THE! GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898. REGULATION VOL. XV., No. 1488 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if 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 eases 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 offetwes, and engravings of stolen property will be insetted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- qraph 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 tnt 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. 9. 10. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. Annouiwements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be insetted 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 anmuncement, for insertion in the next issue. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any aniwuncement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so us to be received not 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 adcatwe, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or In, Post. Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning propetty 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. 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." SPECIAL NOTICE. " THE PRESS RUG CO.," 58A, Lauriston Road, Hackney, London, is one of the " Home Employ- ment " frauds referred to in the Police warning cited in the POLICE GAZETTE of the 25th ult. The address is that of a newspaper shop, where the swindler has letters taken in for him. The victims are offered work in addressing envelopes. Provincial newspapers which insert his advertise- ments should be warned. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. 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. 1396, May 14, 1897.) CIRCULAR ADVERTISING CO. ( P. G., No. 1442, October 22, 1897.) DENNIS & HILL, GUESSING COMPETITION. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) DOVE & CO., " TALTO PUZZLE." ( P. G., No. 1392, April 30, 1897.) EMIGRANTS' INFORMATION OFFICE, warning by, as to misleading advertisements inserted in Provincial Newspapers. ( P. G. No. 1468, January 21st, 1898). GAME & PUZZLE CO., Crouch Hill, " CAN I DO IT" PUZZLE. ( P. G., No. 1396, May 14, 1897. See also P. G., No. 1470, January 28, 1898). GOODE, ERNEST, 184, Oxford Street. ( P. G., No. 1456, December 10, 1897.) JACKSON, W. R., Gunsmith, 8, Park Avenue Road, Tottenham ( P. G., No. 1472, February 4, 1898.) JOHNSON & CO., " HOME EMPLOYMENT." ( P. G., No. 1458, December 17, 1897.) MONOCHROME PORTRAIT CO., Ealing. ( P. G., No. 1444, October 29, 1897.) SCOTCH DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P G., No. 1380, March 19, 1897.) SELMES, ROBERT, Gamekeeper, & c., ( P. G., No. 1474, February 11, 1898). SOUTH KENSINGTON FINE ARTS ASSOCIA- TION. ( P. G., No. 1460, December 24, 1897.) THEOBALD & CO., 19, Farringdon Street. ( P. G., No. 1452, November 26, 1897.) 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). METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— A Division.— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences— — BALDI, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion, hair ( turning grey and bald) and short thick moustache dark, arched eyebrows, of Jewish appearance, speaks good English but with foreign accent; dress, shabby dark brown overcoat, dark jacket, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, carried an umbrella. Stated he was a Hungarian. He re- presented that he was a traveller for a firm of Mineral Water Manufacturers at Johannesburg, and required the money to release his goods from the Custom House. Warrant issued. 2.— E Division.— For embezzlement to the amount of £ 286 during the past 15 months— CHARLES MORRIS, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ( in- clined to sandy), eyes grey; dress, blue melton over- coat with velvet collar, blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of South Wales. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— JOHN C. PEARSON, age 35, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, faint cut marks on forehead, blue cut on bridge of nose, wears glasses ; dress, dark clothes, black hard felt hat. A clerk ; native of Stockport. He calls on solicitors, representing that he has been robbed, and states he is related to one of their clients, obtains an advance to enable him to proceed to his home. Warrant issued. 4. — W Division- — For larceny — HILDA LUSON, age 16, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair black ( may be dyed auburn), eyes blue, wears a club ( right) boot, walks with a stick; dress, black costume, black straw hat, trimmed yellow satin ribbon and two black feathers, white wool gloves. A native of Peckham. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 5.— For stealing £ 121 19s. 9d. — ERNEST HERBERT SWEET, late of 17, Alderney Street, Bow, London, « E., age about 23. height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair curly, no hair on face, wearing dark clothes. A clerk. Warrant issued. 6.— For obtaining money by false pretences — t MAN, age about 54, height 5 ft. 4 in., thick set, shor neck, complexion fresh, hair ( inclined to curl) and moustache sandy ( turning grey), bunions on both feet ( prominent), appearance of a heavy drinker. He advertises for clerks and obtains cash securities. Has used the names of Alexander Campbell and Churchill. Was recently in business at Southend as a Transfer Agent. Warrant issued. 7.— For forging and uttering a cheque, thereby obtaining £ 920, also obtaining a cheque book by a forged order— a man who gave the name of W. J. IVE, age about 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., thick set, com- plexion ruddy, round face, hair dark brown, heavy moustache slightly grey; dress, dark blue overcoat velvet collar, high silk hat, of smart appearance. Had with him 2 bags ( 1 a large brown Gladstone, the other, smaller, red). Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 8.— New Windsor ( Borough). — For larceny ( lodgings)— A MAN, age 25, height 5 t. 7 in., round face, clean shaved, hair brown; dress, black morning coat, dark trousers, white front and tie, black silk hat, carried tan gloves, and wore a long silver or steel chain. Information to Head Constable Armour, New Windsor. CHESHIRE. 9. — Altrincham ( County). — For stealing a " Premier, 1895, Roadster"' bicycle, No. 92564, " Dunlop Welch " tyres ; a pair of strong lace boots, size 8; and a dark tweed coat and vest— FRANK RICHARD HAMILTON, age 23, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved ; wearing the stolen coat and vest, dark trousers, light cap. A groom; native of Newchurch, near War- rington. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. 10.— Nantwich ( County).— For stealing, 16th and 18th Feb., £ 38, at Crewe— FREDERICK GEORGE SEDDON, age 26, height 6 ft., complexion fair, long face, cheeks slightly sunken, hair and mou- stache light brown, eyes light blue, wears gold rimmed 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APIRL 12, 1898. 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. DENBIGHSHIRE. 11. Denbigh ( Count!/).— For larceny at Colwyn Bay— ALBERT JOHN DUROSE, age about 85, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair black, moustache dark brown, eyes brown, appearance of a heavy drinker. A barman Native of Chester. Is fond of billiards. He left Colwyn Bay for Chester, accompanied by his wife and two children. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh, or Inspector Roberts, Abergele. DERBYSHIRE. 12.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For failing to report at Chesterfield— Licence holder MARY ANN BROWN, alias AGNES OAKEY, WILSON, COOPER, McGUIRE, HARRIS, BURNS and HAWKEY, Office No. 712- 98, age 61, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( turning grey), eyes grey ( cast in left), scar centre forehead, right temple, each eyebrow and bridge of nose, 2nd left thumb, back left forefinger, right forearm and inside right wrist, red mole below right eye, slight varicose veins both legs, tattooed GT, JS, EB, left upper arm, and JW, AR right upper arm. Hawker, native of Sheffield. Sentenced at Wakefield County Sessions, 17th Octo- ber, 1892, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person), and at Chesterfield Borough Petty Sessions, 6th October, 1897, to 7 days hard labour and licence revoked for drunkenness. Liberated on 2nd licence, 24th February last, into Chesterfield Police District. S. 22. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. DORSETSHIRE. 13.— Dorchester ( Count)/).— For pretending to tell fortunes— MADAME NORDIC A ( supposed false), age 80, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, very thin face, hair brown; dress, black jacket and skirt, very small bonnet trimmed red, black veil, may be wearing a brown jacket, brown fur on sleeves, carried a small black hand bag. A native of Bath. Has been travelling the country pretending to tell fortunes by palmistry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. HAMPSHIRE. 14.— Aldershot ( County).— For stealing, 19th or 20th ult.. 2 suits of clothes ( 1 light check, 1 dark brown); 2 pairs button boots ; 3 light colour flannel shirts, nearly new; 12 white pocket handkerchiefs, coloured borders; 1 silver mounted brown twisted walking stick; 1 clothes brush; 1 set gold sleeve links and studs; 1 lady's gold ring, set diamond; 1 lady's silver watch and Victoria chain— A MAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes grey, cross right forearm, sailor left forearm, bad upper front teeth ; wearing the stolen check trousers, brown jacket and vest, black felt hat, red tie, new button boots, carries a walking stick. May endeavour to enlist. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. HEREFORDSHIRE. 15.— Ledburv ( County).— CHARLES DAVIES, Case No. 26, 8th October, 1897. Not to be arrested. Warrant withdrawn. HERTFORDSHIRE. 16. — Hemel Hempstead ( County). — For deserting his children— FREDERICK MONGER, age 48, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) dark brown, deep scar bottom of back, right eye paralysed, right hand closed through rheumatism, walks lame ; dress, 2 jackets ( 1 light cloth, other brown cord), brown cord trousers, cap. A fitter's labourer. Native of Great Berk- hampsted. Warrant issued. 17.— Hemel Hempstead ( County). — For deserting his children — GEORGE LEE, alias CODGER, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey), moustache and eyes brown ; dressed as a labourer. A bird catcher. Native of Hemel Hempstead. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 18. — Sittingbourne ( County).— For leaving his two children chargeable to the Milton Union— PHILIP HEATHEIELD, alias HOPPY, age 44, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair and eyes brown, left leg shorter than the right; dress, cord vest, with fustian sleeves, black cord trousers patched on one knee, dark cloth cap, heavy lace boots. May be employed at a brickfield. Warrant issued. 19.— Sittingbourne ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Milton Union— WILLIAM DEVERSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, full face, hair light brown, slight moustache ( light), eyes grey; dress, long black coat with velvet collar, light tweed vest and trousers, blue cap, light lace boots. May be found working in hop gardens. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Turner, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 20.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing from her lodgings, between 14th and 16th ult., £ 16 10s. and a lady's 9- carat gold dress ring set with blue stones and pearls, one blue stone missing — CATHERINE FITZGERALD, age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown with curly fringe, eyes grey, thick lips; dress, dark green straw hat trimmed with green shot silk ribbon, plaid blouse ( bluish colour), green plaid tie, black skirt, green smooth cloth double- breasted jacket, brown kid gloves, lace boots. Stated that she was a native of Belfast. She left behind a yellow- painted tin box, containing— a lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 10950; 1 pair pearl cuff links ; 1 oval- shaped gold brooch, minus pin ; 2 gold earrings ( drop) broken ; 1 plain silver ring ; 2 black skirts, lined, H I stitched with white cotton on band of one ; 1 white blouse, fancy needlework on breast; 1 red flannelette blouse, with small black spots; 1 white cotton nightdress; 1 lady's black jacket ( short), leg of mutton sleeves, bound with black cord braid ; 1 blue apron with white stripes ; 1 apron with pink, white and blue stripes ; 2 white linen aprons, full size, with neck bands ; 1 blue table cloth with white flowers, worn ; 1 white linen table cloth, worn ; 1 sailor jacket with pearl buttons, trimmed with white braid ( to fit a boy of 5 years); 1 black chip straw hat; 1 pair white cotton drawers, needlework round bottoms; 1 white bath towel with red stripes across ends; 1 bunch of small keys with ivory tablet attached, on which is scratched M. MANN ; 1 imitation crocodile- skin belt with steel fittings and square buckle; 1 piece of cloth, black and electric blue; 1 sheet of music, entitled " Say a kind word when you can"; 1 pillow case, marked S. T. Lloyd 1330- 1. Supposed a travelling thief, as property was found in her box which has been identified as having been stolen. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. LINCOLNSHIRE. XI REWARD. 21.— 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. 22.— Grimsby ( Borough)— For stealing a cash box containing a bank pass book and cheque book on Messrs. Smith, Ellison & Co.' s Bank, Lincoln, and about £ 8— ERNEST HENTSCHEL, alias F. SMITH, age about 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair brown, small moustache dark brown, eyes brown, 4 upper front teeth missing; dress, black coat and vest, light grey trousers, black felt hat, wearing a silver watch- chain with bunch of keys attached. A commission agent or traveller. He sings at concert rooms at public- houses. Is known at Manchester and Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Pickersgill, Grimsby. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 23.— Newport ( Borough). — For embezzling, 22nd Feb., about £ 20— JAMES STRATTON, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache brown ; dress, usually grey coat and vest, white moleskin trousers, grey cap, heavy boots. A grocer's porter. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. 24.— Newport [ Borough).— For embezzling, 7th ult., £ 2 8s.— ISAAC WILLIAMS, age 35, height 5 ft. 6^ in., complexion rather dark, hair and mou- stache dark, eyes dark blue, small mole right muscle and left elbow. A baker; native of St. Arvans, near Chepstow. Frequents common lodging houses. Was sentenced 23rd December, 1895, at Newport, to one month imprisonment for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. NORFOLK. 25.— 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 ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wright, East Harling, or Inspector Simpson, Thetford. 26.— Norwich ( City).— PHILIP KEYMER, Case No. 26, 14th January last, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 27.— Mansfield ( County).— For stealing, 14th ult., 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. STAFFORDSHIRE. 28. — Burslem ( County). — For deserting his family, 1st ult.— JOHN HARRISON, age 36, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes brown, cut on bridge of nose, several coal marks on face ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, blue cap. A collier. Native of Tunstall. Has worked in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 29.— Tettenhall ( County). — For failing to notify change of residence— Supervisee GEORGE BRINDLEY, Office No. 186- 98, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue, female tattooed on right forearm, cut mark over left eyebrow, right ankle has been broken. Native of Willenhall. Dress, blue jacket and vest, brown corduroy trousers, white muffler, black hard felt hat and blucher boots. He is a persistent shop thief, and will probably be found travelling the country as a chimney- sweep, accompanied by his wife, staying at common lodging- houses. Sentenced at Wolverhampton Sessions, 8th January, 1897, to 12 calendar months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated 7th January last. 4128. 30.— Tettenhall ( County).— For stealing, be- tween 11th and 16th ult., 5 cwt. of potatoes at Bushbury— WILLIAM THOMAS RAY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown ; dress, dark brown coat and vest, dark cloth trousers, blucher boots. A native of Bushbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Price, Tettenhall, Wolver- hampton. 31.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing a hand saw ( recovered), 7th ult.— WALTER BARTLETT, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and heavy moustache dark brown ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, grey mixture cloth trousers, collar and tie. A carpenter; stated he was a native of Harbourne, Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Wolver- hampton. FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. THE POLICE GAZETTE. . I PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 32.— Northampton ( County)— Woodcut por- trait and description of Expiree WILLIAM FOSTER, alias WILLIAM KIFF, WILLIAM EATON, WILLIAM CORNWALL and GEORGE BAKER, Office No. 844- 96, whose apprehension is sought on a warrant for housebreaking. Age 41, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue. A labourer, native of Hollowav, London ; blue dot back of light forearm, brown birthmark on left buttock and 2 centre of back, scar left wrist, 2nd left finger and 3rd and 4th right fingers, both big toe- nails deformed. Sentenced at North London Sessions, 4th December, 1893, to 3 years penal ser- vitude for larceny ( person), and has also been con- victed in London, Kent and Surrey for housebreaking and warehouse- breaking. Has recently been residing in Leicester with a woman who is now in custody. This man escaped from police 22nd ult. when about to ba apprehended, leaving behind 3 loaded revolvers, housebreaking implements and his coat, boots and hat. His arrest is sought by Metropolitan Police for failing to report ( see Gazette, 1st January, 1897). Information to Supt. Webster, Northampton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 33.— Barnsley ( County).— 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 the country. Absconded 3rd ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barns- ley. £ 3 REWARD. 34.— Dewsbury ( Boroui/ h).— Woodcut portrait and description of JAMES WHITELEY, whose apprehension is sought for contravention of the Bankruptcy Acts 1883 and 1890, by avoiding examination, ago 60 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., stout build, complexion fresh, heavy features, hair slightly sandy ( turning grey), moustache and side whiskers, lips protrude slightly, of very irritable disposition, wears glasses when reading or writing, of good address. A wool merchant, native of Dews- bury. Is well known at Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool and London, where he has attended wool sales. Registrar's warrant issued dated 21st March, 1898, which holds good for 3 months. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Walter Dawson, accountant, Bonl Street, Dewsbury, to any person giving such infcimation as will lead to the arrest of Whiteley within 3 months from the date of issue of warrant. Information to C f Constable Shore, Dewsbury. SURREY. 35.— Chertsey ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, face ( pimply) oval, hair and eyes dark, moustache brown, long nose; dress, black overcoat, dark trousers, turn- down collar, dark tie, black soft felt hat. He calls at houses, and pro- duces a bogus subscription list in aid of a widow, for whom it is intended to purchase laundry appliances, or to assist a cabman whose horse has dropped dead, to purchase another. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 36.— 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. 37.— Hove ( Town).— For deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the Steyning Union— FRANCIS ARTHUR ATTERTON, age 39, 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. 38. — Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 9 ult.— 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. SUSSEX ( WEST). 39.— Worthing (( County).— For stealing, 6th ult., 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 lie had ob- tained employment in the town. Has been pre viously convicted, Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WORCESTERSHIRE. w.— Malvern ( County).— For stealing, 13th ult., 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), a chimney sweep, 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 fore- arm, walks erect, is very plausible; dressed in the stolen clothing. Supposed a native of Bristol. May apply at master sweeps for employment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. 11— Stourbridge ( County).— For stealing, 22nd ult., a long blue pilot cloth overcoat, single breasted, usual pockets, black bone buttons, velvet collar, with dark striped lining ( part worn), and a pair light lace boots, size 9— WALTER FLETCHER, alias STUN- NER, age 26, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( brushed down on forehead) dark, eyes blue; dress, black cloth jacket, grey cloth vest, brown corduroy trousers, black cotton muffler with white spots, brown hard felt hat, old laced boots. A miner ; native of Stourbridge. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pugh, Stourbridge. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 42.— Guisborough ( County). — For stealing, 3rd ult., 1 pair lady's brown lace boots, size 4, " M. Black " in ink on lining; 1 pair lady's lace boots, 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. 43.— Northallerton [ County). — For house- breaking, 23rd ult., at Bullanioor, and stealing about £ 9 and a cheque for £ 5 6s. ( since found cashed)— HARRY IBBERSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, thin and hollowat back of neck, consumptive appearance; dress, dark jacket and vest, blue trousers, hole in one leg, grey check cap, old lace boots, wears silk neckerchief under collar. Sells race cards, and stops at common lodging houses. A native of Huddersfield. Warrant issued. 44.— Northallerton ( County).— For obtaining, 21st Feb., 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 Hutchinson, Northallerton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 45.— Barnsley( t'oH" ty)-— For assault, with intent to carnally know a girl age 8— JOHN HAWORTH or HOWARTH, rtZfrt.* HALL, age 51, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey, parted in centre) dark, eyes light blue ; dress, dark monkey jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, brown peak cap, white neckerchief, strong watertight boots. A navvy or miner. Native of Tibshelf or Castleton, Derbyshire. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barnsley. 46. — 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, 30 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. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1898. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 47.— Staplehill ( County).— Remanded for sacri- lege— HENRY JAMES, age 16, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes ( lost sight of right) grey; dress, blue cloth suit, black bowler hat, side spring boots. EDMUND HUTCHINGS, age 19, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( very small) blue, TH left forearm, crossed Hags ( Union Jack), 9 stripes between flags right fore- arm ; dress, long grey overcoat, blue cloth suit, red tie, light lace boots. Natives of St. Paul's, Bristol. Found in their possession a six- chambered revolver ( loaded), a large jemmy, chisel and other implements. Information to Supt. Matthews, Staplehill. SUFFOLK. 48.— Bury St. Edmund's ( County).— Com- mitted for trial at next Quarter Sessions for larceny ( bailee)— RAPHAEL HENRY, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long face, hair ( turning grey) black, eyes hazel, cut scar left and centre of forehead, burn scar under right breast, boil scar left side of chest, 2 moles right temple, of Jewish appearance. A clicker ; sometimes travels with cheap jewellery. States he belongs to Leicester, but was born at Whitechapel, London. Information to Supt. Clarke, Bury St. Edmunds. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING.) 49.— Bamsley ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Wakefield Quarter Sessions for larceny ( pason)— WILLIAM SMITH ( supposed fictitious), age 28, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion fresh, full face, hair, whiskers, moustache and eyes brown. Speaks with slight Lancashire accent. Serpent, vase of fruit, dancing girl, butterfly, serpent twisted round palm tree, heart, Hags, cross and grave stone and bust of female right arm, anchor back of right hand, sailor and Union Jack, compass, figure of a man in centre of star, leopard carrying a person in its mouth, centipede, black scorpion, flower and dancing girl left arm; clasped hands, crown and flags back of left hand. A labourer. States he is a native of London. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Barnsley. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. £ 50 REWARD. 50.— Newbury ( County).— 25th ult., by burglary — 33 gold watches, ladies' and gent's, including the following: ( lady's demi- hunter, No. 54682, blue circle; youth's demi- hunter, Waltham, No. 4460; gent's crystal keyless, No. 652685 ; ditto Geneva lever, No. 14062, named " Lowe"; gent's hunter English lever, J plate, No. 491 ; lady's Swiss enamelled wreath, No. 14794 ; gent's Opiate " Dobell, Hastings," No. 27555 ; gent's j plate keyless English lever, No. 8976, named " Stradling, Newbury " ; gent's £ plate English lever, No. 62859, named " Mansfield, New- bury" ; lady's keyless Geneva, No. 55483; 2 ladies' keyless Geneva, engraved case; 1 ditto enamelled Fleur- de- lis ; gent's gold filled Waltham ; lady's ditto ; lady' s keyless J plate lever, white dial, no dome, named " Stradling & Sons, Newbury " ; gent's crystal Geneva, white dial, gilt dome, No. 83100 ; gent's hunting English lever, full plate, No. 5644) ; studs, 12 sets of gold links, plain, engraved and fancy pattern; 26 gold bangles, comprising plain, twists, and several set with precious stones ( 2 flexible curb 15- carat gold, one set with \ hoop of pearls and rubies; 1 patent expanding ditto; 1 15- carat set with scroll design of pearls); 62 gold brooches, various, mostly fichu, others set with pearls, diamonds, rubies and turquoise ( 1 twist wire circle, set at intervals with pearls ; diamond fox- head safety pin ; gold curb set with 7 diamonds ; 15- carat fichu trefoil, centre of diamonds, sapphires and rubies; pearl key brooch; pearl and ruby butterfly ; several sporting brooches; hunting horn and foxhead; crossed billiard cues; golf clubs ; 2 alpine bell brooches); 33 gold keeper rings, 9- carat and 18- carat, comprising plain and engraved, buckles, curbs, knots, & c.; 60 gem rings ( including emerald and diamond i hoop; emerald centre, with 3 diamonds each side; single stone sapphire ; ruby and diamond § hoop; emerald J hoop; ruby and pearl i hoop; 5 stone diamond boat set; various sapphire and diamond; ruby and diamond, and other gem set rings); 12 gem rings ( including 2 diamond A hoop, 5 stones ; 1 single stone, cross set; 1 turquoise and pearl marquise; 2 single stone diamond rings, claw set; 2 ruby and diamond gipsy 3 stone, 1 opal centre and ruby sides); 33 22- carat wedding rings; 18 gold alberts, ladies' and gent's, curbs, fetter and fancy links; 32 gold scarf pins ( including diamond horseshoe; ruby and diamond ditto; diamond hare; cluster of diamonds; pearl ccntre ; pearl trefoil; 2 tingle pearls ; several plain gold, with diamond centre). Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN— 1st, age 37, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, rather dark moustache, scar on forehead ;• wearing long dark overcoat, black hard hat and coloured scarf, carried a black bag— 2nd, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion dark, moustache light; wearing long dark overcoat, black hard hat, new brown kid gloves, carried an umbrella. They booked for London on 26th ult. The above reward will be paid by Mr. C. Stradling, Newbury, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 51.— New Windsor ( Borough).— 24th ult., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, gold dial, back chased with black and white enamelled lings; 1 lady's gold neck chain, about 86 in. long, plain links ; 1 lady's gold curb bracelet, large links, padlock attached ; 1 brooch, composed of Jubilee 5s. piece, pin broken; 1 old gold wedding ring tand keeper ; 1 gold ring, made with 3 rings, set diamonds, rubies and emeralds; 1 gold ring, crystal centre, crest hand and heart and " Whippenham Lodge of Oddfellows" thereon ; 1 gold and blue enamelled scarf pin, masonic design, small piece of enamel broken; 1 pair blue and gold pear- shaped earrings, with brooch to match ; 1 pair double- ball earrings; 1 large old- fashioned watch- key. Information to Head Constable Armour, New Windsor. DORSETSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 52.— Weymouth ( Borough).— Between 7th and 8th ult.— 1 lady's 18- carat gold double- case watch, white dial, gold colour hands ; 1 lady's gold twisted chain, with gold tassel, and locket with 2 photo- graphs of- children attached; 1 pair 18- carat gold earrings, oval shape; 5 gold rings ( 1 22- carat wedding, 1 18- carat keeper, 1 18- carat set pearls and diamonds , 1 18- carat single stone diamond claw- setting, 1 18- carat set 3 diamonds and 3 emeralds). Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. HAMPSHIRE. 53.— Aldershot ( County).— 26th ult., by bur- glary— 1 small round 8- day brass clock; 6 " white- handled table knives; 1 pair very old silver sugar tongs; 10 silver plated dessert forks, E. M. on handles; 6 ditto tea spoons; 4 ditto table spoons; 1 hollow- ground razor, stamped " Nabour," in black leather case; 1 brown leather purse, knob fastening. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. £ 50 REWARD. 54.— Huntingdon ( County).— 22nd February— 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, " M. E. B. C." engraved on back in gilt letters; 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 ditto; Ismail round gold brooch, chased; 1 Japanese gold coin brooch; 1 gold brooch, set with garnets and white stones; 1 gold necklace set with garnets; 1 round gold locket set with paste diamonds; 1 gold ring, thick 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 coral; 1 imitation gold butterfly brooch, faintly coloured with enamel; 1 hat pin, white pearl; 1 ditto grey; 2 ditto silver; 2 ditto amber; 1 heart shaped silver trinket box, plain, except wavy 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. The abjve Reward will kbe paid by Mr. W. C. Bernard, Cromwell House, Huntingdon, for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Copping, Huntingdon. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Leigh (< ounty).— 26th ult., at Sankey— a lady's gold Geneva watch. No. 1881G9, white dial, steel hands; 1 long gold chain, one link broken and tied with cotton; 1 lady's black serge Chesterfield jacket, cloth covere& MfltOns, pocket both sides and ticket pocket, black lining; and 2 wool antimacassars. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. SUSSEX ( EAST). 56.— Hove ( Town).— 19th ult.— 1 lady's thick gold rope watch chain, swivel at one end, with large gold telescope pencil and pen- case ( Mordaunt's), with bloodstone engraved with crest ( Castle) and motto, " I hope in God," also gold cannon- ball locket; at the other end a large gold locket, oval, monogram on one side in raised gold " W. H. B.," on the other in 4- coloured enamels, inlaid " A. L. K. M." ; 1 large old- fashioned family seal, with coat of arms on red Cornelian stone ; 1 chatelaine to match watch- chain, three ropes of gold suspended from heavy pierced gold monogram thimble- case attached, and pincushion, round gold each side and violet velvet; 1 lady's half- hoop pearl ring, set with rose diamonds; 1 lady's light- blue enamel ring with diamond star, large stone in the centre, small chip off the enamel; 1 lady's old- fashioned gold ring, coral stones all round, set in gold ; 1 lady's small gipsy gold ring, set with 5 small turquoise ; 1 gold bracelet, made of four or five bars of solid gold, two hinges and clasp, one- half gold bars, the other a row of brilliants between two rows of pearls ; 1 round gold Indian brooch ; 1 gold brooch, four rings intertwined ; 1 large silver shawl brooch; 1 silver crescent ditto; 1 paste crescent ditto ; 1 Scotch pebbles ditto, tied bow, set in silver ; 1 Indian painted filigree brooch, set in silver ; 1 lady's small gold double- hunter watch, white face, black figures, monogram " A. M. M." in white, red, and dark blue, attached by swivel to gold bow brooch with three pearls in centre of bow; 1 lady's gold open- face watch, chased back, gold dial, black figures, maker, Kloften Berger, Geneva ; 1 gentleman's round onyx gold pin, diamond in centre, with small pearls all round ; 1 large oval mosaic Florentine brooch, white on black, set in gold ; 2 miniatures in double ivory case, covered with silver monogram ; 2 pairs of gold earrings, about 1J in. long; 3 or 4 gold neck chains; 1 large gold locket, Indian gods embossed cach side ; 3 Indian gold studs, gods pierced ; 3 studs, bright blue ( lapis) stones, set in gold; 1 small gold cross, engraved Ellen," and date ; 1 silver ball necklace, about the size of marbles ; 1 silver ball watch chain ; 2 bracelets to match. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. FRIDAY, APRIL < S, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. . I WORCESTERSHIRE. 57.— Malvern ( County).— 21irt ult.— A pneu- matic safety bicycle, 24 in. diamond frame, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, hollow rims, rubber pedals, Dover gear case, celluloid mud- guard on back wheel, piece of patent leather used for mud- guard on front wheel, Brookes' saddle, flat handle- bars, Robin Hood with bow and arrow on front bar, piece of nickel plate about 2 in. long on left side of front bar, one foot- rest higher than the other, black enamelled lamp and bell attached. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. RAILWAYS. 58.— North Eastern Railway.— 19th ult., at Harrogate Station— 1 pair diamond sleeve links; 1 pair gold ditto ; 1 pair silver ditto ; 1 gold watch chain, curb pattern, wide links, silver cigar cutter and key attached ; 8 plain gold safety pins ; 8 pearl scarf pins"; 1 diamond and turquoise pin ; 1 diamond fox- head pin ; 4 small pearl pins; 6 collar pins, gold heads ; 8 pearl shirt studs ; 8 silver ditto ; 3 mother- o'- pearl studs ; 2 hair brushes, 1 hat ditto, 1 clothes ditto, black ebony backs ; 1 comb ; 1 silver shaving brush ; I bottle, silver top ; 1 glass flask, partly covered with crocodile skin, fitted with silver cup ; 1 leather needle case ; 1 silver soap case ; 1 white metal carriage key and corkscrew combined ; 1 leather match box ; 1 ink bottle, in leather cover ; 2 " Sprock " razors ; 1 pen knife ; 2 pairs scissors ; 1 pair strong tweezers. Information to Supt. Dobie, North Eastern Rail- way, York. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. HAMPSHIRE. 59.— Southampton ( Borough).— 17th ult., in a field near Milton Road— the body of a newly- born FEMALE CHILD, wrapped in a coarse apron, pink flannelette night- dress ( much worn), a piece of towel and brown paper tied with string. Head and shoulders rolled in cotton wool. The child had received no attention at birth. 28th ult.— The body of a newly born MALE CHILD, wrapped in an old piece of calico, full of holes, in brown paper, tied with string, had received no attention at birth. It is believed that both bodies were deposited by the same person, as the string and brown paper used in both cases are similar. Inquests adjourned till 15th inst. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Southampton. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. ( 50.— J. Division.— 20th ult. — a Russian dapple grey horse pony, 7 years, 12 to 13 hands, mane ( inclined to left) and tail short; a set of nearly new brass mounted harness, " L. and J." on rosettes and blinkers, and a four- wheel pony van ( new body), painted black, picked out blue and white, " Limburg and Jacob, Fishmongers," in gilt letters on both sides. 61.— R Division-— 12th ult.— a dark bay carri- age mare, 7 years, 15£ hands, rough coat, short mane and tail, well bred, splint near fore leg. Is very vicious. Valuable. 62— T Division.— A black mare pony, 13$ hands, - with foal, has had a hog mane, short tail, lame in off hind leg, lump on near foreleg. 63.— x Division.— 11th ult. — a black horse cob, 14 hands, long mane apd tail, 3 shoes deficient, fired inside one hock, and in both forelegs, scar near side of head, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— Criminal Investigation Department ( Correspondence No. 126359).— Attention is directed to JAMES EDGEL, a private of the Cheshire Regiment, stationed at Buttevant, about whom numerous complaints have been received as to his obtaining money by false pretences. His usual practice is to call ( in uniform) upon Wesleyan ministers, representing that he is a Sergeant or Corporal of the above Regiment, and telling a plausible story as to his having become short of money, borrows a sum to enable him to proceed to Ireland, promising to return the loan in a few days. The man is a deserter from the Cheshire Regiment and may be arrested as such ( See POLICE GAZETTE, 8th ult., Office No. 16). He was last heard of in the vicinity of Worcester and may be making his way towards Oxford and London. APPREHENSIONS. 65.— Metropolitan Police District, T Division.— CHARLES WILSON, Case No. 3, 18th ult. 66.— Buckinghamshire, Fenny Strat- ford ( County).— Licence holder ALFRED HINE DEAR, Office No. 3022- 97, Case 11, 25th February, 1898. 67.— Hampshire, Ringwood ( County). — HARRY HOWARD, Case No. 17. 25th ult., and sentenced to 1 month imprisonment. 68.— Kent, Chatham ( County). — SAMUEL WHITFIELD, Case No. 19, 11th ult, 69.— Suffolk, Bury St- Edmunds ( County) — R. HENRY, Case No. 40, 3rd December, 1897. LATEST INFORMATION, PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 70.— B Division.— 28th ult.— 2 brooches ( 1 diamond double heart pattern, lovers' knot at top; 1 with small gold emerald flag, Y. R., anchor and crown thereon, representing the Royal Victoria Yacht Club burgee). 71.— D Division.— 29th ult. — A pneumatic safety bicycle, " Premier" on transfer, straight handle- bar ( plated), cork handles, rubber pedals, transparent gear- case, Dunlop tyres, black enamelled pump. 72.— H Division.— 29th ult., by shopbreaking— 12 cardboard boxes, about 15 in. square, each con- taining 18 rolls of silk ribbon, 18 yards in each roll, about 1 in. wide, various colours, fancy edges ; 18 packets fine white braid ; 4 pieces ditto, 36 yards in each piece ; 90 yards of superfine waterproofing, 60 in. wide, small black and white pattern ; 5 rolls of 16 in. wide terry, each roll 10 yards long; 2 ditto, 28 yards long; 45 yards of 22 in. honeycomb terry; 15 yards ditto, red and white, stamped " Sultan Terry"; 50 yards ditto, red, brown and white Victoria, stamped " Terry "; 18 doz. boxes superfine white ivory toothcombs, containing 1 doz. in each, various sizes ; 4 pairs of large scissors, " Hobson & Son " on blades; 1 small metal clock, small thumb screw at back broken off; and a wooden case, about 18 in. square, " A. J. & S., No. 554," thereon, containing 56doz. hair combs, consisting of 6 doz. in. black, 6 doz. 8' in. do., 4 doz. in. amber, 4 doz. 8 in. do., 18 doz. 7in. superfine zylonite, 18 doz. in. do. ; and 812 fancy tooth brushes, wire handles, chased in gilt and various colours, floral pattern, set with various coloured imitation jewels. 73.— K Division.— 31st ult.— a black enamel pneumatic safety bicycle, ball bearings, Beeston tyres, roller chain, nickel- plated handle bars, bone handles, weight about 36 lbs. 74.— R Division.— 29th ult.— 2 watches ( 1 gent's silver Geneva ; 1 lady's gold keyless, " E. S." engraved on back); 1 gold albert, short and long link pattern, gold locket attached ; 1 gold oblong brooch, set 7 pearls; 3 gold rings ( 1 lady's dre3s, set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds ; 1 ditto, chased ; 1 signet, set pink stone). 75.— w Division.— 29th ult., by housebreaking — 3 gold brooches ( lst, shape of a bird, set rubies and pearls; 2nd, a cross ; 3rd, square shape, place for hair at back); 1 lady's gold albert, curb pattern ; 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes, " H. K. B." written in corner of each. 76.— x Division.— 30th ult., by housebreaking — 2 small silver pepper boxes, antique bossed pattern, stands on two round knobs ; 4 small silver salt cellars to match ; 6 plain small silver tea spoons, twisted handles; 1 pair small silver sugar tongs, beaded handles. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY RECOVERED. DEVONSHIRE. 77.— Exeter ( County).— Rosewood jewel box, & c., Case No. 81, 29th October, 1897. LANCASHIRE. 78.— Blackpool ( Borouyli).— Two gold lockets and gold breast pin, Case No. 74, 25th ult. PROPERTY FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 79.— E Division.— 111 possession of a reported receiver of stolen cycles : a tandem bicycle, lady's saddle at rear, may have been stolen in the provinces during the early part of December last. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 80.— Lancashire, Blackpool (( Borough).— A MAN, Case No. 74, 25th ult., in London, for another offence. 81.— Staffordshire, Longton ( County).— WILLIAM HENRY FORD, Case No. 20, 4tli ult. MISSING. 16th ult., from Lincoln, where he was apprenticed to a jeweller— ARTHUR WESLEY CO WHAM, age 19, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, full face, moustache dark ; wearing navy blue suit and red tie. Anyone giving information as to his whereabouts will be rewarded. Information to Mr. Joseph Cowham, grocer. Navenby, Lincolnshire. 7th ult.—" DUMMY," age about 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair and moustache grey; dress, black frock coat ( nearly new), dark or black trousers, check cap, respectable appearance, wears a finger ring and carried silver- mounted cherrywood walking stick. Cannot read or write, is deaf and dumb, but could make noises, and if not understood becomes very excited. May have been placed in an asylum or workhouse. Information to Inspector Gray, Buxton, Derbyshire. 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 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 Force Desiring- Capture. LICENCE HOLDERS. EDWARD DREW, alias GEORGE GIL- BERT. GEORGE JOHNSON and JOHN EDWARDS. 3- 97. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued FRANK GORDON, alias WILLIAM STORER. 652- 97. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued CHARLES ELLIS, alias DAVID WIL- LIAMS, CHARLES GIBBS and ALFRED PRENCE. 1979- 97. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant isssued AGE. HEIGHT. COM. ALFRED LCNN. 3205- 96. C. O. expired. Warrant issued Sentence ALBERT EDWARD ORSMAN, alias HENRY THOMPSON, 12- 97. C. O. Sen- tence expired. Warrant issued 29 44 51 44 33 BRUNO VON KOHNFELDT. alias BRUNO HOLMFELDT. ARTHUR CE- CIL TEMPLE. SIDNEY HAMILTON and HOHNFELDT, 266- 98. C. Q. CHARLES KING, alias . TOSEPK G HION and CHARLES WOOD. 3741- 97/ C. O. THOMAS LEYS, alias THOMAS LEES. 422- 98. C. O. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, alias AMBROSE WILLIAM ORBELL. JOSEPH BROWN and BELL 549- 98. C. O. GUY ROYSTON RICHARD PRESTON, 278- 98. C. O. ROBERT HATLEY. alias ROBERT HAD- LEY and ROBERT ATTLEY. 3208- 97. C. O. WILLIAM MURRAY, 2780- 97. C. O. 14 42 58 28 33 38 61 23 45 JOHN WHATLEY. alias HENRY B. BURTON and JOHN WHITLEY. 3645- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued ARTHUR J. BENNETT, alius JOHN BENNETT. 818- 98. Manchester ( City) JOHN HARGREAVES. alias PATRICK MCDOWELL, WILLIAM THOMPSON and PATRICK McDOUGALL. 369- 98. Old Trafford ( Lanes County). JOHN ROBINSON, alias JOHN McINTYRE JOHN WILSON, JOHN McKAY and DOUGLAS DARWIN. Devonport ( Borough). HENRY THOMPSON, alius HENRY 58 RUSSELL MICHAEL FEY, JOHN- SANDS and HENRY KING. 710- 98, Southampton ( Borough). 5 1 fresh 5 10J fresh 5 oj} fresh 5 ~> i sallow 5 8 fresh HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction. Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. It brn grey It bra grey ( thin ontp) brn grey ( both defect tive) dk brn brn ( tng grey, thin) brn blue 5 8 J pale grey grey ( weak) Scar on It ear, rt groin, 2nd finger each hand and rt Central Criminal Court, 6th March. 1893. ."> years thumb, face slightly pock- marked, indistinct tattoo penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th marks on rt wrist. D. TILL and 3 dots on It forearm January, 1897. T 173. Scar It nostril, rt of nose. It eyebrow, 4th rt finger, rt Durham Assizes. 26th February, 1891, 1 years penal wrist, rt forearm, rt of neck and rt ankle, blue dot servitude lor larceny. Licenced 24th February, back of It hand and on 2nd and 3rd It fingers 1897. U 53. Scar 4th rt finger. It elbow, It forearm, 1st and 2nd It Canterbury Sessions, 6th January, 1885, 10 years fingers, each knee, each shin and It ankle, top of rt penal servitude and remanet of former sentence forefinger slightly deformed, slightly deaf for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 7th July. 1897, which expired 23rd February, 1898. ' C L 1161. Scar rt thumb, rt of forehead, each forearm 1st and Central Criminal Court, 12th September. 1892, 3 2nd It fingers and rt shin. It ankle has been broken years penal servitude and remanet of former and is deformed sentence for burglary. Liberated on licence 15th October, 1896, which expired 19th February, 1898. z K S 1238.1 Two scars back of neck and 1 on rt knee, star, bar and South London Sessions. 11th July, 1893, 3 years crossed flags on rt, vase, rose, bracelet, flag and dot penal servitude and remanet of former sentence It forearm, woman on rt upper arm. H back of It for larceny ( person). Liberated on licence 2nd hand, rings on 2nd and 4th It fingers January, 1897, which expired 3rd March, 1898. M T 626. Scar It thumb, base of rt thumb, front of It shoulder Central Criminal Court. 21st October. 1895, 3 years ( long) and It of bottom of back penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 19th January, 1898. V 429. 5 4 fresh 5 8f fresh 22 5 4 fresh grey blue dk bra blue 5 11 pale dk brn 5 1J sal low 5 8 . fresh 5 9J fair It brn grey Small tumour It of top of head, scar rt of forehead, rt North London Sessions, 19th December. 1892, 5 ( thin) forearm. It forefinger, rt knee, It ankle and It shin, years penal servitude and remanet of former square, pistol, bracelet, cross and J G on rt, cross and sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence 30th R V back of It forearm, 4 dots back of rt hand, ring December, 1897. which expires 29th May. 1899. 2nd finger each hand, bracelet rt wrist W F M S 743. . Scar bridge of nose, each wrist, between It thumb and Middlesex Sessions. 2nd July, 1892, 5 years penal finger and nape of neck ( boil), hairy chest servitude for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 5th February, 1898, which expires 27th Mav. 1898. S 318. Tattoo mark on rt, O I L E. 10, ROSELEMA HAYS- Maidstone, 18th November. 1895. 3 years penal MEN, THE GIRL I LOVE on It forearm, dot and servitude for burglary. Licenced 16th February, dash on back of It hand, blue mark 2nd It finger. 1898. V 352. cross © 1 flags and i n R E on It upper aim. T E and other marks back of It wrist hazel Small scar over rt eyebrow, mole rt cheek and 2 ItCentral Criminal Court. 19th November. 1894, forearm 4 years penal servitude for forgery. Licenced 22nd January, 1898. U 578. Scar back each hand, It elbow. It wrist. It of head, rt North London Sessions, 22nd July, 1895, 3 years chest and It eyebrow, face pock- marked penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( fixtures). Licenced 28th October, 1897. V 282. Scar It eyebrow, back of It thumb, back of neck. 1st, North London Sessions. 4th December. 1893, 5 2nd and 4th It fingers and 1st and 3rd rt fingers, years penal servitude for larceny ( person), crucifix on rt. 2 square marks on It forearm, star be- Licenced 25th September, 1897. T 630. Also tween rt thumb and finger wanted on a Warrant for using threats. Each little toe deformed, scar rt eyebrow, It of neck Lincoln Assizes. 23rd February, 1893,5 years penal and on forehead servitude for fraud. Licenced 26th November, 1896. N T 25. dk brn ( nrly bald) dk brn 5 8i 5 2i pale fresh It brn ( trng grey, bald) It brn blue Srrey blue grey sandy blue ( thin) 41 5 5J fresh brn blue 5f fresh grey blue Scar on forehead, over It eyebrow and rt of mouth. Dublin. 26th October. 1895, 3 years penal servitude heart, clasped hands and wreath and dot on It. for assault and robbery. Licenced 24th January, I LOVE E I and dot on rt forearm 1898. C 898 Scar each side forehead, rt cheek, nape of neck, each Manchester. 6th October, 1892. 7 years penal servi- shin. rt buttock ( burn), rt wrist, rt palm, back It tude and 5 years police supervision for house- hand, on It knee and It forearm. 4th It finger bent breaking. Licenced 27th January. 1898. BHS inwards 607 Large burn scar It shoulder, scar rtforearm. lt knee Manchester, 6th October, 1892. 5 years penal and It ankle, shield centre of chest, anchor inside rt servitude and 3 years police supervision for forearm, several tattoo marks ( partly obliterated) on housebreaking. Licence revoked. Liberated on It forearm and wrist second licence. 27th January, 1898, which expires 17th May. 1898. D K S 979 Mermaid, T H E, flag, pint pot. barrel, cross, flower, Winchester. 14th November. 1893, 5 years penal IS, MY, glass, pipe, anchor. MS. HS, bird, servitude ( and remanet of former sentence) for bracelet, fish, shamrock, man, bust of woman, burglary. Licenced 4th March, 1898. Sentence M. A. FAY, hand and heart on It forearm, two expires'l 4th December. 1900. D I P T 1242 flowers, star and anchor back of It hand, ring on 1st and 2nd It fingers, D It breast, ears pierced SUPERVISEES. FELIX FARRELL. alius JAMES JONES. 31 1062- 97. Manchester ( City) JOHN ROBERTS. 731- 96. Manchester 34 ( City) ALICE BROWNHILL, 42224. Salford 60 ( Borough) ALICE WINTLE. alia., ALICE SCANLAN. 35 2761- 96. Cheltenham ( County) DAVID JOHNSON. alias GEORGE 61 ALLEN. GEORGE MAIN and MICHAEL SWEENEY. 757- 98. C. O. WILLIAM SNEYD. 3396- 96. C. O. 23 5 4 fresh dk brn blue dk brn brn [ cast in It) grey 4 llj| sallow • 4 10J pale 5 0J dark 5 61 grey dk brn 5 If sallow brn ( trng grey, bald) fresh bra bra ffrey prey Scar 2nd, 3rd and 1th It fingers, back rt hand, rt neck Manchester, 9th July. 1896. 9 months hard labour ( abscess) and under rt shoulder blade ( burn), brown and 2 years police supervision for larceny mark top rt shoulder and on belly, 2 blue dots out- side It forearm Lower lid It eye inverted, scar rt side forehead, outer Salford, 6th December, 1889, o years penal servi- corner rt eye and 2 centre back, mole right breast, tude and 5 years police supervision for larceny. back neck and It shoulder Licence revoked. Last liberated 25th February. 1896. P 552. Scar rt cheek, It thumb deformed, mole It temple Salford, 6th December, 1886, 5 years penal servi- tude and 7 years police supervision for larcenv. B N 41. Scar ( small) It ear, rt of upper lip, outside rt wrist Cheltenham, 8th April, 1896. 5 months hard and It cheek labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Brown mole rt of nose and each side chest, scar 2nd rt North London Sessions. 5th June 1893, 3j years finger and 2 It thumb penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licence revoked. Last liberated 11th March. 1898. D T 421 Scar centre of upper lip, back of right hand, tip of 3rd North London Sessions, 1st July, 1895, 16 months rt finger, and a burn scar inside It upper arm, hard labour and 2 years police supervision for A. PILN, four dots. WS, WS, six dots, part of flag larceny and indecent assault, and other marks on It forearm, dot back of It hand, ring 2nd It finger LONDON : PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, BY HARMER AND HARLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPER STREET FINSBURY, E. C.