THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1350. REGIJ LATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF TLIII POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, 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. A. 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 15.*. jter portrait, and of 7s. 6?/. 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 officerofno' less rankthan Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property mud be guaranteed by an officer of- not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncements nfal' persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphab'tical/ y arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or sto'en property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement for insertion in the next issue. 10. In alt cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. VI. Announcement* for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on If ednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday momini. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be. in the usual form, and accorr. panied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond < fc Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted tor trie 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 mis- ing can only be accepted at culver tisements. 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. fl). 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 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. An inventor has patented a composition for taking casts of footprints in any soft ground, and Government has acquired the right to use this invention in any part of the United Kingdom. It is anticipated that it will prove of value occasionally in criminal cases, especially in rural districts, and any Police Force that wishes to have particulars of it is invited to apply to the Ubine Office confidentially for that purpose. ( This intimation is given by desire of the Secretary of State.— Ed.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Investigation Department.— For converting to his own use £ 250 ( fraudulent trus- teeship)— WILLI AM EDWARD PALMER, age 59, height 5 ft. 10£ in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top), full beard and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, stoops slightly; dress, usually light covert coat, dark tweed suit, hard felt hat. A licensed vic- tualler; formerly of the " George Hotel," Win- chester; native of London. Is known at Marlow, Buxton, and Southampton. ( See Case No. 5, 14th April, 1893.) Warrant issued. 2.— Criminal Investigation Department.— For stealing two phonographs — FREDERICK DEATH, alias RICHARD LOVELL and FRED- ERICK MORTON, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., well built, complexion pale, full face, hair dark brown, eyes brown; dress, blue cloth jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, grey cloth cap or black felt hat, chesterfield overcoat. A native of London. Warrant issued. 3.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Department). — For breaking into workshop and stealing 6 carpen- ters' planes, stamped " Pratelev"; 1 gun- metal steel bull- nose} 1 Tun- metal steel face we4ge, stamped " W. H. Allen, Maker"; 1 If in. shoulder ditto, stamped " A. Langler; 1 bull- nose ditto, stamped " A. Langler " ; 1 bull- nose ditto, stamped " S. Stead" ; 1 ditto smoothing, stamped " Dunstan "; 1 ratchet brace, nickel- plated, stamped " A. Langler"; 1 lj- in. chisel, stamped " S. Stead"— Supervisee ALFRED BENNETT, alias ALFRED BUNCE, Office No. 47431, age 43, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey ; dress, light grey trousers, grey dust- coat, soft felt hat. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1893, to 14 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for warehouse breaking. 11279. 4.— Y Division.— For uttering forged cheques — Expiree JOHN DUGGAN, Office No. 26387, and JOHN MORTON DUGGAN, alias JOHN JOHNSON and ARTHUR YAPP, Miscellaneous No. 273, identical with J. LEWIS BUTLER ( Case No. 6, 27th ult.), sen- tenced at Manchester, 26th April, 1880, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for false pretences. Licenced 8th November, 1884. ZG 772. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. AYRSHIRE. 5.— Ayr ( County).— Portrait and description of ARTHUR STURROCK, a solicitor, and agent of the British Linen Company's Bank, Kilmarnock, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 4,150, age 40, height about 6 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh, rather long face, hair and moustache light, high cheek- bones, rather prominent nose, front teeth slightly project, walks erect, of military appearance, speaks rather affectedly ; dress ( when last seen), brown tweed jacket suit, black hard felt hat; carried a small black hand- bag ; a native of Kilmarnock. Inquiries requested at hotels, shipping offices, etc. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BRECONSHIRE. 6.— Crickhowell ( County).-— For rape and lar- ceny— OSMAN WILLIAM WARE, alias WILLIAM NEEDS and WILLIAM CHARLES PAIN, age about 20 ( looks much older), height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair ( cut short) and small moustache light, very wide forehead, broad features, square shoulders; dress, old grey plaid cloth suit ( large plaid), dark grey plaid cotton shirt, light grey cloth cap, military boots, may be wearing red handkerchief ( appearance of a stableman). Generally carries a tin- can with no handle, for boil- ing tea, etc; Has been in a Reformatory School. A tramping farm- labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 7.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— WILLIAM SYERS, age about 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( wore long at back) and heavy moustache brown, eyes grey, small scar bridge of nose and over left eye, very plausible manner ; dress ( when last seen), dark grey suit, dark tie, high silk hat, lace boots, brown spats. Carried an umbrella. Associates with religious bodies, gener- ally Wesleyan. He takes apartments, representing himself as managing director of the Great Britain Coal Company. Highbury, London, and The English and Scottish Estate Association, Highbury, and is about to establish an agency in the neighbourhood; 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 664, 1896. advertises for clerks and lady pupils to learn type- writing and shorthand, from whom he obtains a pre- mium of five guineas. He then takes a house and obtains furnituro and provisions by means of the same representations. He was sentenced at Bed- fordshire Quarter Sessions on 16th October, 1895, to 12 months imprisonment for a similar fraud at Luton, and to 2 months for false pretences at Brighton, on 7th January, 1895. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CARMARTHENSHIRE. v 8. — LlaneHy ( Cmcnbj).— For obtaining, 17th ult., food, lodgings and money by false pretences— REES THOMAS ( supposed false), age 31 to 34, height a}> out 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair and mous- tache dark, abscess scar below left jaw, of military appearance; dress, black serge coat and vest, light cloth trousers, small'light cloth cap, Oxford shoes. Stated he was a native of Briton Ferry, Glamorgan- shire. He states he has obtained employment at local works, takes lodgings, orders groceries, etc;, to be sent there, and obtains money under the pretence of fetching his luggage. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Scott, Llanelly. CHESHIRE. 9.— Hyde ( County). — For housebreaking, 11th ult.— Licence Holder THOMAS ADAMS, Office No. 2800- 96, age 42, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, huir light Urow^, blue, scar over right eyebrow, 2 on left cheek, 1 right of forehead, 1 on right thumb, right wrist, and on left forearm, mole on left ribs, outside left forearm, and red mole under left shoulder- blade. Sentenced at Chester Assizes, 16th June, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for bur- glary. Licenced 14th September, 1896. U 253. Information to Capt. Lingard, Superintendent, Hyde, Cheshire. 10.— Oakmere ( County).— For stealing, 25th ult., at Tarporley, 1 light drab dust coat, extra button right side of collar; 1 pair yellow leather gloves, lined yellow wool; 1 dark grey tweed jacket; 1 ditto vest with sleeves; 1 pair light grey tweed trousers ; 1 pair white broad braces, saddler's make, " 2/ 9" in ink on leather at back ; 1 black cardigan jacket, patched at elbow; 1 black felt hat, size 6 J; 1 pair horse clippers, " Clarke" thereon; 1 ditto, " W. Bown, Newmarket pattern " thereon ; 1 razor, " Wade and Butcher, Sheffield," thereon— JIM GLENNY, a tramping groom, age about 50, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey and bald on top) dark brown, cast in eyes, weak back, and wears belt or stays, shuffling gait, feet recently scalded, in consequence of which his boots are cut in front ; dressed in the stolen clothing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Johnson, Oakmere, near Northwieh. ESSEX. 11.— Grays ( County).— For conspiracy and ob-' taining £ 14 10s. 0d., between 9th September and 1st ult.— FREDERICK TYLER, age 34, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes ( full) dark brown, slight dark moustache. Has been employed as storekeeper on the Industrial School- ship " Shaftes- bury." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. 12.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing, 30th ult., a \ nnif and art ( recovered)— CHARLES , ALFRED HARRISON, age 19, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair auburn, eyes brown, nose turned slightly to one side; dress, light grey check suit, light cloth cap. Native of Great Baddow, near Chelmsford. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Coombs, Colches- ter. HAMPSHIRE. 13.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For burglary, 18th ult. — WILLIAM HENRY MURDEN, alias FRANK CLEMENTS, age 21, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair and eyes brown, clean- shaved, very irregular teeth, very prominent larynx, walks erect, sings, and plays the piano ; dress, black morning coat, blue serge vest and trousers, black bow, nearly new shoes. He takes apartments, com- mits a larceny, and breaks out before the occupants are up. Friends reside at Nottingham. Supposed previously convioted and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 14.— Southampton ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle— DR. GOATER McDONALD, alias H. C. GOATER and COATER, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., hair arid moustache dark, drops left side of lower lip when talking, speaks with American accent; dress, double- breasted frock- ooat, dark grey trousers, silk hat. Had in his pos- session a Norfolk suit ( knickerbockers, with box- cloth knees). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 15.— Hereford ( City).— For assaulting his wife and deserting her and children, leaving them chargeable to tho Hereford Union— THOMAS BRACE, alias " NOGGY," age about 43, looks younger, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, rather fujl eyes, peculiar Hat nose, walks quickly; is given to boasting about his work ; usually wears dark clothes and cap. A painter and decora- tor and a good violin player ; native of Hereford. Warrant issued. < Information to Head Constable Richardson, Here- ford. KENT. 16.— Margate ( Borough),— For embezzlement— GEORGE PURVIS BECK, alias BAKER, a. journey- man baker, age\ ibottt 23,' height about 6 ft., slight build, complexion fresh, hair, very slight moustache and eyes light, 4 upper i'ront teeth deficient, flat- footed; dress, dark blue reefer jacket and vest, grey trousers, grey cOVert coat and cap. Supposed a ' native of Canterbury; associates with bettingrmen. Absconded 21st ult. i Warrant issued. Information to Chief <* wi9* sbk Fnrndale; Margate. LANCASHIRE. 17.— Leigh ( County).— For larceny — JANE HOLLAND, alias READ and FLETCHER, age 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, small features, hair sandy, cut mark on forehead ; dress, dark shawl with yellow border, black dress, elastic side- boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 18.— Liverpool ( City).— Portrait and description of DAVID EDWIN DAVIS, a Jew, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark, large nose. Has been employed as a traveller in the tobacco trade. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. 19.— Accrington ( Borough). — For stealing £ 4 10s. 0d„ on 7th ult.— HENRY HARRISON, age 18 or 19, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in.; complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, short neck, cut scar on forehead ; dress, black jacket and vest, brown trousers, navy blue cap, turn- down collar, dark tie with spots, low shoes. Lately employed in a restaurant. Information to Chief ConstableBeattie, Accrington. LINCOLNSHIRE. 20.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For stealing 1 gentle- man's silver lever watch, " Arthur Newstead, Manches- ter," engraved Lnsideouter case—- A MAN, age i} 0 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache rather sandy, wore eye- glasses; dress, brown double- breasted overcoat, shabby grey suit, soft brown felt hat, came*} n gold- mounted umbrella. Speaks with German accent. He engages two bed- rooms at a principal hotel, one for himself and one for his father, whom he states will arrive later with luggage, and, having gained access, he steals from the adjoining rooms. Information to Chief Constable Pickersgill, Grimsby. , MONMOUTHSHIRE. 21.— Tredegar ( County).— For stealing a silver patent lever watch, No. 36947, " Kay Jones" on dial, silver ourb pattern chain,- small links, attached; 1 black- ribbed vest ( nearly new) ; 1 pair dark tweed trousers, with red stripe forming a square, and a fancy silk muffler, marked " W. D." in corner— WILLIAMrTREWEN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, Roman nose; dress, dark overcoat, light trousers with dark stripe, black cap, lace boots and ( suonosed) serge jacket and the stolen vest. Is; ( Said to be a fitter. Native of Padsta, Cornwall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Allen, Tredegar. NORTHUMBERLAND. 22.— North Shields ( Borough).— Foi" obtaining money by false pretences— JAMES DONAliD McKENZIE, age 48, height 5 ft. of in.,'- complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, sailor with tolescope tattooed on left arm. An engineer; native of Glas- gow. He calls at engineering and ship- repairipg yards, representing himself as chief engineer on BO me vessel to which repairs are required, and after bor- rowing money decamps. Previously convicted at Belfast, Liverpool, Middlesborough, Portsmouth, and Peterborough for larcenv and false pretences in names of JAMES LLANWAIRNE SMITH, alias CAPTAIN RAMSEY, CAPTAIN RAMSEY and JAMES HAMIL- TON. Warrant issued. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Huish, North Shields. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 23.— Newark ( Borough).— Portrait and descrip- tion of JAMES CHARLES HART, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement, age about 33, hfeight about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion pale, hair and i • . . •: • v > moustache dark. A saddler. Has been employed as a book- keeper. Is fond of betting, and may be found at race meetings acting as clerk to a bookmaker. May be accompanied by his wife and 2 sons, ages about 10 and 6. He left Newark on 17th pfyx., riding a bicycle, and his wife and sons left by rail on 7th ult. When he left he was wearing a 14- carat gold- filled Waltham demi- hunter watch, No. 2652250, engine- turned case. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 24.— Oxford ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Heading- ton Union— FRANK WEST, age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and side whiskers light brown. A groom; native of Cuddes- don, Oxon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxfordshire, Oxford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 25.— Burslem ( County).— For failing to surrender to her bail at Stafford Quarter Sessions, charged with fraud— MARY HIGGJNS, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 in., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1896. THE POLICE GAZETTE. i -. ... — 3 complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes grey ; is addicted to drink. Stays at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 26.— Stoke- upon- Trent ( County).— For steal- ing a black rough overcoat, double- breasted, buttons on collar for cape, dark grey lining— A man giving the name of JENKINS, age about 34, height 5 ft. £ or 7 in., rather 6tout build, complexion fresh, hair and short thick moustache sandy; dress, black jacket, blue slop, brown corduroy trousers with patch in right knee, striped muffler, dark- grey peak cap, low shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Harding, Stoke- upon- Trent. ' 27.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For stealing carpenters'tools, 29 tli Oct.— JOHN CLARKSON, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, has an impediment in speech; dresses well; of good appearance. Has been employed at a cabinet maker's for some months, and may seek similar employment; a wood carver. Sup- posed native of Worcester. Warrant issued. 28.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For stealing £ 12, between 15th and 16th ult.— CHARLES WOODVILLE, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in-, • complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, has lost front teeth upper jaw ; dress ( when last seen), short d; irk brown cloth jacket, brown cardigan jacket with velvet collar, dark trousers with light specks. bLaok hard felt hat. A hawker. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK. £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD 29.— Lowestoft ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Mutford • and Lothingland Union, on 16th September last— " ltOBjiKY JOHN JOiNES, alias " JOHNNY," age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( long) black, beard dark; dress ( usually), black . jacket, vest and trousers, Salvation Army guernsey, peak cap. A fisherman. Frequents Salvation Army Barracks, Seamen's Institutes and Mission Smacks. Native of London. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland Union for the arrest of Jones. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. , 30.—- Ipswich ( Borough).— Forobtair< ing£ 1515s., by means of a worthless cheque on the London and South Western Bank, Limited, South Brixton Branch, • No.. B424845, dated 3Oth- 0ctober, 1896, payable to Messrs. Newman and Co., and signed " W. J. Jones & Co." — RUSSELL, age 46, height 5 ft. 10 in., weight 15 stone, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, prominent mouth, good iteeth; dresses well, usually in dark clothing, when • last seen was wearing an overcoat with velvet collar, silk hat with black band. Lately employed as a ^ fcOrnmercial traveller. Was accompanied by A MAN. height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, wore light overcoat, black hard felt hat. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Consta- ble, Ipswich. . , SURREY. 31..— Chertsey ( County).— For deserting his wife iand family— WILLIAM CODD, alias TOM JACK- SON, age * 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, . hair and moustache dark brown, eyes blue, large ears, wart behind right ear, large scar left arm ; dress, dark blue pilot jacket, white moleskin trousers and vest, heavy boots. A native of Long Sutton. May be employed on sewerage works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). • 32.— Uckfleld ( County).— For embezzlement— ' GEORGE REEVES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark, one finger crooked; dress, old grey suit, grey cloth peak cap. A butcher; late of Frant. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. • 33.— B r i f h t O n ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 4 3s. Od., on 1st inst.— PERCY RUSSELL TOMP , KINS, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair 1 and moustache dark, eyes brown, birth- mark on abdo- .' men; dress ( when last seen), ; blue cloth overcoat, • blue serge suit, tweed cap. Native of Brighton. Has , been employed as a fruit salesman. < Warrant issued. ;. Information toC- hief Constable Carter, Brighton. 34.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For embezzlement — SAMUEL ALLEN, alias JOHN SMITH and ASH- STEAD, age about 40, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, thin face, hair ( cut short) dark ( turning grey), moustache light, tattooed both arms (" Carrie" on one) and hands, scar back of head ; dress, black jacket and rest, brown trousers, blue peak cap, light boots. A chimney sweep. Stated ho had been to sea in fishing- boats. Absconded 31st October. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 35.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 3 by a worthless cheque on the Southsea Branch of the Capital and Counties Bank— ARTHUR MIDDLE- TON, age about 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, durk tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. Late in the employ of The Bulletin Advertising Co., Ply- mouth. ANNIE MIDDLETON ( wife of above), age 36, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, prominent upper teeth, swinging gait; dress, bright brown dress and jacket, small black close- fitting bonnet trimmed blaek, and black veil, or blue serge dress and light golf cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. ^ 6.— Birmingham ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 1 gross of vulcanite combs— WILLIAM BROWELL, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and small moustache dark, eyes brown, oval face, front teeth badly decayed; dress, long black overcoat, brown check jacket and vest, light trousers and cap. A car- penter; native of Shotley Spa, Durham. SIDNEY JONES, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, round face, hair and small moustache light, eyes blue, abscess mark left jaw in line with mouth ; dress, black cloth overcoat, silk facings, blue jacket, light- coloured vest and trousers, brown cloth cap. A shop assistant; native of Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorganshire. They were employed to call upon householders and leave combs, afterwards calling for the money or return o: the ; oods. Absconded 16th ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the Unite! Kingdom. 37.— Birmingham ( City .— Portrait and descrip- tion of LEWIS THOMSON, a cashier, whos « appre- hension is sought for stealing, 011 28th October, £ 2 18s., also other sUms amounting to about £ 100, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, long thin face, hair, thick moustache, and eyes dark, walks very erect; dress, light check tweed suit, vest cut low, brown felt hat, brown boots and gaiters, usually wears long fawn colour Newmarket overcoat ; of gentlemanly appearance, and good address ; a native of Birmingham ; is fond of billiards ; absconded 26th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 38.— Marlborough ( County).— For larceny, 16th ult.— TWO MEN. 1st, age 50 to 55, height about 5 ft. ' 6 in., stout build, complexion dark, hair, whis- kers and moustache dark ( turning grey) ; dress, white moleskin or fustian jacket and trousers, stained with red earth, dark cloth peak cap, heavy lace bo its, Carried a flag basket. 2nd, age .25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, red cheeks, hair, small moustache and eyes dark ; dress, dark brown suit, light cloth cap. Carried a flag basket. Information to Supt. Field, Marlborough. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD. 39.— Guisborough ( County).— For de ertinghis wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Guis- borough Union— CHARLES BRIGHT, age 39, height 5 ft. 9^ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, patch of grey hair on back of head, supposed to have short sandy moustache, blue mark corner of left eye. An ironstone miner or labourer at public works; native of London. Has been convicted of poaching. He left Barden, near Graasi ogtoc, Weet Yorkshire, on 7th ult., where he was known as F. PARKER. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Guisborough Union for the apprehension of Bright. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 40.— Otley ( County).— For embezzling £ 24 8s. Od. — EDWIN DOUGILL, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, very thin face, hair ( turning grey) and short moustache brown, very long neck, long thin fingers, scar over one eyebrow. Is ad- dicted to drink; dress, grey suit, black hard hat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 41.— Skipton ( County).— Escaped from custody of police, 14th ult., whilst being conveyed to H. M. Prison at Armley— HERBERT GILL, late of Green- gates, Apperley Bridge, near Bradford, age 24, height 5 ft. 10^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black mixture suit, lieht cap, brown leather boots. Is a well- known football player in Yorkshire and other counties. Commitment warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lamb, Skipton. 42.— York ( City).— For stealing, 24th ult., a gold albert, fancy pattern; a silver chain, with small lock attached; and £ 14— TWO ITALIANS. 1st, age 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build complexion dark, thin face, bald on forehead, which has been recently in jured by falling against a nail; wore light- coloured overcoat, low- heeled shoes. 2nd, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fair, ships and figures tattooed 011 arms, right thumb bandaged; wore light overcoat, red flannel shirt with turn- down collar, dark blue cloth peak cap. Both speak French and Ger- man fluently. Supposed deserters from the Italian Army. Information to the Chief Constable, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 43.-— E Division.— Remanded for conspiracy and fraud— GRANT BARTON, alias PERCY GRANT BANTON, CHARLES STANLEY and BENNEIT, age 32, height 5, ft. - 5 in., complexion, hair and mous- tache very dark, eyes ( deep- set) brown; dress, long dark mixture overcoat, dark grey suit, high silk hat, button boots An hotel manager and caterer. Native of Walsall. Supposed to have been convicted at Brighton of bankruptcy offences, and to have been tried at War- wick Assizes, 3 or 4 years ago, for obtaining horses by fraud. WILLIAM HANNS, age 44, height 5 ft. 0 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald on top), beard and moustache ( clipped short) dark ( turning grey), eyes light grey, mole centre of forehead; dress, black mixture overcoat, black coat and vest, grey striped trousers, button boots, high silk hat, supposed to have been an accountant. WILLIAM LEA, of 41, Middle Lane, Crouch End, N., age 56, height 5 ft. 7 in., - complexion fresh, hair, whiskers ( thin) and moustache light brown ( tinged with grey), eyes grey, scars on right hand and wrist, right fore- finger contracted, turns left foot out when walking, through injury to knee and ankle. A traveller in the cycle trade. They have been trading as Barton Bros., Wholesale Caterers, 4, Featherstone Buildings, High Holborn, W. C., and " The Works," Wembley, Middlesex, and have obtained goods from firms in different parts of the country. HANNS and BAR- TON hive also traded as the " Imperial Cycle Bazaar," 107, Praed Street, Paddington. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard. S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 44.— Isie of Ely ( County).— Remanded till _ 8th inst., charged with stealing from a dwelling- house, 1 plain gold brooch; 1 gold brooch ( half- moon ill centre); 1 gold bangle ( initials " B. E." and " J. to L.," horse- shoe and horse- whip engraved), stones mis- sing ; 1 silver brooch ( gold flower in centre) ; 1 silver brooch, " St. Windredas Church"; 1 silver watch- chain, silver drum, and two coins attached; 1 long silver brooch; 1 foreign metal bangle— Expiree JOHN WESTLEY NEWDICK, ali- ds FREDERICK NEWDICK, SAMPSON SPOONER and SCOTT. Office N6. 48745, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion dark, hair light brown, wheel on 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1896. inner right foroarm, scar back of head and centre of forehead, lost one front upper tooth, varicose veins both calves and'left thigh, proportionate build, long face; dress, blue serge suit, hard felt hat, white tie, front and collar. May be wanted elsewhere. Sen- tenced at Bury St. Edmunds, 11th July, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licensed 3rd October, 1895: T281. Information to Superintendent Dockerill, March. ESSEX. 45.— SaffronWalden ( County).— Sentenced, 28th ult., to one month imprisonment for larceny ( shop)—• JOHN WILSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 2 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, tattooed female with left hand touching forehead on left arm, female with left hand holding trapeze on right arm, unfinished harp on right wrist, is slightly deaf, speaks with American accent; dress, dark clothes, light cap. A tramp. States he has been four voyages as a seaman. Appears to be accustomed to prison discipline, and may have been in a reforma- tory. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. KENT. 4G.— Canterbury ( County).— Committed for trial at East Kent Quarter Sessions for larceny, at Heme Bav, 13th ult.— GEORGE HALL, alias REDMAN and TAIT, age 62, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), side whiskers and moustache, eyes blue, small scar on back of neck, lump about size of walnut left side of neck, scar and mole on left shoulder- blade, mole centre of back; dress, dark blue overcoat, light mixture jacket, black diagonal vest, light rib cloth trousers, white neck wrap, black hard felt hat, lace boots, all old. A tramping carpenter. . Was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Kent Assizes, July 1893, for burglary. Information to Supt. Wood, Canterbury. LEICESTERSHIRE. 47.— Loughborough ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining a mare bv a worthless cheque on the Birmingham Branch of" the Bank of England — ARTHUR STONE, of Hay Mills, near Birmingham, age 38, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, end of left little finger missing. A horse dealer; native of Thame, Oxon. Supposed wanted for similar offences elsewhere. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Loughborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 48.— Oxford ( County).— Sentenced to 3 months imprisonment for larceny and assaulting police— WILLIAM SMITH, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, side whiskers and moustache sandy, feyes hazel; dress, pepper- coloured coat and vest, moleskin trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Travels with a tinker's barrow, chiefly in Beds. Bucks and Herts. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxfordshire, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 49.— Wellington ( County).— Remanded till 8th inst., for larceny— WILLIAM DYSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion, slight moustache and eyes dark, tattooed, tombstone with " In Memory of my Mother" thereon and " Ora pro nobis" under- neath on right arm, anchor ( faint) on left arm; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A pork- butcher, States he is a native of Dudley, Worcestershire. Has been tramping the country, hawking common jew- ellery and scripture texts. Supposed wanted else- where. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. to 3 months for larceny ; and at Stafford Assizes, 22nd July, 1895, to 5 months for sacrilege. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leaming- ton. WILTSHIRE. 51.— Trowbridge ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 5th prox., for stealing a bicycle— THOMAS KNOWLES, age 22 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair red, thin moustachc, eyes grey, scar left ear, large pimples on face and body; dress, double- breasted blue serge coat, grey stripe trousers, black soft hat, brown boots. A native of Beaconsfield, Bucks. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. WARWICKSHIRE. 50.— Leamington ( Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of JOHN EDWARDS, alias JOHN BAILEY, JOHN WOOD and JOHN FISHER, Sentenced, 6th ult., to 6 weeks imprisonment for loitering. Age 49, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( bald on top) dark brown, greyish moustache, eyes hazel dress, dark clothes. A native of Cannock. Has served in the army. Sentenced at Birmingham Petty Sessions, 25th January, 1888, to 1 month imprisonment; at Wolverhampton Petty Sessions, 14th April, 1888, to 1 month ; at Lichfield Sessions, 18th October, 1888 PROPERTY STOLEN. f « DUMFRIESSHIRE. 52.— Dumfries ( County).— 27th ult., by house- breaking, at Lockerbie— 1 lady's red- coloured terra- cotta cloak, lined with satin ; 1 dark grey satin petti- coat, trimmed crimson- coloured velvet roses ; 1 pale blue cashmere dress; four long dropping sleeves ( 2 cashmere and 2 white satin), trimmed with white swansdown ; 1 plain print walking- dress, unhemmed; 1 lady's long golden- coloured wig; 1 art- muslin skirt, white ground with light blue stripo and various coloured running flowers alternately; 1 lady's gold ring, supposed 18- carat, with female's head on top; 1 silver pencil- case, shape of a cracker, silver body, gold at ends ; 1 plain gold cross ; 1 long- shaped gold and pearl brooch ; 1 plain gold locket, much worn; 1 hoop- shaped painted china pendant; 1 lady's black straw hat, trimpied black satin ribbon and lace and red flowers j 3 pairs ladies' black thread stockings, silk thread at sides. Information to Supt. Pool, Dumfries. ESSEX. 53,— Brentwood ( County).— 27th ult., by bur- glary, at Romford—- 1 gentleman's brown mackin- tosh velvet collar; 1 pair brown leather boots ( blacked over); 1 light tweed overcoat, light check lining, " Crewdson" on collar; 1 malacca cane walking- stick, buck- horn handle, with silver band, " E. 0. E." engraved thereon. 20th ult., by burglary, at Great Burstead— 1 brown melton cloth overcoat, plaid lining, lapped seams ; 1 brown cloth morning coat; 1 new flannelette shirt, narrow brown stripes; 1 pair gen- tleman's doe- skin gloves; 1 pair gentleman's lace boots, nearly new, without toe- caps, half- plates on heels ; 1 rough check cloth jacket and vest; 1 meer- schaum pipe in dark morocco case; 1 square india rubber tobacco pouch; 1 common leather purse; 1 pair nickel- plated scissors, large size. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. stand, " 1714" engraved on bottom; 1 silver vinaigrette ; 7 £ 50 shares on the Capital and Counties Bank, bearing name of " Elizabeth White- head "; 3 shares on the London and North Western Railway; 1 I 0 U for £ 250, signed " James White- head"; 1 I 0 U for £ 300, supposed with initial* J. W." thereon ; a number of foreign coins. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. ISLE OF ELY. 55.— Ely ( County).— 18th ult.— A lady's silver geneva watch, crystal glass, No. 47319, private mark im/ xx scratched inside, chain attached— Supposed by A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair, whiskers and moustache dark, blind right eye ; dress, light coat, dark cloth trousers and cap. Left Peterborough on morning of 20th ult. Information to Supt. Burrows, Ely. HAMPSHIRE. 54.— Southampton ( Borough).— 29th ult., by housebreaking— 1 round silver Norwegian brooch, with small pendant; 1 round gold brooch, size of florin, gold knob in centre, with divisions of blue and green enamel; 1 silver gilt brooch, Roman mosaic, oval shape, design " Forget- me- Not"; 1 silver gilt round brooch, pearl in centre; 1 gold brooch, cable- chain pattern ; 1 old gold watch, with chain attached; 1 gold cable- pattern chain; 1 silver incense- box, on LANCASHIRE. 56.— Chorley ( County).— Between 27th and 28th. ult.— 1 silver brooch, shape of a florin; 1 jet brooch,, hand holding a wreath "; 1 silver ditto, banjo pat- tern; 1 silver bar brooch, set brilliants; 1 silver brooch, inlaid with gold, pattern half- circle with daisies; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, engraved back, steel hands and second hand; 1 silver snake- pattern chain, about yards long, has. been broken in centre; 1 pair brown leather shoes, nearly new, size 7; 1 brown basket, about 12 in. by 8 in.; 1 dark brown jaoket, small check pattern. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 57.— Salford ( Borough).— 25th ult., by house- breaking— 1 red- and- white cotton tablecloth, small flowered; 1 ditto, large flowered; 1 white linen table- cloth ; 1 white calico sheet; 1 white tray- cloth, red border; 1 fawn woollen shirt, with brown stripe; 1 grandrill shirt, red- and- grey stripe; 1 natural- colour flannel petticoat, worked round bottom with pink wool; 1 grey twill calico chemise; 2 roller towels, 1 red border, 1 Turkish towelling; 1 red- and- black check woollen scarf; 1 muslin apron; 1 check linen apron; 1 pair pink- and- white striped flannelette drawers; 1 grey linen apron, all partly worn. Between 23rd and 24th ult., by shopbreaking 1 new single- breasted blue pilot overcoat, velvet collar, fly front, black bone buttons, usual pockets, blue, green and red check lining in body, striped sleeve lining; 1 new . double- breasted grey frieze, overcoat, light tweed lining in body, striped sleeve lining, usual pockets, black bone buttons; 20 new silk handker- chiefs, various colours and patterns. 58.— Salford ( Borough).— 22nd ult.— 1 gentle- man's silver lever watch, No. 69522, " Russell, Liver- pool," on dial; 1 gold curb- pattern albert guard, with seal appendage, blue stone one side, grey the other. 27th ult., during races— 1 gentleman's silver Eng- lish lever stop- watch, white dial, gold hands, No. 40168, " Mr. Stoddart, Moss Side," engraved inside; 1 silver curb- pattern albert guard; 1 pair large field- glasses, in brown leather case, makers " Porter, Carey and Co., London," name " Scott" scratched on objective mount; 1 small pair aluminium field- glasses'. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. i LINCOLNSHIRE. 59,— Grimsby( Borough).— 26 th ult.— 1 new long dark, rough, double- breasted overcoat, bone buttons, deep cloth collar, large check lining; 1 dark steel- grey tweed cloth overcoat, single- breasted, fly front, cloth- covered buttons, " Colwell, Sheffield," supposed on tab. 27th ult.— 1 gold bracelet, set pearls; 1 gentle- man's gold curb albert. Information to Chief Constable Pickersgill, Grimsby. SUFFOLK. 60.— Lowestoft ( County).— 22nd ult., from Bar- sham Church, near Beccles— A baptismal shell, mother- o'- pearl with small maltese cross forming handle, and a small brass spoon, about 2J in. long, with maltese cross at end. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. WARWICKSHIRE. 61.— Stratford- on- Avon ( County).— 20th ult.„ by housebreaking, at Tamworth— 1 gentleman's silver English lever hunting watch, plain double cases, makers " Swinbourne and Sons, Birmingham"; L lady's silver geneva watch, open face, plain dial, " M. A. H." engraved on back of case; 1 long silver curb pattern chain; 1 gold albert, curb- pattern chain, with an enamelled lion shilling as pendant; 1 lady's silver snake- pattern guard, with tassel as pendant; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 1 dark tweed, black- and- white striped coat, fine black lining in body, white sleeve lining. Information to Supt. Lambourne, Stratford- on- Avon. 62.— Coventry ( City).— 15th ult., by shopbreak ing— 4 ladies' oxidized watches, 2 plain, 1 keyless and ' 1 with star on back; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, 18- carat, gold dial, No. 64122; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, flowered enamel dial, No. 29210; 1 lady's gold chatelaine watch, glass dome both, sides; 11 ladies' silver geneva watches, 3 plain, 3 enamel and 5 silver dials ( 1 keyless), Nos. 93866, 61255, 93864, 29773, 89138, 4394, 41636, 61134, 41519, 37063, and 98386; 15 gentlemen's silver lever watches, sizes 14 to 20, Nos. 44646, 13293, 18765, 18766, 2036, 2037, 2040, 62088, 2041, 2038, 3979, 2030, 15727, 15729, and 18930; 13 gentlemen's geneva watches, Nos 9580, 30444, 81392, 81393, 30439, 30443, 87723, 4369, 9323, 12333, 24392, 62000, and 50741 ; gentlemen's 9- carat gold chains, curb, open- curb, large fancy and long fancy patterns, various weights; 32 22- carat gold wedding rings, " A." stamped inside; 36 9- carat gold keeper rings, " S. & G." stamped in- side; 12 18- carat gold gem rings; 12 9- carat gold gem rings; 12 9- carat gold knot rings, " S. & G." stamped inside, in red morocco case; 2 18- carat gold keeper rings, basket pattern; 12 gold scarf- pins, various patterns; 18 silver ditto; 24 9 and 15- carat gold brooches, some set with, stones; 10 silver thimbles, stamped " J. S." inside; a number of gold pencil- cases, gold and silver seals, gentlemen's signet rings, and fancy brooches— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, long thin nose, hair brown, clean- shaved, large brown eyes, lost end of one thumb; dress, dark grey rough suit and cap, dark stripe muffler. Appearance of a mechanic. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. £ 10 REWARD. 63.— Leamington ( Borough).— 20th ult.— A jewel case, containing 1 gold scarf pin, set with Cana- dian fresh- water pearl, creamy colour; 1 gold ditto, set with opal ( with brown streak in it) and diamonds; 1 gold ditto, snake- pattern, with two small ruby eyes ; 1 gold ditto, with moonstone ( heart- shaped), set in diamonds; 1 gold safety- pin in shape of post- horn; 1 gold scarf- pin, set with six pearls; 1 gold solitaire stud, turquoise centre, set in small diamonds, can be used as a pin; 1 gold ditto, button- shaped, with Oriental pearl set in enamel; 2 ( single) gold studs, set with Canadian fresh- water pearls; 1 silver Ameri- can Waltham watch, keyless No. 5923907. 23rd inst.— A gold keyless English lever watch, open face, No. 21098, " C. R. Burgis, Leamington," engraved inside. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leaming- ton, by whom the above reward will be paid for such , information as will lead to the apprehension and con- viction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. WORCESTERSHIRE. 64.— Bromsgrove ( County).— Between 15th and 19th inst., at Wychbold Hall, Droitwich— 1 gold brooch, with carbuncles ; 1 plain gold locket; 1 gold filigree brooch; 1 cameo gold ring; 1 gold chain bracelet, with heart engraved, and hair at back; all old- fashioned. Information to Supt. Jeffrey, Bromsgrove. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 65.— Hull ( Borough).— 27th ult.— 1 black che- viot jacket and vest, black bone buttons, black lining ( nearly new); 1' blue inelton cloth overcoat, velvet collar, light fawn and red check Lining, black but- tons ; 1 new blue melton cloth overcoat, velvet collar, black bone buttons, plaid lining, black chain tab; 1 long, double- breasted darkish red overcoat, grey lining; 1 new black cardigan jacket. 8th ult.— 1 lady's 14- carat gold geneva keyless watch, No. 106786. 9th ult.— 1 double- breasted blue beaver cloth over- coat, light small check lining. 25th ult.— 1 lady's silver watch, No. 2536 ; 1 pair brown cloth trousers; 1 lady's gold hoop ring, dia- mond in centre, gipsy setting. 26th ult.— 1 silver English lever watch, No. 103956, " Barnett and Scott" on dial; 1 9- carat gold oval- shape brooch, horse- shoe in centre; ear- rings to match; 1 18- carat gold keeper ring, " Pre- sented from R. A. to A. S., Feby., 1892," inside; 1 9- carat gold fancy dress ring, set 4 rubies, 4 tur- quoise, and 1 pearl in centre; 1 gentleman's silver patent lever watch, No. 2170 or 10120, and silver curb albert; 1 gentleman's new black Palamatta mackintosh, cloth tab, bone buttons, " Warranted steam vulcanised to stand all climates," and bird in centre, stamped inside. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 10 REWARD. 66.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 1st ult.— A pair © f single- stone diamond earrings, double setting, inner silver, outer gold, large stones ( one with slight flaw). The above reward will be paid by Mrs. Annie Mackey, Glen Holm, Belvedere Road, Scarborough, or such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the ear- rings. Information to Chief Constable Pattison, Scar- borough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). £ 25 REWARD. 67.— Sheffield ( City).— 4th ult., by shopbreaking — 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold English lever, white dial, crystal glass, maker " Guttenberg, Bristol," No. 1589, D530 scratched inside; 1 ditto 18- carat ditto, cream dial, No. 102438, C355 scratched inside; 1 ditto 18- carat gold English lever, No. 8444; 1 ditto 18- carat gold English lever hunter, " Mole and Lane, Liverpool," No. 2290, D27 scratched inside; 1 ditto gold patent lever, white dial, No. 117077 ; 1 ditto, ditto, No. 28629, gold dial; 2 ditto 14- carat gold patent levers, Nos. 117315 and 117316; 1 ditto 14- carat gold Waltham watch, No. 5873799, D604 scratched inside case; 2 ditto 9- carat gold Swiss levers, Nos. 14735 and 155386; 1 lady's 18- carat gold English lever hunter, No. 25097, white dial, D528 scratched inside; 1 ditto, ditto, English keyless lever demi- hunter, No. 46722, C865 U/ F/- scratched in case; 1 ditto 14- carat gold keyless geneva, No. 118378, fancy dial; 1 ditto 14- carat demi- hunter keyless watch, No. 117751 ; 1 ditto, ditto, keyless geneva, No. 118930, white dial; 1 ditto 18- carat gold geneva, No. 112091, fancy dial; 2 ditto 9- carat ditto, Nos. 135188 and 118736 ; 3 gentlemen's 9- carat curb alberts; 1 ditto, ditto, round link pattern, with seal; 5 ditto, silver curb ditto; 1 lady's 18- carat gold albert, fetter pattern and an old fob seal; 2 ditto 9- carat, with tassels; 1 gentleman's 18- carat single- stone diamond ring, marked 3/ M/ R; 2 ditto 18- carat diamond and sapphire gipsy ditto, marked O/ Q and Q/ I/-; 1 lady's 18- carat diamond and sapphire half- hoop ditto; 1 ditto 18- carat 7- stone diamond half- hoop ditto; 2 ditto 18- carat 3- stone diamond rings, one marked 0/-/- ; 1 ditto 18- carat diamond and opal ring, marked MQ ; 1 ditto, ditto, 5- stone diamond half- hoop ditto; 1 ditto, ditto, diamond and ruby, marked Q/ Q ; 1 ditto, ditto, marquise ring, set with 15 diamonds, marked Q; 1 ditto, ditto, 3 diamonds and 2 rubies, marked o/ Q; 1 gentleman's gold scarf- pin ; 2 gold brooches; 3 gold keeper rings; 23 9- carat wedding rings, marked R; 7 22- carat ditto, UO; 10 ditto, TRU; 12 ditto, AR; 4 ditto, 0 ; 1 ditto, Q; 1 ditto, QW. " The above reward will be paid by Messrs. T. Revill- Johnson and Son, 14, Bow Street, Sheffield, to anyone giving such information as will lead to the apprehen- sion and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 68.— Fishponds ( County).— 22nd October last, at Filton, near Bristol, a black horse, about 15 hands, " « !! b il short docked, lately fired behind ( see Case No 109 30th October last.) Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Chorley ( County).— Property, Case No. 80, 20th ult., with exception of Jubilee crown brooch and silver albert, and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND. BEDFORDSHIRE. 70.— Bedford ( County).— Left at a beerhouse, 17th ult. ( supposed stolen)— 1 carpenter's basket, nearly new, containing 1 cast steel saw, makers, " W. Tysack, Son and Turner, Little London Works, Shef- 1 chisel, makers " T. Sorby"; 1 hammer, makers Brades Co." No. 2; 1 jackplane, makers W. S. Ward," blacksmith's anvil and 2 hammers crossed; field," trade mark " An Elephant"; 1 axe, makers " Brades Co." ; 1 Chamley Forest oil- stone and oil- tin, maker " William Marples and Sons, Sheffield" ( all new); also 1 two- foot rule, stamped " W. Turner," maker " John Babone and Sons, Birmingham"; 1 carpenter's square, stamped " B. Dunham " ; 1 ham- mer; 1 screwdriver, " L. W." marked thereon; 3 chisels; 1 pair pincers; 1 gimlet; 1 bradawl— By A MAN, age about 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., square build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, beard about a week's growth, slightly bow- legged; dress, dark brown cloth jacket and vest, dark trousers, red plaid scarf, black hard felt hat, light boots. Appearance of a mechanic. Information to Supt. Quenby, Bedford. LANCASHIRE 71.— Salford ( Borough).— 26thJ ult.— 1H gentle man's 15- carat gold cast signet ring, set oval- shaped blood- stoDe. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. APPREHENSIONS. ** 72.— Cumberland, Cockermouth ( County).— JOHN WILLIAM ELLIS, Case No. 9, 27th ult., at Bradford. 73.— Devonshire, Exeter ( County).— CHARLES BEACHEY KAY, Case No. 13, 6th ult. 74.— Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead ( County). HAYWARD, Case No. 25, 30th October last. 75.— Lancashire, Church ( County).— JOHN WANT and WILLIAM UTTLEY, Case No. 28, 13th ult. 76. — Lincolnshire, Boston ( Borough).— ARTHUR MUSGRAVE, Case No. 24, 7th August last. 77.— Shropshire, Church Stretton ( County). — WILLIAM PHILLIPS, alias SCHEMER, Cas& No. 41, 27th ult. 78.— Sussex, West Horsham.—( County).— ALFRED SKILTON, Case No. 57, 27th ult. 79.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— Supervisee WILLIAM CRANE, Office No. 46737 ( see GAZETTE, 26th July, 1895, Case No. 56). Li- cence Holder ELIZABETH PERCIVAL, Office No. 48409, Case No. 29, 25th September, 1896. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT, CITY OF LONDON. 80.— For stealing £ 250— CHARLES HERS ANT, a clerk, late of 49, Lennox Road, Finsbury Park, N., age 22, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion florid, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes dark hazel, very large Roman nose, thick under- lip split in middle, stoops slightly, has a slouching gait. Is very fond of dancing. Supposed to have with him a rough cloth overcoat and a small leather portmanteau. Ab- sconded 18th ult. May be accompanied by a man, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale. Warrant issuecf. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. LINCOLNSHIRE. 81.— Epworth ( County).— For burglary, 26th ult., at Haxey, and stealing 2 pairs new grey worsted pants ; 1 new grey worsted vest; and about £ 7 10s.— TWO MEN. 1st, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in.,, complexion dark, stumpy nose. 2nd, age 18 to 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, eyes ( rather large) dark. Both dressed in dirty dark clothes and caps. Information to Supt. Marshall, Epworth. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SHROPSHIRE. 82.— Oswestry ( County).— Remanded till 10th inst., for larceny— WILLIAM SMITH ( supposed false), age 35, height 5 ft., slight build, complexion fair, hair, moustache and whiskers dark, abscess scar on right side of neck, third finger right hand has been crushed. A tramping labourer. States he is a native of Nottingham. Supposed previously con- victed. Information to Supt. Langford, Oswestry. 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1896. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring 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 persons circulated from C. 0. information is to he forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name* Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. • • Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE HOLDERS. i i FREDERICK BILLINGS, alias FRED- ERICK POWELL aud FREDERICK GEORGE WELLS, 48062. C. O. 28 5 4 fair It brn It grey Scar rt of upper lip, and on It forearm, blue mark out- side It forearm Bristol, 24th October, 1887, 14 years penal servi- tude for rape. Licenced 1st May, 1895. N 458. JOHN WRIGHT, alias HENRY SCO- WEN, GEORGE WALKER, JOHN WILSON and JOHN SMITH, 1798- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued 55 5 8 fresh grey grey Crucifix back of rt, anchor back of It hand, sailor on tub ( S. C. thereon), holding pipe and glass on It forearm South London Sessions, 13th January, 1890, 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Licence re- voked. Liberated on 2nd licence 4th June 1896. X G L Q 479. WILLIAM CLARKE, alias FRANCIS HARLEY, CHARLES DUNDAS, JAMES HARLEY aud WILLIAM CLARK, 3082- 96. C. O. 58 5 1 fresh grey grey Scar rt eyebrow and on rt forearm, brown mole on each forearm North London Sessions, 21st March, 1892, 5 years penal servitude and remanent of former sentence for larceny. Licenced 7th October, 1896. Sen- tence expires 14th April, 1898. C J O S 701 JOHN BRIGHT, alias JOHN BURTON, JOHN CALDON, JACOB BENTER- LUTER, HENRY SMYTH and HENRY SMYTHE, 2639- 96. C. O. 64 5 5i fresh brn ( bald) blue Scar rt of forehead and It cheek, J B on rt, W B, F B, J B B, two red crowns and cross swords ( indistinct; on It forearm, suffering from paralysis North London Sessions, 21st May, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for possessing housebreaking implements. Licenced 19th August, 1896 T H U 56. JOHN DAVENPORT, alias JACK DAVENPORT, 2286- 96. C. O. 34 5 9 coppei coloui black ( w'lly) brn Scar It of forehead and back of each hand, cataract It eye, nose broken and It ear deformed, 3rd rt finger stiff and enlarged . : ' . i Central Criminal Court, 28th July, 1890, 8 years penal servitude for wounding and demanding money with menaces. Licenced 18th Julv° 1896. Q 284. ELIZABETH JONES, 2702- 96. C. O. 72 4 9 pale dk bru dk bl Lost all teath, scar rt wrist . North London Sessions, 3rd September, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 1st September, 1896. B G U 46. GEORGE HARRIS, alias FREDERICK HOLT, 3312- 96. C. O. 21 5 ij fresh brn grey Scar centre of forehead and on rt forefinger, I LOVE outside It forearm South London Sessions, 10th July, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Lieenced 23rd October, 1896. U 358. WILLIAM GREEN, alias ALBERT GREEN and WILLIAM ALBERT GREEN, 488- 96. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued 34 4 ii sal Ion dk brn ( thin curly) dk bin Scar 4th rt finger, rt temple, and a burn Scar above rt eyebrow, blue spot root of nose North London Sessions, 6th November, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 5th February, 1896. T 581. • • . . 11 JEREMIAH SULLIVAN, 1956- 96. C. O. 38 5 3h dark dk brn ( bald) hazel Small tumour under outer angle of It eye, scar inside each forearm, heel of rt thumb, and on each calf Central Criminal Court, 12th September, 1892; 5 years penal servitude for robbery. Licenced 17th June, 1896. B L S 153. CHARLES CONNELL, alias CHARLES DENNY, CHARLES CARTIE and CHARLES CARTHY, 48530. C. O. Sentence expired. Wairant issued 30 5 9 sal low dk brn ha el Small lump back of head, birthmark bottom of neck, scar ( abscess) It muscle, on It wrist, back of rt hand, and several on each elbow South London Sessions, 10th November, 1891, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 12th August, 1895. L R 15. DAVID PALMER, alias GEORGE YOUNG, DAVID DURRANI, JAMES PALMER and ' JAMES WATTS, 1527- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued 39 5 - K. '-- r. 5 li • r fair brn ( thin) hazel Scar back and each side of head, It of forehead, each forearm and back of rt hand, It forefinger deformed Central Criminal Court, 25th October, 1886, 10 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licenced 12th May, 1896. F M 214. ) V ' JOHN ANDREWS, alias WILLIAM JONES, HENRY WILLIAMS, CHARLES SAUNDERS, JAMES JONES," HENRY JONES and THOMAS JOHNSON, 2806- 96. C. O. 57 5 2 fair brn hazel Small tumour centre of front of head, scar It eyebrow, 3rd It finger, back of rt wrist and on 2£ d rt finger, doubly ruptured i / •• > ; - Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 20th May, 1891, 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. Licenced 11th September, 1896. B R 809. ' ' • i -' At - j CHARLES EDWARDS, alias JOHN GALLAGHER, JOHN KEELKR, JOHN KALY, JOHN KAY LOR, JOHN KAYLAR and JAMES TWENY, 2977- 96. C. O. 34 5 3$ fresh dk bin grey Scar It forefinger, rt thumb, and centre of rt eyebrow, 4th rt finger fractured and contracted « —, f North London Sessions, 8th May, 1889, 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 30th September, 1896, which expires 8th February, 1897. F P 734. GEORGE LEWIS, alias MICHAEL CAL- LAtiHAN and MICHAEL KELLER- HER; 716- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued 28 5 4 fresh It brn hazel ( cast in right) Scar rt wrist, over It eyebrow and root of nose, K back of rt forearm, ring 2nd finger each hand North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for horse- stealing. Licenced 28th February, 1896. T 588. io •• j r. - •( JOHN DONOVAN, alias THOMAS COR- BETT, JOHN COVIN and JOHN COVIE, 2801- 96. C. O. 50 5 3 fresh dk brn blue Pockmarks centre of forehead and on nose, slight cast in both eyes, scar rt wrist and each forearm South London Sessions, 12th- September, 1893r « 4 years penal servitude and 2 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Licenced 11th September, 1896. GLT 1126. . < ' • • ROBERT DOUGLAS, alias CHARLES WILCOCKS, JOHN GUTTER and CHARLES WILLIAMS. 3310- 96. C. O. 37 5 6| pale dk brn grey Scar frout of It wrist, on It eyelid, base of^ frt thumb and on rt eyebrow, 2 rings ( faint) on 2nd^ lt finger North London Sessions, ' 21st May, 1894, years penal servitude for possessing house- breaking implements. Licenced 26th October, 1896. E N U 347. • . -..- if GEORGE JACKSON, alias FREDERICK FOSTER, 3212- 96. Liverpool ( City) 24 5 6 i fresh brn brn Lost top joint of rt thumb; scar centre of forehead, It forearm, It forefinger, rt cheek, and two rt forearm Sheffield Sessions, 6th January, 1893,. 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for shopbreaking. Licenced. 20th October, 1896. T 12. JOHN PERRY, 2596- 96. Brownhills, Staffj ( County) 66 5 1 fresh dk brn grey Scar bridge of nose, over It eye, rt- temp upper lip, rt forearm, 4th It finger, betw and finger, and a burn scar on It elbo arm, rt forefinger has been crushed le, each side een It thumb w and upper Stafford Assizes, 8th May, 1886, 14 years peual servitude for wounding. Licenced 12th August, 1896. M 172. HENRY WICKENS, alias GEORGE WATSON, 2y86- 96. Hailsham ( County) 49 5 9J sallow It brn blue Scar cach forearm ( It burn) and base of It thumb ' . ' r Bourn Sessions, 3rd July, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 1st October, 1896. L U 48. MARY ANN MORAN, alias SARAH ANN JANE CONWAY, MARY ANN BAGNELL and ANN CONWAY, 1694- 90. Bradford ( Borough) 44 4 10i sallow brn grey Scar bridge of nose, rt eyebrow, rt of forehead, and rt upper lip, mole It eyebrow, lost severaljteeth Manchester City Sessions, 6th February, 1890, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Licence revoked, liberated on second licence 25th May, 1896, which expires 12th December, 1896. Q 6. GEORGE RITCHIE, alias WILLIAM MARSHALL. Sunderland ( Borough) 1 35 5 8i fresh dk brn ( thin) grey Prominent ears, tattoo between It thumb and| fore- finger, scrofulous mark It side of neck, slightly pockmarked • i Dundee, 17th January, 1889, 10 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision tor theft. Licenced 7th September, 1896. SUPERVISEES. ERNEST GREEN, alias EDWARD GRAHAM, WILLIAM BIRCHELL, HENRY JONES and HKNRY GREEN, 48304. C. O. 48 5 3 fresh grey brn Scar back of It thumb, centre of each eyebrow, and on nose, ruptured rt Bide • ' • j " North London Sessions, 20th November, 1893, 19 months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for larceny. EDWARD SIMMONS, alias EDWARD BIRD and WILLIAM JONES, 47521. C. O. 65 5 4 fresh trning grey grey Scar rt. of forehead and back of neck ( burn), tumour outside It forearm r l' . Maidstone Assizes, 8th April, 1886, 8 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 9th Januarv, 1895. D M 83. . , , ... ' • 1 • j t'l . . it . ".. lr> FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1896. THE POLICE GAZETTE. MISSING, From his home at Stony Stratford, Bucks, since the 11th November last, ROBERT ROLLS, JUNR., and generally known by the name of HASSELL, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, medium build ; depressed in mind ; dressed in dark check suit, black hard hat, lace- up boots, no collar or tie on, wearing silver watch with words '' centre seconds chrono- graph " on dial, and gold plated albert. Police officers kindly make enquiries at hospitals, workhouses and lodging- houses. Any person giving information that shall lead to the recovery of the same will be handsomely rewarded, even if dead. Information to Supt. Lait, Fenny Stratford, Bucks. £ 1 REWARD. i LOST, November 3rd, evening, between Clapton and Chelsea ( via Metropolitan and Liverpool Street), an old- fashioned GOLD BROOCH, grey hair in centre, surrounded by seed pearls. Finder returning same uninjured to 37, Oakley Street, Chelsea. LOST, At Covent Garden Ball, November 18th, DIAMOND CRESCENT BROOCH. 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