THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896. VOL. XIII., No. 1356. tREQ- TJXj^ TIOUKTS- 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND 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. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of " Is. 6 « i. 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 officer of not 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 must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of al> persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and cure alphabetically 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 all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompanicd by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond < L- Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE throuoh Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing caionly be accepted as advertisements. 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 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 Home Office confidentially for that purpose. ( This intimation is given by desire of the Secretary of State.— Ed.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Department.) — For failing to report— Lioence Holder HENRY GARTELL, alias HENRY GIRDLE, HENRY DAW- SON and JOHN FOLEY, Office No. 48602 ( see Gazette 3rd January, 1896), age 34, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar left side of forehead, between eyebrows, left side of nose, 4 cut scars right side of head, 2 on left shoulder- blade, and 1 on left knee, ring on 4th right finger, mole between shoulders. Sentenced at Newington Sessions, 10th February, 1890, to 7 years penal servitude for stealing £ 2. Licenced 30th August, 1895. K Q 504. 2.— A Division.— For embezzlement— CHARLES HAMMOND CROXFORD, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown; dress, dark overcoat and suit, low black hat, usually wears a gold ring with " C. H. C." engraved thereon, and large paste diamond stud. A native of Chelsea. Late a col- lector in the employ of the Gas Light and Coke Com- pany. Warrant issued. 3.— G Division.— For feloniously wounding by stabbing, 14th inst,— VINCENT ANNIELLO, an Italian, age 26, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair ( curly) and slight moustache black, eyes dark; dress, black coat, grey trousers, white neckerchief, side- spring boots, black felt hat, or black fancy pat- tern cloth jacket suit and brown overcoat. Will pro- bably be found at Italian resorts in the provinces. 4.— K Division.— For stealing from furnished lodgings, 1 gentleman's silver geneva open- face watdh, " H. D. Cannon" engraved on inside case; 1 silver curb pattern chain; and other articles— F. GOOD- RUM, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., qomplexion pale, hair and small moustache dark, speaks through his nose; dress, dark jacket and vest, light- grousers, black hard felt hat. MRS. GOODRUM, age 21, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion and hair ( frizzed on forehead) dark, slight cast in one eye; dress, short black cape, black jacket, green dress, green corded, velvet hat trimmed black ribbon and red flowers, dark brown squirrel collarette. Carries a black fur muff. Supposed native of East Dereham, Norfolk. Warrant issued. 5.— R Division.— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences— ALBERT MARMADURE ANDERSON alias DR. ANDERSON and ALBERT MARMA- DUKE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, long face and nose, haif1 ( curly at ends) and moustache light brown, eyes small ( one has a peculiar look), wears gold- rimmed eye- glasses; of gentlemanly appearance and address; usually wears frock- coat, tall hat. Supposed an American. Mav be accom- panied by A WOMAN, tall, age 38, complexion dark, hair black, husky voice. He Advertised in the " Eng- lish Mechanic" as " The Exhibition Company, of 14, Westmoreland Terrace, Newchstle- on- Tyne," offering to supply Cinematographs for £ 20. Absconded 30th September last. Is said to have been connected with exhibitions at Colne in February and Accrington in April last. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. AYRSHIRE. 6.— 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. Absconded 23rd October last. Inquiries requested at hotels, shipping offices, etc. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. BRECONSHIRE. 7.— Brecon ( County).— For failing to appear to a witness summons— TOM BROWN, alias BRUM, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fresih, heavy brown moustache, eyes hazel or brown; dress, cloth jacket, moleskin trousers, cloth cap, heavy boots. JOHN WILSON, alias PUNCH, age 28, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean- shaved, eyes grey ; dress, cloth jacket and vest, slate- colour cord trousers, strong boots. Navvies. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Sergt. Lloyd, Cefncoed, near Mer- thvr Tydfil. « 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— 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; 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 furniture 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. 9.— Cam bridge ( Borough).— Forobtaining money by false pretences— EMMETT HUSSEY, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin face, hair and moustache light brown; of gentlemanly appearance, and is well- educated ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, white silk tie, black hard felt hat, brown boots. He took lodgings on 23rd ult., and left on 3rd inst., stating that he was going to London to see his employers. During his stay at Cambridge, he has been advertising in the " Bazaar, Exchange, and Mart" and other papers, offering for sale poultry, wearing apparel, guns, jewellery, saddlery, etc., and thus obtained several sums of money, promising to send the articles on approval. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CARMARTHENSHIRE. 10.— Llanelly ( County).— For obtaining, 17th ult., food, lodgings and money by false pretences— REES THOMAS ( supposed false), age 31 to 34, height about 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. 11.— Hyde ( County).— For housebreaking, 11th ult.— Licence Holder THOMAS ADAMS, Office No. 2800- 96, age 42, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar over right eyebrow, 2 on left cheek, 1 right of forehead, 1 on right thumb, right wrist, and on left forearm, mole *> n 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. 12.— 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 bioad brace i, saddler's make, " 2/ 9" in ink on leather at back; 1 black cardigan jacket, patched at elbow; 1 black felt hat, size 6|; 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 Northwich. 13.— Stockport ( Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of CHARLES EDWARD COOKSON, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining by false pretences, 7th inst., 1 gentleman's gold centre seconds stop watch, No. 64614, large size, plain case, " J. Winter, 25, Little Underbank, Stockport," on move- ment; 1 lady's 18- carat gold lever watch, No. 90346, engraved case, extra jewelled, " Thomas Russell and Son, Liverpool," on movement, " Thomas Russell and Son, made for J. Winter, Stockport," on dial; and a large 18- carat single- stone diamond ring, pure white flawless stone, weight about carats, carved setting; age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., inclined to be stout, complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight light moustache, of smart appearance ; may endeavour to leave the country. A marine store dealer. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. CUMBERLAND. £ 1 REWARD. 14.— Penrith ( County).— For deserting his three children, leaving them chargeable to the Penrith Union— JAMES HEWER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache dark, round features. A quarryman; nativo of Cumberland. Is probably working in a quarry in the North of England or in Scotland. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Penrith Union for the apprehension of Hewer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. DEVONSHIRE. 15.— Devonport ( Borough).— For stealing 1 silver albert, snake pattern, centre forms 2 heads, coins attached; 6 pairs blankets; 7 pairs sheets; 7 coun- terpanes ( 1 white, the others patchwork); 12 bolster and pillow- slips ; 1 brown tweed coat and vest; 1 tin trunk; and other articles— CHARLES ARTHUR VINE, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, full face, hair ( curly) black, good teeth, red mark on forehead; dress, black reefer jacket, stripe trousers, black net neckerchief, black hard hat. A navvy; native of Sandbach, Cheshire. SARAH WILKIN, alias CONSTABLE, age 35, medium height, com plexion dark, hair black, 5 upper false teeth; dress, black serge dress, black- figured mantle, long black fur boa, fawn- coloured straw hat, trimmed fawn satin and white feather, carries a white- handle umbrella and a coloured shawl. A native of Northwold, Norfolk. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Matters, Devon- port. ESSEX. J8.— Brentwood( CWn<?/).— For larceny, 12th inst. — A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, thin face, hair and long moustache light brown, leans to left when standing; dress, short blue jacket, brown striped trousers, dark cloth cap, old lace boots. Supposed native of Norwich. He per- forms with a rope in public- houses, by getting some person to tie him up, and then extricates himself, also chews glass and puts red- hot irons in his mouth. States he has been a soldier. Ho was traced to Ipswich on 14th inst. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 19.— 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. 20.— Southend- on- Sea( CWify).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a silver hunter lever watch, No. 40185, gold hands, maker's name " T. J. Mercer " on face— WILLIAM CHALMERS, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache dark, eyes brown, walks badly, right ankle bent inwards; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, grey cap, light boots. A labourer. Has been in the Navy. Supposed a native of Glasgow. Warrant issued. 21.— Southend- on- Sea( CoM^ y).— For deserting his wife and family— GEORGE PARTOON, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache brown, eyes blue, scars on chin ; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, light tight- fitting cord trousers, skull cap. A groom, but may be employed as a labourer on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rimmonds, Southend- on- Sea. DURHAM. 16.— North Shields ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence Holder THOMAS MORRIS, alias CHARLES WHITE, ARTHUR GREEN, THOMAS WARD, THOMAS BRYANT and CHARLES MOR- RIS, Office No. 3315- 96, age 26, height 4 ft. 11J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown, scars right side of head, right top of forehead, centre of lower part of back, back of 2nd joint left thumb, top of left forefinger, back of right forearm, 2nd joint of risrht thumb, 3rd joint right forefinger, back of right thigh, on right leg, outside left ankle, and 2 inside right ankle, cast in right eye, 3 vaccination marks on left arm. A labourer. He arrived in the ss. " Iiellsall" on November 11th. He was last seen on the 25th November, when hq stated that ho was going to try and get a collier and return to London, which he is supposed to have done. He further stated his inten- tion not to report again. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 10th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision, for stealing serge. Licenced 23rd October, 1896. U 359. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Huish, North Shields, i' j. ... .," : eE tm 17.— South Shields ( Borough).— For stealing a watch ( recovered)— ELIZABETH' CARSON, age about 27, height 5 ft., stout build, hair ( frizzed in front) light, has cast in one eye'; travels the country hawking brushes. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 22.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For embezzlement— HERBERT ADAMS, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long thin face, hair dark ; dress, long grey overcoat, light cloth jacket, dark tweed trousers, flat blue cloth cap with shiny peak. An omnibus conductor; native of Norwich. Has been employed as a mess- room steward on board ship, and may seek similar employment, or as tramcar or omnibus conductor. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. 23.— Cardiff" ( Borough).— Forobtaining 5th inst., 2 mackintosh overcoats by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of T. HAINS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tache light; dress, black jacket and vest, blue striped trousers, long white shirt cuffs, light cap. Appear- ance of a draper's assistant. Stated he had been sent by another outfitter. Warrant issued. 24.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst., 1 sacque- back dark grey overcoat, black bone buttons, usual pockets ; 1 pair light lace boots, wide welts, size 6— WILLIAM STEPHENS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., small moustache light. A bottler or labourer. Sup- posed on tramp to London. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For burglary, 18th ult. — WILLIAM HENRY MU11DEN, 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 convicted and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 26.— 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 and moustache dark, drops left side of lower lip when talking, speaks with American accent; dress, double- breasted frock- coat, 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. HERTFORDSHIRE. 27.— Watford ( County).— For stealing, 15th inst., from an hotel, 1 gold watch, chased back, gold dial, numerals and hands; 1 long gold chain; 1 old gold THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 oval brooch, set red cornelian stone*, a canvas striped bag, containing £ 150— TWO MEN. 1st, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) sandy; dress, blue melton overcoat velvet collar, silk facings, black trousers, dark tie, black felt hat. 2nd, age about 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, blue melton overcoat ( velvet collar), black cloth trou- sers, stand- up collar, dark tie, black felt hat. Information to Captain Wymer, Deputy Constable, Watford. KENT. 28.— Cranbrook ( County).— Forstealinga bicycle ( recovered)— HENRY HINKLEY, alias HARRY JTRANKLIN, age 29, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and mou- tache dark brown, eyes blue, slightly round- shouldered; is very talka- tive; dress, blue serge suit, green- and- black bow- tie, soft black felt hat, lace boots. Native of Cranbrook. Is likely to be found at a coffee tavern. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. 29.— Sandgate ( County).— For deserting his wife and 5 children, leaving them chargeable to the Romney Marsh Union— CHARLES PAIN, age 37, height 5 ft. 10| in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes hazel, bracelet right wrist, blister mark one leg, . bullet mark above right knee, cut on head, mole under one arm, ears stand out; dress, brown overcoat, jacket and vest, old fustian trousers, white neck wrap. Native of Dymchurch. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Waghorn, Sandgate. 30.— Margate ( Borough).— For embezzlement— GEORGE PURVIS BECK, alias BAKER, a journey- man baker, age about 23, height about 6 ft., slight build, complexion fresh, hair, very slight moustache and eyes light, 4 upper front 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 betting- men. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. 31.— Margate ( Borough).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, 11th ult.— GEORGE CRAWFORD, alias F. A. GRAY, W. H. MILLS, H. HARRISON, REV. G. D. WYATT, REV. J. MAXWELL- STEWART, C. B. STEWART, J. D. PRIOR, R. BANNISTER, G. LOCKWOOD, etc., age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., red face, rather large nose, hair, small side whiskers and small moustache grey, stoops slightly; wore a black hard felt hat, and car- ried a plain hook stick. He advertises and answers advertisements in the " Bazaar, Exchange and Mart" and similar publications, offering a terrier dog for sale, and is particular that the remittance should be by money order, on receipt of which he promises to forward the animal, but fails to do so. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Farndale, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 32.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report— Expiree THOMAS JONES, alias THOMAS CRAIG, THOMAS GREIG, THOMAS CRAIGH and THOMAS WALKER, Office No. 3231- 96, age 72, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, brown gear right arm, 1 on chest, burn scar left arm, 4th left finger contracted, top of back covered with small pock- marks. Sentenced at Manchester City Sessions, 21st April, 1892, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision, for fowl- stealing. Licenced 15th October, 1896, on second licence, which expires 17th December, 1896. J S 171. Supervisee CHARLES McNULTY, Office No. 47661, age 31, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, long scar left side of face, scar centre of forehead, right eyebrow, 1st right finger, right thumb joint and right elbow, lost ends • of first 3 left fingers. Sentenced at Manchester Ses- sions, 6th October, 1892, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision, for stealing apples. Licenced 7th February, 1895. S 372. Supervisee JOHN MURRAY, Office No. 48898, age 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, tiair brown, eyes grey, scar end of left ring finger, 2 large scars left shoulder- blade, 1 back of right hand, on right - eyebrow, 2 on each shin, boil- mark back of neck, mole on each arm. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 3rd August, 1893, to 3 years penal servitudo and 2 years police supervision, for stealing money. Licenced 1st November, 1895. T 1136. Supervisee MARY ANN MOONEY, alias MARY ANN CRAVEN, Office No. 44427, age 34, height 5 ft. 1 i in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right forearm, back of right hand, large burn scar right leg, scar left eyebrow, back of left hand, bridge of nose, mole left cheek, lost 2 upper front teeth. Sentenced at Manchester Session?, 24th October, 1889, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 , years police supervision, for larceny. Licenced 22nd February, 1895. P 33. Licence Holder CHARLES HENRY JORDAN, alias CHARLES HENRY WALKER, HENRY JONES, WILLIAM ROBERTS and WILLIAM ED- WARDS, Office No. 2995- 96, age 36, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair black ( thin on top), eyes brown, scars left eyebrow, left ribs, large scar on back, mole back of neck, red mole on chest, and 2 moles right hand, and 2 blue dots left arm. Sen- tenced at Salford Hundred County Sessions, 13th April, 1891, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision, for stealing a bag, etc. Licenced 30th September, 1896. R 120. Licence Holder JOSEPH WILKINSON, Office No. 226- 96, age 47, height 5 ft. 2| in., complexion pale, hair light brown ( bald), eyes blue, scar and blue dot right of neck, left arm has been broken, 3rd and 4th right fingers crushed and flattened and the nails injured, 1st finger left hand crushed and flattened. Sentenced at Salford Hundred Sessions, 20th October, 1890, to 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny ( dwelling). Licenced 16th January, 1896. Y I Q 564. Licence Holder THOMAS J. SCOTT, alias JOSEPH HAYWARD, JOHN EDWARDS, ALBERT A. WOODLAND, THOMAS COOK, EDWARD CLARK, EDWARD CLARKE, and THOMAS SCOTT COOKE, Office No. 2462- 96, age 54, height 5 ft. 3f in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scar front of left forearm, scar on left thumb, mole below left nipple, scar right forearm and back of 2nd right finger. Sentenced at Bir- mingham Sessions, 28th October, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 28th July, 1896. S 414. Information to the Chief Constable, Manchester. 33.— 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. 34.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For house- breaking ( property recovered)— Licence Holder FRANK WIL- SON, alias MYLES and NUTTALL ( correct name JAMES MYLES), Office No. 2025- 96, age 28, height 5 ft. f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, boil scar centre of forehead, 2 blue dots base of left thumb, 1 outside left forearm, tip of nose inclines to right. Native of Rochdale. Sentenced at Brad- ford Sessions, 27th June, 1892, to 5 years penal servi- tude and 3 years police supervision, for shop- break- ing. Licenced 25th June, 1896. S 282. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. 35.— Southport ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st inst., 2 gentlemen's gold watches, 1st, with '' Pre- sented to Jas. Black by Jas. Herz" inscribed inside, gold chain attached, 2nd, an old one, No. 40780, with chain, small locket, toothpick, and 2 plain gold sleeve links attached; 1 gold scarf- ring, made from a nugget— A man, giving name of R. SPENCER, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, long face, moustache ( cut short) sandy, 1 eye much dis- coloured, large nose, deep wrinkle on forehead, stoops ; dress, fawn- coloured covert coat, dark coat and vest, grey trousers. Information to Chief Constable Elliott, Southport. LEICESTERSHIRE. 36.— Leicester ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences, 12th inst., 3 gold alberts ( 1 9- carat open- curb, " 303, W. D. V." scratched on swivel, weight 1 oz. 6 dwts. 18 grs.; 1 9- carat close straight- curb, " 296, G. K. D. V." on swivel, weight 1 oz. 2 dwt. 23 grs.; and 1 recovered)— HENRYWELDON, a? ias GARNER and WATSON, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion hair and moustache dark, front teeth much decayed; dress, frock coat or jacket suit, Monte Carlo hat. Represented himself as an agent for a woolstapler at Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 37.— Horncastle ( County).— For obtaining, 7th inst., food, lodgings and money by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of HAWTON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, black clothes, soft black hat with dent in crown. Associated with racing men. Had in his possession betting tickets with " Walter Simmonds, Claremont Club, Islington," thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Horncastle. 38.— Grantham ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th inst., a safety bicycle, diamond frame, D section back stays, " Woodley " tyres, tangent spokes, " Brook's " saddle, rubber pedals, cork handles, " New Bucking- ham & Adams Cycle Co." on head and mudguard, brake, guards, bell, lamp and inflator— A man giving the name of JONES, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, small dark brown moustache; dress, dark clothes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Grantham. 39.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For stealing 1 gentle- man's silver lever watch, " Arthur Newstead, Manches- ter," engraved inside outer case— A MAN, age 3U 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, carried a 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. 40.— Grimsby ( Borough).— For obtaining goods by false pretences— WILLIAM HENRYSTANLEY, alias WILLIAM H. SMITH, age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, haii dark brown, small side whiskers and heavy moustache brewn, eyes brown or grey, very bad upper teeth ; has a very plausible manner ; dress ( when last seen), brown sac chesterfield overcoat, brown or drab check trousers, brown boots, silk hat. Wore gold eyeglasses. Late an assistant superintendent of the Pearl Assurance Company. Supposed well known at York, Hull and Leeds. Had in his possession a brown cow- hide portmanteau, brown seal morocco writing- case, plain saddler's leather dressing- case with ivory fittings, brown seal morocco cigar- case, and a cheque book on the Stamford, Spalding and Boston Bank, Grimsby Branch. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Pickersgill, Grimsby. MERIONETHSHIRE. 41.— Bala ( County).— For stealing, between 13th and 15th inst., 1 pair light lace boots ( much worn) ; 1 red flannel shirt; 2 light- coloured flannelette shirts ; and an old dark overcoat— A ALAN, age about 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., beard of 2 or 3 weeks' growth; dress, stolen overcoat and boots, dark cord trousers, soft felt hat; walks with a stick. May have cut the stolen boots down as shoes. A tramp, sleeps in outbuildings. Information to Inspector Roberts, Bala. MIDLOTHIAN. 42.— Edinburgh ( City).— Portrait and descrip- tion of ANDREW WOTHERSPOON SLOAN, a bank teller, late in the employ of the National Bank of Scotland ( Limited), whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 2,400, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., t-' ^ - i fc • -* a- - • - ' ' - slight build, complexion fresh, thin features, hair light, of pleasant expression, walks with swinging gait; well dressed. Is fond of gay company. Ab- sconded 27th ult. A native of Airdrie, Lanarkshire. Was last heard of in Liverpool, in the company of a lady, on 3rd inst., when he was wearing eye- glasses and had his moustache shaved off. Enquiries re- quested at hotels, shipping offices, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Henderson, Edin- burgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 43.— Tredegar ( County).— For stealing a silver patent lever watch, No. 36947, " Kay Jones" on dial; 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— WiLLIAM JOHN OATES, alias TREWEN, 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 ( supposed) serge jacket and the stolen vest. A stableman. Native of Padsta, Cornwall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Tredegar. 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896. NORFOLK. 44.— Pulham Market ( County).— For larceny— WILLIAM SMITH, ago about 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion swarthy, hair dark, eyea grey, stoops; dress, old dark suit, soft felt hat, lace boots. Is accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 50, tall, slight build. May be found at casual wards or com- mon lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Palmer, Pulham Market. NORTHUMBERLAND. 45.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder THOMAS McINTYRE, alias JOHN FERGUSON, JAMES WILKINSON and THOMAS McNALLY, Register No. 4190, age 44, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, lobes of ears adhere, slight varicose veins right leg, thick horny nail on left large toe, second toe of right foot flattened at point. Sentenced at Dundee, 8th October, 1889, to 7 years penal servi- tude and remanent of former sentence, for theft. Ex- piration of sentence 10th January, 1899. 678- 96. Warrant issued. Information t » the Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tyne. PEMBROKESHIRE. 46.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For stealing 1 new Welsh flannel shirt, unhemmed at bottom; 1 pair hand- sewn boots, wide soles, square toes, nailed, left boot cut behind; 1 pair white cotton drawers ; 1 pair brown merino socks ; 1 pair grey Welsh yarn stockings ; 1 pair light- striped trousers; 1 pair dark Scotch tweed trousers— ALFRED JOHN COOPER, alias SLOPER, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes brown, Roman nose, walks with quick short steps, stoops slightly; dress, brown jacket and vest, old dark trou- sers, high collar with turn- down points, wlhite tie with red spots, light cloth cap, and the stolen shirt; may be wearing stolen trousers. Has served 12 years in the Ordnance Survey Department. Na- tive of Henley- on- Thames. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverfordwest Castle. RUTLAND. 47.— Oakham ( County).— For false pretences, at Greetham, on 9th ult.— A man who gave the name of SEXTON, and is known by the nickname of LONG PETER or LONG JIM, age about 36, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light sandy, slouching gait; dress, old dark grey dust- coat trimmed astrachan, dirty moleskin vest with white pearl buttons, cord trousers, dark cloth cap, lace boots. Of dirty appearance. A cattle drover. May be found at markets and fairs in Lincoln, Yorkshire, Cheshire and the Northern Counties. Had with him a small black dog, with grey nose, white tip on tail, named Dick. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Rutland, Oakham. SUFFOLK. 48.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For stealing a pneu- matic road- racer bicycle, Class No. 2, gentleman's bamboo machine, clincher B. tyres, felt handles, rat- trap pedals, B. S. A. pattern, " Bamboo Cycle Com- pany, Wolverhampton," transfer on head and seat- tube ( nearly new), no brake or mud- guard; a pneu- matic " Coventry Cross " bicycle, " Welch- Dunlop " front tyre, " Standard" back tyre, cork handles, rubber pedals, no brake or mud- guard, black enamel chipped in places, " Coventry Cross " in large letters on seat- tube, badge of the makers " Warman and Hazlewood, Coventry," on head, No. 13 or 15 over badge— TWO MEN." 1st, age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, dark suit, soft black felt hat. 2nd, age about 23, height 5 ft. 5 in. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAS" C « 49.— Uckfield ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE REEVES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, moustache and eyes dark, Dne finger crooked; dress, old grey suit, grey cloth peak cap. A butcher; late of Frant. Warrant issued. 50.— Uckfield ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 5s by false pretences— ARTHUR POTTER, age 24, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache and whiskers on chin, eyes grey, three fingers on one hand deficient; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, black cloth cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 51.— B r i g h t O n ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 4 3s. 0d., on 1st inst.— PERCY RUSSELL TOMP- KINS, age 36, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair 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 to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 52.— 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, dark 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 black, and black veil, or blue serge dress and light golf cap. Warrant issued. 53.— Hastings ( Borough).— For burglary, obtain- ing money by menaces, and stealing a lady's silver lever watch, white dial, black figures, gold hands, engine- turned cases, maker ( supposed) " Hallett, Hastings," with small silver link pattern chain and silver pencil, set with violet stone, attached— A MAN, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., long dark mous- tache ( supposed false); wore long dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. 54.— Hastings ( Borough).— For failing to comply with a maintenance order— GEORGE HARDING, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, small ginger moustache!, eyes grey; dress, old double- breasted blaok jacket, black trousers, old patent leather boots, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. 55.— Ho ve( Toum).— For embezzlement— GEORGE CHURCHILL, late of Brighton, age 44, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy dark moustache, eyes brown, has tender feet; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. A painter; formerly a butler. May be found working at corn wharves. Was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for lar- ceny, at Lewes Quarter Sessions, on 18th October, 1887. Warrant issued. 56.— Hove ( Town).— For embezzlement— J AMES HARMAN, late of Brighton, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion florid, hair light brown, clean- shaved, addicted to drink; dress, light- coloured. coat, cord trousers, lace boots. A groom and labourer; has been recently employed travelling with an entire horse. Warrant issued. 57,— Hove ( 7Wn).— For embezzlement— WIL- LIAM HENRY POPE, age 33 to 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, mous- tache light, eyes blue; dress, dark suit, black hard felt hat. Supposed native of Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 58.— Birmingham ( City).— For being concerned with two men in custody for conspiracy— JAMES HENRY WHITTAKER, alias LEWIS, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, oval face, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache light brown, dot tattooed on back of left hand. A grocer ; native of Birmingham. Has been convicted of felony at Leeds and Birmingham. CHARLES ROBERTS, alias MANSFIELD, HIATT and HEATH, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair ( wavy) brown ( turning grey), slight moustache sandy, slightly bow- legged, speaks quickly, with Lancashire dialect. A grocer. He was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Shrewsbury Assizes in March, 1895, for a similar offence. These men are in the habit of visiting grocers' stores, and are well known in the North of England to persons who attend auction sales where provisions are sold, and to those who associate with or buy from long firm swindlers. They may set up again in a small way of business. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 59.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 14th inst., 1 metal watch and small link pattern chain, with 1 large link; 1 blue serge vest; 1 black smooth vicuna serge jacket, fancy worsted buttons, usual pockets, blue- and- brown striped silisia sleeve lining; 1 blue- and- white silk knot necktie, with ring in shape of horse- shoe; 1 linen turn- down collar, size 15— EDWIN WHITE, alian HARRIS, age 26 or 28, heigiht 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark ; speaks with American accent; is fond of betting; dress, blue- ribbed serge jacket, blue- and- brown striped trousers, dirty white silk neckerchief, black hard felt hat, and may be wearing stolen vest. He took lodgings on 11th inst., stating he was a carpenter and joiner, had obtained work, and that his tools were at the railway station. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. 60.— Stourport ( County).— For larceny, 15th inst., at Clifton- on- Teme— JAMES RAGSTER, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, may have a few light straggling whiskers on sides of face, eyes grey, cut mark back of left knee,, right leg shorter than left; dress, when last seen,, short grey slop jacket, dirtv light cord trousers, light cloth cap, lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 61.— Wakefield ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder GEORGE McPHERSON, alias McIvASON, McPHEARSON, SMITH, DLMPSEY and JOHN HANSON, Office No. 365496, age 28, height 4ft. 11 Jin., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar left of forehead, back of neck, below each nipple, inside upper right arm, back of left hand, and on left shoulder- blade, dot between each thumb and finger, acne spots all over back, brown birth- mark centre of small of back, NARGC front of right forearm, brown birth- mark on left but- tock. Sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne Sessions, 22nd October, 1891, to 5 years penal servitude, for stealing a purse and money from the person. Libera- ted on second licence which expires 12th March, 1897 R 272. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wakefield. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD. 62.— Guisborough ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Guis- borough Union— CHARLES BRIGHT, age 39, height 5 ft. 9J 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. He left Barden, West 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). 63.— Doncaster ( County).— For obtaining 2s. 6d. by false pretences, at Bawtry— ALEXANDER A. LESLIE, alias WILLIAM McKENZIE MONTEITH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, light overcoat, dark suit, hard felt hat; carries an umbrella. Calls at houses, stating he is collecting subscriptions on behalf of a baker who has failed in business, and has in his possession several books with names of local clergymen therein, showing amounts subscribed by them. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blake, Doncaster. 64.— Otley ( County).— For embezzling £ 24 8s.— EDWIN DOUGILL, age 40 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 J in., complexion pale, hair dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, scar over one eyebrow, long neck, loDg thin fingers; dress, grey suit, hard black hat. He was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for larceny and fraud, at Bradford Borough Court, 5th December, 1892, and to 3 months for warehouse- breaking, at Newtown, 18th October, 1894. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 65.— York ( City).— Suspected of burglary at Yorkr and wanted for failing to report at Liverpool ( City) ( see Gazette 13th November, 1896, Case No. 31)— Licence Holder GEORGE JACKSON, alias FREDE- RICK FOSTER and DIXON, Office No. 3212- 96, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown,, eyes brown, 2 scars below left elbow, 1 on first joint 3rd right finger and centre of forehead, rigfht thumb deficient. Sentenced at Sheffield County Quarter Sessions, 6th January, 1893, to 5 years' penal servi- tude and 3 years police supervision, for shop- break-- ing. Licenced 20th October, 1896. T 12. The burglar left behind a secondhand six- chambered revolver, No. 320 bore, central fire, rebound lock. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, York. 66.— Bradford ( Boroxtgh).— For failing to report — Licence Holder JOHN HENRY GALLON, alias WILSON. NORCLIFFE IIARDISTY and NOR CLIFFE WILSON, Office No. 111- 96, age 41, height 4 ft. 11 in., hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 grey, complexion dark, scar inside left wrist, tip of left ring finger, scar left eyebrow near root of nose, on left shin, back of upper right arm above elbow joint, small cut scars 2nd joint of right thumb, various scars inside of right shin and instep, bridge of nose, on forehead, abovo right eyebrow, large lump back of head, acne spots on head, burn scar on left cheek extending under the ear, small black mark left side of chest ( near nipple) and a number of white spots on chest ( probably not permanent). A groom. Sentenced at Northallerton North Riding Sessions, 7th April, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for horse- stealing. Licenced 9th January, 1896. II L S 230. Information to Detective Superintendent Dobson, Town Hall, Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 67.— Beamirister ( County).— Committed for trial at Dorset Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., for obtaining money, food and lodgings by false pretences— ERNEST AINSLEY TOWER, alias ERNEST ST. CLAIR, late of Hornby Road, Peckham, London, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, hare lip, cut mark left eyebrow, scar left cheek, outside calf of right leg, on and above left knee, and on left shoulder, mole top of right arm, boil mark pit of stomach. Of foreign appearance. He calls on clergymen, and represents himself to be . a member of the church. Supposed previously con- victed and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Brooks, Beaminster. ISLE OF ELY. 68.— Chatteris ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 6th prox., for larceny— ROBERT, alias CHARLES, GRANT, age 28, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, oval face, flag tattooed back of left forearm, anchor back of left hand, sailor front of right fore- arm, scar back of rigfht hand, and centre of forehead, mole left side; dress, light jacket, dark trousers, cloth cap, heavy laoe boots. A native of Bourn, Cambs. Information to Inspector Bunn, Chatteris. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Ormskirk ( County).— Remanded for passing and being in possession of counterfeit florins—• THOMAS WELSH, age 55, height 5 ft. 7 § in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, small scar left temple, scar back of neck, mole top of right shoulder and on shoulder- blade. A plasterer; states he is a native of King's County. He was convicted a. t Liverpool City Sessions, 10th March, 1893, when ho described himself as a black smith. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. LINCOLNSHIRE. 70.— Boston ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for obtaining money by false pretences— ARTHUR MUSGRAYE, age 25, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey. A wood carver. Has resided in County Durham, and at Newcastle and Kendal. Supposed previously convicted, and to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Head Constable Wyse, Boston. SHROPSHIRE. 71.— Church Stretton ( County).— Committed for trial for burglary ( 3 charges)— HENRY ROBERT, a man of colour, age 38 or 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair, whiskers and moustache black, eyes dark; dress, old brown jacket bound with braid, 2 pairs of trousers ( 1 pair brown mixture cloth black stripes, the other grey mixture cloth), old leather leggings, brown mixture shirt, coloured scarf, brown ribbed soft hat, old blucher boots. A labourer. States he is a native of West Indies, but has been in England for several years, most of the time in Liverpool, Bristol, Cardif and Southampton. Appearance of a circus man or showman. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Inspector Lewis, Church Stretton. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 72.— Northallerton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions at Northallerton— JOHN GEORGE HODGKIN, age 61, height 6 ft., complexion pale, hair, moustache and full side whis- kers grey, eyes light grey ( cast in left), knock- kneed, shuffling gait, scar inside right forearm, mole below navel and on left breast, large wart inside right thigh; of plausible manner; dress, brown coat, grey vest, and trousers, brown cap, strong boots. States he is a native of Liverpool, but refuses any further account of himself. He obtains an advance from auctioneers or solicitors, under the pretence that he has property which he wishes them to convey or sell for him. ( See Case No. 39, 11th inst.) Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchinson, Northallerton. 73.— Richmond ( County).— Committed for trial at Richmond Borough Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for wilful damage— JAMES McDONOUGH, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, pug nose, hair dark brown, eyes blue, tattooed anchor, J., 4 dots left arm, bracelet on wrist, J. D., 2 dots back of hand, S. and dot second finger, J. D. on right arm, heart and arrow back of right hand ; dress, old dark jacket and vest, brown cloth trousers, old black cap, light lace boots; native of Richmond, Yorks. States he has been three times in Pentonville Prison since November, 1895, viz., 3 months for attempted shopbreaking, 3 months for assault on police, and 6 months for highway robbery. Information to Supt. Holmes, Richmond. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 74.— Sheffield ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, for forging and uttering a banker's cheque— JOHN WILKIE RENNIE MARTYNE, age 36, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes blue, small boil scar nape of neck, rather flit- footed, speaks with Scotch accent. Has travelled on the Continent, and speaks several languages. A com- mercial traveller ; native of Glasgow. Supposed pre- viously convicted. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Bielby, Sheffield. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 75.— E Division.— 17th inst., by shopbreaking— 19 gentlemen's double alberts, 3 18- carat, 6 15- carat, 10 9- carat, patterns various; 9 gentlemen's single alberts, 2 9- carat, 5 15- carat, 2 18- carat ; 5 ladies' 15- carat double alberts; 5 single ditto; 9 ladies' fob chains, balls on ends ; 12 ladies' 15- carat plain single alberts ; 3 gold eye- glass dhains; 1 18- carat turquoise and pearl curb bracelet; 18 9- carat curb chain and padlock bracelets; 18 15- carat ditto ; 5 single- stone diamond bracelets; 4 15- carat plain half- round ditto ; 6 15- carat filigree bracelets ; 11 fancy pearl bracelets; 2 diamond and pearl filigree ditto; 10 diamond, ruby and sapphire ditto; 6 15- carat curb chain bracelets, without padlocks; 12 9- carat ditto; 12 broad band ditto; 1 15- carat pearl horse- shoe brace- let; 5 15- carat plain gold ditto; 16 fancy pearl, tur- quoise and coral bracelets; 1 platinum and gold fob chain; 12 plain gold chains, various, 9 and 12- carat; 36 15- carat gold brooches; 2 15- carat gold charms, pig pattern; 112 18- carat rings, 28 strap and buckle pattern, 28 engraved, 14 flat, 7 beaded edges, 14 basket pattern, 21 wheat pattern; 34 fancy knot rings, twisted pattern; 56 plain pattern knot rings; 56 curb pattern; 134 rings, 90 knot, curb and illu- sion patterns, 44 diamond single and 3- stone; 30 18- carat rings; 7 single- stone diamond knife- edge; 2 sapphire and diamond half- lhoop ; 4 diamond half- hoop ; 1 ruby; 1 coral boat pattern; 1 emerald half- hoop ; 2 diamond 5- stone half- hoop, 7862 JD JX X scratched inside 1, 7837 JA JX X inside other; 1 sapphire and diamond dheck; 1 half- hoop, 7844 inside; 1 3- stone garnet; 1 5- stone ditto ; 2 opal; 1 double- headed,, set pearl, ruby and diamonds; 3 emerald and diamond half- hoop; 1 ruby and dia- mond horseshoe; 1 sapphire and diamond half- hoop ; 3 square half- hoop, set pearl and ruby: 2 18- carat pearl and coral; 1 ditto rose diamond marquise, ruby centre; 1 ditto pearl, Queen Anne's pattern : 7 fancy pearl and coral; 1 18- carat double- headed snake ring, four diamond eyes; 14 single- stone dia- mond strap and buckle rings; 13 18- carat flat band rings, set diamonds, button pattern; 1 18- carat sap- phire button pattern ring, nearly all marked with letters or numbers inside— Suspicion is attached to FIVE MEN. 1st, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fair, thin features, clean shaved, of smart appearance; wore a Newmarket overcoat and round felt hat. 2nd, age 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion florid, rather stiff build ; wearing long dark overcoat, round felt hat; appearance of a pugilist. Others, ages 30 to 50; wearing long dark coats and cloth caps. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 76.— Maidenhead ( County).— 6th inst., by house- breaking— 1 silver cream jug ; 1 silver sugar- basin ; 2 silver sauce ladles; 8 dessert- spoons, " C. S. H." thereon; 1 dozen forks, old- fashioned, " C. S. H." thereon ; 1 pair gold eye- glasses ; 1 pearl ring, with inscription inside " In memory of a dearly- loved bro- ther's wifo"; 1 pearl hoop ring; 1 large carbuncle brooch, with pendant; 1 pair carbuncle earrings, set in gold; 1 jet locket, with 2 photographs; 1 pebble link bracelet, set in gold; 1 steel pebble bracelet; 1 silveu pencil- case; 1 old small grey wash- leather purse, containing £ 2 2s. 5d. : 1 email square leather purse, containing £ 1 10s.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair turning grey; dress, long brown overcoat, dark grey trousers, dark flat top felt hat. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. HERTFORDSHIRE. 77.— St. Albans ( City).— During past 2 months — 1 light brown sable neck fur, spring fastener, small tails at ends; 1 dark skunk ditto, to reach waist, spring fastener, has small tails at ends and about Ihalf- way up. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. KENT. 78.— Tu nbridgeWells( Borough).— 13th inst-, by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold ring, set garnet; 1 plain gold bracelet; 1 gold necklet, 3 tassels in front; 2 silver dessert and 2 teaspoons, " D. R. G." in old English thereon; 2 small silver teaspoons, " G. R. B." thereon; 1 fruit knife; 1 white metal ink- pot, egg shape— Supposed by TWO MEN. 1st, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, moustache ( heavy) light; dress, blue melton overcoat with velvet collar, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. 2nd, age about 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion and mous- tache dark ; wearing a dark grey overcoat, black hard hat, blue- and- yellow neckerchief. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE 79.— Leigh ( County).— 8th inst., at Earlstown — 1 gentleman's silver English lever watch, iNo. 86982, plain cases and dial ( dial broken at figure 6 and repaired with cement), steel hands and seconds hand; 1 pair white flannel drawers— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion fresh, red nose, hair brown ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, lace boots. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. so.— Widnes ( County).— 8th inst., by house- breaking, at Earnworth— 1 lady's open- face gold Eng- lish lever watch, No. 25562, chased back, with shield in centre, gold face, steel hands, maker " M. Steinart, Manchester," private mark 6030 inside inner caBe, with gold albert, ball and link pattern, tassels at endi, attached. Information to Supt. Keighley, Widnes. 81.— Salford ( Boroitgh).— Nth inst., by house- breaking— 1 brown Irish frieza double- breasted over- coat, brown bone buttons, usual pockets; 1 black vicuna cloth jacket, black smooth bone buttons, usual pockets; 1 lady's black rough cloth three- quarter double- brensted jacket, 3 large black bone buttons on each side, black fur collar; 1 blue cloth dress skirt, fastens with hooks at back ; 1 black crepon three- quarter cape, frill round neck, edged with black lace, fastens with hooks : 1 large black woollen crochet shawl; 1 brown smooth cloth three- quarter jacket, brown bone buttons, pocket on eadh side and chain hanger; 1 brown satin cloth skirt, brown rep lining; 1 brown velvet skirt, brown satin lining; 1 black cashmere skirt, black sateen lining; 1 black- and- gold under- skirt, bound round bottom with black velvet 7 2 babies' white cashmere frocks, lace on sleeves and neck; 1 ditto yellow nun's veiling frock; 2 ditto white flannel petticoats; 2 ditto' blue- and- white flannelette skirts; 1 ditto white calico petticoat; 3 ditto grey calico night- gowns ; 2 ditto grey calico shirts ; 1 pair of baby's white woollen gaiters; 1 pair ditto white woollen stockings; 1 fawn- and- red coloured tablecloth, ivy leaf pattern, all in good con- dition ; 1 blue pilot cloth overcoat, black velvet collar, single- breasted, black bone buttons; 2 grey felt blankets ; 1 black cashmere dress bodice, trimmed with black braid ; 1 black waterproof cloak, gathered at back of neck and in centre of back, all part worn. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. STAFFORDSHIRE. S2.— Longton ( County).— 11th inst.— 1 lady's gold watch. No. 136773, worn, glass cracked ; 1 silver chronograph watch; 1 gold albert, with locket; 1 grey cloth vest: 1 serge sacque back jacket; 1 brown sacque back jacket, worn. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. SUFFOLK. 83.— Lowestoft ( Cou nty).— 13th inst., hy shop- breaking, at Beccles— 1 gentleman's 18- carat gold geneva watch, key winding, gold dial; 2 ladies' 18- carat gold keyless watches; 1 lady's 18- carat gold 8\. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896. watch, key winding; 1 lady's 14- carat gold watch, keyless, No. 93678 ; 1 lady's 14- carat gold watch, key winding; 1 silver English lever watch, white enamel face, " C. Bowles & Son " on name- plate, capped ; 1 silver English lever watch, capped, plain face, No. 71577 ; 1 pair case silver watch, capped; 2 silver Waltham lever watches; 3 silver Swiss watches, 1 capped, No. 273066; 7 geneva watches; 2 Swiss metal lever watches; 5 ladies' silver geneva watches ; I lady's Swiss silver lever watch, silver dial, fancy pattern; 1 lady's silver English lever watch, with gold figures and hands, " C. Bowles & Son " on name- plate, silver dial; about 1 dozen gold scarf- pins, some 9 and some 15- carat; about 30 ladies' gold keeper and dress rings, 9, 15 and 18- carat; 22 wedding rings, all 22^ carat, some marked " W. Al." others, " S. Bros."; II 9- carat wedding rings, in small brown case, 10 gentlemen's 9- carat signet rings, various stones, in brown morocco case, lined white satin; 1 18- carat signet ring, white cornelian stone, pink edge; 4 9- carat gold pencil- cases ; 1 gold blade tooth- pick, ivory handle; about 20 gold brooches, some 9 and some 15- carat, in plush pad; about 1 dozen silver brooches, most of them marked " S. Bros." Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 84.— Chertsey ( County).— 9th inst., by burglary at Cobham— 2 small silver candlesticks, about 4 in. wide at bottom ; 1 silver peacock; 1 silver elephant; 2 silver dogs ; 1 silver pen- trav; 1 silver pin- tray ; 1 diamond- shape trav. marked " From Effie to Ethel, 1887"; 1 gold bracelet ( 3 chains); 1 ditto, with hand chased in front; 1 gold top walking- stick, with initials thereon. The thief left behind a bamboo cane, with india- rubber rings and notches thereon. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 85.— Brighton ( Borough).— 12th inst.— 1 lady's - dress ring, set with about 9 pearls in a cluster, with a scroll each side, set with small turquoise, one stone jnissing from each scroll, place for photo on inside of ring; 1 oblong brooch, set with garnets all over, cehtre stone missing; 1 scroll brooch, set imitation pearls, diamonds and amethyst; 1 small gold scarf- pin, shape of a star ; 1 open- face silver watch, Swiss, No. 487764 ; 1 lady's half- hoop ring, set 5 pearls; 1 ditto, set 8 rubies, diamond on each side; 1 ditto, set 2 sapphires and 2 crystals— By A WOMAN, who called at two boarding- houses, and engaged apartments for a week; in one case she stayed one night, and in the other went to wash her hands, and afterwards left, stating she was going to the sta- tion for her luggage; age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., hair and eyes dark; dress, dark blue velvet skirt, blue silk blouse trimmed with lace, fawn- coloured jacket, black straw hat; carried a fawn- coloured cape. Of ladj'- like appearance. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 86.— Hull ( Borough).— 15th inst.— 1 pair old- faSSiioned gold earrings, small star, with drop ; 1 silver geneva cj : nder watch, No. 40126, steel albert, fancy pattern, attached; 1 gentleman's 9- carat gold ring, set 1 small diamond, gipsy setting; 1 lady's gold watch, No. 44492, " N. H." on outer case; 1 gentle- man's silver Waltham watch, No. 5191243, silver curb albert, with 2 silver coins, attached. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 87.— Sheffield ( City).— 3rd inst., by shopbreaking — Ladies' gold watches : keyless levers, 18- carat, Nos. 154004, 66438, 157465, 150618, 161699, 161843, 165389, 139000, 150602, 150120, 150174, 33794, 149641, 33437, 152528, 157059, 141068, 58429, 58434, 58587, 161751, 161752, 161754; 14- carat ditto, 162582, 48289; keyless swiss, 14 and 18- carat, 87847, 126410, 105043," 105039, 133980, 137075, 75708, 35752, 168262, 168264, 168265, 168266, 168267, 168269, 168270, 168261, 168262, 168274, 168275, 168276, 168277, 168278, 168279, 168280, 168282; half- hunter, 17681 ; keyless half- hunters, 14 and 18- carat, 123202, 33542, 131136, 139771, 34823, 34406; half- hunters, 18- carat, 28542, 28549, 167928, 167929, 167936, 167931, 167938; 4 18- carat gold English levers: genevas, 40693, 166315, 162021; keyless genevas, 14 and 18- carat, 162024, 59381, 48286; Waltham levers, 10- carat, 3201108, 2465915, 1278/ 4683872; Waltham keyless, 4887444; Eng- lish levers, 45072, 42037; English half- hunter, 28774 ; hunter keyless, 42290 ; pearl enamelled back keyless geneva, 51651; fancy watch brooch, 131275; bracelet watch, 151181. Gentlemen's gold watches: keyless levers, 18- carat, 47872, 157773, 141955, 141958, 27808, 1116, 33538, 119046. 146135; swiss levers, 18- carat, 42385, 162270; Waltham levers, 10- carat, 4652479, 4657691, 2559613, 2559623; levers, 18- carat, 51902, 51903, 6237; three- quarter plate centre seconds, 123504, 120603, 122911 ; cen- tre seconds, 127731, 129613, 128405; keyless genevas, 18- carat, 12389, 12387; keyless hunters, 29018, 28433, 28328, 46075, 49181; keyless watches, 10 and 14- carat, 4937583, 4937584, 148629, 148630 ; half- hunters, 18- carat, three- quarter plate, 51918, 27374, 51916, 28340, 51917 ; centre seconds, 640350 ; 4 keyless hunter minute repeaters, 2 numbered 2287, 154545 ; 1 centre seconds. Gold watchchains: a quantity of 9, 15 and 18- carat gold albert guards and chains, various patterns, marked on the swivel from 1 upwards. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. HERTFORDSHIRE. 88.— St. Albans ( City).— 15th inst., in the River Yer— The body of A MAN, age 28 to 30, length 5 ft. 10£ in., hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes dark, wart on right eyelid, right leg shorter than left, the muscles being contracted ; dress, blue- black pilot reefer jacket, rough serge vest, brown cord trousers, blue- and- pink striped cotton shirt, brown socks, light lace boots. Deceased stayed at a lodging- house for 2 days, and appeared strange in his manner. A verdict of " Suicide whilst of unsound mind " was returned at the inquest. Information to Head Constable Blatcli, St. Albans. APPREHENSIONS. 89.— Durham, Sunderland ( Borough).— Licence Holder GEORGE RITCHIE, Register No. 661- 96, Case No. 13, 27th ult., at Dundee, 15th, for larceny. 90.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— WIL- LIAM TAYLOR, Case No. 27, 18th inst. 91.— Yorkshire, Bradford ( Borough).— Expiree TIMOTHY DUGGAN, Office No. 46026, Case No. 91, 28th December, 1894. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CITY OF LONDON. 92.— For stealing money— ALFRED HENRY SHARMAN, late of 13, Shacklewell Row, Dalston, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, rather red face, hair and slight moustache light; dresses well. A checker on the Midland Railway. Absconded 12tlh inst. Is accompanied by his wife, age 34, tall, of delicate appearance. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry E. C. LANCASHIRE. 93.— Bury ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee JOSEPH BRANNON, alias JOSEPH McGHEE, Office No. 48615, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, sailor with flag outside right forearm, 297 outside left forearm. A tailor. Sentenced at Manchester, 10th December, 1891, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision, for shop- breaking. Liberated on 2nd licence, 28th August, 1895, which expired 26tli October, 1895. R 445. Information to Superintendent Noblett, Bury. 94.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder SUSAN BURKE, alias ELLEN FRENCH, LUCY BLACK and ELIZABETH JACK- . SON, Office No. 3584- 96, age 35, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar corner of right eye, on right forearm and back of left hand. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 3rd December, 1891, to 7 years penal servitude, for pos- sessing a mould for coining. Licenced 18th Novem- ber, 1896. C R 148. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Da* partment, Liverpool. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 95.— Wellingborough ( County).— For stealing, 14th inst., at Finedon, a black soft serge jacket, usual pockets, black bone buttons— JOHN MACKLOCK- LING, ago 34, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, pock- marked scar on right 2nd finger, woman tattooed on both forearms ; dress brown cloth suit ( mudh worn), black hard felt hat light lace boots ( brown blacked over). May be wear- ing the stolen jacket. A labourer ; native of Welling- borough. Has served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 9 6.— S h effi e I d ( City).— For embezzling £ 42419s. 3d - HARRY WEST COWARD, age 36, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair black, clean- shaved, round- shoulders, leans forward, slight impediment in speech; wearing black overcoat with velvet collar black hard hat. A warehouseman; native of Shef- field. Was last heard of at King's Cross, London on 19th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 97.— Maidenhead ( Borough).— 20th inst., by shopbreaking— 1 new " Pilot" safety bicycle, ena- melled plain black, usual parts plated, No. 9740 on handle- bar and crank bracket, sizo of frame from crank bracket to seat- clip 22 in., " Dunlop- Welch" tyres, " Westwood" hollow rims, " Farnell" rubber brake, cork handles with black ends, mud- guard to both wheels, leather gear to chain, extra wide rubber pedals in., with dust- caps on ends to screw on, no foot- rest, " Brook's" B 91 saddle and spring ( slio- htly used), " Lucas " 3- in. " Challis " bell, " Pilot" transfer in gold on back mud- guard, front of head and on bottom front back- bone, steering lock with milled nut on top of right side of ball- head— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., • complexion pale, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache about 5 or 6 days' growth; dress, short black jacket,, grey trousers, black bowler hat. Information to Supt. Taylor, Maidenhead. SUSSEX ( EAST). 98.— Eastbou rne ( Borough).— Between 15th and 16th inst.— 3 large silver plated forks ; 3 small ditto ; 4 silver- plated tea- spoons ; 2 silver- plated salt- spoon's ( 1 large and 1 small, the larger marked " F."), all fiddle pattern; 12 silver- plated dessert- spoons; 18 silver- plated forks; 12 large ditto; 1 brown linen handbag, about 15 in. long, with lock, and 2 handles, lined with unbleached linen or holland, name of a school at St. Leonards written inside in ink, mark of shield outside. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. PROPERTY FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 99.— V Division.— Purchased by a private person, supposed stolen or unlawfully obtained— 1 pickle- fork, twisted ivory handle; 3 dessert knives and forks, embossed ferrules and mother o' pearl handles ; 1 fish- knife and fork, pierced pattern; 1 large gravy spoon, old English pattern ; 1 sugar- sifter, fiddle pat- tern ; 1 pair carver- rests; 1 pair fruit spoons, em- bossed with apple, pear and pineapple in triangle in bowl, all plated, and of good quality; 1 sugar caster, cut glass bottle, about 4 in. high, with plated top; 4 table- spoons, 4 forks, 4 dessert forks, plated, of com- mon quality; and 3 very fine table- napkins, with in- distinct name in black ink thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 100.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Licence Holder WALTER PARSONAGE, Office No. 1795- 96, Case No. 31, 23rd October, 1896. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 705, 1896. 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Containing all the Daily, Weekly, and other Newspapers, Magazines, Reviews, and Periodicals, Annuals, Guides, Direc- tories, Almanacs, & c.. & c., with full particulars of their time and place of publication, price, general and special features, & c. 125, STRAND, W. C., AND 162, PICCADILLY, W. Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme, Drury Lane Theatre- Boxing Day, at 7.30, " Aladdin." Covent Garden Theatre- Thursday, December 31st, Fancy Dress Ball. Adelphi Theatre— At 9, " Black Eyed Susan." At 7.30, " All that Glitters is not Gold." Princess's Theatre— At 8.0, " Two Little Vagabonds." Gaiety Theatre— At 8, " The Circus Girl." Lyric Theatre- Boxing Day, at 2.30 and 8.15, " The Sign of tho Cross." Court Theatre- Closed. Vaudeville Theatre— At 9, " A Night Out." At 8.15, " Round a Tree." Prince of Wales's Theatre— At 8, " The White Silk Dress." Daly's Theatre— At 8.' l5, " The Geisha." Savoy Theatre— Every Evening at 8.30, " The Mikado." At 7.50, " Weather or No." Duke of York's Theatre— At 8, " The Gay Parisienne." Garrick Theatre— At 8.15, " My Girl." Grand Theatre- Boxing Day, " Cinderella." Surrey Theatre- Boxing Day, " Sinbad." Britannia Theatre- Boxing Day, " The Giant and the Dwarf." Theatre Royal, Stratford— Every Evening at 7.30, " Two Men." Borough Theatre and Opera House, Stratford- Boxing Day, " The Forty Thieves." Theatre Metropole— Boxing Day, " Aladdin." Lyric Opera House- Boxing Day, " The Babes in the Wood." Kilburn Theatre Royal- Boxing Day, " The Shop Girl." Alhambra Theatre of Varieties- Open 7.30, Two Grand Ballets, Grand Variety Entertainment, etc. Empire— Every Evening at 7.45, Two Grand Ballets and Grand Varieties. London Pavilion— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Oxford Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. The Tivoli, Strand— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Music Hall— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Canterbury Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.40, Grand Variety Entertainment. Paragon Theatre of Varieties— Every Evening at 7.30, Grand Variety Entertainment. Metropolitan Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainmont. Washington Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Royal Aquarium— Twice Daily at 3 and 8, Two Grand Entertainments. Middlesex Music Hall— Every Evening, Grand Variety Entertainment. Madame Tussaud's Exhibition— Open Daily 10 to 10. Admission Is. Children under twelve, 6d. • , - r \ Niagara— Skating. Morning or Evening, 3s.; Afternoon, 5s.; Non- Skaters, Afternoon, 2s. 6d. Bedford Music Hall Camden Town- Variety Entertainment, Every Evening. LONDON : PRINTED FOB HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY WYMAN AND SONS, LTD., 63, CARTER LANE, E. C.