, . .. • . • • : u. i THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1470 REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, aiul all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOE OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue oj 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 give) i, and the exact conditions must he clearly stated. B. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serums offences, und engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. lid. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of mt less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is 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, us the case may be. 7. Announcement* concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen 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 the insertion of any unimuneement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which, may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should he forxcarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, ami for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must 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 Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street. Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or personx missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 1897. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and finger prints being sufficient for the purpose; but if a photograph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. BLANCH & CO., 171, High Street, Putney, and BRODERICK, J., Cleveland Road, Barnes. ( P. G., No. 1396, May 14, 1897.) CIRCULAR ADVERTISING CO. ( P. G., No. 1442, October 22, 1897.) DENNIS & HILL, GUESSING COMPETITION. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) DOVE & CO., " TALTO PUZZLE." ( P. G., No. 1392, April 30, 1897.) EMIGRANTS' INFORMATION OFFICE, warning by, as to misleading advertisements inserted in Provincial Newspapers. ( P. G. No. 1468, January 21st, 1898). GAME & PUZZLE CO., Crouch Hill, " CAN I DO IT " PUZZLE. ( P. G., No. 1906, May 14, 1897.) GOODE, ERNEST, 184, Oxford Street. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) JOHNSON & CO., " HOME EMPLOYMENT." ( P. G., No. 1458, December 17, 1897.) MONOCHROME PORTRAIT CO., Ealing. ( P. G., No. 1444, October 29, 1897.) SCOTCH DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1380, March 19, 1897.) SOUTH KENSINGTON FINE ARTS ASSOCIA- TION. ( P. G., No. 1460, December 24, 1897.) THEOBALD & CO., 19, Farringdon Street. ( P. G., No. 1452, November 26, 1897.) SPECIAL NOTICE. In the POLICE GAZETTE of 14th May, 1897, a warning notice appeared about the " Game and Puzzle Company," Crouch Hill, London. Two similar swindles are now being advertised by this same, individual. In one he advertises as " Smith & Co," Publishers, Station Road, Finsbury Park, offering prizes for forming the names of birds out of certain letters given. In the other he advertises as the " Resister Co.," Japan Crescent, Crouch Hill. But the man keeps within the letter of the law, and the Metropolitan Police are unable to help his silly victims. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. WARWICKSHIRE. 1.— Birmingham { City). — For the murder of Police Constable Snipe, whilst in the execution of his duty, 18th duly, 1897— GEORGE WILLIAMS, alias CLOGGY, age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stiff build, face blotched, hair light; dress, when last seen, black reefer jacket and vest, dark mixture trousers, black hard felt hat. A glass beveller. Native of Birmingham. Is a member of the Glass Bevellers Society, and is believed to have called on local secretaries. May be working in the name of Smith. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birmingham. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 2.— C Division.— For keeping a gaming house — PAUL BELLING, a German, age 29, height 6 ft., powerful build, complexion florid, hair very light, eyes grey ; dress, brown suit, black hard felt hat. A professional wrestler. Warrant issued. 3.— C Division. — For assisting in keeping a gaming house— WILLIAM SMITH, a German, age 55, height 5 ft. 10 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair ( turning grey) light, eyes grey, wears glasses; dress, long black overcoat, dark suit, light brown soft felt hat. Warrant issued. 4.— D Division. — For bigamy — WILLIAM HENRY NIGHTINGALE, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes hazel, scar on chin and over right eye, fleshy growth size of an egg near right ankle, double ruptured ; dress, fawn colour box cloth coat and vest, cord trousers, black and white check cap. A native of Manchester. Warrant issued. 5.— D Division.— For stealing £ 5, 21st inst.— BUTTER WORTH, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark brown, speaks quickly; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Appear- ance of a clerk. Warrant issued. 6. — P Division. — For embezzlement — JOSEPH CHAMPION, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair, whiskers and moustache brown ; dress, dark coat and trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A milkman. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 7.— For conspiracy and fraud— ERNEST HER- BERT LOMAX, late of 17, Hollywood Road, Ken- sington, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair and moustache dark. A company promoter. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 8.— For obtaining £ 6,000 • by false pretences— ALFRED GEORGE RAIKES, late of 4, Copthall Chambers, E. C., and 13, Carlton Road, Ealing, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes brown; of smart military appearance. A Stockbroker ; absconded about 15th November last. Warrant issued. 9.— For being concerned with a man in custodv for fraud — EDGAR RODRIGNEZ SAVIGNY", supposed a Spaniard, age 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( glossy) black, moustache dark, speaks with a foreign accent; dress, black frock coat suit, dark overcoat silk facings, high hat. Has used the names of Nathan, da Costa, Hermann, Herz and Batzer. A Director of the Klondyke Gold Mining and Trading Company, Limited; late Managing Director of the London and South Eastern Bank, 117, Cannon Street, E. C. Supposed accom- panied by a woman, age about 26, tall, slight build, complexion fair, hair light. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry E. C. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898. BERKSHIRE. 10.— Reading { Borough).— For larceny, 18th and 21st ult.— HELEN or ELLEN HUCKER, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fair, nose deformed, apparently only one nostril, top missing, the remaining portion very much on one side; dress, dark green cloak, witb high collar, dark dress, black felt hat trimmed red, or black sailor hat with dark ribbon. She took lodgings and obtained various articles by false pretences from shopkeepers. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 11.— Buckingham ( County).— For arson, 21th ult.— NORMAN GUEB1NS, age 46, height 5 ft. 3 in. complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel; dress, pilot cloth coat, light cord trousers, peak cap. A native of Brill. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarke, Buckingham; or Inspector Knight, Brill. CARDIGANSHIRE. » 12.— Aberystwyth ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Aberystwyth Union— RICHARD JONES, alias DICK MACHYNLLETH, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, scar left cheek. A collier. Native of Machynelleth. May be found in Glamorganshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CHESHIRE. IB.— Middlewich ( County). — For larceny ( person)— 101IN CARTY, an Irishman, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes ( rather sore) blue, right eyebrow larger than left; dress, black morning coat, vest and trousers, red and black plaid scarf, black peak cap, heavy nailed lace boots ( new). Warrant issued. £ 2 REWARD. 14.— Middlewich ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— WILLIAM CULLEN, age 32, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue. A labourer. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Northwich Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Cullen. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. 15.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., a quantity of wearing apparel and £ 4 15s. at Crewe— A WOMAN, age about 22, height about 5 ft., complexion pale, hair ( fringe in front) and eyes brown, point of chin prominent; dress, black three- quarter jacket, black skirt, brown felt sailor hat, trimmed brown velvet band and brown feathers, black spotted veil. A domestic servant. She obtains situations, and during the temporary absence of the family, commits a larceny and decamps. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. CUMBERLAND. 16.— Whitehaven ( County). — For larceny ( bailee), 8th November, 1897— ARTHUR FORBES STANLEY, alias SANDOR SAGAWA and DR. VERNE, age about 13, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and ( bushy) moustache dark, eyes dark brown, full round face; dress, dark rough black frock coat, grey striped trousers, brown waiters, black soft felt hat, usually « arries an umbrella. Supposed a native of Gloucester or Birmingham. Is a quack doctor and visits market places. Was employed a few years ago as agent for the firm of Sequah, at Kingston- on- Thames and Richmond. May be accompanied by a woman, age about 17. slight build, a native of Swansea. Warrant issued. 17.— Whitehaven ( County). — For stealing, 22nd inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 6668, blue enamelled back, gold dial, long snake pattern gold chain attached; 1 gold albert, 1 long and 8 short links, seal- shaped key attached ; 1 gold brooch; set red stone; 1 pair drop pattern gold earrings ; 1 gold scarf pin, knot shape; 1 2- blade pocket knife, nickel end, rough black handle; 1 small nickel silver key ; 1 red leather match box; a bunch of keys and £ 3 5s. Od.— SAMUEL SMITH, age about 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, tliin face, hair light, clean shaved, eyes light grey or blue, supposed cut mark on upper lip ; dress, black suit, dark overcoat with velvet collar, light tweed cap, light tartan bow tie, brown boots ( blacked). He took lodgings representing himself as foreman on the new dock at Workington; also that he was an electrician and had come from London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. DENBIGHSHIRE. 18.— Denbigh ( County).— For stealing, lst inst., a new black overcoat, velvet collar; 1 pew black coat and vest; 1 pair ribbed flannel drawers ; 1 pair socks ; 1 collar and front; 1 pair imitation gold studs; 1 silver lever watch, " R. H." inside both cases, maker R. Hughes, Llangollen; 4 Postal Orders ( 2 for 10s. 6d., 1 for 7s. 6d., and 1 for Is. 6d.). — A man who gave the name of — STEPHENSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, clean- shaved, wearing the stolen clothing, light cap, brown lace boots. He took lodgings, stating he was an engineer on the L. and N. W. Railway. Supposed identical with man, case No. 41, 17^ h ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. . Tones, Denbigh. DEVONSHIRE. 19.— Exeter ( County).— For obtaining a cheque for £ 75 by false pretences— JOHN SNOW, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, lost top of one finger, red V corner of one eye; dress, brown coat, white vest with pink squares, dark trousers, brown leggings and boots, drab covert coat. A native of Whimple, Devon. Warrant issued. 20.— Exeter [ County),— For stealing £ 20 10s. — LILY COLLINS, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in. complexion pale, thin face, hair dark brown ; dress black dress, brown cloth cape trimmed light brown fur round neck and down front, supposed brown hat. A native of London. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 21.— Exeter ( City).-— For forging and uttering 3 Bank withdrawal notes, therebv obtaining £ 14— ERNEST SYDNEY PRING ( supposed false), age about 33 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build and high shoulders, complexion pale, hair ( brushed over forehead) and moustache dark, dark spot under one eye, deeply pock marked, shot mark near one ankle, carries his head slightly forward, speaks with an up- country accent; dress, brown dust coat with velvet collar, light, or dark serge trousers, hard hat, or plaid cap. Occasionally employed as a painter, and has sometimes hawked india rubber stamps. Is fond of betting. Stated he was a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable City Police, Exeter. DORSETSHIRE. 22.— Dorchester ( County).— For larceny, 10th inst.— WILLIAM SANDERS, age 28, height 5ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes ( small) hazel, large dot right forearm ; dress, brown coat, blue guernsey, blue trousers, black silk neckerchief, black cap with bright leather peak. Belongs to the Naval Reserve. Native of Exmouth ; supposed also known at Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. DURHAM. 23.— South Shields ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence holder JOSEPH SEVERN, age 58, height 5 ft. 2 in., hair dark brown ( getting grey and bald), eyes grey, complexion fresh, crucifixion front left forearm, brig in full sail outside right upper arm, male and female embracing and J. E. right forearm, birthmark below right nipple, large tumour small of back, abscess scar right of navel, left ankle swelled and slightly deformed. A seaman ; native of North Shields. Sentenced at Edinburgh High Court, 8th August, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude for sinking and destroying a ship to defraud insurers. Licenced 29th May, 1897, R. M. 610. Has friends named Severn, farmers, on the borders of Nottingham, and is supposed to have gone there. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. 24-— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, 31st ult., at Writtle Manor, 1 diamond bar brooch, set 5 large diamonds with smaller ones between, in case, " Searles" marked inside; 1 diamond crescent brooch, has been repaired, scratch on bottom, in case, " Goldsmiths Alliance " marked inside ; 1 gold diamond bangle, large cats- eye in centre set diamonds — A MAN, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion very pale, hair grey on temples, clean- shaved, can speak French ; dress, dark rough pilot cloth three- quarter overcoat, silk facings, dark trousers, light cloth peak cap. He called at a house, stating lie was a butler out of employment, and that whilst in an infirmary in London his wife eloped with another man. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 25.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For assault on police— ISRAEL SAVILL, alias BOWY, age 35, height about 5 ft. 3 in., hair brown, moustache sandy, right thigh lias been broken, hip- joint is mis- placed which causes him to limp slightly ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, black scarf, black or brown hard felt hat, heavy lace boots, all soiled with lime. A labourer. Native of Aldbury, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. FLINTSHIRE. 26.— Mold ( County).— For stealing £ 7 18s. 3d. — JOHN THOMPSON alias RUNCORN, age 55, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache iron grey, eyes dark, arms and breast tatooed; dress, black jacket, blue slop, cord trousers, black cap, strong lace boots. A farm labourer. Supposed a native of Runcorn or Warring- ton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 27.- - Gloucester ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM HENRY MORRIS, age 23 to 26, height about 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes ( peculiar looking) hazel, speaks quickly and with London accent; dress, long brown overcoat, dark plaid lining, rough serge jacket, blue serge trousers, black soft felt hat. Has been employed for the last few months as a bus inspector, and formerly for a Sewing Machine Company at Kingswood, Bristol. Absconded 4th inst., accompanied by his wife and child ( about 12 months old). Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 28.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., at South Camp, 1 black jacket and vest, rough material, nearly new; 1 pair grey stripe tweed trousers ; 1 ^- length brown overcoat, brown velvet collar, nearly new ; 1 black cloth cap ; 1 pair brown boots, size 0; 1 white shirt; 1 pair brown kid gloves; 1 blue bow tie; 1 white stand up collar; 1 cream colour silk handkerchief; 1 9ct. gold albert, long and short links; 1 pair gold sleeve links; 1 set gold studs, chased; 1 pair plain silver sleeve links, and 1 set silver studs to match; 1 silver scarf pin, shape of fox's head and horse shoe; 1 gold horseshoe pin, set imitation diamond— ROBERT CORLESS, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 ins, complexion fresh, bair brown, eyes grey, scar back of head, right forearm, and little finger left hand ; supposed wearing the stolen cloth- ing. A native of Sandbach. Is a deserter from the Devon Regiment. 29.— Aldershot ( County).-— For failing to appear to a summons for cruelty to his children— JOSEPH DOYLE, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., face pock marked, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, whiskers iron grey, moustache sandy, silver plate on crown of head ; has a downcast look ; dress, green overcoat, black vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, Wellington boots with tops cut oil'. A tailor. May seek employment at military barracks. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 30.— Fareham ( County).— For stealing an open face silver watch PEARCE, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair ( cut short) brown, clean shaved, tattooed back one hand, brown stain on finger nails ; dress, blue reefer coat, brown cardigan jacket, blue guernsey, blue cloth trousers, black leather peak cap, gold and red flag encircled by laurel leaves on front. Re- presented himself to be a diver in the employ of the Board of Trade. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1 8 9 8 . T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. is sought for failing to report, age 60, height 5 ft- 4 in, complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel ( left pupil small), end of left thumb missing, left forefinger missing from 2nd joint, mole left cheek, ruptured right side. Native of Walton. A notorious housebreaker. Sentenced at dark brown, scar on chin, over upper lip and forehead; nose has apparently been broken. May be found at lodging- houses, beerhouses or in the company of navvies. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Duke, Bishop's Stortford. ISLE OP WIGHT. 40.— Newport ( County).— For obtaining, 28th October last, 12s. 6d. by false pretences at St. Helens — WILLIAM WALE, age 43, height 5 ft. 5| in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown, mole on throat. A farm labourer, native of Wroxall, Isle of Wight. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. AYRSHIRE. 81.— Ayr ( County).— Woodcut portrait and des- cription of DONALD KERR, whose apprehension is sought for wilful fire raising and theft, age 28, height 39.— Hitchin ( County).— For uttering a fictitious cheque for £ 1 on the London and Midland Bank, Limited, Tooley Street Branch, 7th inst.— E. W. EDWARDS, alias BURNELL, late of Shillington, Bedfordshire, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, very narrow features, hair and eyes ( full) dark brown, several front teeth deficient, peculiar speech; dress, light brown dress, dark jacket, black sailor hat trimmed black. Is accom- panied by a man, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hitchin. 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, moustache reddish brown, eyes ( small and sunken) dark, promi- nent nose, hangs his head when walking, suffers from rheumatism in legs; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, black felt hat, wearing gold studs, sleeve links, ring and watch chain. A drapery salesman ; native of Caithness. Is addicted to drink. Has friends in South Africa. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr. ESSEX. 32.— Saffron Walden ( County). — Por- trait and description of THOMAS COLEMAN, whose apprehension is sought for falsification of accounts. Age 81, height 5 ft. 9 in., very slight build, square shoulders, complexion pale, hair ( nearly bald on top) brown, moustache auburn, eyes blue, walks erect and with springing step; dress generally dark suit, stand- up collar, black hard felt hat; an auctioneer's clerk, native of Saffron Walden. He left on 10th March last, accompanied by his wife and 4 children under 7 years of age. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. LANCASHIRE. 83.— Wigan ( Borough).— Portrait and descrip- tion of Licence Holde^ EDWARD STEWART, alias ARTHUR FRANCIS JARRELL, LEONARD STANLEY, FREDERICK LENTON, and ALFRED NEWTON, Register No. 750- 97, whose apprehension Edinburgh High Court 15th November, 1888, to 12 years penal servitude and 7 years Police Super- vision for housebreaking, after previous convictions at Leeds, Jedburgh, and Derby. Liberated 8th November last. Information to Captain Bell, Chief Constable, Wigan. HAMPSHIRE. 34.— Gosport ( County).— For stealing 2 £ 5 Bank of England Notes, Nos. 14299 and 14300— JOHN EDWARD WOODMAN, a Private of the Rifle Brigade, age about 19, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, burn scar right breast, scar tip of chin, PRICE tattooed inside right leg, man with revolver right arm, Buffalo Bill left arm ; wearing fatigue uniform of the Rifle Brigade, with overcoat and belt. A native of Windsor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 35.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 22nd and 23rd inst., a double case English silver watch, maker " Blundell, Liverpool " ; Maltese silver albert, curb pattern ( unstamped), 2 watch keys and a silver Egyptian coin attached ; 1 pair of hand- sewn elastic side boots, plain block fronts; a black lounge coat and vest; 1 pair light striped trousers ; 1 rough brown leather purse, buckle fastening, containing £ 6 10s. Od.; a black enamelled " Swift" diamond frame safety bicycle, " 1896 " pattern, No. 10,404, 30- in. front, 28- in. back wheel, " Dunlop" Welsh tyres, rubber pedals ( piece of rubber cut from both), toe clips fitted, rubber handles, transfer on head and top bar, double crowns to front forks, tangent spokes — PETER HODGENS, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( cut short) red; dress, light tweed suit and cap. A gunner of the Royal Artillery, from which he is now a deserter. Native of Ballinasloe. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 36.— Southampton ( Borough).— For larceny ( bailee)— HENRY GLOUCESTER LE GROVE, age 37, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion, hair and beard dark. Stated he was an oculist. He obtains goods on the hire system and then disposes of them. Left on 14th inst., supposed for the north. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 37.— Bishop's Stortford.—( County).— For an aggravated assault on a female, 4th inst.— HENRY SCOTT, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, flat nose turned up at point, stoops slightly; dress, light coat and trousers, dark ribbed waistcoat, light cap, dirty brown boots. A butcher, native of Bishop's Stortford; supposed known at Braintree, Saffron Walden, and at the Central Meat Market. Warrant issued. 88. — Bishop's Stortford ( County). — For neglecting her child, leaving it chargeable to the Bishop's Stortford Union— AMY MILES, age about 30, height 5 ft., complexion, hair and eyes dark; wearing long dark jacket, dark blue hat; supposed native of Enstone, Oxford. Is accompanied by a girl about 5 years of age, and may be accompanied by a man, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and eyes LANARKSHIRE. 41.— Glasgow ( City).— For appropriating £ 600 entrusted to him to invest— HERBERT BARCLAY, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, com- plexion sallow, hair ( bushy and inclined to curl) and moustache dark, long flat feet, walks erect, smart appearance and plausible manner. He carried on business as David Barclay & Co., 48, West George Street, Glasgow, and obtained, through advertise- ments, money to invest under the " cover system." Is believed to be an amateur photographer; absconded 17th inst, may endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 42.— Burnley ( County).— For embezzling £ 1,000 whilst acting as secretary to the Barrowford In- dustrial Co- operative Society— PRICE WILLIAM HARTLEY, age 85 or 36, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair and eyes dark brown, of smart appearance; dress, steel grey suit, brown double- breasted ulster overcoat, white turn- down collar, white silk muffler, black billy- cock hat, brown shoes. A native of Pendle Forest, near Burnley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, County Police Office, Burnley. 43.— Kirkham ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst., at Fleetwood, a watch ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, florid face, clean shaved, lame right leg; dress, blue- black shooting coat, tweed vest, dark cord trousers, check cap, old lace boots. A labourer; supposed a native of Preston. May be accompanied by a woman, age 54, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes brown. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 44.— Leigh ( County).— For larceny— MICHAEL KELLY, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, mark on nose which causes the right eye to be slightly blackened; dress, dark worsted jacket and trousers, cap, clogs. A collier. Warrant issued. 45.— Leigh ( County).— For stealing, 19 inst., at Tyldesley, a lady's ( three- quarter) green cloth jacket, green velvet collar, 3 large bright buttons on front; 1 lady's blue and black crepon skirt, and a green flower pot, and 13s. 3d.— SARAH MARSH, age 17, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( small and rather weak) dark; wearing black hat trimmed pink flowers, button boots, and the stolen jacket and skirt. Previously convicted of larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbothani, Leigh. 46.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing 4 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. 54602 to 5, and £ 10— DAVID BIRD, age 16, height 5 ft. 2 in., com- plexion fair, hair and eyes brown, cut mark right eye, abscess mark below left temple. A native of Manchester. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Manchester. 47.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, between 8th and 10th inst., a quantity of paperhangers' tools ( partly recovered) — HENRY JACKSON, alias 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898. HENRY GRAHAM, age 58, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair ( bald on top) brown, turning grey, eyes brown, scar each side of forehead and on left side. A plumber or engineer. Native of London. Has been con- victed at North London Sessions, Middlesex County Sessions, Liverpool City Sessions and Bootle Borough. 48.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst., 1 silver curb albert; 1 gold breast pin, set blue stone and pearls; 1 ditto, horseshoe pattern; 1 lady's three- strand silver albert, tassel at end— ROBERT JONES ( supposed false), age 21, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, clean shaved; dress, light check tweed suit and cap, turn down collar, light tie, brown shoes; speaks with Welsh accent. Supposed native of Abergele. Was employed 3 days at a milkhouse( where the larceny was committed), which situation he obtained by answering an advertisement. Had in his possession a testimonial from a farmer in Wales. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 49.— Rochdale ( Borough).— For stealing a horse ( recovered) — JOHN WEAVER, age 25, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown; bress, dark jacket, cord trousers, cap and clogs. A carter. Native of Rochdale. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. 50.— Rochdale ( Bor. rugh). — ROBERT H. GORDYN, Case No. 42, 21st inst., not now wanted. LEICESTERSHIRE. 51. — Leicester Borough). — For stealing £ 37 8s. 7d.— WILLIAM WHITE, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark ( pale), hair dark brown, scar over left eye; dress, dark brown coat and vest, black and white plaid trousers, dark pad- dock overcoat, black hard hat, light lace boots, wears several pendants on watch chain for bicycle riding. Is a Rugby football player, and has with him a brown football bag " W W L " thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 52.— Tredegar ( Comity). — For embezzling £ 2 17s. 6d.— FREDERICK SMITH, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in.; complexion, hair, and heavy moustache dark; anchor tattooed left arm ; dress, black cloth suit, grey cap, nailed boots; may be wearing brown leather leggings. A native of Hamp- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Tredegar. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 53.— Welshpool ( County).— For deserting her children, leaving them chargeable to the Llanfyllin Union— MARY MORGANS, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, large mouth, thick lips, feet turns outwards. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool, or to Sergt. Meredith, Llanfyllin. NORFOLK. 54.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a horse, cart and harness ( recovered)— PHILIP KEYMER, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey; dress, black suit ( worn), white collar, dark tie, hard felt hat. A native of Norwich. Spoke of Forest Road and Dalston. May seek employment as an engineer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guildhall, Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 55.— Wellingborough ( County).— For fraud HARRIS, alias HARRISON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion pale, hair and small moustache light; dress, light suit, black hard felt hat. He represents himself as agent for Can- it Son, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham, and receives orders for drapery, for which he obtains payment, gi\ ing receipts from a book in one of the above names. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. fresh, hair light, moustache ginger, eyes blue, dressed as a navvy or labourer. A native of Weighton, Yorkshire. " Supposed now in the oounty of Durham. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Garden, Berwick- on- Tweed. RENFREWSHIRE. 57.— Johnstone ( Burgh). — For embezzling £ 50 8s. Od.— JOSEPH BOYLE, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion florid, hair dark, slight moustache light, eyes bluish grey, cut mark on right eyelid, stoops slightly when walking; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, dark rough tweed overcoat, black felt hat; carried a brown single- peak cap. A fish, & c., salesman ; is addicted to drink. Absconded 18th inst. Information to Chief Constable Forbes, Johnstone. SELKIRKSHIRE. 58. Selkirk ( Counti/). — For embezzling £ 42 lis. 9d.— WALTER TAIT, late treasurer to the Selkirk Lodge of Free Gardeners, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair and mous- tache light, eyes grey, long face, sharp features, stoops slightly and turns his toes inwards ; dress, dark grey tweed suit, tweed cap, blue melton over- coat. A native of Earlston, Berwickshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Milne, Selkirk. SOMERSETSHIRE. 59.- Dunster ( County).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences at Minehead— A MAN, aged 40 to 45, height about 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion fair, rather long face, hair ( bald on top), slight moustache and tuft on chin sandy; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, red tie, carried a drab mackintosh with cape ; speaks with Scotch accent. Stated he was a land surveyor, and had 7 men under him, for whom he secured lodgings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Perry, Dunster. NORTHUMBERLAND. 56.— Berwickon- Tweed ( Borough). — For deserting his wife'and family, leaving them charge- able to the Berwick- on- Tweed Union— EDWARD TIPPING, alias JOHN CLARK, BOUNCER and YORKIE, age 35, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion age 16, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyebrows dark, eyes blue; sloping scar between eyes, blinks when speaking; dress, dark brown jacket, corduroy trousers, grey stockings ( marked B or W), brown guernsey, grey undershirt and jersey, blue cotton shirt ( clothing, except trousers, stolen). Carried a striped canvas bag. Native of Plaistow. Absconded 22nd inst. Information to Supt. Brice, Godstone. STAFFORDSHIRE. 60.— Brownhillsl County).— For stealing £ 2 from his lodgings at Heavesford— JOHN HAYE, a Scotch- man, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, eyes ( supposed) blue, upper front teeth bad ; dress, black short round coat, black vest, dark blue cloth trousers, white collar, black tie, red woollen cuffs, old lace boots. Has been employed as a canvasser for a firm at Manchester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Brownhills. 61.— Wednesbury ( County).— For stealing a dark red roan horse, 6 years, 14 hands, tail docked, in fair condition- FREDERICK MILLER, alias FRANK PLEASTED, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, clean shaved, eruptions on face ; dress, brown frieze jacket and vest, light grey trousers, dark peak cap, side spring boots, of horsey appearance. A native of Croydon ; well known to horsedealers, & c., in the Midland Counties and neighbourhood of Liverpool. Warrant issued. 62.— Wednesbury ( County).— For forging and uttering a cheque for £ 7, 7th inst.— JOSEPH ROGERS, age 35, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion pale, hair and eyes brown, small scar back of left wrist, scar corner of left eye and on left cheek; wearing light brown dust coat, black hard felt hat, brown kid gloves, light lace boots. A native of West Bromwich. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. ' SUFFOLK. 63.— Lowestoft ( County). — For fowl stealing— HARRY WEIR, age about 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., hair and small moustache black, prominent nose; dress, dark speckled suit and shoes; plays football, and will probably apply to football Secretaries. May be found living with a woman, age about 30, hair dark, generally wears light cape, and her two sons, ages 11 and 3. A boiler rivetter ; native of Blackpool. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Shipp, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( EAST). 65.— Brighton ( Borough).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM BARNARD 1SWORTH, age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion florid, hair ( thin on top) brown, beard and moustache dark ( turning grey). Gentlemanly appearance, usually wears frcck coat and high silk hat. A jeweller, late of 55, King's Road, Brighton. Absconded 14th inst.; had in his possession a large quantity of jewellery. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 66.— Hastings ( Borough).— For embezzling 10s. — FREDERICK COOPER, age 21 to 23, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, clean shaved ; dress, when last seen, dark blue serge suit, long brown overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A milk carrier ; native of Hastings. May be found at Brighton, Winchester or Aldershot, and may endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. 67.— Hastings { Borough). — For embezzling 9s. 10d.— MAURICE C. STANFORD, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion florid, hair and moustache sandy; dress, light tweed suit, brown mackintosh, light cloth cap. A baker; native of Biddenden, Kent. May be found in the neighbour- hood of Chilham, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. 68.— Hove ( Town). — For non- payment of maintenance arrears — WILLIAM CHATFIELD YEATES, age 27, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., com- plexion pale, hair, moustache and eyes dark, long nose ; dress, black suit, grey cloth cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SURREY. 64.— Godstone ( County).— For absconding from the Philanthropic Society's Farm School. Redhill, and for burglary— ALFRED WARD, alias CARTER, SUSSEX ( WEST). £ 5 REWARD. 69.— Steyning ( County).— For obtaining two bicycles by false pretences at Shorehani, 6th inst.— 1st, lady's " Olympia" safety ( nearly new), No. 13706, gold transfer on head and lower tube ; name of machine and maker, " Frank Parkyn, Wolver- hampton," thereon; enamelled red with gold lines, Brooks' saddle B 80, " Fleuss ' tyres, " Presto " gear case, raised handle bars, lamp, pump, spanner and oil - can. 2nd, " Wincycle" safety, metal name- plate on head, and gold transfer on lower tube of frame ; maker, " White" Machine Company, 48, Holborn Viaduct, London, thereon; " Dunlop " tyres, enamelled black, lamp, pump, spanner bag and oil can— MAYALL ( supposed false), age 19 to 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey; dress, dark suit, collar and tie with brilliant pin, hard felt hat, low shoes, wearing gold chain. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by George Tinslay, Cycle Agent, New Shorehain, for such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to that amount recovered. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. WARWICKSHIRE. 70. — Birmingham ( City). — For embezzling £ 16 16s. lid., 5th November last— THOMAS A. ANDERTON, age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, moustache sandy, nose has been broken and a piece of bone taken out, very loose knee joints ; dress, dark grey overcoat, black velvet collar, grey check suit, grey soft felt hat; usually wears a white tie and turned- down collar, also a fine gold single link watch chain, and an American plated watch. A clerk; native of Manchester. May endea- vour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 71. — Birmingham [ City). — For forging a cheque for £ 70 15s., 25th September, 1897— WILLIAM FRY, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair ( thin in front) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1 8 9 8 . T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 dark, heavy moustache light, large Roman nose, stoops slightly, and walks with waddling gait ; dress, when last seen, reddish brown tourist suit, black felt hat, carried a small brief bag. A shop assistant. Native of Birmingham. Visits music halls and theatres, and may be found in the company of betting men. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 72.— Birmingham. ( City).— For stealing, 10th inst, £ 37 10s.— GEORGE H. RICHARDS, age 19, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair, slight moustache and eyes ( full) dark, mole on left cheek, rather pug- nose ; dress, dark brown suit, dark cap. A brass caster or saddler. Native of Doneaster. Is fond of betting and attending race meetings. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 73.— Beverley ( County).— For larceny, 14th inst.— ANDREW WILSON, age 17, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, old grey jacket and vest, cord trousers, grey cloth cap, lace boots. A native of Beverley. May be found in the company of hawkers, shooting gallery employees, & c_. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Winpenny, Beverley. 74.— Hull ( Cit,/).— For stealing tools— ROLAND HEPTONSTALL, age 17, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ginger. A bricklayer's apprentice. Native of Brad- ford. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, . Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 75.— Barnsley ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., at Snape Hill, Darfield, a rough slate- coloured • double- breasted overcoat, nearly new, usual pockets, whole back, two buttons off left side ; a grey woollen shirt, red, white and yellow stripes; and 10s.— WALTER WAIN WRIGHT, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair black, mark right elbow owing to its having been broken; dress, blue cloth jacket and vest, brown cloth trousers, stolen coat and shirt, brown cloth cap, lace boots. A native of Allerton, Bywater. Warrant issued. 76.— Barnsley ( County).— For stealing pigeons — A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bushy in front and at sides) dark brown, short dark moustaciie; dress, black slack- back jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, black peak cap, clogs ; a collier. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT? 77.— C Division.— Remanded till 1st prox., for obtaining goods by fictitious cheques on the Civil Service Bank, Charing Cross Road— MAURICE GOLDBERG, a Jew, age 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion dark, thin face, hair ( thick and curly) black, clean- shaved, eyes dark, long straight nose, pointed chin ; dress, long light brown Newmarket overcoat, black jacket suit, silk hat, patent boots. May be wanted elsewhere for obtaining goods in the names of Moseley it Co., and Goldberg & Co., export merchants, Shaftesbury Avenue, and 24, Glasshouse Street, Piccadilly, London. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 78.— Buckingham ( County).— Sentenced 25th inst., to 14 days imprisonment for larceny— LOUIS PARDOE, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, sharp features, hair, whiskers and moustache brown, eyes hazel, mole left cheek, scars back of head, ruptured ; dress, old dark cloth overcoat, dark coat and vest, dark grey trousers and cap. A painter's labourer. Native of Windsor. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Clarke, Buckingham. HAMPSHIRE. 79.— Fareham ( County). — Remanded till 1st prox., for attempting to pick pockets— JOHN ABEL, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, cut mark back of head, left cheek, forehead and over right eye, varicose veins right leg; dress, dark brown tweed suit, grey plaid mackintosh, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A com- mission agent. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 80. — Northampton ( Borough). — Sentenced, 14th inst., to 21 davs' imprisonment for larceny— CHARLES BORROME DAVIAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue. A harness maker. Native of Canada. Previously convicted of shop lifting at Daventry, and supposed elsewhere. Is well acquainted with prison dis- cipline. 81. — Northampton ( Borouqli). — Committed for trial at next assizes lor forging and uttering bills of exchange— HENRY ROBINSON, age 41, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, right forefinger deformed. A native of Northampton. WILLIAM HENRY LINNELL, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. A native of London. Commercial travellers; have been residing at Leicester for about 4 years, and visited towns of the Midland district obtaining goods on forged bills. Supposed wanted elsewhere. 82. — Northampton. ( Borough).— Sentenced, 15tli inst., to 1 month's imprisonment for larcenv— CHARLES OSWALD DOWNING, alias CHARLES HOSWALD, age 33, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, mole on left arm. A shoe rivetter. Native of Northampton. Has been travelling the county for the last 3 or 4 years. Supposed previously convicted. 83. — Northampton. ( Borough). — Sentenced, 21st inst., to 14 days' imprisonment for embezzlement — CHARLES JAMES WILLIAMS, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, pock mark top of left eye, burn marks left cheek and back of right hand. An insurance agent. Native of Ashford, Kent. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 84.— Witney (' ounty).— Remanded till 3rd prox. for larceny— THOMAS NEIL ( supposed false), age about 50, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fair, hair ( nearly bald on top) dark brown, eyes ( nervous affection of when talking) brown, hairy chest, speaks sharply, ruptured both sides, walks quickly; dress, dark shabby clothes, white neckerchief, hard felt hat, lace boots. States he is a native of London. Information to Supt. Cooke, Witney. saw; 1 sash ditto ; 5 chisels ( f, i, i) ; 1 sash gouge; 1 iron chisel; 2 hammers ( large and small) ; 2 bradawls; nearly all stamped " Widdowson " ; 1 joiner's bass. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. SUFFOLK. 85.— Lowestoft ( County).— Remanded for steal- ing hair from the tails of a number of horses, at Beccles, 19th inst.— ROBERT HENRY BIRD, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, burn scar on right wrist; dress, dark coat, light cloth trousers and cap, dark wrapper, lace boots. A native of Stalliam, Norfolk. Previously convicted at Norfolk Assizes, North Walsham, Beccles and Norfolk Quarter Sessions, of burglary, begging, larceny and shopbreaking. ALFRED LAMBER I', age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, 3- pronged fork, H. U. N. C. H. and A. H. right forearm, 3- pronged fork left forearm, 2 scars left hreast; dress, tan jumper, black trousers, cloth peak cap, lace boots, all old. States he is a native of Wimborne, Dorset. Previously convicted at Great Yarmouth and Stalham of assaulting Police and begging. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 86.— Beaconsfield ( County).— 22nd inst., at Taplow— A long black melton overcoat ( nearly new), light plaid lining, large black bone buttons, usual pockets. Information to Inspector Pearman, Beaconsfield. DERBYSHIRE. 87. Chesterfield ( Borough).— 18th inst.— 1 jack plane; 1 smoothing plane ; 1 pair compasses; 1 new oilstone in case; 1 new 9- in. square; 1 liand- KENT. 88.— Sandgate ( County).— 15th inst., by ladder larceny— 1 old- fashioned gold bracelet, set with tur- quoise in shape of forget- me- not, engraved H. G. to M. G., 1846 ; 1 long gold watch chain ; 1 small gold brooch, shape of vine leaves ; 3 clusters of forget- me- nots in turquoise, with small diamond in centre; 2 Indian silver bangles; 1 large medal with figure; 1 gold safety pin brooch, fiat bar " 1897 " in pearls set in gold thereon ; 1 short silver chain; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch ; 1 gold chain ; 1 small gold ring, set with 5 turquoise, 2 missing, small garnet in centre; 1 dark green bag purse; 1 dark red purse with elastic round it, buff colour lining. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. LANCASHIRE. 89. Accrington ( Borough).— 22nd inst., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold ring, with 5 diamonds set in blue enamel, one corner slightly chipped; 1 lady's gold ( turquoise) ring; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, dinge at back; 1 gent's silver vtrg watch, white dial, steel hands, case plain at back; t shirt stud in two pieces, made from a gold nugget, chased on top; 1 metal broach ; 1 lady's silver ring, chased ; 2 metal rings ; 1 pair metal cuff studs; 2 long metal watch chains, small links ; 1 red silk handkerchief; 1 pair lady's black kid gloves, size ( new); 1 large old- fashioned 5- chambered revolver, in good condition, supposed " Jones, Liverpool," engraved on barrel; 1 black- handled razor ; 1 pocket knife, with 2 blades; and a number of German coins, including 2 gold 20- mark pieces and about 40 silver 1- mark pieces. Information to Chief Constable Beattie, Accrington. 90.— Rochdale ( Borough).— 11th inst., by house- breaking— 1 lady's gold keyless watch, No. 77657 or 77918, initials " J. E. S." on outer case; 1 ditto, No. 226895, initials " C. S." on outer case; 1 gent's silver watch; 1 gold curb bangle, 1 link near centre worn through; 1 gold bangle, fluted, about f- in wide; 1 gold- plated bangle, enamelled on back ; 1 gold- plated silver bangle, engraved on back; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set with 4 opals and 5 pearls ; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold curb ring ; 1 gent's 18- ct. buckle ring, set with 1 diamond; 2 lady's gold keepers, 1 stamped " Miz- pah," other one barred; 1 lady's gold albert, small fluted links, tassel at end ; 1 gold breast- pin, set with carbuncles; 1 gold brooch, set with 3 carbuncles; 1 ditto, set with 3 garnets; 1 ditto, in form of 3 daisies, set with pearls; 1 gold oval- shaped brooch, set with 1 diamond, engraved " Clara Stott, Clover- dale House, Rochdale "; 1 diamond and gold brooch, made from pair of earrings ; 1 gold safety- pin brooch, bird thereon; 1 gold 10- franc piece brooch; 1 gold necklet, very fine chain, small gold heart with pearl in centre attached; 1 crystal necklet, single row of stones on plated gold ground— Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN. 1st, age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., eyes dark, full eyebrows, Jewish appearance ; dress, fawn covert overcoat, brown trousers, supposed brown billycock hat. 2nd, age about 22, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in. ; wearing dark clothing, and brown soft felt hat. 3rd, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown; wearing working clothes, brown cap, white apron, carried a small bass. Information to Chief Constable Buck, Rochdale. 91.— Salford ( Borough).— 25th inst., by house- breaking— A vicuna dress lounge jacket, silk front, and trousers to match ; 1 pair indigo blue fine twill serge trousers and vest ( nearly new); 1 pair lace boots, square toecaps, kid uppers, size 8; 1 lady's figure i black satin cloth dress, trimmed blue silk crepon in front of bodice, puffed sleeves, ruffled silk collar, fastens at back, black ribbon round waistband; 1 lady's black cashmere dress, black satin front, and bodice to match, fastens down back with buttons, puffed sleeves, white lace round collar, black ditto in cuffs; 1 pair opera glasses in plain black leather case, well- worn; 1 brown tweed lounge jacket, slits at sides, brown trousers and vest ( new); 1 pair black and white checked trousers ( nearly new); 1 black and silver silk muffler. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 92.— Market Harborough ( County). — 8th inst.— a silver English lever watch, white dial, black figures and hands, No. 15,357, makers " J. Reed Bros., Chester Street, Coventry," silver curb pattern albert attached— Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age about 43, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and whiskers ( turning grey) dark; dress, long dark brown coat, dark trousers, hard felt hat; hawks buttons, boot laces, & c. Information to E. Holmes, Esq., Chief Constable, Leicester, or Supt. Burton, Market Harborough. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1898. NORTHUMBERLAND. 93 Berwick- Oil- Tweed { Borough).— 4th inst. -- A double case silver Geneva watch, " Foster Lamb engraved on inside of outer case. 21st - nst. - A silver English lever watch, No. 20187, " Drink water " on works. Information to Head Constable Gardner, Berwick- on- Tweed. OXFORDSHIRE. 94.— Bicester ( County).— 16th inst., by office breaking at Fritwell— a small silver watch ; 2 canvas bags, one marked " Parish Council" other " Reading Room," containing about £ 9 6s. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Bowen, Bicester. SURREY. 95.— Reigate ( Borough). — Between 15th and 17th inst.— 1 brass- back tenon saw, " F. Muddle " stamped thereon; 1 brass- plated spirit- level, " F. Muddle " stamped under glass ; 1 white linen apron ; 1 brace and about 3 dozen bits ; 1 saw set; 4 twist br * ( J, | V if')! a 2 dozen bits ; 1 small iron plane ; 1 small screw driver. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. WORCESTERSHIRE. 96.— Dudley ( County).— 19th inst., by burglary — 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 115285 ; 1 lady's gold chain, 4 links, cross, anchor and heart pendants ; 1 gold brooch, 15- carat, heart in centre with small diamond; 1 ditto, 9- carat, long, 6 coloured stones in centre; 1 lady's 18- carat gold ring, set 8 small diamonds ; 1 ditto, set 2 blue stones, white stone in centre; 1 pair gold links, oval shape ( engraved); 1 gold scarf pin, round stone in centre ; 1 silver brooch, oval shape, raised flowers in gold or gilt; 1 gold scarf pin, anchor shape ; 2 ornaments ( small boats with children therein). Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. MISCELLANEOUS. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 97.— Pickering ( County).— 13th inst., at Newby — a lady's gold O piate English lever watch, No. 4,483, gold dial and hands ; long twisted hair guard, with 3 gold lockets ( 2 oval, the other round, containing hair) attached— Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and moustache dark ; dress, dark jacket, cord or moleskin trousers, dark cap. A tramp- ing blacksmith. Information to Supt. Stones, Pickering. PROPERTY RECOVERED. OXFORDSHIRE. 98.— Oxford ( City).— Bicycle case No. 55, 21st inst. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. KENT. 99. Sandgate ( County).— 23rd inst., in a well at Cheriton, the body of a newly- born female child, wrapped in an old diaper and old flannel petticoat, supposed in water about 10 days. Inquest adjourned till 15tb prox. Information to Supt. Wagliorn, Sandgate. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 101.— Liverpool ( City).— Wanted to know the whereabouts of Supervisee JACOB BERTRAND, alias JACOB ALEXANDER BERTRANDI, Office No. 41- 98, age 29, height 5 ft. 7£ in., hair black, eyes dark brown, complexion swarthy, scar centre forehead and left cheek. Sentenced at Carlisle Quar- ter Sessions, 5th January, 1897, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years Police supervision for stealing clothing. Discharged from H. M. Prison, Carlisle, 4th inst. 2312. Information to Chief Constable, City Police, Liverpool. APPREHENSIONS. 102.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division— JAMES BAKER, Cases No. 5, 13th November, 1896, and 31st December, 1897. 103.— Gloucestershire, Staplehill{ County). — MAN, Case No. 103, 21st inst. 104.— Gloucestershire, Stroud ( County).— JOHN HENSEY, alias EDWARDS, Case No. 20, 21st inst. 105.— Kent, Dartford ( Countij).— HERMANN HAGENBERG, Case No. 35, 21st inst. 106.— Kent, West Mallintf ( County).- - HENRY WYATT, Case Nos. 26, and STEPHEN MOON, Case No. 27, 17th ult. 107.— Lancashire, Rawtenstall ( County).— Licence holder THOMAS HENRY HOLDEN, Office No. 2828- 97 ( Case No. 23, 26th November last). Committed for trial at next Manchester Assizes. 108.— Merionethshire, Corwen ( County).— JOSHUA JONES, Case No. 32, 7th inst., and sentenced to one month imprisonment. 109.— Wiltshire, Trowbridge ( County).— WILFRED DRURY, Case No. 66, 21st inst., and property recovered. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 110.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— For obtaining pianos by false pretences— THOMAS PRICE, alias PREECE, REECE, WRIGHT, JONES, & c., age 38, height about 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, complexion sallow, hair dark brown. He usually takes a small furniture shop, obtains large quantities of goods on credit, disposes of same at a local auction and decamps. Absconded from Portsmouth 9th November last. Has resided at Bradford, Isle of Wight and Southampton. Sup- posed convicted at Sheffield about 6 years ago. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. STAFFORDSHIRE.; 100.- Wednesbury ( County).— 29th ult., at Gospel Oak, Tipton— a bay horse pony, 18 hands, 5 years, black points, rough coat, short ragged mane, short tail, " 43 " branded on off fore foot. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. HAMPSHIRE. 111.— Portsmouth ( Borough.)— Remanded till 2nd prox. for stealing jewellery from an hotel— PERCY DAWKINS, alias BACON, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair brown, moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, fawn colour covert coat, dark tweed jacket suit, stand up collar, bow tie, black hard felt hat, brown kid gloves, carried a silver- mounted walking stick, of good appearance and address. States he has just come from Sydney for the benefit of his health. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen) a silver gilt French brooch, forming the word " Katie," each letter set with small garnets. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. PROPERTY STOLEN. " W. Gibson. Belfast," on works, " T. McC." en- graved on back ; a pair of gold earrings, cluster shape, 1 large stone surrounded by smaller stones. Also, about May last, a lady's marquise ring, set small diamonds and rubies. 113. — B. Division.— 3rd inst.— 2 brooches ( 1 diamond flamed, 1 gold bar, set yellow stones surrounded with small diamonds) ; 1 gold cross pendant, set uiawuuus M SM^ IT* IUIV, with brooch pin behind cross bar, small fob chain attached. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 114.— F Division.— 26th inst.— a gents pneu- matic safety bicycle, Beeston tyre on front wheel, Dunlop on hind, " Mayville Cycle Syndicate " on transfer on front. 115 — F Division.— 27th inst., by shopbreaking — 3 gent's Hudson bicycles: 2 Warwick, 1 Chase tyre ( split at side li in., brake rubber and plunger screw missing of latter), all 28 in. wheels and round handle- bars. 116:— V Division.— 26th inst., by housebreaking — a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 267424 on works, lady's long gold small curb pattern chain attached ; 1 oval gold brooch set light amber stone, gold twisted cord round edge, with two gold leaves thereon ; 1 lady's gold dress ring, set blue enamelled flowers. 117.— X Division.— 26th inst., by housebreaking — 1 lady's gold keyless Geneva watch ; a lady's solid gold albert, long and short link pattern, with a plain flat charm ( shamrock, glass encircled with gold) attached ; 2 gold bracelets : 1st, composed of two bangles, small nest and tree attached by safety chain ; 2nd, one- half plain gold, the other plaited hair pattern. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 118— Portsmouth ( Borough).— Between 23rd and 24th inst.— 2 gold scarf pins ( 1 set small dia- mond with large pear shaped pure white pearl suspended from setting, other set ruby surrounded with a number of small diamonds). Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. APPREHENSIONS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 112.— B. Division.— During December last— a lady's gold keyless half hunter watch, maker 119-— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City). — GEORGE H. RICHARDS, Case No. 65, 21st inst., at Doncaster. 120.— Worcestershire, Oldbury ( County). — GEORGE WILSON, Case No. 61, 31st ult., and committed for trial at next Worcester Assizes. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY HARMER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWI'Elt STREET, FIN8BUUY, E. C.