THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1898. VOL. XV., No. 1510 REGULATIONS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should he addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SOOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be tahen upon them by another force. 3 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 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 not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warfant is in force against him , the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less ranh than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and as far as practicable, they are alphabet ically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to beinserted 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 by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. E. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. 1— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of adver- tisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which sometimes occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regulations in force in the Metropolis :— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( ib) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. (</) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. ( 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24, sec. 2.) 2. No expression must be used in such an adver- tisement, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holding out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is specially directed to clause ( d), par. 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police without the printer's name and address, and they are consequently not distributed. NOTE.— There are 181 Stations of the Metropolitan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. SPECIAL NOTICE. The Metropolitan Police receive numerous com- plaints about a dealer in dogs, named ASTORIA, of 52, Maida Vale, London, whose method of doing business appears to be flagrantly dishonest. He receives dogs from the country for sale and sells them but makes no return. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1-— J Division.— For stealing a bay mare, age 6, 15 hands, slight scar outside near hock, scar on one ear, docked tail, near hind fetlock white, little white on off hind fetlock— — NEWMAN, age 35, height 6 ft., complexion and hair dark, wears his hat over his forehead ; dress, grey check suit, tight fitting trousers. Warrant issued. 2-— K Division.— For embezzling £ 2 Is. 3d.— HARRY WEST, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion and hair dark, clean shaved, large flower in blue ink with 2 red spots on right forearm; dress, light jacket and vest, dark trousers, black cloth cap, lace boots. Absconded 24th ult. May be found at Ramsgate or Margate. Warrant issued. 3.— V Division. — For deserting their wives and families— FRANK DEVONSHIRE, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, scar on left wrist; dress, black pilot coat and vest, cord trousers. A native of Teddington. — WILLIAM ALBERT EXCELL, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers and mous- tache inclined to ginger ( turning grey), eyes hazel, A native of Brighton.— JOHN SYMES, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair, whiskers and moustache brown ; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, black soft felt hat; all old. A native of Kingston.— GEORGE BIRD, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, cast in left eye ; dress, blue cloth coat, light cord vest and trousers, cloth cap. A natice of Wok- ingham. Warrants issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Windsor ( County).— 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. BRECONSHIRE. 5. — Crickhowell { County). — For obtaining goods by false pretences— ANNIE WOODHOUSE, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair very light ( supposed false), eyes blue ; dress, black dress and jacket, white sailor hat with black band. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CARNARVONSHIRE. 6.— 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. 7.— 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. 8.— 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. DORSETSHIRE. 9.— Poole ( County).— For failing to report him- self at Poole— Supervisee HENRY HOLMES, alias HENRY McDONALD and GEORGE WEBB, Office No. 1646- 98, age 66, height 5 ft. 8i in., complexion fair, hair brown ( turning grey), whiskers and mous- tache grey, eyes hazel, scar front left hand above little finger, outside left thumb, left buttock, right leg, 2 left eyebrow, 2 right buttock, and 4 back neck, varicose veins each calf, red mole right of chest. Trade, Agent; native of Scotland. Sentenced at Poole Quarter Sessions, 8th April, 1897, to 14 months hard labour and 9 months police supervision for larceny ( person). Liberated 7th inst. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hains, Poole. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1898. age between 80 and 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., side whiskers and beard sandy or light; dress, brown covert coat and vest, cord trousers, brown soft felt hat. A tramp. Information to Supt. Cooke, Chipping Sodbury. 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 85, 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, & c.; left here on | 6th ult. Supposed identical with man, Case No. 51, 20th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Stroud. HAMPSHIRE. 19.— RingWOOd ( County).— For stealing, Gth inst., a bicycle ( recovered)— A man giving the name of H. WOODS, age about 28, height 5 ft.^ 9or 10 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache; dress, reddish brown jacket suit, grey cap. His practice is to hire bicycles and dispose of them to persons advertising. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Courtney, Ringwood. 20.— Southampton ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) WEST, age about 22, height about 5 ft. 10 in., clean shaved ; dress, black coat and vest, black and grey stripe trousers, black hard felt hat. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— For embezz- ling £ 8 5s. 10d.— HARRY DAVIS or SCHULTZ, an American, age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, freckled, hair ( usually long) very light, slight light moustache, prominent teeth ; dress, when last seen, new slate colour suit, white straw hat with black band, turn down collar, black bow tie ; generally works in greenish plaid cycling suit, brown spats and cycling shoes. An electrician, came from Paris about 2 months ago. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. 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, 19th October, 1887, to 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police super- vision for larceny. Licenced 10th October, 1891. N. 485'. Information to Supt. Ormerod, Kirkhain. 27. — Ulverston ( County). — For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) — J. C. ROBERTSON, alias JOSEPH FRANCIS HILL SMITH, J. HARRISON, JOHN ROBERTSON, THOMPSON, ELLIS, and JOSEPH HILL, age 23, height 5 ft. 4£ in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( long and curly) dark brown, eyes brown, of Jewish appearance ; dress, dark blue serge suit, light cloth cap, sometimes wears light trousers and silk hat. A native of Glasgow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whiteside, Ulverston. 28.— 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 on 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. . 29.— Blackpool ( Borough).— 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. 30.— Blackpool ( Borough).'— For embezzlement — WILLIAM PROPYN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ginger, clean shaved, walks erect; dress, when last seen, black coat and 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. ESSEX. 10. — Chelmsford ( County). — For house- breaking, 10th inst., and stealing 1 kroner ( Nor wegian), date 1898; 1 silver coin, value about Is.; 1 French franc ; 1 German 50- pfennig, nickel, 6d; 2 5- pfennig, nickel; 1 pair dark striped trousers ( new); 1 ditto grey, leather lining bottom of legs; 1 dark bluo serge single- breasted jacket; 1 black handle razor; 1 black razor strop with white wooden handle— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., hair and slight moustache dark; dress, dark jacket suit, cloth cap. 2nd, age 17 or 18, height about 5 ft., supposed cast in eyes ; dress, dark jacket suit, cloth cap. They left behind a 2- blade knife, buckhorn handle, metal end, maker, " J. Milton, Sheffield." Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Chelmsford. 11.— Latchingdon ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., at Southminster— 1 pair of lady's black kid lace boots, " R. Males, 62, Paddington Street, Baker Street, Marylebone," stamped on waist; 8 chemises, some marked " E. S." in red cotton ; 8 pairs of lady's drawers, some marked E. S. in red cotton ; 1 lady's night dress, broad lace trimming; 1 pink flannel petticoat, wide lace on bottom ; 1 cream ditto ; 1 white ditto, deep embroidery round bottom ; 2 blue serge petticoats; 1 broche blouse with front, jet trimming, large fancy buttons ; 1 plain white cam- bric blouse, fastens with hooks and eyes in front; several large linen aprons, marked " E. Strong" in ink ; 1 lady's black felt hat, trimmed black tips, 2 red roses, and 2 green rosettes at side ; several pairs of lady's beehive wool stockings— A WOMAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scar on left cheek near ear, one or two front teeth deficient, M. S. tattooed on left forearm ; dress, dark green figured dress, black sailor hat, and the stolen boots. Stated she had been employed as a domestic servant in Kent for several years. Supposed an Irishwoman. She left by G. E. R. for Liverpool 9th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Halsey, Latchingdon. 12.— Saffron Walden County).— 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. 13.— Saffron Walden ( County).— For having unlawful control of game eggs— JOSEPH LAMB, alias GASKIN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, 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. 14.— Witham ( County).— For embezzlement— VERO PAMPLIN, age 23, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion sallow, small features, hair dark brown, small moustache dark, eyes brown ; wearing brown soft felt hat and dust coat. A butcher ; native of Great Coggeshall, Essex. Warrant issued. 15.— 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. 16.— Holywell ( Countij).— For child stealing at Rhyl, 12th 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. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 17-— 1Chipping Sodbury ( County).— For steal- ing, 7th inst., at Whitfield— 1 currycomb; 1 pair of stirrup irons and straps ; 1 pair of girths— A MAN, KENT. 22.— Chatham ( Countxt).— For deserting his wife and children— JAMES JOBSON, age 43, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes brow, 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. 23.— West Mailing ( County).— For highway robbery— HARRY WENHAM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, clean shaved; dress, old jacket and sleeve vest, cord trousers, black hard felt hat. EDWARD WENHAM, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stubby beard; dress, light dust coat, light trousers, blue neckerchief, grey cap. JOE WENHAM, alias CALEB WENHAM, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., rough beard; wearing dark coat, grey cap, gipsies, and have travelled with caravans. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 24.— Sandwich ( County).— For embezzlement — WILLIAM H. WOOD, age 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, full beard and moustache ( turning grey), first joint of left 2nd finger deficient; dress, dark clothing, straw or black hard felt hat, light lace boots. Late clerk to a coal company. Native of Broadstairs. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Chaney, Sandwich. 25.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough).— For lar- ceny— WILLIAM BLAKEY, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, moustache ginger, slight 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 Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Kirkham ( County).— For failing to report — Supervisee WILLIAM CANDLISH, Office No. 41959 ( see Case 115,22nd October, 1897), age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes 31.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, 25th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, diamond frame, 22 in., flat handle bar, cork handles, £ 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 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache sandy ; dress, blue serge jacket, dark tweed trousers, brown peak cap, shoes ; the appearance of a mechanic. Warrant issued, Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. 32.— 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. MERIONETHSHIRE. 83.— Festiniog ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Festiniog Union— THOMAS BROOKS, age 39, 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. 34.— Festiniog ( County).— For larceny— RO- BERT RICHARLS, 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, strong 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. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 231 PORTRAIT OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. last.— age about 32, height 5 ft. G or 7 in., rather slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( supposed) blue, round shouldered, and stoops. Is METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. Division— Portrait and description of GEORGE EDWARD McDONALD, committed for trial at Central Criminal Court Sessions, 20th inst. charged with shooting with intent to murder 2 police officers, age 32, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, I T oval face, bair brown, eyes grey, scar back of right shoulder- blade, 2 scars left shoulder blade, small mole left thigh, scar back of left thigh and right side of mouth, ruptured left side and wears a truss. Is well educated; supposed born in Jersey or Germany. A dangerous and expert burglar, and has recently committed offences in the Midland counties. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. AYRSHIRE. 36.— Ayr—( County).— Portrait and description of WILLIAM COLTHART, 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. 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, ago about 28, medium height, complexion pale, hair dark, wearing dark clothes. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Ayrshire, Ayr STAFFORDSHIRE. 37.— Wolverhamnton ( Borough). — Portrait and description of ALFRED WOOD, whose appre- hension is sought for abandoning his child, 30th April believed to be a groom. A native of Caskhill, Worcestershire. Has recently returned from America. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. MIDLOTHIAN. 38. — 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. Borthwick, Chief Constable, County Buildings, Edinburgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 39.— Newport ( Borough).— For stealing, 8th inst., 1 silver hunter watch, No. 12634; 1 silver Geneva ditto, " Shiers, maker," on dial; 1 silver albert chain, snake pattern, and about £ 7— HARRY STEPHENS, alias HENRY RICHARDS, JOHN WILLIAM ROGERS, HENRY LITTLETON, RICHARD HALLIWELL and RICHARD STEVENS, age 32, height 5 ft. 6£ in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, upper front teeth deficient, first three fingers of left hand contracted, large scar back of left hand, dot back of left forearm. A painter. Supposed a native of Waterford. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 40.— Welshpool ( County).— For larceny, 20th ult.— PETER ABBOTT, alias BOX, age 25, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark brown, scar on nose, small cut mark over left eye, dot right forearm, of military appearance ; wearing stolen clothing, dark blue morning coat and vest, dark grey trousers, brown cap, militia shirt and socks, marked 4 S W B 233, lace boots, blue lining. A native of Broadwell, Rugby. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. NORFOLK. 41. — Grimstone ( County). — For carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16 years— Expiree THOMAS THOMPSON, Office No. 41035, age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, eyes grey, oval face, small side whiskers and mous- tache clipped short, proportionate build; a labourer, dressed in dark brown mixture jacket suit, hard black hat, lace boots, appearance of an ostler, native of Grimstone, left that place 11th inst., supposed for Peterborough. Sentenced at Norfolk Assizes, 9tli April, 1876, to 15 years penal servitude for rape, and at the same Assizes, 14th February, 1889, to 12 months hard labour and licence revoked for fowl stealing. Liberated on second licence 27th Februa ry 1891, which expired 6th April following. C. 445. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Dockin<*, or Inspector Bayfield, Grimstone. 42.— Holt ( County).— For misapplying certain monies, the property of a Friendly Societv EDWARD JAMES SLIPPER, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in , complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, snaps his eyes when talking, teeth discoloured, turns his feet out; dress, black suit, black hard felt hat. A grocer; native of Sherringham. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Willmott, Holt. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 43.— Northampton ( County).— Expiree WIL- LIAM FOSTER, Office No. 844- 96, Case 32, lbt April last, not now wanted for housebreaking. NORTHUMBERLAND. 44— Berwick- on- Tweed ( Bo< ough). — Frr stealing a butcher's steel, 4 ditto knives, 1 black fell 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, Berwick- on- Tweed. OXFORDSHIRE. 45.— Oxford ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons charged with a criminal assault— WILLIAM WARD, age 18, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes ( rather weak) grey, wears small earrings— HENRY TRAFFORD, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full round face, hair and eyes dark, turns his toes inwards. Both are labourers and natives of Headington. May be found at large contract works. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxfordshire, Oxford. SOMERSETSHIRE. 46.— 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. 47.— Bath ( City).— For disobeying an order made by Justices under the Married Woman's Act, 1895— WILLIAM HENRY BIGGS, age 42, height 5 ft. in., complexion ruddy, hair light, eyes blue, lost sight of left eye. A mason's labourer, may seek employment at docks. Warrant issued. 48.— 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. 49.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing 1 gent's 18 carat gold ring, diamond in centre, claw setting; 1 lady's 18- carat gipsy ring, diamond in centre; 1 lady's 18- carat buckle ring ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold dress ring, small diamond in centre ; 1 lady's ditto, engraved ; 1 22- carat gold wedding ring; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, plain white dial; 1 lady's ditto, keyless; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch ; 1 gold brooch made of 10- dollar piece, in gold setting, embossed all round ; 1 pair gold earrings; 1 gold scarf pin, small pearl in centre ; 1 9- carat gold albert, heavy curb pat- tern, with Jubilee £ 2 piece attached ; 1 silver brace- let, butterfly and blue stone mount; 1 broad silver bracelet, engraved; 1 lady's gold albert, double long and short links, tassel attached — HETT1E GITTLESTONE, a Polish Jewess, age about 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion dark, black pimples, hair black, eyes dark, speaks broken Eng- lish ; dress, blue flowered blouse, light drab costume, green straw hat, trimmed black ribbon and feathers. A domestic servant. Is wanted elsewhere. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. 232 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. SUFFOLK. 50.— Ipswich ( Borough).— For embezzling 12s. — FREDERICK C. READ, age about 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( long) black, slight moustache and eyes dark; has a habit of biting his finger nails ; dress, when last seen, dark jacket suit, stand- up collar, dark tie, black low crown hat. A clerk. Native of Woodbridge. Warrant issued. Information to Lt.- Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SURREY. 51.— Reigate ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th ult., 1 wood clock, imitation marble, brass dial rim ; ] dark wood workbox ; 1 Japanese inkstand and 1 long black overcoat— RICHARD MAY, age 30, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, burn scar left arm. A shoemaker; supposed a native of Dartford. Has been previously convicted of lar ceny and embezzlement. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redhill. SUSSEX ( EAST). 52.— 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. 53.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing bi- cycles ( recovered)— G. WOOD, age about 21, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, eyes dark ; dress, brownish suit and cap. JOHN SMITH, age about 27, height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion pale, hair dark, prominent cheek bones; dress, black suit, felt hat, spoke with German accent and had the appear- ance of a waiter. They hire bicycles which they forward to a place to be called for and afterwards re- quest the railway authorities to forward them to other places. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. 54.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— ARTHUR LAWFORD ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown ; dress, green mixture tweed suit, cloth cap. He calls upon firms who have branch establishments at other towns, states he is a relative of the director or manager of one of the latter, and that he has had an accident with his bicycle, and obtains money to enable him to return home. Warrant issued. 55.— 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. 56.— Hove ( Toum).— For non- payment of main- tenance arrears— HERBERT THOMPSON BRUN- NER, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark, eyes dark brown, has spine paralysis and wears iron supports under his clothing, walks with a stick. A native of Oxford. May have in his possession a pedlar's certificate granted at Hove on 3rd February last. Warrant issued. 57.— 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.) 58.— Steyning ( County).— For stealing, 8th inst, a black cloth coat, usual pockets; 1 ditto, vest, 1 pair brown trousers ; 1 red wrap ; 1 cord cap ( all old), and a blue and white counterpane— JOHN MARTIN, age 20, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion dark, hair and small moustache black ( may be growing a beard), eyes brown, eyebrows meet, thick hps; dress, when last seen, in the uniform of the Royal Artillery, from which he is a deserter ( supposed now wearing the stolen clothing, and military boots). A gardener. Native of Burgess Hill. May endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hooker, Steyning. WARWICKSHIRE. 59.— Coventry ( City).— For embezzlement— WILLIAM R. BROOKS, age about 20, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion pale, hair light, slight moustache, nose deformed ; dress, navy blue jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A tobacco manufacturer's traveller, native of Manchester. Had with him a violin in case, and may bo found playing at seaside resorts. Warrant issued. GO.— Coventry ( City).— For an offence under the Weights and Measures Act— JAMES GRIFFIN, age 21 or 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, thin face, hair, slight moustache and eyes brown, abscess mark right side of neck, inclined to stoop; wearing brown tweed jacket, vest and cap, and coarse canvas apron. A coal dealer; travels the Midland Counties with a horse and cart. A native of Bedworth. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Gray, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 61.- Swindon ( County).— For stealing a Model " B " Humber bicycle, Coventry make, No. on front of steering head 26596, on handle bar 47/ 182, Dun- lop tyres, wooden handles, " Kinglet" lamp, No. 61 on top, makers, " John Collier & Sons, Oxford "— A MAN, age 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark suit, dark cloth peak cap, has the appearance of a seaman or mechanic. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon, Wilts. WORCESTERSHIRE. 62.— Stourport ( County).— For stealing £ 4, 26th March last— RICHARD WEAVER, age about 60, height about 5 ft. 8 in., fat face, hair brown. A boatman or dock porter. May be found on the Grand Junction Canal. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Long, Stourport. 63.— Worcester ( County).— For attempted rape on a girl age 11, at Broadheath, 28th ult.— MAURICE SIMPSON, age 87, height 5 ft. 8£ 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 ; dress, 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. 64.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 7th inst., a Raglan pneumatic bicycle, No. 33017 on down tube under saddle, gear case, brake and mudguards, " Bowcott & Co., Worcester," on transfer, bell and bag attached— THOMAS TURNER ( supposed false), age about 23, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair ( inclined to curl) dark brown, clean shaved; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, wore eyeglasses. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 65.— 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). 66.— Keighley ( County).— For stealing £ 55 10s. — JOHN WILLIAM WALKER, age 60, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, moustache and eyes grey, usually wears eyeglasses ; dress, dark mixture suit, dark slate- colour overcoat, hard felt hat. A native of Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Grayson, Keighley. 67.— Barnsley ( Borough).— 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 68.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For misappropri- ating trust money— ALFRED PARK, a Solicitor, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, full face, hair and slight moustache dark ; dress, usually dark clothes and hard felt hat. Last heard of in London. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 69.— p Division.— Remanded till 18th inst., for stealing and receiving two horses, described in case No. 76. 10th inst. ( 1st horse recovered)— ALBERT WESTLOCK, age 29, height 5 ft. 2£ in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, black serge jacket suit, white neckerchief, grey woollen shirt, black cap, lace boots. A fruiterer and cab proprietor. Native of St. Pancras.— BENJAMIN HULL, age 81, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, cross flags, B. E. N. C. Y. E. 0. J. H. H. J. L. E. G., and 5 dots left forearm, Y. E. 0. II. several dots, ring 2nd left finger, dot right forearm, in blue ink; dress, black cloth coat and vest, cord trousers, old black overcoat, plaid cap, side spring boots. A dealer. Native of Camberwell.— ROBERT RUSKIN, alias ARTHUR MOORE and ARTHUR WILLIAMS, age 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark drown, eyes grey, Louie, clasped hands, and sword right forearm, scar over left eye, rupture right side ; wearing dark serge suit and cap. A costermonger. Native of Walworth. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 70.— Sandgate ( County).— Sentenced at Canter- bury to a month imprisonment for stealing 6 incan- descent mantels— JOHN HARRISON, age 28, height 5 ft. 9£ in., complexion, hair ( long and curly) and eyes dark, chest and arms very hairy, left little finger injured; dress, brown tweed suit and Alpine hat. He sells mantels in cases, afterwards returns stating he has left the wrong ones, which he takes away, leaving empty ones in their place. Information to Supt. Waghorn, Sandgatc. LINCOLNSHIRE. 71-— Spilsby ( County).— Sentenced, 13th inst., to 28days imprisonment for begging— JOHN BUSH, alias TICKNEY, age 59, height 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair, whiskers and mous- tache grey; dress, dark large check cloth jacket, brown small check cloth vest, brown cord trousers, old cloth hat, strong lace boots, all much worn. A tramp, native of Norwich. Found in his possession ( supposed stolen) a blacksmith's hand hammer, a joiner's wimble and a small American ham. Information to Supt. Wood, Spilsby. NORFOLK. 72.— Thetford ( County).— Committed for trial at next Thetford Quarter Sessions, for housebreaking and stealing a lady's gold lever watch, No. 6524, maker, " Dent " ( not yet recovered)— WILLIAM POWELL ( supposed false), age 30, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion swarthy, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes brown; dress, dark check suit, cap, lace boots. A sailor; gives his address as Blackfriars Road, London. Information to Supt. Wright, East Harling, or Inspector Simpson, Thetford. SHROPSHIRE. 73.— Bridgnorth ( County).— Remanded till 21st inst., for arson— JOHN SMITH, age 45, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, face freckled and slightly pock marked, hair ( inclined to sandy) brown, whiskers and moustache sandy, eyes grey, top of right ear en- larged, several boil marks on back, marks on chest and neck, has the appearance of having been scalded; dress, brown plaid jacket, blue cloth vest, moleskin trousers, white cotton muffler with red spots, soft grey hat, strong lace boots ( all old). A compositor, states he is a native of Bow, London, and has been tramping the country for the las( 10 years, also that he has been previously convicted. Photograph can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1898. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 17 SUFFOLK. 71.— Eye [ County).— Committed for trial at next Suffolk Quarter Sessions for burglary— GEORGE FINN, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion swarthy, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache dark, A T 0 tattooed right forearm, anchor left. Supposed a native of Stratford, Essex. A tramp. States he has bren previously convicted. Supposed wanted else- where. Information to Supt. Barnard, Eye. SUSSEX ( WEST). 75.— Worthing ( County).— Sentenced 15th inst. to ( i weeks imprisonment for larceny ( lodr/ inqs)— HENRY DODD MARR, alias MICK MALONE and CHARLES WRIGHT, age 21, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, H tattooed on left forearm, deep scar right of chin. LOUIS WULLEN WEBER, aZtrtsFREDERICK WALLACE, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey, V tattooed between left thumb and forefinger. Both are race followers, and state they have been previously convicted at London. Sup- posed wanted elsewhere. Photographs can be seen on application. 76.— Worthing ( County).— Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions, 23rd inst., for stealing a bicycle — WILLIAM HALLARD, alias WYNYARD and WHEATLEY, age 23, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair dark, eyes hazel, rose, bracelet, M. C. and serpent tattooed left arm, M. C. and bust of woman right forearm ; was discharged from the Navy in 1896 and 1898, convicted of fraud at Lewes • on 5th April last. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. • 77.— Leamington ( Borough).— Sentenced, 13th inst., to 4 months imprisonment for stealing a bicycle — HERBERT GILL, age 25, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, moustache light brown ; dress, brown plaid Norfolk jacket suit, mid- shipman's cap. Of good address. Has been pre- viously convicted at Gateshead, Morpeth and Brad- ford, and now wanted at Darlington, Durham and Sheffield for similar offences. He stays at hotels or coffee- houses, hires a machine for a few hours for which he pays, he then hires a better machine for a longer period and decamps. A " Peregine" bicycle, " No. 39 " on back fork, was disposed of by him at Leicester on 4th inst., and is now in possession of police. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leaming- iton. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 78.— Beverley ( Borough).— Remanded, charged with larceny, by welshing— MICHAEL EGAN, alias EATON, ROBINSON, & c., age 47, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair red, moustache ginger, eyes blue ; states he is a clerk and a native of Manchester, but has recently resided at Leeds— JOSEPH LEVER, age 28, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes hazel, slightly freckled. Resides at Manchester. 70.— Beverley ( Borough).— Sentenced to three months imprisonment for frequenting— JAMES BROOKS, alias FORD, age 78, height 5 ft. in., hair brown, eyes grey ; frequents race meetings, and goes about fixing gas burners ; is well known at Leeds.— To one month imprisonment— SAMUEL POLLARD, age 27, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, eyes hazel; a fitter— HENRY HORSFIELD, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, eyes hazel; deals in cheap jewellery. 80.— Beverley ( Borough). — Sentenced to one month imprisonment for larceny, by welshing— LEON LEUENE, age 22, height 5 ft. in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, A S and wreath tattooed left forearm ; of Jewish appearance ; gave an address at Brighton. Has recently been at Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London. Had in his possession 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 26,938; 1 gentleman's ditto, No. 75521, silver long link albert attached ; 1 ditto, No. 6665, silver albert, hollow round links attached ; 1 ditto, No. 18153, 1 imitation gold and platinum double albert with gold and platinum shield shape locket attached ; 1 pawn ticket for a silver keyless watch, No. 230588, pledged at Manchester 8th inst.; and a cheque book, No. 97264, on Natal Bank, Limited, Johannesburg— SAMUEL STUART, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey. States he is a traveller, and gives an address at Birmingham, but appears to have recently resided at Bristol, Man- • Chester and Brighton. Information to Head Constable Knight, Beverley. PROPERTY STOLEN. CITY OF LONDON. 81.— 9th inst.— a registered letter containing the following £ 5 notes on Messrs. Roper & Priestman's Bank, Richmond, Yorkshire, Nos. 20140, 20393, 20645, 20844, 20964, 21088, 21118, 21133, 21168, 21235, 21278, 21298, 21351, 21418, 21453, 21554. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion and moustache dark, speaks with London accent; dress, black morning coat, dark trousers, high silk hat. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 82.— Maidenhead I County).-— Between 30th ult. and 7th inst.— a gold necklet, made of Indian gold nuggets, 18 or 20 inches long, tapers from centre, fastens with hook and eye, 2 small butterfly pendants set with rubies and emeralds. Information to Supt. Dorrell, Maidenhead. 83.— Wokingham ( County). — 8th inst. — A gentleman's gold English lever watch No. 9856, open face, maker " T. Boxall, Brighton." Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. 84.— Reading ( Borough).— 11th inst., by house- breaking— a silver hunter watch ; 1 fish knife and fork ( large), ivory handles ; 6 plated forks; 6 ditto dessert spoons ; 6 ditto tea spoons; 1 pair silver- plated knife rests; 1 silver- plated egg stand, con- taining egg cups; 3 silver teaspoons, marked " T. L. S." — Supposed by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., moustache dark ; dress, black suit, high silk hat, carried a wicker basket. 2nd, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, moustache ; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat. Information to Chief Constable Henderson, Reading. 85.— Windsor ( Borough).— 10th inst.— a silver Geneva watch, " W. H. Jolly, Mansfield," engraved inside outer case. Information to Head Constable Armour, Windsor. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 86.— 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. ESSEX. 87.— Braintree ( County).— 8th inst., by house- breaking— 1 gold pin, set 6 white diamonds, pearl in centre; 1 lady's keyless silver watch, initials " A. D. P., H. B., J. L., K. B.," scratched inside case; gold " fob " chain, with gold ball attached ; 1 silver watch; 6 silver teaspoons, old English pattern, chased handles ; 1 10- carat gold curb chain brooch ; 1 gold scarf pin, in form of golf club, pearl ball on club ; 1 pair silver sleeve links, old coins; 2 silver serviette rings, " July 9th, 1895," engraved inside, " A " on outside of one, and " K " on the other ; 1 gold brooch, bell on horizontal bar, pin broken; 1 long metal muff' chain, small gold locket attached, blue enamelled cross on one side, glass containing hair on other side, also long pearl and silver crucifix, with silver figure, corners of cross mounted with silver. Information to Supt. Terry, Braintree. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 88.— Dursley ( County).— 3rd inst., by burglary — a light oak desk, containing a Diamond Jubilee £ 2 piece, in morocco case; 1 Queen Anne shilling; 1 George III. ditto; 1 George III. half- crown ; 1 Charles II. threepenny piece, 1687 ; 3 Lion shillings ; 2 Jubilee sixpences; 3 Jubilee pennies; 1 1887 4s. piece; 1 silver model of a penny; 5 old half- pennies ; and pocket books and documents with " T. G. Exell " thereon ; a cheque book on Lloyd's Bank, Dursley Branch.— Suspicion is attached to ROGER O'MORE, alias HENRY HIGGINS, wanted on a warrant for indecent exposure, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., rather slight build, complexion pale, oval face, hair and eyes brown, scar right of forehead, right ankle deformed. Recently discharged from prison, having served 6 months for uttering counter- feit coin. Previously convicted for larceny, false pretences, & c. Information to Supt. Biggs, Dursley. HEREFORDSHIRE. 89.— Ledbury ( County).— 11th inst., a small Swiss lever watch, imitation silver case, flowered face, makers, " Jones & Co., Worcester," No. 6727. 90.— Ledbury ( County).— 14th inst., at Park- nay— 2 gold rings, set pearls and rubies ; 1 gold hoop ring, clasp with hair therein.— Suspicion is attached to a MAN, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair and moustache brown ; dress, dark jacket, grey trousers, dark cap; hawks needles and boot laces ; and a WOMAN, age 30, height 5 ft., hair brown; dress, brown jacket, grey dress, black hat; hawks crochet work, carried a black bundle. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. KENT. 91.— Tonbridge ( County).— 12th inst., by bur- glary— 1 gentleman's small leather jewel ease, con- taining 1 pair heavy gold sleeve links, engraved in dice pattern ; 1 ditto, made of Roman coins, Pope's head thereon ; 1 set gold and carbuncle shirt studs ; 1 set bloodstone ditto ; 1 set links to match ; 1 gold and enamel scarf ring; 1 gold breast pin, A. M. A.; 1 gold ditto, ram's head ; 1 gold ditto, with coral head and twisted snake ; 1 gold ditto, with loose gold drop in centre ; 1 large gold ring, set carbuncle ; 1 silver shaving brush, crest of leopard's head in crown en- graved thereon; 1 bracelet, made of carved coral, mounted in gold; 1 ditto broad gold band, with raised Sphinx's head ; 1 ditto narrower, with raised Sphinx's head. Information to Supt. Bartlett, Tonbridge. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 92.— Northampton ( Borough).— 13th inst.— A pneumatic safety bicycle, A. B. tyres, flat handle- bar, cork handles with black tips, lever brake, rubber pedals, tangent spokes, D back stays, black leather gear case, enamelled black, usual parts plated, red, white and blue transfer on head, " Buckingham and Adams " thereon, Lycett's saddle, brown leather tool bag, bell and pump a tached ( the pump has the name " Woodstock " stamped on end), has been in wear about 3 months. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 93.— Stone ( County).— 11th inst. — a safety bicycle, makers, " Triumph Cycle Company, Limited, Coventry," enamelled green, Fluess tyres, dropped handles with black and white tips, rat trap pedals, Brook's B. 11 saddle, No. 21,829 on crank and head- gear, geared at 771, 20th Century lamp, nickel plated, nearly new. Information to Supt. Bishop, Stone. SUSSEX ( EAST). 94.— 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 diamonds 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 sm all 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, swivel 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- shaded, open in centre, with a gold lucky bell hanging ; 1 gold safety pin, with tiny ruby and pearl centre; 1 gold safety 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1898. — — 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 Hat wing upwards, " the key of life" near its foot; 1 Turkish Sultan's signature in gold as a brooch. Rings : 1 diamond half- hoop, set with 5 fine stones, open setting, shell pa ' ? rn ; 1 blue sapphire " cabo- chan " ( uncut) sto. , Jlaw 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 gold 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 ; I ditto, set with diamonds, shape of a key ; 1 ditto, set with a small emerald ; 1 ditto, set with 4 garnets, not clear set; 1 ditto, shape of an elephant; 1 ditto, 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 muft' 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 Bussian leather box, lined velvet. Also long lady's pale green crushed morocco purse, silver mounts, initials " M. G. H." over clasp. 95.— 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. 7th inst.— A " Valkyrie" bicycle, nearly new, 24 in., black enamel frame, metal mud- 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, Lamplough 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 top ; 1 plain silver pin, in shape 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. SUSSEX ( WEST.) 96.— Midhurst { County).— 31st 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. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 97.— Beverley ( Borough).— 8th inst.— a pair of field glasses, marked " Admiral," nearly new; 9th inst.— a gentleman's silver centre stop watch, makers " Hartley, Manchester," engraved inside; 1 9- carat gold albert, oval links, without bar. Information to Head Constable Knight, Beverley. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 98.— Southampton ( Borough).— Bicycle, Case No. 64, 10th inst., and thief arrested. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. SUSSEX ( EAST). 99.— Hastings ( Borough).— 10th inst.— the body of a newly- born fully developed MALE CHILD, a linen roller bandage about yards long wound tightly round neck, much decomposed, dead about 10 days. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 100.— E Division.— 7th inst.— ajlightdun mare, 14^ hands, black mane and tail, black streak down back, hind fetlocks white, in good condition ; a set of brass- mounted harness, and a small trap painted black and chocolate, picked out red, wooden dash- board and wings. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 101.— Burnley ( Borough).— 7th inst.— a brown horse, aged 6 years, 15 hands 2 in., body clipped, short tail, slight cut on off fore leg, a set of silver- mounted harness, and a gig painted blue, lined yellow, blue cloth cushions, red skin mat, shawl rug, and mackintosh rug— by A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, clean shaved, wearing a dark serge suit. Information to Chief Constable Harrop, Burnley. STAFFORDSHIRE. 102.— Wolverhampton ( Borough).— 11th inst. — a brown horse, 6 years, 15 hands, white streak down face, 3 or 4 saddle marks, rough mane, short tail, black points, white hair on one foreleg, dimple in throat, smooth coat, in fair condition; a set of black harness, silver mounts, snaffle bit, red band front of bridle, no breeching, hand pieces on reins brown, " Imperial " saddle pad; and a dogcart, open sides, body brown varnished, shafts and wheels painted black, picked out red, " Moule & Sons, Wolverhampton," on wheel caps, rubber tyres, mail axle, blue cloth cushions, light dust rug, black waterproof apron, and whip with yellow handle— by A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion, short whiskers and moustache dark, wears glasses, of smart appearance ; dress, black coat and vest, supposed brown cloth trousers, high silk hat. He left behind a walking stick with silver band, " G. B." thereon, and a brown hand- bag containing shirts, & c. Information to Captain Burnett, Chief Constable, Wolverhampton. APPREHENSIONS. 103.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division— FREDERICK JOHNSON, Case No. 2, 20th ult. 104.— Metropolitan Police District, Y Division. — JOHN KNOX MITCHELL, Case No. 7, 4th June, 1897, and remanded till 21st inst. 105.— City of London— WILLIAM REES, Case No. 6, 15th January, 1897. 10(>.— Denbighshire, Wrexham ( County).— SCHAFFER, Case No. 6, 10 inst., and sen- tenced to one month imprisonment. 107.— Hampshire, Southampton( Bo'ow/// i). — ALBERT W1NFIELD, Case No. 19, 10th inst. 108. — Northamptonshire, Welling- borough ( County).— ALBERT EDWARD WIL- SON, Case No. 30, 3rd inst., and FREDERICK W. A. ANDREWS, Case No. 52, 22nd October, 1897. 109.— Yorkshire ( West Riding! Barnsley ( Borough).— DAVID HINCIICLIFFE, Case No. 75, 29th April last. LATEST INFORMATION, PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 110.— F Division.— 16th inst., by burglary— a gold English lever watch, white face, with crest, in- scription " Montagu Cleugh Wilkinson, from his Mother" inside ; lady's gold watch, gold face, em- bossed back ; lady's small gold half- hunter keyless watch, No. 80843, monogram " H. S. W.," in bracelet on back; lady's small gold keyless watch, gold face, No. 20045; diamond crescent broad gold bracelet, organ pipe pattern ; gold curb bracelet; small gold bracelet with 3 gold lockets attached ; blue turquoise cluster ring; 1 amethyst ring, set 2 pearls ; brass bound rosewood dressing case with silver fittings. 111.— G Division.— 8th inst.— a Zephyr safety bicycle, B. S. A. fittings, Westwood hubs ( double rim in centre, " Westwood" thereon), Grapler tyres, Sheldon saddle, Challis alarm bell, rat- trap pedals, flat handle- bars, celluloid handles, " Fred Hindmarsh, 37, Old Street," on head and seat stem. 112.— T Division.— 15th inst., by housebreak- ing— a racer bicycle, makers " Knight & Day," on head, No. 716, racing Dunlop tyres, Failbank's wood rims, Appley twin roller chain, Lucas's Silver King lamp. 113.— W Division.— 11th inst.— a diamond frame black enamelled pneumatic bicycle, 28 in. wheels, J in. patch link chain, dropped handle- bars, " Austin Cycle" on head, " Saxton and Davies" transfer on back tube, rat- trap pedals and toe- clips, 20th Century lamp and tool bag attached. 114.— w. Division— 13th inst.— 1 lady's gold Geneva hunter watch ; 1 lady's gold albert, tassel at- tached ; 1 gold locket, set cameo, subject— a house, and man on horseback— containing hair; 1 9- carat gold curb pattern bracelet, padlock fastening, with safety chain; 4 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 18- carat, set 3 diamonds; 1 15- carat, set 2 pearls, 3 turquoise; 1 composed of 2 wedding rings joined together, set 2 pearls, 1 ruby; 1 18- carat chain ring, has been mended with a piece of plain gold); 2 gold brooches ( 1 set blue enamel with spray of forget- me- nots in diamonds; 1 long chased, with 2 horseshoes over- lapping in centre); 2 pairs earrings ( 1 9- carat, pearls in centre; 1 plain cased gold, set paste diamonds); 1 large yellow metal muff chain. 115.— Y Di7ision.— 14th inst.— a gold albert, square link pattern, with oval gold locket attached, one side enamelled, copy of Landseer's " Dignity and Impudence" thereon; 1 circular gold pin, raised knob pattern; 1 gold pen in case, with vulcanite extension; 1 set of Jubilee coins, 1887, from 5s. to 3d. piece ; 2 gold rings in case ; and a silver locket and chain. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 116.— Daventry ( County).— 13th inst., hanging to a tree in Brockwell Spinney— the body of a MAN, age 56 to 60, length 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair, beard and moustache turning grey, several old burn scars on legs, left leg one inch longer than right, large scar left thigh ; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, grey cap, large plaid grey shirt, dark grey undershirt, grey pants tied at knees, brown socks, old military boots. Found in pockets a pair of spectacles in light brown wood case ; 1 two- blade knife, white bone handle ( one side missing); 1 pair scissors. The appearance of a tramp. Information to Supt. Hustler, Daventry. LONDON : PBWTBO FOB HEB MAJESTY'S STATIONEBY OFFICE BY HABMER AND HABLEY, LTD., 39 TO 44, COWPER STREET FINSBURY, E. C.