T H E ! PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. i NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1478 REQULATIONS. 1. All announccAtients for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if thexj are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them bg 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 responsiblefor 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 15s. per portrait, and of " is. 6d. 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 h im, the requisition m ust, be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of 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 wh ich causes particulars concerning delinquent* 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 aniwurwement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wlwlly 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 iwon on Wednesday, and 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 persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same trill be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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 C< lS6j £ 1 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 Ije charged to the Police Force interested. SPECIAL NOTICE. THE ZUILIA PERFUMERY COMPANY, 13, Rosebery Avenue, E. C., are largely advertising their wares, accompanied by the promise of a prize to any purchaser who pieces together a puzzle square. This is one of the many dishonest artifices now in vogue for pushing the sale of comparatively worthless articles. The numerous complaints received give proof that the fraud is prospering; but the Police are powerless to help people who are silly enough to send money on such representations. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 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. 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, Deconibcr 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.) 1.— D Division— For embezzling £ 8117s. 10d., 4th inst.— ALEXANDER JOHN SCOTT, a Scotch- man, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, moustache ginger, turned- up nose, of smart appearance, usually wears a blue serge suit and silk hat. He was employed as secretary of the International School of Music, 22, Princes Street, Cavendish Square. Warrant issued. 2.— L Division— For stealing £ 75— GEORGE THORNE, age about 33, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion ruddy, hair and eyes brown ; dress, dark jacket and vest, tweed trousers and cap. Has served in the Essex Regiment. Is addicted to drink, may be found in the company of soldiers. Warrant issued. 3.— M Division.— H. BARKER, Case No. 3, 18th inst., not identical with James Henry Guthrie, sec Case No. 4, 4th inst. 4. - P Division. — For fraud — JAMES WATTS, age 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, com- plexion florid, hair ( cut short and inclined to curl) black, usually much oiled, eyes small, flat turned- up nose ; dress, blue serge suit or grey suit with gaiters, black hard- felt hat with flat top. Represents him- self to be a manure dealer. Native of Camberwell. Warrant issued. 5. — P Division.— For larceny ( bailee) — JOSEPH SAV1LLE, age 32, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion and hair ( combed on fore- head) dark, moustache black, eyes brown; dress, black serge overcoat, black jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, white collar, dark tie, lace boots. A tailor. Has served in the Royal Fusiliers and Bedfordshire Regiments. Warrant issued. 6.— T Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— NELLIE SHARPLES, age about 32, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair dark, eyes grey ; dress, black skirt, black or slate- colour jacket, brown felt sailor or large grey felt hat trimmed bird and quills. Supposed a native of Rochdale, Lanes. Warrant issued. 7.— Y Division. — For attempted murder — ALFRED BLISS, alias BROOKS and NOVICE, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar back of neck and spine, flags right forearm, H Van and 3 dots left forearm ; dress, supposed, dark brown jacket suit, hard felt hat. A painter ; native of Islington. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 8.— 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. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry. E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 9.— 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. 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 horn 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 POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898. ESSEX. 17.— Harlow ( County).— For indecent assault on children at Nettleswell— JAMES GUNN, age 48, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, complexion 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, Eppiug, or In- spector Gibbons, Harlow. FLINTSHIRE. 18.— Mold ( County).— For deserting her child, leaving it chargeable to the common fund of the Hawarden 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, Ilfra- combe. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davies, Mold. employed as a clerk in the Goods Department of the Great Northern Railway. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable, Reynolds, Hitchin. ISLE OF WIGHT. 25.— Ryde ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 15 by a worthless cheque, 7th inst.— CARLDE SCHELIKA, age 80 to 35, height about 6 ft. 1 in., corpulent, hair wavy and brushed buck from forehead, small light moustache, eyes light blue; dress, dark grey over- coat ( racing style), red and fawn check vest with gilt buttons, dark " Monte Carlo" or silk hat, carries a walking stick with gold crutch handle, cornet engraved thereon, and also on a cigarette case which he carries. Visits first- class hotels, and represents himself as a German baron, but speaks English fluently. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Hinks, Ryde. KENT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 11.— Fenny Stratford ( County).— For failing to report— Licence holder ALFRED HINE DEAR, alias ALFRED DEAR, Office No. 8022- 97, age 54, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes blue, scar front forehead, right eyebrow, back right forearm, right upper arm, base left thumb, and two end left eyebrow, mole centre back, right forearm and left upper and forearm. A clerk and native of London. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 9th July, 1895, to 8 years penal servitude for obtaining goods by false pretences. Licenced 14th October, 1897. V 241. Information to Supt. Lait, Fenny Stratford. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 12.— 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. CHESHIRE. 13.— Altrincham ( County).— For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 230478, and for fraud— JAMES TIMPERLEY, age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes hazel, heavy eyebrows, cut mark about an inch long on temple ; dress, brown overcoat, blue coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Altrincham. Warrant issued. nformation to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. DEVONSHIRE. 14.— Devonport 1 Borough).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the parish of Stoke Damerel— FREDERICK HENRY BENDING, age 37, 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. 15.— Blandford ( County).— For larceny ( dwell- ing house) and burglariously breaking out of same— Supervisee WILLIAM GREAVES, alias MILLI- GAN and ATKINSON, Office No. 3218- 97, age 38, height 5 ft. 5J 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 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on second licence 26th October, 1897. T 423. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Brown, Blandford. DURHAM. 16.— 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. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 19.— 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. 26.— 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 sou of a well known medical practitioner, and obtained the rings on approval. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. HADDINGTONSHIRE. 20.- Haddington ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by 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. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haddington. HAMPSHIRE. 21.— 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. 22.— Fareham ( County).— For being concerned with EDWARD JOHNSON, Case No. 59, for housebreaking, 14th inst.— A MAN, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion very fresh; takes short quick steps, swings his arms in front of body when walking ; dress, blue reefer jacket and vest, blue cloth trousers, light neckerchief, P. and 0. cap, with strap across crown, naval shoes ( plain fronts), wearing a bread brown leather belt, fastened with 3 or 4 buckles. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 23.— Winchester ( Counti/).— For embezzling £ 9, 3rd December last— ALJRED STOKES, late Union Master, Alresford, age 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark ( blotched), hair, beard and moustache dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, eczema on feet; dress, dark tweed suit, grey golf cap " Great Scot" written inside, cloth top boots, wears gold watch and chain. A native of Woodbury, near Exeter. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sillence, Winchester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 24.— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing, 18th inst., a silver watch, No. 16706; 1 white linen shirt; 1 white collar and front; 1 Jubilee 2s. piece; 1 ditto sixpence— a man ( supposed — BRICE), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow, hair light, left arm deficient; dress, black diagonal suit, light brown cap, light brown check overcoat, blue and white wrapper. He represented that he was to be LANCASHIRE. 27.— 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. 28.— 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, 1 brown shoes. A native of Pendle Forest, near Burnley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Burnley. 29.— Kirkham ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee THOMAS BANISTER or BANNIS- TER, Office No. 715- 96 and 520- 98, age 60, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, eyes blue, scar right cheek, mole frout of neck, scar front ' right forearm, mole right thigh, mole back of left upper arm, scar on back, blue scar on both knees. Sen- tenced at Reading Sessions, 16th October, 1893, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years Police Super- vision, and atJPreston Sessions, 15th February, 1897, to 12 months hard labour, for larceny. J T 338. 30.— Kirkham ( County).— For obtaining, 19th inst., by false pretences, a pair df Derby boots, size 8, half watertight, machine stitched, perforated toe- caps, black eyelet holes, 2 rows square nails in heels— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, round features, moustache sandy ; wearing dark coat and vest, dark peak cap. Information to Supt. Omerod, Kirkham. 81.— Salford ( Borouqh).— For failing to report and larceny ( dwelling)— Licence holder - WILLIAM WILKINSON, alias GEORGE STANLEY, Office No. 3747- 97, age 40, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey; scar centre top of head, right side of head, left chest, outside right thigh, front of right shin, mole right eyebrow, bracelet right wrist, star back right hand, sailor with flag in right hand standing on barrel back right forearm, man inside right forearm, mermaid and heart front left forearm, anchor and true love back left forearm, sailor front right forearm. Sentenced at Manchester City Sessions, 19th December, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude and remnant of a former sentence for housebreaking. Under supervision on a former sentence until 6th April, 19G0. Licenced 24th December, 1897. H. M. S. 610. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAIT OF PERSON WANTED. DENBIGHSHIRE. 32.— Wrexham ( County).— 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, flat 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. LEICESTERSHIRE. 33.— South Wigston ( Comity).— 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. 84.— 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, 0.0.0. 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. NORFOLK. 35.— Acle ( County).— For stealing, 16th inst., at Blofield— 1 18- carat centre seconds chronograph stop watch, No. 46700, 296 scratched inside, maker " Hargrave, Liverpool" ; 1 silver English lever watch, No. 113; 1 15- earat heavy link double albert chain, with bar, 18- carat seal, set blood stone, masonic engraving, attached ; 1 22- carat masonic token, bible, crown, square and compass engraved on one side, " Perseverance Lodge 213, Consecrated 1795," on the other; 1 crown piece, 1820, gilded ; 1 18- carat gold ring, weighing 1 oz., set large diamond, " C K " engraved inside— THREE MEN : lsfc, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark, wearing moustache ; wearing dark overcoat, black hard felt hat, carried a crook handle stick. 2nd, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair brown; dress, light jacket, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, wore a gold chain with spade guinea attached. 3rd, age 27, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion and hair dark, heavy moustache, tattoo marks on back of one hand; dress, dark overcoat and trousers, black hard felt hat, dirty brown kid gloves. Information to Supt. Lowe, Acle. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 36.— Wellingborough ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., a Waltnam 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. 37.— Northampton ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 10 by a worthless cheque— GORDON FLETCHER HEWITT, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, full round face ( blotched), clean shaved, well dressed, generally wears a silk hat. Has been a money lender. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North ampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 38.— Banbury ( Borough).— For obtaining, 20th ult., 3 beasts, value £ 28 10s., by a worthless cheque on the Birmingham District and Counties Banking Co., Limited— J. MORE, alias TOM FRY MOORE, age 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. 39.— Pembroke Dock ( County).— For desert- ing his wife and family— JOHN LEONARD, age 40, height 5 ft. 7$ 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. 40.— 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. SHROPSHIRE. 41.— 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. 42.— Bath ( City).— F or stealing two safety bicy- cles : one " Eureka," by Bayliss & Thomas, with brake and mudguards, Brampton saddle, plain " Dunl< Jp" 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. Information to Lt.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 43.— 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. 44-— 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, Hat 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. 45.— Longton ( County). — For exposing and selling diseased meat, 5th inst.— THOMAS GOOD- WIN, age 22, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair, slight moustache and eyes dark. A native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 46.— Brighton ( Borough).— For obtaining money by fictitious cheques on Parr's Bank— GERALD KENNEDY, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft, 11 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, slight brown moustache ; wearing dark overcoat with astrachan collar and cuffs. Was accompanied by his wife, age about 35, rather short, thin features, sharp red nose, dark frizzed hair, and 2 boys, ages 9 and 6 respectively,. They had with them a large quantity of luggage. Absconded 20th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 47.- Hastings ( Borough).-- On commitment warrant for drunkenness— EDWIN TIMMS, age 76, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey; dress, long black overcoat, fawn waistcoat, dark grey trousers, black hard felt hat ( low crown), brown lace boots. An engineer. 48.— 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 bat, 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. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898. 49.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 20th ult., a silver Geneva Swiss keyless watch, No. 1152480; 2 white metal albercs : 8 9- carat gold rings, set green or brown stones; 4 18- carat gold wedding rings, " C B," " C L," " C C," and " CC" scratched in- side; 2 gold half- hoop keeper rings, " C M " scratched inside— ALBERT EDWARD KELSEY, age 28 to 26, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes small; dress, black short coat, black dress vest, light striped trousers, long rough grey ulster coat, cloth or cord cap, lace boots. A commission agent; native of Birmingham. He left Hastings about 8 weeks ago, accompanied by his wife, age about 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and hair dark, wearing black clothes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 50.— 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. WORCESTERSHIRE. 51.— Stourbridge ( Count!)). — For stealing £ 2 6s. 5d., 9th inst.— FREDERICK POTTER, age about 15, height about 5 ft., complexion very fresh, hair brown, cut mark right side of forehead, stoops slightly, ruptured and wears a truss; dress, brown and grey mixture jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, black and red plaid scarf, peak cap, black leather leggings, strap and buckle fastenings. Stated he was a native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugli, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 52.— Hull (<-'%)•— 1' or absconding with workhouse clothing, 30th ult.— WILLIAM LEWIS, age 57, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache grey, eyes blue ; dress, red mixture cloth jacket suit, cap or hat, all stamped W. II. 95. A labourer; native of Liverpool. WTarrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 53. Gilling ( County).— For stealing a silver lever watch, No. 41541, steel albert attached ; 2 fruit knives and forks, ivory handles, " S. II. & Co." stamped on blades ; 4 silver teaspoons, " B. H." in monogram stamped thereon ; and a pair of light lace boots— A MAN, age about 31, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., very stout, complexion fresh, hair and slight mous- tache brown, Hags 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. 54.— Thornaby - on - Tees ( County). — For stealing, 7th inst., a watch ( recovered) and a blue and white striped silk muffler— HENRY, alias WILLIAM and WALTER THOMPSON, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light, small moustache ( ginger), eyes ( rather large) blue, scar corner of left eye ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey check trousers, grey cap, lace boots, usually wears 2 silk neckerchiefs ( 1 red, the other blue). He takes private lodgings, representing that he is employed on the railway or large works in the neighbourhood. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, Thornaby- on- Tees. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 55.— 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, 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 bis posses- sion a brown tin box. Left Menston on 27th or 29th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crawshaw, Court House, Bradford. 56.— Keighley ( County).— For stealing £ 235— JOHN EDWARD FRYER, age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, small light moustache, eyes blue, upper lip prominent, of youth- ful appearance ; dress, dark suit, dark mixture New- market overcoat with greenish check, velvet collar, dark plaid tie, stand- up collar, tweed cap, " L. W. Deighton, Hatter and Hosier, Keighley," stamped inside, lace boots. Is fond of betting and billiards. A clerk ; native of Keighley. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grayson, Keigbley. 57.— Sheffield ( City). — For embezzling £ 28 and other sums, 21st inst.— JOHN CHARLES GREGORY, age 84 to 88, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair light brown, inclined to curl, moustache light; wearing long dark overcoat and hard felt hat. A provision merchant's traveller. Native of Sheffield. Absconded 21st inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. 58.— 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, 28rd July, 1897), age 86, height 5 ft. 5^ in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar base of left thumb, left eyebrow and nose ; wearing, when last seen on 81st 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 28tl\ January, 1897. U 289. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. brown, 1 lower and upper front teeth deficient, blue mark on back of right wrist and right hand, burn scar inside left wrist, 3 outside left leg. Supposed a native of Liverpool. Is believed to be identical with William Sadler, Case No. 54, 17th December last. Information to Supt. Francis, Haverfordwest Castle. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 59.— Fareham ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst. for housebreaking — EDWARD JOHNSON, alias LONG TEDDY, age 52, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes blue, scar on forehead, bridge of nose, and under right eye, cut mark back of right hand, burn mark left forearm. A native of Greenwich. He tramps the country gathering ferns, & c., and has attended fairs with a boxing booth. 60.— Fareham ( County).— Committed for trial, at next Hants Quarter Sessions, for larceny and ob- taining food and lodgings by false pretences— HARRY GREEN, alias FRED. ALLEN, age 49, height 5 ft. Of in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes grey, cut mark left cheek, left side of neck and palm of left hand, scar right groin. A native of Glou- cester. He represented himself to be a Government diver, also an electrician employed by the G. P. O. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. PEMBROKESHIRE. 61.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County). — Sentenced, 14th inst., to one month imprisonment for larceny ( till)— WILLIAM SADLER, age 62 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 1J in. ( without shoes), complexion sallow, hair ( bald on top) brown ( turning grey), whiskers and moustache turning grey, eyes STAFFORDSHIRE- 62.— Burslem ( County).— Remanded till 28th inst., for larceny— HANNAlI ASHFORD, age 27, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey; dress, brown cloth three- quarter capo, small plaid shawl, round black straw hat trimmed red plush and feathers, lace boots. Had in her possession 36 pawntickets, 30 of which relate to goods pledged at or near Oldham, 2 at Failsworth and 4 in this district. A native of Pittshill, Tun- stall, Staffs. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. WILTSHIRE. 63.— Trowbridge ( County). — Committed for trial at Salisbury Assizes, in May next, for burglary — JOHN DOWLING, alias WILFRED DRURY, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 iu., slight build, complexion fresh, high broad forehead, rather long nose, hair ( curly) brown, eyes grey, scar right side of forehead, right cheek and shin, 3 purple vaccination marks left arm, mole left side. States he has been employed as a baker and confectioner at Presteign and Kington, Hereford. Supposed a native of Presteign. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 61.— Beverley ( Borough).— Remanded till 28th inst., charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences ( falsely representing himself to be an engine driver on N. E. Railway)— Licence holder CHARLES HUTCHINSON, Office No. 3532- 97, age 31, height 5 ft. 3i in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown ( cast in right), appears to be in delicate health. Left Leeds without notifying. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Head Constable Knight, Guildhall, Beverley. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 65.— K Division.— 19th inst.— a bronze enamel, diamond frame safety bicycle, figure 8 on spindle bracket, " ' The Forest,' The London Machinist Com- pany, 13, Portway, West Ham," on transfer at head, top tube 1J, lower tubes 1A inch, black tangent spokes, If in. " Dunlop" Welsh tandem tyres, " B. S. A." hubs, " Edie " pedals, brazed in cranks, " Reynold's" chain, drop handles, cork holders, " Brooks'" saddle, 84 gear, 24- tooth chain on bracket, " Challis " bell. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 66.— Bedford ( County).— 18th inst, by burglary, at Kempston, Beds— 1 small clock in brown leather case, violin shape, half moon and stars on face, silver studs round case; 1 gun- metal watch; 1 old- fashioned pistol, about 12 inches long; 1 hunting knife, horn handle, blade about 9 inches long, in leather sheath. Information to Supt. Quenby, Bedford. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 67.— 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); 8 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. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 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. 71.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 17th inst.— 1 open face gold watch, white dial, " H. R. B." in monogram on back, steel chain attached; 1 old- fashioned silver hunter watch, supposed " R. F." in monogram on back ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold watch, open face, gold dial, " E. B." in monogram on back, long gold chain, small compass and large glass heart attached; 1 lady's gold ring, set 4 or 5 turquoise and pearls ; 1 gold signet ring, monogram " R. P. B." thereon, top opens, and has a photograph of ladyj inside; 1 pair silver scissors; 1 old- fashioned steel purse, containing a £ 5 Bank of England note. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 75.— Huntingdon ( County).-- 22nd inst.— 1 lady's gold hunter keyless Geneva watch, blue enamel, dark round edge, light in centre; long bright gold chain, with spade guinea and locket, set green stone and containing hair, attached ; 1 lady's gold half hunter keyless Geneva watch, " N. C." en graved on back, blue enamel figures ; 1 very fine gold necklet with gold oval locket containing painted portrait of a gentleman, cross on outside in pearls, with edging of dark blue enamel; heart shaped pen- dant, blue enamel in front, with pearl in centre gold at back, all imitation; 1 gold crescent brooch, blue enamel, 2 rows of diamonds ; 1 gold lace brooch, 2 studs of diamonds and 2 pearls; 1 gold brooch, paste diamond spray; 1 gold cable link brooch; 1 gold brooch, snake pattern, set with paste diamonds; 1 small diamond tie brooch ; 1 small gold tie brooch; 1 Japanese gold coin brooch ; 1 gold brooch, set with garnets and white stones ; 1 gold necklace set with garnets ; 1 round gold locket set with paste diamonds ; 1 gold thick ring, serrated edge, set with blue enamel and diamond in centre ; 1 small gold locket, bloodstone front; 1 imitation pearl necklace, diamond clasp, 2 strings, 1 broken; 1 string of Roman pearls, double strings; long string of cut corals; 1 imitation gold butterfly brooch, faintly coloured with enamel; 1 hat pin, white pearl; 1 ditto grey ; 2 ditto silver; 2 ditto amber; 1 heart shaped silver trinket box, plain, except navy edge; 1 gold safety pin brooch, twisted in form of N ; 1 gold safety pin brooch, pearls in centre, one pearl missing; 1 tortoise shell comb for hair, imitation pearls projecting in points ; 1 ditto shaped for fringe ; 2 ivory handle hair brushes, one with rampant bear on back ; 1 comb. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Copping, Huntingdon. beard on chin; wearing brown overcoat, cord trousers and cap, of dirty appearance. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 78.— Blackpool ( Borough). — 22nd inst. — a " Wearwell" bicycle ( nearly new), geared to 68, " Woodley " tyres, stamped " 1897," cork handles, tipped with white bone ( left missing), curved handle bars, mud guards, brake ( slightly rusted), small black lamp, new bag— by a MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, moustache light; wearing an old green overcoat, and black cap. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Blackpool. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 79.— 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. 80.— 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., Peterboro," transfer in gold and Borough arms in red and blue centre on head, four washers on fork belt, cut in side of back tyre f in. long. 81.— Peterborough ( City).— Since August last — a gold neck chain, snake pattern, gold oval- shape locket about 2£ 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. CHESHIRE. 68.— Hazel Grove ( Comity).— 16th inst.— a safety bicycle, light roadster, clincher tyres, tangent spokes, rat- trap pedals, handle bars bent, cork handles, rim of wheels painted yellow, mudguards attached— by a MAN, who rode away on the pretence of trying it before purchase, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion and moustache dark, of Jewish appearance ; dress, dark jacket and trousers, plaid vest, black hard felt hat, blue tie, brown kid gloves. 69.— Hazel Grove ( County).— Between 19th and 20th inst., at Bramhall Baptist Chapel— a silver- plated cup, plain, with deep rim round top, holding H pints— Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion very dark, moustache dark; dress, black jacket, dark trousers, military boots. A tramp. Information to Supt. Oldham, Hazel Grove, Stockport. DURHAM. 70.— South Shields ( Borough).— Between loth and 19th inst. by shopbreaking— 3 suits ( new),, 1st rough cloth, 2nd blue thin serge, 3rd youth's dark tweed, all navy blue or black, counter sunk buttons, dark lining, and usual pockets, prices various; 22 silk handkerchiefs, various colours and prices; 2 grey and white striped woollen shirts ; 1 lady's pink and salmon woollen vest, ties with silk string at neck — supposed by GEORGE THOMPSON, whose appre- hension is sought for similar offence ; age 24, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, thin face, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar corner of lett eye, vaccination marks left arm ; dressed, supposed, blue suit; may be wearing some of the stolen property. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. *' 71.— 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. 72.— Stroud ( County).— 24th ult.— 1 diamond brooch about the size of a shilling, diamonds em- 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. 73.— 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., 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 KENT. 76.— Chatham ( County).— 1 diamond mourning brooch, old fashioned, inscription on back, including the name " French " ; 1 lady's new silver- mounted purse; 1 small paste brooch; 1 hair brooch, pearl setting; 1 gold brooch, set turquoise; 1 pair gold pear- shape ear drops ; portions of gold necklet, flat beaded borders ; 1 gold nugget ring; 1 lady's gold scarf pin, about 4 inches long with claw at top for large diamond ; 1 silver filigree etui in shape of a book ; 1 gold locket containing hair; 1 bracelet of carved lava; 1 lapis lazuli box, 1 in. by 1J in.; 1 red morocco case, containing nail knife, & c.; and a canvas bag containing old coins, including a Queen Anne sixpence. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Leigh ( County).— 18th inst., at Tyldesley— 1 smooth blue pilot overcoat, double- breasted, lined dark flannel, 3 buttons each side ; 1 rough dark blue pilot overcoat, 4 buttons right side, black and red check flannel lining.— Suspicion is attached to a MAN age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., grey STAFFORDSHIRE. £ 5 REWARD. 82.— 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, on his 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 thief and recovery of the watch. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 83.— Hull ( City).— 22nd inst., by housebreaking — a bronze medal, about the size of a 5s. piece, " Awarded by the Science and Art Department for Proficiency in Science " on one side, " Charles S. E. Heath, Mathematics 1890" around edge; 1 silver lever watch; 1 lady's 18- carat gold bangle, narrow twisted rope pattern at top, plain underneath, small chain attached; 1 lady's 15 or 18- carat gold bar brooch, about in. long, and f in. wide, with stars and small knobs in centre, rope pattern edges; 1 lady's 18- carat gold keeper ring, about 4 diagonally fluted grooves, dull gold between each; 1 lady's 18- carat gold diamond ring, set 3 diamonds, star 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1898. setting ; 1 square silver " Mizpah " brooch ; 1 large old- fashioned gold ring, diamond- shaped top, with grey stone in drum ( stone cracked in centre), bird on top of drum. 18th inst., by housebreaking— 2 lady's gold Geneva watches, gold dials, one with piece of wire through top, forming a ring; 2 gold oval- shaped lockets, chased; 1 small gold brooch, set turquoise; 1 oval yellow stone brooch, set in gold, 1J in. long, gold flowered ornaments in centre, inlaid with turquoise. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 84.— Leigh ( County).— Shirts, Case No. 82, 18th inst. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. LEICESTERSHIRE. 85.— Leicester ( Borough).— 16th inst., in the Canal— the body of a MAN, age 40 to 50, length 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair ( turning grey) brown, moustache dark ; dress, black jacket, corduroy vest and trousers, heavy lace boots with plates on heels and toes, blue and red cotton shirt, blue neckerchief with white spots. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. NORFOLK. 86.— Docking ( County).— 19tli inst., on the beach at Hunstanton, the body of a MAN, age about 45, length 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., much decomposed ; dress, corded serge trousers, black cloth vest, flannelette shirt, flannel under shirt, chest protector and drawers, grey worsted stockings, light woollen scarf ; found in pockets, a leather purse, stud fastening, containing £ 2 10s. 7$ d., a two- blade black handle pocket knife and a pair of eye glasses in leather case. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking, or Sergt. Lord, Hunstanton. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— R Division.— 15th inst.— A bright bay gelding, rising 6 years, 15^ hands, black points, broad chest, high action, jagged scar 4 inches long outside near foreleg, near knee— by THREE MEN, driving a grey cob attached to a low liglit van. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 88.— 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. APPREHENSIONS. 90.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division— WILLIAM HAYWARD, Case No. 4, 18th inst. 91.— Metropolitan Police District, V Division.— HARRIET MAN LEY, Case No. 4, 18th June, 1897. 92.— City of London.— JAMES BARRY, Case No. 7, 81st December, 1897. 93.— Carnarvonshire, Bangor ( County).— ARTHUR EDWARDS, Case No. 12, 1st October last, and committed for trial. 94.— Cheshire, Hazel Grove ( County).— JOHN THOMAS GIBSON, Case No. 12, 4th inst. 95. — Hampshire, Fareham ( County). JOHN EDWARD DOWLING, Case No. 19, 9th April, 1897. 96.— Nottinghamshire, Newark ( Borough). — ENOCH BLAGDON and GEORGE SHIPLEY, Cases Nos. 46 and 47, 18th inst. 97.— Somersetshire, Bath ( City).— FRASER, Case No. 55, 18th inst. 98.— Yorkshire ( East Riding). Beverley ( County).— ANDREW WILSON, Case No. 66, 18th inst. 99.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City). — ARTHUR BONNETT, alias JONES, Case No. 43, 11th inst. 100.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley ( County).— MAN, Case No. 76, 28th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. £ 2 RE WAR ® . 101.— Chesterfield ( County).— For neglecting to deliver up the accounts, books and papers of the Rural District Council of Chesterfield— HENRY CHARLES RANSLEY, late Surveyor of Highways, age 30, height 5 ft. 8| in., complexion ruddy, hair ( parted down centre) dark, clean shaved, stoops slightly. A native of Wood Green, Middlesex. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Chesterfield Guardians for such information as will lead to the arrest of Ransley. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Carline, Chesterfield. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 102.— Welton ( County). — For attempting to defile a girl, under the age of 16— FREDERICK LONSDALE, age 49, height about 6 ft., complexion fresh, face bloated as if addicted to drink, hair ( turning grey), side whiskers and moustache dark- brown ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, stand- up collar, dark tie, grey cloth cap, lace boots. A confectioner; native of Hessle, near Hull. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Weal, Welton Brough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. 89.- Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— J. MARTIN, Case No. 2, 4th inst. ABERDEENSHIRE. 103.— Aberdeen ( County). — Sentenced, 23rd inst., to 30 days imprisonment for defrauding hotel keepers— WILLIAM BROWN, age 22, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, full face, clean shaved, short nose, hair light, eyes light grey; dress, blue knickerbocker suit, light tweed cap, brown stockings, yellow boots; of good appearance and address. States he is a clerk. He stays at hotels and leaves without paying his bill; he also obtains bicycles on hire and steals them. He is believed to have recently visited Alford and Thirsk ( see Case No. 42,18th inst.), Blyth, Alnwick, Glasgow, Dunbar, Linlithgow, St. Andrews, Arbroath, Stonehaven, Banff and Ba'nchorry. Sen- tenced, 21st June, 1897, to 2 months imprisonment at Ilfracombe, and on 20th October, 1897, to one month at Exeter, for stealing bicycles. Found in his possession :— 1 silk handkerchief ; 1 9- carat gold ring, set blood stone; 1 ditto, set amethyst; also a 24 in. diamond frame bicycle H in. tube, 28 in. wheels, clincher B tyres, usual parts plated, bell rock lamp, " new departure " bell, " Albion " saddle, rub- ber pedals, watch carrier, apparently new. Information to the Chief Constable of Aberdeen- shire, Aberdeen. ESSEX. 104.— Southend- on- Sea ( County)— Remanded till 2nd prox. for burglary— ANTON DEGUSKY, a Russian, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, high cheek bones, hair brown, eyes grey; dress, black overcoat, grey cloth trousers, brown cloth cap, boots with brown tops. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 105.— N. Division.— 21st inst., by shopbreaking — 51 cinematograph films, all 60 ft. to 70 ft. long, of the following subjects and Nos.: Funeral of Terriss, 216; Artillery at Jubilee, 81; Carriage at Tourna- ment, 76; Angel, 72; Life Guards Band, 322; Clumsy Boatmen, 257 ; Piccadilly, 71 ; Trafalgar Bay, 79; Queen's Carriage, 317; Faust and Mar- guerite, 452; Cycle Race, 455 ; Nightmare, 456; Terrible Night, 458 ; Haunted Castle, 457 ; Drunken Parisian, 300 ; Bride's First Night, 451; Step Dance Scene, 305 ; Fire Scene, saving life, 423 ; Fire Scene, Southwark Road, 438; Dragoons crossing Seine, 439 ; High Diving, 358; Missing Cigar, 94 ; Fight, second round, 360 ; Train Scene, Black Diamond Express, 262; Man and Monkey, 853; Train Load of Cattle, 371; Snow Falling, 382 ; Death of Nelson, 439 ; Milking the Cow, 179; Queen's Carriage Jubilee, 87 ; Tasting, 289; Bathing at Brighton. 280; Bather, 281; French Cavalry, 286; Black Diamond Express, 156; Boats at Yarmouth, 42; Landing Stage at Liverpool, 78; Fishing and Boating, 200; Coal Pit at Work,. 166 ; Dust Cart, 10; Bath, 40; Umbrella Dancing, 23; Drunken Parisian, 155; Night, 134 ; Hurdle Jumping, 285; French River Scene, crossing Brook, 29 ( all in round tin boxes), labelled " Haydon & Urry, Photographers and Film Manufacturers, & c., 853, Upper- street, Islington, London," thereon ; 18 brass lenses ( all short focus), some with rack and pinion, some fixed ; 1 mahogany magic lantern, with a brass upper part " Watson & Son, High Holborn," thereon, with glass alum bath, screw nuts to lift lantern up and down, lined with Russian iron, stand inside for limelight jet, piece of brass tube in front, about 5 in. in diameter to throw light when being worked, and one 4 in. condenser; a pneumatic bicycle, black enamelled, Dunlop tyres, drop handle bars, roller chain, low geared. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, N § w Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 106.— Kirkham ( County).— Between 19th and 21st inst., by housebreaking, at St. Anne's— 6 large electro- plated forks; 6 small ditto; 6 dessert ditto spoons, all stamped " W. Whiteley." Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. LOST 107.— 2nd inst., in Dewsbury Market Place, 3 £ 100 BANK OF ENGLAND NOTES, Nos. N/ 4 65257, issued 9th January, 1894; 0/ 8 2411813 and 0/ 8 24237, issued 7th January, 1897. Information to Chief Constable Shore, Borough Police, Dewsbury. LONDON : PRINTED FOB 11 EH MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY HARMER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPER STREET, FINSBCRY, E. C.