THE! PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1898. REGULATIONS VOL. XV., No. 1480. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he 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 they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by a nother force. 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be gi ven, 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 1 as. per portrait, and of 7s. 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 nit 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 must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of 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 delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which mag result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received iwt later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; 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 will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. SPECIAL NOTICE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently de- layed, owing to the envelopes containing them being directed incorrectly or in inade quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W." 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, 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., I No. 1474, February 11, 1898). I SOUTH KENSINGTON FINE ARTS ASSOCIA- I TION. ( P. G., No. 1460, December 24, 1897.) I THEOBALD & CO., 19, Farringdon Street. ( P. G., No. 1452, November 26, 1897.) • ZUILIA PERFUMERY CO., 13, Rosebery Avenue, E. C. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). THE " ARCHER'S TABLET COMPANY," 111, Great Russell Street, W. C., advertise a " Diges- tion Tablet" at Is. 3d. a box, and promise a prize of £ 3 to every purchaser who fills in certain words in a rhyming couplet. The scheme is of course a trans- parent fraud ; but the prizes are not payable till the 25th April, and a prosecution at present would be difficult. Rooms are rented at the address given until 25th March, when the demolition of the house will begin. The Metropolitan Police are powerless to help people who are silly enough to be duped by adver- tisements of this class. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1 — J 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. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 2.— For embezzlement to a large amount— MON- TAGUE BENSON JONES, late of 121, Newgate Street, London, E. C., and 36, Dresden Road, Crouch End, N., age 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., rather stout build, hair, whiskers and moustache light, late manager of the London Branch of the North of England School Company, Limited. Absconded 5th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BEDFORDSHIRE. 3.— Luton ( County).— For stealing, 11th ult., £ 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. CHESHIRE. 4-— 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. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. DERBYSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 5.— 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. DEVONSHIRE. 6.— Exeter ( County).— For disobedience of a maintenance order— GEORGE BURRINGTON, age 48, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light ( iron grey), may be wearing grey moustache and tuft on chin, eyes hazel; dress, dark brown mixture suit, bowler hat, worn slightly on right side. A leather cutter ; native of Exeter. Warrant issued. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. ESSEX. 7.— 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 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1898. • with velvet collar, ( lark 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. HAMPSHIRE. 8.-- Winchester ( County). — For embezzling £ 9, 8rd December last— ALFRED 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. KENT. 11.— Chatham ( County).— For arrears of bas- tardy, amounting to £ 2 13s.— WILLIAM MARTIN, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair; dress, light suit, brown overcoat, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A baker. Warrant issued. 12.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting his wife and family— SAMUEL' WHITFIELD, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes dark, clean shaved, small face, nose turns up, rather long neck, hard lump of flesh between right thumb and forefinger and on back of right hand; dress, dark jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat. A cooper. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 13.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 1 rolled gold keyless Elgin hunter watch, plain cases, white dial, stem winder; 1 18- carat semi- hunter keyless watch, white dial, plain cases, No. 21546, maker " Arrowsmith, Birkenhead," presented to " Thompson, August, 1897," engraved on dome— LOUIS BREYER, an Austrian Jew, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair ( turning grey) dark, heavy moustache dark brown, thin face, delicate appearance ; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat. Stated he qualified as a doctor at Vienna and was engaged at the Royal In- firmary, Liverpool. Not to be apprehended out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. NORFOLK. 14.— Acle ( County).— For stealing, 16th ult., 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- carat 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: lst, 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. 17.— Wellington ( County).— For stealing, 12th ult., 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. 18.— Bridgwater ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by means of a forged telegram— A MAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, heavy moustache brown, eyes ( full) grey, slight cut scar under right eye; dress, brown cloth knicker suit, drab cloth leggings, long dark overcoat with velvet collar, grey cloth cap, lace boots. He took lodgings at an hotel, representing that he was a traveller for a firm of timber mer- chants in London, and made the acquaintance of a visitor, whose name and address he ascertained, and on the following day telegraphed to his wife for the above sum. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Vowles, Bridgwater. 19.— Bath ( City).— For stealing two safety bicy- cles : one " Eureka," by Bayliss & 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. Wellways & 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, lst 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. 20.— Longton ( County)— For uttering a forged cheque— HENRY WILLIAM FORD, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion very dark, hair dark ( turning grey). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hake well, Longton. SURREY. 21.— Chertsey ( County).— For stealing a silver cigarette case ( recovered)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, dark suit, blue peak cap. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 22.— Brighton ( Borowjh).— 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 ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 23.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 20th Jan., a silver Geneva Swiss keyless watch, No. 1152480; 2 white metal alberts : 3 9- carat gold rings, set green or brown stones; 4 18- carat gold wedding rings, " C B," " C L," « C C," and " C C " scratched in- side; 2 gold half- hoop keeper rings, " C M " scratched inside— ALBERT EDWARD KELSEY, age 23 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 stiiped trousers, long rough grey ulster coat, cloth or cord cap, lace boots. A commission agent; native of Birmingham. He left Hastings about 3 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. WARWICKSHIRE. 24.— Coventry ( city).— For stealing bicycles ( recovered)— HENRY BIRD, age 22, height 5 ft. 4it in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, slight moustache, eyes grey, tattooed " E. W, Love, Emily Wills," heart and sword right forearm, anchor, crossed hands and flag lt forearm, half rings on left fingers; dress, light brown jacket and vest, light stripe trousers, brown soft hat, blue and white neckerchief. A native of Birmingham. JOHN BUCKLEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes grey, teeth project, " hand and heart" tattooed on right arm, snake on left, cut mark left knee. Carries one arm in a sling owing to poisoned finger; dressed in dark clothing. A native of Coventry. Both are pugilists and may be found together. Warrants issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. £ l REWARD. 25.— Chippenham ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the parish of Chippenham— SAM KNIGHTON, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown. A native of Raunds, Northampton. Has been employed on the railway. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Chippenham Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Knighton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barrett, Chippenham. 9.— Hitchin ( County).— For stealing, 18th tilt., 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 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. 10.— Ryde ( Borowth).— For obtaining £ 15 by a • worthless cheque, 7th ult.— CARLDE SCHELIKA, age 80 to 35, height about 6 ft. 1 in., corpulent, hair wavy and brushed back 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. 15.- Wellingborough ( County).— For stealing, 7th ult., 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. PEMBROKESHIRE. 16.— Pembroke Dock ( County).— For desert- ing his wife and family— JOHN LEONARD, age 40, height 5 ft. 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. SHROPSHIRE. FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. . I PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DENBIGHSHIRE. 26.— Wrexham ( Count!/).— Woodcut portrait and description of JOHN GEORGE SAINT, whose apprehension is sought for stealing, on 5th ult., £ 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 ult. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DORSETSHIRE. 27.— Blandford ( County).— Woodcut portrait and description of supervisee WILLIAM GREAVES, alias MILLIGAN and ATKINSON, Office No. 8218- 97, whose apprehension is sought for larceny ( dwelling house) and burglariously breaking out of same. 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. WORCESTERSHIRE. 28.— Stourbridge ( County). For stealing £ 2 Cs. 5d., 9th ult.— 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. Pugh, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 29.— 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. 30.— Hull( C%).— For absconding wi th workhouse clothing, Jan. 30.— 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. H. 95. A labourer ; native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 31— Thornaby - on - Tees ( County). — For stealing, 7th ult., 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). 32.— 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 his posses- sion a brown tin box. Left Menston on 27th or 29th January last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Crawshaw, Court House, Bradford. 33.— 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, Keighley. 34.— Sheffield ( City). — For embezzlement— CHARLES CONNAL CROXFORD, age 33, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, complexion pale, hair light brown, moustache light, short- sighted, and wears pince- nez, of smart appearance ; dress, navy- blue coat and vest, grey trousers, long light brown melton overcoat, hard felt hat. A clerk. Native of Sheffield. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Jackpon, Sheffield. 35.— York ( City).— For obtaining £ 20 by a worthless cheque on the York City and County Banking Company, 29th Jan.— 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. 5£ 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 Jan., 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 28th January, 1897. U 289. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 36.— K Division.— Remanded till 7th inst., for failing to report— Licence holder WILLIAM JONES, alias FREDERICK WHITE, GEORGE BROWN, and WILLIAM HATTON, W. F. Q. 38, Office No. 1421/ 97, age 47, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion hair and heavy moustache ( turning grey) dark, beard about 2 in, wide on chin, eyes hazel, W. R. and dot left forearm, scar on eyebrows and centre of fore- head ; dress, dark brown tweed jacket and vest, blue- striped trousers, dark red tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots, sometimes wears a P. and O. cap, and spectacles. A native of Manchester. Licence holder JAMES STOWBART, alias JAMES ALWIN, JOHN CARTER and J. BART, R. W. 338, Office No. 1595/ 97, age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, hair ( thin on top) and moustache dark, eyes hazel, several scars on head, one on left forefinger, mole left elbow ; dress, brown jacket suit and cap, dark tie, patent boots, wearing imitation gold albert, and watch No. 765161. A native of Birmingham. Believed to have left the Metropolitan Police District on 8th ult., and to have visited Bath, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Dewsbury, Exeter, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield and Warwick, and returned to London 27th ult. The latter usually stays at Temperance or Commercial Hotels in name of J. Bart or Mr. Young. 37— X Division.— Remanded till 7th inst. for obtaining money by false pretences — ROBERT BARTON, alias BALLS, LOCKYER and AUSTEN AINSLIE, age 29 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel; dress, black frock coat suit, silk hat, lace boots. An actor, native of Margate. GRACE ANDERSON, alias MARGARET TEMPLE, MAR- GARET HUNTLEY, BARTON and LOCKYER, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue; wearing long blue check frieze ulster, black straw hat with feathers. They advertise for amateurs to join a theatrical tour with " The Campbells are Comin'," and obtain deposits, but fail to start the company. They have lived together at Manchester, Durham, Folkestone and Leith. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 38.— Cambridge ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining food, lodgings and money by false pretences— HORACE WHITE, alias BAKER and FERGUSON, age 37, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1898. eyes grey, ulcer scar back of neck, varicose veins right leg; dress, black coat and vest ( worn), light trousers ( frayed at bottom), light cloth cap. States he is a native of Chertsey. He represented that he was an agent for Singer's Sewing Machine Co. Information to the Chief Constable of Cam- bridgeshire, Cambridge. DEVONSHIRE. 89.— Devonport ( Borough). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining money and food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN HILL SMITH, alias DONALD RAMSEY and JOHNSON, age 45, height 5 ft. in., complexion fair, rather long face, hair ( thin on top) turning grey, heavy sandy moustache ( turning grey), prominent forehead, sailor holding a spear in right hand and a baton in left standing on a block left forearm, small mark right forearm, two wounds at bottom of back, one on left groin; dress, bluish grey cutaway coat and vest, dark and brown mixture tweed trousers, white front and collar with turn- down points, dark broad tie with white spots, tan kid gloves, low shoes, carries a walking stick with crooked handle. He obtained lodgings stating he was an engineer of the S. S. " Cadeby," also that he represented a firm of Telegraph Engineers at Glasgow, and that his luggage was at the station. Information to Head Constable Matters, Devon- port. ESSEX. 40.— Braintree ( County).— Committed for trial at next Assizes for burglary— JOHN RUTHER- FORD, alias FREDERICK CORBY, age about 38, height 5 ft. 11 \ in., complexion and hair ( bald patch on top) dark, eyes blue ; dress, black diagonal jacket, two old vests, speckled trousers, grey cloth cap, slate colour muffler, low shoes. A native of Armagh. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. 41.— Chelmsford ( County). — Remanded for obtaining money by fictitious cheques on the Wilts and Dorset Bank, Clevedon— FLORENCE HAR- RIET TILLOTSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair very light, eyes brown, large front teeth, very talkative and excitable; dress, black dress, fawn colour jacket, black hat with yellow bow on left side, patent leather shoes. A native of Nottingham, lately resided at Clevedon. 42.— Chelmsford ( County).— Remanded on suspicion of being a deserter— CHARLES SEN- NETT, age 28, height 5 ft. 7f in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes blue, bracelet both wrists, rose on forearm, lost top of right little finger. A native of London. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 43. — Staplehill ( County). — Remanded for larceny— GEORGE ANDREWS, age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion, hair ( very curly) and mous- tache dark, eyes hazel; dressed as a navvy. States he is a native of Langport, Somerset. Information to Supt. Matthews, Staplehill. HAMPSHIRE. 44.— Pareham ( County).— Remanded till 7th inst., for obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN, alias WILLIAM REEVES, age 37, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar back of right hand, mole left side of chin and on right cheek. States he is a painter. He called on greengrocers and offered to supply potatoes, upon which he obtained deposits. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. KENT. 45.- Sheerness ( County).— Committed for trial at East Kent Sessions, 5th prox., for obtaining food, lodgings and money by false pretences— HARRY WARD, alias CARSON, age 80, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cut scar left forefinger; dress, long dark grey overcoat with black velvet collar, dark suit and cap ( shabby). PHILOMENA WARD, alias CARSON, age 21£, height 5 ft., complexion fair, hair ginger, eyes brown; dress, black dress, brown jacket, black straw hat. Music hall artistes. Information to Inspector Taylor, Sheerness. OXFORDSHIRE. 4( 5.— Henley- on- Thames ( County). — Com- mitted for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining rings by false pretences— JAMES DOUGLAS, alias A. RIX, PERCY and VICTOR JOYCE, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, beard and moustache dark, eyes hazel; dress, black overcoat, dark suit, light check cap or silk hat. Supposed a native of Tunbridge Wells. Is wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Previously convicted at Brighton and South Western Police Court. Is identical with A. RIX, Case No. 30, 18th ult. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Jennings, Henley- on- Tliames. STAFFORDSHIRE. 47.— Bursiem ( County).— Remanded for fraud— MICHAEL BOYLE, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes grey ; dress, light tweed suit, white collar and tie, brown hard felt hat, blucher boots. PATRICK McCANN, age 72, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair, full beard, moustache and eyes grey; dress, light brown overcoat, dark suit, white collar and tie, black hard felt hat. THOMAS CONNELLY, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark brown, eyes grey; dress, black suit, white collar, black tie, dark cloth cap, lace boots. SAMUEL LOWE, age 39, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey; dress, black overcoat, brown tweed suit, white collar and tie, black hard hat, lace boots. Natives of Omeath, Newry. They have been travelling the country distributing hand bills respecting the sale of £ 25,000 of salvage goods from the wreck of the " Sea King," afterwards calling at houses with dress pieces, etc. Photographs may be seen on application. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 48.— M Division— 23rd ult.— 67 dozen and 5 white lamb leathers for gloves, marked ES 726, ES 740, 619; 703 C, 703 H, F, G, ALP, AWL, 522 I II, OG, OS, S, SB, SC, A, B, BO, 0, HO, J, T, AFC; 5 dozen and 5 coloured, marked NV, LA and LB ; 1 dozen crimson, marked SA. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CARDIGANSHIRE. 49.— Aberystwyth ( County).— 2nd ult— a lady's gold keyless watch, half hunter, No. 183132, mono- gram " M L " on back. Information to Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth. CHESHIRE. 50.— Hazel Grove ( County). — Between 23rd and 24th ult., at Whaley Bridge— 1 hand saw ; 1 tenon saw; 1 jack plane ; 1 smoothing ditto ; 1 beeding ditto (£ inch); 1 axe ; 4 chisels 1 J, f, £ and f inch) ; 1 hammer ; 1 bevel; 1 square ; 1 screw driver; 3 gauges (£, £ and J inch ; all stamped " J. R. Gough" ; 1 bass. Information to Supt. Oldham, Hazel Grove, Stock- port. 51.— Hyde ( County).— 28th ult., at Dukinfield — 1 9- carat garnet ring, claw setting; 1 15- carat brooch with pearl; 1 18- carat diamond ring; 8 9- carat solid gold garnet ditto; 6 9- carat solid gold bloodstone ditto ; 6 9- carat hollow ditto ; 8 9- carat solid twisted rings ; 3 9- carat ditto ( ladies'); 1 9- carat solid garnet ring, heart shape ; 3 9- carat hollow paste rings ; 1 ditto, claw setting. Information to Capt. Lingard, Supt., Hyde. 52— Chester ( Borough).—- Between 26th and 28th ult.— a tray containing 8 single- stone diamond rings, claw setting, caratstones ; 4 ditto, gipsy - set small stones; 1 5- stone brilliant opals ; 1 marquise ring, pearls; 1 rose cluster, pearls and diamonds ; 1 ditto pearls and coral; 1 canoe- set ring,' rubies and pearls; 1 half- hoop, garnets and pearl's; 1 ditto rubies and sparks; 1 mixed pearls and rubies, in display; 14 various 15 and 18 carat dress rings, set rubies, garnets, pearls and sapphires. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Chester. HAMPSHIRE. 53.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 17th ult.— 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, loDg 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 lady 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. 54.— Huntingdon ( County). — 22nd ult.— 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 gai nets; 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, cxcept 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. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Leigh ( County).— 18th ult., 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 beard on chin; wearing brown overcoat, cord trouser: and cap, of dirty appearance. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. 56. — Accrington ( Borough). — 23rd ult.— 1 silver chronograph centre- seconds stop- watch, No. 72110 ( new); 1 silver patent lever watch, spring broken, heavy Roman numerals, much worn; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, fancy dial, glass cracked, engraved cases; 1 9- carat gold albert, fancy pattern, gold seal ( green stone one side, dark brown the other) attached; 1 lady's long fine 9- carat gold chain, small gold cross, anchor, locket and knife attached; 1 lady's brown leather purse, fastens at side. Information to Chief Constable Beaitie, Accrington. 57.— Bootle ( Borough). — 27th ult., by house- breaking— 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 17904, white dial ( flowered) cracked, glass deficient, much worn; 1 steel curb albert, " Le Bert" on bar; 2 plain round 18 carat gold shirt studs. Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. . I MONMOUTHSHIRE. 58.— Abergavenny ( County). — 13th ult., 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 . Tones, 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. 59.— Peterborough ( City).— Between 24th and • 27th ult. from an hotel— 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, half hunter cases, No. 47121, maker Martin Wilkin- son, " A. A. F." in monogram on back ; small gold albert chain, with tassel attached ; 1 18- carat curb bracelet, small lock and chain attached, 1 screw missing from lock ; 1 gold half hoop bracelet, small safety chain attached. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 60.— Hull ( City).— 24th ult., by housebreaking — A gold necklet, small link pattern, pale blue enamelled heart with pearl in centre surrounded with small pearls, ring connecting chain set pearls; 1 lady's old- fashioned gold ring, set row of about 5 garnets, 1 row of about 5 pearls; 1 gold snake ring, head broken off; 1 small gold chased whistle, ins. long, small ring attached; 1 gold signet ring, set dark stone, chased at sides; 1 gold cameo ring ; 1 pearl necklet; 1 gold crescent paste brooch ; 1 gold chased brooch, about in. long, pin broken off; 1 gold brooch, heart in centre with a leaf each side, pin bent; 1 gold oval- shaped brooch, set 3 rubies in centre, pin missing; 1 silver medal with lion on top, chased edge, " Sangano, Agricultural Hall" inscribed on back ; 1 gold Swiss watch case, with 2 pins to fasten to coat; 1 square- shaped eyeglass, chased rim, ring attached ; 12 electro- plated table spoons ; 12 ditto dessert spoons, fiddle pattern, engraved " D " cypher, makers H. A. E. A. F. A. A. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY RECOVERED. ESSEX. coat, black vest, moleskin trousers, heavy nailed boots. A navvy. Obtained employment on the G. W. R. at Little Bedwyn, 6th ult. Photograph mry be seen on application. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— p Division.— 26th ult., at Beckenham— a chestnut mare, 8 years, 13 hands in., white star on forehead, docked tail, long hair, thick set, slight scar inside both forelegs ; value £ 25. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 65.— Metropolitan Police District, L Division— MAUD GREGORY, alias MAUD ESMERALDA McKENZIE and ALICE ELLIS, Case No. 34, 7th January last. 66.— City of London.— J. ROSENBAUM, Case No. 3, 26th November, 1897. 67.— Essex, Braintree ( County).— MAN, Case No. 19, 18th ult. ( see Case No. 40). 68.— Hampshire, Fareham ( County). — WILLIAM REEVES, Case No. 21, 25th ult. ( See Case No. 44). 69.— Kent, Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— A. RIX, Case No. 26, 25th ult. 70.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( BoroughJ.- MAN, Case No. 78, 25th ult. 71. Lancashire, Bootle ( Borough).— RO- BERT JONES, Case No. 41, 21st January last. 72.— Lincolnshire, Alford ( County).— i BAILEY, Case No. 34, 25th ult., and waterproof recovered. 61.— Braintree ( County).— Watch and albert, Case No. 78, 18th ult. 73.— Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Boiough). — GORDON FLETCHER HEWITT, Case No. 37, 28th ult. SUSSEX ( WEST). 62.— Midhurst ( County).— Eicycle, Case No. 50, 25th ult. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 63.— Reading ( Bornigh).— Accidentally knocked down by a train near Hungerford, 13th ult., and died on 15th ult.— A MAN, age 45 to 50, length 5 ft. 9* in., stout build, complexion dark, hair, whiskers and moustache black ( turning grey); dress, black pilot LITEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CARMARTHENSHIRE. 74.— Llanelly ( County). — On commitment warrant for non- payment of line and costs imposed by Magistrate— THOMAS MACDONALD, age 40, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, turn- up nose ; dress, brown coat and vest, moleskin trousers, bowler hat. A pedlar, travels the country with a basket. Native of Merthyr, G1 amorgan sh i re. Information to Supt. Scott, Llanelly. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 75.— Reading ( Borough)— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions on several charges of obtaining money by fraud— HORACE C. SPEAR, height 6 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, moustache light; dress, light fawn- colour paddock overcoat, light check trousers, brown hard felt hat with broad brim. He calls on various firms, representing him- self as manager to a firm of advertising contractors and agents, whom he states are issuing covers for illustrated papers to be supplied to hotels, clubs, & c., in the town, and obtains orders for advertisements to appear on covers upon which he receives payment. Is believed to have committed similar frauds else- where. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76.— B Division.— 3rd inst.— 2 bicycles : lst, a high framed " Reliance," patent handle bars, very nar- row, black rubber handles, plated crauks, rubber pedals, one support damaged, 28 in. and 30 in. wheels, Dunlop and Warwick tyres, Brooks 28 saddle, initials " J. R." No. 6 or 10 stamped underneath bottom bracket, silvtr " King of the Road " lamp, triangular tool- bag and tools, no gear case, mud- guards or brake.— 2nd, a low framed Rudge Whitwortb, 1896 pattern, drop handle bars, felt handles, 28 in. and 30 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, fluted mud- guards, bot- tom part turned back, brake complete. 77.— P Division.— 3rd inst., by housebreaking — A small silver bowl, " Edward Mather from J. Palmer" thereon; 1 pepper- box, about 6 in. high, very old- fashioned; 2 salt cellars, embossed, No. 877 and " W. B. J." in monogram on bottom ; 2 small spoons, twisted pattern ; an old- fashioned salver, shell pattern, " W. B. S." in monogram in centre ; 1 sugar ladle, shell pattern ; 1 small tea caddy- spoon ( all silver); 1 plated milk jug, " W. B. S." in mono- gram on side ; 1 plated dish- cover. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 78. — Doncaster ( Borough). — lst inst. — 1 18- carat English Lever watch, cream colour dial, gold hands, compensation balance, No. 42728; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 50796 ; 1 gentleman's gold curb albert chain, with a jubilee medal at- tached ; 1 lady's long gold guard, small plain links. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. APPREHENSIONS. 79.— Yorkshire ( West Riding) Sheffield ( City).— JOHN CHARLES GREGORY, Case No. 57, 25th ult. LOST. 2nd ult., in Dewsbury Market Place, 8 £ 100 BANK OF ENGLAND NOTES, Nos. Y/ 4 U5257, issued 9tli January, 1895, at Manchester; 0/ 8 24236 and 0/ 8 24237, issued 7th January, 1897, at London. Information to Chief Constable Shore, Borough Police, Dewsbury. 6 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1898. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and AGE. Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE HOLDERS. GEORGE DAY. alias BENJAMIN ISAACS and GEORGE DEAN. 1978- 97. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. JOHN MORE, alias JOHN HALE, 59 DANIEL MASON, JOHN BROWN SAMUEL MASON. JOHN WOOD JOHN HILL and SAMUEL CLOSE. 17iM » s.' C. O. JOHN DONOYOU, 3S82- 96. C. O. Sen- 24 tenee expired. Warrant issued. THOMAS NUNN. 3623- 97. C. O. Warrant 50 issued. LAURA CHADWICK. alias ANNIE 35 O CONNOR, 44914. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued. HEIGHT. 5 3J JEAN DEyUIPIERE, alia JOHN DOVE. EDWARD WARRINGTON. JOHN JONES, JOHN INGRAM, and GEORGE MORGAN. 5- 98. C. O. FREDERICK GARCIN. alia.- CHARLES, MANNING. THOMAS WOLSEY, and WILLIAM BARRINGTON. 490- 98. C. O. WILLIAM STANLEY, alias CHARLES COOK. WILLIAM KING. CHARLES CLAYTON and CHARLES ADOLPHUS CLAYTON, 2742- 97. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued. JOHN EDWARDS, alias JOHN SIN- CLAIR. GEORGE GLEESON. MICHAEL BRIGGS, DENIS RYAN and PATRICK DOYLE. 3616- 97. C. O. THOMAS F. II. WILKINSON, alias HENRY WILLIAM FORTESCUE. 3685- 97. C. O. 66 48 68 44 52 32 JOHN DANIEL DANDRIDGE. alius THOMAS SULLIVAN. JOHN DAND RIDGE, DAN LENO, JOHN CARTHY. CHARLES DANDRIDGE and CHARLESj PRICE, 421- 98. C. O. Warrant issued. ARTHUR SLADE, alias GEORGE SMITH! 66 and GEORGE WILLIAMS, 15- 98. C. O. ( looks much ynger) ROBERT WEINBERG. 16.1- 97. C. O. 30 COM. HAIR. EYES. fresh brn blue GEORGE SHANCOTT. alius JOHN BRYAN. JOHN STEPHENS and JOHN- STEVENS, 279- 98. C. O. 28 CHARLES HILTON, alias CHARLES DAVIS and CHARLES HARDCASTLE. 272- 98. C. O. GEORGE WILLIAMS. alias JOHN1 EVANS, JOHN ENNIS and GEORGE THOMPSON, 281- 98. C. O. BRUNO VON KOHNFELDT. alias BRUNO HOLMFELDT. ARTHUR CECIL TEM- PLE and HOHNFELDT. 266- 98. C. O. GEORGE BLACKMORE. alias STEPHEN FROST and STEPHEN PAUL, 177- 98. Liverpool ( Citv) JOHN HERBERT BROWN, alias JOHN WILFORD. WILLIAM JENKINS RUS- SELL and JAMES HERBERT BROWN. 370- 98. Stoke- on- Trent ( County). War- rant issued THOMAS LEE. alias JAMES WILLIAMS, JOHN SMITH. JOHN SCOTT. HENRY WEBB and JOHN WILSON. 180- 98. Basingstoke ( County) ELIZABETH I'ERCfVAL, alias ELIZA- BETH ROWBOTTOM. ROBINSON. THOMPSON and SMITH. 48409. Liver- pool ( Citv) ALFRED HINE DEAB. alias ALFRED DEAR. 3022- 97. Fenny Stratford) tCountv) IVILLIAM WILKINSON, alias GEORGE STANLEY. 3747- 97. Salford ( Borough). Warrant issued 39 44 56 43 66 48 40 SUPERVISEES. tOBERT POOLEY, 2748- 97. C. O. iDWARD SULLIVAN, 2420- 97. C. O. AMES LYLE, 22- 98. C. O. AMES YOUNG, 861- 96. C. O. IOMAS BANISTER, alias THOMAS BANNISTER. 715- 96. Kirkham ( County) 67 21 50 31 60 5 9j 5 1 4 11 5 4} 5 4} 5 6i fresh brn fresh dk brn grey brn dark black ( trng grey, curly) grey REMARKS. Scar back of rt of neck, back of lt hand and back of lt thumb. 1st and 4th lt fingers contracted Scar ( deep) lt of top of head, lt of nose, rt of back o neck, each 2nd finger and rt forefinger, brown birthmark lt thigh, 1 mole rt frm and 2 rt of chest pale black brn fresh fresh fresh grey hazel 5 9£ 5 8 5 1 5 5} dark dk brn brn fresh brn grey 5 lj 4 10 3f 5 1* 5 2i 5 3} Mole above lt eyebrow and on rt cheek, scar rt knee, rt wrist, 1st rt finger, lt thumb and between 1st and 2nd lt fingers Scar centre of forehead, corner of lt eye, rt forearm, each elbow, rt eyebrow, and several small scars on chest Scar rt of forehead, rt eyebrow, rt of neck, each fore linger, 2nd rt finger and lt of nose, tumour lt side Scar bridge of nose, lt forearm, 3rd lt finger and back of rt hand ( long), rt hand deformed fresh dk brn blue dark fresh fresh iron brn grey brn blue grey ( bald) blue fresh brn pale dk brn grey brn Conviction. Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Middlesex Sessions, 6th February, 1888, 7 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for housebreaking and larceny. Liberated on 2nd licence 12th July, 1897. D 0 123 if North London Sessions, 7th October, 1895, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licenced 14th Januarv 1898. V 370 Central Criminal Court. 6th February, 1893, 5 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licenced 26th December, 1896. T172 North London Sessions, 1st February, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for possessing house- breaking implements. Licence " revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 20th December. 1897 which expires 27th March, 1898. J S 1005 Manchester City Sessions, 6th February, 1890 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. Licenced 15th June 1893 I Q 21 Blackburn Quarter Sessions, 1th April, 1891. f. years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 8th January, 1898. Y U 152 5 8} pale grey 5 sal low- brn ( trng S? rey) 5 3 fresh lt brn ( bald) fresh grey ( bald) fresh brn brn grey Sear each side forehead, rt eyebrow, and rt of back of South London Sessions, 13th October, 1891, 5 years ( trng neck ( long), doubly ruptured penal servitude for housebreaking. Licence grey. revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 11th Febru- thin) ary, 1898, which expires ls£ June, 1898. R 172. grey dkblueD lt breast, wart back of lt shoulder, rt finger nails Chelmsford Quarter Sessions. 29th May, 1889, 7 deformed years penal servitude for horse stealing. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 15th Septem- ber, 1897, which expired 15th February, 1898. 878. Nose broken, scar each forearm, back of lt hand, out- North London Sessions, 19th September, 1892, 7 side lt thumb, rt wrist, rt instep, rt shin and lt knee, years penal servitude for larceny ( person), top of 4th lt finger bent inwards Licenced 17th December, 1897. DNS 209. Scar rt thumb, rt forearm, lt forefinger, and two ulcer Central Criminal Court, 6th February, 1893, 5 vears scars bottom of lt leg penal servitude for fraud. Licence revoked. • Liberated on 2nd licence 24th December. 1897. which expires 18th April, 1898. T 78. Scar on forehead, each eyebrow, two bridge of nose, North London Sessions, 21st October, 1895, 3 years one on rt forefinger, lt elbow, base of lt thumb, on 1st penal servitude and 2 years police supervision and 2nd lt fingers and each shin for stealing a horse and brougham. Licenced 8th February, 1898. V 391. Scar centre of forehead, two back of neck, one rt fore- North London Sessions. 7th January. 1895, 4 years arm and a large scar front of each shin, hairy chest, penal servitude and 3 years police supervision varicose veins both legs for larceny and assaulting police. Licenced 5th January, 189;;. J '^ 25. Scar nt). lt elbow, and several on head, Central Criminal Court, 3rd March, 1890 10 years large wart base of lt thumb, varicose veins both legs penal servitude for unnatural offence Licenced 2nd June, 1897. Q 75. Tattoo marks ( faint) on 2nd lt finger, It wrist and rt North London Sessions. 21st October, 1895, 3 years forearm, three dots on lt forearm, anchor base of rt penal servitude and 2 years police supervision thumb, pock marked on chest and back, scar 3rd lt for larceny ( person). Licenced 19th January, finger, each wrist and lt eyebrow 1898. V 433. Scar lt of head, between shoulder blades, point of lt North London Sessions, 3rd February, 1890, 8 years elbow and lt upper arm ( long), corporal punishment penal servitude and remanet of former sentence marks on shoulders, two moles under rt of lower lip for possessing housebreaking implements by night. Licenced 22nd January, 1898, which ex- pires 3rd May, 1900. V I 0 653. Ship, sailor with flag, crossed flags and anchor on lt, North London Sessions, 20th June, 1892, 5 years ship, sailor, girl, wreath, sailoriwith pipe and glass penal servitude for assault to rob. Licence re- in wreath, crossed flags, crown and anchor on rt fore- voked. Liberated on 2nd licence 20th January, arm, four dots between lt, crossed flags between rt 1898, which expires 13th May, 1898. F M S 646'. thumb and finger, bracelet rt wrist Scar each thumb, lt shoulder ( long) and lt of bottom Central Criminal Court, 21st October. 1895, 3years of back penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 19th January, 1898. V 429. Scar lt eyebrow, front neck, lt groin ( burn), base lt Gloucester, 16th October. 1895, 3 years penal servi- thumb, between lt thumb and finger, back rt hand, tude forcounting- housebreakinV Licenced 14th and 3 lt forearm, nose broken and inclined to lt January, 1898. V 295. Scar on and above rt eyebrow, mole lt forearm and rt Stafford. 15th October, 1895, 3 years penal servi- of neck, fatty tumour back of neck, female with tude for fraud. Licenced 28th Januarv 1898 skipping- rope, and man on barrel with glass in rt V 296. hand on rt forearm dk grv Scar lt forehead, top of head, centre of neck, inside lt Cardiff, 17th October, 1895, 3 years penal servitude forearm and 1 on rt and 2 on lt upper arm for larceny ( person). Licenced 15th January, ffrey ( weak) grey blue fresh brn '( trng grey) fresh dk brn brn blue grey Stole rt arm. scar rt eyebrow- fresh grey fresh brn sallow brn fresh bra fresh grey grey blue grey grey blue 1898. M V 510. Liverpool, 28th October, 1884.10 years penal servi- tude for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 3rd licence 3rd July, 1895, which expires 20th October, 1898. X C K 55. Scar front forehead, rt eyebrow, rt forearm, base lt South London Sessions, 9th July, 1895 3 years thumb and 2 lt eyebrow, mole centre back, each penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 14th October forearm and lt upper arm 1897. V 241 Bracelet rt wrist, star back rt hand, sailor on barrel Manchester, 19th December, 1892 5 vears penal holding flag, sailor and man on rt. mermaid, heart, servitude and remanet of former sentence for anchor and TRUE LOVE on lt forearm housebreaking. Liberated on licence 24th De- cember. 1897, which expires 24th August, 1899. H M S 610. Also wanted for larceny ( dwelling). Scar each forearm, lt wrist, bridge of nose, on throat. North London Sessions, 18th May, 1896 16 months lt shoulder blade, several on legs and stomach, and a hard labour and 3 years police supervision for large brown scar on lt shin horse stealing. H C E. anchor and knot and P B on lt, sailor, T, cross North London Sessions, 15th June, 1896.14 months and knot on rt forearm, two dots back of rt hand, hard labour and 2 years police' supervision for dot on lobe of both ears, cross and dot on chest, knot larceny ( person), inside It leg, scar each eyebrow and centre of upper lip Scar 4 th It and 2nd rt fingers and several on lt hip Croydon Borough Sessions, 7th Januarv 1897 12 and buttock, lt hip diseased, walks lame months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for larceny. 28 blue dots on chest, 28 dots back of rt hand, J C, South London Sessions, 15th January 1895 14 cross and indistinct marks on rt, KATE KIFF, months hard labour and 3 years poiice super- crown. man's head, crossed flags, two flags, crown. crossed flags, J A YOU and YOUNG on lt forearm, two anchors and two flags back of lt hand, female on lt upper arm, bracelet each wrist Scar rt cheek, rt forearm and each knee ( blue), mole Reading, 16th October. 1893, 3 years penal servi- front neck tude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Also at Preston, 15th February, 1897, 12 months for larceny. J T 338. vision for warehousebreaking. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY HARMEIl AND HABLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPER STREET, FINSBURY, E. C.