THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1500 REGU 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communication* 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 act ion to be taken upon them bg another force. 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person 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 15*. 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. ATIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force 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 net ice 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 anru> uncement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, and accompanied bg a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, . Yew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or bi/ Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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 inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot be assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, New bcotland 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. 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 80, 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.) PRESS RUG CO., 58a, Lauriston Road, Hackney, London. ( P. G., No. 1488. April 1st, 1898). 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— D Division.— For stealing £ 105 Is. 9d.— HARRY MAIS, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion, hair and eyes dark, limps ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat, wore a diamond horse- shoe pin. Warrant issued. 2.— E Division.— For cutting and wounding — ANTONIO CIOTTI, an Italian, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion ruddy, hair light; dress, dark brown jacket and vest, light stripe trousers, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division.— For obtaining by false pre- tences a piano- organ. No. 230, and barrow, painted red, Rossi and Spinelli in gold letters thereon— THOMAS CORN, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, right arm deficient; dress, dark clothes, white under jacket, P. & O. cap. Native of London. Warrant issued. 4.— K Division.— For violent assault on police — THOMAS DAWES, age 21, height 5 ft 81 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes blue, " J. L. C., Love T. P." and anchor tat- tooed on left forearm; dress, dark jacket, light cord trousers and vest, dark cap. Is a deserter from the Royal Horse Artillery. A bricklayer's labourer. Native of East Ham. May be found at buildings in course of erection. Warrant issued. 5.— K Division.— For cutting and wounding, and also for violent assault on police— JAMES DAWES, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion and hair dark, woman holding flag tattooed in blue and red on right arm ; dress, dark jacket and cap, light cord trousers. A bricklayer's labourer. Native of East Ham. Is the brother of Thomas Dawes, described above, with whom he may be found. 6.— W Division.— HILDA LUSON, Case No. 4, 1st ult., not to be arrested. Warrant withdrawn. 7.— X Division.— For embezzlement— FRED HARVE" Y, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair light, slight moustache; wearing, when last seen, snuff colour suit. A baker. Native of Grantham. Warrant issued. 8.— x Division.— For stealing ( bailee) 2 safety bicycles, 1st, green enamelled frame, 30 in. front wheel, 28 in. back wheel, painted yellow, " Palmer " tyres, jointless rims, Carter's fixed gear case, Brook's B 10 saddle, Eadie's fittings, drop racing handle bar ( unplated), no transfer, brake or mud- guard, lamp and bell attached; 2nd, short frame, rough unpainted, 28 in. wheels painted grey, B clincher, 28 in. by in. tyres, B. S. A. fittings, drop racing handle bar ( unplated), Brook's B 11 saddle, lamp and bell attached, no Drake or mud- guards— Two msn, 1st supposed BERTRA. ND age 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., omplexion, hair an eyes dark, speaks broken English; dress, b: own tweed cycling suit and cap, black stockings, lace boots; supposed a Frenchman. 2nd, age 26, hjight 5 ft. 8 in., complexion hair, moustache and eyes dark; dress, grey cycling suit and cap ; a French- man. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 9. — For embezzling and stealing a cheque for £ 182 10s.— FREDERICK ARTHUR WARBUR- TON, late 57, Wiesbaden Road, Stoke Newington, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hollow back, slightly bow legged, complexion pale, large Roman nose, near sighted, wears spectacles with straight bar across nose; dress, black frock coat, high silk hat, sometimes wears a jacket suit and high collar; carried a new brown portmanteau. Left London, 30th ult., accompanied by a woman, age about 27. Warrant issued. 10.— For embezzlement— LEONARD A. LONG- LEY, age about 28, height 5 ft 9 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light; dress, blue serge suit, hard felt hat. An accountant. May enlist. Warrant issued. 11.— For stealing £ 106— FRAND FISK, late of 14, King William Street, E. C., age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair, whiskers and moustache black ; dress, black double- breasted pilot jacket suit, black felt hat. A messenger; absconded 16th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 12.— Maidenhead ( County). — For stealing, 26th ult., a new black vicuna cloth lounge jacket and a pair of blue and grey striped tweed trousers, " Miles, Brook Street," on buttons— A MAN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, prominent nose, hair ( turning grey) sandy, moustache grey ; dress, brown suit ( much worn), black hard felt hat. A tramping tailor. Information to Supt. Dorrell, Maidenhead. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 13.— Cambridge ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 4 12s. 6d. by a worthless cheque on 16th ult.— CHARLES HOLDEN, alias BARRETT, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fair, hair ( long and curled in front) light brown, clean shaved, front teeth prominent, of theatrical appearance, plausible manner; may be wearing dark brown speckled jacket suit and velvet cord cap, or light brown suit and Alpine hat, or black frock coat and high silk hat. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1 8 9 8 . He takes private lodgings, and remains about a week, when he leaves without paying ; sings and plays the piano at public- houses. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 80, height 5 ft. 2 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair hangs over forehead, of theatrical appear- ance ; two boys, age 8 and 5 respectively ; and a woman, age about 82, whom they represent as their servant. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cambridge. CARNARVONSHIRE. 14.— Carnarvon ( County). — For obtaining money by false pretences— GEORGE CARVER, alias G. B. LEFTVVICH, J. V. WOODS, and J. R. S. WRIGHT, age 10, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, hair dark, clean shaved, nose slightly turned up ; dress, usually black clothing. He posts circulars to dressmakers, & c., offering serge at Is. per yard, and on obtaining the money absconds. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Harris, Carnarvon. CHESHIRE. 15.— Altrincham ( County). — For failing to report— Licence holder JOSEPH ARMSTRONG, alias JOSEPH ALLWOOD, Office No. 992- 98, age 35, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion fresb, hair brown, eyes blue, scar top of head, left knee and thumb, right forearm, back, right hand and centre forehead, J A, heart and dots front, and K D, 2 dots, cross flags, anchor and J A back left forearm, mole back neck and right of chest. Native of Manchester. Sentenced at Manchester City Sessions, 11th Decem- ber, 1895, to 8 years penal servitude for counting- house breaking. S. V. 192. Licenced 7th ult. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. 16.— Macclesfield ( County).— For assault, 18th ult., at Great Warlord— THOMAS DUFFY, an Irishman, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, blotched face, hair light brown, moustache light, may be clean shaved, cast in one eye ; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, cap, usually wears clogs. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Downes, County Police Office, Macclesfield. 17.— Chester ( City).— For obtaining, 2nd ult., by false pretences, 2 gold, jewelled curb bracelets ( 1 set diamond, 1 set 3 diamonds)— a man who gave the name of H. JAGGER, age 24 or 25, height about 5 ft. 8 in., well built, complexion fair, large square face, hair light brown, may be wearing a small light moustache ; dress, fancy brown and white check suit ( either knickerbocker or breeches and leggings), and cap. Warrant issued. 18.— Chester ( City).— For stealing, 23rd ult., from his lodgings, a dark grey jacket suit; 2 pairs light drab trousers; 1 stone grey plaid jacket suit; 1 blue jacket suit, maker " McLeod, Glasgow; " 1 square block- tin box, with curved top— a man who gave the name of GEORGE LAMBERT, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair ( cut close) dark brown, thick dark moustache ; dress, dark grey woollen suit, brown felt hat; wears spats. Stated he came from Windermere, and was a traveller for a Tea Company and for Dr. Barnardo's Homes. He left the same day for Stafford. Left behind a light brown round tin box, with bands of darker colour, labelled " Tebay," containing clothing, including a pair of blue and black striped tweed trousers, buttons " ' Imperial,' Stevenson Brothers, Darlington;" 1 blue- grey cotton shirt, marked " Norton; " 3 linen fronts, size 15, marked " A. Buckley, Middlesbrough and West Hartlepool; " a book of Ancient and Modern Hymns, " Miss Mace, Hemington, Novr. 16, 1883," inside. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Chester. DORSETSHIRE. 19.— Weymouth ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— ROBERT GEORGE POULTER, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 6 in., rather slight build, complexion very dark, hair ( worn on forehead) and eyes dark brown, rather low forehead, thick lips ; dress, when last seen, blue and grey mixture tweed coat and vest, brown cord trousers, brown cap, lace boots ; a milk carrier; may seek employment at stables or en- deavour to enlist. Absconded 26th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Eacock, Wey- mouth. ESSEX. 20. — Latchingdon ( County).— For stealing, 25th ult., from a coal ship at Burnham- on- Crouch, a seaman's blue serge suit ( nearly new), peak cap, a pair of lace boots and £ 1 16s.— ERNEST OLSON, an Irishman, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., com- plexion, hair and eyes dark, scar under both eyes; wearing the stolen clothing. A seaman. He left Southminster for Liverpool Street, G. E. R., 25th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Halsey, Latchingdon. 21.— Southend - on - Sea ( County).— For stealing, 5th inst., a " Beeston Humber" bicycle ( new), " No. 68879 B." on head, " Dunlop Welsh" tyres, tangent spokes, scratch on mud- guard, letters ER of Humber scratched off; 2 silver watches ( 1 Swiss horizontal, No. 1003715, keyless; 1 three- quarter plate Geneva)— A YOUTH, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 1 in., broad shoulders, complexion fresh, red face, hair dark brown, eyes dark, sharp features, ring tattooed on one left finger, bracelet on wrist, carries himself erect; dress, light brown cloth coat and vest ( small squares pattern), light cloth trousers with small stripe, dark tie. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea. 25.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For fraud — ALBERT JONES, age 20, height 5 ft. 9 in., com- plexion fresh, clean shaved, eyes dark grey, mole right cheek, good teeth, star inside both forearms; dress, dark drab jacket suit, dark cap, military boots. Is a deserter from Royal Marine Light Infantry. Had with him when he absconded a diamond frame bicycle, white bone handles ; " The Don Cycle Works," on transfer, on head. May endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. 29.— Southampton ( Borough).— For stealing a watch HUGHES, age about 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown. A gunner of the Royal Marine Artillery. Absconded 26th ult. May be wearing plain clothes ( stolen). Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 30.— Hereford ( City). — For larceny ( bailee)— ALFRED FERGUSON PALKS, alias FURGUSON, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown; dress, dark brown suit with light stripes, lace boots, yachting cap; sometimes wears soft felt hat. Is a professional comic singer and pianoforte player ; supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Hereford. KENT. £ 1 REWARD. 34.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For steal- ing a gun ( recovered)— JAMES JOHNSON WHITE, age 85, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue; dress, grey tweed jacket, black tweed trousers, grey tweed cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. 26.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For stealing, 16th ult., 5 pairs of boots- LOUISA BUNCE, alias BROWN and WILSON, age 23, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, dark bodice and skirt, black straw hat, large white apron. May apply at a Police Office for a pedlar's certificate. Mrs. SMITH, alias STANLEY, age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, sharp features; dressed in black, with black shawl. They obtain boots by stating that they have customers for them. May be found in the company of three men who travel with 2 vans— 1 red, the oiher green. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 27.— Southampton ( Borough).— For embezzle ment— ANDREW MUIR, age 85 to 38, height 5 ft. 11 in., or 6 ft., stoops slightly, complexion fair, full face, hair and moustache sandy ; dress, Melton dust coat, grey plaid trousers, hard felt hat; or, shabby brown tweed coat or black diagonal coat and cap. A shop assistant. Warrant issued. 28.— Southampton ( Borough).— For larceny— GEORGE GREEN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, face inclined to be blotchy from the effects of drink, hair brown, eyes blue, walks erect, takes quick short steps ; dress, old black overcoat, piece of facing of collar torn out, black morning coat, black hard felt hat. A wood turner. Warrant issued. LANCASHIRE. 35.— Church ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons, 4th inst., for acting as pedlars with- out certificates, 21st ult., at Rishton — ANDREW BARNES, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, ruptured ; a cooper or rivetter. JOHN ASHWORTH, age 20, height 5 ft. 4 in., thin features, hair brown, slight moustache. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Campbell, Church, near Accrington. 36.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report— Licence- holder FRANK WILSON, alias JAMES TURNER, Office No. 1396- 98, age 46, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair brown, eyes grey, complexion dark, scar each side of neck, right of chest, and right of head, mole outside left upper arm. Native of Plymouth. Sentenced at Portsmouth Quarter Sessions, 4th January, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on second licence 3rd inst. V. 4. For failing to report— Licence- holder MARY DALEY, alias DIVER, DENVERS, McDONALD- DIVERS and DALY, Office No. 858- 98, age 36, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair dark brown, eyes hazel, com- plexion sallow, scar bridge of nose, and 3 right eye, brow, 1st left finger crippled, and 4th crooked. Native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes, 14th November, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 15th March, 1898. U. 44. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. HAMPSHIRE. 22.— Winchester ( City).— For stealing, 23rd ult., a mare ( recovered).— WILLIAM FENNER, alias A. ATKINS, age 27, height about 6 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, 6 moles left forearm, 1 over right eye, several on neck, 1 centre of back, 1 centre of upper right forearm, 1 left buttock, 2 dots lower right forearm, carries his head forward, large feet, walks badly; dress, light grey cloth suit, brown hat or grey cloth cap, brown boots with wide soles. A native of Hornsey, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Felton, City Police Office, Winchester. 28.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For larceny ( bailee)— ALBERT WILLIAMS, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, black moustache ; dress, dark grey lounge suit, skull cap, of military appear- ance. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 29, height 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, large eyes; dress, dark costume ; also 3 girls, aged 10 years, 1 year and 8 months and 5 months respectively, and a boy aged 5 years. Warrant issued. 24.— Portsmouth-—( Borouqh).— For obtaining credit by fraud— GEORGE DUNN, age about 80, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, thin face, hair ( turning grey) black, slight moustache; dress, usually, tweed suit, covert coat, brown hard felt hat. He buys horses, traps, & c., upon which he pays a deposit and obtains credit for the remainder by representing that he has other carts, trolleys, & c. Attends fairs and associates with low horsedeaters. Warrant issued. 31— Ashford ( County).— For leaving her child chargeable to the East Ashford Union — ALICE LANCEFIELD, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion and hair ( frizzed) dark, eyes grey ; dress, red striped skirt, light bodice, brown straw hat rather large brim, trimmed light blue ribbon and 2 large black feathers, low shoes. A native of Willesborough, near Ashford. Supposed travelling the country in com- pany of a man with a barrel organ. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the East Ashford Union' for such information as will lead to the apprehension of Lancefield. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 32.— Sittingbourne ( County).— For stealing, 20th ult., a pair of plain gold earrings, lnewmelodeon and 2 new brown mixture suits of clothes— ALFRED , an Italian, age about 22, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., fat face, hair dark, clean shaved; wearing one of the above suits, blue skull cap, Jack boots. Carried a red handkerchief containing the other suit and melodion. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Turner, Sittingbourne. 33.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For indecent as- sault— JOHN MYERS, age 28, height about 5ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, " John Myers " tat- tooed on left forearm, large red lump behind one ear, turns his feet out; dress, old brown coat, corduroy trousers, red neckerchief, black cap with shiny peak, old lace boots; of dirty appearance. May be found at low- class lodging houses or beerhouses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maid- stone. TUESDAY, APRIL 2(>, 1 8 9 8 . THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CUMBERLAND. 87.- Workington ( County). — Portrait and description of JOSEPH RE AY, whose apprehension is sought for embezzling £ 15 12s. 7d., age 88, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, short sighted and wears round glasses; dress, dark blue serge suit, black overcoat with dark velvet collar, black hard felt hat, carried a brown Gladstone bag, rug, mackintosh and umbrella. Late secretary to a coal company. Native of Cocker- mouth. Stated at Preston, on 16th ult., that he was going to London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hope, Workington. DEVONSHIRE. 38.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of WILLIAM LOCK, late rate collector, whose apprehension is sought for em- bezzling £ 1,107, age 58, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) turning grey, slight grey moustache, prominent nose, slightly deaf, stoops when walking; an inveterate snuff taker ; usually dressed in dark clothes and black bowler hat. Had with him a brown leather hand bag. A bootmaker ; native of Barnstaple. Absconded 25th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Barnstaple. LANCASHIRE. 89— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst, — a pneumatic safety bicycle, No. 2 Milton, diamond frame, " Westwood " rims, " Dunlop " tyres, dropped handle bar, 28- inch wheels, B. S. A. fittings, transfer on head and bottom tube; " The Milton, Milton Cycle Works, W. Burningham White, Ltd., Liver- pool," no brake or mudguards. A man who gave the name of R. W. JOHNSTON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes dark ; dress, dark grey ( coat)" suit, blue and white check shirt, hard felt hat, wearing a ( supposed) gold watch and curb albert, and a gold breast pin set diamond or brilliant. Stated he was a music hall artist. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. LINCOLNSHIRE. 40.— Grantham ( County).— For stealing, 7th inst., 1 silver keyless watch, dates days, months, kc., on dial; 1 silver pencil case, red, blue and black pencils; 1 gold and silver link chain; 1 gold signet ring and 1 red silk handkerchief— GEORGE BAR- WICK, a recruit of the 4th Battalion Lincoln Regi- ment, age 22, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fair, hair sandy, eyes liazel; dress, blue serge jacket, black trousers, black and white check cap, patent leather boots. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Grantham. MIDLOTHIAN. 41.— Edinburgh ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, 24th ult., a silver lever watch, No. 44190, maker " King, Oxford ; 1 silver albert chain, curb pattern, with German coin attached ; 1 dark brown coat and vest, reddish stripe forming check ; 1 dark grey single breasted overcoat— GEORGE GALL, alias GAULD, age 34 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair or sallow, hair dark brown, slight light moustache, eyes brown, long face, scar back of head, 2 back of right shoulder, 2 on back of right hand and 1 on back of left hand ; plausible manner. May be wearing part of the stolen property and light grey tweed trousers and grey cap. A farm servant; native of Fyvie, Aberdeenshire. Has been previously convicted of fraud and theft, and was liberated from Perth prison on 28th January last. Supposed wanted elsewhere. May assume the name of John Taylor, George Smith, or George Paterson. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom, Information to Col. Borthwick, Chief Constable, County Buildings, Edinburgh. NORFOLK. 42.— East Dereham ( County).— For assault, wilful damage and game trespass — CHARLES WILSON, age 43, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown, left thumb deficient; dress, check jacket and vest, dark striped trousers, light cap. Travels with a chocolate coloured van, picked out yellow, " Charles Wilson " thereon, grey cob. Native of Gressenhall. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chambers, East Dereham. 43.— Norwich ( City).— For failing to report— Licence holder WILLIAM BALES, alias ROGERS and BALE, Office No. 161- 98, age 50, height 5 ft. If in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes hazel, mole right cheek, left temple, left shoulder- blade and left breast ( hairy), scar right groin, left thumb, front forehead, back right forearm, right knee, left hip and front left forearm, left thumb contracted. Native of Norwich. Sentenced at Norwich Sessions, 15th October, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 13th January, 1898. V 301. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guildhall, Norwich. 44.— Newark ( Borough).— For stealing a purse and £ 8 7s. Od.— GEORGE ROUSE, age about 19, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, scar back of neck ; dress, black jacket, cord trousers, speckled cap, was wearing a silver hunter watch No. 26075. A moulder ; native of Grantham. He left here 26th ult., stating he was going to Notting- ham or Lincoln. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 45.— Caversham ( County).— For embezzlement — FREDERICK GASH, age 16, short and stout, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark, right thumb deficient; dress, blue jacket and vest, grey trousers and cap, white shirt, blue stockings, strong nailed boots. A butcher's boy. May seek employ- ment at training stables. Native of Caversham. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hope, Caversham. PEMBROKESHIRE. 46.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For burglary— A MAN, age 80 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 4 in., stout build, bald from forehead to top of head ; dress, light shabby dust coat, dark trousers and cap. He obtains a living by singing at public houses. Supposed previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverford- west Castle. SOMERSETSHIRE. 47.— Bath ( City).— For obtaining money by worthless cheques on the London and Provincial Bank, Limited, Sutton, Surrey, Branch; and the London and County Banking Company, Croydon Branch— CHARLES CUTHBERT, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair ( short) turning grey, light moustache, cut close, prominent nose and cheek bones, speaks with north country accent; dress, black morning coat, side pockets with flaps, 2 vests ( 1 black, 1 striped, with white buttons), turn down collar, black tie, imitation diamond pin, black hard felt hat, lace boots, rather wide, wears a gold chain across vest. He represented to be an advance agent for a ventriloquist, engaged rooms, & c., for an entertain- ment ; he then produced a cheque for more than the amount agreed upon, received the balance, and decamped. Warrant issued. 48.— Bath [ City).— For obtaining a new black mackintosh, with velvet collar, check lining, chain loop, length 52 inches, and £ 5, by a worthless cheque — F. DAVIDSON, alias D. DONALDSON, age about 27, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., rather slight build, complexion and moustache dark, well dressed. He represented himself to be a traveller to a London firm of stationers. Is wanted for similar offences elsewhere. See Case No. 39, 6th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut. Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 49.— Bilston ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered)— JOHN THOMAS PEPLOW, age 23, height 5 ft 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved, eyes blue ; dress, black cloth suit, blue Melton overcoat, lace boots. Frequents music halls and theatres. A galvanizer ; native of Bilston. Warrant issued. 50.— Bilston ( County).— For failing to appear to 4 summonses for using a barber's shop for the purpose of betting— GEORGE" DEWICK, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 4 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair and slight moustache dark brown ; dress, light tweed coat and vest, dark cloth trousers, dark cap. A hairdresser ; native of Leicester. May be found in company of bookmakers at race meetings. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. SUFFOLK. 51.— Ipswich ( Borough). — SAMUEL LING, Case No. 64, 15th January, 1897, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. SUSSEX ( EAST). 52.— Lewes ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings 2 silver chains ( 1 twisted, 1 curb pattern); 1 silver pendant with gold centre about the size of a 5s. piece, silver horseshoe front; 1 pin ( Jubilee six- pence) ; 1 gold pin, set rubies and brilliants ; 1 silver horseshoe pin— A MAN, age about 28, height 6 ft., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and eyes dark ; dress, navy blue serge suit, double- breasted coat, low crown hard felt hat. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 53.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, 14th ult.— a popular " Swift" roadster bicycle, 80 in. front wheel, with Dunlop tyre, new rim, 28 in. back single tube tyre, flat handle bar, cork handles, No. 89113 on head clip cone, no brake or mudguards, Lamplough's saddle, rubber pedals, brass clip on down tube stamped " No. 10." A man, giving the name of GEORGE PALMER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair dark brown ( curl on forehead), clean shaved ; dress, blue serge suit and cap, cycling shoes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 54.— Hastings ( Borough).— For being concerned in stealing a bicycle ( see Case No. 52, 6th inst.)— TWO MEN, first, age 21 or 22, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion dark ; dress, dark coat, white flannel sweater, dark trousers and cap; 2nd, age 21 or 22, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion fair ; dress, dark clothes and cap. 55.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th inst., a bicycle, B. S. A. 1896 fittings, drop handle bar, slightly damaged, wood grips, 28- in. wheels, semi- tangent spokes, Scott's standard tyres, rat- trap pedals ( left B. S. A.), hubs painted white, recently NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1 8 9 8 . black enamelled ROBERTS ( supposed false), age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair and slight moustache dark, finger nails broken ; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, button boots with patent fronts. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 56.— Warminster ( County). — For obtaining JE3 10s. by a worthless cheque— H. B. WATSON ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, light brown mixture cycling suit, dark blue fancy vest, brown stockings, light brown boots, brown cap; wore a leather watch guard. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. WORCESTERSHIRE. 57.— King's Heath ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst., a lady's 18- carat gold semi- hunter keyless watch, No. 8942, " M. L." engraved on back, blue figures; 1 9- carat gold albert, odd swivels, bar in centre, small compass pendant, silver barometer with keyless action to altitude scale, attached to swivel— RICHARD BEVAN, stated his age was 19, but is believed to be much older, height 5 ft. 8£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, ship ( with woman's head under) tattooed inside left forearm. A haulier. Supposed native of Neath, Glamorgan- shire. Is a private of the Shropshire Light Infantry, and, when last seen, was wearing regimentals. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath, near Birmingham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 58.— Beverley ( Borough).— For failing to report on liberation— Licence holder ADAM TATTER- SALL, alias JOHN SMITH, Office No. 1230- 98, age 43, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, scar top of head, left of forehead, each eyebrow, and corner of right eye, nose flattened from old fracture, mole back neck and small of back ; a collier; native of Church. Sentenced at Aylesbury Assizes, 12th January, 1880, to penal servitude for life for wounding, and at Beverley Sessions, 20th October, 1896, to six months' hard labour, and licence revoked, for housebreaking. Liberated on 2nd licence 25th ult., G. 74. Information to Head Constable Knight, Guildhall, Beverley. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 59.— Barnsley ( County).— For stealing, 24th ult., at Old Mill, Monk Bretton, 1 round silver brooch, 3 legs in gold in centre ; 1 pair brown calico drawers ; 1 red flannel petticoat, 2 rows black feather stitching round bottom; 1 under skirt, yellow flowered; 1 black flowered skirt; 1 brown three- quarter cape with brown velvet collar; 1 white pocket handkerchief— A WOMAN, age about 18, height 5 ft., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar left wrist. Supposed wearing stolen clothing, brown velvet hat, trimmed coloured velvet ribbon and yellow roses, old cloth side spring boots. Information to Supt. Kane, Court House, Barns- ley. 60.— Barnsley ( Borough).— For obtaining, 21st ult., an accordion, by false pretences — DAVID HINCHCLIFFE, age 23, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion sallow ( dirty appearance), hair dark brown, slight moustache brown ; dress, dark check jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers, dark blue muffler, stand- up collar and front, bow tie, dark cloth cap with ventilators. Has been employed as a pit labourer. Supposed a native of Sheffield. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Town Hall, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 61.— K Division — Committed for trial at Chelmsford Quarter Sessions, 18 iast., for larceny and obtaining a situation by a false character— HENRY BATRICK, age 32, height 5 ft. 8£ in., com- plexion and hair dark, eyes hazel, birthmark inside right forearm ; dress, blue overcoat, dark jacket suit, dark peak cap. A grocer's assistant. Native of London. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 62.— Crickhowell ( County).— Sentenced, 6th inst., to 1 month imprisonment for fowl stealing— FRANCIS LAW, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, small dark moustache, eyes grey, abscess mark on right jaw, brown spots on pupil of right eye. A tramping labourer ; has been employed by a horse dealer, visiting fairs, & c. Native of Sedgley, Staffordshire, where he has been previously convicted. Supposed wanted for other offences. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 63.— Buckingham ( County).— Committed for trial at the next Assizes at Aylesbury for attempting to carnally know a girl, age 6— MATTHEW FITZ- PATRICK, age 54, height 6 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut scar inside left wrist; dress, dark pilot jacket, cord trousers, dark cloth cap. A railway signal fitter, native of Boston, America. Information to Supt. Clarke, Buckingham. CUMBERLAND. 64.— Penrith ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for stealing shirts from a clothes line — MARGARET BOWSKILL, alias McLAUGHLIN, age 49, height 5 ft. Of in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes ( cross in right) dark brown. A native of Bolton, Lancashire. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. DORSETSHIRE. 65.— Dorchester ( County).— Remanded till 17th inst. for obtaining a watch by false pretences and larceny ( bailee) — HERBERT WHITING, alias SMITH, age 26, height 5 ft. 8^ in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, shamrock, plume, brace- let, 2 horseshoes, E S, Eliza and H W left arm, Spanish girl, true love, hand and heart right; dress, brown jacket, grey trousers, dark cap. A tramping groom. Native of Lewes. Supposed previously con- victed and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 66.— Bristol (< ity).— Committed for trial at next Assizes, for stealing jewellery, obtaining goods by false pretences, conspiracy and forgery— GUY GAM- BLE, alias CHARLES WELLINGS, WELLS and BOURA, age 34, height 5 ft. 11 in., well built, com- plexion pale, hair, whiskers and moustache brown, eyes hazel, 3 moles on right forearm, 1 on right cheek near mouth, 1 on left forearm near elbow, 1 on left wrist, small anchor tattooed outside left forearm, very erect, well spoken. Found in his possession 4 pawntickets ( 1, No. 245, dated 21st February, 1898, for a double- barrel gun ; 1, No. 310, dated 26th March, 1898, for a gold watch; 1, No. 123, dated 6th April, 1898, for links, pledged with " J. F. Bravington, 27 and 29, Wardour Street, Leicester Square, London "); and 1, No. 123, dated 2nd April, 1898, for a diamond and sapphire ring, pledged with " C. Fish, 93, Kingsland High Street, London." Information to the Chief Constable, Bristol. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Ormskirk ( County).— Committed for trial for stealing a coat— THOMAS GOULDING, age 48, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair ( turning grey) brown, nose pock marked, spread eagle, flag, cross guns and shot inside right forearm. A boilermaker. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. - Jervis, Ormskirk. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 68.— Newport ( Borough).— In custody, charged with stealing, 7th ult., a lady's dress ring— HENRY ROBINS, age 25, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fair, round face, hair brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, coal mark on bridge of nose, 3 on forearm, small coal mark root of 2nd right finger, small scar right elbow ; dress, dark blue lounge coat and vest, brown trousers, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. A miner. Native of Peasedown, near Radstock, Somerset. Supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Found in his possession, supposed proceeds of a railway larceny— 1 pair lady's patent leather button boots, high tops; 1 pair ( nearly new) corsets; 3 lady's belts ( 1 brown leather, 1 elastic, 1 black and white metal imitation fish scales); 2 pairs stockings ( 1 pair black, with salmon colour worsted mark on tops, 1 pair blue); 1 pair lady's long white kid gloves, " 204 " marked inside ; 1 pair white silk ( ball) gloves ; 1 black satin bodice, white and green em- broidery on collar, bow on shoulders and large bow on back ( nearly new); 1 black skirt, piece of string tied to button hole; 1 skirt, with brown and yellow stripes running downwards, shortened at waist band; 1 brown tin box, with 2 dark brown bands 2 ft. long, 15 in. wide, and 12 in. deep; 1 lady's singlet marked " M. Lawford." Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. SUSSEX ( WEST). 69.— Worthing ( County).— Committed for trial' at West Sussex Quarter Sessions, 23rd prox., for stealing 2 pairs of boots— JAMES AMBROSE, alias " BLUEY," age 26, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion ' fresh, hair and moustache brown, four vaccination mark's back of left shoulder, abscess mark each side of neck; dress, short plaid jacket, dirty corduroy trousers, light cloth peak cap, leather belt round waist. Sells flowers and sometimes collect rags and bones. States he is a native of Portsmouth. H6 visits low- class lodging houses; was sentenced at Hastings, 5th December, 1896, to 6 months imprison- ment for larceny. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 70.— N Division.— 6th inst.— 4 lady's gold rings ( 1 set 5 diamonds, scroll setting, has been re- paired; 1 set 13 diamonds, scroll setting; 1 set 5 pearls; 1 gipsy, set diamonds, enlarged); 1 lady's small gold double link cihain, gold ball attached ; 1 gold bracelet, large and small link pattern, fastens with a spring ring, small gold heart attached; 1 lady's silver horizontal Swiss make keyless watch, No. 173200, " Benson, Ludgate Hill," inside case; 1 single stone diamond ring, claw setting ; 1 small gold convertible pin, chased, set diamond; 1 pair plain gold links. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 71. — Beaconsfield ( County).— 4th inst., at Taplow— 1 lady's small gold keyless watch, chased case, gold dial, black figures, steel hands, winder broken, small piece of gold chain with small round gold locket attached; 1 6- chamber bull dog revolver; a tin box containing cartridges, and a brown leather purse containing about £ 4 and a 5- franc Belgian coin. Information to Inspector Pearman, Beaconsfield. CHESHIRE. 72.— Altrincham ( County). — 2nd inst., by housebreaking at Knutsford— 2 gold breast pins, coral centre; 1 ditto, cameo in centre; 2 gold studs, chased ; 1 gold brooch, plait of hair in centre. Sus- picion is attached to TWO MEN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion swarthy ; of foreign appearance ; one has a prominent nose ; both wearing dark clothing. Information to Supt. McDonald, Altrincham. ESSEX. 73.— Chelmsford ( County).— 5th inst.— an open face silver star keyless lever watch, " James Collins " scratched inside outer case. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Somerset, Chelmsford. KENT. 74.— Chatham County).— An open face silver Geneva watch, long silver guard with elephant shape charm and several old silver coins attached; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, chased back, wreath of flowers across bottom of dial, makers " Kendall & Dent," mainspring broken ; 1 9- carat gold oval brooch, glass at back, clasp broken off. Supposed by A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 6 ft., slight build, red face, moustache ginger; dress, monkey jacket, moleskin trousers, cloth cap with shiny peak; hangs his head down when walking ; a labourer ; accompanied by a wo- man, age 25 ; dress, grey dress, black jacket, black straw hat turned up at side, trimmed blue ribbon and wing. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. LINCOLNSHIRE. 75.— Brigg ( County).— 30th ult., by shopbreaking — 7 gentlemen's gold watches ( Nos. 80607, 131768, 121327, 121829, 130685, 123565, 182200, known in the trade as unfinished watches); 17 other gold watches; 30 silver English levers, several of the watches with " J. J. Dent, Brigg," on works, and all with private mark near joint, with letters lay; 12 gold alberts; 1 gold guard ; 9 gold filled alberts, TUESDAY, APRIL 2(>, 1 8 9 8 . T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 private mark and plain figures on swivel; 40 gold scarf pins, plain and private marks behind head; 150 gold brooches, various patterns, marked in plain figures ; 82 22- carat wedding rings, marked in plain figures opposite Government stamp ; 200 gold keeper and wire rings, 9 and 18- carat, including 24 diamond rings, all marked with private and plain figures opposite; about 12 pairs gold links; 6 9- carat wedding rings ; gold pencils and tooth picks; 24 gold seals, stones and compasses; 1 unset diamond ; 1 diamond safety pin, set bird's claw ; 3 gold curb bracelets; 24 9 and 15- carat gold snap bracelets; • 3 9- carat gold bracelets, with heart; silver spoons and forks in cases— by TWO MEN : first, age about 80, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., complexion and hair and moustache dark, bracelets tattooed on wrists, dot back of wrists and hands ; dress, dark suit and cap; ^ nd, age 25 to 80, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, ginger or light moustache; dress, light knicker suit and cap. Both rode bicycles, one nearly new, the other a diamond frame, B. S. A. pattern, yellow nms, transfer on head " King Cycles, London make " thereon, " Warwick1' front tyre, " Scot's Standard" back. Had with them a rough carpet bag. Supposed " to be connected with a travelling 6£ d. bazaar. Information to Inspector Eggleston, Brigg. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 76.— Welshpool ( County).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking— a silver Geneva watch, " Peake " marked on face; 1 Jubilee half- crown brooch, part of gilt worn off; 1 imitation silver breast pin ; 1 pair gold earrings. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Crowden, Welshpool. OXFORDSHIRE. 77.— Oxford ( City).— Since 7th inst.— 1 lady's old gold open face watch, raised gold figures, chased back, black silk cord and key attached; 1 gold dress ring, set row of 5 diamonds; 1 plain gold ditto, square seal on pivot, " MAS" one side, bird with scroll (" Yes " one end, " No " the other) on the other side; 1 small gold ditto, set amethyst; 1 gold enamel mourning ring, set 3 pearls, " Alexander McCurdy " inside; 1 gold neck chain, thin link pattern, with gold coin ( James I. or II.) about the size of a guinea, attached. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 84, medium height, complexion and moustache dark, thin face, wearing dark jacket and trousers. Since 7th inst., 1 scarf pin. set cat's eye, sur- rounded with diamonds; 1 fox- tooth ditto, set in gold, mounted at ends; 1 gold locket, oval shape, with crest, oak tree cut with sword and " Through " below on one side, monogram G. M. H. on the other; 1 gold ditto, oval shape, open at end, containing photograph, very old. Information to Chief Constable Cole, Oxford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. fitted with knife ( silver mounted); 1 yellow metal chain, yellow stone seal and watch key attached ; 9 gold rings ( 1 plain band; 1 set carbuncle; 1 mourning, " In memory of" outside, " John Jacobson, obt. 28th Oct., 1867, age 71 " inside; 1 wedding ; 1 mourning, small shield thereon, place for hair inside ; 1 half- hoop, set 4 rubies, diamond in centre; 1 ditto, set 5 emeralds; 1 dress, set 12 turquoises, pearl in centre, all in red leather jewel case, marked " 10 M. D. C." in ink); 11 gold scarf pins ( 1 cameo head thereon, 2 cornelian drops ; 1 large imitation diamond, coronet setting; 1 shape of Maltese cross, set turquoise, pearl in centre ; 2 set large topaz, claw setting ; 1 a hand holding a forget- me- not ; 1 round, diamond in centre, star setting; 1 set imitation diamonds, large imitation pearl in centre ; 1 round filigree, diamond in centre); 1 silver fruit knife, mother- o'- pearl handle, " Emily M. Bell" engraved on blade; 2 studs ( 1 9- carat plain ; 1 yellow metal, set imitation diamond); 1 gold telescope pen, green stone at end ; 1 glass pepper- box, silver top ; 4 silver bracelets ( 1 £ in. wide, flowers engraved thereon, knobs around edges, " D/ C" stockmark inside ; 1 plain, f in. wide, " D." stockmark inside ; 1 ditto, 1 in. wide, filigree work around edges ; 1 oval, f in. wide, engraved flowers); 1 red Russia leather purse, " Alex. Campbell, Dec. 23rd, 1881," written inside ; 3 white metal napkin rings ( 2 plain, with bamboo shaped edges; 1 fluted pattern); 6 pawn- tickets ( 1 for paste ring; 1 for ring, pledged 19th April last, with " G. A. Paul, 119 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate" ; 1 for gold chain ; 1 for gold Geneva watch, No. 82180, pledged 14th April last, with " Henry Hart, 18, Cannon Street, Dover " ; 1 for gold watch and albert, pledged 6th April last, with " Daniel Folkard, 138, North Street, Brighton"; 1 for silver watch and gold albert, pledged on 18th April last, with " George Moxon, 150, Rye Lane, Peckliam "); 2 cardboard jewel boxes (" R. & W. Crofts, Jewellers, 173, Windmill Street, Gravesend," on one; " W. Crosolt, Jeweller, 34, Biggin Street, Dover," on other) ; two cheque books ( 1 on " Barclay & Co., Limited, Bankers, Southend- on- Sea," Nos. S/ R 574783 to 574760 inclusive; 1 on " Wilts & Dorset Banking Co., Southampton," Nos. E 464554 to 464570 inclusive). All supposed obtained from persons as security, when applying to Clarke for bogus situations, or through " Exchange & Mart" by fraud. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office. New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 83.— Buckinghamshire, Fenny Stratford ( Counti/).— HENRY ROADS, Case No. 14, 29th ult. 84.— Devonshire, Devonport ( Borough).— Licence holder JOHN ROBINSON, Office No. 364- 98, : Case No. 10, 11th March, 1898. and com- mitted for trial at Exeter Assizes for burglary. 85.— Dorsetshire, Shaftesbury ( County).— CHARLES HARDIMAN, Case No. 21, 6th inst. DERBYSHIRE, 78.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— Watches and gold chain, Case No. 91, 6th inst. LANCASHIRE. 79.— Blackpool ( Borough).— Bicycle, Case No. 73, 6th inst., man described not now wanted. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING.) 80.— Barnsley ( County).— Watch, Case No. 91, 22nd ult., and thief arrested. 81.— Barnsley ( County).— Watch, Case No. 74, 4th February last, and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 82.— p Division.— Found in possession of FREDERICK HENRY CLARKE ( see Case No. 77, 29th ult.)— 1 plated cake knife, shell pattern, plated handle, blade engraved flowers; 4 silver watches ( 1 Geneva, No. 16404; 1 ditto, No. 13454 ; 1 ditto, " Cragg, Geneva," on dial, " Sellman, St. Leonard's- on- Sea " on inside case, No. 79713 ; 1 verge, " L. J. Wynn, Maker, No. 3911," on works, " I. T. C.'" inside, outer case fitted thereto, 2 paper tablets inside outer case, one " J. Dollery, Watch Maker, Dorking, Mr. Moore, Westgate, Nov. 28th" ; one " Thomas Nickalls, Watch Maker, High Street, Reigate, 28407, 14/ B/ X Moore"); 1 ivory telescope pen and pencil, 86. — Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City). — GEORGE ORR, Case No. 38, 6th inst. 87.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( County).— Licence holder JOHN HARGREAYES, Office No. 369- 98, Case No. 23, 11th March, 1898. LATEST INFORMATION, PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 88.— Brentwood ( County).— Remanded for ob- taining money by worthless cheques— CHARLES EDWARDS, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair dark brown, heavy moustache and eyes dark, bad teeth ; dress, brown tweed suit and yachting cap. A bookmaker ; native of Newton Abbot, Devonshire. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt Allen, Brentwood. PROPERTY STOLEN. ESSEX. 89.— Brentwood ( County).— 6th inst., by shop- breaking— 2 bicyles: 1st, a diamond frame pneu- matic safety, drooping handles, cork ends, Beeston tyres, enamelled black ( nearly new); 2nd, a " Rudge Whitworth," Dunlop tyres, straight spokes and handles, roller chain— Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, age 80 to 40, wearing a dirty light brown suit; 2nd, age about 20, hair curled over forehead, wearing a light grey suit and cap. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. SUSSEX ( EAST). 90.— Brighton ( Borough).— Sth inst., by house- breaking— 1 18- carat keeper ring, engraved; 1 9- carat signet ring with bloodstone and chased shank; 1 18- carat brooch ( parrot with ruby eyes on arrow); 1 18- carat heart pendant, diamond centre, photo and hair inside, and 18- carat gold necklet; 1 lady's 18- carat solitaire, initials " C. M. C." thereon, crescent back; 1 set of 18- carat gold ball studs and oval- shaped links ; several gold earrings; 1 plain silver match box, " H. E. B." thereon ; 1 3- diamond ivy leaf pin with pear at top; 1 gent's fancy pearl spray pin, comet shape ; 1 gent's gold scarf pin, shape of pheasant on a ball; 1 ditto, shape of dove with out- stretched wings; several pieces of old gold articles ; 1 Colt's army revolver, 5 chamber, nickel plated, large size, and several cards with H. E. Brown thereon. 91.— Brighton Borough).— 10 inst., by shop- breaking— Watches: 1 lady's 15- carat keyless, enamelled back; 8 ladies' 18- carat ( 1 keyless, dia- mond bird at back; 1 American hunter; 1 blue enamelled back ; 1 gilt keyless ; 2 G. D., 2 M. D. demi- hunters) ; 1 lady's 9- carat M. D.; 1 lady's 14- carat ditto ; 3 silver M. D. demi- hunters ; 1 gentleman's silver; 1 nickel, keyless ; 1 gilt stop; 1 buttonhole; 1 gentleman's 18- carat; 1 lady's silver hunter. Bracelets: 1 14- carat curb with watch ; 2 15- carat bangles with watch ; 2 silver bangles with watch ; 1 15- carat curb; 5 9- carat ditto ( 1 with pearls); 1 9- carat horseshoe bangle ; 1 15- carat bangle ; 3 9- carat ditto ; 1 9- carat with turquoise and pearls ; 1 18- carat curb, lawn tennis; 1 gold curb, plain fob attached; 1 gold with imitation ruby. Pins: 36 gold scarf pins, including horseshoe, carbuncle; horse- shoe with pearl; ditto with ruby, ditto opal and dia- mond butterfly; black and white pearls, opal, emerald ( pin and stud); horseshoe, ruby ( pin and stud), sap- phire, ruby ( pin and stud); cats eye ditto ; 8 coloured stone ditto. Charms and Lockets: 2 gold heart shape lockets; 2 gold lockets, set pearl ( 1 small); 2 gold hearts ( 1 with pearl, 1 ruby); 1 gold locket with ruby and pearl round; 6 gold charms ( 3 boots, 3 knives); 3 seals ( 1 stone) ; 1 compass; 5 hearts ; 2 Faith, Hope and Charity charms; 2 small charms ; 12 9- carat ditto ; 2 heart lockets; 2 gold pencils; 1 silver gilt ditto. Brooches and Earrings: 1 enamelled brooch ; 3 ditto, three bars, gold ; 8 ditto with pearl; 2 with pearl; 1 Mizpah ; 1 diamond, with earrings; 1 harp with ditto; 1 bow and bar; 2 pearl bar; 2 horseshoe; 1 ditto, large; 1 tennis ; 1 opal; 1 pearl and sapphire gold lace; 6 gold; 1 9- carat; 3 pairs paste earrings; 3 pairs cluster ditto; 3 pairs pearl ditto. Chains : 1 lady's 9- carat albert; 2 gentlemen's ditto; 3 gold cased ditto. Links and studs : 1 pair 15- carat links, engraved; 1 pair 9- carat; 1 pair ditto, plain ; 2 ditto, engraved ; 3 ditto, fancy; 4 pairs 15- carat, fancy; 4 15- carat sets of studs ; 1 9- carat; 3 9- carat collar studs; 1 link lade; 1 pair enamelled ; 1 ditto, enamelled and engraved ; 1 pair 15- carat opal links ; 2 sets 15- carat studs and links ; 1 set gold studs ; 1 pair sleeve links. Rings : 5 keepers and gem ; 2 pearl diamond and ruby ; 2 gentlemen's snake ; 2 ditto, plain ; 1 pearl, 2 rows ; 1 gold, Chinese work; 1 ditto, Indian work, turquoise round ; 14 22- carat wedding ; 83 9- carat ( 6 rose and doublet; 6 mizpah; 6 boat paste; 2 plain signet; 2 snake, paste eyes ; 4 3- stone ; 1 imitation turquoise; 1 gem; 1 signet seal; 1 pearl; 2 gem diamond, 1 set 3 stones; 1 gem, diamond and pearl); 2 fancy belts. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. LOST. £ 20 REWARD. During March, from Stanley, Bridgnorth, a red Irish terrier dog, cropped ears, answers to the name of " Bob." It is possible that this dog may have been obtained possession of for stud purposes or lor exportation. The above reward will be paid by Sir Raymond Tyrwhitt Wilson, Stanley, Bridgnorth, for such in- formation as will lead to the recovery of the dog. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth, Salop 6 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. FKIDAY, MAY 13, 1 8 9 8. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the month of April, 1898, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. Fresh Offence with which charged. ALLEN, WILLIAM ANDERSON, THOMAS ANDREWS, GEORGE ANDREWS, JOSEPH BANKS, RICHARD BEGLEY, JAMES BENNETT, JAMES BERTRAM, JOHN BIGGS, THOMAS BISSELL, NATHANIEL BLISS, OWEN HENRY BREWER. HENRY BRODERICK, THOMAS BROOKS, MARGARET BRYAN. ELLEN CALE, PATRICK CALLAGHAN. JAMES CHALONER, SEPTIMUS CLEMENTS. HENRY CLIFFORD, JOHN COLNEY, EDWARD COOMBS, ROBERT DANDRIDGE. JOHN DAVIS, GEORGE DENMEAD, WILLIAM DILLEY, WILLIAM DOBBS, JOHN DUDMAN, JAMES DUVAL, ALFRED DWYER, PATRICK ELTON, MARY ANN EVANS, THOMAS FAIRWEATHER, JOHN FLYNN, ELLEN FOLEY, JOHANNAH FRANCIS, HENRY FREEMAN, ERNEST GILL. THOMAS GOSLING. WILLIAM GREEN, DAVID WILLIAM HALEY. THOMAS HALL, WILLIAM H \ M liRIDGE, JOHN HARRISON, RICHARD HERBERT JAMES HERSEY. WILLIAM HORN, FREDERICK HORRIGAN, FRANCIS HUOKLE, JAMES HUTCHINSON, CHARLES IVEY. GEORGE JAMES, EDWARD JONES, EDWARD JONES, HENRY JONES, HENRY JONES, JAMES JONES, JOHN JUDGE. SAMUEL KING, THOMAS LEAGAS, WILLIAM LEWIS, GEORGE LILLYWHITE, ARTHUR MAGNUS. MICHAEL MAILE. JOHN McGRATH. GEORGE MITCHELL. WILLIAM MORE, JOHN MORGAN, HENRY MORGAN, JAMES MOSS, JAMES MURPHY, WILLIAM NUNN, THOMAS NYE. HENRY O'SHEA. JEREMIAH PARKER, THOMAS PEARCE. JOHN PECK. PERCY PITCHER, JOHN PULLINGER, ELLEN PURCELL, JAMES REETS, JOHN REGAN, MICHAEL REYNOLDS, WILLIAM SELMAJN. GEORGE SHANCOTT, GEORGE SHEA. CORNELIUS SHI I. BERFIELD, JOHN SHINE. TIMOTHY SHRIMPTON, WILLI \. M SIMM ) NITE, ARTHUR SLADE, ARTHUR SMAIL, JOHN SMITH, ALFRED SMITH, JOHN SMITH. WILLIAM STAUNT. WILLIAM STENMAN, THOMAS GEORGE STEPHENSON, ARTHUR STOCKDALE. HENRY JAMES SULLIVAN, JAMES WALL, HENRY WATTS, EDWIN WHEATLEY WATTS, JAMES W. WEBB, GEORGE WEBB, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, JOHN WILSON, GEORGE WILTSHIRE, GEORGE WOOLSEY, WILLIAM Attempted larceny ( person) Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny ( person) Larceny Uttering Warehousebreaking Rogue and vagabond Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny Failing to report Larceny ( goods exposed) Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny Larceny Larceny Failing to report Uttering Larceny ( goods exposed) Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny ( goods exposed) Failing to report Burglary Larceny ( person) Larceny Fraud Unlawful possession Uttering Assault on police Drunk and disorderly Horse stealing and larceny Larceny ( person) Wilful damage Wounding Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( lodger) Drunk and disorderly Assault on police Larceny ( person) Drunk and assault on police Housebreaking Suspected person Larceny Larceny Shopbreaking Fraud Larceny Larceny Failing to report Failing to report Attempted larceny ( person) Attempted larceny ( person) Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Robbery with violence Housebreaking Drunk and disorderly Larceny Larceny ( person) Larceny Prevention of Crimes Act Prevention of Crimes Act Horse stealing Burglary Failing to report Attempted larceny ( person) Rogue and vagabond Housebreaking Attempted burglary and possessing housebreaking implements Drunk and disorderly Failing to report Assault on police Drunk and disorderly Disorderly conduct Fraud Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( servant) Attempted larcenj' ( person) and assault Larceny Drunk and disorderly Licencing Act Uttering Burglary and assault Larceny Burglary Uttering Disorderly conduct Larceny Drunk and disorderly Larceny and assault Failing to report Failing to report Attempted larceny ( person) Burglary Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Attempted burglary and possessing housebreaking implements Larceny Larceny ( bicycle) Robbery with violence Assault with intent to rob Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny ( carriage) Unlawful possessionl Sacrilege Inflicting bodily harm Frequenting Larceny ( person) Larceny ( person) Woundiing Result. 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 7 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision 3 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 1 day imprisonment 3 years penal servitude 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 1 month hard labour Fined 20s., [ or 14 days hard labour 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 20 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 21 days hard labour 8 months hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 5 days hard labour 4 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 years penal servitude 3 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 18 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 15 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 28 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 15 months hard labour 15 months hard labour and 20 lashes 5 years penal servitude Fined 7s. ( id. or 5 days 12 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 6 weeks hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 5 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 7 days hard labour 2 months hard labour I! weeks hard labour Fined 10s. or 7 days Fined 5s. or 5 days 12 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour Bound over 14 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 9 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour Fined 5s. or 5 days 15 months hard labour 5 days hard labour 2 months hard labour Licence forfeited 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 4 months hard labour 3 months hard labour n years penal servitude 5 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 18 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 6 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 1 month hard labour Date and Place. 2Gth April, 1898, North London Police Court 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 19th April, 1898, North London Sessions 6th April, 1898, North London Sessions 26th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 5th April, 1898, Surrey Quarter Sessions 15th April, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 7th April, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 31st March, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 15th April. 1898, Wolverhampton 18th April, 1898, Marylebone Police Court 13th April, 1898, Guildhall, London 21st April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April, 1898, Thames Police Court 4th April. 1898, West London Police Court 1st April. 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court ( ith April, 1898, Middlesex Sessions 21st April, 1898, Marlborough- st Police Court 25th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 30th March, 1898, Greenwich Police Court 1st April. 1898, Gravesend Quarter Session: 4th April, 1898, Marjlebone Police Court 6th April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 19th April, 1898, South Western Police Court 25th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 4th April, 1898, Greenwich Police Court 18th April 1898, Marylebone Police Court 20th April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 29th March. 1898, Southwark Police Court 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions Kith April, 1898, Marylebone Police Court Kith April, 1898, Southwark Police Court 18th April, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 20th April. 1898, North London Sessions 9th April, 1898, Stratford Petty Sessions 31st December, 1895, Gloucester 14th April, 1898, North London Police Court 14th April, 1898, South London Sessions 6th April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 7th April, 1898, North London Sessions 19th April, 1898, North London Sessions 31st March, 1898, Kingston County Bench 28th February, 1898, Beverley 21st April, 1898, West London Police Court 9th April, 1898, Bow Street Police Court 7th April, 1898, Thames Police Court 30th March, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 6th April. 1898, North London Sessions 25th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 11th April, 1898, Marlborough- stPoliceCourt 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 6th April, 1898, North London Sessions 6th April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April, 1898, Worship Street PoliceCourt 13th April, 1898. Guildhall, London 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 22nd April, 1898, West Ham Borough Sessions 16th April, 1898, South Western PoliceCourt 30th March. 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 7th April, 1898, Southwark Police Court 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 27th April, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 5th April, 1898, Bow Street Police Court 14th April, 1898, Clerkenwell PoliceCourt 11th April, 1898, Greenwich Police Court 18th April, 1898, Greenwich Police Court 26th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 20th April. 1898, North London Sessions 12th April, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 6th April, 1898, Middlesex Sessions 17th March, 1898. Thames Police Court 12th April, 1898, Thames Police Court 13th April, 1898. South London Sessions 6th April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April. 1898. Kent Quarter Sessions 25th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 27th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 18th April. 1898, Greenwich 13th April, 1898, South London Sessions 13th April, 1898, Marylebone Police Court Ith April, 1898. Marylebone Police Court 18th April, 1898. Doncaster 2nd April, 1898, Southwark Police Court 26th April. 1898, North London Police Court 19th April. 1898, North London Sessions 7th April, 1898, Bow Street Police Court 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April. 1898, North London Sessions 22nd April. 1898, North London Sessions 19th April. 1898, North London Sessions 26th April. 1898, Central Criminal Court 19th April. 1898. North London Sessions 19th April. 1898, North London Sessions 19th April. 1898, North London Sessions ( ith April, 1898, North London Sessions 4th April, 1898, Thames Police Court 25th April, 1898,. Central Criminal Court 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions 12th March. 1897, Mansion House, London 14th March. 1898, Worship Street Police Court 19th April, 1898, North London Sessions 5th April, 1898, North London Sessions REMARKS. Expiree. Supervisee. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Expiree. Licence Holder. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Supervisee. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Supervisee. Section 7. Supervisee. Expiree. Supervisee. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Licence Holder, Supervisee. Section 7. Section 7. Supervisee. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Licence Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Supervisee. Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Licence Holder. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Supervisee. Licence Holder. LOUDON : PRINTED FOB HER MAJESTT'B STATIONERY OFFICE BY HARMER AND HABLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPER STREET FINSBURY