T H E POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. N E W SERIES. F R I D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 3, 1 8 9 9 . VOL. X V I . , No. 1 5 7 6. R E G U L A T I O N S I All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. . j. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one i ssue oj the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. , 5 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. I. 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 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article. I Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rani than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is reauired 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 rank than Inspector, or u nalogous thereto. S. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, ana, 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 apprehend/ •• 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 anno- uncement will be wholly responsible fur any proceed- nqs which may result from such publication. 11. Anmmncemcnts for the Frida, y issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later thou noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. Theij must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, « mi accompanied^ hj a. covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Ordf or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons, missing can only be accepted < « i payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door.; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. 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. 1180, March 4th, 1898). ASTORIA, —, 52, Maida Yale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). BROWN," PROFESSOR," 1 A, Hackney Road, London, N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). CARVER, alias R. B. HAYDON, J. Y. WOODS, G. S. YANNER, G. WINGFIELD, & c., frauds on dressmakers, ( P. G., No. 1518, July 15th, 1898). CROWN PERFUMERY CO., 34, Arlington Street, Clerkenwell. ( P. G., No. 1550, November 4, 1898). DASMAIL, A., Box 171, Langdale House, Walthamstow. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1572, January 20th, 1899). FRAIN," MADAME," 1 A, Hackney Road, London, N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). HAMBURG LOTTERIES. ( P. G., No. 1556, November 25th, 1898). MAY, GARLAND & Co., 18, Carburton Street, London, W. ( P. G., No. 1502, May 20tli, 1898). PRESS RUG CO., 58a, Lauriston Road, Hackney, London. ( P. G., No. 1488, April 1st, 1898). SELMES, ROBERT, Gamekeeper, & c. ( P. G. No. 1474, February l lth, 1898). ' SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1546, October 21st, 1898). TANQUEREY, A., 9, Rue de St. Petersbourg, Paris, free portrait fraud. ( P. G. No. 1548, October 28, and No. 1554, November 18, 1898). ZUILIA PERFUMERY CO., 13, Rosebery Avenue, E. C. ( P. G., No. 1478, February 25th, 1898). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— Bm Division.-- For stealing, 27th ult,, a lady's gold Geneva watch, engine turned case, gold face, No. 10695 ; a pair of diamond earrings, gipsy pattern, 22 diamonds each rina:; 2 gold brooches ( 1 round, large diamond in centre, set about 30 smaller ones ( 1 missing), convertible to a pendant or hair pin; 1 sapphire and diamond, crescent shape, gold setting; 5 gold rings ( 2 half hoop diamond ( 1 set in silver, 1 gold) 5 diamonds in each; 1 sapphire and diamond marquise, set 3 sapphires with diamonds round ; 1 diamond, 2 rows diamonds 5 in each row; 1 fancy dress, set sapphire, small diamonds round) ; 2 gold curb pattern chain bracelets ( 1 large curb, small gold heart, set ruby and guinea attached; 1 small curb, 2 gold padlocks attached); 1 large gold locket, R. W. P. in monogram, chased on front, glass back — A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. ; s in., slight build, complexion florid, hair and moustache ( straggling) light; dress, blue serge reefer jacket suit, black hard felt hat, respectable appearance and well spoken. He represented that he had called to repair the slates on the roof which he said had been broken by workmen at the adjoining house. 2.— K Division• — For using threats— MATHEW JOHN HOUSTON, age 24, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, grey tweed suit, fawn coloured Newmarket overcoat, brown soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 3. Maidenhead { County).— For stealing, 21st ult., at Cookliam, a brown leather handbag about 10 in. long, 6 in. deep, clasp fastening, containing several bunches of keys, a leather purse, and £ 8 10s.— DUNN, age about. 30, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, slight beard and moustache, wears a dark shade over one eye, wearing long dark rough overcoat, black cap, black and white stripe tie ; TOM DUCKETT, alias RICHARDSON, age about 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curl) brown, slight beard and moustache, turning grey, usually wears an old brown overcoat, soft hat and apron. An umbrella mender and china rivetter. They frequent common lodging- houses. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. 4.— Newbury ( County). — Escaped from custody 25th ult., charged with larceny— ANDREW JOYCE, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes hazel, scar on nose, mole right forearm; dress, dirty white jacket, blue slop, cord trousers, dark cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robotham, Newbury. 5.— Wokingham ( County).— For stealing from his lodgings at Wokingham, 6th Dec., £ 57, lady's silver watch, 2 silver alberts, pair gold sleeve links, gold ring set 3 pearls, surrounded by red stones in shape of forget- me- not, 2 silver brooches, 1 gold pin set garnet— HARRY ATKINSON, alias HARRY RUSSELL, Office No. 1855- 97, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, eyes grey; boil scar left forearm, shot scars on left upper and forearm, faint scar under left eye, ruptured right side, thick lips, an acrobat; dress, dark clbth jacket, long light overcoat. Sentenced at Salop County Sessions, 30th June, 1896, to 12 months hard labour for stealing a bicycle; previously convicted at Burnley, Oldham, Blackburn, Derby, Leicester, Liverpool, and London. Warrant issued. » Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. ( i. - Reading ( Borough). — For indecent aissault on a little girl on 12th ult.— A MAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion pale, very delicate- looking, hair light brown, slight light moustache, stoops slightly ; dresfe, shabby dark grey suit, dirty white or old blue muffler, • close - fitting dark cap. He obtains a living by selling songs at public houses, etc , and sometimes sings sacred songs in the streets on Sundays. May be found at low public houses or lodging houses. Is accompanied by a man who obtains his living in a similar manner, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair and moustache dark ; dress, shabby dark overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. BRECONSHIRE. 7.— Crickhowell ( County).— For deserting his child— THOMAS WILLIAM MORGAN, age 61, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey. A painter and plumber; occasionally takes contracts for painting and decorating. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE„ S.- High Wycombe ( Borough).— For inflicting grievous bodily harm, 21st, ult.— ALFRED PUSEY, alias BRICKEY, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion very dark, hair, moustache and eyes dark, stoops forward when walking; dress ( supposed), old brown jacket, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A rag and bone gatherer, native of Penn, Bucks. Stays at low beer houses and common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sparling, High Wycombe. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1899. CARMARTHENSHIRE. 9.— Llandilo ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Llandovery Union— JOHN THOMAS, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair brown, left eye blue, right hazel. A mason, native of Llanwrtyd Wells, Breconshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Phillips, Llandilo. CARNARVONSHIRE. 10. — Bangor ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 25th ult., 1 gold hunter keyless watch, makers Thomas Russell & Son, No. 94175; 1 centre seconds, do., maker Hargraves, Liverpool, No. 54924 ; 1 9 ct. Swiss watch, No. 66592 ; 1 goldfilled half- hunter, No. 540599 ; 1 9 ct. Swiss hunter, No 144043; 1 9 c t , No. 1522346: 9 silver English fuzee levers, Nos. 129182, bold figures, maker M. Warski, Bangor ; 133669, round glass ; 10671 ; 127043, flat glass ; 78441 ; 132247, gring barrel; 135197, do ; 134689, hunter, 1 f u z e e ; 1 lady's 14 ct. half- hunter, No. 135869 ; 1 do. gold dial, metal dome, No. 169689 ; 1 18 ct. do. white dial, gold dome, No. 43380 ; 1 do. gold dial, metal dome, No. 162883 ; 3 ladies' silver watches, Nos. 59684, 59695, 59696 ; 1 lady's silver watch, English fuzee lever, maker M. Warski, Bangor, No. 133166 ; 4 silver curb chains ; 3 ladies' silver chains ; 1 9 ct. long gold guard, round links, marked M. D. ; 1 9 ct. gold curb chain, weight 1 oz. ; 1 9 ct. long gold link chain, marked M D., weight loz. 5dwts.; 2 ladies' gold chains, long links; 1 18 ct. signet r i n g ; 2 ladies' 18 ct. diamond and opal do. ; 1 18 ct., set 3 diamonds; 1 18 ct., diamond and ruby; 1 15 ct. fancy r i n g ; 1 1 8 ct., diamond and sapphire ; 2 9 ct. rings, curb top ; 4 9 ct. signet rings ; 1 9 ct. keeper ; 1 15 ct. diamond and sapphire brooch ; 4 9 ct. brooches ; 7 9 ct. gold seals; 4 silver seals— HARRIS WOOLFSEN, a Russian, age 35 to 38, height 5 ft. 6 in , stout build, hair and moustache black, red nose ; wearing light or blue overcoat with astrachan collar, knickers and light gaiters. A traveller in jewellery. Speaks fairly good English. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Rowland, Bangor. DURHAM. 11 — South Shields ( Borough). — For stealing, 14th nit., a black draught mare, patch on forehead and one hind fetlock white, in poor condition— A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache light ginger, hangs his head when walking; dress, old dark suit, dark tweed cap ; may be wearing old brown overcoat. Is well known amongst proprietors of swing boats, & c. 12.— S o u t h Shields ( Borough). — For rape on a girl < tmder the age of 16, on 5th ult.— JAMES SMITH HUME, age 22, height 5 ft. 8 in , stout build, complexion fair, round face, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, black jacket suit, black cloth cap, black tie. A seaman Warralit issued. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. 13.— Colchester ( Borough).— For leaving his child chargeable to the Colchester Union— WILLIAM HENRY NEVILLE EASTWOOD, age 48, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes dark. A mess caterer. Native of Colchester. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Coombs, Colchester. Has been employed as a draper's porter; was formerly a f u r n i t u r e packer. Absconded 20th ult. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 16.— Norman Cross ( County).— For embezzlement— GEORGE KING, age 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, mole on face, walks lame, right leg being shorter than the left, impediment in speech. He will probably seek employment at engineering or cycle works. May be accompanied by his wife, age about 36, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fair, hair dark, sharp features. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Norman Cross, Peterborough. years penal servitude for shopbreaking. Licenced 11th November, 1898.— V. 329. Licence holder WILLIAM HUNT, alias JOHN O'HARA and WILLIAM SMITH, Office No. 3449- 98, age 60, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes# grey; scar back of left forefinger, right middle finger, each forearm and left side of forehead. Sentenced at Liverpool 3rd December, 1890, to 10 years penal servitude for possessing a mould for coining. Licenced 22nd November 1898.— K. Q. 160. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. HAMPSHIRE. 14.— Winchester ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a pneumatic bicycle, diamond frame, usual parts plated, " Clincher " tyres, " Coventry Royal Eagle " on plate fastened by two screws to front bar, leather gear case, transparent side, steel mudguard to front wheel, American flexible on hind wheel SCOTT, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown; dress, brown tweed jacket anil vest, brown breeches, brown leather gaiters, brown cap ; appearance of a stableman. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sillence, Winchester. 15. — Southampton ( Borough). — For embezzlement— W. SMITH, age 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( bald on top) and heavy moustache ginger; dress, light pepper and salt coloured tweed suit, skull cap. ISLE OF WIZSHT. 17.— Newport ( County).— For stealing £ 5, 20th ult., at Freshwater — HARRY WILLS ( supposed false), age about 17, height about 5 ft. 5 in., hair light brown, eyes grey; dress, brown check jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, light skull cap, new shoes. A tramp; frequents common lodging houses ; plays a mouth organ. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 18.— West Mailing ( County).— commitment warrant, having been sentenced to 15 days imprisonment for drunkenness— HARRY FIELD, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, large head and mouth, one upper front tooth broken ; dress, dark suit, light dust coat, brown hard felt hat, light boots. May be found with butchers. 19. — West Mailing ( County). — For deserting his wife and family — JAMES MANTLE, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes grey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Mailing. 20.— Maidstone ( Borough).— For obtaining £ 20 by fraud— JOSEPH FRANKS, alias POOLE, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, full face, broad features, hair, whiskers and moustache ( turning grey) light, heavy eyebrows; dress, light brown' mixture coper's coat and vest, dark trousers, white tie, leather gaiters, grey skull cap. He advertises horses for sale and warrants them to be sound, & c., but they are afterwards found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mackintosh, Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 21. - Bolton ( County).— For carnally knowing his daughter aged 15 — expiree, JOHN LEE, alias JOHN HENRY LEE and LANK. Office No. 39510 ; age 38, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, sandy moustache, eyes blue, deep dimple in chin, cut mark over eye and right cheek ; dress, when last seen, dark jacket, corduroy trousers, light cap, strong lace boots, black and white silk neckerchief. Left Bolton 23rd ult., saying he was going to Piatt Bridge, or Wigan. Has relatives living in Shuttle Street, Castle Street, and Jig Row, Tyldesley, and formerly lodged at Toy Top Mew Mells, Derbyshire. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 13th May, 1886, to 5 years penal servitude for rape, liberated 2nd May, 1890. M. 213. Warrant issued Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 23.— Newport ( Borough). — For embezzling over £ 200, 7th Dec.— HENRY VINCENT PITMAN, age 23, height 5 ft. 3 in., hair ( rather short) • brown, moustache light, peculiar eyes, stutters, carries his head forward, stoops and turns his toeS inwards when walking, two front upper teeth deficient ; dress, dark brown jacket suit, fawn colour covert coat, bow tie, black soft felt hat. A clerk, book- keeper and shorthand writer. He was a street preacher, and may endeavour to obtain employment through Young Men's Christian Associations or ministers, or may join the Salvation Army. Absconded 28th Dec. He may be accompanied by his wife, age 22, short, slight build, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes ; dress, short green jacket, black dress, brown felt hat trimmed brown velvet. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Sinclair, Newport. NORFOLK. £ 1 REWARD. 24.— Loddon ( County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Loddon and Clavering Union— GEORGE WOODS SMITH, age 46, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown, slight scar on forehead. A native of Norton Subcourse, Norfolk. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Loddon and Clavering Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Smith. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. E; igling, Loddon. NOR THA MPTONSHIRE. 25. — Wellingborough ( County). — For shopbreaking, 14th ult., and stealing about 10s.— FREDERICK HODGES, alias GROOM, age 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue ; will probably have cut scars on right hand: dress, dark blue serge jacket and vest, black cloth trousers, coloured muffler, black hard felt hat. A shoe rivetter; native of Wellingborough. Was invalided from the Royal Artillery at Aldershot about September, 1898. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Alexander, Wellingborough. 22. - Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report — Licence Holder JAMES MCCARTNEY, alias JAMES McGRATH, GEORGE MAYBERRY, JAMES CARTHEP and JOHN PEARCE, Office No. 17- 99, age 42, height > 5 ft. 2 J in., complexion fresh, hair brown ( bald), eyes hazel; scar right top of head, lost one top and nearly all back teeth, small scar corner of left eye. A tailor, sentenced at Omagh, on 4th July, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated on second licence 3rd ult.— V. 483. Licence holder JOHN HENRY, Office No. 3318- 9*, age 49, height 5ft. ( j| in., hair brown, eyes blue, complexion fresh, small scar centre of back, on back of head and nape of neck, several small scars on nose. Sentenced at Chelmsford, Hh November, 1895, to 4 OXFORDSHIRE. 26.— Woodstock ( County).— For burglary, 25th ult., at Blenheim Park, and stealing a twohandled silver cup, " R. L. Angas, in memory of many kindnesses, from Dr. Seward Webb," inscribed thereon ; 1 silver- plated salver, medium size ; 2 silver- plated ash trays ; 1 pair heavy goldframed spectacles— A MAN, age about 50,' height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion, hair and whiskers ( turning grey) dark ; left little finger missing from 2nd joint, inclined to stoop, and turns his feet outwards when walking : dress, long dark grey overcoat, dark trousers and cap, white muffler, lace boots ; carried a black handbag ( nearly new) about 15 in. long. Stated he was a phrenologist, and xspoke of Norwich and Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock. PEMBROKESHIRE. 27 - Haverfordwest Castle ( County).' — For stealing between 28th and 29th ult., at Manorbier, a dark grey mackintosh, with cape, yellowish striped lining ; 1 pair of shoes, size 1, toe capped; 1 light grey cap ; 1 acacia walking stick with metal knob ( cracked) — THOMAS POWELL, age 21, height 5 ft. 8± in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, ship in full sail and woman's head tattooed on left forearm; may be wearing the stolen clothes. A gunner of the Royal Artillery, No. 30605, and is now a deserter. Native of Swansea. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverfordwest Castle. V FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANARKSHIRE. 28. — Glasgow •( City).— Portrait and description of ALEXANDER YOUNGER PEATTIE, a writer of the firm of Peattie, Macintyre, and Laird, Glasgow, whose apprehension is sought for theft during the past year of American and other securities to the value of £ 6,820, and for theft of £ 480 on 17th Dec. Age 45, height about 5 ft. 11 in., heavy build, complexion very sallow, hair thin, whiskers, beard, and moustache dark, stoops slightly and is rather lame in left leg through rheumatism, clumsy slouching . gait, affected tone in speech ; dress, dark coat and vest, tweed trousers, dark twill overcoat, square top felt hat, stand- up collar, wears a gold ring with bloodstone. May assume the names of Younger or Black. Absconded 16th ult., and may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Central Police Chambers, Glasgow. WILTSHIRE. 29.- Swindon ( County).- - Woodcut portrait and description of ERNEST COLEMAN, whose apprehension is sought, for failing to appear to his bail charged with indecent assault. Age 30 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion fresh, round full face, hair dark brown, turns his feet out, stiff gait; dress," thin dark overcoat, grey trousers, silk hat, or may be wearing snuff colour cap and short brown leather leggings. A Schoolmaster. Native of Swindon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. SHROPSHIRE. 30.- Church Stretton ( County). — For stealing, 7th ult., two pairs of scissors ( recovered) — WILLIAM JONES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, side whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), speaks with Welsh accent, is addicted to drink; dress, blue serge jacket, black cloth vest and trousers, green plaid tie, black hard hat, low shoes. A tramping tailor. Stays at common lodging houses, or low public houses. Is wanted at Bridgnorth for a similar offence. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Church Stretton. 31.— Oswestry ( County).— For sacrilege—• Licence holder WALTER EVANS, alias DAVID DAVIES, and WILLIAM HALL. Office No. 1984- 98 ; age 51, height 5 ft. 5£ in., complexion fresh, liair brown, turning grey, eyes grey, scars left eyebrow, slightly lame left ( leg been broken). Sentenced at Salop Assizes, 5th February, 1887, to 15 years penal servitude and remanet of a former sentence for burglary. Liberated on licence 30th June last, which expires 26tli November, 1902. X. D. N. 889. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. SUFFOLK. 32.- Halesworth ( County). - Forembezzlement - SAMUEL JONES, late of Bungay, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion pale, full face, hair and moustache very light, swelling on right arm. Walks with short quick step. Wearing dark tweed coat and vest, brown leather leggings, black alpine hat. May endeavour to enlist. A solicitor's clerk. Absconded 15th Dec., taking a ticket for London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth. 33.— Lowestoft ( County).— For stealing a scarf pin ( recovered)— JAMES WEST, age about 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, thin features, hair and moustache dark, wearing blue melton overcoat, dark jacket and vest, check bow tie, black hard felt hat. A barber, carries two brown paper parcels. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( East). 34.— East Grinstead ( County). For stealing ( from her lodgings) a silver brooch, ivy leaves forming two hearts, with gold edge, 1 silverplated thimble— A WOMAN, age about 35, height about 5 ft., stout build, complexion sallow, hair black, eyes sunken ; dress, greyish blue jacket, dark skirt, black and white Bailor hat, right boot split across toe. Stated she came from Redhill and that she was employed at the Steam Laundry. Absconded 4th ult. Information to Supt. Relf, East Grinstead. 35.— Hayward's Heath ( County).— Foxobtaining credit- by fraud, 25th ult., at Cuckfield — JAMES NOBLE, alias W. MEIR, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair and eyes ( small) dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark In- own l- ougli suit, trousers torn across left knee, brown cap, stand- up collar, light lace boots, square piece cut out inside top of uppers. He represents that lie has come from the Home Office for the purpose of surveying the roads and that his men and luggage will arrive in a few days. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Hayward's Heath. 36.- Lewes ( County).— For stealing a Beeston Humber bicycle, ' 96 pattern, 26 in. frame, No. 40590, 28 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, rat- trap pedals, brake— A MAN age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, slight light moustache, face twitches, wearing blue serge suit, of good appearance. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes. 37. Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing £ 6 9s. 2d. on 20th December last— HARRY SWINBOURNE, age about 16, height about 5ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion fresh, rather prominent nose, hair light, dress brown coat and vest, light trousers and cap, lace boots; clothing may have " Pluimner" on white tape sewn thereon. An errand boy. Absconded " 20th December last. Was convicted at Birmingham on 8th July, 1897, of larceny, and at Aston Manor on 30th March, 1898, of embezzlement and sentenced to 1 month and 2 months imprisonment respectively. Has stayed at a Working Boys' Home at Liverpool, and may endeavour to obtain employment in a similar institution. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, Eastbourne. 38.— Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing 2 overcoats ( recovered)— STACE ( supposed false), age about 50, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair, whiskers and moustache ( turning grey) dark brown; dress, dark overcoat, light grey jacket and trousers, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 39.— Hastings ( Borough).— For obtaining money by false pretences— GEORGE WATKINS ( supposed false), age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight moustache ginger; speaks with Scotch accent; wearing rough dark- brown overcoat, turn- down collar, red spotted tie, brown soft felt hat with narrow brim, brown leather leggings, buckle below knee. He answers advertisements in the " Exchange and Mart," stating lie has coupons for sale, and on obtaining money 011 account, decamps. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 40. - Hove ( Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— ALFRED GRANVILLE GREY SMITH, age 52, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes light blue, long pointed nose, supposed wearing light brown suit and tweed cap ; an art decorator. Warrant issued. Information to The Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 41. Longford ( County).— For stealing £ 4, 28th ult THOMAS WILLIAMS, alias THORNEYCROFT, age about 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, thin face, hair ( parted in centre) light brown, slight side whiskers and moustache light, eyes blue, long thin nose. A bricklayer, native of Chipping Sodburv, Gloucestershire ; recently employed at Clapham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Prosser, Longford, near Coventry. 42. Solihull ( County). For obtaining £ 2 2s. by fraud— H. E. THORNE, age 56 to 60, - height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hail- ( turning grey) dark, moustache ( cut close) grey, very stout and bloated. He travels the country selling books and obtaining orders for same. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. WORCESTERSHIRE. 43. Worcester ( City).- For stealing, 27th ult., a silver watch ( recovered), 1 lady's old silver Geneva watch with gold figures, 1 long gold chain, small link pattern, joined in centre with black cotton— H. ROBERTS ( supposed false), age about 26, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair brown ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey striped trousers, crimson tie, turn- down collar, black hard felt hat. Stated he was a native of Birmingham. He took lodgings representing that he was a traveller for a firm of jewellers at Birmingham, and decamped the following day. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. 44. Kidderminster { Borough). — For obtaining by false pretences, 20th ult., 2 pairs lady's glaze kid lace boots ( size 4), lace holes worked with silk— A WOMAN, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, inclined to sandy; dress, light brown or drab waterproof cape, dark dress, dark brown or black straw hat, flat shape, rather wide brim; carried a fish basket. She calls on tradesmen, and obtains articles, stating she lias been sent by a lady in the neighbourhood. Supposed identical with woman, Case No. 2( 5, 9th December last, and Ni>. 69, 20th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Bennett, Kidderminster. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 45. - Hull ( City). For embezzlement- HELGER HERTEL, a German, age 27, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow,- hair and moustache dark, scar near left eye ; wearing black frock coat, turn- down collar, black tourist liat. A mineral water manufacturer's vanman. I Warrant issued. mam wwum n n a » ; mhMM 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. 46.— Hull ( City).— For neglecting his wife and child— CHARLES WATSON, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( short) turning grey. A labourer ; native of Hull. Warrant issued. 47.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining various sums of money by false pretences— HIRAM HIRST, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, bloated face, hair, moustache and side whiskers brown ; wearing a brown tweed suit, shooting coat and vest. A tailor's and draper's agent or traveller : native of Pontefract. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 48.— K Division.— Remanded till 7th inst., for attempting to obtain money by false pretences — HERMANN BERNDT, alias BENETT, a German Jew, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( inclined to curl) dark, slight moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, black frock coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, long light mixture waterproof, hard felt hat, lace boots. Has resided at Lewisham, and Bow. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY STOLEN. large diamond in centre surrounded with about 20 or 25 small diamonds, 2 small diamonds at ends; 1 black leather dressing bag containing 4 silver back brushes ( 2 hair, 2 clothes), 1 hand mirror, silver back, all to match ; 3 round glass bottles, plain silver tops. 50.— Y Division.— 45 gold stud pins, including 1 horseshoe single stone diamond, 1 pearl and diamond cluster, 1 pearl and rose diamond cluster, 1 large sapphire and diamond square set, 1 opal and diamond cluster, 1 pearl and diamond cluster, 1 sapphire and diamond cluster, 1 sapphire surrrounded with pearls, 1 ruby surrounded with pearls, 1 single stone diamond ( claw setting), 1 single stone diamond ( square setting), 1 ditto ( star setting), 2 small opal ( claw setting), 2 single stone diamond, 1 gold, 1 whole pearl surrounded with diamonds, 1 pearl mistletoe spray, 1 Y shape set rose diamonds, 1 pearl wish- bone, 1 diamond and ruby set in sword handle. One of the following stock marks scratched on back of each ; R, F, U, T, N, W, P, A, G, L, E. By TWO MEN, first, age 20 to 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., thin face, wearing a light covert coat; second, height 5 ft. 0 in., wearing a long dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. plate on head, " Special, No. 2, Robinson Bros., Gold Street, Northampton." thereon ; " Brooks B10" saddle, brake, and mudguards— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 0 in. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 49 — B Division-— 12th ult., by burglary, a large gold necklace, 11 turquoise surrounded by diamonds, silver setting with large gold crescent shape pendant, star set in centre with large turquoise, surrounded with about 5 diamonds with 5 points consisting of 5 diamonds each: 1 tortoiseshell comb, small cluster of diamonds in centre, long and short sprays alternately with large CARNARVONSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. " A.— Bangor ( County).— From the Bangor Museum, an antique Chinese oblong metal incenseburner, about 4 in. long, with 4 rests, figure on top of cover. The above reward will be paid by the Corporation of the Borough of Bangor for such information as will lead to the conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the property. Information to Inspector Rowland, Bangor. SURREY. 56 — Reigate ( Borough). — Between 27th and 30th ult., by housebreaking — A silver English lever watch, maker " Screvner," and oldfashioned chain ; 1 lady's gold Geneva watch : 1 small square old- fashioned brooch, gold settings, dark blue stone in centre surrounded by 18 pearls ; 1 lady'- s dress ring ( broken) set pearls ; 1 do. set emeralds and rubies ; 1 Post Office Savings Bank book issued at Redhill, containing deposit of £ 5 ; 1 1887 Jubilee shilling. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe, Redliill. ANIMALS, & e., STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 52.— Southampton ( Borough).— 27th ult., a new safety bicycle, " Allday Special Matchless " painted on lower crossbar, " Allday and Onion " and half- sun in transfer on front, No. 26740, 28- incli wheels, tangent spokes, " Warwick " tyres, rubber pedals, raised handle bar, cork handles with black tips ; " Lamplough's" saddle, " Allday's" brake and mudguards, small " Kinglet" lamp attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 57.— Pontefract ( County).— 30th ult., 13 canaries ( 1 Yorkshire buff cock, 1 do hen, 1 Yorkshire yellow cock, 1 even- marked Yorkshire buffi cock, 1 buffi cock, 1 cinnamon- marked hen, 2 buffi hens, 1 ticked yellow hen, 4 yellow hens), 3 bullfinches, 2 greenfinches, 2 goldfinches, 2 dark goldfinch mules, 1 linnet, and 1 linnet mule. Information to Supt. Whincup, Pontefract. PROPERTY RECOVERED. 58.— City of London The following Bank of England notes :— 36 for £ 1,000, and 8 for £ 500, Nos. 81738 to 45. Case No. 56, 27th ult. diamond at ends, several smaller diamonds on e. ich spray: 1 small gold scarf pin set diamonds shape of liorse- shoe, enamelled jockey thereon, small ruby for eye,; 1 large gold oblong brooch, LANCASHIRE. 53.— Sal ford ( Borough).— 31st ult., by housebreaking— A lady's 18 carat gold ring, set 3 diamonds ( claw setting); 1 lady's gold mourning ring, glass on top containing grey hair, stamped Annie or Anne on inside ; 1 lady's 9 carat gold dress ring set 5 or ( i stones of various colours, broken near setting ; 1 gold brooch with silver front, set brilliants, green stone in centre ; 1 lady's mauve coloured purse, 3 compartments, metal clasp fastening. 54. Salford ( Borough).— 17th ult., an 18- carat gold centre seconds keyless watch, supposed No. 47551, has Hargreaves, maker to H. M. the Queen, on works ; 9- carat gold curb albert, with a flat engraved pendant attached, 18th ult., a silver lever, cream dial, Fattorini, Bradford, on face, No. 8415 ; a 9- carat gold albert, dog link pattern, weighs 2J oz. 25th ult., by housebreaking— a lady's silver filigree brooch, bow shape ; black twill cloth overcoat, lined in body with black silk, velvet collar, chain tab, black buttons, usual pockets, nearly new : a small black wooden box, 3 by 4 inches, containing about a dozen mixed studs, two gold ones have T. B. M. engraved on front ; a gent's 18- carat gold ring, opens into three pieces, of a puzzle kind ; the lid of the box has the view of Blackpool North Pier thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 55. Northampton ( Borough). - 27th ult., a pneumatic safety bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, 28- inch wheels, yellow wood rims, " Warwick" tyres, hind tyre scraped on one side, " King" combination pedals, left one soldered into crank, " Rudge Whitworth " pattern handle bars, cork handles, aluminium tips, nickel name HAMPSHIRE. 59. — Winchester ( County). — Property, Case No. 61, 27th ult. ( except set of dessert knives and forks and 3 show medals), and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND. SHROPSHIRE. 60.— Shrewsbury ( County). — 23rd ult., supposed stolen, 6 silver- plated dessert spcjns, initials " D. I." on front; 4 " J. and J. Neill" stamped on back; 3 silver- plated tea spoons, rat tail pattern, initials " D. M. S. I." engraved on front," Neill, J. S." stamped on back ; 6 silver tea spoons, initials " 1). I." on front. Information to Inspector Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. CUMBERLAND. C> 1.— Whitehaven ( County).— 25th ult., on Bootle Fell, the body of A MAN, age about 35, length 5 ft, 8 in , slight build, hair apparently dark, whiskers and moustache black, eyes grey : dress, black coat, brown check tweed vest, cotton cord trousers, white cotton muffler, black tweed peak cap, side- spring boots ; appearance of a tramping labourer. Supposed to have been dead about a week. Information to Supt. Kelly, Whitehaven. APPREHENSIONS, 62. Metropolitan Police District, C Division- ARNOLD LEWIS GARRETT, Case No. 36, 28th October, 1898. 63. Lincolnshire, BostonyCoun/ y).— TOM WILSON, Case No. 30, 7th January, 1898. 64.— Staffordshire, Long ton( Couuty). — ROBERT MITCHELL, Case No. 50, 23rd December, 1898. 65.— Yorkshire ( East Riding), Hull ( City).— JOSEPH LEVI, Case No. 59, 6th ult. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY I, 1901. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. fi LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66. — E Division> — For stealing 4 gold watches — WILLIAM GARTHWAITE, age 39, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion florid, hair light brown, heavy moustache light, scar left cheek ; dress, long dark Newmarket overcoat, blue serge suit, black bowler hat. Warrant issued. G7 — S Division*— For stealing an overcoat — WILLIAM PRICE, alias JACK WILLMONT, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair light; dress, light check jacket and trousers, black hard hat or light check cap. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 68. — Bedford ( Borough). — For stealing, 28th ult., an overcoat ( recovered)— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 35, height 5 ft. 1\ in., rather stout build, complexion and short thick moustache dark ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard hat, wore a silver watch chain ; gave the name of THOMAS SPENCER, and stated he was a commercial traveller. 2nd, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, inclined to sandy, clean shaved; wearing blue melton overcoat with velvet collar, stand- up collar, dark tie. Stays at temperance hotels ; gave the name of GEORGE GRAY. Both supposed expert shop thieves. Information to Chief Constable Thody, Bedford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. large burn scar left side of neck, 2 small scars back of head, abscess scar below left knee, 2 indistinct letters tattooed right forearm ; dress, brown suit, white silk scarf with blue spots, black hard felt hat, " E. Oatlow, Manchester Road, Denton" stamped inside, patent leather button boots, wearing a 9 carat gold ring set stone with square and compasses engraved thereon. A native of London. Information to Supt, Hackman, Chertsey. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 70. Heworth ( County).— Committed for trial at Northallerton Quarter Sessions 6th April next, for larceny— WILLIAM MILLER, alias MULLER or SMITH, age 42 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, eyes brown, slightly pock- marked, cut mark centre of forehead ; dress, old black jacket and vest, brown cord trousers, old lace boots. A native of Bradford. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth, York. PROPERTY STOLEN. IEICES TERSHIRE. 71.- Leicester { Borough). — 30th ult., a safety bicycle, nearly new, enamelled black, plated in parts, Dunlop tyres, rat- trap pedals, large extra cog wheel on opposite side to chain, double tubing at centre joint of handle bar and most of the other joints, double top bar, maker " White, Hinckley" on head, Brooks saddle, " L 28." Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. i — SURREY. 69.— Chertsey ( County).— Remanded till 8th inst. for uttering counterfeit coin 27th ult.— WILLIAM WILMOT, age 25, height P ft. 5 in , complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 72.- N Division.— list ult. at Waltham Abbey, a bay horse, 15 hands, hind fetlocks white, small patch rubbed otf near hock, long mane and tail, in good condition. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISSING. 73.— Since 7th October last, from Newlay Grove/ Horsforth, JOHN REGINALD ROBSHAW HUSLER, or may give the name of HUSLER REGINALD ROBSHAW, age about 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes blue. When last seen was wearing light moustache ; dress, black sliooting- coat and vest, grey knickers, brown stockings, brown leather leggings, lace boots, brown plaid cap, stand- up collar, white tie with gold horseshoe pin set pale corals and pearls : wors a heavy curb pattern gold chain, silver watch, and a thick 18 ct. weddingring. Has been a quarry owner at Park End, Lydney, Forest of Dean. As he has been strange in his manner of late, it is feared that some ill has befallen him., or that he may have been drinking, antt. enquiries are requested at Infirmaries, Hospitals, Unions, <& c. A Reward of £ 10 will be paid by his wife for information as to his whereabouts. Information to Supt. Tebbutt, West Riding Constabulary, County Buildings, Leeds. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C. 0. ( Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture. In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. HEIGHT. COM. HAIR. EYES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE HOLDERS. WALTER CHARLES REEVES, alias 34 i 5 6} WALTER REEVES, 1454- 98. C. O. EDGAR GORDON, alias HENRY 26 5 8 HARRIS, HENRY SMITH. HENRY DANIELS and DANIEL DANIELS. 3613- 98. C. O. JOHN DOYLE, alias JOHN DAY,, 32 j 5 5| 2461- 98. C. O. ELLEN LEONARD, alias ELLEN 66 , 4 8 DAVIS, ELLEN JONES, MARY TURNER and ELLEN LENNON, 3196- 98. C. O. ROBERT CHARLES CURZON, alias 66 5 3f JAMES STEVENS, DANIEL MURRAY and FREDERICK GLOVER, 2784- 97. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. JAMES FLOOD, 3199- 97. C. O. Sentence1 30 5 10 expired. Warrant issued. GEORGE PRICE, alias GEORGE 35 PARKER, 15- 99. C. O. F R A N K HENRY SHARP, alias 66 : 5 7J F R E D E R I C K HENRY SHARP,. GEORGE LEWIS, HENRY SHARP j and JOHN SMITHERS, 2395- 98. C. O.' Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM NORTH, alias THOMAS; 38 I 5 4 ALLEN HOPCROFT, THOMAS HOPCROFT, WILLIAM HENRY WOODRUFF and JOSEPH SUTCH,' 3567- 98. C. O. fresh jbrn jgrey fresh Idkbrnibm fresh brn hazel '( bald) pale blk blue ( turng grey)! fresh sallow failfresh fresh grey hazel brn Igrev It brn grey ( thin) grey blue ( bald) It brn [ hazel Scar 1 forearm, right of chest, 1st 3rd and 4th left, and 1st and 2nd r fingers, and inside 1 knee ; mole r cheek and left of forehead. Sear 1st 1 finger, 1 thumb, 1 forearm and r elbow : mole each upper arm, 1 shoulder and two r of back : heart and anchor on 1, cross and dot on r forearm ( faint), faint tattoo back of 1 hand. Scar 1 eyebrow, 1 elbow, 1 upperarm, 1 forearm, and 2nd r j finger: nail of 1st. r finger deformed ; K P, pierced i heart and dot on r, dot on 1 forearm. Scar each eyebrow, lower lip, 3rd r finger, r palm, two upper lip and two on 1 and three on r forearm ; slight varicose veins each leg. Long scar 1 of forehead, 1 of head and r forearm ; lost top of 3rd 1 finger; anchor 1 forearm ; bunion each big toe. Mole each shoulder and r upperarm, scar 1st and 2nd 1 and 2n< l r lingers; faint tattoo between 1 thumb and finger. Scar 1 forearm, each thumb, 1st r finger, 1 thigh and 1 shin : mole each cheek, under 1 foot, each side of chest and three on back ; ( lot 1 forearm, back of 1 hand and between thumb and 1st 1 finger; varicose veins each leg. Mole r of neck and 1 of b « ck ; scar on chest and r of back. Scar r elbow, 1st and 3rd r fingers, r forearm, 1 of face, r of nose, back of neck and t wo r of chest; chest, back and neck pockmarked, dot 1 forearm and 1st 1 finger. North London Session-. 22nd October, 1894, 4 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny and receiving Liberated on licence 11th May. 1898, which expires 18 Julv. 1899 I S U 257. Middlesex Sessions, 16th February, 1895, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 16th December, 1898. V 59. North London Sessions, 23rd October, 1893, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny and receiving. Liberated on licence 19th August, 1S98, which expires 16th January, 1900. P T 511. North London Sessions. 2nd November, 1896, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Liberated on licence 1st November, 1898. D W 177. • Central Criminal Court, 11th September, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and remauet of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence 24th September. 1897, which expired 14th January, 1899. K T 697. Central Criminal Court. 8th January, 1894, 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 28th October 1897. U 44. Portsmouth, 10th July, 1896. 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( dwelling). Licenced 9th January, 1899. W 237. Central Criminal Court, 24tli July, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for possessing counterfeit coin. Licence revoked, liberated on 2nd licence 15tli August, 1898, which expires 2nd March, 1899. North London Sessions. 20th November, 1893, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence, and 3 years police supervision for larceny ( dwelling). Liberated on licence 8th December." 1898, which expires 16th August, 1900. I 0 T 177. 70 T H E POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1901. LICENCE HOLDERS AND SUPERVISEES— continued. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. R E M A R K S . Conviction. Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. JOHN MORE, alias DANIEL MASON, SAMUEL MASON, JOHN HILL and 212- 99 C 0 MARGARET WARD, 3147- 98. JOHN HALE. JOHN BROWN. JOHN WOOD. JOHN JAMES. C. O. GEORGE DUFFY, alius WILLIAM LUTON, WILLIAM RILEY. WILLIAM BRENNAN, WILLIAM WELSH and: WILLIAM HOLMES, 3022- 98. Salford! ( Borough). JOHN DAYIES, alias THOMAS HERSON and JOHN SUMMERS 3502- 98. Liverpool ( City). JOHN GRAHAM, alias HUGH GRAHAM. 3316- 98. Manchester ( City). WILLIAM HUGHES, alias WILLIAM JOHN HUGHES, 1866- 98. Manchester ( City). JOHN ANDERSON, alias WILLIAM LEESON, 1387- 98. Manchester ( City). RICHARD HILL. 557- 98. ( City). Manchester CHARLES BRIERLEY. alias ANDREW McFADLEN, JOHN HARRINGTON, JOHN SNOWAN and MOORE. 362- 98. Manchester ( City). GEORGE GOULDING. alias GEORGE GOLDING, 1715- 98. Liverpool ( City). W I N I F R E D BRENNAN . ali a . s WINIFRED DOOLAN, WINIFRED DORAN. WINIFRED BRANNON. WINIFRED ELIZA BRANNON ELIZABETH BRENNAN, BRENNON PERRY and DOWLING, 3324- 98. Liverpool ( City). 60 23 69 35 30 52 29 38 54 35 65 SUPERVISEES. WILLIAM CLARKE. HARDING and JOHN C. O. Sentence expired MICHAEL FITZ, alias 3695- 98. C. O. alias JOHN HARDY, 421- 96. Warrant issued. JOHN SMITH. 5 74 4 9 5 7i 5 64 5 54 5 6 5 34 0i 5 4 5 3| 4 10 fresh brn fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow It brn grey sandy brn brn grey blue blue blue ( cast in r) Scar 1 of nose, r of neck, 1 upperarm, lst r and 2nd 1 fingers and 1 thigh ; mole r forearm and two r of chest ( red) ; brown birthmark 1 thigh brn ( t h i n) brn It brn grey dk brn hazel ( turng gfey) 42 5 44 24 26 82 38 27 HARRY JONES, alias HENRY POLAK. HENRY BOLAK and HENRY ANDERSON, 2911- 98. C. O. GEORGE IVEY. 27- 97. C. O. WILLIAM SCOTT HAYES. alias WILLIAM MAYHORN, WILLIAM HUNTLEY and WILLIAM BONNER, 3698- 98. C. O. MARY ANN ROBERTS, alias MARY A N N M C C A R T H Y . 4 4 0 4 4 . c. o. HENRY SCOTT, alias HARRY SCOTT, 1149- 97. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. ARTHUR STEPHENSON, alias ARTHUR STEPHENS, ARTHUR STEVENS, ARTHUR LANGENBACH and ARTHUR LANGENBACK. 945- 97. C. O. ROBERT JONES, alias R O B E R T 44 BROMLEY and ROBERT SMITH.! 911- 98. Manchester ( City). JAMES BENNETT, alias. JAMES CARTWRIGHT and JOHN BARNES. 1610- 97. Manchester ( City). JOSEPH BAILEY. 170- 97. Manchester 29 ( City). THOMAS EDWARDS. 2400- 96. Manchester! 69 ( City). JOHN CLARKE, alias JAMES CLARKE. 42 46702. Manchester ( City). JOHN McGUIRE. 1349- 97. Manchester! 38 ( City). HENRY JOHNSON, alias HARRY 50 McGRATH and JOHN THOMPSON. 40304. Manchester ( City). WILLIAM MAWSON, 44763. Manchester 54 ( City). 5 10| 5 104 4 11 22 I 5 n grey grey grey blue Scar outside r eye, above 1 eyebrow and on 1 forearm : P. W. on 1, J. N. D. on r upperarm, W. B. on 1 forearm : tattoo between 1 thumb and finger. Scar back each hand, base right thumb, lst right finger, front and back of neck, r of chest and two right eyebrow : mole right and left of chest and r of chest and back ( red). Scar top and back of head, left buttock, left forearm, 4tli left and lst right fingers, 1 hip, each knee, front and outside 1 shin and bridge of nose ; left little finger deformed at 2nd joint ; each 4th toe short. Scar back of head, left of forehead, left buttock, left upperarm, left thumb, left knee and left shin ; left big toenail deformed : mole left of chest, left ribs, left of belly, each side of back and left forearm ; brown birthmark right buttock. Scar left of head, bridge of nose, left of forehead, left wrist, left knee and right shin : red mole right of chest, brown birthmark right of back -, anchor and blue dot on left forearm, blue dot between right thumb and finger : right foot amputated at ankle. Scar nape of neck, right knee, right upper arm, base of 4th left finger, left shoulder, two back of head, each forearm and left buttock : bone projects front of chest; dot 3rd right finger. Scar left eyebrow, right of neck, outside right forearm and two left forearm : scald scar on penis ; mole left cheek Scar left of neck ( boil), left of nose, right wrist ( deep) and right knee : figure 7 on left upper arm ; fingers of right hand useless ; lump top of 1 ear North London Sessions, 7th October, 1895, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licence revoked, liberated on 2nd licence 19th January, 1899, which expires 21st March, 1899. Y 370." Liverpool, 13th March, 1893, 7 years penal servitude for manslaughter. Licence revoked, liberated on 2nd licence 23rd November. 1898, which expires 14th December, 1900. T 13. Oldham, 26th April. 1895, 4 years penal servitude and reman et of former sentence for larceny. Licenced 10th December. 1898. which expires 15th January, 1900. W D I R V 866. grey blue grey i j 5 34 5 3 5 2| 5 94 5 4 5 U ARTHUR WILLIAMS, alias WILLIAM MITCHELL. CHARLES LOATES. ARTHUR KING. ARTHUR JAMES. P E R C Y COURTNEY. ARTHUR SEYMOUR and ARTHUR WINGROVE. 26- 99. Liverpool ( Citv). 25 5 2 § 5 10i fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh fair / sallowfresh fresh fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh dark It brn brn ( turng grey) It brn ( crly) dk brn Cardiff, 3rd February, 1894. 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licence revoked, liberated on 2nd licence 28th November. 1898, which expires 24th February, 1899. Q U 26 Blackburn, 6th July, 1896, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Liberated 2nd November. 1898. W 238. Manchester, 30th March, 1896, tudc for larcenv ( servant). 1898. D W 901. 3 years penal servi- Licenced 29th June, Scar on nose, each eyebrow, and left thumb : female with crossed leg, G. M. C. and heart pierced with arrow on left forearm : right arm amputated ; female's head and bust back of left hand Scar each eyebrow, left lower lip. base left thumb, right elbow, and 3rd right finger : lst and 2nd left fingers crooked and scarred, two scars right forearm, bridge of nose scarred anil broken, fleshy mole right of upper lip : pockmarked Central Criminal Court. 23rd Jul}', 1894, 5 years penal servitude for counting- house- breakine. Licenced 10th May, 1898. U 362^ Manchester. 22nd November, 1892, 7 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 14th Februarv, 1898. K S 921. Preston, 14tli August, 1889, 10 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision and remanet of former sentence for shopbreaking. Licenced lst February, 1898, which expires 12th July. 1900. F P 1080. Liverpool, 9th March, 1896. 3 years penal servitude for wounding. Licenced l l t l i June, 1898. W 116. Liverpool, 14th November, 1896, 3 years penal servi tude for larcenv. Licenced 12th November, 1898. B G W 251. It brn ' brn It brn blue grey grey brn blue brn grey dk brn ( turn; grey) brn sandv grey blue brn ; rey blue Scar each eyebrow, between shoulders, and each forearm : nose inclines to right Scar bridge of nose, left eyebrow, under left jaw, and back of head ; two dots left forearm : varicose veins each leg Scar 3rd left finger and left thumb ; mole r breast. Indistinct marks on 1 forearm : nail of 2nd r finger deformed : scar 2nd 1 and lst r fingers Several burn Scars 1 forearm ; three cuts 1 knee Ipswich, 6th January, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and 3 vears police supervision for larcenv ( person). Licenced lst February, 1896. O T 93. North London Sessions. 4th June, 1895, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 17th December, 1898. V 228. Birmingham, 6th January, 1898, 9 months hardlabour and 1 year police supervision for larceny ( person). 4512. South London Sessions, 9th October, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for housebreaking and larcenv. Licenced 6th Januarv. 1897. U 4,57. Bourne, 28th June, 1898, 6 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for fraud. Scar bridge of nose, each side of face ( cut), and two under 1 ear ( abscess) Scar front and r of forehead, mole and boil scar nape of neck, and mole r hip : 4th r finger enlarged by fracture : I T, cross, heart, stroke and indistinct marks back 1 forearm A and dot on 1 forearm : 2nd and 3rd 1 toes webbed scar each 1st finger, 1 of neck and r foot Bristol, lst April, 1892, 8 months hard labour and 7 years supervision for larceny. North London Sessions. 7th January, 1895, 3 years penal servitude and 1 year police supervision for shopbreaking. Licenced 19th April, 1897. Y 67. North London Sessions, 17th December, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced lst April, 1897. U 613. turng grey brn brn brn brn blue ( bid r) ( wall eyed) blue blue brn grey Indistinct tattoo left wrist : dot between left thumb and finger -. indistinct mark on r forearm : wart back of right hand; small puncture below right ear; two scars back of left hand, one on left eyebrow, and right forearm : small tumour left of neck Scar left elbow, left forearm, side of left hand, between left thumb and finger and back of neck : crest and anchor on left, crest and flags on right forearm, wreath back of left hand ; right foot slightly deformed Scar left temple, left cheek, right wrist, and lst and 2nd right fingers : IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY BAILEY*, bird and A on left : A. G., flower and pot on right forearm : dot between left thumb and finger Scar left eyebrow, bridge of nose, top and back of head, first left finger, inside left shoulder ; six scars r calf, six small of left leg and four inside small of r leg, one first left finger, front of right and back of left thigh : brown mole left forearm Scar each eyebrow, three back of head, and right shin : mole left breast, and back of neck : indistinct tattoo marks right forearm Blue mark on forehead ; scar bridge of nose, back of each hand, under left ear ( abscess), and each side of forehead : nose inclined to right: right leg bent at knee : heart on right crossed flags on left forearm : first right finger injured Scar centre and right of forehead, left eyebrow, left elbow, and left shin : mole r shoulder, fleshy mole on back ; r hand deformed ; top third r finger bent Scar left temple, left breast, left armpit, left muscle and 1 forearm -. birth mark 1 ribs: W M inside left forearm, heart between left thumb and finger : 2nd joint 4th right finger enlarged Scar each eyebrow anil two left forearm : four dots left forearm : lost all upper front teeth : mole left cheek Manchester, 6th February, 1890, 6 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence, and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licence revoked, liberated on 2nd licence 29 March, 1898. which expired 14 May, 1898. L Q 371. Manchester, 15th June. 1893, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for counting- house breaking. Licenced 25th May, 1897. T 260. Preston, 17th October, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 4 years police supervision for larceny,( person). Licenced 16th January, 1897. U 401. Manchester, 8th October, 1891, 5 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for housebreaking. Licenced 23rd July, 1896. I R 389. Manchester, 9th October, 1890, 5 years penal servitudeand 5 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced' 21st July, 1894. H Q 1081. Manchester, 30th January, 1895, 3 years penal servitude for shop- breaking. Licenced 4th Ma}-, 1897, H N U 803. Under supervision on a former sentenceuntil 10th April, 1899. Manchester, 5th December, 1890, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 10th April, 1893. W G Q 752. Manchester, lst February, 1888, 7 years penal servitude and 5 years police supervision for receiving. Licenced 6th" May, 1893. O 59. Birmingham, 6th January, 1898, 12 months imprisonment and 1 year police supervision for larceny ( pei- son). 4513. L O N D O N : PRINTED FOR HKR MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J . 0. KELIHER & C o . , 22, CHARING CROSS, S . W . ; 33. KING WILLIAM STREET, E . C . ; AXD MARSHALSEA WORKS, BORO', S. E. •