POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1644. BEGULATIONS. ] ,|// / nimniwfiiHsut* far insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all cmnmimieatunut relating /, » thrut. should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W*. > 1 Particulars coneerning persons irhose apprelienxion is sought will he inserted- in one issue of the POLICE ( » AZETTK, if they are sufficient to enable action to betaken upon them, by another force. 3. Particular* an 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 given. and the exact conditionmust he clearly stated. 5. Portraits of < prr* onx a buse apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of xtolen property a ill be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sketch of a stolen article. 6. Every annoutwement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed, by the signature of an officer of not lex* rank than Superintendent: and. if the name of xufh person is required to be inserted, tind no war runt, 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 ease may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and. as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in. the POLICE GAZETTE, mtmt. on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice if the. fact, referring to the number of the annoioneement, for insertion in the next, issue. 10. In. all eases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement wW, be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11 Announcements for the Friday ixxue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than. Saturday morning. They must be clearly written on one side of the paper only : they must be in the usualform, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office. Xew 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 accept ell 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 be found arranged for easy reference as fol- lows : - ( a) Regulations at top of first page. ( b) Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged, as far as practicable, in alphabetical order. ( c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. ( d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded oil 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- deliverv or of irregularity in the date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. Letters relating to criminal business addressed by other Police Forces to Scotland Yard, are very frequently delayed, owing to the envelope* con- tinuing tliem being directed incorrectly or inade- quately. In such cases prompt attention cannot lie assured unless the letters are addressed " The Assistant Commissioner of Police. Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard. London, S. W." SPECIAL NOTICE THE Metropolitan Police and the Essex Con- stabnlarv have received numerous complaints concerning EDWARD HALSALL SEAGER, of Rose House, Little Waltham, near Chelmsford, whose method of doing business appears to be flagrantly dishonest. He obtains possession of articles advertised for sale or exchange in the " Bazaar and Mart." and similar papers, but fails to pay for them, and presumably disposes of them for whatever they will fetch. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1 — C Division•— For stealing and re- ceiving jewellery, etc.— JOHN CROSS, alias JACK STONE THE BARBER, age 45, height 5 ft. in., stout build, complexion pale, hair, whiskers, and moustache light brown, eyes grey, bloated appearance, asthmatical ; dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat. A native of London. 2.- C Division• — For robbery with vio- lence and manslaughter, 30th ult.— ALFRED alias WAG BLISS, age 25, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., com- plexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, scar over nose, abscess scar back of neck, " HAD" and 5 dots left forearm, cross flags and 2 dots back of right forearm : wearing light tweed clothes and cap.— BARTON THOMPSON, alias BERT, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark, eyes blue, Lottie Wise " tattooed on left forearm, slight scar over right eye; wearing dark jacket, grey cap. Natives of London. 3.— L Divisionm— For obtaining £ 5 In- false pretences— W. SHUTTLEWORTH, alias W. HURST, W. JOHNSON, and JAMES W. PAGE, age about 40, height 5 ft. S in., complexion fresh, hair brown, heavy moustache ginger, speaks with North Country accent; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light trousers, hard felt hat, or light suit and silk hat. He answers advertisements in " The Gardeners' Chronicle." Warrant issued. I L Division. For embezzling £ 6 10s. 8d. and other sums— EDWARD CLARKE, age about 35, height .'> ft. in., complexion sallow, hair ( thin on top) dark, moustache black, eyes dark brown; dress, black morning coat and vest, light plaid trousers, silk or hard felt hat. A solicitor's clerk, native of Croydon. Warrant issued. T Division. 2 ladies' gold keyless watches, 1 with flowers engraved on back ; 1 fancy siher locket and chain; 2 gold rings, 1 set turquoise and pearls, 1 Mizpah: and £ 5 JAMES COLSON, 15, height 4 ft. N in., stout build, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes blue; dress, dark mixture suit, light cap, lace boots. A native of Vauxhall, London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S.\ J BERKSHIRE. £ 2 REWARD. 6.— Windsor { County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Windsor Union— JESSE TURNER, age 37, height 5 ft. N or i) in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes grey, bugle tattooed on right forearm, ring right middle finger. A native of Sunninghill, Berks. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Windsor Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Turner. Information to Supt. Borlase, County Police Office, Windsor. 7.— Reading ( Borough), For fraud— FRANCIS A. GORDON, alias W. COLVILLE BARTON, L. PRICE PRICKTON, H. ERASER, F. HYNDMAN, Major HENDERSON, R. E. STUART, Ac., 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. S.— Conway { County). - For stealing, Kfch inst., an 44 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. Eckington { County).— For obtaining money, food, and lodgings by false pretences, 17th and inth inst.— HARRY GIBBONS, alias BIG HARRY ( supposed false), age 45 to 50, height oft. 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 snit ( trousersshabby), black and white plaid scarf, grey cap, brown boots blacked over ( oue 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. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1899. 10.— Glossop Borough).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 14th inst.— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 30, height about 5 ft. ti in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, eyes very blue, heavily pockmarked, of good address ; dress, black iacket and vest, grey trousers, black hard felt hat, black tie with while stripes, brown button boots ; is known as " JACK." 2nd, age 21, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion, hair and eyes dark, clean shaved, of good address : dress, dark blue double- breasted jacket, brown vest, dark trousers with brown and green stripe, black felt hat, flat top, brown lace boots, wears a long silver guard across vest. Is known as " FRED." Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Hodgson, Glos- sop. DEVONSHIRE. 11.— 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. 12 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. 13.— 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. • f? ESSEX. 14.— Ongar ( County).— For stealing £ 4 on 9th 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. Information to Inspector Gallagher, Ongar. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 1").— 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. 16.— Cardiff ( Borough). — For stealing £ 43 16s. 4d.— CHARLES WILLIAM MYERS, age 31, height 5 ft. 8 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. 17.— 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 Gloucester; supposed absconded 12th inst. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Philpott, County Police, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. is.— Aldershot ( County). — For stealing harness ( recovered), 3rd inst.— HARRY WINDI- BANK, age 44, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair 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. l', » .— Aldershot ( County). For stealing, 22nd inst., a blue serge jacket suit, trousers half lined ; 1 blue peak cap ; a lady's silver Geneva watch, " Langdon & Davis" on dial, " Annie Lewis, birthday gift from B. B., May 31st, ill or 92 " on inside case; 2 ladies' silver chains, rope and cable pattern, tassels attached— THOMAS NUDD, age 1ft, height 5 ft. fi in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue : wearing the stolen clothes. Is an absentee from the 2nd Lincoln Regiment. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot 20.— 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. 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 inst.— HARRY RHODES, age 18 ( looks older), 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 whiskers and moustache, eyes blue ; dress, blue serge suit, black cap, lace boots. A fitter. Warrant issued. 25.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting his wife, 19th July, 1899— JAMES SHEPHERD, age 35, height 5 ft. 7£ 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. 26.— Chatham ( County).— For non- appear- ance to a summons for assault— CHARLES STAMP, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) and moustache light; wearing dark clothes. A fitter. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 27.— Tunhridge 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. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Southport ( Borough).— For embezzl- ing sums of money amounting to £ 111 10s.— FREDERICK JOHN BRADLEY, age about 30 ( looks younger), height about 5 ft. 11 in., com- plexion fair, usually clean shaved, eyes bluish grey, prominent nose, of good appearance. Au agent. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Southport. LEICESTERSHIRE. 29.— Leicester ( Borough).- For embezzle- ment— WALTER ED. WARNER, age 23, height 6 ft. 2s 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. 30.— 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. NORTHUMBERLAND. £ 1 REWARD. '•' A— Berwick - on - Tweed ( Borough). — For deserting his wife and family — JOHN McFARLANE STAIG, age 39, height 5 ft., com- plexion swarthy, hair and slight moustache brown, eyes grey, flat nose, hare mark on upper lip, speaks through his nose, bow legged ; dress, dark coat and vest, grey trousers. A french polisher ; native of Alnwick. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Board of Guardians, Berwick - on - Tweed, to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Staig. Information to the Head Constable, Berwick- on- Tweed. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 32.- 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. 33.— Newark ( Borough).— For stealing ( bailee) a pneumatic safety bicycle, black frame, yellow rims, Dunlop tyres, flat handle bar, brake, " President, Sands, Nottingham" on transfer— WILLIAM KIRK, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and hair dark, clean shaved, prominent nose ; dress when last seen, grey jacket suit and cap, brown boots. An Army Reservist of the Lincoln Regiment. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Challen, Town Hall, Newark. RADNORSHIRE. 34.— Penybont ( County).— For obtaining credit by false pretences— A MAN, age about 3.5, 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. 35.— 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. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS PORTRAIT OF PERSON IN WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 36.— Criminal Investigation De- partments — Portrait and description o£ ANTHONY GEORGE FITZHERBERT ADAMS, alias THOMAS PERRIN, whose apprehension is sought for forging a cheque on the London and County Bank, thereby obtain- ing £ 860. Age 33, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 38.— N Division•— Remanded for being in the unlawful possession of jewellery, also re- ceiving same— JOHN MOORE, alias HENESEY, and CARTER, C. S. O. No. 15107 M., age 37, height 5 ft. 63 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, mole on left shoulder blade, surrounded by 16 small pearls and 3 pearls on connecting link ; 1 heart shaped pendant attached, moonstone in centre, surrounded by 20 small pearls; 1 heart shaped gold locket attached, 3 pearls in centre); 8 ladies' gold dress rings ( 1 set 3 pearls and 2 rubies, " H. G. & S." on inside of band ; 1 square on top, set 4 pearls and 1 coral in centre, " E. P. B., 375M on inside band ; 1 set 4 diamonds, 1 minus; 1 set 2 diamonds, 2 amethysts, 1 diamond minus : 1 set 3 diamonds, 1 amethyst, 1 minus; the last 4 are marked the same, " B. & L., 9375 " on inside ; 1 wire, set 1 ruby and 1 blue amethyst in centre, 1 small pearl on each side) ; 1 lady's gold mourning ring, set 10 pearls, " In Memory of " on band, " H. S. 375 " 41.— Bath C'ity).— For obtaining £ 210 by a forged cheque— BENJAMIN J. MANNING, age 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. 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. scar right elbow : dress, slate coloured suit, white flannel shirt, green tie ( red stripes). Found in his possession :— 2 gold brooches ( 1 ruby and pearl, oblong shape ; 1 pearl, cross shape, 3 pearls end of each point, 1 pearl in centre); 4 gold plated do. ( 1 shape of a huntsman's whip, thong twisted round shaft, white stone handle ; 1 shape of lawn tennis bat, ball in centre; 1 shape of lady's bicycle, minus pin ; 1 oblong, set 5 large pearls); 1 gold chain bracelet, set 5 turquoise ; 2 silver book markers ( 1 shape of a trowel, mother- o'- pearl handle, " J. F." on blade ; 1 shape of a dirk, Scotch pebble in handle and shank, " A. B. & Co." on blade); 1 metal do., fancy handle ; 1 steel shoe buckle, inlaid Scotch pebbles ; 1 lady's fine gold chain, " J. M., 9 ct." on swivel; 1 lady's yellow metal do., 2 tassels attached; 1 gent's silver do., stamped " H. A. & S.," compas attached; 2 pairs gold earrings ( 1 plain ; 1 red composite drops, wire shape of a leaf with 2 pearls set in same, pearls round top of drops, in marone leather case lined blue velvet); 2 imitation pearl do., set imitation diamonds ; 2 black ebony earrings, odd, fancy pattern ; 1 oval shape silver locket, " In Memory of " across front; 3 gold neck chains ( 1 heart shaped pendant attached, opal in centre, inside ; 1 lady's gem ring, set 1 ruby and 2 pearls, very small, " T. & S." on inside of band; 1 gold shirt stud ( convertible), shape of a passion flower, diamond centre ; 1 gold scarf pin, shape of horse- shoe, set 7 pearls; 3 gold scarf pin shanks ; 1 silver scarf pin, heart shape, large amethyst ; 2 silver watches ( 1 gent's lever, " No. 134724, and 0935 " on outside case ; 1 lady's Geneva keyless, ' No. . and .0935 " on both cases); 3 metal watches( 2 gents' levers, " No. 352068 " on one, and " No. 352070 " on the other, both " G. W. L." outside case ; 1 lady's yellow lever, " E. C. P., 6331 and 4333" on outside case); 1 gent's gold plated watch, keyless demi- hunter, " No. 7260" on works, " No. 3427260 " on both cases, " No. 27260 " on inside rim; a green leather case, ticket on bottom " 891s," lined white satin, containing a child's yellow metal knife, fork, and spoon, ticket on fork " 930 " one side, " 876 " the other ; a fancy white metal jewel case lined blue satin, and a black leather hand bag. Supposed proceeds of shopbreaking or bag larcenies in London or provinces. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. SOMERSETSHIRE. 39. — 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. 40 - 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. 42.— Bath ( City).— For stealing, 7th 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. I Warrant issued. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 37.— 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, 011 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. THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1899. I SOMERSETSHIRE. ii - Bath ( Citit).— 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. 44 .— Bilston( County).— For larceny( servant) — HENRY EDWARD HATFULL, age 30, height 5 ft. 8 or !) in., complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache dark brown, flat- footed, of good address ; dress, black coat and vest, light grey trousers, dark cap, lace boots. A native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bilston. 45.— Wednesbury [ County).— For an in- decent assault on a girl, age 11, on 9th ult.— JOHN O'CONNELL, age lit, 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, Wednesburv. SUFFOLK ( East). 46.- Halesworth ( County).— For obtain- ing 10s. by false pretences— BEATRICE BLOOM- FIELD, age 40 to 50, height 5 ft. 8 in., very stout, weight about 16 stones, complexion sallow, hair turning grey; wears black straw hat trimmed black ribbon, black cape trimmed lace, and carries a black silk umbrella with crook handle. A laundress ; she represents herself as the aunt of a jockey to whom she sends the money for the pur- pose of backing horses; may be found at a steam laundry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Andrews, Halesworth, SURREY. £ 2 REWARD. 47.— Chertsey ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Windsor Union— ARTHUR BLUNKETT, age about 38, height 5 ft. 8J 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. 48.— Hersham ( County).— For stealing, inst., a pneumatic safety bicycle, 24 in. frame, flat 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 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, straw hat, of military appearance. .. Warrant issued. 49.— 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. SUSSEX ( East). 50.— 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, fancy 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 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 liair 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 51.- 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. 52.— 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 Haywards Heath. Warrant issued. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WARWiCKSHIRE. 53.— Birmingham! City).— For embezzling £ 61 15s. 6d, 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. 54.— 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. " f. n 5 55. Birmingham [ City).— For stealing a bicycle, 22nd ult. ( recovered) — Supervisee WILLIAM WILSON, alias BYFIELD and BALL, Office No. 3627- 98, age 29, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, eyes brown, dimple in chin, " W. B." back of right wrist, large scar right of navel, mole between shoulders. A hawker, native of Birmingham. Sentenced 16th May, 1898, at Birmingham, to 7 months imprison- ment and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birm- ingham. 56.— Leamington ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 25th inst., a safety No. 1 Swift Road Racer bicycle, 1896 pattern, plain front tyre, non- slipping back tyre, rubber pedals, flat handle bars, very narrow ; Coopers' plain felt handle ends, gear 68 in., Brooks' B 11 racing saddle, two springs broken at back, bridge of back stays broken at sides, transfer on head rather indistinct— A MAN, who gave the name of WILLINS ( supposed false), age about 30, slight build, wore spectacles, feminine voice; dress, heather mixture jacket and trousers, water- tight boots with plain fronts. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leamington. WILTSHIRE. — Chippenham ( County).— For steal- ing, 23rd inst., at Calne, a Rudge- Whitworth bicycle, enamelled black, pneumatic tyres ( much worn), plated handle bars, cork handles with black tips, mudguard and lamp attached, marks on cross bar— A MAN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown; wearing dark clothes. Also suspected of stealing on same date a bicycle lamp, plated, star pattern : and a brass bicycle pump. Supposed identical with man Case No. 57, 28th July last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. . WORCESTERSHIRE. 58.— 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. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 59.— Beverley ( County).— For stealing £ 5 — GEORGE WHITELEY RANSOM, age 16, 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. 60.- Hull ( Borough).— For fraud— ISABELLA NORRIS, age about 37, height 5 ft. 6 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 ( West Riding). 61. Pontefract ( County).— For stealing between 20th and 21st inst., 12 nickel plated forks, flowered and fluted handles, marked " B. E. P."; G do. large dessert spoons ; 1 do. salt spoon ; 1 do mustard spoon ( all flowered handles); 6 do. plain dessert spoons ; 2 silver tea caddy spoons, flowered pattern; 3 plain silver egg spoons, marked " J. S. D., star and B pearl silver"; 9 large table knives and 2 forks, ivory handles ; 1 pair fish carvers in black leather case ; 1 silver cake knife and fork; 1 cake knife with ice- saw back ; 6 knives and forks with brown bone handles— GEORGE TALBERT, alias LITTLE ALF, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, strong moustache ginger, thick lips, sores around left ear, top of one finger missing; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, coloured neckerchief, cap. Supposed a native of Rother- ham. Warrant issued. 62.— Pontefract ( County).— For unlawfully wounding a police constable, 20th inst., at Cutsyke Glass, Houghton— GEORGE PEACH, alias JOHNSON, age about 60, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark grey, moustache and imperial grey, eyes blue, 2nd right finger crooked, minus roof of mouth, which causes him to speak through his nose. A native of Linton, Derby- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 63.— Cheltenham ( County).— Remanded till 2nd prox., charged with the unlawful pos- session of a 15 ct. gold bracelet, filigree work around both edges, 3 balls and gold wire work on front; a 9 ct. gold brooch, twisted pattern, ball in centre— EDWARD FOLEY, age 29, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, left thumb deformed, ends of 2nd and 3rd fingers missing, tuberculosis scars both sides of neck, dimple chin, dot tattooed right forearm; dress, light jacket, brownish plaid trousers, red and yellow tie, blue cap, white canvas shoes. A frencli polisher ; states he is a native of Lurgan, near Belfast. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 04.— Southampton ( Borough).— Commit- ted for trial at next Hampshire Assizes for at- tempting to carnally know a girl age 9 years — ALFRED JAMES OGELEY, alias ROGERS, age 43, height 5 ft. 6£ in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, star with " Heaven's light is our guide " thereon tattooed on both shoulders, bracelet both wrists, willow tree, " In memory of my brother " on a tombstone, and a sailor right calf ; dress, dark tweed coat, blue serge trousers and vest, light skull cap, lace boots. An engine driver; native of Plymouth. Has served in the Navy 65. — Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Hampshire Assizes, for highway robbery with violence— MICHAEL DAVEY, alias McDAVEY, and MICK DAVIS ( Case No. 27, lst inst.), age 27, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, 5 cut scars back and 5 on crown of head, burn scar left side of neck, scar bridge of nose, wart inside left thumb, right hand and wrist FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1899. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T TE . deformed, brown mole left of stomach, several marks on right breast and side of stomach, 4 bum • scars left calf, cut scar left bnttock; dress, bine serge jacket, fine serge trousers, bine muffler with white stripes, bine serge cap, spring side boots, but- ton fronts. A marine fireman ; native of Liverpool. Was sentenced at Liverpool in February, 1886, to 2 months imprisonment for burglary ; in October, 1886, to 4 months for having house- breaking implements in his possession; in November. 1892, to 3 months, and in June, 1895, to 3 months for frequenting. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. SURREY. Of).- Chertsey County). — Committed for trial at Surrey Sessions, 17th prox., for shopbreak- ing at Addlestone 8th inst., and for stealing a bicycle at Byfleet, 11th inst.— JAMES DEANE, alias BENNETT, age states 70 ( but supposed younger), height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, stoops slightly ; dress, light tweed suit, black hard hat, sometimes wears a dark suit, black soft felt hat or dark cap 07.- Chertsey ( County). — Committed for trial at Guildford Assizes, 5th December next, for . rape at Egham, 18th inst — GEORGE JOYCE, age .35, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair grey, eyes brown, abscess scar on back ; dressed as a navvy. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. PROPERTY STOLEN. CITY OF LONDON. 08.— loth inst., between Colchester and Liver- pool Street Station, a lady's brown crocodile leather dressing case, mounted fittings, " E. B." thereon, covered in brown canvas : 1 diamond and pearl brooch, shape of a trefoil, 1 brown, 1 white, and 1 yellow pearl therein ; 1 sapphire and pearl • do., I pearl deficient; 1 trefoil and pearl do., set 1 diamond in each division, and 1 black, 1 brown, and 1 yellow pearl, in brown velvet case, " Hardy, Sydney, New South Wales," thereon ; 1 diamond and pearl bracelet, " Tva Tol" engraved thereon ; • 3 diamond rings, 5 stones in each, set in silver, " E " engraved inside; 1 brown pearl pin, " J " thereon ; 1 turquoise pin, dark blue enamelled gold, snake twisted round, broken ; 1 diamond heart shape pendant in brown velvet case, " Hardy, Sydney, New South Wales," thereon; 1 silver powder box, " E " thereon ; 1 do., " E. L." thereon ; 1 prayer book and 1 hymn book, " E" in gold thereon. Information to the Superintendent, Detective Department, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BERKSHIRE. 69— Wokingham (. County). 20th inst., 3 trowels ( 1 with rough handle); 1 pointing do. ( X oil handle of one); all marked " W. H. S. Hunt & Son, Brades Co." ; 2 spirit levels, wood frames, brass tops, " Warranted Correct" thereon. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. 70. Reading Borough . - 25th insi, a safety bicycle, " Columbia, 1897, No. 43266," stamped on seat lug, wooden rims, Hartford tyres, adjustable raised handle bars, patent Humber reversible saddle pillar, Brooks' B 28 saddle, • enamelled black, usual parts plated, brake de- tached. Information to Captain Henderson, Chief Constable, Reading. DERBYSHIRE. 71.— Chesterfield Borough . 25th inst., a new silver open face keyless watch— Supposed by A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. i or 5 in., stiff build, complexion fresh, slightly pock- marked, brown moustache ; dress, black jacket, light cord trousers, rough cloth cap, blue neckerchief with white spots, lace boots. A litter. 25th inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch. No. 29683, gold face, chased back, very old ; 1 long gold chain, belcher pattern, large gold pencil ease, small do., plated cross, and gold key attached. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. DURHAM. £ 5 REWARD. Durham and 12th inst., a book about 14 in. long by 9 in. wide, and about 1J or 1} in. thick, bound with light brown coloured leather, with gold markings, yellowish brown coloured paper, gilt edges, filled w ith valuable old etchings on India paper, fastened in. The pictures till 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. 73. — Brentwood ( County). — 21st inst., by burglary at Upminster Hall, a silver dessert knife and fork, about 5^ in. long, " D. D." en- graved on handles; 1 silver jam spoon, raised figure on a bee on handle; 2 silver serviette rings, embossed : 2 plated do., chased ; 2 small silver menu stands. 23rd inst., by burglary at Romford, 1 electro- plated sandwich box, " j. P." engraved on lid ; 6 small silver tea spoons; 1 silver muffineer, about 12 in. high ; 1 ivory paper knife with silver handle, about 18 in. long; 1 silver cup, pint, one handle, " To Claud, from his father on his first birthday " inscribed thereon. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 74.- 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 4i 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. Information to Inspector Wapling, Romford. 75.- Southend- on- Sea ( County).— 26th inst., by housebreaking, 1 lady's gold watch and chain; 1 ornamental gold chain, gold seal and locket attached ; 1 pair sleeve links, embossed; 1 gold tie fastener, glass in centre ; 1 gold wedding ring ( much worn) ; 1 gold keeper do,; 1 gold mourning ring, pearls and diamonds in centre ; 1 lady's gold ring, set diamonds and rubies ( 1 ruby missing): 1 do. ornamental gold bracelet, stone in centre, about the size of a shilling; 1 large cameo brooch, set in gold ; 1 small do. ; 1 pair gold earrings. Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, 1st, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 in., black moustache ; wearing black coat and felt hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 11 in. ; wearing a grey coat. Both of Jewish appearance. Information to Inspector Chase, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 77.— Aldershot ( y).— 15th inst.. a ^ fety bicycle, Xo. 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- FIFESHIRE. 76.— Kirkcaldy ( Borough).— 20th ult., by housebreakings lady's gold ring, set small pearls; 1 lady's silver neck chain, about 18 in. long, links composed of 3 rings fastened together; 1 short gold chain, old fashioned, much w orn, with large hook; 1 old fashioned wooden snutl- box, with ivory band, base engraved with rose, and silver mounts; 1 gold locket set carbuncle, and small gold fringe, unattached ; 1 gold brooch, set pebbles, white enamel lines and glass at back : 1 oval gold brooch, carbuncle in centre, and small pendant hooked to brooch, small gold fringe attached ; 1 large gold locket, monogram " M. F. B." in raised letters, photograph and hair inside ; 1 gold neck chain, long flat links, about }- in. broad ; 1 small gold cross, about 2 in. long; 1 silver vinaigrette, slightly concave, about 1 in. long ; 1 large pearl stud; 3 gold studs, chased in front; 1 gold brooch, old fashioned and twisted; 1 pair old fashioned gold earrings, pearl shaped, drops about 1 in. long; 1 pair gold eyeglasses, old fashioned ; 1 silver card case, chased, without the top ; 1 gold gipsy ring, had 5 atones ( 2 missing) ; 1 silver hunting watch, No. S490; 1 silver bangle with three penny silver coins attached, initials on each ; 10 to 15 silver coins ( 3d. and 6d.), initials on each : 2 silver coin brooches I an 1887 Jubilee shilling piece ; 1 Primrose League dame's brooch ; 1 gold seal set green stone ; 1 gold seal with crest and motto, initials " W. B." slightly damaged ; 1 gold seal; 1 pair small oval shaped silver shoe buckles ; 1 silver locket, bird on one side, flower on other ; 1 small knife, steel and mother- o'- pearl ; 1 small knife, white bone; 1 mother- o'- pearl silver fruit knife; several foreign coins; 1 £ 1 North of Scot- land bank note ; 1 bunch of small keys on ring ; 1 Sandow chest expander; 1 Jubilee Medal, " 1837- 1897," size of a crown piece. Information to Chief Constable Gatherum, Kirk- caldy. guard : a silver open face lever watch, white dial, black nnmerals 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 2} in. deep, containing a number of receipts. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot. 78.— Alton ( County and 24th inst., at Binsted, a set of new brown leather donkey harness, brass mounts, snaffle bit- supposed by GIPSIES who have been hop- pick- ING Information to Supt. James, Alton. 7'.'.— Winchester 17th inst . a Centaur pneumatic bicycle, No. 50697, two dents and " Centaur" transfer on head, No. 2 road racer, diamond frame, fluted forks, enamelled black, jointless rims. Palmer tyres, flat handle bars, cork handles, white tips, Brooks's B 1ft saddle, black celluloid mudguards. " Bowden's" rim brake on back wheel, rat- trap pedals, white celluloid pump, " King of the Road" lamp Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sillence, Winchester. KENT. 80.- Ashford ( County). — ISth inst., by housebreaking at Plnckley, 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. 81.- 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 marone 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 attop; I small glass tumbler covered in wicker work ; a blue morocco purse ; 1 gold bar brooch, set 5 Brazilian diamonds, in case, dated 15th May, 1888 ; 1 diamond and pearl bee brooch, in case ; 1 diamond cluster ring large diamond in centre surrounded by smaller ones, in case ; pocket out- side of bag containing writing materials; 1 gun metal watch with narrow rim of rust half way round edge, gun metal bow attached; 1 very fine long gold chain ; 1 silver waistband clasp ; 1 diamond beetle brooch ; 1 bar brooch, set 2 diamonds anil 3 pearls : 1 pearl horseshoe brooch, set half pearls Supposed by A WOMAN, age about 35, tieight 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 later, but did not do so. Jjf? ; 82 Folkestone Bnnmgh).— 22nd inst., a lady's black cloth mantle, pattern small squares, lined black silk, trimmed with black silk frilling, black lace around neck, makers " Capper & Sons, Gracechurch Street, London," in yellow letters inside— Suspicion is attached to A WOMAN, age 55 to 60, tall, slight build; dress, grey clothing, black bonnet; may be wearing the stolen mantle. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. LANCASHIRE. 83 Burnley I by shop breaking at Nelson. 5 silver lever watches. nos. 1443, 2028, 8579, 13116, 22086 ; 6 silver Genevas, Nos. 1GD36, l589, 3459, 5743, 1020164, M800, 4 ct., 58 ; 1 patent lever. No. 2094164, " I- am aster, United States," on works ; 1 keyless patent lever, No. 707000; I Carisbrick patent lever, 13306 on outer case and 632903 011 works : 4 ladies' silver Genevas, Nos. 6235, 86069, 46854, 52859 ; 4 22 ct. wedding rings ; 6 9ct. do.; 15 ladies' fancy gold rings ; 1 lady's ring, set pearls, 2 or 3 missing ; 1 do., 18 ct., heart shaped, diamond in centre; 1 9 ct. brooch ; 1 silver bracelet. Information to Acting Supt. McLean, Burnley. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 1899. SURREY. 88. Chertsey ( County).— 23rd inst., at Horsell, a safety bicycle, enamelled black, usual parts plated, 23- in. frame, 20- in. wheels, Fleet- wood " 99" pattern tyres, flat handle bar, felt handles, B. S. A. fittings, Brooks's saddle, rubber brake, metal mudguards. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. 89. Farnham ( Comity).— 18th inst.', at Camberley, an Imperial " Rover'" bicycle, Dunlop front, Warwick back tyre, 24- in. frame, black enamelled, reversible handle bar, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, Westwood rims, silver- plated name plate on head, " J. R. Starley, Weston Works, Coventry," thereon— b}- A MAN, age about 20, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and slight mous- tache dark, speaks with foreign accent ; wearing dark grey coat, vest, and cap. A tailor. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. SUSSEX ( East). 90.- Haywards Heath ( County).— inst., by housebreaking at Twineham, 2 silver Geneva watches ( 1 white dial, black figures, white metal curb pattern chain, tied with string, bar and key at end, and 10 cent coin attached ; 1 No. 28461, white dial, black hands and figures, silver chain, with round links, attached) ; 1 pair new lace boots, size 7, small round nails, plates on heels and toes; 1 white straw hat with blue band ; 1 brown imitation cigar case ; 1 large flag basket. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Smith, Hay wards Heath. 3 / SUSSEX ( West). '. II. Petworth ( County).— 21st inst., by burglary at Tillington, 1 salver ; 1 crumb scoop ; 1 tea pot; 1 hot water jug ; 1 sugar basin, 11 M. D. from W. C. B., July 12th, 1876" thereon, all silver plated ; 6 dessert knives and forks, ivory handles; 6 fish knives and forks, " J. D. & S." on blades, pearl handles ; 1 silver jam dish ; 1 pair old- fashioned sugar tongs marked " N. W." ; 12 large and 12 small knives, " Richard Elliott" thereon ; 1 lady's silver chatelaine with 4 chains with scissor case, thimble case ( shape of bucket), needle case ( shell shape), yard measure ( heart shape), attached ; 1 light brown dust coat, worn. Information to Supt. Read, Petworth. WILTSHIRE. K.— Marlborough ( County).— 16th inst., by burglary, at Fittleton, 1 electro- plated salver, " Presented to Miss Lilly Massey, 1882," thereon ; about a dozen electro- plated dinner forks; 18 white handle dinner knives, " Mappin & Webb " thereon ; 1 electro- plated sugar basin, fluted ; 1 silver sugar sifter ; 1 electro- plated do.; 1 silver- plated biscuit barrel, chased, stands on 4 feet, 10 to 12 in. high, handle at top. 20th inst., at Overton, a pneumatic safety bicycle, No. 4130, cork handles with white tips ( left missing), rat- trap pedals. Clipper tyres, transfer on head and pillar, " Humber Synyer Co., Limited," lamp and mudguards attached, Arab Middlemore saddle. Information to Supt. Field, Marlborough. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 93.— Pickering ( County).— 21st inst., by office- breaking at Scalby, a gold safety pin brooch, pearl in centre, about II in. long; 1 gold brooch, heart in centre, set brilliants around and one at each end ; 1 gold bar brooch, swallow in centre, set pearls on wings and body, about 2 in. long; 1 new blue serge suit. Information to Supt. Stones, Pickering YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 94.— 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 " oil 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." 011 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 SUSSEX ( East). 95. Hastings ( Borough).— Bicycle, Case No. 20. 8th inst. MISCELLANEOUS. CHESHIRE. 96. — Chester ( City). — Licence- holder EDWARD KELLY, Office No. 865- 99, Case No. 55, 8th inst., has reported himself at Glasgow. APPREHENSIONS. 97. Devonshire, Exeter ( County).— JAMES STILES, Case No. 7, 22nd inst. 98.— Essex, Saffron Walden ( County).— KATE HAYDEN, Case No. 12, 22nd inst. 99. Hampshire, Fareham ( County). — MAN, Case No. 18, 22nd inst. J iVSy 100.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Borough). — ANSTIE THOMAS STRANGE, Case No. 21, 18th ult. 101.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Borough).— WILLIAM SANSOM, Case No. 20, 22nd inst. 102. — Kent, Folkestone ( Borough).— THOMAS SANDELLS, alias JOHNSON, Case No. 109,18th ult. 103.— Lancashire, Leigh ( County).— JAMES FOGG, Case Xo. 18, 15th inst., and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. 3 104.— Lancashire, Rochdale ( Borough) — PATRICK SHACKELTON, Case No. 05, 8th inst. 105.— Staffordshire, Bilston 1 County). — ALICE ANN THOMAS, alias TOMMAS and WHITE, Case No. 37, 22nd inst. 106.- Sussex ( East), Hailsham ( County).— MAN, Case, No. 38, loth inst. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT LEICESTERSHIRE. 107.— Hinckley ( County).— For stealing har- ness, etc.. at Hinckley, 18th inst. ( recovered)— Expiree SAMUEL SMITH, alias JOHN FLETCHER, GILROY, and SORE - EYED SAMMY, Office No. 2179- 97, age 61, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes dark brown ( weak), left wrist slightly deformed, brown mole left temple. A tin worker, native of Pershore ; travels the country with vans and attends horse fairs. Sentenced at Northamp- ton County Sessions 19th October, 1893, to 5 years penal servitude for stealing a horse collar. Licenced 23rd Julv, 1897, which expired 18th October. 1898. O. T. 392. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shillock, Hinckley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HEREFORDSHIRE. 10S.- Ledbury ( County).— Sentenced, 26th inst., to 28 days imprisonment for larceny ( till)— JOHN DONOHOE or DONAVON, age 34, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, Scotch accent, speaks very slowly ; wearing old brown clothes anil grey cap. A tailor ; native of Loudon. Stays at common lodging houses. Supposed wanted elsewhere. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 109.— E Division.— 27th inst., by shopbreak- ing, 1 silver and gold fancy brooch, 2 silver anil gold heart- shape pendants, 1 tiara, 1 silver 8- point star brooch, 1 18 ct. gold marquise ring ( all minus stones), 1 15 ct. gold bracelet ( set 1 turquoise and 2 brilliants), 1 silver and gold mount brooch, 1 diamond curb chain bracelet ( set 22 diamonds, minus centre stone), several gold brooch pins, and a quantity of gold and silver filings. 110. N Division.— 27th inst., by housebreak- ing, 2 pairs entree dishes, beaded edges; 1 liqueur stand, 3 divisions ; 1 silver mug, chased on outside, " H. J. G. F." in monogram thereon ; 2 dozen fish knives and forks, chased ( 1 dozen mother- o'- pearl, 1 dozen ivory handles); 1 dozen dessert knives and forks, mother- o'- pearl handles; 2 sets fish carvers, chased ( 1 set ivory handles, 1 set mother- o'- pearl handles) ; 2 dozen dinner forks, plain pattern, " F." 011 handles ; 1 dozen dessert spoons, plain pattern, " F." on handles; 1 dozen table spoons, " F." on handles, plain pattern ; 1 teapot ; 1 cream jug ; 1 sugar basin, Queen Ann pattern, beaded edges ; 1 salver, beaded edges, 3 feet; 1 asparagus dish ; half- dozen asparagus tongs ; 1 pair asparagus nippers ( all plated except mug); 1 lady's half hunter gold watch, " L. W." in monogram on back; 1 old- fashioned twisted pattern gold brooch, miniature portrait of gentle- man in front, place for hair at back. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. , APPREHENSIONS. 111.— Suffolk, Ipswich ( Borough). - SAMUEL DAUBENEY, Cass No. 33, 15th inst. MISSING. 112.— Since 1st inst., EDMUND FRANCIS BETTS, age 35, height 5 ft. 9j in., complexion dark, hail1 and moustache dark brown, eyes grey, burn scar on left cheek : dress, black serge jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, white tie, check Oxford shirt, flannel under vest, white merino drawers, red merino socks, black hard felt hat. A native of Seasalter, Whitstable. Is a Constable of the D Division, Metropolitan Police, and was on the sick list suffering from heat apoplexy. Information to Supt. Warner, Police Station, Marylebone Lane, W. LONDON: PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KeLIHER & Co., 22, CHARING CROSS, S. W. ; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, E. C.; AND MARSHALSEA WORKS, S. E. 84. - Leigh ( County).— Between 23rd and yr. ih inst., at Ath- n. 12 master taps ( 1 J- in., X in., 1 2- in., 1 J- in., 2 J- in., 2 TVin., 2 TV » n-. and 2 W'n0 • 1 Pa'r compasses, about 6 in. long, with small screw at top, blunt points: 1 pair gas pliers, about 6 in. long. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. OXFORDSHIRE. Chipping Norton { County).— Be- tween 10th and 14th inst.. at shipton, a pair of field glasses in case, marked " J. S. Harland, 1894"; 7 table spoons; 7 dessert do. ; 5 table forks; 5 dessert do.; 1 soup ladle; 2 sauce ladles ( all plated and marked " H " on handles) ; 1 tine grey twill overcoat, three- quarter length, velvet collar, supposed " R. Hughes, Oswestry," on tab ; 1 black jacket ; 1 pair grey and brown mixture trousers ; 1 pair brown boots with patch on side. Supposed by A TRAMP, who may be wearing the stolen clothes. Information to Supt. Keal, Chipping Norton. 8( 3.— Woodstock [ County).— 24th inst., by housebreaking at Yarnton, a lady's small silver Geneva watch ( very old) and £ 3 16s.— Supposed by TWO YOUTHS, 1st age 16 or 17, height 5 ft. 1 or 5 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, light trousers, dark cap, boots much worn. 2nd, age 18 or . l!), height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, one arm withered ; dress, dark brown jacket and vest, brown trousers, dark cap, old boots. Supposed natives of Birmingham. Information to Inspector Sorrell, Woodstock, i SOMERSETSHIRE. N7 — Bath { City).— 22nd inst., a safety bicycle, Queen of the West Racer, transfer on front, li. S. A. fittings, dropped handle bars, felt handles, Westwood rims, both tyres re- rubbered— by A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fair, moustache light ; wearing a dark cycling suit. Information to Lieut.- Col. Gwyn, Chief Con- stable, Bath.