THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1898. REGULATIONS VOL. XV., No. 1508 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOB 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 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. 6. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of lbs. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 8. 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 i required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rani 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 notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than 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, Xew Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on ptryment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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 Scotland Yard, London, S. W." INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ARCHER'S TABLET CO , 111, Great Russell Street, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1480, March 4, 1898). BLANCH & CO., 171, High Street, Putney, and BRODERICK, J., Cleveland Road, Barnes. ( P. G., No. 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.) 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.) MAY, GARLAND & Co., 18, Carburton Street, London, W. ( P. G., No. 1502, May 20th, 1898.) 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-— X Division— For embezzling about £ 250— GEORGE PAY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair light brown, eyes blue, prominent teeth, of good address ; wearing grey clothes, stand- up collar, black hard felt hat, blown boots. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 2-— Windsor ( Coi( ntij).— For larceny, 14tli ult. — VALENTINE ROTH, alias JOHNSON, age 21, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion pale, thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, prominent nose, of smart appearance ; may be wearing light brown or new dark suit and dark cap. A native of Chelsea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Borlase, County Police Station, Windsor. CARNARVONSHIRE. 3.— Pwllheli ( County). — For attempted rape, 21st ult.— THOMAS PARRY, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair ( short) dark brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey, teeth irregular and much decayed. Is fond of drink. A painter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Pwllheli. CHESHIRE- 4.— Nantwich ( County). — For stealing a new blue serge suit ( jacket and vest double- breasted); 1 dark grey vest; 1 pair tan boots, size 7, watertight, machine stitched— ANDREW JONES, age 39, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair light, eyes blue ; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, grey peak cap, old lace boots, or may be wearing the stolen clothing. A tramping hairdresser, native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Nantwich. DENBIGHSHIRE. 5.— Abergele ( County). — For deserting his family, whereby his wife became chargeable to the Common Fund of the St. Asaph Union— ROBERT CONWAY, age about 45, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in , well built, hair ( turning grey) light, moustache sandy. A labourer, native of Belfast. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh, or Inspector Roberts, Abergele. 6.— Wrexham( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 4th inst.— a man who gave the name of " SCHAFFER," age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build, tan complexion, hair, side whiskers and moustache brown, speaks with German accent; dress, brown morning coat and vest, grey trousers, hard felt hat. Has in his possession a gold watch. Stated he was a deserter from the German army and that he wanted to prepare a home for a sister who is following him from Germany. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Jones, Wrexham. DERBYSHIRE, 7.— Derby ( County). — For stealing a quantity of timber ( recovered)— ARTHUR PORTER, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue; dress, dark cloth jacket and vest, grey cloth trousers, black hard felt hat. A native of Braintree, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Airey, County Police Office, Derby. DEVONSHIRE. 8.— Exeter ( County). — On commitment war- rant, having been sentenced to 2 months imprison- ment for assault— WILLIAM BEATTIE, age 38, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) dark, moustache sandy, eyes blue, W B tattooed on one arm; dress, blue serge coat and vest, corduroy trousers, dark mixture cap, nailed boots. A labourer or brewery man, native of Perth. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. 9.— Plymouth ( Borough).'— For failing to re- port— Licence holder JOHN LEE, alias IKE SAUNDERS, JAMES HENRY REED, JAMES READ, THOMAS DIVER and JAMES REED, Office No. 386- 98, age 44, height 5 ft. 3-> in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey ; a shoemaker, and native of Ely ; bald top of head, scar outside left and 2 outside right knee, mole and scar right of chest, mole each cheek, outside left upper arm, inside right ditto, front right forearm, and left thigh ( largo). Sentenced at Lincoln Assizc- s 22nd Novem- ber, 1S94, to 3 years penal servitude ( and remanet of former sentence) for burglary. Licenced 28th January, 1898. D J Q U 737. Licence holder THOMAS JONES, alias JOHN HARRIS, Office No. 1555- 97, age 38, height 5 ft. 6f in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes light giey ; a painter, native of Mortchard Bishop ; old scar top back of head, scar centre of forehead, right groin, white cut mark inside right forearm, mole cutside left upper and 2 outside right forearm, blue dot outside left wrist, left leg crooked at knee ( knee has been crippled), lame from old disease left thigh and leg, several deep holes and marks from varicose veins back left knee, part oft eft thigh bone removed,. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. leaving scrofulous marks. Sentenced at Bristol Assizes, 4th August, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 20th May, 1897. T 875. Licence holder JAMES WARNER, alias JAMES NEWELL and JAMES NEWEY, Office No. 1825- 98, age 28, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel ; a baker, native of Birmingham ; scar right shin, left upper arm, bottom of nose, both sides of back, each forearm, left wrist, 4th left finger, 1st and 4th right fingers, left thigh and each knee, bunion on each big toe. Sentenced at Birmingham Sessions, 28th June, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude and 3 vears police supervision for larceny. Licenced 2nd May, 1898. O U 510. Information to Chief Constable Sowerby, Ply- mouth. ESSEX. 10.— Saffron Walden Count;/).— On com- mitment warrant for non- payment of fine and costs for having unlawful control of game eggs— WIL- LIAM BOX, alias LAMB and " ONE- EYED GAS- KIN," age about 55, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, few straggling whiskers about chin, lost one eye, speaks quickly ; dress, brown check jacket and vest, corduroy trousers, wide- awake hat, heavy lace boots. A hawker, travels the country with a van, " William Box, Leicester," thereon, and two horses, accompanied by two women who hawk mats, & c., and 8 or 4 children. Is well known in Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. 11— Saffron Walden [ County).— For having unlawful control of game eggs— JOSEPH LAMB, alias GASKIN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or G in., complexion fre* h, hair light brown, clean shaved; dress, brown jacket, corduroy trousers, light cap, red neckerchief, lace boots. Travels the country with William Box, described above. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. 12.— Witham ( Counti/).— For embezzlement— YEllO PAMPLIN, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion sallow, small features, hair dark brown, small moustache dark, eyes browu ; wearing brown soft f. It hat and dust coat. A butcher ; native of Great Cogg shall, Essex. Warrant issued. 13.— Witham ( County).— For embezzlement— HERBERT WiLLSIIER, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion ruddy, hair light brown, slight moustache, eyes blue ; wearing brown soft felt hat and dust coat. A butcher; native of Great Coggeshall, Essex. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham, Essex. FLINTSHIRE. Holywell ( County).— For child stealing at Rhyl, Pith ult.— ANN MURPHY, age about 24, height 5 ft, 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair ( fringe on forehead) dark, eyes ( supposed) brown ; dress, dark plaid shawl, dark serge dress, dark straw hat with feather, strong lace boots. A native of Flint. Sings in the streets. Description of child— Elizabeth Ann Evans, age 8, complexion fresh, dark wavy hair ; dress, dark cloth jacket with cape, dark winzey dress, dark brown tam o' shanter cap, black stockings, button boots. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hughes, Holywell. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 15-— Barry Dock ( County).— Expiree ALFRED JONES, Office No. 1601- 96 ( Case No. 23, 6th ult.), not now wanted. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. . ! 6.— Staplehill ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings, a lady's gold watch and a silver watch, No. 31784, maker of both, " Samuels, Manchester " — A MAN, age about 21, height about 5 ft. fi or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and small moustache light, eyes grey, bad front teeth ; dress, dark suit and cap, stand up collar. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. 17-— Staplehill County).— For larceny— JAMES BAKER, age 88 to 10, height about 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, long sandy mous- tache, eyes blue; dress, black morning coat and vest, light c'oth trousers. A native of Hackney, London. He was employed by the Kingswood Urban District Council in laying Patent Victoria Paving, disposed of a quantity of same and appro- priated the proceeds to his own use. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Matthews, Staplehill. 18.— Stroud ( County).— For obtaining money by a worthless cheque on the London and County Bank- ing Company, Croydon Branch— CHARLES CUTH- BERT, alias FRANK ASHMAN and ARTHUR LLOYD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair ( turning grey) dark, cut short, moustache light, pro- minent nose and cheek bones, speaks with north country accent; dress, morning coat and vest, side pockets with flaps, striped trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Stated he was an advance agent for a ventriloquist, kc.; left here on | 6th ult. Supposed identical with man, Case No. 51, 20th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. serge jacket, dark tweed trousers, brown peak cap, shoes; the appearance of a mechanic. Warrant issued, Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. 27.— Clitheroe ( Borough). — For larceny — THOMAS HARRIS, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald front and top) and moustache sandy, is now growing a beard, eyes brown, near sighted and occasionally wears glasses ; dress, when last seen, dark mixture coat and vest, grey striped tweed trousers, may be wearing a pair of white overalls. A blast furnace tenter ; supposed a native of Bolton. Information to Chief Constable Clayton, Clitheroe. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— Southampton ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— ALBERT WINF1ELD, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light, nose slightly bent; dress, blue serge suit, hard felt hat. A van traveller; late in the employ of the Ceylon Tea Association, Peckham. Absconded 2nd inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 20.— Chatham ( Counti/).— For deserting his wife and children- JAMES JOBSON, age 43, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes brown, tattooed on breast; dress, when last seen, long black overcoat, blue serge ( police) jacket, black vest, green cord trousers, light skull cap. A labourer. Has served in the army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 21.— Tunbridg'e Wells ( Borough).— For lar- ceny— WILLIAM BLAKEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, moustache ginger, slisht cast in one eye, fresh scar over right temple ; dress, blue serge suit. An army reservist; may endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Ciiief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 22.— Kirkham ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee WILLIAM CAUDL1SH, Office No. 41959 ( see Case 115, 22nd October, 1897), age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, proportionate build, scar forehead, left cheek, nose deformed, left eye larger than right, wart left of neck and between shoulders, mole on breast, blue dot left wrist, centre of stomach protrudes ( ruptured). Sentenced at Preston Sessions, 19tli October, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police super- vision for larceny. Licenced 10th October, 1891. N. 435. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkham. 23.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 15 10s. on 14th and 16th ult. by false pretences— JOSEPH ROSSITER, age 25 to " 28, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light; dress, dark jacket and vest, black and white plaid trousers, light tweed cap, or light suit and hard hat, of smart ap- pearance. He obtained the money from an auctioneer in advance for furniture obtained ou a hire agree- ment, and produced a bogus receipt purporting to have been given by " J. C. Blackmore, Furniture Dealer, Bradford." Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective De- partment, Liverpool. 24.— Blackpool ( Boroiu/ h).— For stealing, 2nd inst., £ 68 15s. 3d.— REGINALD CRYER, age 21. height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, long crooked nose, has been broken ; dress, black coat and vest, slate colcur trousers, stand- up collar, black bow tie. A native of Manchester. 25.— Blackpool ( Borough).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM PROPYN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, clean shaved, walks erect; dress, when lust seen, black coat find vest, striped trousers, blue cap. An ex- soldier and ex- police constable. May seek employment as a doorman at a seaside town. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Derham, Blackpool. 26.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, diamond frame, 22 in., fiat handle bar, cork handles, J in. Warwick tyres, 28 in. wheels, block chain, rat- trap pedals, small bell, long rubber patch on back tyre, transfer on head and bottom tube, " Midland Cycle Co., Established 1879, The Carlton, Worcester Street, Birmingham," no brake or mudguards— a man giving the name of J. DAVIS, age about 80, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy ; dress, blue 28.— Salford ( Borough).— For failing to report change of residence— Licenceholder JAMES SMITH, alias GEORGE THOMPSON and SAMUEL WIL- KINSON, Office No. 3746 97, age 45, height 5ft. 5Jin., complexion fresh, hair brown ( bald), eyes brown, abscess scar front of neck, scar left wrist, It fore- finger, right thumb and 2nd right finger, tumour front of left thigh, right leg wasted from knee and foot deformed, W left forearm. A bootmaker ; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Salford Hundred Sessions, 5th December, 1887, to 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision ( and remanet of former sentence) for larceny ( person). Licenced 25th December, 1897. W. C. N. 753. Information to Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. 29.— Sallord ( Borom/ h).— Supervisee ALICE BROWN HILL, Office No. 42224 ( Case No. 26, 11th March, 1898), not now wanted. 30.— Warrington ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence holder JOHN SHIELDS, Office No. 3745- 97, age 36, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion dark, bair brown ( bald), eyes hazel, scar left and right of head and 2 back of head, on right eyebrow, back left forearm, inside left thumb, back right fore- finger, top right knee, front left shin and 5 left knee, varicose veins both legs, scar right groin, mole left of chest. A labourer. Sentenced at Liverpoo Assizes, 9th March, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude and 18 lashes for robbery with violence. Licenced 24th Decsmbir, 1897. U 132. Warrant issued. Information to Chef Constable Talbot, Warrington. MERIONETHSHIRE. 31.— Festiniog ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Festiniog Union— THOMAS BROOKS, age 89, height 5 ft. 9 in., hair, moustache and eyes dark brown, black scar on left side of fore- head, large scar on back of left hand ; dress, when last seen, grey cloth suit and sailor cap. A miner; native of Llandudno. Warrant issued. 82.— Festiniog ( County).— For larceny— RO- BERT RICHARDS, age 38 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown or sandy, eyes grey, short neck, broad fore- head, slightly bow- legged, scars on right side of fore- head ; dress, when last seen, grey jacket, cord trousers, light tweed peak cap, stroDg lace boots. A farm labourer; native of Festiniog. May be found at public works or farm houses. Is well known in South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Morgans, Festiniog. MIDLOTHIAN. 33.— Edinburgh ( County). — For embezzle- ment— ROBERT SPEEDY WATSON, a Flour and Grain Merchant's traveller, age 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion pale, full face, hair ( slightly mixed with grey) brown, moustache sandy, short sighted and uses an eyeglass when reading or writing, speaks fast and loudly, walks with very short steps and stoops; dress, usually brown check tweed jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Clackmannanshire. Is believed to be well known in the North of England. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Col. Bortbwick, Chief Constable, County Buildings, Edinburgh. NORTHUMBERLAND. 31.— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Borough). — For stealing a butcher's steel, 4 ditto knives, 1 black felt hat, a butcher's blue jacket, £ 5 5s. 6d. and a cheque for £ 2 16s. Od.— HENRY SHWEND, a German, age 50, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion pale, hair dark and moustache turning grey, tender feet. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Garden, Benvick- | on- Tweed. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 85.— p Division— Woodcut portrait and des- cription of Expiree JOSEPH THOMBLIN, alias BENJAMIN OTWAY, FRANCIS, VINCENT, TOMPKINS, and " UNCLE BEN," Office No. 88838, whose arrest is sought for murder at Peckham on 19th August, 1897, age 48 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., without shoes, complexion florid, hair light sandy ( very bald), eyes grey and sunken. May now be clean shaven, but usually grows a close- clipped ginger moustache, bristly eyebrows, top lip short and thick, large nose with enlarged bridge, carries head forward and stoops slightly, scars bridge of nose, both eyebrows, back of head, right knee, side of left knee, and bottom of first left finger ( cut) ; two moles left of neck, mcle right upper arm, left shoulder blade, and outerside left buttock. Sentenced at Chester Assizes, 21st April, 1882, to 10 years penal servitude for burglary at a pawnbrokers, and shooting at police at Macclesfield. Released on licence 26th December, 1889. On 6th February, 1890, he shipped as A. B. at Birkenhead on ss. Oratava to Valparaiso, South America, and back, and on the same vessel at Tilbury Docks, 6th June, 1890, he shipped as a coal trimmer, deserted at Williamstown, Australia, 17th July, 1890, and went to Creswick, Victoria, where he remained until April, 1896, when he returned to his relatives at Forest Gate, London, and from April, 1897, until the date of the murder he lived at Peckham on the prostitution of . the murdered woman. Two days after the murder he is said to have been in Great Grimsby; on 80th Sep- tember last at Aldgate, City of London, and on 9th October last, and 9th ult., at Leytonstone, London. Prior to last conviction he was connected with the " Gipsy Coopers," and visited Kingston, Surrey, Liverpool and Birmingham. Is a native of Shore- ditch. When he absconded he left behind house- breaking implements, including wood wedges. He is known as an expert and dangerous shooting burglar. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. AYRSHIRE. 36.— Ayr—( County).— Portrait and description of WILLIAM COLTHAItT, alias WILLIAM ALLEN COULTER and ROBERT HAMILTON, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining by fraud, on 26th and 28th ult., large quantities of hay and straw, age 41, height 5 ft. 7J in. ( without shoes), stout build, complexion sallow ( sunburnt), hair ( bald on top) dark brown, moustache brown, eyes blue, old scars over right eye and left of nose, hairy mole on chest ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, light waterproof coat, black felt hat. Liberated on licence from Peterhead Prison on 8th February last ( Scotland Prison Register, 96- 1898). May be accompanied by a woman, age about 28, medium height, complexion pale, hair dark, wearing dark clothes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 37.— Cambridge ( Borough).— Woodcut portrait and description of WILLIAM PEED, a solicitor, whose apprehension is sought for forging 2 transfers of stock of the value of £ 1,250, embezzling £ 5,000, and stealing £ 111 10s. 6d. Age about 62, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion rather florid, hair, whiskers and moustache ( cut close) lightish brown ( turning grey), round shouldered, looks downward when walk- ing. He is believed to have had in his possession a quantity of old coins, including Spanish and American and gold coins of the reigns of James I., Charles I., Anne, Geo. II., III. and IV., and Louis XVII. He left Cambridge on 27th September last. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. STAFFORDSHIRE. 38.— Wolverhampton ( Borough). — Portrait and description of ALFRED WOOD, whose appre- hension is sought for abandoning his child, 30th April last.— age about 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( supposed) blue, round shouldered, and stoops. Is believed to be a groom. A native of Caskhill, Worcestershire. Has recently returned from America. Warrant'issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. OXFORDSHIRE. 89.— Oxford ( County).— For larceny— THOMAS PULLEN, age 20, height 5 ft. 6} in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey, large blister on one knee; dress, dark serge jacket and vest, light cloth trousers, grey cap or white straw hat, wearing military shirt, braces and boots, " No. 5598." A groom ; native of Wokingham, Berks. Is an absentee from the Oxfordshire Light Infantry. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Oxford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 40.— Bath ( City).— For disobeying an order made by Justices under the Married Woman's Act, 1895— WILLIAM HENRY BIGGS, age 42, height 5 ft. 2J in., complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes blue, lost sight of left eye. A mason's labourer, may seek employment at docks. Warrant issued. 41.— Bath ( City).— For failing to appear to a summons— THOMAS FLOWERDAY, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache light, can speak French ; dress, blue serge jacket, grey trousers, black bowler hat. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 42.— Bilston ( County).— For failing to report change of residence— Licence holder THOMAS CHATHAM, alias CHATTAM, Office No. 1318- 98, age 47, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( bald on top), eyes grey, 3 scars back left upper arm, back left middle finger, front left fore- finger, 2 right upper arm, back right wrist, right thumb, centre chin and 2 left of nose, burn scar right of chest and ribs, 2 left of back, back right leg, several left shin, purple mole centre back, white spots centre chest. A native of Bradley, Bilston. Sen- tenced at Stafford Sessions, 20th July 1893, Jto| 5 years penal servitude ( and remanet of former sentence) for larceny. Licenced 2nd May, 1898. E. M. T. 488. This man is a notorious criminal, having served four terms of penal servitude, viz., 7, 10, 5 and 5 years respectively. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. 43.— Burslem ( County).— For obtaining 10s. by fraud— a man who gave the name of — THORNE, supposed a German, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair ( bald in front) brown, moustache light, speaks with German accent; dress, dark blue cloth jacket and vest, light trousers, brown cloth cap, tan boots. Stated he was a deserter from the German army. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. SUSSEX ( EAST). 44.— Lewes ( County).— For stealing a silver Geneva watch, a fine silver double chain, tassel at end, tied to watch with a piece of string— A MAN, age 45 to 50, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and whiskers dark ; dress, black jacket, white slop, cord trousers and vest, cap, heavy boots. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 45.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 31st ult., a safety roadster bicycle, enamelled black, Beeston tyres ( Oat pattern), forward handle bars, cork handles, Rosser pattern brake, rat- trap pedals, steel mudguards— GEORGE MOSS ( supposed false), age about 80, height about 5 ft., complexion, hair and moustache dark, scar under chin; has the appearance of a foreigner; dress, dark blue suit. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 46.— Hove ( Town).— For non payment of main- tenance arrears— CHARLES HENRY BADDELEY, age 88, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, whiskers and moustache close cropped, eyes blue, straight nose. A publisher's canvasser; native of Middleport, Staffs. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). 47.— Worthing ( County).— For stealing from their lodgings, 1st inst., 1 dust coat, 1 navy blue coat and vest, 1 white shirt— TWO MEN : first, age 22 or 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion rather sun- burnt, clean shaved ; dress, black morning coat and vest, tweed trousers, dark cap, gave the name of " Tom " ; 2nd, age 23 or 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, clean shaved ; dress, dark jacket and cap, light tweed trousers, gave the name of " Burt." Supposed race followers, concerned with men Case No. 60. Warrant issued. 48.— Worthing ( Comity).— For burglary and stealing, 22nd ult., a Waterbury watch ; 1 18- carat 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. gold ring, set 8 diamonds ; 1 12- carat ditto, set dia- mond, " 18. C " scratched thereon ; 1 18- carat ditto, set red coral; and 1 briar- wood pipe, with silver band round mouthpiece— CHARLES SMITH, age 88, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion ( dark) sallow, left thumb slightly deformed, scar back of one hand ; dress, blue jersey, old dark plaid trousers, black felt hat, may be wearing an old brown over- coat. Was discharged from the Eoyal Sussex Regiment in 1892. May be found near Barracks, & c. Warrant issued: Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WORCESTERSHIRE. 49.— Worcester ( County).— For attempted rape on a girl age 11, at Broadheath, 28th ult.— MAURICE SIMPSON, age 37, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fair, thin features, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey, ship tattooed on breast, figure of General Gordon left forearm, figure of female right arm ; chess, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, light grey cloth cap. A labourer ; native of Sandhurst, Glou- cestershire. Supposed gone to Gloucestershire or South Wales. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, County Police Office, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 50.— Hull ( City).— For absconding, 7th ult., with workhouse clothing— JAMES EG AN, age 46 to 48, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, large sore on one shin ; wearing cord trousers, cloth vest and cap, blue stripe shirt, " No. 0153 " on front, blue worsted stockings, lace boots. A farm labourer, native of Hull. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 51.— Northallerton ( County).— For rape, 19th ult., at Burniston— A MAN, age about 21, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion dark, round face, hair dark brown, slight moustache, and eyes dark, good teeth, walks slovenly and with long strides ; dress, blue suit, trousers faded below knees, dark peak cap, red and blue neckerchief, lace boots. Is believed to have recently come from Ireland. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchinson, Northallerton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 52.— Otley ( County).— For stealing a horse ( re- covered)— ROBERT GILBERTSON, age 47, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, end of nose thick and slightly turned up; dress, black jacket and vest, dark cord trousers, dark cap, blue neckerchief. A native of Boroughbridge. May be found with low horse dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Strain, Otley. 53.— Barnsley(^ orow^).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 9th ult.— JOHN ROBERTS ( supposed false), age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stiff build, complexion fair, moustache sandy; dress, black jacket suit, cream colour tie, soft black hat. He represented that he was a compositor at a local newspaper office. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Butler, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DORSETSHIRE. 54.— Dorchester ( County). — Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 29th inst., for stealing a bicycle, 27th ult.— ALFRED LLOYD, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey; wearing dark clothes, black bowler hat. A footman, native of London. Information to Supt. Burden, Dorchester. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 55.— Cheltenham ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes, for housebreaking— GEORGE BROOKS, age 25, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar right eyebrow and under left eye, wart or small lump inside right ear and front of chin, small mole left shoulder blade, dark mole small of back. States he is a native of St. Jude's, Bristol; also that he has been convicted at Oxford. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 56.— Dursley ( County).— Sentenced to 21 days imprisonment for larceny ( lodgings) — JESSIE HAYWARD, age 19, height 4 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ( cast in left); dress, brown dress, short brown cape, black straw hat, old lace boots. States she has been tramping the country for the past 6 years. Information to Supt. Biggs, Dursley. HAMPSHIRE. 57. — Southampton ( Borough). — Committed for trial at the Southampton County Borough Quarter Sessions for stealing a gold watch and chain, gold seal, and about £ 4 ( recovered)— Licence holder FRANK WILSON, Office No. 1396- 98 ( see Case 36, 13th ult., and Case 88, 8rd inst. 58.— Southampton ( Borough).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for embezzlement and larceny ( bailci)— ANDREW MUIR, age 33, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue. A draper's traveller; native of High Drumore, Scotland. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. PEMBROKESHIRE. 59.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— Re- manded till 29th inst., for larceny— JAMES JAMES, age 53 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6J in. ( without boots), complexion, and hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes hazel, left wrist deformed, 4 burn scars back of right hand, small scar under right nipple and under right shoulder blade ; dress, grey suit, black bowler hat. A tailor; native of Nevern. Information to Supt Francis, Haverfordwest Castle. SUSSEX ( WEST). 60.— Worthing ( County).— Remanded till 14th inst., for larceny ( lodi/ inqs) ( concerned with men Case No. 47)— CHARLES WRIGHT, alias MICK MALONE, age 21, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, " H" on left forearm, deep scar right of chin, 1 centre of forehead, moles right shoulder and breast; dress, brown jacket, dark vest and trousers, black hard felt hat. States he is a compositor, and also that he sings at concert halls. Had in his possession a memorandum book, contain- ing several names with addresses in London— FREDERICK WALLACE, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, V tattooed between left thumb and first finger ; dress, black morning coat, grey trousers, black hard hat. Gave addresses at Green Street, Bethnal Green, and Marlborough Street. States he sings at promenade concerts. Both supposed race followers. Found in their possession pawntickets for Gladstone bag and contents, silver pencil case, shoes and clothing, pledged between 2nd and 31st ult., at Brighton and London. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 61.— V Division.— 23rd ult., by housebreaking — 1 gentleman's gold ring, fancy pattern, CC thereon, 1 do. plain, SM thereon; 1 plain gold locket, EAC in monogram thereon; 1 5s. piece brooch, date 1822 ; 2 cuff studs, " CC from E. Comley " thereon ; 1 black gun- metal keyless Geneva watch, Nos. 309 and 45 thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 62.— Slough ( County).— 4th inst., by house- breaking— a silver hunter watch No. 3150, " Sir John Bennett, Cheapside," on case; 1 lady's long fine silver chain ; 1 gold locket, chased, stone in centre ; 1 gold brooch, glass back ; 1 gold wedding ring, much worn ; 1 gold keeper ring ( broken); 4 plated mustard spoons, gilt bowls ; 3 salt ditto ; 1 pair sugar tongs, and several white handled knives, plated forks and spoons. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. HAMPSHIRE. 63.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 1st inst., by housebreaking— 1 pair royal blue trousers, with light stripe, bell bottoms, small size ; 3 black serge jackets and vests, black bone buttons, black lining, blue and white sleeve lining, No. 4 size; 1 blue serge suit, No. 4 size, all new. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 64.— Southampton ( Borough).)— 4th inst.— A Singer safety bicycle, No. 2292 on handle bar or frame, fitted with patent brake on back hub and brake on front, up- turned handle bars, rat- trap rubber pedals, frame and guards black enamelled, rims and wheels enamelled chocolate with gold lines, medium weight— by A MAN, age about 35, height about 6 ft., rather slight build, complexion dark, wearing a dark grey suit. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 05.— Canterbury ( City). — 7th inst. — An " Ormonde " safety bicycle, ' 96 model H., enamelled black, Dunlop tyres, curved handle bars, felt handles, square rubber pedals, mudguards, " Presto " metal gear case, " Brooks " black saddle, brake, plated bell, saddle bag containing wrench, spanner and small oil can, No. on handle bar supposed either 3764 or 3768. Information to Chief Constable Farmery, Can- terbury. LANARKSHIRE. 66.— Glasgow ( City).— Between 3rd and 5th inst., 1 single- breasted blue corded cloth jacket, cloth buttons; 1 ditto, double- breasted vest, red spotted glass buttons. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., black hair and moustache, wearing dark jacket suit and dark cap, who is also suspected of blowing open 2 safes and stealing £ 2 in offices from which the property was stolen. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Bootle ( Borough).— 3rd inst., by shop- breaking— 1 gent's silver Geneva watch, open face, white dial, No. 57888, new; 1 gent's silver Geneva watch, open face, white dial, No. 46501, has been worn; 1 gent's gold- plated keyless hunting lever, white dial, No. 20818, new ; 1 9- carat gold brooch ( oblong), topaz centre, imitation leaf each side of stone; 1 9- carat gold brooch ( oval), sapphire in centre, stamp work around stone; 1 pair of 9- carat gold sleeve links ( oval), floral engraving; 1 9- carat gold heart- shaped locket, floral engraving; 1 9- carat gold seal ( square), lion top, red and green stones ; 1 9- carat gold seal ( round), engraved mount, red and green stones. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. NORFOLK. 68.— Norwich ( County).— Between 31st ult. and 2nd inst., by housebreaking, at Rackheath— 1 lady's silver lever watch, embellished back, white dial, " Langdon Davies & Co." thereon; 1 silver lever, maker " Barlow, Liverpool," " Cockerel and Robert Wood, 1860," on dust cap; 1 lady's silver Geneva, maker " Wigg, Regent Street, Yarmouth " ; 1 lady's silver chain, 52 in. long; 1 do., albert with tassel; 1 silver brooch ( 4 shields); 1 do., " Maggie" thereon; 1 do., 1887 Jubilee shilling, in frame ; 1 white handle razor ; 1 pair handsewn boots, size 8 ; 1 pair lady's kid shoes, size 4 ; 1 black diagonal jacket and vest; 2 flannelette shirts ; 1 night dress and 3 chemises, embroidered. Supposed by tramps ( male and female). Information to Inspector Flint, County Police Office, Norwich. SOMERSETSHIRE. 69.— Bath ( City).— 26th ult., from hotels— 1 lady's gold keyless watch, " A. B." outside, " Pre- sented to Annie Bateman from friends in Bath," inside ; 1 gold curb bracelet, fastened with heart and jhain lock, top half chased curb, lower half plain ; 1 gold plain expanding bracelet. Supposed by a man . ige about 34, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., thin face, mous- tache dark ; dress, dark clothes, black bowler hat. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SUSSEX ( EAST). 70.— Lewes ( County).— Between 4th and 5th inst., at Rodmell, a coachman's brown overcoat, large bono buttons, striped tweed lining; and a pair of black woollen gloves. 5th inst., by burglary, three Afghan medals ( 1 with 3 clasps, Kandahar, Kabul, Clarissa and Roberts' star, Private " Charles Mitten" there- on ; 1 with 2 clasps, Kandahar, Kabul and star, Private " McMessage" thereon; 1 with a clasp for Kandahar, Private " Martin" thereon); 3 Egyptian medals ( 1 with clasp Abu Klea, Nile, 1884 and 1885, and star, Private " Mitchell " thereon; 1 with clasp, TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 Nile, 1884 and 1885, Bomb. " Foster" thereon; 1 1892 and star, Private " Martin " thereon); 1 Indian Frontier medal and clasp, Ha/, ra, 1888, and Burmah, 1885 and 1H87, Corporal " Ford " thereon ; 1 ditto and clasp, Hazra, 1888, Private " Simmonds" thereon ; 1 Egyptian medal and clasp, Nile, 1884 and 1885, and star, Private " Simmonds " thereon. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, sharp face, hair, moustache and eyes brown ; dress, tweed jacket, cord trousers, light cap, brown overcoat. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. top ; 1 plain silver pin, in thape of a shield; 1 harp- shape gold brooch; 1 small gold brooch, con- taining hair, " Elizabeth Holland " on back; 1 chased band gold bracelet; 2 silver coins, I an Indian rupee and the other an old English half- crown ; 1 silver soup ladel, escallop- shape bowl; 1 gold ring, chased shank, set with a diamond and garnet or ruby on each side; 1 silver cream jug, with initials " N. M. T." thereon. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. UTEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.—- C Division.— For attempting to obtain a situation by a false certificate of character— H. ROUNTHWA1TE, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark, slight cast in one eye ; wearing blue overcoat, dark trousers, silk hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SOMERSETSHIRE. 88.— Ilminster County).— For burglariously breaking into a dwelling- house with intent to commit a felony— FRANCIS BARLOW, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, light moustache, long, thin face ; dress, 2 coats ( 1 brown), corduroy trousers, blue and white neckerchief, cloth cap, military boots. A tramp. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jennings, Ilminster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 89.— N. Division. Remanded till 11th inst., for conspiracy and fraud— GEORGE DAYIES, age 27, height 5 ft. 8£ in., completion pale, hair light, eyes grey— FLORENCE DAYIES, age 23, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes dark grey. Natives of Canonbury, London. They advertise, under various names, second- hand mail- carts, obtain the money, but fail to supply the articles. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. WARWICKSHIRE. 90.— Leamington ( Borough).— Remanded till 13th inst., for stealing a bicycle— a man giving the name of HERBERT GILL, age 26, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion swarthy, hair and moustache light; wearing Norfolk jacket and midshipman's cap. He stays at hotels or coffee taverns, hires machines and decamps. Supposed identical with man, Case No. 13 and Case No. 61, 3rd inst., and to be wanted elsewhere. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leam- ington. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING.' 91.— Guisborough ( County). — Watch and chain, Case No. 70, 3rd inst. APPREHENSIONS. 92.— Oxfordshire, Witney ( County). — FFIENNES BARRETT LENNARD, Case No. 38, 3rd inst. 93.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Bradford ( County).— GEORGE HENRY SUTCLIFFE. Case No. 32, 4th March last. LOST. 10s. REWARD. A black and tan wire- haired Welsh terrier, answers to the name of " David." Information to Mr. T. W. Watkins, " Nordheim," Sidcup. 71.— Brighton ( Borough).— 30th ult., from an hotel. Brooches : 1 diamond, fanshaped top with 2 forget- me- not flowers underneath, all in diamonds ; 1 diamond arrow, 2 in. long; 1 pearl, surrounded by diamonds in the centre, and pearl and diamonds at each end; 1 bar, set with diamonds, cluster in centre, diamonds rather yellow ; 1 oval, set with sapphire in centre and dianfonds on each side, and smaller diamonds, set in white enamel, all round it; 1 narrow gold bar, with a pearl at the end of it, and a small cluster of rose- cut diamonds, like small butterflies ; 1 gold bar, with a knob at each end, and a pearl set in a little shell- shaped centre; 1 gold, set with 3 fine cats' eyes and 4 pearls alternately, forming a bar; 1 gold twist bar, set with a row of pearls; 1 gold pin, the knob of lapis lazuli ( dark blue stone), with an ivy leaf in gold in centre of pin, and a pearl in the middle of the ivy- leaf; 1 pink enamelled, in shape of wild rose, with small diamond centre; 1 pale mauve enamelled, in shape of a violet, small diamond in centre ; 1 gold red enamelled bow, made to hold a swivel for a watch ; 1 plain gold round bow, » wivel for watch attached ; 1 gold pear- shaped, very old- fashioned, would press down at the narrow end to hang anything on it ( supposed to be called a " comet" brooch); 1 gold heart- shaped, open in centre, with a gold lucky bell hanging ; 1 gold safety pin, with tiny ruby and pearl centre; 1 gold safety pin, with pearl horseshoe centre ; 1 crescent, set with 2 rows of pearls; 1 small gold coronet, set with pearls ; 1 old- fashioned gold, set round with pearls, the centre being plaited, dark hair and glass over it, almost a square inch ; 1 red enamelled scroll; 1 lotus blue flower, " Cairo" thereon; 1 pale blue enamel, in the shape of an Egyptian stamp, bearing date 25th December, 1894 ; 1 Egyptian bird, with both wings extended wide, enamelled different colours; 1 Egyptian bird, with one flat wing upwards, " the key of life" near its foot; 1 Turkish Snltan's signature in gold as a brooch. Rings : 1 diamond half- hoop, set with 5 fine stones, open setting, shell pattern ; 1 blue sapphire '• cabo- chan " ( uncut) stone, claw setting, gold of ring round ; 1 gent's gold, set with ruby in centre and a diamond each side ; 1 gem, set with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and a diamond, arranged to spell " regard" ; 1 plain broad pold band ; 1 gold twist, with 4 hanging round circlets, with the letters " P. A. C. E." on the outside, and on the reverse the letters " R. O. M. A." Pins : 1 gold, set with a large pearl surrounded with diamonds ; 1 ditto, set with diamonds, shape of a key; 1 ditto, set with a small emerald ; 1 ditto, set with 4 garnets, not clrar set; 1 ditto, shape of an elephant; 1 dii to, with anchor and crown on top ; 1 ditto, " Sphinx Head," Egyptian ; 1 ditto, 1 pearl on top. Necklets ; 1 pearl string with paste fastener; 1 very fine scaley pattern gold ; 1 gold square link pattern, different kinds of gold. Chains: 1 long fine openwork ( watch chain length) ; 1 long, heavier pattern, with swivel as used for muff or heart chain ; 1 safety pin and chain attached. Bracelet: 1 wire gold bangle with green chrysophase stone, with initial B in diamonds, heart- shaped stone and gold C. T. C badge hanging on the bangle. Sleeve Links : 1 pair gold balls ; 1 pair torpedo- shape and grenade. Lockets: 1 gold heart with a diamond in centre ; 1 gold cross, set with diamonds and black enamel edge; 2 flag brooches, enamelled flags. Jewellery was all contained in square red Russian leather box, lined velvet. Also long lady's pale green crushed morocco purse, silver mounts, initials " M. G. H." over clasp. 72.— Brighton ( Borough).— 3rd inst.— 2 zither banjos ( 1st, with 5 strings, ornamented in front with mother o' pearl " Bostick, London," on back, small size, nearly new ; 2nd, has 5 strings, with plain front) ; 1 mandoline, inlaid with mother o' pearl, slight dent on front, maker " Belini." Between 3rd and 5th inst.— a mariner's compass, in a mahogany box, about 4 in. square, with sliding lid, " Dixey, Optican, King's Road," on dial. 7thinst.— A " Valkyrie" bicycle, nearly new, 24in., black enamel frame, metal inud- guards, fixed with plated stays, rubber brake and pedals, flat handle bar, cork handles with black tips, Dunlop- Welch tyre ( tyre rubbed left side), No. 1877 stamped under bot- tom bracket, large new barrel hubs, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, transfer " Valkyrie " on crown and • back of mudguard, Larnplough saddle, brake has a spiral spring. 7th inst.— 3 silver bracelets, one about 2 in. wide, chased, and two about an inch wide, with raised flowers; 1 silver watch; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, chased ; 1 silver pencil case, red stone on top ; 1 silver toothpick, with cream coloured stone at SUSSEX ( WEST.) 73.— Midhurst ( County).— 81st ult., at Fern- hurst, a silver Swiss lever watch, No. 64395, " G. R." or " J. R." scratched on inside of case, metal albert chain attached. Information to Supt. Ford, Midhurst. PROPERTY RECOVERED. KENT. 74.— Canterbury ( City).— Horse, cart and harness, Case No. 74,3rd inst., and Watches, jewellery, etc., Case No. 59, 5th November, 1897. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. SUSSEX ( EAST). 75.— Hayward's Heath ( County).— 31st ult. — the body of a newly born MALE CHILD, wrapped in brown paper in old calico pillow case and tied with string, dead about 6 weeks. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Hayward's Heath. ANIMALS, & c„ STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76.— P Division.— 7th inst.— two horses, first, a black brown gelding, about 8 years, 15 hands, 2 white spots over one hind hoof, not shod behind, short main and tail, in good condition, value £ 15 ; the other, a bay gelding pony, about 8 years, 13 hands, long mane and tail, few white hairs under saddle, not shod behind. Value £ 7. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Ormskirk ( County).— 31st ult., by a trick, a dark bay mare, 7 years, 14 hands 3 in., nearly thoroughbred, long thin neck, short tail, recently docked, slight scar on near knee— by THREE MEN, who left behind an old bay mare, 16 hands, off hind feltlock white. Information to Supt. Jervis, Ormskirk. APPREHENSIONS. 78.— Metropolitan Police District, P Division— JOSEPH CHAMPION, Case No. 0, 28tli January last. 79.— City of London— MONTAGU BEN- SON JONES, Case No. 2, 4th March last. 80.— Buckinghamshire, Chepping Wy- combe ( Borough).— RALPH LUNNON, Case No. 11, 22nd April last, at Birmingham. 81.— Cheshire, Altrincham ( County).— Licence holder JOSEPH ARMSTRONG, Office No. 992- 98, Case No. 15, 13th ult. 82.— Dorsetshire, Weymouth ( Borough).— ROBERT GEORGE POULTER, Case No. 19, 13tli ult. 83.— Northamptonshire. Northampt-> n ( Borough).— Supervisee WILLIAM HUNTLEY, Office No. 3698- 97, Case No. 47, 31st December, 1897, and committed for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions, Bourne, Lincolnshire, for fraud. 84.— Staffordshire, Bilston ( County). - . JOHN T. PEPLOW, Case No. 47, 6th ult., and sentenced to one month imprisonment. 85— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Scar- borough ( Borough).— FRED. ALLCROFT, Case No. 51, 3rd inst., at Driffield. 86.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Otley ( County).— Supervisee SAMUEL M. FAIRBURN, Office No. 2935- 96, Case No. 90, 8th October, 1897. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FKIDAY, JUNE 10, 189 8. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have heen re- apprehended, for the month of May, 1898, with the results, etc. Office No. NAME. 47687 32u t— 87 30619 ( 581— 97 728— 98 906— 98 3256— 97 2674— 9li 1136— 96 2485— 96 734— 98 1212— 97 3647— 97 3585— 97 3614— 97 1809— 96 1045— 98 366— 98 45247 2698— 97 3508— 97 130— 97 2723— 97 158— 98 46110 1514— 97 47950 945— 98 683— 98 669— 98 1499— 97 2510— 97 3563— 96 2S69— 96 2410— 97 8— 98 851— 98 428— 98 2183— 97 1960— 96 1056— 98 3778— 96 2612— 97 694— 98 1961— 96 815— 98 39977 656— 96 3711— 96 856— 98 2187— 96 • 696— 98 46982 2779— 96 2975— 97 3697— 96 1836— 97 3688— 97 48187 678— 98 3610— 96 2185— 97 1026— 96 3136— 96 243— 98 113— 97 2799— 97 782— 97 2928— 97 18— 96 1217— 98 48352 1042— 98 40568 257— 98 2810— 97 34979 3637— 96 3288— 96 3452— 96 4070— 96 2144— 97 3295— 97 1260— 98 2900— 97 3465— 97 759— 98 3992— 96 46329 3038— 97 3089— 97 314— 97 715— 97 1190— 98 47802 648— 97 2932— 97 ABBERLEY. THOMAS ADLAM, HENRY ANDREWS. JOSEPH ASHMORE, WILLIAM GEORGE BAILEY. JOHN- BECKETT, CHRISTOPHER BELL. FREDERICK BENNETT. WILLIAM BRAUN, FREDERICK BURKE. ALEXANDER BURNS. JOHN- CASEY. WILLIAM CLEAVE. WILLIAM CLIFFORD. WILLIAM COHEN. JOSEPH ABBEY CORNELL, WILLIAM CORNER. JOHN HOWARD CORRIDON. PATRICK CRAGON. MARGARET CRAWLEY. JAMES DAVIS, WILLIAM DREW. FRANK SEYMOUR DWYER. JOHN EXALL. ANNIE FINN, JOHN- FITZGERALD, WILLIAM FLANAGAN. JAMES FORD. WILLIAM GASKINS, WILLIAM GOLDSTINE, ALFRED GOODY, HENRY HANNAN. JOHN HARGRAVES, THOMAS HATTON, CHARLES HEALEY, JAMES HENERY. JAMES HICKS. JOHN- HILL. JOHN WILLIAM HUNT. JOHN- HURLEY. THOMAS JOHNSON, WILLIAM JONES. GEORGE JONES, WILLIAM KNIGHT, JOHN LYNES. THOMAS MAHONEY, JOHN MALONEY, PATRICK MARCHANT, SAMUEL MESSENGER. JULIA MILLER. JOHN ROBERT MONTAGUE, CHARLES MURPHY, WILLIAM MUSTY, ALBERT O'HAY. EDWARD DENIS O'NEAL. CHARLES OSBORNE, THOMAS HENRY PEARSON. JOHN C. W. PENNER. KATE POOLE. GEORGE PURCELL. JAMES REED, ROBERT REID, FRANK REYNOLDS. CHARLES ROLFE. DANIEL ROONEY, JOHN- ROSE, THOMAS RUBY. RICHARD RUSSELL, MARGARET SANDERS, HENRY SELWYN. WALTER SERMON. FREDERICK SHEA. CORNELIUS SHIPP. HENRY SIMPSON. JOHN- SMITH, ADA SMITH. ALICE SMITH, JANE S. SMITH. ELIZABETH SMITH. HENRY SMITH. WILLIAM SMITH, WILLIAM SMITH, WILLIAM SMITH. WILLIAM STANLEY, GEORGE STEEPLE, GEORGE STEVENS, HENRY SULLIVAN, WILLIAM TAYLOR. FREDERICK TOWNSEND, WILLIAM TRACEY, EDWARD TULLY, JAMES WARD, THOMAS WEST. ALFRED WILKINSON, ESTHER WILSON, EDWARD ALFRED WILSON, JOHN YOUNG, CHARLES Flesh Offence with which charged. Larceny and assault on police Refractory pauper Larceny Larceny Unlawful possession Larceny ( till) Larceny ( person) Burglary Assault Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny ( person) Suspected person Larceny ( person) Assault Failing to report Larceny ( goods exposed) Fraud Disorderly conduct Larceny ( goods exposed) Larceny Wounding Larceny Larceny ( person) Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( shop) Larceny Suspected person Burglary Larceny Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny ( person) Failing to report Failing to produce his licence Drunk, kc. Larceny ( person) Housebreaking Burglary Drunk and disorderly Attempted larceny ( person) Frequenting a gaming house Drunk and disorderly Attempted rescue Larceny ( person) and assault Horse stealing and larceny Drunk and disorderly Larceny ( person) Larceny Burglary Disorderly conduct and as- sault on police Drunk, & c. Assault Larceny Larceny Larceny ( person) Housebreaking Fraud Drunk and disorderly Highway robbery Larceny ( person) Unlawful possession Burglary Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny Possessing housebreaking implements Larceny ( coach- house) Larceny Larceny ( shop) Larceny ( till) Forgery Assault on police Larceny ( person) Larceny ( lodger) Drunk and disorderly Larceny from children Larceny ( school) Larceny ( person) Larceny Wounding Larceny and assault on police Larceny Larceny Housebreaking Suspected person Larceny Assault Larceny ( person) Larceny ( goods exposed) Fraud Unlawful possession Larceny ( person) Assaulting police Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny ( shop) Disorderly conduct, kc. Prevention of Crimes Act Failing to report Result. Date and Place. 22 months hard labour 14 days hard labour 6 weeks hard labour 6 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 18 months hard labour .') years penal servitude Bound over 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 21 days hard labour 1 month hard labour 4 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 18 months hard labour Bound over 4 months hard labour 7 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 15 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 15 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision 6 months hard labour 3 mouths hard labour 14 days hard labour 4 years penal servitude 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour • 1 month hard labour 18 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude Is months hard labour 14 days hard labour 3 months hard labour Bound over Fined 10s. or 7 days hard labour Bound over 4 months hard labour 5 years penal servitude Fined 40s., or 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 12 months hard labour 10 days hard labour 7 days hard labour 14 days hard labour 14 days hard labour 18 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 18 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 7 days hard labour 7 years penal servitude 20 months hard labour 21 days hard labour 12 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 2 months hard labour 3 hionths hard labour 2 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude and 2 yeys police supervision 7 years penal servitude 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 5 days hard labour 6 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 18 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 20 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 14 months hard labour 9 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 1 month hard labour 3 months hard labour 4 years penal servitude 14 days hard labour 12 months hard labour 21 days hard labour 20 months hard labour 3 months hard labour 6 months hard labour 3 months hard labour Fined £ 1. or 7 days hard labour 6 months hard labour Bound over 12th May, 1898, South London Sessions 10th May, 1898, Westminster 20th May, 1898, Lambeth Police Court 2oth May. 1898, Westminster 9th May, 1898, Westminster 12th May, 1898, South London Sessions 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 7th May, 1898, Marlborough- st Police Court 18th May, 1898, North London Sessions 26th March, 1898. Marylebone Police Court 12th May. 1898, Westminster 27th April, 1898, Southwark Police Court 16th May, 1898, Southwark Police Couit 29th April, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court lltli May, 1898, South London Sessions 4th May, 1898, North London Sessions 10th Slay, 1898, South Western Police Court 11th May, 1898, South London Sessions 6th May. 1898, Marlborough- st Police Court 4th May, 1898, North London Sessions 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 11th May, 1898, South London Sessions 11th May, 1898, South London Sessions 12th May, 1898, South London Sessions 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 14th May, 1898, Bradford 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 17th May, 1898, North London Sessions 16th May, 1898. Greenwich 9th May, 1898, Thames Police Court 5th May, 1898, Thames Police Court 18th Slay, 1898, North London Sessions 12th May, 1898, Bow Street Police Court 20th May. 1898, Marylebone Police Court 12th May, 1898, Bow Street Police Court 17th May, 1898, North London Sessions 4th May, 1898, Liverpool Assizes 17th May, 1898, Central Criminal Court 2nd May, 1898, West London Police Court 11th May, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 24th May, 1898, Lambeth Police Court 13th May, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 13th May, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 24th Slay, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 17th May, 1898, Central Criminal Court 14th May, 1898, Greenwich 2nd May, 1898, Marylebone Police Court 18th May, 1898, Westminster 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 7th May, 1898, Bow Street Police Court 27th April, 1898. Clerkenwell Police Court 5th May, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 6th May, 1898, South Western Police Court 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 11th May, 1898, South London Sessions 11th May, 1898, South London Sessions 3rd May, 1898, North London Sessions 14th May, 1898, Highgate 17th May, 1898, Central Criminal Court 17th May, 1898, North London Sessions 4th May, 1898, West Ham 17th May, 1898. North London Sessions 23rd May, 1898, Southwark Police Court 19th May, 1898, West London Police Court 24th May, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 26th April, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 17th May, 1898, North London Sessions 11th May, 1898, South London Sessions 12th May, 1898, South London Sessions REMARKS. Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Sect.' on 7. Section 7. Licence Holder. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Supervisee. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder, Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder, Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Supervisee. Supervisee. Licence Holder, Licence Holder. Licence Holder Licence Holder, Expiree. Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Licence Holder. Licence Holder, Expiree. Licence Holder. Expiree. Section 7. Expiree. Licence Holder, Expiree. Licence Holder. Licence Holder, Expiree. Section 7. Section 7. Expiree. Section 7. Licence Holder, Expiree. Supervisee. Section 7. Expiree. Supervisee. Section 7. Section 7. Section 7. Supervisee. Supervisee. Licence Holder, 29th April, 1898, Central Criminal Court 3rd May, 1898, Thames Police Court 27th May, 1898, Greenwich Police Court 13th May, 1898, South Western Police Court 14th May, 1898, Southwark Police Court 9th May, 1898, Marlborough- st Police Court 11th May, 1898, South London Sessions Ilth May, 1898, South London Sessions 7th May, 1898, Clerkenwell Police Court 19th May, 1898. North London Sessions uh Mav, 1898, North London Sessions 19th May, 1898. 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