THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1900. VOL. XVII., No. 1672. 1. > 4 announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all com mam- out ion* relat to thorn, shoal I be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW > COTLA 2. 3. i naught '/ rill be inserted in one issue of ta ble net ion to be ta ken upon them by Issue, if sufficient to enable ' luting , AND YARD. LONDON, S. W. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to another force. Particulars as to stolen property will be li7wici. se inserted in one the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered, the / Mine and address of some person responsible for the payment must he given, and the enact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sltetch of a stolen article. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must he guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and. if the name of such person w required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against him, the requisition must be. signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended, or of stolen property bear a number, and; as fur us practicable, they are alphabet ically 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 ICditor notice of the. fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for i/ isertion in the next issue. 10. In ull cases the officer signing the request for the insert ion of any announcement will b » wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11 Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Satu/ rday morning. They m ust be clearly written on one side of the paper only ; they must be in the. usual form. and accompanied by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges far the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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— ( a) The amount of the reward. ( 4) The conditions on which it is payable. ( c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid. ( d) The name and address of the printer must appear thereon. ( 32 and 33 Vic., cap. 21, sec. 2.) 2. No expression must be used in such an advertise- ment, in relation to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, holdingout any expectation that the reward will be paid on its return without the offender being brought to trial, or without enquiry. Attention is particularly directed to theconditions ( a) to ( d), clause 1, as Police Notices are constantly being received by the Metropolitan Police in which the conditions mentioned have not been complied with, especially those marked ( « ) and ( « ).- Such notices are not distributed. NOTE.— There are 190 Stations of the Metro- politan Police Force at which Notices can be posted. The following specimens of bills are inserted for guidance :— £ 5 REWARD. LOST. 17th December, 1899, at Victoria Street, Westminster, A GOLD LEVER WATCH, No. 54963, " J. S." in monogram on back. Information to Mr. John Smith, ~> 00, Victoria Street, West- minster, by whom the .- ibove reward will be paiil for the recovery of the watch. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] £ 50 REWARD STOLEN. 17th December, 1899, JEWELLERY as follows: [ Give full and accurate description.] The above reward will be paid by Mr John Smith, "> 00. Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such infor- mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W., or to any Police Station. [ Insert name and address of the Printer.] SPECIAL NOTICE. THE OLD AGE PENSION AND RELIEF SOCIETY, of 16. Great James Street, Bloomsbury, W. C., has been the subject of numerous inquiries and some complaints. It is carried on by a man named S. S. SECCOMBE, who is well known in connection with former schemes of a r/ t"/ s/- pliilan- thropic character. He is nominally the secretary, and one H. B. Winglield is his principal traveller. The scheme is not worthy of confidence, but as Seccombe has a Committee, and various necessitous persons receive relief from him regularly, his proceedings afford no ground for Police action. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1.— A Division• For embezzling £ 50— HENRY DE VERE, age 50, height 6 ft, com- plexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown ( turning grey), eyes brown : dress, dark overcoat, brown tweed jacket suit, black hard felt hat, low shoes. A tailor ; supposed a native of London. Is a pensioner of the Royal Lancaster Regiment. Warrant issued. 2.— K Division. - For incurring a debt of £ 25, on 9th November last, by false pretences— C. TUCKER, alias GRANT, age 30, height oft. 5 in., complexion sallow, round face, hair light, clean shaved, eyes grey, good teeth ; dress, drab paddock coat, riding breeches and gaiters, drab cloth cap. He advertises horses for sale, obtains the money, and generally has the horse returned as worthless, when he absconds with the horse and money. Is accompanied by his wife, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., dark, and a child age about 9 months. Warrant issued. 3.— L Division•— For feloniously receiving a mare and cart ( cart recovered). See Case No. 1, loth ult.— THOMAS LEIGH, age 25, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, clean shaved, eyes grey ; supposed wearing dark overcoat, brown jacket and vest, dark grey tweed trousers, cap, lace boots. A dealer. May have the mare and a coster's barrow in his possession. 4.— p Division. - For embezzlement— JOHN SWINDON, age 32, height 5 ft. I> in., complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, eyes brown ; dress, grey speckled jacket and vest, grey tweed trousers, cloth cap, lace boots. A baker. Warrant issued. 5.— w Division•— For Stealing, 25th ult., a lady's gold ring, set 3 pearls and 0 diamonds, and £ 14 10s.— FREDERICK COPPING, age 21, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fair, hair brown, slight light moustache, eyes blue. A carpenter ; native of Brixton. Is a private of the Royal Marines ; wearing regimental clothing. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 6.— For obtaining meat bv a worthless cheque on 19th ult.— SAMUEL FAUST, a Russian Jew, age 50, height 5 ft. 9 in., very stout build, com- plexion fair, hair ( turning grey) dark, clean shaved, eyes grey ; dress, dark suit, tweed cap. A butcher; late of Union Street, E. Warrant issued. Not to be ariested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. AYRSHIRE. 7.— Ayr { Burgh). — For embezzling £ 62 lis. 2d. between 2nd May, 1898, and 5th ult. — WILLIAM BROWN, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion fresh, sharp features, hair brown, slight moustache light, scar below left eye ; dress, when last seen, greenish grey tweed suit, grey tweed cap, light lace boots, new brown waterproof coat, carried a brown Gladstone bag. A native of Galston. Was em- ployed as manager of the Kilmarnock Equitable Co- operative Society. Absconded 5th ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable McKay, Police Chambers, Ayr. BERKSHIRE. 8.- Reading ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence- holder THOMAS HUGGINS, alias GEORGE WHEELER, Office No. 1718- 98, age 51, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes dark brown, mole right cheek, scar left elbow and right shin, ruptured both sides. Sen- tenced at Reading Sessions, 29th January, 1894, for stealing boots, to 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence of 20 years penal servitude, which expires 26th November, 1903. Licenced lltli June, 1898. X. E. U. 807. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Reading. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 9.- High Wycombe { County).— For steal- ing, 1st ult., a " Sparkbrook" National safety bicycle, No. 19657, 26 in. frame, upraised handle bars, cork handles, Dunlop tyres, mudguards, lamp, and brake ^ bolt broken). WOOD ( sup- posed false), age about 26, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion inclined to dark, hair and moustache brown; dress, light plaid shooting suit, cap, brown leather gaiters. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Maneely, High Wycombe, or Sergt. Marks, Great Marlow. 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1900. CHESHIRE. 10 — Stockport ( Borough).— For failing to report — Licence - holder ROBERT JAMES BARNES, alias ANDREW STEVENSON, JAMES BARTON, and BERTIE, Office No. 3507- 99, age ' 4, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes grey, blue scar centre of fore- head, right wrist, and several on right arm. A printer; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Liverpool County Sessions, 24th August, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Previously convicted at Sheffield, Ruthin, and Birmingham. Licenced 24th Nov. O. K. X. 25. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Stockport. CORNWALL. 11— Bodmin ( County)- For embezzling £ 251 6s. 10.- WILLIAM MAURICE HIL- BERT, a German, age 31, height about 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, hair and moustache dark brown, usually wears glasses, fussy, polite manner ; dress, brown mixture tweed Norfolk suit, peak cap, Inverness mackintosh, fawn colour leggings, speaks English and French fluently. A clerk and accountant; formerly employed in a shipping office at Hamburg. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Endean, Bodmin. CUMBERLAND. 1!.— Cockermouth • County).— For leav- ing his children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Cockermouth Union— JOHN JACKSON STODDART, age about 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, hair dark brown, heavy moustache brown. Stays at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Graham, Cockermouth. DENBIGHSHIRE. 13.— Denbigh ( County).— For embezzling £ 2 10s. 8d., and other sums — ROBERT E. HUGHES, a surveyor, age 24 to 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., slight build, hair light brown, mous- tache brown, sharp thin features, smartly dressed; usually wears tanned leggings, also heavy gold ring on left third finger. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Not to be apprehended out of the United King- dom. Information to Supt. Jones, Denbigh. DERBYSHIRE. 14.— Eckington [ County).— For burglary, 5th ult., at Meersbrook, and stealing a cash- box containing 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 14224- 6, and £ 11 12s. 6d.— FREDERICK DAFT, age lti, height 5 ft. I in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, squints in right eye ; wear- ing new suit and cap. A native of i ronfield.— JOHN GORRELL, age 18, height 5 ft. 7J in., com- plexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, scar right forefinger; dress, dark suit and cap. A wire roller; native of Norton. Both have been pre- viously convicted. May be found at common lodging- houses. Warrant issued. 15.— Eckington { County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 2nd Nov., at Creswell— G. RAIL, age about 40, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., stout build, moustache dark brown, cast in one eye ; dress, grey mixture overcoat, dark trousers, cap. He represents himself as a traveller, and calls on small shopkeepers for orders for fireworks, sweets, chocolate, & c., and obtains money by promising to forward a show- case. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Talbot, Eckington. ESSEX. 16.— Saffron Waltlen ( County). — For assault on Police— ARTHUR CAKEBREAD, alias PUDNEY, age about 24, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 in., complexion very fresh, hair and moustache dark, slightly bow- legged ; dress, dark green velveteen coat, light cord trousers, red neckerchief, dark peak cap. — FREDERICK CAKEBREAD, age about 22, height about 5 ft, 5 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, slight light moustache ; dress, light coat, green cord trousers, light peak cap Natives of Clavering. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Pryke, Saffron Walden. HAMPSHIRE. 17.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— For stealing ,£ 18 7s. Id., 26tli ult,— AMBROSE GOYMER alias GEORGE AMBROSE, age 24, height 5 ft! in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, old scar left eyebrow, scar left knee " A ship's fireman ; native of All Saints', Bristol. Is a deserter from the 3rd Northumberland Fusiliers 18. Portsmouth ( Borough).-- I ? ese t- ing his wife and children, Kill Nov.— FREDERICK CHRISTOPHER VIVYAN, age 41, height 5ft. 1 in., complexion, hair, and whiskers dark may be clean shaved, eyes hazel, abscess centre of back : dress, when last seen, grey jacket and trousers, black vest, grey cloth cap, old lace boots. Has been employed as a fish merchant's agent. Warrant issued. 19.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— for stealing from his lodgings, 7th ult,, a navy blue serge reefer jacket, lined black, striped; lining to sleeves, black bone buttons, " White, Sheerness," on tab ; 1 briar pipe, stem broken, in a brown leather case, lined red plush, marked " B. B. B." in gold letters ; 1 white silk waistbelt, with fancy gold buckle, 2 in. by lj in.; a cardboard box with photograph of a lady on lid, containing some antique jewellery; 1 Abyssinian gold double- case keyless watch, No. 5482582 engine- turned case; 1 do. double Albert curb pattern, silver match- box with boar's tusk with a pig on top of lid attached ; 1 18 ct. gold signet ring, set bloodstone, square and compass cut therein ; 1 lady's old gold dress ring, set turquoise; 1 do., chased shield on top, shank cracked on inside ; 1 gold gilt brooch, made of 3 naval buttons; 1 gold brooch, containing hair, surrounded with pearls ( 1 missing); 1 round silver brooch, with raised flowers, 1 flower broken ; 1 silver anchor brooch ; 1 gold brooch ; 1 silver do., graduated horseshoes; 1 narrow silver bangle, chased ; 1 plain silver dessert spoon ; 1 silver tea spoon, monogram " C. K." on front; 2 silver- plated tea spoons : 1 silver button- hook and shoe- horn combined ; 1 Jubilee shilling and several silver coins ; 5 ladies' cream- colour silk handker chiefs ( new). " S" in corner.— A MAN, age 30 to 34, height 5 ft, ti or 7 in., complexion pale, sharp features, prominent chin, hair, and moustache ( cur- led at ends) brown ; wearing blue cloth overcoat, dark tie, black hard felt hat. Stated he was a fitter, and was about to start work at the Dockyard. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. ISLE OF WIGHT. 20.— Newport ( Country).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences, 8th Nov.— ARTHUR HIBBERD, age about 30, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes ( deep set) blue; dress, morning suit, A butler ; carried a black bag and some paper parcels. Absconded 2nd ult., accompanied by a woman, age 28, small build, hair black, complexion and eyes dark ; had with her a brown tin clothes- box and a hat- box. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 21.— Chatham ( County).— For deserting their wives and families. 2nd October last— JOHN ALDERSLEY, age 63. height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion pale, hair grey, beard and moustache brown, eyes hazel, scar left side of face; dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, cord trousers, brown soft felt hat, heavy nailed boot*. A pensioner of the Royal Artillery.— ALBERT GILBERT, age 29, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, heavy nailed boots. Warrant issued. 22.— Chatham ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the common fund of the Strood Union— THOMAS TUMBER, age 45, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., rather stout build, com- plexion pale, hair dark, moustache and eyes brown, cut scar on one wrist, mark centre of back; dress, mixture tweed jacket and vest, dark brown cord trousers, skull cap, light lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. 23.— West Malling ( County).— For utter- ing a forged cheque on the London Trading Bank, Ltd., 12, Coleman Street, E. C.— JAMES HAMILTON, alias LEWIS, age about 50, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair, whiskers, and moustache black ( turning grey) ; dress, old dark coat, black jacket, dark tweed trousers, skull cap, appearance of a mechanic. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hoare, West Malling. LANARKSHIRE. - t.— Glasgow ( City).- For embezzling £ 495 while acting as treasurer to the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners — JAMES JOHNSTON, age 32, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair and rather heavy moustache brown, bushy eyebrows, short nose. A joiner ; native of Fifeshire Absconded 17th or 18th ult May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 25. Bolton ( County).— For embezzlement at Belmont, between 27tli Nov. and 4th ult.— GEORGE McNAIR, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, eyes light blue ; dress, fawn coloured suit, black tie, dark brown cap with reel stripe, lace boots. A farm bailiff; native of Milngavie, Stirlingshire. May be found in company of farmers or cattle dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Leeming, Bolton. 26. Old Trafford ( County . For failing to report— Licence- holder HENRY RICHARDS, alias CHARLES HENRY WALKER, ROBERTS, JORDAN, JONES, and EDWARDS, Office No. 1776- 99, age 30, height 5 ft. 1 in., complexion sallow, hair black, eyes brown, scar outer angle ' left eye, left middle finger, red mole right of chest, 2 blue dots left forearm. A grocer ; native of York. Sentenced at Knutsford Quarter Sessions, 6th January, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Remanet of licence expires 14th April, 1900, but subject to police supervision on former sentence until 13th April, 1903. Licenced 20th June last, R. X. 120. Information to the Superintendent, County Police, Old Trafford. 27.— Wigan ( County).— For stealing, 1.5th ult., a watch ( recovered); 1 gold curb Albert and seal ; 1 pair worsted pants, red lining around top ; 1 dark red silk muffler with yellow stripes and flowers ; and 30s.— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) and moustache dark, eyes brown, ring- worm over left eye, anchor tattooed on one forearm dress, brown suit, dark silk muffler, dark hat with flat crown and broad brim, lace boots with square toes. Information to Supt, Brassington, Wigan. 2S.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to report - Licence- holder JOHN MOORE, alias HENRY JONES, JOHNSON, SMITH, EVANS and WILSON. Office No. 3283- 99, age 45. height 5 ft., hair brown, eyes blue, complexion fresh; tumour left jaw, scar left side of chest and left forearm. A shoemaker ; native of Manchester. Sentenced at Manchester City Sessions, 11th December, 1895, to 5 years penal servitude for warehouse- breaking. Licensed 5th November. X. F. V. 1094. 29.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to re- port— Licence- holder THOMAS TROY, Office No. 3771- 99, age 30, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel, scar bridge of nose, left arm wasted, left leg wasted. If in. short, tattoo anchor and T right forearm. Sentenced at Liverpool Assizes 14th November, 1894, to 5 years penal servitude for wounding. Liberated ( on second licence, which expires 23rd March next) on 20th ult. U. 597. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, City Police, Liverpool. 30.— Lancaster ( Borough)— For failing to report — Licence- holder JOHN HERBERT BROWN, alias JNO. WILFORD and WILLIAM J. RUSSELL, Office No. 3849- 99, age 44, height 5 ft, 2J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue ; a bookbinder; sailor on cask with glass in right hand above right wrist, girl skipping above right wrist. Sentenced at Stafford Sessions 15th October, 1895, to 3 years penal servitude for obtaining goods by false pretences. Liberated ( on second licence, which expires 26th February next) on 23rd ult. V. 296. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Lancaster. NORFOLK. 31.— Docking [ County).— For embezzlement — FREDERICK BEST, age about 60, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair, moustache, and side whiskers grey, eyes dark brown, usually wears glasses, of smart appearance ; dress, dark tweed suit, Alpine hat, sometimes wears a fur cap. Was employed as caretaker at Hunstanton County Club. Stated he was a native of London. Left Hunstanton 3rd ult,, accompanied by his wife, age about 35. , Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Baldwin, Docking. 32.- Norwich ( City).— For failing to sur- render to his bail at Norwich City Quarter Sessions, 10th October last, charged with fraud JOHN SAUNDERS, age 21, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, slight moustache light brown, eyes grey, man's head, 3 fishes, and indistinct tattoo marks on left arm, 3 dots back of left hand, ring 4th left finger, scar on forehead and right elbow, 6 mole spots right arm. A french polisher; native of High Wycombe. Frequents low public- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Winch, Norwich. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. THE P O L I C E GAZETTE. 9 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 33.— N Division. - For stealing £ 160— ERNEST LAWRENCE, a public- house manager, age 23, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair brown, eyes blue, long neck, small youthful- looking face, nervous manner ; dress, dark grey overcoat with velvet collar, blue serge trousers, high collar, dark bowler hat, wide brim. A native of West Ham. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. NORFOLK. £ 10 REWARD. 35.— Kings Lynn ( Borough).— For stealing £ 290— ARTHUR BOULTER, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and small mous- tache light brown, eyes blue ; dress, brown tweed suit, dark cloth overcoat with yellowish plaid lining, red tie, black hard felt hat, brown boots. A brewer's clerk ; native of Norwich. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Steward and Patterson, Limited, Norwich and Lynn, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Boulter. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Payne, Kings Lynn. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). £ 5 REWARD. 36.— 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 over- coat. A tailor's traveller. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull, by whom the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of Smith. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 37. — Wakefield ( City). — For embezzle- ment— HENRY HILLABY, age about 36, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion sallow, moustache dark, prominent eyes, abscess mark left side of DORSETSHIRE. 34.— Dorchester ( County).— For stealing, 5th November last, 10 sheep ( recovered) — FREDERICK COGANS, alias THOMAS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 11J in., complexion very- fresh, freckled face, hair light sandy, may have recent cut marks back of head, slouching gait; dress, blue serge suit, grey skull cap. A cattle drover ; native of Bristol. Had with him a well- bred brown greyhound. Absconded 7th Novem- ber. May be found in company of low horse dealers. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Burden, Dorchester. neck, small mole on forehead, rather square chin. A colliery company's traveller; is a local preacher. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Constable Harris, Wake- field. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1900. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 38.- Oaventry ( County).— For obtaining food anil lodgings by false pretences at Crick, between lltb and 16th ult.— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh, hair ( turning grey) brown, heavy moustache light brown, beard about 3 days' growth, eyes blue, north country accent; dress, black jacket and vest, dark grey trousers, light dust coat, red and black tie, brown cap, lace boots. Stated he was a foreman in the Government Telegraph Depart- ment. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hustler, Daventry. NORTHUMBERLAND. 39.- Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City)— For failing to report — Licence- holder DANIEL DONALDSON, Ofliee No. 1983- 98, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, indistinct tattoo mark back left fore- arm and between left thumb and finger, D back of right forearm, blue scar on right eyelid. Sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne, 7th April, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude, for counting- house- breaking. Licenced 8th July last. L T 201. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, Newcastle- on- T'yne. £ 1 REWARD. 40.— Berwick ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— ADAM SANDERS, age 28, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel. A native of Berwick. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Berwick Board of Guardians to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Sanders. £ 2 REWARD. 41.— Berwick ( Borough).— For neglecting to maintain his family— ROBERT HERBERT- SON, age 37, height 5 ft. 3} in. A miner ; native of Kilbirnie, Scotland. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Berwick Board of Guardians to any person giving such information as will lead to the arrest of Herbertson. Information to Head Constable Nicholson, Berwick. 42.— Tynemouth ( Borough).— For forging an endorsement to a chei| ue, 5th ult,— A MAN, age about 53, height 5 ft. 6 in., well built, hair, whiskers, and moustache grey, large nose, speaks with foreign accent; dress, long dark cloth over- coat, black serge jacket and vest, brown trousers, green peak cap, the appearance of a seaman. He obtained from a draper's shop a quantity of shirts, cuffs, towels, undershirts, pants, handkerchiefs, & c., tendering a stolen cheque payable to David Drummond, M. D., to which the endorsement had been forged. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Huish, North Shields. OXFORDSHIRE. H.— Burford ( County).— For larceny ( bailee) CHARLES BOTTON, age 62, height 5 ft,, com- plexion dark, hair ( turning grey) and moustache black, eyes dark, moves his head up and down and talks to himself when walking, deaf, of Jewish appearance, is addicted to drink ; dress, black cloth frock coat, light mixture plaid trousers, light cloth cap. A watch and clock cleaner; native of Colchester. Absconded 9th ult. Warrant issued, Information to Inspector Porter, Burford. SHROPSHIRE. 4J Bridgnorth ( County).— For stealing, 8th ult., at Ironbridge, a dark brown dust coat, brown buttons, small chain tab, " The Grand Clothing Hall, Liverpool," on back of collar ; 1 collar ; 1 blue front; 1 pair white cuffs ; 1 pair gold colour sleeve links; 1 pair braces, cord fasteners; 1 white handkerchief, " W. V." in red in one corner; 1 pair dark brown astracban gloves; 1 pair light lace boots, square toes, kid tops, size 6 ; 1 oak walking stick with buck horn handle— ARTHUR BEVINGTON, age about 25 height about 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair ( bushy one side of forehead) and small moustache light; wearing dark grey cloth trousers, black hard felt hat, the stolen coat and boots. He took lodgings, 5th ult., stating he was a clerk and had obtained employment at some tile works • absconded 8th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Walters, Bridgnorth. Pontesbury ( County).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 18th October last— EDWIN JONES, age 43, height 5 ft. 5 in., com- plexion fresh, hair, whiskers and moustache dark ( turning grey), walks with quick short step, with right shoulder higher than the left; dress, grey suit, black hard felt hat, lace boots, sometimes wears peak cap and brown leggings. A native of Pontesbury. Has represented himself as agent to the Mutual Property Recovery and Accident Co. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Elcock, Pontesbury. 46.— Wellington( County)— For embezzling £ 9 10s., about 29th September last— FRANK BEDWELL, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes grey ; dress, brown cycling suit. Has been employed as clerk and manager at a cycle works. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Chief Supt. Edwards, Wellington. STAFFORDSHIRE. u - Burstem ( County).— For stealing, 29th ult., 4 geese ( recovered) — JOHN WILLIAM COOPER, age about 26 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in,, complexion, hair, slight moustache, and eyes dark ; dress, dark coat and vest, cord trousers, dark cap, clogs. A labourer ; native of Hanley. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem 48. Burton- on- Trent ( County). — For obtaining a horse by a worthless cheque on the Midland and London Bank, Limited, Barnsley Branch, at Burton Horse Fair, 30th October last — WILFRED TORDOFF, alios E. PEACOCK, age 40, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache brown; dress, light grey cloth suit and cap. A horse dealer ; supposed a native of Bramley, near Leeds. Visits horse fairs and sales ; is well known in Lancashire and York- shire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hicklin, Burton- on- Trent. SURREY. iO.— Chertsey ( County).— For stealing, 1st inst,, at Bagshot, a letter containing the pension paper of James Ward, 2nd West Yorkshire Regi- ment— A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair brown, turns his feet out, and appears weak in the ankles, women tattooed on forearms. Has in his possession a discharge from the Royal Artillery in name of John Hurst. Stays at common lodging- houses. Information to Supt. Hackman, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( East). 50.— Brighton Borough).— For stealing, 2nd inst., a small cash box and £ 22 15s.; 1 lady's gold keyless watch, short gold chain with bar attached ; 1 lady's silver watch, glass and hands broken, silver chain with bar attached; 1 old gold ring, set amethyst, " MEK " and date inside ; 1 gilt ring, set paste diamond ; 1 dress ring, set small stones; 1 wedding ring ; and a sealskin handbag— MARY JONES, age 23, medium height, stout build, com- plexion pale, hair and eyes dark; dress, black dress, black jacket trimmed braid, black hat; carried an umbrella with silver top, and has a hat box containing a grey and red blouse. Portrait may be seen on application. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Carter, Brighton. • r'l — Hastings ( Borough).— For stealing, 30th ult., a mahogany box, about 6 in. by 3 in., containing £ 3 10s. and a postal order for Is.— JAMES BANKS, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion fair, hair light brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark grey suit, brown hard felt hat, cycling shoes. Fond of cycling and billiards. Stated he was a traveller in the cigar trade, and had in his pos- session catalogues, " Henry May, General Mer- chant, Sand Pits, Birmingham," thereon. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. SUSSEX ( West). 52 — Horsham ( County).— For obtaining 8 gold rings by a fictitious cheque— J. MAIZELS, age 44 to 48, height about 5 ft. 6 in., hair dark brown, whiskers dark ginger, of good address ; dress, dark blue overcoat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. Had in his possession a cheque book on the London Provident Bank, 51, Moorgate Street, City, numbers following 41850. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Byrne, Horsham. WARWICKSHIRE. . a l — Kenilworth ( County).— For abscond- ing from the Weston Reformatory, 11th ult — FREDERICK BROOKE, age 17, height 5 ft' 14 in., still build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, " P. B." tattooed on back of left hand ; dress, supposed drab cord suit, blue jersey, half military socks, white calico shirt, number " 29" on clothing, trousers and vest marked " W. R. S." May endeavour to enlist. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Kenilworth. 54.— Birmingham ( City).— For unlawful wounding, 25th ult.— RICHARD CORBETT, age 17, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, round face, hair brown ; wearing old dark clothes and cap.— FREDERICK CORBETT, age 19, height 5 ft. 3J in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, anchor, heart, sailor and soldier tattooed right forearm, bracelet right wrist, heart back right hand, indistinct marks left forearm, buf- i, scar back of left hand ; dress, light suit, dark muffler and cap. A bricklayer; native of Bir- mingham. Was sentenced 18th February last to 9 months imprisonment for burglary. They may endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Bir- mingham. WILTSHIRE. 55— Chippenham ( County) — For em- bezzling £ 14 18s. 4d., at Box — WILLIAM FREDERICK ROGERS, age 38 to 40, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( inclined to sandy) brown, beard and whiskers cut close, may now be clean shaved, eyes blue or grey, short neck, of good address, dress, dark suit, black bowler hat, sometimes wears a cloth peak cap, had with him a long drab mackin- tosh. A grocer's manager, supposed a native of Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. 56.— Swindon ( County).— For stealing 15s., 21st ult. — FREDERICK CHARLES MILLER, age 18, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, dark grey suit, light cap. A baker; supposed a native of London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCESTERSHIRE. 57.— Evesham( County).— For stealing tools, 16th ult., at Hampton— THOMAS CRITTLE, age about 45, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slightly round- shouldered, complexion, hair, and moustache dark ; dress, dark jacket, cord trousers, hard hat, strong lace boots. A millstone dresser; native of Wilt- shire. Warrant issued. 58.— Evesham ( County).— For larceny ( ser- vant,!— FREDERICK WILLIAM FLETCHER, age 21, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ; dress, dark coat and vest, light grey trousers, black bowler hat, red tie, button boots. A footman or groom. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cope, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 59.- Leeds ( City).— For failing to report— Expiree PETER JACKSON, alias PETER FLEMING, Office No. 2409- 99, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue ; scar centre and left back of head, and outer right eye, red mole and wart right of neck, face pock- pitted, brown mark on back, mole on chest, centre of chest hairy, moles front right upper arm, front right thigh, blue dot between left thumb and forefinger. Labourer ; native of Cork. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 26th July, 1S93, to 5 years penal servitude for robbery with violence. Licenced 7th August, 1899 ( 2nd licence). T 382. Warrant issued. 60.— Licence - holder ALEXANDER LIVING- STONE, Office No. 1773- 99, age 41, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue ; 2 scars front of head, 2 scars right and 1 centre of back, scar left back of head, on nose, each eyebrow, 2 back left upper arm, point right elbow, 2 front right thigh. Sentenced at Leeds Assizes, 2nd December, 1897, to 3 years penal servitude for bestiality. Licenced 6th June 1899. X 420. Warrant issued. 61.— Expiree PERCY EMMOTT, Office No 643- 99, age 26, height 5 ft. 11^ in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes hazel; scar each groin, jockey front rightforearm, bracelet back right wrist A plasterer. Sentenced, 3rd December, 1896, to 3 years penal servitude for using threats with berated 3rd March, Warrant issued. Information to the Acting Chief Constable, City Police, Leeds. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. TITE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 02.— Dursley ( County). — Sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for obtaining food, & c., by false pretences— THOMAS HEAVEN, age 42, height 5 ft, Hi in., complexion fresh, hai? light brown, moustache sandy, eyes grey ; dress, short dark overcoat, dark cord coat and trousers, cloth vest ( Midland Railway clothing), hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Charfield. Information to Supt. Biggs, Dursley. KENT. 03.— Folkestone ( Borough)?— Remanded till 6th inst., for larceny from shop door— CHRISTIAN OLOF PALUDAN STEPHENSON, a Swede or German, age 19, height 5 ft. 5f in., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue ; 2 scars centre of forehead, 3 moles small of back, 1 on right side throat and near right nipple, brown birthmark left buttock, dot between thumb anil first finger left hand; dress, black jacket and vest, brown speckled trousers, black bowler hat, brown shoes A waiter. Found in his possession a dark blue cloth single- breasted overcoat, black velvet collar, lined light brown with white and brown stripes forming squares, chain tab ; 1 fine blue Cashmere single- breasted vest, with white spots, pearl buttons, lined red flannel. Supposed wanted elsewhere for similar offences. Information to Chief Constable Reeve, Folke- stone. WILTSHIRE. 64.— Swindon ( County).— Committed for trial at Assizes, 13th inst, for infiicting grievous bodily harm— AUGUSTUS JAMES MURRAY, age 40, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, eyes hazel. An actor and artist. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 05.— Whitby ( County).— Sentenced 30th ult. to 21 days imprisonment for larceny— JAMES KENNEDY O. BROWN, age 30, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, hands, star, " True Love," flags, cannons and balls, acrobat with skipping rope, and " Forget- me- not," Burmese woman holding umbrella and cigar in right hand tattooed on left arm, 5 dots back of left hand, Burmese woman, snake charmer, French eagle, peacock and thistle right arm. A labourer ; native of Hawick. States he has been in most of the prisons in Scotland. Information to Supt. Pinkney, Whitby. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 66.— N Division. — 21st ult., by house- breaking, 1 nutmeg box, opens in front, contains a grater, antique ; 1 snuff box, shape of a shoe, antique ; 2 fluted candlesticks, 14 in. high, an- tique; 1 casket, filigree, contains3 bottles, antique; 1 coffee pot, George II., hall mark, engraved scroll work ; 20 coins, 1 William and Mary five- shilling piece, others early Charles, early James, and Queen Anne ; 1 cup and saucer, French, hall marked ; 1 cocoanut cup, shape of half a cocoanut, antique ; 5 goblets, 3/ 8 in. high, chased, lined gilt, antique ; 1 kettle, Indian silver, chased birds, spirit lamp attached ; 12 medals, for Egypt, India, Baltic, Tel- el- Kebir, and Long Service ; 5 children's mugs, chased figures, 2 lined gilt, antique ; 1 mus- tard pot, plain, pierced, blue lined, antique ; 1 Order, Double Eagle; 1 ornament, figure of a warrior, antique; 1_ seal, ivory handle carved hand, antique ; 5 tea spoons, " L " on handles ; all silver; 1 plated flower stand, decorated, detach- able flowers and foliage, bears a coronet thereon, antique; 1 gold Order, Legion of Honour. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 7— Petersfield ( County).— 29th ult., by burglary at Greatham, 2 pairs silver- plated sugar tongs ; 2 silver salt cellars ; 5 silver salt spoons ; 12 silver tea spoons ; 4 silver- plated salt spoons ; all plain; 3 silver- plated tea spoons; 1 sugar basin and sifter, reposse worked; 2 dusters marked " F. R. B." Supposed by a tramp. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 08.— Peterborough ( City).— 23rd ult., a pneumatic bicycle, Westwood rims, Warwick tyres, 28 in. wheels, flat handle bars with white celluloid handles, Brooks's B 28 saddle, mud guards fixed on with leather straps, frame enamelled black, wheels yellow, shield on ball head, " The Coventry Rocket, R. J. Watkinson & Co." thereon, 18 in. black celluloid pump, a tool bag with repair outfit and spanner attached— By A MAN, age 30, height 5 ft, 11 in., complexion dark, clean shaved ; wearing breeches and leather gaiters. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. SURREY. 69. — Guildford ( County). — 30th ult., at Woking, a silver cigarette case, square, curved to fit breast pocket, " A. V. T." thereon. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 70.— Executive Branch.— 8th ult,, near Boulogne, the body of a man, age 40 to 50, length about 5 ft. 9 in., powerfully built, light brown mous- tache and hair ( turning grey), female in fancy dress tattooed on right arm. dancing Highlander, with rose, shamrock, and thistle on left arm ; dress, blue cloth suit, brown rough cloth overcoat, brown check cloth cap, black silk tie ( with maker's name " F. Payne, 1.4, 170, Great Portland Street, W.") Found in pockets a pocket- knife(" J. H. Hudson " engraved thereon). Bullet wound in head, sup- posed self- inflicted. Found beside the body a revolver, marked " Webley's No. 4- 455C, F2106, Army and Navy C. S. L." Information to be forwarded to the Superin- tendent, Executive Branch, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BERKSHIRE. 71.— Clewer ( County).— 2nd inst., in the river Thames at Old Windsor, the body of a man, age supposed 40 to 45, length 5 ft, 9 in., hair and moustache dark brown, 1 upper left front tooth deficient; dress, black jacket and vest, brown tweed trousers, light lace boots, pink and blue stripe Oxford shirt, grey flannel undershirt, black woollen socks, white collar and front, " San" marked on collar in ink, black tie with white stripes. Information to Supt. Borlase, Clewer, Windsor. HAMPSHIRE. 72.- Portsmouth ( Borough).— 24th ult., at Eastney Road, the body of a male child, about 3 months old, dressed in white wool under- shirt, pink flannelette shirt, white stays, blue flannel petticoat with darker colour bodice lined with white calico, red woollen jacket, white calico nightdress with insertion in front of bodice, tied in a piece of brown paper. Southern Daily Mail dated 23rd December, 1899, and a white table- cloth. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. APPREHENSIONS. 73.— City of London.— GEORGE MORRIS VANE, Case No. 1, 3rd August, 1894. 74. — Bedfordshire, Bedford ( Borough). — HORACE WELLER, Case No. 5, 29tl> ult. / 75.- Bedfordshire, Luton ( Borough). - Licence- holder WILLIAM WINBUSH, Office No. 2922- 9, Case No. 11, 27th October last, and sentenced to 12 months hard labour and licence revoked. 70.— Essex, Chelmsford ( County).— JOSEPH FLACK, Cases 9, 24th November last, and 10, 22nd ult., and identified as Licence- holder THOMAS MILLS, Office No. 2171- 99. 77 — Hertfordshire, Watford ( County).— POLLY MOORE, Case No. 27, 17th November last. 78.— Warwickshire, Aston Manor ( County).— WILLIAM SHAW, Case No. 55, 29th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT HAMPSHIRE. 79.- Basingstoke ( County). — For steal- ing, between 2nd and 3rd inst., at the Basing Union, a 9 ct. gold ring, double snake pattern ; 1 lady's silver watch chain, twisted links, small tea- pot, pair of dumb- bells, and an imitation police truncheon attached ( all silver) ; 1 mackintosh cape with velvet collar, 12 small buttons down front ; 1 dove- coloured dress skirt; 1 black sailor hat, with red and white band; 1 blue check cotton skirt; 1 pair black cloth boots, lined red cloth ; and a quantity of under linen marked u B. U. W." ; and a brown leather purse contain- ing £ 5 15s.— NELLIE ANNIE LUNN, age 20, height 5 ft. Sin., complexion pale, hair light brown, eyes blue; wearing the stolen clothing. A native of Southampton. Previously convicted at Whitchurch, Boston, Northampton, Salisbury, and Reading. Warrant issued. Information to Inspector Hale, Basingstoke. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 80.— c Division.— Remanded till 10th inst. for stealing a large quantity of property from their employers— JOSEPH MOSTLER, alias METZ- LER and METZLE, age 21, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair light, eyes blue, 2 large fleshy moles on chin, 3 small moles right side of upper lip, 1 on right cheek, left shoulder and arm, left of neck and right hip, several indistinct marks on face ; dress, black jacket suit, black hard felt hat,— RALPH HOUSER, alias HOZIER and HAUSER, age 20, height 5 ft. in., complexion and hair dark, eyes grey, mole on back of neck, small scar left side of head, mole right side of cheek ; dress, blue flannel stripe trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. Both Austrian waiters. Found in their possession a lady's small gold open- face keyless watch, French make, crest on back case— a wolf with 2 children sitting under body, motto " S. P. Q. R." and No. 47w71 thereon ; 1 silver match box, hammered, plain round plate on one side; 1 gold pencil case, chased, octagon shape, bloodstone at end, initials, supposed " W. C.," in old English ; 1 silver ditto, twisted telescope pattern ; 1 black Russia leather cigar and cigarette case, with card and stamp pocket lined light brown leather, steel frame ; 1 gold brooch, a note of interrogation ; 1 do., round bar, pearl at end, bee in centre, diamond wings and eyes, emerald head and tail ; 1 do., hatchet shape; 1 do., diamond each end, ruby in centre, surrounded with 5 large diamonds, intersected with 5 small rubies ; 1 do., crescent shape, set seed pearls ; 1 do., gold bar, pearl at one end, set ruby and diamond in centre, can be used as a pin ; 1 do., composed of 3 square bars, small knobs at end, set emerald in centre, and diamond each side in square raised setting; 1 do., composed of 2 round bars, crescent and star in centre set pearls, stamped 15 ct. at back ; 1 do., safety pin pattern, set light colour turquoise, oval shape ; 1 do., composed of 2 flat bars, fluted knob one end of each, set large single oval- shaped opal in centre ; lgold pencil case, shape of across; 1 yellow metal locket, containing grey and dark hair; 1 old- fashioned silver box, embossed figures and landscape on lid, floral design on sides, 3 in. by 2 in. ; 1 black ebony box, silver head and scroll on lid. Supposed stolen at various seaside resorts, where the prisoners have been employed as waiters. Information to be forwarded to the Metro- politan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HAMPSHIRE. 81. — Southampton ( Borough). — Re- manded till 9th inst., charged with an unnatural offence on the high seas— JAMES BROWN, a negro, age 34, height 5 ft. 9 in., stout build ; scar back and right side of head, right of neck, right forearm, back of left hand, 2 inside right calf, 3 on thigh, 5 on left leg, and 2 on thigh. A native of Nova Scotia. For aiding ami abetting— JULES MALDEGHEM, age 14, height 5 ft. 4 in., com- plexion sunburnt, hair brown, eyes hazel, oval face ; mole back of neck, birthmark centre of back, 3 scars right knee, cut scar inside right calf. A deck boy ; native of Flushing. Information to the Chief Constable, Southamp- ton. APPREHENSIONS. v/ i2. — Yorkshire ( West Riding), Wakefield ( City).— Supervisee MARGARET ANN SHEARNS, Office No. 48157, Case No. 38, 3rd November last, and sentenced, 3rd inst., to 1 month hard labour for failing to report. 2 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. TuesDAY, JANUAry 30, 1900. The apprehension of the undermentioned persons is sought for failing to report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the capture is notified under the name of the person, wh^ the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is shown by the letters C 0. Convict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and | AGE. Force Desiring Capture. LICENCE HOLDERS. THY DEAR alias FRANK DONOVAN FRANCIS VICTOR, FRANCIS RUS- SELL, and TRYPHENAS DEAR. 2543- 99. C. O. k PATRICK GALLIGAN, alias PATRICK SULLIVAN, PATRICK HOWARD, and PATRICK GALLIVAN. 3348- 99. C. O JAMES ATWOOD GORDON, alias JAMES GORDON, JAMES ATTWOOD. JAMES FERGUSON, and JAMES KING. 777- 97. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM GEORGE HENLEY, alias WILLIAM HENLEY and ARCHIBALD JENKINS. 1871- 99. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM HODGES, alias WILLIAM CAMERON. 545- 97. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. JAMES HOLT. 3201- 99. C. O. CHARLES KELLY, alias JAMES FOLEY 188- 99. C. O. / , 39 JAMES KINLEY. alias JAMES KIM- 67 LEY, JAMES STEBBINGS. JAMES BRODERICK, and JAMES BAKER 2907- 99. C. O. MICHAEL McKEOWN. alias RICHARD) 25 ANDREWS and JOHN LEE. 2566- 9S. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant, issued. EDWARD OLIPHANT. alias EDWARD 37 MARSHALL an. l JOHN MORRIS 3059- 99. C. O. AUGUSTUS QUAIFE. 2161- 99. C.( BENJAMIN SMITH, alias WILLIAM , 30 SMITH. 3397- 99. C. O. JOHN SPENCER, alias CHARLES WOOD. 1 51 and JOHN WESTON. 3356- 99. C. O. JAMES SULLIVAN. 3076- 99. ARTHUR TALBOT, alias WILLIAM, NASH. 3293- 99. C. O. CHARLES WELCH. 1565- 99. C. O. ARTHUR WILLIAMS, alias ROBERT HIPPS, and CHARLES STANLEY 3303- 99. C. O. J/ ROBERT JAMES BARNES, alias ANDREW STEVENSON, JAMES STEVENSON. JAMES BARTON. JAMES BERTIE. ROBERT CARROLL JAMES RICHARDSON, and JAMES CARR. 3507- 99. Stockport ( Borough) JAMES FARRELL, 2708- 98. Liverpool ( City). JOHN MOORE, alias HENRY JONES HENRY JOHNSON, HENRY SMITH HENRY EVANS, and THOMAS WIL- SON. 3283- 99. Liverpool ( City) HENRY RICHARDS, alias CHARLES HENRY WALKER, WILLIAM ROBERTS, CHARLES HENRY JONES CHARLES HENRY JORDAN and WILLIAM EDWARDS. 1776- 99. Old Trafford ( County). SUPERVISEES MORRIS WILLIAMS, alias HENRY GARDNER, MORRIS DONOVAN HENRY GARDINER, GEORGE HOME- WOOD, and MAURICE WILSON 1927- 99. C. O. Warrant issued JOHN DANIEL DANDRIDGE, alias CHARLES PRICE and DANIEL MURPHY. 1042- 99. JAMES JONES, alias JOHN KF. ELEY JOHN KELSEY, JOHN DAVIS and THOMAS WILSON. 2486- 97 CO l/ I MARGARET KNIGHT. 3817- 91; CO / V HENRY NORTH, alias MARK JONE EDWARD SMALL, and EDWARD LEWIS. 3478- 97. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM WOOD, alias . JOHN CURRENT JOHN HOWARD. . JOHN LEA and GEORGE LEA. 2850- 99. C. O. HEIGHT. COM. 6 Oi 5 5* grey brn ( thin) 6 fresh brn 6* fresh brn fresh fresh dk brn fresh gre} r fresh brn 5 2j fresh fresh fresh jdk brn 5 13 1 10 5 U. J brn brn brn ( thin) grey ( bald) fresh fresh ; allow black ( thin) brn ( prtly bald) J fresh brn fair j brn fresh | dk brn ( trng grey) It brn ( thin) grey Scar lt thumb, wrist, and palm of hand : coat of arms front rt forearm Scar bridge of nose, lt temple, top and It of head, each shin, and back each hand ; deep scar back of neck red birthmark centre stomach: A Mulchay rt fore- arm : 2nd lt finger deformed Scar bridge of nose, lt cheek, front rt hand, and back of 2nd rt linger Scar rt of chest, back of neck, outside It upper arm, rt thumb, rt shin, and 2 rl thigh : lt knee pock- marked : mole rt cheek and It collar bone Scar lt eyebrow, rt wrist , and under rt eyebrow, 10 dot.- rt forearm, I Love Annie Fone each forearm ; face chest, and back pock- marked Conviction^ Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Surrey Sessions, 25th May, 1897, 3 years penal servi- tude for fraud. Licenced 26th August, 1899. X 170. South London Sessions, 9th June, 1897, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 101 November, 1899. X 216. North London Sessions, 3rd December, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for horse stealing. Licenced 12th March, 1897. It U 249. North London Sessions, 21st March, 1892, 6 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Licence revoked. liberated on 2nd licence 4th June, 1899. X D N S K67. North London Sessions, 19th November, 1894, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny ( person). Licenced 17th February. 1897. U 590. Scar on head, neck, It forearm, lt thumb, It thigh, rt North London Sessions, 3rd December, 1891. 4 years shin, and 2 lt buttock: tumour each shin; mole penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for centre and each side chest assault to rob. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 28th October, 1899, which expires 26th January, 1900. U 607. : ross surrounded by rays,. Central Criminal Court, 20th May, 1895, 5 years Heart, star. Malti EM. bracelet, c anil flowers lt arm penal servitude for burglary, ruary, 1899. V 200. Licenced 21st Feb- grey grey brn hazel id flags in wreath, anchor, cross, anchor, star, cross, ship in full sail, and heart back lt hand : mermaid, sailor, bust of female, Emma Gardner, crossed flags, and I Love KT rt arm ; flower back rt hand : ship in full sail on chest: sai lor and star rt leg; crucifix rt instep ; snake, 2 stars and flower It leg ; vase of flowers lt instep Scar It thumb, palm It hand and corner rt eye ( blue) : North London Sessions, 5th September, 1892, 8 years miner's marks rt wrist : 3 moles on chest, back, and penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for several red moles on chest school house- breaking. Liberated on licence 27th September, 1899, which expires 4th January, 1903. 1 Z I S 602. Anchor and cross It, anchor rt forearm : blue line back Winchester, 16th November, 1894, ."> years penal lt wrist : heai t and anchor back rt hand; indistinct servitude for burglary and wounding. Licenced marks it calf :. ili September^ 1898. I" 160: Scar lt thumb and 2 rt leg: indistinct tattoo marks Central Criminal Court, 13th January, 1896,5 years centre chest, lt arm, and 2nd and 3rd lt lingers ; mole penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 16th Oct., rt of back 1899. S VV 329. Star, anchor, pierced heart, crown, and coat of arms lt| Middlesex Sessions, 10th April, 1897. 3 years penal arm: star between lt thumb and finger : female, FT. servitude for larceny. Licenced 13th July, 1899. wreath, and star rt arm ; fish and cross flags back ri L X 321. ; hand ; varicose veins both legs ( Scar beli. > w It nostril. 2 lt eyebrow, 3 lt of neck ( boil). South London Sessions, luth June, 1896, 3 years i and several back of head ; mole lt shoulder and below penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for rt nipple: corporal punishment marks on back larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence, 21st November. 1899, which expires 3rd January, 1900. H VV 311. Mole below rt nipple. 2 back of neck, and several onjCentral Criminal Court, 22nd July, 1895. 5 years body : white mark back of neck : half bracelet and penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for bust of female It, half bracelet and bust of sailor rt warehouscbreaking. Liberated on licence 14th wrist November. 1S99, which expires 22nd April, 1901 T V 185. Scar above It and below rt eyebrow, back of neck, below North London Sessions, 6th July, 1897, 3 years penal rt nipple, rt wrist and lt elbow: rt thumb nail servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 11th I deformed j October, 1899. X 272. jScar It thumb and 2 back neck : wreath, Maltese cross. Central Criminal Court, 19th October, 1896, 4 years and anchor back lt hand, T, 4 stars It, and ship rt penal servitude for fraud. Licenced 7th November, 1 foredfrm, half ring 3rd and 4th fingers I 1899. K W 642. j Scar bridge of nose : mole rt of back : bunion each bigiCentral Criminal Court, i5th March. 189 J, 7 years toe : badly pock- marked : ruptured lt side penal servitude for coining. Licenced 27th May 1899. U 165. Scar on forehead, palm of rt and back It hand, rt thumb: Rochester, 20th October, 1890, 7 years penal servitude and rt forearm : mole back of neck, 2 rt side and 3 on1 and remanet of former sentence for shopbreaking, chest; VV, 3 dots,- and 18 ( in red) It forearm, 4 dots Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 2nd between It thumb aud finger November. 1899, which expires 1st April 1900 i J Q 58. I Scar centre forehead, rt upper arm, rt wrist, lt thigh. | Liverpool, 24 tb August, 1897. 3 years penal servitude and 2 It shin for larceny. Licenced 24th November. 1899 O tt X 25 Scar rt of forehead, both eyebrows, uuder It jaw, inside lt elbow, above wrist, and lt check ( small blue) : lost 1st lt finger Scar lt of chest, lt forearm, lt wrist and front It- hand tumour It jawbone; wart It of back: mole lt of chest, front lt upper arm. and inside It knee Scar corner It eye, centre back, and rt hip : red mole rt of chest, brown mole back of neck : dots back lt forearm ' Lt jaw has been broken: numerous small scars cheeks; Gardner rt frm; llerny, 3 crosses, crossed swords, arrow, scissors, and indistinct marks It frm : bracelet each wrist; dot 2nd and 4th lt fingers, back | lt hand, and 5 rt breast blue | Scar centre of forehead, each eyebrow, below lt nipple, i 2 on nose, 3 buck of head, aud 3 rt shin Liverpool, Nth May, 1893, 7 years penal servitude for coining. Licenced 17th September, 1898. T 209. • years penal Licenced 5th Manchester. 11th December, 1895, servitude for warehousebreaking. November, 1899. X F V 1094. Knutsford, 6th January, 1897, 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for larceny. Liberated on licence, 20th June, 1899, which ex- pires 14th April, 1900. Under police supervision on a former sentence till 13th April, 1903. R X 120. North London Sessions, 5th November, 1891. 3.1 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd 1st July, 1899, which licence expired 21th Sen em- ber, 1899. I O U 1051. North London Sessions, 21st October, 1895, 3 ;. cvirs penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for horse- stealing. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 15th April, 1899, which expired 27th May, 1899. V 391. INorth London Sessions, 20th May, 1895,3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny, Licenced 18th August. 1897. G L V 1135. North Loudon Sessions, 23rd April, 1894, 4 years ! penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for : larceny. Licenced 21st December, 1896. U IN. : North London Sessions, 1st June, 1N96, 18 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny. grey Scar top head It thumb, front rt shin, and 3 rt of fore- North London Sessions. 21st October 1895 3J years ; years police super'viM forearm, ring and lt finger . larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 21st September, 1899, which expired :> th December, 1899. J V 412. dk gry - rrev Lost all teeth, scar bridge of nose, lt cheek. 4th It finger, above rt wrist, and 2 It of head Scar each eyebrow, It of forehead ( long), under It eve. lt of chin, and over rl jaw Sear between It thumb and finger. It. eyebrow, below corner lt eye, lt of mouth and rl, of nose LONDON: Printed FOr Her majesty'S STATIONERY Office by J. J. keliher a cO. 22 charino Cross s w ti k. w = . S- W. ; 33. KINO WILLIAM STBKBT, k. C.; AND MABSHALSKA WOBKB. S. B.