TUB POLIC GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1642. REG TJLATIOHTS. 1. AH / Innomircments for ' insertion in, the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought ipill be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient, to enable action to be taken, upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all eases where a reward is offered, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be giren. and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious off owe*, and engra rings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of Is. tid. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not, less rank than Superintendent,: and. if the name of sueh 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 the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Anmuncements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which, causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the. fact, referring to the number of the aniwwneement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases the, officer signing the request for the insertion of any aniwuneement will be wholly responsible for any - proceedings which may result from such publication. 11 Announcements fo- r the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received iwt later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the usual form, arid accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. 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, 1897. 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 finger 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. ASTORIA, —, 52, Maida Vale, London, Dealer in Dogs. ( P. G., No. 1510, June 17th, 1898). BLOUNT, ASTON, alias DR. FREDERICK WILLIAM KIRKHAM, DR. ROSS, & c. ( P. G. No. 1624, July 21st, 1899). BROWN," PROFESSOR," 1A, Hackney Road, Lon- don, N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 1898). CARVER, alias R. B. HAYDON, J. V. WOODS, G. S. VANNER, G. WINGFIELD, & c., frauds on dressmakers. ( P. G., No. l518, 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. 1536, September 16th, 1898). DRAPERY FRAUD. ( P. G., No. 1572, January 20th, 1899). FRAIN," MADAME." LA, Hackney Road, London N. E. ( P. G., No. 1536, September 16th, 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, Mav 5th, 1899). SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1546, October 21st, 1898, and No. 1620, July 7th, 1899). TANQUEREY, A., 9, Rue de St. Peterebourg, 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. — E Division.— For stealing a Post Office Savings Bank Book— MARION RUSSELL, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 in., very slight build, com- plexion fair, hair ( cut short behind and smoothed down on forehead) brown, eyes grey, 4 upper front teeth deficient, and may be wearing false ones; dress, grey jacket and skirt, white blouse with narrow black stripes, white straw hat and veil Stated she had been a prison wardress. Supposed a native of Newport, Salop. Warrant issued. 2.— C Division.— For forgery and uttering a cheque for £ 4 — BENJAMIN COPELAND SAUNDERS, a Dutchman, age 28, height 6 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey, walks erect, of good appearance ; dress, light grey tweed suit, soft felt hat. May be found at a sea- side town. Warrant issued. 3.- K Division. — For stealing, 25th July last, a tandem bicycle ( recovered) — HENRY GOODACRE, age 24, height 5 ft. 4 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, pimples on face, hair and slight moustache light, eyes grey ; dress, dark or grey jacket suit, cap to match, lace boots. A butcher's assistant; native of Old Ford, London. May have with him a bicycle, " Clark Bros., Limited, Forest Gate," on transfer. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Reading ( Borough). — For fraud— FRANCIS A. GORDON, alias W. COLVILLE BARTON, L. PRICE PRICKTON, H. FRASER, F. HYNDMAN, Major HENDERSON, R. E. STUART, & c., age 32, height 5 ft. 10 in., thick set, complexion pale, full face, hair and moustache dark brown, good teeth ; of smart appearance and good address. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Henderson, Chief Con- stable, Reading. CARNARVONSHIRE. 5.— Conway { County).— For stealing, 8th inst., an " Ideal " safety bicycle, No. 36122, 26 in. frame— MARTIN STEWARD ( supposed false), age about 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale ( blotched), hair ( short) and eyes ( large) dark, clean shaved, prominent nose, dots tattooed on left wrist; dress, black coat, grey trousers, green cycling shirt, black hard felt hat, new lace boots; appear- ance of a clerk. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rees, Conway. DERBYSHIRE. 6.— Eckington ( County).— For obtaining money, food, and lodgings by false pretences, 17th and 18th inst,— HARRY GIBBONS, alias BIG HARRY ( supposed false), age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., very stout build, complexion fair, broad face, hair ( turning grey) sandy, moustache grey, nose deformed, supposed turned to right side : dress, light grey plaid suit ( trousers shabby), black and white plaid scarf, grey cap, brown boots blacked over ( one cracked across front). Stated he had obtained employment as an electrical fitter. Is known at Hemsworth, Staveley, Denby, Ches- terfield and Worksop. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington, near Sheffield. DEVONSHIRE. 7 — Exeter ( Count!/).— For stealing £ 6— JOHN STILES, age 70, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion sallow, hair, moustache, and stubby beard ( turning grey) brown, eyes blue. May be found at low public houses, or may apply for admission to workhouses. Was at Manchester 16th inst. 8.— Exeter ( County).— For embezzlement — RICHARD PIKE, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light, 2 or 3 upper front teeth missing ; dress, light suit and cap to match. A pensioned sergeant from the Northampton Regiment ; native of Torrington. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Devon, Exeter. DURHAM. 9.- South Shields ( Borough).— For ob- taining £ 2 12s. 6d. by a forged seaman's note, 12th inst.— A MAN, giving the name of WILLIAM TAYLOR, but signed the note D. J. TAYLOR, age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in. or 6 ft., slight build, complexion fresh, thin face, hair dark brown, slight moustache rather ginger, rather sharp nose ; dress, dark blue suit, blue cloth cap, morocco leather shoes ; of smart appearance ; a ship's cook. May be found at shipping or Seamen's Union offices. Warrant issued. 10.— South Shields ( Borough).— For un- lawfully wounding, 11th inst,— ISAAC GREGG, alias MCGREGOR, age 22, height 5 ft. 7 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, tomb- stone tattooed on left forearm. A tinsmith ; may be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Morant, South Shields. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1899. I ESSEX. 11.- Ongar ( County).— For stealing £ 1 on '. Ith inst— JOHN WILSON, age about 26, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion sallow, hair and small moustache dark, speaks with Irish accent; dress, blue slop, dirty brown trousers, dark peak cap, Blucher boots. An engine- driver. Warrant issued. 3. Information to Inspector Gallagher, Ongar. 12. Saffron Walden County). — For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences, 10th inst.— KATE HAYDEN, age 41, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, complexion very pale, hair and eyes ( cast in left) dark, very upright ; dress, black satin skirt, plum coloured blouse, grey three- quarter* jacket, white sailor hat, generally carries a black sunshade with white stripe and a small black hand- bag. A native of Elmdon, Essex. She presents a letter purporting to be written by a friend of the person she calls upon, asking for a loan. Supposed known at Yarmouth, Eastbourne, and Brighton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 13.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For embezzlement — W. H. SIMPSON, age 24, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, eyes brown, several upper teeth false, smart appearance, springing gait; dress, brown tweed jacket and cap, breeches and gaiters. An ironmonger's traveller or clerk. May seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 14 - Cardiff ( Borough). For stealing £ 43 16s. 4d.— CHARLES WILLIAM MYERS, age 31, height 5 ft. . S in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, oval face, round chin, prominent nose, hair ( short) and small moustache black, eyes ( large) dark ; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, white tie, black bowler hat. A grocer's manager. Is well known in the West of England. May endeavour to leave the country. Absconded lst inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 15.— Gloucester ( County).— For stealing bicycles— RALPH FRANCIS BEARD, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) dark, eyes brown : dress, blue serge jacket suit, blue cap, brown boots. Employed as an insurance agent for the past 2 years ; a native of ( iloucester: supposed absconded 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, County Police, Gloucester. 16.— Bristol ( City).- - For failing to report— Supervisee JOHN POTTER, alius HENRY HARDING, THOMAS, BURNETT. WILLIAMS, and JACKSON, Office No. 2054- 119. age 38, height 5 ft. 3£ in., complexion sallow, hair brown ( turn- ing grey), eyes blue, anchor left forearm, figure of female right forearm, scar centre of forehead near root of nose. A baker ; native of Chard. Sen tenced at Taunton Quarter Sessions, 4th January, 1899, to 6 months' hard labour and 12 months' police supervision for stealing door hinges; pre- viously convicted at Axbridge, Winchester, Wells, Taunton, & c. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 17.— Aldershot ( County). — For stealing harness ( recovered), 3rd inst.- HARRY WINDI- BANK, age 44, height 5 ft. 10J in., complexion fresh, hail- dark brown, eyes grey, face, neck, and back freckled, scars right shin ; dress, dark pepper and salt colour suit, black hard felt hat, light lace boots. A native of Farnham, Surrey. Left Farnborough on 5th inst. when he was driving a bay horse, about 15 hands, and a dealer's gig, dark body and yellow wheels. Previously convicted of horse- stealing. May be found with low horse- dealers. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 18.— Fareham ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult., a silver curb- pattern Albert— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) dark; dress, grey mixture suit, stand- up collar, black bowler hat, brown boots. He engaged a bedroom for a few days, and after being in it for some time, left the house on pretence of bringing his luggage from the railway station. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham 19.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— For desert- ing his wife, 18th July last— WILLIAM CRAW- FORD, age 26, height about 6 ft., well built, complexion swarthy, hair dark brown, heavy moustache dark. A labourer ; was employed on the railway. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 20. Southampton ( Borough). For em- bezzlement— WILLIAM SANSOM, age about 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair light brown, full bloated face ; dress, grey jacket, drab mixture trousers, brown cycling shoes, straw hat with red band, or black bowler, of dirty appear- ance. A carman. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HERTFORDSHIRE. 21.- Watford ( County).— For obtaining wearing apparel by false pretences, 7th inst. RYAN, alias WHITE and WALTER, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 7 in., thin face, hair inclined to ginger, long moustache ginger ; dress, black alpaca jacket, dark ( tight- fitting) trousers, brown soft felt hat, wore a heavy imitation gold chain with large seal attached. Was accompanied by A YOUTH, age 16 to 18, short, for whom the goods were obtained. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford. ISLE OF ELY. 22.— Ely ( County).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered), 1st ins't.— HARRY RHODES, age 18 ( looksolder), height .5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair dark brown, eyes ( large) blue, turns his head about when walking ; dress, dark blue suit, cap. A painter's labourer : is fond of horse racing and betting. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Roythorne, Ely. KENT. 23— Chatham ( County).— For deserting her child— NELL BASSETT, age about 35, height about 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair dark, dressed respectably. Warrant issued. 24.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting his wife, October, 1898 — JAMES CHANTLER HODGMAN, age about 32, height about 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark, full wdiiskers and moustache, eyes blue ; dress, blue 3erge suit, black cap, lace boots. A fitter. Warrant issued. 25.— Chatham ( Count//).— For deserting his wife, 19th July, 1899— JAMES SHEPHERD, age 35, height o ft. 7j in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache ginger, eyes blue, mole right hip, 2 small scars left thumb ; dress, brown mix- ture jacket, dark striped trousers, blue and black tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. A plumber. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lucy, Chatham. 2G.— Tunbridge Wells ( Borough)— For leaving his two children chargeable to the Ton- bridge Union— JAMES JOHNSON WHITE, age 37, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown, turning grey, moustache light brown, eyes blue. Formerly in business as a butcher. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prior, Tunbridge Wells. , LEICESTERSHIRE. 27.- Leicester ( Borough).— For embezzle- ment— WALTER ED. WARNER, age 23, height 6 ft. 2^ in., very slight build, complexion rather pale, hair brown, clean shaved, end of one thumb missing ; dress, blue serge suit, cap, brown boots. A wholesale spirit dealer's clerk and traveller. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. NORFOLK. 28.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 3 bicycles— HENRY NICHOLS, age 20, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair brown, eyes blue, large mouth, bad teeth, mole on left cheek, wart left forearm, scar left leg and ankle ; dress, dirty grey check cycling suit, dark blue cap, nickel badge on front, shoes, sometimes wears a pair of engineer's blue trousers. A cycle repairer, native of Norwich. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Guild- hall, Norwich. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 29.— Newark ( Borough)-, — For stealing ( bailee) 2 ladies' silver Geneva watches ( 1 No. 83147, white dial, 2 angels in gold thereon, flowered case. 1 No. 40295, plain case)— ARTHUR POOLE, age about 24, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light, eyes blue, well educated. Supposed a native of Leamington. Had in his possession a postal order for 10s. issued 9th inst. at Stroud, No. 924341 or 924346. Absconded 13th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Town Hall, Newark. RADNORSHIRE. 30.- Penybont ( County).— For obtaining credit by false pretences— A MAN, age about. 35, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes ( left weak and partly closed) dark, long features ; dress, grey dustcoat, grey breeches with box cloth knees, grey cap, low shoes Is believed to be a groom or driver. He represented himself as Captain The Right Hon. Viscount Devere. Was last heard of in Denbighshire. Warrant issued. Information to Capt Fullarton James, Chief Constable, Penybont. SHROPSHIRE. 31.— Ludlow ( County).— For deserting her three children at Boraston, Tenbury— HARRIET WILLIAMS, age 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark, eyes blue. Absconded 15th July last with A MAN, age about 55, com- plexion. hair, whiskers, and moustache dark, lame right leg ; may be working at a brick- yard or hop picking. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Challoner, Ludlow. . SOMERSETSHIRE. 32. Bath City). — For embezzlement — HENRY PINNIGER, age 18, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, of good address. A clerk. Warrant issued. 33.— Bath ( City). - For stealing 2 sacks of corn ( recovered)— FRANK WEBB, age about 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., hair dark brown, clean shaved, cast in one eye, round features ; dress, blue check shirt, corduroy trousers, cap, heavy lace boots. A bargeman ; may be found working at docks. Warrant issued. 34.— Bath ( city).— For obtaining £ 210 by a forged cheque— BENJAMIN J. MANNING, ag? about 21, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair ( long and bushy) dark, clean shaved, eyes dark; of theatrical appearance; wearing fawn coloured suit. Warrant issued. 35.— Bath ( City).— For stealing, 7tli inst., a " Humber " roadster bicycle, mudguard on front wheel, handle bar rusty in places, high frame, transfer worn off, Pattison B saddle, ball head clip, Beeston tyres, solid rims, rubber pedals, brake— PERCY VIZARD, age 21 ( looks younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., clean shaved ; dress, dark blue suit, white straw hat, bright tie ; the appearance of a clerk. Stated he was going to Bristol. Warrant issued. 36.— Bath ( City).— For stealing a quantity of foreign postage stamps by trick— L. PERCIVAL BURNELL, age 28 to 30, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair ( slightly bald on top) and moustache brown ; dress, navy blue serge suit or dark green suit, may be wearing a brown mackintosh, white straw hat or brown cap. Stated he was in the employ of the Civil Service, and was home on sick leave. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 37.— Bilston ( County).— For stealing a dark cloth cap, a brown shawl, and £ 1 lis.— ALICE ANN THOMAS, alias TOMMAS and WHITE, age 23, height 5 ft. 2^ in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark brown, scar right cheek, abscess scar under chin ; dress, black dress, black felt hat trimmed with crape, lace boots. A domestic servant; native of Dudley. She obtains a situation and after staying a few days commits a larceny and absconds. Previously convicted of similar offences. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 dark, slightly sunburnt, hair ( parted in centre) dark brown, eyes ( full) dark, Gritchen Fur Leben and anchor right forearm, ring on 3rd right finger, T, heart, and line left forearm, all in blue ink, of smart appearance ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, brown or light Alpine hat. A native of London. Has served in the 5th Lancers. Has in his possession a cheque book ' on the Ludgate Hill Branch of the City and Midland Bank, con- taining 30 cheques, commencing No. C. B. A. 09431; the first four numbers have been used. Warrant issued. 39.— Criminal Investigation De partment• - Portrait and description of FRANCIS ALFRED VOUILLON, a bank cashier, whose apprehension is sought for embezzlement— age 59, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, hair ( turning grey) dark, lame in one foot, which he drags after him; dress, when last seen, black jacket, black vest with white spots, black trousers with grey stripes, white tie, brown hat and boots. A native of Paris, but knows England and speaks good English. Is believed to be accompanied by a FRENCHWOMAN, age 21, middle height, slight build, complexion pale, hair dark red, eyes ( dis- colouration under one) blue; wearing when last seen, black tailor- made skirt, black and white blouse. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.— Wednesbury ( County).— For an in- decent assault on a girl, age 11, on 9th ult.— JOHN O'CONNELL, age 19, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes brown, Staffordshire knot tattooed on right forearm; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, dark corduroy trousers, black cloth cap, blue muffler with white spots, lace boots. A native of Wednesbury. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Salt, Wednesbury. SURREY. £ 2 REWARD. 42.— Chertsey ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Windsor Union— ARTHUR BLUNKETT, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8A in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, heavy moustache dark ; supposed wearing rough black jacket, blue trousers, brown cap. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Mr. George . Marshall, Relieving Officer, Egham, for such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension of Blunkett. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey, 43.— Hersham ( County).— For stealing, 9th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, tiat handle bars, cork handles, celluloid tips, " No. 41835" stamped on seat pillar, " No. 24, The Quadrant Cycle Co., Ltd., Sheepcote Street, Bir- mingham " on transfer on head, 28 in. back, 30 in. front wheel, A B tyre back, Quadrant rubber I pedals, Perry block chain, large saddle BIRD, alias CAPTAIN MICHELL, and BLAKE, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., hair brown, moustache light ; dress, black morning coat, grey trousers, si raw hat, of military appearance. Warrant issued. 44.— Hersham County).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Chertsey Union— JAMES GEORGE ROBERTS, alias DARKEY SLEN, age 40, height 6 ft., com- plexion, hair, whiskers, and moustache dark, front top teeth decayed, scars back of head. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Boon, Hersham. . sateen ; 1 black plush mantle, fancy yellow lining, fur collar ; 1 new blue diagonal serge suit, blue bone buttons, lined blue, striped sleeve lining, trousers flap fronts— THOMAS JONES ( sup- posed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair ( inclined to curl), and mous- tache, dark, eyes brown, foreign appearance; dress, dark grey suit, black cap with bright peak, blue and white spotted bow tie.— ALICE JONES ( supposed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, eyes blue ; dress, black and white check skirt and coat, shot silk blouse, white sailor hat with red velvet band, or green felt hat trimmed black feathers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. 47.— Hove ( Borough).— For larceny ( servant) — ADA TOURALL, age 17, height about 4 ft. 6 in., rather stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown ; dress, double- breasted fawn- coloured jacket, green bodice, white skirt with cream satin band around frill, straw ( chipped) hat in two colours, button boots. A domestic servant; native of Newhaven. Warrant issued. 48.— Hove ( Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— HENRY STANGER, alias STOREY, age 29, height 6 ft., slight build, com- plexion pale, large nose, hair light brown, mous- tache light, eyes blue ; dress, old grey jacket and vest, cord trousers, cloth cap. A labourer ; native of Hay wards Heath. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. SUSSEX ( East). 45.— Brighton ( Borough).— For stealing £ 2 10s.— H. DUTILLIENT, a foreigner, age 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., very slight build, complexion sallow, thin face, hair dark brown, moustache ( cut short) sandy. Has been employed as hotel boots. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter Brighton. 46 — Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 11th inst., from apartments, 1 black satin striped skirt, lined black, red frill at bottom ; 1 navy blue silk blouse, with flower, trimmed cream lace, frill over shoulder fastening at side, blue striped lining; 1 child's green reefer coat and frock, smoked pearl buttons on coat, faticy buttons on frock, full silk front trimmed with two rows of cream lace, silk collar ; 1 child's green myrtle velveteen frock, full pink yoke, lined pink WARWICKSHIRE. 49.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 61 15s. lid, 2nd inst.— ARTHUR LEVISON GROWTAGE, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion swarthy, hair ( short) brown, eyes dark; dress, black frock coat of fine material, light grey tweed trousers, fancy tie, silk hat, morocco boots. A tailor's manager. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 50.— Birmingham ( City).— For embezzling £ 14 — ROBERT A. BRASSINGTON, age 38, height 5 ft. 10 in., hair ( wavy) and moustache black, left side of bottom lip drops slightly ; dress, blue morning suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots; of military appearance. A collector; native of Chorlton, Manchester. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 51.— King's Heath County).— For em- bezzling £ 8 5s.— FREDERICK ROWBOTHAM, age about 22, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, small features, clean shaved, rather bow- legged, dress, light brown tweed suit, and cap or dark suit with high crown billycock hat. A clerk, native of Birmingham. May be found with betting men. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— Portrait and description of ANTHONY GEORGE FITZHERBERT ADAMS, alias THOMAS PERRIN, whose apprehension is sought for forging a cheque 011 the London and County Bank, thereby obtain- ing £ 860. Age 33, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 40.— E Division.— Portrait and description of TOM SULLIVAN, alias WILLIAM SHEP- PERLEY, DONALD MCDONALD, ANTONIO S. ROSETTI, COUNT ROSETTI. and FRASER, Office No, 158- 99, wanted for stealing, on 20th April last, £ 2 and a postal order for 15s., age 35, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, scar corner right eye, mole back of neck, ulcer scar front right leg, deformed chest. A chemist. Frequents common lodging houses. Arrest also sought by the Swindon Police on a charge of larceny. Obtains situations at chemists' by means of false character. See Case No. 84, 15th inst. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. / 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1899. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 52.- Beverley { County).— For stealing £ a — GEORGE WHITELEY RANSOM, age l( i, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., stout build, red face, hair and eyes brown : dress, dark fustian jacket, corduroy trousers, check vest, red plaid cap, strong boots. A farm servant; native of North Newbald. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Win- penny, Beverley. 53.— Hull ( Borough).— For fraud— ISABELLA NORRIS, age about : 17, height 5 ft. ti in., slight build, complexion, hair, and eyes, dark, masculine appearance : dress, blue serge dress, black cape, short brown fur, black hat trimmed green and red shot band. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 54.- Pontefract ( County).— For shooting with intent to do bodily harm, 26th ult., at Carlton— SAMUEL COLLINGE, age 54, height 5 ft. 4 in., stout build, complexion and hair dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, grey trousers, brown cap. Supposed a native of Manchester: may seek employment as foreman on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BERKSHIRE. 55.— Maidenhead ( County).— Committed for trial at Reading Quarter Sessions 16th prox., for larceny— JOHN HENDERSON, age 41, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes light hazel, cut mark bridge of nose; dress, old dark jacket, brown trousers, red plaid neckerchief, black hard felt hat. 56.— Maidenhead ( County).— Committed for trial at Reading Quarter Sessions, 16th prox., for larceny, 10th inst. — HENRY GEORGE WATKINS, age 10, height 5 ft., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, cut right side of upper lip; dress, old dark jacket, brown trousers and cap. A seaman; native of Ashley Hill, Bristol.— WALTER . JOHN WILLIAMS, age 18, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, scar top of forehead ; dress, old dark jacket, brown trousers and cap. A kitchen porter; native of Croydon.— GEORGE CONWAY, age 16, height 5 ft. 1! in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, left thumb deficient ; dress, dark tweed suit and cap. A native of Chelsea. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. 57.— Reading ( County)— Sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment, 16th inst., for breaking out of the Casual Ward at Bradfield Union— WIL- LIAM BELL, alias CHARLES PEACE, age 18 looks older , height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, anchor left forearm, 2 small marks right forearm ; dress, blue jacket, brown mixture trousers and vest, dark blue neckerchief, brown cap, heavy lace boots. A native of Soiners Town, London. States he has been travelling with steam roundabouts. Was sentenced at Essex Quarter Sessions, 5th April last, ( o 3 months' imprisonment for burglary ; at Marylebone Police Court, 9th February last, to 1 month for defrauding a railway company ; at Harlesden Petty Hessions, 13th May, 1897, to 1 month for larceny. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Station, Reading. DURHAM. 58.— Durham ( Citifo— Remanded till 28th inst., for attempting to steal a bicycle by trick, HARRY ALBINE TURNER, age 20, height 5 ft. 7 J in. ( without shoes), complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, several red spots on face : dress, blue serge jacket, two vests ( 1 fancy fawn coloured with red spots, 1 blue serge), dark striped ( tight fitting) trousers, white tie with pearl scarf pin, black and white check cap, lace boots. States he is a clothier's traveller and a native of Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. Found in his possession pawn- tickets relating to bicycles pledged at Dublin, 5th inst., Kingstown, 6th inst., Bangor, 7th inst., Dumfries, I3th inst., Edinburgh, 13th inst., New- castle- on- Tyne, 18th inst., 1 for a portmanteau pledged at Chester, 9th inst., in names of — Smith, Albine Turner, James Norble, Frank Sleath, and — Brown; also several bill- heads, " Bradbury & Co., Cycle Manufacturers, Wellington Works, Oldham," and " J. C. Clarke, Cycle Manufacturer, Leicester," printed thereon. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Smith, City Police, Durham. HEREFORDSHIRE. 59.- Hereford ( County). — Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, Ititli prox., for stealing a pony — WILLIAM DANIEL WILLIAMS, a gipsy, age 59, height 5 ft. 9 in , complexion dark swarthy, hair and whiskers dark brown, eyes brown, right foot deformed, walks with stick ; travels with a pony and cart and sells wirework. ^ Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford. 60 - Ross ( County).—( See GAZETTE 15th hist.., Cases 59 and 90)— The prisoner, WILLIAM SMITH, alias WILLIAM WILSON and WILLIAM YOUNG, Otfice No. 2189- 97, was con- victed 011 8th April, 1890, at Beverley, of stealing a mare, and sentenced to 12 months hard labour ; also sentenced at Central Criminal Court 16th October, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude for fraud. Licensed 26tli July, 1897, T 567. WILLIAM ROBERTS, alias ROBERT FERRIS and ROBERT ROBERTS, Office No. 48835. Sen- tenced at Middlesex Sessions 5th November, 1888, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing a cash box and money. Licence revoked 11th July, 1893, for stealing a bag and £ 203 9s. 4d. from the person, and sentenced to 16 months hard labour. Liberated on a second licence 18th October, 1895, which expired 9th February, 1896, during the currency of which Roberts failed to report. Warrant for that offence now in the hands of Supt. Jordan, Ross, O 461. These two men are low horsedealers and sharpers, belong to London, travel the country with a waggonette and gig, and are identical with men wanted at Sevenoaks, Kent. See POLICE GAZETTE 19th May last, Case No. 87. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross. SHROPSHIRE. 61.— Oswestry ( County).— Sentenced 19th inst. to 21 davs imprisonment for larceny— PATRICK DAVIES, age 25 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 4] in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark, cut mark under left eye, boil scar right side of neck, dress, dark tweed morning coat, light tweed trousers, soft brown hat, old side spring boots. A tramping tailor, supposed previously convicted and wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Lewis, Oswestry, PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 62.— J Division. - 17th inst., by housebreak- ing, 9 open face gold Geneva lever keyless watches, Nos. 6079, 64010, 36082, 24237, 65337, 114329, 151497, 114776, 34239 ; 2 gold lever do., Nos. 1819, 72741 ; 4 do., half hunter, Nos. 6640, 177844, 62437, 14123 ; 19 ladies'gold Geneva keyless, Nos. 189714, 178869, 103365, 103366, 103361, 178496, 180333, 167612, 175661, 152902, 113943, 122141, 1406, 98143, 98145, 95971, 95907, 79597, 98144 ; 2 do. English lever, 1 gold dial, 1 white dial, Nos. 8986, 9000, " Carter, 193A, Mare Street, Hackney," 011 plate ; 6 do., half hunters, Nos. 80570, 1092, 48607, 129832, 465738, 149665 ; 22 gold bangles, 1 set ruby, 1 diamond, 1 small diamond on strap of buckle, 1 set ruby and pearl, 1 set sapphire and pearl ; 79 fancy dress rings, set 5 diamonds, 1 boat set, 1 pearl, 2 ruby, 2 sapphire, 2 emerald, 5 claw, 1 turquoise, 30 set with 3 diamonds, some set Gipsy pattern, 23 half hoop pattern ; stock marked ' D. I. A. M. E. N. O. T. S. X. scratched inside. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. DURHAM. £ 5 REWARD. 63.— Durham ( City).— Between 22nd ult. and 12th inst., a book about 14 in. long by 9 in. wide, and about 11 or H in. thick, bound with light brown coloured leather, with gold markings, yellowish brown coloured paper, gilt edges, filled with valuable old etchings on India paper, fastened in. The pictures fill the book with the exception of 2 or 3 pages, and consist of landscape, seascape, architectural and allegorical subjects ; also a great many fine heads, and others, including a series of 4 subjects, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The first series in the book are after Rembrandt, and towards the end are 1 or 2 unfinished steel etchings, 1 an elephant with a man in its trunk suspended in the air. A short written list of the Masters is on one of the first pages. The above reward will be paid by Mr. W. T. Jones, Architect, Durham, for such information as will lead to the conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the book. Information to Chief Constable Smith, Durham. ESSEX. 64.- Romford ( County).— 14th inst., by burglary, at Great Warley, 1 match box, chased ; 1 stand belonging to egg boiler ; 1 broad band and buckle ; 1 inkstand ( 2 bottles), taper holder in centre ; 1 hunting flask, chased ; 1 sandwich case, crest ( a griffin's head) thereon ; 4 small antique pepper boxes; 2 ash trays ( 1 3\ in. in diameter, plain ; the other 4J in., chased); antique Georgian punch ladle, ebony handle; 1 scent bottle, shell pattern ; 4 Madras muffineers, thickly embossed; 1 antique chased necklace; 1 snake pattern bracelet ( broken) ; 1 necklace, horse- collar pattern ; 1 elephant with houdah ; all the above are silver ; 1 double rupee and other old coins ; 1 pair gold Indian earrings, imitation hanging pearls ; 1 brown leather hand- bag, 18 in. long; a few Indian medals. 65.— Romford ( County).— 9th inst., by burglary, at Harold Wood, Hornchurch, 2 Queen Ann pattern silver tea services, consisting of a tea- pot, sugar basin, and cream jug ( 1 large size), " Presented to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Watson" engraved on each article ( the other small size); 1 old silver cup, handle each side, " W. W." thereon ; 1 new silver cup, " W. J. W." thereon ; 2 silver dessert spoons, ornamental, raised grapes and other fruit thereon ; 12 silver fruit knives, flower work pattern, mother- o'- pearl handles; 12 silver fruit forks, plain, mother- o'- pearl handles ; 1 pair sugar tongs, plain. Information to Inspector Wapling, Romford 66.— Witham ( County).— 14th inst , rfrom a church, an ivory crucifix, about 10 in. long; very fine hand made altar lace, about 2i yards long, 8 in. deep, " I. H. S." worked in centre, small crosses at every few inches. Information to Supt. Harrington, Witham. HAMPSHIRE. 67.- Aldershot ( County).— 15th inst., a safety bicycle, No. 197407, Dunlop tyres ( fixed by screws), Carter's black leather gear case, rubber pedals, flat handle bars, white bone handles, mudguards on both wheels, Patterson's saddle, brake and double bell attached, transfer " Beeston Humber" on head and on back mud- guard ; a silver open face lever watch, white dial, black numerals and second hands, scratches on back of case, gold chain with swivel at each end and gold locket with monogram " S. F. M. B." attached ; a cash box, about 6 in. long, 4 in. wide, and 2J in. deep, containing a number of receipts. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. HERTFORDSHIRE. 68.- Hemel Hempsted ( County).— 14th inst., at Berkhamsted— 2 bicycles ; lst, a " Koh- i- Noor," 1899 pattern, No. 132699, makers Premier Co., Dunlop smooth tread tyres, plain band cemented on back wheel, 22 in. frame, Brooks's BOO saddle, leather gear case, black enamelled; the other a lady's, makers Aldays & Onions, about 19 in. frame, 26 in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, front wheel basket tread 1898 pattern, back wheel smooth tread 1899 pattern, Brooks's saddle, dress guard silver wire rather tarnished, black enamelled, gold lines. A reward not exceeding £ 3 will be paid by the Committee of the Berkhampsted and Northchurch Association for the Protection of Property to any person giving such information as will lead to the conviction of the thief or thieves. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hempsted. KENT. 69.- Ashford ( County). — 18th inst., by housebreaking at Pluckley, 1 brooch made of an American dollar ; 2 gold rings ( 1 keeper, 1 dress); 1 gold brooch, shape of a book ; 4 silver brooches ( 1 shape of a cross, 1 silver and tortoiseshell, 2 with pins broken off); 1 silver watch guard. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. 70.— Tonhridge ( County).— 6th inst., by housebreaking, at Shipbourne, an English lever watch, " Samuel Jenner " scratched inside outer case; 1 gold brooch, set imitation diamonds, pearls around, place at back for photograph, glass deficient; I pair brown trousers; 1 new nightdress, embroidery round neck and sleeves ; 1 cashmere bodice, beaded trimming round neck and sleeves; 1 pink do., striped cotton. Information to Supt. Styles, Tonbridge 71.— Folkestone ( Borough).— 7th inst., a new " Star Road Racer " bicycle, fitted with 13/ 8 Dunlop racing tyres, fiat handle- bar, 24- in. frame, 28- in. wheels, No. 40704. 16th inst., 1 silver bracelet, |- in. wide, engraved with flowers, 3 silver brooches ( I square with fern leaves, 1 two rings entwined with ivy leaves, 1 oval with bird engraved thereon); 1 gold brooch, pick and shovel crossed, small nugget of gold on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 centre, the words " South Africa" on brooch ; silver trinkets, locket, cross, anchor, and heart • silver medal, name on edge, " Trooper H. A. Saunders, Diamond Field liorse, 1878"— By A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft, C or 7 in, complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, dark grey suit, black hard felt hat. A foreigner.— And A WOMAN, age about 25, short, complexion pale, hair dark : dress, black dress, drab jacket, dark felt hat. 13th inst., 1 filled gold chain bracelet, set with pyrites alternately; - I doz. filled gold wire rings, sailor knot pattern ; 4 doz. filled gold wire ladies' rings, various patterns: 2 doz. filled gold wire initial brooches, letters from A to Z ; 2 doz. filled gold wire safety pins with initials ; 9 filled gold wire scarf pins, sword pattern ; 3 charms, 3 gilt coins with enamelled pig, and engraved " The Three Friends" on wire ring. J 72.- Folkestone ( Borough).— 19th inst., a marone dressing bag containing 2 hair brushes white ivory backs, 1 ivory hair pin box, 1 ivory paper knife, 1 ivory glove stretcher ( all initialled " F. M. G." entwined), 1 cut glass bottle for tooth brush, 2 cut glass scent bottles, 1 cut glass powder bottle ( all with chased silver tops with initials " F. M. G." entwined); 1 lady's black silk umbrella with plain cherry wood handle ; 1 look- ing glass in marone morocco with folding back padded : a niarone morocco fitting case, con- taining scissors, button- hook, & c. : a marone morocco card case, note book and needle case : which rolls up); a marone morocco jewel case, about 5 in. square and 2 in. high ; 1 silver tape measure, shape of acorn ; 1 silver thimble, green stone at top; 1 small glass tumbler covered in wicker work ; a blue morocco purse i 1 gold bar brooch, set 5 diamonds, in case, dated 15th May, 1888; 1 diamond and pearl bee brooch, in " case; 1 diamond cluster ring large diamond in centre snrrounded by smaller ones, in case ; pocket out- side of bag containing writing materials ; I gun metal watch with narrow rim of rust half way round edge, gun metal bow attached. Sup- posed by A WOMAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 4 to 6 in., complexion rather sallow, hair dark, eyes brown ; dress, dark hat. dark grey or fawn coat and skirt, front of bodice trimmed with blue and fawn shot glace silk. She engaged apartments for herself and friends who were to arrive latei, but did not do so. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. Ti— Gravesend borough).— 7th inst., by shopbreaking— Watches : 1 silver gilt keyless, quarter repeater centre, seconds fly back ; 1 gold English lever ; 1 gold filled keyless Labrador ; 2 ladies' gold demi- hunter keyless ; 2 gold plated keyless levers ; 5 ladies' gold keyless Genevas ( 1 gilt dial) : 4 silver keyless ; 1 English silver lever ; 1 English silver Geneva; 1 silver " Longines" lever; 1 English lever, " Scott, Gravesend," on movement; 1 silver key wind ; 1 silver keyless Labrador ; 1 lady's silver keyless ; 7 ladies' silver Genevas ; 1 lady's silver demi- hunter with plain case ; Iff ladies' silver ( various); 1 lady's silver lever, open face ; 2 metal keyless ( 1 lady's) ; 2 American keyless. Kings : 1 18 ct. single stone diamond, double slit setting; 1 fancy claw, set single stone diamond; 1 lady's diamond and ruby; 1 lady's 18 ct. paste sapphire ; 1 lady's diamond half hoop; 1 lady's diamond and opal ( heart shape opals): 1 single stone claw set sapphire ; 2 antique doublette ( 22 ct.) made up of old wedding rings ; a number of 22 ct. gold wedding rings; a number of 9 ct. gold wedding rings; 120 gem rings; 60 gold keepers, 9 and 18 ct. Gold Alberts; 1 graduated curb; 1 straight curb ; 3 fancy patterns; 1 fancy pattern, heavy design : 9 ladies' Alberts ; 6 ladies' gold necklets. Miscellaneous : 1 diamond pearl pin and stud ; 1 pair diamond earrings star set; 4 gold bangles ( various); 3 gold chain bangles; 1 gold bangle with ruby centre ; 3 gold curb bangles with padlocks " attached; I gold curb bangle with turquoise ; 47 gold brooches ( various); 1 9 ct. link suit ( playing card design); 1 9 ct. link suit ( dumb bell design) ; and a quantity of general stock. Some of the property have private marks scratched inside ; all watches are marked inside keyhole. Suspicion is attached to THREE MEN, 1st, age 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., dark moustache, dark clothing, skull cap; 2nd, age 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight sandy moustache, dark clothing, skull cap ; 3rd. age about 39, complexion dark, thin features, high cheek- bones, dark mous- tache, wearing black tie and skull cap. Information to Chief Constable Thornton, Gravesend. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. ' 1— Northampton ( Borough).— 11th inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, " The Nene," Cooper's fittings with oval back forks and round stays, ordinary Hat handle- bar, fitted with plunge brake, 28 in. wheels with Fleuss tyres with air chambers therein, tangent spokes, rubber pedals, 1 in pitch chain, transfer on head '" The Nene,' makers, The New Grafton Cycle Company, warranted for 12 months," in gilt letters ; in fair condition^ 75- — Northampton ( Borough).— inst., a roadster pneumatic safety bicycle, 23 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, 1} detachable Clipper tyres, plated tangent spokes, rubber pedals, inch block chain, flat handle bars, cork handles with white tips, head and back tubes round, double oval tubes from head to bracket, brake and mudguards, No. 103G7 on head above forks, and may have number on handle bar ; transfer on head, down tube, and back mudguard, " Warrior in armour with sword and shield," and " Cteur- de- Leon Cycle Company, Coventry" thereon ; Veedor make cyclometer and " Hartford " bell attached. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Nor- thampton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 76.- Bath ( City).— Since 9th inst., a silver lever watch, No. 207177, open face, maker " Rose & Dickenson, Bath," on inside case ; 1 silver Geneva watch. No, 14862, open face, initials " H. R. C." engraved on back case, plain gold chain attached ; a pneumatic bicycle, makers the Swift Cycle Co.. Coventry, 24- in. frame, slightly dropped flat handle- bars, plated, fitted with brake, 28 and 30- in. wheels, soli 1 rims, rubber pedals, Wynern tyres, No. 238487 thereon, front tyre badly damaged, handle- bar stem has been split, brown saddle, forward seat pillar, no mudguards. 77 Bath ( City).— 12th inst , a safety bicycle' enamelled black, Clincher tyres, 24- in. frame, rat- trap pedals, square cranks, mudguard on back wheel, Swan racing saddle on forward pillar, bell and brake, flat handle- bar, maker Rogers, 40, New Kent Road, London, " The Dreadnought, No. 3576," stamped on bottom lug, front tyre damaged — By A MAN, who gave the name of — BOLTON, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight dark moustache ; dress, blue serge jacket, grey trousers, and cap. Information to Lient.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. SURREY. 78. Chertsey ( County).— 6th inst., by burglary at Horsell, 1 half- hoop diamond ring ; 1 diamond and emerald do. ; 1 large diamond solitaire do.; 1 do. gipsy ring; 1 gold ring, set 3 stones; 1 gold chain in 3 pieces; 2 silver brooches, 1 brown crocodile purse, silver mounted ; and several studs. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 79.- Hastings ( Borough).— 11th inst., a plain gold double case lever watch, gold hands and figures, white dial, makers Johnson, Tolhurst, and Walker, Aldersgate Street, London, " No. 11673 " on works, " Presented to Chief Inspector Huntley, by a few friends in the V Division of the Police," on inside of case ; 1 gold open face lever watch, gold hands, black figures, white dial ( slightly cracked), maker " Jones, Robertson Street, Hastings," on inside of case. ^ 80.— Hastings ( Borough).— Between 2nd and 4th inst., 1 18 ct. gold signet ring, engraved " J. A. E." ; 1 signet ring set red stone ; 1 18 ct. gold chain ring ; several 9 ct. gold rings, gold studs and sleeve links; 2 pins ( 1 horse shoe set with pearls, the other shamrock leaf set 3 small diamonds ; several American gold dollars and other gold and silver coins; 1 gold spring bracelet with 14 ct. gold watch set therein ; 2 ladies' 18 ct. gold diamond rings, 5 in each ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold ring set with 3 diamonds and 2 rubies; 1 lady's gold ring set with 7 emeralds ; 1 18 ct. gold ring set large diamond in centre, 2 small hearts engraved inside ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold watch; 1 do., " Bennett, London " thereon ; 1 lady's 18 ct. gold watch, 15 ct. chain, " M." engraved thereon, with 3 gold charms( seal, bottle, and heart attached); 2 gents' gold chains ( 1 15 ct. with seal attached, the other 9 ct. dog link pattern); 1 meerschaum pipe in case ; 1 meerschaum cigar holder in case. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. WARWICKSHIRE. 81.— Birmingham ( City).— 19th inst,, a miniature ( size 3 by 2 in.) portrait of a girl - with brown hair ( nearly profile), wearing a cream colour dress and red necklace, painted on ivory with a greenish blue background, in an oval frame with plain gilt band. Information to the Chief Constable, Birming- ham. 82. Coventry ( City).— 16th inst., two bicycles, one a pneumatic safety, 6emi- racer, Warwick tyres, drop handle bar, rather flat, 24- in. frame, If chain, Avon manufacture, " E Tansley & Co." on shield on ball head, plated parts, rat- trap pedals, Perry's chain, Lycett's saddle, lamp and bell; one a pneumatic light roadster, Warwick tyres, tangent spokes, West- wood rims lined broad red, mudguards lined red, flat steel stay, rat trap pedals, transfer " E. Tansley & Co.," Perry's chain, lamp, bell, Lycett's saddle— By TWO MEN, 1st age about 35, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, dark moustache ; dress, dark coat, light mixture trousers ; 2nd age about 24, wearing dark clothes. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. WILTSHIRE. 83.— Trowbridge ( County).— 4th inst., at Melksham, a " Sunbeam" bicycle ( nearly new}, transfer on head tube " John Marston, Limited, Wolverhampton," 23 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, Clincher tyres, parallel handles, rubber pedals. Carter's patent gear case with oil bath, brake, mudguard, Brooks's saddle, bell, lamp and tool bag," No. 27601" on frame— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion dark, moustache ( sup- posed) dark ; dress, black short round jacket, dark trousers, black bowler hat. Appearance of a mechanic. Information to Supt. Tyler, Trowbridge. / J" 9 SI.— Warminster ( County).— 11th inst., at Codford St. Peter, a " Humber " bicycle ( nearly new), No. 74742, Coventry make, enamelled black, flat handle- bars, white handles, black leather gear caBe, mudguards, plated bell, rubber pedals, Brooks's black leather saddle, geared to 64 ; a grey mackintosh cape, " Collins" on tab, makers " Hill and Co., Reading," attached. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 85. Hull ( City).— Since 6th July last, a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 38084, and a long gold guard ; since 15th July last, a silver Geneva watch, No. 2035; 19th ult., 4 silver Geneva watches, Nos. 14109, 254699, 49681 and 29404 ; 31st ult., 1 do. No. 551769; 3rd inst., a lady's silver Geneva watch No. 14144 ; 4th inst., a silver English lever watch No. 262061, makers, Kendal & Dent, silver Albert and football medal attached ; 8th inst., a silver Waltham lever watch, No. 124882 ; Bth inst, 1 old silver English lever watch. No. 6449 ; 16th inst., a silver lever watch, No. 454836. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 86 — Scarborough ( Borough).— Sth inst.. Ladies' gold dress rings, viz. : 1 twisted snake, diamond eyes; 1 horseshoe on top, set several small diamonds; 1 set diamonds, ruby and sapphire, rather large stones ; 1 set several small diamonds; 1 set large diamonds; 1 set three diamonds ; 1 set sapphire and 2 diamonds ; 1 set 5 large turquoise stones ; 1 set turquoise and 2 diamonds ; 1 set sapphire and diamonds ( setting lengthwise) ; 1 gipsy set diamond and 2 rubies ; 1 gipsy Bet 3 diamonds ; 1 band, " Mizpah," set in diamonds; 1 band, inscription in Arabic thereon ; 1 solid gold, crest engraved thereon ; 1 plain, twisted ; 1 set stone, crest engraved thereon ; 1 plain, with revolving crest. Ladies' gold chains : 1 long imitation pearl chain ; 1 short do. ; 1 do. with diamond clasp ; 1 long ornamental, with pearls ; 1 necklet, made out of sheriff's old chain of office, very old fashioned and peculiar pattern ; 1 long, thick, with gold heart appendage ; I long, thin, with spade guinea attached. Gold broocheB: 1 crescent shaped, set large diamonds; 1 lizard shape, studded with small diamonds; 1 horseshoe and crop, plain ; 1 plain, dog's head painted thereon : 1 two birds made of T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TuesDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1S99. pearls, fastened together with gold pin ; 1 bee in pearls ; 1 single pearl; 1 two hearts, set in pearls ; 2 gold lockets ( 1 heart set with diamond ; 1 small, plain); a set of five gold safety pins; 1 fox's head. Gold bracelets : 1 thick curb chain. Jubilee 10s. piece attached, a spade guinea, a solid gold lion, gold envelope, gold lantern, gold doll, key, pencil, swallows, post card, and other gold articles ; 1 plain curb : 1 do., with blue enamel ?. nd pearl clasp ; 1 curb, set with diamonds and rubies ; 1 plaited chain, fine, set with single diamond, initials " K. A. M." thereon ; 1 spade guinea. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scarborough. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 87.- Doncaster Borough).— Between 5th and 8th inst., 1 large silver English lever watch, well worn, plain face, black numerals, " W. M. Jackson" inside outer case, " James Leadbeater" on works, gold Albert, long flat links, with seal and watch key attached ; 1 silver Geneva watch. No. 42149, engine turned case, " Kendal and Dent" on face; 1 silver lever watch, " R. Elliott" engraved on works, gold Albert with seal attached; 1 silver English lever watch, " Nelson, Grimsby," maker ; 1 do., No. 40014, open face, nearly new. " A. Kiesel, Grimsby," maker ; 1 gold chased pin, 18 ct., with large pearl set in plain centre; 1 pair of field glasses in brown leather case, " A. P. C." thereon; 1 pair do., " J. S. B." on case; 1 pair do. in leather case, " Captain Green" thereon ; 1 lady's umbrella with crook handle, " T. M. — Wimborne" engraved thereon; 1 light brown mackintosh with brown velvet collar, pair of brown leather driving gloves and red and yellow Paisley handkerchief in one pocket; 1 light coloured Newmarket overcoat, " Abe Bailey " on tab ; 1 new brown leather dress- ing bag, " L. G. R." thereon; 1 gold wire link Albert, £ 2 piece ( supposed George III.) attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Doncaster. PROPERTY RECOVERED SUFFOLK ( East). 88.— Lowestoft ( County).— Property, Case No. 82, 18th ult., and thief arrested. ,, YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 83.— Hull ( City).— The Thompson Road Racer bicycle, Case No. 87, 15th inst. ANIMALS, & c., RECOVERED METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 90 — 5 Division. inst. - Cob, Case No. 89, 15th APPREHENSIONS. 91 — Metropolitan Police District, D Division. ASTON BLOUNT, alias Dr. KIRKHAM, ROSS, etc., Case No. X, 23rd June last, and special notice 21st July. 32.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough). — JOSEPH GEORGE GARDNER, Case No. 18, 2nd September, 1898 ; MICHAEL DAVEY, alias McDAVEY and MICK DAVIS, Case No. 23, 21st July last. 93.- Kent, Maidstone ( Borough).— ARTHUR POTTER, Case No. 24, 25th ult. 94- Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Count!/).— JAMES SAMUEL GREGORY, Office No. 3317- 98, Case No. 28, 28th July last. 95.- Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Count!/).— JAMES HANLON, Office No. 3363- 98, Case No. 29, 28th July last, 96.— Lancashire, Rochdale( Borough). — EDWARD MILLS, Case No. 35, 25th ult. 97.— Nottinghamshire, Notting- ham ( City).— Licence- holder FRANK ROW LEY, Office No. 46128, Case No. 9, 8th inst. 98 - Suffolk ( East), Eye ( County).— CHARLES WALTER HEARN, Case No. 41, 14th April, 1899. 99— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Sheffield ( City). - JOHN STALKER BANKS, Case No. 56, 15th inst, LATEST INFORMATION. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WORCESTERSHIRE. 100.— Worcester ( County).— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, 16th prox., for housebreaking— WILLIAM REID, alias READE, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, heart and sword tattooed left forearm, abscess scar left side of throat, scar bridge of nose, cut scar between left forefinger and thumb ; dress, short dark cloth jacket and vest, cord trousers, dark grey cloth cap, canvas shoes with india- rubber soles. A cycle maker, native of Wolverhampton. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Wheeler, County Police Office, Worcester. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 101.— F Division. — 15th inst., by house- breaking, 1 silver teapot, 1 sugar basin, 1 cream jug (" B. S. S." in monogram thereon), 1 do. mug (" W. E. D. S." in monogram), some Chili curiosities ( imitation horse trappings with embossed heads), 1 card basket (" B. SS." in monogram thereon), 1 electro- plated cream jug, 1 sugar sifter, 1 vase, 1 sugar do.. 12 new fruit knives, do. forks and spoons, 2 carriage clocks in red leather casps. 102— G Division.— 12th inst., by house- breaking, 1 lady's gold Geneva watch, blue enamel back with diamond in centre ; 1 small plain gold do. ; 1 gent's silver do.; 1 lady's long gold guard ; 1 gold necklet, gold locket attached ; 1 small gold necklet, cross, set seven small corals, attached ; 1 gent's heavy gold signet ring, A. R. in monogram thereon : I lady's gold dress ring, shape of heart, set turquoise ; 1 do., set garnet surrounded by small diamonds; 1 do., flat, German make, set four small pearls : 1 old wedding ring ; 1 set of brooch and earrings, plain gold, small diamond centres ; 1 gold square brooch, set three rubies, drop earrings to match ; 1 gold brooch with small chain drops ; 1 silver cameo brooch, gilt edges ; 1 broad silver and gold filigree bracelet; 1 oxydised silver bracelet, flower pattern ; 1 small silver medal, German inscription, " Hundredth birthday of Schillier, 1860," thereon ; about 16 yards of plain black silk, and a dark handle six- chamber revolver. 103.— K Division.— 15th inst., an oval gold brooch, set rubies and diamonds ; 1 pair round earrings to match ; 1 oval link bright gold long chain, 9 ct, spade guinea attached; 1 lady's silver watch, engraved ease, 1 small silver albert, with broken tassel and compass, atraehed; 1 square silver brooch with two birds thereon ; 2 ladies' gold rings( l fancy keeper, engraved leaves thereon : 1 fancy pattern, set 5 stones, rubies and diamonds, " A. T. Fraser" engraved inside); 1 round pebble brooch. 1( 14. — R Division. — 19th inst., 3 ladies' gold dress rings ( 1 set rubies and emeralds ; 1 set diamonds in centre ; 1 set white stones); 9 gold brooches ( 2 horseshoes, 2 diamonds ; 1 bar, set diamond in centre : 1 do., horseshoe in centre ; 3 bar, plain ; 2 oval, set rubies and emeralds) ; ,' i pairs gold earrings ( 1 horseshoe; 1 diamond in centre ; 1 set rubies); f silver watch- chain, fins pattern ; 1 silver apron chain, with pins ; 2 trinkete ( 1st, a silver tea kettle : 2nd, a gold camel) ; 1 gold oval- shape locket; 1 silver oval do., photo of lady and boy inside ; ] book- shaped mourning brooch ; 1 silver locket chain ; 1 lady's black leather purse, initial B thereon. 105.— W Division.— Since 16th inst., 5 gold rings ( 1 very large marquise, set turquoise and small diamonds; 1 half- hoop, set rubies and diamonds alternately ; 1 old- fashioned, set large round pearl surrounded by small diamonds; 1 three- bar set rubies, diamonds and sapphires on stone on each bar ; 1 rope pattern, small forget- me- not flowers formed with small diamonds in centre, gold leaves); 1 gold chain bracelet, curb pattern, old- fashioned medallion locket for two photos attached ; 1 gun metal watch, rubies at back ; 1 moonstone brooch, formed of two hearts, set pearls, minus pin; and an old- fashioned cabinet key. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. WORCESTERSHIRE. 106 King's Heath ( County).— 19th inst., by housebreaking at Moseley, 1 lady's long gold chain, small gold locket and watch key attached : 1 gold brooch, filigree work round a centre of pearls and rubies, glass and hair at back, pair of gold earrings to match ; 1 large gold cameo brooch, George and Dragon thereon ; 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 pearl in centre, rubies round, broken one side ; 1 with scroll work and pearls half way round, blue stone in centre; 1 set blue stones, some missing)— by TWO MEN, 1st, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 9 in., well built; dress, black coat and vest, plaid trousers, hard hat; 2nd, age about 25, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build; dress, black or navy blue suit, white straw hat. Information to Supt. Wasley, King's Heath. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 107.— Scarborough ( Borough).— 8th iust., three .£ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 44302- 3 and 4, dated 4th April, 1899. Information to Chief Constable Riches, Scar- borough. APPREHENSIONS. 108.— Metropolitan Police District, L Division.- LEWIS JOSEPH MASSEY, " Case No. 4, 30th June last. 109.— Hampshire, Gosport ( County). — ROBERT T. PARKINSON, Case No. 11, 15th inst. 110— Sussex ( East), Hailsham ( County).— FRED SMITH, Case No. 51, 23rd June last. VA.— Yorkshire ( West Riding) Bradford ( City).— Expiree JOHN MALONE, Office No. 2475- 98, Case No. 39, 10th February last. 112 — Yorkshire ( West Riding) Bradford ( city).— Licence- holder JAMES WILLIAM JOWETT, Office No. 646- 99, Case No. 58, 25th ult.