, Boston. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 37.— Northampton ( Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, on 17th and 18th inst.— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, hard felt hat. Stated he was employed by the Telegraph Department repairing the lines. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 38.— Newark ( Borough).— For stealing wearing apparel, including a new brown suit— HARRY RAYNOR, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eagle tattooed on chest, man and woman left arm, bracelet left wrist, bird on right forearm. Was invalided from India, and subsequently dis- charged from the Derbyshire Regiment, abojut 4 years ago, suffering from heart disease. He after- wards joined the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regi- ment, from which he was discharged about August last, at Woolwich, in consequence of injury to right first finger. Has since been employed as potman, at public- houses in Portobello Road and Notting Hill, London. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. 1 i 39.— Nottingham ( Borotigh). — For failing to report— Licence- Holder THOMAS CATON, alias JAMES RAYNOR, office No. 1015- 6, age 32, height 5 ft. 8f in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, brown mole left cheek, and left top of back, crossed flags centre of chest, crossed flags, sailor, anchor, and double triangle on left forearm, bracelet left wrist, E T outside right forearm, heart surrounded by 2 wreaths back of right forearm, heart, LOVE, and knot centre front of right forearm, crossed flags inside right leg, cross with wreath inside left calf, bracelet left instep, and other tattoo marks, scar outside left forearm, inside and front of right knee, 1 outside right leg, and hollow of left foot. Sentenced at Northampton Borough Sessions, 5th January, 1894, to 3 years' penal servitude, and 2 vears' police supervision, for stealing books, etc. Licensed 3rd April, 1896. W 5." Supervisee JOHN LOVE, office No. 1034- 6, age 26, height 5 ft. 2f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, mole top of left shoulder, front of right upper arm and left calf. Native of Ilkeston. Sentenced at Nottingham, 8th October, 1895, to 6 months, and 2 years' police supervision, for shop breaking. 1490. Information to Chief Constable, Borough Police, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 40.— Oxford ( City).— Portrait and description of CHARLES TITIAN HAWKINS, whose appre- hension is sought for fraudulently applying to his own use £ 232 14s. 6tL— Age 74, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh. He is believed to be in a weak state of health, and is probably under medical treat- ment. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Head, Oxford. PEMBROKESHIRE. 41.— Haverfordwest ( County).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— JOHN JONES, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, small moustache dark, smart appear- ance ; dress, when last seen, grey morning coat, vest, and trousers, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Pembroke- shire, Haverfordwest. SHROPSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 42.— Oswestry ( Borough). — For stealing a quantity of furniture and wearing apparel, in July, 1895— WILLIAM HAYWARD, age about 31, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, A groom; supposed native of Drayw> n, Shrop- shire. May seek employment at horsebreaker's, livery, or hunting stables. Warrant issued. 43.— Oswestry ( Borough).— For forgery, on 17th August, 1895— JANE PARRY WILLIAMS, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes ( large) grey, long face, rather large ears. A bar- maid; native of Cyfian Llanfihangel, Montgomery- shire. Photograph can be seen on application. Warrant issued. 44.— Oswestry ( Borough).— For deserting his child on 13th Julv, 1895, leaving it chargeable to the Union— EDWIN" THOMAS, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, pock- marked, large eyes which have rather a wild appearance when he is spoken to, walks erect. A labourer. Has been a lamp- lighter, and may seek employment at gas or public works. Waj rant issued. Information to Supt, Langford, Oswestry. 45.— Shrewsbury ( Borough).— Portrait and des- cription of EBENEZER DAMES, whose apprehen- sion is sought for fraudulent bankruptcy, age 40, 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1896. height] 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, side whiskers and moustache auburn, bald on top of head, turns his feet out. Also for fraudulent bankruptcy— WILLIAM ALBERT DAVIES, brother of above, age about 25 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, slight build, hair ( brushed down on forehead with ends curled) brown, broad mouth, thin lips, slightly knock- kneed, usually carries his hands in trousers pockets, or under ) ti « $ » il ; dress, when last seen, navy blue suit, brown shoes, soft hat, carried a light overcoat, has the appearance of a racing man or jockey. Both are grocers, late of Shrewsbury. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Blackwell, Shrews- burv- very light, slight moustache light, eyes ( weak) blue, very flat- footed, walks quickly; dress, blue pilot jacket, black diagonal vest, white moleskin trousers, black cloth peak cap, lace boots. A labourer; may be employed as contractor's carman. Has relatives residing at Battersea, London. Warrant Issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hcve. SOMERSETSHIRE. 46.— Bath { City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 20th and 27th ult.— ALBERT BRAIN ( supposed false), age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and rather heavy mous- tache light, eyes blue; dress, when last seen, dark grey jacket and vest, grey striped or blue trousers, dark blue tie, black bowler hat, lace boots. He took lodgings, stating he was a compositor, and was employed at a looal newspaper office. Warrant issued. Information feo ttv^- Oilonel Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 47.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 7t. h inst., an Anglo- German concertina, steel reeds, 20 keys, in light polished box, brass handle at top— JOHN HALL, age 24, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair lijrhfc brown, ey « * twel, is rather short- sighted, scar outside corner of left eye- brow, abscess scar left of mouth, monument, five dots, J. H., cross- flags, and flower- pot tattooed outside left forearm, anchor and star inside left forearm, ship up- side- down left muscle; dress, black coat iiud vest, moleskin trousers, red muffler, brown cap, low shoes. May be found playing the concertina at public- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 48.— Longton ( County).— For perjury on 21st April last— NATHAN SHERMAN, a Jew, late of 17, Trafalgar- street, Manchester, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache light, eyes blue; dress, slate- coloured jacket suit, brown hat. Was committed for trial at Staffordshire Assizes and admitted to bail, but failed to appear on the 22nd inst. A traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bakewc. l, Longton. SURREY. 49.— Chertsey ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences WHITE, age about 30, height 5 ft. C or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey; dress, dark coat, grey and black stripe vest and trousers, black hard felt hat, rubber collar, blue tie, wears a steel watch- chain. His modus operandi is to call at a house, stating that a relative of the occupier is in trouble, who he represents has sent him to obtain assistance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 50.— Hastings ( Borough.).— For non- payment of fine and costs— JOHN BROWN alias DANIEL FOSTER, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved; dress, light cloth jacket and trousers, red neckerchief, brown hard felt hat A rag and bone gatherer. May be found at common lodging houses. Commitment warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. 51.— Hove ( Town).— For dese. ting his family, on 1st December last— EDWIN BRADBURY, alias WILSON and JOHNSON, age 41, height 5 ft. 8| in. stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, large nose; dress, brown tweed suit, cloth peak cap, lace boots, walks quickly, with short steps. Has friends residing at Lichfield. An insur- ance agent. Native of Wiltshire. Warrant issued. 52.— Hove ( Town).— F> r deserting his family, on 12tb May last— JOSEPH GREGORY, age 43, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( very bald) tight, uriowrtaoke kfowrn. eyes ( cast in night)) prey. He was appreftended at Wwo'. wich for a similar offence, about 12 months ago. A labourer. Native of Oxford. Warrant issued. 53.— Hove ( Town). — For deserting bis family, on 7th inst.— JOHN WAITE, alias BROWN, age 25. height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair WARWICKSHIRE. 54.— Birmingham ( Citq). — For stealing £ 25 4s. 7d.— HENRY BOOKER, age 41, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and heavy moustache sandy; is very erect; addicted to drink and betting; dress, when last seen, dark small check pattern jacket and vest, light trousers, white stand- up collar, red tie, red socks, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A labourer; native of Eynsford, Kent. Has served in the Royal Engineers. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kngdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndlie, Bir- mingham. " Shannott" and " Lisle," plain " Dunlop" tyre front wheel, " Gregson" tyre with non- slipping band on back wheel, block chain, toe- clips, lamp marked " Jupiter," No. 44 stamped on handle bar, no brake,, bell or mud- guards, and a vicuna serge suit— A MAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel; dress when last seen, old black coat, fustian trousers and vest, old cap and clogs. A quarryman, supposed native of Lowestoft, Suffolk, in which county ho is well known. Information to Supt. Lumb, Skipton. WORCESTERSHIRE. £ 5 EEWARD. 55.— Evesham ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences on 21st inst., a dark brown cob horse, Fj years, 14 hands 2 in., star on forehead, very small ears, hind fetlocks white, bushy tail ( cropped), recent scratch near side of neck, and inside off fore leg, just above knee, shews very little white of eyes, in good condition, value £ 35 to £ 40. A Jubilee trap, body varnished, dark brown wheels plain varnished, back of trap rounded corners with spars about 8 in. long, back does not open, but has an imitation button thereon, cushion covered with corduroy, maker, " Packer, Moreton- in- Marsh," on wheel caps, nearly new; and a set of brass- mounted harness; straw collar, patched inside with brown velvet— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in. slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, moustache light; dress, light cloth suit, brown hard hat, brown boots. Represented himself to be a traveller. Warrant issued. The above reward will , be paid by Mr. William Arnold, of Blockley, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the man above described and recovery of the property. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham, or Sergt. Rowley, Biockley. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 56.— Bridlington ( County).— For carnally know- ing a girl under the age of 16— HENRY LOCK WOOD, age 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, thin features, hair, side whiskers and mous- tache dark red, speaks with south country accent; dress, dark , cloth waistcoat with blue sleeves, dark cloth trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A farm labourer; native of Thetford, Norfolk. Has lived for some years at Flamborough, Yorks, which place he left on 14th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harvey, Bridlington. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 57.— Whitby ( County).— F or obtaining money Ly false pretences— JOHN STEVENSON, alias ARMSTRONG, HOGG, DAVIS, etc., age about 60. tall, complexion fresh, hair and whiskers grey; stoops ; dres3, shabby grey cloth suit, and soft hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Whitby. 58. — Middlesborough ( Borough).— For failing to report— License- Holder WILLIAM AQUILA LADD Office No. 47559, age 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, ears pierced, scar back of neck and left fore- finger, several blue dots on right, cross and blue marks on left wrist. Sentenced at Boston Quarter Sessions 14th October, 1889, to 7 years' penal servitude, for housebreaking. Licensed 21st January, 1895 E P 940. Information to the Chief Constable, Middles- borough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 59.— Doncaster ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 10 silver watchcs- GEORGE L: GREEN, late of Bawtry, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair, small side whiskers, and eyes dark brown, prominent nose ; dress when last seen, black morning coat and vest, dark mixture trousers, black billy- cock h it, light lace boots. A watchmaker, supposed native of Beverley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blake, Doncaster. 60.— Skipton { County).— For stealing, 2' 3rd inst. at Barnoldswick, a pneumatic safety bicycle, makers PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 61.— High Wycombe ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next Bucks Quarter Sessions for stealing a number of silk blouses and skirts, and attempting to steal a horse and cart— HENRY FLETCHER ( sup- posed false), age 50 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 2J in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( thin and turning grey) dark, eyes dark, forehead deeply furrowed, no teeth in upper jaw, bottom teeth very irregular, very small mole between bridge of nose and left eye, small purple mark corner of lower right eyelid, varicoie veins both legs, 3 scars on left kneecap, stoops slightly, cadaverous appearance, speaks as though, suffering from asthma, of plausible manner, and good address. He stays in better- class common lodging- houses iu London, but in the country he takes furnished apart- ments at respectable houses or Temperance Hotels, or hires houses, and obtains furniture, goods and provi- sions extensively on credit, and decamps without pay- ing for same. States he is an auctioneer, lateljr returned from America. Believed to be a clever swindler, and to be wanted elsewhere. Photograph will be forwarded on application. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High, Wycombe. CARDIGANSHIRE. 62.— Llandyssul ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for house- breaking— ALBERT STEVENS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5£ in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes grey, portion of right ear cut off. States he is a mason's labourer, and has resided at Hackney Wick, London. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Llandyssul. CARNARVONSHIRE. 63 — Bangor ( County).— Remanded till 4thprox., for stealing 2 bicycles ( see case No. 62— 12th. ult.)— STEPHEN PERRY, alias EDWARDS, age 25 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10| in., slight build, hair and short moustache black, eyes dark grey, 3 dots left arm. Has served in the 12th Lancers, from which he was transferred to the Reserve at Ballincolig, Ireland, in September last; has a pugilistic appearance, and advertises to give lessons in boxing. Native of Cahir, Tipperary, Ireland, but has recently resided in London. ELIZABETH PERRY, alias EDWARDS, age 22 to 26, short, complexion fresh, hair ( frizzed in front) dark brown, has a pleasant appearance; supposed native of Manchester. They hire bicycles, which they dispose of by pledging, and by adver- tisements in local newspapers, at the place where they may be staying. They have bogus receipts of original purchase, which they hand to the purchaser. A number of pawntickets were found in their pos- session. Photographs may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Harris, Bangor. LANCASHIRE. 61.— Salford ( Borough).— Remanded till 3rd prox. for stealing ( bailees) 2 bicycles— ARTHUR BRESLEW, a Jew, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, several finger nails decayed; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, white straw hat, cycling shoes. A marine store dealer. BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN, a Russian Jew, age 20, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, burn mark right fore- arm ; dress, black jacket and vest, blue trousers, black felt hat, lace boots. A commission agent. The following bicycles, for which owners are wanted, have been traced to their possession :— 1st— A gentleman's black enamelled, 1895 pattern, " Dun- lop- Welch" non- slipping tyros, " Brook's" patent ( lady's) saddle, B27 rat- trap pedals, rubber handles, tangent spokes, cone bearings in bottom bracket, " Brampton, No. 17" chain. 2nd— A " Belsize" bicycle, black enamelled, 1895 pattern, " Dunlop, non- slipping tyres, rubber pedals, " Lamplugh's" saddle, No. 404, number on handle- bar has been punched out, " Cooper" fluted felt handles, with plaited ends, mud- guards have been taken off, back TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1896. TEE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 mud- guard is marked " Belsize, The Manchester Cycling Manufacturing Co., Limited, Manchester." 3rd— An old " Wliitworth" bicycle, " Scottish Pneu- matic Roadster" tyres, rubber pedals and handles, " Brook's" patent saddle, no mud- guards, tangent spokes, " The Whitworth." on front bar. 4th— An old cushion- tyre bicycle, rubber pedals, black bone han- dles, plain saddle, direct spokes, no mud- guards. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall Stelford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 65.— Market Harboro' ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Leicester Quarter Sessions, for stealing tools— FRANCIS ARTHUR MASON, age 24, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, mole centre of neck, and left arm- pit, scar on first finger left hand, third finger right hand, and chin, burn mark on forehead, walks rather lame from slight injuries to spine; dress, dark coat and vest, plaid trousers, red and black scarf, black liarci felt hat, old lace boots. Native of Birmingham. Supposed previously convicted. 66.— Market Harboro' ( County).— Committed for trial at the enduing Leicester Quarter Sessipns, for setting fire to n hnWOick— WILLIAM McDONALD ( supposed false), age 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top), beard and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar on right arm, 2 scars left arm, has a habit of frowning and appearing indifferent when in conversation; dress, smooth grey jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, grey cloth cap, plaid scarf, low shoes. Supposed previously con- victed. Information to Supt. Shillcock, Market Har- borough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 67.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough).— Remanded till 5th prox. for stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— a man, who gave the name of JOSEPH FOSTER ( supposed false), age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion rather* pale, thin features, hair and very slight moustache brown, eyes blue; dress, brown jacket, blue double- breasted vest, grey trousers, patent leather slippers or brown shoes, refuses to give any further accojint of himself. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Head Constable Garden, Berwick- on- Tweed. PROPERTY STOLEN. SHROPSHIRE. 68.— Bridgnorth ( County).— Remanded till 3rd prox. for larceny ( till)— HENRY GEORGE BRAD- FORD, alias WILLIAM PRICE, age 41, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( very thick and frizzled) grey, moustache brown, eyes grey, 3 scars above left knee; dress, old round dark cloth jacket and vest, plaid trousers, white muffler, dark grey cloth cap, light lace boots. States he is a native of Ladysmith, Natal, and was employed as a clerk in some mining offices; that he joined the Cape Mounted Police in 1875; came to England in 1882, and enlisted in the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1883, and was discharged in 1895, after 5 years in the Reserve. His certificate of discharge is dated Bristol, 1st Nov. 1895, in name of WILLIAM PRICE, born at Medcaft, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Sup- posed to have been previously convicted, and to be wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. G9.— Whitchurch ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for larceny— CHARLES RALPH, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight dark moustache, eyes blue, tattooed cross- flags, anchor, and cross left forearm, bracelet left wrist, heart and two small dots back of left hand, several blue marks right forearm ; dress, black coat and vest, striped cloth trousers, black and red plaid scarf, brown cloth cap, clogs. Native of Salford, where lie has been several times convicted. Information to Supt. Edwards, Whitchurch. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 71.— E Division.— 24th inst., by shopbreaking— 1 engraved silver Communion flagon, 12 in., high; 1 silver chalice, 8 in. high; 1 ditto, 5 in. high; 1 silver gilt ditto, embossed knob, 5 in. high; 1 engraved eleetro- plated ditto, 3^ in. Ifigh; 1 ditto, 4} in. high; 1 silver paten, 6 in. in diameter, " Lord evermore give us this bread" engraved on rim; 1 ditto 6 in. in diameter, small cross engraved on rim ; 1 ditto, 4 in. in diameter; 1 engraved ditto, 3^ in. in diameter; 1 dozen silver cruet mounts, cross pat- tern; 1 circular gilt water box, 1J in. in diameter; 3 small silver circular boxes, 1 in. in diameter; 1 black Communion box bag ; 2 ivory back hair brushes, " Allen, 37, Strand" thereon; 1 pair gold- rim spectacles; 1 gentleman's flat gold ring, masonic emblem in centre; 1 small black leather bag. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 72.— Southend- on- Sea ( County).— Between 6th and 8th inst., by housebreaking— 1 gold English lever watch, No. 22767, white dial, black hands, chased back, initials " T. F. B." outside case; 1 long gold chain, old- fashioned, small curb pattern ; 1 plain gold brooch, oval- shape, glass in front, containing hair, " A. L." engraved on back; 1 gold pencil- case, chased, green stone, seal in end, initials " T. F. B." ; 1 silver bracelet, 1£ in., wide, with buckle, monogram E. M. B." thereon; 1 ditto, 1| in., wide, front washed with gold, " E. M. B." in monogram thereon; 1 ditto, chased, about 3 in., wide; 1 ditto ( massive), oval shape, birds engraved thereon; 1 £ 2, 1 £ 1, and 1 half- sovereign, jubilee coins ; about 70 coins, including 1 Spanish, about the size of a 5s. piece, and other foreign money ; aboyt 13 jubilee sixpences, and a quantity of fourpenny- pieces. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. . .. .. • aiiv ( U • ' - - '•-•.;: 73.— Overton ( County).— 14th inst.— A silver lever watch, No. 61251, steel chain and key, " W. Martin Wrexham," thereon attached; 1 light brown tweed vest, with hole about size of a shilling burnt in back. Information to Inspector Pearson, Overton. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 74.— Cheltenham ( County).— Within the past 3 months— A silver teapot, fluted, embossed with flowers between flutes, hall mark of William IV., 1836, marks — lion, leopard's head, date, letter A. in old English, king's head, and maker's mark EE/ B/ J. W. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 75.— Winchester( Ctty).— 27th inst., by shopbreak- ing— a diamond frame bicycle, " Perry's 1895 Road- racing Frame," " Perry's " hubs, combination chain, wheel and crank, right crank has been repaired, left crank bent outwards, " Beeston " pneumatic tyres, tar. gent spokes, ball bearings throughout, rubber drop handles, usual parts plated, " Millard's " saddle — supposedly a MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion, hair, small moustache and side whiskers dark, thin face; dress, dark mixture jacket suit, black hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. KENT. 76.— Canterbury ( County).— 23rd inst., by house- breaking at Whitstable— 1 rough black serge coat; 1 dark tweed do., with 2 large pockets inside ; 1 pair light lace boots, with 3 or 4 rows of large- headed brads round soles ; and a cheque book on Martin's Bank, Sittingbourne, " William Sage" stamped on cover. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 70.— Heworth ( CWfty).— Sentenced, 29th inst., to three months' imprisonment, for stealing tools— JOHN SIMONDS, age 28, height 5 ft. 2J in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, scar centre of forehead; dress, brown coat and vest, cord trousers, old lace boots. A native of White- church, Bucks. Supposed wanted elsewhere for simi- lar offences. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. 77.— Sandwich ( County).— 27th inst., at Ash.— 1 gentleman's silver Geneva lever watch, No. 48031, maker's name, " T. A. Jones, 352, Essex Road, Islington, London." Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. 78.— Leigh ( County).— 15 inst., at Earlestown — A lady's silver geneva watch, No. 2595, flowered back, plain white dial, second hands deficient; 1 pair black cloth trousers, part worn, no lining.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, hair ( curly), and moustache dark; dress, old black coat, moleskin vest, black cord trousers, cloth cap, and clogs ; of dirty appearance. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 79.— Peterborough ( City). — 23rd inst.— A gentleman's silver lever watch, No. 5238, small dent in case, a gold curb pattern, albert chain, with seal, woman's head on one side, L. D. the other, attached, and a gold sovereign purse containing a half sovereign. 80.— Peterborough ( City).— 9th inst., from the Agricultural Show Ground— 1 silver hunter- cased lever watch, " W. Dodsworth " engraved on inner case, had attached a 9- carat gold guard, with guinea for pendant: 1 imitation gold watch, with " Prize Medal, Paris Exhibition " on inner case ; and a cheque- book- on the Nottingham and Notts Bank. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 81.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough).— Between* 18th and 22nd inst.— 2 English lever watches, Nos. 1211 and 2035. Information to Head Constable Garden, Berwick- on- Tweed. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 82.— Mansfield ( County).— 1 silver keyless lever watch, plain case, " Garter" on dial and movement, No. 13135; 1 ditto, engraved case, No. 13756; 1 silver keyless geneva lever, engraved case, " Kew- Observatory " on dial, No. 6990; 1 ditto, plain case, Labrador movement, No. 1017461 ; 1 keyless gold- filled cased geneva lever, Labrador movement, No. 1077338; 1 gold filled Waltham lever, keyless, size 14, No. 6612039 ; 1 lady's small plain cased gold key- less lever, metal dome, No. 146542 ; 3 silver Waltham levers, engine- turned, size 18, 1J oz. cases, Nos. 5485785, 6866771, 6608183; 2 ditto, plain, nickel- case, size 14, Nos. 6793503, 4425985 ; 1 ditto, engine- ty. irned, li oz. case, No. 4266724; 1 ditto, keyless, No. 5032301 ; 1 ditto, engine- turned, 14 size, lj oz. case, No. 4387736; 1 ditto, 18 size, 2 J oz. case, gold hands, No. 5101795; 1 ditto, 14 size, steel hands, No. 5291683; 1 silver going barrel, engine- turned' English lever, 14 size, No. 18242; 1 silver English, lever ditto, fusee, No. 14400; 1 ditto, 12 size, " W. H. Jollv," No. 7177; 1 ditto, compensation balance, 8 holes jewelled, " W. H. Jolly," No. 2230; 1 ditto, J- plate, spring cap, No. 2794 ; 2 ditto, 14 size, half cap, Nos. 13343, 13742; 1 ditto, gold balance, " W. H. Jollv, Mansfield," No. 5197; 1 ditto, 18 size, 21 oz. case, " W. H. Jolly," No. 104947; 1 ditto, Cragg'rf - lever. " W. H. Jollv. Mansfield." No. 36554 ; 2 ditto,- crystal glass, " W." H. Jollv, Town Hall Buildings," Nos. 108323, 113019; 1 ditto. 12 size. " W. H. Jolly," No. 108321 ; 1 ditto, deep pillar, " Gordon, Wolver- hampton," No. 15085 ; 1 ditto, 8 jewel holes, crystal glass. " W. H. Jolly," No. 18911; 1 gold brooch, set diamond and ruby ; 1 ditto, long 9- carat; 1 ditto, hall- marked; 1 15- carat ditto, set diamond: 1 ditto, " Twist" ; 1 ditto, medium size ; 1 9- carat ditto, curV ~ pattern, pearls on bars ; 1 long brooch, with 3 bells, pearls and sapphires; 1 15- carat gold brooch, cluster of diamonds ; 4 15- carat ditto, plain ; 4 9- carat ditto 1 gentleman's heavy solid gold curb albert; 1 broad gold curb pattern bracelet, with padlock ; 1 narrow ' gold curb bracelet, with hook and eye; 1 medium^ gold curb bracelet; 1 lady's gold albert, double strand; 4 gold rolled flexible bracelets; 10 gold- plated rings, set various coloured paste stones. The thief left behind a plumber's bass, containing a stone chisel, a new steel jemmy, a large screw- driver, maker " James Howarth, Sheffield," a brace and two steel bits (" J. Howarth " on one), an old chisel, " J. Sorby, cast steel" thereon, and a large new ^ in. gimlet. The above reward will be paid by W. H. Jolly, jeweller. Market Street, Mansfield, for such informa- tion as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property. Information to Supt. Hensley, Mansfield. OXFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 83.— Henley- on- Thames ( County). — Between 5th April last and 16th inst., nt Goring— A lady s lS- ct. gold half- hoop ring, carved, set 5 brilliants, rose points ; very valuable. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Ernest 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1896. Mitchelmore, " Ye Miller of Mansfield" Hotel, Goring- on- Thames, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the ring. Information to Supt. Jennings, Henley- on- Thames. STAFFORDSHIRE. 81.— Longton ( County).— 23rd inst.- Agricultural. At Longton Show, four £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. T/ 18 31879, 31880, 31884, and 31881, issued by the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank at Southampton, on 9th inst. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. 85. — Newcastle- under- Lyme ( Borough). — 22nd inst.— A " Bradbury " safety bicycle, No. 1385 stamped under bottom bracket, Dunlop non- slipping tyres, brake, no mudguards, 22 in. frame, parallel top bar, rat- trap pedals, straight handle- bar, cork handles with metal tips, tangent spokes, hind tyre has been repaired on one side, " Westwood " beaded hollow rims, " Brookes'B 10" saddle, and tool- bag containing a home- made spanner and cotton waste. Information to Chief Constable Taylor, Newcastle- under- Lyme. SURREY. 86.— Dorking ( County).— 24th inst.— At Gatwick Races.— 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold hunter watch, maker, " W. and T. Kent, Manchester," initials, " H. K." on outer case ; 1 18- carat gold chain, long link pattern, with gold seal attached, initials " H. K." thereon. Information to Supt. Alexander, Dorking. SUSSEX ( EAST). 87.— Eastbourne ( Borough). — 26th inst. — a double twisted gold chain, with gold- rimmed locket, glass front and back, one side contains hair, mono- gram, '• J. M. G." in thin gold on the other. 24th inst.— a lady's 18- carat gold diamond and ruby dress ring, private mark B/ K or C/ K inside ; 1 lady's 15- carat or 18- carat gold ring, set 15 pearls in shape of 2 horseshoes ( 7 in each, and 1 between); 1 lady's 18- carat gold keeper ring, fancy pattern, squares to front of ring, engraved with flowers. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. WILTSHIRE. 88 - Salisbury ( City).— 16th inst.— A " Premier" helical safety cycle, twisted tubes to frame, 1894 pattern, enamelled back, diamond frame, ball head, Dunlop pneumatic tyres, 2 in. back, If in. front wheel, horn handles, " Abingdon" 1 in. pitch roller chain, handle- bar slightly dropped, direct nickel spokes, odd spokes in back wheel, solid rims no mud- guard, fitted with brake, extra large hubs to front wheel, rubber pedals, " Middlemore's" dark brown saddle, " Harrison's" bell. By a man, age about 25, medium height, sunburnt, moustache light, of good address ; dress, brown mixture tweed knicker- bocker suit, grey sweater, brown spats, brown stock- ings, navy blue tie, cloth cap, brown boots, stated he was a schoolmaster at Glasgow. Left as deposit an old double- case horizontal Swiss hunting watch, " W. Trick, or Frick, Sidmouth, 1881," scratched on inner case, and label of " Dent and Sons, Watch and Clock Makers, Blackfriars- road, London, 1896." Information to Head- Constable Mathews, Salisbury. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. ticket, dated 22nd June, ' 96, for a suit pledged with " Avant, 114, Fleet Street." Deceasod had stated that before coming to Chelms- ford, on 14thjinst., he lodged at a boarding- house in Russell Square, London, landlady's name " Hudson," that he was a Roman Catholic, and his mother and sisters were in New York. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. ANIMAL FOUND. KENT. 90.— Cranbrook ( County).— Heifer, case No. 85, 24th inst., has been owned. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— N Division.— Information is desired as to- the whereabouts of GEORGE BENNETT, age 20, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ; dress, small black and white plaid jacket suit, hard felt hat, whose attendance is wanted as prose- cutor in a case of larceny and unnatural offence. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92.— G. Division.— Pony, cart, etc., Case No. 84, 26th ult. 89.— Chelmsford ( County).— Committed suicide, 28th inst.— A MAN, age about 20, length about 5 ft. 8 in., hair light, inclined to sandy, clean shaved of respectable appearance, linen marked H O Z in red cotton. Deceased was knwon as Ernest Turner, and represented himself as an American, and wrote stories for London papers. Amongst his effects are two pairs lace boots, " W Beamis, bootmaker, Cambridge," inside; one pair trousers, " Allen and Son, Sheffield," on buttons shirts with " Caulfields, Phitu Shirt, 278, Seven Sisters Road," and " Hope Bros., Ludgate Hill, thereon; one malacca cane with silver band, grey hound head handle; a book with " Miss Douglas, 8 The Crescent, Upper Edmonton," therein ; a letter addressed to " George Vernon Arnold, Avenue Theatre, from " Edwin Cleary, Hotel Victoria;" LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS. 93.— Metropolitan Division.— WILLIAM 4th January, 1895. Police District, D A. WATTON, Case No. 3, 94.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— JOHN SHORE, Case No. 7, 5th October, 1894. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DURHAM. 105.— South Shields ( Borough).— For embezsle- ment, on 11th inst.— JAMES NOBLE, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, thin features, hair brown, moustache and imperial ginger; dress, dark jacket suit, and light peak cap. A dairyman. Recently managed a branch shop for a dairy company, and may seek similar employment. Warrant issued. 106.— South Shields ( Borough).— For falsifying accounts, JOHN LISLE, age 36 to 38, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion dark, full round face, hair and moustache dark brown. Has a peculiar habit of twisting his watch chain when walking or conversing; dress, dark jacket and vest, brownish- striped trousers, black soft felt bat. A tailor, late secretary to the Amalgamated Society of Tailors. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mor& nt, South Shields. SUSSEX ( EAST). 107.— Brighton ( Borough). — For embezzlement ERNEST E. ANSCOMBE, age about 37, height about 5 fls. 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and rather heavy moustache light; wore„ when last seen, holiand coat and light trousers, A clerk; native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter,, Briglitcw. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 108.— Hull ( Borough).— For witholdlng £ 20, the moneys of the J uvenile Free Gardeners- Friendly Society on 30th ult.- FREDERICK WILLIAM CRABBE, age 50 to 55r height 5 ft. 5, or 6 ias., complexion fair, hair, bea » d and moustache broTn ( turning grey); of respectaJale appearance-;, alabouuer. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief; CoastaUe, Hull. at KENT, 109.— Ashford ( Comity).— Committed for trial next Kent Assizes for arson. — GEORGE THOMPSON, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, tattooed rose, sham- rock and thistle on breast, sailor left arm, cross- swords outside left wrist, ring 3rd finger left hand ; dress, light brown jacket and vest, brown cord trouser8, coloured neckerchief, black cloth cap, heavy lace boots ( all old). Information to Supt. Wenham, Ashford. book, containing a number of playbills, and a pawn- | 15th May last 95. — Bedfordshire, Luton ( County). — CHARLES PRICE, Case No. 7, 24th inst. 96.— Carnarvonshire, Bangor ( County).— Man and Woman, Case No. 62, 12th ult. 97.— Derbyshire, Wirksworth ( County).— Supervisee LEVI SHERIFF, Office No. 46,443, Case 98, 19th ult. £ 8.— Devonshire, Exeter ( City).— GIUSEPPE ROBERTO alias JOSEPH ROBEBTO, Case No. 11, 17th inst., at Liverpool. 99.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( County).— JAMES KENNETT, alias JAMES KENNETT PIGGOTT, Case No. 19, 24th inst., and sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment. 100.— Lancash i re, O rm ski rk ( County).— JOHN MATHER, Case No. 38 ; and MAN, Case No. 37 24th inst., and bicycle recovered. 101.— Renfrewshire, Greenock ( Borough).— Expiree ROBERT HUTCHINSON, Office No 31,035, Case 15, 6th December, 1895, 102.— Sussex ( East), Uckfield ( County).— JAMES ROBERTSON, alias J. S. STEWART STEWART, and OGILVY, Case No. 47, 17th inst. 103.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borouqh).. GEORGE ERIIIDGE, Case No. 63, 24th inst. 104.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( Borough), — EDWARD FEENEY, Case No. 52, 27th March and WILLIAM WADDINGTON, Case No. 53 PERSONS IN CUSTODY. PROPERTY STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 110.— Hull ( Borough).— 10th March last, 1 single stone diamond stud, claw setting ; 6th ult., 1 lady's black corded silk dress, bodice trimmed with beads; 1st inst, 1 gentleman's silver watch, No. 185221; 1 gentleman's gold curb- pattern Albert, light- coloured gold pendant attached; 9th, 1 grey mixture sacque back jacket, brown lining, " Ani Coin de Rue, Ghent"; 1 blue cloth suit with red silk spots, double- breasted jacket, " Kobiegrefa, Streuon," trousers unlined; 1 grey sacque back jacket, with light- brown lining; 10th inst., 1 large light, grey woollen shawl, mixed border with fringe; 1 Swiss lever chronograph watch, with silver fancy pattern albert, and square silver locket with ring at top, containing hair, attached; 11th inst., 1 cherry- wood walking- stick, crook handle, with silver tip and band, initials " H. N."; 1 black tweed jacket, black bone buttons, black lining, " Blackburn, Leeds," on tab; 14th inst., 1 silver lever watch, No. 20360, a 9- carat gold curb albert, brass bar, with gold locket, white stone one side green, the other, containing hair, attached; 1 black jacket and vest, striped sleeve lining, size 4 or 5; 16th, 1 gold oblong brooch, dia- mond in centre, glass at back ; 1 18- carat. gold keyless stop watch, white dial ; 1 black vicuna slack back jacket and vest, black lining, striped sleeve lining, rough bone buttons; a bundle of fancy cotton mufflers, various colours; 17th inst., 1 black nap jacket and vest, black lining, striped sleeve lining, black bone buttons, cloth covered in centre; 19th, 1 gentleman's silver Geneva watch, " H. E. Peck, London, made in Switzerland"; 18th inst., 1 ladys gold watch, No. 2089. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1896. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 433 JF WILLIAM JAMES, formerly of Shifnal and Abergele, will apply to Mr. Hannah, Market Street, Abergele, he " will hear of something to his advantage. £ 3 REWARD. J^ OST, on Friday afternoon, the 10th inst., supposed to have jumped out of the four o'clock train between Halstead and Charing Cross, S. E. R., a BLACK SUSSEX SPANIEL. Whoever will give such information as will lead to. his recovery to Captain Pipon, Royal Naval College, it r r Greenwich, shall receive the above reward. ENAMELLED IRON ADVERTISEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. £ 25 REWARD. J^ OST in transit, between our Galleries, 21, Queen Victoria Street, E. C., and Paddington Station, on Monday last, 13th July, between the hours of 12 and 1 p. m., TWO SMALL PICTURES, one by L. t Ahna- Tadema, R. A., the other by John Constable, R. A. The name of each artist is printed on the frame. 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To whom all Communications respecting Advertisements must be addressed. 8 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1896. ROYAL IRISH POLICE SHIRT DEPOT, 4, KENT ST., ROYAL AVENUE, BELFAST CITY. ALL POLICE OFFICERS SHOULD REFER TO MESSRS. JAMES HICKLAND & CO.' S PRJCE LIST, Published at end of " Police Almanac " and page 119 of the " Police Index." His far- famed POLICE STANDARD SHIRTS and UNSHRINKABLE FLANNELS at ( is. ( id. and 7s. each should cover the body ami U- gs ot every grade in the service. Extra size, work, and higli- class wools, all made up at Manufacturer's Price direct to the Police Force ( only). Thousands of testimonials from Chief Constables, Superintendents, Inspectors, and other officers commending their shirts and dtawers. The Improved Police Grey Standard Shirt, 6s. 6d., extra heavy Police Standard Shirt, 7s. each, for winter wear. Please enclose in addition 3d. per Shirt postage ; on three or more, 2£ d. per Shirt. THE SUPERINTENDENT'S SHIRT, 7s. 6d. Our latest and finest production, made to fit men 6 ft. 6 in., and 20 stone weight, if required, free of extra charge. Be sure and write by this post for sample pair. ( Jorgeous patterns, and silk or sateen bands. The only exclusive shirt depot for the Police in the Kingdom. Police Summer Shirts, in beautiful stripes and checks, Oxford patterns at 4s. each ; extra lirge sizes, 3d. extra. Our finest plain and fancy checked Tweed Shirts, only 5s. 6d. per shirt, double sewn, and extra large. Describe colours preferred, or leave selection of patterns to myself, and be assured both yourself aud friends will entirely agree with the minutes of the following Chiefs :— Police Station, Dunoon, Oreenock, JAS. HICKLAND, Esq , 4, Kent St., Belfast. 3rd October, 1895. DEAR SIR,— I wish to inform you that 1 received the ten Police Standard Shirts on 2nd inat., and • we are all highly delighted with them. 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