T H J B POLICE fit GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1618. REGULATIONS. I, 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. 8. 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 taken upon them by ** another force. 5 Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to eTiable the article in question to be thereby identified. In all cases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the paymerd 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 ioill be inserted at a cost of lbs. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. S. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of cun officer of n" t, less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is reauired to be inserted and no warraid is in force against h im, the requisition must he signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rani than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinqueids or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprefiensic" 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 tvill ba wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcemetds for the Friday issue should be forwarded, so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edit ion iuit 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 Parliame/ d Street Post Office. 13. Amunincements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON. Editor SPECIAL NOTICE In certain cases questions have arisen as to the payment for photographs applied for by Police Forces under Home Office circular of 15th March, 181) 7. The Registrar of Habitual Criminals is therefore authorised by the Secretary of State to say that, in any ordinary case, a photograph is not necessary to enable his Department to identify a prisoner, the measurements and linger prints being sufficient for the purpose ; but if a photo- graph is applied for, or if, in any rare case, it should be required to complete the identification, the cost will be charged to the Police Force interested. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. ARCHER'S TABLET CO., 111. Great Russell Street, W. C. ( P. G., No. 1480, March 4th, 1898). ASTORIA, 52, Maida Vale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). BROWN." PROFESSOR," 1A, Hackney Road, Lon- don, N. E. ( P. G., No. 153( 5, September 16th, 1898). CARVER, alias R. B. HAYDON, J. V. WOODS, G. S. VANNER, 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, Waltham- stow. ( P. G., No. 153li, September llith, 1898). DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1572, January 20th, 1899). FRAIN," MADAME," LA, Hackney Road, London N. E. ( P. G, No. 1536, September 10th, 1898). HAMBURG LOTTERIES. ( P. G., No. 1556, November 25th, 1898). HEWETT, alias TURNER. WHITEHOUSE, and THOMPSON. ( P. G. No. 1592, March 31st, 1899). HYPOLITE & CO., Trundley's Road, Deptford. ( P. G. No. 1602, May 5th, 1899). MAY, GARLAND & Co., 18. Carburton Street, London, W. ( P. G., No. 1502, May 20th, 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, No. 1554. November 18, 1898, and No. 1610, June 2nd, 1899). APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— C Division .— For obtaining by fraud a solid brown leather suit case. 26 in. long, 16 in. wide, 8 in. deep, lined with brown leather, fitted with silver top toilet requisites, " Drew & Son, Piccadilly Circus," inside— F. F. WYNNE WAR- REN, age 45, height 6 ft. 2 in., complexion very dark, hair, long beard, whiskers, and moustache black, eyes dark, of good address; dress, blue serge reefer jacket suit, black hard felt hat, carried walking stick and gloves. Warrant issued. "" ' 2.— D Division.— For obtaining goods to the value of £ 24 3s. 2d. by a worthless cheque on John X Charles Simmond's Bank, Reading— ASTON BLOUNT, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion inclined to sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, heavy moustache, square jaws and chin ; dress, black frock coat, grey striped trousers, high silk hat, patent leather boots, carried a silver- mounted malacca stick. Warrant issued. 3.— E Division•— For stealing £ 8 1". Od. HENRY GEORGE HAMPSHARE, age 15, height 4 ft. 9 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes dark brown, scar over left eye; dress, brown tweed jacket suit, dark blue cap, brown boots. A native of Wandsworth. 4.- L Division. - For embezzling£ 20,17th inst.— LEWIS JOSEPH MASSEY, age 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes grey, slight ly round shouldered, long legs and arms, scar top of head and centre of mouth ; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark striped ( tight fitting) trousers, or blue serge jacket suit, black hard felt hat. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. * If 5.— P Division.— For obtaining money by worthless cheques on Lloyds Bank, Bexhill- on- Sea— J. C. HOLMES, alias BROWN, age 54, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair and moustache ( turning grey) dark ; dress, grey tweed coat with pockets at hips, grey vest and trousers, turn down collar, bow tie, black hard felt top hat. He represents himself as a book- maker. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. . CITY OF LONDON. 6 — For conspiring to defraud — GEORGE OWEN, late of 20 Clifton Mansions, Brixton, age 25, height 5 ft., 10 or 11 in., hair dark, clean shaved, bridge of nose slightly deformed, stoops slightly ; dress, grey or blue serge suit, black bowler hat ; an electrical engineer. Absconded about 9th ult. Warrant issued. ~ 6 7.— For embezzlement, ROBERT D. IRWIN, late of 22, Chalsey Road, Brockley, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stiff build, hair ( rather bald) light, clean shaved, high forehead, large front teeth, large scar under right jaw, walks erect; dress, navy blue jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A clerk. ,, , Wan- ant issued. r'c 8.— For misappropriation of trust moneys— HERBERT SAXELBY, late of 8, Ironmonger Lane, E. C., age about 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache iron grey, eyes small ; dress, dark blue jacket suit, yachting cap ; had with him a brown kit bag. A solicitor. He was at Brighton on 18th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26 Old Jewrv, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 9.— Wokingham ( County).— For obtain- ing 10s. by false pretences, 12th inst. PYLE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair; dress, black frock coat, black vest, small stripe trousers, black hat. Warrant issued. ^" • « Jf 10.— Wokingham ( County).— For stealing, 19th inst., at Southwell Park, 2 umbrellas ( re- covered) and a grey coat, worn, pockets at side— A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., full face, hair sandy, beard about a week's growth; dress, old black jacket, grey striped trousers, light drab cap, lace boots with square toes, and the stolen coat. A tramp. Is suspected of stealing property case No. 74. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokington.: 11.- Windsor ( Borough).— For assault on police, and stealing 14th inst., a navy blue serge coat and trousers ; 1 card case and a Post Office savings bank book in name of Simms; 1 black jacket and vest; 1 pair grey trousers, a receipt from the West of England Clothing Company, and some cards in pockets ; 1 blue serge double breasted vest.— CHRISTOPHER CAVANAGH, age 24, height 5 ft. 9J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, several small scars centre of back and right side ; supposed wearing some of the stolen clothing. Is a deserter from the 2nd Scots Guards. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Carter, Windsor. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 12.— Great Marlow ( County).— For steal- ing, 10th inst., an American double case gold keyless watch, chased, 9- ct. gold Albert chain with red and green seal attached ; 1 18- ct. gold scarf pin set pink ruby ; 1 lady's small double- case gold watch, chased, initials " M. L. B." on back ; 1 ditto gold Albert chain, rope pattern, ball in centre, tassel at end ; 1 gold mourning brooch, square pattern, a plait of light hair encased, and an inscription on back ; I lady's 9- ct. gold dress o T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899. ring, set ruby anil pearls ( 2 pearls missing) ; £ 6 10s. 0( 1., and several old . is. pieces, lion shillings, and fourpenny pieces— ARTHUR WELLAND, age 27 to 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, com- plexion inclined to sallow, thin face, hair dark, one front tooth missing, rises on his toes when walking, usually have both hands in his trouser pockets ; dress, dark grey suit and cap, tie with pin, brown canvas shoes with india rubber soles, white shirt marked " Marvel." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Maneely, County Police Office, High Wycombe. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 13.- Cambridge ( Borough).— For stealing a pony and trap ( recovered)— WILLIAM BOND, age 22, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, com- plexion sallow, thin sharp features, slight mous- tache dark ; dress, black suit and tie, black hard felt hat. Is also a naval deserter. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CHESHIRE. \ l.— Altrincham ( County).— For obtaining by false pretences, oth inst., at Hale, a " Sunbeam " road racer bicycle. No. 28677, black enamelled, 25- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, tangent spokes, Clincher tyres ( back one has a piece let in) dropped handle bars, cork grips with white tips, black enamelled " Sunbeam" gear case with a dent in front on top, Brook's or Lainplough saddle, " Sunbeam" on side of gear case— FRED W. RODGERS, alias DENFIELD, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes ( sunken) blue, palm of left hand sore, stoops slightly, turns his feet outwards; dress, grey stable suit and cap, brown leather leggings and boots. He obtains situations by calling upon saddlers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Okell, Altrincham. 15.— Nantwich County).— For indecent ex- posure— F. C. COOKE, age about 27, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion pale, hair brown, walks erect; dress, dark morning coat and vest, light cloth trousers and peak cap, lace boots. A canvasser ; supposed a native of Blackburn. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Meredith, Nantwich. 16.— Oakmere ( County).— For stealing 15s , 3rd inst., at Frodsham— THOMAS WALKER, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion ruddy, round face, large nose, hair ( turning grey) brown, clean shaved, eyes blue ; dress, black dress coat, cord breeches, brown leather leggings, cloth peak cap ; an ostler, has been employed at seaside resorts during summer months. Absconded 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nield, Oakmere, near Northwich. DERBYSHIRE. 17.- Chesterfield ( Count//).— For larceny ( bailee) at Shirebrook, 10th inst. — SAMUEL ROEBUCK, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 2 in, complexion fair, hair light brown, limps slightly ; dress, navy- blue serge jacket, black vest, brown cord trousers, blue silk neckerchief with large white spots, navy- blue cap, lace boots. Warrant, issued. Information to Supt. Faulkner, Chesterfield. ESSEX. 18.— Brentwocd ( County).— For burglary and assault— HENRY BANTOCK, alias HENRY BANTICK, Office No. 241- 99, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar between eyebrows, above left eye, on left jawbone, right ankle, back of left hand, 1st right finger, on nose, and 2 back of head. A bricklayer, native of Stonham, Suffolk. Dress, light tweed jacket, brown trousers and vest, light cloth cap, white shirt with " J. M. Burrell, No. 4," marked in ink inside. Bantock is supposed to have an injured head and hand received from blows of the barrel of a gun. Sentenced at Essex Quarter Sessions, 19th October, 1898, to 3 months hard labour for larceny. Liberated 18th January, 1899, 9882. Has been several times convicted, including a term of penal servitude for horse- stealing. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. HAMPSHIRE. 19.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 12th inst., a nearly new " Mereader" mando- line, 8 strings, 25 plain brown ribs to back, covered machine end, mother ' o pearl edging, red, blue, and green ribbons attached, in a dark tan coloured leather case lined with red, and about £ 2 — WILLIAM REGINALD BROOKS, alias RAYE, age 22 to 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, brushed up in front and parted rather low on left side, slight mous- tache or clean shaved, eyes rather sunken, dark underneath lower lids, strong Midland accent : dress, blue serge lounge coat, blue ( double breasted) vest, bluish grey striped trousers, black and red tie, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Is fond of billiards. 20.— Portsmouth ( Borough). For house- breaking, 6th inst., and stealing a fancy brown grey tweed jacket suit, size 6, and a pair of trousers ( large size)— THOMAS BUCKLEY, age 29£, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ( inner corner of left eye grey). A moulder ; native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Is a private of the 1st East Lancashire Regiment. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 21.— Watford ( County). — For inflicting grievous bodily harm on his wife, 2nd inst.— JESSE LACEY, age 34, height 5 ft, 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy ; dress, black coat and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt Wood, Watford. q ^ ISLE OF WIGHT. 22.— Newport ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 3rd inst., at Ventnor, a bicycle ( re- covered)— HERBERT WALDRON, alias GILL, GOVALL, and FLANNEL, age about 26. height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, sunburnt, hair and moustache brown; dress, brownish grey plaid suit and cap, green silk scarf, wore a gold watch chain. Is identical with man cases No. 14 and 78, 9th inst. Warrant issued. 23.— Newport ( County).— For deserting his wife and children at St. Helens, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Isle of Wight Union— GEORGE HENRY CREWS, age 45, height about 5 ft. 10 in., well built, complexion and hair dark, eyes brown, usually dressed as a yachtsman. A mariner and sailmaker. Absconded in February, 1898. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. , . ^ KENT. 24. Tonbridge ( County).— For obtaining £ 6 5s. and £ 2 10s. bv fictitious cheques on Lloyds Bank, Bexhill- on- Sea.— CHARLES MOR- RIS, alias STEVENS, J. C. HOLMES, and J. C. BROWN, age 54, height 5 ft. 8 in., weight 16 or 17 stones, complexion pale, hair and moustache brown, turning grey, scar under one eye ; dress, light tweed suit, rather high flat top hat, Sup- posed a native of Rotherhithe. Identical with man, case No. 4, 23rd inst. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge. ' J503S LANARKSHIRE. 25.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing a purse £ 15, and a deposit receipt for £ 70, and forgery of a signature to the receipt by which he obtained £ 10 4s. lid.— FRANCIS CARLI, an Italian, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, rather prominent nose, portion of one forefinger missing, speaks broken English; dress, dark cloth jacket suit, light check cap, side spring boots. Lately employed in an ice cream shop. Absconded 16th inst. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Charley ( County). — For embezzling £ 3 0s. 5d., during January and February last— THOMAS HOUGH, age about 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown. A labourer or carter ; native of Walton- le- Dale, Lanes. Absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley 27.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report — Licence Holder JOHN KELLY, alias THOMAS KERSHAW and JAMES LEGGATT, Office No. 496- 99, age 52, height 5 ft. 3| in., hair grey, eyes blue, complexion fresh, 3 sears right back and 1 left top of head, right eyebrow, left middle finger slightly contracted, 3 scars back right upper arm, 1 front right forearm and right thumb, brown mole left ribs, pockmarked. Sentenced at Liver- pool Assizes 23rd May, 1892, to 7 years penal ser- vitude for burglary, which with remanet expires 27th April, 1900. Licenced 20th February last. D. I. S. 107. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. IK.— Manchester ( City).— For failing to report, supervisee WILLIAM KELLY, Office No. 2327- 98, height 5 ft. 1J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, scar both eyebrows, fore- head, and left temple, boil mark back of neck, scars right elbow, third right finger and on chest, dot between right thumb and finger, dog bite left forearm; a stoker, native of Manchester. Sen- tenced at Manchester, 12tli December, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police super- vision, for warehouse- breaking. Liberated 5th August, 1898. U 564. Supervisee MARY ADEY, alias FLOOD, STOTT, PARR and BROWN, Office No. 28- 99, age 62, height 5 ft. 1J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar right eyebrow, nose broken, small white mark outside left wrist, scar right elbow. Sentenced at Birmingham, 6th January, 1898, to 12 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licence holder GEORGE WADDINGTON, alias BRAMMER, JENNINGS and NOON, Office No. 1011- 99, height 5 ft, 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scars head, forehead, left of neck, on back, and on back left hand, blue scars left fore and little fingers, on right upper arm, back right hand, front and outside right thigh. Sentenced at Manchester, 9th July, 1895, to 5 vears penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th April, 1899. V 277. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Manchester. 29.— Oldham ( Borough). — For failing to report— Licence holder CHARLES HIRST, alias JAMES SYKES, and JAMES STOKES, Office No. 495- 99, age 41, height 5 ft. H in., complexion fresh, eyes grey, bald, scar top middle of forehead, 2 right eyebrow, and above left ear, several acne spots on back, scars right shin anil hip, burn mark right calf, brown mole centre of chest, 11 dots left wrist, anchor back left forearm, lost top of 2nd left finger. Sentenced at West Riding Sessions, Wakefield, 7th April 1890, to 7 years penal servi- tude for larceny. Released on second licence 11th February last. 30.— Oldham ( Borough). — For stealing ( bailee) 12th inst., a safety bicycle, Dunlop tyres, slight drop frame, rat- trap pedals, straight handle bars, cork handles, steel tips, celluloid gear case, marked " Dover," 28- in. wheels, maker's name, " Bradbury," on bottom bar of frame, transfer ( Duke of Wellington) on head, no brake or mud- guards— A MAN, giving the name of GEORGE BODDEN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, face badly pock marked ; dress, dark suit and cap. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Oldham. T> J LEICESTERSHIRE. 31.— Leicester ( Borough). — For stealing £ 6 12s. 4d.— TOM EDWARDS, alias KNIBB, age 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, com- plexion fair, hair ( long in front) and eyes dark, long sharp nose, ring tattooed 011 left little finger; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, dark ovftrcoat with velvet collar, soft felt hat, A tailor. Native of Belper. 32.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered).— JOHN ROSE, age 20, height 5 ft. 11J in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, brown birthmark below right nipple, small mole left shoulder blade. Is a deserter from the Leicestershire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. NORFOLK. 33. — Docking ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) 4th ult,, at Hunstanton, a watch ( recovered) — FREDERICK HERBERT, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache grey ; dress, black diagonal coat and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard hat, carried a small leather hand bag. A travelling watch and clock cleaner. Is accompanied by a small dark woman, age about 30, whom he repre- sents as his wife. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking NORTHUMBERLAND. 34.— Morpeth ( County).— For assault and robbery— MICHAEL RILEY, age 33, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion sallow, hair brown ; dress, brown coat and vest, light trousers, brown cap. A native of Bedlington, Northumberland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Spence, Morpeth. TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1899. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E 5 ESSEX. 39.— Saffron Walden' ' ity Portrait and description of THOMAS COLEMAN, whose apprehension is sought for falsification of accounts, age 32, height 5 ft. 1' in., very slight build, square shoulders, complexion pale, hair ( nearly bald 011 top) brown, moustache auburn, eyes blue, walks erect and with springing step : dress, generally dark suit, stand- up collar, black hard felt hat. An auctioneer's clerk, native of Saffron Walden. He left on 10th March, 1807, accompanied by his wife, and 4 children under 7 years of age. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. 33o2£>~ SHROPSHIRE. 40.— Wellington ' County). — For stealing 10s., 15th inst., from a travelling bazaar tent at Shifnal.— GEORGE FOSTER, age l'. l ( looks older) height 5 ft. 1 in., round shoulders, complexion fresh, broad features, hair ( coarse) and slight moustache dark, large hands : dress, blue serge jacket, light grey vest, dark grey trousers, light cloth peak cap, biue striped waist belt with leather straps, strong lace boots. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Has been employed with the above bazaar. Is supposed known at Leicester. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 41.— Taunton ( County). — For stealing a banker's cheque and order ( recovered)— JOHN THOMAS, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache and eyes dark, has lost the sight of right eye, owing to cataract ; dress, light brown mixture suit, light brown dust coat, black bowler hat, light lace boots, usually wears large plain gold ring. A native of Stogum- ber, Somerset. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Durham, Taunton. 42.- Weston- super- Mare ( County).— For stealing £ 102 8s. 17th inst., at Cheddar, HARRY HARRINGTON PREECE, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair light, heavy moustache and small whiskers sandy, eyes blue, scar on top of head, Roman nose, very small hands ; dress, slate coloured half morning coat, white vest, slate coloured trousers, white felt hat, lace boots. Late manager at the Cheddar shirt factory. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Balkwill, Weston- super- Mare. 43.— Bath ( City).— For stealing, 23rd inst., a " Swift" bicycle, road racer, flat handle bars, Dunlop tyres, 25 or 2( i in. frame, Westwood rims — A MAN, age about 32, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., dark brown moustache ; dress, grey suit and cap, blue satin tie with ring in centre, wore a gold ring. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 44.- Burton- on- Trent ( County For embezzling 12s at Uttoxeter, 28th ult.— JAMES SMITH, age 25 or 26, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, black tweed coat and vest, light trousers, blue and white silk neckerchief, grey cap, Blucher boots. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT .'!•").— C Division. - Portrait and description of MAURICE CONRARIE, alias JOUGGLA and TERRE, a Frenchman, whose apprehension is sought for stealing £ 10G lis. 5d., age 35, height 1 gold locket, blue enamel cross, containing hair and a portrait ; 2 pairs sleeve links ( 1 pair gold onyx. 1 do. silver coins); 1 silver chased cigarette case, W. L. R. in monogram thereon : 1 pair gold pince nez, fine gold chain with safety pin attached, in case, " J. B. Cole, optician," therein : 1 gilt carriage clock in red leather case, " Bedford, Regent St.." thereon : 2 sable boas ; 1 brown suit; 1 pair light striped flannel trousers ; 1 fawn colour vest, flat gilt buttons : 1 blue serge single breasted coat and vest, " W. L. Ridley " sewn inside right breast pocket, " G. Miller, maker" on tab: 1 Eastman's No. 4 bullet camera in leather case ( snap fastening broken), film 5 by 4, contain ing photographs of Oxford College, etc.— age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( small) grey, scar left side of fore- head ; dress, dark clothes, or may be wearing cycling suit and cap. Warrant iesued. 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache black ( may now be cleaned shaved), eyes ( full) dark ; dress, light tweed suit, white straw Trilby hat, or may be wearing frock coat and silk hat, late an hotel manager. Warrant issued. 30. — D Division.— Portrait and description of HORACE E. MANNING, whose apprehension is sought for stealing, 9th inst., 1 large oblong diamond and sapphire pendant, sapphire has a flaw across centre, surrounded by rows of large diamonds and small brilliants, also a row round edge; 1 pair star diamond earrings, about 118 stones in pendant and earrings ; 1 small diamond and carbuncle pendant; 1 ancient British gold arm- let, trumpet ends with herringbone work, weight about 3 oz.; 3 gold bracelets ( 1 half plain and half plaited, 1 flexible, ruby in centre, 1 made of 7 coins, 4 Russian the others English and Dutch); 7 gold brooches ( 1 Russian coins, 1 large set amethyst, 1 small set amethyst, 1 set topaz, 1 set paste heart, 1 set moonstone in shape of trefoil, 1 shape lizard and toad set turquoise) ; 1 silver gilt brooch, filigree dagger ; 1 flexible gold bangle ; 2 gold buckles ( 1 set paste stone, 1 shape of 2 horse- shoes) ; 2 neckchains ( 1 large link, 1 small); 3 necklaces ( 2 Roman pearl in boxes, 1 silver coin, Russian and English graduating, several small ones hanging in front); 2 gold rings ( 1 emerald set 5 stones, 1 pearl set 5 or t! stones) ; 1 small gold cross, set topaz ; 2 ladies' gold watches a hunter, double case, " A. S. 1'." in gold on back, engine turned cases, Swiss make, " Vevay, Switzerland " on inner case, a small piece of chain, about 4 in., long flat links, attached ; the Other Geneva, English double lever movements); about 40, height 5 ft. t> in., slight build, com- plexion, hair, and moustache ( pointed) dark; speaks English well. A bank clerk; native of Bucharest. Absconded 17th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 20, Old Jewry, E. C. 6 ^ CITY OF LONDON. 38.— Woodcut portrait and description of JOSEPH COHNER, alias FRANCESCO CIANCI, a Polish Jew, whose apprehension is sought for forging and uttering a cheque for £ 3,500, age 37— J Division. Woodcut portrait and description of Licence Holder WILLIAM BROWN, alias ROBERT THOMPSON, Office No. 2743- 98, whose apprehension is sought for assault 011 police and failing to report, age 33, height 5 it. 3J in.. complexion dark, hair ( turning grey and slightly bald) dark brown, eyes blue, scar left thumb, first left finger and calf, scar and dot left wrist, L R and anchor on front, R and dot on back right forearm, birthmark left upper arm, ruptured right side ; dress, supposed lavender coloured jacket and trousers, brown cardigan jacket, blue cap. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. i ?•=> 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899. 45.— Leek ( County).— For assault and rape— JOHN BAGGOTT, alias ROBERT SMITH, JOSEPH BROWN and WILLIAM FINNEY, age 34, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion sallow, hair black, moustache dark brown, eyes hazel, small mole right side of face, cut mark near right eye ; dress, dark pilot coat, cord trousers, white muffler, black cap, heavy boots ( all old). A fitter, native of Uttoxeter. Has been in the South Staffordshire Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Breton, Leek. ff Tunstall ( County). — For perjury— GEORGE PRICE, age 47, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark ( turning grey) ; dress, grey cloth coat, black vest, blue trousers, coloured silk muffler, black hard hat, lace boots. SARAH ANN PRICE, age 4G, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and hair dark, front teeth prominent ; wearing black cape with beaded trimming, black bonnet, supposed brown dress. A native of Longton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dodd, Tunstall. 6 STIRLINGSHIRE. 47.— Stirling ( Borough)— For obtaining food and lodgings, and lis. by false pretences, and stealing a " Standard " road racer bicycle, Dunlop tyres, Westwood rims, enamelled chocolate, drooped handle bars bent forward, rat trap pedals, 23J- in. frame, 1897 pattern, B. S. A. fittings, new Reynolds' in. chain, Brampton's saddle, double alarm bell, no brake or mudguards.— THOMAS STEWART, alias ALFRED GASS, age about 24, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., slight build, complexion sallow, sharp features, long straight nose, one upper tooth protruding ; dress, black serge reefer jacket, grey tweed trousers, brown and green check cap, brown lace boots now blackened; stated he was a native of Bradford, where he served his apprenticeship at an engineer's, and that he was recently second engineer on the s. s. " San Fran- cisco." He obtained the above amount on the pretence of paying the carriage of his luggage, which was at the railway station. Information to Chief Constable Ferguson, Stir- LIN2- Tf SUFFOLK. 48.'— Ipswich ( Borough). — For stealing ( bailee) a lady's old silver Geneva watch, and a pair of lace boots— GEORGE LAMBERT, age 19 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 7 in., clean shaved, supposed cataract left eye, left arm tattooed; dress, blue black coat and vest, dark serge trousers, light cap, neckerchief with dogs' and horses' heads thereon, may be wearing the stolen boots; a stableman, may seek employment at livery stables and omnibus yards. Has in his possession a paper relating to service in the 20th Hussars. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Russell, Chief Con- stable, Ipswich. SUFFOLK ( East). 49.— Eye ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM HENRY DEARING, alios WILLIAM DEREHAM, age 21. height 5 ft. 0 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey ; a native of Dickleburgh, Norfolk. The appearance of a low horse dealer. Is an absentee from the 4th Norfolk Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Page, Eye. 50.— Lowestoft County). For assault ROBERT JAMES BRAY, age 25, height 5ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, flesh mole left side of neck, large scar left shin, R. B. tattooed left forearm ; dress, brown jacket and vest, cord or fustian trousers, peak cap, heavy lace boots. A native of Lowestoft; supposed tramping to London. Warrant issued. 51.- Lowestoft ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings and money by false pretences— JAMES TURRELL, alias LION TURRELL, age 33 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9} in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, grenade J. T. tattooed on right forearm ; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, light tweed cap, lace boots, supposed wearing a black silk wrapper, " W. Davy" stamped in one corner. A native of Beccles. Is an absentee from the 3rd Norfolk Regiment. Warrant issued. t- tf 52.- Lowestoft ( County).— For larceny- JAMES MILLS, age 28, height about 5 ft. 7 " in., complexion swarthy, hair brown, eyes blue, large nose, deep dimple on chin, left hip deformed ; dress, black jacket and vest, light trousers, blue wrapper with white spots, brown cap, lace boots ; a flower hawker ; native of Croydon. Stays at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sliipp, Lowestoft J- 3 ( JJA/ SUFFOLK ( West). 53.— Boxford ( County).— For embezzlement — JOSEPH BARWICK, age 42, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, walks and speaks quickly, wearing black coat and vest, dark grey overcoat, light plaid cap : a native of Sudbury. Late rate collector and town hall keeper at Sudbury. May be found in the neigh- bourhood of Clapham. Absconded 9th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Emmerson, Boxford. SUSSEX ( East). 54. Brighton [ Borough).- For obtaining £ 10 by a fictitious cheque— R. T. FOSTER, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, knock- kneed : dress, black morning suit, black and white straw hat. Warrant issued. 55.— Brighton < Borough).— For obtaining £ 5 13s. Od. by a fictitious cheque, 8th inst.— E. B. PICKIN, age about 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache : dress, dark jacket and vest, brown mixture tweed trousers, white tie with paste pin, kid gloves ; carried an umbrella. A vinegar brewer's agent. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter Brighton. 56.- Eastbourne ( Bon/ ugh ).• For stealing 14th inst., £ 15 10s lid.— EUGENE MONRO, age about 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, rather full face, hair and small moustache dark, carries his head slightly forward, supposed wear- ing dark grey jacket suit, or black morning coat and vest or fancy vest with white spots. A tailor's salesman; speaks two or three languages. Absconded 14th inst. Warrant issued. 57. Eastbourne ' Borough).— For stealing, 4th ult., a costermonger's barrow, painted plum colour, long springs — CHARLES ARTHUR SMART, age 33 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaved; dress, light suit, felt hat. Travels the country hawking flour bags. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. ^ 58.— Hastings Borough). — For assault— WILLIAM RANSOM, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( parted in centre) and moustache dark ; dress, dark ( double breasted) serge jacket, mixture cloth ( double breasted) vest, cord trousers, blue and white wrap, brown mix- ture cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. 59.— Hastings ( Borough). - For indecent assaults on children NELSON TILTMAN, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark brown ; dress, short dark jacket and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, heavy lace boots. May be found on the south coast employed as a boatman or on small vessels. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). CM.— Worthing ( County).— For obtaining money by fictitious cheques between 3rd and 17th inst., oil the Wilts and Dorset Banking Company, Limited, Bath, issued May, 1898, to Rupert Cleve- land Chisholm — THOMAS FRASER, alias FREDERICK JOHNSON and THOMAS HEWITT, age about 28, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair and moustache dark brown ; dress, black jacket and vest, dark mixture trousers. Is identical with expiree Guy R. R. Preston, Office No. 278, 98, see portraits and description Case No. 37, 9th December, 1898, and Cases No. 39, 6th, and No. 42, 27th May, 1898. His modus operandi is to obtain . the services of some boy whom he may casually meet in the street and ask him if he would like to earn a sixpence, and on the boy replying in the affirmative he hands the boy a letter addressed to some trades- man, then waits for the boy's return, gets posses- sion of the money, and decamps. The following is a copy of letter addressed to a tradesman. Dear Sir,— Having missed the Bank, I should esteem it a favour if you will kindly send cash for the enclosed cheque by bearer ; should you be short of change, kindly send what you can spare and balance at your convenience, and oblige. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WILTSHIRE. 61— Swindon ( County).— For an indecent assault at Stratton, 1st inst.— RAYMOND TOMBS, age 18jf, height 5 ft. 8 in., inclined to be stout, slightly round shouldered, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey ; dress, pepper and salt coloured jacket and vest, black trousers, light cloth cap, lace boots, ( all much worn). A native of Gorse Hill, Swindon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. 62.- Warminster ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a silver Geneva watch, open face, steel chain attached— A YOUTH, age 16, height about 5 ft., complexion and hair dark; dress, cord jacket, blue twill slop, grey plaid trousers, dark greasy cap, lace boots. Stated he had been an engine cleaner and was a native of Portland. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. nn. i WORCESTERSHIRE. 63. Worcester ( City).- - For embezzling £ 2 10s.— C. T. GWILLIAM, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes dark, nose has been broken. Formerly a jeweller's traveller ; previously convicted of a similar offence. ry xi, i Warrant issued. 61.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing a case of geometrical instruments ( recovered;— LEWIS COOKE, age about 29, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, long thin face, large hook nose, hair brown, slight moustache sandy, eyes blue or grey ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey cloth trousers, bow tie, grey soft felt hat. A native of West Bromwich. Will probably call upon archi- tects for employment. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Wor- cester. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 65.— Dudley ( County).— For" stealing ( bailee) 26th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— WALDRON, alias HERBERT GILL, age 26. height 5 ft. 10± in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, brown suit. A native of Green- gates, Yorkshire. Previously convicted at Gates- head, Northampton, and Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Speke, Dudley. C fy YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). £ 1 REWARD. 66.— Guisborough ( County).— For larceny ( bailee)— DAVID START, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, slight moustache ; dress, blue pilot jacket and vest, cord trousers, sealskin or blue cloth cap. A miner.— ELIZA JANE START ( wife of above), age about 40, height about 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion pale, hair brown ; dress, black cloth jacket, dark dress, light straw hat. A native of Marske- by the- Sea. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Clarkson, Guisborough, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Start and his wife. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 67 — Bradford ( City).— For failing to notify change of address— Licence holder JOHN WELDON, Office No. 3626- 98, age 65, height 5 ft. 81 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey , eyes hazel, scar back left elbow, outside base left thumb, back left forefinger and back of ring finger, scar front right forearm, back of ring and little fingers, left side of forehead, outside angle left eye, above middle right eyebrow, tattooed B. C. right side of chest; a moulder. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes 26th July, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude for wounding with intent. Licenced 13th December, 1898. T 383. Information to Chief Constable Ross, Bradford- 68 - Sheffield ( City). — For forgery WILLIAM BRAMLEY SMITH, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( short) light brown ; dress, grey cloth morning coat and vest, striped trousers, hard felt hat; a clerk, native of Sheffield. Absconded 21st inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Commander Scott, Chief Constable, Sheffield. 69. Wakefield ( City). — For stealing ( bailee), 1st inst., a brown mixture suit— JAMES PEARCE, alias PAGE, age 23, height 5 ft. 6 in., thin face, hair brown, clean shaved, cut scar left cheek, scar on forehead, speaks with London accent: wearing the stolen suit, hard felt hat, FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. patent, leather boots, carried a brown hand ' jag containing 6 books of Cassell's publications. A book canvasser, frequents music halls and singing rooms. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 70.- Criminal Investigation De- partment. Remanded, charged with attempt- ing to obtain £ 500 and other sums from a railway company on the pretence of having met with an accident, and bringing a bogus action against the company — WILLIAM LIDDELL HOWARD. alias COUNT HOWARD, CAPTAIN ARROW- SMITH, R. A . and GERARD E. SLINGSBY, age 60, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair, whiskers and moustache grey. Is well educated and of plausible manner, well dressed ; a native of York. Has resided for the past 20 years at Kilburn. Is an impostor and begging letter writer. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. WARWICKSHIRE. 71.— Birmingham ( City).— Committed for trial at Sessions 3rd prox. for fraud, JOHN JACOBS, age 41, height 5 ft. 8 in.; complexion fresh, oval face, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, scar right and left of forehead and on right cheek, ROBERT STURLEY, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, oval face, hair, moustache and eyes brown, two dots back of left forearm ; state they are general dealers and natives of London. They sell bullock horns, which they represent to be buffalo horns brought from South Africa as a present to a person whom they are unable to find. JACOBS has been previously convicted of a similar offence. Both supposed wanted elsewhere. Photographs may be seen on application. Information to the acting Chief Constable, Birmingham. 33oS~%- WORCESTERSHIRE. 72.— Evesham ( County).— Remanded till 4th prox. for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, and larceny— HENRY THOMAS PARRY, age 19, height 5 ft. 74 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey ; dress, dark blue slop, blue cloth vest, grey striped cloth trousers, dark blue cloth cap ( all greasy). States he is a native of Newnham, Gloucestershire, and that he had been employed as an engine cleaner. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. 73.- Malvern ( County). — Remanded, charged with housebreaking— GEORGE THOMAS ( supposed false), age 22, height 5 ft. 5£ in., com- plexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, small scar outer corner left eye, anchor, sailor with flags, and J. M. right forearm, bracelet on back right wrist, heart between thumb and first finger right hand, king's head and crown, 2 crosses, heart and bracelet, left arm, cross flags back left hand, blue mark on breast. States he is a dock labourer, and belongs to Canning Town, London, and has worked in Bristol docks. MICHAEL ROONEY, age 18, height 5 ft. 0| in., complexion sallow, freckled, hair dark brown, eyes brown, small scar centre of forehead and left side of mouth, burn scar right shin, anchor, star, T. R. right forearm, F. P. L. T. B. M. 3 and a cross left forearm, J. C. back left hand. States he has worked in the forge, and is a native of Walsall, Staffordshire. JOHN MILSON, age 18, height 5 ft. 2i in., com- plexion sallow, sunburnt, hair dark brown, eyes grey, very heavy eyelids, round scar back of head, 2 small blue dots right forearm, cross and 3 dots left forearm. States he belongs to Bristol, and has been employed selling compressed coal or fire bricks. All supposed previously convicted. Photographs can be seen on application. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. Ti.— Wokingham ( County).— 20th inst. by burglary, 2 black handled razors, " for barber only " on blades, makers Rogers & Son, 1 marked I ; 2 shagreen spectacle cases ( 1 with silver band), containing tortoiseshell spectacles ; 1 silver cigar- ette case," Presented to Major Beadnell by Officers of Civil Service Volunteers, 11th February, 1888," on other side is a crest, greyhound's head ; 1 do., monogram " A. G. S. B." ; 1 silver match box, dented ; 1 small silver box, heart shape ; 1 pair scissors, silver handles, in silver sheath ; 1 silver snuff box, ribbed ; 2 upright silver boxes ( chased) 1 initialled " B. B." ; 2 silver vinaigrettes, 1 in., chased ; 1 pair gold framed eyeglasses, snake's head thereon ; 1 silver clasp fruit knife, handle bent ; 1 small mother- o'- pearl penknife, 2 or 3 blades ; 1 small paper knife, shape of Turkish scimitar ; 1 do. silver box, agate stone centre lid, small cupid floating on water on bottom ; 1 small round mother- o'- pearl box, mirror inside lid ; 1 silver jubilee cup, gold wash inside, with Queen's head, 1897, thereon ; 1 plain gold ring ; 1 gold pin, set coral ; 1 do., set purple stone with pearl on top ; 1 do. studded with pearls ( Indian) ; 1 silver cigarette case, with crest, " lion's head and Catherine wheel on lion, motto " Avito Juri " ; 1 do., foreign make, light blue enamel at top ; 1 gold lover's knot pin; 1 silver pin, shape of gondola ; 1 do., set onyx ; 1 gold pin, set cornelian stone ; 3 do. studs in brown leather case ; 1 silver matchbox and sovereign case combined, initials " R. F. V. W." ; 1 do., fluted, monogram one side, on other side " From Saltburn- on- Sea " ; 1 do., initialled " F. W." ; 1 do., " R. W." ; and 1 do., " R. F. W. from G. R." ; 1 silver flask, monogram " B. F. V. W." ; 1 earthenware matchbox, shape of a drum ; several loose studs, supposed by MAN described in Case No. 10. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. CUMBERLAND. 75.- Workington ( County).— 25th inst., a 9- ct. gold Albert and pendant ; 1 ditto long guard ; 3 fine gold studs, crescent backs ; 2 pairs pearl sleeve links; 1 15- ct. gold necklet and locket, twisted pattern, " S. E. T." engraved on clasp ; 1 gold Maltese cross pendant" S. E. T." engraved on back ; 1 lady's 18- ct. 3- stone diamond ring gipsy setting ; 1 lady's gold dress ring set 5 turquoise ; 1 ditto set coral; 1 ditto memorial ring " In memory of" engraved outside; 2 lion shilling scarf pins, enamelled : 1 lion shilling mounted ; anda number of English, foreign and jubilee coins. Information to Supt. Hope, Workington. HAMPSHIRE. 70.— Bournemouth ( County).— 20th inst., a lady's gold Geneva half- hunter watch, chased cases, blue figures ; 1 ditto, Albert, small links ; 1 small gold heart, set ruby in centre, surrounded with diamonds, place at back for hair, thin gold bead pattern chain attached ; 1 gold brooch, bird and merry thought; 1 large ditto, set imitation diamonds and opal ; 1 small gold safety pin brooch, set turquoise, forming a fly ; 1 lady's gold ring, set 5 large and several small diamonds ; 1 ditto, diamond shape, set turquoise and pearls , 1 ditto, set 5 turquoise. Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair and moustache light; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, and cap. 77.— Bournemouth ( County).— 19th inst. — 1 gent's cluster ring, 1 emeraid and several brilliants, two or three brilliants missing ; 1 lady's small ring ( 4 or 5 pearls); 1 lady's old- fashioned oval shaped ring, set small garnets and pearls ; 1 small chased old- fashioned keeper ring ; 1 lady's oval shaped gold ring, set 1 garnet and 10 or 12 pearls ; 1 small amethyst and pearl brooch, with hair in front and initials at back, stones alternately round hair ; 1 old- fashioned gold oval brooch, photograph at back : 1 moon paste brooch ; 1 gold filigree bracelet, snap fastening ; 1 large gold turk's head brooch, set with pearls forming a star in centre, glass missing at back ; 1 lady's gold hunter watch, white dial, cracked across from XII. to VI., chased cases, plain space on outside case for monogram— by A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 0 in., hair and complexion dark; dress, dark tweed suit, straw hat with black band, carried a walking stick. Information to Inspector Bowles, Bournemouth. KENT. TS.— Ramsgate ( Borough).— 16th inst., a lady's half- hoop diamond ring, containing 5 diamonds. — Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 50, stout build, hair dark, clean shaved, slight American accent; dress, black clothes, high silk hat, carried an umbrella with black ebony handle, wore a single stone gipsy ring on right little finger. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 79.— Welshpool ( County). — 7th inst., a silver watch, No. 150987, makers Kendal & Dent, thick flat glass with 2 or 3 small scratches, silver curb pattern chain attached, with a jubilee six- pence in silver locket, one side gilded the other enamelled, bound with 2 small silver threads ( 1 loose), small knobs between— by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, wearing dark clothes and cap, carried his right arm in a sling ; hawks boot laces. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crow- den, Welshpool. OXFORDSHIRE. 80.— Banbury ( County). — 25th inst. at Bourton, a pair of lace boots with toecaps, hook at tops," Regiment " in gold letters inside. Supposed by a tramp. Information to Supt. Sutton, Banbury SOMERSETSHIRE. 81.— Wiveliscomhe ( County).— 9th inst.. at Dulvertori, a safety pneumatic bicycle, maker " Stenners, Tiverton," straight handle bar, cork handles with black bands, rat- trap pedals, Clincher tyres, brown saddle, no mud guards, a piece of green cloth between brake and handle bar— by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, brown or fawn coloured suit, light cloth cap, brown leggings and boots. Had the appearance of a groom. Information to Supt. Richardson, Wiveliscombe. SURREY. 82.- Chertsey County). — 2Gth inst. at Windlesham— 2 night blankets, yellow and black stripe ; 1 quarter sheet, red mixture plaid, red and yellow piping, " T B " thereon ; 1 rug, bound green braid ; 2 hoods ; 2 pad cloths ; 1 roller; 2 summer rugs ( patched), blue, yellow, and white cords ; 2 rollers to match ; 1 rug, red stripe and binding ( horse clothing) ; 1 pair new black cloth trousers. " Simpson, South Audley Street, Lon- don," on buttons ; 1 light brown stable coat and vest; 1 gold pin, ball chased ; 1 silver fox tooth pin. JicrL/ o 83.- Chertsey ( County). — 22nd inst., at Windlesham— 1 large fish slice and fork, crest and motto " Hostis honori invidia" thereon ; 1 dessert spoon, Albany shape, M in old English thereon ; 1 do., " G. P." in monogram ; 1 dessert spoon and knife " I. M. R." in monogram ; 1 pencil case, seal Shakespeare's head ; 1 do., calendar around ; 1 thimble, filigree; 1 tape measure, engraved, yellow ribbon ; 1 ash tray; 1 match box, hammered, all silver ; 8 dessert knives and forks ( 2 odd, some with crest); about 30 teaspoons; cheese and butter knife and fork ; sugar tongs, plated. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey SUSSEX ( East). 84.— Brighton ( Borough).— 22nd inst., a " Special Raglan " bicycle, enamelled black, No. 12995 on frame under saddle pin or handle bar on front tube, Dunlop tyres, metal mudguards, spoon brake, gear about ( J6. 85.- Brighton ( Borough). — 7th and 8th inst., 1 gold half- hoop gipsy diamond ring ( 5 stones); 1 single stone diamond ring, black tracing on shank ; 1 heavy gold half- hoop ring, set with 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; 1 gold cross set with an emerald, hole in back for hair ; 1 heavy gold neck chain, snake pattern ; 1 silver chatelaine, with gold torpedo shaped scent bottle, about lA- in. long, Cairngorm points, and set with about 15 diamonds ; 1 large coronation coin or medal of William and Mary, very much scratched ; 1 silver coin about the size of a 4s. piece ; 1 large triangular Cairngorm revolving seal, set in gold, " Lilias" engraved thereon ; 1 silver crucifix about an inch long ; 1 gold safety pin about 4 in. long, with a piece of gold ( diamond shaped) set with 5 turquoise ; 1 smoke mother- o'- pearl brooch, pansy shape, set diamond in centre; 1 small silver crucifix ; 1 lady's gold keyless demi- hunter watch, pale salmon colour rim, dark blue figures, dark blue enamelled back, " L. C. D." in diamonds; 1 gold safety pin, set with a rough diamond, claw setting; 1. lady's half- hoop diamond ring, " Katie, 15th May, 1890," engraved inside ; 1 lady's gipsy ring, set with 3 diamonds ; 1 gold African ring, about ^- in. wide ; 1 lady's gold watch, maker " Benson, Ludgate Hill," No. 2807, and " K. R." in monogram on back, gold fob chain attached — 8th inst., 1 silver Geneva watch, " Smith" scratched on case; 2 silver watches Nos. 44335, 79( 1017 ; 1 lady's do. No. 28875 ; 1 pair large heavy field glasses, maker " Atkinson, London." Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 6 FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899. Eastbourne ( Borough).— 10th inst,, 1 lady's 18- ct. gold diamond ring, set with 2 diamonds diagonally, claw setting ; 1 lady's 18- ct. gold ring, set cluster of 7 or 8 pearls ; 1 lady's black enamel keyless watch, black dial, gold hands and figures, with gold bow- knob pin attached ; 1 black enamel pin, shape of a rose, pearl in centre ; 1 purple enamel violet shape pin, with small brilliant in centre : 1 long gold bar brooch, square of diamonds in centre, and bracelet to match, with safety chain, in box, about 4J in. X 1 in., lined with red satin, closes with a spring : 1 gold curb chain bracelet, set 3 clusters of 1 turquoise and whole pearls between ; 1 gold brooch, 3 shamrock leaves, with whole pearl in centre of each ; 1 old square gold brooch, with double row of pearls around, light hair in centre ( can be made into pendant by adding a hook, also set with pearls) ; 1 Portuguese coin brooch, date 1802 ; 1 old Portuguese pendant, set with Minas Novas in silver, with gold chain attached; 1 lady's small gold twisted ring; 1 lady's two band pearl and diamond ring, supposed set with 3 diamonds and 3 pearls; 1 lady's diamond and ruby gipsy ring, set 1 ruby and 1 diamond on either side ; 1 lady's gold ring, set with 2 rubies, and 1 whole pearl in centre about the size of a small pea ; 1 pins, 1st, gold, set 4 whole pearls in a row ; 2nd, gold, set 1 garnet, with guard chain and small gold pin attached ; 3rd, gold daisy, pearl in centre ; 4th, 2 gold pins ( joined), is supposed set with ( i Portuguese stones, set in silver, safety chain attached ; 1 plain gold band bracelet, set 1 diamond, safety chain attached; 1 gold band bracelet, filigree centre, row of small pearls each side, with safety chain ; 1 gold watch ring, and a pair of steel rimmed pince- nez, with cork bridge, black cord- guard attached ( worn); 1 plain gold bracelet, about ^- in. wide, bright raised edges with fine wire designs between ; 1 long old- fashioned gold close link pattern chain, with swivel ; 1 round dark blue enamel locket, set supposed 5 pearls, gold bands across front, white and brown hair at back ; 1 small imitation diamond and emerald bar brooch ; 1 oval brooch, onyx set in gold ; 1 old- fashioned silver gilt bracelet, composed of filigree squares, set with turquoise, some missing; 1 safety pin brooch, set with 3 moonstones; 1 long silver gilt brooch, filigree work, with small flower pendant; 1 lady's gun- metal keyless watch, fluted, white dial, gold hands and figures ; 1 gold snake pattern neck chain : 1 gold pencil case amethyst stone at end ; 2 white metal hairpins, with 5 paste diamonds, stone missing from one ; 1 silver daisy Indian filigree brooch, pin missing.— By A MAN age 25 to 30, height about 5 ft. 8 in., hair brown, moustache light; wearing grey jacket suit, white straw hat; carried a brown walking stick with crook handle. Spoke with a foreign accent. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. i ^ WARWICKSHIRE. 87- Birmingham ( City).— 20th ult., 2 gold bracelets, one set with pearls, boat shape, new safety chain attached ; the other set with brilliants, new joint pin, safety chain attached, in fancy case with expanding holder. Information to the Acting Chief Constable, Birmingham. 5 ^ YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). X8.— Hull City .— 18th inst,, a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The Victor, No. 969," on head or bottom bracket, 1897 pattern, black enamelled, 28 in. wheels, " Palmer" tyres, jointless rims, tangent spokes, dropped handle bar, cork handles, rat- trap pedals, G^- in. cranks, 1- in. roller chain, geared at about 70, large fancy gear wheel, " Victor's" fittings throughout. " Victor's" trans- fer on silver plate on head, " Brook's " B No. 10 saddle, Lucas baby bell, supposed a lady's micro- phate lamp attached. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 80.— Guisborough ( County).— Between 7tli and 12th inst. at Coatham— 12 old silver tea spoons, plain fiddle pattern, " A M " engraved thereon : 6 nickel silver tea spoons, fancy engraved pattern ; and a pair of scissors, chain attached. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. PROPERTY RECOVERED. DURHAM. 00.- Stockton- on- Tees ( County).— Silver watches, Nos. 261224, 00875, 113515, gold ditto, Nos. 172722 and 00821. Case No. 17, 31st March last. ANIMALS, & e., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 01.— V Division. -- 10th inst., a bay mare, black points, 15 hands 3 in., no shoes, has had fever in front feet which may cause a peculiar walk. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, SW. ,, KENT. 92.— West Malling ( County). 24th inst., at Wrotham, a bay van mare, age about 11 years, 15 hands 2 in., stripe down forehead, both hind and one of fore feet white, mane ( rough) and tail short, wart on nose, hairy legs, narrow body, in poor condition. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Malling. WARWICKSHIRE. 93.— Solihull ( County).— 5th inst., a dark brown half- bred cart horse, aged, 15 hands 3 in., white star on forehead, white patch on nose from flesh wounds, long thick tail ( cut square), long dock, legs clipped about three months ago ; will answer to the name of Sailor. Information to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. 6 APPREHENSIONS. 94. Cheshire, Oakmere ( County).— THOMAS SCOTT, Case No. 12.10th March, 1800. 05. Lanarkshire, Glasgow ( City — ROBERT MURDOCH, Case No. 25, 23rd '•' 6Lancashire, Blackpool ( Borough).- FRED WILSON and TOM SMITH, Case No. 28, 23rd inst. 07. — Sussex ( West), Worthing ( County).— GEORGE PARKER, Case No. 43, 5th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 98.— G Division.— For forgery and utter- ing a bill of acceptance for £ 90 5s. l> d.— IDEL BERLIN, age 36, height 5 ft. 3 in., rather corpu- lent, complexion fair, hair and moustache light brown, eyes brown, walks with short steps; dress, black frock coat and vest, grey trousers, white straw hat, patent leather boots. A furrier's commission agent. Native of Moscow. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DERBYSHIRE. W.— Eckington ( County).— For fraud— J. T. COOPER, age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey), whiskers, and long moustache black, walks with shuffling gait and carries his head forward ; dress, black frock coat and vest, grey check trousers, soft felt hat. He calls on tradesmen, representing himself as agent tor a business directory, and obtains money for advertisements. . Warrant issued. Eckington ( County . — For stealing clothing- EDGAR BOOTH, age 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, heart tattooed on right forearm ; peculiarity in speech. Is a private of the 2nd Lincoln Regi- ment. Native of Hucknall Torkard. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington. KENT. 101.— Hove Borough.) For non- payment of maintenance arrears — HENRY STRANGER, alias EDES, age 28, height 6 ft., slight build, complexion pale, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue, large nose ; a labourer. Native of Haywards Heath. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. PROPERTY STOLEN. DERBYSHIRE. 102. Eckington ( County).— 21st inst., by housebreaking at Meersbrook— 1 diamond com- bination stud and pin ; 1 gold bracelet set sapphire and diamonds ; 1 silver ring set crystals ; 1 gold oval shape brooch with glass at back for hair ; 3 small gold studs set pearl. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington. KENT. 1<> 3 — Ramsgate ( Borough).— Between 24th and 26th inst., a gold lever watch, No. 33673, open face, engine turned back, curb pattern metal chain and silver compassattached.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 50, stout build, broad shoulders, hair and whiskers ( short) grey, eyes- dark, small mouth ; dress, black double breasted coat, dark trousers, white straw hat; and A WOMAN, age 40 to 50, hair and eyes dark ; dress, black skirt, pink and white blouse. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate, SURREY. 104.— Farnham ( County).- 24th inst., by housebreaking at Hale, a gold keyless hunter watch, white enamelled face, crest a " stork" on back, maker " Frodsham," No. 06615. 26th inst.. by housebreaking at Ash, 1 silver open face English lever watch, initials " W. B." on case ; 1 lady's silver open face do., No. 5965 - r 1 do. Geneva, No. 5816 ; 1 silver Geneva, " G. O. Kercher " on inside case ; 1 gilt Albert chain, 1 silver chain key attached, blue stone at end; 1 silver brooch, gold harp and roses thereon ; 4 pairs silver earrings ( 1 acorn pattern, 1 gipsy potsr 1 ship, 1 a cross) ; 1 large red leather purse with 3 pockets. 27th inst., by burglary, 1 large cameo brooch, gold setting ; a note book and purse combined, " Mrs. Anderson, Zingara Terrace," inside. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. , APPREHENSIONS. 105. - Suffolk ( East), Lowestoft ( County).— PERCY ATHOL WOODS, Case No. 42, 10th February last, at Norwich. 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