THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1900. VOL. XVII., Xo. 1698. REGU 1 All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications relating t, i them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persojut whose apprehension is sought will he inserted rv one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted « « one isiue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4 In all rases where a reward is offered, the mime and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must, be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sough: for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property will be inserted at a cost of 15*. per portrait, and of 7s. 6d. per photo- graph or sltetch of a stolen article. 6. Every a nnouncemtnt, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the signature of an officer of not less rank tluin Superintendent; and, if the name of such person is required to be inserted and no warrant is in force against h im, 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. A TIONS. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and, as far as practicable, they are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. The force which causes particulars concerning delinquents or stolen property to be inserted in the POLICE CRAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to tlus Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the announcement, for insertion in the next issue. 10. In all eases the officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible fur 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 tin- Tuesday edition iwt 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 paymenU must, be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by Postal Order, or by Post Office Order, payable at Parliament- Street Post Office. 13. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted on payment, and the charges for the insertion of the same will be given on application. R. ANDERSON, Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Otficers of Police, when forwarding for identification by the Metropolitan Police the Photographs and descrip- tive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g. :— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door ; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This m ly often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of such particulars in dealing with previous convictions. INDEX TO SPECIAL NOTICES AND CAUTIONS Which have appeared in the POLICE GAZETTE during the past twelve months. BARKER, WILLIAM, alias WILLIAM CHANCE, GEORGE HORLAND, ERNEST NEWTON, & c. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) BUTLER, DENIS, " Rosel," Parson's Mead, Croydon, dealer in cutlery. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900.) COOPER, W„ 753, Old Kent Road, dealer in bicycles ( P. G., No. 1664, December 8th, 1899). DIXON, ARTHUR, alias OAKENFULL. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) EDWARDS, GEORGE, alias AMERICAN FRANK. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HAMILTON, JOSEPH, alias LITTLE JOE. ( P. O., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) HENRIKSON, HENRI, alias HENDERSON, servants' registry office. ( P. G., No. 1688. March 2nd, 1900.) HEWETT, alias TURNER, WHITEHOUSE, and THOMPSON. ( P. G. No. 1592, March 31st, 1899, and No. 1652, October 27th, 1899.) JAMES, WILLIAM THOMAS, alias TOMMY COX. ( P. G., No. 1676, January 19th, 1900.) NICHOLSON INSTITUTE, Gunnersbury. ( P. G., No. 1686, February 23rd, 1900.) OLD AGE PENSION AND RELIEF SOCIETY. ( P. O., No. 1672, January 5th, 1900.) SPANISH SWINDLE. ( P. G., No. 1546. October 21st, 1898, and No. 1620, July 7th, 1899.) APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 1— C Division.— For obtaining, by false pretences, 2 valuable books— H. F. GORDON NAPIER, alias N. F. BENNETT, age 45 to 50. height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion and hair dark, long black beard ( turning grey), of good appearance and address; dress, dark morning coat, grey trousers, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. 2 — E Division.— For obtaining £ 10 by a worthless cheque — JOHN BURNHAM GAR- RETT, age 36, height 5 ft 11 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, moustache, and eyes brown, small mole under right eye, large black mole front of right ear, anchor left forearm, heart, " Dulce," right forearm; wearing long brown overcoat, black hard felt hat. A native of Wallington, Surrey. Warrant issued. 3.— J Division.— For stealing a horse by a trick NEWMAN, age 35, height 6 ft., com- plexion dark, hair dark brown; wearing long dark mackintosh coat and black hard felt. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BRECONSHIRE. 4.— Crickhowell ( County).— For obtain- ing £ 5 15s. by false pretences— W. E. PALMER, age about 24, height about 5 ft., complexion pale, hair light brown, moustache light, eyes blue, small mole one side of face. Recently employed as an agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company ; native of Kidderminster Had with him 2 tin boxes. Absconded 2nd ult. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell ; or Sergt. Evans, Hay. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 5 — Cambridge { Borough).— For obtain- ing credit by fraud, between 23rd Feb. and 3rd ult.— HAROLD M. BERKLEY ST. RUTH, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., stout build, com- plexion dark, full face, hair ( curly) black, clean shaved ; dress, blue serge jacket and trousers, brown vest, dark striped overcoat with velvet collar, dark brown Alpine hat, brown boots. He left at an hotel, 3rd ult., a black hand- bag, 1 brown Gladstone bag, " R. L. A., 1st 7 R. F." painted on outside, containing an opera cloak ; 1 grey silk petticoat ; 1 pair lady's evening shoes; 1 woollen shawl; 1 night dress, marked " E. H. Marcus"; 1 white handkerchief, marked " M. L. Garman"; 1 pair boots; hair brushes, marked " L"; 1 white- handled razor; 1 patent strap ; and white woollen pyjamas. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. CARDIGANSHIRE. 6.— Aberystwyth ( Bounty).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Common Fund of the Aberystwyth Union — GEOROE EDWARDS, alias BANBURY and BLACK GEORGE, age about 34, height about 5 ft, 4 in., complexion, hair, whiskers ( bushy), moustache, and eyes ( rather small) dark ; dress, brown cloth coat and vest, cord trousers, strong lace boots. A labourer ; may be found on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt, Phillips, Aberystwyth. DERBYSHIRE. 7. — Chesterfield ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 13th ult., a bicycle ( recovered)— HARRY GRAHAM, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft, 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark, left fore- finger missing, walks erect; dress, black jacket and vest, black trousers with fine white stripes, white tie with blue flowers, black and white check cap. A tramping tailor; stated he came from London. Is believed to be a member of the Tailors' Union. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Emery, Chester- field. DEVONSHIRE. 8.— Plymouth ( Borough).— For failing to report — Licence - holder WILLIAM LITTLE, Office No. 347- 00, age 53, height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, right middle finger amputated, scar left side forehead, between left middle finger and ring finger. A stone dresser ; native of Aberdare. Sentenced at New Sarum Assizes, 30th May, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for larceny, liemanet of former sentence expires 11th June, 1900. Pre- viously convicted at Gloucester, Swansea, and Cardiff. C. K. U. 752. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Plymouth. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 9 — Cheltenham ( County).— For stealing a lady's gold watch, No. 24136, gold chain ( four lengths), with heart- shape locket and trinkets attached ; 1 silver curb chain— JAMES HENRY WRIGHT, age about 20, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion fresh, hair ( very short) light; dress, drab or brown jacket, dark ( double- breasted) vest, dark trousers with faint white stripes, plaid cap, light boots. Information to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1900. 10 — Gloucester [ County).— For failing to report — Supervisee WILLIAM JONES, alias CHARLES MATTHEW HOPKINS, Office No. . r> 26- 00, age 73, height 5 ft. U ins., complexion fresh, hair white, eyes blue, cut scar right of fore- head, root of nose, right thumb, blue scar outer corner left eyebrow, round shouldered. A shoe- maker, native of Wells. Sentenced at Gloucester Quarter Sessions 18th October. 1890, to 4 months' imprisonment and 5 years' police supervision for larceny. Information to the Deputy Chief Constable, Gloucester. 11 .— Staple Hill ( County).— For obtaining food and lodgings bv false pretences— HENRY WALKER, alias YORKEY, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion and hair ( turning grey) dark, 2 lower front teeth missing, bow- legged, Yorkshire accent: dress, brown coat, vest, and breeches, fawn coloured gaiters, black hat, brown worsted gloves, heavy lace boots, sometimes wears a long dark coat. He calls on farmers and states he is engaged by a firm to purchase horses for them. Is identical with man described in Case No. 45, 16th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 12.— Fareham ( County),— For obtaining, by false pretences, a mare, cart, and harness ( re- covered)— JOHN BAKER ( supposed false), age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion fair, rather full face, double chin, hair brown, small moustache light, nose appears to have been broken, very soft voice; dress, light dust coat, dark trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots, brown gaiters, carried an umbrella ; the appearance of a horse dealer.— And A MAN, age about 45, height about 5 ft, 9 in., stout build, complexion ruddy, hair, whiskers ( rather thin on chin), and mous- tache dark brown ; dress, dark overcoat, sealskin vest, dark trousers, black hard felt hat. They attend markets. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hack, Fareham. 13 Petersfield ( County). — For failing to report — Supervisee GEORGE ERNEST FLETCHER, Office No. 698- 98, age 34, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, scar left thumb, left fourth finger, right forearm, back of right hand, right side of fore- head, fourth left finger fractured, drum of left ear diseased, peculiar look about the eyes ; dress, 2 black jackets, brown tweed trousers and vest, brown skull cap. Sentenced at Surrey Sessions, 31st August, 1897, to 6 months hard labour and 3 years police supervision for larceny. 14647. Information to Supt. King, Petersfield. HEREFORDSHIRE. 14.— ROSS ( County).— For an indecent assault — FREDERICK VAUGHAN, age 19, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark; dress, old brown coat, dark blue jacket, 2 vests ( 1 dark cord, 1 black), dark cord trousers, brown cloth cap, heavy nail boots. A native of Little Dewchurch, Herefordshire. May seek employment as a farm labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Jordan, Ross; or Sergt. Lloyd, Harwood End. HERTFORDSHIRE. 15.— Bishop Stortford ( County).— For larceny and obtaining lodgings by false pretences — MAGGIE MCDONALD, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft. 6 in., complexion sallow, hair and eyes black, long hook nose, no upper teeth, speaks with Scotch accent; dress, black jacket and skirt, black sailor hat with silk band, black veil, dark brown neck fur, black Petersham waistband with deep silver- plated buckle, small chain attached with small gold or gilt locket containing a portrait of General McDonald. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Foster, Bishop Stortford. 1G.— Watford ( County).— Yor conspiracy and fraud.— REUBEN SUTTON HAMBLEY, age 20, height 5 ft. 6J in , complexion, hair, and slight moustache dark ; dress, blue reefer suit, greenish colour overcoat with sack back, blac . satin tie, black hard felt hat with wide brim, brown boots. native of hungerford, Berks. Warrant issued. Information to Superintendent Wood, Watford. 17.— St. Albans ( City).— For stealing, 26th ult., a lady's gold Geneva watch. No. 48409, open face, gold dial, chased back ; 1 long gold plated neck chain ; 1 brown peak cap— A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., hair ( bald on crown) and moustache dark brown, cast in one eye, foreign accent, lisps ; dress, blue jacket and vest, dark check trousers, brown cap. Stated he was a ship's cook. Left behind a blue peak seaman's cap, with badge on front. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Blatch, St. Albans. ISLE OF WIGHT. 18.— Newport ( County).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the common fund of the Isle of Wight Union. 20th October, 1899— CHARLES MABEY, age 35, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache light brown, eyes blue, 3 strokes tattooed back right wrist; dress, when last seen, grey or black jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, white silk muffler, skull cap, wore a black leather belt with snake buckle and brass ornaments. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Hale, Newport. KENT. 19.— Chatham County).— For deserting his wife at Strood— WILLIE HAIGH, age 30, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fair, hair dark brown moustache light, may be clean shaved, eyes blue, " Haigh " and a man tattooed on one arm, cut scar right eye ; dress, dark blue stable suit, long over- coat, blue serge cap. A stableman or cab driver. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham. LANARKSHIRE. 20.- Motherwell ( County).— For stealing, 10th Feb., a silver watch ( recovered); 1 blue rough tweed overcoat, velvet collar, black lining, black and white sleeve lining- HENRY RICHARDS, alias STEPHENSON, STEVENS, ROGERS, and LITTLETON, age 33. height 5 ft. 6| in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, mous- tache dark, eyes hazel, short- sighted and wears glasses when reading, back of left hand and lst, 2nd, and 3rd fingers contracted, dot back of left forearm, upper front teeth missing. Previously convicted at Hull, York, Leeds, Morpeth, Durham, Cardiff, Tain, Glasgow, and Greenock. See portrait case No. 39, 19th August, 1898. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Moir, Motherwell, N. B. LANCASHIRE. 21.— Chorley ( County).— For stealing, be- tween 25th and 26th ult., a dark grey cloth single- breasted - J overcoat, black bone buttons, velvet collar, short division in centre of back, green letter case in one pocket; 1 pair brown kid gloves; 1 silver verge watch, double case, " W. Gillett" on outside of outer case— A MAN, age about 26, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, clean shaved ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, light tie and cap. Stated he was a horse dealer, and native of Devonshire. Information to Supt, Norris, Chorley. 22.— Liverpool ( City).— For embezzling £ 65 14s., 31st ult.— C. J. BROOKS, age about 35, very short, red blotchy face, hair brown, slight moustache light ; dress, black jacket and vest, grey trousers, felt hat. A clerk ; was employed in the tramway service. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, Detective Department, Liverpool. 23.- Oldham ( Borough).— For stealing, 9th ult., a lady's gold keyless Geneva watch, No. 153531; a brown plaid jacket; 1 rough blue serge vest; and a light blue necktie — JACK REYNOLDS, alias BELL, HILL, MOSS, Ac., age 38, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald in front) brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, sailor and woman with glass in hand, table and bottle on left arm, female on right ; wearing the stolen jacket, vest, and tie, brown cap, white cord trousers, and lady's lace boots. Previously con- victed. A native of Manchester. See Case No. 36, 9th April, 1897. 24.— Oldham Borough).— For stealing, 8th ult., a lady's light fawn slack back jacket, double breasted, pearl buttons; 1 black corded poplin dress skirt, trimmed heliotrope, corded silk ribbon and chiffon in front; 1 black lustre skirt — ALICE LOUISA HAMILTON, age about 24, height about 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 upper front teeth irregular; wearing the stolen jacket, black straw sailor hat, black tie with white ruffles. 25 — Oldham ( Borough).— For non- payment of maintenance arrears— MICHAEL JOSEPH FEGAN, age 36, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes blue, prominent nose. A native of Newry. He travels the country selling books entitled " The Golden Book of Life." Is accompanied by his four brothers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Oldham. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 26.- Monmouth ( County).— For fowl steal- ing, 2nd ult.— GEORGE LOCKWOOD, age 41, height 5 ft. 6 in., slightly round shoulders, com- plexion fair, hair and slight moustache light brown, eyes blue ; dress, old brown jacket, cord trousers, hard bowler hat, heavy nailed boots. A native of Monmouth.— THOMAS LOCKWOOD, age 29, height 5 ft. 6J or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and slight moustache dark brown, slightly bow- legged, turns his toes inwards when walking; dress, light coat and vest, cord trousers, brown cap, heavy nailed boots. The above are brothers, and notorious poachers, and have been previously convicted. Warrant issued. 27.— Monmouth ( County).— For stealing ( bailee), 30th December, 1899, a silver lever watch — HENRY MARTIN, age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., slightly round shoulders, complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark ; wearing dark grey clothes ( greasy), and dark cap. A watch and clock cleaner. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Parker, Monmouth. 28.— Tredegar ( County).— For larceny, 18th ult.— WILLIAM WILFORD, alias WRIGHTY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion pale, hair and slight moustache light, weak watery eyes; dress, black coat and vest, brown plaid tight- fitting trousers, dark cap, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Allen, Tredegar. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 29.— Welshpool ( County). — For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Llanfj- llin Union, 8th Feb.— WILLIAM HUGHES, age 48, height about 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair ( bald on top) and moustache dark brown, usually wears whiskers on chin, eyes light brown, Roman nose rather red, W. H. on back left hand, dot between right thumb and forefinger. A labourer; may be found at farmhouses or on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Welshpool; or Sergeant Meredith, Llanfyllin. NORFOLK. 30.— Kings Lynn ( Borough).— For desert- ing their wives and families— JOHN THOMAS PINNER, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, scar left shin, " T. P." tattooed on left arm, birthmark on chest. A native of Kings Lynn. Has worked as a labourer for the National Telephone Co.— JOHN WARD, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue. A carpenter; native of Tilney St. Laurence.— HENRY WALKER DOCKING, age 31, height 5 ft. 9| in., complexion sallow, hair ( curly) black, slight side whiskers and moustache, eyes brown, very broad forehead. A painter; native of Kings Lynn. For deserting his family — EBENEZER O. FORDHAM, age 35, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, whiskers and moustache, eyes blue, of military appearance. A carpenter ; native of Kings Lynn. Warrants issued. A reward of £ 1 will be paid in each case by Mr. R. Coulton, Clerk to the Kings Lynn Guardians, for such information as will lead to the arrest of above. Information to Chief Constable Payne, Kings Lynn. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 31.— Northampton ( County).— For steal- ing ( bailee) £ 26 15s. while secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants— ARTHUR EDWARD BAINES, age 32, height 5 ft. 9 or JO in., complexion fresh, hair, side whiskers, and moustache light brown, lst joint of left little finger missing. Was employed as a foreman shunter on the L. & N. Western Railway. A native of Seaton, Rutland. Absconded in January last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Webster, County Police Office, Northampton. 3 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 32.— C Division•— For stealing about 40 cheques, Nos. between H& 528007 and 528114, drawn on the Cheque Bank, 93 Bishopsgate Street Without, E. G. — WILLIAM EDWARD BENNETT TURNER, age about 41, height 6 ft. 1 in., complexion, hair, heavy moustache, and eyes dark, face slightly bloated, walks badly, Hat- Is footed ; dress ( supposed), blue Melton overcoat, black cloth suit, black hard felt hat. A native of Chelsea, London ; lately employed as an inspector of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 105 Jermyn Street, W. Has served in that capacity at Liverpool, Manchester, Old- ham, and Plymouth. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 33.— E Division. - For stealing pearls to the value of £ 5,000 ( recovered)— CHRISTOPHER BALIAN, age 32 to 35, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., broad shoulders, complexion sallow, hair black, left eye deficient, eyelid closed, right dark brown : usually wears grey overcoat and black felt hat. A native of Smyrna. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. OXFORDSHIRE. £ 10 REWARD. 34. Henley ( County).— For embezzling £ 221 13s. 9d„ between 19th May and 18th July, 1899— CHARLES PRIOR, age 31, height about 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey or blue ; dress, grey suit and cap, light brown dust coat, wore a silver watch and chain. A brewer's clerk ; native of Henley- on- Thames. Absconded 16th ult. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. W. H. Brakspeare & Co., Brewers, Henley- on- Thames, for such information as will lead to the arrest of Prior. Information to Supt. Jennings, Henley- on- Thames. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 35- Northampton ( Borough).— For fail- ing to report— Licence holder JOHN BOSWELL, alias JOHN NICHOLSON, THOMPSON, ENNIS, BROWN and WILLIAMS, Office No. 211- 00, age 60, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, eyes hazel, tattoo, female front left forearm, sailor front right forearm, blue mark bridge of nose, mole right side of face, ship on chest; a labourer, native of Hull. Sentenced at Durham Quarter Sessions 3rd April, 1893, to 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for housebreaking; sentence expires 19th February, 1902. Licenced 27th January- last. Previously convicted at York, Leeds, Shef- field, Liverpool, Northallerton, and Cardiff. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Northampton. 3(>.— Peterborough { Liberty of).— For stealing eggs at Peterborough Common. 25th January last— THOMAS LEATHERLAND, age about 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and moustache brown, lost left arm ; dressed as a farm labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Blackmail, Peterborough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 37.— Nottingham ( County).— For burglary, 4th ult. — HERMAN WEPPER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair, beard ( parted on chin), and moustache brown, eyes grey ; wearing dark grey overcoat, brown jacket, light fawn colour cap, patent leather boots. A German ; speaks broken English. The follow- ing articles are still unrecoveretl; a bronze cande- labra, about 24 in. high, stands on 3 feet formed by lions in sitting position, 3 arms, holds 4 candles ; I square antique brass clock, black figures, chased front and side, 1 weight about 20 lbs., 4 round brass feet, 4 knobs on top, about 18 in. high and 12 in. wide, handle at top ; 1 small silver teapot ( plated), knob on lid, chased round top and bottom, 2 small silver- plated cruets ; I pair silver candlesticks, oval, tinted, stamped " M. S." Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Harrop, County Police Office, Nottingham. PERTHSHIRE. 38.— Perth ( County). — For fraud to the amount of £ 228 5s. 6d., 26th Feb.— JAMES SMALL, age 27 or 28, height 5 ft, 6 or 7 ill., com- plexion fresh, full round face, hair light, mous- tache ( rather thin and short) reddish, eyes ( small) grey, of smart appearance ; dress, grey tweed jacket suit, peak cap, sometimes wears a light dust coat or a light grey waterproof. A baker ; native of Dundee ; has been in business as a butcher, cattle dealer, and cycle agent. May endeavour to go abroad. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, County- Police, Perth, N. B. SHROPSHIRE. 39.- Church Stretton ( County).— For stealing 2 bags of oats, 12th ult.— JOHN TUDOR, age 35, height 5 ft. 4 in., rather stout build, com- plexion fresh, hair dark brown, clean shaved, stammers ; dress, black cloth jacket and vest, dark cloth trousers and peak cap, strong lace boots. A native of Bridgnorth. May be found at farm- houses working as a labourer or horse- breaking. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Barnett, Church Stretton. 40.— Whitchurch ( County)— For obtaining a pair of boots by false pretences, 27th January— JOHN DONALDSON, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., rather stout build, complexion dark, clean shaved, of smart appearance ; dress, blue serge suit, slate colour hard hat. A groom ; may be found at hunting, racing, or livery stables. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Edge, Whitchurch. SOMERSETSHIRE. 41.— Frome ( County).— For obtaining 3s. by- false pretences, 8th ult.- SKIPWORTH, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion dark, hair brown ; wearing dark clothes, fawn colour cloth gaiters, black felt hat. He represented that he was engaged by an American firm to purchase horses, and was allowed to take Is. on each horse he purchased, and stated that the firm would remit the amount and arrange where the horses were to be sent. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. S TA FFORDSHIRE. 42.— Burslem ( County).— For stealing, 20th Feb., a suit of clothes ( recovered)— CHARLES DEAN, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft, 5 or 6 in., slight build, complexion fresh, cheekssunken, hair brown, rose and thistle tattooed outside both forearmB, turns his feet outwards and walks slowly, addicted to drink ; dress, blue cloth coat and vest, three- quarter slate- colour overcoat, dark brown cord trousers, blue slop, black hard hat, strong lace boots. A weighing machine titter. Supposed a native of Edinburgh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Supt. Hill, Burslem. i'i. Stoke - on - Trent ( County).— For stealing, 24th ult., 4 £ 10 Birmingham and District Bank notes, Nos. 54266 to 54269 ; a lady's silver demi- hunter wateh, engraved case ; and about £ 27 — FOUR MEN, lst, age about 30, height 5 ft, 1( 1 or II in., complexion fresh, round face, hair dark, clean shaved ; dress, dark suit and hat. 2nd, age 26, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion, hair, and moustache dark ; wearing a light colour mackin- tosh : 3rd, age 23, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., Hushed face, hair brown, large brown mole on left cheek. 4th, age 35 to 40, height 5 ft, 3 or 4 in., complexion fair, hair brown, clean shaved ; dress, dark suit, black hat. 44. - Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 4th ult., and stealing a silver brooch made from a 5s. piece, litted in a silver case— HERBERT AUSTIN, alias ALBERT WILSON, HARRY ALLEN, ADAMS, & c., age 30, height 5 ft. 4 or ft in., complexion fresh, hair ( short) light sandy, clean shaved, eyes blue, 2nd left finger nail split; dress, dark jacket and vest, black bone buttons, dark grey trousers, black peak cap, lace boots, wearing a watch and chain with 2 football shields and a locket attached. A native of llanley, Statl's. Represented that he was employed on the L. & N. Western Railway. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent, 45.— Walsall ( Borough).— For failing to ri/ port— Supervisee JAMES SHEEN, alias ROBERT SMITH, Office No. 353- 00, age 22, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, several small scars on face, cut left side of head, scar down centre of chest, mole on left side and under left breast, 2 burn scars left knee, 1 under right knee, and top of left foot. A polisher ; native of Liverpool. Sentenced at Walsall Sessions 30th May, 1899, to 9 months imprisonment and 1 year police supervision for larceny. Warrant issued. Information to the Acting Chief Constable, Borough Police, Walsall. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1900. SUFFOLK ( East). 46.- Lowestoft ( County).— For deserting his wife anil family- ALFRED WILLIAM LEE- SON, age 30, height about 5 ft. 1 in., complexion ruddy, hair ( long) and moustache dark; dress, dark'jacket and trousers, peak cap. A labourer. Warrant issued. The Guardians of the Mutford and Lothingland Union will pay £ 1 reward for such information as will lead to the arrest of Leeson, and £ 1 for the arrest. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SURREY. 47 — Guildford ( County).— For embezzle- ment— A. T. WATKISS, age about 45, height 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark, full beard and moustache turning grey ; dress, when last seen, dark coat and vest, dark tweed trousers, hard felt hat. Lately employed as a milk seller. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Page, Guildford. SUSSEX ( East). 48— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For stealing, between Itith and 21st ult., 2 sheets and a table cover ( recovered), and a pair of blankets— MRS. BERESFORD, alias ANN MORTON, age 35 to 40, height about 5 ft., slight build, complexion and hair dark; dress, light grey three- quarter jacket, black or blue dress, toque hat trimmed blue bows. Supposed identical with MAUD BERESFORD, Case No. 95, 24tli November, 1899. Was accompanied by her two daughters, age 12 and 13 respectively, one wore a long navy blue jacket, the other a long fawn colour jacket, and white sailor hats with black bands. Absconded 21st ult. Warrant issued. 49-— Eastbourne ( Borough).— For steal- ing, 10th ult., a light brown Chesterfield over- coat, brown velvet collar, bone buttons, chain tab, brown lining, usual pockets— FRANZ KAHLE, a Bavarian, age about 26, height 5 ft. 3 in., com- plexion fair, hair brown, moustache ( curled at ends) light; dress, dark brown check jacket and vest, black trousers, black soft felt hat, supposed wearing the stolen coat. Was employed as an hotel kitchen porter ; absconded 10th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. SUSSEX ( West). 50.— Worthing [ County).— For stealing £ 5 by a trick, 13th ult.— EDWARD D. COMPTON, alias BERRINGER, age 45 to 50, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fresh, full round face, hair ( bald on top) light brown, long light moustache ; dress, black frock coat and vest, grey tweed trousers, light check cap, of good appearance and address. Identical with MAN, Case No. 14,12th January last. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bridger, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 51.— Kenilworth ( County).— For obtaining 2s. 6d. by false pretences— A MAN, age about 25, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion pale, hair light, clean shaved, of good appearance and address ; wearing light brown Newmarket overcoat, silk hat, brown leggings and boots, carried a brown handbag and an umbrella. Represented himself as agent for the Scottish and National Key Registry and Assurance Association, and signed his name Cartill or Cartell. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hannah, Kenilworth. 52.— Birmingham ( City). — For stealing £ 35 9s., and several watches— THOMAS MOORE, age 32, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark ; dress, black coat and vest, dark mixture trousers, black tie with white spots, black hard felt hat. A shoemaker ; native of Weymouth. Recently employed as a caretaker. Has served in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Warrant issued. 53.- Birmingham ( City).— For stealing £ 70— JOHN CONNOR, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion, hair ( curly), and slight moustache dark, 1 upper front tooth missing, scar over left eye ; drees, dark tweed suit, black hard felt hat. A tailor's cutter, or auctioneer's assistant; native of Southport. Was accompanied by his wife, age about 24, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., stout build ; wear- ing dark clothes, black velvet hat trimmed feathers. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Rafter, Birming- ham. 54 .- Coventry { City). - For stealing a postal order for 20s. — WILLIAM, alias ARTHUR JEFFS, age 22, height 5 ft. 4J in., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, eyes grey, scar on right thigh. A private of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, wearing regimental clothing. Native of Coventry. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Charsley, Coventry. WESTMORLAND. 55.— Kendal ( Borough).— For obtaining by a forged letter, 24th ult., a silver watch ( recovered) — A MAN, who gave the name of WILLIAM WILSON, age 40 to 45, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) brown, side whiskers dark ; wearing a long grey over- coat, and grey tweed cap. Appearance of a farm labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Burrow, Kendal. WILTSHIRE. 56.— Chippenham ( County).— For house- breaking at Kington Langley, and sacrilege at Langley Burrell, and stealing the contents of an alms box, 14th ult.— TWO MEN, 1st, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., hair, moustache, and whiskers dark brown; wearing dark grey coat and cloth cap.— 2nd, age about 20, height 5 ft. to 5 ft. 3 in., dark brown hair; wearing a rather long dark coat and cloth cap. Information to Supt. Daly, Chippenham. 57. — Swindon ( County). — For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— GEORGE BADHAM ( supposed false), age about 65, height about 5 ft. 8 in., complexion and hair dark, moustache and beard ( turning grey) dyed, wears glasses, walks badly, supposed suffering from gout; dress, long dark overcoat, dark suit, brown soft felt hat, brown canvas shoes1 and spats. Represented himself as a solicitor employed by a firm of brewers to buy sites for new hotels. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Robinson, Swindon. WORCES TERSHIRE. 58.— Dudley ( Borough.).— For stealing lis. from a till 31st ult.— RICHARD PORTER, alias DICK THE COALHEAVER, age 23, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, anchor and 3 dots tattooed left forearm, indistinct ring 3rd left finger, of military appear- ance ; dress, dark coat, brown and white plaid trousers, brown plaid cap, light lace boots ( all old). A labourer ; native of Darlaston, Staffs. Previously convicted at Wednesbury and Kidder- minster. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Speke, Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 59.— Hull ( City).— For absconding with work- house clothing— WILLIAM McDONALD, age 61, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fresh, hair and heavy beard grey, peculiar eyes ; dress, blue or slate colour jacket suit, stamped " H. W.," cap to match, white cotton shirt, drab colour under- clothing, marked " H. H. H.," Blucher boots. A ship's stoker. Warrant issued. 60.— Hull ( Cih/).— For stealing £ 233 Is. 4d.— ALEXANDER ROBERTSON DICK, age 54 to 58, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, complexion florid, hair ( short), beard, moustache, and eyes grey, deep forehead, speaks quickly, eczema on left hand, sometimes wears a glove with fingers cut off, of smart appearance ; dress, dark grey jacket suit, blue black rough cloth overcoat, black hat or cap, wore a leather watchguard. A cashier or bookkeeper; native of Dundee. Is well known to fruit merchants with whom he may seek employment. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion and eyes dark, hair black; supposed wearing grey fawn coloured cape, black hat trimmed orange ribbon. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 61.— A Division.— Remanded till 10th inst. for larceny ( person)— CHRISTOPHER SHAD- DOCK, age 31 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 6 in., com- plexion pale, hair and moustache brown, eyes grey, scar on bridge of nose, large scar palm of left hand and base of left forefinger, pierced heart, " C. S.," anchor, half bracelet, and dots left forearm, cross and dots back of left hand, star between left thumb and first finger, stammers slightly. A fitter ; native of Somerset. 62.— V Division.— Remanded till 10th inst. for fraud— ARTHUR BRODERICK, age 51, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair dark ( turning grey). A clerk ; late of Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham. — ARTHUR JAMES BRODERICK, age 28, height 5 ft. 8 in., com- plexion pale, hair brown, eyes grey. A carpenter; late of " Oakdale," St. James Road, Sutton. They obtain money by advertising in The Feathered World, Poultry, & c., incubators which they fail to supply or, on being pressed, send inferior articles. They have traded as Trenchard and Blake, Battersea ; Blanch and Co., Putney; Messrs. Burton, Wandsworth Common ; Broderick and Sons, Barnes; and other places. Supposed previously convicted in the provinces of long firm frauds. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. HERTFORDSHIRE. 63.— Hertford ( County).— Remanded till 7th inst. for stealing harness and wheat, 28th ult.— JOHN DAVIS, a Jew, age 22, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion dark, hair black, eyes brown, cut scar on 1 st left toe. Information to Supt. Shore, Hertford. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 64.— K Division.— 26tli ult., by housebreak- ing, 1 lady's gold antique watch, set pearls back and front; 1 lady's gold Geneva, old Roman figures ; 1 lady's silver English lever; 1 lady's gold neck chain, about 2 yards long ; 1 gold Albert, buckle pattern ; 3 gold bracelets ( 1 set diamonds in dark blue enamel: 1 set diamonds and pearls in light blue enamel; 1 snake pattern, five hinges, set sapphires and carbuncles); 2 gold lockets ( 1 large, set diamonds, portrait of a gentleman inside ; 1 miniature, set garnets and pearls) ; 3 gold rings ( 2 single stone diamond ; the other antique, pearl in centre, emeralds and amethyst, lion's claw each side, made to hold a portrait); 3 ladies' gold rings ( 1 set 3 sapphires and 3 diamonds; 1 set 4 rubies and 1 diamond : 1 set 4 garnets and 1 opal, 1 stone missing); 8 £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 10332- 9, dated 8th November, 1899. 65.— S Division.— 24tli ult., 2 gold watches ( 1 lady's keyless, plain case, " A. C." in monogram on back, " In memory of kindly help in time of trouble" inscribed inside ; 1 gentleman's, very thin, old fashioned, white face); 1 gold neck chain, ball pattern, set alternately with uncut opals, sapphire one side, ruby the other; 2 ladies' gold rings ( 1 very large half hoop, set 5 large diamonds; 1 do., marquise, sapphire in centre surrounded with diamonds; I massive gold pendant, set garnets, 3 uncut opals ( 1 large, 2 small); 1 grey crocodile skin purse, silver mounts ; 1 very old- fashioned round silver filigree brooch ; 2 very old coins, 1 foreign, other 5s. piece. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. VV. CHESHIRE. 06 — Middlewich ( County).—-.' 3rd ult., at Northwich, an aluminium bicycle, free wheel, transfer " The Singer Grand Model," 28 in. wheels, Welch- Dunlop tyres, flat handle bar with receptacle for inflator, rubber pedals, mudguards, silver- plated lamp and bell attached. Information to Supt. Large, Middlewich. HAMPSHIRE. 67 — Portsmouth ( Borough).— 22nd ult., a " Cruiser" roadster bicycle, 27 in. frame, black enamelled, gold stripes, 28 in. wheels, Woodley rims, A. B. ordinary tyres, rather large ornamental driving wheel, 1 in. pitch, Appleby's chain, head lug and top of back stays plated, flat handle bars, cork handles, black tips, K. F. Hall's brake. Brook's 1J 28 saddle, Cooper fittings," Cruiser " in gold letters on down tube, transfer with " Royal Naval Cycle Works, 143 Arundel Street, Land- port," battleship under steam and maker " C. J. Jones" on head.— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 22, height 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, complexion pale, hair black, clean shaved, eyes brown, straight nose : dress, dark check lounge coat and vest, black trousers, black neckerchief with yellow stripes, black hard felt hat, button boots. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Portsmouth. 68.— Southampton ( Borough).— Between 23rd and 24th ult., 6 silver apostle spoons, gold plated ; 11 silver tea spoons, initials " 1>. K. 1'." FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1900. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 engraved thereon ; 1 pair silver sugar tongs, gold plated ; 1 pair small do., silver- plated : 1 brooch made of a grouse claw, silver mounted ; 1 long gold brooch, inlaid in centre with coloured stones forming a bird ; 1 thick plain silver ring ; 1 silver thimble ; 1 silver- plated butter stand ; 1 butter knife, ivory handle, plated blade ; 1 silver locket, wide chain attached. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. KENT. W.— Sandwich ( County).— Between 29th and 30th ult., by burglary, at Broadstairs, 2 thick black overcoats ( nearly new), " Knight, New Cross," on tab; 1 dark grey do.; 1 lady's dark blue mackintosh with cape, " Atkinson, Lewisham i/\ h Road," on tab ; 1 black mackintosh with caj <; 1 pocket book and 2 pairs of gloves in pockets. Information to Supt. Chancy, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Bootle ( Borough).— 31st ult., by house- breaking, 1 rose bowl, engraved with garland of knots and roses, base fluted and about 4^ in. in diameter, top about 7| in. wide, gilt inside ; 1 pair candlesticks, about 0 in. high, square stands, twisted stems, green baize on bottoms : 2 pairs vases ( I pair round, bevelled, and about 6 in. high; the other about 7 ir. high, chased, long stems, wide tops, green baize on bottoms); 1 boat, about 5 in. long, 2 in. wide, and 2j in. deep, perforated all round under rim ; 6 afternoon teaspoons, chased, gilt bowls ; 1 pair sugar tongs ( to match spoons); 1 pair salts, stand on 3 balls, fluted edges and chased with shamrock, thistle, and rose ; 1 pair dessert spoons, cockle- shell pattern, plain handles ; 1 pair do., fancy handles representing a male figure, gilt bowls; 1 case, oval shaped, . chased, to hold mustard pot; 2 pepper boxes, with glass containers, one container missing; a spoon warmer, shape of a Blucher boot, worn down at heel, nails in sole; a pair of tops for scent bottles, plain tops, chased round edges; a small cream jug, 3 in. high, Hall- marked; a butter dish, . cockle- shell lattern, 3 or 4 in. in diameter, plain back, Hall- marked, 3 balls for feet; 1 oval- shaped sugar basin, fixed double bow with ball joining top, basin ribbed, gilt inside ; 1 sugar sifter, shape of spoon ; a cross about 2 in. long and 1 in. wide, set with pearls in centre and surrounded by turquoise, and a pair of sleeve links, ball and bar pattern, all silver ; a gold lace pin, shape of a dagger and set with several small pearls; a large cameo breast pin; 6 electro- plated dessert spoons; 6 do. tea- spoons ; 3 do. egg spoons, gilt bowls ; 1 do. table- spoon ; 6 do. large forks, round prongs; 6 do. small forks, round prongs ; all plain and engraved with the letter " T." Information to Chief Constable Cumming, Bootle. 71.— Southport ( Borough).— 31st ult., by housebreaking, a silver keyless watch. No. 2281, steel hands, " Luzie Tiedimann " scratched inside outer case ; 1 lady's do., initials " L. T." on back ; 1 black and gold pin, horseshoe and whip ; 1 gold neck chain, small gold heart attached ; 1 square garnet brooch ( centre stone missing); 1 gold brooch and drop pendant, set pearl in centre; 1 long gold brooch, twisted pattern, knot in centre ; 1 18 ct. gold ring ( stone missing); 1 silver dessert spoon and fork, engraved initials " H. T." thereon. Information to Chief Constable Elliott, South- pjrt. STAFFORDSHIRE. Ti.— Stoke- on- Trent ( County). — 24th ult., a gold Boston lever watch, white dial, gold fingers, engine- turned case; 1 gold Albert chain, link pattern; 1 lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 11306; 1 plain gold ring, stone missing; 1 gold bracelet, set 6 or 8 brilliants, chain fastening ; 1 lady's fancy gold curb bangle, Jubilee sovereign and small gold padlock attached. Information to Supt. Gilbride, Stoke- on- Trent. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 75— Hull ( City).— 14th ult,, a safety bicycle, enamelled green, usual plated parts, 30 in. front wheel, 28 in. back wheel, tangent spokes, Palmer tyres with new outer covers, flat handle bar, cork handles with bone tips, rubber pedals ( much worn), roller chain, gear about 061, brass collar on driving wheel, mudguard with loose leather flap on front wheel only, spring saddle which has been repaired, bell attached. 15th ult., a " Victory" bicycle, enamelled black with usual plated parts, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, tangent spokes, Westwood rims, A. B. non- puncturable tyres. Harper's fittings, flat handle bar, cork handles with bright tips, rat- trap pedals with toe clips, Hadley's roller chain, fancy chain wheel, B. K. rim brake on front wheel, Blumel's celluloid mudguards with flap on front one, Brooks's B 28 saddle, Eadie's lamp bracket, transfer " Ship, Victory," and maker's name, " A. E. Brown, Witham, Hull," on head and down tube; also " Victory " on tube running from head to bracket, free wheel gear 65$, fixed gear 74, bag with cog inside attached. Information to Capt. Gurney, Chief Constable, Hull. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUSSEX ( East). 76.— Hove ( Borough).— Ormolu clock, Case No. 78,16th ult. PERSONS or BODIES FOUND OXFORDSHIRE. 77.— Oxford ( County).— lst inst., at Toot Baldon, the body of A MAN, age about 65, length 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair, whiskers, and eyes grey, Roman nose, several upper teeth missing; dress, dark grey jacket and vest, light cord trousers, brown cloth cap, " Y. Essayan" marked inside, braces marked " No. 30, Woodstock Union," blue and white stripe Oxford shirt, red and white neckerchief, white stockings, women's cloth shoes with red lining. Appearance of a tramp. Information to the Chief Constable of Oxford- shire, Oxford. APPREHENSIONS. 78.— Metropolitan Police District, G Division. — Licence - holder HENRY SCOTT, Case No. 3, 9th ult. 79.— Denbighshire, Denbigh( County) — JOHN EDWARD JONES, Case No. 10, 30th ult. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 87. — Cardiff ( Borough). — For larceny ( bailee)— FREDERICK WILLIAM POOLE, age 40, height 5 ft, 3 in., complexion sallow, hair and moustache brown ( turning grey), red turn- up nose, wart upper lip, tarns his toes out. A baker; supposed on tramp. Warrant issued. 88. — Cardiff ( Borough). — For larceny ( servant)— REGINALD J. CORNFORD, age 30, height 5 ft. 7J in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache ( turned up), brown, oval face, military appearance. A draper's traveller. Absconded 12th ult. 89. — Cardiff ( Borough). — For obtaining money by a forged order, 21st ult.— JOHN JOHNSON, alias JOHANSEN, and WILSON, age 38, height 5 ft. 7£ in., complexion swarthy, hair red, moustache sandy, eyes grey, nose broken and bent, " Mary Ann," heart, and anchor tattooed on right arm, scars right buttock and shin ; dress, dark suit, hard felt hat. A seaman ; native of Brisbane. Information to Chief Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 90. — Kingsclere ( County). — JAMES CLAYTON, Case No. 14, 9th February, 1900. Not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. LANCASHIRE. 91.— Leigh ( County)— For larceny— GEORGE OGDEN, age 38, height 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, hair ( bald on top) and moustache brown, eyes grey, sailor tattooed right forearm, anchor left forearm, 2 dots base of left thumb, part of ring 2nd left finger, scar centre of forehead. A slater's labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Higginbotham, Leigh. SUFFOLK ( East). 92.— Lowestoft ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Wangford Union— JAMES POLL, age 38, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, moustache light, eyes grey. A native of Wymondham, Nor- folk. Lately employed as carman on the G. E. Railway at Reccles. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. HAMPSHIRE. 94.— Southampton ( Borough). — Com- mitted for trial at next Hampshire Assizes, for highway robbery— CHARLES O'KEEFFE, age 27, height 5 ft. 3} in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, 3 long scars oil both sides of head, 4 on back of head, anchor and indistinct star tattooed back of right hand, man, & c., right forearm, star and anchor back left hand, Maid of Erin with Erin at top, initials " I. H. S." at bottom on left forearm, long scar right side of back and over left eye, wart over left buttock, cut mark on right knee. A ship's fireman ; native of Cork.— JOHN KING, age 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, bridge of nose broken, blue mark about £ in. long under left eye, female tattooed on right forearm, several scars centre of back, large burn scar from right hip to below calf. A trimmer on board ship ; native of Brooklyn, U. S. A. Information to the Chief Constable, South- ampton. PROPERTY JST0LEN. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 95.— Northampton ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a gold bracelet, 15 ct. joint and catch, set 5 diamonds, small safety chain attached; 1 gold double head snake ring, diamond eyes ( 1 missing), small diamond and ruby on both foreheads; I gold chain ring; 1 wedding ring ; 1 gold keeper do., fern leaf pattern ; 1 lady's silver horizontal watch, No. 42474, No. " 25793 " scratched inside outer case, gold figures, small gold chain with tassel attached; 2 old spade ace guineas, mounted ( 1 with ring and 2 shots, other with ring and scroll work both sides). Information to Chief Constable Mardlin, Northampton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 72— Peterborough ( City). — 21st ult., a silver Geneva watch, 1 white shirt, 4 ties ( 1 dark, 1 light check, 1 white silk, 1 ditto bow shape), 2 black- handled razors ( 1 in case), " X " on blade of other • a Post Office Savings Bank book, No. 16733.— By FREDERICK DENNISON, alias HUDDLESTONE and DEVENAL, age 23, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, moustache dark ; dress, rough brown Norfolk jacket, black trousers, black and white r- Jjeck tie, black hard hat, patent leather boots ; iire a large link watch chain ; carried an umbrella with cherrywood handle. Information to Chief Constable Lawson, Peter- borough. SOMERSETSHIRE. 73.— Frame ( County).— 29th ult., a new " Ivanhoe Universal" light roadster bicycle, No. 45975 on head, 24j in. frame, 28 in. tangent wheels, rat- trap pedals, " Ivanhoe" on head, " Universal" on cross- bar, " Gosneys, Castle Carey," on mudguard, small lamp and bell attached. Information to Supt. Rawlings, Frome. SO.— Essex, Grays ( County).— WALTER SAMUEL HOWARD, Office No. 2983- 99, Case No. 23, 27th October, 1899. S\.— Kent, Ramsgate ( Borough).— WIL- LIAM EVES, Case No. 23, 2nd ult. 82. Lancashire, Kirkham ( County). — MAN, Case No. 85, 30th ult., and property recovered, and MAN, Case No. 86, 30th ult. 83.— Somersetshire, Frome ( County) — WILLIAM PEARCE, alias ARTHUR SMART, Case No. 44, 16th ult. 84.- Wiltshire, Swindon ( County).— II. NORTON and F. LAWRENCE, Case No. 54, lst September, 1899, and GEORGE GALLOWAY. Case No. 61, 30th ult., and is identical with RICHARD GALLOWAY, Case No. 2, 30th ult. 85.— Worcestershire, Dudley ( County).— J. MAYFIELD, alias VERNON, & c„ CasjcNo. 64, 30th ult. f 86.— Worcestershire, Halesowen ( County).— Expiree WILLIAM WALTERS, Office No. 1867- 99, Case No. 57, 19th January, 1900. 4 T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. FKIDAY, Fehuuaky 1( 6, 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, with 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. WILLIAM HENRY WALTER. 48059. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. CHARLES BONLETT, alias WILLIAM CLEMENTS. 1748- 117. C. O. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILHELM JOHN MERLE. alias WILHELM BROWN. 1702- 99. C Q. Sentence expired. Warrant issued. WILLIAM WALKER, alias WILLIAM HARDING, and WILLIAM HARDY. 3439- 98. C. O. Sentence expired. War- rant issued. HENRY BURROWS, alias HEINRICH GLUCKSTAD, and ALFRED BERGER, 1119- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. War. rant issued. JOHN CAMP. alias JAMES CAMP. JAMES KEMP, GEORGE HOLMES, and GEORGE W. H. HOLMES. 3622- 99. C. O. JAMES DEMPSTER, alias ARTHUR GODFREY. HENRY COLLINS. WILLIAM HENRY JONES. and,/ WILLIAM FREDERICK BARRY. 3577- 99. C. O. JOHN HENRY DEWS. 2399- 99. C. O. / 34 V GEORGE ELLIS, alias GEO. ARM- STRONG. WALTER ATKINS, and, JOHN ROBERTS. 3435- 98. C. O. J GEORGE GRAY, alias WILLIAM SMITH. 11 and WILLIAM GOULD. 331- 00. C. O. J EDWARD GREEN. 207- 00. C. O. CHARLES JOSEPH, alias CHARLES IVEY. 215- 00. CO. i SUPERVISEES. WILLIAM ALLISOX. alias WILLIAM ELLIOTT. 342- 110. C. O. . JANE ALLEN, alias FRANCES TOBIN and FRANCES FIELDING. 47787. Manchester ( City). WILLIAM JONES, alias CHARLES MATTHEW HOPKINS. 526- 0'/ Gloucester ( County). JOHN MCGINN, alias GEORGE MORAN GEORGE MORRISON, THOMAS JOHN- SON, JOHN RICHARDSON. 518- 00.! Manchester ( City). HEIGHT COM. WILLIAM JONES, alias WILLIAM FINEY, WILLIAM FARNEY, and , WILLIAM BURROWS. 65- 00. C. O. RALPH LACEY. alias ALFRED SMALL. 43 and ALFRED SMALLCORN. 336- 00., C. O. • WILLIAM MACK, alias WILLIAM McFARLANE. WILLIAM TWIGG, and WILLIAM JAMES. 138- 00. C. O. f EDWARD McNALLY. alias EDWARD' 50 MCDONALD. 406- 00. c. o. WILLIAM REARDON. alias WILLIAM BRYAN. WILLIAM THOMAS, and JEREMIAH DONOGHUE. 67- 00. C. O. JOHN WILSON, alias HENRY JONES. 43 JAMES FOSTER. JAMES DALEY, JOHN WILLIAMS. 2324- 99. C. O. ROBERT CHARLES GREENFIELD, alias 33 ROBERT GREENFIELD. 1557- 99J/• C. O. V JOHN BARKER, alias WILLIAM BON- FIELD, WILLIAM FIELD, and GEORGE BARKER. 225- 00. Manchester ( City). JOHN BOSWELL. alias JOHN NICHOL- SON. JOHN THOMPSON. JOHN INNES, JOHN WILLIAMS. JOHN- BROWN, and JOHN ENNIS. 211- 00. Northampton ( Borough). FREDERICK FISCHER MEIER, alias 27 EMILE PIPER and CHARLES FIS- CHER. 216- 00. Manchester ( City) EDWARD TAYLOR, alias RICHARD 70 COATES, JOHN LAMB, RICHARD DIXON, RICHARD ARMSTRONG. GEORGE HALL, and GEORGE ROY COPE. 286- 110. Manchester ( City) 5 8 5 n 5 3 5 3 5 11} 5 8} fair fresh fresh fresh 5 5} 5 44 5 7J pale fresh brn ( thin) brn dk brn brn grey ( bald) hazel brn grey grey grey blue dk brn dk brn brn brn ( thin) fair fresh fresh Scar rt of head, It eyebrow, bridge of nose, 2 It knee, and 3 It leg ; mole centre back ; 7 boil scars rt of neck GHE It forearm, heart with EDWARD inside scroll and 4 dots It wrist, star back It hand, PP between It thumb and finger Scar each eyebrow, It thumb, rt elbow, It, shin, and several from scalds on chest ; mole It of face, rt jaw, back of neck, and 4 on back 2 scars back of head ; mole It and back of neck, front It knee, and 2 It shoulder Small tumour back of neck, 4th rt finger crooked Scar back of head, under It eye, rt buttock, It thumb, each forearm, 2 It ankle, and 2 rt shin ; mole rt of back Scar rt of forehead, rt of head, It knee, rt elbow, and 2 back of neck : brown mole It upper arm grey Scar bridge of nose and centre of upper lip ; sailor and ( cast anchor It forearm: mole rt cheek and between in left) shoulder blades : varicose veins It leg grey Scar It forearm, It thumb, rt hand, rt of forehead, on nose, and rt of chest: fleshy protuberance each 4th finger ; mole It of back Scar on nose, between eyebrows, It elbow, It shin and palm rt hand ; nose has been broken ; mole It side. 2 on chest, and 4 on back blue grey grey blue brn ( p'rtly " l) j brn blue grey grey 5 4J 5 1 5 1J 5 3 brn hazel Scar It eyebrow and several back of head ; AMB and 3 dots It, 3 dots indistinct rt forearm ; birthmark It frm Scar It of forehead. It thigh. It buttock, & 2 It thumb mole rt elbow and 2 on chest: anchor and diamond with cross in centre It forearm Scar under rt eye, over each eyebrow. It of nose, upper lip, and on chin : JBW It forearm, I LA above It wrist Scar back of head, bridge of nose, back neck, and each thumb: It instep deformed : 6 dots It wrist, cross and 2 dots back It hand, anchor It forearm Conviction. Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. Central Criminal Court, 22nd March, 1880, 20 years- penal servitude for forgery. Licenced lst M /, 1895. G 297. Central Criminal Court, 27th February, 1881?,,' /( Ji years penal servitude for attempting to shoot.. Licenced 21st June, 1897. O 172. Central Criminal Court, 8th March, 1897, 3 years penal servitude for larcenv. Licenced 8th June, 1899. XI IB. Central Criminal Court, 25th February, 1895, 5 years penal servitude for uttering counterfeit coin. Licenced 24th November, 1898. P V 465. North London Sessions, 20th March, 1893, 4 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 14th April, 1896. J T 909. Southampton, 29th June, 1897, 3 years penal servi- tude and remanet of former sentence for larceny ( person). Licenced 12th December, 1899, which expires 17th September, 1900. N S. X 462. North London Sessions, 2nd Marcji, 1896, 5 years penal servitude for housebreaking and larceny. Licenced lst December, 1899. W E W 574. Scar root of nose, rt forearm, 3 It calf ( brown), and several It shin : nose crooked and inclined to left tattooed mark It forearm : birthmark It groin : varicose veins It leg Scar It eyebrow, rt forearm, and 2 rt of head : rt thumb nail and 3rd rt finger nail deformed ; back pock- marked : dot between It thumb and finger : slightly deaf Scar lower lip, back rt forearm, and It thumb : mole on forehead, on back, and 4 ou chest Nose inclines to right : scar above rt eye, on It eye- brow, It wrist, and lst It finger Sailor on barrel placing fiddle, RUM thereon, JACK ASHORE, dove with letter, MY LOVE thereon, coat- of- arms, female and sailor skipping It arm : HOMEWARD UniXD and ship. & c., rt arm: READY FOR ACTION on chest : IX MEMORY OF FRANK & ADA GREENFIELD on tombstone It arm ; rose, shamrock, thistle, and snake back It hand. Scar It of forehead, palm left hand, and rt of back : lst rt finger amputated : mole rt of neck, each side, and rt of stomach Female and blue mark It forearm : sailor rt forearm : j blue mark bridge of nose : ship on chest: cupping marks ou back : red mole rt of chest and rt of back South London Sessions, 12th November, 1895, 5 year9 penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for fraud. Licenced 11th August, 1899. Q V 32. Liverpool, 8th May, 1893, 6 years penal servitude- and remanet of former sentence for burglary. Liberated on licence 23rd November. 1898, which expires 14th May, 1900. Under police supervision on a former sentence till 21st October, 1900. O T 425. Central Criminal Court, 10th September, 1894, 5- years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for possessing coining implements. Liberated on licence 8th February, 1900, which expires 28th November, 1901. I N U 309. North London Sessions, 16th March, 1896, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 27th January, 1900r which expired 2nd inst. W 137. Middlesex Sessions. 3rd August, 1895,. 6 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 30th January, 1900. V 274. North London Sessions, 7tli April, 1896, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for receiv- ing. Licenced 10th January, 1900. Q W 299. Central Criminal Court, 30th April. 1S94. 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for shopbreaking. Liberated on licence 10th February. 1900, which expires 2Sth November, 1901. I O U 317. North London Sessions, 7th December, 1896, 4 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 17th January, 1900. IT VV 272. North London Sessions, 6th May, 1895, 5 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for . larceny ( person). Liberated on licence, 15th February, 1900, which expires 24th March. 1901. Z R V 910. West Ham Sessions, 17th April. 1S96. 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 16th January, 1900. Y W 5. Central Criminal Court, 3rtl May, 1897, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 7th August, 1899. X 171. Chelmsford, 8th November, 1894, 5 years penal servi- tude and remauet of former sentence for forgery. Liberated on licence 30th May, 1899, which expires 7th December, 1900. Q U 78". t brn | blue ( curly) l ( sight 1 | dfctiv> grey grey ( bald) fresh igrev dark igrey fresh fresh It bra ( trng grey) grey brn blue blue Knutsford, lst July, 1S96. 3 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for shopbreaking. Licenced 25th January, 1900, which expires 3rd April, 1901. P W 501.* Durham, 3rd April, 1893, 7 years penal servitude and remanet of former sentence for housebreaking. Licenced 27th January, 1900, which expires 19th February, 1902. DKT 326. Blue dot between It thumb and lst finger : heart, cross, Folkestone, 11th October, 1897,3 years penal servitude and anchor rt forearm : scar It eyebrow and outer for larceny ( dwelling - house). Licenced 25th angle rt eye : back hairy ! January, 1900. X 287. Scar top of head. rt. of forehead, It, hip, It forearm, ltjOldham, 5th November, 1897, 3 years penal servitude wrist, and It shin ; mole rt cheek, rt of chest, and It1 for counting - house breaking. Licenced 5th of back February, 1900. VIQX 570. Scar rt of forehead : mole rt cheek ; 4- pointcd star It forearm, star between It thumb and finger Scar It wrist : lost nearly all front teeth Scar rt top of forehead, root of nose, back of neck, and point of It shoulder : blue scar outer corner It eye- brow Scar centre of forehead, inner angle of and over rt eye- brow, and 3 front rt shin ; J MC rt forearm, dot between It thumb and lst finger, and 2 It forearm South London Sessions, 9th November, 1898, 18 months hard labour and 2 \' ears police supervision for burglary. 8456. Manchester, 6th December., 1889, 7 years penal servi- tude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. CMP 200. Gloucester, 18th October, 1899, 4 months hard labour and 5 years police supervision for larceny. Manchester, 9th July, 1894, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for receiving. I U LONDON: PRINTED FOB HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. J. KELIHeR & Co., 99, VICTORIA STREET, S. W.; 33, KING WILLIAM STREET, E. 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