THB POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1632. REGULATIONS. ^ All armmmcements 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. I. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by ( mother force. i Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable 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 payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. I. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of lbs. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. I Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if ike name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be signed, by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of tlce county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rat J than Inspector, or analogom thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted• » the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to tt-> Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the aniu> uncement, for insert io- n in th* next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request f& r the insertion of any announcement icill <<• wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received rwt later thu •• noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edit ion iwt later tha n Saturday morning. The <, must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, a/ a accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Orde* or by Post Office Order payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements cotweming property lost or persons / hissing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON Editor. NOTICE. The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will bo fountI arranged for easy reference as fol- lows s— ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Anj' additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hopeof preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis — 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhihited with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( « ) The amount of the reward. ( b) The conditions on which it is payable. (<•) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ((/) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. ( 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24, sec. 2.) 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdingout any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to theconditions ( « ) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( « ) and </'). Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1 Criminal Investigation De- partment.— For obtaining money and goods by false pretences within German jurisdiction.— ANANDSING ADJECTSING ADVANI, Office No. 1869- 99, age 30, height 6 ft. 0£ in., complexion dark ( pockpitted), hair and moustache black, eyes dark brown, scar right cheek bone, mole right side of neck, ears pierced ; dress, brown jacket suit, soft grey felt hat. An indigo merchant; native of Hyderabad, India. Was liberated on licence 24th June last. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. 2.— A Division•— For embezzling £ 8 16s, — ALEXANDER DURNO WATSON, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and mous- tache ( curled at ends) auburn, eyes brown, thick eyebrows, aquiline nose ; dress, bluish grey jacket suit, white straw or black felt hat. A rent col- lector. 33c/. yu. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 3. G Division.— CHARLES YANOFSKY or YARNOSKI, Case No. 2, 11th inst., not to be Warrant withdrawn. ARGYLLSHIRE. 4.— Lochgilphead ( County).— For steal- ing money— ANDREW McKINLAY, a grocer's vanman; age about 22, height 5ft. 10in., slight build, complexion dark, long thin reddish face, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes hazel, long sharp nose slightly turned up, sharp chin, bad teeth ; dress, dark brown tweed jacket, dark blue serge vest and trousers, blue or dark brown cap, strong boots. Absconded from Campbeltown l. ith ult., and was last seen at Ayr. He is believed to have a considerable sum of money in his possession, and may endeavour to leave for America where he has friends. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Argyll- shire, Lochgilphead, N. B. BANFFSHIRE. •<• — Banff ( County). — For stealing the following watches entrusted for repair, viz. :— 1 lady's keyless, No. 102755, yellow metal, carved cases, American make; 1 white metal cased, No. 2732 ; 1 silver lever hunter, number supposed 21503, carved cases, mark on back where initials have been scratched out, long chain, small links, mended in 3 places with larger links attached ; 1 old silver verge, No. 518 ; 1 silver lever, " J. Gray & Sons, Banff and Macduff," on dial; 1 double- cased English lever, supposed to have " Stevenson Oldmeldrum," on works, dent in cases at figure 6 ; 1 lady's silver Geneva; 1 double- cased silver lever, " John Wood, Banff," on dial and move- ment, No. 2989; 1 single- cased English lever, black chapters, gold hands, supposed to have " Neptune " stamped on inside of cases ; 1 silver Geneva, plain cases, gold chapters, black hands ; 1 lady's silver single- cased; 1 silver Geneva hunter — GILBERT MILLER, age 52, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, broad face, hair ( turning grey) and bristly moustache brown, short whiskers turning grey, bald on top of head, eyes sunken, square shoulders, walks erect, military appearance ; may be wearing black coat and vest, tight trousers, black square crow hat, tan boots. A watchmaker, native of Dundalk. He left Banff 25th ult., and was accompanied by his wife, age 50, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark ( turning grey), long face, prominent nose, sharp features, large front teeth, of smart appearance. Both are addicted to drink. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Banffshire, Banff. P < fo BEDFORDSHIRE. 6.— Biggleswade ( County). For assault on police at Blunham, 30th ult. - FREDERICK COTTON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair and small moustache light. A native of Kempston, Beds. Attends fairs, & c., with a set of nine « pins. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Biggleswade. BERKSHIRE. '.— Wokingham County).— for stealing at Bracknell on 11th inst., a bay horse, 15 hands 2 or 3 in., aged, long mane and tail, white star on forehead, over in front, hoof of off forefoot broken, shoes much worn; a set of black leather harness, brass mounted, and a spare bridle; an old 4- wheel cab, body painted blue lined yellow, wheels yellow lined blue, piece of white calico tacked inside each door — JOHN SHACKLER, alias DARKEY JACK, Office No. 2056- 99, age 19, height 5 ft. 7^ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache, eyes brown, faint dot on back left forearm and left middle finger, mole back of right forearm, above left eye, and on right eyebrow. A dealer ; native of Ash Hampstead ; last known address 125, Great Knollys Street, Reading. Sentenced at Winchester County Sessions, 4th April last, to 3 months hard labour for breaking a window with intent to steal; previously convicted at Oxford and Caversham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1899. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 8.— Slough { County).— For obtaining, 4th inst., by false pretences, a pair of guns ( recovered) — H. WINDSOR, alias LEONARD, age 60, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair white, square- cut moustache, eyes light blue, small birthmark side of right eye, quiet manner ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, grey trousers, brown soft felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sntton, Slough. CHESHIRE. 9- Egremont { County).— For stealing, 19th ult., at New Brighton, a road racer bicycle, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Palmer 1898 tyres, double butted spokes, plated, B. S. A. 1898 fittings, 189!) chain wheel, rat trap pedals, part of left toe- clip broken off, ramshorn handle bar, felt grips, black saddle— GEORGE HARPER, age about 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, appears stiff in legs ; dressed as an able seaman of H. M. S. Wildfire, with white crown cap, " H. M. S. Wildfire " in front, rifle and cannon on arm, lace boots cut at sides. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McDonald, Egremont. 4V/ f £ 2 REWARD. W.— Middlewich ( County).— For deserting his wife— HENRY RAYNOR, age 32, height 6 ft. ] 7, in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, one leg shorter than the other, walks lame. A native of Northwich. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Northwich Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Raynor. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. CORNWALL. 11.— Launceston ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 6th ult. — GEORGE LEVEY ( supposed false), age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, face slightly bloated, hair ( cut Bhort and inclined to curl in front) darli brown, supposed small dark moustache, twitches his face and draws his mouth to one side when speaking, front teeth decayed and several missing, a fluent speaker ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey tight- fitting trousers, Alpine hat, Jubilee tie, turn- down collar, tan shoes, wears two silver or white metal rings on right hand. He calls on farmers, forage dealers, etc., and states that he represents a circus for which he requires a field ; he orders large quantities of fodder at high prices, and after signing an agreement, draws a commission on the orders and decamps. Is believed to be carrying on similar practices in the West of England. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Nicholls, Launceston, or Inspector Hamley, Stratton. f ^ CUMBERLAND. 12 Carlisle ( City).— JAMES HUTCHIN- SON, Office No. 1052- 99, Case No. 12, 21st ult., not now wanted. DERBYSHIRE. 13.— Derby ( County).— For rape at Aston- on- Trent, lst ult. — EDWARD WILKES, age about 35, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, blue serge coat and vest, grey striped trousers. A painter. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Airey, Derby. " f U.— Wirksworth ( County).— For stealing 25th ult., at Darley Dale, a lady's gold watch and chain ( recovered): 1 gold cross ; 1 gold locket one side glass with photograph of a lady inside ; 1 gold pencil case— ELLEN or HARRIET ELLEN SMITH, age 35, height 5 ft. 0£ in., complexion sallow, hair very dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, navy blue dress with cream coloured cord silk front, dark navy blue jacket, light colour straw hat, trimmed gauze, 3 feathers ( 2 white, 1 same colour as hat), a bunch of polyanthus flowers in velvet under left side. A native of Wicklow. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hollingworth, Wirksworth ESSEX. 15- Colchester ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ( recovered)— JOSEPH REED, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion rather dark, fat red face, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes ( sunken), blue ; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark grey striped trousers, blue shirt with black spots, brown cap, brown lace boots, wearing a gold chain with locket attached. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ackers, Colchester. HAMPSHIRE. l6.~ Andover County) — For embezzle- ment— GEORGE ROBEY, age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, small round features, hair black, eyes brown ; dress, black serge suit, double breasted coat, black hard felt hat. A shop porter ; native of Andover. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Bowles, Andover 17- Bournemouth ( County).— For steal- ing, 2nd inst., a gold bracelet ( recovered)— NEVILLE CHARLTON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., full face, hair brown, clean shaved, carbuncle scar left of neck and on right forearm; dress, brown suit, straw hat, brown boots, of gentlemanly appearance. He stayed at a high- class boarding house with a brother and another man, both of good appearance. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Forster, Bournemouth^ 18.— Fareham [ County). — For stealing a money order for £ 10, and forging a signature thereto — WILLIAM JONES, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light brown, eyes grey, scar and dots left forearm, scar right hip, dress when last seen in regimental clothing of the lst East Lanca- shire Regiment from which he is a deserter. Native of Manchester. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 19 — Kingsclere ( County).— For larceny — HENRY HILLIER ( supposed false) age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, com- plexion ruddy, hair and moustache light, eyes ( sore) blue, no eyelashes, of military appearance ; dress, dark grey suit, mouse colour cap, worn over eyes. He takes private lodgings representing him- self as an engineer in the employ of a firm in the neighbourhood, remains about a week and de- camps without paying his bill. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daniels, Kingsclere. 20.— Lyndhurst ( County).— For embezzle- ment— JAMES GODWIN, age 20, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, dark coat and vest, bluish grey trousers, brown cap and boots. Supposed a native of Bridgwater. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Payne, Lyndhurst. 21.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For desert- ing his wife and family 2nd ult.— ANSTIE THOMAS STRANGE, age 34, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, hair, moustache, and side whiskers light, eyes blue ; dress, brown lounge coat, cord trousers, blue or black cap, heavy lace boots. A bricklayer. Warrant issued. 22.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— For desert- ing his children 29th May last— EDWARD GLANVILLE, age about 40, height 5 ft, 1 or 2 in., hair and moustache light, eyes blue, rather large head. A brushmaker. _ Warrant issued. 23.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing, 29th ult., a blue serge lounge coat and vest ( a rent book, inventory of furniture, stamped agreement, 2 solicitors' letters, and a rubber stamp, " H. W. Brien" thereon, in coat pocket); 1 pair dark trousers with blue stripes; I pair elastic side boots, size 7 or 8 ; 1 reddish sailor knot tie, horse- shoes thereon ; 1 blue serge skull cap ; 1 white metal stop- watch, black hands, white dial, " Swiss Chronograph" thereon ; a silver curb pattern chain— JOSEPH HILL, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scars on chest, bend of right arm and left forearm. A moulder, native of Harpurhey, Manchester, probably wearing the stolen clothing. Is a deserter from the Royal Marine Artillery. 24.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— Forstealing, 11th ult., a large open face silver Geneva lever watch, black numerals, No. 37123, silver curb pattern Albert with 3 coins ( one a Portuguese shilling) attached— JOSEPH VICAINA, an Italian, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build,, complexion brown, slight moustache dark, warts on face, speaks very little English ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, coloured neckerchief, brown Alpine hat. ^.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— Forstealing, 6th inst., a pair of Balmoral boots, kid tops, per- forated toe caps, recently repaired, size 7 ; 1 pair grey mixture tweed trousers, red indistinct stripe running through ; 1 silk tie, brown ground with gold spots ; 1 collar, " Huckvale " marked inside ; 1 pair regimental braces. No. 4903 stamped thereon ; 1 single- breasted blue serge jacket and vest, lined black ( nearly new); 1 blue diagonal skull cap; 1 silver Geneva watch, open face ; silver curb pattern chain with a Jubilee sixpence attached; and 4s. 7d.— THOMAS MAUND, age 182, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, supposed wearing the stolen clothes. A native of Birmingham. Is a private of the 2nd Shropshire Light Infantry. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HER TFORDSHIRE. 26.— Watford .( County).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 12th ult.— W. CLARKE ( supposed false), age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in;, complexion and hair dark, one upper tooth defi- cient ; dress dirty check suit, hard felt hat. He represents himself as a farmer's son and obtains orders for eggs, fruit, etc., upon which he obtains a deposit. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 27— Huntingdon ( County).— For em- bezzling £ 45— CHARLES THEW, age about 55 ( looks younger), height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion, hair and moustache dark, short quick step. A Baptist minister and rate collector. He left St. Gidding, Hunts, for London on 21st ult. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Copping, Huntingdon. KENT. £ 1 REWARD. 28.— Ashlord County).— For deserting her child— KATE STANDEN, age about 30, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, light speck in one eye, fashionably dressed ; a native of Ashford. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the East Ashford Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of the above. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 29. Canterbury( County).— For leaving his children chargeable to the Blean Union— PORTER AYLMORE, age 39, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, woman's head tattooed left forearm. A master mariner; trades between Guernsey, London, and North of England. Native of Bosham, near Chichester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sargent, County Police Office, Canterbury. LANARKSHIRE. 30.— Glasgow ( City).— For obtaining money by fictitious cheques— JOHN GRAY, age 30, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes dark blue, dot base of left thumb, cut scar above right knee : dress, blue serge jacket suit, sailor's cap. A seaman, native of Aberdeen. The cheque book is on the Union Bank of Scot- land, and numbered B V '.> 31487 to 931498. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Boyd, Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 31. — Liverpool ( City). — For stealing £ 19 18s., 17th ult. — JAMES WALTER COOK, age 41, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., hair and slight moustache ( turning grey) dark, very prominent nose; dress, black suit, hard hat. A butcher's clerk, has also been a ship's steward, and may seek similar employment. Absconded 19th ult. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 32.- Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing 20s., 29th ult.— JOHN LAMBERT, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) black, moustache sandy, long scar across throat, has a habit of putting his hand to his mouth when speaking, slightly knock- kneed and leans forward when walking ; dress, brown shooting coat and vest, striped cloth trousers, plaid scarf, hard felt hat, lace boots. A milkman ; supposed a native of Wensley Dale, Yorkshire. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle, 33.— Warrington ( Borough).— For stealing, 27th ult., a silver watch and chain ( recovered)— JAMES HASLAM, age about 20, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair nearly black; dress, black jacket suit, trousers very greasy, dark neckerchief, grey cap, clogB. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, Warrington. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1899. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 34.— C Division.— Portrait and description of ROBERT JONES, whose apprehension is sought for absconding from bail while awaiting trial on charge of larceny ( servant and receiving. age 23, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion frtsh, hair dark, eyes grey, cut scar left forearm and right middle finger ; dress, black coat and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt or straw hat with fancy band ; a native of Towyn, Wales. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 35.— For being concerned in stealing 91 Buenos Ayres Water Supply 5 per cent. Bonds, value £ 10,7( X)— PHILIP LEWIS SOMERS, late of 63, CathcartJRoad, Kensington, age 25, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, hair ginger ( may be since dyed), wears glasses ; well dressed. Is fond of billiards ; has in his possession a considerable sum of money in gold which he mav endeavour to deposit; HARRY B. CHRISTIE," a clerk, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, smooth face, well dressed. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 36. Malton ( Comity).— Portrait and de- scription of JOSEPH McCARTY, whose appre- hension is sought for embezzlement.— Age 19, height 5 ft. 6^ in., rather slight build, complexion pale, freckled face, hair light brown, eyes blue ; dress, drab dust coat, black suit, dark tie, brown cap. A native of Helmsley. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Silversides, Malton. f 99 NORFOLK. M.— Downham Market { County).— For failing to appear to a summons 24th ult., charged with carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16 — ALBERT BOWCOCK, a butcher, late of Down- ham Market, age 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., com- plexion fresh, hair ( thin on top and turning grey) brown, eyes blue, turns his feet out and is a bad walker. May endeavour to obtain employment on board ship. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Mash, Downham Market. ^ f/ NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 38.— Northampton ( Borough).— For em- bezzling £ 14 Ss. 2d.— JOHN WALLACE FER- GUSSON, age about 30, height 6 ft. 1 in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, moustache inclined to sandy, good teeth, walks erect, of good address. A grocer's manager. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. 39.— Northampton ( Borough).— For de- serting his wife and children— HARRY SALIS- BURY. age about 29, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, long wavy hair black, moustache dark, eyes brown, right leg drawn up at the knee, walks with a crutch, plays a tin whistle in the streets and beerhouses. A painter ; sometimes draws ships, & c., on the pavement in the streets. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, North- ampton. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 40.- Newark ( Borough). - - For stealing ( bailee) a bicycle ( recovered)— GEORGE CASH, age about 23, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown ; dress, dark jacket and vest, dark check trousers, brown cap, button boots ; a native of Market Rasen. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Newark. OXFORDSHIRE. 41. Henley- on- Thames ( County).— For stealing 11/- at Southstoke, GEORGE ALDRIDGE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, heavy eyebrows ; dress, brown jacket, brown cord trousers, cloth cap, military boots ; a labourer, native of Woodcote. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jennings, Henley- on- Thames. 42.— Oxford( Counti/).— for stealing £ 19 10s. 5th inst.— JANE WESTALL, age 31, height 5 ft. 3 in., stout build, complexion pale, rather pointed nose, hair dark brown, eyes light brown; dress, navy blue serge dress trimmed cream lace, white sailor hat with black velvet band, patent leather shoes with buckles. A domestic servant, native of Nottingham. Is fond of visiting low public houses. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. 43. — Oxford County). — BENJAMIN WILSON, Case No. 33, 11th inst., not to be arrested. J3t Warrant withdrawn. SHROPSHIRE. 44.— Bridgnorth ( County).— For attempted rape at Danesford, 30th ult.— A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair ( sun- burnt), hair ( short) brown, moustache dark brown, rather long face ; dress, dark mixture jacket and vest, dark trousers, grey plaid cap, grey woollen shirt with light colour band. Is believed to have served in the Army. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. 45.- Oswestry ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Oswestry Union— HENRY SIMMONS, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, of dissipated habits. May be found working at a farm or on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry. . STAFFORDSHIRE. 46.— Bur slem ( County).— For assault on police, 1st inst. — HENRY WILCOX, alias MACHIN, age 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes blue ; dress, brown covert coat, cord trousers, muffler, brown cloth cap, blucher boots. A crate maker ; native of Burslem. Has served in the Militia.— JAMES WESLEY, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair, slight mous- tache, and eyes brown; dress, dark grey cloth suit ( much worn), dark grey cap. A rag gatherer; supposed a native of Walsall. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslam £ 1 REWARD. 47.— Longton ( County).— For absconding from Werrington Industrial School, 13th May last— WILLIAM HENRY HIGGINS, age 13, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes dark blue ; dress, dark cloth suit, light blue socks, blue peak cap, lace boots. A native of Congleton, Cheshire. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the arreBt of Higgins. Is. Longton Comity).— For obtaining £ 9 by fraud, 15th ult.— ALBERT EDWARD TEN- NANT, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, broad features, hair brown, clean 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1899. shaved, walks erect, of smart appearance ; dress, light grey cloth suit, black hard felt hat. May seek employment as a public house manager. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bakewell, Longton. 49. — Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — For stealing 25s. 3rd inst.— HARRY WHITE or WRIGHT, age about 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue, abscess mark on right side of cheek bone ; dress, black serge suit ( coat sac shape), black bone buttons, white indiarubber stand up collar, light brown peak cap. Supposed a native of Leeds or Halifax ; was employed as a hotel porter. Warrant issued. 50.— Stoke - on - Trent { County).— For stealing, 22nd ult., a gold scarf pin, diamond in centre.— BILL , age 19, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion ruddy, hair dark brown, eyes brown, upper teeth much decayed ; dress, dark blue tweed jacket and vest, brown corduroy trousers, dark peak cap, black check neckerchief, heavy lace boots. Warrant issued. 51.-— Stoke - on - Trent ( County).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a cardigan jacket.— WILLIAM MARTIN, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, moustache light, scar left of mouth, sailor and " William" right forearm, female and " Annie" left, stars and rings on fingers and wrist ; dress, Slue serge jacket, double breasted corduroy vest with white pearl buttons, corduroy trousers, brown peak cap, cream colour muffler, clogs. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. SURREY. 52.— Chertsey ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chertsey Union— GEORGE ROSE, alias DICKER, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye ; dress, light suit and cap. A painter ; has served in the 19th Hussars and the Norfolk Militia Warrant issued. 53.— Chertsey ( County).— For deserting his children, leaving them chargeable to the Common Fund of the Windsor Union — ARTHUR BLUNKETT, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy mous- tache dark : dress ( supposed), rough black jacket, blue cloth trousers, brown cap. Warrant issued. 54.— Chertsey ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Chertsey Union, 28th June.— ROBERT MONTAGUE BAY- LIS, age 28, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, dent in centre of forehead. Has worked in stables and also as a bricklayer's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. r 55.— Farnham ( County).— For stealing two lambs— ALFRED DARCH, age 30, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion fresh, thin face, hair light brown, clean shaved, eyes brown; dress, black coat, light tweed trousers and vest, black tie, black hard felt hat. A farm bailiff ; native of Skilgate, Somerset. Absconded 13th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. 56.— Hersham ( County.)— For failing to appear to a summons for poaching— FREDERICK WILLIAM KELL, alias CORPORAL, age 40, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes dark brown, 5 dots tattooed between left thumb and forefinger. A labourer ; may be found on public works. Is a notorious poacher. Ab- sconded about 17th ult. Warrant issued. 57.— Hersham ( County).— For deserting his wife and children, leaving them chargeable to the Chertsey Union— HARRY NIXON, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown. Is addicted to drink. A labourer; native of Hersham. May be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham.^ f/ f ^ 5S.— Reigate ( Borough). — For embezzle- ment, WALTER GATES, age about 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair ( large tuft in front), light brown, swaggering gait. Was employed as driver of a milk round, has also been employed as a waiter. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Metcalfe. Redhill. 59, SUSSEX ( East). — Battle { County).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 7 8s. 7( 1., 3rd ult., at Salehurst— THOMAS WELLINGTON, age about 38, height 5 ft, 9 in., complexion fair, hair and heavy moustache light; dress, grey serge jacket, light grey trousers, straw hat, sometimes wears a blue pilot coat and bowler hat. Has been employed as timekeeper on the new railway works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Plumb, Battle. 60.— Haywards Heath ( County). — For stealing ( bailee) at Cuckfield, 4th ult., a watch ( recovered).— DAVID TYLER, alias JOHNSON, age 47, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, lost left eye ; dress, old black jacket, cord trousers, brown cap, Blucher boots. A watchsmith ; native of Cuck- field. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issued. 61 — Hove ( Borough).— For embezzlement— CHARLES MUGGERIDGE, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion florid, hair and slight mous tache light, prominent nose, walks quickly ; dress, blue- black suit, straw hat, brown boots. A grocer's assistant. Warrant issued. 62.— Hove ( Borough).— For deserting his wife and family— EDWIN REMNANT, alias WALKER, age 30, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes blue, wears earrings ; dress, black reefer jacket, cord trousers, black neckerchief, cloth cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer; native of Hove. May be found on buildings or drain- age works. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 63.— Aston Manor ( County).— For obtain- ing 3 pairs of boots by false pretences— JOHN LLOYD, age 27, height 5 ft. 3| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, J. H. tattooed on right forearm, abscess scar left jaw ; dress, dark clothes, black hard hat, lace boots. A native of Bir- mingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walker, Aston Manor. 61.— Kenilworth ( County).— For stealing, 28th nit., from an hotel, 1 lady's old gold watch, chased back, shield for monogram, gold face ; 1 thin twisted gold muff chain— A. BROWN, alias DR. BUCKLEY POGSON, age about 25, height about 5 ft, 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight moustache, very thick lips, one left tooth in upper jaw decayed ; dress, black coat and vest, white flannel trousers, black silk tie with bar brooch set pearl, lady's gold brooch under, white straw hat, brown boots blacked over. He left behind a trunk containing lady's wearing apparel and cards with " Dr. Buckley Pogson, Bank House, 175, Hockley Hill, Birmingham " thereon. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hannah, Kenilworth. WILTSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 65.- Chippenham ( County).— i" ov stealing, 19th ult., at Chilvester Hill, a Beeston Humber pneumatic bicycle, Dunlop tyres, flat handle bar, cork handles with white tips, rubber pedals, cyclometer, mudguards, bell and brake nickel silver, name plate, Patterson saddle, No. 65081 or 65356— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion dark, sunburnt, hair brown, moustache light; dress, blue serge jacket, light mixture trousers, soft dark hat, old light boots, cut on uppers. Had the appearance of a fitter or engineer; stated he came from Bristol. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham, by whom the above reward will be paid for such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief and recovery of the bicycle. WORCESTERSHIRE. 66.— Malvern ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 6th inst,, a pneumatic safety bicycle, 26- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, Clincher B tyres, Lycett saddle, solid rims, V- shaped gear wheel, block chain, rubber pedals, fastens with nuts, enamelled black, " New Hudson Cycle Co., Bir- mingham," on plate on head, No. 33S82 on saddle pillar, transfer on bottom tube " A. Burgess, Cycle Manufacturer, Barnards Green, Malvern," flat handle bars with brake.— A MAN who gave the name of — GRAY, age about 30, height 5 ft, 8 or 9 in., rather slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache brown; dress, brown knicker suit with gaiters, white straw hat. He left behind for repairs ( supposed stolen) a pneu- matic safety bicycle, 23 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, round back stays, flat handle bars. Brooks B 28 saddle, round cranks, rat- trap pedals, brake, mud- guard, tool bag No. 10532, " Raglan, Taylor, Cooper and Bednell, Lmtd., Coventry." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrison, Malvern. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 67.— Hull ( City).— For uttering a forged cheque for .£ 10 on 26th June last— ROBERT MORRELL, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, small mous- tache light, eyes grey ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, blue striped cloth trousers, dark tie with stripes, black hard felt hat, spring side boots. A seaman, native of Hull. Is fond of singing at public houses. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. GS.— Epping ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 19th October, for larceny — GEORGE TUGBY, alias PUNCH HITCH, and GEO. GREEN, age about 36, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., stout build, complexion dark sallow, full face, hair, whiskers and moustache brown, eyes blue, scar over right eye ; dress, check coat, cardigan jacket, cord trousers, light brown cap. A boxer. — GEORGE SMITH, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, eyes light grey, woman's head and " E. S." right forearm, flags and crown, bust of woman and leaf left forearm ; dress, blue serge waistcoat, cord trousers, dark brown cap.— GABRIEL SALMONS, age 30, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache dark sandy, eyes grey, rose and crossed flags, on chest, " J. H. S " left fore- arm, 2 crosses right forearm ; dress, brown jacket and cap, cord waistcoat, blue serge trousers. A waterman ; native of Sawbridgeworth, Herts ; a Reservist. Information to Supt. Womack, Epping, or Insp. Gibbons, Harlow. HAMPSHIRE. W.— Fareham ( County).— Committed for trial at Hants Quarter Sessions for larceny ( till) — ALFRED JOHNSON, alias FREDERICK SEAMAN, JOSEPH SEABORN, ELLIOTT, & c„ age 23, height 5 ft, 3 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight moustache light, eyes blue, Maltese cross, pugilist, 5 dots, crossed flags, Buffalo Bill tattooed right forearm; shield and rose left forearm; Maltese cross, J. L. J. B. right wrist; tombstone, " My mother," back left hand; ring 3rd left finger, burn mark on left shoulder, 2nd right toe deformed; dress, brown tweed suit, white cotton sweater, green tie, grey plaid cap, blue canvas shoes with rubber soles. A native of London; states he has been travelling with a boxing booth. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. j SHROPSHIRE. " 0 - Wellington ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for breaking into a railway station — FRANK DOCHERTY, alias HENDERSON, age 52, height 5 ft., complexion ruddy, hair brown, bald in front, heavy moustache sandy, eyes hazel, large burn mark under left ear, dots tattooed left forearm, bullet mark centre of chest, wears an iron artificial right leg and foot with boot; dress, grey suit, hard felt hat, lace boots, all old. A native of Edinburgh. States he left the Navy, 1876, and has since been in business as a hairdresser. j3 71.— Welling ton ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions for obtaining goods by false pretences— WILLIAM BENJAMIN BETLEY SHAW alias HAMMOND, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown ; dress, navy blue coat and vest, light cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, brown boots; has been employed as a clerk, barman, and billiard marker. A native of High Bullen, near Wednes- bury, Staffs. Information to Chief Supt, Edwards, Wellington. JJvfo FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1899. SUFFOLK ( East). 72.— Lowestoft ( County).— Remanded till 21st inst., for larceny— ALFRED EDMOND CLARKE, age 62, height 5 ft, 4£ in., complexion pale, hair ( bald on top) and eyes grey, large scars on top and back of head, left cheek, 1 inside right wrist, 1 back right armpit, flesh mole front of left armpit, mole centre of loins ; dress, grey tweed jacket, blue serge trousers and cap, lace boots. A stone- mason ; native of Camberwell, Surrey. 3 3 73.— Lowestoft ( County).— Sentenced Uth inst., to 1 month imprisonment for larceny ( see Case No. 74, 11th inst.)— GEORGE CODY, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown, scar right leg and hip, left little finger, and first. 2 fingers and little finger right hand, " Buffalo Bill," ring and dot tattooed right forearm ; dress, navy blue suit and cap, low shoes. A native of Bermondsey ; states he has travelled with a menagerie. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. PROPERTY STOLEN. DENBIGHSHIRE. 74.— Wrexham ( County).— 8th inst., 1 gold presentation watch, open face, crystal glass, " Waltham Lever," " Presented to Sydney Gardnor Jarman by members and friends B'water Young Men's Association" inscribed inside ; 1 gold Albert; 1 diamond riug, fair sized stone, set claw fashion, stone has a slight flaw ; 1 pair small gold earrings, supposed star shaped ; 1 brilliant brooch, shape of shamrock ( 3 leaves); 8 brilliant buttons, set in silver ; 1 silver oval shape locket, about 1 by in., with gold flowers on front; a few silver coins including a Russian shilling and a Canadian 25- cent piece ; 1 gold breast pin; 1 silver do., horse- shoe pattern ; 1 plated serviette ring. 13th inst., 7 pairs twill sheets; 1 pair new blankets ; 1 bed quilt, tapestry pattern ( new) ; 2 woollen shirts, nearly new; 2 pairs flannel drawers; 12 white aprons, new, with 1 hem and 1 tuck at bottom ; 12 service towels ; 12 barbers' aprons; 1 woman's black hat trimmed with heliotrope, black tips ; 6 chemises ; 6 night dresses; 2 night shirts, marked J. A. Edwards ; 6 fronts and 6 collars ; 1 girl's white fur jacket, sailor collar, rather soiled ; 2 pairs flannel singlets. Information to Supt. Jones, Wrexham. DURHAM. 75.— South Shields ( Borough). — 13th inst., by shopbreaking :— 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set with 3 red stones and 2 diamonds in a row ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold dress ring, set with 3 large blue stones and 4 small diamonds ( 2 between each blue stone); 3 9 ct. gold brooches, curb pat- tern ; 4 18 ct. gold broad band bracelets ( 1 bars and fancy work, old fashioned pattern, 1 fancy edge with plain bar in centre, 1 plain buckle pattern, 1 plain with fancy edges); 1 9 ct. gold pencil case, square head with stone therein, en- graved ; 1 15 ct. gold locket, raised centre, to hold 6 photographs ; all have private marks.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 24, height 4 ft. 1U ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, " C. J. E.," " C. J. O.," and dot left forearm, " C. J." and " J. E. F." back left hand, half bracelet and 4 dots left wrist, anchor, " 0 " and dash right fore- arm, 2 dots and cross between finger and thumb ; dress, light brown coat, light grey trouBers, light tweed cap. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. ESSEX. To- Southend- on- Sea ( County).— Between 6th and 7th inst., a gold keyless watch, No. 68560, open face, small dent on back of case ; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 9139, gold Albert square links and seal pendant attached; 1 Swiss lever watch, No. 5064!', " Kay's perfection lever" on face, silver curb pattern chain with compass at end attached ; 1 gold English lever stop watch, I. K. Troughfoot on back of outside case ; 1 silver Geneva watch, No. 96028 ; 1 silver watch, No. 9012, three- quarter plate. 8th inst., 1 silver Geneva watch, " William Maton, 1870," scratched on dome; 1 ditto. No. 316629, " L. Peck, Ludgate Hill," on face. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sea GLOUCESTERSHIRE. " 7.— Chipping Sodbury ( County).— 1st inst., at Almondsbury, an " Osmond " pneumatic safety bicycle, Dunlop tyres, 28 in. wheels, Webb handle bars, felt handle grips, rubber pedals, Heresford saddle, back mudguard nearly broken in half, plated parcel rack, tin gear case, long brass pump, and " King of the Road " lamp attached. Information to Supt. Cooke, Chipping Sodbury. HAMPSHIRE. 78.— Aldershot ( County).— Between 14th and 15th inst., by burglary, at Farnborough, a silver cigarette case " E. W." engraved on outside ; the thief left behind an old large white- handled pocket knife, two blades, cork- screw, button- liook, " T. H. Annard" on handle- plate. Between 15th and 16th inst., a very heavy gold double- case English lever keyless watch, No. 30121, com- pensated balance, maker Dent, London; a 22 ct. gold Albert chain, curb pattern, with plain bar at end attached ; 1 pair blue ribbed serge trousers. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. HERTFORDSHIRE. 79.— St. Albans ( City).— 12th inst., a pneu- matic safety bicycle, black enamelled front wheel, jointless rim, back wheel Westwood hollow, transfer on head " Howie," cork handles, plated handle- bar ; 13th inst., 2 gentlemen's white ivory handle hair brushes, " C " in silver on backs. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans' KENT. SO.— Faversham ( County).— 9th inst. by housebreaking at Hartlip, a lady's silver watch, blue, gold and silver colour flowers on face, chased back, small dent on back of case. Supposed by tramps. Information to Supt. Turner, Faversham. 81.— Ramsgate ( Borough).- 11th inst., an 18 ct. gold open face watch No. 44,301; maker, Benson, Ludgate Hill. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Ramsgate SUFFOLK ( East). 82.— Lowestoft ( County).— 12th inst., by housebreaking at Bradwell, 1 silver English lever watch, No. 24101; 1 gold watch, glass deficient; 1 lady's small gun metal watch, plain face ; 1 silver curb pattern chain; 1 gold Albert chain, small gold key attached; 2 long gold neck chains ; 1 pair gold star- shape earrings ; 1 pair gold ear- rings, Is in. long ; 1 18 ct. wedding ring ; 1 gold ring, set rubies; 1 do., rim for hair ; 2 plain gold pencil cases ; 2 gold lockets ; 1 gold oval brooch ; 4 silver brooches ( 2 plain, 1 " Nora," 1 " Lettie ") ; 2 sets sleeve links ( 1 gold, 1 silver); 3 silver thimbles ; 1 small pin- box; title deeds of marshes, & c.; 6 Jubilee half sovereigns; 6 fourpenny pieces ; 2 five- shilling pieces ( 1 dated 1818) ; some Lion shillings; £ 11 gold: and other money, including about 4s. worth of farthings. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( East). 83.— Patcham ( County).— 0th inst., by housebreaking, 12 table spoons ; 10 dessert do.; 8 large forks ; 12 small do. ; 1 fish slice ; 1 shell spoon; 2 sauce ladles; 1 cream do., scroll handles; all having a crest, a stag or Cornish clough ; 1 sugar sifter ; 1 skewer; 1 pair sugar tongs; 1 cream jug, a George shilling sunk in bottom ; 10 tea spoons marked " T " ; 4 sauce ladles; 6 dessert spoons; 1 small punch ladle ( very old), coin sunk in bottom ; 1 card case, Chinese work, monogram " R. M. T." ; 1 snuff box, 2 by 3 in., " H. T." engraved in centre ; 1 punch ladle, chased ; 1 large brooch ; 1 Waterloo medal, " Henry Terry " on rim ; 1 Egyptian do., " H. G. W. Terry " on rim ; 1 Afghan do. ( naval), " H. M. S. Druid, H. G. W. Terry, Asst. Paymaster." on rim ; 1 Ashantee do., " H. G. W. Terry, Asst. Paymaster," on rim ; ( all the above articles are silver j) 1 small gold star brooch ; 5 silver- plated egg spoons ; 6 ditto tea spoons, shell pattern. Information to Supt. Brooman, Patcham, near Brighton. 84. Uck field ( County).— Between 18th and 24 ult., a lady's gold half hoop ring, set 3 pearls ( 1 missing), and 4 coral stones ; 1 plain gold ring, set brilliants; 1 lady's small half hunter 18 ct, gold watch, No. 14625, blue enamelled dial, gold figures, ring broken oil; 1 small gold Albert chain, link pattern, key attached; 1 imitation gold bracelet in 5 or 6 pieces, chased and fastened with elastic ; 1 small silver fruit knife, pearl handle; and £ 7 10s., including a £ 5 Bank of England note. Information to Acting Supt. Anscombe, Uck- field. 85.— Brighton ( Borough).— 1st inst., a gold Geneva keyless hunter watch. No. 17114, French make, 18 ct. cases; 1 gold horizontal hunter watch. No. 16641, 18 ct. cases, Newcastle hall mark " T" on shield; 1 silver English lever watch, makers Potts and Sons, Leeds, No. 50172. 2nd inst., 1 nickel keyless watch, " Ascio" on dial, " From Mother, 1895" scratched in case ; 1 silver watch, " E. G." engraved on outside case, " E. Greenwood " on inside; 1 gold watch, " George Reed, Clerkenwell," and a crown on case or dome. 4th inst., 1 silver watch, No. 92606. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. 86.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— 3rd inst., a lady's small gold keyless Geneva watch, No. 127753, maker " W. Carter, Salisbury," chased back with monogram " A. C. T.," in a green leather wrist strap ; 1 lady's small gold double chain, rather long links, ball at end ; 1 small red cardboard box, containing an oval shape paste buckle ; a gold pencil case ( chased); a gold oval shape brooch, small pearl in centre ; 2 small silver shoe buckles ; a small round gold locket, chased around outside, blue in centre ; and a lady's gold neck chain, fine links, with a small red enamel heart, small pearls each side. 1 black leather box about 18 in. long, diamond pattern, lined with dark blue velvet, " Ada " on top in gold letters, containing an ivoriue hair brush, white bristles, with monogram on back in black letters, " A. T." ; a back hand glass, initials " A. T.," and a pair of glove stretchers to match. 1 gold curb and plain bangle, fastens with padlock on top— supposed by A MAN, age 23 to 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, rather thin face; dress, dark blue double- breasted jacket suit and white straw hat ( band with 3 colours). Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. 87.— Hastings ( Borough).— 8tli inst., a pair of patent- leathermitton boots, kid tops, with toe caps, size 9 or 10— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., stout build, hair light, clean shaved ; dress, black coat and vest, light tweed trousers, black felt hat lace shoes. A German waiter. 88.— Hastings ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a lady's gold English lever watch, No. 80152, gold dial, black hands and figures, wreath of flowers chased on outer case, bunch of flowers on dial, small scratch on glass, pin which fastens bow rather long ; 1 long gold neck chain, small fancy link pattern, a bunch of charms on gold ring, viz., an American gold dollar, an Egyptian scarabaeus in green stone, shape of a beetle, a fancy gold watch key, shape of an ivy leaf, and a common watch key ; 1 gold keyless hunter watch, No. 3067415 makers, Waltham Watch Company, plain case, gold hands, " A. W. M. Compy." on dial, " American M. F. G. Waltham, Mass." on works ; 1 18 ct. gold Albert chain, fetter link pattern, gold seal set bloodstone attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 89.— Hove ( Borough).— 7th inst, an old gold English lever watch, open face, crest on back, a bird with wings extended, maker George Drake London; gold double Albert chain, long link, pattern, with split ring in centre, gold pencil case monogram " C. J." thereon, and silver pencil case at end attached. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWICKSHIRE. 90.— Leamington ( Borough).— 12th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The Raleigh, No. 42424, 5 or 6 " on front fork crown, Dunlop- Welch rims and tyres, Standard frame, gear 63, rubber pedals, flat handle bars, leather gear ease with celluloid panel, " No. 14 " on down tube, transfer on head "' The Radford Raleigh,' Raleigh Cycle Co., Ltd., Nottingham," cyclometer and bell attached, Brooke's saddle, no brake or mudguards. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leam- ington. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 91.— Hull ( City).— Since 22nd May last, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 95356 ; 5th June, 1 silver English lever, No. 54520 ; 27th June, 1 silver lever watch, No. 833823, silver curb Albert and silver pencil- case attached ; 29th June, 1 silver cylinder watch, gilt rim on back of front case, flowered dial, " 10 rubies " on inner case, 9 ct. gold open link Albert attached ; 1st ult., 1 Swiss made silver watch, No. 50784, " Kaye's perfection lever, Swiss made," on dial, " IC. & Co., Ltd.," on inner case; 1 silver English lever, No. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SepTember 358, 1899. 100406 on ilial, and long silver chain, small link pattern; 6th ult., 1 silver Geneva, No. 24086, " G. Gill " on outer case ; 16th ult., 1 lady's silver Geneva, No. 10727, and a silver tassel Albert; 5th inst., 1 lady's 9 ct. gold keylesB Geneva, No. 13686 ; 1 silver English lever, No. 109408, " Wilde, Manchester " maker ; 1 silver American watch, No. 50 ; 7th inst., 1 lady's silver Geneva, No. 41435 ; 1 silver Geneva. No. 955, silver chain, teapot, & c., attached ; 8th inst., 1 Bilver lever, No. 14001 ; 1 silver chronograph, No. 80189 ; 12th inst,, 1 silver lever. No. 1953 ; 13th inst., 1 silver Geneva, No. 24245 ; 1 lady's gold watch, No. 86881, " Phillips" inside; 1 double gold Albert, barrel in centre. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 92.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 7th inst., a gold Geneva lever hunter watch, No. 7844, maker Dent; 1 gold lever do., No. 499, " John Fair " and a date engraved thereon; 1 gold keyless lever, makers Hargreaves & Co., Manchester, " H. B." engraved on back ; 1 9 ct. gold medal, " Hermes " engraved thereon ; 2 small silver teaspoons, " G. M. F." engraved thereon; 2 silver serviette rings, " E " engraved thereon. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. PROPERTY RECOVERED. HAMPSHIRE. 93.— Aldershot ( County).— Stamps, etc., Case No. 65, 11th inst. 94— Kingsclere ( County).— Chalice cup, etc., Case No. 87, 28th October, 1898. OXFORDSHIRE. 95.— Oxford ( County).— Plates, Case No. 33, 11th inst, SUFFOLK ( East). 96.— Lowestoft ( County).— Watch and ring, Case No. 74, 11th inst., and thief arrested. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 97.— R Division.— 31st ult., a dark chestnut horse pony, 13 hands, near hind fetlock white, scar from wart over right eye, long mane and tail. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Offiee, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SURREY. 98.— Farnham ( County).— 9th inst,, at Ash Vale, a light brown Norwegian pony, black points, 12 hands, thick set, bone about the size of a walnut under jaw, near side; 2 sets of harness ( one with Liverpool bit); a panelled cart, painted dark green, " A. Payne, Ash Vale, Surrey," painted on shaft; about one bushel of oats and one bushel of bran in bags with " Green " thereon. Information to Supt, Simmonds, Farnham. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 99.— A Division.— 14th inst., at Hyde Park, with a bullet wound in the head, the body of A MAN, age about 35, length 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair ( slightly bald on top) and moustache light, slight scar left of head, mole left cheek and right of nose ; dress, light covert coat, " L. Cohen, 266, Mile End Road" on tab, brown vest, grey tweed trousers, blue and red striped Oxford shirt, white flannel shirt, " W. Prince, shirt maker, 158 and 160, Green Street, N. E." thereon, brown merino pants and socks, black hard felt hat, button boots ; in pockets, a white bone handle pocket knife, 4 keys on split ring, latch key, and a red and white pocket handkerchief ; a 6- chamber revolver was found by the side. 100.— s Division. - Abandoned, 14th inst, in a 2nd class railway carriage at Chalk Farm station on the North London Railway— a MALE CHILD, age about 4 months, complexion fair, hair dark, eyes hazel, very thin ; dress, white linen gown, white flannel, white worsted socks, white woollen hat and shawl. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. KENT. 101.— Gravesend. — ( Borough). — Aban- doned, 3rd inst., a male child, about 6 weeks old, now in workhouse— By A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache ginger ; dress, blue serge suit, black tie, black hard felt hat, wearing a gold watch chain; stated he was a stableman. And A WOMAN, age about 24, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion and hair dark; dress, black dress, black hat trimmed grey tulle. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. SUSSEX ( East). 102.— Hove( Borough).— 14th inst., drowned, the body of A MAN, age about 65, length, 5 ft. 4j in., hair thin on top, whiskers and moustache iron grey; dress, black diagonal jacket suit, Oxford shirt, flannel undervest, brown merino socks, and long woollen stockings, white front and collar, black tie with violet spots, lace boots,; in pockets, a pair of eyeglasses and a pair of spec- tacles. Is believed to have arrived from London on 3rd inst. Photograph can be seen on appli- cation. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. APPREHENSIONS. 103.— Metropolitan Police District. D Division. ADA ARGENT, Case No. 1, 4th inst. 104.— City of London. — HERBERT SAXELBY, Case No. 11, 7th ult. 105.— Gloucestershire, Northleach ( County).— GEORGE PASSMORE, alias JOHN VYE PARMINTER, Case No. 16, 12th May last, at Kington, Herefordshire. / 106— Warwickshire, Aston Manor ( County).— WILLIAM HARROLD CROSS, Case No. 51, 11th inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 107.— R Division.— For unlawfully with- drawing himself from duty as a police constable, HERBERT JAMES EARL, age 26, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, blue serge suit, white straw hat, lace boots. Is a reservist of the 7th Dragoon Guards, native of Willesborough, Kent. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 108.— Reading ( Borough).— for stealing, 4th inst., a dark suit; 1 navy blue cap ; 1 pair lace boots, plain fronts, " Sterling Brand" marked inside; 1 pair of horse clippers marked " H. Dunkley & Sons, London"— J. SHARMAN, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in , complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, arms tattooed, ring on 2nd and 3rd left fingers, scar point of chin; supposed wearing the stolen clothing. Is a deserter from the Berkshire Regiment.— JOHN TAYLOR, age 11), height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 2 scars behind neck and inside right thigh. Is a deserter from the Berk- shire Militia. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. KENT. 1.09.— Folkestone ( Borough).— For stealing, 12th inst., fruit to the value'of £ 4 lis. 6d.— THOMAS SANDELLS, alias JOHNSON, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair, thick moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, grey coat, raised seams, pockets on hips, dark brown plaid trousers, blue silk neckerchief, black hard felt hat. A coster- monger, native of Croydon. Has served in the West Kent Militia. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 110.— F Division.— 17th inst., by burglary, 1 gold watch bracelet, initials " B. G." thereon ; 2 chain bracelets, set turquoise, 1 with seal attached ( initials " B. G." thereon); 1 paste crescent brooch ; 1 paste sapphire do. ; 1 diamond and sapphire ring ; 1 pair pearl earrings ; 1 pearl necklace ; 1 cameo locket, " Cubit" thereon and photograph of a boy inside. 111.— p Division.— 16th inst., by house- breaking, 1 silver snuff box with chain attached ; 1 silver chain purse ; 1 silver and ivory note- book with chain ( all with crest " S. H. D." and crown thereon); 1 lady's gold ring, set 5 diamonds, graduating from centre ; 1 silver oil lamp ; 1 silver tea caddy, plain pattern, " Elkington " on bottom ; a silver case for pin cushion ; 2 silver tops of scent bottles ; 1 scent bottle, silver top ; 2 gold tops of scent bottles and 1 bottle complete, oval shape ; about 300 gold and silver foreign coins ; £ 5 10s. gold and silver Jubilee coins ; 4 lion shillings, and a number of silver trinkets on chain. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. WARWICKSHIRE. 112.— Birmingham ( City).— Between 11th and 12th inst., by housebreaking, a gold brooch, consisting of 3 bars close together, set diamonds and pearls alternately ; 1 lady's small pendant, heart shape, enamelled red, surrounded with brilliants, brilliant in centre ; 1 silver brooch, 2 horseshoes with whip running through, about the size of a shilling ; 1 pair scissors about 3^ in. long, ribbed gilt handles. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. PROPERTY RECOVERED DORSETSHIRE. 113.— Weymouth Borough).— Bicycle case No. 96,11th inst. MISSING. £ 10 REWARD. 114.— Mr. A. T. CUNLIFFE, age about 30, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., good physique, dark brown hair and moustache, very sunburnt complexion, dressed in grey striped flannel coat, grey flannel trousers, brown boots, cloth cap, stand- up collar ; last seen at Hove 12.45 p. m. Tuesday, 8th August. The above reward will be paid by the under signed, whose decision as to the person entitled to the same is to be final, to anyone giving infor- mation which may lead to the discovery of the missing gentleman. Major G. J. Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove.