GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1897. VOL. XIV., No. 1416. ZR. IEG- TJ LATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should bi addressed to THE EDITOR OF TJIE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LOXDOV, 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 ena>' e action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particu ars 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 anal 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. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. t>. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the. signature ( of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent: and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chiej officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property muit be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. A nnouncements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and art alphab'. tically arranged by counties. ' * 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or sto'en pronerty to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their appreh ension 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 re sponsible for any proceedings which may result from such publicaton. 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 accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond A- Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliamentst., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be acctpted at advertisements. R. ANDEBSOX, Editor. NOTICE. 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of Ihe " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows :— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. Xb) 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. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identifica- tion by the Metropolitan Police the Photo- graphs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & e., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN HOLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C. O ( Convict Supervision Department). — For failing to report, and on a warrant for fraud, at Abergavenny, in 1892— Licence Holder JOHN DAVID ODDY, alias FREDERICK FOAKES, FRE- DERICK HUGHES, FREDERICK FOLKS, and GEORGE FREEMAN, Office No. 1822- 97, age 42, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, left arm and hand wasted ( almost useless), mole on left side of belly, bust of woman and wreath on right forearm, scar front of palm of right hand. A painter; native of Stourbridge, Worcester. Sen- tenced at Four Courts, Dublin, 12th April, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude, for sheep- stealing. Liberated on 2nd licence, 29th June, 1897. C660. 2.— C Division. — For larceny ( servant) — LAURA COOPER, age about 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, very red face, liair dark brown, ej'es grey ; dress, light green velvet bodice, green stuff dress, black straw hat, trimmed white ruche, pink and white roses. A native of Gloucestershire. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division.— Forobta'n'ng ^ o> ds by worth- less cheques on the Lyonnais Bank Company, Lom- bard Street, E. C.— G. BELETSKY, age lb, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark, speaks with a foreign accent; dress, dark lounge jacket suit, black hard felt liat; wears a pair of dark pince- nez glasses, gold rims, and a diamond and pearl drop pin. Warrant issued. 4.'— H Division.— For abduction — LOUIS COHEN, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair ( slightly bald on top) and moustache dark brown ; dress, blue serge suit, red and black striped muffler, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A Russian. Warrant issued. 5. — P Division.— For fraud, at Bromley, Kent — CHARLES GODFREY, alias WILLIAM EVANS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, pock- marked, high cheek - bones, flat nose, hair brown, may have heavy beard and moustache, moustache only, or may be clean- shaved, eyes sunken, front upper teeth overlap the lower; dress, brown jacket and vest, shepherd plaid trousers, brown soft felt hat. He represented himself as a solicitor, arranged for his letters to be left at a coffee- house, and obtained jewellery and money from several persons through the Exchange and Mart. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office,. New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For embezzlement— GEORGE E. COSSAR, late of 1, Gayhurst Road, Dalston, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion very dark, hair and slight moustache black; short- sighted, and wears pince- nez ; dressed usually in a jacket suit and high silk hat. A traveller, absconded lltli inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information- to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 7.— Reading { Borough). — For stealing, 30th ult., a new " Courier" safety bicycle, 1897 pattern, " Scott's" standard tyres, rat- trap pedals, with toe- clips, flat handle- bar, 1 in. diameter, felt handles ( fluted), saddle by " E. Lycett, Birmingham," No. Lll, geared up to 70, " Brampton" \ in. block chain, transfer on head " Chilton Brothers, makers," " Read- ing Gun and Cycle Manufacturing Company " on down tube, pump, bag, and small racer lamp attached. A man, who gave the name of RICHARD H. NOTTLEY, age 21, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, fair, hair light brown, slight moustache light; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 8.— Redid\ ng{ Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., 2 safety bicycles. 1st, a " Speedwell," 28- in. wheels, tangent spokes, " Scott's Standard" tyres, diamond frame, drop handles, " Brady's " saddle, rubber pedals, " B. S. A." cranKs, No. 900 stamped near seat post nut, transfer on head, " E Dew and Son, Oxforl Road, Reading," " Speedwell" on down tube, " Demon " lamp. 2nd, an " American Crescent," 28- in. wheels, tangent spokes, wooden rims, " Stand- ard " tyres, front forks half plated, " Garford " saddle, cork handles, gold plate on head, " The Western Wheel Works, Chicago," thereon, No. 9 stamped near saddle— TWO MEN. 1st, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion very dark, thin face, hair and moustache dark ; dress, brown check jacket, grey check breeches, black- and- red mixture stockings, blue shirt, green tie, brown canvas shoes. 2nd, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fair, round face, moustache light, hooked nose; dress, small brown check cycling suit, with Norfolk jacket, grey mixture stockings, white straw hat with black band, black boots. Both spoke with a foreign accent. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Readinar. BRECONSHIRE. 9.— Brecon ( County).— For forging a bill of exchange for £ 170— THOMAS LUTHER JONES, late manager of the National Provincial Bank, Builth, age 52 to 55, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, prominent nose, rather thick lips, short neck, walks erect; dress, grey suit or black coat and vest, and grey trousers, soft hat, lace boots. A native of Bangor, Carnarvonshire. Has resided at Builth for the past 16 years, which place he left on 21st April last, supposed for London. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Sergeant Watkins, Builth, Brecon- shire. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 10— Slough ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult., a lady's gold geneva watch, No. 104307, and a lady's 9- carat gold ring, set 4 pearls and 3 corals ( 2 corali 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1897. deficient)— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, high forehead and cheek bones, hair and moustache light; dress rough blue serge jacket nnd vest, dark grey trousers, black- and- white eheck tie, black hard hat, brown lace shoes; was wearing 2 silver chains ( one has a silver star, the other a silver match- box, attached), also wore a gold ring, set dark stone on little finger left hand. Stated he was an Engineer on the Great Western Railway. Information to Supt. Sutton, Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 11.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing, 28 th ult., a " Humber" " Model C." lady's bicycle, No. - 1430, " Dunlop- Welch " covers on back wheel, Bee- sUm " cover on front wheel, " Brooks' B85 " saddle— A woman, who gave the name of MISS SMITH, age about 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair brown; dress, black dress, sailor hat, brown shoes. Warrant issued. 12.— Cambridge ( Borough) — For larceny, 11th inst.— A man, known by the name of JACK, age about 19, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in., hair light brown, slight moustache brown, nose bent to the right ; dress, black jacket and trousers, light brown plaid vest, red- and- white cotton shirt, dark cloth cap, lace boots. Supposed a native of Leicester. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CARDIGANSHIRE. 13.— Aberystwyth. — ( County). — For non- pay- ment of bastardy arrears— JOHN LLOYD, alias WILLIAMS, age 48, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey; lame left leg. Has been employed as a sinker in several parts of South Wales. A native of Trawsfynydd, Merioneth- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CARNARVONSHIRE. 14.— Bangor ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of ROBERT HUGHES, whose apprehen- sion is sought for forging a cheque for £ 400, age 42, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair ( turning grey) and short stiff moustache dark, walks erect with short quick steps; dress, fawn or slate coloured suit, soft black hat. Late Lloyd's shipping agent at Bangor, of which place he is a native. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Inspector Rowland, Bangor. DEVONSHIRE. 15.— Exeter ( County).— For obtaining £ 135 by a forged chequo— E. W. MARTINUCCI, alias NYE, age about 23, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean- shaved, eyes hazel, rather round- shouldered and stoops, 3 teeth only in upper jaw, sharp prominent nose, which he is in the habit of pinching when speaking, thin lips ( upper rather prominent); may be wearing light Norfolk jacket, white flannel trousers and straw hat with coloured band. Had a brown leather portmanteau, containing clothing. A native of London. Warrant issued. 16.— Exeter ( County).— For obtaining £ 46 by false pretences— J. PEARSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, round face, eyes brown ; dress, light grey or dark suit, black hard felt hat. M. SINCLAIR, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, clean shaved; dress, long black cloth coat, light cloth trousers, large tie with pin, high silk hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. 17. - South Shields ( Borough).— For stealing a quantity of joiner's tools— A MAN, ago about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresb, hair brown, moustache ginger ; dress, black coat and vest, black felt hat. Has the appearance of a joiner. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. FLINTSHIRE. 18.— Holywell ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of FRANK WALLACE SPRIGGS, whose apprehension is sought for stealing, with vio- lence, on 13th inst., a gold curb bracelet and a gold ring set five diamonds, and for attempting to ravish, age 19 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ( wavy) dark brown, very slight moustache, eyes blue, teeth badly decayed, upper teeth rather prominent; dress, black rough cloth suit, hard felt hat, tan boots with white buckskin uppers. Supposed a native of Forest Gate, London. Sentenced at Hereford Quarter Sessions in July, 1896, to 9 months imprisonment for larceny. Warrant issued. Information, to Deputy Chief Constable Hughes, Holywell. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 19.— Bristol ( Borough).— For personating an army pensioner, and obtaining £ 3 Os. lid., on 2nd April last— THOMAS ROBERTS, alias EDWARD BRISTO, a navvy, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache brown, has a wound below left knee, and frequently attends workhouses and hospitals for treatment. Warrant issued. 20.— Bristol ( Borough).— For larceny ( bailee)— WILLIAM GOULDEN, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, hair and slight moustache light. A painter. He rents a house and obtains, on the hire system, furniture, of which he disposes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— Winchester( Ct< 2/).— For stealing, 12tli inst., a " Rudge- Whitworth " 1893 or 1894 pattern safety bicycle, diamond frame, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, " Palmer" tyre front wheel, " Beeston " tyre on back wheel, oat pattern rubber pedals ( 3 nuts missing from leift), " Lam plough's1" saddle, spring broken, head very short, long stem to handle bar, horn handles, steel brake— GEORGE SAWYEtR, nge 41, height 5 ft. 4i in., complexion dark ( sunburnt), hair ( turning grey) dark, heavy moustache brown, eyes hazel, large burn mark back of head, suffers from rheumatism in feet; dress, dark blue serge jacket, with velvet collar and astrachan cuffs, black vest and trousers, white straw hat with coloured band, brown shoes. Warrant issued. 22.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing, 29th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— JOHN HILL ( supposed false), age about 32, height 5 ft. 5 or G in., complexion sun- burnt, hair ( bald in front) light brown, eyes very dark, short thick feet, arms tattooed, female and crown on one, scar back of head; dress, black jacket and vest, dirty cord trousers, red- and- black tie, black hard felt hat, low shoes ( much worn at toes). Sup- posed a native of Manchester. Warrant issued. 23.— Winchester ( City).— Oil Commitment War rant, having been sentenced to one months imprison- ment, for violent assault on his wife— JAMES CUL- VEItWELL, nge 46, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh ( sunburnt), hair brown, eyes haeel; dress, when last seen, brown jacket suit, blue skull- cap. A pen- sioner from the King's Royal Rifles. Has been em- ployed at Cricket Grounds. A native of Easton, near Winchester. Information to Supt. Felton, Winchester. 24.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., a brown leather purse, knob fastening, contain- ing £ 4 10s., a large size wedding ring, and a doctor's receipt— FAITH PRESTON ( supposed false), age 22, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, red face, pointed nose, speaks with Irish accent ; dress, striped blouse, brown skirt, yachting cap; carried a small tin box. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 16th inst., an old silver lever watch, single case, " G. W." engraved inside ; 1 lady's gold fancy ring, set 4 pearls and 2 blue stones ( 1 stone missing); 1 paste brooch, star shape ( 8 points) ; 1 silver anchor brooch, flowered pattern— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in. complexion sallow, round face, hair ( cut short) and slight moustache brown; dress, blue cloth lounge suit, black alpine hat, side spring boots ; wore a plain gold ring. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 26. — Southampton ( Borough).— For rape— ALFRED EDMUND LAW, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes blue, brown scar on right knee; a painter. Has served in the Royal Engineers, and is now in the Army Reserve. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 27.— Ledbury ( County).— For fowl stealing, 8th inst.— THOMAS HOPE, age 44, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion dark, pock- marked, hair dark brown, eyes dark, bridge of nose has been in- jured, supposed burn marks on neck and chest, leans fo- rward wlhen walking; dressy blue coat ( turning brown), brown- grey striped trousers, grey cap. A brassfounder, but lately a poultryman. Native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. 28.— Ledbury ( County).— For fowl stealing, Sth inst.— A MAN, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion dark ( very sunburnt), hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, bridge of nose has been injured ; dress, dark suit, black soft hat, old boots ( fronts cut down). A tramp ; native of Birmingham. 29.— Ledbury ( County).— For larceny, 22nd ult.— LEONARD GOULD, alias DICK SMITH, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket, blue vest, cord or fustian trousers, black cap, with button on top, strong lace boots. A labourer; na- tive of Worcester. Has friends residing at Newport, Cardiff and Rhayader. May be found in company of poachers, harvesters, or timber fellers. Warrant issued. Information to> Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. KENT. 30.— Tonbridge ( County).— For breaking out of Union Workhouse, at Tonbridge, 28th ult., and steal- ing 1 brown tweed cloth suit; 1 white cord suit; 1 black hard felt hat; 1 pair nailed boots ; 1 pair leather slippers ; 1 blue neckerchief, marked " T. U. W. " ; 2 clasp knives ; 1 pair plyers ; 1 pair scissors, used for bird- stuffing; 1 pawnticket, for tools pledged at " Wagner's, Tunbridge Wells," and 18s.— SAMUEL TERllY, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, very thin face, hair and moustache ( stubby) dark, suffers much from indigestion, and shows symptoms, of same. Supposed wearing some of the stolen cloth- ing. May be found in a Union Infirmary or Hos- pital. Is believed to be a native of Pembury, Kent. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. 31.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing, 2 clar ionets ( recovered) nnd a cornet, makers, " Riverie and Hawks, Leicester Square, London," on bell, cork sat in top of valves, dent in bell tube, at bend, small dent on tuning slide, B flat, and A natural, shanks Besson's" silver plated mouthpiece, in black wooden case, lined red cloth, 2 loops to hold shanks, leather strap in lid— GEORGE WILLIAM WOOL- FORD, alias WOODFORD, nge about 40, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., complexion dark, hair and moustache ( waxed at ends) brown, peculiar in- ward twist of right foot, owing to injury to leg; dress, black coat and vest, grey stripe trousers, grey cap, was invalided from the Grenadier Guards. May endeavour to obtain an engagement as a cornet player, or as a carpenter, or Venetian blind maker. Is accompanied by his wife, age 36, height about 5 ft., very fair complexion, and 2 girls, asjes 3£ years and 6 months respectively. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Margate TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 LANCASHIRE. 32.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., at Penworthand, 1 lady's gold- plated watch, marked " Prize Medal Exhibition " ; 1 gold watch- chain, dou- ble link pattern, seal in centre, with black- and- brown atone; 1 very small gold watch- chain ; 1 gold brooch, link pattern ; 1 silver brooch, marked " Jubilee " ; 1 silver brooch, with gold centre; 2 pairs gold links; 1 navy blue silk muffler, with red stripes; 1 pair brown kid gloves— A man, who gave the name of MERCER, age about 28, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., stout build, hair red, clean shaved, front teeth de cayed ; dress, black coat and vest, grey striped trou- sers, blue front and cuffs, purple tie, black hard felt hat, sidespring boots. Stated he was a traveller in the cigar trade. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 33.— Church ( County).— For stealing, lltli inst., X5ii 15s.— A MAN, age 20, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown ; dress, black jacket and vest, fustian trousers, grey cap, blue spotted neckerchief. A farm servant; native of Blackburn. May endeavour to go to America. Information to Supt. Campbell, Church. 34.— Rawtenstall ( County).— For obtaining, 25th ult., 5s. by false pretences, at Haslingden— IOHN HARGREAVES, alias JONES and DUXBURY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved; wearing black coat and light trousers. Of good address. Native of Newchurch. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Procter, Rawtenstall. 35.— Manchester ( City).—— For failing to report — Supervisee JANE WILLIAMS, alias ROSANNAH OWAN, ROSANNAH IRWIN, JANE SMITH, ROSE ANN HUGHES, and ANN HUGHES, Office No. 45504, age 48, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left middle finger, centre of forehead, over both eyebrows, under each eye, on left side of neck, and several on scalp, lost 2 upper- teeth, ears pierced. Sentenced, at Manchester Ses- sions, 21st February, 1889, to 7 years penal servi- tude, and 3 years police supervision^ for larceny (^ person). Licenced 13th November, 1893. YDP 78. Licence Holder EMMA RILEY, alias MARY WIL- LIAMS and ADA JOHNSON, Office No. 860- 97, age 32, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cut scar on forehead, near left eyebrow, and on left forefinger. Sentenced, at Cen- tral Criminal Court, 25th March, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude, for possessing counterfeit coin. Li- cenced 23rd March, 1897. V 11. Licence Holder JOSEPH BAILEY, Office No. 170- 97, age 28, height 5 ft, 2f in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, scar left temple, left cheek, left side of head, on right shoulder and on right wrist, " In loving memory of Mary Bailey," bird, " A. A. G." on left arm, flowers and pot right forearm, blue dot between left thumb and forefinger. Sentenced, at Preston Sessions, 17th October, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude and 4 years police supervision, for larceny ( person). Licenced 16th January, 1897. U 401". Supervisee SAMUEL SPENCER PERCIVAL, alias SAMUEL PERCIVAL and ARTHUR KEY BROWN, Office No. 47007, age 53, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( bald), eyes blue, scar right and left of forehead and 2 left groin, 2 moles between shoulder- blade, 3 vaccination marks left arm, left big toe- nail deformed. Sentenced, at Salford Hundred Sessions, 25th May, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude and 4 years police supervision, for larceny ( servant). Licenced 8th October, 1894. S 212. Supervisee CHARLES ROBINSON, alias FOSTER and JONES, Office No. 46533, age 57, height 4 ft, 10J in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes grey, bald top of head, impaired vision, nose inclines to right, red mole centre of chest, 4th right finger crooked. Sentenced, at Manchester Sessions, 9th October, 1891, to 3 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision, for larceny ( person). Licenced 11th June, 1894. Z K R 969. Supervisee ROBERT GREY, alias McEVOY, FER- GUSON, ALDEN and SCOTCH BOB, Office No. 3758- 96, age 58, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes dark brown, scar right eyebrow, left of nose, right elbow, 3 left arm, back of left hand, 2 right shin, and 1 front of left big toe, 13 lance- marks left arm, indistinct tattoo marks left arm, blue rings 2nd and 3rd left fingers, indistinct tattoo marks front of left thigh. Sentenced, at Salford Hundred Ses- sions, 14th April, 1890, to 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision, for shopbreaking. Licenced 6th ,\ ugust, 1895. W H Q 242. Supervisee ARTHUR W. PARTINGTON, alias JOHN SMITH and JOHN OWEN, Office No. 3762- " 96, age 37, height 5 ft. 0£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A shoemaker. Scar right of fore- head, on right eyebrow, left temple and bridge of nose, front and back of right forearm, outside left ankle, back of left hand, between 1st and 2nd joints, left forefinger, two outside left thigh and back, rup- tured right side. Sentenced at Manchester Assizes, 9th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for bur- glhrv. Lic enced 3rd December, 1896. X Iv U 826. Supervisee HENRY EASTWOOD, Office No. 40759, age 36, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes blue, scar top of forehead, left jaw, left hip, above left ankle, left cheek and right of neck, nearly blind right eye, three blue dots right forearm, mole back of neck. Sentenced, at Salford Sessions, 7th January, 1884, to 7 years penal servi- tude, and 7 years police supervision, for larceny ( per- son). K 74. Supervisee MAGGIE SHAW, alias MARY- ANN McMANUS, MARY MACK, ELIZABETH WHIT- TLE, and ANNIE SHAW, Office No. 45559, age 48, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes brown, scar each eyebrow, right middle finger and forearm, left cheek, chin and nose, ears pierced, lost two top teeth. Sentenced at Man- chester Sessions, 24th October, 1889, to 5 years penal servitude, and 3 years police supervision, for larceny. Licenced 25tli November, 1893. H L P 96. Licence Holder MARGARET DAVIES, alias HUGHES, SMITH, COFFEE, BOYLE, DOLAN, BOYNE, and BOYDE, Office No. 1656- 97, age 66, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turn- ing grey), eyes brown, scar right of forehead, bottom lip, left of neck, left forefinger, left thumb, and 1st and 3rd right fingers, nose been broken, left ring finger deformed. Sentenced at Knutsford Quarter Sessions, 14th October, 1889, to 5 years penal servi- tude for larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence, 4th June, 1897, which will expire 23rd February, 1898. VLP 19. Supervisee WILLIAM BOSWELL, alias WIL- LIAM HOBSON, Office No. 48670, age 37, height 5 ft, 3f in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar each side forehead, bridge of nose, right thumb, 4th right finger, and left shin, varicose veins right leg, blue dot left forearm, birthmark back of left shoulder. Sentenced at Manchester Sessions, 10th August, 1891, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision, for larceny ( person). Licenced 18th November, 1893. R 240. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Town Hall, Manchester. 36.— Wigan ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence Holder WILLIAM THOMAS CALDERBANK, Office No. 3092- 96, age 40, height 5 ft, 4 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, scar each side of forehead, left forearm ( burn) and left wrist, bridge of nose broken and scarred, lost part of second le t finger, miners' marks right elbow. A collier ; native of Wigan. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 7th March, 1891, to 7 years penal servitude, and remanent of for- mer sentence. Licenced 12th October, 1896. MR 245. Information to Detective Superintendent Barry, Wigan. LINCOLNSHIRE. 37.— Bourne ( County).— For attempting to com- mit an unnatural offence, 29th ult.— MICHAEL COOPER, age 55, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue ( blind right eye); diess, blue serge jacket, cord vest, drabbet trousers, light cap. May be found at a farm or brickyard. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Arnold, Bourne. 38.— Horncastle ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN WRIGHT, age 48 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, hair brown, bald on top, moustache light brown, nearly blind in left eye, various marks tattooed on both arms, including rose on right; dress, old light cloth jacket and vest, light cord trousers, blue check shirt, blue silk neckerchief, light cloth cap, old lace boots. A tramping bricklayer. Has served in the Army. Stated he was going to Scarborough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Horncastle. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 39. — Abergavenny ( County). — For embezzle- ment— JOHN PURYT3, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light; slightly lame on one foot; dressed usually in a light suit. He was employed as a clerk at a flour mills, and may seek similar employment. A native of Beal, Northumber- land. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NORFOLK. 40.— Holt ( County).— For failing to report— Licence Holder ARMINE ROBERT MOUNTAIN, Office No. 43919, age 28, height 6 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, small mole back of neck, both little fingers contracted, left leg and foot slightly short; dress, light mixed cloth suit, light cloth cap, lace- up boots. A labourer, native of Holt. Sentenced at Norfolk Assizes 13th July, 1888, to 10 years penal servitude for bestiality. Licenced 29th October, 1892. O. 218. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 41.— Wellingborough ( County).— For attempted wife murder— WILLIAM S. WHEELER, late of Rushden, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion Ballow, hair light brown, moustache inclined to sandy, eyes hazel, carries his head forward, has tender feet and walks lame; dress, black ribbed coat, dark vest, dark check trousers, white tie with blue stripes, lace boots. A shoe rivetter; native of Northampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. NORTHUMBERLAND. 42— Hexham ( County).— For breaking into a church, 17th inst., at St. Oswald's, near Hexham— A MAN, age about 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh ( sunburnt), hair and slight moustache light brown ; dress, dark blue jacket, suit and cap, white tie. Has been travelling with the man de- scribed in Case No. 66. Information to Captain Terry, Chief Constable, Morpeth, or Supt. Robertson, Hexham. OXFORDSHIRE. 43.— Henley- on- Thames ( County).— For desert- ing her children, leaving them chargeable to the Henley- on- Thames Union— ELLEN MAY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion and hair ( cut short) dark. Is accompanied by A MAN, age about 42; very deaf. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Jennings, Henley- on- Thames. SHROPSHIRE. 44.— Shrewsbury ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., at Wem, 1 silver watch; 1 silver curb pattern chain; 1 light Scotch tweed vest; 1 black reefer over- coat ; 1 dog and 1 hawker's licence, in name of Thomas Connell; 3 postal orders, for £ 1 each; and £ 8— A man, known as CHARLEY, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., very red face, hair dark brown, short sandy moustache, stoops, tattooed marks over both arms, which include a snake and crucifix on right arm; sup- posed to be wearing cord trousers, light peak cap, blucher boots, and the stolen coat. Stated he was a native of Manchester; and had been a soldier. Has travelled with a circus and roundabouts. Warrant issued. 45.— Shrewsbury [ County).— For causing grievous bodilv harm, 13th inst., at Ruyton Eleven Towns— JOHN SNEAD, alias FLASH," age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., square shoulders, complexion fresh, high cheek- bones, full round face, flat nose, hair ( cut short) brown, moustache light brown, fingers of left hand deficient at second joint; dress, dark plaid jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, dark plaid cap, cyclin^ boots, or may be wearing a dark suit. An ironworker ; native of Oakengates, Shropshire. Is also a professional boxer, and travels the country with boxing booths, etc. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edwards, Shrewsbury. SUSSEX ( EAST). 46.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For obtaining, 1st inst,, by false pretences, about 7 yards of serge— A WOMAN, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., com- plexion pale, full face, hair brown; dress, black serge double- breasted three- quarter- jacket, black dress, black sailor hat, with black band. Supposed identical with MISS WILSON ( Case No. 62, 26th March last). Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Hast bourne. 47.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee), 6th inst., a light brown leather portmanteau, contain- ing a youth's black coat and vest; 1 pair of light grey cloth trousers; 2 pairs white flannel ditto; 2 new white cotton shirts; 2 blue cotton ditto; 2 pairs white cuffs; 7 white collars, marked " L. Taylor''; 7 white handkerchiefs; 3 white cotton vests; 1 striped flannelette night shirt; 1 new pair of kid lace boots; and a brown " cloth cap— CLAUDE THOMPSON, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion very dark, hair ( curly) black; dress, black serge jacket, blue cloth vest with white spots, black trousers with narrow white stripes, grey peak cap, white cricketing shoes. A native of Bombay. Warrant issued. 48.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 13th inst., a gold curb chain brooch, about li in. long, large links, and a gold telescopic bracelet— A MAN, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft, 8 or 9 in., complexion and hair dark, moustache dark brown, speaks with foreign accent, and has the appearance of a Frenchman ; dress, light brown check jacket and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt Hat, lace boots. 49.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 10th inst., two bicycles. 1st, A " Smart" safety, " Smart and Sons, Hastings," on head, and seat tube, " Wood- lev" tvres, diamond pattern, rat- trap pedals, with " H. B." M." thereon, " Brook's" saddle, flat handle- bar, rubber handles, no brake or mudguards; the 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1897. other a " Phoenix " safety, transfers on head and back mudguard, " Phoenix, by Thomas Turner and Co., Wolverhampton," " Beeeton" tyres, " Palmer" pat- tern, rat- trap pedals ( butterfly), flat handle- bar, cork handles, brake and mudguard— TWO MEN. 1st, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., stout build, com- plexion rather fair, long light moustache; spoke with foreign accent; dress, fawn or light brown Norfolk jacket and knickers, brown stockings, white straw hat. 2nd, age 28 to 32, height about 6 ft., com- plexion dark, hair and moustache black, high cheek- bones ; spoke with foreign accent; dress, black- and- white or light grey check suit, black stockings. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 50.— Arundel ( County). — For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the East Preston Union— THOMAS BUSHBY, age 55, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair, moustache ( turning grey) and eyes dark; dress, ( when seen in May last), blue serge jacket, cord trousers and vest, marked " East Preston Union," light peak cap, lace boots, stamped " E. P. N." A carpenter. Warrant issued. 51.— Arundel ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the East Preston Union— JESSE HOWES, age 42, height 6 ft., thin features, hair and thin straggling whiskers and moustache brown; usually wearing long brown shooting coat and vest, cord trousers. A gardener; native of Littlehampton. May be found at seaports, unloading vessels. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kennett, Arundel. WARWICKSHIRE. 52.— Aston Manor ( County).— For embezzlement — FREDERICK RICE, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion rather pale, hair brown; dress, black rough serge reefer jacket, blue trousers and vest, cap, lace boots. A butcher; native of Burton- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 53.— Coventry ( City).— For illegally piwning— JAMES CARTRIDGE, age about 22, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, narrow fea- tures ( freckled), hair dark brown, slight dark mous- tache, speaks slowly; dress, dark morning coat and vest, light trousers, billycock hat. A watch- finisher; native of Coventry. Warrant issued. 54.— Coventry ( City).— For larceny and forgery — ROBERT J. HENRY, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( cut close) brown, thick neck, wears eyeglasses, speaks with Irish accent; wearing grey jacket and vest, hard felt hat, high stand- up collar. A native of Dublin, Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WORCESTERSHIRE. 56.— Worcester ( City).— Woodcut portrait and description of NATHANIEL OWEN BURGESS, a bank cashier, whose apprehension is sought for em- bezzlement, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fair, full face, hair light brown, WIGTOWNSHIRE. 55.— Stranraer ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of ALEXANDER CARNEGIE GOUDIE, a Distillers' Traveller, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement between 5th and 12th inst. Age about 29, height 5 feet 11 inches, hair and slight moustache light, round pimply face, walks with long, swinging strides, and carries his head forward. A good musician and fond of billiards. Dress, usually blue serge jacket suit, stand up collar, yellowish dustcoat; may also have a drab waterproof overroat, with brown velvet collar. Last seen at Dudley, Worcestershire on 8th inst. May endeavour to go abroad, and assume the name of Brown. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Gordon, S'an- ier short neck; dress usually blue serge or light tweed jacket suit, stand up collar. Absconded 8th inst., when he had ill his possession a considerable sum of stolen money. May endeavour to go to South Africa, where he has friends. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 57.— Hull ( Borough).— On a warrant for obtain- ing £ 8 by worthless cheque— Licence Holder WIL- LIAM DUVAL, alias BELLWOOD, BROWN and BELLVEARE, Office No. 376- 97, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar base of left thumb, on left eyebrow and bridge of nose; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, blue cap, collar and tie. Known to have been in London from the 7th to the 23rd ult. Sentenced, at Central Criminal Court, 10th December, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude, for larceny. Licenced 28 th January, 1897. U 289. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 58.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- Holder CHARLES PARKER, Office No. 3826- 96, age 43, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, cut scar right of forehead, left of neck, over each eyebrow, back of each thigh, left elbow, back of left forearm, back of left hand, boil scar under left nipple, brown spot top of left chest, brown birthmark below right knee, and on right buttock. Sentenced, at Leeds Assizes, 2nd December, 1893, to 4 years penal servitude for wounding. Licenced 17th December, 1896. T577. Information to Chief Constable Webb, Leeds. 59.— Dewsbury ( Borough).— For failing to report — Supervisee PATRICK HOPKINS, alias FAR- RELL and WALKER, Office No. 45292, age 57, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( bald), eyes grey, cut centre top of forehead, on each eye- brow, left side of nose, part of anchor outside right forearm, and dot outside left ditto. Sentenced, at Bradford Sessions, 2nd July, 1888, to 7 years penal servitude, and 5 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licenced 30th September, 1893. A O 833. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Dewsbury. 60.— Doncaster( Z? oro? z< 77i).— For obtaining money by false pretences, in March last— GEORGE WATT, age 37, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, left elbow injured and hand withered, cut mark ( right side) bank f head. He calls on publicans, etc., soliciting orders for fi licenced victualler's almanac, which he alleges is about to be published. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Dor. castPr. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ANGLESEY. 61.— Holyhead ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Anglesey Quarter Sessions, for obtaining goods by falso preter. ccs, cn 12th ir. st.— JAMES MIT C1IELL, age 32, height 5 ft. 6| in., slight built, com- plexion pala, t; fa- jc; long features, h- iir ( turning grey) and slight r. nu^ t'che d? rk, ryes blue, wenkr. trs in right eye, which he states is the result of being accidentally shot with a blank cartridge whilst serv- ing in the Staffordshire Militia, 15 years ago, slight scar below left knee, hairy mole left arm, near elbow dress, double- breasted blue pilot cloth coat, blue serge trousers, light flannelette shirt with red stripes, coarse serge peak cap, bound with black braid, lace boots.- Speaks with North country accent. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jonee, Holy- head. BERKSHIRE. 62.— Maidenhead ( County).— Remanded till 26th inst.— CHARLES A BR AM WILLIAM WEISSBERG,, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair and eyes- dark; dress, dark clothes. A tramp. Supposed a. Frenchman. Found in his possession, and which ha- is suspected of stealing— A brown canvas cycle bag,, bound with brown leather, containing brown mac- intosh cape, with pink tab, No. 58- 3, •' Matthews & Son " thereon; 1 plated bicycle wrench; 1 midget outfit for repairing tyres ; 1 spanner and part of a pump; 1 glass cloth, marked " M. Bury, No. 6 "; L serviette, marked " W. W. H."; 2 black- lead and 4 shoe brushes; 1 plated fork; 1 white handle table- knife ; 1 child's silk dress, and white silk partly made up; 1 pair brown straps; 1 willow pattern cream- jug ( valuable). Information to Supt. Dorrell, Maidenhead. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 63.— Dursley ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst., for horse- stealing— ARTHUR GILBERT HOW- DEN, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair very light, eyes pale blue, 2 scars on left thumb, one on joint of big right toe. A native of Westbury- on Trym. Is believed to be well known at racing sta- bles. Supposed previously convicted, and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Dursley. HAMPSHIRE. 64.— Basingstoke ( County).— Sentenced, 13th inst., at Basingstoke Borough Petty Sessions, to 6 months imprisonment, for stealing carpenters' tools — THOMAS WOOD ( supposed false), age 47, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion ruddy, hair light brown ( turn- ing grey), eyes hazel, mole right side; dress, blue jacket, black diagonal vest, grey mixture trousers, light cloth cap, also had with him a black hard felt hat. A native of Manchester. Refuses to give any account of himself. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke. 65.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining money by fraud— GEORGE ALFRED PHILLIPS, age 61, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, fingers on both hands deformed. A horse- dealer, native of Quineborough, Leicestershire. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. NORTHUMBERLAND. 66. — Hexham ( County).— Remanded till 26th inst., for breaking into a church at St. Oswald's, near Hexham, WILLIAM MARTIN, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh ( sunburnt), hair light brown, scar right side of forehead, large scar on inside right little finger ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, with red check running through, white tie, peak cap; wears a common albert, with bunch of small keys at one end. A native of Burton- on- Trent, Staffordshire. Has been travelling with man described in Case No. 42. Information to Captain Terry, Chief Constable, Morpeth, or Superintendent Robertson, Hexham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 67.— Lewes ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Quarter Sessions, for burglary— JAMES WARE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, pock- marked, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark, eyes brown, left thumb deficient; dress, light jacket, light plaid vest, dark trousers, brown boots ( all old). Has the appearance of a tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. SUSSEX ( WEST). 68.— Worthing ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst., for stealing a watch and chain from his lodgings — ARUNDEL PAGE WRIGHT, age 48, height^ ft. 6| in., complexion sallow, thin features, hair ( bald on top) and moustache turning grey ; dress, grey dust coat, dark serge trousers and vest, silk hat. An Army- tutor. Had in his possession— a pawn- ticket for an umbrella, pledged with " T. Fileman, 86, Trafalgar Street, Brighton," on 13th inst. Supposed pre- viously convicted, and wanted for similar offences* elsewhere. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. $ 9.- Maidenhead ( County).— 10th inst., by burglary, at Hurley— I' spy- glasses ( 1 ivory, 1 mother- ovpearl) ; 1 scent bottle, plain silver top; 1 fiilver tray; 1 silver spoon, initials " A. G."; 6 plated fo'rlra, model of arm holding shield J 2 sauce ladles, initials " E. T. R"; 1 silver butter knife, silver handle; 1 silver gravy spoon, date " 1806, A. G. to E. G." thereoa'-; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, filigree werk; 1 silver salt- spoon; 4 silver tea- spoons, with ' ship on bowtl ; 2 plated ditto ; 5 silver coffee '( Apostle) spoons; 1 silver cigar- case, monogram E. B." ; 3. silver card- case, filigree work ; 4 silver ash- trays (" 1 a spade ; 1 « . heart; 1 a diamond ; 1 a club); 1 sdver pin- box-; I silver tray, sqaare, figures • of Punch newspaper thfreon. 70.—• Wf3udenhead"( Co « / i< 2/).— 15t&' and 16th inst. — A silver American- lever watch, " A. W. W." on dial, maker w Walt ham, Mass." ; 1 gold hunter ditto, crest inside, " G. W." on the other, with motto " Cura atqne induStria" ; 1 rat* Ler small gold lever watch, white dial," gold hands, maker " Kinder,' Coventry " ; 1 lady's gold half- hunter, embossed, blue figures, maker "' Col- lish, Cheapside1 ; 1 small silver watch, large black figures, yellow hands, maker, " Ernest Go ode, 148, Oxford Street*" ; 1 gold wjitch, 2 dents in ease, gold aibert, with gold pencil- case, attached. Information to Supt. Decrell, Maidenhead. with foreign accent, and had the appearance of a Spaniard ; dress, blue suit, hard felt hat. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 71.— Hi% h Wycornfce ( County).— 17? th inst., by burglary— I tea kettle ( chased), " Presented to Lady Catherine Beau- clerk by the household servants at Bestvood" engrawsd thereon ; 1 teapot, Queen Anne pattern ; 4 salt ' cellars, each three legs; 4 salt spoons;^ apostle pattern dessert spoons; 1 cofiee spoon, 4 » . visted handle with figure at end; 1 salver, all silver; 1 spirit lamp stand ; 1 cigarette case, red morooco leather. Information to Swpt. Manelly, High Wycombe. DEVONSHIRE. 72.-— Exeter •( City).— 7th inst., a " Minerva" bicycle, " Palmer'" tyres, tang- eat spokes, 28- ia- ch wheek', flat handle- bars ( straight), cork handles, rubber pedals, rifle clips fixed t © frame, mudguard, back " wheel marfcsd " Minerva," Wonder," lamp, spoon, brake, dark brown saddle, ". Minerva" on head tuber nick el- plated throughout— fey- A MAN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 icu, well built, com- i plexioci rather sallow, hair and locoustache blaek ; dress, dark reddish- brown mixtaire suit, supposed glazed peak cap with band. Had the appearance of • a seaman, is be lie v. ed to be a foreigner. Information to Chief Constable . Short, City Police, I Exeter. LANCASHIRE. 76.— Leigh ( County).— 12th inst.— A silver lever watch, No. 9456, maker " J. F. Matthew, Chester," go'. d hands, " Joseph Lewis, Hajsford, Cheshire,' en- graved on inner case, s'. e 1 chain, with 2 brass keys attached. Information to Superintendent Higginbotham, Leigh. 77.-' Lancaster ( Borough). — 21st inst.— 1 small- sized gentleman's silver geneva watch, No. 50,806, white dial, seconds hand, glass supposed chipped on edge ; 2 ladies' 11- carat gold keyless watches, gold dials, engraved cases ( new), Xos. 420,434 and 117,866 ; 1 large- sized silver English lever watch, full plate, No. 22402, fusee chain and barrel, maker's name, " John Wilson, 43, Scotch Street, Carlisle," on dial. Information to Chief Constable Ward, Lancaster. 78.— Salford ( BorougSi).— 8th inst., by shop- breaking— 9 silver curb alberts, new; 1 lady's silver chain, twisted pattern; 1 gentleman's gold curb albert, 9- car- ai, weighs 1 oz. 2 dwts.; a lady's gold albert, three links twisted, minus swivel, pattern new, about 1- 5 dwts.; 1 lady's silver geneva vfatch, No. 33,694; 1 gun- metal watch. No. 14,222; 1 gentle- man's 14- cnrat gold keyless banting watch, No. 6,081; 18 gold wedding rings, 5- 2- carat; 17 gold keeper rings, and o 9- carat gold - rings; 6 ladies' gold dress rings, various patterns; 1 silver necklet and locket, gold mounted; 1 9- carat gold ring, set with 4 garnets, marked A/-." All art* les marked with private mark taken from the word " Const abled.'' 7- 9.-- Salfbrd ( Borough).— 10th inst, by liouse- breailsing—- 1 thin 9- carat gold bangle, fastens w; h ! horse- shoe, dinge netr the middle, mended near t'v. i fastening ; 1 plain gold bangle, fattens with a knob; 1 gentleman's 9- cart. t gold signet ring, plain pattern, set with brown saral - stone; 1 gold breast- pin, head skg'C- f a sixpenny- piece, with 2 cross bars of gold, ruby at each end across the head; eval- shaped breast- pin, purple amethyst « et in gold; 3- gold studs, imitation dEsmonds, claw settings; and I small gold stud, star on head. nth inst., by burglary— I tingle- breasted brown tweed jacket, with 5 brown bene buttons, 2 pockets at side and ticket pocket, 1 on left breast lined with brown silecia lining, " Bramble, Broad Street, Pendle- ton," on tab, 1 single- breasted vest to match ; 1 black ribbed cloth jacket and vest, usual pockets, lined with black alpaca, black bone buttons, " Bramble, Broad Street, Pendleton," on tab, vest lined inside with red- and- white striped material.; 1 pair of lace boots, size 8, toe- capped; 1 pair of lady's high- leg lace boots, worked on toes with silk to resemble toe- caps, size 5 ; 1 black ribbed cloth cap : 1 white silk tie. Information the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. left on the pretence of getting her luggage from tbe railway station; age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow, hair dark; drees, black dree?, short fawn colour jacket, black- and- red straw hat trimmed with white ribbon and blatk and- white feathers, black veil with red spots. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SURREY. 83.— Chertsey ( County).— 10th inst, by house- breaking, at Wey bridge— 1 lady's gold watch chain; 1 ditto, muff chain; 1 ditto, cross, with 6 blue stones; 1 gold brooch; 1 silver ditto; 1 single stone diamond pin; 1 gold horse shoe- pin, set 5 diamonds; 1 pair gold sleeve links ( snaffle bits); 1 pair ditto, oval; 1 gold stud, set diamond; 3 gold front studs, set dia- mond; 1 gold oval brooch, monogram " A. A." there- on, piece of chain attached; 1 plain gold ring ; 1 gold ring, set one stone; 1 masonic jewel, set diamonds and pearls ; 1 Waterbury watch; 1 square gold locket, set stones; and a small box, containing various stones and studs. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertecy. 84.— Reigate ( Borough).— 14t'n inst.— A " Wul- fruna " bicycle, " Scott's " standard tyres, nearly new, name painted out, direct wheels, wood handle- bar ' worn), detachable chain wheel— by A YOUTH, age about 17, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown ; wearing dark brown suit. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. HERTFORDSHIRE. 73.— Ware ( Com- ity).— 18th hist., by burglary— _ iA: ha! fcpint si! ver mug, " G. F. R. L." engraved thereon. Information to - Supt. Wood, Ware. KENT. • JA.--- - © . over ( Borav- gh).— 7th inst., by house- breaking—— 1 plain gold bracelet, solid and heavy; 1 wi'ik: engraved gold bracelet, date inside, " 19th Au- guti, 1885 " j 1 flexible chain bracelet, wi. t, h carbuncle pendant., surrounded by small snake, initials and date " E. B. L. F., 1853 " ; 1 silver bracelet, broad band, engraved ; 1 ditto, with raieed work ; 1 pair long gold earring*; I < pair short rovnd ditto, with pearl in centre; 1 solid gold brooch, with black enamel and pearl centre; I large gold iscket, with monogram " D. C. L. F." on one side, " 1865" on the other, . miniature and hair; 1 medium size gold locket, dated •" 7th March, 1867" 1 small ditto, containing hair; 1 / emerald and diamond ring, in case; 1 gold ; » nd black enamel mourning ling; 1 pearl and ih<*£ r ring; 1 French gold and enamel ring, open work, old ; 1 Madeira gold zodiac ring; 1 pearl and iturcpioise ring; 1 opal ring; 1 garnet ring; 1 cameo sbeM ibrooch ; 1 flat hair bracelet, mounted gold heart shape locket and padlock ; 1 long gold chain, with sma'li gold nugget attached ; 1 sphinx head oxydised silver brooch ; 1 pair of earrings to match; a lady's enamel and gold shirt studs, connected by enamel chain, white, green and black ; 1 1887 Jubilee florin and shilling; various studs, buckles, etc.; 1 Rio beetle brooch, set in gold ; 1 gold and hair hook for waistband ; 1 gold and black enamel mourning brooch, with row of pearls. Information to Chief Constable Sanders, Dover. 75.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— 5th inst., a lady's small 1 8 carat gold keyless geneva watch. No. 168406, gold dial, black hands, chased back— by A MAN, who stated that his master had sent him to engage rooms, ngn about 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., st, ouf build, complex ion, lmir find eyes very dark, spoke NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 8G— Northampton ( Borough).— 6th inst.— A pneumeiic safety bicycle, " The Crawford ' 96 Ameri- can," improved diamond frame, 28 in. wheels, fitted with " Morgan and Wright," quick- repairing tyres, nickel- plated tangent spokes, oil- retaining barrel hubs, "' Plymouth'' wood rims, " Plunger" pattern brake, handle rusty, hw, ndle- bar turned up, rat- trap pedals, chain adjustment real-, with set screws, 6i in. round cranks, no mudguards, " Gilliam* " saddle— By a youth, who gave the name of WEST, age about 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in,, complexion dark ; wearing blue serge suit, dark cap. Information to Chief Constable M u'dlin, North- ampton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 81.— Temple Cloud ( County).— 7th inst., by housebreaking, at Brislington— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, yellow dial, engraved back; 2 ladies' gold chains ( 1 snake pattern, with locket attached, " J. C." and photograph of a boy inside; the other long twisted pattern); 1 gold albert chain, very thick plain links, large seal, with blue- and- green stone at- tached ; 1 lady's gold mourning ring, " In memory of Jane Davis " inside; 1 gold dress ring, set 3 corals; 1 plain gold ring, set blue- and- white stones; 1 gold link bracelet, J in. wide, blue stone pendant; 1 brace- let made of coloured stones ( mostly red), linked with gold; and about £ 18. Information to Supt. Dicks, Temple Cloud. 82.— Bath ( City).— 20th inst.— 1 lady's gold watch, " E. A. W. E." on back, maker " Thomas Han- hams " on inside case : 1 short gold chain; 1 lady's 18- carat cold ring, set 5 diamonds ( large diamond in centred ; 1 gold brooch— By a woman, who gave the name of EVANS, and engaged apartments, stating she ha 1 taken a situation at a draper's, Lut afterward? SUSSEX ( EAST). 85.— Hastings ( Borough).— 8th inst.— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, blue enamelled back, chased round edges, gold diai, hands and figures, No. 30C55; 1 srr-. i. i link pattern chain, about 14 in. long, links about j in. long, spade guinea ( supposed George III.) at- tached; 1 pair of old- fashioned gold earrings, with long pear- shaped drops, set with small blue stones ~ 1 very fine gold chain bracelet, small plain links; 1 brooch, made from George IV. crown- piece; and 4 George IV. crown- pieces. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. 86.— Hove ( Town).— 17th inst.— 1 lady's gold bangle bracelet, fastened with a gold pencil, attached by a safety chain, initials " B. 0. B." in raised letters; 1 lady's gold double- band ring, set ruby and 4 dia- monds ; 1 lady's gold ring, set large sapphire and 3 small diamonds each side; 1 lady's double- heart ring, " Bridgeman " and date engraved on outside; 1 lady's gold ring, set 2 moonstones, surrounded by diamonds, forming figure 8; 1 lady's gold ring, set small car- buncle; 1 lady's gun- metal watch, initials " F. M. L." on back of case— Suspicion attached to A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., clean- shaved; spoke with a foreign accent; dress, black- and- white striped suit, white straw hat with black band. 12th inst.— A diamond frame pneumatic safety bicycle, 1896 pattern, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, " John A. Beard, Birmingham," on transfer, " C. G. Goddard, West Brighton," stamped inside cranks, no mud- guard, brake or lamp, handles turn up, with broad cork tips— By a youth, who gnve the name of HORNE, age 17 or~ 18,' height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, long neck, complexion pale; wearing dark serg,- suit, and cap to match. Information to Major Teevan, ' Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 87.- Solihull ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking. at Dorridgc— 2 cash- bags, marked " 1!. S. A." or " S. Aldridge," containing 38s. 6d.; 2 money boxes ( 1 labelled " The Church Exte isua Fund," the other " Country Children's Holiday F ind," containing about £ 2); 2 silver salt- cellars ( new), with a p. u rot on each of the three legs ; 2 silver salt- spoons ; 1 gold pencil- case, slightly split in centre; I steel chain, with leather loop at one end. and 4 keys ( 2 brass and 2 steel) at the other, attached; 1 metal bicycle watch, " The Yankee." Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. 88.- Coventry ( City).— 15th inst.— A safety bicycle, 1896 pattern, diamond frame, enamelled black, usual parts plated. 28 in. wheels, non- slipping " Swift" pneumatic tyres, laced spokes, flat handle- bar. felt handles, rat- trap pedals, transfer, " The Sun Cvila Fittings Co.. Birmingham," on down tube, dent in top r. il, weight 26 pounds, bell and lamp bracket attached. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WORCESTERSHIRE. 89.— Evesham ( County).— 18th ult., at Rous Lench— A pneumatic bicycle, " Punlop " tyres, dia- mond frame, much scratched, maker's name " Blaham," on head, frame atd tyres worn, saddle broken at spring 2 T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1897. 24 th ult.— A " Genuine Rudge" ' 95 pattern safety pneumatic bicycle, low frame, fitted with lj in. " Palmer's" corrugated tyres, 30- in. front wheel " Lucas" valve), 28- in. back, self sealing tube (" Wood's" valve), tangent wheels, solid rims, 1- in. flat handle- bar, felt handles, with tips off both ends, ordinary rubber centre pedals, one side of pedal- plate much bent, no brake or guards, lug on front plate crown for brake, plate crown enamelled black, f- in. block oliain, square cranks, strong brown leather saddle, " Humber" pattern bracket, No. 4527 on handle, 63 gear, enamelled black throughout— By A MAN, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion, hair and slight moustache dark; wearing brown knicker cycling suit, and cap to match. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 90.— Hull ( City).— Between Stli and 9th inst.— 1 pneumatic safety bicycle, No. 2858 on seat post lug, black enamelled, 28- in. wheels, tangent spokes, the " Telegraph" on tube, transfer on head, eagle on wheel, 3the " Telegraph," made by " Smith Brothers, Hanlev, Staffs," ball bearings, rational handle- bar, composition handles, " Clincher B 1897" tyres, " China " brake, lamp bracket attached, patent rever- sible rat- trap pedals, " Smith's" suspension saddle ( black), " Smith's Patent Compensating Saddle Spring' 1 stamped thereon, a plated double- alarm bell attached. Between 25th and 28th ult., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold albert, fancy cable pattern, fringed pen- dant attached; 1 silver necklet, cable pattern, small silver lock attached; 1 small gold bangle, floral fasten- ings; 1 silver bracelet, spring fitting, acorn design at ends; 2 brooches ( 1 large gold antique, topaz in centre; 1 enamelled 5s. piece, " St. George and Dragon "); 1 silver gilt amethyst safety- pin ; 1 small silver pin, with topaz; 1 silver fan- shaped brooch, gold run, flying stork and bulrush design; 4 gold rings ( 1 set 4 pearls, with a turquoise each side; 1 rose pattern, set 4 turquoise and 5 diamonds; 1 set 4 emeralds and 4 other stones; 1 garnet hoop, set double row of stones); 2 silver thimbles; 2 pairs fancy gilt scissors, stork pattern; 1 small tortoise- shell case, containing mother- o'- pearl silk winders and silver thimble; 3 gold memorial brooches, designed in hair, resembling the " Prince of Wales's" plumes, with small pearls in band. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 91.— Leeds ( City).— 20th inst.— A gold keyless chronograph watch, No. 57767, gold hands, plain case, monogram " C. B." on outer case, a very massive 15- carat gold curb pattern chain, supposed stamped every link, with a gold pencil case, engraved, initials " C. B." intermixed with engraving, and a gold seal, gu nca- piece shown one side, stone set in the other, contains hair, and opens similar to a locket, attached. Information to Chief Constable Webb, Leeds ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 92.— Leeds ( City).— Between 14th and 15th inst.— A bay hunter lilly, 3 years, 15 hands, black legs, recent cut scar on off fore knee, shod all round. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leeds. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUNDc SHROPSHIRE. 93.— Bridgnorth ( County).— 17th inst., in the River Severn, at Iron Bridge— The body of A MAN, age about 50, length 5 ft. 6\ in., face appeared to be pock- marked, hair, whiskers and moustache ( turning grey) brown; dress, dark blue cloth jacket and vest, usual pockets; dark grey striped trousers, full fronts, cross pockets, coloured shirt, marked size 5, dark woollen stockings, violet- coloured neckerchief, leather belt with brass buckle, light lace boots, size G, recently soled. Found in pockets a white stand- up collar, size 15, marked " Colonel," 1 pair of spectacles ( one glass missing), 1 American knife con- taining 1 blade, cork screw and cigar cutter, part of a copy of the Cottayr and Artisan, dated 1st Febiuary, 1866, " Lucy Dyke" written thereon in pencil, a newspaper cutting with verses headed ' Just fur To- day," 1 coloured pocket- liandkerohief a id a railway guide, issued by White and Pike, Moor Street, Birmingham. Appearance of a mechanic.. A verdict of " Found Drowned" was returned at the inquest. Information to Supt. Walter.", Bridgnorth. WARWICKSHIRE. 94. — Solihull ( County).— 14th inst., in the Bir- mingham and Stratford Canal, the body of A MAN, age 35 to 40, length about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair black, heavy moustache dark ; dress, brown plaid jacket, black vest, brown plaid trousers, with pale blue stripes, lined throughout, blue cotton stockings, Oxford shirt with broad blue stripe, white collar and front, blue tie, hard felt hat, light lace boots. Found in pockets 2 pairs of spectacles ( 1 in black and 1 in light case). Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT, 95.— Criminal Investigation Department.— ( Correspondence, No. 121133).— Inform at ion is re- quired as to the whereabouts of HENRY SHUTTLF.- WORTTI GANNON, a solicitor, a native of New South Wales, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 in., coaiplevton very fair, hair, beard ( cut to point) and moustac le light, eyes brown, has a peculiar twitching of the face, end blinks when speaking, walks with long stridos and leans forward; suffers from scrofula. Is fond of cycling, tennis, and cricket. Absconded from Sydn'ey in March last, and is supposed to be in England, with his wife. Photographs may be seen on application. Information to be forwarded to the Assistant Com- missioner, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 96.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Office).— Description of Licence Holder THOMAS BROWN, alias WILLIAM BUTTON, Office No. 1419- 97, who has failed to report his arrival in this District, after leaving Basingstoke, 23rd ult., age 26, height 5 ft. 7J- in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes— right grey, left blue, sailor and cross on left, part horse shoe on right forearm. A hawker; native of Hastings. Sentenced, at Lewes Assizes, 4th August, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude, for rape. Licenced 8th May, 1897, and went then to Maidstone. T 391. Descriptive form and photograph at this office. It is requested that this man may be dealt with in the dis- trict where found. APPREHENSIONS. 97.— Metropolitan Police District, E Divi- sion.— WILFRED BALL, Case No. 2, 16th inst. 98.- City of London.— THOMAS O'GRADY, Case No. 7, 18th ult. 99.— Cambridgeshire, Cambridge ( Borough). — JAMES DAYIES, Case No. 106, 16th inst. 100.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Super- visee HENRY PARKINS, Office No. 3761- 96 ( see GAZETTE, 21st April, 1897, Case 38). Expiree ANN KELLY, Office No. 3101- 96 ( see GAZETTE, 19th February, 1897, Case 30). Supervisee MARY SMITH, Office No. 39624 ( see GAZETTE, 21st May, 7897, Case 38). 101. — Stirlingshire, Stirling ( Burgh).— HENRY CLERMIN, and TWO MEN, Case No. 43, 16th inst., and most of the property recovered. 102.— Westmoreland, Appleby ( County).— MARK ATKINSON, Case No. 47, 14th May last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 103.— Wirksworth( County).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences, on 3rd inst.— WALTER JONES ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, one middle finger deficient; dress, dark brown tweed suit, black peak, cap, lace boots. The money was ob- tained on the pretence of selling a horse. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ilollingsworth, Wirksworth. DURHAM. 101 — South Shields ( Borough).— For embezzling £ 1 15s.— JOHN NUTMAN, age about 54, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stput build, complexion fresh, hair brown, has the appearance of a heavy drinker; dress, dark suit, black soft hat, of good address. May en- deavour to obtain employment as a canvasser, Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. HAMPSHIRE. 105.— Petersfield ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., a dark leather purse, brass clasp, containing £ 10; 1 silver match- box, chased, " G. T. C." thereoiT, ring attached; 1 lady's old silver geneva watch; 1 round morocco ring- case, " S. E. Salisbury" therein, containing lady's gold ring, set rubies and pearls; 1 imitation gold brooch, in. long, set purple stones— WILLIAM KEEGAN, alias BARNETT ( supposed false), age about 23, height about 5 ft. 3 in., short legs, long body, rather dark complexion, hair dark brown, both wrists tattooed, slightly bow- legged, but walks erect; dress, grey cycling suit lined grey flan- nel, grey stockiiurs, brown shoes, grey cap, dark check tie. Stated he was a native of Bristol. After committing the larceny, he hired, but did not return, a safety " Swift Popular " bicycle, makers " Coventry Machinist Co.," tangent wheels, " Dunlop- Welch" pneumatic tyres, back tyre slightly cut, felt handles with tips deficient, 30 in. front, 28 in. back wheel, block chain, rat- trap pedals, " A. Rowsell, cycle agent, Petersfield," on frame, brake and bell. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. NORFOLK. 106.— Norwich ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder CATHERINE GILLESPIE, alias LAADGMORE, Office No. 3088- 96, age 29, height 5 ft. 41 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, nose prominent, receding chin, lost several teeth, vaccination marks both arms. A nurse ; native of Inverness. Sentenced, at Norwich City Quarter Sessions, 2nd October, 1894, to 3 years penal servi- tude, for false pretences. Licenced 10th October, 1896. U 31. Information to the Chief Constable, Guildhall, Nor- wich. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 107.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For larceny, 11th September last>— JOHN WTOODHEAD, alias GEORGE WILLIAMS, age 36, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, nose ( crooked) prominent, scar under chin, left cheek and temple. A well- known card- sharper. Native of Bradford. Warrant issued. 108.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For embezzlement— JOHN HENRY FOSTER, age 34, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., face pock- marked, hair ( curly) and moustache light; dress, black serge coat and vest, light trousers,, black hard felt hat. A traveller; native of Louth. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SUSSEX ( EAST). 109.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 27th inst., for obtaining credit by false pretences.— HENRY ROWLAND BERKELEY, age 71, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion sallow, hair grey, eyes brown. He has written to a number of firms respecting a varnish, paste, enamel, and leather reviver, which he said he had invented, and has received replies from various places. States he has resided at Scarborough for about five vears, and at Cheltenham, for about eighteen months, but is very reticent as to his ante- cedents. . ( See Case No. 46, 21st May last.) Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. APPREHENSIONS 110.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough). — H. II. BERKELEY, Case No. 46, 21st May last, at Stafford. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 MISSING. ^ RTHUR PRIESTLAND, of Ramsey, Isle of Man, age 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., dark sandy hair, heard, whiskers, and moustache, heavy build, slightly lame ; dress, bluish- grey summer overcoat, black serge morning coat, fancy vest, with red spots, lined with red flannel, blue cotton shirt, white collar, black silk tie, with horseshoe pin, gold sleeve links, A. P. on each ; wore ring with cat's- eyes and 2 small diamonds; lady's hunter watch; had a small brown bag. Last seen on Friday, June 18th, in London, whence he is supposed to have gone to Dublin, via Holyhead, on that day. In- formation to Rev. H. Priestland, Burton Latimer, Kettering. PJEFT in a four- wheel cab from. Gloucester Terrace, which deposited a lady at 8, Cadogan Square, on the 26th ult., a black LEATHER BOX, bound with light leather, about ft. square. Anyone bringing the same to D., 8, Cadogan Square, will be rewarded. £ 25 REWARD. LOST, 30th ult., a gent's GOLD HALF HONTER WATCH. B and Coronet on back ; presentation inscription inside, No. 32,596. Maker, James Perrlington and Co., Liverpool.— Apply, T. Banister, 36, Great James Street, Bedford Row. EPPS'S GOCOAINE. COCOA- NIB EXTRACT. ( TEA- LIKE.) The choicest roasted uibs ( broken- up beans) of the natural Cocoa on being subjected to powerful hydraulic pressure, give forth their excess of oil, leaving for use a finely- flavoured powder—" Cocoaine," a product which, when prepared with boiling water, has the con- sistence of tea, of which it is now. with many, beneficially taking the place. Its active principle being a gentle nerve Btimulant, supplies the needed energy without unduly exciting the syBtem. Sold only in labelled tins. 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