POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1899. VOL. XVI., No. 1656. REOULATIOUS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will he inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTK, 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 he thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is o ffered, the name aiul address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of personx whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of 7*. 6d. 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 such person is req > ircd to he 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 ease may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less ramk 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, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the Editor notice of the. fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion, in tte next issue. 10. In all cases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will ba 11 wholly responsible fir any proceedings which may result from such publication. Announcements for the Friday issue 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 usual form, and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must he 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 m payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. XNDEBSON, EDITOR. NOTICE. 1.— 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. ( o) 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 on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the non- delivery or of irregularity in fhe date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. The following is a copy of the order which governs the circulation, by the Metropolitan Police, of advertisements, or reward bills, for the discovery of property or the detection of crime. The Editor inserts it, in hope of preventing delays which some- times occur in publishing such notices, on account of their not being in accordance with the regula- tions in force in the Metropolis:— 1. Printed hand- bills, or other advertisements, offering a reward for the discovery of property or the detection of crime, whether printed and issued by the Metropolitan Police, or distributed and exhibited, with the sanction of the Commissioners, on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points— ( « ) The amount of the reward. ( h) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) That the name and address of the printer appear thereon. ( 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 24, sec. 2.) 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposedof, holdingout any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to theconditions ( a) to (< f), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( a) and ( c). Such notices are not distributed. NOT EL— There art 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— F Division. — For embezzlement— CHARLES SHERWOOD, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh ( blotched), hair ( curly) dark, eyes grey, flat- footed, drinks heavily ; dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Oxford. Warrant issued. 2.— p Division.— For obtaining money by false pretenees- HARRY BATES, age 38, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache, eyes grey ; dress, dark jacket suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots.— ARTHUR HENRY WHITE, age 33, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion and hair dark, slight moustache, eyes brown, round features ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, light check trousers, black Alpine hat, lace boots. Canvassers. Warrant issued. 3.— X Division.— For an indecent assault — HENRI MARC ALEXANDRE BRETON, alias ROY and MARC, a Frenchman, age 26, height 5 ft. 10J- in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, left arm has been broken and is slightly smaller than the right; dress, dark jacket suit, blue bow tie, hard felt hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 3^/ 70 BERKSHIRE. 4.— Maidenhead ( County).— For obtain- ing, 12th ult, by false pretences, a Wizard bicycle, " No. 46355 " on seat lug, clipper tyres, raised handle bars, and a lady's Wizard bicycle, " No. 46949" on seat lug, clipper tyres, raised handle bars, transfer " W. Smith & Co., King Street, Maidenhead" on both— W. H. AUSTIN, age about 45, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, long eyebrows, broad features ; dress, when last seen, drab cycling suit. A cycle company's traveller ; supposed a native of Worcester. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Dorrell, Maidenhead. 5.— Reading ( County).— For stealing a pair of opera glasses and obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— JOSEPH WALTERS ( sup- posed false), age about 25, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion pale, small moustache brown, some- times wears glasses; dress, black or blue suit, hard felt hat, patent leather boots, carries a pair of kid gloves. He represents himself as an organist, calls at clergymen's houses, and on find- ing they are out, asks to be allowed inside to write a note. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Davis, County Police Station, Reading. £ 2 REWARD. 6 — Wokingham ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Wokingham Union— HENRY GILES, age about 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair dark brown, may be wearing whiskers and mous- tache, eyes ( supposed) blue; dress, black pilot coat, white cord trousers and vest, billycock hat. A native of Hurst. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Wokingham Union to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Giles. Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. K, s " BRECONSHIRE. 7.— Crlckhowell ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 6 yards of serge, 6 yards of tweed— ALEXANDER WILFRED ADAMS, age about 24, height 5 ft. I0J in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, bushy on forehead, heavy eyebrows, clean shaved, splay footed, rather depressed appearance, fond of billiards anil dis- cussing chemistry; dress when last seen, black check jacket and vest, grey trousers, dark green cap. Recently employed as a draper's traveller ; native of Handsworth, Birmingham. May en- deavour to enlist. Photograph may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. CARMARTHENSHIRE. £ 1 REWARD. 8.— Llanelly ( County).— For disobedience of a maintenance order— CHARLES REES, age 22, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair light brown, slight light moustache, eyes grey. A collier; native of Gowerton, Glamor- ganshire. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Llanelly Guardians for such information as will lead to the arrest of Rees. Information to Supt. Scott, Llanelly. CHESHIRE. 9.— Chester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) a silver English lever watch, No. 5141b, " W. Jackson, Chester," on works — ABRAHAM COHEN, an Austrian Jew, age about 40, height 4 ft. 9 in., small features, high forehead, hair, beard, and moustache very dark, beard cut short and pointed, wears glasses ; dress, heavy reefer serge suit, fawn colour paddock coat, or Inver- ness waterproof, black felt hat, carried a small patent leather hand bag, speaks broken English. Absconded 10th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Laybourne, Town Hall, Chester. 2 T H E ROLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1899. DORSETSHIRE. 10. — Shaftesbury { County). — For em- bezzling £ 4 2s., at Gillingham, during August and September— ERNEST BICKHAM, age about HO, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and rather heavy moustache brown ; dress, dark blue serge suit, dark tie, black bowler hat. Has been em- ployed as a collector for Singer & Co.; may endeavour to obtain employment as a glove cutter or dyer. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Dennett, Shaftesbury. 11.- Wimborne { County).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the Wimborne and Cranborne Union— TOM SCORE, age 68, height 6 ft., com- plexion fresh, hair grey, slightly pock marked, leans forward when walking. A plasterer; native of Wimborne. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Marsh, Wimborne ESSEX. 12.— Brentwood ( County).— For burglary and violent assault— HENRY BANTOCK, alias HENRY BASTICK, Office No. 241- 99, age 33, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes brown, scars between eyebrows, over left eye, and left jawbone ; dress, when last seen, light tweed jacket, brown trousers and vest, light cloth cap, white shirt marked, " J. M. Burrell, No. 4 " ( inside). Warrant issued. See case No. il, 16th June, and case No. 15, 21st July last. Information to Superintendent Allen, Brent- wood. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 13. — Cardiff ( Borough). — For obtaining money by false pretences, 3rd inst.— A MAN, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, round face, hair brown, reddish moustache, two boils left side back of neck, downcast look ; wearing rough light brown overcoat, stand- up collar, long black tie, dark silk muffler, black bowler hat. He represents himself as a ship master and gives orders for meat and vegetables. Warrant issued. 14.— Cardiff ( Borough) — For failing to report — Licence- holder JOHN ROWE alias JOHN ROES, office No. 3277- 98, age 34, height 5 ft. 5- J in. complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, group of 7 dots back, and anchor front of left forearm, eagle and flag outside right fore- arm, bracelet right wrist. A labourer ; native of Willenhall. Was last heard of in September last, when he was hop- picking near Hereford. Is accompanied by his wife Emma Adams or Rowe, an expert pickpocket. The man was sentenced at Glamorgan Assizes, 4th February, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for robbery. Licensed 3rd November, 1898, Y. 20. Information to the Head Constable, Borough Police, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 15.— Basingstoke ( County).— For obtain- ing cheques and money by false pretences— CHARLES BANTEN, late manager for the Nexvnham Brick and Tile Co., Ltd., age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair ( turning grey) brown, heavy moustache light brown ; dress when last seen, dark morning coat and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard hat. May be accom- panied by his SON, age about 20, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build. See Case No. 18, 14th July last. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by The Newn- ham Brick and Tile Co., Ltd., for such information as will lead to the arrest of Banten. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke 16 — Winchester ( City).— For not using due care and diligence in delivering certain letters while employed by the Post Office.— HENRY WILLIAM MESSENGER, age 32, height 5 ft. 8} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, pot of flowers tattooed inside, W. H. outside, right forearm ; several dots outside left forearm, ring right middle finger ; dress, light tweed coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, black hard hat. A native of Woolston, near South- ampton. Warrant issued. 17 — Winchester ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— JOHN ALEXANDER NEAVE, age 42, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair, beard, and mous- tache sandy, eyes ( supposed) grey, small hands and feet, right shoulder deformed, carries his head to one side, addicted to drink ; dress, dark tweed jacket suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Southampton. May be found at Roman Catholic homes, common lodging houses, or casual wards. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Felton, Win- chester. l 18.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— For obtain- ing £ 10 by fraud, 10th ult,— HERBERT JAMES HUNTINGDON YELDHAM, alias H. HUNT- INGDON, age 24 or 25, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark; dress, grey Norfolk suit and cloth cap, or a grey frock coat suit ( which is too large for him). He answered advertisements inserted in the London papers for work, stating he was foreman to a contractor who had obtained a large contract in London, and offered to find employment for the persons adver- tising upon a deposit of 5s. Is accompanied by his wife, age 19 or 20, height about 5 ft., thin build, complexion fair, hair short; wearing an old navy blue serge jacket, white straw sailor hat with blue band. Warrant issued. 19.— Portsmouth ( Borough). — For an offence under the Vagrancy Act of 1898— FREDERICK LEVITT, alias ARCHER, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, abscess marks both sides of face; dress, dark blue jacket and vest, light trousers, dark cap. A stableman ; has with him a brown whippet dog and a fox terrier puppy, both wearing red loin cloths. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Prickett, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 20.— Southampton ( Borough).— For steal- ing ( bailee) a quantity of furniture ( recovered)— WILLIAM ANDREWS, age 37, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, hair and side whiskers dark brown, eyes ( sunken) brown, long pointed nose ; dress, black jacket, moleskin trousers, yachting cap. A labourer ; native of Longstock, Stockbridge. May seek employment as a hire carter, and probably found sleeping at workhouses or common lodging houses. ^ 3 / f Warrant issued. 21.— Southampton ( Borough).— For an indecent assault— ARTHUR FORTESQUE, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 to 7 in., slight build, complexion florid, small round face, small pointed nose, hair and moustache dark, eyes ( rather weak) blue, spaces between front teeth ; dress, dark clothes and bowler hat. A cycle repairer. May be riding a bicycle. Warrant issued. fi.. 22.— Southampton ( Borough).— For ob- taining £ 205 2s. 9d. by false pretences— HENRY PUNTIS, age 64, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard, and moustache grey; dress ( supposed), grey suit, square hard felt hat, and overcoat trimmed with imitation astrachan. A sign writer ; native of Southampton. May seek employment as a painter. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. HEREFORDSHIRE. 23.— Hereford ( County). — For stealing £ 3 3s., 28th ult., at Kentchurch— Licence- holder FREDERICK WILLIAM KENT, Office No. 2752- 97, age 25, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache light sandy; eyes hazel, scar left forearm, left forefinger, and right middle finger, mole left of neck and right of back, dot right forearm ; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, black hard felt hat, brown boots, grey overcoat. A labourer, native of Wyesham, near Monmouth. Sentenced at Here- ford Assizes 4th December, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude for arson. Licenced 20th September, 1897. T. 550. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Hereford, dnc^/ HERTFORDSHIRE. 24.— Hemel Hempstead ( County.)— For embezzlement— HARRY EGGLETON, age about 21, very short, thick build, complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark; dress, dark jacket, cord breeches and gaiters, brown cap and boots. A haycarter ; native of Tring, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Frogley, Hemel Hemp- stead. ISLE OF WIGHT. 25.— Newport ( County).— For obtaining 24s. by false pretences at Shanklin— WALTER EST- RIDGE, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light brown ; dress, brown suit ( jacket double- breasted), black hard felt hat, carried a black hand- bag and mackintosh. Was employed as a gardener ; a nativeof Bath. Has served in the Navy; absconded 16th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport, KENT. 26.— Cranbrook ( County).— For failing to appear to their bail at West Kent Quarter Sessions, 19th ult., for obtaining money by false pretences— WILLIAM TAYLOR, age 56, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair grey, moustache light, thin face ; dress, old grey suit, black hard hat, wore a white apron— GEORGE TAYLOR, age 35, height 5 ft. 2 in., stout build, hair and eyes brown, light moustache ; dress, old grey suit, skull cap. Both carried baskets and are travelling tinkers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. LANCASHIRE. 27.— Liverpool ( City)— For uttering a forged receipt for £ 1 16s. 5d., 27th June last— GEORGE WASHINGTON HAVERY, age about 24, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair light, clean shaved, promi- nent nose, stammers slightly; dress when last seen, grey jacket suit, brown hat. A brewer's clerk ; absconded 15th July last.— May be accom- panied by his BROTHER, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., thin face, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, bluish grey jacket suit, brown hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 28.— Bootle ( Borough).— For stealing, 24th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— A MAN, giving the names of C. CONNALL, and FRED PARKINSON, age about 20, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, dark shirt front, stand- up collar, dark yachting cap bound with braid. He hired a bicycle and immediately afterwards pawned it, producing to the pawnbroker a receipt on a printed billhead purporting to come from a firm of cycle manu- facturers in Liverpool. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. ft i,// ff LEICESTERSHIRE. 29.— Leicester ( County).— For embezzle- ment— JOHN PRIOR SKERTCHLEY, age 27, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, anchor and 7 dots tattooed on left forearm, dot back of left hand and right wrist, rings on 1st and 2nd left fingers, small scar right side of face. A grocer's traveller ; native of Leicester. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Ormiston, County Police Office, Leicester. 30.— Leicester ( Borough).— For stealing a roll of cloth ( recovered)— DANIEL DONEGAN, alias WILLIAMS, and DE VERE, age 40, height 5 ft. 5| in., complexion florid, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, cut scar over right eye, walks erect; dress, black coat and vest, brown trousers, black billy- cock hat. A tailor, may call on secretaries of the Trade Unions. 31.— Leicester ( Borough).— For failing to report — Licence - holder FREDERICK WILLIAMS, alias KERR TIMMONS, SIM- MONS. McCANN, FLANNIGAN, and ED- WARDS, Office No. 2901- 99, age 49, height 5 ft. 7| in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes dark grey, bald front of head, prominent cheek bones ; indistinct marks and J right forearm, lost tip of 3rd finger. Follows race meetings. Sentenced at Leicester Sessions, 26th June, 1894, to 7 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 29th September last, M U 686. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Leicester. s. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 32.— Peterborough ( Liberty of). — For stealing, 25th ult., at Peakirk, a bicycle ( recovered) — GEORGE WARD, age 24, height 5 ft. 6J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache dark, eyes hazel, walks erect; dress, grey mixture jacket, fustian trousers, dark cloth cap, heavy lace boots. A labourer; native of Newboro', near Peterborough. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blackman, Peterborough. SOMERSETSHIRE. 33.— Bath ( City). — For embezzlement— GEORGE KING MORGAN, age 35 or 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, full face, hair ( slightly bald on top) dark brown, clean shaved, two large front teeth, usually wears gold rim spectacles; dress, blue grey serge suit, supposed grey soft felt hat, A solicitor's clerk. Absconded 30th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Lieut.- Colonel Gwyn, Chief Constable, Bath. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 34.— Pontypridd ( County).— On a warrant, under the Bankruptcy Acts, 1883 and 1890, for failing to attend his public examination, 20th June last— WILLIAM HENRY BEDDOE, a solicitor, age about 36, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair light brown ; when last seen was clean shaved, slightly inclined to stoop, very excitable and talks sharply. A native of Merthyr. May seek employment with solicitors. Information to Supt. Cole, Pontypridd. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 35.— Middlesbrough ( Borough). — For embezzlement— JOHN EDWARD WILLSON, age 30, height about 5 ft. 9 in., weight about 11 stones, complexion fresh, round face, hair ( inclined to curl) light brown, moustache light, brushed up at ends, bottom eyelids rather sore; dress, when last seen, dark brown jacket suit, stand- up collar, bow tie, hard hat, fawn colour mackintosh. Late a book- keeper and cashier at a newspaper office ; native of Cambridge. Absconded 21st ult. ; may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Ashe, Middles- brough. STAFFORDSHIRE. 36.— Burslem ( Counh/).— For obtaining, by fraud, £ 3 10s., on 20t. h and 23rd ult.— GEORGE BURGESS, age 36, height 5 ft. 9} in., complexion fresh, hair red, eyes brown, coal scars corner of left eye, long coal scar back right wrist, end of 2nd finger left hand crooked ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, black trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A miner ; late of Cobridge. Is a good pianist, and frequents public houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Hunt. Hill, Burslem. 37.— Longton ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— HARRY MILL- BOURNE ( supposed false), age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight light moustache ; dress, dark brown plaid jacket and vest, grey trousers, green cloth cap, blue shirt, marone colour muffler. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Balcewell, Longton. 9? SUFFOLK. 38.— Ipswich ( Borough)— For stealing a black cashmere dress, velvet bodice braided round waiBt ; 1 black figured skirt ; 1 black serge Norfolk bodice, and 2 purses containing 30s.— SARAH ELIZABETH LEE, age 20, height 4 ft. 8 in., slight build, complexion and hair dark, young looking; MAUD WELLS, age 20, height 5 ft., rather stout build, complexion fair, hair light brown, a native of Stonham, Aspall, Suffolk. May be wearing part of the stolen property, linen marked S. S. L. Both absconded from St. Saviour's Lodge. Information to Lieut. - Col. Russell, Chief Constable, Ipswich. SUSSEX ( West). 39.— Horsham ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WILLIAM WATSON ( supposed false) age about 30, height about 5 ft. 7 in., freckled face, hair and moustache ginger; dress, dark coat and vest, grey mixture trousers, white tie, black hard felt hat with mourning band, lace boots. Stated he was an upholsterer and had been engaged as manager to a local tradesman. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. WARWICKSHIRE. 40.— Leamington ( Borough).— For stealing 2nd inst., 1 pair dark mixture trousers ; 1 silver curb chain, medal, with " Clark Street, 1895" thereon, attached— WILLIAM WALTERS ( sup- posed false), age 25 to 27, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., rather stout build, hair and slight moustache dark brown; dress, black coat and vest, light trousers, cloth cap, black tie. He obtained lodgings by representing that he was to be appointed a constable in the Police Force. Sup- posed identical with man, Case No. 2, 3rd inst. Information to Chief Constable Brabner, Leamington. WESTMORLAND. ih— Kirkby Lonsdale ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Kendal Union— EDWARD HODGSON, age 31, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light. A labourer ; native of Hutton Roof, Kirkby Lonsdale. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Kirkby Lonsdale. 3W/ WILTSHIRE. 42.— Warminster ( County).— For stealing, 24th ult., a suit of clothes ( black coat and vest, grey striped trousers), and a black overcoat with velvet collar REYNOLDS, alias DARKEY, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark; dress, light speckled overcoat, blue double breasted waistcoat, black trousers, black cap, and the stolen overcoat. A native of Bow, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lane, Warminster. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 43 — Hull ( City).— For embezzlement.— WIL- LIAM FINNINGLEY SMITH, age 38 to 40, height about 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, square shoulders, complexion sallow, hair and moustache black, wears glasses, dress dark suit and overcoat. A tailor's traveller. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS in CUSTODY. CHESHIRE. 44.— Chester ( City).— Remanded for ob- taining money by fictitious cheques— JOHN JACKSON, alias GEORGE WILKINSON, age 35, height 6 ft., complexion fresh, red blotched face, hair light, moustache sandy, stoops and turns his feet out; dress, blue suit, grey cap. A farmer, native of Fulworth, Scotland. Information to Chief Constable Laybourne, Town Hall, Chester. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. ia.— Northampton( Borough).— Sentenced 4th inst. to 2 months imprisonment for larceny ( person)— JAMES SMITH, alias BILLY ELLES- MORE, ATKINSON, ANDERSON, and GIBSON, age 22, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar under left eye. A hawker ; supposed a native of London. Has been convicted at Glasgow, Derby, Manchester, Liver- pool, Salford and Hull, and supposed wanted elsewhere. j . 46.— Northampton { Borough).— Sentenced 6t, h inst. to 3 montfis imprisonment for larceny ( lodgings)— EDITH FLORENCE MARY ELIZA- BETH SMITH, alias GRIFFIN, age 22, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes grey. A domestic servant; native of Wake- field. Supposed wanted elsewhere. 47.— Northampton ' Borough).— Sentenced 3rd inst. to 6 weeks imprisonment for shoplifting — WILLIAM CHAPMAN, alias HOLLAND, age 48, height 5 ft 4j in., complexion fresh, hair dark, eyes brown, bar tattooed right wrist, sailor ship in centre of circle, 2 flags left arm, anchor and bar left wrist, anchor back of left hand. A labourer, native of Reading. Previously convicted of larceny.— Also sentenced 6th inst. to 7 days im- prisonment for drunkenness — CAROLINE CHAPMAN, age 39, height 4 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair black, eyes brown. A native of Reading. They have been tramping the country with a perambulator and 4 children, and are believed to be wanted elsewhere. Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. SHROPSHIRE. 48.— Whitchurch ( County). — Committed for trial at next assizes for larceny— JAMES DUFFY, alias JOHN LEONARD, CARROL, DOOLEY, PARKER, LEMON, and KENNEDY, age 46, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion blotchy, hair brown, eyes blue, S, heart, and K on chest, K. K. M. J, outside right upper arm, A, W. E. J., dots, and female front right forearm, Sarah Kelly front, S, heart, and K. J. J. L. outside left upper arm, M. Hopkins, M. Leonard, S. Kelly, S. K., 7 red marks, and line of red dots front, M. A. K. outside left forearm, left leg has been broken below knee. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SUSSEX ( East). 49.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 13th inst. for larceny ( till)— WILLIAM JONES alias WILLIAM SMITH, age 23, height 5 ft. 2i in. ( without boots), complexion fresh, heavily pock- marked, hair light brown, eyes hazel, scar and burn mark right side of head, 3 scars back of head, 4 dots right forearm, X and dots left forearm, dot between thumb and fore- finger and between 2nd and 3rd joints, 2nd finger left hand, small mole back of left hand. A boot- maker ; native of Reading. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 50.— Wokingham( County).— Between 19th and 21st ult., at Sandhurst, 4 waterproof ground sheets ( 30 eyelet holes in each); about 40 lbs. of spent revolver bullets; 1 large brass fitted field tele- scope, 3 in. aperture, 5 ft. long ( detached from a stand), maker's name supposed thereon ; 2 silver half- hunter keyless watches ( 1 with blue Roman figures, small leather guard with gold buckle and hook attached ; 1 with gold knob winder, main- spring broken). Information to Supt. Molsher, Wokingham. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 51.— Slough ( County).— 27th ult., by house- breaking at Taplow, a half- hoop ring, set large turquoise and 2 diamonds ; 1 gold and pearl muff chain, 12 or 13 pearls; 1 turquoise and diamond horse- shoe brooch; crystal heart brooch, initials 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1899. " M. E." in blue anil white enamel ; 1 diamond brooch, large diamond surrounded with small ones in shape of button and button- hole ; 1 pearl pendant, with red enamel; 1 silver top purse ; 1 leather purse, with double ends ; 1 gold chatelaine, with safety pin ; 1 lady's gold half- hunter watch, No. 120898, " Muriel" in dark blue enamel on back ; 2 pairs sleeve links ( 1 pair set 4 mauve and red stones set in gold); 1 Bilver gilt seal, red stone (" cut") heart, anchor, crown, and a 20 centime piece attached ; 1 paste button made into a brooch ; 1 thin gold neck chain : 1 imitation small pearl necklace with cameo clasp. 52.— Slough ( County).— let inst., by house- breaking at Wraysbury, a pearl pin, pear shape; 1 silver chain purse, containing £ 2 15s.; 1 long 18 ct. gold chain, 2 steel keys, threepenny piece, " A. J. Whitworth, 3, The Avenue, Datchet," engraved thereon, and a Morden gold pencil case attached— By TWO MEN, lst, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion, hair, whiskers and moustache dark; wearing long black overcoat and black hard hat; 2nd, age about 35, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fair, thin face, moustache light; wearing long brown overcoat and coloured cap. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Sutton, Slough. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 53 — Gloucester ( County).— 24th ult,, by housebreaking, a plain 9 ct. gold ring, knot on top; 1 old- fashioned scarf ring, oval, ruby in centre surrounded with 5 diamonds in shape of star ; 1 lady's gold watch, No. 45224, " E. C." on back, long gold chain with small links attached; 3 gold brooches, 1 half moon with arrow through it, 1 a cameo set in gold band, 1 small gold button brooch; 1 gold signet ring, initials " J. J. L." thereon ; 1 gold curb bracelet.— Suspicion is attached to TWO MEN, lst, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion and moustache rather dark ; dress, dark jacket suit, black bowler hat. 2nd, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., com- plexion rather fair, moustache light; dress, black jacket suit, black bowler hat. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Phil- pott, Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 54. — Aldershot ( County). — 30th ult., a plain gold safety scarf pin ; I small plain silver cigarette case, initials " P. F. F." en- graved thereon ; 1 small silver sovereign case ; 1 pair " Zeiss " field glasses, " Peter Francis Fitz- gerald " engraved on metal, in a brown leather case, " Peter Francis Fitzgerald " thereon; 1 Webley, Mark 3, six- chamber revolver, in oak case about 18 in. by 9 in. ; 1 black Irish frieze overcoat, double- breasted, plain collar; 1 black regulation waterproof, " Army and Navy Stores" marked inside. Information to Supt. Hawkins, Aldershot, 55.— Portsmouth ( Borough).— 1st inst if a silver Geneva keyless watch, open face, No. 469901, heavy silver curb Albert with green and red seal attached. Between 2nd and 3rd inst., a lady's gold Geneva watch, No. 79647, open face, figured case ; 1 double case silver lever watch, No. 53566 ; 1 new silver watch case, No. 14395 ; a hot water gauge, brass fittings at each end of glass, brass taps attached, " Patent Asbestos Gauge" stamped thereon ; 1 brass mortice gauge, brass face, J. Haskit" stamped thereon ; 1 wood do.; 1 joiner's oil can, with brass bottom and tap ; a iilistre fitting; 1 brass top of a joiner's plough ; 1 brass mitre templet, stamped " J. Townsend"; 1 2- foot rule ( nearly new). During the past 2 months, 2 ladies' 18 ct. gold dress rings ( 1 set 5 diamonds, 5 rubies, 5 sapphires, fancy claw setting, oblong shape, in 3 rows, other set 3 very fine large opals and 4 small diamonds, fancy carved setting. Icftn-^- 56.— Portsmouth ' Borough).— 24th ult,, a Moslem" brazeless bicycle, black, with red rims, straight handle bars, rat- trap pedals, a piece broken off one of the pedals, mudguard and brake, Dunlop non- slipping tyres, Columbia pattern bottom bracket, flush joints, cranks not keyed on, Brooks's saddle, nickel plated lamp, brown saddle bag, has the words " Southsea and Southampton, South of England Cycle Co., Ltd.," on transfer on front of machine, No. on bottom bracket " 4095." Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. HEREFORDSHIRE. £ 50 REWARD. 57 Ledbury ( County).— During the past two months, at Woolhope, a gold diamond hoop ring, with 5 large diamonds set clear; 1 ditto, set 5 stones; 1 diamond ring, set large stone in centre, surrounded by smaller ones ; 1 gold opal hoop ring, diamond sparks in centre; 1 gold hoop ring, 5 pink topaz set clear; 1 round cat's eye, set with diamonds; enclosed in cases, marked " Hall and Co., jewellers, King Street, Man- chester." The above reward will be paid by Emily S. Grafton, Woolhope, Herefordshire, to any person giving such information as will lead to the appre- hension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in propor- tion of the amount recovered. Information to Superintendent Phillips, Led- bury. KENT. 58.— Dover ( Borough).— 31st ult., a " Craw- ford" bicycle, Morgan & Wright's tyres, steel rims, plated spokes, adjustable handle bars, patent chain adjustment, steel mudguards, toe clips, shield under bottom bar, " A. Terry" Btamped thereon, black enamelled, gold lines, 3 cornered tool bag, cape strapped on behind, no brake. 31st ult., 3 pairs lace boots, kid uppers, linen lined, goloshed ; 1 pair broad toes, 2 pairs narrow, size ( supposed) 7— By A MAN, age about 35, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight moustache ; dress, frock coat, dark trousers, hard felt hat. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 59.— Chorley ( County). — 2nd inst., by housebreaking at Longton, 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, floral ornamental case, embossed gold on dial ; 1 small gold guard; 1 18 ct. gold keeper ring, scroll ornament thereon, finely engraved; 1 15 ct. gold dress ring, 5 squares on front, set 5 diamonds ; 1 9 ct. do., set 5 rubies and 5 pearls ; 1 9 ct. gold dress ring, claw shape, set large brilliant; 1 black vicuna coat and vest, composition buttons; 1 pair black trousers, with fine light grey stripes ( nearly new). 60.— Chorley ( County).— 6th inst., by house- breaking at Penwortham, 2 very thin silver bangles, several foreign coins attached ; 1 long silver brooch, two hearts in centre surrounded with ivy leaves; 1 thin gold neck chain, about 12 in. long ; 1 pair lady's' brown glazed kid lace boots, size 5. Information to Supt. Norris, Chorley. 61.— Bootle ( Borough).— 4th inst., by bur- glary, a cheque book on the Lancashire and York- shire Bank, Limited ( late Adelphi Bank), Bootle Branch, 99 Stanley Road, containing about 25 blank cheques, Nos. from 25 to 50, each bearing the book number, " 1149"; 1 brown leather purse, 4 compartments, " A present from Llanberis " on one side, fastens with 2 knobs, containing a bogus bill for £ 50, drawn on the Adelphi Bank by A. Alsopp, and payable to Mr. Jones, 29, Marsh Street, Liverpool. J"// f J Information to the Chief Constable, Bootle. 62.— Warrington ( Borough).— 30th ult., by burglary, a silver English lever watch, No. 1877, maker Walker, Waterloo, " D. O./-" scratched in- side outer case; 2 silver Swiss watches, Govern- ment stamped cases, and a silver keyless patent watch, " R. M." or " R. E." scratched inside outer cases; 1 lady's silver Albert guard. Information to Chief Constable Talbot, War- rington. LINCOLNSHIRE. 63— Grimsby ( County).— 27th ult., a life policy for £ 100, on the Royal London Friendly Society, in favour of John Dawson; 1 bank book, H. H. Dawson, in account with the Lincoln and Lindsey Banking Company, Grimsby Branch ; 1 cheque book on above bank, 3 cheques used, 9 unused, opening number 1003. Information to Supt. Stennett, County Police Office, Grimsby. MIDLOTHIAN. 64. Edinburgh ( City).— 25th ult.. at the Waverly Railway Station a brown brief bag con- taining— 40 long gold guard chains, 9- ct., foreign make, various patterns, 1 set with imitation rubies about 4 in. apart, 1 set with real turquoise and opal stones, and 1 with a round ball slide embracing the double chain, having ball set with a turquoise stone in centre, all the others are plain link pattern although they vary in design. All the chains are about j} yard long when double, and had a ring at one end and a swivel at other ; 1 long gold and platinum guard chain, very small, close curb pattern links, 15- ct, ; 4 ladies' 9 ct. gold Albert chains, mostly " Prince of Wales " pattern, tassel or charm as appendage to each ; 36 gold necklets, 9 ct. stamped, all of different patterns, some with very small links and some woven ; 24 gold necklets, 15 ct. stamped, different patterns; about 12 gold brooches, 16 ct. stamped, some set with diamonds and some with sapphires, all stamped on back " A. W. J.", English make; 60 gold brooches, 9 ct. stamped, different designs, some set with pearls, rubies, sapphires, opals and turquoise ; 36 gold safety pins, set with pearls and turquoise, mostly mixed, 9 ct. unstamped ; 60 9 ct. Btamped gold bracelets, various de- signs and set with either pearls, sapphires, turquoise or rubies ; 6 gent's 15 ct. gold sleeve links, set with diamonds, some with one, some with two, and one with three diamonds; 15 gold brooches, 15 ct., in shape of a bird, vary in size; 30 gold charms, 15 ct., in shape of dogs, cats, hares, pigs, horses, • etc.; 20 gold hearts, 15 ct., set diamonds, pearls, rubies and tur- quoise ; 2 doz. small gold knives and cigar cutters, 9 ct., used as appendages; 15 9 ct. gold lockets for appendages, square shaped, stamped " A. E. J." English make ; 20 9 ct. gold charms, in shape of different animals, English make ; 12 9 ct. gold hearts, set with pearls ; 12 9 ct. gold fob chains, different designs, each having a charm as ap- pendage ( all the above are of German manu- facture except where otherwise stated) ; 3 silver matchboxes, engraved, different de-. signs, square shaped; 3 silver cigarette cases, engraved, different sizes ; 6 gold- mounted amber cigarette and cigar holders, each in a silver case with lid; 1 comb in silver case, engraved; 1 packet cigarette paper, in silver case ; 3 silver button hooks ; 1 silver hair curler ; 15 yellow- coloured pads, size about ljft. by 1ft., folding, wool inBide, containing :— 400 or 500 ladies' German silver Alberts, weighing in all about 200 ounces, different designs ; 100 9 ct. gold brooches, hall marked, different designs, stamped on back " G. & W.," " Sh. B.," " P. & S " ; 50 pairs of gold sleeve links, 9 ct; 3 sets of gold links and studs, 9 ct.; 24 15 ct. gold scarf pins, set with different stones ; 24 9 ct. gold scarf pins, set with different stones ; 24 15 ct. collar Btuds ; 24 9 ct. collar studs ; 12 sets of 3 shirt studs, 9 ct.; 12 sets of 3 shirt studs, 15 ct. ; 3 doz. silver square lockets, for appendages ; j doz. silver pencils ; £ doz. silver badges; 4 doz. silver paste brooches; 4 doz. silver brooches; 3 doz. pairs of silver sleeve links; 2 doz. pairs silver links and stud sets; 3 doz. silver necklets; 10 9 ct. gold eyeglass chains; 18 gent's silver watches ( Swiss make); 3 gent's gun metal watches ; 1 gent's nickel silver watch ; 2 ladies' gun metal watches; 12 ladies' silver geneva watches; 24 gold compasses, stamped " W. I. P."; 12 gold Scotch charms, stamped " W. I. P." set with amethysts ; 10 ' gent's gold plated Alberts, gold and platinum a lternately. Each article bears a price ticket, with private mark made from " Come and- Buy," with " X " repeater. All the articles were in a black morocco leather- covered wooden show case, 16 in. long by 19 in. broad by 10 in. deep, fastens with lock and side fastenings, leather handle on top, fitted inside with 8 trays, 4 of which are plain, the other four are fitted to hold bracelets, brooches, necklets, and chains, trays covered with blue velvet. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Edinburgh. STAFFORDSHIRE. 65.— Stone ( County).— Between 28th and 31st ult., at Rough Close, a lady's gold lever watch, " E. W." engraved on back of case, face broken, a snake pattern long gold chain ( has been repaired with cotton) attached ; 1 meerschaum cigar holder in case, impression of two horses galloping on back of case. Information to Supt. Bishop, Stone. SURREY. 66. — Guildford ( County). — Between lst April last and 7th ult., at Englefield Green, a flounce of old Venetian lace, 14 in. wide ; 29 yards of " Punta di Milano" lace, 10 in. wide; about 4 yards of rather coarse do., around an old table cover ; 1 piece of old " Tirato " word lace ; 18 in. of " Punta di Burano" lace ; about 2 yards of very fine " Punta de Flandres" do.; a Brussels lace handkerchief; 1 mother o'pearl fan, covered with Brussels lace ; 1 tortoiseshell etui, 3 scissors, 1 stiletto, 1 bodkin ; 1 gold thimble and turquoise ; 1 Honiton and 2 Valenciennes lace handkerchiefs. Information to Captain Sant, Chief Constable of Surrey, Guildford. SUSSEX ( East). 67.— Lewes ( County).— 26th ult., a gold key- less Geneva watch, No. 32599, " Schick Sinshiene " engraved inside ; 1 18 ct. gold Albert; 1 gold locket, and 2 old silver coins— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved; dress, blue serge suit and cap, brown kid gloves, wore a gold ring on one little finger. He called at a clergyman's house and asked to be allowed inside to write a note. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1899. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. 3 68.— Lewes ( County).— 6th inst., a silver Waltham lever watch, No. 34, 3 dents on inside case, and a silver chain, twist pattern. Information to Supt. Stevens, Lewes, 69.— Brighton ( Borough).— 4th inst., by housebreaking, 1 lady's gold watch, No. 01458, maker Woodruff ; 1 thick curb pattern gold chain bracelet, spade guinea, half guinea, and gold dollar attached; 1 gold brooch, Maltese cross, diamond in centre ; 1 round gold brooch, set 12 or 14 red stones, leaves chased in centre and out- side ; 1 oval shape gold locket, " M. D." on front, photographs of a boy and girl inside ; 1 snake pattern gold watch chain, with 3 seals ( 1 a yellow stone, stag's head thereon); 1 round gold locket; 1 oval do. and gold watch key ; 1 gold neck chain, about 4 feet long, small links; 1 15 ct. gold ring, chased, horseshoe and " Good Luck " thereon ; 1 15 ct. gold ring, set with pearls, surrounded with turquoise : 1 small gold scarf pin, set sapphire, surrounded with diamonds; 1 round gold scarf pin, twisted edge, set diamond ; 1 pair of earrings, made of 2 five- franc pieces, wire of 1 broken ; 1 scarf pin, set green stone, gold stem ; 1 pair of earrings, open filigree work, gold ball in centre ; 1 double link silver Albert, a Lion shilling, 1 1887 shilling, 1 do. sixpence, and a French silver coin attached ; 1 gilded 1887 Jubilee sixpence; 2 1887 five- shilling pieces; 1 square silver brooch, birds thereon ; 1 round plain do.; 1 brooch made of 2 1887 Jubilee shillings; 1 Jubilee five- shilling piece made into reversible brooch, pin missing; 1 gold brooch in shape of a fiddle, forget- me- nots thereon ; 1 silver banjo brooch ; 1 metal brooch, man on horse in half moon ; 1 imitation ivory hand glass ; 1 lady's gold ring, set amethyst ( 1 stone missing) ; 1 cameo brooch, gilt mounts. " Goddess of Wind " ; 1 round red onyx brooch, gilt setting ; 1 silver sugar sifter, twisted handle, representing a man ; 1 lady's old gold watch, No. 16723. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton 3 70.— Hove ( Borough). — 1st inst., a brass mounted jewel case with brass feet, containing a lady's silver watch, initials " F. N." at back, gold chain with gold locket and 2 charms, makers Lawson & Sons, Brighton, attached — By A WOMAN, age about 30, stout build, complexion • dark ; dress, dark jacket braided, blue skirt. 1 lady's gold old- fashioned ring, set topaz ; 1 do. gold twisted ring; 1 gold dress ring, set 8 pearls, with sapphire in centre ; 3 gold brooches ( 1 old- fashioned set amethyst in centre, 1 pearl crescent, 1 round with blue mosaic stone); 3 gold bangles ( 1 with small knobs, safety pin broken, 1 plain with beaded edging, 1 mounted with pearl cres- cent) ; 1 pair gold sleeve links, one side plain, other hammered; 1 gold pin, pearl head, in case, " Lawson & Son " thereon. Information to Major Teevan, Chief Constable, Hove. WORCESTERSHIRE. 71, Kings Heath ( County).- 31st ult., at Sparkhill, a pneumatic safety bicycle, Palmer tyres, Brampton green saddle, straight handle bars, cork handles with celluloid tips ( one tip missing), rubber mudguards, B. S. A. hubs, 84 gear, yellow rims, foot rests, enamel rubbed off near backstay, small nickel plated lamp, no brake. Information to Supt. Wasley, Kings Heath. PROPERTY FOUND. CHESHIRE. 72.— Chester ( City).— 10th and 20th ult., 14 ladies' silver Geneva Swiss horizontal watches, embossed cases, Nos. 0035/ 1485, 0035/ 5944, 19115, 32176, 33331, 43429, 44951, 67019, 75977, 78809, 91663, 157250, 171919, 173974. Supposed part of traveller's samples. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Chester. SURREY. 73.— Farnham ( County).— 25th September, at Frimley, a safety bicycle, " Vidette Hartford Cycle Company " on head plate, drop handle bars, cork handles with black tips, spoon brake, plated foot rests, mudguards with square supports, wooden rims, Hartford tyres, light spokes, " Alterdof & Wright, Birmingham, A. W. B." on saddle. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Farnham. PROPERTY RECOVERED. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 74.— Linton ( County).— Bicycle, Case No. 4, 3rd inst. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. "• J.— Northampton ( Borough).— Painter's tools, Case No. 57, 3rd inst. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. SURREY. 76.— Guildford ( County).— 2 pairs gold- rimmed eye- glasses; 1 small penknife: 1 pair small scissors; 1 lady's waist belt, " The Martin " patentee ; 12 studs ; 4 cuff links. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Guildford. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 77.— Wakefield ( County).— 31st ult,, on the railway between Snydale Junction and Oakenshaw, the body of a newly still- born ( 6 months) female child, wrapped in white cotton and brown paper, tied with white cotton. Information to Supt. Crow, Court House, Wakefield. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 78.— K Division.— 20th ult., a dark brown mare, rising 4 years, 14 hands, small star on fore- head, and mark on near hind fetlock white, long mane, tail, and forelock, no shoes, unbroken. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 79.— Metropolitan Police District, A Division.— JOHN STAYN, Case No. 1, 7th July last. % 0— Metropolitan Police District, K Division.— GEORGE WINCH, Case No. 73, 3rd inst. 81 Metropolitan Police District, P Division. - JAMES GREEN, alias NOBBY COX, Case No. 4, 20th November, 1896. 82.- Berkshire, Wokingham ( County). PYLE, Case No. 9, 30th June ast. 83.— Clackmannanshire, Alloa ( County).— JOHN JACK ROBINSON, Case No. 13, 25th August, 1899. Si. — Denbighshire, Wrexham ( County).— MEREDITH JONES, Case No. 6, 3rd inst. 85.— Essex, Grays ( County).— WILLIAM GURNETT, Case No. 11, 3rd inst. 86.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( County). — MAN, Case No. 27, 27th ult. 87.- Norfolk, Norwich ( City).— ANNIE FLORENCE ATTREE, Case No. 33, 3rd inst 8S.— Northamptonshire, North- ampton ( Borough).— Expiree HENRY FROST, Office No. 222- 99. See tabular form iu GAZETTE of 3rd inst. Sentenced at Northampton, 4th inst., to 3 months imprisonment for larceny. 89— Shropshire, Whitchurch ( County). — ROBERT FREDERICK HURLE- STON, Case No. 59, 27th ult. 90 . — Sussex ( West), Arundel ( County).— WILLIAM PORTLOCK, Case No. 47, 21st July, 1899. 91. — Yorkshire ( North Riding), Guisborough ( County).— JOHN HENRY MOHUN, Case No. 69, 27th ult. 92.— Yorkshire ( North Riding), Scarborough ( Borough).— J. H. EVANS, Case No. 71, 24th February last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT HERTFORDSHIRE. 93.— Watford ( County).— For deserting his family— HENRY NEALE, age 37, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue. A labourer. Warrant issued. 94.— Watford ( County). — For stealing ( bailee), 3rd inst,, a cheque for £ 6 10s. 8d.— THOMAS LOWE, age 49, height 5 ft. 9 in., square build, complexion swarthy, moustache sandy, eyes bloodshot; dress, black jacket and vest, dark trousers ( nearly new). Late a sergeant of the Essex Regiment. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 30, short, small features, complexion pale, front teeth missing. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Wood, Watford, KENT. 95,— Ashford ( County).— For obtaining £ 7 by false pretences— WILLIAM HUNT, age 22, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, scar on back of head ; dress, brown cloth suit or bluish grey suit, long black overcoat, turn- down collar, light tie, black hard felt hat ( rather large), brown leggings, lace boots. A butcher. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bailey, Ashford. i PROPERTY STOLEN. DERBYSHIRE. 96 — Chesterfield ( Borough).— 8th inst., a lady's gold keyless Waltham lever watch, No. 7900012 or 8100075 on movement, case No. 7541; 1 lady's Canadian gold fancy Albert, fastens in centre, tassel at end; 1 lady's gold ring, set 7 diamonds. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 97.— K Division.— 7th inst., a dark chest- nut mare pony, 10 years, about 14 hands, star on forehead, and hind fetlocks ( slightly swollen) white, saddle marked, right knee chipped slightly, stiff in hind legs when starting, in good condition; a set brass mounted harness, new rush collar, and a ralli cart, painted black, picked out blue, near side step slightly bent, brass wheel caps, " Davis, King's Cross" thereon, also on a brass plate on crossbar, " George Bedford, 104, Oakfield Road, East Ham " painted on off shaft, 2 blue cushions, 1 cocoa- nut fibre mat, 2 rubber mats (" J. H." in centre of one). Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS. 98.— Leicestershire , Hinckley ( County).— Expiree SAMUEL SMITH, Office No. 2179- 97, Case No. 26, 13th ult. 99 — Sussex ( East), Uckfield ( County).— ALFRED THOMAS MANNERS, Case No. 14, 8th September last. 4 T H E P O E I C E G A Z E T T E. FKIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1899. List of Licence Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, etc., who have been re- apprehended, for the month of October, 1899, with the results, etc. Fresh Offence with which charged. Date and Place. REMARKS. BAILEY, ROBERT BAKER. CHARLES BAKER, THOMAS BAKER, WILLIAM BARLOW, WILLIAM BARTLEY, FREDERICK BASSETT, JAMES BLISS, OWEN H. BRAY. WILLIAM BRILL, JAMES BROOKBANK, JOSEPH E. BROWN, GEORGE BULLBECK, WILLIAM BURGESS, WILLIAM BURKE, EDWARD BUSH, GEORGE BUSH, HENRY CALLAGHAN, HENRY CARRICK. MARY CHAMBERLAIN, MINNIE CHURCHILL. EDWIN ( LARK, GEORGE CLARKE, FREDERICK CRAWLEY, JAMES DAVIS, ALEXANDER DAYMER. MICHAEL DESMOND, JOHN DILLEY, WILLIAM DIXON, MARY EDWARDS, GEORGE ENRIGHT, PATRICK EVANS, HENRY A. EVANS, LOUISA EVANS, LOUISA FISHER, WILLIAM GARCIN. FREDERICK GATER, ROBERT GAYLOR, GEORGE GEARY, WILLIAM GORMAN. EDWARD GREAVES. WILLIAM HALL, CHARLES HARPER, CHARLES HATFIELD, GEORGE HATFIELD. JOHN HENLEY, ARTHUR HILL, HARRY HILL, WILLIAM HUTCHINGS, ALBERT IRISH, DENNIS IRWIN, GEORGE JARMAN. STEPHEN JERRARD, FREDERICK JOHNSON, THOMAS JONES, WILLIAM KELLY, CHARLES KING, JOHN LEE, JOB LIPMAN, MICHAEL LYNES, THOMAS MALLARD, FREDERICK MALONEY, JAMES MARNEY, EDWARD MARSDEN, WILLIAM MARTIN, ALBERT MAY, CHARLES McLOUGHLIN, DOUGLAS MONTROSE, CHARLES OCCLESTON, JOSEPH O'SHEA, DANIEL PAINE, HENRY REEVES. ALEXANDER REGAN, TIMOTHY REYNOLDS, CHARLES RICKARD, CHARLES RUSHBRIDGE, WILLIAM RUSSELL, JOHN RUTTER. ROBERT RYAN, WILLIAM SAUNDERS, JAMES SCOTT, HENRY SERMON, FREDERICK SHEA, JEREMIAH SIMS, ERNEST W. SMART, JOHN SMITH, CHARLES W. SMITH, FREDERICK SMITH, GEORGE SMITH, GEORGE SMITH, JAMES SMITH, WILLIAM STEVENS, RICHARD SULLIVAN, JOHN SWEENEY, GEORGE TAYLOR, CHARLES TAYLOR, MARY TARRANT, WILLIAM THOMPSON, JOHN TICCHI, MARY TRING, JOHN TUCKER, GEORGE TURNER, JOSEPH WALTERS, GEORGE WATTS, WILLIAM WELCH, JOHN WHEELER, EDWARD WOOD, JOHN YOUNG, JAMES P. Larceny Wounding Attempted larceny ( person) Fraud Larceny Suspected person Drunk Assault Street betting Drunk, & c. Fraud Highway robbery Larceny Ringing the changes Suspected person Larceny Suspected person Larceny ( person) Larceny Larceny Drunk, & c. Unlawful possession Prevention of Crimes Act Failing to report Attempted larceny ( person) Larceny Wilful damage Larceny Larceny Larceny Failing to report Failing to report Assault Drunk Attempted burglary Bu.- glary Assault Unlawful possession Begging Larceny Larceny Housebreaking Larceny Drunk, See. Larceny Suspected person Unlawful possession Assault Pretention of Crimes Act Assault Larceny ( person) Breaking his recognisance Fraud Warehousebreaking Attempted larceny ( person) Failing to report Larceny Drunk Receiving Suspected person Larceny ( person) Larceny Assaulting police Burglary and receiving Housebreaking Larceny Attempted burglary Highway robbery Burglary Larceny ( servant) Prevention of Crimes Act Larceny Receiving Rogue and vagabond Burglary Wilful damage and Prevention of Crimes Act Prevention of Crimes Act Shopbreaking Wounding Failing to report Failing to report Drunk Assault Larceny I Larceny Larceny ' Burglary Prevention of Climes Act Burglary Larceny ( person) Burglary i Prevention of Crimes Act 1 Disorderly conduct Ringing the changes Robbery Larceny Gambling Fraud Larceny Larceny ( till) Prevention of Crimes Act Prevention of Crimes Act Housebreaking Larceny Receiving Larceny Drunk, & c. 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