THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1476. REGULATIONS. 1 All annownoements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communicutions relating to them, should be add rested to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOT LAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be iinserted • // one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE,- if they are sufficient to enable action to be talien upon them by another force. 3 Particulars us to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of lbs. per portrait, and of Is. Hd. 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 n't 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. Announcements 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. ' lite force wh ich causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at owe transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the awiutuncement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any amwunrement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly icritten 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 persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same icill be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for bv 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 fingerprints 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. O., 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. 1396, May 14, 1897. See also P. G., No. 1470, January 28, 1898). GOODE, ERNEST, 184, Oxford Street. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) JACKSON, W. R., Gunsmith, 8, Park Avenue Road, Tottenham ( P. G., No. 1472, February 4, 1898.) 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.) SELMES, ROBERT, Gamekeeper, & c., ( P. G., No. 1474, February 11, 1898). 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.) METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. L— Criminal Investigation Department. — For procuring for immoral purposes, EMMA MESSMER, age 16, height about 5 ft., slight figure, hair light. A native of Hamburg— HEIN- RICH ALOYS MADER, alias FALK and BLACK HENRY, a German, age 31, height 5 fi. 8 in., strong build, complexion fre^ h, freckled, hair brown, moustache reddish, eyes grey, " J. L. R. Ludwig, 1889," tattooed on right arm ; wearing black suit. Photograph of the girl may be seen on application. Warrant issued. 2.— K Division.— For embezzling .£ 23 16s. 2nd December last— WILLIAM JACKLE Y HURST, age 29, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes hazel, a peculiar expression of mouth when excited; wearing dark clothes, black hard felt hat. A jeweller, native of North Shields. Warrant issued. 3.— M Division.— For obtaining £ 3 3s. Od. by- false pretences ( marking ink fraud)— H. BARKER, alias JAMES HENRY GUTHRIE, age 47, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair and heavy mou- stache black, eyes dark ; dress, dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. Has been previously convicted at Wakefield, Carlisle and Ayr ( see Case No. 15, 15th August, and Case No. 94, 17th October, 1884; Case No. 14, 30th October, 1885 ; Case No. 47, 15th April, 1887, and Case No. 9, 8th November, 1895). Warrant issued. 4.- P Division- — For embezzlement — WILLIAM HAYWARD, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., round shoulders, complexion dark, hair dark brown, wearing a long dark blue overcoat, purple necker- chief, dark check cap. Warrant issued. 5.— T Division.— For stealing, 30th ult., a chestnut cob, 13 hands, long mane, hind fetlocks white, very fat, and a set of brass- mounted harness — F. COOK, alias THOMAS COOK and CHEEKY WILLIS, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, light mixture tweed jacket suit and cap to match. A native of Holloway, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For conspiracy and fraud— ERNEST HER- BERT LOMAX, late of 17, Hollywood Road, Ken- sington, ago 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. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry. E. C. ANGLESEY. 7.— Menai Bridge ( County). — For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences FOLLY, an Irishman, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair and ( heavy) moustache dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, dark brown trousers, dark mackin- tosh ( no sleeves), cape attached, hard felt hat, heavy nailed boots with iron tips on toes and heels, wears a black leather belt round waist. He stated he was travelling for Singer & Co., repairing machinery. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Jones, Menai Bridge. BEDFORDSHIRE. 8.— Luton ( County).— For stealing, 11th inst., £ 70 at Houghton Regis— ROBERT HENRY PIM, late a lime works manager at Sewell, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown, moustache brown, eyes ( cast in left) rather weak, scar on left eyelid which causes it to droop, holds his head forward and looks down when walking, takes short quick steps ; dress, when last seen, blue melton overcoat with velvet collar, black trousers with blue stripes. A native of Llandaff. Is known at Birmingham and Liverpool. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Tydeman, Luton. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 21st ult.— a man, giving the name of RIEVE, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, round face, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, black hard hat, dark brown overcoat. He calls on greengrocers, representing that he has a quantity of potatoes for sale, and obtains a deposit on account. Is wanted elsewhere for similar frauds, see Case No. 13, 29th October, and Case No. 7, 3rd December last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. 10.— Reading' ( Borough).— For stealing, 7th inst. — a safety " Townend" roadster bicycle, high frame, brake and guards, Dunlop tyre front and Beeston tyre back wheel, flat handle bars, black born grips, barrel oil retaining hubs, narrow tread, large black chain wheel, T saddle pin, 5- 16 chain, footrests, rubber pedals, finished black enamel, usual plated parts, No. 25579 on head, dent in lower tube, transfer on head, " T. Baker & Sons "— W. E. PHEY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache slightly ginger ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 1 , 1898. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 11.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— HAROLD MARTIN BELTON, age 28 to 80, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion, hair and moustache dark, growing a beard ; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, black felt hat, old lace boots. He represents himself to be an agent of the " Belton Writing Portfolio, Registered, High Street, Hampton Hill, London," and calls upon Hotel Proprietors from whom he obtains the names of tradesmen who are customers, and requests that in the event of his obtaining their sanction to use their names for advertisement pur- poses the proprietor will exhibit the Advertising Portfolios upon his premises. He then obtains sub- scriptions for advertisements from tradesmen, but fails to deliver the portfolios. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. 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. 13.— Hazel Grove ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a lady's gold Geneva watch, white face, engraved with gold, black hands— JOHN THOMAS GIBSON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue, rather large head, very small feet; dress, black jacket, 2 black vests, blue stripe trousers, navy blue cap, lace boots. A native of Congleton. Pre- viously convicted of similar offences. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Oldham, Hazel Grove, Stockport. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Torquay ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— MOSES SMALL, age about 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair ( curly) and slight moustache black, eyes dark; dress, dark round jacket and vest, dark large pattern cord breeches, brown leather leggings, black and white check skull cap. A horsedealer; native of Newton Abbot. WTarrant issued. Information to Supt. Roberts, Torquay. 15.— Exeter ( City).— For forging and uttering 3 Bank withdrawal notes, thereby obtaining £ 14— ERNEST SYDNEY PRING ( supposed false), age about 38 ( 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 eoat 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. 16.— Devonport 1 Borough).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the parish of Stoke Damerel— FREDERICK HENRY BENDING, age 87, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion, hair and moustache dark ; dress, when he left here in July last, pilot cloth double breasted jacket, cord vest, moleskin trousers. A navvy; native of Ottery St. Mary, Devon. May be found on Public Works. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Matters, Devonport. DORSETSHIRE. 17.— Blandford ( County).— For larceny ( dwell- ing home) and burglariously breaking out of same— Supervisee WILLIAM GREAVES, alias MILLI- GAN and ATKINSON, Office No. 3218- 97, age 38, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, clean shaven, lost left arm from above elbow, scar forehead, upper lip, left knee and back 1st right finger; mole right armpit, nape of neck, right of navel and near right nipple. A native of Longtoft. Sentenced at York Sessions, 3rd October, 1893, to 8 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on second licence 26th October, 1897. T 428. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Brown, Blandford. DURHAM. 18.— Sunderland ( Borough). — For forgery— JOHN NEILSON, late Secretary of the Sunderland Branch of Amalgamated Society of Engineers, age 43, height about 5 ft. 5 in., very stout, complexion fresh, full red face, hair ( bald on top), moustache and small side whiskers ginger, combs his hair over top of head, abscess scar on one side of neck, shoulders contracted, cannot raise his arms ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue overcoat velvet collar, round felt hat, wears a gold keyless watch and long fine gold chain. An engineer. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Sunder- land. ESSEX. 19.— Braintree ( County). — For burglary— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, whiskers about 3 weeks' growth ; dress, brownish jacket, dark tweed trousers, spotted neckerchief, brown cap. A labourer. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. 20.— Harlow ( County).— For indecent assault on children at Nettleswell— JAMES GUNN, age 48, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, completion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes light blue, red nose ; dress, rough black overcoat with velvet collar, dark coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, shoes. A schoolmaster. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping, or In- spector Gibbons, Harlow. FLINTSHIRE. 21.— Mold ( County).— For deserting her child, leaving it chargeable to the common fund of the Ilawarden Union— ALICE SARAH PARSONS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes small, one or two upper teeth de- ficient. A nurse ; native of Combe Martin, Ufra- combe. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 22.— Cheltenham ( County). — For obtaining food, lodging and 10s. by false pretences— JOHN FISHER, age about 60, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair, whiskers and eyes grey, stoops when walking, is slightly lame and walks with a stick, and is supposed suffering from rheumatism ; dress, old black suit, black hard felt hat, nailed boots. Stated he had some money coming to him from a local solicitor. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HADDINGTONSHIRE. 23.— Haddington ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings Dy false pretences on the 11th and 12th inst. at Dunbar— a MAN, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 inches, complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light, eyes blue ; dress, black or very dark jacket and vest, grey knickerbockers and hose, blue cotton shirt ( white check), turn- down collar, brown shoes. Stated he was on a cycling tour and had come from New York. g^ a Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haddington. HAMPSHIRE. 24.— Fareham ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM REEVES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown, moustache light brown ; dress, long dark brown check overcoat, check trousers, black hard felt hat. He calls on greengrocers and offers to supply potatoes, upon which he obtains a deposit. Supposed identical with man, Case No. 9, 31st De- cember last. Warrant issued. 1 Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 25.— 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. 26. — Petersfield ( County). — For obtaining charitable contributions by false pretences, 31st ult., at Horndean— A MAN, age 30 to 36, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache light, rather thin features ; dress, dark grey overcoat, grey trousers, stand up collar, dark soft felt hat, carried an umbrella; the appearance of a clerk or traveller, of good address. Is belioved to be identical with man, Case No. 22, 7th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. 27.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 22nd and 23rd ult., 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. 28.— Southampton ( Borough.)— For stealing a concertina ( recovered)— EGAN, alias BRYAN or BRYANT, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion sallow, hair light; dress, blue cloth pilot coat, black buttons, anchors thereon, blue trousers, blue cloth cap with patent leather peak. A ship's tailor. Recently discharged from Dorchester Prison, where he had been sentenced to 48 days imprisonment for being drunk and absent without leave. Was for- merly on H. M. S. " Boscawen " at Portland. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 29.— Sandgate ( County). — For embezzlement and stealing a bicycle— JOHN WINTERS, age 25, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes grey, dancing girl and woman's head on forearms ; dress, light grey suit, white tie, stand up collar, brown Alpine hat. A native of Lisleen, Killen, Castlederg, Tyrone. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgate. 30.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For ob- taining by false pretences, 1 lady's diamond ring ( recovered); 1 ditto gold ring, 3 diamonds in star setting; 1 ditto, set rose diamonds and rubies in cluster— A. RIX, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., very dark complexion, moustache black; wearing black overcoat and black hard felt hat; of gentlemanly appearance. Stated he was the son of a well known medical practitioner, and obtained the rings on approval. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANARKSHIRE. 31.— 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 ult, may endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 32.— Blackburn ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 2 gold watches and chains— TRAFFORD STOTT, alias JAMES TAYLOR, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, abscess marks both sides of neck, slight impediment in speech ; dressed usually in dark tweed. Supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Myers, Blackburn. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1898. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. AYRSHIRE. 38.— Ayr ( Count;/).— Woodcut portrait and des- cription of DONALD KERR, whose apprehension is sought for wilful fire raising and theft, age 28, height 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. DENBIGHSHIRE. 84.— Wrexham ( Counti/).— Woodcut portrait and description of JOHN GEORGE SAINT, whose apprehension is sought for stealing, on 5th inst., £ 87 10s. Age about 27, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and slight moustache dark brown, very long neck, walks erect; dress, blue double breasted jacket suit, grey cloth cap. A clerk ; native of Ruabon. He may be found with a new " Star" Road Racer bicycle, smooth Dunlop tyres, Hat handle- bar, rat- trap pedals, silver " King of the Road " lamp, which he purchased on 5th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. LANCASHIRE. 35.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing, between 2nd and 8rd ult.— 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 71649, plain cases, figured dial; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 14635, plain dial, engraved cases, had attached a twisted silver guard, with tassel at end; 1 gent's 15- carat gold albert, curb pattern, with locket as pendant, containing two photographs; 1 lady's gold albert, twisted pattern, with tassel at end; 1 lady's gold brooch, oval shape, raised thread- work to form a ring in centre, beaded round edges; 1 plain gold wedding ring ; 1 lady's silver bracelet, fastens with 1 clasp; 6 dessert spoons, stamped 6 ; 1 plated gold oblong brooch; 1 plated gold bangle, curb pattern, locket attached ; 1 pair oblong plated sleeve links ; 1 silver chain aDd locket, flat links; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, white dial, had attached a two- cord silver guard ; 1 lady's small silver Geneva watch, No. supposed 11382, steel hands, thistle engraved on outer case. Supervisee EZRA THOMAS, Office No. 2582- 96 ( Case 25, 3rd December last), age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( thin on top), scar back of head ; " A " left upper arm, A B and anchor left forearm, anchor right upper arm; a tailor, and sometimes goes to sea as a seaman. He takes lodgings in public or private houses, and states he has just returned from a long voyage. Sentenced at Preston County Sessions, 26th November, 1890, to 7 years' penal servitude, and 7 years' police super- vision, for Housebreaking. Licenced 13th August, 1896. 2345. Information to Supt. Leeming, County Police Office, Bolton. • 36.-— Bumley ( County).— For embezzling £ 1,000 whilst acting as secretary to the Barrowford In- dustrial Co- operative Society— PRICE WILLIAM HARTLEY, age 35 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. 37.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., 1 white calico chemise ; 1 grey flannel bodice ; 5 linen aprons; 1 black skirt; 1 brown cloth double- breasted jacket, to fit a girl age about 4 years— A WOMAN, age about 27, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion and hair ( very short) dark; dress, black dress, black rough cloth jacket, black straw hat. A domestic servant. 38.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, 27th ult., a silver Swiss Geneva lever watch, No. 2713, white dial, steel hands, seconds finger, " full jewelled lever " on outside of inner case; 1 pair old lace boots ( newly soled); 1 pair lady's ditto— A MAN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and moustache dark, large scar inside left hand, 2 middle fingers bent; dress, grey plaid suit, stand- up collar, red tie. A shoe- maker ; stated he was a native of Bradford, also that he had worked at Bolton, Preston and Southport. 39.— Chorley ( County).— For indecent assault., 6th ult., at Heath Charnock— JOHN LILLY, a^ e 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, thin features, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark; usually wears a dark brown frieze overcoat. A colliery labourer; native of Adlington. Warrant issued. 40.— Chorley ( County).— For housebreaking, at Chorley, on 2nd inst. ( see Case 56, 11th inst., mackintosh has been recovered), and for assault on his wife, 14th inst.— Licence holder JOHN CUBIN, alias JOHN COWBIN and JOHN COUBIN, Office No. 550/ 97, age 42, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion swarthy, hair and eyes brown, slight build, right ear broken, drops to front, scar right side of forehead, outside right thumb, back of fourth finger, brown mole left of neck; dress, blue serge suit and cap; a collier; is a very violent character, and may have firearms in his possession. Sentenced at Lancaster Assizes, 17th November, 1891, to seven years' penal servitude for wounding a constable. Liceneed 18th February, 1897, F. L. R. 191. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. LEICESTERSHIRE. 41.— South Wigston ( County).— For stealing a grey tweed suit with cap to match; 1 print shirt, " Cottage Homes, Countesthorpe," thereon— ERNEST CRANE, age 15, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, deep scar on right cheek. JOSEPH LIONEL BROWN, age 12 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; both dressed in stolen clothing as above. Natives of Leicester. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Ormiston, South Wigston. LINCOLNSHIRE. Alford ( County).— For obtaining, 3rd inst., by false pretences, a light drab waterproof, light velvet collar, hip and ticket pockets, two faint spots of red paint on bottom of front, " 0,0.0. Prize Medals, O. O. O. Slazenyers, Tailor framed waterproof, Hygienic manufacture " thereon.— a man who gave the name of BAILEY, age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light, rather thick lips, supposed 2 small scars on one cheek, walks erect; dress, blue Norfolk knicker suit, stand- up collar with turned down points, brown stockings red stripes round tops, grey peak cap, old lace boots and the stolen waterproof. He takes lodgings at hotels for one night, and leaves without paying his bill. Was at Thirsk on 8th inst., where he stayed one night and left on the pretence of sending a telegram, after having disposed of a bicycle. See Case No. 25, 11th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spofforth, Alford. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 43.— 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. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 44.— 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 Carr & Son, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham, and receives orders for drapery, for which he obtains payment, giving receipts from a book in one of the above names. Warrant issued. 45.— Wellingborough ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., a Waltham lever stop watch, white metal case, three- quarter plate, " Samuels, Manchester," on dial, 2 brass chains ( 1 curb pattern, small brass lock and key, the other long link pattern) attached ; 1 pair lace boots, patent fasteners at top, toecaps, plain bottoms ( one half soled)— A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion ( blotched), hair and slight moustache dark, brown scar on one leg, limps slightly; dress, dark striped jacket and vest, dark trousers, light check cap, blue muffler with white spots. A chimney sweep, known as " John." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 46.— Newark ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) a box hand- cart, painted black, small wheels, moulded on top of sides, a piece broken off one corner, cross handle- ENOCH BLAGDON, age about 45, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( short) and moustache grey. A rag and bone collector. Is accompanied by a woman, age about 38, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., slight build, hair brown. Warrant issued. 47.— Newark ( Borough). — For obtaining by false pretences a watch ( recovered) — GEORGE SHIPLEY, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown ; dress, light brown dust- coat, drab suit, breeches and leggings, light cloth peak cap, brown kid gloves. A groom, native of Sutton- on- Trent. Warrant issued. 48.— Newark ( Borough)— For stealing from his lodgings, a gold albert ( fancy pattern), gold oval- sliaped locket, with " Love" engraved thereon, attached; 1 lady's long chain, secret link pattern; 1 lady's silver necklet, fiat link pattern; 3 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 set pearls, 2 rubies with diamond in centre, 1 set pearls, 2 emeralds with diamond in centre, 1 chased set turquoise and pearls)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, small moustache brown, blue or grey eyes, small scar left side of neck ; dress, black coat and vest, grey check trousers,. bow tie, boxcloth gaiters, black hard hat, light button boots with brown cloth tops. Stated he was a veterinary surgeon. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. F R I D X T > FEBRUARY 18, 1898. 49.— Caversham ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, 19th ult., a lady's silver horizontal Swiss watch, No. 16126, gold spots on dial, slight scratch on glass, shell- pattern back, nearly new, may have " H. Samuel, Manchester," Ihereon— A MAN, age 25 to 85, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., hair and mou- stache brown ; dress, brown suit with cap to match. He calls on servants and obtains watches to repair, stating that he represents the firm of Rogers & Co., London, and also that he is agent for a Sewing Machine Company ; carries a jeweller's case. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Caversham. 50.— Banbury ( Borough).— For obtaining, 20th ult., 8 beasts, value £ 28 10s., by a worthless cheque on the Birmingham District and Counties Banking Co., Limited— J. MORE, alias TOM FRY MOORE, a<* e 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., rather slight build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, beard ( thin) light, eyes hazel, wearing dark clothing and light dust coat. Appearance of a farmer or dealer. Was sentenced to 9 months imprisonment at Aylesbury Assizes, June, 1896, for a similar offence. Supposed now living in Leicester, Northampton or Warwickshire, and is probably selling foreign meat. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Preston, Banbury. PEMBROKESHIRE. 51.— Pembroke Dock ( County).— For desert- ing his wife and family— JOHN LEONARD, age 40, height 5 ft. 7i in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes hazel, scar under and coal mark over right eye, 3 scars on forehead, coal scar left arm. A native of Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Evans, Pembroke Dock. RENFREWSHIRE. 52.— Johnstone ( Burgli). — 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. SHROPSHIRE. 53.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 12th inst., at Oakengates, a black mackintosh, black bone buttons, outside pockets, blue pencil mark across stamp at back of neck ; 1 blue serge jacket, usual pockets; 1 butcher's black smock with red stripe, black bone buttons ; a brown double- breasted rough cloth overcoat, large brown buttons, usual pockets, rather large collar, small brass chain tab; 1 black serge jacket, black bone buttons, usual pockets— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, thin face, hair and moustache dark, eyes small; dress, dark cloth ( round) jacket and vest, brown check tweed trousers, light brown cap, and the stolen overcoat, which is too small for him. Stated he had been in the employ of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 54.— Bath ( City).— For stealing two safety bicy- cles : one " Eureka," by Bavliss & Thomas, with brake and mudguards, Brampton saddle, plain " Dunlop" tyre on front wheel, " Beeston " on back wheel, black handles, Bayliss & Thomas's transfer on head and mudguard, " Eureka" in black letters on straight bar, " J. S. Well ways & Sons" transfer on seat tube; the other a " Scott's" standard tyre on front wheel, " Dunlop Welsh " on back, " Sheldon " saddle, No. 91, handle bars slightly dropped— TWO MEN, 1st age 20 to 24, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, very slight moustache; dress, dark suit and light cap. 2nd, age 20 to 24, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, clean shaven ; dress, dark blue coat and vest, light trousers and cap. Warrants issued. 55.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences— A man, giving the name of FRASER, age about 44, height about 5 ft. 10 in., hair ( bald on top) light, heavy moustache ; dress, bluish grey coat, striped trousers, bowler hat. He took lodgings, re- presenting that he was engaged as foreman to a firm of engineers, and obtained the money on the pretence of paying for carriage and obtaining his tools from the railway station. Warrant issued. Information to Lt.- Col. tiwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. £ 5 REWARD. 61.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— 3rd inst. — a gold English lever watch, No. 83119, centre seconds, stop, plain case, monogram, " J. W. S." on back, white dial, " Presented to John W. Sankey, onhis attaining his majority, March 29th, 1877," on dome. The above reward will be paid by Mr. John W. Sankey, Claremont, Penn Road, Wolverhampton, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the tbief and recovery of the watch. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable Wolverhampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 62.— Uckfield ( County).— For fowl stealing, 25th ult.— TOM BAILEY, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 inches, complexion dark, hair dark brown; dress, black coat, cloth vest with horse- shoe pattern buttons, brown cord tight- fitting trousers, brown cloth cap. Tramps the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Griddle, Uckfield. 63.— Hastings ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences — RACHEL ROGERS, alias Miss POMFRET PARSONS, alias Mrs. SAR- TORIS SMYTH, age about 28, height medium, slight build, complexion pale, hair dark; dress, dark cloak, dark grey dress, black sailor hat, or brown mixture skirt, three- quarter black jacket, black felt hat trimmed black, long black feather boa. She advertises for sale wearing apparel for which she has no further use, as she is going abroad ; obtains payment in advance but fails to forward the goods ordered. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 69.— Gilling ( County). — For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 41541, steel albert attached ; 2 fruit knives and forks, ivory handles, " S. H. & Co." stamped on blades; 4 silver teaspoons, " B. H." in monogram stamped thereon ; and a pair of light lace boots— A MAN, age about 81, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., very stout, complexion fresh, hair and slight mous- tache brown, flags and ships tattooed on chests and arms, rings on fingers; dress, old black coat and vest, dark grey Scotch tweed trousers, grey cloth cap, and the stolen boots. A tramping labourer. Information to Supt. Holmes, Gilling. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 70— Bradford ( Countv).— For falsifying ac- counts and fraud — GEORGE HENRY SUT- CLIFFE, late Secretary of the Windhill Co- operative Society, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, STAFFORDSHIRE. 56.— Handsworth ( County).— For unlawfully wounding Police, 28th ult., at Smethwick— RICHARD WARD, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes grey, several cuts and scars on head and face; dress, black coat and vest, light plaid trousers, dark plaid cap, white muffler, blucher boots. A native of Smethwick. Warrant issued. 57.— Handsworth ( County). — For stealing watches, hairdresser's tools and a brown leather portmanteau 24 in. by 10 in., on 21st inst., at Smethwick— JOHN LEROYD, age 35 or 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair ( thin on top) and moustache light, eyes grey, flat footed; dress, black jacket and vest, light check trousers, brown cap, white turn- down collar, lace boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ainsworth, Handsworth. 58.— Stoke on- Trent ( County).— For an offence under Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871, at Stoke- on- Trent, 1st inst.— Licence holder JOHN HERBERT BROWN, alias JOHN WILFORD and WILLIAM J. RUSSELL, Office No. 370- 98, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, bald, eyes blue, scar right of back, each knee and groin, on and above right eyebrow and two left upper arm, mole right forearm, right of neok and centre chest, fatty tumour back of neck, woman with skipping rope and man on barrel with glass in right hand on right fore- arm in blue and red. A bookbinder; native of Washington, Durham. Sentenced at Stafford Ses- sions, 15th October, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 28th ult. " V. 296. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dodd, Stoke- on- Trent. 59.— 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. 60.— 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. SUSSEX ( WEST). • 64.— Midhurst ( County).— For stealing, 20th ult., a " New Hudson" bicycle, large figured metal plate on head, " Our Transfer" on mudguard, fitted with brakes and mudguards, 1 spoke broken off at tie in back wheel, new rubber brake pad ( square), rubber pedals, brown saddle, 3 coil spring with upturned peak, raised handle bars, pump, bag and tools attached, leather strap pump clips, large plated bracket wheel, T pattern seat pin, No. 24977 under, " Beeston tyres "— a MAN, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, moustache light; wearing blue suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ford, Midhurst. WILTSHIRE. 65.— Marlborough ( County).— Escaped from custody, charged with stealing a coat' and a blue flannelette shirt— A MAN, age about 56, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, long face, hair brown, moustache ( turning grey) light, heavy eyebrows, strong voice; dress, dark brown plaid coat with two rows of buttons ( stolen), fustian trousers, soft black hat with deep crown. Is fond of drink ; a navvy, known as " Happy." Information to Supt. Field, Marlborough. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 66.— Beverley ( County).— For larceny, 14th ult.— 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. 67.— Hull ( City).— For embezzlement— ADRIAN HUDSON, age 34, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, hair ( inclined to curl) black, eyes dark, scar across bridge of nose; dress, dark frock coat, dark trousers, silk hat. A traveller. Warrant issued. 68.— Hull ( City)— For larceny ( lodgings)— ARTHUR BONNETT, alias JONES, age 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache, scar left of mouth, upper front tooth deficient. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 63 3 rather thin face, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, brown coat and vest, striped trousers, light mackin- tosh, hard felt hat, brown shoes. Had in his posses- sion a brown tin box. Left Menston on 27th or 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crawshaw, Court House, Bradford. 71.- Rotherham ( County).— For stealing a silver Waltham lever watch ( new), No. 7184763, white dial, black figures, gold hands, " A. W. W. & Co., Waltham, Mass," on centre of dial, glass cracked — WILLIAM HENRY HILL ( supposed false), age about 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair sandy, slight moustache, eyes blue; dress, dark slate colour coat and vest, black serge trousers, black and white scarf, brown cap; a collier. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Quest, Court House, Rother- ham. 72.— York ( City).— For obtaining £ 20 by a worthless cheque on the York City and County Banking Company, 29th ult.— Expiree WILLIAM DUVAL, alias WILLIAM BEVOIR BIRKS, BELL- WOOD, BROWN and BELLVEAR, Office No. 376- 97 ( see Case 51, 16th July, and Case 57, 23rd July, 1897), age 36, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar base of left thumb, left eyebrow and nose ; wearing, when last seen on 31st ult., black overcoat and silk hat, but usually wears blue overcoat with velvet collar, grey check or striped trousers, soft felt hat and silver watch guard with two coins attached; has in his possession a gent's 18ct. gold single stone claw set diamond ring and 9ct. gold fancy fetter link albert with gold seal attached. A joiner ; native of Hull. This man was traced to Sheffield on the 31st ult., where he bought a large light- coloured tin box, and he also has a square brown leather bag. He stole a cheque book on the York City and County Banking Company, and has obtained several sums of money thereby in this city. He has been convicted at Liverpool, Hull, Grimsby, Leeds, Ipswich and Lan- caster for larceny, forgery and fraud, and was last sentenced at the Central Criminal Court, 10th December, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 28tb January, 1897. U 289. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. 73.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For embezzlement — H. BRIDGE, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, small mou- stache light, chin very prominent, wart on back of one hand; dress, usually light dust coat, black morning coat and vest, grey trousers, black billy- cock hat. A photographer's canvasser; native of Shipley, Yorks. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Town Hall, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. CARNARVONSHIRE. 74.— Carnarvon ( Counti/).— Remanded till 21st inst., for larceny— RODERICK McLENNAN, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes dark ; dress, dark blue double- breasted jacket suit, white front, bow tie, black hard felt hat of smart appearance. A cook, waiter and billiard marker; native of Aultbea, Ross, N. B. Was convicted of theft at Dingwall, N. B., on 23rd November, 1896; also at Edinburgh, 27th May, 1896. Had in his possession characters apparently written by himself, headed with the names of hotels in Inverness, Kirkcaldy and Portstewart, Ireland. Is believed to have been in service at several places in Ireland. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harris, Carnarvon. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 75.— Northampton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 7th April next, for stealing tools from houses in course of erection— HENRY FOXLEY, alias HENRY NEWTON, age 54, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) grey, moustache white, eyes hazel, indentation about 2 in. long on right side of forehead, two cut scars over right eyebrow ; dress, black worsted suit, long dark check overcoat, white neckerchief, black hard hat, lace boots. Sentenced 16th October, 1894, to 3 months imprisonment for stealing tools, and to 3 months for assaulting Police ( see Case No. 66, 28th September, 1894). Supposed wanted else- where. Information to Supt. Webster, Northampton. WORCESTERSHIRE. 76.— Malvern ( County).— Remanded till 24 inst. for stealing a watch ( by trick)— WILLIAM BROWN, alias JOHN FISHER and SIR JAMES SHAWYER, age 88 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and whiskers grey, eyes blue, cut scar about 3 in. long back of neck ; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, wearing medal ribbon on right breast. States he is a jobbing gardener and has served in the army ; also that he is a native of Hereford. He obtained the watch by promising he would send a book of the Indian Mutiny in exchange. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 77.— Eton ( County).— Between 11th and 13th inst., by housebreaking, at Datchet— 12 large table forks; 12 small ditto; 12 tea spoons; 12 dessert ditto; 6 table ditto ; 6 egg ditto ; 2 table spoons ; 1 pair salt ditto ; 1 butter knife ( all plated) ; 3 white silk neckerchiefs ; 1 blue and green ditto ; an old 5s. piece and 6 or 7 old foreign silver coins. Information to Inspector Roberts, Eton. ESSEX. 78.— Braintree ( County).— 14th inst., by bur- glary, at Bocking— a lady's silver watch, No. 2955, flowered gilt face, plain flowered back, a small silver albert with tassels at ends attached. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 79.— Stroud ( County).— 24th ult.— 1 diamond brooch about the size of a shilling, diamonds cm- bedded in silver settings, large stone in centre, sur- rounded by 3 or 4 small rows of stones, dark outer rim which stands rather apart from the others. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 80.— Aldershot ( County).— On or about 4th inst., 5 dessert forks, 5 dinner forks, 5 dessert spoons, all silver, engraved with a Sphinx, Egypt and 58; 2 silver snuff boxes ( 1st 6 in. by 3 in., 2 in. deep, with two lids which open inwards, " Presented to the 58th Mess, by Major John Crongey, 1794," or 1795, on front; 2nd, 4 in. by 3 in., 1J inches deep, 2 lids which open inwards, " Presented to the 58th Regiment, by Lieutenant James Duncan, 18th April, 1851," on front), much worn; a silver cup, with two handles, about 11 in. high, " The gift of Lieutenant Jeffries to the Mess of the 58th Regiment, joined them with pleasure and quitted them with regret," dated 1784 or 1785; Irish harp, coat of arms, guarded on either side by a man, one holding sword, the other a club, motto underneath " Sudoret et Sanguine." Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 81.— Southampton ( Borough). — During the past fortnight— A gold double- case watch; 1 silver watch; 1 gold albert; 1 silver chain, link and bar pattern ; 1 gold dress ring, set blue stones, band broken ; 1 lady's gold ring, " God's blessing be with thee and me " engraved inside; 1 silver shawl pin with crown in centre, about 4 inches long ; 1 fancy gold brooch, twisted pattern, small chain attached to centre ; 1 pebble brooch, gold rim ; 1 ditto, silver rim ( pins missing) ; 3 silver thimbles, 1 very small beehive shape, marked " L. S." ; 1 pair gold earrings, drop shape, 2 inches long; 1 pair ditto, 2 globe drops ( one large and one small); 1 silver salt spoon. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 82.— Leigh ( County).— Between 10th and 11th inst, at Earlestown— a pair of blankets; 3 cotton sheets; 1 blue and white cotton shirt ; 1 blue and red striped ditto ; 1 red and white striped ditto; 1 red and blue cotton scarf; 1 white cotton chemise. Suspicion is attached to a WOMAN, age 44, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fresh, round features, sharp nose, hair dark, eyes hazel; dress, dark dress, black cloak with beaded border, brown hat trimmed black ribbon, lace boots. 8th inst.— 4 cotton shirts ( 1 blue and white striped, 1 blue white and red striped, 1 red white and grey striped, and 1 blue and red striped, ( recently half sleeved) ; 1 sateen shirt, red, white and blue striped ; 1 linen apron with broad band. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 83.— Abergavenny ( County).— 13th inst., by housebreaking— A lady s gold single case English lever watch, No. supposed 62935, gold dial; 1 ditto gold Geneva watch ; 2 long gold " Victoria " guards, old- fashioned ; 1 gold " Mizpah " locket, enamelled in colours one side, the other flowered; 1 silver brooch, made of a 5s. piece, 1898 one side, " E. J." engraved on other; 1 small silver necklet, very fine links; 1 old verge watch, makers " William Jones, Ross," thereon ; 1 old silver watch; 2 small fancy alberts, metal and fancy stones; 1 bunch trinkets on gold ring, comprising a gold locket, gold cross, fancy watch key, small tortoiseshell knife and a miniature view of Raglan Castle. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Davies, Abergavenny. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 84.— Peterborough ( City).— Since August last — a gold neck chain, snake pattern, gold oval- shape locket about in. long, If in. wide, plain back, embossed front with " E. A. B." in monogram there- on attached; 1 gold brooch about H in. by 1 in., large diamond cut mauve coloured stone in centre set round with small pearls. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. STAFFORDSHIRE. 85.— BurslemS( t'o « " ti/).— 5th inst.— an old Eng- lish lever watch, white dial, black figures, gold hands, ring on dome fastened with a common pin. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 86.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— 4th inst.— 6 steel dessert knives ; 6 ditto table knives; 1 carving knife and fork ; 1 poultry ditto, all square white bone handles with silver band, makers " Darby & Sons, Sheffield," on blade; 4 small silver- plated forks; 6 large ditto; 5 silver- plated teaspoons; 3 ditto dessert spoons ; 4 ditto egg spoons, rat, 2 crowns and " E. P." stamped on handles; 1 silver jam spoon, chased handle ; 1 ditto butter knife, pearl handle, hol low blade ; 1 ditto, plain silver handle, chased blade; 1 nickel silver bread fork, ivory handle, silver knob at end; 1 ditto pickle fork, white bone handle ( twisted); 1 copper kettle, about 3 inches high. All nearly new. 3 oak drawers, 17 by 2 and 6 J inches, 2 brass handles on each. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. SUFFOLK. 87.— Lowestoft ( County).— 13th inst., by bur- glary— A German silver verge watch, No. 8100, maker " Williams, London "; 1 pair of plain plated sugar tongs, spoon ends; 1 brass curb pattern chain, watch key attached. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( EAST). 88.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 31st ult., by housebreaking— 4 lady's gold rings ( 1 double wire, joined with 6 balls, heart on one set small brilliant; 1 old- fashioned set 4 or 5 red corals, gipsy setting, slightly chased at ends; 1 9- caratmizpah, large letters; 1 old, thin at back, set cluster of brilliants, large brilliant in centre); 1 gold bar brooch, with spray of ivy leaves and berries; 1 cameo safety pin ditto; 1 oval silver ditto, forget- me- nots and small horse- shoe thereon; 1 long bar ditto, set brilliants ( supposed 5); 1 gilt brooch, set 2 shamrocks in 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1898. brilliants, 3 stones in each ; 1 bar ditto, set 8 mauve stones, shamrock shape, brilliant in centre, with safety pin. Information to Chief- Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. 89.— King's! Heath ( County).— Between 29th ult. and 1st inst.— 1 bricklayer's trowel, 9 in., handle burnt, maker, " Brades"; 1 do. 7 in., maker, " Gilpin"; 1 do. 12 in. ; 1 do. 5 in., maker, " Brades " ; 1 set of lines and pins, anchor heads, and green lines, 95 ft. long, maker, " Isaacs"; 1 pair compasses, 1 pair pincers, 1 large screw driver, mahoganv handle; 2 Firmer chisels, J and in., all stamped " R- L. Hodges," and 6 square boxwood handles. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). <) 0. Hull ( City)-— 15th ult.— silver Geneva watch, No. 122086;' 1 ditto lever watch, No. 21347, " T. Wilkinson Cooper" on inside case. 20th ult., 1 electro- plated teapot, marked " W. & H. 1370 "; 1 ditto sugar basin and cream jug marked " P. A. k S. 4551 " ; 1 ditto cruet; 1 ditto mar- malade dish; 1 ditto small sugar basin; 1 ditto toast rack, marked " W. & H." 23rd ult.— a silver English lever watch. No. 17272. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 91.— Barnsley [. Count*/).— 31st ult., by burglary, at Womb well— 1 silver chronograph watch, white dial, No. 18211, nearly new. Information to Supt. Kane, Barnsley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. APPREHENSIONS. LANCASHIRE. 92.— Bowgrave ( County).— Shirts, Case No. 45, 14th ult., and thief arrested. 93.— Chorley ( County).— Court train, rugs, & c., Case No. 69, 4th inst. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. PROPERTY STOLEN. 96.- Metropolitan Police District, E Division.— GEORGE FREDERICK RODWAY, Case No. 1, lltli inst. 97.- Metropolitan Police District. G Division.— MAN, Case No. 2, 21st ult. 98.— Derbyshire, Glossop ( Borouyh). — Licence holder THOMAS LARKIN, Office No. 3129- 97, Case No. 7, 12th November last. 99.— Devonshire, Cullompton ( County).- W. M. SMALL, Case No. 8, 11th inst. loo.— Lancashire, Bolton ( County).— MAN, Case No. 21, 11th inst., at St. Helen's, and remanded. 101.— Lancashire, Liverpool( Ci7//).-- Licence holder WILLIAM WALSH, Office No. 3696- 97, Gase No. 45, 21st ult., and sentenced to 6 calendar months hard labour for failing to report. 102. Sussex ( East), Hove ( Town).— HENRY STANGER, Case No. 39, 11th inst. 103.— Wiltshire, Warminster ( County).— THOMAS LOVE, alias EDWARD and CHARLES FRANKLIN, Case No. 50, 15th November, 1895, and discharged. LATEST INFORMATION, ... . APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 94.— Daventry ( County).— Accidently killed, 5th inst.— a man believed to be JOHN BRIGGS, alias BARMAID GINGER, age about 45, length 5 ft. 7i in., complexion ruddy, hair light brown, beard about a week's growth; dress, tweed jacket, cord vest, old fustian trousers. A navvy on public works. Deceased obtained employment on the M. S. & L. Railway, at Helidon, on 5th iDst. Information to Supt. Hustler, Daventry. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 104.— E Division.— For obtaining, 27th ult., £ 5 by a worthless cheque on the Capital and Counties Bank, Covent Garden— JOHN OWEN, alias TRE- VOR, age 24, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, sometimes wears glasses ; dress, blue jacket suit, black hard felt hat. GEORGE TAYLOR, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar on eyebrow and cheeks, sometimes wears glasses; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat; appearance of clerks. They are suspected of having stolen a letter containing 69 cheques which have passed through Parr's Bank, Earl's Court Branch, upon which they are obtaining money and goods from tradesmen in the provinces. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 106.- A. Division.— 16th inst.— a gent's black enamelled diamond frame safety bicycle, " Humber" pattern, " Dunlop " pneumatic tyres, rubber pedals with toe- clips, 1897 pattern, " Taylor, Cooper and Bednell, Coventry," on frame ( partly rubbed off), brass plate on front " The Raglan, T. C. B. & Co., Coventry, Highest Grade " thereon, drop handles ( cork ends with black vulcanite), badge on frame near handle- bars (" Kingsdale C. C." and " C. C." in monogram thereon), lady's spring saddle, Lucas's Knight lamp, leather pouch and accessories, bell attached. 107.— K Division.— 1st inst., a safety diamond frame bicycle, " B. S. A." hubs, 30- inch front and 28- inch back wheel, " Palmer's" tyres, straight handle- bars, " Bryce's " patent rubber brake, spring screw ( in horizontal bar) broken in, " Brooks' B " saddle, " T" saddle- pin, small bell, old felt handles, rat- trap pedals, long brass pump, steel clips, a volunteer's black square ammunition pouch attached to saddle, geared to 70. Makers, Clark Bros., Forest Gate. 108. L. Division.— 16th inst., by housebreak- ing— 11 gold rings : 2 diamond ( claw setting, flaw in each), 2 gent's snake ( 1 set 7 diamonds, 2 rubies, 4 eyes ; 1 set 2 brilliants for eyes), 1 lady's triplet ( set 9 stones), 1 sapphire ( set ruby and 7 diamonds, shape of a cross), 1 9- carat ( set ruby, snake pattern), 1 gent's ( set 12 rubies and 1 diamond 1 ruby de- ficient), 2 plain wedding, 1 lady's ( set 2 rubies and 3 white stones), 1 lady's buckle pattern ( set turquoise); 1 pair diamond earrings, claw setting ; 1 gold brooch, set ruby and pearls; 2 gold pins; 1 horseshoe with spurs and bridle, 1 with small chain ( set ruby); 1 lady's 14- carat gold Geneva watch, fancy diamond, small hole in back of case from deep en- graving ; a lady's oblong pattern gold chain attached ; 1 silver albert, small link pattern, George III. shilling attached ; a pair of earrings, composed of lion shillings; 1 silvei* Pervion coin, size of a shilling. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, tfew Gotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 95.— Winchester ( County). — 6th inst., at Martyrs Worthy, a dark brown carriage horse, about 16 hands, near feet white, small scar on back ; a plum- colour 2- wheel cart, high wheels, splash board has been repaired with iron band, containing stable rug, a set of black harness, silver plated, one rein ring missing from hames, snaffle bit. Information to Deputy Chief Constable, Sillence, Winchester. KENT. 109.- Maidstone ( Borouyh). — Between 16th and 17th inst., by shop breaking— 40 to 50 silk handkerchiefs, various colours and prices. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 110." Peterborough ( City).— 8th inst.— a pneumatic safety bicycle, enamelled back, usual plated parts, half- drop handle bars, " Cooper's" patent ribbed felt handles, plated tips, " Brooks' " patent saddle, " Dunlop" non- slipping tyres, rat- trap pedals, detachable chain. The Elliptic Cycle Co., l'eterboro," transfer in gold and Borough arms in red and blue centre on head, four washers on fork belt, cut in side of back tyre £ in. long. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. DEVONSHIRE. 105.— Exeter ( County).— Committed for trial at the ensuing Devon Sessions, for housebreaking— WILLIAM LEE, a man of colour, age about 35, height 6 ft. Of in., hair ( curly) black, eyes brown. States he has been previously convicted of larceny in Cambridgeshire, also that he was in Maidstone Prison in September last. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. MISSING. 10th inst.— NELLIE HUGHES, age 13 years 8 months, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) and eyes dark ; dress, black jacket trimmed brown velvet, black or red skirt, black straw hat trimmed red ribbon, lace shoes with patent toes. Is forward for her age, wears her hair loose; if tied up she would pass for 17 years of age. She left a letter stating she was going on the stage, and had an engagement to proceed to America. It is requested that any information may be sent to Mr. Hughes, 81, Bramah Road, Brixton, London, S. \\. LONDON : PRINTED FOB 11 EH MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY HARMER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPER STREET, FINSBCRY, E. C.