THE! POLIG GAZETT PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1898. REGULATIONS. VOL. XV., No. 1484. 1. All announcements fur insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought tvill be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be 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 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 n< t less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, 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 alphabet ically arranged by count ies. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than •/ won on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition m< t later than Saturday morning. Thru 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, Xeic 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' in payment, and the charges for the insertion of the san/ e will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. Letters addr- essed Scotland relating to criminal business by other Police Forces to 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. ARCHER'S TABLET CO , 111, Great Russell Street, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1480, March 4, 1898). BLANCH & CO., 171, High Street, Putney, and BRODERICK, J., Cleveland Road, Barnes. ( P. G., No. 1896, 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.) / Ti 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.) WADE, W. W., 140, King Street, Hammersmith ( P. G., No. 1482, March, 11th, 1898). ZUILIA PERFUMERY CO., 13, Rosebery Avenue, E. C. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C Division.— For stealing £ 20 — JAMES HOLMES, age 17, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, limps slightly; dress, dark blue serge jacket, dark trousers, black hard felt hat ( low crown). A native of London. May be found at Brighton or Newhaven. Warrant issued. 2.— T Division. — For embezzlement — WILLIAM LUSH, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion and hair dark, eyes blue, wears a wedding ring on left little finger; dress, dark serge suit and cap. A grocer's assistant; native of Hampton Hill, Middlesex. Warrant issued. 8.— T Division.— For embezzling about £ 10— CHARLES WILSON, age 38, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress, brown check suit, long dark frieze overcoat, black hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Stratford- on- Avon. Warrant issued. 4.— V Division.— For stealing, 24th ult., a black basket trunk, oval top, brown leather straps ; 7 lady's gold rings ( 2 wedding, 2 keepers old- fashioned, 1 9 carat, 1 set 9 rubies and green stones ; 1 ditto thin, set white stone) ; 2 lady's old- fashioned silver dress rings ( 1 set carbuncle and blue stone, 1 set 3 blue stones) ; 1 Geneva watch, " J. G." on in- side ; 1 lady's gold watch ; 1 long gold chain; 1 silver albert, link pattern; several small silver brooches, various patterns; 1 lady's silk umbrella, silver knob on handle ; 7 dresses ( 1 black twill, 1 brown, 1 peacock blue, 1 blue velvet, 3 cotton various patterns; 1 black beaded cape; 1 lady's brown felt hat; a quantity of underlinen, some marked " L. T. Telle" ; and £ 44.— EDITH SMITH, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ( frizzed) dark, eyes grey; dress, peacock- blue skirt, black jacket or mantle, brown hat. Supposed a native of Aberdeen. Recently discharged from Brookwood Asylum, where she was an inmate. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 5.— For larceny and forgery— HENRY BROWN, late of Englefield Road, Islington, age 46, height 5 ft. 8 in., strong build, weight about 17 stone, complexion pale, hair, side whiskers and moustache turning grey, swaggering gait. Lately employed as a traveller to the American Box Machine Company. Absconded 4th inst. Warrant issued. 6.— 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. BERKSHIRE. 7. — Windsor ( BorouyK). — For unlawfully woundirig, 13th inst.— GUISEPPE VACKERI or VACCA, an Italian organ grinder, age 36 or 37, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair and mou- stache dark, high cheek bones, slightly knock kneed ; dress, brown cloth jacket and vest, brown cord coarse trousers, red scarf, black hard hat. Formerly resided at Hull. A native of Naples. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 8. — Aylesbury ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences at Aylesbury, 25th ult.— JOHN BROWN McKENZIE, alias JOHN STEVEN- SON, J. T. HOGG, GEORGE DAVIS, GEORGE ARMSTRONG, JOHN HENDERSON, GEORGE FENTON, GEORGE HARLAND and JOHN CH. WILSON, Office No. 229- 98, age 68, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair grey ( baldon top), eyes hazel, scar leit of forehead, right eyebrow, and lower part left leg. An engineer. Native of Cowlairs, Lanark; dress, brown cloth suit, black Trilby hat, flannel shirt, white collar and cuffs. Liberated from Wakefield Prison, 18th January last, having under- gone 15 months hard labour for fraud. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pitson, Aylesbury. CARNARVONSHIRE. 9.— Carnarvon ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rather long features, hair ( bald on top) light or sandy, moustache and side whiskers ( cropped short) sandy; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat, old thin lace boots, white tie, drab Inverness mackintosh. He represented that he was in the employ of the Civil Service, and was about to make a survey of the neighbourhood. Information to Supt. Harris, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. 10.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing, 16th and 18th ult., £ 88, at Crewe— FREDERICK GEORGE SEDDON, age26, height 6ft., complexion 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1898. fair, long face, cheeks slightly sunken, hair and mou- stache light brown, eyes light blue, wears gold rimmed spectacles, gold rings on 8rd and 4th left fingers, stoops when walking. A native of Derby. The above amount had been invested in the firm of Seddon & Piatt, Accountants and Money Lenders, of which he was a partner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. DERBYSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 11.— 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. 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 Guardians for such information arrest of Ransley. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Carline, Chesterfield. by the Chesterfield as will lead to the DEVONSHIRE. 12.— Bovey Tracey ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences, 4th inst.— E. T. SMITH, alias E. T. GUINNESS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy moustache reddish brown, eyes brown ; dress, brown knicker suit, black bowler hat, white neckerchief, drab cloth leggings, lace boots. Of good appear- ance, stated he had just returned from India. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Williams, Bovey Tracey. 13.— 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. 14.— Chelmsford ( County).— For stealing, 11th Inst., an old cushion tyre bicycle, straight spokes, hammock saddle, block chain, bent handle bar— SMITH ( supposed false), age about 14, thin build ; dress, grey jacket, cord trousers, cap, tan shoes. He rode in the direction of London. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, • Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 15.— Swansea ( Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., a " Gazelle " road racer bicycle, 1897 make, flat handle bar, " Warwick" tyres, no mud guards or brake— a man, giving the name of FRANK BERRY, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, heavy moustache light, hair ( curly) and whiskers ( about 3 weeks' growth) dark; dress, dark suit and cap. Speaks with a foreign accent. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Colquhoun, Swansea. plexion, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark, speaks with an American accent; dress, dark suit and cap, or may be wearing grey nickers. A builder's machinist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bournemouth. 18.— Gosport ( County).— For obtaining £ 5 by a worthless cheque, 27th January last— THOMAS MORICE NELbON, age 35 or 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, eyes hazel, small scar left cheek; dress, dark tweed suit ( coat lighter), stand- up collar, dark tie, black hard- felt hat, brown gloves. Native of Gosport. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silver, Gosport. 19.— RingWOOd ( County).— For stealing, 10th inst., 1 painter's distemper brush, 1 dust ditto, 1 small trowel, 1 hacking knife— HARRY HOWARD ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, slight moustache and side whiskers dark ; dress, dark suit, soft hat; a tramping painter. He obtains employment and private lodgings, remains 2 or 3 days, and then decamps. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Courtney, Ringwood. 20.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 26th ult., a dark tweed coat and vest, red stripes forming squares; 1 dark brown felt hat; 1 pair " City K " lace boots, " Last 3, Size 8 " stamped on tab ; 1 grey tweed sac back overcoat, double breasted, dark lining, black bone buttons, usual pockets; 2 razors, 1 with crest on blade, in case lined blue velvet; 1 pair 3- in. blade scissors— RICHARD WAL- TER MILLER, age 27, height 5 ft. 6f in. without boots, complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved, eyes black, anchor tattooed left arm, wearing the stolen clothing. A painter. Is an absentee from H. M. S. Victory. 21.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, 16th January last, a pair of Maltese hand- sewn shoes, high heels, round toes, plain fronts, brass eyelet holes, " H. Jones" in blue pencil inside — FREDERICK CHARLES BARBER, alias PAGE, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, long features, pro- minent nose. A stoker of H. M. S. Victory, from which he is a deserter. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 22.— Portsmouth ( Borow/ h). — HENRY JAMES, Case No. 18, 17th July, 1896, not now wanted, warrant withdrawn. 23.— Southampton ( Borough).— For sending a threatening letter— J. W. WHYBORN, age 40 to 42, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache dark ; dress, when last seen, shabby dark suit, soft black hat; an agent or canvasser. Warrant issued. 24.— Southampton ( Borough).— For failing to notify his change of residence— Licence holder HENRY THOMPSON, alias HENRY RUSSELL, MICHAEL FEY. JOHN SANDS, and HENRY KING, Office No. 710— 98, age 58, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, liair grey, eyes blue ; mermaid, THE, flas, pint pot, barrel, cross, flower, IS, MY, glass, pipe, anchor, M. S. H. S., bird, bracelet, fish, shamrock, man, bust of woman, M. dot, A. dot, FAY, hand and heart, left forearm ; 2 flowers, star and anchor back left hand ; rings on left fore and middle fingers ; scar front left middle finger and thumb and above left eyebrow ; ears pierced ; D left of chest; mole left side of back ; a sailmaker ; native of Dublin. Sentenced at Winchester Assizes, 14tli November, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Licenced 4tli March, 1898, D. I. P. T., 1242. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. 27.— Ryde ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 15 by a worthless cheque, 7th ult.— CARLDE SCHELIKA, age 30 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. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 16.— Cheltenham ( County).— For failing to report— Supervisee ALICE WINTLE, alias ALICE SCANLAN, Office No. 2761- 96, age 35, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar on left ear, right side of upper lip, out- side right wrist, and left cheek bone. A native of Cheltenham. Sentenced at Cheltenham Quarter Sessions, 8th April, 1896, to 5 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. 17- 892. May be accompanied by her husband " Dennis." Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 25.— St Ives ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE JOHN WEBSTER HOUGHTON, age 37, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark, eyes blue, drops slightly on left leg when walking. A shoemaker. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Raynor, St. Ives. HAMPSHIRE. 17.— Bournemouth ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— FREDERICK HERBERT, age • 80 to 85, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, com- ISLE OF WIGHT. 26.— Newport ( County).— For an offence under the Debtors' Act, 10th November, 1897— HENRY WYNNSTANLEY, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and mous- tache dark brown ; usually wears a dark overcoat with astrachan collar and cuffs. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Inspector Ayres, Newport. KENT. 28.— 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. 29.— Cranbrook ( County). — For stealing a horse, cart and a quantity of potatoes ( recovered)— ALBERT WEEKS, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, fuli face, hair ( short) and moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, grey tweed jacket, old dark trousers, white neckerchief with blue horseshoes, grey skull cap. new lace boots. A dealer; native of Burwash Common, Sussex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. 30.— Tonbridga ( County).— For stealing, 4th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " Wulfruna " make, No. 7, 28- in. wheels, " Dunlop" back tyre, " Beeston " front, black leather gear case, mud guards, brake, lamp and bell attached, corrugated handles, rubber pedals, large dent in down tube near gear case, " C. W. Woolley, cycle agent, Tonbridge," in gold letters on back mud guard, " Wulfruna " on head— a man, who gave the name of — WOODS, age 22 to 25, height about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair light, clean shaved; dress, brown suit, stand- up collar, grey cap, light boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. 81.— Canterbury ( City).— For embezzlement— HENRY DUNIGAN, age 23 to 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, prominent cheek bones, man's head tattooed on one arm. A grocer's porter. May endeavour to enlist or leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Canter- bury. 32.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For failing to appear to summonses, charged with neglecting their children— FREDERICK BRYANT, age 29, height 5 ft. 9^ in,, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, scar left cheek ; a carpenter. BEATRICE BRY- ANT, age 37, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue. They are accompanied by their three children ( 2 girls, ages 11 and 3 and a boy, age 7). May be found sleeping out or at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. 33.— Margate ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) lis. JACKSON, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( parted in centre) dark ( turning grey), moustache brown, knuckle of 3rd right finger deformed; dress, grey suit, black overcoat, dark grey cap with blue stripes. A picture frame maker ; wears glasses when at work. Stated he had tramped from London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Clegg, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 34.— Bolton ( County).— For stealing an English silver lever watch, white dial, " H H and other letters scratched inside outer case, long silver chain attached EASTWOOD, age about 30, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, thin face, bair dark brown, slight light moustache, eyes dark, appears short sighted ; dress, when last seen, 9th inst., long over- coat, black coat and vest, dark grey trousers, light cap, carries a black bag and hawks baby linen. He calls on a Jeweller and selects a watch and chain, which he promises to pay for in 4 days if the watcb gives satisfaction. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. . I PORTRAIT OF PERSON IN CUSTODY. DERBYSHIRE. 85.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, charged with being found by night in possession of housebreaking im- plements, 10th inst.— JAMES BROWN, age 63 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 7J ins., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache, side whiskers and eyebrows sandy ( turning grey), scar left eyebrow and left thigh, little fingers contracted, is slightly deaf; wearing a black felt hat, " Cuthbertson, 52, Liverpool St., 28, Ludgate Hill, 203 Strand," there- in. fie was found at the back of a jeweller's shop and had in his possession a brown leather bag, con- taining a web ladder 14 ft. long, skeleton keys, pick- lock, jemmys, brace and bits, & o., and was in the company of a MAN, who escaped, age about 40, height 6 ft., stout build, complexion dark, clean shaved; dress, three- quarter coat, dark trousers, black soft hat; of Jewish appearance. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. PORTRAIT OF PERSON WANTED. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 36.— Bamsley ( Count!/).— Woodcut portrait and description of GEORGE HEATH NAYLOR, late Postmaster at Hoyland Nether, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 66 6s. 5d., age 35 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., well- built, complexion fair, hair and moustache dark, eyes supposed blue, bad teeth ; dress, blue overcoat with velvet collar, black ccat and vest, light trousers, light lace boots; of good appearance. A total abstainer and prominent Wesleyan. May endeavour to leave thecountry. Absconded 8rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barns- ley. LANCASHIRE- 37.— Prescot ( County).— For stealing, 17th ult., a black tweed suit, black bone buttons on coat, black lining, " Tyer, Liverpool Road, St. Helens," on tab, black bowler hat, blue and red stripe neckerchief— WILLIAM ANDREWS, a Private of the West Kent Regiment, age 22, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey, scar on left eyebrow and both knees, 2 scars back of head ; wearing the stolen clothing. A native of Maidstone. 38.— Prescot ( County).— For stealing£ 2 17s. lid. 3rd inst.— ALFRED BARKER, age about 21, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, large eyes, short neck, round shouldered, A B on one forearm ; dress, black jacket and jersey, dark brown plaid trousers, nail boots. A rag gatherer. Native of Manchester. Frequents common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baxendale, Prescot. LINCOLNSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 39.— Grantham ( Borough).— For leaving his son chargeable to the Grantham Union— EDWARD WILLIAM FOX, age 43, height 5 ft. 4£ in., weight 11 stone, round features, hair and moustache dark ginger, scar from bite on one ear and hand. A fitter. Warrant issued. Photograph can be seen on application. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Grantham Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Fox. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Grantham. NORFOLK. 40.— Thetford ( County). — For embezzling £ 5 14s. lid. — EDWARD GARNHAM, age 29, height about 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, com- plexion florid, full face, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache light brown ; dress, light tweed pepper and salt jacket and vest, light fine ribbed cord trousers, light cloth peak cap, lace boots. A labourer; has been employed as a baker during the last 18 months; native of Feltwell, Norfolk. May seek em- ployment at buildings in course of erection. Ab- sconded 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, East Harling, or Inspector Simpson, Thttford. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 41.— Mansfield ( County).— For stealing, 14th inst., a light grey Newmarket overcoat, velvet collar, black and white bone buttons, one missing from back, 2 slits up back, coloured stripe lining, 3 pockets each side— ALEXANDER GRAHAM, alias STEWART, age 33, looks younger, height about 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion very fresh, hair red, clean shaved, curls his hair on forehead; dress, dark coat and vest, black trousers, dark cap, may be wearing the stolen coat. Frequents public houses ; talks of football and draws with burnt matches. Supposed a native of Glasgow. Stated he was a bicycle repairer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hensley, Mansfield. 42.— Newark ( Borough).— For embezzlement— ERNEST W. REYNOLDS, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache black, eyes dark, quiet manner; dress, slate colour suit, light dust overcoat, turn- down collar, bow tie, bowler hat, generally carries an umbrella. A commercial traveller. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. SOMERSETSHIRE. 43.— 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. 44.— 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. 45.— Burslem ( County).— For cruelty to children — MICHAEL HIGGINS, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, large red lump near left eye, right leg shorter than left; dress, brown coat and trousers, brown cap. A labourer ; native of Burslem. Warrant issued. 46.— Burslem ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM HENRY TAYLOR, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, long features, slightly round shouldered; dress, dark suit, fawn- coloured dust coat. Pawnbroker's assistant. Native of Tun- stall, Staffs. He represents himself as a tailor, and books orders upon which he receives money in advance. Warrant issued. Information tc Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 47.— 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. Bakewell, Longton. SUFFOLK. 48.— Ipswich ( Borough.).— For stealing £ 7 from his lodgings, 6th inst.— ALFRED JOHN JACK- SON, age 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., weight about 10 stone, hair ( tinged with grey, inclined to curl) and eyes ( full) dark, hands much stained ; dress, dark check jacket and vest, blue trousers, turn- down collar, green tie ( horseshoe pattern), black hard felt hat ( may have " Sunnooks " inside), may be wearing a new dust coat. A french polisher, supposed a native of Deptford, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 49.— 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 ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 50.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 20th Jan., a silver Geneva Swiss keyless watch, No. 1152480; 2 white metal alberts : 3 9- caratgold 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, " CM" 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 striped 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. 51.— Hove ( Town). — For embezzlement — PERCY JOHN TEBBS, age 27, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fair, full face, hair dark, clean shaved, eyes ( full and inclined to be sore) grey ; dress, blue serge suit, brown tweed cap, lace boots. Late manager of a branch cycle business. Warrant issued. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1898. 52.— Hove { Town).— For deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the Steyning Union— FRANCIS ARTHUR ATTERTON, age 89, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, impediment in speech. A butcher. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). 58.— Worthing (( County).— For stealing, 6th inst., from his lodgings, a nickel plated watch chain; a small toy pistol and 3 threepenny pieces, with holes therein attached— THOMAS YOUNG, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes ( turn inwards) dark, occasionally wears spectacles; dress, grey suit, dark neckerchief with grey stripes, light boots, wearing the stolen chain. Stated he was a tailor and a native of Hove, also that he had ob- tained employment in the town. Has been pre- viously convicted, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 54.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzlement to the amount of £ 200— GEORGE CHARLES TURNER, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair, whiskers and moustache grey; dressed, when last seen, in light cycling suit and brown shoes. May have with him a brown hand bag and another suit. A brewer's traveller ; native of Leeds. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Birming- ham. WILTSHIRE. £ I REWARD. 55.— 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. WORCESTERSHIRE. 56.— Malvern ( County).— For stealing, 13th inst., from his lodgings, a dark blue serge round jacket ( may have " Col. Heywood " on lining inside pocket), and vest; 1 pair dark brown^ plaid cloth trousers ; 1 white muffler, with red and black spots ; 1 dark cloth cap; 1 pair heavy nailed boots, tips on heels and toes; a youth's brown cloth overcoat— a man ( supposed FRANCIS DAVIS), age about 38, height about 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, may be wearing a short stubby moustache, hair dark brown, eyes brown, rather long nose, burn mark ( supposed) inside right forearm, walks erect, is very plausible ; dressed in the stolen clothing. Supposed a native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 57.— Stourbridge ( County). — For stealing £ 2 6s. 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. 58-— Kidderminster ( Borough).— For stealing, 24th January last, from his lodgings— a lady's gold keyless watch, white dial, gold figures, glass broken ; 1 gold keeper ring ; 1 gold dress ring, set 3 small stones ( 1 red in centre, 1 white both sides)— JOHN WILLIAMS, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved, one leg off below knee, and wears a short wooden stump. When last seen was wearing a navy blue suit and grey cap. A journeyman tailor. May be found singing at public places. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Bennett, Kidder- minster. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 59.— 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. 60.— Hull ( City).(— For neglecting their families — WILLIAM LEAK, age 31, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown, clean shaved. A navvy, native of Bridlington. GEORGE THOMAS, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) and heavy moustache dark, of military appearance. A servant or caretaker. JOHN BRENNAN, age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache grey, eyes brown. A moulder, native of Doncaster. JOSEPH WILLIAM ELTON, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 bald patches on top of head, large scar above left elbow. A labourer, native of Hull. JOHN HENRY STONE, age 21, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue. A fisherman, native of Wakefield. EDWARD JOHN FOALE, age about 40, height 5 ft., slight build, complexion, hair, beard and eyes dark. A seaman, native of Hull. FREDERICK JOSEPH HAMMOND, age 27, height 5 ft., complexion dark, hair and moustache black, eyes brown, cut scar both cheeks. A fisherman, native of Hull. THOMAS CARDEN, age about 34, height 5 ft 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair turning grey ( bald on top), mark under one eye, weak voice. A shipyard labourer. Is a second class Army Reservist. Warrants issued. i 61.— Hull ( City).— For absconding with 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. 62.— Hull ( City).— Expiree MARY A. SMITH, Office No. 44- 993, Case 86, 8th September, 1898, not now wanted. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). size 4, plum colour lining; 1 pair boy's lace boots, size 2 ( all newly soled)— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers and cap. A WOMAN, age about 25, complexion fresh, thin features, hair dark brown; dress, dark bodice with bright Duttons, black skirt, white apron, grey shawl and the stolen brown boots. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. 64,— Northallerton ( County).— For obtaining, 21st ult., 4 new shirts by false pretences— ROBERT LONGWORTH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, full round face, hair light brown, small moustache light, end of one finger missing; dress, grey mixture jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, blue tie, stand- up collar. A native of Blackburn, Lanes. He called upon a draper and produced a note, purporting to have been written by an hotel keeper, requesting that the shirts be supplied to bearer. Is wanted for a similar offence elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchin- son, Northallerton. 65.— 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). 66. — Pontefract ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) a " Quadrant" roadster bicycle, straight han- dle bars plated, brake and mudguards, enamel right side of front mudguard scratched off, 80 in. front, 28 in. back wheel, 24 in. frame, black enamelled " Dunlop" tyres, rubber pedals, horn handles, bell, tool bag and ordinary saddle— a man, giving the name of JAMES HALL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., wearing a brown overcoat. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. 67.— 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 Jackson, Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 68.— Criminal Investigation Depart- ment.— Remanded at Clerkenwell Police Court till 23rd inst. for obtaining musical instruments, & c., by false pretences— JOHN TOWNSEND ' alias WILLIAM HACKETT TOWNSEND, expiree, Office No. 46339; age 54, height 5 ft 6 in., com- plexion fresh, scar over right eyebrow ; a commercial traveller. JOSEPH HERVEY LONGHURST, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( long) and moustache dark; dress, dark grey suit, black overcoat ( trimmed fur), brown soft felt hat. They have recently occupied a shop at 4, Castle Arcade, Cardiff. Townsend is supposed to have traded as Hope & Co., at Hull, within the past 2 years. 69. — A Division. — Sentenced, 5th inst., to 6 months imprisonment for larceny ( hotel)— WILKINSON STEVENSON, alias RICHARD HELLIER, WILLIAM GERALD STEWART, ROSS and HOWARD, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey; dress, black reefer jacket, black vest, black trousers, blue melton overcoat, velvet collar. Of good appearance and address. A native of Sherborne, Dorset. Found in his possession— 1 new briar pipe ; 12 bag keys, on ring ; 1 Waterbury watch; 1 white metal match box; 1 silver cross charm, H. C. thereon; 1 lady's brass muff chain, imitation pearls in same; 1 gent's silver belcher ring; 1 gold gilt ditto; 2 gold wire ditto; 1 plain new meerschaum cigarette holder; 2 white silk handkerchiefs " W. S." in black cotton thereon; 1 red fan flowers painted thereon, cane frame; 1 lady's new Russian leather reticule, brass frame, chain and hook; 1 stethoscope ; 1 black mask ; 12 razors, makers various ( 1 patent in case, with 8 blades, D. R. P. 88183 engraved on same, in black case, " Matador," Rassier apparat, D. R. P. 83183, in gold letters on lid); 2 cigar cutters ( 1 gun metal gold top and back set one small carbuncle, 1 large mother- o'- pearl handle, with blade and hammer to open cigar boxes); 1 silver chased hall marked book marker, with tiger's tooth for handle; 2 fountain pens ( one gold mounted, " The Swan Pen," makers, Masey, Todd & Barr, New York, stamped thereon, and W. Hicks, Improved Fountain Pen, U. S. A., on the other); 1 pair of lady's sealskin gloves ; 8 cigar cases ( 1 brown Russian leather, lined brown satin, snap fastening; 1 green ditto, knob fastening, plated mounts, brown lining, 1 dark red telescopic leather, R. Lewis, 20, James Street, S. W., in gold letters inside, 1 ditto dark crocodile skin, 1 brown leather, striped, white metal mounts, snap fastening, G. G. H. on inside, 1 ditto brown crocodile, metal mount, snap fastening, 1 ditto dark green embossed leather, ena- melled crest with 100 Peur, 100 Reproche on shield, M. Monk, Junr., Wien, Lstefansflatz 11, thereon, steel mount, clasp fastening, 1 brown leather, L. H. C. silver monogram); 1 green lizard skin tobacco pouch, steel mounts, ball fastening; 1 brown leather teles- copic cigarette case; 1 aluminium concave ditto; 4 match boxes ( 1 silver gilt, W. G. S. engraved on side, blue enamelled scene, subject, man fishing from a boat thereon, XXXV. scratched on inside, 1 teles- copic pigskin ditto, 1 small leather, snap fastening, containing 2 sixpenny and 2 fourpenny halfpenny postage stamps, perforated T. & W. F., 1 white metal, fluted); 1 brown leather telescopic card case ; 9 gent's letter cases ( 2 brown crocodile skin, silver mounts at corners, 1 green ditto, silver mounts at corners, 1 ditto, monogram ( unknown) torn off, 1 brown ditto, silver mounted witli purse inside, 1 black morocco, silver mounts at corners, C. D. in monogram, crest, a ducal coronet with horse's leg on top of same, 1 red leather, No. 193 stamped on inside, 1 dull black leather, with ivory tablet inside, lined green silk, 1 ditto with 1898 diary ( new), lined yellow leather); 11 lady's purses ( 1 bright green FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. . I glazed leather, gilt front, snap fastening and gilt in- side frame, 1 long dark green embossed leather, yellow metal mounts, 1 small black leather with front snap fastening, 2 ditto green leather, white metal mounts, 1 dark green, silver mount corners, pocket fastening, 1 brown leather steel snap fastening, con- taining a lst class half return railway ticket " Wind- sor to Paddington," date 8- 11- 97, No. 9339, also a withered flower in paper, " From the wreath that rests on my dead friend's coffin, 17- 7- 94," written thereon, a ticket printed in French No. 00129 and imitation George III. spade guinea and a small Russian coin with holes pierced through each, inside, 1 buckskin, metal mounts, knob fastening, " Stahl & Shon, Hamburg," stamped inside, containing a child's tooth. 1 brown leather, metal mounts, knob fastening, 1 small dark leather, snap fastening, supposed torn off a lady's dressing bag, 1 small brass chain ditto); 1 scarf pin, an 1894 sixpenny piece, I. M. O., July, 1894, engraved thereon ; 1 silver band from umbrella or stick, " W. G. S." engraved thereon ; 16 foreign coins, of various dates; 1 gent's cambric handkerchief, " R. Hewland, March, 1894," in mark- ing ink thereon ; 1 gent's dark blue melton overcoat, fur lined, sealskin collar, usual pockets, nearly new; 5 gent's umbrellas ( 1 black silk, gold mounted, " H. J. H." engraved on band thereon, 1 ditto Fox's Paragon, tortoiseshell handle, gold- mounted band near handle taken off, 1 ditto, horn handle, silver band, " Julius Largs" engtaved thereon, nearly obliterated by filing, 1 ditto twill, yellow metal band, horn handle, shape of golf iron, 1 ditto metal mount, plain crook handle ; 3 walking sticks ( 1 blackthorn, silver mounts, straight horn handle, 1 dark rattan, bent handle, silver mount, 1 vine, crook handle, silver mounts); 1 gent's black leather dressing bag, containing fittings, metal tops, S engraved thereon; 2 gun- metal bird ornaments; 1 metal • vase; 1 ditto candlestick; 1 ditto hanging match vase; 2 fancy metal ash trays; 2 ditto pin- boxes ; 2 small Japanese carved ornaments; 22 books, by various authors, 1 MS. containing medical information written in pencil; also found pledged viz., on 25- 8- 97, a small fine gold brooch, halfmoon shape, small heart thereon, rosette on top, set with 46 small pearls ( new) ; on 4- 12- 97, a green crocodile skin cigar case, white metal frame, silver mounts, push fastening, also a solid silver heart shape match box; on 5- 1- 98, a gent's dark blue beaver overcoat, black velvet collar, raised seams, light fancy check lining, black satin sleeve lining, usual pockets, black flexible fancy buttons; 16- 2- 98, 2 mother o' pearl handle razors, Kramm on bladesj in brown imitation • crocodile skin case, lined blue plush, nearly new; on 10- 12- 97, a long hammered silver match case, with sovereign purse at end, with large ring the other, gold gilt inside, round plain space for monogram thereon ; on 15- 1- 98, a gent's dark blue beaver overcoat, astra- chan collar and cuffs, small blue plaid lining, usual pockets; on 23- 7- 97, 3 gent's gold rings ( 1 18- carat gold Belcher, 1 half round chased keeper, 1 broad flat ditto, with Greek characters thereon); 5- 4- 97, a lady's 18- carat gold signet ring, fancy Roman letter A engraved thereon ; 25- 9- 97, a remnant of fancy • Oriental brocade for cushions or chair covers; on 19- 8- ' 97, a small round scent bottle, silver top, chocolate colour enamel, with ivory flowers thereon ( new); 12- 10- 97, a gent's black gun- metal watch, red Roman numerals, fancy dial, steel hands ( new) ; 8- 4- 97, a gent's black vicuna vest, bone buttons, usual pockets ..( newj; 12- 3- 97 ( 5 razors), viz., 3 black handles, Kropp ground in Hamburg on blades, 2 white do., Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, on blades ( new) ; 23- 3- 97, a gent's large silk neckerchief, silver grey, with light blue fancy figures; 23- 7- 97, a gent's fancy grey tweed jacket, usual pockets, bone buttons; 30- 11- 97, a lady's antique 18- carat gold keeper ring, chased • crosses thereon, has been repaired; 18- 3- 97, a gent's black serge vest, bone buttons ( in pocket) a flat gun- metal cigarette case, bevelled edges ( new) ; on 8- 2- 98, one cut glass dressing case bottle, large round plain silver knob top, with a gent's dark blue with white narrow stripe neckerchief; 8- 2- 98, a gent's black rattan walking stick, plain silver cap at tip of handle ; 17- 3- 97, a gent's black reefer jacket, usual pockets, bone buttons, lined dark Italian cloth ; 12- 2- 98, a pair of gent's dark tweed trousers, narrow grey stripes, C. Baker & Sons on buttons, on 2- 3- 97 a large flat plain silver match box ( worn) ; 17- 3- 97 a black rattan walking stick, silver cap on tip of handle ; and on 15- 8- 97 a plain flat bar brooch with gold shamrock leaf raised thereon, stamped 15 carat on back. Supposed proceeds of larcenies from hotels in the provinces. 70.— c. Division.— Committed for trial at North London Sessions, 5th prox., for larceny ( person)— GEORGE COX, age 38, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark, moustache light, eyes blue ; two ships, bunch of flowers, pot of flowers, cross, horse's head, cross flags and bracelet on left arm, shield and flower, sailor holding a cutlass, jug, tree, and bracelet right arm, all in blue ink; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 blue serge, 1 black), black vest, grey check trousers, peak cap, side spring boots ( all old). States he was liberated from prison on 24th ult. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 71.— Reading ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for indecently assaulting a girl, age 13, 8th inst., at Tilehurst— HENRY MONGER, age 39, height 5 ft. in., complexion dark, heavy eyebrows, hair turning grey, eyes grey, slight tattoo marks on 2nd and 3rd left fingers; dress, old grey mixture coat and vest, coarse mixture red and grey trousers, blue wrapper, hard hat, old lace boots. A native of Reading. Was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, 30th June, 189S, at Hants Assizes, for a similar offence. 72.— Reading ( County) — Remanded for loiter- ing and having in his possession implements for the purpose of committing a felony— FREDERICK SMITH, age 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, anchor and heart left forearm, bracelets left wrist, scar back of neck, right side; dress, 1 brown jacket, 1 blue diagonal jacket, black vest, brown slop, black trousers, brown cap, brown leather ( laced) gaiters, heavy lace boots, with toe caps. A tramp. Found in his possession 1 black leather purse, containing a Universal watch key; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 81824 scratched inside outer ease, No. 139742, makers " Kendal & Dent," made in " Bienne" on face ; 1 screw driver ; 2 knives; 1 file; 1 brown leather satchel. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Office, Reading. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 73.— Chesham ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 4th prox., for obtaining food by fraud— JOHN GREEN, age 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, small face, crooked nose, hair and moustache light, eyes blue, tattooed anchor left forearm, " G" right forearm, left arm and hand slightly paralysed ; dress, dark mixture cloth jacket suit, old striped twill shirt, white linen collar and front, blue necktie with red spots, lace boots, brown peak cap. Native of Kingston, Surrey. Had in his possession a pedlar's certificate, granted in London 16th November, 1897, and a pawn ticket, No. 223, for a pair of boots. He orders refreshments, decamps without paying, stating he is going in next house and will return in a few minutes. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Inspector Summers, Chesham. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 71.— Gloucester ( County). — Committed for trial for larceny — WILLIAM JACKSON, alias DRISCOLL and KENNEDY, age 46, height 5 ft. 3 in. ( without boots), complexion fresh, hair ( very thin on top and turning grey) brown, eyes hazel, small cut scar top of head, mole left shoulder, right shoulder blade and outside left forearm, burn scar left hand, slight varicose veins both legs, wearing old dark clothing. Has been previously convicted at Dumfries. 75.— Gloucester ( Count)/). — Committed for trial for officebreaking— JOHN HENRY JAMES, age 35, height 5 ft. in. ( without boots), com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, tomb- stone with cross, a sailor in centre and " My Mother " tattooed on chest, a boy and girl holding hands with wreath around on back of right hand, sailor partly tattooed inside left forearm, pot of flowers and 9 dots back of left hand, rings on 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers, right little finger fractured ; dress, blue serge suit and peak cap. A ship's fireman. States he is a native of Gloucester. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, Gloucester. HEREFORDSHIRE. 76.— Hereford ( County).— Committed for trial at Hereford Quarter Sessions. 4th prox., for house- breaking at St. Devereux— EDWARD WOOD, age 38, height 5 ft. in., slight build, complexion fresh, thin features, sharp nose, hair ( cut short, and thin on top) dark brown, moustache light brown, large cut mark on right knee ; dress, drab overcoat, brown guernsey, grey striped vest, grey plaid trousers, brown plaid cap, lace boots. A painter. Native of Sheffield. Information to Supt. Smith, Hereford. SHROPSHIRE. 77.— Wellington County).— Sentenced 14th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for larceny ( see case No. 53, 18th ult.)— JAMES CARROLL, alias WILLIAMS ( supposed false), age 22, height 5 ft. 7| in., complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, eyes blue, end of 2nd left finger missing. States he is a railway shunter, and a native of Macclesfield. Has been previously convicted of larceny at Man- chester, Kidderminster, Stourbridge and Dudley. Supposed a tramping thief, and winted elsewhere. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. 78.— Leek ( County). — Committed for trial at next Sessions, 5th prox., for larceny— JOSEPH PAGETT, alias WILLIAM SMITH and WILLIAM TOMKINS, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair light brown, eyes blue, several moles on left breast, side of neck, right upper arm, and between loins. Supposed native of Birmingham. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 79.— M. Division.— 12th inst., by shopbreaking — 7 gent's gold watches: 1 No. 66541, marked with dash and two crosses ; 3 marked ditto inside case; 1 secondhand hunter; 18 silver ditto, lady's and gent's, 1 makers Kendal & Dent, No. 276537; 15 9- carat gold alberts, various patterns; 10 gent's silver ditto, curb and fancy patterns ; 1 lady's gold bracelet with lock and key; 1 gold necklet, a scroll and cross marked on tab; 45 22- carat gold wedding rings, stamped " 22 " and " W. W." inside ; 28 18- carat gold keepers, chased; 32 9- carat ditto, " E. Y." stamped inside ; 26 lady's 18- carat gem rings, set pearls and rubies, various designs; 24 9- carat wedding rings, " W. N." stamped inside ; 37 gent's signet rings, 9- carat to 18- carat, set various stones, several secondhand; 1 thick belcher, set garnet; 1 lady's gold locket, surrounded with pearls and garnets ; 6 ditto, engraved, various patterns ( one raised letters " Many happy returns of the day.") Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DORSETSHIRE. 80.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Between 7th and 8th inst.. 1 lady's 18- carat gold double case watch, white dial, gold hands, gold twisted chain with gold tassel, and locket with 2 photographs of children therein, attached; 1 pair 18- carat gold earrings; 1 22- carat gold wedding ring; 118- carat gold keeper ring; 1 18- carat gold ring, set pearls and diamonds; 1 18- carat single diamond ring, claw setting; 1 18- carat gold ring, set 3 diamonds and 3 emeralds. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Weymouth HAMPSHIRE. 81.— Southampton ( Borough).— 5th inst., by burglary— 4 lady's gold Geneva watches, white dials, metal domes, engraved backs, may have " 3000" scratched on inside cases; several wedding and keeper rings, 9, 18 and 22 carat gold, 18006, 2500, 2300 and other numbers scratched inside. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 82.— Hatfield ( County).— 13th inst., by house- breaking at Bernard's Heath, Sandridge— 1 small silver watch, double case, ship engraved on one case, a man and horse on other. Information to Supt. Reynolds, Hatfield, or In- spector in Charge, County Police Office, St. Albans. KENT. 83.- Folkestone ( Borough).— By housebreak- ing— 1 gold pendant, oval shape, about H in. long, blue enamel on front, set with eight diamonds, needle fringe at bottom ; 1 gold bracelet, J in. wide, set 30 diamonds in two rows; 1 turquoise and pearl bracelet, about an inch wide, " M. A. Cobham " en- graved thereon ; 1 woven gold bracelet, about an inch wide, " M. A. C." on clasp; 1 gold necklet, links about an inch wide chased, oval shape pendant attached, " M. A. C." on clasp; 1 lady's silver Geneva half- hunter watch, makers " Russell & Sons, Liverpool," monogram " E. C." on lid ; 1 small old- fashioned lion seal, with green bloodstone: 1 gold scarf ring, Dunlop tyre pattern ; a lady's half- hoop gold ring, set with four corals; 1 silver card case, with stork engraved on outside, gilded, opens cross ways on centre hinge, " M. A. Cobham, Waterloo,' and date on one side ; 1 plain gold oval locket, holes on front where ornament has been removed ; 1 gold four- poiht star brooch set with diamonds in blue enamel; 1 plain gold necklet about f inch wide, knobs of gold on edge of links, " E. C." and date on clasp ; 1 half guinea piece used as a pendant; 1 small gold link engraved with a crescent, snap ring attached, en- graved " E. C." reverse side " from Father" ; 1 pair of gold circular sleeve links, chased, " J. C." reverse 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FHIDAY, APRIL 98, 1898. side ; 1 gold oval locket, about inches long; 1 small gold button shape locket, monogram " J. G. C.',' two portraits inside, one of a child the other of young lady ; 1 gold bracelet about an inch wide, set with pearls and corals in cluster, engraved " A. Gobham " ; 1 old- fashioned long gold watch chain ; 1 gold filigree brooch, design coach and four ( antique); 1 gold mourning brooch with hair in front, inscribed " In Memory of," at back " Isabella Hargreaves" ; 1 silver albert watch chain with Turkish coin ; 1 neck- lace. 4 rows pale coral caught in festoon with gold clasp; 1 garnet and pearl necklace, composed of 1 row of garnets with whole pearls hanging from each stone; 1 gold bracelet, £- in. pliable garter pattern; 1 gold carved brooch, large; 1 oval gold acqua marine brooch, li in. long ; 1 oval gold brooch, set with large clear amber stone ; 1 very fine gold neck chain, twist pattern. Information to Supt. Taylor, Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 84.— Kirkham ( County). — 5th inst., at St. Anne's- on- tlie- Sea— 1 silver lever watch, plain case, white dial, gold hands; 1 ditto, engine turned case, white dial, gold hands; 1 lady's gold watch, white dial, gold hands, engine turned case, plain centre at back for monogram; 1 lady's gold chain, straight link pattern; 1 Cornelian blood- red stone brooch, gold mounted, oblong pattern ; 1 Cornelian blood- red fluted stone brooch, gold plated, oblong pattern, square corners, rope pattern round edge ; 1 silver brooch, chain and anchor pattern, with two sea beans attached, one red and one brown ; 1 silver- mounted black and white spar brooch, about three inches long, encircled in twisted silver band; 1 gold- plated black spar brooch, about four inches long, with gilt leaves on top ; 1 Abyssinian thick gold necklace, fastens in centre with Maltese cross, large oval- shaped locket and large chased split ring; 1 gold- plated pencil case, twisted pattern, with views of Llandudno in one end ; 1 gold brooch, gate pattern, pearl missing from centre; 1 silver brooch, horse shoe pattern, set with imitation diamonds ; 1 gent's large gold antique seal, with blood- red Cornelian stone, several foreign coins ( silver) and a small book- shaped locket, all on split ring ; 2 dozen electro- plated dessert forks; 6 electro- plated table spoons, with initials J. D. ; 3 or 4 silver table spoons, with initial C. ; 6 electro- plated salt spoons ; 1 electro- plated mustard spoon ; 6 new electro- plated dinner forks. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 85.— Salford ' Borough). — 11th inst.— 1 18- carat gold centre second watch, chased edge, cream dial, gold hands, broken fly- up case spring ; 1 gold centre second keyless ditto, No. 93741, chased edge, white dial, gold hands, chronomoter balance, briquet spring, jewelled in 10 holes, makers " Thomas Russell & Son" ; 1 18- carat gold centre seconds ditto, white dial, plain cases, gold hands ; 1 14- carat gold keyless Geneva lever, plain cases, white dial, steel hands ; 1 gold filled Waltham keyless lever, plain cases, white dial, gold hands ( all new). Private mark and number on inside case of each. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. LEICESTERSHIRE. 86.— Leicester ( Borough).— 5th inst.— a lady's pneumatic bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, " T. Mott" on transfer, curved tube handle, bar turned up, Brook's B 28 saddle, grappler tyres. Information to Chief Constable Lumley, Leicester. OXFORDSHIRE. 87.— Blirford ( County).— An open- face silver English lever watch, machine made, the three last figures of the No. are 531, small indistinct dent back of case, white metal chain with 3 watch keys attached. Information to Inspector Porter, Burford. 88.— Watlillgton ( County).— 1st inst., by burg- lary, at Berrick- Salome— 6 large table knives, white handles, " Wade, Wingfield," on blades ; 8 small ditto " Rodgers & Sons " on blades ; 1 lady's silver watch, wreath of flowers in centre of face ; 1 silver thimble, 3 holes in top; 1 small gold brooch, blue enamel cross thereon ; 1 plated fruit spoon ; 1 pair Elated sugar tongs ; 1 child's money box, painted lack, Chinese figures thereon, containing about 18s.; 1 small gilt frame, containing lady's photograph. Information to Supt. Hawtin, Watlington, Oxon. SOMERSETSHIRE. 89.— Bath ( City).— 11th inst.— A black enamelled diamond frame pneumatic bicycle, handle bar bent, black rubber handle, rat trap pedals, Beeston tyres with outer bands, brake and bell— by a YOUTH, age about 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, eyes ( red and sore) light; dress, dark blue cloth suit, white muffler with horseshoe pin, brown cap. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath. SURREY. 90.— Guildford ( County).— Between 23rd No- vember, 1897, and 8th ult.— 1 gold and green beaded purse, gilt clasp ; 1 blue and steel purse, steel clasp ; 2 leather ditto, elastic straps; 1 brown Holland bag with tape string; 1 solid gold necklace with fastening bar and ring, gold book locket with portrait attached; 1 black jet brooch, set in gold, gold pin, mosaic swan in centre; 1 pair gold earrings, blue enamel, form of figure 8; 1 blue enamelled brooch, rosebud in centre; 1 blue and gold ring ; 2 pairs jet earrings and brooches; 1 gold Irish brooch. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 91.— Hastings ( Borough).— 12 inst., by shop- breaking— 1 silver Geneva keyless chronograph watch, glass front and back, No. 200210; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, engine turned case, white dial ( cracked); 1 15- carat gold double open curb albert, with Guernsey double gilded over, and cigar cutter ( scissors pattern) attached; 1 triangular shaped silver gilt masonic chapter jewel with cross bars. 92.— Hastings ( Borough).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking— 1 gold locket embossed, with ornamental strap and buckle in front, opens at bottom, containing coloured photograph of a gentleman ; 1 gold necklet, fine link pattern ; 1 gold cross ; 1 round gold Indian button brooch ; 1 gold scarf pin, set Roman cameo ; 1 ditto, set Venetian mosaic ; 1 imitation pearl neck- lace ; 1 green Russian leather purse. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Hastings. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 93.— Cheltenham ( County).— 9th inst at Fort- hampton— the body of a fully developed FEMALE CHILD. Supposed to have been dead about 2 days, wrapped in a piece of sacking and brown paper, " Pink sugar bags, 2 quality, from Wellington & Co., Gloucester," thereon. A verdict of " wilful murder " was returned at the inquest. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. APPREHENSIONS. 94.— Cheshire, Stockport ( Borough). — CHARLES EDWARD COOKSON, Case No. 10, 18th December, 1896. 95. — Dorsetshire, Blandford ( County). Supervisee WILLIAM GREAVES, alias MILLI- GAN and ATKINSON, Office No. 3218- 97, Case No. 30, 11th inst. 96.— Dumfriesshire, Dumfries ( County).— GEORGE DALGLEISH, Case No. 23, 29th October, 1897, at Penicuik, 12th inst. 97.— Durham, South Shields ( Borvugh).— PATRICK GRAHAM, Case No. 24, 27th August, 1897, and GEORGE THOMPSON, Case No. 70, 25th ult. 98.— Kent, Chatham ( County).— SAMUEL WHITE FIELD, Case No. 19, 11th inst, 99.— Kent, Canterbury ( City).— PHILIP DULY, Case No. 22, 11th inst. 100.— Leicestershire, Leicester ( Borough). — JOHN YORKE, Case No. 27, 11th inst, 101.— Warwickshire, Kenilworth ( County) — JACK YORKE, Case No. 39,11th inst., and chain recovered. 102.— Warwickshire, Coventry City).— HENRY BIRD, Case No. 41, 11th inst. LATEST INFORMATION, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. employed as a milk carrier, and subsequently had a dairy shop at Romford. Has friends residing in Surrey, where he may be found. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SUSSEX ( EAST). 104.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 9 inst.— 1 silver scarf pin, fox's head with horn across— HARRY EVANS, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved ; dress, blue plaid jacket and vest, light tweed ( tight fitting) trousers with double seat, grey cap. A stable- man. Supposed previously convicted. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 105.— K Division— 12th inst. by warehouse breaking— 292 pairs ladies' shoes ( 73 glace, 2 bars, broad toes, red lining, marked '• 91" ; 68 ditto square toes, black lining; 9 glace " Dorothy " pointed toes, red lining; 12 glace, 1 bar, red lining, marked " 200"; 86 glace, 2 bars, broad toes, black lining, marked " 99 "; 44 glace kid, canary lining, black and steel buckles); 25 dozen Persian skins ( stout and large), blue backs. 106.— N Division— 16th inst. by housebreaking — 6 medals ( 1 gold" Rothery Devonport Challenge Cup, won by , 1897," thereon ; 1 silver, City of London and Essex coat- of- arnis thereon; 4 ditto,- gold centos); 1 silver cup, " W. Mac Gillivray" thereon ; 1 gent's silver keyless watch, Swiss make ; 2 plated teapots ( 1 fluted pattern); 1 dozen tea- spoons, with sugm toags ( plated) in case; 1 dozen fish knives and forks, plated, chased, in case; 1 plated tea and coffee set; 1 case containing 2 egg cups, 2 ditto spoons ; 1 salt cellap, plated ; 1 plated biscuit basket; 1 ditto box," Mappin & Webb " thereon; 1 fruit dish ; 1 cruet stand, 4 cut glass bottles; 1 case plated knife rests and 4 ivory napkin rings ; 1 case of carvers, double set; 1 ditto single set, sil- ver mounted ; 1 pair of opera- glasses in black leather case ; 3 coats ( 1 double- breasted, 1 covert " Dombey & Son, Bishopsgate " on tab); 1 jacket, " Pearce & Godley, Bishopsgate" on tab; 2 pairs gents' lace boots, size 9 ; 7 sheets ; 2 blankets; 2 dozen diapers ; 6 bath towels ( 1 marked " Pearl"); 1 clothes basket. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 103.— K Division.— For embezzling about £ 50 — THOMAS NEWLIN, age 29, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, eyes grey ; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots, wears a silver albert. About 1894 he was NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 107. - Peterborough ( City). — 12th inst.— a Crawford racer bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, Westwood rims, front tyre rather worn, Dunlop path racing tyres, 2W x 1$. Brooks'" racing saddle, rat trap pedals with toe clips, one broken, Perry's quarter block chain, half drop handle bars, cork grips, transfer front tube, " Crawford Cycle Company, Nottingham" thereon, indistinct, large dent in bottom main tube, leather mud guard, geared to 77. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. APPREHENSIONS. 108.— Metropolitan Police District, E Division.— JOHN OWEN, alias TREVOR and GEORGE TAYLOR, Case No. 104, 18tli ult. 109.— Sussex East, Eastbourne ( Borough). — ALBERT JAMES SMITH, Case No. 116, 22nd October, 1897. 110.— Sussex West, Midhurst ( County).— MAN, Case No. 40, 11th ult. LONDON : PRINTED FOB HEB MAJESTY'S 8TATIONEBY OFFICE, BY HABMEB AND HABLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPEB STREET, FINSBUBY, B. C.